Turpie Bitterly Attacks Nicaragua Canal Plan in Senate
In Washington January 21 the Senate debated the Nicaragua canal with Mr Turpie delivering a vehement speech opposing the project. He accused promoters of deception and highlighted the company’s worthless security and unverified cost estimates, urging a final vote be fixed after his remarks. The legislative appropriation bill of about 23 million dollars was passed that day.
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Senate
Turple
Nicaraguan Canal Company
Morgan
United States
Unis
Peter Nk
Nicaragua Canal Company
Managua
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Menator
Tur- Me
Congress
Alloh Ie
Renatur
San Juan
Turpie
Feathered Diamond Ruined in New York Display
A $1400 six and one half carat diamond owned by J. J. Roche, a New York diamond dealer, was shattered at the Hoffman House when it slipped from a soft paper holder and fell on marble. Captain Peacock and several witnesses saw the gem break, its fracture dispersing feathered fragments.
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Marine Floor
New York
Hottman House
J. J. Hoche
Roche
Captain Peacock
Wet
Henry George for Mayor in New York Election
Henry George seeks United States Senate support as part of a Tammany move to push him into mayoral training for Greater New York. He is noted as a strong vote getter with an apparent 65,000 tally influence.
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Henry George
New York
United States
Wurtoy
Tammany
George
Greater New York
Hieran
Peerless Steam Laundry
W. Sth
A Source of Surprise Heamond Praises Pyramid Pile Cure
A medical specialist declares the Pyramid Pile Cure highly effective for all forms of piles with instant relief at first application. He notes no cocaine or poisons and says it replaces surgery with simple use. Endorsed by Dr Baterbrook and J W Rollins of Sweet Sprits Mo.
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Heamond
Baterbrook
J. W. Rollins
Eure
Pyramid Co
Albion
Miche
They Hung the Mayor in Melaha Del Sur
A Havana province clash report from Key West describes insurgent actions in Melaha del Sur two weeks earlier. Spanish forces retreated after heavy fighting, then were ambushed again as insurgents attacked the camp. Insurgents killed and wounded many, freed prisoners, and later captured officials. The mayor was hanged before his door with his family forced to witness. A price was set on guerrilla captain Felix Del Gratia.
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Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune
Key West
Havana
Joxe Mican- Ho
Melaha del Sur
Col Sanches
Macho
Rollef
Felix del Gratia
Daug Lhter
Indians Squander Money in Michigan Township Settlement
The 71 members of the Pottawatomie tribe of Tictens in southwestern Michigan received 118000 from the government for land claims near Lake Michigan including Chicago. They are spending quickly, buying land and mortgaging farms, planning a church at Athens but buying trewater and trinkets. At Hamilton, 35 slab shanties crowd a small oak grub tract, now filled with expensive furniture and musical instruments, though no one can play, with top bugles hung outside.
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Devatur
Mich
Pottawatomie
Tictens
Michigan
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Indiana
Athens
Hamilton
Altecan County
Western Union Eyes Telephone Field After Bell Pact Ended
Russell Bare of Western Union says the firm will improve service and may enter the telephone business but has no fixed expansion plans. He asserts no monopoly exists in telephony and that Western Union holds a large though not controlling Bell stake, so conflict is unlikely.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
American Bell Telephone Company
Aph
Eld
Russell Bare
The
Western Union
Bell Company
Healy Attacks Asquith and Police in Irish Debates
In the House of Commons Mr Healy railed against police pay and government plots while addressing political prisoners. He named Superintendent Anderson as paid to promote such plots and accused officials of complicity if Ivory’s guilt were tested by a crown witness.
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London
Healy
H. H. Asquith
Fegsril
Anderson
Glancey
Seppe
O'Brien
Eward J
Memorable Gift Aids Glenwood Training Memorial
On New Year’s day Mrs. M L Clancy of Vernon Avenue gave five thousand dollars to Glenwood Training School in Chicago. Architects began drawing plans for a memorial chapel at Glenwood, honoring an old friend and supported by General Manager C T Dudley.
