World mournful royal funeral pageant in London
The funeral procession for Queen Victoria in London astonished by its brilliance and scale. The casket left Plymouth aboard the yacht Alberta and arrived at Victoria station then moved to Windsor surrounded by nearly fifty monarchs and princes, vast crowds, and lavish military displays with no incidents.
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London
England
Plymouth
Alberta
Victoria Station
Windsor
Edward
William
Duke of Connaught
West End
Queen Victoria
Royal Yacht
Windsor prepares for royal burial procession
The ancient town fills with visitors as Windsor readies for the royal interment at St George’s Chapel. Wreaths arrive from around the world while the purple bier with four shields awaits the royal burden and Frogmore seals the sarcophagus cover in anticipation.
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Windsor
England
St. George’s Chapel Royal
Frogmore
Mass For the Queen Held at Santiago Cathedral
A solemn requiem mass with full ritual honored Queen Victoria. The British consul General Whitside and all officers at Morro barracks attended in full uniform along with civil officials and foreign consuls.
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Santiago de Cuba
Queen Victoria
Whitside
Morro Barracks
Hart Knocked Out In Short Bout In LaSalle
Sig Hart of Chicago was knocked out in the second round by Eddie Sprague of Streator in a planned ten round match. Referee Finkler declared all bets off and Hart’s purse share went to St Marys hospital as management ruled Hart laid down. Hart was to meet Tommy Larkin of Streator, who refused to continue without purse guarantee. Sprague replaced him.
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Ills
Sig Hart
Chicago
Eddie Sprague
Streator
Finkler
Hart
St. Mary’s Hospital
Tommy Larkin
Sprague
Andrade Located in Cuba After Puerto Rico Exit
Santiago de Cuba February 2 Ignacio Andrade former president of Venezuela did not land at this port as rumored he was traveling incognito to meet a filibustering expedition. Reliable sources say he already landed in Havana and plans to go to Puerto Cabello soon.
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Santiago de Cuba
Senor Ignacio Andrade
Venezuela
San Juan de Porto Rico
Cuba
Havana
Puerto Cabello
Miners and Operators Hold Columbus Joint Conference
The second session of the fourth joint conference of miners and operators from Ohio Indiana Illinois and Pennsylvania opened in Columbus at the board of trade with about 700 miners and 150 operators. John Mitchell named temporary president and C L Scroggs temporary secretary. Committees on credentials and rules were formed. Iowa and Michigan were barred. Permanent officers chosen Walter Mullins and W B Wilson with Scroggs aiding. Miners seek a 10 cent ore price rise to 52 and uniform field differentials. operators oppose changes. The meeting is expected to last at least 10 days.
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Indiana
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Board of Trade
John Mitchell
National Organization of Miners
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C. L. Scroggs
Chicago
Iowa
Michigan
Walter Mullins
Wooster
Massillon
W. B. Wilson
National Miners’ Organization
Universal suffrage debate grips Cuban constitutional session
Havana reports the constitutional convention backed universal suffrage while restricting rights during state danger and adding minority representation. Article 24 on suspended rights was tabled then adopted, and a safeguard invalidating laws infringing these rights was added. Panicky business conditions follow rumors of a U S handover. Governor General Wood and Collector Bliss face crowds seeking clarity.
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Senor Aleman
Senor Berriel
Cuba
Sanguilly
United States
Wood
Bliss
Venezuela defies U S as Pitch Lake dispute looms
Port of Spain Trinidad February 2 The Venezuelan government remains defiant toward the United States and reports say President Castro would send a regiment to dispossess American interests at Pitch Lake. Loomis the U S minister seeks compromise but faces an unfriendly Venezuelan stance and possible grave consequences if force is used.
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Pitch Lake
Port of Spain
Trinidad
United States
Castro
Loomis
Venezuela
Legislature kills child labor bill in Columbia
The South Carolina legislature for the second time killed a bill to prohibit child labor in cotton mills. Lawmakers acted after Piedmont mill operatives, about 6,000 workers, petitioned to be let alone. The Piedmont mills provide theaters, schools and churches, while other areas allegedly foster bondage.
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Columbia
S. C
Piedmont
Wilcox Debarment Bid Draws Charges From Hawaii
A petition to the House Elections Committee No 1 seeks debarment of delegate Robert W. Wilcox of Hawaii. Accusations allege anti American letters to Filipino leaders and prior anti American language to sway native Hawaiian votes. Wilcox denies the charges while unrelated fossil notes discuss the earliest insects in Silurian rocks.
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Wilcox
Washington
House Committee On Elections
Robert W. Wilcox
House of Representatives
Congress
George D. Gear
Hawaii
Honolulu
Philippine Islands
Aguinaldo
Otis
Players Protective Association Chiefs Arrive in Cleveland
The executive committee members Charles Zimmer H L Taylor Hugh Jennings and Clarke Griffith reach Cleveland for a session. President Zimmer asserts League magnates will see the players are united and questions what if players join the American League.
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Cleveland
Players’ Protective Association
Charles Zimmer
H. L. Taylor
Hugh Jennings
Clarke Griffith
Zimmer
Players’ Association
National League
American League
Battle by Night Near Kuwait Engulfs Persian Gulf Region
Reports from Bombay describe a night battle near Kuwait on the Persian gulf between Binrashid who proclaims himself king of Arabia with 20 000 men and the Sheikhs of Kuwait with 10 000 mounted rifles. The clash lasted from sunset to dawn and ended with Binrashid routed and substantial booty seized.
