Rescuer Towes Recalls Montauk Rescue of Seventy
Capt Towes of the schooner Weander V. Beebe saved seventy men from the sinking steamer J. W. Waselins off Montauk Dollint. He received a pair of marine glasses and a money package from the rescued men as a gratitude token. Evie Lind of the Leebe adds details not in the official report, including a Cuban emblem button and a unique badge from Commander Garcia.
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Teston
William M. Towes
Weander V. Beebe
J. W. Waselins
Montauk Dollint
New York
Evie Lind
Mewes
Mets
Garcia
lina
Mystery of Wildflower Loss Brought to Likely Conclusion
The British tank steamer Wildflower, carrying oil aboard, departed Philadelphia for Rouen December 31. A flare sighting near Ireland on January 6 led to belief the vessel burned at sea. Twenty nine crew members, including Americans, were missing as rescue efforts continued. Separately, Tack Mosulite announces a comeback to challenge Nid Lavigne for six rounds on March 3 in Madison Square Garden.
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New York
Philadelphia
Nouen
France
Cork
Anderson
Trish
Delaware capes
Rouen
Debs imprisonment inquiry moves to special committee
Washington Feb I the judiciary committee reports a substitute for Mr Cails resolution proposing a special committee investigate the imprisonment of Eugene V Debs The substitute broadens inquiry to contempt of court and the subject as a whole. Glasgow Feb 3 the British steamer Sarmatian from Preston lost twenty five head of cattle and thirteen horses at sea during passage.
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Washington
servite committee on the judiciary
Cails
Eugene V. Debs
Gielaw
Glasgow
Keston
Experts Examine Hull of Steamship St Paul After Northeast Storm
New York Feb 5 Experts examine the hull of the American line steamer St Paul now tied at her pier after being towed from a beach at Long Branch where she sat for ten days. If undamaged she will resume her schedule on February 14. Salvage costs and distribution between Chapman and Merritt firms remain unsettled.
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New York
American line
Long Branch
Newport News
Philadelpia
Ijllis
UCebruary
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Merritt
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St Vaul
Prince of Wales counsels Dunraven toward yacht dispute end
London February 5 The Chronicle reports the Prince of Wales as commodore of the yacht squadron has urged Lord Dunraven to promote friendship between sport reps and club members. The prince supports the inquiry committee findings and sees a very happy resolution to the trouble ahead.
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Wale Cuansele Dunraven
London
Chronicle today
Prince of Wales
Teyat
acnadron
Lord Dunraven
sports
pesti
New York Yacht club
Waeré
Campos in disfavour at station crowd hoots spring
The text describes public anger toward Campos for failing to suppress a Cuban insurrection. Returning to the railway station, he is met by a hostile crowd with many hoots. Several hooters are arrested, and a man escapes, prompting gendarmes to fire twice and kill him.
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MacGrideb
dieu
Campos
Vauladoled
Editor Indicted for Libel in Mechanicville
Farrington I. Meade editor of the Mechenneville Mercury was indicted by the Saratoga County grand jury for libel against Assemblyman Charles N. McNaughton of this district. The paper accused McNaughton of Civil War desertion and said he was arrested and brought back to the front by a Mechanicville driver. Meade was released on bail.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Farrington I. Meade
Mechenneville Mercurs
Saratoga county grand jury
Unable To Locate Flains Malliduysburg Coroner's Verdict
The coroner's jury could not determine the boiler explosion cause at Mallidussburg Tran and Nail Co. It found the boilers, recently repaired and in good condition. Six men were killed and fifteen injured in the blast, with investigation continuing last night.
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Malliduysburg
Mallidussburg
Meeting of creditors assigns committee on Walpole plant
Easton Feb 5. A creditors meeting of Mountain Spring Brewing Company appointed a three member committee to inspect the Walpole plant. The situation is ordinary, but in a prohibition state the liquor is valued differently.
