Reduction of tariff on iron and steel index shows free list push
In a Wisconsin congressman’s bill the iron and steel schedule of the Dingley act is partly freed. The proposal aims to place heavy furnace products on the free list while preserving protection on all items, arguing prices abroad and domestic costs justify policy in line with Republican protection.
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Washington
Babcock
Wisconsin
Congress
Ways and Means Committee
England
Tittsburg
Meihinley
Hoar Debates Philippines and Confed Homes in Senate and House
In Washington on January 15 the Senate discussed the Philippines with Hoar urging a special committee to investigate administration there. Lodge favored committee review but offered no plan. In the House debate on pension funds, Rixey pushed opening Soldiers' Homes to ex Confederates, backed by Gardner and De Armond.
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Washington
Senate
Philippines
Hoar
Lodge
Mason
Illinois
Cuba
House
Rixey
Virginia
Gardner
Michigan
De-Armond
Missouri
DeArmond
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promises Blood Purity Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for eczema and blood disorders linked to stomach digestion. It claims the medicine cleanses the blood, improves nutrition, and is non alcoholic and non narcotic, with a testimonial from Mrs Koepp of Herman Oregon detailing a long relief and cure after fourteen bottles.
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Doctor Pierce
Eczema
Koepp
Herman
Oregon
Dr. Pierce
Confederate veteran argues to preserve principles in debate
The discussion drew opposition from Republicans except Gardner and included telegrams from ex Confederates of Richmond opposing the scheme. Hooker of Mississippi, a one armed veteran, contended the Confederacy aimed to preserve the founding principles of the United States rather than destroy federal government foundations.
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House
Gardner
Lamb
Virginia
Richmond
Hooker
Mississippi
Special Ambassador Named For King Edward's Coronation
Washington reports the cabinet approved US representatives for King Edward VII's coronation. Whitelaw Reid will serve as special ambassador, General James H. Wilson heads the navy delegation, Captain Charles E. Clark leads the naval home, with J. P. Morgan Jr., Edmund Lincoln Baylies, and William Wetmore as secretaries. General Wilson, born in Illinois, rose to major general after the Civil War and captured Jefferson Davis.
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Washington
United States
Edward VII
England
Whitelaw Reid
New York
United States Army
James H. Wilson
Delaware
United States Navy
Chas. E. Clark
Naval
Philadelphia
J. P. Morgan, Jr
J. Pierpont
Morgan
Edmund Lincoln Baylies
Willam Wetmore
Senator Wetmore
Rhode Island
Wilson
Shawneetown, Ills
James B. Wilson
Military Academy
Jefferson Davis
Detroit paper errs on Lombard soul claim misattribution
A Detroit newspaper credited Professor Lombard of the University with the claim that the soul resides in the spine, citing frog reflex work. Lombard says the spinal location theory has no basis and he has never claimed to hunt for the soul.
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Ann Arbor, Mich
Detroit
Lombard
Hamlet
Aberdeen man’s saloon license after riot in Leola
A mob wrecked a shanty run by Odenbach in Leola McPherson County to shut a blind pig. Fire from a stove threatened the town but was quenched. Odenbach then obtained a county license to operate a saloon and continues in charge.
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St. Paul
Odenbach
HOMICIDE ASKS A PARDON FOR LONG‑FUGITIVE
Louisville fugitive John P Mensch alias John P Smith seeks a governor pardon to return home after 34 years on the run for the 1867 murder of George off. Tried in 1870, sentenced to death, he escaped with five others on Aug 12 before final sentencing. His wife and unborn child, now grown, were left in Louisville.
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Louisville
John P. Mensch
John P. Smith
Kentucky
Mensch
Smith
George
Confession Found Tied to Whidby Island Murder Case
Schoolboys uncover a written confession said to be by the unknown man who last Friday killed himself with dynamite. It claims responsibility for murdering H. Garrison, a Whidby island rancher, in 18094. Garrison’s body was found in a well in a mutilated state nearly two years after the crime. Walter Irving, his former farmhand, was convicted and sentenced to twenty years.
