Britain's Magnificent Fleet Victoria's Funeral Pageant
London reports describe half a million people lining the Solent for Queen Victoria's funeral pageant, noting the grand simplicity and silent procession. Cowes witnesses a procession of monarchs and nobles, the coffins and jewels veiled by mourning, with the German Emperor and Duke Arthur of Connaught among the notable figures viewing a solemn, color-filled display.
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Cowes
Queen Victoria
Europe
Osborne
Army Reorganization Bill Cleared Congress and Sent to President
Washington reports the army reorganization bill passed its final step in the Senate by 35 to 25 after House approval. Debates criticized War Department policy and alleged cruelties by American and Filipino forces. Senators cited MacArthur reports and questioned standing army size, with final conference vote 33 to 25 and the bill headed to the President for signature.
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Washington
Congress
United States Army
Senate
House of Representatives
Teller
War Department
Pettigrew
MacArthur
Taft Commission
United States
Tomas Mascardo
Philippine
Hale
West Point
China
Philippine Commission
General MacArthur
Manila
Hoar
George III
Pacific Islands
Butler
Chandler
Proctor
Vermont
Carrie Nation Warns Topeka Saloonkeepers of Action
Mrs. Carrie Nation sent a personal letter to all Topeka saloonkeepers urging closing of their joints. She proposed a meeting to discuss action and warned forcible measures could follow if her advice is ignored. Nation stated her band had grown to eighty nine and aimed to wipe out Topeka’s 120 saloons.
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Topeka
Kan
Mrs. Nation
Vigilance Committee to Take Over New York City
The Journal and Advertiser reports that New York City will be under a vigilance committee within ten days. Several hundred men will serve, with Bishop Potter said to support the movement. The body will oversee police performance, street cleanliness, saloon hours, and visits to illegal venues, with a fifteen member committee acting as a central clearing house for reports.
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New York
The
Journal and Advertiser
New York City
Bishop Potter
Committee of Fifteen
Druggist to Destroy Liquor in Public Pronouncement
E J Eicholtz of Hiawatha Kansas announced yesterday his decision to destroy all liquor in his store. He emptied a barrel of whiskey into the sewer this afternoon and said he would publicly destroy the remaining supply Saturday. Ministers and the public have been invited to attend the rejoicing event. He believes selling liquor is wrong.
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Nation
Hiawatha
Kans
E. J. Eicholtz
Last Funeral Rites for Victoria Recap From London to Windsor
The day of Queen Victoria's funeral brought mournful, nationwide semi shutdown. Londoners paused as 35,000 service members marched and the procession moved from Victoria to Paddington, then Windsor, with King Edward VII, Emperor William and other royals in attendance. The Windsor service at the Prince Albert Memorial Chapel concluded with the archbishop and heralds reciting titles and God Save the King.
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London
Victoria Station
Windsor
Albert Memorial Chapel
Mr. Balfour
House of Commons
Four
Queen Victoria
Victorian Station
Earl Roberts
Duke of Norfolk
Prince
Victoria
Paddington Station
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Emperor William
Edward
Guard
Household Cavalry
Coulin
Edward VII
William
Duke of Connaught
Greece
Portugal
St. James Park
Prince Albert Memorial
Canterbury
Winchester
God
King
Archbishop of
Cost of the Boer War in British totals
Consul general Charles D. Pierce estimates Boer forces in the South African Republic and Orange Free State at 25,000 including Cape Colony invaders. He says Britain has spent 800 million gold dollars, lost 100,000 troops disabled, and faces daily costs of 1 million for field operations and prisoners. He cites reduced mining output and $800 million added taxation.
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New York
Charles D. Pierce
Orange Free State
Boer Relief Fund
South African Republic
Cape Colony
Great Britain
Kimberley
Johannesburg
Great Britain and Ireland
La Grippe Epidemic Across Classes Told in Ads
A crowded testimonial page extols Peruna as cure and relief for la grippe and its after effects. Letters from Mrs. C. D. Powell, Miss Emma Jouris, Congressman M. W. Howard, and others claim Peruna restores hearing, clears nerves, steadies appetite, and cures catarrh. Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus, Ohio.
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Gur
C. D. Powell
Epworth League
Loyal Temperance Legion
Chehalis
Wash
Emma Jouris
Golden Rod Sewing Circle
Buring Street
Chicago
Ill
Howard
Fort Payne
Ala
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
M. W. Howard
Congress
Peruna
L. D. Wallace
M. A. Sharick
G. A. R. Woman's Relief Corps
Clarice Hunt
Salt Lake City
Salvation Army
Ogden
Utah
T. W. Collins
Columbus, O
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D. L. Wallace
International Barbers’ Union
Western Avenue
Minneapolis
Minn
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
New Haven, Conn
Ower
Snowine
A.j.tower CO
Boston
Mass
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Denver
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FEDS
Ferry
Detroit, Mic
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