Adrift on the Niagara Bridge Crowd Watches Harrowing Rescue
A crowd on the Niagara River bridge watched a life threatening scene as the bridge began to give way. A man and a woman fled toward the Canadian shore while others reached safety on the New York side. The bridge and adjacent railway suffered damage as ice closed in, with reports the structure may have shifted from its fastenings.
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Niagara Falla
N. J
Jan. S
Goree
Niagara River
Tridge
New York
York
Crete
ONE MAN ESCAPED NEW ORLEANS WHALING VESSEL CASE
An escape report from New Orleans on January twenty two states Rev Edward H Budd survived the Leon Jost and the Paul Jones. The vessel was detained in the gulf by foggy weather and the Budd crew returned home. The story notes Budd was a former Latin and Greek professor at St Mary Seminary Knoxville IL and that George’s case continues with questions about a murder indictment. The piece also mentions remains moved to the capital and a memorial service attended by lawmakers and officers.
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New Orleans
Edward H. Budd
Leon Jost
Paul Jones
Puss
Edwin Gould Seeks Eden Ranch Near Salina
A telegram from Edwin Gould of New York inquires about buying the Eden ranch near Salina. The property spans 12,235 acres west of Saline county, with 2,000 acres under cultivation and the rest grazing land, bounded by the Smoky river and the Union Pacific line, offering vast barbed wire fencing.
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Salina
Edin Gould
New York
Eden Ranch
Aguinaldo Envoy Not Yet Received by U S Government
London dispatches report Aguinaldo's envoy Agonifel to Washington not received within days. The Filipino junta says Aguinaldo will recall him to Manila and suspend relations with the United States, claiming many American troops fraternize with natives and are engaged to Filipino girls.
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London
Agonefilo
Aguinaldo
Washington
United States
Manila
Junta’y Drvices
Klondike Gold Prospects Highlighted By Dawson Arrival
P H Hebb, part owner of forty Klondike claims, arrives from Dawson with a party described as Jews. Dominion creek rises in prominence as a top gold producer, rivaling Bonanza and Eldorado. Claims are not as rich as Eldorado’s but extend longer, with forecast spring output from 10,000 to 12,000. Winter production estimated around 530,000.
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Tecoma
Wash
P. H. Hebb
Klondike
Dawson
Dominion Creek
Bonanza
Elderado
Eldorado
Dominions
Eugene Wolfe Died From Cancer Operation Recovery Hurdles
Eugene Wolfe assistant portmaster under A J Arnold underwent surgery at Stormont hospital Sunday. Doctors feared cancer as the operation confirmed the worst fears. While not removable, recovery is hoped and he may return home. The report notes perplexing symptoms and uncertain prognosis.
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Eogene Wolfe
A. J. Arnold
Stormont
Pierpont Morgan In Toledo Deal With Mallton Tindee Firm
A Toledo report quotes Howat Smith president of Mallton Tindee Co and J Pierpont Morgan of New York as arranging a major transaction linked to Local States. The plan involves a heavy commission and shipping of resources with results expected to unfold soon.
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Chicago
Toledo
Howat Smith
Mallton Tindee Company
Thie City
J. Pierpont Murein
New-York
Cattlemen Gather for Second Annual Livestock Convention
Denver hosts the second annual National Livestock association convention opening tomorrow with 700 to 1,000 delegates and as many visitors expected from 55 bodies across 20 states. About 5,000 cattle for sale and 1,500 entered for exhibition will join a $2,000 prize pool and silver medals as runner up awards. Judges will be cattle feeders.
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Denver
Naona Livestock Association
National Association
Arizonn
California
Colorado
Wako
Winvis
Kansas
Minnesota
Misssour
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
North Dakota
Wyoming
New York
Trailns
Fort Worth
San Antonio
Chicago
Makingeter
Reco
John W. Springer
Rumor of New Topeka Insane Asylum Superintendent
Rumor says Dr Thomas Diddle of Emporia may replace Dr Le McKinley as superintendent of Topeka insane asylum. Dr Hiddie already elected superintendent at Osawatomie by state board under Gov Morrill. Populist board kept him. During the war Dr Pinele was assistant Surgeon to the Twenty second Kansas, attached to Gen Brooke, went to Porto Rico, returned and discharged with the regiment.
