No Platform Made by House Democrats Resolution Declares
Washington Jan 4 Democratic House members met in caucus at eight o clock and adopted a resolution saying they cannot promulgate a platform of principles due to the binding character of prior party platforms. The majority resolution urged adherence to the Kansas City platform until a new convention adopts a fresh declaration. The caucus also urged unity and vigorous advocacy of Democratic principles while opposing contrary actions. It also endorsed admitting Arizona Oklahoma and New Mexico to statehood on equal footing with other states.
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Washington
House of Representatives
House
Henry
Texas
Kansas City
Metlelland
New York
Fitzgerald
Representative Ball
Palley
Coderal Committee
Representative Richardson
Tennessee
Richardson
Teppert
Speci
Arizona
Oklahoma
New Mexico
House of Natives
Miners Debate McKinley Memorial and Funds
Delegates wrestled over an appropriation for the McKinley memorial fund with President Mitchell urging support while opponents urged miners to self fund. The assembly approved a $0 appropriation after a division, and discussions covered federal judges, district resolutions, and a plan to issue identification buttons for anthracite miners. A Chinese exclusion act re-enactment was referred to a special committee.
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Lewis
Spexcher
Ryan
Dolan
Mitchell
Reteweu
Resolutions Committee
John P. Reese
Iowa
West Virginia
Hopkins County
Kentucky
Miiners
McKinley Memorial Fund
Resolution Seeks Anthracite Operators Conference Today
Anthracite districts plan a meeting at Central Labor Union Hall to press for a time-bound contract and union recognition. Miners urge bituminous counterparts to join in a conference and back a convention resolution, though support is divided and talks of withholding contracts or joint meetings are under consideration.
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Labor
Unioun Hall Pyper
Coal Field Work Halt Resolution Sparks Union Talks
A proposed resolution at a convention would suspend work across most U S coal fields unless anthracite operators sign a union agreement. The move hinges on convention support and operator concessions to avert a broad stoppage.
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United States
Mine Workers Reelect Leaders Amid Protest and Balloting
The Mine Workers reelected President John Mitchell Vice President Lewis and Secretary Treasurer Wilson with only Lewis facing opposition. A protest from local No 219 Ohio was dismissed as personal grievance. Delegates then balloted for American Federation of Labor representatives and for credentials and auditing committee members, with seven delegates to be chosen.
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John Mitchell
Lewis
Wilson
Ohio
Noetael
American Federation of Labor
W. B. Wilson
John P. Reese
Patrick Dolan
W. Haskins
W. D. Ryan
T. L. Lewis
John Fahey
Uriah Bellingham
W. E. Williams
H. Stevenson
A. Thorpe
G. E. Stock
E. N. Reedy
Patrick Fitzsimmons
Joe Hollier
John F. Bowden
Pittsburg
Pat Dolan
Miners Strike Informal talks with Judge Yost in Hopkins
The United Mine Workers executive board met last night to confer with Judge Yost, a legal adviser in Hopkins County Kentucky, where miners are on strike. Judge Yost will address the convention this morning at 11 about Injunctions and Their Effects.
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The
United Mine Workers
Judge Yost
Hopkins County
Kentucky
Hill explains competition, plans for Northern Securities
J J Hill argues competition does not lower rates, cites public interest in reasonable tariffs and a planned Northern Securities Company. He denies direct traffic deals among railroads, discusses potential Burlington ownership, and notes limits on influence over Northern Pacific and Great Northern executives. He urges legal reform if rates cannot be enforced.
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Burlington
Day
Northwestern
Tates
St. Paul
St. Paul's
Northern Pacific
Clements
Prouty
Mr. Hill
Hill
Great Northern
Union Pacific
Knapp
The
Northern Securities Company
Northern Pacti E
Clement
Governor opposes Northern Securities merger in Washington proclamation
Governor McBride denounces the Northern Securities Company rail merger as dangerous to community of interest and competition. He calls for citizens to prepare to enforce rights and for the state to appoint a railroad committee to protect civic rights and railroad property.
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Olympia
Wash
McBride
Northern Securities Company
Schurman speech stirs Philippines expect more troops
In Manila officials condemn Schurman’s Boston address and Senate tariff report as harmful to Filipinos. General Wheaton says similar remarks have led to prison terms and warns 50,000 soldiers will be needed for at least five years to establish a colonial government model akin to Holland or Britain, with General Chaffee due back January 3.
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Manila
Philippines
Schurman
Boston
Senate
Wheaton
Department of the North Philippines
Holland
Great Britain
Chaffee
Samar
RECRUITS FOR THE ARMY SAIL FOR MANILA FEB 1
The transport Thomas commanded by Captain Buford will sail from San Francisco to Manila on February 1 carrying 1,500 unassigned recruits from the Presidio. Officers aboard include Maj. Gen. William Paulding and numerous lieutenants from multiple infantry units and the Philippine Scouts.
