Chinese note shapes talks on Beijing to Washington
Washington reports say Chinese plenipotentiaries signed the joint note, closing the preliminary stage of negotiations. European chancelleries oppose shifting talks to Washington for three reasons including information flow and trade scales. Governor Mount’s farewell covers primary election law judiciary reforms and nonpartisan prison management along with remarks on Indiana lynchings and kidnapping penalties.
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Bleet Durbin
Siate
Indiana
Struggles in Paris Conference Foreshadow Protracted Talks
The piece outlines competing aims among Britain United States China and other powers in a joint conference over China. It notes Russia seeks political expansion while pressuring not to withdraw from talks and mentions a push to lift foreign landholding restrictions to boost commerce. Washington reports Wu meets with Acting Secretary Hill amid ongoing Chinese negotiations. Hackley plans a city gift to Muskegon through the G A R to honor General Phil Kearney as part of a substantial year of philanthropy totaling over 500000 in gifts.
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Shanghai
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Germany
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Li Hung Chang
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Hill
Muskegon, Mich
Muskegon
Charles I. Hackley
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Wis
Kearney
Phil Kearney
Hackley
Eastman Wedding Anniversary Observed in Plymouth
Plymouth Wisconsin January 11 The fifty seventh anniversary of the wedding of Mr and Mrs Enos Eastman was celebrated yesterday at their home in Plymouth. The couple came to Plymouth in 1849 and their married life has been blessed with six children.
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Plymouth
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Enos Eastman
Retiring Indiana Governor Poised for Final Farewell
A garbled note from Indianapolis recalls a retiring Indiana governor and a Midtown ceremony among disrupted lines. Despite missing details, the item hints at a formal despedida and public attendance, framed as a veteran political moment.
Confidence men rob Kenosha farmer after Chicago explosion
Otto, a Kenosha cattleman, traveled to Chicago and was lured by two well dressed men claiming to be his son’s friends. They led him to Wells Street Bridge then Indiana Street and robbed him of fifty dollars after a staged torpedo boat explosion. Eddie Hall and Martin Reilly were arrested and identified by Otto.
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F. H. Otto
Kenosha
Wis
Otto
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Wells Street
Lake View
Indiana Street
Eddie Hall
Martin Reilly
Turbulent night as mob confronts black resident in Newburgh
An Indianapolis report recounts a white resident mob threatening a black family after allegations of a white wife. Hostilities escalated with gunfire into the home, about fifty shots fired before dawn, the sheriff arriving as the occupant refused to leave, with a vow to return.
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Newburgh
Anid
Roosevelt Heads West for Mountain Lion and Bear Hunt
Colorado Springs reports Colonel Theodore Roosevelt arrived yesterday and, with Philip B. Stewart and Dr. Gerald B. Webb, boarded a train at 11 a. m. to continue his hunting journey toward mountain lions and bears in the western regions.
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Philip B. Stewart
Gerald B. Webb
Judge Davis Warns Grand Jury on Prize Fights in Hamilton County
Cincinnati January 11 Judge Davis instructs the grand jury to indict any participant in prize fights in Hamilton County including principals and seconds. No indictment can occur without a prize fight actually taking place.
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Grand Jury
Davis
Hamilton County
Wisconsin Legislature Opens With Governor's Message
Madison session opens as Governor LaFollette delivers a lengthy message urging a primary election law and tax code revision. He notes the tax commission needs time after the death of General Michael Griffin. Both houses adjourn after routine business. Joliet report covers Spalding parole petition denied for technical reasons.
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Jesse Stone
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Tax Commission
Michael Griffin
Pioneer Nebraskan George J. Smith Dies in Omaha
Dr. George J. Smith, Nebraska’s oldest surveyor and civil engineer and a pioneer resident of Omaha, died at his home Sunday afternoon after a long career. He had lived in Omaha since fall and held several public offices.
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Omaha, Neb
George J. Smith
Nebraska
Sounaiy
Omaha
Illinois to participate in Pan American Exposition plans
The article notes Illinois commits 150000 for a headquarters and exhibit at the Pan American Exposition. It calls for nine commissioners named by the Governor and mentions bills to punish kidnapping, exempt wages from garnishment, and suppress mob violence. It also reports a Republican caucus date for the United States Senate contest and Senate adjournment.
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Erickson
Mitchell
Jones
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United States
Shelby
Senate
Lind Resigns Gov Title Then Demands Dispatch Retract Traitior
A January report recounts Governor John Lind after leaving office as he, now a citizen, confronted Henry T. Black and The Dispatch in St. Paul. Lind demanded a full retract of the epithet traitor used by the newspaper, which declined to retract.
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Cushman Attacks River and Harbor Bill in Washington Debates
Representative Cushman denounces the river and harbor bill, criticizing committee favoritism toward their home states. He cites Seattle ship canal funding as unjust and uses charts to illustrate allocations while Hepburn pursues a hard line against the measure. The scene includes sharp exchanges and applause as Cushman laments Washington’s small share.
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New Hampshire
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Solons Vote to Probe Pingree Prison Management
Lansing legislators adopt a resolution to appoint a committee to investigate charges raised by ex Governor Pingree about the Marquette prison administration. Senator Atwood signals support for a bill to impose ad valorem taxes on railroads and other corporations still paying specific taxes.
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Marquette
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Senate Debates Army Reorganization Amid Manila Appeals
The senate pressed the army reorganization bill but a final vote remained distant. Teller urged a massive Manila appeal urging U.S. to stop actions against Filipinos, while Hawley condemned printing it as treasonous. Pettigrew attacked Shafter’s leadership with sharp readings from Lodge on Santiago. Sewell defended Shafter amid the debate.
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Connecticut
Hrawley
Jefferson Davis
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Shafter
Fitzhugh Lee
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Santiago
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Sewell
Ex-Governor Attacks Journalist in Office Quarrel
The governor and journalist Black fought in the governor’s office after a heated exchange. The governor struck with a ring, injuring Black. aides separated them and order was restored. Black survived with minor injuries and the governor defended his actions as self defense.
Bills Debated In Senate Caucus
Springfield action features a senatorial caucus debating the introduction of bills amid a new week. The session opens with Beltier lineage pushing the first measure of the term as lawmakers consider crime and riot law.
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Senatorial Caucus New Week
Springfield
Markets Report Shows Mixed Grain Livestock Quotes Across Cities
East Buffalo dealers report cattle light, hogs strong with bulk at 5.50 to 5.55, sheep and lambs 4.50 to 6.10. St. Louis market notes No 2 red oats and corn higher, wheat weaker, while Milwaukee lists dull wheat and firm rye with limited price moves.
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Marieye
Fire at Central Union Telephone Office Damages Bank Building
Fire started by a kerosene lamp explosion at the Central Union Telephone office in the People's Bank building. Damage estimated between 8000 and 4000 dollars, with most losses from water. Officials note the blaze caused significant disruption to services.
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