Actress Olga Nethersole Faces Indecency Charge Over Sappho Play
New York on February 21 Olga Nethersole was arrested on a public decency charge after protests against Clyde Fitch's Sappho at Wallack's theater. Leading actor Hamilton Revelle and manager Marcus Mayer were also taken in, with a warrant issued for Wallack's proprietor Theodora Moss. The case, based on Robert Mackay's complaint, was set for Friday morning. Nethersole claimed innocence and demanded evidence as theater officials urged the performance continue pending trial.
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New York
Olga Nethergate
Center Street
Sappho
Clyde Fitch
Miss Nethersole
Wallack
Alphon
Miss Nethersins
Hoffman House
Thompson
Sne
Srideay
Please Smile Look Pleasant in Health Advice
An ad extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women's health, claiming it relieves female disorders and restores health so a smile returns. It quotes a testimonial from Mrs. Mary Ring and promotes confidential correspondence, direct sale, and a medical adviser book.
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Mary Éring
Ollie
Keokuk Co
Iowa
Inist
Macrum Charge Meets Denial From Secretary of State
The State Department answered House resolution on Consul Macrum. It states regular mail and telegraph contact with Macrum at Pretoria, with no report of mail interference by the British censor. It also denies any secret alliance with Great Britain, noting treaties require Senate consent.
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Washington
State Department
House
Macrum
Secretary Way
Department of State
Charles IE. Macrum
Thfe
United States
Pretoria
South African Republic
Laurento Marques
Lourenzo Marques
Cape Town
Hollis
Durban
Senate
John Hay
Department
A Hap for Senator Butler and Populist Meeting
Hon J A Parker of Kentucky spoke at the populist state convention denouncing Chairman Butler. He warned the national committee disruption at Lincoln would benefit the party by removing false leaders and criticized Goebelism in Kentucky and Quayism in Pennsylvania as infamy.
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Indianapolis
Ind
J. A. Parker
Kentucky
National Committee
Parker
Lincoln
Democratic Party
Pennsylvania
Butler
Roberts Lifts Silence On Paardeberg Battle Casualties
London war report notes General Cronje surrounded at Paardeberg with fierce shelling and expected capture. Roberts lists forty nine killed and wounded officers, sparking anxiety over missing battlefield results and delayed dispatches. Public interest focuses on official statements to calm doubts amid ongoing fighting and silent correspondents.
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Cape Town
Cape Argus
Cronje
Paardeberg Drift
London
Lord Roberts
Colenso
War Office
Ladysmith
Northern
Cape Colony
Kimbertey
Zerr
Crowle
Paardeberg
Koodooa
Rand
Derwet
Buller
House of Commons
DeBeers
Barton
Bileting
Cronje's Side of the Battle: Boer Commandant Explains
Pretoria reports Cronje outlines the Kimberley affair with a partial official note dated February 18. He recounts actions near Schultz locality at dawn as troops were moving the laager to safety.
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Kimberley
Pretoria
Cronje
Haa
Schultz
Battle reports from Kimberley siege and casualties
The excerpt notes British forces attacking, fighting continuing until 7 30 pm with heavy losses on both sides. Boer casualties are eight killed and twelve wounded while British losses are described as considerable. A morning shelling by the British occurred as Ferreira’s command failed to halt cavalry entering Kimberley.
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Ferreira
Kimberey
Division crosses Tugela as Buller silences Boer guns
London dispatch reports General Buller announcing that the Fifth division crossed the Tugela at Chieveley Camp by pontoon and drove back the enemy rear guard. He says our naval 12 pounder silenced their guns. The message is dated February 21.
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Buller
London
War Office
Chieveley
Tugela
Tee
Queen Thanks Canadians for Their Royal Support
Cable from London notes Queen Victoria thanks Canadians for their enthusiastic loyalty and wishes Chamberlain a safe return. Lord Minto in Ottawa received the message on February 2, confirming the strong imperial ties between Britain and Canada.
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Lord Minto
Ottawa
Ont
Merning
London
Canada
Laurier Thanks Canadians for Modder River Sacrifices
In Ottawa on February 21 Sir Wilfrid Laurier addressed the house of commons praising the Canadian contingent at Modder River. He cited twenty two killed and over sixty wounded with Colonel Otter thanked by the government for gallantry. The premier and Sir Charles Tupper urged remembrance and gratitude from Canada for the empire’s defense.
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Governor General of
Canada
Ottawa
Ont
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
House of Commons
Ladysmith
Modder River
Charles Tupper
Wilfrid Laurier
Otter
Dominion
Officers capture still in Edgewood
Officers brought a large edgewood still to the city by street car, landing the men in the Tower after a midday seizure. The operation began about 10 am and the still, one of the state's largest, was brought to the city the next day. The pair were bound over to the United States court after appearing before Commissioner Colquitt.
