Revolution in Peru Triggers Change as Senate Bombarded
Rumors of a Peru revolution proved true as violence hit the Congress in Asunción. General Caballero led a junta including War General and Col. J A Escura with Senor Ando Insfran killed and Generals Caballero and others wounded. Congress transferred power to Vice President Senor Pretor Vallo.
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Wion
Aceval
General Caballero
War
J. A. Escura
Freitas
Senor
Ando Insfran
Caballero
Miguel and
Sallan
Fernando Cars
Ie Congress of
Paraguay
American overalls may fit British workers says consul
Washington reports United States Consul in Birmingham Hal d writes that an American worker can obtain sturdy overalls with rear apron and tool pockets. A Birmingham tailor says British demand could grow if made heavier and priced higher. He notes Britons will wear durable overalls for longer periods.
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Washington
Marshal Hald
United States
Birmham
England
United Tes
Mainery
Payne Nears Postmaster General Move in Washington
Henry C. Payne is poised to become Postmaster General and take over duties next Tuesday or Wednesday after arriving from Milwaukee. Postmaster General Smith will host a farewell dinner Monday for the President and Cabinet before passing the role to Payne.
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Washington, D. C
Henry C. Payne
Inilwaukee
Smith
Mr. Payne
Philadelphia
Hen Fruit High Though Not Cornered
Chicago reports egg prices rising with table eggs 36 and 88 cents and cold storage eggs not under 30 cents a dozen. Armour & Co stored 1,000,000 cases December 15 and foresees sizable profits as others avoid a corner yet gain from scarcity.
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Chicago
Jan. .C
Armour & Co
Armour
South Water Street
Four Family Tragedy From Hartford Gas Leak
In Hartford Connecticut a fatal gas leak in a house at 98 New Park Avenue killed the Shaves family of four and Miss Mary Devida plus the King and Ray households nearby. The gas from a defective cellar pipe spread through upper rooms, causing all to suffocate. Medical Examiner Fuller orders a full investigation into Hartford Gas Light Company amid shock over the tragedy.
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Hartford
Conn
Joseph King
New Park Avenue
Anton C. Shaves
Joseph
Mary Devida
James Ray
Shaves
Miss Devina
Mrs. Shaves
Mr. Ray
King
Mr. King
Miss Devida
Snares
Fuller
Hartford Gas Light Company
Youthful Murderer Sentenced to 26 Years in State Prison
SAN JOSE Cal Jan 10 Frank Newman a seventeen year old lad who shot and robbed M C Arps last November was today sentenced to 26 years in the State prison.
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San Jose
Cal
Frank Newman
M.C. Arps
Miss Ellen Stone Believed Near Release by Brigands
London readers report an official telegram from Constantinople saying Miss Ellen Stone’s release from captivity since September 3 is imminent. The statement indicates the hostage situation may end within hours.
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London
Ellen Stone
Constantinople
Miss Stone
Hill Explains Railway Combine For Northwest
President James J. Hill of the Great Northern Railway spoke to the Tri-State association of grain and cattle growers in Fargo. He discussed merging the Northern Pacific and Burlington systems and the potential impact on Minnesota and the Dakotas, with delegates from Duluth and the Twin Cities in attendance.
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Fargo
N. D. San
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railway
Tri-State Association of Grain and Cattle Growers
Minnesota
Dakotas
Duluth
Twin Cities
Mr. Hill
Northern Pacific
Burlington Systems
Northwest
New Cuban Government and U S Oversight Planned
Washington reports on Cuba's post election path highlights Gen. Wood's cautious timetable for Congress seating and a formal transfer of power. Senor Palma is seen as likely president, with U S safeguarding of the Platt amendment pledges and careful scrutiny of Cuba’s finances, diplomacy, and foreign trade before any flag withdrawal.
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Washington
Cuba
Congress
Wood
Havana
War Department
Senor Palma
United States
Spain
Roosevelt
Root
Ger. Wood
Palma Wil
Repub
Pailma
Pacific Cable Project Discussed by Congressmen
The House Commerce Committee examined a government versus private construction question for a Pacific cable. Vice-President Ward of Commercial Pacific Cable described plans to lay a Honolulu cable by November and extend to Manila within two years, with an estimated cost of ten to twelve million dollars and rates of one dollar to Manila and 35 to 60 cents per word to Honolulu.
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Washington, D. C
House Committee On Commerce
Ward
Commercial Pacific Cable Company
Letter Writer Plague of a Town in Baltimore
Baltimore Jan 10 The townspeople of Pikesville and Green Spring Valley identify Charles L Shipley as the mysterious letter writer behind seven years of scurrilous notes and posters attacking local residents He is jailed on charges of crimin ally libelling Misses Blanche ore Mary Redmond Nellie White Nelle Buck and Birdie Martin Detective Kleeman says Shipley confessed but the writer claims a conspiracy and coercion He says his mother’s age prompted his signing of a confession.
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Baltimore
Pikesville
Green Spring Valley
Charles L. Shipley
Shipley
Blanche Ore
Mary Redmond
Nellie White
Nelle Buck
Birdie Martin
Kleeman
Busines
Spinsters Interfered in Pastor Wooing at Shelburne Falls
Shelburne Falls Mass January 12 The resignation of Rev W A Bacon pastor of the Shelburne Falls Congregational Church follows claims by prominent church members that the next pastor will be married. Bacon a widower of 29 favored by a Mount Holyoke College girl of 19 whose engagement caused the spinsters jealousy. He will serve as pastor of Park Congregational Church Springfield starting Sunday at a higher salary.
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Shelburne Falls
Mass
W. A. Bacon
Shelburne Falls Congregational Church
Bacon
Baker Accepts Confederate Money in Ventura
In Ventura on January 9 a baker named Henzie accepted a $10 Confederate bill for 5 cents worth of candy and gave $9.95 in change. A tramp from a road camp used the note to buy candy from Henzie’s daughter who doubted its validity. The mother checked the bill and accepted it as good, the hobo left with cash, and the next day the note was found worthless. Police arrested two men based on a description.
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Ventura
Henzie
Main Street
Pension bill and permanent census office debated in House
The House opened its session in Washington with Barney noting the pension bill and planning to call it up Monday after DC business. Hopkins moved to a committee of the whole to consider a permanent census office, supported by Walker Porter and Merriam. The pension appropriation totals 1,332,430 versus 145,245,230 last year.
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Washington, D. C
House
Barney
District of Columbia
Hopkins
Illinois
Francis A. Walker
Porter
Merriam
House Committee On Pensions
Ex Britishers Favored By Mule Buyers
Kansas City horse and mule dealers report British officers in the United States favoring British and ex-British traders. They note Colonels Deburgh and chiefs in Kansas City are buying only from that group, excluding Americans. The South African horse and mule trade has been the most profitable for Kansas City, with steady prices over the past year through ties with St. Louis dealers.
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Kansas City
United States
Texas
Montana
St. Louis
Yuma Evangelist Draws Crowds and Converts in City
Rev. J. Bruce Goodard hosts Bible based meetings at the Metodist church drawing large crowds with standing room at a premium. Sermons declare Christ as the son of God and many attendees profess religious conversion as services continue through next week. Fraternal Brotherhood names officers for the coming year. Classified ads promote rental rooms.
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Yuma, Ariz
J. Bruce Goodard
Metodist
Christ
God
Citzen
Fraternal Brotherhood
A. Dimon
G. H. Bailey
W. H. Shorey
George M. Biterfield
George M. Butterfield
A. J. Moore
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The
Republic of
National Congress
Payne
Jim Hill
Republic
Baker
Census Bureau
Yuma
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