Meurztsteg plan collapse shocks Macedonia policy
London reports the Austro Russian reform scheme for Macedonia is a hopeless failure. Britain seeks broader real reforms and may propose a Christian governor general under external powers. France and Germany may fund Turkey’s army modernization while Austria and Russia resist original terms.
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Lansdowne
Turkey
London
British
Foreign Office
Macedonia
Great Britain
France
Associated Press
Balkans
Bulgaria
Austria
Russia
Great
England
Notice of Marriage and Affinity Ads Across Newspapers
A notice states that a marriage and affinity advertisement submitted to The Washington Post will appear simultaneously at no extra charge in multiple morning papers including The New York Times The Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Record Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburgh Dispatch Providence Journal Houston Herald St Louis Republic Syracuse Post Standard St Paul Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune. Dealer
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Washington Post
NEW York Times
Boston Globe
Multiple Marriages and Obituaries From Arcane Notices
A jumble of marriage licenses and obituaries lists are filed, detailing unions and deaths. Entries include Robert G Marshall with Dora Oweng, various couples in Alcanta Ga and Baltimore Md area, a September 9 ceremony at Se Andrew's church, and several 1905 1903 era obituaries with service details and burial plans.
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Robert G Marshall
Dora Oweng
Hariis
Gauss
Nellie T Webber
Carl Pedersen
Wars Albertuen
J Jutusten
Addie G. Smith
Perry Duncan
L. Bertha Harris
Alcanta
Lowndes
Mary E Robinson
William Howard Gude
Prince George County
Fanny Thompson
Chares & Gibson
Rowe
Hackett James Syhey
Blaie
Fo Norris
Amos Green
Armanda Wilburo
Geib-Galt
Se Andrew's Church
Milemington del
Hom Wells
Robert L Geib
Health Office Record of Washington Area Figures
A health office record lists names and ages of numerous individuals connected to Washington area hospitals and facilities. Notable entries include Joan Davin 47, Peter Deuspra 71, Arabella Ho Gray 75, Sarah F Harvey 73, William A Jackson 87, Mary A Lane 48, Stephen Longfellow 70, and George Powell at Freedmen's Hospital, with other ages ranging from 10 months to 69 years and locations such as Anacostia and Capitol Street referenced.
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William E Alten
Anacostia
George 4
Cussler
Joan Davin
Assi
Peter Deuspra
Arabella Ho Gray
Capitol St
Sarah F Harvey
William A Jackson
L Se
Mary A Lane Wash
Stephen Longfellow
Srightwood
George Powell
William Proctor Garfield
Local Funeral Homes Advertise Services and Rates
Several funeral homes list offerings and modest prices. Undertakers include W R Speare 940 F Street NW J W Lee Commodians Chapel 232 Pennsylvania Ave NW Joseph Gawler 1730-32 Peabody Ave NW and R F Harveys Sons 1826 Fourteenth Street NW. Each emphasizes first-class service, embalming, and chapel facilities with telephone contacts.
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J. William Lee
Pennsylvania Ave
Joseph Gawler
R. F. Harvey
Fourteenth Street NW
North 279
Contested Interference in Balkans Shapes Mediterranean Reach
The fragment discusses ongoing unrest pushing toward joint intervention to gain influence in the Balkans, aiming to secure control and possibly acquire territory along the Mediterranean Sea. The language implies strategic power plays and territorial ambition amid regional instability.
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Balkans
Mediterranean Sea
Sympathy With Strikers Across German Coal District
Berlin reports show 240000 strikers in the coal mining area with crowds clashing at sites and police dispersals. Union leaders press government mediation as the Mine Owners' Association refuses talks, while Cardinal Fischer donates 250 to strikers and Vorwaerts helps with 6155.
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Berlin
Vorwaerts
Tageblatt
Cardinal Fischer
Cologne
Vorwaerts Publishing Company
Saarbruecken
Loubet Forms Cabinet as Consultation Continues
Paris Jan 19 President Loubet begins consultations with Senate group heads and later with Chamber of Deputies leaders to shape a new ministry. Most groups push policy changes, including separation of church and state and income tax, while some favor continuing the Combes program. M Rouvier backs new policy, M Sarrien gains strength for old policy.
