Russia, Japan in Far East tensions over China
London dispatch notes a Western reserve to escalate China neutrality clashes as Russia may seek to draw France and others into the Russo Japanese dispute. Kashgar alarm prompts Chinese officials to protest Russian occupation while Paris reports Russian aims to invade North China and Turkestan.
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Chinese Foreign Board
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England
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Far East
U S Not Protest To Russia Over Gen Mistchenko Actions
St. Petersburg report states the United States has not lodged a protest with Russia regarding Gen Mistchenko’s operations west of the Liao River. The foreign office notes the war’s defined theater extends from the Mongolian frontier to the Liu River and along the Liao and Liu rivers to the Yinkow Bhanhaikwan Railroad.
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United States
Russia
Mistchenko
Foreign Office
Foreyard of Neutrals in Coastal Engagements Near Niuchwang
The report details riverine movements toward the Tdao River and its left bank with the mouth of the latter, noting a small right bank area outside the sphere. It states Gen Mistchenko did not enter neutral territory as both Russian and Chinese stations at Niuchwang lie within the sphere.
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Mistchenko
Niuchwang
China and Russia in exchange over Chinese neutrality
Russia through Count Cassini and Secretary Hay exchange notes over China’s neutrality in the war. Hay’s letter aims to ease tensions and preserve neutral conduct, while China prepares a sweeping denial of Russian charges. Japan prepares a formal rebuttal citing international law.
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Count Cassini
China
Hay
Count Lams
Dorff
Chentung Liang Cheng
State Department
Russila
Shanghai
Japan
Cassini
Europe
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Manchuria
Korea
Niedringhaus Nabs Missouri Senate Seat in Tight Vote
Thomas K Niedringhaus won a majority of total votes in the Missouri House and Senate for the United States Senate seat, defeating Cockrell. The joint session will ratify the result as investigations into Niedringhaus contributions proceed with mixed committee reports and party lines.
Legislature elects Thomas Kearns with full Republican vote
Thomas Kearns won election with the full Republican vote in both houses, voting separately. Willam H. King, a former Congressman, received the six Democratic votes.
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Thomas Kearns
Willam H. King
Knox Elected to Senate by Pennsylvania Legislature
Harrisburg Pa January seventeenth Philander C Knox was elected United States Senator to fill both short and long terms succeeding the late Senator Quay by the Pennsylvania Legislature. The house and senate voted separately and will meet in joint convention tomorrow to canvass the vote. Knox received all Republican votes while Democrats backed State Senator J K F Hall. A Democratic resolution to investigate Knox’s appointment failed.
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Philander C. Knox
United States
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Pennsylvania
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Senate
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Grim
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United States Senate
Burkett for the Senate in Nebraska legislature
Lincoln Neb Jan 17 Republicans in the Nebraska legislature chose Elmer J Burkett for United States Senator with nine fusion votes in the two houses and a majority in each chamber Tomorrow joint ballot will show Burkett 118 Metcalf 9 Sorensen 1 Douglas 1 Burkett has served three terms in Congress and previously in the State legislature He is a lawyer and had county pledges last summer to secure election to succeed Senator Dietrich
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Nebraska
Elmer J. Burkett
United States
Burkett
Richard L. Metcalf
Omaha
Metcalf
Alfred Sorrensen
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Douglas
Rock County
Dietrich
Beveridge and Hemenway Win Narrow Indiana GOP Support
Indianapolis Jan 17 The two Indiana legislature branches voted separately for U S Senator Beveridge to seek another term and Rep James A Hemenway to succeed VP elect Fairbanks with unanimous Republican margins. Minority backed Kern and Shively. Joint session tomorrow will canvass and declare results. Hemenway is first district representative and Appropriations Committee chair. Beveridge and Hemenway arrived from Washington today.
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United States
Albert J. Beveridge
James A. Hemenway
Boonville
Charles W. Fairbanks
John W. Kern
Benjamin F. Shively
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Hemenway
Congress
Senator Beveridge
Washington
Lodge Reelected Senator as Crane Is Named for Hoar Term
Massachusetts legislature reelects Henry Cabot Lodge to a full Senate term and selects Murray Crane to fill the remainder of Stephen Hoar's unexpired term. Democratic nominees were Col. A. Gaston and former congressman John R. Thayer. One vote hinted at John D. Long for the vacancy. An official joint session will announce results tomorrow.
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Massachusetts
Murray Crane
Col. A. Gaston
John R. Thayer
Worcester
Senate
John D. Long
Ormal
House
Senator Depew Re elected In Joint Session Today
Albany reports both houses of the general assembly voted for United States Senator Chauncey M. Depew. In the senate Depew 36 Weed 13. Assembly Depew 100 Weed 44. Depew's election to be confirmed in joint session tomorrow.
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Bismarck
N. C
North Dakota
United States
Albany
Senator Clapp Arraigned in Minnesota Senate Vote
In Minnesota, Moses Clapp won strong support for another U.S. Senate term from both chambers. The Senate voted 64 to 6 for Clapp, with 6 Democrats for Mayor Smith of Saint Paul. The House backed Clapp 111 to 6 with Speaker Clague 1, joint ballot due tomorrow. Representative A. St. Ware criticized Clapp for delay on the Cooper Quarles bill.
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United States
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Senator Clapp
La Follette’s Stock Rises in Wisconsin Senate Fight
Madison Wis Jan 17 Gov La Follette's senatorial prospects rise week by week with belief he may finish second to Quarles on the first ballot even without declaring His plan reportedly is to trigger a deadlock then mount a surprise bid. Quarles supporters fear a stampede mechanism and consider backing Congressman Bush in case Quarles falters.
