Prince Henry to sail to New York with German suite
Berlin reports Prince Henry and his party will sail for New York around Feb 15 aboard the imperial yacht Hohenzollern. The ship, to be commanded by Admiral Count von Baudissin, will stop at Gibraltar and other points, with a notable German Navy band aboard.
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Berlin
Prince Henry
New York
Hohenzollern
Gibraltar
Cape de Verde Islands
Island of
St. Thomas
Count von Baudissin
von Holleben
Washington
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Ais
United States
Schmidt
von Schwindt
von Egidy
Capt
Col
Germany
Atlantic
Cologne Gazette
Emperor William
Lokal Anzeiger
Paris
France
Anti Imperialists Ask Congress Hearing for Aguinaldo Mabini
The Anti-Imperialist league in Boston on January 13 sent a petition to Congress requesting that Aguinaldo and Mabini be allowed to come to the United States for a full hearing before Congress. The petition argues every man deserves a fair hearing and that such a hearing is essential for a just judgment on the matter.
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Boston
Fague
Congress
Aguinaldo
Mabini
Gen. Aguinaldo
Senor Mabini
Marconi Guests at Electrical Engineers Dinner
William Marconi, pioneer of wireless telegraphy, was honored at the American Institute of Electrical Engineers annual dinner in the Waldorf Astoria Astor gallery. Electric tablets lit the Marconi name and the Poldhu and St Johns test towns linked by Morse S signals, with brief remarks from Steinmetz, Marconi, Thomson, and Pupin. Edison expressed interest in attending to meet the audacious innovator.
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New York
William Marconi
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Astor Gallery
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Marconi
Poldhu
St. Johns
Charles Proteus Steinmetz
Signor Marconi
Elihu Thomson
Michael I. Pupin
Thomas A. Edison
Marconi Sees Prospects of Sea Message System
Signor Marconia explains his system's progress and its use aboard ships. He asserts that soon many messages could be sent simultaneously across the sea, following an invitation he could not accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Ocean
Signor Marconia
Signor Marconi
German official travels to Washington for commercial treaty study
L M Goldberger royal privy councillor and German commercial board member left for Washington to study the U.S. economic situation and plans to report findings to German authorities. He has visited Boston Pittsburg Philadelphia and Cleveland meeting American manufacturing and commercial leaders. He supports long term commercial treaties benefiting both nations.
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New York
L. M. Goldberger
Imperial German Consultative Board
Washington
Goldberger
Boston
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cleveland
United States
William I Perkins Dies Noted American Music Figure
Boston mourns the death of William I Perkins born 1831 a prominent American musician who organized the first American male quartet for concert singing led multiple festivals and served on the Handel and Haydn Society board. After time in London he returned to Boston's home for aged men where he died. His published works total 60 volumes.
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Boston
William I. Perkins
America
Handel and Haydn Society
London
M'Kinley Day Proclamations Spark Wide Public Support
Cleveland reports the National McKinley Memorial association says new gubernatorial proclamations are prompting broad national enthusiasm for McKinley day. Gov. Orman of Colorado plans to issue a proclamation, and iron mills are contributing by granting workers half to full day pay as a tribute.
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Cleveland
Ohio
National McKinley Memorial Association
Gov. Orman
Colorado
Judge Day
West Point Committee Finds Insufficient Academy Facilities
Washington January 13 The Senate and House committees on military affairs returned from West Point after inspecting Academy facilities. They report the buildings are inadequate for needs with barracks too small and the heating and ventilating plant insufficient. The cavalry riding hall is undersized and the overall academy building needs enlargement.
