Swearing Allegiance Amid Insurgent Turmoil in Philippines
Reports from Southern Luzon say a thousand people swore allegiance to the United States at a Malabon church. Cailles camp near San Antonio was attacked, houses burned, 140 insurgents and Ladrones captured in Cavite, and fighting continued south of San Pablo with American wounded and a rescue. Valles the Cebu police chief fled to Hong Kong with family as Cebu officials face pressure to swear allegiance. General MacArthur praised Eleventh Cavalry before their departure.
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Manila
Luzon
United States
Malabon
Cailles
San Antonio
Fifteenth Infantry
Fourth
Sixth Cavalry
Fourth Infantry
Cavite
San Pablo
Forty-ninth
Valles
Cebu
Hong Kong
Bohol
MacArthur
Eleventh Cavalry
Wisconsin Primary Election Bill Aims for Direct Nomination System
A Wisconsin primary election bill introduced by Assemblyman E Ray Stevens seeks to abolish caucuses and conventions and have nominations decided by direct voter petition and vote. The measure, supported by the governor, preserves non political judicial nominations and keeps town village and school district meetings unaffected.
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Madison
Wis
E. Ray Stevens
Minnesota
Stevens
Filipino Insurrection Largely Suppressed With Surrenders
General Funston reports most organized insurrectionists dispersed in his district with remaining bands in mountains. Sixty five rebels in Panay surrender at Cabautan. Editor George T. Rice of The Daily Bulletin detained en route to San Francisco. Philippine commission acts to remove Spanish code disqualifications for judges unless pecuniary interest or relation exist. Municipal government bill hearings end. passage expected Wednesday. Church property tax feature sees minimal opposition from natives.
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Manila
San Francisco
Philippine Commission
Cruiser New York to be Rogers flagship in Asiatic station
Washington January 30 Orders set the cruiser New York to be commissioned at the New York navy yard February 1 She will depart for the Asiatic station after extensive repairs and serve as flagship of Rear Admiral Rogers heading one division of the fleet bound for China via the Mediterranean and Suez Canal.
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New York
Rogers
Washington
New York Navy Yard
Asiatic Staon
Adral Rogers
Asiatic
China
Mediterranean
Suez Canal
FAVORS SALE OF THE ISLANDS
Copenhagen report shows only one of five Finance Committee members opposes selling the Danish West Indies to the United States. The objector plans a newspaper push, but the Landsthing Finance Committee is expected to report in favor of the sale. Local island resistance is described as largely artificial and not weighty.
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Copenhagen
Folkething
Danish West Indies
Landsthing
Next Minister to China Likely John Goodnow
Washington reports say Consul General John Goodnow of Minnesota is likely to receive the post of minister to China if a vacancy arises from Conger’s possible resignation. He has spent three years in the Orient, earned government confidence, and would likely be offered ambassador if a vacancy occurs.
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John Goodnow
Minneapolis
Journal From
Washington
China
Conger
Minnesota
Orient
Goodnow
White House
State Department
Goulds Barred From Paying Sister Anna’s Inherited Income
Justice Beach extends temporary injunction in New York restraining George J. Gould Edwin Gould Howard Gould and Helen Gould from disbursing income of the estate portion belonging to Anna Gould Countess de Castellane pending trial of Wertheimer suit for 318000 on paintings and bric a brac supplied.
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Goulds
Anna
New York
Justice Beach
Supreme Court
George J. Gould
Edwin Gould
Howard Gould
Helen Gould
Anna Gould
Countess de Castellane
Asher Wertheimer
Wisconsin Doctor Arrested After Smallpox Quarantine Breach
Dr. Rodermund of Appleton Wisconsin was arrested in Terre Haute Indiana after breaking a smallpox quarantine and escaping the city. Appleton authorities say Indiana should detain him.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Rodermund
Appleton
Wis
Indiana
Wisconsin faculty declines inaugural parade delegation
The University of Wisconsin faculty voted not to send a delegation to represent the university in the Washington inaugural parade. They cited policy against sending students to participate in public exercises during the busy academic year.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Washington
Wisconsin
Towne's Oration Draws Crowded Senate on Philippine Plea
Senator Towne of Minnesota delivers a vigorous speech urging a ceasefire in the Philippines as the chamber fills with lawmakers. The gallery and floor overflow, with applause and warnings from the chair amid his peroration. Moses E. Clapp is sworn in as his successor and takes the seat.
