Greece Quake Ruins Towns in Peloponnesus Report
Reports detail colossal earthquakes across the western Peloponnesus with Kyparissia and Philiatra destroyed and Pyrgos heavily shaken. Tidal waves struck coastlines as thousands fled to hills, with Navarino and Zante feared hard hit though initial telegrams show limited damage at Zante. Government mobilizes tents and supplies for quake victims.
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Athens
Pelopnnessus
Greece
Gulf of Arcadia
Kyparissia
Philiatra
Pyrgos
Andrusa
Kutiphari
Gargaliani
Tsvia
Stasa
Navarino
Walamata
Zante
Ssi
Nations seek Samoa clarity amid German response
Berlin notes Germany may disavow actions if consul acted beyond authority while awaiting full facts as Britain and the United States press for explanations. Reports from Apia and Berlin describe tensions over Samoa and possible revision of Berlin treaties amid ongoing Congo fighting and Belgian troop losses.
Senate Passes Nicaragua Canal Bill With Broad Powers
The senate approved the Nicaragua canal bill on January 23, authorizing a government stake of 25,000 shares, treasury warrants up to 5 million, a seven-member board with US dominance, and a six-year completion window. The measure imposes strict contracting rules, dividend limits, and broad government security, including potential forfeiture rights.
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Washington
Senate
Maritime Canal Company
Canal Company
Nicaragua
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Costa Rica
Russia wary on arms talks amid mixed signals
London dispatch notes that few in Russia are hopeful about the Phazar conference closing armaments. Reports from Paris echo skepticism and hint at potential shifts in war costs.
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London
St Petersburg
The
Times
Russia
Farmers Seek Freight Line Toward Appleton for Electric Car
In Apiceton Wisconsin on January 23 farmers between Apiceton and Seymour pushed an electric street car project toward freight service. Instead of a passenger only plan the group seeks daily freight trains to move grain to Appleton elevators, marking a transit innovation.
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Apiceton
Wis
Seymour
Appleton
Tragic Toledo Case Ends in Mother's Suicide
Mrs S J Mc Colough wife of a city man in Toledo attempted to kill her three children after a suicide bid on Saturday. Four children fell ill from diseased meat. One child died that afternoon. The mother gave a carbolic acid dose to the surviving children but was stopped. she died minutes later.
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Toledo
S. J. McColough
Staples Will Set Aside After Contested Verdict
The will of Isaace Staples of Stillwater is set aside as the jury finds he lacked sound mind when drawn. ELS Bronson is named contestant in the verdict delivered Sunday afternoon. Ireland to Visit Paris with Archbishop Ireland to confer with French bishops on Heckerism and preside over Joan of Arc fetes in Orleans.
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St. Paul, Minn
Isaace Staples
Stillwater
Els
Bronson
Staples
Ireland
Paris
London
The
Daily Chronicle
Rome
Orleans
Joan d’Arc
Fire at Egloibar Deva Claims Twenty Lives
News from San Sebastian reports a devastating fire at Egloibar Deva about ten miles west of the city that killed 20 people. In separate items, Ed Lewis, the Bowie bank clerk, absconded with 7000 dollars prompting a 590 dollar reward and a 10 percent of recoveries, while Frank A. Lanstrum Pratt postmaster died from a morphine overdose amid suspicions of self harm.
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Madrid
San Sebastian
Egloibar-Deva
Wichita
Kan
Frank A. Lanstrum
Republican
Pratt
Ratification Deadlock Threatens Extra Senate Session
Washington reports that opponents claim 33 to 34 votes against the peace treaty, risking a delay to an extra session. If not ratified, a broader Congress session could be required unless Spain payment terms change, with options including extending the payment period or a conditional appropriation.
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Washington
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Friends of the Treaty
Spain
United States
Body found likely Florence Taggart in Florida surf wreck
A richly dressed young woman's body was found near Boca Natone by Capt. T. M. Rickardo, believed linked to the Paul Jones naphtha launch wreck. Clothing matches description sent to Indianapolis, where Miss Florence Taggart’s family denies the apparel.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Times Union and Citizen
Miami
Paul Jones
T. M. Rickardo
Boca Natone
Gulf Stream
Gulf
Florence Taggart
Indianapolis
Ind
Taggart
Colonial Commission Formed for Territories Acquired War
The secretary of war establishes a colonial commission to handle insular administration in Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippines. Gen. Robert L. Kennedy Curtis Guild and George W. Watkins named to oversee franchises, public works funding, and other emerging issues under war department powers.
