Transfer Row Sparks Army Officials Contention in Senate
The Senate Military Affairs Committee probes Major Bullard’s transfer to the infantry noting political influence in staff promotions. Separately Senators Morgan and Hanna clash over canal routing as a Philippine vote looms and Wheeler defends his House remarks against Hay Pauncefote.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Robert L. Bullard
Eastman
Sav Eastman
Bullard
Hastman
Democrats repudiates Wheeler speech in Blue Grass State
Statement from Kentucky Democrats rejects Mr Wheeler's address and notes Mr Boreing's opposition. Local party leadership declares the people of Kentucky do not agree with him.
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MR. Wheeler
Blue Grass State
Blind Fiancee Tells Officer Not Fit for Married Life
Lieutenant Charles Furey of the Second Regiment shot himself at the United States Barracks in Columbus after learning his fiancée in Omaha had gone blind and could not be his wife. Frank A. Furey arrived to claim the body. Florence Quigley is linked to the case. Furey had hoped to go to the Philippines with his battalion and faced alcohol issues.
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Furey
Florence Quigley
Oak Street
Columbus
Philippines
Ft. Thomas
Goldseekers May Desert Dawson Threatens Klondike Boom
Reports from Dawson via Skaguay say a Ottawa issued order awards to the Treadgold Water and Mining Syndicate all vacant and future claims on Bonanza Eldorado and other creeks in the Klondike with Dominion Gold Run and Sulphur likely to stay open. Canadians and Americans fear ruin as six weeks may force Dawson to desert. A mass meeting was underway when the dispatch was sent.
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Chicago
Dawson
Skaguay
Seattle
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Chronicle
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Treadgold Water and Mining Syndicate
Klondike
Uwn
Sir Thomas Tancred
Bonanza
Eldorado Creek
Dominion
Nearly sink ship in mimic war near Portsmouth
Gunnery experiments off Portsmouth tested armor on the Belle Isle against Drake class and Kent class designs. Pincher and Comet directed six and nine inch guns with lyddite shells at 1200 yards. Six inch Belle Isle armor resisted fire but the armor belt was breached and the ship was towed to Portsmouth to prevent sinking.
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London
Belle Isle
Portsmouth
Pincher
Comet
Tolstoi Relapses As Fever Returns In Moscow
Moscow correspondent reports Count Tolstoi has relapsed with fever returning and a weak heart. Feb 19.
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London
Moscow
The
Daily Mail
Count Tolstoi
Nash declares Hanna out of the Presidential race
Special Despatch reports Governor Nash of Ohio stating Senator Hanna is not in the race and that Theodore Roosevelt appeals to Ohioans. Nash notes Hanna’s strength with the people but says he plans to retire after his term. interjected by remarks on Chicago taxes and political maneuvering.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
George K. Nash
Ohio
Hanna
Ohloans
Theodore ,Roosevelt
de Sherman
Tom” Johnson
Columbus
Nash
Pearl Hunt Ties Ranchman Hargens in South Bend
In South Bend Ind on February 18 Pearl Carley Hunt known as a New York beauty married Dr. Charles William Hargens a Denver ranchman at the John Ellsworth home. The ceremony followed late plans with noted decorateur Thorley from Gotham assisting and many wealthy New Yorkers attending by special train. Mrs Hargens had separated from her first husband Richard H Hunt after he admitted love for another woman and later remarried Walter Watrous in New York.
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Commercial Tribune
South Bend
Ind
Pearl Carley Hunt
New York
K. “Vanderbilt
Francis‘ Carley
Thorley
Gotham
John Ellsworth
Richard H. Hunt
Walter Watrous
Hargens
Hot, Springs
Cincinnati Bishop Sees Boer Refugee Camps as Wise Move
Dr Joseph C Hartzell Missionary Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Africa says refugee camps in Cape Town are a prudent military step likely to aid future Boer settlement by teaching hygienic laws and social life concepts.
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London
The
Daily Chronicle
Cape ,Town
Joseph C. Hartzell
Cincinnati
Methodist Episcopal Church In
Africa
Kely
Anathema Against Brooklyn Society Exposed in Press
The Eagle prints a sensational Brooklyn feature alleging a corrupt set of young society men and women, claiming wealthy youths pursue ruinous adventures, plan visits to houses, and lack moral restraint, with murder of Walter Brooks tied to their circle.
