Beauty Queen's Death After Fear of Aging
Vienna reports the death of Baroness von Schwitzer, a Romanian-born widow who once married a Russian count and later Austrian nobility. After two marriages and wealth exceeding five million dollars, she grew melancholy as time dulls beauty and twice attempted poisoning before shooting herself, leaving a note that she could not bear to survive her looks.
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Vienna
Baroness von Schwitzer
Count Takewitch
Baron von Schwitzer
Gruesome Murder Story From Leipsic
Berlin reports a gruesome murder linked to Paul Geigler a Leipzig bookshop owner who vanished in November. His housekeeper Minna Doel allegedly altered her story claiming he was in Vienna hospital triggering investigations that uncovered troubling gaps in the tale.
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Berlin
Leipsic
Paul Geigler
Gordenstrasse
Minna Doel
Giegler
Italy
Vienna
Unsolved Murder Motive Tied to Doell Girl
Police traced a death at C Giegler's rooms where the Doell girl fled after a window jump. The bed contained the body in advanced decomposition, likely suffocation. She fled with 2500 dollars and was arrested at Halle. a suspected accomplice sweetheart was also taken into custody.
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Halle
Record Cold Grips New England and New York
Forty five below zero in Ballston New York marks a new cold record. Northfield Vermont reports thirty four below zero. New York sees one degree above freezing after extreme winter conditions. Boston notes a sustained cold wave with record lows. Chicago endures sleet turning to rain affecting telegraph links nationwide.
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Ballston
N. Y
Boston
Mass
Northfield
New York
New England
Chicago
Ontario Legislature Opens Final Session With Reform Agenda
The Ontario legislature assembled in Toronto for the final session of the present parliament. Forecasts predict a long and stormy session with key items including a redistribution bill an education bill mine act revision prison labor reform and improved care for the insane on the government program.
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Toronto
Ont
Ontario
Federal court houses dedicated in Deadwood South Dakota
The federal court houses completed at a cost of 350000 were formally dedicated with officials from federal county and city levels and several invited guests attending. Blue Ribbon Flavoring Extracts have grown popular and now outsell all others after ten years.
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Deadwood
Ber
Oranges from Baltimore to Altamont Hotel offer
1 500 oranges from a Baltimore fruit house and about 2 000 from California and Florida arrive. The fruit is described as very sweet and priced 25 to 50 cents per dozen. Lew E. Reynolds advertises at Altamont Hotel.
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Baltimore
California
Florida
Alice Thaw Ends Title as Countess of Yarmouth in Divorce Court
In London the divorce court grants a decree nullifying the marriage of Miss Alice Thaw of Pittsburgh to the Earl of Yarmouth. The proceeding was private with the Earl absent, and medical evidence described as publicly indefensible. The Countess, wearing a black gown, faced the court as revelations about domestic strife in the Yarmouth household emerge.
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Divorce Court
London
Birrel Barnes
Countess of Yarmouth
Alice Thaw
Pittsburg
Yarmouth
Earl of Yarmouth
Harry Thaw
Hereford
Marquis of Hereford
Machioness of
Festive Welcome for U. S. Fleet at Punta Arenas
In Punta Arenas Chile on February 5 a series of social events honored visiting American fleet officers and men. A reception by the American consul led to dancing, a banquet aboard the Chacabuco was held, and receptions were planned at official residences. Admiral Evans will host a further gathering aboard the Connecticut. Six American destroyers arrived to join the battleship fleet, will coal here, then pass through the Straits into the Pacific. The ships are reported in good condition and healthy after the voyage.
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Punta Arenas
Straits of Magellan
Hucks
Senora Velenzula
Chacabuco
Magellan Territory
Admiral Evans
Connecticut
Chili
Pacific
Fires in Berlin Business District Cause 400000 Loss
Two fires in Berlin New Hampshire last night and today burned at opposite ends of the business district, threatening the town for five hours. The estimated damage totals 400000 dollars. Help from Portland and Lewiston arrived after the local engine broke down early. A third blaze broke out about 500 yards up Main Street while firefighters battled the other two.
