King Edward Opens Parliament amid Royal Pageantry
London February 14 King Edward VII opened the first parliament of his reign in a grand ceremony. Queen Alexandra, the Duke of Connaught, and royal family attended as thousands lined routes from Buckingham Palace to Westminster. Guards and tens of thousands of troops guarded the procession. state coaches and carriages displayed royal splendor as the king and queen entered Westminster Palace amid ceremonial pages.
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Edward VII
Mix
Alexandra
Duke of Connaught
Victoria
Prince of Wales
Mexandra
Buckingham Palace
Palace of Westminster
Mall
Whitehall
Parliament
St. James
Morocco
Victoria Tower
Lord Privy Seal
Ting
President urges Sampson recognition for Cuban service
The president today sent a special message to Congress urging the same recognition given to Admiral Dewey and his officers for Manila Bay be extended to Rear Admiral William T. Sampson and his crew for their services in and around Cuba during the Spanish American War.
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Congress
Dewey
Manila Bay
Smpson
North Atlantic
Cuba
Senate orders Alaska Second Judicial district accounts
Washington February 14 the senate agreed to a resolution by Mr Stewart demanding the attorney general’s full accounts of the Second Judicial district of Alaska and the department’s actions thereon plus a list of officers of that district The discussion then returned to the agricultural appropriation bill with its consideration resumed.
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Washington
Senate
Stewart
Second Judicial District of
Alaska
Light House Funding and Grant Memorial Move in Congress
In Washington on February 14 the house resumed sundry civil appropriation work. The bill provides 63000 dollars for a light and fog signal at Point Dume California and for relief of workers on land within the indemnity land grant to the Northern Pacific railroad. Senate amendments create a committee to select a site and plans for a General Grant memorial statue in Washington.
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Point Dume
Los Angeles County
Cal
Northern Pacific Railroad
Senate
General Grant
Valencia Riot Firefight Leaves One Dead in City
Valencia on February 14 saw serious disorder as rioters clashed with gendarmes. A single shot hit a man who died and another was wounded in the turmoil.
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Valencia
Spanish Bourbon Wedding Unites Maria and Prince Charles
Madrid chronicle reports the wedding of Dona Maria de las Merceles de Bourbon y Hapeburs to Prince Charles Bourbon at the chapel of the royal palace. The ceremony, led by Cardinal Sancha, featured profound royal pomp, a low mass, a white satin veil, thirteen gold coins, and a blessing pledging mutual devotion, with the couple escorted by both families.
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Spain
Dona Maria de Das Merceles de Bourbon Y Hapeburs
The
Asturias
Prince Charles Bourbon
Maria Christina
Alfonso XI
Maria ‘Teresa
Infantas
Isabela
Eulalie
Eugene of
Austr
Elizabeth
Tadies
Infanta
Dona Isabella
Prince Les
Alabria
Dona Maria Immaculata
Dona Maria Pia
Dona Maria Josephine
Cardinal Sancha
Toledo
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Zubicurre
Courac
Isabella II
Tuesay
Damen
Holy Trinity
Gencinto
Stapha
Taft hoped for Philippines civil governorship
New York report from Washington says the president is pleased with Taft’s performance in the Philippines and may appoint him civil governor if Congress passes a law granting authority. Taft had planned an 18 month stint and hoped to return to Ohio law, but may reconsider to stay longer to tackle the difficult issues there.
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New York
Asl Times
Washington
Philippines
Taft
MacArthur
Congress
Manila
Ohio
Baroness Von Ketteler Sails On Fuerst Bismarck
Baroness von Netteler widow of the late German ambassador to China sails today on the steamer Fuerst Bismarck. She has been summoned to Berlin by Emperor William and will be a guest at the Imperial court following the siege of the legations in Pekin.
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New York
Baroness von Netteler
China
Pekin
Berlin
William
Betrayal Charged at Massachusetts Grand Army Meeting
General Rassieur warned that several congressmen who are G A R members have betrayed the organization by opposing its legislative aims. He criticized Washington and Chicago prospects, urging vigilance and saying the head of the order may report actions of those deemed false to their obligations.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Washington
White House
Mike
Congress
Yale Destroys Washington’s Birthday Holiday Tradition
Yale faculty ends the long standing undergraduate holiday on Washington’s Birthday prompting debate among students who plan to seek its restoration. February 2 marks a rite where sophomores debut high hair and canes while freshmen attempt the famed fence rush amid campus revelry and clashes with professors.
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New Haven
Coon
Yale
Washington
Prize Fight Off After Court Injunction Ends Bout
Vinvinnaat February 14 Judge Hollis grants permanent injunction delaying the Rahlin fight at Suengerfest hall until promoters can appeal to the reverse and supreme courts. In Findlay Ohio a special report says Company A of the Second regiment moved to Cincinnati.
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Hollis
Revnt
Supreme Courts
Clinlanat
Findlay
Ohio
Cincinath Ulis
Great Paper Mill Fire At Kimberly Mills
Appleton Wisconsin February 14. The Kimberly and Clark Paper mill near Appleton suffered a fire last night causing damage estimated between 400000 and 600000. The plant worth over 1000000 was at risk and Cedar Street firefighters aided. Superintendent F Cowie was seriously injured. Chief EL Anderson of the fire department was overcome by smoke.