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Thomas ¢. Diddle
Emporia
le LD. McKinley
Topeka Insine
Hiddie
Osawante Mie
State Board of Charities
Morrill
Lesdy
Pinale
Twenty-second Kansas
Camp Thomas
Gener Brooke
Porto Rien
El Dorado proposers seek state asylum site near town
El Dorado plans to offer 7 000 acres of land including prairie, arid rich bottom, water, timber and building stone for a new state insane asylum. The site would be within two miles of town if the legislature votes to locate it at El Dorado.
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Fl Dorado
Jan
el Dorado
Ingersoll Officiated at Funeral of Early Friend Mary Bowman
Colonel Ingersoll attended the funeral of Mary J Bowman in Kansas City, a longtime Shawneetown partner of attorney Bowman. Bowman, paralyzed for over a year, was mourned by family as a devoted wife and friend. Ingersoll, who sent flowers, recalled their forty three year bond and the shared beginnings in Shawneetown.
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Kansas City
Jan
Wewman
Ingersoll
Wnness
M.ary J. Bowman
Svauitar Timwood
Whitast Bowman
Alasar
Wn Solond Ingersoll
Shawneetown
Sgatonel
Bowne
Bowman
Byington
Tracy Avenue
Lee
Feabsus City
Abe
Colonal Arriv
Shaw
Italy
Tna
United States Navy Divides Fleet Across Two Oceans
Washington dispatch reports that battleships and cruisers are reassigned to both Atlantic and Pacific stations. Newark moves to the Pacific to replace Philadelphia. Badger sails from Norfolk to Mare Island. Nashville rushes to completion to preserve Cuban and far eastern deployment readiness.
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Dewey
Kautz
Wo Coast
Morbers
Newark
Pacific
Philadelphia
Samoa
Badger
Norfolk
Mare Island
Nashville
Cuban
Far East
Race to Dawson Starts After Klondike Bet
Seattle race to Dawson began at midnight for a $6,000 purse with Richard Butler facing a rival stake of £2,000 that he cannot reach Dawson in 25 days and $1,000 for under twenty days. Kipling sails to New York aboard Majestic. Berlin reports relax reporting rules for teletypes. Palace promotes a large sale on boys' suits.
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Seattle
Wash
Dawson
Richard Butler
Joe Barrett
Butler
May Work The Baker appointment to bench in Kansas
Washington report outlines a shift in the Kansas federal judgeship plan. It says Senator Baker might accept a bench offer, clearing the way for J. Burton of Abilene to win the U. S. Senate seat in the unexpired term. The piece notes Hook's supporters and Baker opponents lobbying the White House and Senate alike.
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Globe Democrat
Washington
Hook
Kansas
Lucien Baker
J. Burton
Baker
Elking
Senate
Elkins
Foolds
Baler
Hock
Cyran Leland
Ongeeston
Senator Baker
Bikins
White House
Afr
Hoole
Jude
Horton
Elo
Hookle
Richards
Mulvane
Kenna
Santa Fe
Cochrane
Gould
Meyers
Senta Fe
Cyrus Leand
Lange
Ifenmtor Baker
Strong
J. R. Burton
Abilene
Burton
Kansas Judgeship Vote Focuses On William Hook Nomination
Washington coverage notes William Hook of Leavenworth as the leading nominee for the Kansas district judgeship. Backed by Senator Baker and Cyrus Leland, Hook has widespread bar endorsements and solid support from Kansas political delegates. Ex Judge Horton and others are also mentioned as strong rivals. Curtis Calderhead Peters and local figures maneuver for influence. The piece highlights Hook’s endorsements from 69 Kansas bar associations and broad Republican committee support.
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Ness
Kansas
Hook
Washington
Paul Morton
Horton
Hank
Peters
Curtis
Calderhead
Washington Star
William ©. Hook
Leavenworth
Baker
Cyrus Leland
Supreme Court of Kansas
Representative Curtis
House
S. R. Peters
White House
Executive Mansion
Senator Baker
Mr. Hook
Judge Hook
United States
St. Louis
Kansas Republican State Central Committee
One Bill Passed After Two Weeks of Regular Legislature
The legislature has been in session ten days, spending about $10,000 on supplies and salaries. Only one local measure has passed, authorizing Ellsworth County to rebuild its fire-destroyed courthouse. The bill awaits the governor’s signature after approval in both houses. Session organizers and party caucuses hinder rapid lawmaking as leaders anticipate limited legislation.
