Portugal crowns Manuel II after royal assassination
Lisbon reports Prince Manuel proclaimed king of Portugal following the assassination of King Carlos and Crown Prince Luis. Queen Amelie and Manuel accompany the new monarch as foreign powers move to stabilize the regime amid rapid cabinet changes and fleet deployments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Manuel
Portugal
Council of State
Don Manuel II
Don Carlos
Luis
Amelia
Prince Manuel
Emanuel
France
Ferrera Don Anaral
Spain
de Austurias
Gibraltar
Carlos
Villa Vicosa
Praca de Commercio
Rue de Arsenal
Cordova
Prince Emanuel
Amelie
Bomb Threat Detected on Ohio During Coaling
The battleship Ohio’s commanding officer reports a five inch dynamite stick found in coal while at Fortuna Port of Spain. All coal loaded aboard was rechecked to ensure safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Washington, D. C
Fortuna
Port of Spain
Fine Birds Strut Some of the Awards Made
The Black Hills Poultry Association show in Deadwood drew record crowds with entries from Spearfish Mitchell Sioux Falls and Floron. Judge Dr. T Heimlich oversaw scoring as awards were announced across multiple classes including Cock Hen Pullet Cockerel and various Leghorn and Wyandot categories with winners like Harold Sheldon Fred Aikman E. M. Thomas and J. Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hills Poultry Association
Deadwood
Hills
F. A. Gaydon
Mitchell
Sioux Falls
Floron
T. Heimlich
Jacksonville
Poultry awards listed at Belle Fourche and Spearfish shows
The results include White Leghorns with first and second place awards for Mrs. Frank Gammon of Belle Fourche in cut glass bowls, and the American Standard of Perfection from Mrs. Haas of Whitewood. Spearfish entries feature Mrs. Schliechardt winning first with a cut glass bowl and Mrs. William Rhodes taking second in another bowl, with J. L. Beck and Frank Houts of Deadwood noted for American Standard of Perfection.
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Frank Baker
J. E. Walton
J. F. Walton
Jennie M
Haas Whitewood
Hensecond
J. L. Beckham
Deadwood
Haas
Whitewood
Cockerel
A. Schliechardt
Spearfish
J. W. King
Pluma
F. B. Hautz
Schliechardt
Plymouth Rocko
A. J. Keith
Sioux Falls
BF. Rohrer
Pelle Fourche
Gayden
American Standard of Perfection
White Wyandots
Pred Aikman
B.H. Martin
Buffalo Gap
J. H W. Pearson
Furst
E. M. Thomas
Huron
Frank Gammon
Belle Fourche
Rhode Island
William Rhodes
J. L
Beck- Frank Houts
Lost Her Beauty She Had Immense Wealth
Vienna reports Baroness von Schwitzer, once famed for beauty, killed herself after years of aging and wealth. Daughter of a Roumanian shopkeeper, she married Count Taliewitch, then Baron von Schwitzer, amassing a fortune over 5 million. She attempted poisoning earlier, then shot herself, leaving a letter about not bearing to outlive her looks.
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Vienna
Baroness von Schwitzer
Count Taliewitch
Baron von Schwitzer
Japan Faces Growing Opposition to Military Rule
Advices from Yokohama reported to the Empress of India indicate Japan's military party has begun to lose power after dominating government since the Japan China war. The rising middle class resents taxation and the financial crisis, while minister resignations signal an impending clash over expansion versus burdens on commerce and industry.
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Victoria
B. C
Yokohama
Japan
Another Georgia Lynching in Gainesville
Jack Long, a Black man accused of murdering John Sapp, was taken from the Newbury jail by a mob last night and lynched. The incident adds to a wave of racial violence in Georgia.
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Georgia
Gainsville
Jack Long
John Sapp
Newbury
Negro Leader Joseph E. Lee Heads Florida Delegation
Joseph E. Lee, a Negro, will head Florida’s delegation to the national convention due to factional party conflicts. The state convention adopted resolutions endorsing Taft’s candidacy.