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Papa
Pantor
Colquitt
United States Court
Carnegie and Schwab Confer Over Frick Suit
New York February 21. Andrew Carnegie and Charles M Schwab held a long conference at Carnegies city home regarding the litigation involving the Frick suit. Schwab then departed for Pittsburgh after the talks.
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Frick
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Charles M. Schwab
Carnegie Breed Company
Carnegie
Steel Company
H.C. Frick
Mr. Schwab
Pittsburg
Penrose Seeks Privileged Vote Over Quay Seat
In Washington a move to bring the Quay seating question before the senate was announced by Pennsylvanian Penrose who said he would call the case tomorrow. The Hawaiian government bill progressed with amendments to section eighty-one and a new investigation provision for land, agriculture, and forestry funded at 75,000 each.
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Penrose
Washington
Ferrusry H
Quay
Pennsylvania
Senate
Morgan
Alabama
Platt
Connecticut
Territory
Supreme Court
Cullom
Hawaii
Tillman
Wolcott
Colorado
Flo
South Carolina
Lorgen
Alabama Democratic County Committee Votes on Gubernatorial Plan
At a Birmingham meeting the Democratic county executive committee debated changing the gubernatorial nomination plan to direct vote. Proxies favored Johnston. direct vote for senator and dispensary questions were defeated. tensions rose between Johnston and Morgan camps. Lowe clashed with members in heated exchanges before a heavily attended session.
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Birmingham
Ala
Democratic County Executive Committee
R. J. Lowe
Lowe
Washington
M. A. Porter
Johnston
Morgan
E. A. Pachal
Mr. Howse
Kennedy
Jefferson County
Thach
United States
Mitchell
James E. Webb
John W. Tomlinson
Adams
Chilton County
Deans
Shelby
Felix Blackburn
Mar
Blackburn
Criminal Court
Robert Thaen
J. S. Kennedy
Republican Chairman Race Narrowing At Alabama Convention
Birmingham February 21 The campaign for state Republican executive committee chair narrows as delegates meet to decide and the outcome remains undecided pending the convention. The report emphasizes shifting alignments and efforts by key contenders to gain support among delegates.
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Birmingham
Ala
Contested Alabama convention race for chairman between Vaughan and Bingham
The upcoming convention faces multiple contests for the chair with William Vaughan seeking reelection against J. H. Bingham. Bingham claims Vaughan is ineligible under a prior two term rule, while Vaughan argues the rule can be revoked by a future convention. Delegates from several counties are listed with counts for each side, showing a heated, disputed campaign.
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William Vaughan
J. H. Bingham
Bingham
Vaughan
Chilton County
Macon
Talladega
Elmore
Tuskaloosa
Chambers
Greene
Pickens
Marion
Etowah
Franklin
Winston
Madison County
Geneva
Covington
Henry
Coffee
Tallapoosa
Greene County
Crenshaw
Hugre
Huntsville
Myr
Cullman
Franklin d
Marlon
Weather in Chicago and Kruger Rand Referenced in Rhyme
A fragmented weather verse mocks cold Chicago winds and fears for Africa's citizens. It jokes about Kruger and the Rand, with a shouted claim over a mine as a personal possession.
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Chicago
Afric
Mckinley s Action TS Arraigned In Debated Trade Plan
Text describes a heated debate over a tariff or trade policy involving Porto Rico, with Henry of Texas opposing the bill as imperial overreach. Isong of Kansas closes with support for administration while urging revenue-raising options. Porto Rico relief and financing debated, committee favors raising revenue to fund relief.
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Bill
Henry
Texas
Porto Rico
United States
Isong
Kansas
Ways and Means Committee
Ways and Means
United States Treasury
War in Costa Rica Cert ain
Washington February 2 serious condition of affairs in Central America shown by a telegram from Merry United States minister at Costa Rica dated San Jose February 2 140u. Revolutionary invasion expected from Nicaragua Martial law declared troops moving to the frontier. Officials fear war between Costa Rica and Nicaragua and note their close ties to U S policy in the region.
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Washington
Central America
Merry
United States
Costa Rica
San Jose
Nicaragua
Unclear OCR Fragment on Macon Government Plans
Fragmentary report mentions Macon government figures and Tas ort greseman. References repairs to courthouse, new building plans, and anxious expectations for industry and speeches. Details are jumbled, but notes a Washington influence, banks closed, and a Sunday observance.
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Macon
Gao
Macmi
Tas
Ort Greseman
Renate
Tassad
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