Rio de Janeiro Sinks After Striking Rock Off Golden Gate Coast
The Pacific Mail steamer Rio de Janeiro struck a rock near Fort Point in fog, went down with about 120 to 128 aboard, many believed lost at sea. Captain Ward faced with blame from officials. pilot Jordan recounts fatal voyage as fog and swift current hampered rescue efforts. Names include United States Consul General D. Wildman and various passengers. $800,000 to $900,000 cargo loss.
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Gonsul Wildman
Captain Ward
San Francisco
Pacific Mail
Rio de Janeiro
Golden Gate
Pacific
Cail
Rounseville D. Wildman
United States
Hong Kong
Rounseville D. Wildman, Jr
Dorothy Wildman
United’ States
Kate Reidy
Wildman
Sarah W. Wakefield
Oakland
Naomi Wakefield
Wakefield
Rowenz Teji
Alameda
Alfred Hurt
Manila
Los Angeles
Alfred Hart
Wiliam A. Henshall
Honolulu
Harry Guyon
Petaluma
William E. Dodd
Butte
Mon
Angelo Gussant
Lowry Sugar Plantation
Kauai
Charles Downdash
Shanghai
Santa Barbara
William McPhee
San Franc
Honoluln
W. Woodworth
Denver
R. P. Schwerein
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Ward
Mr. Schwerein
Rio de Taneira
Ile
Fort Point
Jordan
Fairway
Frederick W. Jordan
Atlantic
Wellington
Bristol
Puget Sound
Cabinet Keeps Secret Vote on Amended Hay-Pauncefote Treaty
London reports the British cabinet likely decided on the amended Hay-Pauncefote canal treaty during Washington's Birthday discussions. The American embassy closed and American society dinner canceled as the decision is withheld until the foreign office informs the American ambassador. The outcome, whether acceptance or rejection of amendments, may extend negotiations and draw varied press reactions.
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London
Washington
Foreign Office
SAIL FOR THE HOLY LAND ON PILGRIMAGE TOUR
A large crowd bids farewell as the North German Lloyd Werra departs New York for Naples with many prominent educators and laymen aboard. The voyage covers Egypt and the Holy Land, Ephesus, Smyrna, Constantinople and Greece. Professor Riges plans aboard ship lectures to prepare participants for planned visits.
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New York
Lloyd
Werra
Naples
Holy Land
Egypt
Ephesus
Smyrna
Constantinople
Greece
Riges
Statement by Rathbone Replies to Charges in Cuba Probe
Washington February 25 Two volumes of testimony in the Cuban postal investigation were reported to the Senate with figures and statements by ex director General Rathbone and Havana postmaster Mr EP Thompson. Rathbone answers Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Views and defends his actions while Thompson is quoted on post office matters amid ongoing inquiries.
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Bristow
Washington
Senate
Rathtone
EP. Thompson
Havana
View
Rathbone
Morgan Objects Demand That Canal Bill Be Made Regular Order
Senator Morgan pressed to set the Nicaragua canal bill as the regular order, accusing opponents of stalling tactics while urging plain talk about a largely American project. Senator Spooner warned passage without addressing treaties would offend Great Britain, and the floor moved to fortifications and army appropriations. Nelson won a clash with the Interior Department over timber sale rules on Red Lake and White Earth reservations, sending the bill back to conference with Minnesota provisions trimmed.
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Washington
Senate
Morgan
Edward VI
Spooner
Great Britain
Frve
Nelson
Interior Department
Red Lake
White Earth
Secretary of the Interior
Minnesota
Clapp
St Louis Exposition Bill Passes Senate With Amendments
Washington Feb 25 A bill funding the Louisiana Purchase exposition at St Louis passed the Senate with amendments. One amendment calls for Sunday closing of the exposition and another provides for a government exhibit at the Charleston exposition. The bill advanced without conference agreement.
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Senate
Washington
St. Louis
Eviction in China Demands Immediate Execution of Prisoners
Shanghai reports state that Chinese court demands the immediate execution of prisoners Mick and Hew-Cheng Yu now in foreign hands. Li Thung Chang allegedly telegraphs that accusations are solid and memorialized the throne while admitting guilt and seeking punishment. The emperor sent envoys to high officials for approval of a proposed court measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Chblisien
Hew-Cheng Yu
Li Thung Chang
Prince Caine
Mapmaking in England and the color red in imperial claims
The London Express reports on imperial mapmaking by the Royal Geographical Society as officials determine how new British possessions like the Balivel Ghazel Nile valley Orange Vree State and trans vaal are drawn on red maps. It explains how surveys precede a government decision on spheres of influence and borders.
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New Mins Hive
Balivel-Ghazel
Nile Valley
Orange Vree
Transvaal
Royal Geographical Society
Royal Geographical Survey
Foreign Office
House of Commons
London Express
A Missed Offer From Pinafore Sealed Sullivan Fate
A retrospective note recalls Sir Arthur Sullivan’s missed offer to an American manager George Helland of Grand Avenue Philadelphia refused $500 for exclusive American rights. Pinafore later failed at first in Philadelphia then found success, illustrating a costly misjudgment.
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Arthur Sullivan
George Helland
Grand Avenue Theater
Philadelphia
London
Holland
Gilbert and Sullivan
Garrier Club
America
al. Holland
Pinsafore
Kiraffy
Broad Street Theater
Holand
Cincinnati Enquirem
Curious QMeer Railroad Tells of Ancient Streetcar Line
A quirky railway in Txie Japan runs between 4 and Yoshihenia with a seven mile route. The power comes from a belt of gutsenlir enolies and a single car motor, carrying workers described as astonishingly developed. Fare for round trips is two and a half cents, including the expected trips for the era.
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Yoshihenia
Provinee
Txie
Japa Man
Gutsenlir
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Rounseville Wildma
Pmi'ades
Pilot Vjordon
Minneapolis
A. M. Harrison
Harrison
District Court
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The
Trent
Uae
Morgan Objects
Port Royal
Manitoba
England
Paris
France
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Faris
York Tribune
Mrs. King's Poultry Yard
Wild the Lone
Weston Dre Leder
Iowa
Eumetsburg, Iowa
G. Shadbolt
Union Lock
Union Fence CO
DE Kalb
Ill
U. S.A
Shaw & Kent
Enotmetsburg
Branagan Bro’s
Emmetsburg
New Merchant Tailor
EYES
F. W. Marquardt
H. C. Adams
Exmetsburg
WM. Moore
Main Street
Indianapolis
Opera House Drug Store
Emmetsayurg
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