Miles Named Lieutenant General in Presidents Nomination
The president sent nominations to the senate naming Nelson A. Miles as lieutenant general in the Army. Major General Samuel B. Young and Brigadier General Arthur MacArthur are among those to be promoted, with Adna R. Chaffee advanced over several higher ranked officers. The move signals Chaffee's likely command of U S military forces in the Philippines and possible relief of Young and MacArthur there.
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Washington
Senate
Army
Nelson A. Miles
Samuel B. Young
U. S
Adna R. Chaffee
Eighth Cavalry
U. S. VO
Arthur MacArthur
John C. Bates
Second Infantry
Merriam
Chaffee
MacArthur
Ludlow
Philippines
Young
Army officers listed as general officers in U S V and A A
The document names multiple officers with ranks and branches including major generals and brigadier generals in U S V and U S A. It mentions Theodore Schwan Samuel Sumner Leon Wood Robert Hail George Randall William Kobbe J Frank Bell Frederick D Grant and others, noting movement of Generals Young and MacArthur past Brigadier Generals Wad.
Dollars Our Sliding Price Sale on Suits and Overcoats
A menswear retailer advertises a sliding price sale with suits and overcoats in the north window offered at 12.00 today. The choice includes prices originally ranging from 15.00 to 27.50.
Army promotions leave vacancies in general officer list
The army assigns six major generals and promotes Major General Miles, leaving a vacancy expected to be filled by Brigadier General J. F. Wade. Another brigadier vacancy follows General Schwan’s retirement, with Daggett of the 7th Infantry returning to San Francisco after gallant service.
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United States
Miles
J. F. Wade
Schwan
Daggett
Mth Infantry
San Francisco
Military appointments in Philippines avoid changing supreme command
The official stated this afternoon that today’s military appointments do not imply command changes in the Philippines and there is no plan to relieve General MacArthur of supreme command soon. Generals Wade and Ludlow will relieve Generals Young and Bates, who have served there for over two years.
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Philippines
MacArthur
Wade
Ludlow
Young and
Bates
Oregon Senate backs constitutional convention for 1902
The Oregon Senate passed Brownell's bill to hold a constitutional convention in September 1902 with 61 delegates. The House stood by its Sunday closing barber bill, now awaiting the governor's action. A Republican-dominated senatorial caucus met at the capitol, with minority members not expected to join. anti-republican caucus groups also met but took no major steps.
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Salem
Ore
Senate
Brownell
House
Capitol
Brakeman Killed In Runaway Train Crash
In Seattle on February 5 a Northern Pacific freight train of 15 cars ran away on Weston grade. Brakeman MacDonald was killed instantly and engineer Boyce was badly injured after air brakes failed at the grade top. Cars plunged over the bank after speeding down a curve.
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Seattle
Wash
Northern Pacific
Weston
Cascades
MacDonald
Boyce
Nicaragua Abolishes Legations in London Paris Madrid
President Zelaya in Manila announces the suppression of Nicaragua's legations in London Paris and Madrid. Senor Crisanto Medana, the former representative, retires. Zelaya said no important questions remain with Great Britain France or Spain.
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Manila
Zelaya
London
Paris
Madrid
Senor Crisanto Medana
Nicaragua
Great Britain
France
Spain
Southern Pacific blocked in Cow Creek canyon
In Portland Oregon on February 5 officials report the Southern Pacific line still blocked by a slide in Cow Creek canyon but expect the track to be clear by tomorrow morning. Passengers and baggage are being transferred over the slide.
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Portland
Ore
Southern Pacific
Cow Creek
Mb 27er Captured in New York
James J. Thomp captured in New York on February 5 as a 27er figure in ongoing city crime seizures.
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New York
James J. Thomp
Army Promotions and Board Appointments Stir Officer Ranks
The War Department announces brigadier general appointments including China and Chaffee, with seniority dates affecting top orders. It notes promotions to first and second lieutenants by prewar commissions and outlines potential impacts on vacancies for volunteers. Also mentioned are a bribery arrest linked to a former Detroit correspondent and a quartermaster worker in Havana.
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Son
Detroit
The
Standard Accident Insurance Company
Cuba
Thompson
United States Quartermaster’s Department
Havana
Emperor William Returns to Germany Amid London Farewell Cheer
Emperor William boarded the imperial yacht at Port Victoria after a London visit marked by enthusiastic crowds and mutual cordiality with King Edward. The monarch wore a British field marshal uniform as German and British dignitaries saw a joint naval welcome and farewell, with flags and a large crowd in the streets.
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London
William
Hohenzollern
Port Victoria
England
Edward
Duke of Connavght
Frederick William
Duke of Sparta
Charing Cross
Marlborough
Emperor Wiliam King Edward
Duke of Connaught
York
Earl Roberts
King Edward
Cold Stream Guards
London doctor denies king throat cancer rumor
Professor Sir Felix Zemon of the London Laryngological Society says there is no truth to American reports that Skirkid ward is suffering from throat cancer. He calls the allegations a scandalous invention and says the king’s throat and overall condition were never better when last seen.