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Commercial Tribune
Brooklyn
N. Y
the Eagle
Walter Brooks
Florence Bu
Colonel Knight Dies in Salem After London Visit
Special despatch reports Colonel N. B. Knight, father of Portia Knight, who sued the Duke of Manchester for breach of promise, collapsed and died in Salem. He had recently returned from London where he settled his daughter's suit and he suffered heart disease.
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Commercial Tribune
Salem
Ore
N. B. Knight
Portia Knight
Duke of Manchester
London
Field Marshal Bowles Chamberlain Dies
London reports the death of Field Marshal Sir Neville Bowles Chamberlain aged 98. Born in 1820, he served in the British Army and held high command roles.
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Field Marshal Bowles
London
Field Marshal
Sir Neville Bowles Chamberlain
Lyman J Gage Chosen as President of United States Trust
John A. Stewart resigns as President of the United States Trust Company in New York and recommends Lyman J. Gage former Secretary of the Treasury as his successor. Stewart notes advanced years prompted the change and reports Gage has signified willingness to accept pending board approval.
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The
United States Trust Company
John A. Stewart
Lyman J. Gage
Secretary of the Treasury
Gage
Mr. Stewart
the Treasury
Rumor of Continental Coal Company to unite Ohio mines
Reports from Columbus indicate Morgan syndicate planning a Continental Coal Company to control about fifteen independent mines in the Hocking Valley and Ohio Central Railroads with a capitalization around 15 million dollars. The deal would merge properties under one management to cut costs, excluding Pittsburg and Glendale mines already acquired by a rival combine.
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Ohio Central
Continental Coal Company
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Sunday Creek
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Glendale
Pittsburg Coal Combine
Columbus, Shawnee & Hocking
Pittsburg Combine
Continental Company
Morgan Puts 10 Million Dividend to Steel Syndicate
J P Morgan & Co distributed a 10 million dividend today to members of the syndicate underwriting United States Steel Corporation. The payout equals 5 percent on the 200 million the syndicate is liable for. George W Perkins, chairman of US Steel’s Finance Committee, said a plan to convert part or all of the preferred stock into 5 percent bonds is under consideration for stockholder benefit. The report notes US Steel’s bonded debt at 303.45 million with 6 percent interest. The preferred stock issued stands at 610.174 million with 7 percent dividends.
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J. P. Morgan & Co
United States Steel Corporation
George W. Perkins
Perkins
Steel Corporation
Miss Stone Release by Brigands Sparks Macedonian Mission Debate
A report notes the release of Miss Stone by brigands amid accusations of complicity in aiding a Macedonian missionary. The incident centers on recovery and political tensions following the abduction.
Bandits Free Ellen Stone in Health After Kidnapping
Constantinople dispatch reports Ellen M. Stone released by brigands and handed to American Legation dragoman. Reverend Tsilka arrested on complicity charge. companion Mme Tsilka, Bulgarian educator and nurse, is wife of Tsilka. Stone longtime Missionary with American Board in Salonica.
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Miss. Stone
Miss Stone
Mme. K. S. Tsilka
M. Gargiulo
Constantinople
W. W. Peet
Podrome
Husband
United States
Mme. Tsilka
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Stephanova
America
Dwight L. Moody
Adirondacks
Bulgaria
American Board of Foreign Missions
Salonica
Roxbury
Mass
Chelsea
Boston
London
Paris Temps
Mr. Tsilka
Sons Assault Father Over His Marriage in Tipton
In Tipton Indiana on February 18 Owen Whitaker a wealthy farmer was beaten by his two sons Wallace and Homer who broke into his southeast Tipton home while he slept with his newly married wife. The father sustained serious injuries and his condition was described as possibly fatal.
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Commercial Tribune
Tipton
Ind
Owen Whittaker
Here
Wallace
Homer
McKinley Pew Free At Canton Church
In Canton Ohio on February 18 1901 strangers and residents have not sat in the McKinley pew at the First M B Church since the funeral. With the drapery removed the pew will be used like others as all seats become available. Church officers may place a engraved plate on the pew.
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Commercial Tribune
Canton
McKinley
M. B
Northwestern University Trustees Accept Prof Charles W Pearson Resignation
The Northwestern University Executive Committee voted to accept the resignation of Prof Charles W Pearson effective immediately. His criticisms of Biblical miracles sparked widespread discussion and the trustees will not revisit the matter unless public opinion demands it.
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Chicago
Board of Trustees
Northwestern University
Charles W.pearson
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