Ice Gorge Threatens Allegheny River Breakup
Pittsburg reports a major ice gorge in the Allegheny may break up tomorrow amid cracks bank to bank near Kittanning. River levels rise three feet as meltwater flows, with observers noting no heavy rain and updates on nearby rivers including Monongahela and Youghiogheny. In Lancaster, Susquehanna flood causes Columbia area fear as ice jams back up water, disabling a power plant and darkening the town.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny River
Kittanning
Kiskiminetas
Monongahela Iee
Youghiogheny
Freeport
Tarrar
Lancaster
Columbia Arer
Susquehanna
Columbia
Marietta
Bauer
Electric Light Plant
Columbia and
Port Defrosit
Yankee Officer Lowers British Flag at Sitka Port
Washington reports a treasury secretary inquiry into J Ivey Sitka customs orders restricting Canadian pelagic sealers. A telegram quotes Ivey defending actions as protecting American privileges, citing tension with Canadian officials and references to cross of St George symbolism.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
J. Ivey
Sitka
Unalaska
Waa
Department
Ivey
United States
Great Britain
Rave
Skagway
Seattle
St. George
Sof
Olney
Blaine
Long Island Floods Hit Railways and Hospitals
Floods on Long Island caused by heavy snows and rains disrupted travel with tracks washed and services suspended. Passengers walked miles to reach transportation while the Kingston Avenue hospital for contagious diseases flooded impairing boiler fires and ward heat. A doctor notes strong signal corps effort, Taft’s industrial progress, and Manila’s future growth with a projected population of one to one and a half million.
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Susquehanna Iron Company
Long Island
New York
Long Island Oy
Long Mand
Westbury
Port Jefferson
Kingston Avenue
Brooklyn
Park Department
Philippines Tension Reported by General Breckinridge
Brigadier General J. C. Breckinridge, Inspector general, says guerrilla warfare persists in the Philippines and military activity is limited during the rainy season. He expects penetration into the interior and aims for peace after the rains. He recently returned aboard the Hancock from the inspection tour.
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Breckinridge
San Francisco
J. C. Breckinridge
United States Army
Hancock
Philippines
Wineis day programme at Charleston exposition set
Chicago February 26 The programme for Wineis day March 11 at the Charleston exposition has been arranged. It includes welcome addresses by F. Waseney and Mayor Alger Smyth, with Governor McSweeney of South Carolina speaking on South Carolina to Illinois and Governor Yates of Illinois replying. Illinois speakers include Frederick H. Smith Mayor Harrison W. T. Abbott Henry M. Donlan General John C. Black and others. Congressman George E. Foss will close. A luncheon follows and the Illinois delegation will dedicate the Illinois bull. A special train leaves Chicago March 8 at 2 PM and arrives Charleston Sunday night, with possible detour to Asheville, NC.
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Chicago
Charleston Exposition
Waseney
Charleston
McSweeney
South Carolina
Tinois
Yates
Illinois
Ilinois
Frederick H. Smith
Peoria
Harrison
John C. Black
W. T. Abbott
Henry M. Donlan
Savoy
Hig
St. Louis Exposition
George E. Foss
Asheville
N.C
Atlanta Family Ties to Henry of Prussia Revealed
Prominent Atlanta relatives of Prince Henry of Prussia are named by Mrs. G W Allen of 6 Hill Street with children including George W Allen Claude E Allen and Cecil Gabbett Allen among others with ties claimed to the Hohenzollern line. She recalls her father Frederick Wilhelm praising Emperor William I and says kinship cannot be traced beyond her great grandfather. a Columbus Ga brother Frederick Wilhelm resembles Prince Henry and Confederate veteran. She owns heirloom shawls valued at 1000 and 1400 dollars brought from ancestors. a Michigan aunt says they may be rightful heirs to German property interests.