Report Denies Manhattan Elevated Contract Facts
Wittsmirg on February 4 states the New York report that the Manhattan Elevated railroad contracted with General Electric for equipment is untrue. In Trenton February a senate resolution seeks to abolish the free railroad pass system for state officials. a three-senator committee will confer with the attorney general on the matter.
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Trenton
senate
Secretary orders detention of steamer Veazey in filibuster case
Secretary Car liste directs the Norfolk collector to consult the district attorney about detaining the steamship Isaac N. Veazey amid suspicions of filibustering. Minister Da Lome backs the doubt, signaling a tense naval and diplomatic stance in Washington.
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Washington
Carliste
Norfolk
Isaac N. Veazey
Da Lome
Veazey
Free Silver Talk Sparks Senate and House Actions
Washington Feb 5 Proceedings promise little interest in today’s senate session as Morrill moves to force immediate consideration of the substitute to the free and unlimited coinage of silver measure. A Quay resolution to recommit stalls due to Willard’s objection. In the House Dingley plans to take up the Ways and Means report on not concurring with the senate substitute for the bond bill protecting the gold reserve. Unanimous consent yields passage of several measures including a bill to appoint commissioners to negotiate land and hunting rights with Shoshone Arapahoe and Bannock Indians for surrender of rights under treaties.
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Hunner committee
Morrill
rep
United States
Massachusetts
God save the commonwealth
Quay
finance committee
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Senate
Hoouse
Representatives
District of Columbia
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Bir
Crisp
Uncle Sams Seal Islands Costs and Dues Revealed
Washington reports to the House that three years of lease dues for the Seal Islands total about 350,479, now in suit in New York. From 1870 to 1920 the government collected 6,301.01 and policing costs 1,410,741. Support for natives adds 35,419 with agent salaries and captains raising the total to 1,695,104.
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house of representatives
Carlisle
Seal Islands
suil
New York
Springfield departure and city fire brigade critique
Swithan Wall plans to leave Springfield this afternoon with his wife and Harry Qhuickanf, hoping for a Texas tournament and a boxing match. Deb. 3 notes Sullivan’s improved condition and imminent travel. The court of burgesses asked Chief Engineer Shavies SLU to step aside due to inconsistent orders at fires.
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Swithan Wall
springfield
Danigison
court of burgesses
Pension by checks gains favorable report in Washington
The house committee on invalid pensions moved a favorable report on Mr Overstreet of Indiana’s bill to pay all pensions by checks. In New Slaven Connecticut on March 5 two thousand dollars was sent to New York City treasurers to aid Armenian sufferers. Cecil Rhodes, in London on May 3, arrived in London after Uprooting Cape Colony preemies. The steamer Leanis Rondie from New York arrived at her dock this morning.
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Belo
house committee on
Overstreet
Indiana
New Slaven, Conn
New York City
Cecil Rhodes
London
Cecil Rholes
crty preemies
Cape Colony
Lonle
Southampton
Moutharnton
oh. Leanis
Rondie
New York
Repercussions Feared as Harrison Withdraws From Race
Washington reports Republican leaders in the House debate how Gen. Harrisons withdrawal may affect rival candidates. Ohio Indiana and Pennsylvania delegates split, with McKinley, Reed, and Allison expected to gain or lose support. Senators and congressmen offer varied views on the likely realignment and regional dynamics.
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Gen. Harrison
house
motes
Gen
Harrison
Ohio
McKintey
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Indiana
congress
Broderick
Ken
Kansas
McKinley
Reed
Allison
Lacey
Grow
Mir
Iowa
Taft
west
Sperry
Conn
Daniels
New York
Morton
Barrett
Mass
Americans With Jameson Capture Highlight Transvaal Raid
London reports a number of Americans joined Dr Jameson’s Transvaal raid and were captured by Boers. They are sent to England with British expedition members and will be questioned for U S citizenship before trial.
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London
The
Central News
Jameson
England
United States
Arbitration urged by Friends to end war spirit
The Philadelphia based philanthropic union of Friends adopts a minute urging arbitration for all international disputes between nations. It expresses regret over tensions between Great Britain and the United States and argues that peaceful, just arbitration should settle differences rather than war.