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San Francisco
Thomas
Buford
Manila
Presidio
William Paulding
Third Infantry
Pearl M. Shaffer
Thirteenth Infantry
Henry H. McFeeley
Tenth Infantry
R. W. Buchanan
H. L. Evans
Ninth Infantry
John M
Senate to open full Philippines investigation in Washington
The Senate committee on the Philippines authorized to sit and send for papers plans a thorough inquiry based on the Lodge bill to guide future government in the archipelago. Governor Taft expected as first witness. hearings to begin on his arrival. Subcommittees will probe coinage and mining. full committee to review all issues.
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Washington
Senate Committee On the
Philippines
Lodge
Senate
Philippine Archipelago
Taft
Hhe
Allison
Beveridge
Dubois
McComas, Dietrich and Rawns
New Philippine Coins Revealed by Philippine Commission
Sketches of proposed Philippine coins were shown to the House insular committee. Director of Mint Roberts described a design with a native head on one side and an American emblem with English wording on the reverse while urging currency reform as proposed in the Lodge and Cooper bills.
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Washington
Philippine Commission
House Insular Committee
Mint
Roberts
Lodge
Cooper
Party Side-Swipes Fort Wayne Sentinel Dem Letter
The Fort Wayne Sentinel denounces habitual liquor abuse by public candidates and calls for clean, fit men to lead Allen County. It urges Democrats to unite in the next convention against unfit contenders, warning that indulgence in intemperance harms public office and trust.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Sentinel
Dem
Allen County
Democratic Party
Britain Holds Firm on Persia Gulf Port Status Quo
In Parliament Lord Cranborne stated that occupation of a Persian Gulf port by Russia or any power would violate the policy to maintain the status quo. He also said Britain would uphold the status quo in Manchuria as determined by treaty. A. J. Balfour denied peace negotiations in South Africa, and T. P. O Connor attacked the government while praising Irish unity ties in the United States and Canada. Redmond's amendment was rejected by 104.
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London
House of Commons
Lord Cranborne
Persian Gulf
Russia
Manchuria
China
A. J. Balfour
South Africa
Kitchener
Botha
Daily News
Hague
Cape Colony
Lotter
Scheeper
T. P. O'Conner
John Redmond
O'Conner
United States
Roosevelt
Wilfrid Laurier
Great Britain
Redmond
Mountainous Home of Brigands in Roumelia
In Demir Hissar on January 21, ransom carriers with 72500 dollars reached the area and rode into the mountains with a strong escort to guard Miss Ellen M Stone and Mme Tsilka. The Bulgarian band captured an earlier hostage and killed him to intimidate the missionaries.
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Seres
Macedonia
Turkey
Ellen M. Stone
Mme. Tsilka
Demir-Hissar
Roumelia
London
Daily Graphic
Madame Tenka
Madame ‘Tsilka
Miss Stone
Raslog
U S Envoy Porter Arrives in St Petersburg For Court Ball
Gen Horace Porter United States ambassador to France and Mrs Porter arrive in St Petersburg with Mrs TQ Riley Miss Ruth Snyder of Philadelphia Miss Katherine Eddy of Chicago and Secretary Hitt of the Paris embassy They plan to attend the court ball on January 28 The Duke and Duchess of Marlborough arrive January 27 Edwin V Morfan second secretary will depart for Washington in March
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ST. Petersburg
Horace Porter
United States
France
Porter
T. Q. Riley
Ruth Snyder
Philadelphia
Katherine Eddy
Chicago
Hitt
Paris
Duke
Duchess of Marlborough
Edwin V._Morfan
Washington
Move to Clear Tory Island Off Northwest Ireland
Dublin reports efforts to clear Tory Island in Donegal. About 300 residents, mainly fishermen and kelp gatherers, face wholesale ejectment papers after years of unpaid rent and taxes. islanders elect their own king and reside off Ireland’s northwest coast.
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Belfast
Irish News
Tory Island
Ireland
Donegal
Pope’s Health Rumors Quelled by Rome Doctor Report
New York dispatch reports Pope Gregory XIII did not receive an audience yesterday. Rome physician Professor Lappont said the Pontiff was only slightly fatigued and not seriously ill, countering rumors of a grave condition.
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New York
Rome
Lappont
No Attempt to Kill King George in Athens Park
Athens January 24 Investigation into a report of an attempt on King George of Greece in Phaleron Park finds the claim groundless and without foundation.
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King George
Athens
King George of
Greece
Phaleron
Prince of Wales Heads to Berlin for Emperor William Birthday
The Prince of Wales departed for Berlin to represent King Edward at Emperor William's birthday celebration on January 27.
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Prince of Wales
Berlin
London
Edward
William
Many Fishermen Probably Drowned After Japanese Gale
A furious gale along the Japanese coast drenched fishing fleets. About 200 fishermen are missing after the storm. Rescue efforts are underway as ships search the seas for survivors and recover bodies.
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Yokohama
Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial Move Gains Pace
Boston Transcript reports rapid progress toward erecting a great monument on a high Cape Cod hill to honor the Pilgrim compact signed in the harbor on November 21, 1480. The Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial Association urges life memberships at one dollar, praising patriotism as the movement’s motive and promising an early start.
