Rio Janeiro Sinks After Fog Bites Rock Off Golden Gate
San Francisco dispatch reports the steamer Rio Janeiro struck a hidden rock near the Golden Gate in dense fog and sank within twenty minutes. Many lives lost with several rescued. Consul Wildman of Hong Kong and son among the missing, Captain Ward went down with the ship, and navigation officials await word from orient and Honolulu agents.
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Rio Janeiro
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Orient
Honolulu
Golden Gate
City
Jordan
Indies
Park
Rin
Consul Wildman
Hong Kong
Mra. K. West
Mra. Reilly
Lehrman
A. K. Carpenter
Oakland
Cal
Capitaliat
Hecht
Germany
William Caspar
Englehart
Hurley
the Rite
Omeer
Leary
Fred
Heehts
California
Hewits
Farralons
Point Honite
C. Homand
J. C. Carpenter
Carpenter
The
Rios
Wildman
John Rooney
Rio
New King Edward's Activity Draws World Attention
New York Feb 22 The Tribune's London correspondent reports King Edward remains highly active in his duties. He supervises details, seeks accurate knowledge, and forms independent opinions. Court insiders say he writes key addresses to the army navy and foreign rulers and composes most communications himself. He rises early works late and his health shows the benefits of this regime.
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the Tribune
London
Tie
Littl
Time of the Coronation
London reports no official plan for King Edward VII coronation in mid summer. Deep mourning must end and Duke of Cornwall return from the colonies before it can occur. August earliest. tradesmen fear disruption of the shooting season and country-house gaiety. With the king in London, the season may start early and last to August 15.
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Tribune
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Duke of Cornwall
West End
Salisbury May Retire Rumor Circulates in London
New York reports rumors of Lord Salisbury's retirement as premature. His wealth remains steady while his public life wanes since he left forelong service. It notes his delegation to Malfour of prime minister duties and suggests Chamberlain as the strong unionist leader. The piece implies Salisbury's tenure length could hinder the Commoner’s rise.
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New York
Lord Salisbury
Saya the Tribune
London
Mr. Chamberlain
Believes Annexation Inevitable In U Placing Plan
New York Feb 22 A Washington Herald special reports the president has told callers annexation is inevitable and plans to call an extra session about two weeks after his inauguration. Timing points to March 20 or 21 with Cuba the main issue. Cubans favor liberal policy toward the United States and seek a binding constitutional convention committee in Washington.
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New York
Washington
the Herald
Cuba
United States
Congress
Chance for Mrs Nation Temperance Campaign Prizes Set
Pittsburg February 22 Plans were adopted by the temperance company of the Presbyterian church to run a national campaign on temperance. Prizes totaling 1000 dollars will be given for literature on the issue appealing to voters and children. Rev John F Hill of Cannonsburg and Wm Lilly of Pittsburg were tasked to prepare a leaflet outlining competition details.
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Temperance Company
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
John F. Hill
Cannonsburg
Wm. ©. Lilly
Akers Nominated for Cleveland Mayor by Republicans
W J Akers, owner of the Forest City House, was nominated for the Cleveland mayoralty at the Republican primaries held last night. The announcement highlights Akers as a leading candidate in the party race for city leadership.
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Cleveland
W. J. Akers
Forest City House
Honors For Their Heroes In Victoria Leglislature
Victoria BC hosts first Columbia legislature of the century with Lt Gov opening ceremony. About forty men from South African campaign parade as escort. Fifth Regiment guards and khaki escortees line the chamber as Rev. R B Plyth delivers benediction. Sir Henri Joly accompanied by Rear Admiral Bickford and staff and several naval officers. Mourning attire dominates the ladies as the scene unfolds.
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Post Intelligencer
Victoria
B. C. Saya
Columbia
o'Mock
R. B. Plyth
Canadian Artillery
Henri Joly
Bickford
Casement
H. M
Amphion
Simpson
H. M. Ageria
Col. Grant
Royal Engineers
Royal Artillery
Gregory
Smoothest Bank Swindler Caught in New York
Alonzo J. Whiteman alias A D Wilson is arrested in New York on grand larceny charges. Captain McClusky says Whiteman, once a top bank swindler, swindled banks around $100000 with three associates in 1899. Born Dansville New York, Hamilton College and Columbian Law School graduate.
