Canal Bill Change Sparks Debate Over Appropriation and Control
A canal bill undergoes changes to alter funding and authority, shifting an appropriation to 314,000.00 and granting secretary of war power for materials and work. Lawmakers discuss costs, with figures cited up to 153,000.00 and 6400 references as debate shifts toward private versus government control of the cable project.
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Tise
Anxinus
Tas Cortes
Michigan
Secretary of War
Baresisteaton
Fletcher
Ettnsesuta Sakeds
Cortas
Hepburp
Amephcil
Gen Waser & At
New York
New Theatre Charity Plans for Spain War Widows Aid
Miss Millward and Sir Feversham of the Exopite theater company discuss raising funds for sick and destitute widows and orphans of American soldiers who died in the recent war with Spain and the Philippines. They announce a benefit performance by the Mies Mit ward and William Patersham to support the cause.
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New York
Mies Jessie Mitward
William Patersham
Exopite Theater Company
Ami
Philippines
Mise Millward
Mr Favershas
Review of Grau Singers Participation in Feud Feature
A fragmentary notice notes Mr. B Maurice Grau led singers invited to perform in a feature titled The Absent-Minded Beggar by Mrs. SEES, signaling a revival or revitation of the piece with Grau's ensemble.
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Maurice Grau
Comtee
Mra
Papal delegate Chapelle and church law in the Philippines
A Washington dispatch explains the role of Mgr Chapelle as papal delegate extraordinary in the Philippines. The piece notes the plan to have ecclestiastical tribunals settle church disputes even in Protestant countries, with the Pope ultimate authority and the continuation of Spanish era ecclesiastical norms under American rule.
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Filipino Supreme Court
Mar. Chapelle
Pagal
Philippines
Mgr Chapelle
Americnas
Bugasy
Rome
Smith
Church of Fame
Siam
Cuarte
Mer Chapelle
Philippine Islands
Chinese Merchants in Chicago View Philippines Policy
Hong Kong merchants George Ho Med hurst and another prominent trader spoke in Chicago about American occupation of the Philippines. They predicted improved conditions under U S rule, benefits to commerce, and a stronger U S presence in the Orient, urging support for American policy.
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Chicago
Jan. S
George HO Medhurst
Hong Kong
Tondum
United States
Bryan Dates Highlight Bryan's New England Swing
Democratic leader William Jennings Bryan plans a two week tour across New England, with stops in Wilmington and Smyrna Delaware today, a Gridiron Club dinner in Washington tomorrow, and a string of dated appearances from Providence to Boston and Portland through late January.
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New England
New York
Jame
William J. Bryan
Wilington
Smisrna
Del
Gridiron Club
Washington
Providence
Boston
Nisday
Portland
Thure
Roul De Feet UltI Ve The Seine of the Structure
Fragmentary text references a dialogue about a structure and baiting with unclear terms. It mentions failure or presence of a feature and a quoted fragment that is partially legible, suggesting a discussion of design or photography.
Donaldeen Purchases A5 English Yacht Under Hogarth Command
Donaldeen is reported to have acquired the A5 English yacht named Jane% with a core fee paid to American Mr Toyt. The vessel will operate under the command of Capt Archie Hogarth in the United States waters.
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Donaldeen
Toyt
United States
Archie Hogarth
Topeka Society hosts successful Douze Whist benefit
Pleasant reception for Miss Lucina Phelps as social notes highlight engagements. Topeka society covers Mrs B E Pitts entertaining for Miss Mary Moon and Mr Edward Yatesfill of Warsaw Indiana, with Moon described as a popular Topeka girl. Details include a Harmony hall party, charitable penny sacks and gifts, plus multiple social teas and dances across Tyler Street and Twentieth Kansas Ball events.
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John & Moan
Mary Moon
Edward Yatesfill
Warsaw
Indiana
Simmier
Miss Moon
Mrs. Moon
Topeka
Tyler Street
Kahr
Mr. Daley
Kansas
Plague Fear Prompts Citywide Quarantine Measures in Honolulu
Reports from Honolulu through January 13 show bubonic plague cases rising with a notable infection in a white resident, prompting a citizens meeting and house to house inspections. Fire has destroyed about half of Chinatown and officials plan intensified quarantines and port restrictions as fear grows.
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Victoria
George Borman
Board of
Esasj
Chinatine
Andrews
Dr. Coppers
Honolulu
Conpar
Sherif Andrews
Irwin & Co
Japan
Woman Killed By Westbound Train At Lebaros
A Hook Island extra freight train struck Mrs Lee Cochran and seriously injured Mr Cochran as they attempted to cross railroad tracks near Lebaros just after noon Thursday. A carriage and two horses were struck. both horses died and the carriage damaged.
