Wilson vs Mur jitor Vickers case stirs Territorial politics
Senator Ives obtained testimony and subpoenas as Governor Vickers refused to answer. The case seeks funds accountability with a verified statement due to the Auditor. A Justice of the Peace contemplates an attachment for contempt but awaits higher court action as Governor Vickers returns to Tucson.
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Ariz
Ves
Wilson
Murjitor Vickers
Ives
Vickers
Vernor
Washington
Thomas F. Wilger
Sagan
Tucson
Couple Burned to Death in Minnesota Home Fire
Hield Minnesota January 1 Milton Gordon and his wife were killed when their residence burned four miles north of Litchfield late last night. Gordon had suffered years of invalidism.
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Hield, Minn
Milton Gordon
Litchfield
Shafter Duped by Polite Stranger in New Year Check Scam
San Francisco report says Major-General William R. Shafter endorsed two checks totaling 496 dollars after a stranger from the Orient presented an introduction as from General MacArthur. The Hongkong and Shanghai Bank seeks redress as the checks are returned unpaid. Shafter refuses further participation and returns to campaign duties in Kern County.
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San Francisco
Cal
William Rufus Shafter
Out of the Orient
Hongkong and Shanghai Bank
General Shafter
E.B. Lawrence
General MacArthur
Philippines
Thomas H. Shavens
MacArthur
Sir Lawrence
Hongkong
Eralon
Brea
Jackson Street
Kern Counery
Queen and King Edward in Sandringham Christmas clash
London reports claim the queen feigned illness to mask a rift over Mrs. Keppel and a Christmas visit at Sandringham. The king allegedly faced public questions about the couple while the queen remained indisposed. A hypnotism show is announced by Dr Ive Pyn dall to warn of dangerous powers.
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London
Locle
Edward
Europe
Sandringham
George Keppel
Seth
Artborough House
Consumption Can Be Cured Say French Savants
A French commission reports that consumption is curable at all stages. It cites clean air, avoidant spitting, and long term sea shore or high mountain air as key remedies. It notes alcohol depots are linked to high tuberculosis areas and cites Dr Darlberg affirming successful cures and return to normal life.
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Atient
France
Darlberg
Admiral Schley May Be An Issue In Washington Politics
Admiral Schley skipped the White House New Year reception and traveled to Baltimore to spend New Year’s Day with his daughter. The piece notes his honor and vindication fight, his lack of political ambition, and the fear he could become a political factor, possibly affecting Democratic and administration plans. It suggests he might relocate to Maryland or New York to pursue justice while remaining a Democrat. The article signals Schley’s case could dominate upcoming congressional attention.
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Washlngton
D. C
Admiral Schley
White House
Cers
Army
Navy
Washington
Cervera
Scaley
New York
Veavy Department
Pres.venis
Congress
Schley
Schley Feets
Brooklyn
Maryland
Rural Free Delivery Moves to Civil Service
About 6000 rural free delivery routes will come under civil service on February 1. Postoffice officials and the Civil Service Commission finalized plans requiring route petitions, simple reading and writing tests, and local examination of applicants with necessary equipment. Political or religious affiliations are barred from consideration, and ages 17 to 55 are required except for Civil or Spanish War veterans.
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Washington
United States
Civi Service Commission
Postoffice Department
Machen
Department
Roosevelt Hosts New Year Reception at White House
President Roosevelt opened his first major New Year’s reception at the White House. Officials from cabinet and foreign offices greeted the public as crowds gathered outside and inside the historic mansion. The event featured elaborate electric lighting and abundant floral decorations surrounding the presidential family.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Wu Ting-fang to Stay as China’s Minister in Washington
New York dispatch reports from the Imperial Court of China that Wu Ting-fang will remain as China's minister to the United States for another three years. Despite no official word yet, the holdover diplomat's term will extend beyond two years. Debates swirl over his progressive Western views and influence from other backers seeking his nonrenewal.
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New York
Imperial Court of
Uina
Wu Ting-fang
China
United States
Washington
Meiily
Confuciun
Explosion damages Duluth sacred heart institute
An explosion in the boiler room of the Sacred Heart Institute in Duluth Minnesota caused thousands of dollars in damage during a nightly devotion. Bishop James McGeelick was benediction when the blast occurred. fragments pierced the chapel floor and shattered all windows. Fire crews stopped the blaze, sparing casualties among about seventy people nearby.
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Duluth
Minn
Sacred Heart Institute
James McGeelick
Floods in the South About to Subside
Floods along the Chatta hooche river disrupt rail traffic on the Atlanta & West Point line between Atlanta and Montgomery. In Augusta the Savannah river flood covers lowland on the South Carolina side. A wagon overturns drowns a negro boy. Cow Boy and the Lady at the Tucson Opera House features Annie Wood supporting S. Miller Kent.
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Atlanta, Ga
Chattahooche River
Atlanta
West Point
Montgomery
Augusta
Savannah River
Jowlande
Apayue
Tucson Opera House
Annie Wood
Mr. S. Miller Kent
Reorganization of the Cabinet Seen Likely Next
Washington sources expect Secretary Long to retire soon as part of a broader Roosevelt era cabinet shakeup. The move follows criticism over the Schley controversy and targets others such as Smith and Gage, with Root possibly headed to State and Bang er or Yates for War.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Secretary Long
Admiral Schley
Schley
Wilson
Knox
Root
McKinley
Roosevelt
Smith
Gage
Long
Hay
Hitchcock
Banger
Yates
Orram
New England
Pennsylvania Senator Quay May Retire From Public Life
Washington January 1 Senator Quay of Pennsylvania is believed to resign from the Senate and retire from active political life. He has rarely attended sessions since the Fifty seventh Congress began and has suffered ill health in Florida. Returning to Washington could endanger his life, and friends say he would not finish his term.
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Washington
Capitol
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
Senate
Quay
Florida
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