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Washington
Senate
House Committees On
West Point
Military Academy
Cavalry
Citizens of New Rochelle Demand Action on Tunnel Disaster
A New Rochelle mass meeting calls on Governor and Legislature to abate the dangerous Park Avenue tunnel. Samuel W. Marvin announces resolutions denouncing the tunnel as a nuisance and unsafe after the New York Central disaster, citing prior tragedies in 1882 and 1891 and urging immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Samuel W. Marvin
New Rochelle
New York Central Tunnel
Firemen group strongest railroad union in numbers
Frank W. Arnold, grand secretary treasurer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, reports the order as the strongest railroad union by membership. Total membership reaches 40,720, a doubling since 1894 when it was under 21,000. Last year gains total 3,119 with insurance in force at 55,628,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
Frank W. Arnold
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
United States
Canada
Dewey's Report on Schley Presented in Maryland
Annapolis Md Jan 13 In the House of Delegates Delegate Broening a Republican member introduced a memorial urging Congress to adopt Admiral Dewey's Schley court of inquiry verdict. Delegate Griffith a Republican offered a joint resolution to commission a bronze bust of Rear Admiral W S Schley by a Maryland artist for the State House in Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
House of Delegates
Broening
Congress
Dewey
Schley
Griffith
Maryland
Canal bill sent to committee by Senate
The Hepburn Nicaragua canal bill was received by the Senate from the House today and referred to the committee on inter oceanic canals. Washington January 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Committee On
Gillett proposes federal superannuation commission plan
Representative Gillett of Massachusetts introduces a bill to form a commission drawn from the treasury civil service and other branches to devise an annuity system for government employees. A portion of salaries would fund old age annuities as part of the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rep. Gillett
Massachusetts
Treasury, Civil Service Commission
Smallpox Epidemic Hits Adirondack Lumber Camps
Albany Jan 13 There is an epidemic of smallpox in Adirondack lumber camps with over 20 cases reported to the state health department from Tupper Lake. Additional cases appear at St. Regis Big Moose and Saranac Lake and Plattsburg. Officials fear Canadian entry and consider a quarantine at the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Adirondacks
State Department of Health
Tupper Lake
St. Regis
Big Moose
Saranac Lake
Plattsburg
Canada
President of Citizens Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Dies
Dedham January 13 Henry Clay Bigelow president of Citizens Mutual Fire Insurance Co of Boston died here today of apoplexy. He had led the company since 1877 and was in the insurance business for 40 years. He was 67 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham
Henry Clay Bigelow
Citizens Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Boston
President Iglesias heads to Corinto for Central American conference
President Iglesias departed San Jose for Corinto to attend a conference of Central American presidents. His father and brothers remain in charge of the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Costa Rica
Galveston
Iglesias
Corinto
Nicaragua
Dentist Dr Orin Mickel Found Dead In Bradford Home
Dr Orin E Mickel a local dentist living in Bradford after 17 years in Haverhill was found dead in his chair early this morning by his wife. He formerly served on the common council representing his ward and leaves a widow and one daughter.
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Haverhill
Orin E. Mickel
Bradford
Troy
N. Y
Venezuelan forces seize former war minister Lutowsky near San Carlos
Caracas reports that government troops captured Senor Lutowsky, once minister of war under Crespo, near San Carlos Zamora state. Rebels Luciano Mendoza and Antonio Fernandez had risen against President Castor on December 19 near La Victoria.
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Caracas
Galveston
Texas
Government of
Venezuela
Senor Lutowsky
San Carlos
Zamora
Lutowsky
Crespo
Luciano Mendoza
Antonio Fernandez
Castor
la Victoria
Chile Adopts Extradition Treaty From United States
U S Minister Wilson cabled from Santiago de Chile that the Chilean government has adopted the extradition treaty as submitted by the United States government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S
Wilson
Santiago de Chile
Chile
United States
Hay Pauncefote Sign One Year Extension Protocol
Secretary Hay and British ambassador Lord Pauncefote signed a protocol extending one year the time for British colonies to adhere to the treaty defining inheritance rights of subjects, marking a diplomatic step in the ongoing agreement between the United States and Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hay
Lord Pauncefote
United States
Great Britain
Lace Factory Burned in Nottingham Fire
Samp son s lace factory, the largest in Nottingham, was destroyed by fire causing damage over 100000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottingham
Eng
Sampson’s Lace
Wages Advance At Steel Wage Conference
In Youngstown Ohio on January 13 at a bi monthly wage scale conference pad dlers wages were raised from 5 50 to 5 75 per ton and finishers from 67 to 68 5 cents per ton An increase affects 25 000 workers west of Pittsburg
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Youngstown
Ohio
Pittsburg
Danish steamer Antwerpen breaks pipe en route to Boston
The Danish steamship Antwerpen, sailing from Copenhagen January 4 bound for Boston, diverted to Stornoway after a main steam pipe fractured. No further details on damage or repairs were provided.
