Bank Robbery Fails. Robber Kills Cashier Then Ends Own Life
An unknown American robber attempted to rob the London and Mexico bank in Mexico City on February 20. He shot the cashier in the head, killing him, and fired at other employees before shooting himself in the bank. The dead man had no identifying papers beyond being an American, about 45, well dressed and well groomed.
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Tee Trance
Sultan Saves Appearances By Paying British Indemnity
Constantinople reports the Turkish government in effect pays indemnities to British subjects to improve the navy image. A total £168,000 for a new cruiser contract included £64,000 paid to British embassy officials to cover indemnities.
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Constantinople
Armstrongs
Battle is on in Coloreta in Panama
Government forces under General Castro and revolutionary General Herrera clash in Panama. Multiple reports say the fleets are fighting near Agua Dulce Yegu la 2nd San Carlos, about 30 to 46 miles southwest of Panama City, but confirmation is lacking.
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Herrera
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Prince Henry to Visit Capitol Amid Reception Arrangements
After talks between state department officials and Congress members, arrangements are set for Prince Henry to be received at the Capitol Monday afternoon. A joint committee of the House and Senate will greet him, with Members Grosvenor Hit and Dinsmore on the roster. He will meet members on the House floor then visit the Ways and Means room before going to the Senate. He will attend McKinley memorial exercises Thursday beside President Roosevelt. Admiral Dewey’s aide Nathan Sargent will greet him in New York, noting the admiral’s absence due to Mrs. Dewey’s illness. The Imperial yacht Hohenzollern left Hoboken for dock at West Thirty-fourth Street ahead of the prince’s arrival.
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Rathbone Faces Conspiracy Charge in Cuban Postal Fraud Case
Havana February 20 The fiscal began summing up for the prosecution in the Cuban postal fraud cases. Charges against two Cuban stamp clerks were dropped while Rathbone faced conspiracy and extravagance charges deemed the most important before the Cuban courts. The fiscal asserted $122,000 was stolen and that Rathbone had control over postal service organization, suggesting six months imprisonment for failing to deport funds and for possible irregularities. Letters were shown to reveal ties among Neely Reeves and Rathbone. The summing up is expected to continue tomorrow.
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Russian Students Defiant as St Petersburg University Closed
In St Petersburg on February 20, the university was officially closed despite police prohibitions. Students met February 18 and rejected government concessions on student organizations and meetings, vowing to strike until full autonomy and freedom of speech are granted.
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New Year's Audience With Imperial Court In Peking
Dowager Empress and the emperor granted a New Year's audience to the diplomatic corps in Peking. Diplomats rushed to the throne in disorder while officials noted the emperor sneered and cameras were used, which the Chinese deem undignified.
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Pekin
Governor Hemming to give up part of salary in Jamaica
Kingston Jamaica February 20 government moves revive political troubles as peoples representatives withdraw from the legislative council to oppose budget. Governor Sir Augustus Hemming will again surrender part of his £5000 annual salary to aid Jamaica finances.
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Tolstoi Out of Peril, Reports Say in London
A St. Petersburg correspondent for The Daily Mail reports Count Tolstoi, recently gravely ill, is now out of danger. The item notes the improvement and departure from peril, indicating hopeful recuperation.
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Marconi predicts transatlantic wireless tests and ship links
In London on February 20 Marconi announced further tests for transmitting words and messages across the Atlantic. He said commercial communication with ships at sea is possible, with 70 ships and 25 land stations active, and that secrecy issues are resolved. He cited 8,000 words received in sixteen hours on a recent American liner, with potential annual income of about £73,000 for such stations. Berlin notes a German navy plan to arm coast wireless chains and a preference for the Slaby Arco system, already on 32 ships, as stopping between 125 miles versus 90 miles for Marconi’s system.
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Prussia to Buy Coal Mines to Counter Monopolies
Berlin reports the Prussia lower house referred the miner bill to the budget committee after minister Moeler said the state would buy mining property in Dortmund to counter the coal syndicate. The plan allocates 5,000,000 marks for government purchase. Osman Pasha Tried for Treason.
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Thirty Two Rescued Alive After Earthquake
In Baku Trans-Caucasia on February 2 during searches for earthquake victims at Shemaka thirty-two persons were disentombed alive.