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Washington
Senate
Appropriations
Towne
Minnesota
Lind
Philippines
House of Representatives
Hoar
Hale
Mr. Depew
Clapp
Bill to Codify the Postal Laws Is Passed in House
Washington January 30. The House devoted much time to District of Columbia business and passed the bill to revise and codify postal laws. Attempts to amend failed. The day also featured debate on a Senate bill to appoint a commission to handle Spain war claims, postponed for now to Monday. 616 ORDER FOR NEW CARS.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Senate
United States
Spain
Court of Claims
Haugen
Committee On
War Claims
House
Northern Pacific Orders Large Train Car Fleet
The Northern Pacific Railroad has placed a major equipment order totaling 800 flat cars 450 coal cars and 3000 box cars. First delivery is due in 90 days with completion by August. American Steel Foundry of St Louis won the bid after a lengthy St Paul competition amid other national contenders. The firm also reports expanding its own shop production.
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St. Paul
Northern Pacific
American Steel Foundry Company of
St. Louis
Famine Ravages Share Li Province as Rice Relief Ordered
In Peking a famine in Share Li has caused thousands of deaths. The court orders large scale rice relief and proclaims equal treatment for native Christians amid protests by the United States Britain and France. The edict warns relief officials and soldiers to treat Christians the same as others under decapitation penalties.
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Peking
Share Li
Conger
Edward M. Swatow
M. Picton
United States
Prince Ching
Li Hung Chang
Li Hung Chang Urges U S Evacuation of Pe-Chi-Li
A Peking dispatch quotes Li Hung Chang telling The Herald the gradual evacuation of Pe-Chi-Li is necessary and that American support would ease the burden. He says China has complied with powers' demands, seeks help in executing details, and warns against continued armed expeditions as peace depends on a successful withdrawal.
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New York
Herald
Peking
Li Hung Chang
Pe-Chi-Li
China
Two New Training Ships Planned for Navy
The naval board of construction has prepared cost estimates and a plan to build two training ships for the navy. Each vessel would displace about 3,000 tons and reach 9 to 10 knots, with full sailing equipment. One ship would be wooden and the other steel, at an estimated cost of 900000 dollars each, with the estimates to be sent to Congress immediately.
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Washington
Naval Board of Construction
Congress
Contracts Signed for New Cruisers in Navy Work
Washington Jan 29 Contracts for naval work aggregating no less than seven and a half million dollars were signed at the navy department by President Orcutt and Judge Payson representing the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock company. The agreements cover one sheathed armored cruiser of 14 500 tons to cost 3 885 000 dollars and an unsheathed cruiser to cost 2 775 000 dollars.
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Washington
Navy Department
Orcutt
Judge Payson
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
Grizzly Standoff Captures a Picture Worth a Thrill
An observed bear encounter unfolds as a photographer, with a cowboy friend on standby, photographs a grizzly at close range using a tree and improvised safety. The bear approaches, glances, then casually licks a tomato can before losing interest, while the scene blends with a tale from Scribner's and a note on historic structures and cathedrals.
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Waal
Grizzly
Johnny
E. Seton-Thompson
Scribner's
Long Building Timelines and a Skull Foundation Stone
A medieval tale recounts Cologne Cathedral begun August 15, 1848 and completed 632 years later on the same date, plus Kingsgaberg Castle in Jutland begun with a skull foundation stone. Counts, emperors, and a line of builders face repeated setbacks before final completion and civil intervention.
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Cologne
Kingsgaberg
Jutland
Jhorsing
Kingsgoberg
Restormec? Castle
Cornwall
Kent and Burr in a New York duel tale
James Kent, famed author of Commentaries on American Law, despised Burr after Hamilton's death. In New York, Kent confronted Burr on Nassau Street, brandishing a cane and calling him a scoundrel. Burr bowed and replied, The opinions of the learned venue are always entitled to the highest consideration.
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Burr
Argonaut
Working the Head of the Family Wise Boy Seeks Money and Gear
A Nebraska boy named Louis, living with his grandma in western Nebraska, writes to his Omaha father asking for money and clothing. He requests bicycle stockings and hints at a bicycle gift for his birthday, a detail cited by the Omaha World-Herald.
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Louis
Omaha
Nebraska
Omaha World-Herald
Ideal beliefs guide a steadfast youth
The anonymous verse urges Oldhamme to cling to a noble ideal and keep it close in all situations while noting Youngdogge’s constraint. The playful street slang hints at a cultural exchange of loyalties and personal creed.
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Oldhamme
Harper’s Bazar
The Better Man in Adages of a Safe Companion
A brief reflection contrasts a steady safe man with a brilliant one. The safe man endures through the long pull while the brilliant man dazzles briefly and vanishes, leaving steady support as the lasting value.
Chinese Regulars Gather Near French Post at Chan Tin Fu
A Havas dispatch from Peking says 25 000 Chinese regulars have reassembled near Chan Tin Fu, a day’s march from French troops. General Veyron watches them closely and French minister Pichon has urged immediate dispersal.
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Paris
Havas
Peking
Chan Tin Fu
Veyron
M. Pichon
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