Polygamy Crusade Touches Utah College in Agricultural Bill
Washington jan 31 the house debated amendments to the agricultural appropriation bill amid a polygamy crusade targeting the Utah college. Landis of Indiana proposed withholding funds until trustees and faculty are free of polygamy while King urged against reviving Roberts era fights. The house adopted the amendment. Mahon and supporters added 50 000 for farmers bulletins and irrigation provisions drew discussion before final passage of the bill.
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Washington
Roberts
House of Representatives
Landis
Indiana
Utah
Secretary of Agriculture
Mr. King
Utah Agricultural College
King
Agricultural College
Friends of the Farmer
Mahon
Senators Turley and Jones Denounce Subsidy Bill
In Washington on January 31 the ship subsidy bill dominated Senate debate. Turley of Tennessee and Jones of Arkansas spoke against it, attacking alleged favoritism. Jones called the measure a plan to let shipowners loot the treasury. Formal reading followed, but amendments were not tackled. Earlier, attempts to agree on the army reorganization conference report failed.
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Washington
Senate
Turley
Tennessee
Jones
Arkansas
United States Treasury
Omnibus Public Buildings Bill Increases Set Costs
Representative Mercer of Nebraska and chairman of the public buildings committee introduces an omnibus bill raising construction cost limits across several cities. The measure totals about 1.5 million dollars, with boosts including Aberdeen South Dakota from 87 thousand to 100 thousand, Helena Montana from 300 to 325 thousand, and St Paul Minnesota from 1,050,000 to 1,100,000 among others.
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Washington
Mercer
Nebraska
Committee On
Aberdeen
S. D
Hall. Claire
Wis
Creston
Tia
Fergus Falls
Minn
Helena
Mon
St. Cloud
St. Paul
Oskaloosa
Clergyman Killed by Train Near Wabasso Minnesota
Rev. Samuel Andrews a 60 year old Presbyterian minister from Iowa was struck by a train at Wabasso Redwood County and his legs were severed. He died four hours later while en route to Iowa to join his family after plans to serve churches at Wabasso and Vesta.
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Redwood Fallis
Minn
Samuel Andrews
Iowa
Wabasso
Andrews
Vesta
Proclamation of Edward VII Receives Mixed Courtroom Cheer
In Cork the proclamation of King Edward VII was met with mixed reactions. Crowds cheered for Kruger and General Dewet near the courthouse while most onlookers remained good humored and orderly overall.
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Cork
Edward
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
India
Mr. Kruger
Dewet
Smallpox Spreading at Glasgow and Hull Deaths
Surgeon General Wyman reports Glasgow consul records 885 smallpox cases and ongoing spread. Two crew deaths from plague noted aboard the steamship Friary at Hull as the situation develops.
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Glasgow
Washington
Wyman
Thomas
London
Hull
Police Chief Aims Test Case on Raid Rights
Topeka, Kansas police chief Stahl says during a raid on a local joint he will arrest Ars Nation to test if a saloonkeeper has legal rights and whether his saloon property is protected.
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Topeka
Kan
Stahl
Ars. Nation
Native banks suspend payment in Sahia crisis
London report cites two native banks suspending payments in Sahia as a critical situation unfolds. The Rio Janeiro Times correspondent notes the hardship is blamed on the government’s financial policy and the local press reflects mounting concern.
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London
Sahia
Rio Janeiro
Times
England
London Times
Closed Every Joint In Montgomery County
Coffeyville Kansas reports a county wide closure with every joint in Montgomery County shut down in an abrupt public health action as of January 34. Local authorities enforce the order across towns and rural areas.
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Coffeyville
Kan
Montgomery County
County Attorney Dana Limited Run Time for Keepers
A notice from County Attorney Dana restrained the keepers from continuing beyond a set deadline. The action aims to halt further operations and enforce compliance with the stated termination period.
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Peign
Dana
Election Contested Case Walker v Rhea Report
The House Committee on Elections chaired by Mr. Taylor found frauds and irregularities in the Walker v Rhea contest in Virginia's Ninth district but not enough to alter the outcome. Democrat Rhea to keep seat. Negus Linney and Davenport dissented and filed views. The report to be called up soon as House returns to the agricultural appropriation bill.
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Washington, Jan
House
Taylor
Walker
Rhea
Ninth’ Virginia
Negus
Linney
N. C
Samuel Davenport
Living on Savings The Times Warns of Britain’s Trade Gap
The Times editorial argues Britain’s imports exceed exports and questions if Britons live within income or from accumulated savings. It notes difficulty in measuring invisible exports and cites a financial correspondent suggesting Britain has just paid its way for the past three years.
