Forces mobilize as Liberals plan Panama advance
A cipher dispatch to Dr Restrepo reports General Herrera at Paraiso awaiting reinforcements from Nombre de Dios Cocla and Bocas del Toro for an attack on Colon. Troop detachments are on the Panama Railroad line at Emprador and Matachin, with Lorenzo's Liberal force expected to join Perez. Panama City reportedly not to be attacked now but supply lines may be cut.
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New York
J. Restrepo
Wyata
Francisco Herrera
Paraiso
Nombre de Pios
Cocla
Bocas del Toro
Colon
Sergio Perez
Emprador
Panama
Matachin
Lorenzo
Perez
Mrs. Harrison Foregoes Pension Bill
Washington Jan 23 Friends of Mrs Harrison widow of the President decide to abandon a plan to pension her A meeting with Indiana delegates Senators Elkins and Hanna discussed the opposition to placing her on the pension rolls for a widow of a President The family opposed her marriage claims she does not fit the custom or precedence for the pension and she married Benjamin Harrison after his retirement
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Washington
Harrison
Indiana
Elkins
Hanna
Faithful Friend Sentenced for Indeterminate Horse Theft
Albert Gilmore formerly a Southern Indiana postmaster and notable figure will enter a Michigan City prison for an indeterminate term after pleading guilty to horse stealing to shield a true criminal who once befriended him. Governor Jorbin may be asked to pardon amid new developments.
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Laporte
Ind
Albert Gilmore
Indiana
Michigan City
Gilmore
Jorbin
Colorado Legislature Recalled for Extra Session
Denver reports Governor Orman has summoned a special session to draft laws regulating corporations. The agenda includes creating a railroad regulatory commission, strengthening state revenue measures challenged by corporations, an employers liability bill, and financing for the Gunnison tunnel and irrigation projects.
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Denver
Colo
Orman
Welle
Gunnison
Mary Yellen Lease Proposes Free Whisky to End Intemperance
Mary F Lease, now living in New York, advocates radical liquor policy. She would make whisky free and let drinkers have unlimited access, claiming it would reduce saloon frequenters and their offspring, purging crime and perceived social ills through survival of the fittest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary F. Lease
Kansas
Paper Currency A Physical Menace in Ohio Health Session
The Ohio State and Local Board of Health, after its annual meeting in Columbus, adopted a resolution urging recall of soiled paper currency. Dr. Thomas Clarke of Massillon argued that dirty bills harbor bacilli and spread disease, recommending replacement by new bills and urging government action.
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Columbus
Ohio
Board of Health
Thomas Clarke
Massillon
Treasury Department
One Man's Record In the Husband Line
John Scott known as Howard and Donnell was arrested in Uniontown Ky on bigamy charges and confessed. A real estate man with marriages in Arkansas Tennessee Alabama and Kentucky he allegedly deserted several wives while claiming to be a banker with large holdings in New York and London.
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Evansville
Ind
John Scott
Howard
Donnell
Uniontown
Scott
Union
Lulu K. Frost
Springdale
Ark
Tennessee
Sallie Corder
Paris
Pearl Sutton
Mobile
Ala
Mary A. Goft
Ruddyville
Jane Mattingly
Bowling Green
New York
London
Giant prehistoric skeleton found near Chapento
In EAST LOS VEGAS on January 23 a discovery on the Mesa Rica ranch near Chapento yields a near seven foot plus skeleton. The remains include a forearm of about three feet and a massive jaw. the chest may reach eight feet. The skeleton will be sent to the Archaeological Society at Santa Fe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Vegas
Mesa Rica
Chapento
Don Luciano Quintano
Archaeological Society At
Santa Fe
Chief Miner Mitchell Fully Vindicated
In Indianapolis on January 23 the inquiry committee of the United Mine Workers reported to the convention that President Mitchell and officials were exonerated of all charges in the investigation.
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Miner Mitchell
Indianapolis
Ind
Mitchell
United Mine Workers Today
Thanks of Congress for Schley Offered by Republican Senator
In a Senate session Mason of Illinois proposed a joint resolution to express the thanks of Congress to Admiral Schley for his conduct at the battle of Santiago. The measure calls for a bronze medal and a $10,000 appropriation to honor Schley and his officers and men. The House then moved to continue consideration of the urgent deficiency bill.