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Washington
United States
Dellefontaine
Curtis Guild
Massachusetts
George W. Watkins
Grand Rapids
Mich
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Rebels seize Snn-Yung in China uprising
The Au Houi rebels led by Nui and reinforced from Ho Nan captured Snn-Yung on January 10 and ordered executions of officials. They also seized another city in the same prefecture as sympathizers opened gates. Rebels advance toward Shau-Chau and Kan-Chau.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Shanghai
Shau-Chau
Kwang-Tung
Kan-Chau
Hkiang-Si
National Congress of Mothers to Convene in Washington
The National Congress of Mothers will hold its third annual meeting in Washington February 14 to 17. Sessions occur at the First Baptist church at Sixteenth and O streets with noted authorities on various topics speaking. Also reported Bridget Fox of Lowell Massachusetts died at age 105.
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Washington
National Congress of Mothers
First Baptist Church
Sixteenth and
O Streets
Lowell
Mass
Bridget Fox
Bodine Glass Co. President Drops Dead Amid Strike Threat
J Alfred Bodine president of Bodine Glass Co. of Williamstown collapsed dead at his Millville office Monday afternoon. Officials believe the death was caused by the stress of a threatened strike by 3 000 glass blowers and 4 000 other workers at this and other plants today.
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Millville
N. J
J. Alfred Bodine
The
Bodine Glass Company
Williamstown
Stolen Bank Notes Reported in London Case
Bank notes totaling £60,610 disappeared from Parr's bank in Bartholomew Close London and are suspected to have been stolen. The date indicates this inquiry was noted in January. Police are investigating the missing funds and tracing suspected theft.
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London
Parr
Bartholomeéw Jane
Eagan to Face Court Martial Over Conduct Charges
Washington reports reveal charges of conduct unbecoming and prejudice to military discipline against Brig. Gen. Charles P. Eagan commissary general of subsistence. The testimony includes harsh language aimed at Maj. Gen. Nelson A. Miles detailing accusations of libel and deceit regarding beef supplied under alleged pretense of experiment. A strong legal contest is expected with Eagan likely to plead not guilty.
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Washington
Eagan
Charles P. Eagan
United States Army
War Department
Spain
Nelson A. Miles
Miles
Gen. Miles
Tas
Gen. Eagan
THE SAMOAN CASE
United States ambassador Andrew D White had not received Washington instructions by Monday regarding Samoa trouble. The National Zeitung says no conference proposal has been made by any government. Foreign office dispatches report Apia supreme court closed by Samoan government orders, not German consul. No extra German warships were ordered. A Cologne Gazette correspondent says Washington would press Germany and relinquish the American co protectorate when a Samoan conference occurs.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Great Britain
Samoa
Chambers
Baron von Hotlehen
Hay
Apia
Julian Pauncefote
Berlin
Fricav
London
the Times
Riis
Cormeran
Andrew D. White
National Zeitung
Foreign Office
Supreme Court
New York
Cologne Gazette
Judge rules against Von der Ahe in bank foreclosure case
Judge Spencer in the circuit court ruled for Mississippi Valley Trust in the case against Sportsman's park and club. The decision declares the National league baseball franchise part of the mortgaged property the trust seeks to foreclose on, affecting Von der Ahe's interests.
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von der Ahe Lowen
St. Louis
Spencer
Mississippi Valley Trust Company
Sportsman’s Park and Club
von der Ahe
National League Baseball
Earthquake Shocks Wreck Homes In Peloponnesus Districts
Fresh shocks hit Kyparissia and Phil iatra in Messenia with damaged houses collapsing in Kyparissia injuring many. In one village 30 children were hurt. Separately in Charleston Illinois burglars rifled the city post office on Sunday night stealing over 1000 dollars in drafts and checks.
