Fatal collision at river town crossing injures six
At Riverton crossing near McKeesport six armed with furniture and six aboard a wagon were struck by a fast B and O freight. Four men died at once and a man and a woman were critically hurt likely to die. The deceased: Hudson Elder Silvester Wilson George Dawson James Robinson. Injured: Mrs Edna Lawson and Wilson the one legged man. The crossing is noted as highly dangerous with limited train visibility. Nearby legislators consider adding boxing contests to the Pennsylvania and Colorado agendas.
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Mckeesport
Riverton Station
Hudson Elder- Silvester Wilson
George Dawson
James Robinson
Edna Lawson
Wilson
Duquesne
Pittsburg
Manila deaths in Philippine campaign reach 220 by Feb 1
Washington reports Gen Otis cable from Manila detailing troop losses since arrival through February 1. Of 220 deaths 41 were from wounds or accidents and 179 from disease including 65 typhoid 43 smallpox 21 dysentery and malaria. Smallpox vaccination ongoing. nine percent ill.
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Manila
Philippines
Railroads Report Severe Storm Strain in West
Denver February 3 The storm worsens railroad conditions with no through trains to California on any line except the Union Pacific Rio Grande crews exhausted after a week of continuous work. The line remains open to Leadville but further progress is blocked by the severe weather.
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Denver
California
Union Pacific
Rio Grande
Leadville
Senate debate on Philippine policy continues with aims to table resolution
In Washington on February 3 the Senate heard Senator Harris propose another Philippine resolution he asked to lay on the table. Senator Macey of Mississippi spoke on expansion, stating the issue was grave and he prioritized his constituents over the Philippines.
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Washington
Senate
Harris
Macey
Mississippi
Philippines
Personal notices from El Paso society circle
A list of local social updates includes A J Papen at White Oaks, Mrs Leigh Clark recovering from illness, High Five club gathering at Mrs KE Brown's, California Powder rep A F Brown in town, El Paso Social Club dance at the court house, and various visitors and residents arriving or staying at hotels and blocks.
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KE. P. Brown
el Paso Social Club
Court House
Cabinet Discusses Miles Interview Despite Denial
The February cabinet meeting ran two hours with Secretary Alger and the president present. Gener al Miles denied an alleged New York interview about the beef controversy explaining he would not discuss the matter. No action was recommended.
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Washington
Alger
Miles
New York
War Department
Life of Charley Boyer Third Enlistment in Army
Charley Boyer, 22, left for Tampa to join the 6th regiment after three enlistments in the United States service. He first served in Baltimore with the 18th regiment band at Fort Bliss, married a local woman, and later faced the deaths of his wife and mother from smallpox. He returns to service as the 6th regiment heads toward Manila via the Suez canal, leaving behind many friends and his trombone contributions with the McGinty band.
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Judson B. Palmer
Y.M.C. A
el Paso
T. P. Secy
Palmer
Association
F. M. M. Beall
18Th
U.S. Infantry
Philippines
New York City
Manila
Beall
Light
San Antonio
Charley Boyer
T. P
Uncle Sam
Tampa
Baltimore
18Th Regiment
Fort Bliss
T. & P. Company
Boyer
Suez Canal
Mania
Mr. Boyer
McGinty
Fierce Philadelphia Fire Destroys Half Million in Property
A morning blaze in Philadelphia gutted a building on North 13th Street after starting at W.S. Cooper plumbers supply house. Firemen battled the cold as streets were torn up, with Stewart's cracker bakery nearby. The Stewart building housed agricultural implements, Philadelphia Novelty Co, and B Hooley and Son silks.
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Philadelphia
W.S. Cooper
North 13Th Street
Stewart
Agricultural Implement Works
Philadelphia Novelty Company
B. Hooley and Son, Silks
Sword and belt presented to Commodore Philip in New York
In New York on February 3 the Sunday school societies presented Commodore John W. Philip with a sword and belt as a testimonial of esteem for the commander who urged his men to pray before battle at Santiago. Governor Roosevelt and his staff attended the ceremony in full military dress.
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New York
John W. Philip
Texas
Santiago
Roosevelt
Annual Carnot Debate Between Stanford and Cal
Stanford and University of California prepare for the annual Carnot debate in Stanford’s town tonight. The Berkeley team arrives with a large student delegation to debate the question whether it is in France interest to form a close alliance with Italy.
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Stanford
Cal
Carnot
University of California
Berkeley
France
Italy
Vote in doubt as peace treaty faces Monday vote
Washington reports mixed nerves as supporters expect ratification but with no clear figures. Senators Davis and followers admit a sop to the opposition via the Sullivan resolution, a harmless compromise barely binding policy, reflecting GOP senators' split.
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Washington
Davis
Havana Health Improves as Death Rate Drops
Havana becomes healthier as Gen Ludlow reports January deaths fell forty percent from last year due to street and house sanitation, infection point cleanup, vigilant isolation of cases, and ample medicines supplies and food for the sick and starving.
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Washington
Havana
Ludlow
Alger
Sam Houston Park Named By Voters On North Oregon
An overwhelming majority favor the name Sam Houston Park for the new city park on North Oregon street with General Sam Houston’s statue to be its main adornment. Other proposed names such as Government park Sun set park McKinley park Dewey park Manila park Independence park Lincoln park Hart park and Park Pitman drew far fewer votes.
