Dutch Proposals For Peace In South Africa Reported
London notes the war office releases a summary of British losses in South Africa through January 31 showing 2 305 deaths or permanent disables and 5 249 officers and 109 701 men among casualties. Balfour says correspondence with the Netherlands about peace has been mailed to Lord Milner to relay to Lord Kitchener and Boer leaders.
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London
War Office
South Africa
House of Commons
Balfour
Netherlands
Great Britain
Lord Milner
Transvaal
Orange River
Lord Kitchener
Mr Chamberlain
Famine Threat Looms Over India Amid Drying Monsoon
From Calcutta The Daily Mail correspondent reports India faces another severe famine. The affected area mirrors the two year ravaged zone and prospects hinge on the coming fortnight's rainfall for saving spring crops.
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London
Calcutta
Daily Mail
Wispatch
India
Schwab Dines in House of Commons Tonight
London February 6 Joseph Lawrence M P and Archibald Maconchie M P hosted Charles M Schwab president of United States Steel Corp and Mrs Schwab at a dinner at the House of Commons The guest list included Chamberlain Kelvin Lipton Carlson Hunsicker and other notable figures from industry and science.
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London
Joseph Lawrence
M. P
Archibald W. Maconochie
Charles M Schwab
United Stated Steel Corporation
Mrs. Schwab
House of Commons
Mr Chamberlain
Lord Kelvim
Royal Society
Edinburgh
Thomas Lipton
Edward H. Carlson
Colonel Hunsicker
The
Nickel Corporation
Irs Hunsicker
John Fietener Moulton
Ml P
Arthur Kean
Dowlais Iron, Steeling Coal Company
Woman Hurls Eggs in French Chamber During Debate
In Paris on February 6 a woman shouted down with the thieves during a discussion of colonial estimates. She hurled an egg package into the visitors' area, striking Deputy Pascal and splashing the chamber floor. Ushers removed her as deputies cleaned the benches.
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Paria
Chamber of Deputies
M. Pascal
Land Purchase Candidate Wins East Down Seat
In County Down, February 6, the east division by election to replace Dr. J A Rentoul elected without opposition in 1900 resulted in James Wood, land purchase candidate, defeating Colonel R H Wallace, unionist, by 3,428 to 3,283. Wood’s majority 145 marks a gain for the opposition and sparks a Russell campaign demonstration. Russell challenges Ulster unionists to vacate their seats.
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County Down
Dublin
J. A Rentoul
London
James Woood
R .H Wallace
Wood
T. W Russell
Russell
Ulster
Cardinal Chasca Is Dead in Rome
Rome February 6 The death announced of Cardinal Chasca. He was born in 1835 and was created cardinal June 19 1699 Into Port with Smallpox Liverpool. February 6 The Warren line steamer Kansas Captain Waters which left Boston January 21 for this port arrived here yesterday with fourteen cases of smallpox on board.
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Cardinal Chasca
Rome
Bornu
Liverpool
Warren Line
Kansas
Waters
Boston
Boys' Suit Sale Slashes Prices After March First
Local shop invites shoppers to save on boys suits for ages 3 to 17, with discounts across dwobie breastieu twopiece and double breasted varieties. Formerly up to 10 dollars, now 2.50 to 5.00, plus dresses and shirt waists at reduced prices.
Minister Kamtcheff Murdered in Sofia Study by Suspect
In Sofia Bulgaria on February 6 minister of public instruction M K Kamtcheff was assassinated in his study by a Macedonian student who then shot himself. The assassin, a former Sofia University student later appointed as a provincial professor, had threatened murder after failing to secure a capital posting. Police knew of threats and questioned his sanity but granted him a private audience before the crime.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
M. K Kamtcheff
Iamgelf
M. Kamtcheff
University of Sofia
M. Kamteheff
Russian Manchurian treaty press continues in China
London dispatch reports British American and Japanese ministers oppose the Manchurian settlement with Russia. China seeks favorable terms to protect its interests and equal rights in Manchuria. China would control railways and mines, with bank support if needed, while officials push for broader capital access.