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Glenwood Training
Chicago
Glenwood
To Wed a Vanderbilt in May in New York
New York January 21 marriage plans announced for Jacob Vanderbilt and Miss Carrie Tate of Staten Island. The couple will wed in early May. Jacob Vanderbilt is son of Captain Jacob Vanderbilt and grandson of William H. and cousin to Wm K. Vanderbilt.
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A Vanderbilt
New York
Jacob Vanderbilt
Carrie Tat- Ué
Staten Island
Jaco Vanderbilt
William H
See
Wl K. Vanderlit
The Paiges at Crawford Opera House This Week
The Paiges, a leading repertoire company of 16 performers, perform nightly at Crawford Opera House this week. Change of program and new material advertised with 29 and 20 cent prices. Also promoted are Dewitt’s Pills claimed to ease constipation and related ailments. G W Stuns, Meld, 32 Kan. Ave.
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Paiges
Hake Sisters
Harry Haguish
Geo
W. Paige
Walter L. Potts
Lillian Paiee
Frances Florida
Men Hake
Walter Stenly
Crawford Opera House
Munyon's Neuralgia Cure Promises Quick Relief
Munyon's Neuralgia Cure claims to treat facial neuralgia toothache and sciatica with separate cures for each disease. It prices at 25 cents a vial and offers free medical advice from Prof Munyon at 1505 Arch Street Philadelphia.
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Munyon
Price
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Girl on a cattle ship wins voyage and fame
New York reports Catherine Luriln Foote, a statuesque singer with London opera credentials, disembarks from the cattle steamer Lullgate Hill in Brooklyn after an eighteen day voyage from London. She plans to visit her father in Washington and remarked on the extraordinary journey.
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New York
London
Brooklyn
United States
Kilbreth
Catherine Luriln Foote
Mise Foote
Crick
Washington
Viet
Hobart Plans No New Jersey Cabinet Posts
Newark report quotes Garret A Hobart stating no cabinet seats will be offered to New Jersey and no military escort will be provided for his Washington trip. He confirms he will travel to Washington on Tuesday March 2 accompanied by Mrs Hobart.
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Newark
N. J
Junzi
Garret A. Hobart
New Jersey
Washington
Hobart
Som
New York Street Sunlight and Wall Street Parallels
A lively note on New street in New York, a key business conduit near Wall Street and Broadway, famed for skyscrapers that block sun. The piece highlights the street’s high-rises and the short daily sunlight, nicknamed Money Makers' Gul, plus a short ad for Electric Bitters promoting relief for older readers’ bowels and kidneys with tonic benefits.
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New Street
Monsey Makers
New York
Wall Street
Bradway
Beaver
Broadway
Soutis
Baldwin wins $2 verdict against Chris Von der Ahe
Pittsburg January 21 in the county court Baldwin sought $10,000 in damages for false arrest against Chris Von der Ahe of Saint Louis. The jury deliberated five hours and returned a verdict for Baldwin of $2,000, $25 more than the first suit. The proceeding followed a long trial day and included a post verdict remark.
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Chris von der Ahe
Pittsburg
Mark A. Baldwin
Chris von der Ate
SL Louie
Wden
Baldwin
Laborer Sues Vanderbilt for 20000 Damages
Otto Cruger sues William K. Vanderbilt in New York Supreme Court for 20000 damages over a four year old accident. Cruger, once a farm discover on the Vanderbilt Islip estate, fell 50 feet from a tree while a rope was being fastened. He alleges continued partial payments, while Vanderbilt contends he can work and that no lasting agreement existed. The case, argued March in Riverhead Supreme Court, questions the superintendent’s authority and the existence of a long term payment promise.
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New York
William K. Vanderbilt
Supreme Court
Riverhead
Otto Cruger
Discover
Vanderbilt
Islip
Cruger
Vandertilt
Court Awards Henry Burns After Fake Imprisonment Claim
Henry Burns of Clinton Duchess county challenged the arrest of a street singer in Hintt October 14. Chief Quick arrested the performer and Burns, who pursued a civil action for $1000 damages. A jury in Supreme court under Justice Hirschberg awarded Burns $150 for the alleged false imprisonment.
