Turkeys Debt Plan Eases Bulgarian Independence Crisis
Turkeys war indemnity plan, backed by Russia and Bulgaria, reorganizes payments for a century. Bulgaria accepts a sum equal to 15 4 million rubles in installments with no interest, easing the Bulgarian independence dispute and stabilizing the Near East debt arrangements.
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Sultan
Czar
Ferdinand
Turk
Russia
Petersburg
Turkey
Bulgaria
Europe
Canada Treaty Not Secret Says Canadian Officials
A statement from Ottawa asserts the Canada United States waterways treaty signed in Washington was negotiated with full knowledge and approval of the Canadian government. The draft terms were prepared in Ottawa and amendments were concurred by Canadian authorities before the treaty was embodied.
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Aden
Corpand
Canada
Washington Py
Noel
Frktisn
James Bryce
Ea Ie Evtven Corelem
Isavel
Wiay Iasumattin
Mexico Merges Railways Amid Central National Alliance
Moss City reports a merger of Mealan Central and the National alinat forming Lovaune effective today. The Mealsan government extends control over tens of miles of track. Brown becomes president of the new city mayoral body while Telton, ex-president of Uttal, stays in Mexico as a representative of the amalgamated authority under pressure from H Clay Pierce and the Cen Central concerns.
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Moss City Fed 1
Mealan Central
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Lovaune
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Miles
Une EN
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Lt Telton
Uttal
Mexico
H Clay Pierce
Bass' Ale Baron Dies in London at 62
Lord Burton, head of Bass & Co Limited, died in London after an operation for an internal complication. Born in 1837, he was a longtime director of the firm. Dr Egan hosted a reception with Dr Maurice Lenn and foreign representatives and their wives in attendance.
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Futon
Arthurhayes Fleet Baron Burton
London
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Bass & Co
Dr. Egan
Maurice 1 Lenn
Denmark
Mra Egan
Prof Bell Has New Flyer Then Test Flying Machines
Aperial to The Washington Post reports Glen Curtis, famed aeronaut, passed through Montreal en route to Nova Scotia to assist Prof Bell and others in testing new flying machines. The project aims to fly with cellular kites powered by engines similar to those used in the Silver Dart. Curtis will help two men pilot the craft and attempt a motorized flight.
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Washington Post
Ottawa
Ontawa
Glen Curtis
Amdean Aeronaut
Hunmindsgort
Monreal
Nova Scotia
Bell
Gard Curtis
Prof
Hell
Steamer Arrives Late After Potomac Delay
A Washington Baltimore steamer left Baltimore Saturday at 5 pm and did not arrive until Sunday noon. Strong northeast wind and shallow water delayed the vessel. The ship was in good condition when it reached Eighth Street yesterday afternoon. In Austin Texas the House passed a burglary bill making nighttime house burglary a capital offense. The Senate is expected to approve and the governor to sign.
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Sunda
Potomac
Eighth Street
Washington Poat Austin
Tex
House of Representatives
Senate
Political leader on trial over fraudulent street repair claim
Indianapolis February 2 The trial of Henry F Israhall former speaker of the Indiana house of representatives and political leader began in criminal court. He is charged with presenting a false claim to Indianapolis for asphalt street repairs. The claim totaled 11016 while the city says it owed 9407.
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Indiana House
Indianapolis
Henry F. Israhall
Indiana House of Representatives
GMELICH WINS IN MISSOURI RECOUNT DECLARES HIM LT GOVERNOR
Jefferson City Mo Feb 1 the joint session of the Missouri General Assembly declared Jacob Gmelich Republican elected lieutenant governor after a recount. The recount committee reported Gmelich 34642 Painter 4646 giving Gmelich a large plurality.
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Missouri General Assembly
Jacob
Gmelich
Missouri
Tye
Por Gmetich
Wiliam R Painter
Gmetich
Kieran Tells of Doubly Secured Notes in Fidelity Fraud
Patrick J. Kieran former Fidelity Funding president testified before Special Master Peter Olner in bankruptcy proceedings. He described notes from Catholic institutions secured by mortgages and life insurance on officers, with profits mainly from the insurance side and rebates from insurers. Some notes were turned into collateral bonds or hypothecated loans, involving churches, colleges, and priests in multiple states.
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Washington Post
New York
Patrick J Kieran
Fidelity Funding Company
Pennsylvania
Peter B Olner
Mdelity Funding Company
Wieran
Ines
Svdeity
Kieran
Hfe
Faelity
Ife
Reliance
Pittsburg
Chicago
Fidelity
Wuld
Isauc
Bt Joseph's
Milwaukee
Fife
Mrs Brokaw Sues Husband Over Attentive Hosting At High Point Party
New York reports Mrs. Brokaw seeks separation in Mineola, charging inhuman treatment and cruelty. She alleges her husband, N. Gould Brokaw, closed the Great Neck estate and disrupted a High Point North Carolina party with guests including Senator White and Judge Glidersteeve. She recounts attempts to serve papers and a hunting costume scene with a shotgun in her room.
