Two Tragedies Reported in Separate Cities
In Indianapolis Norris Jones, colored, fatally shot Miss Eliza Newkirk and then killed himself. Newkirk, a student at Voices Business College, was reportedly linked to a past disagreement. In Janesville Mrs. Vina Grady, white, was murdered by Adrian Madison, a colored barber. authorities describe the crime as brutal with blunt force and possible strangulation.
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Vina Grady
Janesville
Indianapolis
Ind
Norris Jones
Eliza Newkirk
Miss Newkirk
Jones
Fitzgerald
Business College
Edward Samuels
Samuels
Washington Street
Woods
Vanesville
Fountain Alley
Adrian Madison
Madsan
Reinforcements Urgently Sought as Cape Town Fears Uprising
The Cape Colony reports militants threaten Dutch insurrection. Martial law is proclaimed at Malmesbury while cabinet debates its scope. Cape Town calls for 40,000 to 50,000 troops to guard Rand mines and lines of communication. Residents flee Dutch villages as locals rally to defend colonies.
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London
Cape Town
Malmesbury
Lord ‘Kitchener
Cape Colony
Clanwilliam
Daily Mail
Woman attacked by neighbor in Hackney suburb
Miss Nellie Morris aged 19 of Hackney Morgan county was assaulted by Walter A Weinstock 18 as she walked home. He cut her with a razor injuring neck arms and fingers as she fought for escape. Weinstock confessed and details emerged as doctors feared infection.
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Nellie Morris
Hackney
Marietta, O
Morgan County
Walter A. Weinstock
Weinstock
Miss Morris
Benjamin Morris
Parkersburg
McConnellsville
Nellie Mortis
Walter Weinstock
Philip Armour Dead Leaves Empire Unmoved by Loss
Chicago January 7 Philip D Armour died at his Prairie avenue home after two years of illness. Despite his death the Armour enterprises are expected to continue unchanged under existing structures. The vast estate is estimated from 30 to 50 million dollars with additional family holdings.
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Chicago
Philip D. Armour
Prairie Avenue
Armour
California
Home Insurance
J. Ogden Armour
Germany
Bad Naupeim
Switzerland
Philip D. Armour, Jr
Armours
Armour & Co
Simeon E. Armour
Kansas City
Mr. Armour
Mutiny in the Congo Free State reported by Brussels
Advices from the Congo Free State say a mutiny among native troops has occurred. Serious outrages are reported, with details from Brussels dated January 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congo Free State
Brussels
Blaze Kills Entire Taylor Family Near Lewiston
In Model City near Lewiston, the home of Edward H. Taylor burned on Monday. Taylor his wife and three young children perished in the flames in the tragedy reported from Buffalo, New York.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Edward H. Taylor
Model City
Lewiston
Taylor
Des Moines Leader Harry Prouty Dies by Self Inflicted
A private telegram from Grand Island Nebraska reports Harry Prouty a young society leader and son of Capt Prouty a prominent Des Moines business man shot himself in a hotel in Des Moines Iowa on January 8 no motive given.
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Des Moines
Grand Island
Neb
Harry Prouty
Capt. Prouty
Wireless telegraphy planned for Spain and colonies
Madrid dated January 8 reports the Spanish government plans to establish wireless telegraphy across Spain, Morocco, Teneriffe and the Canary Islands, expanding imperial communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
Morocco
Teneriffe
Canary Islands
Grip in Washington sidelines speakership bid
The grip epidemic in Washington, Jan 8, hits Congress with a large sick list. Speaker Henderson is improving and out of bed but will not resume the speakership Monday. Ian Payne of the Ways and Means committee was also affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congressional
Henderson
Ian Payne
Ways and Means
Garvie Selected as Republican Choice for Senator Race
United States Senator candidate Ian Pred and Congressman Q Ts Garvie are noted as selected as the Republican party’s choice in the upcoming race, marking a key party endorsement in the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ian
Q Ts Garvie Det Een
Snimons
Rebels Defeated in Colombia Uribe Leads Rebels
Kingston Jamaica January 7 The Costa Rican reports a large battle near the Venezuelan border between Colombian government forces and about 2000 insurgents under General Uribe aided by Venezuelan sympathizers. The rebels were defeated and split into small parties as Uribe escaped. Government troops continue to hunt Uribe, seen as the revolution's true leader. Insurgents reportedly receive aid from liberals in Venezuela and Ecuador.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Kelly
Colon
Colombia
Uribe
Venezuela
Jeff Colon
Gen. Uribe
Ecuador
Blaine Club Seeks Inaugural Quarters Debunked
Washington January 7 Chairman John Joy Edson said he had heard nothing about any Blaine club application for quarters during the inaugural festivities. He noted ample space in the city for all attendees and dismissed claims that 125 men would be housed in a single room.
