New Treaty and Nicaragua Canal Promises Smooth Ratification
Washington dispatch notes positive outlook for the new Nicaragua canal treaty with Great Britain, citing expected Senate ratification and forthcoming canal legislation. It highlights neutralization guarantees, implications for Nicaragua and Costa Rica, and opposition from rail interests and Panama advocates.
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Nicaragua Canal
Nicaragus Canal
Congress
Grace
Maritime Canal Company
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Walker
Washington
Zelaya
No word received from General Buller
The article reports on the British front in South Africa with General Buller’s retirement and renewed hopes of relief for Ladysmith. It outlines Boer strength, dispatches from Frerecamp, and warnings of possible operations by Lord Roberts and General Joubert. It notes Kimberley rationing and horse flesh as food, casualties, and convoy actions amid ongoing conflicts and troop movements.
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London
General Buller
Lord Roberts
Balfour
War Office
Frerecamp
Joubert
Ladysmith
Buller
Tadysmith
Hoer
Zuzuland
Greytown
Natal
Modder River
Kimberley
Cape
Adder River
Clements
Rensberg
French
Charles Williams
Ceel] Rhodes
Joseph Chamberlain
South Africa
Daily Mail
Cape Colony
Boers Outflank British Near Rensberg
Boers outflanked British forces near Rensberg as a sizable Boer force threatened communications between Rensberg and Slingers Foenstein. In a reconnaissance, Inniskillings and twenty Australians from Siiksfontein encountered the enemy while the Boers tried to position a gun to shell the British camp. The Australians took cover during close contact.
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Edwards
Slingerstanteim
Esccria
Page
Bastards- Nek
Mesers
Samble
Sales
Rensberg
Slinger
Foenstein
Inniskillings
Siiksfontein
Edwards May Not Get Place in Senate Action
The Macon postmaster nomination for Edwards faces senatorial courtesy limits. Senator Bacon and Judge Bartlett control confirmation. Colonel Locke has no influence. Bacon improves while Congressman Fleming remains bedridden. President of the Senate Dodson stays with Congressman Lewis at the Metropolitan.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington
Atlanta
Macon
Colonel Locke
Senate
Harry Edwards
Locken
Edwards
Bacon
Bartlett
Locke
Benator Bacon
Judge Bartlett
Benatar Bacon
Lockes
Senator Bacon
Congressman Fleming
University Hospital
Fleming
Dodson
Congresman Lewis
Metropolitan
Mitchells Reply Clarifies Methodism Teachings at Boston School
Boston February 1. Professor Mitchell answers charges by disaffected students against the theology school and colleagues Warren Sheldon Browne. He defends his doctrines, cites Wesley as authority, and says Genesis and creation timing are matters of interpretation. The board of bishops will consider the matter in Chicago in late April.
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Boston
Boston University School of Theology
Hinckley W. Mitchell
W., H. Warren
Henry Sheldon
Borden P. Browne
Mitchell
Thel
Neor Bheldon
Borden
Browne
Poe
Faitchell
Methodist “Church
John Wesley
Carnst
Christ
Wesley
Board of Bishops
Chicago
Fricke and Carnegie at Outs in Frick Suit
Reports from February 12 claim Henry Phipps Jr has severed business ties with Andrew Carnegie as part of H C Frick’s anticipated lawsuit against Carnegie Steel Company. Phipps held about 1 percent of the stock, second only to Carnegie, signaling a major rift among the steel magnates.
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Frick
Pittsburg
H. C. Frick
Carnegie Steel Company
United
Henry Phipps, Jr
Carnegie
Phipps
Four Men Fatally Wounded After Oklahoma Territory Dance Fight
Four men were perhaps fatally wounded at a dance near Caney five miles from town in Oklahoma Territory. Bob Theimms and Carl Theims attacked Joseph and James Mickles and Frank Wise with knives. Cushman interfered, then Bob Thomson struck Cushman with a revolver blow. All four victims are in critical condition as a posse pursues the Thomsons.
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Caney, Kas
Caney
Oklahoma Territory
Bob
Carl Theim
Joseph
James Mickles
Frank Wise
Cushman
Bob Thomson
Thomsons
Fire in San Salvador Wipes Out Million-Dollar Property
A San Salvador blaze near the cathedral and the government building caused an estimated loss of 31 million dollars. The February 11 cable report from Central America notes extensive destruction in the plaza area surrounding Plaza Des Armas.
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San Francisco
San Salvador
Central America
Plaza Des Armas
Government
Roosevelt Opposes Treaty Over Isthmian Canal Control
New York February 11 Governor Roosevelt issued a statement urging that the pending treaty on the isthmian canal be amended so the canal, once built, remains wholly under United States control in peace and war. He cites sea power and the Monroe doctrine as vital considerations.
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Jos
Ohl
Washington
Yellow Journals
Great Britain
Morgan
American Isthmus
Senate
Hay
State Department
Congress
United States
New York
Roosevelt
Isthmiar’ Canal
Ten of Them Pledged Movement Support for New Institution
Ten of them pledged movement support as ministers' efforts are expected to yield immediate results and enthusiasts foresee the bright prospects for the early erection of the greatly needed institution, work to be pushed with renewed vigor.
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Atlanta
Feveral
Nash Broyles
Methodist Ministers’ Association
Evangelical Ministers’ Association
Tao
Atlanta Federation of Women's Clubs
Reformatory for Young Criminals Urged at Trinity Church
Dr W B Stradley urged a Fulton county reformatory for youths after Dr J E Gilbert sermon. He cited economic and social gains, praised Judge Broyles, and urged legislative action. Citizens and press rally in support, pledging moral and material backing to establish the institution and prevent future crime.
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W. B. Stradley
Reformatory
Trinity Church
J E Gilbert
Washington, D. c
Stradley
Fulton County
Broyles
Richmond
Wme
Reformatory movement urged by Rev Albion Knight at cathedral
Rev Albion W. Knight preached from the cathedral pulpit on the reformatory movement for the young, urging that society must provide humane institutions to guide youth away from crime rather than condemn them. He cited Matthew 25 40 and argued reform is a gospel matter, not political.
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Albion W. Knight
Reformatory
Mr. Knight
Knight
Earth
Jesus Cain
Jesus Christ
Cnd
Bome
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Cost Rica
Gen. Buller
Him
Fricke
Ar. Bradley
Albion Knight
REVMR
Knigist
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