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Washington Post
New York
Mineola
W. Gould Brokaw
Great Neck
Brokaws
Hotel Netherlands
Brokaw
Hg Shooting Box
High Point
N.C
Myre, White
Syracuse
Glidersteeve
Bogton
Mra Brokaw
Masonic Fair Opens With Mount Vernon Portico Speech
The Alexandria-Washington Masons opened a fair at the Alexandria Light Infantry Armory with Judge Duke delivering an eloquent address from a Mount Vernon replica portico. Exhibits include Mount Vernon, the Hermitage, and various relics, plus moving pictures and booths as crowds gather for tickets and bargains.
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J. E. Shin
R. T. W Duke
Charlottesville
Joseph W. Hggieston
Masons
Virginia
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Alexandria-Washington Lodge of Masons
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HK Kemper
Alexandria
Washington
Alexandria Lodge
Hermitage
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson Lodge
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Shriner's
Council Reaffirms Action On Fire Department Oversight
In a special session Alexandria city council upheld prior steps on fire department conduct for calls beyond city limits awaiting ordinance reporting by general laws committees. Mayor refused to sign, citing lack of committee closure. Also, a jail case reports varioloid quarantine for Olle Lear, a four month jail term. Bethel Cemetery sexton William Haws died after apoplexy while digging a grave. survivors include wife and three children.
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Poard
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Gorman
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Bethel Cemetery
North Patrick Street
Cupid on Secret Mission in Virginia
Special to The Washington Pat Rockville Md Feb 1 A license to marry was issued to Mise Irene Oneide Devers of Manassas Va and Frederick A Fick of Potomac Va After securing the license the couple sought newspaper reporters to keep the union secret They offered no reasons for secrecy It is unclear if they have tied the knot Bristol M C A elects officers Henry Roberts president A D Reynolds vice president Fred Hale recording secretary E W King treasurer Fredericksburg marriage of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Haydon celebrated at their daughter Mrs WH Rice’s home Pullman car thefts alleged as Thomas Moran held for grand jury Adolphus Plunkett Lynchburg grocer assigns for creditors about 7 020 in debts Rev W H T Squires pastor of Central Presbyterian Church Princeton receives call to Park Presbyterian Norton Virginia
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Pecal
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Mann
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Btuart
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Stuart
Carter Glass
Glass
Gay
Lynchburg
Ana
Richmond
Tucker
Riuart
Held On Woman's Charge In Maryland
James C. Godfrey of Chesapeake Junction near the District was arrested in Rosslyn on a warrant charging attempted assault on Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsley. He was released on $500 bail for the January 18 incident at Mrs. Lindsley's home. Additional warrants were sworn for George and Ernest Godfrey and Cleve Walker for assault with a max and clubs.
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Hyettsville
James C. Godfrey
Chesapeake Junction
District of Columbia
Prince George County
Rosslyn
Elizabeth Lindstey
Lindesey
Godfrey
Lindsley
Horace C. Lindsley
Justice Carr
George
Ernest Godfrey
Cleve Walker
Sim
Justice Carree
House For Day Amendment Doubtful Fate in Senate
Charleston W Va Feb 1 The prohibition amendment to the State constitution passed the house 62 to 18 with eleven absent. It goes to the Senate where seven can kill it and nine oppose it while two are in doubt. If ratified by popular vote it will become effective. A judiciary committee bill recommends a tax on coal oil and gas to raise about 700000 for state revenues.
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House of Delegates
Senate
Judiciary Committee of the
State Assembly
Deed to Wife Annulled in Hancock Maryland
Judge Keedy annulled a deed by Raymond L. Henderson to his wife for a $16,000 Hancock house. The court ordered sale of the property to satisfy Hendersons creditors. The Farmers Trust Bank, former cashier Henderson, sought to recover $3,000 loaned to Ronit Top Cement Company which failed.
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Hagerstown
Keedy
Raymond L. Henderson
Hancock
Matthe
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Washington
Farmers' Trust Bank and Deposit Company of
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Political shifts stir Virginia governor race prospects
The article reports surprise withdrawal of Henry Stuart from the Democratic gubernatorial race, boosting rivals Mann and Tucker. Carter Glass contemplates reconsidering entry, while Mann gains anti liquor support. Richmond remains pivotal as regional sentiment shapes a likely close contest.
