Baltimore Fire Disaster Draws National Relief Efforts
The Baltimore conflagration raged for about 28 hours destroying the business district and vast industries with unprecedented property losses. Relief poured in from Boston New York and federal and state authorities as citizens and banks rally to rebuild. Senate inquiries into Mormon church influence in government are urged with caution and partisan fairness amid the Smoot issue.
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Chicago
Boston
Collins
New York
Associated Banks of
Congress
Paterson
The Crisis in the East and The Hague Obligations
The article argues history will deem the power breaking peace guilty as Russia and Japan clash. It emphasizes The Hague convention obligations to seek mediation before war and notes France and England’ s hesitancy due to alliances while the United States could act to offer good offices under Article 3. The Austrian Peace Society calls for U S action.
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Russia
Japan
Hague
France
England
United States
Vienna
The
Reed Smoot case to resume with no further wife questions
The Senate committee on privileges and elections will reopen Reed Smoot's case in about three weeks and no further consideration will be given to the number of wives possessed by the apostle and statesman. The decision is described as wise and final.
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Custom House Privileges Criticized by Boston Merchants
Boston merchants decry the Treasury Department rules denying certified checks for duties at the custom house while New York and Chicago allow them. President Lawrence of the Boston Merchants' Association voices the hardship of clerks carrying cash and the burden of moving money between desks. He argues the Treasury's stance undermines confidence in Mr. Shaw's administration.
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Treasury Department
Washington
Observant Citizen Briefs from Boston News Sheet
The column notes thaw conditions delaying sleighing and a potential snow flurry. Richard Harding Davis sails to Baltimore to sketch the great conflagration and may head to the Far East. Atherton Brownell to wed Beatrix Lloyd in New York on Feb 18. Boston apple shipments reach near 27k barrels weekly, season totals up about 3 million. An unblanketed horse spooks Tremont Street. a lady calms it with a high soprano “Whoa.” Readings by Arthur Pickering and L B Robinson feature Wilde and Whistler reminiscences. Lawyer Leon Egges defends electoral system, not politicians, amid club talk. Townsend’s Satan in Paradise Lost praised at Symphony Hall. Police commissioner Curtis escapes a blocked streetcar dispute with a grocer’s son and errands. Brookline Patrolman Phillips welcomes a baby girl after 21 years.
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Richard Harding Davis
Boston
Baltimore
Davis
Far East
Dicky
Stealthy Steve Navigates Frozen Hudson Strait
The detective follows Baron Higzizzan across a level ice field using a trachometer and maps. A frozen strait gives way to open water and a dangerous drift as Stealthy Steve's auto nears a vast ice cake and potential disaster.
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Jehoat
Hudson Strait
Stephen
Quality Shears In 5 1 2 to 10 Inch Sizes On Sale
13 dozen shears of very best quality offered in sizes from 5 1 2 to 10 inches. Choice for each 39 cents. Regular prices range from 62 cents to 1 78 dollars.
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Siabowex Bureau Ree
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Gene Aera Len
Toona
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The Trip to New York and a Family Farewell
Jack Roberts plans a hopeful run to New York to salvage his business while leaving Dolly and the baby with his mother. Dolly pleads against the move as he departs for New Yorker.
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Jack Roberts
Richmond
New York
Dolly
New Yorker
Valentines and Favors for Dinners and Dances
A collection of St. Valentine favors for dinners and dances this year in an unrivalled assortment. Some pieces are beautiful some unique and amusing all new and in keeping with the spirit of St Valentine’s Day.
Tear Wins Homeward: Man Returns to Virginia Wife
A New York office worker leaves his Virginia wife and baby for eight months. Letters reveal growing neglect and illness, until one tear on a letter heading prompts him to rush home. He finds a reunion and credits the tear for his return.
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Broadway
Virginia
Jack
New York
Bestowal of New Title for Senator Hale Stirs Senate
Senator Tillman, in a Friday exchange, praised Senator Hale of Maine as a great constitutional adviser but faced whispered prompts from colleagues. He dismissed their help and declared Hale a constitutional headlight amid the clash.
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Hale
Maine
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