Unionist Split Possible Over Tariff Reform Rift
London Feb 5 A split in the Unionist party appears likely as Balfour and Chamberlain refuse a shared path. Chamberlain reportedly may form a separate tariff reform party unless leadership unity returns. If no meeting is called, interim leadership and possible replacements are debated among prominent figures.
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Morning Post
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Walter Hume Long
Unclear Skirmish Over Mr. Balfour’s Stand Develops
The text notes a likelihood that Mr. Balfour may have to fight for it, signaling mounting pressure and possible political or legal contest. No other details are provided to identify location, date, or actors beyond Mr. Balfour.
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Two Shot Wounding in White Bear Village Jealousy Suspected
St. Paul reports Mrs. Mitchel Augee and William Benning of White Bear village were shot at 3:30 p.m. by Augee's husband at her home. Jealousy is named as the motive. Augee was captured in North St. Paul hours later. Both wounded parties were treated at city hospital. Augee suffered two wounds including a back entry and a shoulder, Benning had wounds to the shoulder and side. Both remained conscious and gave their accounts. The couple had not lived together for months. Augee is 52, his wife 47.
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Mitchel Augee
William Benning
White Bear Village
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North St. Paul
Benning
City Hospital
Francis
Fulton
Fire destroys Home for the Aged in Rennes France
Fire swept the Faubourg de Paris home for the aged run by the Little Sisters of the Poor. All buildings were destroyed and nine bodies found in the inn. Chaplain Stenou was seriously injured while trying to save inmates.
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Rumored Illinois Central Sale Ties to Harriman Interests
New York reports indicate Illinois Central stock may have been acquired by Harriman-associated interests. Observed transfers show Union Pacific and Rail Road Securities holding a combined 240,000 shares, with 80,000 previously owned by the latter. Market chatter suggests a merger, yet shares reportedly remain in individual names.
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King Charles of Roumania Seriously Ill in Vienna
In Vienna on February 5 King Charles of Roumania is seriously ill with calcification of the arteries of the heart though officials say there is no immediate danger. The report notes the monarch’s condition and uncertain prognosis amid medical treatment.
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Two Spring Mill Men Die After Freight Locomotive Collision
In Norristown on February 5, Joseph Masal aged 28 and Michael Augustine aged 35, both of Spring Mill, were struck and killed by a freight train locomotive while walking along the Pennsylvania railroad tracks near Spring Mill.
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Michael Augustine
Telegraphic Brevities Highlight Aiight Events
Ebbert Whittaker the oldest member of Ulster county bar dies at Saugerties aged ninety. Hitt of Minds remains bedbound in Washington though improving. Rev Dr William S Rainsford resigns after twenty two years as rector of St George's NYC due to ill health. Women's Christian Temperance Union officials seek Alice Roosevelt's help to bar wine at wedding breakfast. Vera Adams, twenty four, in St Paul city hospital from bichloride mercury. authorities say recovery possible. She attempted suicide while despondent.
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Ulster County Bar
Saugerties
N. Y
Hitt of Minds
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Washington
William S. Rainsford
St. George's Protestant Episcopal Church
New York City
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Alice Roosevelt
Vera Adams
St. Paul
Lady Grey Dies After Trap Accident Concussion
Lady Grey wife of Sir Edward Grey foreign minister died in London after sustaining a concussion when thrown from her trap at Ellingham Northumberland last Thursday. She did not regain consciousness.
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London
Lady Grey
Edward Grey
Ellingham
Northumberland
Senator Heyburn Sees Appendicitis Risk Rising
Washington February reports Senator Heyburn of Idaho improving slightly after an appendicitis attack. Doctors say the condition is more serious than expected and are trying to avoid an operation, with attending physicians making every effort to improve his status.
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Washington
Heyburn
Idahos
Senate Fight Over Shipping Bill and Statehood Tangle
Washington Feb 5 supporters of the shipping bill hope to vote soon while the Foraker amendment on Arizona voting rights fuels the statehood clash. Debates linger on the eight hour canal zone issue and the Isle of Pines treaty moves, with pensions and pure food bills also on the legislative agenda.