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Boston Transcript
Cape Cod
Tha Harbor
United States
Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial Association
Assistant-Why were you late to your last conference
Harvard Lampoon sketch centers on a sai dapt of mis-timed attendance as Baskinson apologizes for oversleeping. The assistant revels in the error noting the conference was scheduled for 1 30 while Baskinson had a philosophy lecture at noon.
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Harvard Lampoon
Baskinson
Askinson
Paine's Celery Compound Praised By National Figures
A writer extols Paine's celery compound as a cure for a debilitated nervous system and impure blood. It highlights Prof. Phelps's career at Yale Dartmouth and Vermont University, praising the remedy as a universal tonic that restores appetite, strength, and cheerful health.
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America
Dartmouth
Washington
Paine
Prof
Phelps
Connecticut
Yale
Vermont University
Col BurtonTestifies In Cuba Postal Fraud Hearing
Col Charles H Burton inspector general in Cuba testifies on irregularities in the Cuban auditor’s office and probable embezzlement totaling about 104000 since July 1890. He cites double credits of 15000 and discusses stamp burning with Estes Rathbone and Gen John Brooke. He admits insular funds financed private purchases including a carriage and home improvements.
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Havana
Charles H. Burton
Division of
Cuba
C. F. W. Neely
Neely
Department of Posts
Burton
Estes G. Rathbone
Rathbone
Army
Adna M. Chaffee
Brooke
Carter
Willams
Divorce suit over murder accusation linked to custody case
A divorce action follows the murder of a five year old daughter. Dale husband Harvey is named in the suit and co respondent Robert Waller is cited as having been arrested in Hoboken when Mrs Dale was taken into custody.
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Harvey
Dale
Robert Waller
Hoboken
Real estate transfers recorded in Marion County Indiana
Instruments filed for record in the Marion County Recorder's Office for 24 hours ending 5 p.m. Jan 24 2002 list transfers in multiple blocks and lots across Indianapolis areas, with purchasers and sellers including Lydy to Jane Bee Walier estate to John Bunts and many entries for Indianapolis and Plainfield Railroad Co. properties, along with a building permit for a porch at 125 South Linden Street.
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Recorders Office
Marion County
Indiana
Indiana Tithe Guaranty and Loan Company
East Market Street
Rte W. Lydy
Jane Bee
Rissa M. Walier
Belmont Ave
K. Fletchers
Lewis and
13Th St
F. Kassing
Samaria Mons
R. BR. Co
John B. Hallett
Anos Orme
Spann & Co
Woodlaven
Pletcher Ave
Spruce
Samuel A. Morrison
James I. Faiiey
E. Is. Martindale
Henry C. Campbell
Isaac Haswell
Campbell
West Park
Nathan “F. Dalton
Annie Swanson
Tilford & Thrasher
Chas
T Hoyer Cole
Indianapolis
Helena M. Allison
Harry L. Gasper
Adi iKuth St
Thio St
Man
Kohn& Johnson
Tndianapolis
Morris
Jessse Tadpin
Agen
Tulle Andrew
South Mre Partie
Haldwin
Indianapolis & Mainweld
See
Wayne Town
Vania
Memr
Lote
Burton
Eli M. Winner
Josephine Hind
Faraday Ave
Epg
Rae
Pinay Te Ker
Tamenspele & Plainfeld Electric KR. BR. Ca
Willis Keller
Indianapolis & Piatnae
R. RK. Co
Gee Aces
Indianapolis & Plaipheld & RK. Co
Ccees
Matilda Brunker
Indianapolis & Pisingeld Ro
Frank ¢ Wilson Et al
Ty & Plainfield R. R. Co
John E. Johnson
Indianapolis & Field R. KR. Co
Alfarata Ball
Indianapolis & Mininfield BR. Co
Anon
Essie W. McCurdy
Teciabapasse
Pisinfield R. R. Co
Plainfield R. BR
Sophronia C. Wright
Plainfield
Aaron A. Wright
Wayne
Lizzie B. Cassel
Plainfield R. Co
Frank
Harding
Plainfield R. RR. Co
Frank F. Ee
Percy Amy
Indianapoatis d& Plaintela Rrc
Dues
Ice Hamegeet & Plainfield Electric B. HB. Co
Bee
Ame
Edgar H. Wilson
August A. Hank
Lot Tl
Batew
Hater
Nolie
Fisher
Russ
Heaty
Lesrande Ave
Jemima
Owens
Florence
L. de Ma
Florence A. Bowen
Lady Cook's Crusade Foresees Fortune to Charity
London January 4 Lady Cook once Tennessee Claflin proclaims she will devote most of her fortune to founding and supporting institutions aimed at resuming her battle against oral reform in the United States.
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London
Lady Cook
Tennéssee Claflin
Oral New
States
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Democratic
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Britain
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Leo
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Elizabeth Howe Dale
N. J
Ney
Sarah A. Selle
South Linde Treet
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