Royal wedding ceremony in The Hague and church
The civil marriage of Queen Wilhelmina and Duke Henry of Mecklenburg Schwerin took place at 11:30 am in The Hague with a royal procession to the church. Attendants, a chaplain reading from Psalm Four, rings exchanged, and a gala reception followed at the palace. The city bore festal crowds as 364 prisoners were pardoned.
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Duke Henry of Mecklenburg
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King Edward to Open Parliament with Full State Ceremonial
London reports King Edward will open parliament on February 14 with a full state ceremony. The ancient state coach will be used after repairs, and royal entrance proceeds from Victoria tower through the robing room to the houses of parliament. Sir Arthur Bigge likely to be private secretary to the Duke of Cornwall and York. Subjugation utterly impossible also noted regarding Boer resistance.
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Prince Consort
Queen Victoria
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House of Lords
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Duke of Cornwall
York
Judgment Against Mrs Carter Over Dresses For Zaza
In London the Court of King’s Bench awarded £621 and costs against Mrs. Leslie Carter for dresses supplied by a Parisian modiste in connection with the production of Zaza.
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London
Court of King’s Bench
Leslie Carter
Pacific Settlement Likely on Canal Treaty
London reports King Edward may push a pacific settlement of the Nicaragua canal issue with America. The Journal dispatch says ministers, seeking harmony at the accession, prefer waiving formality and pursuing friendship, though some McKinley cabinet members may not welcome the Clayton Bulwer treaty as it stands.
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New York
W. T. Stead
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Advertiger
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America
McKinley
Senate Debates Bill Totals and Rising Expenditures
Washington, Feb. 8. The Senate discussed the session’s anticipated appropriations with projections around 760 million dollars and up to 860 million with future obligations. Hale predicted higher totals as expenditures rise, while Teller noted past levels and possible future amounts. The body passed the pension appropriation bill and began consideration of the ship subsidy bill with McLaurin speaking in favor.
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Senate
Morgan
Allison
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Hale
Teller
House
McLaurin
S. C
Spooner
Minnesota House Passes Oil Inspector Salary Bill
The Minnesota House approved the Hurd bill by 97 to 14 to switch the state oil inspector from fees to a salary. A tax commission bill also passed. Gov Van Sant named Edward E Steele of Minneapolis as inspector of steam boilers for the Fifth district. State Game Warden Fuller ton appointed Frank E Johnson of Minneapolis as deputy game warden. The Senate defeated the Wilson constitutional convention bill 29 to 27 but supporters may seek a reconsideration.
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House
van Sant
Edward E. Steele
Minneapolis
Fullerton
Frank E. Johnson
Wilson
Senate
Emperor Carlos V Breaks Down On Voyage To Cowes
Madrid reports the armored cruiser Emperor Carlos V broke down at the start of its voyage to Cowes for a naval demonstration honoring the late Queen Victoria. The Liberal press denounces the administration as inept, faulting the minister of marine and noting 27,000,000 pesetas in annual department funding. The Union Parcial calls the country a plaything and demands change.
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Madrid
Carlos V
Cowes
Spain
Queen Victoria
Description of American Troops in China by German Reporter
Berlin report cites Count von Waldersee headquarters letter describing American troops in China. It notes tall slender soldiers with tasteful uniforms and a fondness for trading, selling gear and horses. Southerners praised for friendliness, officers deemed socially impossible by European peers, and sanitary arrangements labeled imperfect.
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Berlin
The
Kreuz Zeitung
Count von Waldersee
Western Grocery Company Incorporation Formed
Articles of incorporation filed establishing the Western Grocery Company with headquarters in Marshalltown and authorized capital stock of 5,000,000. The firm will include Letts Fletcher company and Marshalltown Grocery company, Letts Spencer & Smith company of Mason City, and Letts Spencer Grocery company of Kansas City Missouri.
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Western Grocery Company
Letts Fletcher Company
Marshalltown Grocery Company
Letts-Spencer & Smith Company
Mason City
Letts-Spencer Grocery Company
Kansas City
King Victor Emmanuel Must Select a New Premier
Rome on February 8 reports Signor Saraccon has resigned his cabinet. King Victor Emmanuel will consult with the leaders of the senate and chamber of deputies before naming a new premier. He faces a difficult task amid chaotic parliamentary parties.
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Signor Saraccon
Victor Emanuel
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Judge Upholds Tax Ferret Law in Saunders Estate
Mount Pleasant Louisiana February district court Judge Witchow sustained the 1897 tax collecting law known as the tax ferret, granting Henry County taxes of 2143 dollars on property not listed by assessors. The ruling carries statewide significance.
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Witchow
District Court
Saunders
Henry County
General Acosta Seized by Government Forces
Caracas reports General Acosta, leader of the revolution in Carupipo district, is imprisoned by government troops. The development marks a setback for insurgent operations in the region.
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Caracas
General Acosta
Carupipo
Measures Pass In Senate On Military Academy And War Revenue
The senate disposed of two key bills, the military academy appropriation and the war revenue reduction, with only minor changes to the West Point hazing provision. The war revenue bill faced failed attempts to cut taxes on bank checks and to shift tax burden to telegraph and express companies. The finance committee amendments on bucket shops cigars and tobacco rebates were adopted. An income tax substitute was rejected 21 to 38. Night sessions opened to discuss the ship subsidy bill amid broad debate.
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Senate
Military Academy
West Point
Finance Committee
Morgan
Alabama
Interstate Park to be run by a three member commission
Madison Wis Feb The assembly heard a bill from Mr Erickson to enlarge the Dalles of St Croix interstate park and continue work A three member commission appointed by the governor within 60 days will oversee proceedings in Polk County court to acquire land The panel may begin condemnation actions The secretary will certify awards to landowners Each commissioner is paid five dollars per day plus actual expenses up to 20 days annually A total appropriation of 10000 is provided
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Erickson
Dalles
St. Croix
Etreuit Court
Polk County
Newport News Officials Indicted in Bribery Case
Newport News grand jury indicts Mayor Allan A. Moss councilmen J K Hughes and Mark Mc Laughlin Register Samuel R and R attorney for Newport News Hallway and Electric, Philip Marlow agent for a paying concern and BBF Smith contractor for bribery in city contract awards.
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J. K. Hughes
Mark McLaughlin
Samuel R&r
Register of Richmond
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Parole Granted to Southall in Fraudulent Labor Check Case
James H. Southall former chief clerk in the government engineer's office is granted parole after involvement in a fraud scheme that issued labor checks totaling over half a million dollars and dispersed across the United States.
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State Prison Board
James H. Southall
United States
Warden Post Vacated at Stillwater Prison
At a state prison board meeting in Stillwater the warden's office was declared vacant after General Reeve declined to re sign. Former Warden Henry Wolfer was chosen to fill the vacancy.
Nickel Plate Route Promoted As Quick Chicago Buffalo Link
The Nickel Plate road offers the Pan-American Ex position Route this summer as the shortest line between Chicago and Buffalo with no excess fare on its fast express trains. Dining cars serve American Club meals from 35 cents to 1.00, plus vestibuled sleeping cars and colored porters. John Y. Calahan, General Agent, 111 Adams St., Chicago, Tl 7-3.
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Buffalo
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
Teeth Restored and Extracted at Dr. Ribbel's Clinic
Dental work including fillings and crowns with gold or porcelain plus extractions performed using Odontunder at Dr. Ribbel's practice.
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Ribbel
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