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Safety of Friends
Philadelphia
Philanthropic Union of religious Society of Friends
yearly meetings of Friends
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Grant Murder Mystery In Charlestown Boston Case
Boston police and medical examiner hold new evidence in the Charlestown murder of Mrs. Grant that could implicate her sister Mrs. Quinlan. Authorities say a quarrel after drinking sparked the fatal attack, with scientific testimony anticipated to challenge Quinlan’s alibi. Burglary theories are dismissed as silverware remained undisturbed.
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Boston
Quintana
Charlestown
Beering Sea Dispute Nominated Arbitrator Authorized
Swiss Federal Council confirms that the president may nominate an arbitrator in the Behring Sea dispute with Great Britain and the United States under the accord between the two nations. Senate confirms James A. Quall as postmaster at Irvington New York and William M. Anderson as surveyor of customs in Portland Maine.
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Gertie
Behring sea
Great Britain
America
Senate
Washington
James A Uall
Irvington , Y
William M. Anderson
Portland
Treasury Gold Reserve Holds at $47 Million
Washington reports the treasury gold reserve opening at 47 135 145 dollars as new business begins. Separate items note denial of Roberts retirement rumor regarding the president of the Pennsylvania railroad and a Maryland governor’s attendance at a marriage in Elkinsburg.
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Treasury Gold Reserve
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War Tax Vote Fails as Treasury Plans Noted in Span
In Span Madeid Pel the proposed war tax to fund wartime expenses is rejected and customs duties will not be cut. The government aims to amend the march to improve revenue and support Huron’s conditions. Washington reports Bartlett of New York pushes a bill to regulate horse breeding and racing commissioners. Rome dispatch notes 30,000 more Italian troops called up. Cruiser Columbia sails for New York from Fort Monroe at 6 p.m.
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Edwin F. Uhl Named Ambassador to Germany Salaries Cited
Edwin F. Uhl, first assistant secretary of state and Grand Rapids lawyer, is nominated to be ambassador to Germany. A New York native with German descent, he has long served Michigan Democrats and held public roles including vice mayor of Grand Rapids. The record notes his seal of approval for the Alliance incident and a European tour last summer. Ambassador salary cited as $17,500. assistant secretary salary £4,500.
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Edwin F. Thi
Germany
Runyon
senate
Grand Rapids
Mich
New York
democracy of
Michigan
Don M. Dickinson
Uhlis
Ypsilanti
state university
Rapids
Ife
Uhl
United States
Donavin 's Bay
Uhls
Donavin
Senator McMillan
Alliance
Cube
Gresham
America
Gerlin court
Europe
Berlin
Stanley's With Us on Venezuelan Question
New York Feb 3 Stanley Denty M. Stanley the African explorer now a British MP writes Major J. J. Pond about the Venezuelan dispute. He says he sides with America though British papers supported Lord Salisbury and editors are uninformed. He notes Olney's dispatch contains injudicious remarks but argues America may be right in seeking arbitration. He believes opinions may shift as Olney’s stance is examined.
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New York
Olney
America
Constantinople Deliberates Admission of American Vessel
The Porte debates admitting an American dispatch boat into the Bosphorus. The court circles refrain from praising Terrell, though his actions for American missionaries are noted. The United States claims rights to a vessel here as talks continue.
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Tavaudes’ Pretaer
Elskesburg
Loams
Maryland
WS Lowndes
Mary Goff
nieve
United States
gireuil court
Nathan Gol
governoes
fahills
Constantinople
Pebsa
Bosphorus
porte
Terrell
Editor Named Private Secretary in Albany Appointment
Albans Feb 5 Supt Kilburn of the state banking department appoints PL Sewell of Malone as private secretary at 2000 dollars a year pending Seaver’s editor job in Malone. He will start tomorrow. Death of Rev Dr Talbot W Chambers in Carlisle Feb 5. He died in New York of pneumonia after a long ministerial career.
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Carlisle
T a
Talbot W. Chambers
Reformed Dutch church
New York
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