Under Water Storm Sweeps England and Wales
London reports a violent storm across England and Wales. Rivers overflow banks and several bridges are destroyed. Many cattle drown and the Conway Valley area suffers severe flooding. The London and Northwestern Railway line at Llandudno Junction is washed away. Continental mails are delayed.
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Ennglend
Wales
Iver
South Wales
Conway Valley
North Wales
London and Northwestern
Ligndudno Junction
Wreck of the Paul Jones Looms From Naphtha Explosion
The Paul Jones, a gun boat, was wrecked after a naphtha tank exploded onboard. The Pansy reported finding wreckage and a few small articles, but no bodies were recovered. Mate and Taccurt were aboard when the blast tore the vessel apart.
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Mate
Ala
Pansy
Biloxi
Ime
Bretonalund
Wwe
Yaunah Paul Joes Miso
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Taccurt
Governor suspends land foreclosures for debt on Porto Rico
San Juan de Porto Rico Jan 21 major general Guy Vo Mea s suspends for one year all mortgage foreclosures and summary judicial sales of land for debt due to war era money shortage. Gener Henry mito announces withdrawal of troops from fveal lives and cites municipal authorities to bear responsibility in such cases amid disjointed wording and unclear names.
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San Juan de Porto Rico
Guy Vo Meas
Salem
Gener
Henry Mito
Fveal
Citheetis Enc
Hermit Verbrink Found Dead Near Table Mound Hut
Independence reports Richard Verbrink, a lifelong recluse who wed at the north end of Table Mound, was found dead in his hut on the bic riverbank. He lived alone for years after leaving civilization, spending days fishing and writing in a hidden lakeside shelter. No marks of violence were noted. the body rested a day before discovery.
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Independence
Richard Verbrink
Table Mound
Earlers
Verbrink
Hs Jef
Bo Tal
Murder charge for Jack Haines in Topska saloon shooting
A warrant and arrest issued for Jack Haines of Topska on murder charges after he shot Charles Watson in Cotwell saloon. Witnesses say Haines fired after an hour of drinking. Watson mortally wounded. Haines denies threats. coroner’s jury attributes the death to a pistol wound. Haines arraigned. preliminary hearing set for Monday. burial arrangements for Watson announced. Also notes a dividend by Boston and Montana Mining and a British cruiser Tauranga in wartime context.
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John Haines
Charles Wissen
Cotwell
Kay
Vinton Avemie
Cwron
Watrod
Manta
Haines
Fred Corts
Tracey
Watson
Meade
Statson
Kiror
Curts
Coronie
Hanes
Topaika
Blake I. Woodson
Haaines
Counse
Rane
Charis DO
We @en
Ruems
Aeenth Street
Emwood Cemetery
Helen Goulds Gift Voluntary Transfer of Steam Launch
Washington January 21 war department appointed Dr Orland Durker surgeon in charge a venture at Havana. He aided yellow fever malaria patients while under fire near El Caney and San Juan. Dr Durker sought supplies through government and Red Cross, appealed to Miss Helen Gould who sent a transport private steam launch free of charge to be used until no longer needed. Durker returned with the launch, which she then turned over.
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Washington
War Department
Orland Durker Surgcon
Havans
American Medical Society
San
San Juan
el Caney
Danfurth
Miwakes
Bend
Ducker
Santiago
Mies
Helen Gould
New York
Anil
Gey
Durker
Miss Gould
Alger to go and Miles to be retired
A Washington correspondent reports that Secretary Alger may be removed from the War Department and President may send him back to Michigan. General Miles may be recalled for two reasons including alleged non reporting of beef fund and lack of harmony with the administration. The war commission is said to report against embaled beef charges and that soldiers were not fed properly.
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New York
The
Herald
Washington
Algera
War Department
Michigan
Miles
War Commission
Fish in the Yukon Supply Estimates Refuted
A Dawson based former fisheries employee reports to Ottawa that Yukon streams harbor diverse fish species including whitefish and pike. The note warns against overharvesting if demand increases and notes fishing companies struggle to realize profits amid current operations.
