Inauguration Preparations for McKinley in Washington
Washington January 14 Arrangements for the March 4 inauguration of Major McKinley are under way with arches across streets representing states and nations to decorate the capital. The plan includes a grand military display, potential West Point cadet involvement, and extensive electric illumination of public buildings and the Capitol dome. Luncheon arrangements at the White House are to be eliminated to speed the parade, with an estimated 36 000 troops to be reviewed at the reviewing stand before 8 PM.
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West Point
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To Academy
Ian
New Jersey
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Hobart
Lect
Tate
National Goard
Ite
Ely
Capitol Park
Capitol
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Washington Monument
Chiered
Pittsburg
MclKinley Tas
Horece Porter
Prince Albert to Visit Ua Next Year, Chron Says
An ill chronicle reports Prince Albert of Pelgium, heir to the Goon of Flanders, plans a long visit to America next year. The note mentions he is 21 years old. Also an advertisement invites cash customers to visit Malave Clothing Company office, with a greeting to all customers.
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Ua. Tamden
Albert of
Pelgium
Flanders
Pro Hoses
America
Malave Clothing Company
Colorado Senate Bans Women From Chamber
Denver January 18 Colorado senators met in caucus to bar women from the floor during business hours citing influences of professional lobbyists and a morale crusade. An official Senate stenographer who is a woman is excluded from the chamber until further notice.
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Colorado Senate
Denver
Cok
Third House
Senate
Committee On Public Morals
Senne
Brosh
Meriall
Mock Trial of Benedict Arnold At Empire State Society Meeting
Jan shows the Empire State Society Sons of the American Revolution staging a mock trial of Benedict Arnold at the Hotel Normandie. Chauncey M. Depew presided as judge with Col. Henry Slack prosecuting and Col. Edward Sumner defending. The court finds Arnold the hero of battlefield deeds despite treason. Attendees included Gen. Horatio King and Rear Admiral Erben among others.
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New York
Empire State Society
Sons of the Anterivass Revolution
Hotel Normandie
Benedict Arnold
Chaunt Vey M. Depew
Arnold
Blking
Henry W. Slack
Gay
Black
Edward A. Sumner
Richard H. Clark
J. P. Scharf
Summers
Bray
Horatio King
Suliman F. Kneeland
Erben
Garret P. Servies
Stewart L. Woodford
Les Russell a litigant in Queen of Brilliants suit
New York January 18 The suit of Tal Han Hassell against the United States to recover alleged excess duties on theatrical costumes and properties imported for use in the production Queen of Brilliants was tried in the US district court before Judge Townsend Theatrical properties are dutiable unless the importer bonds to export them within six months Hassell gave a bond with no sureties Her costumes remained here past six months and upon learning duties of 2702.99 she secured a six month extension At period end Hassell paid the duties under protest and filed suit to recover The judge reserved decision.
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New York
Tal- Han Hassell
United States
Queen of Brilliants
United States District Court
Townsend
Missussell
The Queen's Biography to Be Published This Year
London January 18 Richard Holmes Windsor Castle Librarian prepares material for an authoritative Personal Life of Queen Victoria to be issued this year The work will cover her life from princess and daughter to queen wife and mother and her reign since the death of Prince Consort The author will address disputed points about her childhood education and early years on the throne Also a social dance program by Degree of Honor No 61 at Odd Fellows Temple Quincy Street January 20 Tickets 15 cents Scott's Carbo Digestive Compound advertised for indigestion
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London
Richard Holmes
Queen Victoria
Reas
Prince Consort
Odd Petkins’ Temple
Quincy Street
Commercial Travelers organize in Binghamton and plan Rochester site
The Commercial Travelers association was permanently organized under the charchy St Binghamton on March 9. An initial meeting in Rochester in October chose a site for a home. A cornerstone laying drew nearly 150 attendees as thousands of dollars were spent on the building and grounds. The project seeks further aid to complete the structure, planned as a five story, large stone building with a blend of Parisian and other architectural styles.
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Commercial ‘Travelers’ Association
Charchy
Binghamton
Rochester
Yankees Snub a Negro at Massachusetts Council
Boston January 18 Isaac B Alten adviser to Governor Walcott attended the executive council meeting early and wrote letters while others arrived. He sat alone as councilors left and was snubbed due to his color. Alten dined at the hotel cafe, paying his bill, and hinted he might invite the others to dine at his expense next time.