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Seattle
Wash
H. Garrison
Garrison
Walter Irving
Stewart
Nevada
Senate
Republican Party
Quarles
Wisconsin
Prophetess of 1 Omen Foresees Deaths
In Chesterfield Indiana Mrs Bertha Brounenberg reportedly possesses a faculty to foresee deaths. She feels oppression before learning of a death and feels relief only on receipt of the news. Premonitions extend to distant acquaintances. A chaotic clipping mentions a Butler Georgia bank robbery of 2000 dollars with dynamite and notes Paul Deschanel's reelection among deputies in France.
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Chesterfield
Ind
Bertha Brounenberg
Butler
Paul Deschanel
Surrender at Taal Pacifies Batangas in World War I Era
The U S war department reports the unconditional surrender on January 13 at Taal Batangas by Colonel Marasigan and 245 men with 223 rifles and one cannon. The move follows Major Cabrera and a renegade priest Castillo surrendering January 10. Bell notes pacification of eastern Batangas but overwork among government employees prompts a commission meeting and possible Saturday half-holiday.
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Washington
War Department
Taal
Batangas
Philippine Islands
Marasigan
Malvar
Bell
Manila
Marisigan
Cabrera
Castillo
Tonel
General Bell
United States Commission
Commission
Iowa Governor seeks more funds for education and state needs
Governor Leslie M. Shaw delivered the Iowa General Assembly biennial message urging higher appropriations for the State University, College of Agriculture, State Normal School, and rural schools. He calls for funds for an exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, capitol improvements, and the Vicksburg National Park, while proposing stricter child labor laws and annual oil inspections. He also notes Wood's parole from Fort Madison for perjury. Senate caucus nominating votes follow for United States senator and state officials.
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Des Moines
Leslie M. Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
Twenty-Ninth General Assembly of Iowa
State University
Iowa College of Agriculture
State Normal School
Capitol Building
Vicksburg National Park
College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Shaw
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Department of Animal Husbandry
A. L. Wood
Winterset
Fort Madison
Wood
William B. Allison
United States
Jonathan P. Dolliver
Bernard Murphy
Howard Tedford
J. R. Carter
Sioux City
Novel Reason for a New Trial in McKnight Embezzlement Case
In Louisville on January 15 a federal court heard motions for a new trial and arrest of judgment for J. M. McKnight, convicted of embezzlement last Saturday. The affidavits from juror W. H. Landrum claim he is a Seventh Day Adventist and did not follow court proceedings from Friday sundown to Saturday sundown due to religious beliefs.
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Louisville
J. M. McKnight
W. H. Landrum
Steel chief denies Monte Carlo gambling claims
United States Steel president Charles M Schwab in a Nice cable dispatch dated January 14 says he visited the Monte Carlo Casino during a southern France trip but declares sensational gambling statements are false. He states he learned of the allegations today.
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New York
Chas. M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Nice
Monte Carlo
France
Olney Embezzler Captured Near Olney Trial Sought
Wycliffe Higgins of Olney Illinois surrendered to Sheriff Edward Hauser after being charged with misappropriating 1600 dollars of public funds while sheriff years ago. He was arrested by local police at a trans Atlantic pier where he went to bid farewell to his daughter and will be taken to Olney for trial.
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Olney
New York
Wycliffe Higgins
Ills
Edward Hauser
Higgins
trans-Atlantic
Murder and arson strike Colorado ranch near Jamau
I W Thompson and wife murdered in their Colorado ranch home as it burned. Details sparse. Also, Russell Sage sued for 75 000 by Isabella Wajuria for breach of contract. Mentions New Zealand’s near neighbor Australia 1200 miles away and Dr Nicholas Timpany’s death by own act. Depressed over her engagement.
