Frazer Opposes Reenlistment of Negro Soldiers in Tennessee
Senator Fraizer of Tennessee denounces the Brownsville affair and opposes bills to reenlist the Twenty fifth regiment soldiers discharged by the President. He defends the need for equal justice, rejects racial favoritism, and argues for separate but equal policy while contesting wartime treatment of Black troops. The speech reflects Southern views on race and military discipline amid post Civil War tensions.
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Washington
Franier
Tennessee
Brownsville
Twenty-fifth Regiment
Friziler
Brownseliie
Frazer
Frazier
Twenty Fifth Regiment
Gecommoda- Honk
Frazied
Cnt
South
Minton
Diamond Thief Is Clever Strikes In Chicago Store
A tall man with a black mustache distracted Willam Rassweiler a diamond merchant as an accomplice used a telephone request to lure him away. While the clerk spoke, the thief entered the office again and stole two papers of diamonds from an open safe worth about 1100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Willam Roseweiler
Cmond
Millionaires Not Happy Says Naturalist Visitor
Ithaca N Y Jan 36 John Burroughs the naturalist visiting here says few millionaires are truly happy. He rejects the idea that money buys happiness and cites Rockefeller and Gould as examples whose wealth did not bring lasting contentment. He notes Carnegie as an exception and argues wealth beyond competency offers little value while hindering life’s finer joys.
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Ithaca
John Burroughs
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Jay Gould
Mr. Carnegie
Erea
Anti Japanese Bills Do Not Alarm California Preserves Harmony
A Tokyo dispatch says California lawmakers proposed anti Japanese bills but officials doubt the move reflects public sentiment. Ambassadors O’Brien and Komura report cordial talks and a favorable shift toward friendliness, while Japanese press downplays California acts as nonrepresentative.
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Tokio
California
United States
Japan
Aik
Associated Frees
Ieesador
Hochi
Ambassador O'Brien
Jiji
Hough
Arizona Governor Kibbey says justice for statehood
Governor Kibbey issued no direct comment on the telegram from El Paso announcing a plan to present Arizona statehood claims. An afternoon newspaper quoted him saying he seeks justice for Arizona and pledges to redeem party commitments, and he remains prepared to fight the congressional opposition.
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Ariy
Associated Press
Kibbey
el Paco
Fleht
Arizona
Roosevelt Favored Statehood Moves to Clear Territories
The piece argues for immediate statehood for Arizona, praising Congressman Hamill ton and denouncing anti statehood forces in the Senate and House. It insists Congress should not control Arizona's constitution and that the people, backed by national opinion and prior pledges, must drive a focused push on qualifications alone.
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Roosevelt
Hamillton
Senate
Congress
Arizona
Washington
Publi
Defiant lawmakers press Drew bill against anti Japanese laws
In Sacramento on January 2, legislators resist Roosevelt efforts to block anti Japanese measures. Grove L Johnson leads a push to bar aliens from corporate directorships while Senator Sanford fights federal dictation. Assemblyman Drew leans conciliatory yet faces pressure to resist. Governor Gillett’s stance suggests any anti Japanese registration would be vetoed.
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Sacramento
Cal
Roosevelt
Grove L. Johnson
Sanford
Ofucius
California
Assemblyman Drew
Likedin
Gillett
Chicago Businessmen Escape After Launch Explosion
Three Chicago businessmen J W Thorne J W Halli and W M Townsend survived a launch explosion on the Mississippi near Vicksburg as gasoline fumes caused a blast. They swam and struggled to Ursina island where a wary inhabitant held them, later guiding them to safety and prison stockade after a narrow escape.
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Chicago
J.W. Thorne
J. W. Halli
W. M. Townsend
Mississippi River
Vicksburg
Hall
Thorne
Townsend
Yewnsend
New York Prepares for Alaskan Exposition
Albany dispatch reports the New York State Alaskan Yukon commission selected Clarence Juice of New York as architect to design New York's colonial style building for the Alaska exposition. The plan follows a January meeting in Albany.
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Albany
N. Y
New York State
Unclear Entry From St Louis Trade Report
Fragmentary telegram from St Louis on January 20 mentions wool woolen goods and various market terms. details are unreadable and no clear event or figures are discernible.