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Hook Island
Lee Cochraneng
MnCochran
Lebaros
Mee Cochran
Mian Wreck Near Seattle Briefly Reported
A damaged vessel named Mian wrecked off the east side of Ware Geoke while en route from Seattle to San Francisco with 0 tons cargo. The crew was saved but the ship sunk with two pilots and a Canadian captain aboard, amid unclear ownership and cargo details.
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Seattle
Waen
Arne Steel
Tome
Canadies
Ghosts Haunt Saybrook Roundhouse Spooks Stir Town
Pandemonium breaks out at Saybrook Conn roundhouse as workers hear clanging from locomotives and claim a cemetery site near Lady Fenwick’s grave breeds restless spirits. Rail crew report seeing a heavy throng of unseen presences and strange noises during a half minute of terror. London-like ghost tale ends with workers repeating the haunt as familiar to the yard.
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Rould House
Saybrook
Conn
Saytrook Point
Charity Belcher
Fenwick
Imr
Sreks
ShiGum
Belcher
Auty
Consolidated Railroads Round House
Round Amise
Boty
Iivi
Iivi Wy
Arthur Beete
Roundhouse
Peete
Hedlam
Pandamenium
Beebe
Great Reduction Sale In Good Shoes Inventory Event
Local store advertises a Great Reduction Sale with cash bargains on shoes and a limited time window from 25 UTC to 5 00 after. Purchases made during this period are encouraged to clear inventory.
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Pubman's
Scots Celebrate Burns Night At Odd Fellows Hall
About 200 Scots gathered at Odd Fellows hall to mark Robert Burns birthday with a banquet, toasts, and speeches. Joseph Waters delivered the principal address, introduced by James Corhtert, with Maggie Hurdle and Lillie Scott performing. James Miller recited Tam O Shanter and Annie Laurie was sung, ending with Scotch songs and a final verse.
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Robert Burns
Joseph GO. Waters
James Corhtert
Maggie Hurdle
Topeka
Avon Water
Lillie Scott
Maple Hill
Ye Banks
Brees
David Bowie
James Miller
Lord
Annie Laurie
Scotch Gunces
Mother Goose a Fraud in San Diego
San Diego residents report a case of a woman alleged to have abducted two boys aged three and four. Charitable people aided authorities as the children were returned to care. A Mrs Trenton, connected to a wealthy claimant, was said to be involved, with officials planning to reunite the boys with their families. Authorities present concern over her mental state.
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San Diego
Cal
Tate
Eberitatte Testiurons
Shilaren
New York
Trenton
Mre MD
Murphy
New
Trentor
Bargain Inventory Sale at Bull S Barns and Carpet Co
Readable garbled ad copy announces cash bargains at Bull S Barns D O G and Carpet Co. Good Shoes offered before inventory. Shoppers urged to save on purchases during this sale period. Ends unclear but emphasizes cash savings and bargain pricing.
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Bull S Barns
D. O. G & Carpet CO
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Silver Lea
Mgr. Chapelle
Americas Control
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Bryan
Topeka Society
Mary Moone
B. E. Pitts
Lucina Phelps
Douze Whist Club
Harmony Batt
Harmony Hall
Gussie
Tiemington
Ete Smith
Eines
Tie Fiershers
Budze Whist Club
Harrison Surgan
W. N. West
J. Bo Furry
Fred Cole
Mary Teempaon
Misa Arie Ewiet
Mary Lakin
Mize Rsamend Horton
Helen Moun
Alice Prescott
Mabel Wilson
Mise Olife O'Brien
Kate ‘Gunther
Dianchara
Pitts
M de Ashtral
Pyles Street
Mentary
Luctta Phelps
Troy, N
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Vansant
Hang Heifel
Toor
Ette
Len Kurn
J. W. Jones
Nellie Breidenthal
Nellie Jones
Ecru
Tyler Street Club
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Hell
Trentlers
Weac
Kantac City
Grans
Lab
Finnney
Kaeser
Bree
Stevenaen Heenes
Alta Parks
Bac St
Janie Ang
Hobson Bar
Oklahoma
Charies Iner
Denver
Mer Waa
Mise
Sam Higgins
Eva Dewey
Wichita
Latheratine
Charles Thomas
Speer
Hiatt
H. MM. Gare
L. ©. Cooper
Saginaw
Sich
George Warren
Kansas City
Mirigin
Dinuraday
Porwin Alles
Baty Chamberlain
Lawrence
Petruary 3
EAGLE
Borden's Condensed Mak Co
Lee Cochran
Lebanon, Kansas
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Pivot
Kansas Ave
Auerbach & Guettal
P. Fremont Rockett
Jeth Kansas
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Calumpit
Fackett
Burns Pittingly
California
EW Crawford
Hoyt
Wooley West
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Cee
A Q. Scammon
Edwin C Jepson
Russia
Stee
Ge Beate
Rewsey & Snow's
Riddell
Christ
Grand Opera House
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