Surprised Hawaiians and Chinese Registry Policy
Hawaii begins Chinese residency registration on February 12 to issue certificates for American soil. District Attorney Baird urges all with Chinese blood to register for safety, sparking concern among Honolulu’s prominent citizens. Under Hawaiian law nationality follows the mother, while American law treats children of Chinese fathers as Chinese unless certified. Those lacking certificates by June 14 face deportation, prompting many who never considered themselves Chinese to register.
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Ironcale
Hawaiian Islands
Abistrict
Baird
Honolulu
United States
Hawaii
Reporter Franklin Hamilton Trial for Leonard Roe Murder
In Minneapolis on February 5 in district court Judge Brooks presided over the trial of newspaper reporter Frank Ef. Hamilton charged with the murder of young millionaire Leonard Roe. The case was set for 10 o'clock but began late as officers controlled a crowded courthouse entrance.
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Leonard Day
Inneapolis
Frank Ef. Hamilton
Leonard Roe
Brooks
Trial Begins As Jury Selection Continues
The jury panel was not completed by adjournment at 2 o'clock. The defendant appeared in court calm and confident. His health is good except for a slight grip attack.
Centennial Anniversary of John Marshall Installation
Washington on February 5 marked the centennial anniversary of John Marshall’s installation as chief justice. Attended by the president, cabinet, Supreme Court, Senate, House, diplomatic corps, and District Bar, the ceremony in the Capitol’s hall of representatives featured Chief Justice Fuller as president. Rev. Dr. William Strother Jones, Marshall’s great grandson, gave the prayer, and Hon. Wayne MacVeigh delivered the oration.
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Washington
John Marshall
Virginia
United States
Hall of Representatives
Capitol
Supreme Court
Senate
House
Diplomatic Corps
District Bar Association
Fuller
William Strother Jones
Wayne MacVeigh
Wilhelmina Wedding Arrivals At The Hague
Royal guests begin to gather for Queen Wilhelmina and Duke Henry wedding at The Hague as crowds cheer. Queenmother, Grand Duke Vladimir, Grand Duchess, Duke Boris, Princess Louise of Wied, and the hereditary Prince and Princess of Wied plus the Prince and Princess of Bentheim Steinfurt arrive by train or in procession.
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the Hague
Wilhelmina
Henry
Vladimir
Duke Boris
Louise of
Brookings Prepares Bond Vote for Waterworks Project
Brookings South Dakota city council calls a special election for February 21 to decide on bonding fifty thousand dollars for a new waterworks system to supply residents and the college. The success of the electric lighting plant motivates adding this feature to the system.
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Brookings
S. D
Carrie Nation Fails in Saloon Smas h Attempt in Topeka
Carrie Nation and six followers confront a liquor restaurant on East Sixth Street in Topeka. Nation is disarmed, arrested for disturbing the peace, then released on own recognizance after a police court warning. She denounces police and vows to continue with her crusade.
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Topeka
Kan
Carrie Nation
East Sixth Street
Federal Building
German Expedition to Escort Emperor to Peking
The Pall Mall Gazette dispatch from Tientsin reports a German expedition led by Von Troth moving northwest to escort the emperor to Beijing. Von Waldersee is expected to join soon with Troth’s forces.
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Peking
London
The
Pall Mall Gazette
Tien Tsin
von Troth
von Waldersee
Letter From Cleveland Urges Democratic Unity and Policy
Grover Cleveland writes to the Jackson County Democratic club from Cleveland expressing regret at missing the meeting and urging addresses on "Democracy, Its Past and Future" that shape party policy in the next campaign and restore Democratic sympathy.
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Kansas City
Grover Cleveland
Jackson County
Democratic Club
Governor Yates Bans Prize Fighting in Illinois
Governor Yates declares prize fighting forbidden in Illinois during his term unless done without his knowledge. Judge Fuller in Boone County had asked him to intervene regarding a Belvidere bout. The governor ordered the Boone sheriff to prevent the fight and offered militia help if needed.
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Springfield
Ills
Yates
Illinois
Fuller
Circuit Court
Boone County
Belvidere
Fight Between Crooke and Jackson Halted by Mayor
In Belvidere Illinois on February 5 the prize fight between Eddie Crooke and Young Peter Jackson was stopped by Mayor Moore. The boxers left town on a special train at 9 30 pm for a location outside the county where the sheriff cannot interfere though Governor Yates has directed him to stop the bout.
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Belvidere
Ills
Eddie Crooke
Peter Jackson
Moore
Yates
Boer Invasion Intensifies as Columns Move Toward Orange River
Cape Town reports three Boer invading columns advancing toward the Orange river. Piet Botha leads about 2000 men with seven guns believed to have crossed into the colony. Kaffarian rifles suffer around 100 casualties. mounted troops are in demand as General Dewet may enter Cape Colony.
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London
Cape Town
Daily Telegraph
Knox
Dewet
Seneca
Kaffarian Rifles
Hertzog
Orange River
Piet Botha
Smithfield
Cape Colony
Queen Victoria’s Last Honors at Frogmore Mausoleum
Royal procession lines the route to Frogmore as Queen Victoria’s coffin is borne to the mausoleum beside Prince Albert. King William and Emperor Wilhelm lead mourners in somber attire while bands play Chopin. The burial service closes in private with the royal family.