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Montreal
Fisheries Department
Ottawa
Dawson
Yukon
Votes Are Cheap in Nevada Senatorial Fight
Reported in Carson City on January 21 a sensational claim alleges Assemblyman Fitzpatrick promised Southern Pacific officials in San Francisco to back reform candidate Senator Stewart. Stewart managers deny the charge and say Leidy was induced to stay away through improper pressure from Newland supporters. Legislature adjourned, but an investigation may be ordered when assembly reconvenes, possibly delaying the Tuesday vote.
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Nevada
Carson
Nev
Frank Newie
Assemblyman
Fitpernida
Southern Pacific
Tun
San Francisco
Stewart
Leidy
Newlands
Hoth Senate
Paul Mendey
North Pole plans and royal backing in 1900 expedition
A London dispatch details plans for a forthcoming North Pole expedition led by the Duke of Aurusei with Crown support from King Humbert. The voyage aims for Spitzbergen and Franz Josef Land, wintering in the Arctic, with a goal to reach the pole by sled. Estimated cost about 20,000 pounds, largely funded by royal subscription.
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Tnn
Copenhagen
Duke of Aurusei
Italy
North Pole
Tle
Spitzbergen
Fran Joseph Land
Humbert
New Canal Route Could Cut Ocean Way Costs Significantly
Cleveland January 21 John F Le Baron a noted civil engineer claims a new canal route across the ocean would be shorter and cheaper than any proposed Nicaragua route and could save 22000000 in construction. He alleges he privately proposed the route to backers and a congressional committee but was spurned and never disclosed his plan. He now works for the American and Honduras company with Honduran concessions.
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John F. le Baron
RS &N
Nicaragua
Congress
Cnre
Washington
le Maren
le Haren
American and Honduras Company
Honduras
Tillman Denounces Canal Bill As Pure Steal in Senate
In a Senate session yesterday afternoon Mr. Tillman attacked the Nicaragua canal bill as speculative and a theft of $5,000,000 from the treasury. He warned that further investigation would only reveal more issues, while amendments by Caffery and Spooner reshaped funding and governance. The debate touched on director counts, property valuations, and possible control of a canal, with the chair adjourning after the motion to perfect the amendment.
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Senate
Tillman
Stematinides
Maritime Canal Company
Alabama
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Tilman
Herty
Salt Company
Morgan
Caffer
Moreau
Spooner
Panama Canal
United States
Costa Rica
A Sword Given Schley No Einsing But Shook Hands
New York January 21 Rear Admiral Schley received a jewelled sword from Royal Arcanum members at Carnette Music Hall in front of about 4000 people including Governor Lowndes of Maryland. After the presentation he buckled the sword and shook hands with about 1000 attendees. Marion County Man in Trouble Befalla Missouri January A-z L Grima, a young farmer near Lehigh, Marion County, Kansas, jailed for horse theft. Griffin stole horses and a wagonette near Gren Tide, then hired two horses and a box to travel to the country, Sedalia Watchman reports. The Sedalia News mentions the arrest at Windsor yesterday. Kansas weather: fair tonight and Sunday, southwest winds.
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Schley
Royal Arcanum
Carnette Music Hall
Lowndes
Maryland
Marion County
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L. Grima
Lehigh
Kant
Griffin
Gren Tide
Sedalia
Rice && Co
Windsor
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Kansas
Grosvenor Attacks Simpson Over Fast Mall Subsidy
In Washington on Jan 21 a heated House debate featured Representative Grosvenor denouncing Senator Simpson over backing a 25,000 fast mall subsidy from Kansas to Newton. Simpson countered that the aid would benefit western Kansas rather than the railroad, highlighting contractor influence and political entanglements.
Interference With Cuban Customs and Naval Movements
Havana reports General Ludlow pushing to make Cuban customs operations more strict while 25,000 Spanish troops remain at Cienfuegos as transports depart toward February 10. General Bates arrives from Cienfuegos to confer with General Brooke on Santa Clara affairs and governor generals plan unified policy with depart ment governors.