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London
Felix Zemon
Laryngological Society of London
Associated Press
United States
Skirk Idward
Felix
America
Weels
Hohenzollern Sails From Port Victoria Toward Home
The Hohenzollern left Port Victoria at 5:25 p m and anchored in Sheerness harbor for the night. It is scheduled to sail at 6 o clock tomorrow morning, escorted by the German cruiser Nymphe and British cruisers Niobe and Minerva.
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London
Hohenzollern
Port Victoria
Sheerness
Nymphe
Niobe
Minerva
Emperor William awards Fort Roberts Order of the Black Eagle
London reports on February 5 that Emperor William conferred the Order of the Black Eagle, Germanys highest decoration, on Fort Roberts marking a notable honor.
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London
Emperor William
Fort Roberts
Rumor on Queen Victoria Will Allocates Early Bequests
London reports a circulating rumor that Victoria's will may grant 1400 pounds each to the Duke of Connaught Prince Christian of Schleswig Holstein Princess Louise and Princess Beatrice with legacies for the Duchess of Albany and several of the queen's grandchildren. The text notes the bulk of the private fortune goes elsewhere.
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London
Queen Victoria
Duke of Connaught
Christian
Schleswig- Holstein
Louise
Beatrice
Duchess of Albany
Royal dispositions on Victoria’s memory and royal gifts
The king receives King Edward the Balmoral and Osbourne houses while two small Osborne estate houses go to Princess Beatrice. Berlin reports a court mourning order for Queen Victoria shortened from three months to two months by an imperial decree issued today.
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King Edward
Balmoral
Osborne House
Osborne Estate
Princess Beatrice
Berlin
Victoria
Laxative Bromo Quinine Claims Quick Cure for Grip
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as a remedy to cure the grip in two days by removing the cause. It emphasizes rapid relief and a simple treatment, targeting readers seeking fast symptom relief.
A Serious Strike Grips Madrid and Gijon
Rail traffic on the Portuguese frontier rail line is disrupted with trains few in number and run by military engineers. In Gijon, a general strike of over 15 000 workers amid the eight hour question has martial law proclaimed and troops drafted to maintain order. bakers are replaced by soldiers as newspapers back the strikers seeking higher wages.
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Madrid
Gijon
Spain
Ovideo
Bay of Biscay
Mirerabe
Senor Urgarte
Wedding Preparations Return to The Hague Amid Royal Festivities
The Hague February 5 reports continuing wedding preparations for Queen Wilhelmina and Duke Henry of Mecklenburg Schwerin. Guests arrive at the palace, rosettes are worn, and a state banquet honors foreign envoys. A gala theater performance, illuminated streets, and gifts of silver service mark the celebrations with royal and diplomatic attendance.
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The
Hague
Wilhelmina
Henry
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
the Legion of the Netherlands
Mecklenburg Order
the Lion of the Netherlands
Grand Duke of
Mecklenburg
Adolph Frederick of Mecklenburg
Maria
Albert
Prussia
Vladimir
Russia
Joost van der Vondel
Schaefman
Schwerin
Carnegie Firm Sells Controlling Carnegie Stock to Morgan
New York reports that J Pierpont Morgan and associates bought Andrew Carnegie s controlling stake in the Carnegie company. Carnegie held about 64 percent of the 160 million stock and will net roughly 85 million if sold at par while retaining his bond stake. The deal aims to secure lasting peace in the U S steel industry.
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New York
the Tribune
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Company
J. Pierpont Morgan
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Carnegie
Stock Exchange
Morgan
United States
Bryan Letter Read In Idaho Legislature Opening
Boise Idaho February 5 1913 William J Bryan sends greetings to speaker Glen P McKinley and Idaho lawmakers rejoicing at Dubois reelection. Both houses appoint committees to receive and entertain the visitors and guests during the session.
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Boise
Idaho
William J. Bryan
Glen P. McKinley
Dubois
Legislative panel in Utah addresses district rubber properties dispute
Utah lawmakers met Saturday as the Senate named White on arrangements and McBath Worthman and Donnelly on reception. The House committee includes Triesch of Nez Perce and Alley of Ada. The conflict stems from management questions over India rubber district properties.
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Utah
Senate
Whitewell
McBath
Worthman
Donnelly
House
Triesch
Nez Perce
Alley
Ada
Turmoil in Bolivia as Troops Restore Order Near La Paz
Advices from Bolivia report six disturbances near Chillana about 21 miles from La Paz. The Bolivian government has sent troops to restore order.
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Lima
Peru
Galveston
Bolivia
Chillana
la Paz
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J. Franklin Bell
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