Marines Land to Protect Consulates at Che Foo
A dispatch from She Foo reports sailors from foreign warships have landed to guard consulates amid rumors of Japanese proximity and Chinese mutiny. Foreigner panic spread as signals were obscured by snow and spray. Admiral Carpenter confirms landing marines and notes French and German ships did likewise.
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Che Poo
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Che Foo
Ten Japanese Vessels Open Fire on Che Foo
Remote Chinese city of Che Foo and nearby Shao Tong promontory face bombardment as ten Japanese ships engage Chinese defenses. York tows aid, ferrying missionaries’ families to safety amid multi-nation naval protection.
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Tung Show
China
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Shao Tong
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Che Foo
Germany
Steamer Chicora Lost in Lake Michigan Tragedy
In a Milwaukee to Chicora voyage disaster a Graham and Morton steamer Chicora vanished after a 70 mph lake storm. Twenty missing men are presumed dead as wreckage is found near South Haven Michigan. Weather and cold seas hampered search efforts. Two boys drown trying to cross the Lamine river near Heaths Creek. A Morroco factory fire in Brocetus kills three and injures two.
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Milwaukee
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Lamine
Heath's Creek
Varied Briefs Span Finance, Politics and Disasters
The summary covers a broad sweep of items: gold reserves falling to 50.8 million dollars, ongoing debates over arbitration bills from Olney and Wright, and Lawrence hosting the Kansas State Editorial Association with a planned New Orleans visit. Also noted are election disappointments for Senator Dolph in Oregon, Patrick Walsh’s paper suspending in Augusta, and wage cuts at Scott mines in Pennsylvania. Additional notes include a Detroit Masonic temple pledge of 500,000 dollars, efforts to block Joplin’s postmaster appointment, Washburn’s Minnesota re-election defeat, California assembly opposition to funding schemes, Chicago fire responses, Indian Territory rail travel mandates, and varied federal fiscal moves including Samoa, Pearl Harbor dredging, and pension payouts across several cities.
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Evening Chronicle
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Joplin
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Board of Trade
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John Kinary
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Indian Territory
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Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
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Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
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Lincoln
Georgia
Nebraska
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Chattanooga
Tennessee River Compress Company
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Stockholm
Sweeden
State Department
Secre of the Interior
Treasury
Topeka
Kan
Indianapolis Ind
Philadelphia
Knoxville
Toon
New York City
Senate Debates Currency Plans and Hawaiian Route Bill
In a Senate session on January 24, Smith of New Jersey and Turpin led talks on currency measures with Jones of Arkansas, proposing a temporary bond issue, a monetary commission, or conditional silver restoration. Hale of Maine floated 500000 for a cable route survey to Hawaii, while Dingley pressed Alaska seal protection amid potential British cooperation. The day closed with the sundry civil appropriation bill, 55 of 105 pages considered.
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Mer
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Maine
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Paris Tribunal
Great Britain
Grain Hand George Jackson Ends His Life in St Louis
George Jackson aged 25 son of John Jackson and former grain plunger and elevator owner, hanged himself at his home 2306 Park Avenue in St Louis during the night. The cause is listed as unknown with an estate valued in seven figures. His father also died by hanging on April 13, 1539 after heavy losses in wheat speculation.
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St. Louis
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John Jackson
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Lord Churchill Dies After Long Illness
English statesman Lord Randolph Churchill died at 6 o clock this morning in London after a long illness. He was 44 and leaves a widow and two sons, Winston Leonard born 1874 and John Henry born in 1890.
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Lord Randolph Churchill
England
Winston Leonard
John Henry
Isso
Wichita Reservation Opening After Three Years
Coverage reports the Wichita Indians agreeing to open their reservation to settlement in three years as part of a general Indian bill passed by the house. Additional items note a royalist conspiracy in San Francisco, railroad relief associations in Isoiasarouts, and a Dr. King’s New Discovery endorsement for pneumonia and la grippe with trial and regular bottle prices.
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Honolulu
Republic
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Vancouver
Hen. J. Ganderman
Dimondale
Mich
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Baptist
Rives Junction
la Grippe
Missouri Solons Retire Dr Woodward From University
Missouri senators vote to engross a measure creating a non partisan board of curators for the university and to prohibit curators from holding other educational posts. The move would retire Dr Woodward at the end of his term, while afternoon sessions reviewed Governor Stone’s recess appointments awaiting action next Wednesday.
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Reform School
Walt M. Monrow
Board of Geology and Mines
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John Ho Britts
AL Shepard
W. H. Seaman
State Board of Health
Willis P. Kiew
Andrew W. MacAlester
Frank J. Lutz
Thomas AH. Hudson
Paul Paquin
Edward 8. Garner
The Brooklyn Strike Ends Amid Calm Aftermath
Reports from Brooklyn indicate public order has been restored as the militia stands ready. The Whittenth regiment withdrew from active duty signaling progress toward resumption of normal trolley service with about 100 cars in operation and arbitration dismissed as unnecessary.
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A Horsewhip in Church In Oklahoma Minister’s Wife Punishes Man
Oklahoma items reveal a minister’s wife used a buggy whip on Deacon Tully after a dispute over a letter insulting Rev Johnson. Both preachers’ wives were fined, arrests followed, and church turmoil ensued in Perry and neighboring towns. Other briefs report a Santa Fe murder twist, a New York transportation banquet, and local court adjustments.
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