Leavenworth Mob Burns Fred Alexander at Scene
An infuriated mob in Leavenworth Kansas dragged Fred Alexander from guards and lynched him at the crime scene amid screams and torchlight. The sheriff faced scrutiny as officials promised rewards and possible action for mishandling the case while victims’ kin mourned.
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Canal Treaty Delayed Amid Open Canada
London dispatch notes China’s urgency and the Canal treaty amendments. The Foreign Office may accept or reject changes this week, with Davis’s amendment a key obstacle. England could control Suez in emergencies via Cairo’s political sway, impacting India access and naval moves.
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Holland and Portugal Settle Their Dispute
A Lisbon dispatch to The Standard says relations between Portugal and the Netherlands may be restored amicably. Explanations from Mr. Pott convinced Dutch foreign minister M. de Beaufort that Portugal acted correctly. Dutch and Portuguese ministers, withdrawn during the dispute, will return to Lisbon and The Hague.
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Portugal’s Attitude Was correct.It Was Charged That Mr. Pott
Hay-Pauncefote treaty tensions and Panama clash report
The Daily Telegraph predicts a British-Welsh style cabinet discussion on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and U S pressure for abrogating the Clayton Bulwer pact may meet a cooperative British response. In Panama the government forces defeat revolutionists outside the city, with several killed and wounded and two rebel chiefs captured.
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Frye Re-Elected Senator in Maine Legislature
Augusta Maine January 16 The two houses voted for senator W P Frye Republican receiving 105 votes while Staples Democrat had 1 The Senate tally gave Frye 24 for the joint convention will endorse the work of both bodies.
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Staples
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Senator Pettigrew Blocks Porto Rico Attorney General Nomination
In Washington on January 1 the Senate in executive session tried to confirm Judge Harlan as attorney general for Porto Rico but Pettigrew objected, halting the action. Also reported from Chicago, pneumonia caused 161 of 551 deaths last week, the highest level in the city’s records.
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Republican caucus call issued for a house meeting
A call has been issued by the Republican joint caucus committee for a caucus to be held in the house of representatives. The notice outlines the date and agenda for the gathering.
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Republican Joint Caucus Committee
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Government to enlist 5000 yeomanry for front line service
The British government plans to enlist 5000 yeomanry volunteers as part of reinforcing operations amid reports of a severe engagement at Murraysburg 16 miles west of Graaff Reinet. General Paget takes force to Pretoria to refit while Colonel Colville's mobile column rests at Greylingstad awaiting reinforcements.
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Mulholland Says Kruger Likely To Visit New York
London reports John B. Mulholland says Mr. Kruger is expected to accept a New York invitation and travel to the United States, possibly arriving in late January or mid February, with Mulholland noting a palatial New York residence offered.
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Insurgents Deported From Manila On Rosecrans
Thirty insurgents sentenced to deportation to Guam were boarded on the US transport Rosecrans in Manila. The ship will sail today. Deportation for two priests who funded the insurgents is suspended but they remain confined. Families bade farewell from the wharf.
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Clark Falls Short by One Vote for Senate Seat
Helena Jan 16 William A Clark of Butte missed by one vote the tally needed to win the United States senate seat on the first ballot. The joint session opened at noon with 30 Republicans voting for Thomas H Carter for the long term and Mantle of Butte for the short term.
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Proclamation Warns Boers Against Wearing Khaki
London January 16 correspondents at Pretoria report General Kitchener plans a proclamation warning the Boers that wearing British uniforms or hedges if captured will be shot. The warning follows continued treacherous use of khaki by the Boers during the conflict.
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London
Pretoria
Widow Mary Wilson Mourns Loss Of Captain Henry Fitz Herbert
In Minneapolis on January 16 Mrs Mary O Wilson learned of the death of her son in law Captain Henry Fitz Herbert in South Africa. He died of wounds from Sunday’s battle near Kaalfonten. Captain Fitz Herbert was married in 1895 to Miss Mary O Wilson, now in Minneapolis with her father.
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Knipp Shoots Frank Thompson in Self Defense in Olive Hill
In Olive Hill Kentucky on January 16 John Knipp shot his brother in law Frank Thompson nine times with a Winchester, killing him instantly. Thompson had allegedly threatened Knipp’s wife and advanced with a knife when Knipp fired from close range, then surrendered to Grayson authorities.
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Major Beebe Dies in Kansas City at 62
Major H. F. Beebe dies at his Kansas City home aged 62. He served with the Eighth Iowa Volunteers in the Civil War and was prominent in Iowa politics. Beebe played a key role in developing southwest Missouri mines.