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Congress
Schley
Washington, D. C
Senate
Mason
Illinois
Santiago
Secretary of the Navy
Battle of
House
Turks Turmoil Spreads Across Armenia and Borders
Constantinople reports Kurdish forces in Armenia and deadly tribal clashes at Bitlis and Van with heavy casualties. Bulgarians and Turks clash at Kossovo, leaving ten Bulgarians dead. Arbor Day plans and Tucson school progress are noted with growing enrollment and a new hospital road school ready by March 1. Professor Walker praised as a leading educator.
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Constantinople
Armenia
Bitlis
Van
Kossovo
Hospital Road
Fraternal Jinks In Order of Washington
A Spokane candidate in the Order of Washington Women lodge was badly injured during initiation. Blinded and driven in a small cart at high speed, the cart crew lost control, hurled him against an altar, with a crushed side and bruises. The identity is being kept secret by order members.
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Spokane
Wash
Order of Washington
Somerton Socialists Denounce Usurpation
Somerton branch of the Socialist party adopts resolutions condemning Postmaster General Madden for blocking The Challenge and Wayland's Appeal to Reason as assault on free speech. They urge publishers to protest, call for unity, and promote socialism to defend equal access to mails and nature's storehouse.
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Yuma, Ariz
Somerton
Socialist Party
Madden
Wilshire
New York
Wayland
Girard
Kansas
United States
Tucson Public Schools Exemptions This Month
The Tucson Public Schools announce exemptions for January due to excellence and attendance. Grace Bock is named among those exempt, with Florence also listed as enjoying a holiday today and tomorrow for her classroom performance.
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Tucson
Grace Bock
Florence
Metal and Money Market Summary
New York reports Mexican oil and silver quotes with copper weakness. Brokers note exchange rates at 4.00 for Mexican oil and 13 for copper. By 3 PM trains 5 and 10 were listed as on time.
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New York
Indians Dying Of Civilization in Mojave Village
Kingman Arizona January 23. The Mojave tribe numbering about 3000 along the Colorado River faces extinction from consumption. Officials blame modern living and poor ventilation in mud houses, urging a return to brush dwellings, better hygiene, lighter clothing, and fresh air programs to halt the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingman
iAriz
Colorado River
Needles
Arizona
California
Danish West Indies Treaty Nears Signature
Copenhagen January 23. Authority to sign the Danish West Indies treaty was cabled to the Danish minister in Washington. It is expected the treaty will be signed today or tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cophenagen
Washington, C
Murdered mill owner and hidden jewelry found
Dean Cooper, millionaire treasurer of the Graham Paper Company, died from a skull fracture after an assault at the Vista Vursish Bath House. A negro attendant, William Strother, is held as a prisoner. A diamond ring and pin worn by Cooper were found concealed in the basement, along with a blood-stained sledgehammer, as police investigate the mysterious case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Dean Cooper
Graham Paper Company
William Strother
Bath House
Payton Street
Cooper
Judge Webster Street Vindicated in Justice Inquiry
Attorney General Knox reported to the President on Webster Street, Chief Justice of Arizona, clearing him of bribery and extravagance charges. The inquiry found the allegations were rumors, though Street was faulted for not dismissing a clerk accused of embezzlement promptly. Street’s term runs to late March with no grounds for removal.
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Washington
Knox
Webster Street
Supreme Court of Arizona
Judge Street
Department of Justice
Street
Attorney General
Boy Gored by Angry Bull Near Yuma
A boy named Hugo De Berry son of W H De Berry of Somerton survived a severe goring by a hornless bull after grabbing the bull's nose ring and restraining the animal. The incident occurred amid other Yuma area notices including a revival closing, the new St Vallier steamer's first trip, and local political shifts with Socialist party plans and a growing Somerton club.
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Yuma, Ariz
Hugo DeBerry
W. H. DeBerry
Somerton
Hugo
DeBerry
St. Vallier
Needles
Alfonzo B. Smith
Ehrenburg
St. Valliers
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Colorado
Mary Yellen Lease
Las Vegas
Dorothy Udall Wilhelmina Pusch
Anna Dietz
Francisso Moreno
Pedro Baffert
Mary Neal Cheney
Ruby Flynn
Beppie Leslie
May Schockman
Nina Weaverenes Samuels
Evelyn Evans
Waldrow Redd
Leslie Hardy
Lottie Carter
Walker
Prescott
Territorial Teachers’ Associaton
Territory
Territorial Teachers’ ‘Association
Metal and Money Market
Danish West Indies
Yuma
Methodist Church
Bruce Goddard
Colorado Valley
Picacho
California King Gold Mines Company
Pettigrew
Jones
Stephen W. Dorsey
Yuma Lodge No
Ellis’ Hall
A. L. Mussel
Yuma County
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