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Paris
Loubet
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Jaures
The
Temps
M Rouvier
M ‘Sarrien
Radical Republcan
Three Trains Wrecked in English Collision
A fog bound Midland Railway collision near Barnsley England involved three trains including two Scotch expresses. Four passengers and two railwaymen were killed and scores injured, seven seriously, as wreckage telescoped and one express burst into flames. Among the injured is artist Robert Brough.
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England
London
Midland Railway
Barnsley
Robert Brough
Austria massing troops on the Italian frontier
Uneasiness in Rome over Austrian troop concentration on the Italian border. The Tribuna cites Austria’s foreign office denying war plans, saying troops return from the Russian frontier after duties there end. London reports Churchill aligning with the Liberal party at a club dinner, predicting a Liberal victory. Berlin notes Herero chiefs surrender in Southwest Africa, but reinforcements march to Africa.
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Patria
Austria
Italy
Tribuna
Vienna
Foreign Office
London
Janige
Winston Churchill
Liberal Party
National Liberal Club
Churchill
Joseph Chamberlain
John Morley
Lord Rosebery
Berlin
Jany
Africa
William Maherero
Tamar Captain Imprisoned After Shipboard Shooting Incident
Plymouth England January nineteenth ship Tamar from Hamburg for Seattle entered port today with Captain Griffiths in irons charged with attempting to murder the mate and a wheel sailor. he was remanded after magistrate hearing. Rome January nineteenth Italian decree ends slavery in East African colonies described as liberal. Crown Prince Frederick William injured in dogcart accident at Potsdam. King Oscar of Sweden and Norway reportedly healthy. Choate entertainment planned at Windsor Castle for two days with King and Queen.
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Plymouth
England
Tamar
Hamburg
Seattle
Griffiths
Rome
Italy
Cairo
Potsdam
Prussia
Frederick Wiliam
Charlottenstrasse
Mr. Choate
London
Choate
Windsor Castle
Sandringham
China after the war powers reply to Hay note
Secretary Hay secured assurances from the major powers they will not claim Chinese territory after the Russo Japanese war peace. France Britain and Italy favor the move to preserve open door and territorial integrity. The issue centers on preventing postwar territorial claims while Russia circulates complaints on neutrality. Chinese officials urge a neutral stance and point to Russian arms smuggling as a challenge to sovereignty.
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Hay
China
Hav
Count Cassin
State Department
Paris
Russia
Japan
United States
Peking
Hai
Double Tragedy in Wilson Kansas City Marshal Kills Postmaster
In Wilson Kane on January 19 City Marshal Tillman shot and killed Samuel Hutchinson postmaster and editor of a local paper then died by his own hand after a quarrel linked to Hutchinson's recent attacks in print. A separate note mentions Miss Eleanor Robson headlining at Columbia Theater next week.
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Wilson
Ellis
Kane
Tillman
Samuel Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Miss Robson
Columbia
Eleanor Robson
International Dueling and War by Education at Chicago
Mrs. Lucina Ames Mead of Boston urged that Russia and Japan’s clash is not justice but destruction. She compared duels to politics, predicted wars fading in twenty years, and called for international police, congresses, and treaties. Education should focus on arbitration laws, she said, citing 250 cases settled peacefully.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Mra
Lucina Ames Mead
Edwin D. Mead
Boston
Russia
Japan
Aaron Burr
Alexander Hamilton
Siege Guns At Front Change Port Arthur Tilt
In Huanshen January 19 a rise in Japanese artillery activity is noted suggesting siege guns from Port Arthur may be moving north. Chinese corroborate probable concentrations but deny eleven or nine inch guns being positioned. Mild weather has aided operations and the Sinmintin Railway is used to move supplies and to flood Mukden province with Japanese and American goods despite shortages.
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Huanshen
Port Arthur
Sinmintin
Mukden
Seizures of British Steamers Tremble War Risk Market
London Times insurance correspondent notes that three Rea steamers, all well insured, were seized after passing Tonshima Straits, triggering anger among underwriters. Total insurances on Rea seized ships stand around £200,000. Also reports Japanese capture of the British steamer Oakley in Tshushima Straits en route Cardiff to Vladivostok with 6,?00 tons of coal.