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Madison
Wig
la Follette
Quarles
Buseh
First ballot for U.S. Senator in Washington
Olympia January 17 The Washington legislature votes separately in the first ballot for United States Senator. Addison G Foster of Tacoma receives 43 votes, Samuel Piles 32, Charles Butney 27, John L Wilson 11, Wesley L Jones 5, Samuel G Cosgrove 5, George Turner 0. 69 needed for choice.
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Samuel Piles
Seattle
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Samuel G. Cosgrove
Pomeroy
George Turner
Bulkeley Wins Senate Nomination in Connecticut
In Hartford today Republican Gov. Morgan G Bulkeley won a majority of votes in each branch for the U S Senate seat to replace Joseph R Hawley. Democratic nominee A Heaton Robertson of New Haven was named. The joint session is scheduled for tomorrow.
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Morgan G. Bulkeley
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New Haven
Law extends inquiry in Adams governor contest
At a Wolcott Republican caucus in Denver on January 17 they demanded the inquiry cover every county with fraud charges. They warned Walcottites will vote with Democrats if law is violated. Adams and his lawyers protested immediate action without time to answer. The joint committee will hear the case with nine subcommittees and rules to govern the contest.
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Man Declares Fortune Lost Fails to Jump Brooklyn Bridge
Frank D. Austin forty claims to have lost eighty one thousand dollars amid Lawson attacks on Wall Street. He twice tried to leap from the Brooklyn Bridge but was restrained by Bridge Captain Devanney and two detectives after pawing jewelry near the New York end. The struggle on the trolley car spanned the span and left bystanders panicked before Austin was subdued and detained.
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Thomas Lawson
Wall Street
Frank D. Austin
Brooklyn Bridge
Devanney
New York Tower
Austin
Austin Fnally
Dan Aker
W. Lawson
Baaiey
Thomas
Burrows Wins Third Senate Term In Michigan Legislature
Lansing and the Michigan legislature cast unanimous votes in separate sessions for Julius Caesar Burrows to a third US Senate term. The two houses will convene in joint session tomorrow to finalize the action.
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Mich
Julius Caesar Burrows
United States Senate
Foiled Mail Robbery in Chicago Near Masonic Temple
A bold attempt to rob the mails at the Masonic Temple on State street failed tonight as the robber fled empty handed. Mail sacks valued at 15,000 were found intact after the chase ended near the site of a two year old robbery where 104,000 was stolen. John Lougenan, mail superintendent, pursued the wagon, noting the driver wore no uniform. The chase covered about a mile, ending near the previous robbery location.
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Masonic Temple
State Street
John Lougenan
Lougenan
Six Die In Decatur Coal Mine Fire
A Decatur Coal Company mine fire kills six miners and fatally injures another, with all bodies recovered and about twenty trapped by smoke. fourteen rescued from distant entries. Minor mine damage reported. Also a local sale notice about lace curtains and furniture at Stodn's today.
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Decatur Coal Company
Index to Today's Issue Part One
Page by page summary of content including Senators Niedringhaus Wolcott and Irvine Sue Bishop Talbot. public buildings closed to troops. Day's record of accidents. Cannon advises Board of Trade. New Jersey Governor message. Washington Bankers Banquet. Japan may save Russian ships. Senate hearings on Mitchell and Swayne impeachment debate. Smoot testimony. Business Men's Association meeting. editorial and social notes. racing results. missing woman found injured. Governor grants McCue respite. news from nearby states. bill to prohibit ticket scalping.
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Washington Bankers
Japan
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Swayne
Smoot
Business Men's Association
Washington
McCue
Platt Details Fearless Defense and Friendly Ties in Suit
New York Jan 17 John R Pratt octogenarian financier testifies in a massive suit against Joannah Elias alleging extortion over twenty years. He portrays a long friendly connection while admitting memory gaps and inability to recall loan amounts. defense seeks dismissal over delay, jury trial denied. case continues.
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John R. Pratt
Joannah Elias
Justice O'Gorman
Supreme Court
G. B. Warren
Elias
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Lient
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Black
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Tenderloin
Volunteer Hiremens Association
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Irvine Brings Suit Based On Upjohn Letter
In Philadelphia on January 17 Dr. I N W Irvine filed a civil suit for damages against Bishop Ethelbert Talbot over statements in an Upjohn letter. The deposed pastor alleges false charges of gross immorality and ecclesiastical ban, claiming redress after an ecclesiastical inquiry was deemed improper.
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Br. I. N. W. Irvine
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Daniel J. Owell
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Board of Inquiry
Tutle
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Germany objects to name of American Chamber of Commerce
Berlin reports that Foreign Secretary van Richthofen informed the American Chamber of Commerce that Germany will not allow a foreign institution to bear the chamber of commerce title. Government favors American merchant activity but rejects foreign-state chartered bodies within German jurisdiction. The issue, rooted in government privileges for German chambers, may be reopened despite broad support for the name.
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Germany
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Board of Trade
French Cabinet Resigns After Ministers Step Down
Paris reports Premier Combes announces resignation of himself and ministers at a council meeting. The letter outlines reasons, noting the cabinet was not defeated in the chamber and policies should carry over to a new ministry. Chamber adjourns pending recall of the president. Rouvier signals readiness to form a ministry without preconditions. A second notice announces Sloan's furniture sale at 1407 Gst today at 10:30 am to settle a partnership, offering new high grade items and 200 lace curtains.
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M. Rouvier
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