Terrible disaster at water crib near shores of Lake Michigan
A deadly fire at a water crib off the Lake Michigan shore claimed twenty three lives and left forty seven injured as workers battled flames in a tunnel under the crib. Rescue efforts by tug Morford and shore crews followed the blaze amid ice and thick smoke.
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Lake Michigan
Threagh
George W. Jackson
Aiake Bnnel
Unis
George W. Jackson Company
Crb
Tyne
Morford
Johison
Bike Michigan
Seventy Third Street
Erib
Edward Johnson
Chicago
Johnson
Captain Johnson
Bae Te
Wis
Crlb
Viethiry
Mei
Mra Frank Solan
Crib
Bevenivrat Street
Alr
Charles McDermott
New York
World Markets Closing Quotations Report
Closing quotations from global markets list many major issues with prices. Several U S and international railway and mining stocks appear including Amalgamated Copper American Car and Foundry American Locomotive American Smelting Anaconda Mining Co Atchison Southern Pacific Central etc.
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Amalgamated Copper
American Car and Foundry
American Locomotive
American Smelting
Ptd
American Sugar Refining
Anaconda Mining Co
Atchison Railway
Atchison Railway, Pd
Haltimore and Ohio
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Canadian Pacific
Chesapeake and Ohio
Chicago Northwestern
Chicago
Mil
St. Paul
Colorado Fuel and Iron
Colorado and Southern
Delaware and Hudson
Denver and
Rio Grande
Reading Railway
Rock Island Co
Southern Packie
Int
Souther Railway
Kansas City Cattle and Hogs Market Report
Cattle receipts at Kansas City market steady to lower with native steers 4.60 to 6.75, stockers and feeders 2.25 to 5.50, western steers 4.25 to 6.25, native cows and heifers varied. Hog receipts around 20,000 with bulk 5.80 to 6.25 and packers 6.00 to 6.20. sheep receipts 6,000 with muttons 4.50 to 5.40 and range wethers 4.00 to 4.75.
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Chicago
Jamis
Western
Kansas—City
Market Report Sugar Prices and Refining Rates
New York January 24 sugar market notes show raw sugar dull to fair refining at 3.17 to 3.21 per cwt. Centrifugal prices decline to 8.67 for a 2.71 spread. Molasses values range around 2.02 to 2.96, refined products steady with crushed sugar at 6.35, powdered 4.75, gram sugar 4.45. Coffin firm No 7 Rio 7 d-6al-2 and No 4 Santos 3-8al-2 observed.
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New York
Falr
Rio
Santos
New York Copper and Silver Prices Reported Sluggish
Market notes show dull activity in New York on January 20 with copper and silver prices easing. Traders cited limited demand as a constraint while small fluctuations appeared in metal quotes and related commodities.
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New York
Veil of Mystery in Suit Raised in Panama Canal Case
United States grand jury subpoenas reveal John Doe as complainant and defendant in libel action. William J. Dempsey head of the New York World mailing department must testify before the grand jury regarding alleged publishings about the U S purchase of the Panama Canal Company. District Attorney Jerome and L Stimson consult as proceedings are set.
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New York
Federal Grand Jury
United States
Panama Canal Company
John Doe
Wm. J. Dempsey
New York World
Press Publishing Company
the World
U. S
L. Stimson
Jerome
Quake Hits Smyrna Registers Damage and Deaths
An early morning earthquake in Smyrna caused extensive destruction in Villa Del Phoenicia and Cast Blanca with 12 deaths across Menomen and Cast Blanca. Buildings collapsed and bulldings sustained damage while relief efforts include doctors and food supplies from local authorities. The harbor holds American battleships Louisiana and Virginia. News on yesterday's tremor arrives slowly.
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Smyrna
Louisiana
Virginia
Villa del Phoenicia
Menomen
Cast Blanca
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Tures
Republic
Drew Bill
Mississippi
Wool
St. Louis
Chicago Livestock
Lardi
Tan
Timathy
Mareh
Clovyer
Kansas City Livestock
Metal Market
Veil
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