Meek Charges Graft In Ohio School System
Senator W H Meek of Wayton publicly charged graft and immorality within Ohio school administration. He said women applying for teacher certificates faced immoral practices as part of a state officials backed system. A joint six member investigating committee was authorized to summon witnesses and compel testimony with an aim to uncover the truth by week’s end.
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Haitian Revolt Moves on Port au Prince Amid Unrest
Port au Prince Haiti January 17 1902 The first real operation of a revolutionary movement against the government began with a landing near Gonaves sixty five miles northwest and occupation of that town The rebels under Jean Juneau also occupy St Marc and push toward Port au Prince The government troops under Gen Celestine Cyrlaque march to Arehaie as Nord vows vigorous measures Indotte reportedly shot though unconfirmed
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Halt
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Gon‘nives
T Here
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Gonaloyes
Port Au Prince
Arehahie
Celestine Cyrlaque
Nord
Indotte
Gonaives
French and Moors Battle Near Gettat Ends in French Victory
A ten to twenty hour clash near Gettat pits a French 60 line under General D Arcades and Murat Hachid s forces. French forces rout Moors, inflict casualties, and hold ground despite heavy odds. Wounded include three officers as French forces press on after a long march and a brutal engagement.
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Mul Hafid
Tan
Wen
Newa
Gettat
D'Arcade
Murat Hachid
Sfulal Hand
Settat
Casablanca
Mulal Rachid
D’amade
Kaw
Permit or No Permit in Chicago Tonight
A clash looms as Chicago’s unemployed seek a permit to march through city streets to demand work. Police refuse the permit and Chief Shippy warns of wholesale arrests if a parade occurs.
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Chicago
Chter Shippy
3 Crue Kerson Murder Case Reported
The Dickerson case moved to a higher court on Friday as the state again presents evidence claiming the defendant faces a murder charge.
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Dickerson
Iine
Guaranty Bank Fund Concept Mentioned by Senator
A fragment notes a proposal by a Senator of Aleron to introduce a guaranteed bank fund. The plan would levy a tax on deposits to create a reserve equal to a quarter of one rent, funded by a state bank to cover failures. The idea envisions inspection of banks and protection for depositors against losses.
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Aleron
Bka
Troops to Remain Pending Nevada Legislature Action
President appeals for continued troop presence after a transmit order from Governor Sparks. The troops will stay until the Nevada legislature has a chance to organize a Polint force and address the situation.
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Washingtoosevelt
Nevada
Sparks
Temple Burns in Baltimore Fire
The Manpaifte temple on North Charles street in Baltimore was nearly destroyed by fire this morning. Flames threatened nearby St. Pauls Episcopal church as marble portions fell injuring several firefighters. The four story building, largely used by Masons, sustained about 240000 in losses.
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Charles Street
Fie
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Suffragists Raid Premier Bennerman House in Demonstration
In Tondon on January 17 suffragists raided Premier Sir Henry Campbell Bennerman's house during a cabinet meeting. A terrific hallway battle occurred while vandemonium filled the establishment for an hour. Streets crowded for blocks as many people were roughly handled before order was restored. The protest seemed aimed at a general demonstration rather than a clear objective.
Wreckage Looms As Hartfeld Sought Off Vancouver Island
Seattle and New York datelines describe a chaotic news day. Three American cutters search for the British ship Hartfeld from Liverpool, believed wrecked near Vancouver Island with many lives lost. Wreckage from Hartfeld and life boats drift ashore, while Thaw trial headlines unfold in New York with Evelyn Nesbit Thaw summoned to testify.
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Rush
Perry
Hartfeld
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Liverpool
Vancouver Islands
Ife
Hartfield
New York
Alice C. Fletcher
Catherine O'Neill
Evelyn Nesbit
Admiral Evans Flagship Rumor Debunked in Rio Harbor
Washington January 17 officials dismissed a circulating rumor that Admiral Evans flagship the Connecticut had been blown up in Rio de Janeiro harbor. No navy dispatches supported the claim by 1 oclock and officials scoffed at the tale.
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Washington
Connecticutt
Charges Filed Against Judge Grosscup in Chicago
Washington reports serious charges against Peter S. Grosscup a Chicago United States judge for the seventh circuit alleging oath violations and other offenses that may require impeachment. The Supreme Court will hear arguments January 29 and a petition for appeal was presented to Justice Day to challenge the court's constitution.
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Peter S. Grosscup
Chicago
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Seventh Judicial
Elreul
Henry Crawford
Charles J. Aldrich
Justice Day
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Pope Stricken by Violent Gout Attends Bed Rest
Rome January 17 report the pope is very ill after a violent gout attack and ordered to bed for a long period. All audiences are suspended and officials express deep concern over his condition and general health.
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Rome
One Time Millionaire Found Dead In Bad
A troubled man identified as Jon in St Louis aged 17 and a former one time millionaire was found dead in bed yesterday. John B. Clements, said to be four years past or older, had worked as a house clerk at Loulu at about $100 a month. The details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Jon
John B. Clements
Loulu
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