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Bombay
Koweit
Persian Gulf
Binrashid
Arabia
Howell
Peace Reigns in Central America Amid Zelaya Celebrations
Managua reports there is no truth to claims that Nicaraguan troops invaded Costa Rica or that Costa Rica sent troops to the frontier. Both nations are at peace as Nicaragua marks the sixth anniversary of General Zelaya's presidency.
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Managua
Nicaragua
United States
Costa Rica
la Cru
Zelaya
Bet on a Bell Rope Stopper
A Boston man recalls a winter night on a southern rail trip where two friends argued in a stateroom. One slept late and rang the bell rope, stopping the train. They bet $50 on who caused the halt, with the conflict over who was more alert and who heard the other amid the wheel rumble.
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Boston
New York Tribune
Animals Without Feet and the Advantage of Limb Loss
The text explains hoofed animals walk on their nails rather than feet, gaining longer strides and fewer injury risks. It notes aquatic and arboreal travel benefits for legless forms, cites tadpoles, snakes, and slow worms, and suggests natural selection favored leg loss for faster movement and easier access through crevices.
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Underwood
Republicans Push Plan to Move Shipping Bill Through Congress
Washington February 2 The Republican committee considers ways to advance the shipping bill. They seek earlier daily sessions and night sessions next week while opposing an extra session. Some urge acting on Spooner Philippine bill before March 4 to avoid a called session and to probe Republican senator opposition to the shipping bill.
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Washington
Senate
Republican Committee
Shipping Bill Debate Illumines Senate Front
In Washington on February 2 the shipping bill remained front and center in the Senate. Senators Rawlins Utah Berry Arkansas and Clay Georgia led vigorous opposition to amendments. Frye Chandler and others argued against linking the Nicaragua canal bill citing delay. Jones Arkansas Teller Colorado joined the debate urging no debate limits.
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Washington
Senate
Rawlins
Utah
Berry
Ark
Clay
Frye
Chandler
Messrs. Jones
Teller
Cole
Observer notes on umbrellas and lost belongings
A quirky remark compares an umbrella to a man’s hair, warning that once lost its value or return is unlikely. The observer frames the idea as a general truism about loss and recovery.
Paper handkerchiefs and Cordova leather imitations in Japan
In Japan, paper handkerchiefs are crafted, cards are twisted from paper, and skillful imitations of Cordova leather are produced from the same material.
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Japan
Senate Conference Sets Fate of Ship Subsidy Bill
Washington officials report a Democratic Senate conference will decide whether to wage a long fight or drop the bill to prevent an extra session. Frye signals pushing the subsidy bill to the exclusion of other business if needed. Opponents weigh voting against it while avoiding responsibility for a party measure.
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Washington
Frye
Senate
Agricultural Bill Passed With Utah Provision Rejected
Washington January 31 The Landis amendment restricting Utah funds until polygamy concerns are resolved was adopted then stricken out by 69 19. The measure included a $50 000 boost for farmers bulletins and the bill was finally passed.
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Washington
Landis
Utah
Secretary of Agriculture
Friends of the Farmer
Subsidy bill dominates Senate debate in January
Washington reports the shipping bill remains front and center in the Senate with little progress. Senator Turley of Tennessee and Senator Jones of Arkansas spoken against it, accusing it of favoritism. Jones called it a bill to permit a select corps of shipowners to loot the treasury. The conference report on the army reorganization bill failed to secure agreement.
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Washington
Senate
Turley
Tenn
Jones
Ark
United States Treasury
Kentucky Split Proposed for Two Judicial Districts
Washington January 31 senate committee on judiciary reported favorably a bill to divide Kentucky into two judicial districts.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Kentucky
Sipido Case Moves for Pardons in Belgium
The father of Jean Baptiste Sipido, who fired at the then Prince of Wales in Brussels last April, has petitioned King Leopold for a pardon. He also sent a petition to King Edward VII asking support for the appeal.
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Sipido
Brussels
Jean Baptiste Sipido
Prince of Wales
Leopold
Edward VII
Milwaukee boxing card rewards local wins and decisions
Milwaukee fighters secured a decision for Jage Magner over Clarence Class of Chicago on a third round foul. Mike Irish knocked out Harry Shepard of Springfield in two rounds and Al Gear stopped Kid Howard of Chicago in thirty seconds.
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Milwaukee
Jage Magner
Clarence Class
Chicago
Mike Irish
Harry Shepard
Springfield
al Gear
Kid Howard
Deafness Cure Donor Gives $10,000 to Institute
A wealthy woman cured of deafness by Dr. Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums donated $10,000 to the Nicholson Institute in New York to supply free Ear Drums to deaf people unable to afford them.
Roark's Method in Education and Shakespeare Study
County board of examiners reviews a set of educational works including Roark's Method in Education and Burn the Story of English Kings according to Shakespeare. Other items listed are Man's England in the Nineteenth Century Burroughs Signs and Seasons and Abid Educationalesa.
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Roark
Burn
England
Burrough
Abid Educationalesa
L. J. Gruner
W. Dustin Pres
County Board of Examiners
The Soldier’s Life in Folger McKinsey’s Verse
Poem traces a soldier’s life from marching hardship to battlefield glory. It portrays longing for home and loved ones, duty to country, and steadfast bravery amid death and ruin, attributed to Folger McKinsey in the Baltimore News.
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Folger McKinsey
Baltimore News
Remembering Mrs. Bush A Studious Inventor’s Dinner Thought
In Recollections of a New England Town, Mr. Bush an inventor forgets his wife at church. Mrs. Bush laments being forgotten. He retorts with a comical twist that he was thinking of her good dinner all the way home.
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New England
Mr. Bush
Mrs. Bush
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