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Washington
Jan
John Joy Edson
Blaine Club
Demand For Sulphate of Copper Opens for American Dealers
Washington January 7 United States Consul Brice at Belfast reports strong demand in Ireland for raw sulphate of copper used in artificial manure production. He believes the market offers a solid opening for American dealers in the commodity.
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Washington
Jan
United States
Brice
Belfast
Ireland
Reformists Massacred in Pechili Interior
A Port Arthur dispatch reports imperial Chinese troops killed or captured 1500 reformists in Pechili interior. It adds that eighty five reform leaders will be executed.
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Shanghai
Port Arthur
Pechili
Prima Donna Fremont Dead in Denver Hotel
Miss Belle Fremont, prima donna soprano of the Bostonians, died at the Tremont hotel in Denver of pneumonia. Her home was Washington, D. C., where she had resided for years.
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Fremont
Denver
Col
Belle Fremont
The
Bostonians
Tremont Hotel
Washington, DD. C
Sudden Summons in New York Cafe Death of Harry S. Phillips
New York January reports an unexpected death of Harry S. Phillips, longtime manager associated with John L. Sullivan. He collapsed in Tom O' s cafe and died shortly after medical help arrived, though he had been in excellent health prior.
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New York
Harry S._Phillips
John L. van
Tom O
Visit of Prince Wales to town races confirmed
Jan 6 report states plans are definite for the Prince of Wales to attend the local town races. The event draws keen interest as the royal visitor's presence is anticipated by officials and residents.
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Gates Veit
Pohdon
Prince
Wales
Sabir
Lawmaker proposes guaranteed bank notes to stabilize currency
Representative Lovering of Massachusetts introduced a bill to let national banks issue guaranteed notes tied to bonds on deposit, with limits up to 80 percent of bond value after six years and 40 percent of capital. A gold guarantee fund covers failures, funded by a 0.5 percent annual tax on circulation. The controller may veto issuance if conditions warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fee Bank
Body Identified of Man Who Died by Suicide in Hutchinson
The deceased is Ernest N Boothman son of ex-Congressman H M Boothman of Bryan Ohio. A Oberlin College graduate and former Oberlin football captain from 1894 to 1896 he once served as Williams County treasurer. He was a traveling salesman and will be buried in Oberlin.
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Hutchinson
Kani
Ernest
Boothman
H.-M. Boothman
Bryan
Oberlin ‘College
Ann Arbor
Oberlin
Williams County
Ohio
Strained Relations Between Colombia and Venezuela Deepens
Kingston reports from Panama indicate worsening ties as Venezuela is accused of aiding Colombian rebels. The note says Venezuelan connivance and arms shipments to rebels provoke Colombia to consider warlike measures, with troops being moved toward the border.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Panama
Colombia
Venezuela
Massacre at Nanking Report From Sister in Ningpo
London dispatch cites a charity sister from Maison de Jesu En fant Ning Po reporting November 20 that 100 little boys were slain during the Nanking massacre. She claims some were roasted alive in a church while others fled to an outside orphanage which was burned and all children were killed. The sister notes torture threats and rare apostasies.
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London
Charity
Maison de Jesu Enfant
Ning Po
Nanking
Multimillionaire Palmer Faces Sunday Saloon Charge
Chicago January 8 Potter Palmer multimillionaire social leader and Palmer House proprietor may be arrested by Constable H B Goodrich of Justice Everett's court for keeping the saloon open on Sunday. The arrest warrant was issued Monday on a complaint by Frank Hall who had recently tried to close Sunday theaters.