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Joseph E. Lee
Florida Republicans
ST. Augustine
Fla
Taft
Secretary Metcalf Seeks 90 Million Navy Ship funding
Secretary Metcalf asked Congress for 90,750,000 to build new navy vessels and convert old ones. The request centers on expanding and modernizing the fleet amid ongoing naval needs in Washington D C.
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Metcalf Aska
Washington, D. C
Metcalf of
Theavy
Congress
Navy
Duchess of Sutherland Eyes London Newspaper For People
A New York report details Duchess of Sutherland traveling to discuss a joint venture with a New York millionaire to launch a democracy oriented newspaper in London for the poor. The plan, though not fully explained, has attracted attention in both cities and highlights her literary and charitable work. A Halifax blizzard scene recalls the steamer St Cuthbert fire and loss of about fifty lives as boats were swamped amid heavy surf.
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New York
Duchess of Sutherland
London
Ethel Barrymore
Halifax
Nova Scotia
St. Cuthbert
Armored Cruiser South Dakota Set for Trial Trip
The new armoured cruiser South Dakota will have her first government trial trip on February 25. Considered a battleship by armor and armament, she will be more powerful than most battleships of other nations and will boast a speed greater than any ship of her kind afloat.
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San Francisco
South Dakota
Moody corporation assigns assets for creditors
The Moody corporation a publishing firm specializing in manuals of railroads and corporations and securities made an assignment today for the benefit of all creditors. The company has a capital of 4,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Moody Corporation, & Publishing Company
Takahira to Washington After Rome Stop
Haron Takahira arrives in Rome from Paris on Feb. 4 and will travel to Washington as the newly appointed ambassador to the United States. He stays a few days in Rome before departure.
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Rome
Iaron Roger Takahira
United States
Washington
Paris
Senate bill on relinquishing Philippine Islands in 1919
A Senate bill proposes relinquishing the Philippine Islands in 1919, contingent on securing pledges from other nations to preserve the territory. The measure stresses international guarantees before ceding control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
Feba
Senate
Philippine Islands
Portugal under martial law amid fears of coup
Lisbon reports martial law across the country with Portugal an armed camp. Authorities fear a secret republican movement aims to take government control. Ninety four political prisoners deported to South Africa. Ex Premier Franco collapsed from the recent turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Portugal
South Africa
Franco
Burgess Reported Safe Despite Snowbound Delays
Mrs. J M Burgess learned her husband had not heard from him since before Thanksgiving and letters indicate mail service delays due to frozen rivers and heavy snows. He was near Griffin Road Ranch thirty miles north of Peace River Landing, hunting with Griffins, and noting scarce game and a 700 bushel grain crop at a nearby farm.
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J. M. Burges
Lake la Bische
J. M. Burgess
Burgess
Peace River
Lee
Te Griffin Road
Peace River Landing
Col. Griflin
Bachelor Hall
Griffins
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Don Manuel
Carlos of
England
Harold Sheldon
Fred Aikman
Aladdin
Wyo
Hen
B. H. Martin
S. Koenigsberger
Victor Schlichting
Pullet
Penfirst
J. H. Pearson
A. Schleichardt
A. T. Moore
A.T. Moore
Thomas Thompson
Martin & Ogden
Paul E, Martin
Henry Court
Martin & Ickes
Jock
Mia
Jonnie Haas
Ff. A. Gammon
Beile Fourche
Kirst
J. A. Gammon
Mrs. Haas
Whitesood
Gammon
F. A. Gammon
Belle Vourche
F. DeMouth
Deadwool
W. D
Rhore
F. A. .Gamirmon
Pulle Tm Iret
W. D. Rhode
Belle
Plymouth Rocks
E. B. Rohrer
F. A. Gayden
F.A. Gayden
E. HB. Rohrer
FE. B. Rohrer
E. B. Ahrer
E. B Rohrer
Remington Barr
C. R. Dennis
Buff Cochins
Dr. Brown
W. H. West
Rede
Wag
B. S. Bunch
Hulett
New York City
U. S. South Dakota
Big New York Corporation
Haron Takahira
Philippines
Islands
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