Controversy Over McKinley Sampson Tribute Renewed
President McKinley asked Congress to tender thanks to Admiral Sampson and his fleet for the Cuban war campaign and the destruction of the Spanish fleet. The Sedley Sampson dispute resurfaced in the Senate with opposition to the nomination and a protest telegram from Gen Felix Agnus.
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Schiey-Sampson
Senate
Gen
Helix Agnus
Washington
McKinnley
Congress
Adm. Sampson
North Atlantic
Spain
United States
Cuba
Adm
Cervera
Atlantic
Dewey
Asiatic Squadroon
William T. Sampson
U. S. Navy
Cuban
Santiago de Cuba
William M'Kinley
Sedley-Sampson
Felix Agnus
Baltimore
First Social Function At White House Honors Diplomats
Washington reports the president and Mrs. McKinley hosted a formal dinner for the diplomatic corps at the White House. The event marked his return from grip convalescence with orchids and primroses on the long corridor table and Marine Band music. He escorted Senora del Aspiroz of Mexico and the German ambassador's wife to the table.
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Washington
Senora del Aspiroz
Mexico
Flames On a Clyde Steamer Off Fenwick Island
Charleston dispatch reports the Clyde steamer Co Manche left New York and while off Fenwick Island smoke appeared from the skylight of the engine room. Two hours of effort followed before the fire was controlled. eight to ten people were lightly burned. Engine room and adjacent woodwork suffered damage. New York noted a stock exchange seat sold for $51,000, a record high. London reported the royal yacht Victoria and Albert to take King Edward and Queen Alexandra to Germany with the British Channel Fleet as escort.
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Charleston
S. C
New York
Fenwick Island
Stock Exchange
King
Queen
Germany
London
Portsmouth
Victoria and Albert
King Edward
Queen Exandra
Extedt
Opening of Parliament as King Edward VII addresses war stance
London reports the 1901 opening of Parliament with King Edward VII delivering his first address. He affirms continued war in South Africa, calls for Boer submission, notes losses from guerrilla fighting, and outlines colonial aims for equal white rights and native protection. He also mentions China and confirms the Duke of Cornwall’s planned tour to Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
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London
Edward VII
China
Duke of Cornwall
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Boer War Dispatch From Kitchener Reports De Wet Action
London reports from Pretoria indicate DeWet forces north of Philipstown are engaged after crossing the Orange River at Zand Drift. French notes a large Boer force driven toward Piet Retief while the Inniskillings charge. Boer losses include five killed and six wounded. ten captured. plus wagons cattle and other plunder seized. Our side reports one killed and five wounded.
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London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Christian DeWet
Philipstown
DeWet
Orange River
Zand Drift
Ermelo
Piet Retief
Inniskillings
Danish West Indies sale expected as Copenhagen acts
In Copenhagen on February 15 authorities prepare a definite initiative and favorable reply to the United States over the Danish West Indies. King Christian would keep the islands Danish if possible, but would not block transfer if conditions improve. The rigsdag is reluctant to provide more funds to retain the colonies.
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Copenhagen
Danish West Indies
Foreign Office
United States
Christian
Rigsdag
West Indies
Cramp Denies Union With Vickers-Maxim Deal
Philadelphia March 15 Charles H Cramp president of Cramp Ship and Engine Building Co denies rumors of a merger with the Vickers Maxim Co of England saying the talk is rot He has publicly stated he would not pursue such combinations and sees no need to revisit the issue Lincoln Neb Feb 15 the state senate passes an anti kidnapp ing bill by unanimous vote It provides death penalty or life imprisonment at the court s discretion for kidnaping when ransom is demanded and the victim is threatened with death or injury.
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Truth and Justice
Sampson
Adm
Sehley
America
Senate
Philadelphia
Charles H. Cramp
Cramp Ship and Engine Building Co
Vickers-Maxim Co
England
Lincoln
Neb
State Senate
Generals Wilson Lee Schwan Retired in Military Shifts
Washington reports Gen James H Wilson Gen Fitzhugh Lee and Gen Theodore Schwan were retired on Thursday with Schwan retiring on his own request. Col A Daggett of the 14th Infantry is promoted to brigadier general and will be retired immediately in that rank.
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Washington
James H. Wilson
Fitzhugh Lee
Theodore Schwan
Col. A. & Daggett
14Th Infantry
Schwan
Mrs Stoddard Granted a Divorce in Cambridge
Mary A. Stoddard was granted a divorce from lecturer John L. Stoddard on grounds of desertion. She testified he deserted her in Boston in 1890. Mr Stoddard did not contest the suit.
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Cambridge
Mass
Mary A. Stoddard
John L. Stoddard
Boston
Public injunction blocks Jeffries Rubblin prize fight
Judge Hollister granted an injunction against the Jeffries Rubblin fight at Saengerfest hall. He ruled the proposed prize fight would be a public nuisance and brutal undermining of public morals. The decision halted plans, with promoters preparing an appeal and Saengerfest officials pledging ticket refunds.
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Cincinnati
Hollister
Saenagerfest Hall
Sheets
Saengerfest Athletic Association
Ohio
Saengerfest
Court of Equity
China’s obstinacy delays peace talks in Peking
London telegram from February 15 reports the Chinese plenipotentiaries’ peace signatures may be in wrong form. Sir Ernest Satow may take decisive action soon. Count Waldersee allegedly sent an ultimatum to the imperial court as China prepares for renewed hostilities in spring.