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Colored Associata Boston
Isaac B. Alten
Walcott
Executive Council
Crane
Stone
Allen
Ahich
Drone
Aillionaire
Woman's Club House Meeting in Boston Shares Budget Notes
The Woman's Club Mouse corporation in Boston presided by first vice president Ward Howe met at 3 Newbury Street. Florence Barker, president, could not attend due to bereavement. Florence Everett reported a year of preparation and a year ahead of activity. Ten thousand dollars pledged for stock. Treasurer Amanda Tougee reported a $5,? balance and $100 expenses. Counsel Alisa Bennerson explained stockholder and director liability under the charter. A stock preservation motion sought to keep the $10,000 paid for stock for building purchases.
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Boston
Van
Guna Ward Howe
Woman's Club Mouse Corporation
Bostonians
Newbury Street
Florence E. Barker
Florence Everett
Stoc
Amanda M. Tougee
Alisa Cora A. Bennerson
Corporaton
Margaret E. Cols
Black Bass In Winter Breaks Ice Record
Willam F. Robinson of Kingston caught a 4% pound black bass through the ice at Little Pond marking possibly the first winter ice catch. Scientists say bass hibernate, remaining dormant in mid winter, with other experts noting no winter black bass catches. The fish was photographed and noted by observers including D C Estes and G Scott at Smithsonian affiliated circles.
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N. H
Willam F. Robinson
Ashing
Kingston
Menshant
Treatine
D.C. Estes
Atinnesalty
G. ©. Scott
Smithsonian
Theodore Roosevelt Strongly Backed for Hobart Presidency
Buffalo N Y Jan 18 Hobart College Geneva may offer its presidency to Theodore Roosevelt former New York police commissioner and Civil Service Commission member The trustees meet Thursday to discuss the vacancy created by the resignation of Proctor of the college Strong backing for the candidacy is noted but not confirmed.
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Hobart College
Geneva
Theodore Roosevelt
New York Police
Ualled
States Civil Service ‘Commission
Herusters
Hobart
Iy. E. Eliphater Knott
Stees— Yelt
Minute Cough Cure Promises Instant Relief and Recovery
An old ad notes One Minute Cough Cure as an instant relief for croup and illness, claiming it prevents death with quick effect. It cites testimonials from G. W. Stansfield and others and mentions local laundry services by Peerless Steam Laundry at 112 and 11th West 5th Street.
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Kran. Ave
War on TEE Trusts Smaller Gotham Merchants Oppose Big Stores
New York story reports the Downtown Hininess Merchants Association meeting at United States Hotel to oppose large department stores. It notes aims to protect independent retailers, curb monopolies, and preserve property values, with Miltigat, president, confirming potential cooperation with the Retail Grocery Association and adding twenty new members at the Saturday gathering.
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New York
Saturniag
United States
Mn Water Street
Mbokwier
EH. Miltigat
Rte Mekel
Aasociation
Chicago Railway Profits From Street Lines Decline in 1907
Chicago railways report mixed results as North Chicago Street Railway shows gains on equity while West Chicago Street Railway and Lake Street Elevated struggle. Annual statements indicate higher earnings on capital for some lines but rising operating costs and weak elevated property returns.
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North Chicago Street
Jerenany
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Matind
Pecan OM
FAC
Pete West
Heavy Rockefeller tax case hearings in Mount Pleasant
In New York on June, the ninth hearing of Jet D and William Rocke feline against the beelievers of Mount Pleasant occurred at the Millard building in Tarrytown. The cross examination of Jain W. Free featured Rockefelier and WV Millard as defendant’s counsel. Witness Willings Rockefelive faced questions about Mose Hall and acre claims amid talks of selling, and John BD. Reckvfeller was linked to negotiations for hundreds more acres near Tower Hill, home to Sisters of Marcy. Next hearing changes to Purdy testimony for the Rocketelers tomorrow morning.
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William Rockefeline
Beelievers
Mount Pleasant
Millard
Main Street
Tarrytown
Satayziegttins
Peekawieshttta
Weseian
Jain W. Free
Rockefelier
Areank WV Millard
Willings Rockefelive
Bes
John BD. Reckvfeller
Sisters of Marcy
Tower Hill
Thomas H. Purdy
Rocketelers
Public ad space fear over scenery damage
London cleric Sir Lepel Henry Griffis urged the society to curb public advertising that mars natural beauty and historical sites at a meeting on Thursday. He warned the authorities must act despite farmers seeking profit from crops, noting the challenge of interdicting goods from potatoes and wheat.
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London
To Society
Spesom
Sir Lepel Henry Griffis
America
Henry Villard
Northern Pacific Railroad
Esmond Dramatized Adaptation Completed By South ern Will Pro duce
London reports the dramatized version of Thackeray's Esmond completed after W G Wills death. Another proposed adaptation soon to appear in America with H Owenses reporting part. Pem Bergen slated as biographer of the elder South ern. Weather hints note warmer conditions.