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Bacon
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Isle of Pines
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Debates Drag On Over Railroad Rate Bill in House
Washington February 6 The railroad rate bill in the national House of Representatives faces extended debate under a special order. Chairman Hepburn cannot foresee an end as Republicans seek time and Democrats plan to speak in support. Speaker Cannon leans toward lengthy discussion with a vote likely by Thursday.
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Washington
Hepburn
National House of Representatives
Lst
Adamson
Cannon
Americans Discharged From Peking Education Office
Yuan Shikai dismissed Professor C. D. Tenney foreign director of education amid rising anti foreign schooling sentiment. Enemies of the viewer and boycott of American goods grow as Congress stalls on demands. Pressure also targets Canton customs commissioner Drew, seen as an able ally of Sir Robert Hart.
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Yuan Shikai
Chili Province
C. D. Tenney
Dr. Tenney
Yuan Shi Kal
Tenney
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Canton
Sir Robert Hart
Maritime Customs
Costly Silk District Fire Destroys NYC Factory Building
A six story factory at 107-113 Grand Street at Mercer Street in Manhattan burned with losses over 259000,000. Charles Schoolhouse & Sons and Bernhard Ulmann & Co. suffered major damages, fire drew crowds, police reserves were called, a fireman and a policeman were lightly hurt.
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Grand Street
Mercer Street
Silk and Linen
Charles Schoolhouse & Sons
Bernhard, Ulmann & Co
Revival in Philadelphia Opens Three Months Mission
After a four year evangelistic tour through Australia India England Ireland Scotland Wales and Canada Rev Reuben A Torrey and Charles M Alexander began a three months mission in Philadelphia Two large meetings were held in the Second Regiment Armory with afternoon and evening sessions Thousands were turned away due to crowding and high interest in the revival effort
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Australia
India
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Canada
Reuben A. Torrey
Charles M. Alexander
Fire Fatalities in Prentice Family Tragedy
A Prentice Wisconsin house fire at 4 a m caused by a lamp explosion killed Grant Steward and his two young children, one aged two and the other a newborn only a day and a half old. Mrs Broward survives with severe burns after a desperate effort to rescue her baby.
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Wis
Grant Steward
Madrid visit and royal weddings delayed by mourning
Paris dispatch says the British court mourns King Christian of Denmark, delaying King Edward's Madrid visit planned for spring. It also states King Alfonso and Princess Jon of Battenberg postpone their wedding to June due to the same mourning.
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Madrid
Echo de Paris
Christian
Denmark
Edward
Alfonso
Jone of Battenberg
Tragic Wedding Shooting in Mahonoy City
Ignace Cichon, 20, was killed and Joseph Huyhols seriously wounded by John Sencha, 24, an uninvited guest at a Park Place wedding near Mahonoy City. The shooting stemmed from a prior quarrel, and Sencha was jailed afterward.
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Mahonoy City
Ignace Cichon
Joseph Huyhols
John Sencha
Park Place
Senchals
Valencia wreck victim identified in Minneapolis kin
In Victoria British Columbia on February 5 the body of J. Bruer of Minneapolis was identified as a Valencia wreck victim by his niece Miss Minna Bruer. The description of the rental work was telegraphed by Minneapolis authorities.
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Victoria
B. C
J. Bruer
Minneapolis
Valencia
Minna Bruer
Minneapolis den Tata
Severe Cold Grips Northwest As Blizzard Menaces South Dakota
St Paul reports the coldest night of the winter with government thermometers at 8 below zero and unofficial readings as low as 12 below. Forecasters expect temperatures to fall further toward morning as the cold wave extends into South Dakota and reaches Fergus Falls, Minnesota with blizzard conditions reported.
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South Dakota
Fergus Falls
Minn
Cold Wave Sweeps Southward From West
The Weather Bureau forecast a severe cold wave moving from the Western states toward the Gulf and Atlantic coasts and the northern Florida area. Temperatures were already plummeting from Texas to Manitoba with readings of 14 below in Duluth and 34 below in White River Canada, while parts of Oklahoma and Texas recorded near or slightly above freezing.