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Chicago
Potter Palmer
Palmer House
H. B. Goodrich
Everett
Mr. Palmer
Frank Hall
The Colony Invasion
Boers near Sutherland threaten The Colony while other parties push toward Richmond. Local forces brace for potential encounter as movements tighten across the region amid advancing fronts and shifting positions.
Brabant arrives to organize colonial forces in Cape Town
Cape Town reports Gen Brabant has arrived to complete colonial forces setup. News notes 1,500 Boers near Sutherland with others closing on Richmond. Invaders reach Calvinia and may reach Clan William soon. Boer commandoes under Delarey and Steinkamp in Buffelspoort district numbered about 5,000.
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Cape Town
Brabant
Sutherland
Richmond
Calvinia
Clan William
Delarey
Steinkamp
Bufferspoort
Free Delivery Service Established at Independence and East Las Vegas
Washington dispatch notes the post office department order establishing free delivery service at Independence Missouri and East Las Vegas New Mexico as of July. The move expands rural and urban mail handling, signaling improved local access and efficiency for residents and businesses in these regions.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Independence
Las Vegas
N. M
Davis Dies at 64 Father of Webster Davis Dies in Kansas City
Daniel F. Davis father of Webster Davis former assistant secretary of the interior died Sunday in Kansas City after a year of failing health from consumption. A Union Army veteran he was 64.
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Kansas City
Daniel F. Davis
Webster Davis
Ten Persons Drowned on Congo Steamer Sou dany
Brussels reports the steamer Sou dany which left Antwerp in December for Congo State river service foundered last week. Ten crew members are feared drowned.
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Brussels
Soudany
Antwerp
Congo State
Drowned Near Cavite Report Reaches Washington
Secretary Long received a cablegram from Adm. Remey in Manila stating Private John B. Lansdale of the marine regiment drowned near Cavite on the 3rd instant. No further details were provided.
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Washington
Long
Adm. Remey
Manila
John B. Lansdale
Marine Regiment
Cavite
Frank C Stewart Found Dead After Suspected Suicide
Louis January 7 report notes Frank C Stewart a rer and advance agent of the Tow Dramatic Company was found Sunday night at the Terminal Papers among his effects and the cause of death is given as self inflicted poison, indicating suicide. The article details the events surrounding his death and mentions the company’s schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Frank C. Stewart
Tow = Dramatic Company
Miners Halled Report From Vienna Perpongoroias
A 163 line dispatch to the Daily Express from Vienna and Hungary recounts a clash between miners and gendarmes. The report notes tensions in a Hungarian region as authorities move to restore order amid restless workers.
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Halled
Yshdok
The
Daily Express
Kid McCoy Remarries Former Wife in Boston
Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy and his former wife Julia were remarried at Goulds hotel in Boston Monday night by Rev William T McElveen in the presence of four personal friends
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Kid McCoy
Boston
Norman Selby
Julia
Gould’s Hotel
William T. McElveen
Cement firm doubles capital in Indiana Portland Co filing
Will Increase Capital. Trenton N J Jan 8 The Indiana Portland Cement Co has filed a certificate increasing capital from 14 5 million to 50 million The certificate is signed by R H Evans president and V O Faulk secretary
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Trenton
N. J
Indiana Portland Cement Co
R. H. Evans
V. O. Faulk
United States Proposal on China Negotiations Reported
London dated January 8 reports Daily Mail correspondent Washington states the United States government has proposed a plan to the powers. The proposal concerns negotiations between Peking and Washington on Chinese affairs.
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London
United States
Washington
Daily Mail
Peking
Fire Devastates Orphan Asylum Killing and Injuring Many
A morning blaze in the hospital section of the Hubble Park orphan asylum in Chester, New York killed two attendants and at least 20 others. About 109 children housed there and 30 nurses were evacuated as flames spread rapidly. Many victims were found unconscious, with several dying in hospitals across the city. total fatalities reported reach around 25 with numerous serious injuries.
