Patterson Admires Bryan Amid Senate Exposition Debate
Colorado Senator Patterson voices admiration for William Jennings Bryan while opposing a party shift toward free coinage and criticizing the Cleveland administration. The scene unfolds as isthmian canal and Panamanian treaty issues mix with fiscal policy and the upcoming Democratic convention.
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Foraker
Colorado
Ferrakin
Ohio
Balterton
Cleyveland
Secon
Ideal FL
Clend
Cole
Bryan
Yin
Chicago
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Senacoy Bailey
Senate
United States
Colombia
Heyburn
Idaho
Heyborn
San Domingo
Canal
Porto Rico
Sease
Iowa battleship starboard gun explodes amid fresh incident
Telegram from Fort Monroe reports the battleship Iowa’s starboard eight inch turret muzzle exploded during a test. No casualties, but damage to guns and boat. Navy officials seek full details before ruling on cause amid prior Panama blast mystery and aging gun concerns.
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Iowa
Washington
Moody
Navy Department
Panama
O'Neill
Rng
Whitney's Funeral Draws Prominent Figures in New York
William Collins Whitney former secretary of the navy and financier was honored today at Grace Episcopal Church New York with Rev William Huntington officiating and Bishop Deane participating. An array of high officials including Grover Cleveland J Pierpont Morgan and Thomas F Ryan attended. The service filled the church before a procession to Woodlawn cemetery for interment.
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St. New York
William Collins Whitney
Navy
Taifman
Grace Wpiscopal Church
Wiliam R. Huntington
Bishop Deane
Albany
New York
United States
Whitney
Army
Frederick Rodgers
McClellan
Woodlawn Cemetery
General Black Ill. G A R Chief Stricken After Banquet
General John C. Black chairman of the civil service commission and commander in chief of the G A R is critically ill in Washington after overtaxing his strength at the Department of the Lotomine banquet last night. He suffers a partial collapse and remains under care.
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Washington
Peb
John C. Black
Civil Service Commission
Department of the Lotomine
Fault of customer blamed for high meat bills in Chicago
Chicago Feb 6 The meat trade blames customers for not seeing price cuts claim by dealers that reductions of wholesale cost have not fully reached consumers. They cite telephoned orders, demand for prime cuts, credit charges, and consumer ignorance as reasons for lingering high prices despite a drop in cattle prices from $2 to $3 per hundredweight.
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Chicago
Wilson
Meat Combine
Warships and Troops Moving in Russian War Post
A St Petersburg dispatch dated February 3 reports the Russian general of staff authorizes Viceroy Alexeieff to declare war and take hostilities on his own responsibility if needed. An imperial manifesto declaring war is expected if Japan rejects Russia's proposed conditions, viewed as Russia's last effort.
Japanese Occupy Seoul Pusan Rail Line Amid War Movements
From Vladivostock a dispatch reports the Seoul to Pusan railroad occupied by Japanese troops with field guns moved to Seoul for defense. Russian and Japanese naval forces shift assets in Korean waters as four warships maneuver. quarantine and transport disruptions follow amid precautionary military dispositions.
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St. Petersburg
Seoul- Pusan
Vladivostock
Seoul
Port Arthur
Chemulpo
Korea
Siierian Rifes
Tido-Yang
Mukny Altagether
Cheoa
High Japs in Council in Tokyo War Tension Escalates
Emperor and Marquis Ite with elder statesmen, war minister, and three admirals met in session in Tokyo after a night summons. Officials show exasperation at Russian reply delays as official dispatch hints that Russia’s decision means war.
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Marquis Ite
Tokio
Feb
Imax
Ite
Grim mood in military circles as war fears rise
New York dispatch reports Russia will answer Japan by Friday at the earliest and that officials see no chance of peace. An audite with the emperor followed Count Lamsdorf’s contact, while warnings and mobilizations signal a grave, intractable stalemate. Market nerves wobble as traders fear broader conflict.
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New York
the Herald
St. Petersburg
Russia
Japan
Lamsdorf
Nem
Vindivestock
Port Arthur
Yaners
Yalu
oMcia
Russia Japan War Looms With Massed Forces Displayed
New York dispatch reports Russia briefed General Kuropatkin and General Takharoff on military strength. A total war force of 90,000 in the far east with 110,000 more transportable by Siberian railway within a month is claimed. Operations would begin with occupation of EBorea. Some circles call for a Pamirs division against India if Britain intervenes. London says opening of Russia Japan war could be days away as Russia accelerates activity and buys coal for Port Arthur.
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Qzar Geta
New York
Burt
St. Petersburg
Ie Uuar
Russia
Kuropatkin
Takharoff
Far East
Siberian
Eborea
Dilleias Cirelas
Great Britain
Pamirs
Central Asia
India
London
Immeg
Peking
Japan
China
Port Arthur
Hanna Stricken With Typhoid in Critical Condition
Washington reports Senator Hanna has typhoid fever and is gravely ill. Physicians describe extreme exhaustion and possible kidney trouble, with despondency and recent family telegraphs adding urgency. President Roosevelt has inquired about his condition as doctors warn the critical week may determine recovery.
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Washington
Hinehia
Manna
Behran
Roosevelt
Hanna
Henna
Ward Herring
Me Hess
McKinley
Behrend
Cotton Market Crash Stirs New York and New Orleans
New York l'eb reports heavy selling in cotton futures with May dropping about 1.2 points and rallies failing to sustain gains. Across the day in New Orleans fierce selling continued amid fears of war. bull leader W T P Brown urged traders to stop the ruinous drops, helping steady longs temporarily.