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Windsor
Victoria
Frogmore
Grenadier Guard of Honor
Albert Memorial Chapel
Grenadiers
Chopin
Osborne
Emperor William
Duke of Connaught
Portugal
Belgium
Alexandria
Winchester
Offensive Campaign Opens Against Boers in Transvaal
London notes Lord Kitchener launches seven columns to sweep the eastern Transvaal. The plan uses a fan shaped front from Delagoa to Natal to deny supplies and pursue guerrilla warfare. General Botha allegedly orders harsh measures against peace emissaries. J D Merriam arrives in London to press conciliation.
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Transvaal
London
Lord Kitchener
Delagoa
Natal
Daily Mail
Brussels
Botha
J. D. Merriam
England
Kitchener Reports Night Raid Casualties in South Africa
Lord Kitchener’s dispatch from Pretoria dated February 3 describes Moddersfontein raids with 2 officers killed and 2 wounded after a pitch dark night attack by about 1,400 Boers and two guns. Campbell area saw 20 casualties as 500 Boers were driven back. French forces near Bethel moved east repelling the enemy. four ambulances were captured while seeking wounded and later released. Dewet’s force remains south of Dewetsdorp.
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London
Lord Kitchener
South Africa
War Office
Pretoria
Moddersfontein
Dewet
Dewetsdorp
After the Boers bold chase in Pretoria dispatch
General Kitchener reports Frenchs column driving the Boers east and capturing a 165 pounder while recovering parts of a second gun. Midland commandoes are pursued by Hagin toward Stourbeville with sixteen killed by our forces, as published in a Pretoria dated dispatch.
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London
Kitchener
Pretoria
Hagin
Stourbeville
British demand for more troops in Boer commando area
London dispatch says The Times correspondent estimates 19 000 Boers remain in commando units and warns that additional British forces are needed.
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London
Pretoria
the Times
Wisconsin Assembly Debates Kidnapping Penalty Bill
Madison on February 5 reports Mr Whitson introduced a bill setting a state prison term of 5 to 20 years for kidnapping anyone under 18 by any means. The measure covers detention and removal. Mr Katz also introduced a memorial seeking a constitutional amendment for direct election of U S senators by the people.
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Madison
Wis
Whitson
Assembly
Katz
Congress
United States
Captain Russell Blakely Dies at 86 in St Paul
Captain Russell Blakely died at 525 Jackson Street after a prolonged battle with pneumonia. He was 86 years old and a pioneer Mississippi river boatman credited with bringing about 10,000 people into the state.
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Captain Blakely
St. Paul
Russell Blakely
Jackson Street
Sundry Civil Bill Advances in House Committee
The sundry civil appropriation bill near completion by the house committee on appropriations totals 59,573,094 dollars, about 10,389,197 dollars below the estimates. The measure is a major element of the government’s general supplies.
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Washington
House Committee On Appropriations
King Edward Addresses Subjects After Queen's Death
King Edward issues a message to the empire expressing gratitude for tributes to Queen Victoria and pledging to walk in her footsteps. He notes the queen's interest in India and his own planned visit, sending greetings to India and its native princes.
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London
Edward
Empire
India
Wisconsin in Commission Ready for First Cruise
San Francisco Feb. 5 The battle ship Wisconsin has been placed in commission Captain Reider takes command for the government About 300 marines are on board and in two weeks she will depart on her first cruise under the flag destined for the Mexican coast to conduct drill and target practice.
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San Francisco
Wisconsin
Union Iron Works
Reider
Mexican Coast
Prussian Coal Output Surges in 1900
In Berlin on February 5 the Prussian mines reported 162 million tons of anthracite in 1900, a 712 percent rise from 1899. Soft coal output also increased by over 18 percent despite a coal famine, reflecting a strong year for the industry.
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Berlin
Storm disrupts telegraphic lines to United States
A west England storm has seriously disrupted telegraphic communication to the United States. Five to nine land lines are down and railways are operating with great difficulty.
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London
England
United States
Senate delays ship subsidy bill to focus on appropriations
The senate informally laid aside the ship subsidy bill to take up the District of Columbia appropriation bill at Mr Allison's request. Supporters like Aldrich Hanna and others stayed as the Senate heard Mr Bacon Ga argue that executive departments must supply information.
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Washington
Senate
Allison
District of Columbia
Frye
Aldrich
Hanna
Bacon
Congress
Senators Plan Night Sessions to Pass Ship Subsidy Bill
Senate leaders announced night sittings from 6 to 11 p.m. starting Wednesday to push the ship subsidy bill through. They expect to maintain a quorum and press the measure until passage, with Aldrich confident the bill will prevail.
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Washington
Senate
Aldrich
House Passes Bill to Refer Claims to Court of Claims
The House passed a Senate bill to create a commission to adjudicate U S claims against Spain, but amended to send them to the Court of Claims. A 36 vote margin defeated opponents of the amendment. Other actions included extending national bank charters 20 years and defeats on Crow Indian treaty ratification and Hawaiian coin redemption.
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House
Court of Claims
Washington
Senate
United States
Spain
Montana
Post Office
Two Clauses In Army Reorganization Bill Disclosed
Washington on February 5 reports that two clauses were inserted in the army reorganization bill to limit appointments in subsistence and quartermasters departments to volunteer officers under the new law. The move blocks many line officers in the volunteer service from transfer to these staff branches, thwarting their plans.
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Washington
War Department
Sarah Bernhardt Takes Life Insurance Policy
Chicago February fifth. Mme Sarah Bernhardt during her stay in the city took out a life insurance policy for one million dollars naming her son Maurice Bernhardt as beneficiary. The annual premium is seven thousand eight hundred dollars.
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Sarah
Chicago
Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
Maurice Bernhardt
Mme. Bernhardt
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