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Kimberly Mills
Kimberly and Clark
Appleton
Cowie
Kimberly
EL. Anderson
D A R Presidency Race Sparks Conclave Debates
New York February session of the Daughters of the American Revolution promises lively debate over the next president. The executive board backs Mrs Charles W Fairbanks wife of Senator Fairbanks of Indiana, as candidate to defeat Mrs McLean. Mrs Roosevelt declines. Mrs McKinley is not an officer. Mrs Roebling named as second candidate with Mrs McLean, Mrs Fairbanks already in field, Washington-bound delegates and Metwan partisans preparing to travel.
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Congress of the Daughters of the Fevor
Federal
Wan
United States
McKinley
Ofc
Roosevelt
Charles W Filrbanks
Fairbanke
Voliana
McLean
Sue
Evry Mittee
Farwest and
Meat Harmonious
Whi Wic
Melon
Butebhen
Washington A. Roebling
Madrid Wedding Proceeds Calmly Amid Riotous Crowds
In Madrid on February wedding ceremonies near the palace proceeded with order as thousands watched from within the south grand court. Cavalry detachments maintained calm while rioters hurled stones and damaged doors. One person was killed and several wounded in the ensuing collisions.
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Madrid
Grand Court
Valencia
Spain
Powers
Election Update Misses Decisive Result in Selim Ore
The senanicl at You today notes another change in the situation but no decisive outcome. Voters including Corbett Verian Inman and H Williams are listed with small tallies while the overall race remains unsettled amid local discourse.
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Selim
Riehtel Willams
Corbett
Verian
Inman
H. Wil- Lanes
W. & Robertson
Richard Yilanns
Cape Colony News: Dewer and Steyn Occupy Phillipstown
A dispatch from Cape Town dated February 14 reports General Christian Dewer and Former President Steyn entered Phillipstown in Cape Colony. British forces attacked yesterday and drove them out with loss.
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Lomlon
Evening News Today
Cape Town
Christian Dewer
Steyn
Cape Colony
Phillipstown
Boer forces advance in Phillipstown area report
A remote bulletin notes Dewet in command near Phillipstown with Boers crossing the Angever gesture day. Vin Wyksviel was occupied Monday by AM Boers retreating from Alvinia. Boers remain 24 miles west of Carbitryon. A convoy of eight wagons and 49 prisoners was captured north of Amsterdam.
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Pel
Phillipstown
Dewet
Vin Wyksviel
Alvinia
Austerdam
Armours Take Control of Fruit Express Monopoly
A deal secures Armstrong car lines a monopoly in the refrigerator car business in California by transferring Edwin T. Harl’s interest in the Continental Fruit Express to the Armour line. The transaction, valued over 2 million dollars, includes Bay Reef assets and the sale of all Karl assets with Kart Fruit interests under negotiation for Porter Brothers company. James S. Watson and Syed teated Wer suggest the move aims to acquire Karl Bratt interests.
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Karl
Bay Reef
George By
Tobbins
Chicago
Armour Car Lines
Armour Car Line
Bitel
OW. X
Gerber
Sacramentea
Porter Hrothepa
James 8. Watson
Ching
Porter Brothers’ Company
Karl Bratt Company
Soldiers Homes Debate Sparks Senate Recess Proposals
Washington debates soldier homes amid calls for a recess and a plan to study establishment of homes in various states. Pettigrew notes U S manufactures bone material daily. Arthur cites pension prospects in the Philippines and care capacity concerns while Hale supports stated figures.
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Washington
Lory UL
Columbia
Tdata
Devon
Pettigrew
M Arthur
Hale
Philippines
Irrigation bill fuels arid land debate in Congress
A Newlands bill amendment advances a national irrigation plan funded by public land sales in arid states. Proponents cite about 4 million dollars this year to reclaim desert areas, while opposition warns of rising federal expenses. Reports from Denver and San Francisco describe related political tensions and a fatal shooting incident in Phanever, Colorado.
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Newlands
Congress
Denver
Phanever
Dolavex Hernanides
Palle Baek
Platela
Hernandez
Waa
Biro
Hortindes
Back Way
Court Houses And Bridges In Powell County Debate
Special to the bite r Mow Amwonda reports county officials in Deer Lanter and Pavedl SHINES dispute public works value. Bridges sparked contention over a $200,000 estimated benefit, while courthouse plans in Ava Menta and Deve Lodge drew cost and depreciation disagreements. Powell county and Deer Lodge officials clash on jail grounds and building valuations, with a $20,000 to $5,000 gap cited before a decision.
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Powell Codtery
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Tran
Aupparttore Feentoon
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Deve Lodge
Dror Lodge
Powell Countrites
Wastor Wworth
Ain
Kind Papa and the Corks Aboard a marriage note
Fragmentary comic dialogue shows a father promising to buy all the corks after marriage and a couple debating meals and expenses. Mrs Bargyn-Hunter mentions seventeen dollars spent on gels. The quirky exchange hints at Progressive Economy themes with household budgeting and uncertain outcomes.
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