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Scots Grays Cut Up By Boers At Klip Dam
London February 20 dispatch reports Major Fellden and Captain Ussher severely wounded, two killed, six wounded, forty six captured as Scots Grays detached from General Hamilton's column were surrounded at Klip Dam. All prisoners were released by Burghers. no immediate end to war. Kruger may tour the United States if advised by Wolmarans and Wessels. physicals favorable for travel.
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Squabbling Over the Tariff in Reichstag Session
Berlin February 20 The tariff committee opened with the chairman stating that official statements by Count Von Posadowsky-Wehner and Baron Richthoff would be confidential. A semi official note then quoted Posadowsky-Wehner urging that the government would not accept the proposed compromise amendment to the grain duties in the government bill.
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Rats of Germany Doomed Destruction Ordered
Berlin February 2 The imperial health department considers destruction of rats throughout the empire to mitigate contagious diseases. Dr Koehler and other distinguished scientists assist as counsellors with Dr Robert Koch asked to devise tactics. The campaign will begin in the seaports.
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Prohibit Export of Horses Debate In Vienna
In Vienna today Herr Wolf announced an interpellation calling on Austria and Hungary to ban horse exports from Austria and Pumeary to South Africa. The move seeks to maintain neutrality amid ongoing international tensions.
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King Victor Emmanuel Opens Parliament with Divorce Bill Mention
In Rome on February 20 King Victor Emmanuel delivered a speech from the throne praising liberal government policies, Italy’s good standing abroad, and the value of peace. He noted planned measures including a divorce bill and salt price reduction, with Queen Helena accompanying him to parliament amid a ceremonial procession.
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Germany and United States May Improve Ties After Prince Visit
Berlin reports that German public sympathy for weaker party in conflicts and economic disputes with the United States frame relations. The Kreuz Zettung, a harsh 1898 critic, hopes Prince Henry’s visit will ease misunderstandings and open possible settlement of tensions.
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Germans to the Front painting planned in China scene
Berlin authorities report Emperor William ordered Professor Roeschling to paint a scene from the Chinese arsenal expedition. The work portrays German forces racing to the front amid cheers from American and British troops, reflecting a moment of German resolve.
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German officer fixes ship clock via McGill observatory
In the Azores at Fayal a German training ship’s navigating officer corrected his chronometer at noon using an electrical time signal from McGill University observatory in Montreal. The link ran over the commercial cable and Canadian Pacific railway telegraph lines. Believed Russia’s promise on Chiang administration discussed in Commons.
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Te Deums Mark Pope’s Silver Jubilee in St Peters
Rome February 20 the pope entered on the twenty fifth year of his pontificate today marked by Te Deum in St Peters and observances Cardinal Rampolla led the service with twenty four cardinals and forty bishops the papal guard in full dress for first time since 1579 26 000 spectators heard the ceremony and the pope appeared at his window to bless dispersing crowds
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Sugar bounties in danger likely to be abolished
Telegrams from Magdeburg and other centers report the Brussels sugar conference will probably accept Britain's plan to abolish sugar bounties and cut import duties. Agrarian spokesmen threaten to oppose government measures and risk a Reichstag majority shift. Vienna also notes industry reps protest the government concessions to Britain.
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Thieves To Surrender In Bank Fraud Case
London authorities resume Bank of Liverpool fraud hearing as F T Kells and Stiles plead guilty. Sentences postponed to Saturday for sentence mitigation. Promises pledged to restore £200 by Helly and Diek Burge and Stiles, but judge demands actual restitution.
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Rupture Between Rosebery and Campbell Bannerman
London reports a definite split within the Liberal ranks as Lord Rosebery declares in The Times that he remains outside Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman’s camp yet honors his party’s aims. The exchange signals a formal separation and the Times notes the rupture is not complete while Rosebery pledges independent action.
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Earthquake and Volcano Eruptions Reported in Shamaka District
London reports selenic disturbances at Shamaka have resumed and a fresh volcano began erupting last Wednesday. The region's death toll in the Sharaaka district is now estimated at 5,000. The dispatch cites St. Petersburg cables and notes ongoing seismic activity.
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