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Alonzo J. Whiteman
A. D. Wilson
McClusky
Detective Bureau
Whiteman
United States
Chicago
House of Correction
Dansville
N. Y
Hamilton College
Columbian Law School
Duluth
Middle West
Congress
San Francisco
Colombia seeks canal deal with United States on Panama plan
New York February 22 The Tribune reports Dr Cw Silva minister of foreign affairs of Colombia is in Washington empowered to negotiate a treaty for the Panama canal The French Panama Canal Co holds the concession extended to 1910 for 1 000 000 Colombia hopes to press the company to sell its rights to the United States Engineer J T Ford with Dr Silva says the proposed treaty would grant U S control short of full ownership despite vague offers from Nicaragua and Costa Rica
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New Yo
the Tribune
Sayny Dr. Cw Silva
Republic of Colombia
Washington
United States
Panama Canal
Panama Canal Co
Colombia
J.T. Ford
Hilva
Banama
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Police Bill Now a Law Signed in Albany
The bill creating a male headed police commission in New York City was signed into law in Albany marking a new authority structure for the city police. Odell announced the action on the date of signing, detailing its governance implications and immediate effect on operations.
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Albany, N.Y
Peb
Troy
Odell
New York City
Eleven Killed in Thain Wreck Near Princeton
Princeton N J Feb 21 one of the worst collisions in the Am boy division of the Pennsylvania railroad occurred about 520 pm at Ruslin's Siding near Bordentown eight miles south of Trenton The Nellie Bly express from New York on the Atlantic City collided with passenger train No 90 from Camden to Trenton The number of dead so far known is 1 with upwards of 6 injured The two trains crashed at full speed both engines demolished front cars wreckage caught fire passengers fled into the Delaware and Raritan canal to escape the wreckage and many bodies and injured were recovered from the water
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Princeton
N. J
Amboy
Pennsylvania Railroad
Delaware and Raritan Canal
Eleven dead in wreck at Ristin's Siding near Bordentown
Trenton reports eleven killed in the Ristin's Siding wreck near Bordentown after a night of fire and debris. Among the dead are engineer Kagland and baggagemaster Birmingham. several identified and others missing. Hospitalized survivors include engineer Thompson in critical condition and fireman Bolden in danger of death. General Superintendent Shepherd arrived to confer with company officials.
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N.d
Ristin's Siding
Bordentown
Tren
Kagland
Birmingham
J. Waller Nale
WallBe
Wm. Kinney
Florence
N. J
Stokes
Bristol
George Kelly
Philadelphia
Riverside Pottery Works
Thomas McGee
John Gates
John Farrell
Farrell
Marguetas
E.ngineer Thompson
Frank Bolden
Garwood
Mercy Hospital
Thompson
Ruslin's
Shepherd
Pennsylvania Read
Holliday
Gaskell
Cal. E B. Gurim
Missed Count of Sections Causes Rail Wreck Fallout
Philadelphia officials report a Bordentown express wreck after conductor Koward Sapp failed to wait for the passing express. Three bodies recovered from the Raritan canal, bringing death toll to eleven with 26 seriously injured and 18 slightly hurt. Sapp, badly injured, is at home in Bordentown and cannot be questioned.
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Abercrombie
Abbey Division
Pennsylvania Railroads
Bordentown
Koward Sapp
Jefe Camden
Sapp
Menne
Raritan Canal
Conqueror Sapp
Defective Workmanship Blamed for Ventura Mail Steam Burst
Inspectors Bolles and Dulger found burst steam pipes on the Ventura mail steamship January 7 caused by imperfect workmanship. The crew of the vessel was exonerated from all blame in the incident.