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Athens
Peloponesus
Kyparissia
Philiatra
Messenia
Ionian Coast
Charleston
Ill
Senate confirms Grosscup for Seventh Circuit judge post
Washington January 24. The senate confirms Peter S Grosscup of Illinois to be United States circuit judge for the Seventh judicial circuit.
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Washington
Senate
Peter S. Grosscup
Ilinois
United States
Seventh Judicial Circuit
Tragedy in Philadelphia Ends in Murder Suicide
George W. E. Ayres aged 45 shot and killed his wife Mary 26 and fatally wounded John J. Wilson 43 who boarded with Mrs. Ayres before taking his own life. A letter cites alleged improprieties between Mrs. Ayres and Wilson as motive.
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Philadelphia
George W.E. Ayres
Mary
John J. Wilson
Senator Mason Proposes Army Cook Training School
Senator Mason introduced a bill in Washington on January 24 proposing a training school for army cooks to improve culinary standards and efficiency in the service.
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Mason
Washington
Gold Standard Bill Advances From House Committee
The house coinage weights and measures committee reports a favorable measure replacing greenbacks with a gold standard. It outlines a treasury issue and redemption department, strict gold reserves, retirement of greenbacks over ten years, and limits on silver and bank notes.
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Washington
House Coinage, Weights and Measures Committee
Representative Hill
United States
Committee On Banking and Currency
Coinage, Weights and Measures Committee
Bland
Treasury
Department of
Secretary of the Treasury
Ice Bridge Breaks Free At Niagara Falls Rescue Dash
About 100 sightseers on the Niagara River ice bridge watched as the main mass loosened from the ends and drifted toward the Canadian shore. A man and a woman escaped along the ice while others reached safety. three individuals remained unaccounted for until rapid actions saved a man who leaped the arch lining the bridge. The incident injured nearby structures and damaged dock facilities along the river.
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Niagara Falls
Niagara River
New York
Court martial set for Commissary General Eagan over Miles remarks
Washington reports the president will order a 13 officer court martial to try Commissary General Charles P. Eagan for unbecoming conduct and statements before the war investigating commission attacking Maj. Gen. Nelson A. Miles. The panel includes Maj. Gen. Wesley Merritt and multiple volunteers. trial expected to begin in Washington.
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Washington
Eagan
Nelson A. Miles
War Investigating Commission
Charles P. Eagan
War Investigation Commission
Regular Army
Wesley Merritt
U.S. A
James F. Wade
U.S. Volunteers
Matthew C. Butler
U. S. Volunteers
Samuel M. B. Young
Royal T. Frank
Alexander McW. Pennington
George M. Randall
Jacob Kline
Richard Comba
Peter C. Hains
Corps of Engineers
George L. Gillespie
Charles R. Suter
Francis L. Guenther
Fourth Artillery
George R. Davis
Butler
Gen. Eagan
Gen. Sagan
Gen. Miles
New Naval Station Set at Mission Rock San Francisco Bay
The president issued an executive order declaring Mission Rock in San Francisco Bay a naval reservation to serve as a coal station. Officials say it is the best possible station, closer to the bay entrance than Mare Island, reducing time and risk for large vessels. The navy directs Mare Island to take possession in the United States name. private claimants contest the grant though the government maintains title is sound. The site is valued at about 250000 dollars.
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Washington
Mission Rock
San Francisco Bay
Union Iron Works
Bay
Mare Island
Navy Department
United States
California
Cockrell for president urged by Kansas City Times
In Kansas City Kansas City Times editorial urges United States Senator Francis Marion Cockrell for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1900. Cockrell, recently elected to a fifth U.S. Senate term by Missouri legislature, is described as an old fashioned Democrat who stood for Chicago platform values early.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Times
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Francis Marion Cockrell
Cockrell
Missouri
Senate
Chicago
Roosevelt to Receive Brigadier General Brevet
Gov Theodore Roosevelt of New York formerly rough rider will get the brevet of brigadier general of volunteers for gallant conduct in the Santiago campaign if the senate confirms his nomination. His name appears in a long list of about 500 officers recommended by the army brevet board led by Gen Schwan for Cuban service merit.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
First
United States Volunteer Cavalry
Rough Riders
Santiago
Senate
Roosevelt
Army
Gen. Schwan
Cuba
Klondike gold haul and typhoid rise in Dawson
The steamer Danube arrived with about 60 Dawson and Atlin men and roughly 400000 dollars in gold dust. Upper Dominion creek yields from 2.50 to four dollars per pan. Fifteen tons of Canadian and American mail remain at Tagish awaiting forwarding. Typhoid fever reports surge in Dawson with as many as eight hundred cases. Seven men have frozen to death in the Klondike this winter.