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Berlin
N. H
Portland
Lewistown
Main Street
American Seeks Title Lord Fairfax Claim
Albert Kirby Fairfax, described as the only American with an English title, moves to establish his right to the title Lord Fairfax of Cameron. King Edward has referred the petition to the house of lords for declaratory ruling on his claim to dignity and tithe of Lord Fairfax of Cameron in the peerage of Scotland.
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London
Albert Kirby Fairfax
Lord Fairfax
Edward
House of Lords
Lord Fairfax of Cameron
Scotland
Senate backs temperance rail bill amended to aid Kanawha traction
Surprise unanimity marks House and Senate actions on the railroad measure. The Senate modifies the bill to shield Kanawha Traction Company, aligning with temperance interests and signaling broad legislative support.
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House of Delegates
Senate
Kanawha Traction Company
West Virginia House backs statewide liquor prohibition amendment
Charleston reports the West Virginia house approves a proposed constitutional amendment to ban liquor sale manufacture and handling with a 67 to 12 vote. The action follows a heated temperance wave and precedes voter consideration statewide. The Mc Dermott railroad bill gains senate amendment to shield Kanawha Traction, signaling a rail line from Charleston to Huntington and a new northern West Virginia routes. A bill to abolish the fee system and place county officials on salaries will be introduced today.
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W. Va
House of Delegates
West Virginia
Wheeling Intelligencer
House
Senate
McDermott
Kanawha Traction Company
Huntington
Tariff revision plank dominates House debate in February session
Washington reports that tariff revision and the president’s message to Congress top the House agenda as debate continues. Representative Sereno J. Payne asserts a tariff plank will appear in the Republican platform, while attacks on President Roosevelt by William Jennings Bryan are noted. The Indian appropriation bill remains unused as discussions extend into tomorrow.
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Washington
Congress
House
Sereno J. Payne
New York
Bryan
Roosevelt
Coast Artillery Company Ordered to Philippine Service
The Thirty fifth company of the Coast Artillery Corps, based at Fort Monroe Virginia, is designated for service in the Philippines. It will sail from San Francisco for Manila on April 6 after recruiting to maximum strength.
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Coast Artillery
Washington
Coast Artillery Corps
Fort Monroe
Philippines
San Francisco
Manila
Western limited wrecked near Haley leaves cars off track
The west bound Salt Lake route limited train wrecked last night at Haley. The locomotive and several cars derailed at a 4 percent angle in the ditch. No fatalities occurred though several passengers were injured.
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San Bernandino
Cal
Salt Laker
Haley
Full Course Dinner at Windsor Hotel Daily
Full course dinner served from 1 to 8 o'clock daily at the Windsor Hotel for 50 cents. Guests may enjoy a complete menu in the dining rooms, with beverages available and a steady pace of service throughout the afternoon and evening.
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Windsor Hotel
Lisbon Sees Quiet After New Cabinet Promise
Lisbon reports tranquility as the new cabinet pledges to end repression and restore the old liberal monarchy. Public relief follows publication of lists of former Dictator Franco's prisoners, with mass releases planned to avoid demonstrations while reforms proceed constitutionally. Troops guard key sites, but daily life remains calm.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Franco
Anarchy Blame Refuted Over Lisbon Murder Plot
Madrid reports police authorities reject linking anarchists to the Lisbon crime. Officials say politicians incited the murder as part of a broader revolutionary plan aiming to topple Franco's dictatorship. No arrests or papers disclosed. weapons appeared American made or similar to Portuguese marine arms.
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Madrid
Lisbon
Europe
Bryan's Busy Day in New York and Nearby Cities
William Jennings Bryan spent a strenuous day with interviews in New York then Brooklyn reception by Bird Coler and speech before the Harlem YMHA. He attended a dinner of the Economic Club at the Hotel Astor and planned events in Jersey City Passaic Newark tomorrow.
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New York
William Jennings Bryan
Brooklyn
Bird
Coler
Democratic Party
Harlem
Young Men's Hebrew Association
Economic Club
Hotel Astor
Jersey City
Passaic
Newark
British government to secure release of Sir Harry MacLean
In Tangier Raisuli holds Sir Harry MacLean for seven months. Negotiations end with Raisuli agreeing to release him in exchange for $100,000 and guaranteed protection and immunity from the British government.