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Japan
London Times
Washington Post
London
W. R Rea
Tonshima
Associated Press
Tokyo
Oakley
Tshushima Straits
Cardiff
Vladivostok
Sasebo
Amateurs Cause Arrest in Indicted Teacher Murder
Bedford Indiana January reports that Frank Hivans and W Browning were arrested in connection with the murder of young school teacher Sarah Schaefer, following work by reporter George Riley and amateur detailer Robert Owens, with officials debating sufficient evidence and shifting allegations about blood stained clothes and a plotted accusation involving Browning and Evans.
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Owens
Browning
Smith
Fletcher
Bivans
Cook
Evens
Seven Men Buried Alive In Arkansas Cave-In
A cave in at Antoine on the Gordon and Fort Smith Railroad trapped seven men five miles north of Antoine. Names listed are Edward Miner L M Bennett J Sweeney Frank Hess Patrick Mulligan James Granser and Felix Hagen. They were buried under twenty feet of rock and dirt as rescuers worked through debris with no clear home locations established. The operation aimed to reach the bodies by noon tomorrow.
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Littlie Rock
Ark
Antoine
Gordon and Fort Smith
Edward Miner
L. M. Bennett
J. Sweeney
Frank E. Hess
Patrick Mulligam
James Granser
Felix Hagen
St. Louis
Debria
Attempted Bribery Case Hits New York Board Member
Moses J. Jackson, a member of the New York City board of rowers, was arrested in a Jan 19 case on charges of attempted bribery. He allegedly offered Deputy Assistant District Attorney Charles Chadwick $2,500 to drop evidence against a physician facing manslaughter charges. Jackson appeared before Recorder Goff and was released on $20 bail as DA Jerome said the case would go to the grand jury.
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New York
Moses J. Jackson
New York City
Mrs Chadwick Granted Bail With $40,000 Security
In Cleveland on January nineteenth 1913 Judge Neff set bail for Mrs. Chadwick at twenty thousand dollars for release pending trial on three indictments. Security totaling forty thousand dollars was required, with receiver Loeser vowing to probe for Chadwick assets tied to bonds and indemnity. Dawley urged a lower bond citing illness and humanity while anticipating release in short order.
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Cleveland
Ohio
J. P. Dawley
Neff
Chadwick
Dawley
Daniel Loeser
Death of G. H. Boughton in London studio
London report of artist G. H. Boughton found dead in his studio under treatment for heart disease. He had lived in London since 1962, born in Albany, NY. Also noted: former Congressman B. B. Rice of Arkansas died today. Prof. J. E. George, Northwestern University economics instructor, died of heart trouble. E. Henderson, Georgetown probate judge, died of heart disease tonight.
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London
G. H. Boughton
Mr. Boughtan
Albany
Chicago
J E. George
Northwestern University
Wesley Hospital
Charleston
D. C
E H. Henderson
Georgetown County
Georgetown
Mrs Pitkin Refuses Rogues Gallery Photo After Arrest
Harriet Pitkin alias Le Bar, held on false pretenses in Washington, arrived in the city and refused to pose for a police photograph citing attorney advice. She allegedly passed a worthless $50 check to attorney William H Sholes. In separate case, 70 year old William Beyer Keppler was fined 150 dollars or nine months for three counts of false pretenses tied to drafts totaling 75 dollars each against Rudolph Saur Max Goldstein and Edward M Colford.
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Pitkin
Harriet Pitkin
le Bar
St. Louis
United States
Washington
Willam H. Sholes
William Beyer Keppler
Keppler
The American Girl and Her Health Advice
An article extols the popular American girl as healthy and lively both at home and abroad. It cites Dr. Pierce of Buffalo urging outdoor exercise for women, notes many are confined indoors, and discusses female health issues signaling such advice. The piece mentions a treatment promise labeled Breacetphen as a remedy for headaches backaches and womb ailments.
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Langtry
Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Strike delays action as union and rail lines clash
Vice Grand Master Lee challenges the ticketed proposition, saying it was verbally conveyed to every voter who backed the strike. He notes the circulars didn’t reflect the concessions and explains cost prevented changing ballots. The potential work stoppage would affect divisions from Harrisburg to Jersey City and beyond, risking freight and coal traffic between major eastern hubs.