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Poughkeepsie
Henry Burns
Clinton
Duchess County
Hintt
Aid van Brest
Hirschberg
Supreme Court
Quick
Burt
Burns
Tandem Cycle to Showpiece Worth Ten Thousand Dollars
New York reports a tandem to be exhibited at next month’s cycle show costing 10,000 dollars. Every joint and connection will be covered with solid gold and inlaid with precious stones. The head badge, ton bar, and center upright feature racing, ball games, hunting scenes, boats, and emblems, with two later elements set in diamonds, rubies, and pearls.
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New York
Speed
League of American Wheelmen
New York Handles Largest Share of Nation’s Imports
Figures for January show New York processing about two thirds of U S imports totaling 842 036 925 with 230 004 931 from New York alone Precious stones dominated New York imports at around 3 720 000 while other cities received roughly 1 336 000 Art import value topped 3 500 000, lemon imports were also high Foreign commerce gain at New York reached 105 073 502, other ports 82 64.
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New York
United
Pritchard Wins NC Senator Seat in Vote Tally
Raleigh Jan 21 Senator Pritchard won re election with 38 votes, besting Thompson 43 and Doughton 33 in a mixed house tally. The report notes incumbency and margins amid regional political shifts, and mentions a Harvard influenced plan for athletic and conference alignments, including Yale graduates in policy discussions.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
Pritchard
Thompson
Pops
Doughton
Bernhardt on High Hats Party and US style
Sarah Bernhardt argues against late hate in theaters and urges France to imitate the United States by prohibiting them entirely. Castellano Heir Named reports the Castellano child born yesterday, with the father and mother both improving in health.
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Castellano
Nat Face
Yost and Tucker contest election case from Virginia district
Washington January 21 The House debated the Yost Tucker contest in the Tenth Virginia district. Support split on the committee with Tucker leading among Democrats. Yost accused the Walton Virginia law of excluding several thousand ballots that could have changed the result. Yost spoke in his own defense with sharp remarks about Democratic rivals. Several reps spoke for both sides and a likely close vote followed. The conference report on the army appropriation bill was then agreed to and the House adjourned at 6 05.
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House
Yost-Tucker
Virginia
Medh
Tucker
Yost
Dominion
House of Justine
South
Leengen
Messrs
Codding
Wisconsin
Jenkins
M Tucker
Mesery
Grosvenor
Ohio
Daniel
New York
Mr. Yort
Sour wool from Russia imported ahead of tariff changes
Washington January 21 much of the wool expected in large quantities from Russia to the United States mainly New York and Philadelphia is adulterated with Our wool from sheep skins used in clothing. Thin sour wool per United States Consul Heenan at Odessa is nearly worthless to manufacturers. Anticipation of wool duty removal prompts shipments with 16 to 12 percent adulteration detected by customs inspectors.
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Washington
Russia
United States
New York
Philadelphia
United States Conant Heenan
Odessa
Custom House
Riots At Anina Mine Kill Eight In Hungary
A Vienna dispatch reports a strike riot at the Anina mines and steel works of the state railway company in Hungary. General d Armes fired on strikers, killing eight and wounding 12, with several women among the dead and injured. The military remain ready for a renewed outbreak.
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London
Vienna
Chronicle T
Anina
Hungary
Cowley Divorce Hearing Adjourned in London Court
London January twenty one hearing of Countess Cowley’s divorce in the High Court of Justice continued yesterday. A deposition by Lane a valet of the Earl of Aberdeen governor of Canada was read and found not to contain material matter. Several servants testified to the intimacy between Mr Cowley and Mrs Charrington before the adjournment for a week.
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London
Countess Cowley
High Court of Justice
Lane
Earl of Aberdeen
Canada
Bryan Speaks to 5 000 at Houston Address
Hon W J Bryan spoke to an audience of five thousand in Houston Texas last night focusing largely on the finance question from the recent campaign amid enthusiastic applause. The report notes speculation on the Sugar a Saved and references New York dockside arrivals with cargo details from the Merritt Wrekin company and a shipwreck on January 18 near Beach Haven New Jersey.