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I. W. Thompson
Jamau
Colo
Russell Sage
Isabella Wajuria
New Zealand
Australia
Nicholas Timpany
No New Stars In Flag as Congress Hums Along
In the January dispatch from Irrigation, New Mexico and Oklahoma leaders see little chance of statehood action this session. Governor Otero travels to press admission while Dennis Flynn cites territorial politics as a barrier. Separate notes cover Forts Frederick, Crown Point and Ti conderoga preservation, experimental irrigation in public lands, and Reed’s quiet stance in Washington. ARTHUR W. Donn.
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Wasuteron
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Otero
New Mexicco
Dennis Flynn
Congress
Senate
United States
New York
Emerson
Forts
Frederick
Crown Point
Ticonderoga
Lake George
Lake Champlain
Secretary of War For Protection and Management
Mr. Emerson
State Department
Arthur W. Donn
Not a Third Term Man: Crook Recaptured in Joliet Dash
Frank Neuman alias Frank Kunigman, a notorious con man, fled Joliet police headquarters on Monday afternoon amid a death threat to compel help. Officers pursued and quickly recaptured him, ending the bid for freedom as he faced a potential third term in the penitentiary.
Chicago officer to return for three year old assault case
Joliet police expect a Chicago officer to escort Neuman back to Chicago to answer for an assault three years ago on Officer Gregory of the Chicago Great Western railway. Gregory was struck by Neuman and Tobin, breaking his leg. Neuman disappeared after arrest, and authorities have since searched for him.
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Joliet
Chicago
Gregory
Chicago Great Western Railway
Neuman
Tobin
Ball
Yeomans Entering Race for President in Iowa Democrats Respond
Democrats in Sioux City reveal lifelong ties to James D. Yeomans of the Interstate Commerce Commission as he announces candidacy for the presidential nomination in 14. Yeomans, born 1845 in Wyoming County New York, previously Iowa State Senator and railroad executive, was a boyhood friend of Grover Cleveland who appointed him to the commerce commission. He owns a fruit and stock farm near Onawa.
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Sioux City
James D. Yeomans
Interstate Commerce Commission
Yeomans
State Senate of
Iowa
Wyoming County
N. Y
Buffalo
New York
Philadelphia
Grover Cleveland
Commerce Commission
Onawa
Novel Eye Operation Grafts Cornea From Hare to Man
In Clinton Iowa on January 15 Dr Paul Walter performed a pioneering eye operation. The cornea from a Belgian hare was transplanted to William Strickell of Anamosa who had lost an eye in a mine explosion years earlier. The damaged cornea was removed and a living rabbit's cornea substituted.
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Clinton, la
Paul Walter
William Strickell
Anamosa
College pranks resume at Hillsdale campus
Hillsdale Michigan January 15 college students begin term pranks again. This week the faculty alone reads songs and responsive readings. students reportedly took books and spirit away, leaving the rest without texts.
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Hillsdale, Mich
Delegate Broening seeks Dewey exceptions in Schley inquiry
Annapolis Md Jan 5 In the house of delegates Broening Rep presented a memorial to Congress asking that body adopt the exceptions of Admiral Dewey in the Schley court of inquiry as the verdict of Congress.
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Annapolis
House of Delegates
Broening
Rep
Congress
Admiral Dewey
Schley Court of Inquiry
Chicago and East Buffalo Live Stock and Grain Market Report
Daily market notes show hog receipts around 26 000 with mixed price ranges and heavy packing at 6.25 to 6.55. Cattle receipts about 6 500 with varied steers heifers and cows prices, plus sheep and lambs quoted. East Buffalo reports cattle receipts ten cars and hogs with mixed to good grades. St Louis and Milwaukee grain markets list wheat oats rye and corn movements with cash and May prices.
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Chicago
Catttle
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
St. Louis
Milwaukee Grain
Train Fatality at Deusman Crossing Kills Father and Son
Christian Weiner was killed and his son George fatally injured when a train struck their wagon at a private crossing of the Chicago and Northwestern Road near Deusman Waukesha Wisconsin. The horses pulling the wagon also died.
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Waukesha
Wis
Christian Weiner
George
Chicago and Northwestern Road
Deusman
Petition to Congress for Aguinaldo and Mabini hearing
The Anti Imperialist League has filed a petition asking Congress to permit Aguinaldo and Mabini to enter the United States and receive a hearing before Congress.