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Weather Bureau
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Atlantic Coast
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Texas
Manitoba
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Missouri
Iowa
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Michigan
Colorado
Ohio
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Tennessee
Arkansas
Duluth
White River
Can
Michigan Peninsula
Sale Tee
Oklahoma
Adeline
Tex
Bull Fight at Algeciras Delights Delegates and Deters Cruelty
In Algeciras Spain on February 6 a dramatic bullfight drew crowds from Andalusia to the amphitheater. More than 6,000 spectators watched three famed matadors confront bulls from Don Moreno Santa Maria’s herd. The event honored a Moroccan reforms conference with many ambassadors and wives in attendance. The Duke of Almodovar led officials, while American and British delegates stayed away. The fight featured several brutal charges, including horses killed and unseated picadors, leaving observers torn between awe and horror.
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Spain
Andalusia
Lagartijo
Cold wave hits Southwest with sharp temp drop
Kansas City report shows a 40 to 60 degree fall in 24 hours with near zero readings at Trenton Missouri and Wichita Kansas. Forecasters predict subzero temperatures for western Missouri, parts of Kansas, Oklahoma and northern Indian Territory by morning as light snow and a strong north wind move through the region. Oklahoma sees winds up to 48 miles an hour.
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Witchita
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Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
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Wichita
Two men pose as theatrical agents rob two women
In Chicago a Bloomington student Grace Mikels was bound and gagged by two men posing as theatrical agents after responding to ads. They seized her rings and purse. A second victim, Annie McNamara of Kenosha, Wis., lost $10 after paying for a supposed chorus position. both suspects Edward Roberts and Frank Richmond fled after the crime.
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Chicago
Grace Mikels
Bloomington
Ill
Annie McNamara
Kenoshe
Wis
North Side
Edward Roberts
Frank Richmond
Miss Mikels
The
Uien
Miss McNamara
Three Cherokee Indians Arrested for Owasso Bank Robbery
In Tulsa on February 5, Buck Mansfield Madge Hensen Nat Hines and Bob Calvin were arrested at their homes in the Cherokee Nation on suspicion of robbing the First National Bank at Owasso on January 26. They were jailed at Claremore. The bank was looted of $2,000.
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Tulsa
I. T
Buck Mansfield
Madge Hensen
Nat Hines
Bob Calvin
Cherokee Nation
First National Bank
Owasso
Claimore
Panama Rail Crosses Isthmus Near Completion
The double track railway across the Isthmus is advancing quickly and is expected to be ready for service in July. Steam shovels are cutting the side embankments as work continues toward full operation.
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Panama
Isthmus
Formal strike order looms for United Mine Workers
Indianapolis Feb 5 The United Mine Workers executive board contemplates a formal strike order effective April 1 to avoid reassembling the board The meeting will also discuss a $1 per capita tax to fund a strike fund President Mitchell heads East for a Feb 16 meeting with anthracite operators A wage agreement rule blocks any district from signing until all districts reach settlements and the anthracite wage committee cannot sign a contract without nationwide district consent
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United Mine Workers of America
W. B. Wilson
Mitchell
STEA
Shell
United States
Canada
Insurance Committee Near Finishing 75,000 Word Report
New York February 5 The legislative insurance investigating committee plans to finalize its 75,000 word report this week. A rough draft will be read to the full committee in New York midweek, followed by final revisions. A two or three day period will complete the writing. Jerome has been at Lakeville Conn reviewing testimony and may comment on possible grand jury action. Assistants have concluded preliminary work on Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company but await their chief’s return.
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New York
Legislative Insurance Investigating Committee
Jerome
Lakeville
Conn
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
Memorial Service for King Christian Private Palace Ceremony
In Copenhagen on February 6 a private memorial for King Christian was held in the palace garden room. All royal family members attended, while attendance from others was not disclosed and the service remained strictly private.
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Christian
Commerce and labor report on US Italy trade in 1905
Washington on February fifth the commerce and labor department released a statement showing total US Italy trade in fiscal 1905 at 77.5 million dollars. Imports and exports were nearly equal, highlighting a balanced bilateral exchange between the two nations.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
Italy
United States
General attack on saloons leads to fifteen arrests
In Bla, Feb 56 a daytime assault targeted saloons and resorts with fifteen arrests for violation of prohibition laws reported.
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