Venezuela Speaks on Asphalt Controversy and Bribery Claims
Venezuela's official representative in New York states a friendly stance toward the United States amid the asphalt controversy. Dr. Blanco, an engineer in the asphalt trust survey, alleges attempted bribery. Senor Conde travels to Washington to report the matter to the State Department. A street clash in Enterprise Kansas pits Carrie Nation against Mrs. Schilling and allies, leading to warrants for assault and disturbances.
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United States
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John Schilling
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Railroad Syndicate Aims to Buy Out Pullman Car Co
Rumor centers on Marriman Morgan and Vanderbilt interests planning to acquire a controlling stake in the Pullman Car Company and absorb rival private car lines. Negotiations reportedly ongoing though details are unclear.
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British King Bestows Field Marshal Sword to Emperor William
The Duke of Connaught presents the sword of appointment to Emperor William as field marshal of the British army in a ceremony attended by King Edward's households the dead queen and both British and German naval officers. The emperor expresses great delight and will host King Edward and royal family aboard the imperial yacht Mohenzollern.
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Queen Regent and children Targeted in Madrid Boat Ride
The queen regent and her children were in a boat near Madrid when a shot from the bank pierced the gunwale. The royal party searched the park for the attacker but he was not found, and the regent remained greatly alarmed.
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London Daily Express
Fire destroys Miller Opera House in Peru Indiana
Fire wiped out the Miller Opera House in Peru Indiana and damaged the Daily Chronicle job printing plant Miller Wallick the Charles Griswold confectionery store and D E Jakenbury farming implement store The total loss is about 50000 with most insured
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Hospital ship Solace sails for Guam with Filipino prisoners
A cablegram from Admiral Kenney at Manila reports the hospital ship Solace leaving for Guam carrying ten Filipino political prisoners. They were deported by order of General McArthur for alleged agitation and abetting movements in the Philippines.
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Senate Finance Committee Completes War Revenue Bill
The committee finished the war revenue reduction bill with a total cut of 40 million dollars. Beer tax is set at 1.50 per barrel and tobacco at nine cents per pound. Bank checks tax remains unchanged as telegraph and express stamps are abolished.
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Terrible Accident at Walkerville Match Company Warehouse
A fire at Walkerville Ontario Match Company warehouse caused a chlorate of potash explosion killing two workers and injuring eight, three seriously. A Throndhjem Norway dispatch mentions a January hurricane in Herre with 35 dead and 60 boats sunk, eight houses blown away.
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Ownership and oil firm deal noted in New York and Indianapolis
Queen Victoria held extensive NYC real estate below Grand Street including 11 Broadway. In Hartford City Indiana a local note states The Standard Oil Company bought all output from Manhattan and Cudahy Oil Companies totaling 20,000 barrels monthly for 1 million dollars.
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Prairie from Havre Arrives with Paris Exhibit in New York
The Prairie from Havre Trance has arrived at the navy yard in New York with the government exhibits for the Paris exposition and the exhibit of American paintings. The American paintings exhibit will be sent to Buffalo.
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Queen Victoria Passes Peacefully After Reign
Britain's beloved queen, Victoria, dies at a ceremonial age ending a long reign. Reports confirm her peaceful passing, prompting national mourning and a succession focus across the United Kingdom.
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Prince of Wales Becomes King Edward VII After Victoria Dies
Queen Victoria dies at Osborne House on Tuesday ending a 63 year reign. The Prince of Wales ascends as King Edward VII with a government urged to unite a wary Britain and empire in transition. The nation mourns while the new king faces a challenging era and delicate duties.
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McKinley Sends Condolence to King Edward on Queen Victoria
President McKinley cabled heartfelt condolences to King Edward VII from Osborne House Isle of Wight expressing profound sorrow over Queen Victoria's death. He offers sincere sympathy of the American people in Britain's bereavement and the loss of its venerable sovereign.
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William M’kinley
Proclamation of Succession After Queen Victoria's Death
The proclamation of Queen Victoria's death and Edward's succession was issued by Lord Salisbury and the Archbishop of Canterbury with Privy Council approval. It was read nationwide by lord mayors and others, declaring Prince Albert Edward now king and invoking God's blessing for his peaceful reign.
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Longest Reign in History Queen Victoria’s Crown
The article explains the theory that the English throne is never vacant and describes the coronation as a formal recognition of accession rather than a necessity. It notes the immediate end of government at a sovereign’s death, with ministers resigning and Parliament dissolved, followed by a general election and interim governance.
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Great Britain
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New King and Queen of England in a Dream
A historical sketch describes Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales amid war, illness, and royal duties. It recounts betrothal to Alexandra, their wedding in 1868, travels to Ireland, India, Egypt, and Palestine, and lists royal traits and possessions including uniforms, ships, and a vast stables.
Citronology of the Queen Victoria’s Life
A compact timeline of Queen Victoria’s life from 1819 birth to 1901 death. It lists key events such as coronation in 1837, marriages to Prince Albert, births of royal children, wars and jubilees, and major political milestones.
Victoria’s Declining Health Warns of End of Reign
A London correspondent notes Queen Victoria showed early signs of serious decline during Windsor stays in late 1899 as South African War reverses battered morale. Her reaction to defeats, disapproval of General Buller, and episodes of crying preceded a critical illness marked by a final Irish visit and public misdirection about her condition.
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Buller
Born to be King Victoria’s Eldest Son Albert Edward
Albert Edward born November 9 at Buckingham Palace. He received multiple royal titles at birth including Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall. Early tutelage by Rev Henry Birch marked his upbringing as he toured Ireland and London before a 1860 voyage to Canada and the United States under the alias Baron Renfrew.
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Queen's declining health follows long reigns and royal grief
The passage reviews long English reigns by Victoria George III Henry II Edward III and Elizabeth. It then notes the Queen's low mood and distress over the Duke of Saxe Coburg. The Queen sought to see the duchess at Osborne. An interview with the duchess overwhelmed her with grief. The queen's last drive with the duchess ended with her falling asleep and never arising again.
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