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Boston
The
Anti-Imperialistic League
Congress
Aguinaldo
Mabini
Quarantine in Pequaming Over Scarlet Fever Epidemic
The town of Pequaming in Baraga county with a population of 500 is quarantined and business is suspended due to an outbreak of scarlet fever and diphtheria.
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Calumet, Mich
Pequaming
Baraga County
Beaver Falls residents file information against prominent women
Citizens of Beaver Falls Pennsylvania have filed information with a justice alleging Alleg fog gambling involving several prominent women.
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Beaver Falls
Allegfog Gambling
Millionaire Iron Land Victory Sparked by Supreme Court Decision
The U S Supreme Court affirms Minnesota Supreme Court with Midway company and United States Steel in a protracted Section 30 land dispute over 20 acres of Vermilion iron ore in Minnesota. The land sale could yield millions. three men and partners gain ownership, with costs surpassing $500 000 after a 17 year fight.
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Milwaukee
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Midway Company
United States Steel Corporation
Minnesota
Ism
Orille Moreau
Secretary of the Interior
Serip
Lonestarf
Eaton
Merritt
Duluth
Minn
Frank Eaton
Frank W. Eaton
Leonidas Merritt
Richard H. Fagan
George J. Lonstorf
Famous One
Lipton to Challenge Again for the Cup
William Wise of Fairlie Clyde firms to build Sir Thomas Lipton next challenger Shamrock II for America's Cup. Fife to design Shamrock Lil with Watson assisting, aiming for late 1907 start and Shamrock III ready spring 1108. American designer Nat Herreshoff plans for a ninety footer if needed. Also notes Chicago electric rail plan and Illinois Steel talks on surplus power at Jackson street dam.
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Fife
Thomas
George L. Watson
Dennys’ Yard
Bristol
R. 1
Nat Herreshoff
Sir Thomas Lipton
Herreshoff
Columbia
Mayor Low Seeks Welcome Plans for Prince Henry Arrival
New York January 15 Mayor Low has begun correspondence with Secretary of State Hay in Washington to arrange a formal welcome for Prince Henry of Prussia upon his New York visit.
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New York
Low
Hay
Washington
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Poultry and Pet Stock Show Opens at Madison Sq Garden
The annual poultry pigeon and pet stock show opens at Madison Square Garden New York. The National Board of Trade convention starts in Washington January 21. Oscar S Straus of New York named permanent arbitration committee member at The Hague replacing the late Benjamin Harrison. The will of General John McNulta disposing of a 110000 estate filed in Chicago probate court.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
National Board of Trade
Washington
Oscar S. Straus
Committee of Arbitration
the Hague
Benjamin Harrison
John McNulta
Chicago
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Thomas B. Reed
Dewey
Chicago Grain and Produce
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Cape Cod
Steel
Citizens’ Savings Bank
CWA
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Cons
H. Keex
Frank Stewart
I. M. Strours
M. Rae
Frank R. Sacer
T. J. Dempsey
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the Opera House
L. E. Latta
Owa
H. Knecht
Washington National Bank
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Reece
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Ora ‘Astore
Margh W. Bailey
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Downstatia
Geneva
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Voer & Getera
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Peastone
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Keck
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A. Anderson
J.T. Anderson
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Washington County Savings Bank
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Don General Banking
Cotoeer
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Lipton
Ruan
John Dew
Wellington Hotel
Dew
P.J. Hanley
Schuyler W. Livingston
Washtington, Iowa
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Ajilon
Tewo
Charley
Wanamaker and Brown
R. A. Riley
Tiver Pastofice
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Brindley’s
Watson & Nicholson
Madison Medicine Co
Madison
Emember Kemble
Emble
Oskaloosa
Eof
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Laagos
Daiily
Columbus Junction
Muscat No. Il
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Peoria
Cincinnati
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Jon
Efawvure
Sam
William FretNoef
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Axcey
Mason City
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