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Ohester
N. Y
Ster; Orphan Asylum
Hubble Park
Ohdlden
Dearric
St. Fy’s
Hahnemann’ Hospital
Hosnd
Young Ark
Herman Behn
Misseux
Tigered
St. Mary’s Hospital
Homeopathic
Asyum
Lillie Stone
Miss Brad
Kate Cotter
Blanche Atheson
John Carey
Hahnemann Hospital
Hartford commander Hawley resumes training cruise
Washington Jan 8 Commander Hawley of the Hartford received orders to leave La Guayra and resume his training cruise after reporting to the state department on Venezuela affairs tied to the asphalt controversy. The Navy will have only the Scorpion remaining in Venezuelan waters, signaling American interests are no longer threatened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawley
la Guayra
Washington
State Department
Venezuela
Navy Department
Hartford
Despondent wife shoots herself in Kansas City
Kansas City Missouri January 8 Mrs Henry Stabenranch wife of a well known man was shot and killed herself Monday. She had been in poor health and was despondent.
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Kansas City
Henry Stabenranch
Treasury balances report cash and gold in general fund
Washington on January 8 reports the treasury general fund balance excluding the $150 million gold reserve shows available cash of $141,011,545 and gold totaling $92,469,124 in the division of redemption.
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Washington
Treasury
General Fund
Colorado Electrocution Bill Introduced in Senate
Denver Col Jam reports Senator Jefferson of Routt county introduced a bill to restore capital punishment and establish electrocut ion as the method instead of hanging. The proposal seeks to replace hanging with electric execution as the official means.
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Denver
Col
Jefferson
Routt County
Phi Pota Kap Pa group endorses charter for Ohio Wesleyan
In Marietta Ohio on Monday night the Gamma Chapter of Phi Pi Kappa Society at Marietta College met and endorsed applying for a charter from Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware showing support for the proposal.
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Marietta, O
Gamma Chapter
Phi Pota Kappa Society
Marietta College
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Man Drowns Himself in the Danube After Illness
Jan Lapest reports that his father, a minister of the church, committed suicide by drowning in the Danube on Monday. He had been suffering from nervous trouble.
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Lapest
Si Dadkais
Brn
Ca Ce
Danube
Fifty-Sixth Congress Daily Roundup of Senate and House Actions
Senate and House proceedings from January four to eight cover shifts in the shipping subsidy bill, army reorganization, and land laws for Hawaii. Hansbrough introduces Hawaii land and education department bills. Olmstead seeks suffrage-based reapportionment debate. Senate debates army issues. Proctor proposes a Philippine commission. House deals with reapportionment, suffrage investigations, and Chinese exclusion laws. final vote outlook noted.
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Washington
Senate
Army
United
Hawaii
Hansbrough
Department of Education
Hoar
Congress
House—The_ Olmstead
Census Committee
Hopkins
Shafroth
Senate Committee On
Proctor
House
C. E
Atlantic
Santiago
Kahn
Cal
United States
China court rejects joint note. envoys vow response awaited
Peking reports the court confirmed instructions for peace envoys to refuse the joint note from the powers. The court cited southern viceroy objections, with Prince Ching noting it is too late for a reply, expectations for an answer soon. In Cincinnati a street railway deal nears completion as Elkins Weidner syndicate seeks control backed by Whitney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
China
Prince Ching
Cincinnati
Elkins- Weidner Syndicate
Cincinnati Street Railway Co
W. C. Whitney
Standard Oil
United States
Retirement of Adm Katz in late January
Washington reports the Navy Department issued the order retiring Rear Admiral Katz effective January 29. In Chillicothe Missouri actress Jessie Clark, known as Violet Creepan, was found dead in her hotel room from ether, suspected to relieve a headache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Rr. Adm. Katz
Chillicothe
Jessie x Clark
Violet Creepan
Miss West Temple Dies of Pneumonia in Denver
Miss West Temple of the My Friend From India company dies at St. Josephs hospital in Denver after illness from pneumonia caught while performing at a Denver theater two weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver, Col
National Maritime Congress to Convene in Brunswick Georgia
Brunswick Ga Jan 4 delegates from commercial organizations and shipbuilders across the union will attend the national maritime congress called by the Georgia governor to assemble in Brunswick on January 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Maritime, Congress
Brunswick
National Maritime Congress
Georgia
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H.r.co
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Commercisl Tribune Co
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Jos
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David B Gamble
Procter & Gamble Co
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U.S. Baking Co
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Henry Stix Stix
Krouse & Co
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P. Marvin
Avent
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Katz
Miss West Temple
New York Tribune
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Daily Tribune
New York Weekly Tribune
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Buckeye Acetylene CO
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