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Victoria
B. C
Dawson
Atlin
Upper Dominion
Tagish
Klondike
Ex-Confederates Petition in Senate Over Pension Bill
Senator Butler heard a petition from 55 ex Confederates in Muscogee County Georgia urging him to keep his pension bill for ex Confederate soldiers. They assert they are U.S. citizens and that the Civil War was not a rebellion, citing President McKinley’s era reforms.
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Washington
Butler
Senate
Muscogee County
United States
Aguinaldo Proclaims Rest of the Philippines Publicly
Washington reports Aguinaldo has publicly proclaimed the Rest of the Philippines at Malolos with his cabinet present. Manila dispatches note rival Cebu authorities in conflict and Luzon interior unrest. Sagasta in Madrid ties liberation of Spanish prisoners to recognition of the Philippine republic. London says Aguinaldo may recall Envoy Agoncillo if US reception fails.
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Washington
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Malolos
Manila
Cebu
Luzon
Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Philippine Islands
Spain
Philippine Republic
Vatican
London
Agoncillo
United States
Santiago Morphy Free After Habeas Battle in New Orleans
Mexican bank embezzler Santiago Morphy, freed in New Orleans after habeas corpus proceedings challenging extradition, fled with Maj. Juan Solares and was pursued by police as the Mexican case and the treaty with the United States expired.
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New Orleans
Santiago Morphy
Hberty
Southern Pacific Railway
Canal Street
Murphy
Solares
Mexico
United States
May Go Free Over Asheville Bank Fraud Case
Lawrence Pulliam, who surrendered in Stockton, California, is wanted in Asheville, North Carolina, for defrauding the Asheville National Bank as cashier in 1893. Reports from Asheville say little has been done and likely nothing will be done by the state, as Pulliam may go free unless the federal government prosecutes him.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Lawrence Pulliam
Stockton
Cal
Asheville
N. C
Asheville National Bank
Pulliam
The Turk Loses to Burns and Rooney in Chicago Bout
Hali Adali lost to Farmer Burns and Jack Rooney in a two match night in Chicago. He aimed to throw both opponents twice in 90 minutes but succeeded only against Rooney once before Burns prevailed. The Turk showed skill and good humor throughout the contest.
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Chicago
Hali Adali
Farmer
Ex Convict Elected Mayor in Limerick
Dublin reports Johnn Daly once imprisoned in Portland and then released in 1896 has been elected mayor of Limerick. Daly was sentenced for life in 1884 for involvement in an alleged plot to blow up the house of commons. The vote was unanimous under the new Irish local government act.
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Dublin
Johnn Daly
Portland Prison
House of Commons
Strangers’ Gallery
Limerick
Archbishop Chapelle Granted Special Powers for Cuba Puerto Rico
Archbishop Chapelle has left New York for New Orleans with Pope backed authority to readjust the Catholic church in Cuba and Porto Rico. He will coordinate with church leaders there on a plan amid new circumstances.
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New York
Chapelle
New Orleans
Cuba
Porto Rico
Wages Cut At St Stephen Mills Spark Carder Strike
A six percent wage reduction ordered at St Stephen cotton mills in Calais Missouri leads to a strike by carders who refuse the cut.
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Calais
St. Stephen
Indian Losses Bill Seeks Compensation for Seminoles
The interior department sent to the Senate the commission findings on losses suffered by loyal Seminole Indians during the Civil War. Total losses are placed at 213,915 dollars, distributed among 340 claimants.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Senate
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Plymouth Church
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