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Houston
Texas
W. J. Bryan
Re. Marks
New York
Christiana
Raymond
F. F Sharp
Merritt Wrekin Company
Appleton
Staten Island
Rausworth
Leach Haven
N. Jd
Canovas Confidence With Reforms On Cola
Madrid reports Premier Catovas del Castillo expressed full confidence in military success in Cola while acknowledging readiness to grant reforms there. He said a decree aiming at reforms would be submitted to the council of state for consideration.
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Canovas
Madrid
Senor Catovas del Castillo
Cola
Council of State
Federation of Railro ad Firemen in Session Cleveland
A early 20th century union meeting of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen gathers delegates from New York Pennsylvania Illinois Indiana and Ohio in Cleveland. The session discusses a federation of all railroad employes and the 1900 biennial convention may be held in Cleveland.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
New York
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Harranun
Proria
Galveston
Federation of
Alt Railroad
Toront
Fire at Moody & Co. destroys Boston wholesale grocery
A blaze at 2 a.m. gutted Moody & Co. wholesale grocers in Boston, causing nearly 100000 in losses. Adjacent firms J Walter Co and Isaac W Monroe Co suffered heavy damage. Fireman Joseph Enos was badly burned and injured after being thrown from a ladder as flames burst through a third‑floor window. Moody & Co. stock was ruined by smoke and water.
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Foston
Charles J. Moody
Moody & Co
J. Walter & Co
Isaac W. Monroe & Co
Joseph Enos
The Greenwood Divorce Case Returns To Court
The Greenwood divorce case reappears in court with a contested trial anticipated. Mrs. Greenwood alleges extreme cruelty and abuse, seeking custody of two young daughters. Attorneys David Overmyer represents Mrs. Greenwood with Harry Stafford and Lew Greenwood defending Mr. Greenwood.
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Greenwood
Ashsoc
Crete
Hint
David Over
Myer
Peper Harry Stafford
Lew Hreenwood
Grand Theatre Broadside of Upcoming Shows
Clover Fanny Rice graded as a top draw in a program at the Grand with seasonal appeal and a promise of new music and wit. Joseph Jefferson stars in The Rivals at the Grand next Wednesday with Thomas W. Keene, Hanford, and a three man supporting cast. Kathie Emmett performs The Waifs of New York next Thursday. Morrison at the Grand Opera House from Monday to Friday. Rip Van Winkle drew crowds at Crawford Opera House. Paler company and Hakewin performers offer solid repertory and variety.
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Fanny Rice
Misa Rice
Panny
Sam
Joseph Jefferson
Thomas W. Keene
Richelieu
Trajedsan
Charle
Hanford
Keene
Kathe Emmett
Tote Ee Apie
Hea Peer Neue Be Cae Jae Frosabe Morrison
Grand ‘Opera House
Forger Bullard's Mother Dies in Belmont Home
Mason City Ia Jan 21 Mrs R E Bullard mother of Will E Bullard late secretary of the Town astute renate and who was recently convicted of forgery was found dead in bed at her Belmont home. Doctors pronounced it apoplexy though rumors spread about the cause of death.
A Curs for Lame Back and Fire Insurance Debate
A letter from Louilen Grever of Sardis Ky recalls a daughter’s back pain after fever. She reports relief after Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The item also notes a report on co operative insurance at a Western Implement Dealers convention in Kansas City with no action taken.
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Louilen Grever
Sardis
Chamberlain
Druggiata
Kaptas City
Mat
Relief Works Increase In Bengal Offers Hope For Job Seekers
Calcutta reports a sharp rise in relief work during the past week drawing many unemployed from central states to British projects. London gossip notes Walcott’s weak standing in a proposed monetary conference. An unrelated plea extols a home remedy and local theater ads conclude the snippet.
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Calcutta
Bengal
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