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Georgglans
America
Prince Henry
Prussia
Atlanta
G. W. Allen
Hill Street
George W. Allen
Atlanta and West Point Railroad
Claude E. Allen
Orr Stationery Company
Clarence Allen
The
Clearing House
Cecil Gabpett Allen
Alice
Lila Allen
Frederick Wilhelm
Eeussia
His
Alien
William I
Allen
Hohenzollerns
Kaiser
William
Frederick William
Columbus
Frederick Warhelm
Brest
Katherine Burzkirk
Flynt
Michiefingner
Prince Henry Dines With U S Journalists at Waldorf Gala
Prince Henry of Prussia attended a grand dinner in New York hosted by Herman Ridder of the Staats Zeitung. The 2,000 guests included leading editors, diplomats, and officials who celebrated the German prince with elaborate decor and tributes, amid cheers from crowds outside the Waldorf Astoria.
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New York
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Herman Ridder
New York Staats Zeitung
United States
Prince Henry
Waldor?-Astoria Hotel
Mr. Ridder
Stee Ae Ag
Thirty-third
Ridder
Roosevelt
Prince
Mr. Ridders
Award P. Call
Whedruff
Burnt
Melvile E. Stone
Hvans
von Mueller
Low
von Seckendorff
Hil
Frank B. Noyes
von Plessen
Bishop Potter
Whitelaw Reid
Holleben
Edward Uhl
Corrigan
von Tirpitz
Lodge
von Hisenbecker
Charles Emory Smith
Hawley
Depew
Count von Baudissin
Charles W. Knapp
von Grumme
Corbin
Gotthell
Winciam C. Bryant
Die Wacht Am. Rhein
America
Kaiser Wilhelm
Mumber
Stone
New phase to problem says noted architect in Atlanta depot talks
York architect Mr Gilbert, fresh from Charleston where he finished exhibit buildings, reviewed Atlanta depot options with Governor Candler. He may submit preliminary plans for a union depot on state property, with funding only after July 1903 and possible legislative need if a depot is not built.
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York
City
Charleston
Atlanta
Gilbert
Candler
Hayes
Hitness Central Depot
Chicago
Grand Central Station
New York City
The
Constitution
Kimball House
Whitehall Street
Bradford L. Gilbert
New York
Gibert
Forsyth Street
Weather Forecast Summary and Local News Notes
Forecast shows Bast Thursday and Friday with variable winds turning south. Temperatures high and low not specified. normal 68. Local notes include Bralford Gilbert on depot issues, county Democratic meeting Monday at noon, Andrew Caregle awarding a 19 diamond medal for telegraphers contest speed, and a push for a Peachtree Battle national park with Howell and Adair in Washington. Also judge declined permanent injunction against Rome dispensary. Drachenfelt cotton cargo sails for Bremen and Hamburg. Daughters of American Revolution day at Charleston expo. Thomasville fire destroys town center. Roosevelt urged to withdraw sword invitation to Major Jenkins in Charleston.
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Bralford Gilbert
Democratic Executive
Andrew Caregle
Peachtree Breek
P. Howell
Forrest Adair
Washington
Rome
Lafayette
Henry
Supreme Court
Drachenfelt
Savannah
Bremen
Hamburg
South Atlantic
Tillman Sends Roosevelts Sword Request Refusal T
Augusta telegraphs President Roosevelt asking him to withdraw acceptance of presenting a sword to Major Micnn Jenkins. Lt Gov Tillman cites an affront to a relative senator and notes sword fund contributors urged withdrawal. Senate privileges debate on Tom an-McLaurin continues with partisan tensions and calls for nonpartisan approach.
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Augusta
James H. Tilman
Roosevelti
Charlente
Thajor Micnn Jeniins
First
United States Volunteer Infantry
Sword Fund
James H. Tillman
South Carolina Volunteer Infantry
South Carolina
Tillman
Tillman-McLaurin
Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Foraker
Til- Man
McLaurin
Dubois
Senate
Ben
Bailey
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Allegheny
River Front
Boad
Treasury
Signal Corps
Taft
Islands
Manila
Llingis
Henry OF
Appalachicola
Anolly Ood
Editors
SINC
Genspaye, Man.eistris United States
Felide Fp
Ps Han
Ztsia
Smith Aid
Kudpe
Sings
Finance
B. F. Tillman
J. H. Willman
Georgia
Admiral Sehley
Captain Hobson
Tiiman
Thuman
Jenkinsgat Charlest
Miss Stone
Jenkins
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