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China
Pekin
Russia
Paul Lessar
M. Lessar
M. Prentilio
Wang We Shao
Chang Chi Tung
Hanhen
Lin Kun Yi
Nankin
Associated Press
Manchuria
Carttal
Archduke Leo Pola Flies Meteor Balloon to Breslau
From Vienna February 6 a scientific plan yields several simultaneous European balloon ascents. Archduke Leo Pola and Archduchess Blanche take Meteor, accompanied only by a junior aide. Their 4.5 hour flight ends safely near Breslau about 200 miles from Vienna, reaching 10,000 feet.
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Vienna
Archduke Leopola
Blanche
Don Carlos
Archduke
Breslau
Here
American library sold to American for forty thousand pounds
Madrid dispatch reports the Marquis de Jarz famous library sold to an American for £40,000. Milan dispatch says no foundation to rumors that Prince Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy arms courting an American marriage.
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London
The
Evening News
Madrid
Marquis de Jarz
Rome
Tribuna
Milan
Turin
Vittorio Emanuele of
Savol-Aosta
Italy
United States
Sun Sues Balfour for Slander Over Netherland Talks
London February 6 The Sun has brought suit against A J Balfour government leader in the house of commons for slander over his declaration that The Sun's interview about recent overtures by the Netherlands government is fabrication.
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London
the Sun
A. J. Balfour
House of Commem
Balfour
Netherlands
Mrs Soffel Worsens After Bloody Trip and Guarded Grave
Butler reports Mrs Soffel, accomplice of the Biddle brothers, is considerably worse with a healing wound and poor nourishment. Harry Biddle, brother of the dead, seeks executor appointment for Edward and Jack Biddle estates, asserting they had about $1000 and 3200 in cash at arrest. grave of the brothers will be guarded against vandalism.
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Pittsburg
Butler
Edward
Jack
Philippine amendments stir debate on tonnage and harbor licenses
Senate discussion centers on Lodge amendments to Philippine tariff policy and coastwise trade impact. Lodge argues for American bottoms but delays coastwise rules. Patterson seeks a fixed date. Sedition laws in the Philippines draw criticism from Hoar and Foraker, while Taft’s stance is cited as influential.
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Morgan
Committee On Interoceanic Canals
Philippines
Lodge
Philippine Islands
United States
Philippine Archipelago
Phiippine Islands
Spain
Patterson
Colorado
Philippine Committee
Mr. Lodge
Mc. Lodge
Philippine Commission
United Bistes
Manila
Hong Kong
Phillippine Islands
Senate
Secretary of War
Rawlins
Utah
Foraker
Hoar
Pazilippine Commission
Philppine Commission
Taft
Commission
Hear
Massachusetts
Tom Corwin
Tillman
Mr. Fora
Sultan Sentences Brother-In-Law Mahmoud Pasha to Death
In Constantinople on February 6 the sultan’s brother in law Damid Mahmoud Pasha was condemned to death by the criminal court after exile from Greece and Paris safety. Mahmoud, about fifty, fled from Turkey amid political intrigues, declaring plans to publish exposes on Sultan Abdul Hamid and Turkey’s coming downfall.
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Sultan
Constantinople
Iasy
Damid Mahmoud Pasha
Mahmoud
Greece
Rome
Italy
Paris
Associated Press
Picts Sabaggedu
Luthtalla
Marseilles
M. Delcasse
Marsellix
London
Sultan Abdul Hamad
Turkey
Seniha Sultana
Libertador afloat as sinking fear proves unfounded
In Colon Colombia February 6 reports deny the sinking of the Revolutionary steamer Libertador by a Colombian gunboat. The ship, formerly Benrigh, now aids the Mates revolution against Castro, last seen at Cartagena and departed after coaling. Separately, 94 political prisoners escaped a Cartagena prison in a deadly clash. Panama issues new transit passports restricting movement to government or neutral entrants.