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Raisuali
Tangier
Caid
Harry MacLeen
Raisuli
Brltish
Raisull
Card MacLean
Florida to Speak First at Republican State Convention
St Augustine delegates pour in as the Republican state convention opens tomorrow in this city to select delegates to the national convention at Chicago. The gathering marks the first major post primary event with local interest heightened by the choice of delegates.
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St. Augustine
Via
Feo
Chicago
Contested State Conventions Split Taft and Parker Delegates
State conventions will send delegates from several counties amid a split in the party between white and colored elements. The white wing supports instructing delegates to back Taft in Chicago, while black supporters back Senator Parker. Officials expect a spirited factional contest at the convention.
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Chicago
Taft
Paraker
Back to Scene of Crime Cauthorn Returns to Christiansburg
Roanoke kept on February 5 as Frank Cauthorn, who confessed killing Mrs. Ada Jones, is sent back to Christiansburg by Sheriff Miller. He will be indicted and tried soon amid strong public sentiment. he had been jailed in Roanoke for safekeeping to prevent lynching.
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Roanoke
Frank Cauthorn
Ada Jones
Christiansburg
Miller
Montgomery County
Cauthorn
Heath
Cawthorn
Fourteen Perished on Steamer St Cuthbert Disaster
Survivors rescued by the Cymric after the St Cuthbert burned and sank 400 miles from Boston arrived in the city. Six require nursing and two badly injured crew members Capt John Lewis and Armand Jobart were brought to hospital. both expected to recover.
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St. Cuthbert
Boston
Cymric
Mass
John Lewis
Armand Jobart
British Fourth Cruiser Squadron to Pacific in May
Advices say the British fourth cruiser squadron will go to the Pacific this year, likely in May, heading to Esquimault. The force includes Cressy Euryalus Hague Brilliant Indefatigable and six County class cruisers. Dominion troops guard Esquimault and Halifax fortresses.
Bride Shot by Father Shields Husband in Arkansas
In Eldorado Arkansas on February 5 18 year old bride Mrs Fel ix Jobes was shot and killed by her father Amren Bradshaw as she stepped in to shield her husband Bradshaw who had come to the home with a shotgun after a dispute over the marriage. Bradshaw was arrested and jailed.
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Eldorado
Ark
Felix Jobes
Amren Bradshaw
Bradshaw
Jobes
Receivership Granted for Mayfield Woolen Mills
In Louisville Kentucky Judge Miller in the law and equity court granted a receivership for the Mayfield Woolen Mills and Clothing Company and issued an injunction restraining creditors from suit. R G Robbins of Mayfield was named receiver with a bond of 2600 dollars posted in court.
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Louisville, Ky
Miller
Law and Equity Court
Mayfield Woolen Mills and Clothing Company
Louisville
R. G. Robbins
Mayfield, Ky
Baldwin Locomotive Works Cuts Jobs in Philadelphia
Ten thousand workers have been laid off since December at the Baldwin Locomotive Works due to a shortage of engine orders. Manager Samuel M. Vauclain cited no substantial orders since December.
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Philadelphia
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Samuel M. Vauclain
Fire destroys house. four perish in Preston Minnesota
Preston Minnesota on February 5 reports a blaze at the home of Thomas Yeast. Mrs Yeast and Charles Engle his wife and baby died in the fire while Mr Yeast barely woke in time to escape. Authorities think a defective flue started the blaze.
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Preston
Minn
Thomas Yeast
Sublette and Barnes Advertise Canned Goods Selection
Local shop Sublette and Barnes promotes a wide range of canned goods. The notice encourages readers to subscribe to the Daily Telegraph for news and updates.
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Sublette & Barnes
The
Daily Telegraph
Beveridge Urges Nonpartisan Tariff Commission Plan
In Washington Senator Beveridge argues for a nonpartisan tariff commission to gather facts and classify imports. He says current classifications are outdated, costly, and confusing, hindering trade and raising costs for people. Senator Stone then introduces a resolution for Philippine transfer in 1913 with continued U.S. rights. The Senate adjourns at 4 57 p m.
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Beveridge
Indiana
Senate
Congress
General Board of Appraisers
Treasury Department
Stone
Missouri
Philippine Islands
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