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Ellsworth County
Court House
House
Senate
Making vice pay
The police expect fines to cover the entire police department costs for the month. Estimated expenses are about 1600 dollars, with fines already totaling 1720 dollars and ten days left to raise the amount further. The report highlights heavy fines from gambling and disorderly houses.
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City Treasury
McKinleys Day Off On River Outing From White House
President McKinley and Mrs McKinley with four friends sailed from Washington on the dispatch boat Sylph for a day trip down the river. The party included Col and Mrs Herrick, Captain and Mrs McWilliams, Captain and Mrs Rand, Miss Mary Garber, Miss Mabel McKinley, Miss Clara Shields, Mrs Mary McWilliams, Miss Carris Harter, C R Shultz and James Barber. They are guests at the White House and expect to return this evening.
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Washington
McKinley
Mra. McKinley
Sylph
Gol
Mra. Herrick
Cleveland
McWilliams
Chieaxo
Rand
Mary Garber
Mabel McKinley
Clara Shields
Clara Shields, Bmirs. Mary McWilliams, Miss Carris Harter, C. R. Shultz
James Barber
White House
Senatorial Ballots Across States Report No Clear Winner
Harrisburg reports the fifth senatorial ballot with Jenkins leading among many candidates but no choice reached. Delaware records a ninth ballot with Gray and Addicks garnering votes. Nebraska shows Hayward narrowing the gap as Allen leads. West Virginia postpones ballot due to contested elections. Montana lists Clark and Conrad tied with Republican Hedges garnering support. A wide election-page notice concludes with a clothing ad for men’s trousers at The Palace.
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Harrisburg
Senate
House Today
Quay
Jenkins
Dalzell
Irvin
Stewart
Hurt
Stone
Tubbs
Grow
Markle
Downing
Widener
Delaware
Dover
Del
United States
George Gray
Dell
M. Addicks
Henry A. Dupont
Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Hayward
Allen
Webster
Thompson
Lambertson
Field
Reese
Galo
Hinahaw
Weston
Foss
Adams
Cornish
van Dusen
Heathenism and Whisky in Hawaiʻi Mission Report
The American Board reports Hawaiʻi’s religious clash as heathenism–imported Shinto and Buddhist priests aid proselytizing among Japanese laborers. Japanese prayer banners along a road path to a Buddhist shrine reveal adherents praying to ancestral spirits. A wagon carries a roasted pig en route to a cemetery for ancestral rites.
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Boston
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign
Pees Ron
Hewail
Bulldine Wane
Japan
Wild Day One Change in Stock Markets Sets Record
New York stock trading on January 23 described as unprecedented in volume and speed. Shares jumped five to 10 points on large demands as a broad market rally pulled in public buying and heavy selling by major operators. Notable gains and losses were reported across many issues amid a cautious market, with several leaders unable to guide the session.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Exchange
Aaey
Vanderbilt
Chicago & Northwesterts
Hauiha
Ted Dyfie
Pittsboro
St. Louis
Penney Yamie
Canadian Southern
CC. & St. Louis
Union Pacific
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Grangery
Chicago
Manhattan
New York Central
Chicago Gets It. Indian Supplies Will Be Furnished by Chicago for 1899
Washington reports Senator Cullom notes contracts for supplies will be issued to Chicago. The Indian service faces purchasing hurdles due to sidetrack investigations by Camaisiatsace Jones. It is estimated the government could save about 2000 dollars yearly in transportation if cane for Indian supplies were confined after interrace. Lincoln’s friend Paul Selby recovers after a fire and grip attack and nears his normal health. Weather outlook for Chicago shows snow and cold with a Tuesday fair, strong northerly winds.
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Chicago
Washington
Cullompees
Ates
Bureau of
Inian Affulin
Camésiatsace Jones
Lincoln
Paul Selby
Veran
Abraham Lincoln
Han
Soom
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