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Colon
Colombia
Libertador
Puerto Colombia
Liberador
Cartagena
Benrigh
Previcent Castro
Venezuela
Department of
Panama
Colon al
Mask Ball by Vittur's Knights of Pythias Drum Corps
Vittur's Knights of Pythias drum and bugle corps held a grand masquerade ball in the corps armory at 26% East Alabama street to raise funds for a San Francisco trip for the supreme council meeting. Hundreds attended, enjoying a varied parade of masks and a late performance of Home Sweet Home. Major Vittur praised the committee for providing a good time and several corps members wore zouave uniforms.
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Vittur
K. of P. Drum Corps
San Francisco
Knights of Pythias
Alabama Street
Supreme Council
Home
Atlanta
Frank T Murray Weds Miss Nellie Flesheim in Evanston
Frank T Murray of Atlanta married Miss Nellie Flesheim of Evanston at the bride’s mother’s home in Evanston Illinois. The ceremony was conducted by Rev C Murray of Atlanta with Miss Alta Miller as maid of honor and Samuel Gloss as best man. A reception followed and the couple will reside at the Hereford after March 1.
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Atlanta
Evanston
Frank T Murray
Jehn
Nelle Fleshelm
Ills
Nellie Flesheim
Bell Flesheim
Frank T. Murray
S Tereford
JC. Murray
At- Yanta
Sroom
Alta Miller
Samuel Gloss
Murray
Hereford
Prisoners To Arrive In Atlanta This Afternoon
The first party of forty six prisoners from Albany Sing Sing and Brooklyn will arrive at 3 35 PM by the Southern railway. They are under sixteen guards and travel in a car prepared by authorities. The car will be switched to the federal prison immediately after arrival to minimize danger to the city.
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Federal
Atlanta
Southern Railway
Albany
Sing Sing
Brooklyn
Two More Counterfeiters Arrested in Athens Case
In Athens on February 6 special report two additional African American men were arrested for attempting to pass counterfeit dollars at the dispensary last Saturday. The suspects are identified as Bob Brown and Berry Stock who delivered the money to dispensary intermediary Burrell Billups, now jailed in Atlanta. Billups will be brought back to Athens to testify.
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Athens
Bob Brown
Berry Stock
Burrell Billups
Atlanta
Billups
Swamp Root Claim Lures Kidney Disease Help
An Atlanta Daily Constitution item touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder ailments, urging readers to try a free sample bottle by mail and offering a book with testimonials. It warns women often mistreat kidney issues and cites Binghamton, New York as the manufacturer, with regular bottles sold widely.
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Root
Kilmer
Mill
Bial
de. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Dr. Rumer & Co
Binghamton
Atlanta Daily Constitution
Foraker Tillman clash over Philippine policy in Senate
In a heated Senate debate, Senator Tillman asserts sympathy for the Philippines while Senator Foraker counters, arguing that Tillman’s Philippine statements could trigger U.S. sedition laws. Other senators cite Thomas Corwin’s wartime remarks as a point of reference as the chamber discusses policy toward the Philippine insurrection and governance of occupied territories. The exchange touches on loyalty, treason laws, and the legality of actions by the Philippines commission before the session adjourns.
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Ker
South Carolina
Philippines
Mr. Tillman
Mr. Foraker
Hear
Senate
Thomas Corvin
Ohio
Thomas Corwin
Foraker
Rawlins
Utah
Philippine Commission
Tillman
United States
Gray
Philippine Islands
Congress
Clay
Georgia
For
Patterson
Colorado
Philippines Commission
General Chaffee
Santa Fe lines eye St. Louis access via 86 mile rail link
Sparks From The Wires reports the Santa Fe railway negotiating to buy the St. Louis and Hannibal railroad to reach St. Louis. The 86 mile line runs from Hannibal to Gilmore, Mac, with Wabash connections at the latter town. Chipancing celebrates the Constitution signing amid ruins as orators are applauded. Puebla Oaxaca to send native marble exhibits to St. Louis. Pacific Northwest Wool Growers urge Roosevelt and Congress to oppose wool tariff. North presides as secretary of a wool manufacturers association fighting the tariff.
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Lly
Santa Fe Railway
St. Louis
Puebla
Oaxaca
Pacific Northwest
Roosevelt
Congress
N. B. North
Department of Manufactures
Mr. North
National Association of Wool Manufacturers
Washington
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