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Fon Francisco
Nmbhlps
Bolles
Dulger
Atramsh'p
Ventura Mail
Pty
Fight for Rights Over Poulett Estate Sparks London Proceedings
Proceedings initiated to challenge Karl Poulett’s claim to the Poulett estate and tithe. The alleged Earl Poulett, long involved in London’s organ guild, seeks an injunction against the current occupant, arguing he is the rightful heir through the late William Henry, Bart Poulett. The dispute centers on marriages and succession, with court action pending.
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Wiscount Hinton
Karl Poulett
Hinton House
Karl Poulet
William Henry
Bart Poutett
Earl Poulett
Earl
Nic
Carla
Cadets Prepare for Inauguration at West Point
New York reports West Point cadets engaging in daily dress parades and afternoon drills as they prepare for departure to Washington for inaugural ceremonies on March 4. It marks the first cadet participation since the Grant era and the battalion will travel March 3 to Washington and return the next Tuesday. Captain Habsin is promoted to battalion quartermaster and Cadet Phil Sheridan, son of a famed cavalry rider, is promoted to lieutenant.
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West Point
He Academy
Washington
Grany Thal i
Habsin
Mohsen
Phil Sheridah
Cavalry
British Take Control of Shan Hai Kwan Railway
In talks from Pekin February twenty two to twenty eight, Britain assumes control of the Shan Hai Kwan railway during a wider negotiation. The German army HQ will decide contingents’ traffic order if troops withdraw, with British transit potential handover to civil authorities. The settlement outlines a mixed German and Japanese military directorate and payment arrangements for telegraph and property improvements. The Russians Germans and Japanese are to be paid for these assets with a plan for Shan Hai Kwan to New Chwang lines likely to Chinese hands by August.
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Shan Hai Kwan
Eivit
Ines
Chili Jeeta
Pacific cable cost share approved by Ottawa Postmaster General
Ottawa announces a resolution for Canada’s portion of Pacific cable costs. Britain would advance 7.1 billion and Parliament will be asked to authorize the government to cover five days of the amount while Salem reports Oregon moves toward a direct primary law with five bills likely to pass.
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Ont
Canada
Salem
Ore
Fen
Gom
Washington Birthday Observed by Great American in Chicago
A large celebration in Chicago honored George Washington as the Great American unites labor and schooling. Five thousand children packed the auditorium for a program at the Union League Club with addresses at University of Chicago and Northwestern Evanston. Bishop Spalding spoke on patriotism and civic duty, stressing education, character, and self government.
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Washthisslun
Union League Club
Stock Exchange
Schoolaerm Sored
University of Chicago
North Western University
Evanston
Bishop Spalding
Peoria
Ediertai
Thabaurd
A Million for Harvard at New York Harvard Club
In a Waltorf Astoria event the Harvard Club of New York announced near 1 million dollars in gifts for Harvard. A donor gave 500000 for an architecturally significant building while other supporters named included Hint Wigainsen supporting an East Yard Viden project and James BU of the City Wink of New York with ties to Harvard. The report notes donations were welcomed but names and specifics remain partly undisclosed.
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Harvard Club
Waltorf-Astoria
Wale Cor
Harsant
University
Dre Wolortsen
Hint Wigainsen
Age Yard Viden
James BU
Wink
Hare Yard
Harvard
Agassiz
Count von Waldersee postpones expedition in wake of China’s banishment demand
In a February dispatch dated February 2, Vix reports Count von Waldersee has postponed the planned expedition as China has canceled the powers demand for Bullty officials’ banishment.
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Count von Waldersee
China
Aged priest dies in Indianapolis on 61st anniversary
The Right Rev. August Bessonies vicar general of the Indianapolis diocese died today in Indianapolis on the 61st anniversary of his ordination as a priest.
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Indianapolis
August Bessonies
Refuses Russian Loan Offer in Petersburg Trade
St Petersburg report says M De Witte received an offer of 2004 1d0 me 4 per cent issue at price 98. He is said to hope that repeated rejections will yield better terms. The situation suggests ongoing negotiations and cautious bids as of February 22.
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St. Petersburg
M. de Witte
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