Trial for Fraud Proceeds Slowly
Washington reports the cross examination of John J. Howley chief clerk in the first postmaster general office continued with witness detailing duties of the general superintendent of free delivery. The session touched on Machen letters and subordinates, Wynne authority limits, and crew expenditures as senators considered Panama and Colombia claims amid Senate resolutions.
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John J. Howley
Machen
Douglas
Mr. Wynne
Wynne
Berlin Officials Change Opinion on War Threat
Berlin officials have shifted to believe war with Japan is a real possibility as intelligence suggests extreme tension. Japan’s delay in replying to Russia’s note is seen as signaling a grave decision. A Tokio report claims Japan’s stance at the conference was conciliatory. The British and American dispatches note no new information on Japan’s course. The Japanese minister in Washington denies a Korea protectorate demand.
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Chinese Treaty Ratified Opens Manchuria Ports
Washington January 13 ratifications of the American Chinese commercial treaty were exchanged at the State Department with the Chinese minister present. The pact opens Mukden and An Tung in Manchuria to world trade and awaits proclamation and consuls. President will issue the proclamation and senators will receive salary details for the consuls.
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Senate debate over Colorado strike action and labor group
The Senate opens with Senator Patterson presenting a Denver Federation of Labor telegraphic petition urging an investigation into the strike. Patterson accuses the Colorado Mine Owners Association of pressuring Governor Peabody and using militia, while Scott defends organized labor. The matter is referred to the Judiciary Committee as the Senate takes up a House bill.
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Federation of Labor
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Wile
Aly. Patterson
Sepit
West’ Virginia
Ar. Patterson
Committee On Judiciary
House
Troops Begin Withdrawal From Camp Allocations
Adjutant General Bell announced evacuation of Telluride and Cripple Creek camps has started. A cavalry troop is organized at Telluride, about 70 volunteers with horses. provost guards remain for emergencies. Cripple Creek will house about 185 soldiers in two companies, plus 60 on guard at Telluride. Total field force cost has reached nearly 500000 dollars.
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Bell
Telluride
Cripple Creek
Warfield Inaugurated Governor At Annapolis
Edwin Warfield was inaugurated governor in Annapolis amid heavy cold weather. He argued for an amendment to raise the electorate standard, saying intelligent citizens with interest in the state's welfare should govern and that such change should be submitted to Maryland voters.
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Annapolis
Edwin Warfield
Warfield
Commonwealth
Maryland
China's Exhibit at St Louis to Feature Oriental Splendor
St Louis January 13 China will present an imperial government exhibit at the world fair. The display is the first of its kind and will be financed from Pekin with help from the dowager empress. Six thousand carved wood pieces from Shanghai will form the pavilion interior. Alaska totem poles and native structures will flank the main building, with six native workmen due by February. The Louisiana Purchase Exposition board accepted H I Miller's resignation for residence change and elected McKeen of the Santa Fe railroad to fill the vacancy.
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China
Pekin
St.Louis
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Alaska
H. I, Miller
McKeen
Soanaatie Railroad
Terre Haute
Ind
Free entry extended for educational articles under tariff rules
The United States General Appraisers ruled that duty free entry applies to items imported in good faith for educational institutions, excluding ordinary furniture. The Chicago firm had protested several rates, and the decision emphasizes strict proof of use for education, while limiting this to noncommercial, scientifically or educationally essential items.
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New York
United States General Appraisers
Chicago
Fire at stockyards destroys horse sale pavilion
Omaha January 13 fire at the stock yards burned the horse sale pavilion and mule stables of John S. Cooper. Eighty six horses perished in the blaze with an estimated loss of fifty thousand dollars.
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Omaha
John S. Cooper
Charles Denby Dies in Jamestown at About 70
Col. Charles Denby of Evansville Indiana and former minister to China under Cleveland and Harrison died suddenly in Jamestown after lecturing the prior night. He was about 70 years old and suffered heart failure about midnight, lingering until 8 p.m.
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N. Y
Charles Denby
Evansville
Ind
China
Cleveland
Harrison
Denby
Run on Superior First National Bank Continues
Depositors queued to withdraw funds in Superior Wisconsin as the First National Bank extended hours to 1 30 am after a daylong run. President William E B Banks insisted the bank is solvent and can pay dollar for dollar on all deposits.
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Superior
Wis
First National Bank
William EB. Banks
First National
Suits Against City of Chicago
The Record-Herald reports plans by Chicago theater managers and owners to sue the city for financial losses after Building Commissioner Ham issued a January 1 theater closure. Plaintiffs base claims on unrevoked closure costs and a fire department inspection certificate deemed to certify safety.
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Chicago
the Record-Herald Today
Chilcago
Musham
House resumes debate on civil service system
The House on January 13 resumed consideration of the legislative and related appropriation bill. Mr Bartlett of Georgia cited Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow and Mr Cooper of Wisconsin, arguing most indicted men served under the spoils system, and he read Bristow's letter.
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House
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Georgia
Bristow
Hristow
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Cooper
Wisconsin
Meng
Gordon's Remains Lie In State At Atlanta Funeral
Gen John J Gordon lay in state in Georgia's capitol on a catafalque draped with Confederate flags and the banner of the lost cause. Guards from Georgia watched thousands as state offices closed. memorial services and funeral were planned for Thursday.
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Lost Cause
John J. Gordon
Georgia
Manila Finance Tax Proposal On Foreign Currency Contracts
A supplemental act proposed in Manila would tax all written contracts payable in Mexican Spanish or Spanish Filipino coins and other non gold metal money. It also requires a license tax for firms conducting commercial business using such currency.
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Body of Custom Officer Recovered After Clallam Sinking
Victoria B C January 13 The British cruiser Grafton found the body of Bruno Lehman the Clallam customs officer who leaped from the upper deck into a crowded life boat then vanished as the boat swamped The Maud towed the Clallam toward port and John Davis of Nanaimo recounted a chat with Captain Roberts who refused to signal the tug Holyoke saying he would run the works and save the steamer and that the vessel could reach safety in three hours
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B. C
Grafton
Bruno Lehman
Clallam
Lehman
Maud
John Davis
Nanaimo
Roberts
Holyoke
Davis
Batt
Tha Tue
Suit for 1.58 Million in Nome mining dispute
Thos. J. Duffy files in the United States circuit court a $1,580,000 suit against Jafet Lindeberg John Brynteson and Plerca Mining Co alleging removal of funds from his No. 1 Below Discovery claim on Anvil creek Nome district. He seeks interest and costs.
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United States
Thos. J. Duffy
Jafet Lindeberg
John Brynteson
Nome
Alaska
Plerca Mining Company
Seattle
Washington
Duffy
Anvil Creek
Snake River
Live stock convention opens in Portland with policy reports
The National Live Stock convention in Portland briefed members on a prosperous year, new memberships, and stalled federal bills. Secretary Martin warned of forest reserve policy harms, and railroads delaying cattle transport. Delegates urged a law forcing train stock runs and 15 hour delivery windows. E P Lawe reported on Honolulu cattle development.
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Arizona
Mrs. Howard
California
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Idaho
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Kansas
Charles Wright
New Yampshire
Jerry Simpson
New Mexico
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Honolulu
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Evidence seized from Iroquois theatre by state detectives
Chicago January 13 detectives of the State’s Attorney’s office seized eight doors and drapery from the Iroquois theatre. The doors show evidence of being locked and forced open with broken locks. The piece of drapery concealed an exit on the first floor. The door where many deaths occurred is among the seized items.
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