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Malsor
John C.bates
Department of Santa Clara
Clenfuéson
Brooke
Cienfuegos
Bates
Santa Chita
Castellanos
Administration of the Interior
Bellevue Doctor Performs Bungled-Throat Operation Save
Charles Weinhold, suffering from a pharyngeal abscess and Ludwigs angina, arrived in Bellevue Hospital's reception room with compromised breathing. Dr. Burt L. Wilson inserted a large lance to relieve pressure, enabling immediate breathing and a 20 minute operation, with Weinhold expected to recover after weeks in a ward.
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Weinbold
Shafter Receives Public Reception in San Francisco
Major General Shafter was honored at the Palace hotel by a 100-member citizen committee led by Mayor Phelan. He praised the Santiago campaign, defended actions, and expressed confidence in the army and the nation’s ability to meet future duties. The event framed the war as a blessing and a hopeful path to lasting peace.
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Cann
Shafter
Palace Hotel
Phelan
Santiago
Campaiga
Paris envoy interview signals near Anglo French accord
Paris correspondent reports Sir Edmund Munnon and M Delcasce discussed most disputed points with little room left unsettled. Officials anticipate a historically significant Anglos Trench style treaty though terms remain cautious and some compensation details still unresolved.
Move to buy Pawnee Republic site for state park
State representative Woomwara introduces a bill to purchase the Pawnee Republic village site in Republic county for a public park. Backed by the State Historical Society, the proposal recalls Zebulon Pike’s 1806 expedition and the village’s historic link to the area now bearing the Republican river and Republic county name.
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Republic County
Pawnee Republic Villace
State Historical Society
Plains
Platte
Arkansas
White Rock Creek
Pawnee Republic
Republican River
Zebulon Pike
Kansas
Pike's Peak
Kaw
Council Grove
Salina
Pike
New Mexico
Spain
Wide Swath Cut by General Carpenter in Cuba
Havana dispatch reports criticism of uneven rule by military governors in Puerto Principe after Gen. Carpenter’s November actions. He dismissed officials, waived some taxes, and used December revenues locally, with communications and logistics challenged by limited telegraph and long mail routes. Major General Brooke warns against unilateral tax changes, while a telegraph line to improve links is underway. The Spanish bank resisted coin payments on government notes, and a large guarantee was withdrawn to Spain. Smallpox vaccination in Matanzas follows a minor outbreak as US militiaman Haysis Taylor arrives. 118 Spanish soldiers remain ill at Alfonso XIII hospital.
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Department of
Pinar del Rio
Brooke
Havana Club
Ludiow
Department of Havana
Presidio
Havana
Montalvo
No. 32
Officio Street
Puerto Principe
Carpenter
Hatana
Gen. Carpenter
Santa Cruz del Sur
Seylos
Spain
Blanco
Yberrm
Matanzas
Haysis Taylor
United States Milieter
Madrid
Alfonso XIII Hospital
White Pass Railroad Progress Report from Skaguay to White Pass
Peter L Harper secretary of D C Frazer the English capitalist backing the White Pass and Yukon railroad says the line is now completed from Skaguay to the summit of White Pass. The company plans to extend to Wrangell or Dyea about 60 miles from Skaguay. About 6000 men are on the payroll but stampedes to the gold fields are frequent.
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San Francisco
Peter L. Harper
D.C
Gloomy at Dawson Hospitals Full and Funds Dwindle
Gloomy report from Dawson December 21 notes rising sickness with six hospitals full. Police treasury has donated 20000 to aid the hour leaving 4000 cash on hand. Meeting called to plan relief and a memorial will be sent to Washington seeking support. Estimated monthly cost for indigent patient care is 9000. Winter death rate nearly as high as summer. Several stampedes to new fields occurred with gold seekers disappointed.
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Dawson
Seattle
Mounted Police
Ogilvie
Washington
Surmer
Fayne Moore's Friend Delivers Bond Gamble
Fayne Strahan Moore, accused of aiding her husband to badger Martin Mahon, hopes to move from the Tombs to Mverty. A wealthy New Yorker agreed to be her bondsman, with her mother ready to post cash if declined. Mrs. Moore is under $4,000 bond. Joseph M. Campbell offered four properties valued at $140,000 as security. The district attorney’s office plans to keep her jailed until the second trial.