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Oregon Street
Sam Houston Park
Bound for Manila Transports Sail From Sandy Hook
New York reports the Sherman with the Third Infantry and a battalion of the 15th Infantry sailed past Sandy Hook this morning bound for Manila.
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New York
Sherman
Third Infantry
15Th Infantry
Sandy Hook
Manila
Brooklyn Club Holds Jersey City Meeting On Lynch Deal
Stock holders of the Brooklyn baseball club meet in Jersey City for a status update on the Baltimore Brook lyn deal with a definite announcement expected after adjournment.
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New York
Brooklyn Baseball Club
Jersey City
New York Market Report Highlights Silver and Lead Price
On February 3 in New York the lead price stood at 4.30 per unit while silver traded at 59 1 4. Market notes indicate demand and bullion activity influenced the uptick in precious metals trading.
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New York
Deeds Filed in County Clerk’s Office Involving Several Properties
Today’s records show multiple transfers: S H Wilson and wife deeded south half of lot 20 block 171 A T S F reservation to J A Brock for 300 dollars. J A Brock sells south half of lot 20 to El Paso Foundry and Machine Co for 10 dollars. Brock also deeds lot 3 block 171 Campbell’s to same parties for 350 dollars. W B Brock sells undivided 4 interest in lot 25 block D Mills for 1 dollar to Millard Patterson. Louise M M Hubbard deeds lots 15 16 in block 20 and part of lot 17 block 47 Magoffin’s addition to N B Valin for 250 dollars. W B Brack sells undivided 4 interest in lot 25 block 4 Mills map to C N Buckler for 1000 dollars. A M Loomis sells to N B Valin lots 6 and 8 block 105 Campbell’s for 360 dollars.
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S. H. Wilson
J. A. Brock
el Paso Foundry and Machine Company
Campbell’s
W.B. Brock
Millard Patterson
D. Mills
Louise M. M. Hubbard
N. B. Valin
Magoffin
W. B. Brack
C. N. Buckler
A.M. Loomis
Snow Barriers Close Colorado Rails Kill Three
A snow slide at Shoshone near Glenwood derailed a Rio Grande wrecking train into the river yesterday, killing three men and wounding eight. A search party went from Aspen for missing wire crews as snow continues between Leadville and Grand Junction. Breckenridge relief efforts proceed toward Independence where residents lack food while trains through California routes are blocked. the first South Park train from Breckenridge is due tonight and Rio Grande hopes to reopen soon.
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Shoshone
Glenwood
Rio Grande
Aspen
Leadville
Grand Junction
California
Breckenridge
Independence
Lula Davis Seeks Divorce From H P Davis
Mrs Lula Davis files a divorce petition in district court alleging cruel treatment and failure to support. She says they married in December 1898 in Medina County Texas and lived together until three years ago when H P Davis became addicted to alcohol and mistreated her and their two children. She left him in January 1898 and he has not contributed to support.
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Lula Davis
H. P. Davis
Medina County
Texas
Death of John Jennings in Las Cruces at 23
John Jennings died yesterday evening in Las Cruces aged 23. Undertaker Nagley prepared the body for shipment tomorrow to Joliet Illinois. The mother of the deceased will accompany the remains.
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John Jennings
Las Cruces
Nagley
Joliet
Ill
Keays Acquitted in Pistol Carrying Trial
In Justice Ellis's court this morning Richard Keays was tried on the charge of carrying a pistol and acquitted by the jury.
Debate Over Conquest Rights and Maine Monument Plan
The text notes a constitutional argument over expanding territory within the constitution. It reports that the Senate approved a joint resolution for a Havana monument honoring sailors and marines who died in the Maine explosion. It also covers a House exchange where Burton criticized Hawley for remarks in committee and Hawley’s retrenchment claim about committee tolerance.
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United States
Washington
Senate
Secretary of the Navy
Havana
Maine
The Duran Trial Prelim Hearing Delayed to 2 PM
The preliminary hearing for Mrs. Duran and Felipe Duran was postponed to this afternoon at 2 o clock. Witnesses were examined until 5 yesterday as prosecutors argue jealousy caused the alleged assault on Maria. The Durans were bound over to the grand jury with bonds of 200 and 100 dollars.
Prisoners From San Elizario
Two men sent to the county jail from San Elizario Refugio Loya to serve a $5 contempt of court fine and Pedro Arrollos bound over to the grand jury for theft from the person Both men were sent up by the justice of the peace of precinct No 4.
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San Elizario
Refugio Loya
Pedro Arrollos
Justice of the Peace of
Precinct No. 4
Kansas City Women Guests Visit Mrs. J. H. Russell
Mrs. L. T. Brown and Mrs. P. H. Hovey of Kansas City Missouri are guests of Mrs. J. H. Russell for a social visit and familiar gatherings.
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L. T. Brown
P. H. Hovey
Kansas City, MO
J. H. Russell
Head End Collision Near Tucson Kills Two Train Crews
A pay car en route from Tucson collided with a westbound Southern Pacific local freight in a sand storm yesterday afternoon. Engineer Jim Harvey and fireman Falvey of the pay car were killed. The crash severely damaged both engines, delaying the pay car’s arrival until tomorrow.
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Tucson
Southern Pacific
Jim Harvey
Falvey
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