Tucker Seeks Nomination After Stuart Withdraws
Norfolk reports Harry St. George Tucker optimistic about securing the Democratic gubernatorial nomination after Henry C. Stuart withdraws. Tucker hurries to open state headquarters amid mixed opinions on his strength and party loyalty dating back to Bryan era politics. Meanwhile, Brunswick County and Warrenton items detail a jail escape, skating party attendance, a kitchen range explosion injuring a merchant, and a bizarre family tie in Abingdon related to a Smyth county groom.
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William Jennings Bryan
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Southport
J. P Walker
Breniff Stanland
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Dudley
Lockwoods Folly Bridge
Brunswick
Knox
Coal Men Plan to Fight Lake Traffic Rate Hikes
Coal operators prepare a major meeting in Pittsburgh to oppose lake traffic roads raising rates and to press for rate reductions. Shippers from Pennsylvania protest a parity rate with West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania, despite longer haul. Railroad officials will convene Wednesday to hear the coal interests.
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Pennslvania
West Virginia
Cleveland Rail Fares Rise to Five Cents by Court Order
Federal Judge Taylor ruled to raise streetcar fares in Cleveland from three to five cents after receivers reported inability to meet expenses. The action affects the entire system and takes effect this morning.
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Taylor
Federal Court
In aynae Physicians Warn of Unregulated Cures
A historical notice warns readers about questionable medical claims and unregulated remedies. It emphasizes that true cures come from trusted, tested formulas and cautions against dubious mixtures marketed as powerful cures.
Wreck Mystery Still Unidentified Near Diamond Shoals
Norfolk Feb 1 The crew of the Diamond Shoals lightship reports no identification of the sunken steamer foundered off Diamond Shoals near the North Carolina coast. The revenue cutter Onondaga, patrolling the coast two days, could not locate evidence to identify the wreck. The lightship crew insists the vessel seen go down was not an abandoned derelict.
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Agein
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Taussig
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Nhat
Equal rights for wives bill adjoined in Senate
Special to The Washington Post from Raleigh North Carolina reports a bill to protect mountain forests was enacted in the Senate. A Brunswick county reward offered for J C Walker, alleged murderer of Sheriff Stanley, was approved. A swamp drainage district became a special order for Wednesday. House actions included measures for contract rights by married and unmarried women and regulations for lumber cutters. Senate and House set hearings for Thursday on tuberculosis experts.
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N Ca
Senate
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J. C Walker
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Ancoipayate
Caroma and Tennessee Power Company
Western Carilima Power and Traction Company
House
Dre J. N. McCormek
C P. Werterbaker
Bequest Promises 5000 to Hampton College In Virginia
Philadelphia will probate Mary Lewis s will granting Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute five thousand dollars. The balance of her estate totaling about 120000 goes to charities including Churchland Baptist Church Burhed. In Virginia Churchland Baptist Church suffered a devastating fire with a loss of 15000 and insured for 7600. Sam Hardy accused in the Tiberius Gracchus Jones case plans arraignment. jury to be drawn from four veniremen as defense cites no delay.
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Mary Lewis
Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute
Hampton
Awe Remmlekohf
Buffolk
Sam Hardy
Tiberius Gracchus Jones
Virginia obituaries mark lives across towns
Staunton reports F W Litgeman 62 dies leaving three daughters His second young wife died six weeks earlier In Salem Samuel Parrish 84 Confederate veteran dies after long illness Married 61 years ago to Miss Dulla Shootman of Salem Fredericksburg orange county man William G Taylor 35 dies after brief illness Drury Wingeldi nton son of former judge Drury A Hinton Virginia court of appeals aged 32 Survived by wife formerly Miss Kathryn Person of Detroit Windsor Canada eight years ago
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F. W. Litgeman
Salem
Samuel Parrish
Dulla Shootman
Virginia Court of Appeals
Hesis
Tormerly
Baltimore to Jacksonville direct steam line planned
JC Whitney, president of the Merchants and Miners' Transportation Company, announced a direct freight and passenger steamship line to run from Baltimore to Jacksonville Florida within three to four months, extending the current Savannah route. The service aims to open vast trade to Baltimore from the South and Midwest.
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Fla
Savannah
JC Whitney
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company
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Middle West
North Carolina notes spark from fire at Raleigh college
Fire damaged the roof and northeast section of St Agnes Hospital and St Augustine 5 Negro Normal College in Raleigh after frozen hydrants left pressure low. Twenty patients were safely removed. Ferdie Whitaker, 22, a BA student and son of Dr LT Whitaker, was killed near Durham when thrown by runaway horses. The piece mentions railways, a pending move on passenger rates, and the North Carolina Supreme Court spring term. The agricultural brief notes limited cold damage to lettuce and strawberry crops under cloth.
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Negro Normal College
Raleigh
Ferdie Whitaker
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