Chamberlain's Bluff Raise in Boer War Debate
London reports reveal liberal leader Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman recalling Joseph Chamberlains remark that the Boers would not fight after a 1889 interview. Chamberlain denies the word bluff, saying his aim was to deter partial treatment of the South African issue and show Britain’s seriousness.
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Chamberlain
London
Sir Henry Campbell-Gannerman
House of Commons
Joseph Chamberlain
Giles
Transvaal
Sir Henry
Cape Colony
Great Britain
Four separate governments claim Spanish island control
A late report from Agus San Domingo states four distinct governments hold the Spanish portion. Jimines blocks the Northwest, West Gil governs the western border near Wayti, Moraies governs San somloga city, and General Perlatier forms a separate government near the central youth district.
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New York
Agus San Domingo
Jimines
West Gil
Wayti
Moraies
Sansomloga City
General Perlatier Agres
Youth Central
Nick Longworth plays old mux Cassini vs Roosevelt gossip spree
A sensational society tale places Nick Longworth in a swirling scandal involving the president's daughter, the Austrian ambassador’s wife, and Countess Cassini. Reports describe Longworth as a rich, well connected social figure with Harvard training while detailing lavish entertainments and tense social ties. The story notes Longworth's silence at the Capitol as the rumor mill roots through Cincinnati connections and diplomatic circles.
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Washington
Chelowath
Nick
Nou Cowurtess Casehot
Miss Stoosevidt
Oper Roel
Miss Reavesvell
Alger
Baron Jancernulians
Sripidity
Moe
Cassini
Longworth
Cincinnati
George K. Tox
Uwing Twoms
Chaimbrun
Gion
Pia
Marmilton County
Ohio
Congress
White House
Alice
Tuntheon
Represente Incinnati
Theatrical syndicate combines in major cities
Big theater syndicates led by Hayman Slaw Erlanger join with Stair Hayjin to form local managers associations across many cities. They will book popular priced theaters to restrict high priced shows, retaining control over select houses in New York Boston and other major venues. The seven year agreement covers most major cities while excluding burlesque and vaudeville venues.
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Big Theatrical
New York
al Hayman
Slaw & Erlanger
Big Theatrical Syndicate
Stair & Hayjin
Stair & Flavin
Stair & Haviin
Majestic Theater
Globe Theater
Mapus Theater
Boston
Stair & Wuavith
Buffalo
Cleveland
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Cincinnati
Denver
San Francisco
Brooklyn
Washington
Baltimore
Tremont
Grand Opera House
Chicago
Cais Vity
Sewage a Good Thing for Typhoid Germ
Professor Edin Jordan of the University of Chicago testifies in an injunction case that germ theory shows sewage polluted water kills typhoid germs within days and that such water aids typhoid spread until treatment. Blizzard ends as Grand Rapids reports a moderating storm. railroads prepare to restore Western Michigan lines.
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Chicago
United States Supreme Court
Edin
Jordan
University of Chi
Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
Government Not Driven Out In Uruguay Flight Rumor
Buenos Ayres reports no truth to the claimed flight of President Nolunos of Uruguay Advices from frontier areas say the city remains quiet and say revolutionists are advancing on Montavido?
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Buenos Ayres
Nolunos
Uruguay
Frontestao
Montavidun
Minister Guilty In Lynching Sermon Case By Delaware Presbytery
The Newcastle Delaware presbytery voted a majority guilty of several charges against Pastor Elwood for a sermon that urged resistance and critiqued courts after a lynching incident involving Helen Bishop. Witnesses testified about the sermon and its impact as hearings concluded. The verdict found Elwood guilty on key counts related to doctrine and endorsing lynching under certain conditions.
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Delaware Presbytery
Newcastle del
Webb Arbor and Sonsion
Newcastle Presbytery
J. A. Kawo
Helen Bishop
Elwood
Wiliam ‘ Staphy
Whwool
William TF. MeKnight
Nse
Joel Gilfillan
Joseph Brown Turner
White
Presbytery
Pat
Senator Hanna Gravely Ill in Washington
A bulletin from Hanna physicians reports Senator Hanna suffers a severe grip and low mood after a blood sample and tests. He is unable to leave his house for weeks, with no alarming symptoms but uncertain recovery prospects amid treatment discussions.
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Washington
Bunny
Dus
Hannasicians
Bedford Murder Suspect Targeted as Evidence Grows
Bedford Indiana February reports say a prominent local businessman is believed guilty in the murder of Miss Sarah Schafer. Motive cited as securing letters with authorities tracing threats to obstruct investigations. A high official says the mystery is unraveling and an arrest will follow after the suspect is escorted from town.
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Bedford
Ind
Sarah Schafer
Elkhart
Smith
Martha Johnson
Genevieve Iseminger
Iseminger
Miss Schafer
Sarah
Geneyleye
Cotton Tumbles As War News Shakes New York Market
On February sixth New York opened with great confusion as cotton prices fell from 15 to 59 points, due to light receipts, war fears, weak cables, and poor New Orleans support. A late rally appeared with bull influence, but rumors of Russia and Japan war sparked a volatile session. March slid from 15.83 to 14.77 while May and July also dropped before a further late break.
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New York
New Orleans
Mrmer
Coffee Exchange
Russia
Japan
Maryland Senate Bill Aims to Eliminate Negro Wot To Franchise
Annapolis February 6 Senator Wilson introduced a bill in the Maryland state senate with the stated aim to eliminate the black vote in the franchise. The proposal targets disenfranchising Black residents, signaling a move to remove them from political participation.
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Maryland
Annapolis
State Senate
Wilson
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