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London
The
Standard
Peking
Ernest Mason Satow
Count von Waldersee
China
Inman billiard hall owner smashes door and contents
Mrs Christina Ashman of McPherson Kansas forced entry to an Inman building by smashing the upper floor billiard hall door with an ax after refusing admission. The proprietor tried to intervene and she knocked him down stairs before wrecking the room’s contents in a Carrie Nation style incident.
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McPherson
Kan
Christina Ashman
Inman
Paris Faces Severe Cold With Many Deaths Reported
The intense cold in Paris and suburbs has caused numerous deaths as temperatures drop to 12 below zero Celsius. Heavy snowfalls extend across several departments, worsening conditions.
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Paris
Shubrick Torpedo Boat Opens First Sea Trial
Norfolk report notes the United States torpedo boat Shubrick launched at Richmond and sent to sea Thursday for its maiden trial voyage.
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Norfolk
United States Torpedo Boat
Shubrick
Richmond
Mardi Gras Carnival Opens With Momus Parade In New Orleans
New Orleans crowds gather as Mardi Gras festivities begin with the Momus parade. City visitors swell the crowd, local groups join the display, Canal street lights total 9000 as merchants illuminate the area. Knights of Momus showcase a year long sequence of holidays in elaborate floats ending with an angelic final float with palms and wreaths.
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New Orleans
League of Local Building and Loan Associations
Council of Jewish Women
Woodmen of the World
Louisiana Masons
Canal Street
Knights of Momus
Fires Reach Four Hotels In Simultaneous Run
In Chicago on Thursday evening fires erupted on four floors of the Palmer house and shortly after on four floors of the Great Northern hotel. Two men fleeing the Palmer house are suspected thieves. Jewelry worth 500 dollars was stolen from the Great Northern. A suspicious blaze also hit the Hotel Grace a day earlier, and the Sherman house fire caused minor damage of about 100 dollars. Police view these as acts by an organized incendiary gang with detectives pursuing leads.
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Chicago
Palmer House
Great Northern
Grace
Sherman House
Gineers
Todd
Pittafield
Toda
Providence
Montana
Nevada
California
Idaho
Pacific Railroad
America
Mr. Warman
Sierras
Elfie
Bernard
Bristol
Magnificent album presented to President McKinley
Count Cassini the Russian ambassador presented President McKinley with a magnificent album of czar coronation scenes from 1895. The album, a gift and souvenir for the president, features front medallion portraits of the czar and his wife in gold. Cassini called the gift a mark of the czar's high esteem for the United States leader. The president acknowledged the gesture in brief remarks.
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Washington
Count Cassini
McKinley
United States
Markets in Cincinnati Chicago Indianapolis and Buffalo
Markets report price ranges for flour wheat corn oats and meats across Cincinnati Chicago Indianapolis and Buffalo on February 14. Grain and animal prices shown for flour, wheat, corn, oats, hogs, cattle, sheep lambs and veal calves with varied quality levels.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Indianapolis
Madrid Royal Wedding Bespeaks Colorful Splendor
Prince Charles of Bourbon wed the princess of Asturias in a gala Madrid ceremony attended by high nobility and American diplomats including Mr. Bellamy Storer. King Alfonso led the procession, and the dowry for the Asturias princess is reported at 20 million francs.
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Prince Charles of Bourbon
Princess of the Asturias
Count of
Caserta
Charles
the Asturias
Archduke Eugene
Calabria
Infantas
Gennaro
Asturias
The
Earthquake Shocks Reported Across Several Cities
Severe quake hits Union City Tennessee at 6 15 PM with houses rocking and dishes rattling. Memphis and Poplar Bluff also report minor shocks at 6 15 PM and 6 PM respectively. Tekla king of Gojam dies of poisoning as two pretenders contest the throne in East Africa.
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Nashville
Tenn
Union City
Memphis
Poplar Bluff
Nas Jibatl
East Africa
Tekla
Gojam
Godjam
Shoa
Pacific Railroads and the Promontory Victory
A historical overview of the push for a Pacific railroad beginning in the 1530s, detailing Asa Whitney’s vision, Maj. Gen. Dodge and Gen. Sherman roles, Lincoln era decisions, and the May 10, 1869 Promontory completion. It notes the vast labor, casualties, and the enduring impact on American trade with the Orient.
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South Africa
Cape Colony
Chan
Dennio
Jeffries Rublin Mill
Peck
Colston
Drs. Robinson
McKinney
Brady
G. F. Dieterle
Saengerfest Athletic Club
New Orleanz
Bellamy Storer
Mrs. Storer
Madrid
Prince Charlies of Bourbon
Storer
Prince Charles
Duke of Calabria
Count Caserta
Alfonso
Young King
Tennessee
Missouri
Pacific
Orient
Asa Whitney
Western Plains
Pacific Coast
Efe
Great Western Plains
Gen. Dodge
Mississippi & Missouri Railroad
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Omaha
Council Bluffs
West
Dodge
Union
Promontory
Utah
Warman
Gov. Stanford
Europe
Far East
Cy Warman
D. Appleton & Co
Suez Canal
San Francisco
Sherman
Western Army
Warner and Williamson
Sacramento
Cal
Sierra Nevada Range
A Ot “Wissucky
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