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London
Copenhagen
Boston
Stornoway
Earth tremor felt in Saratoga at nine
A slight earthquake was recorded in Saratoga New York at nine o’clock last night with a light tremor reported by residents.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Miles Bondsmen Sued Over Embezzled Tax Funds
Hudson January 13 19 bondsmen named in suit by the town alleging responsibility for embezzlement of nine thousand dollars by former Tax Collector Edward P Miles now serving a nine year sentence in Charlestown prison.
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Hudson
Edward P. Miles
Charlestown
London Yacht Builder William Fife Sr Dies in Scotland
William Fife Sr world renowned yacht builder died today at Fairlie Scotland. His long career shaped classic design including celebrated racing yachts and enduring hulls. His passing marks the end of an era in British maritime craft and sailing history.
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London
Wm. Fife
Fairlie
Scotland
Little colds dangers warned by doctor’s remedy
It notes that small colds can grow into serious illnesses like consumption and death and recommends Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a treatment to watch for early signs. The message emphasizes caution and preventive care in a period-appropriate medical stance.
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Dr. Wood
Hope Revived Miss Toppan Gains Judge Bixby Interview
In Barnstable jail Miss Jane Toppan, charged with triple murder, told Judge F M Bixby of Brockton about her case. The senior counsel, visiting after his Hyannis arrival, plans next steps to defend her and seeks details of the Davis family sickness and deaths. The Boston Globe notes the government's reliance on Prof. Wood's poison analysis for the victims.
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F. M. Bixby
Brockton
Mason
Jane Toppan
Barnstable
Judge Bixby
Hyannis
Cash
Miss Toppan
Jailer Cash
Davis
Boston Globe
Wood
Gordon
Mary E. Gibbs
Alden P. Davis
Morphine purchases tied to Toppan in Cataumet case
Evidence shows Miss Toppan obtained 45 grains of morphine from Wareham and Falmouth druggists before Mrs Gibbs Mrs Gordon and Mr Davis died. Prosecution seeks to prove she used the drug with doctors orders or under Dr Latters guidance while police search drugstores for further purchases.
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Jane Toppan
Cataumet
Miss Toppan
Whitney
Harry Gordon
Mrs. Gibbs
Gibbs
Gordon
Davis
Waters
Express
Falmouth
Lowell
Miss Tappan
Cambridge
Wareham
Wood
Miss Coppan
Latter
Gibson
Cycle Riders Open Six Days Race At Armory
Philadelphia reports the six days eight hours per day race began at 2 47 PM on Jan 12 with nine teams. Two teams dropped after eight hours. Law son and Turville quit with 126 miles, Fulton and Sullivan left shortly after. Champion of France set a new one mile mark 1 25 1 5. End standings show teams from Chicago New Haven Memphis Canada Portland Cleveland France Pittsburg Newark New York Italy with distances around 175 miles.
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Philadelphia
Second Regiment Armory
Lawson
Buffalo
Turville
Joe Fulton
Danny Sullivan
New York
Albert Champion
France
Leander
Chicago
Rutz
New Haven
Monroe
Memphis
McEachern
Canada
Freeming
Portland
Ore
Mayo
Cleveland
Gougoltz
Wilson
Pittsburg
Hatfield
Newark
King
Fisher
Chevalier
Mallery
Italy
Barclay
Brooklyn
Schley the Hero in Savannah Cotton Exchange Welcome
Admiral Schley was informally hosted at the Cotton Exchange in Savannah for over an hour with Gen. W. W. Gordon introducing him to members. Business paused as he left to applause. He plans visits to the Georgia State Industrial College for colored youth and a Knights Templar reception, with a planned Washington camel ride fall through.
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Savannah
Admiral Schley
Cotton Exchange
W. W. Gordon
Exchange
Georgia State Industrial College
Knight Templars
Washington
Bryan in Naugatuck crowds greet famous visitor
William J. Bryan was welcomed by a large crowd at the Naugatuck railroad station and escorted to Senator Kennedy's home for an informal reception. At Columbus Hall he spoke to over 1000 people on the duties of the American citizen, drawing enthusiastic response before traveling to Ansonia en route to Philadelphia.
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Naugatuck
Conn
William J. Bryan
Senator Kennedy
Columbus Hall
Bryan
Ansonia
New Haven
Philadelpnia
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M’kinley Day
West Point Academy
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Bixby
Johann Hoff
Schley the Hero
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