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London
the Times
United States
J. W. Crdss
Great Britain
Will Reopen the Mines Independent Operators Agree to Terms
In Loujaville Colorado on January 31 miners from the Northern district held a mass meeting. They adopted a resolution inviting all mine operators to meet Labor Commissioner Smith in Denver to set a wage scale of 10 cents per ton. Northern Coal and Garfield firms still refuse but independent operators accept the new scale and plan to reopen mines at once.
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Loujaville
Colo
Northern Colorado Coal
Mass
Northern
Smith
Denver
Northern’ Coal Company
Garfield Company
Porto Rico appoints Pan American commission
Governor Allen, citing the law, names J. T. Silva Brioso and Fishback to represent Porto Rico at the Buffalo Pan-American exposition. The commission will be paid $3 per day plus expenses. Puerto Rico legislature appropriated $10,000 for the exhibit. The council has not concurred with House amendments to the Hollander bill.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Allen
J. T. Silva
Brioso
Fishback
Colombian insurgent general heads to New York for arms
General Uribe Uribe, Colombian revolutionary leader, travels from San Juan to New York aboard the Red Dune steamer Philadelphia to buy arms. He reports ongoing fighting inland with 5,000 troops short of ammunition and predicts Panama may be attacked by revolutionaries.
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New York
San Juan
Porto Rico
General Uribe-Uribe
Philadelphia
Panama
Ohio Indiana and Illinois coal operators meet in Columbus
Coal operators from Ohio Indiana and Illinois gather in Columbus on January 31 to prepare for a joint conference with miners. State conferences indicate a potential heated fight if miners press demands from the Indianapolis convention.
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Columbus
Ohio
Indiana
11Mnois
Indianapolis
R. S. Kingman Dies at 72 a West Stock Breeder
R S Kingman, renowned in Western stock breeding and scientific farming, died after a long illness in Sparta Wisconsin at age 72. He once co owned the Bab Tail Yamine near Pikes Peak and had interests in Maine tanneries once billed as the largest in the world.
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Kingman
Sparta
Wis
R. S. Kingman
West
Pikes Peak
Maine
Rodermund Arrested in Milwaukee After Appleton Quarantine Break
Dr M J Rodermund, who breached the Appleton smallpox quarantine, was located in Terre Haute Indiana then arrived in Milwaukee claiming Appleton as home. He was arrested and taken to the ingot hospital.
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Rodermund
Milwaukee
M. J. Rodermund
Appleton
Wis
Tere Haute
Jnd
Igoigtign Hospital
Leprosy Cases Reported in Family Near Merosburg
Several leprosy cases are documented in a family near Merosburg Prussia Silesia. In Boston Italian quarter a man was killed and three others seriously wounded in a single incident. The president declares the US Peru extradition treaty in force. Joseph Stemsch, long time Wisconsin physician, dies in La Grasse at 87. The stallion Hamburg from Marcus Daly estate sold for 60 090 to W Whitney. The Duke of Cornwall and York, ill with German measles, improves. Sir Cavendish Boyle appointed Newfoundland governor succeeding Sir Henry Ed wadd McCallum, governor of Natal.
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Merosburg
Prussiga Silesia
Boston
United States
Peru
Joseph
Stemsch
Wisconsin
la Grasse
Hamburg
Marcus Daly
W. @. Whitney
Duke of Cornwall and York
Cavendish Boyle
Newfoundland
Henry Edwadd McCallum
Natal
Fire wrecks Baltimore Zoo killing most animals
A blaze at the Frank C. Bostick Zoo in Baltimore destroyed the winter quarters in the old Cyclorama building. The fire killed all but one elephant one camel two donkeys and a pack of hounds with losses around 400000. The fire was put at 140 pm and the building burned rapidly due to wooden construction.
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Baltimore
Frank C. Bosticks’ “Zoo
Bostick
End of Creek Uprising Reported Near
Peace among warring Creeks appears near with a preliminary hearing for Chitte Harjo to be held before transfer to Muskogee for treason trial. Minor leaders to be arrested and Lt Dixon's cavalry party to remain nearby as a vestige of the uprising passes. Indians burned signal fires near the camp but made no depredations.
