Anarchist Plot Alarm in Brazil Before US Fleet Visit
Washington warns Brazilian police of a thwarted plan to attack the American fleet at Rio de Janeiro. Police chase Jean Fedder, with Brazilian authorities pledging vigilance on land and sea as demonstrations and hoax fears surface amid a wide security sweep and harbor patrols.
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Charles Emory Smith Dies in Philadelphia at 65
Philadelphia editor and statesman Charles Emory Smith died at his home age sixty five after a sudden heart attack. Former minister to Russia and Postmaster General, he shaped Republican platforms and advised presidents from Garfield to Roosevelt, later leading the Philadelphia Press.
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Philadelphia
Charles Emory Smith
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Russia
Russians Cite Taft Visit in Talk of Russo American Ties
Special Cable to The Washington Post from St Petersburg reports newspapers noting U S battle fleet moves in the Pacific and Japan’s growing war prep. It says Russia alleges U S Russia talks on Napodkaby usage in the Maritime Province but calls Taft’s St Petersburg visit connected yet unfounded by informed sources. Judge Levin E MeComes sale of library furniture and antiques scheduled at Sloan’s Galleries 1407 G Street NW, plus Chinese embroideries and pew No 5 at St John’s Church auction features.
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Philadelphia
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McKinley
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Tait
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United States
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Taft
National Guard of Hawaii to be raised to full strength
Honolulu reports under War Department orders the Hawaii National Guard will be expanded to a full regimental strength. Currently organized as a regiment with six companies, four new companies will be formed in Honolulu. The United Chinese Society of Hawaii has asked Representative Longworth to press for modifications to the exclusion act to allow Chinese laborers to work in Hawaii’s agriculture for limited periods.
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Cruiser Shacabuco to meet American fleet at Punta Arenas
The cruiser Shacabuco will leave on Wednesday to rendezvous with the American fleet at Punta Arenas on the Strait of Magellan. It will first stop at Talcahuano to prepare for the reception of the torpedo boat fleet.
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Killing in State Prison Shocks Inmate Row
Edward M Smith aged seventy a fe con vict in the State prison was killed by Neal Dow Brooks in the insane department Brooks 23 said he planned to kill five or six others including an overseer and the physician The assault occurred on back stairs with an iron bar Brooks subdued after shocking blows to Smith's skull Brooks from Gray Me home in Bucksport was serving twenty years for felonious assault Smith had been imprisoned for life since 1878 for murder
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Guatemala Opens New Ocean to Ocean Railway Link
Guatemala City January 19 The Guatemala Northern Railway spanning 195 miles from Puerto Barrios to Guatemala City opened with elaborate ceremonies. President Cabrera and government officials attended, alongside an American delegation including Maj. Gen. George W. Davis in honor of American enterprise.
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George W Davis
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la Cumre
Rioting as Suffragette Vote Sparks Attacks in Devon
Serious rioting followed the Devonshire poll result as Conservatives won the seat. A mob attacked citizens at Newton Abbot, besieged the Unionist Club, and damaged property. Suffragettes Mrs Parkhurst and Mrs Martel faced stones and eggs amid clashes, saved by police. The body of Sergeant Major Rendell was found in a mill stream with marks suggesting foul play.
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Fire Hero Emanuel Beach Saves Woman in Ninth Street Blaze
Emanuel Beach of 72 Eleventh Street Northwest rescued Miss Miles Mary Austin from a burning apartment at 1135 Ninth Street after she returned inside to save her savings. The fire started from an oil stove and damaged three third floor rooms. Austin, badly burned, was hospitalized. Beach was praised for risking his life to save her and others.
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Mystery of the Diamond Maker Split Experts Views
Paris reports on the Lemaine case, diamond maker accused by Sir Julius Wernher of swindling $320,000. Scientists debate if genuine diamonds can be produced in an electric furnace, with Moissan cited and others skeptical. Lemoine’s alleged secrets, prior sales, and new offers add to the tense, high profile case.
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Haitan Revolution Exiles Sail To Join Rebels
Gen Firmin, former Haitian revolutionary leader, sails from St Thomas aboard the British steamer Vortigern with twenty five political exiles bound for Haiti. They aim to land and join rebels as Port au Prince reports four warships at St Marc and Gonaires and troops closing in on occupied territory.
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Progressists Demand Government Explanation On Seven Points
In Tokyo on January 12 the progressist party held a general meeting on the eve of the Diet opening and adopted a preamble accusing the cabinet of failed postwar measures, weak diplomacy, and interrupted national development while demanding explanations on seven points including taxation and budget methods. Count Okuma did not attend. the progressists hold eighty nine seats in the house, and one leader left to seize the constitutionalists.
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Joy as Alpha Shaft miners emerge after 45 days
Ely Nevada reports jubilant scenes when A D Bailey P J Brown and Fred McDonald, trapped 1000 feet underground after December 4 collapse, are brought to surface. Bells rang and crowds cheered as the three survivors, after seven weeks, were embraced by family and comrades amid relief and celebration.
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Auto Kills Rich Broker In Rhode Island Crash
Providence January 19 George H H Mercer a forty five year old wealthy cotton broker prominent in society was fatally hurt when an automobile round a corner and dashed into a telegraph pole His skull was fractured and he died soon after The occupants including his son C Douglas Mercer and Lincoln Lippitt escaped injury Mrs Lippitt also survived the crash
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Kemp Out on Bail amid Washington Welcome Home
James A Kemp former Washington police chief clerk was met by about a thousand supporters in Charlottesville as he posted a $5000 bond after returning from New Orleans where he allegedly embezzled $11,000. He told reporters he planned to return to Washington to face charges and praised the local police while offering few details about his activities in New Orleans or the exact amount of money involved.
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