Germany in the Way of Intervention
Berlin reports confirm a substantial accuracy of a Kreuz Zeitung statement on Germany’s stance toward the United States during the Spanish-American War. The piece, by Professor Schiemann, outlines Germany’s refusals to join intervention and notes a failed collective note in April and Britain’s push for peace terms.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Kreuz Zeitung
Germany
United States
Spain
Associated Press
Schiemann
Berlin University
Austria
Maine
Herr von Radowitz
Madra
Spain's appeal dispatches seek arbitration to avoid war
The Madrid government circulates a March 1898 telegram chain urging friendly mediation by Great Powers and international arbitration to settle Cuba related tensions with the United States. Messages from Paris Rome London Vienna St Petersburg and other capitals describe European reactions and caution against provoking conflict.
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New York
Associated Press
Madrid
Washington
United States
Maine
Congress
Spain
Europe
America
Cantillo
Paris
Hin
France
England
Cuba
Holy See
Rome
Cardinal Domage
Spain's Diplomatic Move in War Crumbles Amid Europe
An official account from the Spanish side details Madrid's hope to win Britain's support for pacification. It notes England's hostile mood and central European pressure, as Russia's stance and Count Muravieff's reaction shaped the failing attempt to keep Europe united against the United States.
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Parie
Victoria
Spain
Russia
England
Europe
France
Germany
Madrid
St. Petersburg
Count Muravief
Austria
Count Muravieff
Pacific
United States
German denial blocks Pauncefote story in Berlin paper
London reports that the Associated Press rejects Kreuz Zeitung Berlin story claiming Lord Pauncefote, the British ambassador in Washington, took part in Spanish American War intervention. German foreign office had confirmed the tale.
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London
Associated Press
Kreuz Zeitung
Berlin
Lord Pauncefote
Washington
Foreign Office
Take Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets Quickly
Patent medicine warning but reads like an old ad promising a cure with a money back guarantee. W Grove signs the label and urges use with claims of rapid relief and a cure, though details are vague and warnings are minimal.
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COLE
Giete
W. Grove
Through Hole in Wall Escape Proves Bold Jail Break
William McKenzie and L L Hutchins tunneled through a fragile county jail wall with a miner’s diestick and escaped from Dillon jail after guards found the hole at dawn. Hutchins is reportedly near Melrose. a $25 reward is offered for each man. Charles B. Kacy remained jailed and unaware of the escape. McKenzie, a cowboy, had prior gunfire notoriety. Hutchins was serving a sheep camp robbery sentence.
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Blandford
Dillon
William McKenzie
L. Ll. Hutchins
Hutchins
Melrose
Philips
Charles B.s Kacy
McKenzie
Sam Moore
Cowboy
Charret
Hutching
Are Wedded at Knoxville
John Billingsly of Bozeman Montana wed Miss Agnes Dalton of Knoxville in Knoxville Tennessee. The marriage was performed by Magistrate B. B. Williams before a large circle of friends. The couple will reunite in Bozeman on March 1 after reception arrangements are made.
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Stanchard
Knoxville
Tenn
John Bilingsly
Bozeman
Mont
Knoxsville
Agnes Dalton
Miss Dalton
Magetrate B
Williams
Mr. Billingsy
Seven Firemen Die as Building Collapses in Chestnut Street Fire
In St Louis a five story building housing the American Tent and Awning Co. at 312 and 814 Chestnut burned. Seven firemen were killed when walls and floors collapsed trapping rescuers. The loss is put at 75000 with several others injured. Fire officials say the cause is unknown and darkness hindered the search.
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St. Louis
Chestnut Street
August Thierry
Free treatment for male weakness from Dr. L W Keap
A wartime style advertisement promises at home cures for male weakness and loss of vitality. It invites readers to send name and address to Dr. L W Keap in Detroit for a free receipt and directions, touting testimonials of recovered vigor and strength.