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Henrietta
I. T
Chitte Harjo
Eneke
Muskogee
Dixon
Twenty One Disfranchised In Vote Selling Case
Montgomery circuit court in Crawfordsville Ind on January 31 found Willie Ying Scot Randell H A Peterson and James Shelton guilty of selling votes at the November election and disfranchised for twelve years Rufus Wells and his son were found guilty and disfranchised for nineteen and twenty years John Osborne and William Rogers were convicted and disfranchised for fifteen and sixteen years In all twenty one men have now been found guilty and disfranchised for terms ranging from twelve to twenty years
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Montgomery
Willie Ying
Randell
H. A. Peterson
James Shelton
Rufus Wells
John Osborne
Wm. Rogers
Delaware Assembly Extends Session to March 8
Dover Del Jan 31 The house amended the joint resolution and moved adjournment from March 1 to March 8. The delay aims to avoid governor action on filling a vacancy during recess and the potential appointment of a senator before Kenny’s term ends March 4.
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Dover
Del
House
United States
Kenny
General Assembly
End Not Yet In Sight Roberts Poes Not Expect Peace
London report says Earl Roberts will not withdraw a single soldier from Africa for 12 months and the government seeks 70 008 000 pounds for the next fiscal year. Washington notes a pension increase for Mrs Philip widow of Rear Admiral Philip from 30 to 59 dollars per month.
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Roberts Poes
London
The
Daily News
Earl Roberts
Ae Africa
House of Commons
Philip
Washington
House Committee On penSiong
San Vago
Revolutionists Defeated Near Carupano
Revolutionists defeated near Carupano in Venezuela. Two sons of Gen. Acosta taken prisoner. Maijano and Rojas also defeated.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Carupano
Acogta
Maijano
Rojas
Paddy Donovan Acquitted in Philadelphia Trial
Paddy Donovan, the Philadelphia pugilist, has been acquitted after a trial in Faston Pa. The case, involving an alleged charge of fighting offenses, concluded with Donovan cleared of all counts.
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Paddy Donovan
Faston
Paddy Dopevan
Philadelphia
Man Slaying Acquittal Shocks Philadelphia Court
A Philadelphia pugilist was acquitted in the manslaughter case over Frank Welch’s death in Phillipsburg New Jersey on New Year’s Eve. A physician testified a blood clot at the base of Welch’s brain caused the fatal outcome. Enthusiastic Oklahoma Citizens Convention in Guthrie demands immediate statehood with broad county representation. The majority backs statehood, while a minority seeks union of Indian Territory and Oklahoma.
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Frank Welch
Philadelphia
Phillipsburg
N. J
Phyai‘long
Welch
Oklahoma
Guthrie
O. T
Congress
Sydney Clark
Oklahoma City
Territories
Talen
Indian Territory
Indian
May Sue For Damages In Leavenworth Lynching Case
Parents of Fred Alexander seek damages from Leavenworth city and county after the mob lynching on January 15. The father, a Baptist minister, plans to appeal to influential friends and the national colored community for funds to prosecute the case to the highest courts.
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Fred- Alexander
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Kan
San
Kansas
Miggour
United States
Movement in Eastern Democrats backs Olney Towne ticket
Washington January 31 news reports a maneuver by eastern Democratic leaders to nominate Richard Olney for president and Towne for vice president in 1904 on an anti imperialism platform that ignores free silver. The plan aims to unite gold and silver factions to win nationwide support.
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Washington
Democratic Party
Olney
Towne
Ohio oil firm leases land near Sioux City for wells
An Ohio oil company with large backing is secretly securing leases on thousands of acres southeast of Sioux City Iowa to sink oil wells after surface petroleum was found. The company's name is withheld, but it operates an oil field in Ohio and is well financed.
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Ohio Company
Sioux City
Ohio Oil Company
Ohio
Better Than a Recorded Deed
An exchange from the Washington Post describes a Virginian squatter who has lived on 40 acres for 30 years without a deed or papers. He recounts three attempted land takings by the owner who were met with violence, asserting his own gun grants him stronger right to stay.
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Washington Post
Man Stares Upward At Chimneys As Crowd Gathers
A married man stands on a street corner muttering and tugging at his lip while a crowd forms a sidewalk blockage. He peers at chimney tops in a vacant stare as thoughts about his wife’s bar to his pleasure occupy him.
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Baltimore News
Chimmie Refuses Offer After Fitzsimmons Talk
A humorous Chicago News item notes Chimmie being urged to buy the last edition by Fitzsimmons who declines, sparking playful banter about a stalled deal and local chatter.