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Iowa Volunteers
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Prince-Ching seals papers in Forbidden City amid delay
Jan 16 in Peking Prince Ching and staff examined a sealed set of papers in the Forbidden City with an imperial seal by a servant. Severe penalties are described for murder and related crimes under a Chinese court of justice newly established in the American district. Authorities note transfers of railway control, with Russia handing over to Germany per orders from Ber Unión.
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Germany
Social Democrats Meet at Chicago National Convention
About 209 delegates from 30 states gathered at Aldine hall Chicago to open the Social Democratic National Convention. Eugene V. Debs attended as organizer. Seymour Stedman presided as temporary chair. Margaret Hale of Massachusetts was elected temporary secretary.
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National Board
Margaret Hale
Massachusetts
Requisition Papers Issued for Extradition
Governor Durbin received notice that requisition papers are coming from Kentucky for fugitives connected to former Kentucky official Charles Finley and Governor Taylor. Durbin declined to discuss action, saying he would review the papers when they arrive on his desk.
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Dexperada
Ohio
Train Partially Buried by Snow Slide Near Revelstoke
A Canadian Pacific Express was halted east of Revelstoke when a massive snowslide buried the engine and cars. The locomotive, caboose, and baggage car disappeared from sight, but the crew was rescued uninjured. the rest of the train was pulled free.
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Reyelstoke
Guelphs in Hanover Hold Mass Meeting for Kruger Sympathy
A mass meeting of Guelphs in Hanover, led by Baron von Schele Wunstorf, sent a telegram to Mr Kruger expressing sympathy and hoping for Prussia’s aid to secure final victory for the Baera and the people of Hanover.
Government ready to try Neely in post office embezzlement case
Havana Jan. 16. Mr. Lamar, with Mr. Rubens in the government prosecution, says the government is ready to proceed with the trial of C. F. W. Neely charged with embezzlement as financial agent of the post office department. Rubens will introduce additional evidence from the United States, including the Lawshe report.
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Cleveland Invites G A R Council to En campment
The national council of administration of the G A R will meet in Cleveland on the Blot to decide where this year's encampment will be held. A formal invitation will be tendered then to host the encampment in the city.
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Nevada the Only Place in Fight Permit Debate
An evening paper reports replies from 27 governors on the Jeffries Ruhlin prize fight. Only Nevada’s governor says he would allow the bout in any state if it cannot be staged in Cincinnati on February 15.
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French Engineers Break Wall to Extend Pao Ting Fu Railway
French railway engineers breach the western wall of Peking to bring in the Pao Ting Fu line. The Tien Tain Line will be extended to the Partar City wall.
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Partar
Death notices for German founder and American editor
Johann Faber founder of a genetic factory is dead in Nuremberg Germany. William P. Fishback formerly editor of the St. Louis Globe Democrat dies aged 42. Official annual statistics report Berlin death rate up four tenths percent in 1900 with births up two and a half percent higher.
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Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Vital Health
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as America's greatest blood medicine, claiming it makes users well, strong, cheerful and useful, addressing readers who feel nervous or worn out and urging them to try the product.
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National standardizing bureau bill before adjournment
Senator Nelson will report a bill in the senate favorably next Thursday to establish a national standardizing bureau. Representative Southard of Ohio may introduce a bill for a 370000 dollar appropriation to create a system demanded by agricultural scientific and manufacturing interests nationwide.
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Blaisdell Dies One of Republicans Founders
Chicago January 16 special from Rockford says Elijah W. Blaisdell a founder of the Republican party and alleged first to propose Abraham Lincoln for the presidency is dead. He lived in Rockford 47 years and was a publisher author lawyer real estate dealer and politician.
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Times-Herald
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Delaware Senate considers lash at post bill for wife beaters
Senator Clements introduces a bill in Dover to impose whipping at the post as penalty for such offenders. He also proposes ending the current form of corporal punishment requiring convicts to stand in the priory for an hour.
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Simpson Defeated in Topeka Fusion Caucus Nomination
In Topeka Kansas a fusion caucus nominated David Overmeyer of Topeka for United States senator, defeating Jerry Simpson. The event names Overmeyer as major nominee in the caucus.
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United States
Van Sant’s inaugural message praised for businesslike clarity
Reactions from Stillwater Gazette to the governor’s Wednesday address call it a plain straightforward business talk. Mankato Free Press, Duluth News Tribune, and other papers describe it as economical well reasoned and timely with sensible recommendations for state affairs.
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Duluth News Tribune
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Pewa Tribune
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Beekeepers Convention Expected Large Attendance This Week
Indications point to very large attendance at the Beekeepers convention in the city this week. The program has been published and will be carried out in full with many new members likely to be admitted and significant business to be considered.
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Local Health Syrup Refund Pledge Promises Returns
The under signed agree to refund money on a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar for cough relief. They guarantee a 25 cent bottle to prove satisfaction or money back. Swenson and Lauer signatures appear in the notice.
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