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Thackaray
Sothermn
London
Exmond
W. G. Wills
Amneties
HH. Howners
Mr. Pembergen
Suthern
McKinley Faces Urgent Need to Call Extra Session
Washington describes pressure on President McKinley to convene an extra session to approve overdue appropriation bills before July and to prevent government paralysis. The piece notes Republican resistance, Mark Hanna’s influence, and the political maneuvering shaping when the session might be called.
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House
McKinley
Setine
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Ounereen
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Mark Hanna
Mark Tanna
Clark Hanna Thas
John Sherman
Feree
Bushnell
Hanna
Illinois colony arrives to settle land in Alabama hills
A group of ten families from Danville Illinois arrived at Green Brier in Madison County Alabama to establish a tract of land purchased under a colonization directive. They brought ten cars of livestock and farming implements and will work lands to be ready for practical farming by spring. One colonist owned Lily Flag the prize Jersey cow from the Worle Tat.
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Alm
Coote
Danville
Iit
Green Brier
Madison County
Alabama
Kye Lewte
Lily Flag
Jersey
Peaches Bloom in Texas Signals Spring Arrival
Alvin Texas January 15 Vegetation is showing signs of spring peaches are in bloom and banana plants survive the cold with weeds and grass still growing strawberries suffered a dip in the cold last week and are on the market cabbage crops are being harvested with ample supply observed.
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Texas
Alvin, Tex
Jennie Yeamans Seeks Seats For Adopted Baby
New York Jan 1 Jennie Yeamans the famed actress appeared this week at Proctor theater Manager Burnell received a note from her requesting seats for a malt eter a rotore baby which Yeamans had adopted for personal reasons She employed a nurse to care for the child and was accompanied by a maids service The incident follows a prior letter from Yeamans asking to be released from a commitment in a separate matter involving another actor and a child case This item records a public request connected with Yeamans personal life and theater attendance.
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Jennie Yeamens
New York
Jennie _Yeamans
Proceers Theater
Aternomn
Burneltt
Yeamans
Eli Ole
George Sturgard
Webuthania Themead
Peary Outlines Ten Year Arctic Expedition Plan
Lieut Peary before the American Geographical Society outlines a polar expedition strategy. He argues for small, self supporting parties, a two man lead, and a ten year funding goal of about 150000 dollars. The plan includes a ship, rich Arctic provisions, Eskimo help, and staged advances toward the pole avoiding large gatherings.
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Lieut Peary
Geographical Society
Washington
Civil Finginner
Peary
U.S. N
American Geographical Society
New York
Arctic
En Nansen
North Pole
Greenland
Sith Parallel
North Pale
Whale Sound
Robinson Channel
Sherad Osborne Fjorde
de Andetores
Eainy Spring
North
Remarkable water wheel invention by a Texas man
St Louis reports Claude H Crandall of Texas has patented a twenty inch water wheel with cups on the rim to catch water and drive revolution in an unusual direction. The balance suspended wheel draws interest though practical farming remains uncertain.
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St. Louis
Claude H.crandall
Two Unhappy Wives Seek Legal Separation in Court
Two divorce and alimony suits filed in district court allege cruelty and lack of support by husbands. Mary Pinto charges Nelson Flintom with verbal abuse and public humiliation after their marriage at Pintsemouth Nebraska on August 6 139% and seeks divorce, alimony, and child custody. Frantz sues W Em Frantz for separation on grounds of non support claiming indecent names and failure to support wife and infant for six months. married July 11 1891.
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Neion
Flintom
Weiner Cluel
Inburpan
Pinttemouth
Neb
W. Em. Frantz
Caae
Bank of Powhattan charter filed after corrections
Report details an upcoming filing of the Bank of Powhattan charter once corrected. The proposed capital is $00,000 with initial directors listed as C. Dimmock Hiawatha Samuel M. Adams L 2 Purkhiner Jace Shaner JF Calvan dusie Pietoher and J 2 Kinnear of Powhatan.
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Bank of Powtat
C. Dimmock
Hiawatha
Samuel M. Adams
L. 2 Purkhiner
Jace Shaner
Calvan
Dusie Pietoher
J. 2 Kinnear
Powhatan
In Favor of Cuba Petition Drive on a Large Wheel
Over 600000 signatures gathered for a resolution urging recognition of Cuba. Petition drive uses a four foot high rolling wheel to easily count names as the signatures arrive from almost every state.
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New York
Jay
Beara MC
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