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Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Chicago
Taking No Chance About Engagement In Colorado Springs
In the Gazette style exchange, a couple's future is discussed with curiosity about engagement. One says he fears she might refuse, another believes she will accept, reflecting social expectations of commitment.
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Colorado Springs Gazette
Unclear fragment hints at local notice or speech fragment
Fragmentary text shows a garbled quote with names and phrases about a painting claim and a patient, likely OCR junk from Baltimore. No clear event, date, or entities to summarize into a coherent news item.
Original Fellow Buys Hackneys Then Loses Them
A Newark Advertiser item recalls a man who paid 3000 for a stylish pair of hackneys, only to have them bolt on him the first day. He presumably swore loudly, while others note he used unusual expressions in his frustration.
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Newark Advertiser
Pather and Paughter Question Why Son Hangs Around
Detrait Free Press reports a father asks why his son lingers around despite being unwanted. The child replies he enjoys being with the person his father does not want him near.
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Pather
Papinjay
Udon
Dopa
Remidder Wedding Anniversary Note Fragments
Fragmentary lines reflect a wedding anniversary remark and a furniture purchase negotiation. The readable text mentions a wedding day, a third anniversary, and a second note related to buying furniture. Names or places are unclear.
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iLndeed
Movement in China May Shape Final Settlement
An article from a Chinese newspaper describes a widespread movement in Yangtse basin where guilds and trades mobilize volunteer forces paid and armed by the government. These quasi troops, not public units, could rise like the Boers if hostilities resume, prompting concern over China’s future disposition. A Berlin dispatch reports rising depravity among foreign troops, with executions for murder rape and burglary and high disease tolls including typhus.
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Washington
China
Yang Tse
Berlin
Cologne Volkszeitung
Pao- Fing-Fu
Wade to Succeed MacArthur Relieved in April
A Washington dispatch reports Major General Arthur MacArthur to be relieved as commanding general of the division of the Philippines in April and will be succeeded by Brigadier General James F. Wade. The change follows routine reassignment in the U S Army.
Fire gutts Platky's department store in Stand Forks
At 1 a m in Stand Forks North Dakota a basement fire gutted Platky's department store within about ninety minutes. The total loss is estimated at 75000 dollars. In Little Rotk South Dakota a House vote 46 to 37 refused to expunge a sympathy resolution with the Filipinos and Boers from its records after a spirited debate.
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Stand Forks
N. D
Platky’s Department
Little Rotk
sArk
To Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Claims Refund
A quack药 ad promises a one day cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and a money back guarantee. The misprinted signature E W Grove appears on the box, but the ad uses bold fraud language to lure buyers.
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E. W. Grove
Vinol versus cod liver oil explained by Pittman
Reporter questions Pittman on why Vinol is better than cod liver oil. He likens Vinol to extracting the healthy kernel from cod liver oil, removing the fat and husk, and presenting a palatable medicine that aids digestion and sustains nourishment in wasting diseases. Vinol has proved itself already.
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BF. H. Pittman
Vinci
Mr. Pittman
Cure for Female Ills Promises Hope From Pinkham
An appeal describes debilitating symptoms linked to uterine disease and claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures. It cites Mrs Williams of Englishtown New Jersey as fully recovered through Pinkham guidance and urges readers to write for free advice.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Regulate Marriages Favored by Physicians in Minnesota
St Paul report notes Senator Chilton introduces a mar riage bill prohibiting intermarriage by epilepsy imbecility feeblemindedness or chronic insanity when the woman is under 45. The bill, physician backed, carries severe penalties and mirrors state-wide physician support. Also covered are senate actions on oleomargarine, grain tax liens, Le Sueur pauper care reform, anti-cigarette bill changes, county bond funding, venue changes in country districts, and an 8-hour labor bill hearing set for next Tuesday with labor invites.
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St. Paul
Chilton
Inman
Wuman
Senate
House
Congréss
Daly
Everett
le Sueur County
Halvorson
Brower
Dart
Senate Committee On Labor
House Proceedings Chronicle Bills Introduced and Passed
Thirteen bills introduced and two passed in the House. one Senate bill advances to Q passage. Anti cigarette measures set fines from $50 to the maximum allowed. Laybourne bills tax normal schools 0.3 to 0.1 mill. Dowling proposes county commissioner pay at five dollars daily in mid sized counties. Roberts bill on estate distribution faces opposition. Dunn bill caps mortgage outlaw at fifteen years despite partial payments. Drainage committee backs $59,000 for a project this year.
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Senate
Schwarg
Laybourne
Dowling
Roberts
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