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L. W. Keap
Hallide
Detroit
Mich
Daily Mail
Kennett
Earth
Sit.c.y
Abe
Fire disaster looms as bodies found in wreckage
Rescue crews recover seven men from icy ruins. Daniel W. Steele and Michael Kehoe are confirmed dead. William Westenhoff, from engine No. 12, is missing. Relief funds near five thousand dollars. Charles Krenning, Thierry, and McBride are later recovered. Recovery work continues through the day.
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Daniel W. Steele
Michael Kehoe
Swingley
William Westenhoff
Engine Company No. 12
Charles Krenning
Thierry
Krenning
McBride
Three Burned to Death in Waterloo Fire
Waterloo Iowa February 5 Mrs Ed Kushner and two children died in a home fire caused by a toppled lamp. One other child died from burns and three others were seriously injured. Children played around a lamped table. The mother shielded her children as flames spread and firefighters rescued four, one barely surviving.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Mra Ed Kushner
Vintage Now Being Shipped Delights Imports Record
The unsurpassed Vintage Now from G. H. Mumm's Extra Dry ships 120,359 cases in 1901. The reserves guarantee continued quality, likened to the 1889 vintage, noted as more delicate and breedy than 1899.
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G. H. Mumm
Quarty
Wreck of Canadian Pacific Passenger Train at Seven Persons Creek
East bound Canadian Pacific passenger train derailed at Seven Persons Creek after a broken rail. Seven passengers were injured, each with a fracture of the left arm, and two coaches were thrown 30 feet from the track. Wreck cleared by 2 30 in the afternoon. injured taken to Medicine Hat hospital.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Canadian Pacific
Medicine Hat
Fines Pile Up Under New Game Law in Montana
Helena reports the state treasurer received fines totaling 304.45 from Justice Frank Pratt of Gardner Park county for violations tied to elk poaching and meat sale. Justice W A Houtchens of Missoula also sent a separate payment of 58 dollars.
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Helena
Frank Pratt
Gardner
Park County
Man McCarty
Henry McMinn
W. A. Houtchens
Justice of the Peace of
Missoula
Chinamen Convicted for Out of Season Venison Sale
Sam Wah and Tom Kin, two Chinamen, were convicted of serving venison out of season at their restaurant. The case highlights enforcement of wildlife laws and minority business scrutiny in the period.
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Sam Wah
Tom Kin
Harry Cosgriff Arrested After Battle Flat Shooting
Big Timber Montana February 5 Harry Cosgriff was arrested on L C McCall's complaint for being the aggressor in last Saturdays Battle Flat shooting near Grey Cliff. Cosgriff faces a hearing after recovery from bullet wounds likely in two weeks. No complaint yet filed against the other Cosgriff eyewitnesses report multiple perspectives.
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Standard
Big Timber
Harry Coasgriff
L. C. McCall
Battle Flat
Grey Cliff
Cosgriff
McCall
Harry Cosgriff
St Louis Purchase Exposition Postponement S3
Helena reports the St Louis Purchase exposition may be postponed from 1902 to 1903. The honorary commission seeks definite word on delay before raising Montana funds. President Davidson notes action favors 1903 and urges caution until the decision is settled.
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Standard
Helena
St. Louie Purchase
Francis
Davidson
Thinks He Has a Geyser at Lost Lake
Fort Benton reports a workman at Lost Lake ranch owned by the J. Patterson sheep company discovered steam and hot air issuing from a cliff crevice, believed to be a geyser outlet. Patterson plans a large dynamite blast to surface the boiling water and utilize it. Patterson has resided nearby for two decades.
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Standard
Fort Benton
Lost Lake Ranch
J. Patterson Sheep Company
Suffrage Investigation Aims to Rebalance Representation
Washington reports Representative Crumpacker of Indiana says a Republican caucus resolution seeks a full inquiry into manhood suffrage in the South and other states with restrictive laws. If disfranchisement alters representation, Congress could act to adjust seats without force, tied to constitutional requirements.
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Washington
Crumpacker
Indiana
South
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