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Brotherhood
Lee Alzo
Mr. Atterbury
Lee
Fall River Mills Resume After Textile Strike Ends
Fall River Massachusetts with thousands of workers returning to mills after nearly six months of strike. Lighting and crowds mark the opening hour as operatives anticipate better conditions following yesterday’s agreement aided by Governor Douglas. Wage margins and profits under arbitration may raise future wages. some friction as overseers adjust layoffs. A conference with manufacturers is planned for Saturday to ease remaining difficulties. Full recovery not expected before month’s end. city may take up to a year to recover from the strike.
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Fall River
Mass
Gov. Douglas
Attempt to Avert Strike in Wilkesbarre Traction
In Wilkesbarre Pa officials Mahon and Orr met with Rigg and Wright to seek concessions to prevent a strike. A special board meeting in Philadelphia was set for Monday with a follow up conference in Wilkesbarre on Tuesday between company officials and a union committee. Pending those talks the company pledged not to take actions harming workers.
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Wilkesbarre Traction
Wilkesbarre
Mahon
Rezin Orr
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway
Rigg
Wright
Wilkesbarre and
Wyoming Valley Traction Company
Philadelphia
Traction Company
Grand Lodge Affairs May Extend Invite to Sovereign Body
The semiannual session of the Grand Lodge I O O F considered constitutional amendments and fiscal affairs, with committees formed to invite the Sovereign Grand Lodge to meet in Washington in September 1906. Other actions included memorial observances, parade preparations for Philadelphia, and a sympathy note to the ill Grand Secretary.
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Washington
Grand Lodge
W. H. McNeil
Sovereign Grand Lodge
San Francisco
Philadelphia
H. W. Bradford
J. T. Petty
HE. B. Hay
Bradford
James H. Crew
Odd Fellows
E. A. Easterling
Philip Walker
J. R. Wood
William P. Allan
Campaign in Virginia What to Do For Heart Trouble
Richmond Virginia January 19 With primaries far off speculation runs high for United States Senator and governorship. Franklin Montague and Thomas Martin seen as likely contenders while Jones declines. Moves swirl for Swanson Willard Mann and Ellyson in tight race with organized factions and regional support. Dr Shoop claims heart remedy Restorative offers free trial bottles and mail order information to readers.
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Washington Post
Richmond
United States
House of Delegates
Thomas
Martin
Scottsville
A. J. Montague
Pittsylvania
Claude A. Swanson
Joseph BH. Willard
Fairfax
William Hodges Mann
Nottoway
Charles T Bland
Portsmouth
James R Caton
Samuel W. Williams
Ws the
A W Harmon, Jr
Rockbridge
W H Boaz
Albemarne
J D Eggieston, Jr
Farmville
John A McGilvray
Secretary of the Commonwealth
D Q Eggleston
Charlotte
George W. Koiner
Augusta
M&gleston
J Taylor Ellygon
Tren
William FP. Barksdale
Halifax
Ellyson
Shoop
Politician Claims and Contested Races Across State
The article outlines Democratic faction dynamics with Caton favored by leaders, Blake Barksdale facing reluctance, and varied candidate activity. It notes J D F Eggiston challenging J A McGilvray for superintendent, and several senatorial district contests including Gardner versus Ashby, Noblin in Halifax, Ainslie in Richmond, and Massie challenging Strode in Nelson.
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J D F Eggieston
J A McGilvray
Public Instructions
Thomas W. Gardner
House
Hen
Tico
Juda Ashby
Wickham
May Edmonson
George Ainslie
Richmond City
Charles J Anderson
Bland Massie
Nelson
Agaiin
Aubrey Strode
Seawright Water Promises Cures for Rheumatism Insomnia
In Staunton and Washington notices, Seawright Magnesian Lithia Water is extolled as a potent remedy for rheumatism insomnia eczema and digestive issues. Letters from AH Hayward L L Bowman A Middleton G T Ennis and others claim dramatic relief and even cure after consuming multiple bottles, with endorsements from local clergy and traders.
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Staunton
L L Bowman
A Middleton
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