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New York
Fayne Strahan Moore
Martin Mahon
Mverty
Moore
Campbell
No Inquest Decision On Dunellen Wreck Losses
New York January 21 The World reports no coroner s inquest will be held into the Dunellen New Jersey wreck of January 9 in which 17 persons died Prosecutor Voorhees and County Physician Long say civil responsibility only will be pursued and the railroad is not criminally responsible An informal city investigation progressed enough to warrant the statement that responsibility is settled Atchison Pioneer Dead James C Auld died at his Tipreet residence aged 82 Auld was an early Atchison resident a founder and constructor who helped build the Atchison bridge His brother David Auld is president of Atchison s First National Bank
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Charles Weinhold
Burt L. Wilson
Bellevue Hospital
Weinhald
Williams
Ludwie
Tere
Dunellen
N. J
Voorhees
Fred
Ap Atchison
Atchison
Jun
James C. Auld
Tiptreet
Brownsville
Major Guan
Kansas City
Atchison Bridge
David Auld
First National Bank of Atchison
Miller Lands Near Iloilo Three Miles From Lioilo
A Washington telegraph reports General Miller's expedition landed on Guimaras island about three miles from Iloilo with no opposition. Cables from Manila confirm landing to avoid alerting Luzon natives that the Americans were repulsed. The aim is to maintain pacification and proceed with further landings as needed.
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New York
Washington
Miller
Hollo
Manila
Locatiae
Luzon
Lollo
Ticllo
Public Building Appropriations for Topeka and Kansas City
Congress may consider two bills urging public building funds for Topeka and Kansas City. A Topeka building request of 000 and a Kansas City building of 79,000 are pending with the House Public Buildings and Grounds Committee. Senator Harris plans to offer both as amendments to the sundry civil bill, with confidence they will pass. Representative Curtis expects amendments to be accepted when the measures reach the House.
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Fan
Congress
Kansas City
Kew
Topeke
Topeka
Curtis
Peters
House Committee On
House
Harris
Senate
Made to Pay $100 Raid Hits Local Drinking Resort
Police raided the drinking resort on Kansas avenue between Fifth and Sixth at about four o clock yesterday. Officers found the usual liquor and engaged patrons, with many leaving. A cherry wood bar installed for Topeka long ago was noted. Frank Bates was arrested nearby for operating a joint in a building at Hinsnas avenue and A street. Each suspect posted $100 bail.
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Mm i Rene
George Kiauer
Oonner
Hinsnas Avenue
Lee Family Heads to Havana From Wilmington
Dea Fite Hugh Lee along with her daughters Ellen and Nannie Lee traveled through here last night en route from Wilmington to Havana to spend the winter. Stine Bruce William of this city accompanied them.
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Hichmnand
Dea Fite Hugh Lee
Ellen
Nannie Lee
Woullimington
Enor Tee
Stine Bruce Willian
Ther
Lost Heirs Turn Up In Vienna Inheritance Case
London January 21 A San Francisco resident Dr Chaeries Freye died in Vienna leaving about 000 pounds in trust. Swiss heirs Postjartt and May from Dubendorf near Zurich arrived in Vienna with documents proving they were the deceased’s brother and brother in law respectively and inherited the funds.
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Sam Francisco
Chaeries Freye
Vienna
San Franciico
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May
Dubendorf
Zurich
Union Pacific earnings show surplus and possible dividends
Earnings for the year 1583 indicate a surplus over fixed charges as preferred dividends of about 33.5 million on 61 million capital stock yielding roughly 6 percent. If the full 87 million stock were issued, the dividend capacity could support a 4 percent payout. Rumor says next semiannual preferred dividend may be 1.5 percent. Cherryvale Brick Industry expands with a new plant. about 160 men to be employed and housed locally.
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Union Pacifica
Chicago
Union Pacific Road
Cherryvale
To Meet at Copenhagen on Armament Limits
A terse report notes Emperor Nicholas urges a Copenhagen conference on limiting armaments to convene. The statement signals a push for international talks and formal action toward curbing weapons buildup.
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Copenhagen
Nicholas
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