Holland inventor on voyage amid submarine boat rumors
John R Holland the inventor of the submarine torpedo boat, Capt. I KK Bell of the Royal Navy, and L Y Pennett of the Hoathkiss Gun and American Ordinance Co. were passengers aboard the St Pancras bound for Southampton. Holland’s mission is said to be selling secrets to a European power, with naval authorities seeking a submarine craft as effective as the French Luat.
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New York
John R. Holland
Suub-Marine
I. KK. Bell
Royal Navy
L. Y. Pennett
Hoathkiss Gun
American Ordnance Co
Southampton
Holland
Muglund
Final Interment of Prince Bismarck to Be Private
Berlin reports the final interment of Prince and Princess Bismarck at Friedrichs grave on Thursday night will be simple. The Hamburg association and mortuary workers will form a line to the pallbearers the coffin will be carried. Emperor William and a few representatives will attend. services will be private.
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Berlin
Bismarck
Friederichsrbe
Association of
Hamburg
Storches
Bansa
Margoleum
William
Sensation Grips St Louis As Detective Seek Silent Woman
Detectives seek an unknown woman after she allegedly threw vitriol at widow Mrs M Vean at her residence. the injury risks death. McVean had earlier stunned authorities by claiming a West End physician sent letters via the mails and accusing a prominent young woman of jealousy.
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St. Louis
Desmond
Mra McVean
West End
Leeward Islands Sought for Annexation by United States
In a letter to The Herald Andrew Munro of the Leeward Islands Legislative Council reports a memorial from Bert Christopher Nerise and other West Indian inhabitants urging the British government to transfer the Leeward Islands to the United States. The petition calls for negotiations for annexation, citing Crown neglect and colonists support.
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New York
Herald
Andrew Munro
Legislative Council
Leeward Islands
Bert Christopher Nerise
West Indies
Joseph Chamberlain
United States
Leeward
Looks for Trouble Ahead as Cuba Tensions Rise
Col Ashley W. Cole president of the State Railroad Commission arrives from Havana aboard the Vigilancia with his wife. He warns of serious unrest in Cuba due to continued U S troop occupation and delays in forming a government, predicting potential trouble for the United States and growing Cuban resentment toward Americans.
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New York
Havana
Vigilancia
Ashley W. Cole
State Railroad Commission
Col Cole
Cuba
United States
Spain
Mrs Merhta Place Executed at Sing Wing Prison
Albany reports March 15 that Governor Roosevelt refused to commute the sentence of Mrs Merhta Place finalizing her execution next week at Sing Wing prison.
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Albany
Roosevelt
Merhta Place
Sing Wing
Catholic Church in Cuba Faces Property and Authority Debate
Apostolic Delegate Archbishop Chaxwelle met General Brooke in Havana on March 15 to seek retention of church property jurisdiction and rights under Spanish law. Cuba’s municipalities may be required to return cemeteries and houses. some legal disputes could go to court. A gradual Cubanization of the hierarchy is considered to increase local Spanish influence.
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Havana
Chaxwelle
West Indies
Brooke
Cuba
Rome
British delegates to Chios disarmament congress set
Washington says Sir Julia Pauncefote informed the British ambassador that delegates to the Chios disarmament congress would be backed by military and naval attaches and staff. Appointment of Sir Julia as a delegate is practically settled though official notice is not yet given.
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Washington
Sadvician Pauncefote
Lim
Julia
Parliamentary Jaunt to the Panama Canal Co Guests
About 60 Senators and Representatives will travel by ship to inspect the Nicaragua route and the Panama Canal. The party, hosted by the Panama Canal Co, sails from New York around March 28 and Mobile on April 1 aboard an ocean liner.
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Washington
Panama
Lord Strathcona Seriously Ill in France
A London dispatch reports Lord Strathcona, Canada High Commissioner in London, gravely ill with influenza at Lunéville France. The brief note confirms his illness while on official duties.
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New York
London
Cuban Assembly Flight of Poles Stirred by Cuban envoy
Washington reports on how to handle the Cuban military assembly with Gon zales Fusadada advising non intervention. He argues the group lacks external strength and disbanding it would boost martyr status. General Brooke on site retains broad discretion.
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Washington
Gonzales Fusadada
Brooke
Wealthy Beggar Found Dead in New York Apartment
Mrs Henrietta Schmidt a professional beggar was found dead in her Harrison Avenue apartment. Police recovered a Williamsburg Savings Bank book showing at least $20 000. She never spent money on essentials, instead taking from neighbors. She had lived at the address for over 20 years.
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New York
Henrietta Schmidt
Harrison Avenue
Williamsburg Savings Bank
Green
Passengers for Bulgaria Arrive After Sea Drift
The Hamburg American steamship Ascania arrived from St Thomas and Havre, landing passengers for the Bulgaria bound from New York for Hawbury after a voyage marked by a day at sea and a disabled state on February.
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Hamburg
Ascania
Schmidt
St Thomas
St. Michael’s
Havre
Bulgaria
Ne Line
St Michael
New York
Hawbury
Adayft
Railway Wreck Near Sunbury Delays Train
A Rochester express collided with a land slip near Sunbury Pennsylvania on March 16 causing derailment. The engine and several cars left the tracks while the baggage car rolled down an embankment injuring only the baggage master with shaken shoulders. Trains were delayed a few hours.
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Sunbury
Bustaloana
Rochester Express
Trathe
Plot Plotters Warned Rome Parliament May Be Attacked
Rome sources say on Monday night anarchists planned to blow up Parliament with dynamite. Authorities stationed guards around the buildings after the warning, with no incidents reported. The notice mentions Joy Gonhawed though details remain unclear.
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Rome
Joy Gonhawed
Choate Addresses Anglo American Banquet in London
In London a reception welcomed United States Ambassador Josiah H. Choate at the Metropole Hotel banquet of the Associated Chambers of Commerce. He praised Anglo American friendship, Open Door diplomacy, and peaceful rivalry while noting shared goals of peace, trade, and mutual prosperity. Baron Russell and other dignitaries joined in lauding his address and the cordial tone of the gathering.
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London
Jos. H. Choate
Uatted
Court of St. James
England
Associated Chambers of Commerce of
United Kingdom
Metropole Hotel
Lold
Baron Russell
Henry Stafford Northcote
Marquis of Salisbury
Earl of
Jersey
Earl of Hartmouth
Lord Beresford
Jan
H. Carter
United States
Choate
Lord Charles Beresford
Te United Sraves
America
Pcifia
Atlantic
Anon
Couverte
Baron
Russellis
Hoate
Mir
Heal
Langster
Great Urvitwin
Huelwant
Britain
Great Britain
Russia
Nin Chwang
Republic
Jonathan
Isles of
Hawaii
Manila
Charles
Hong Kong
Baron Herschell
Rudyard Kipling
Chaers
Killowen
Mr. Choate
Lord Russ
Bins
Fire destroys shack. Italian loses furniture and horse
A shack burned to the ground around 7 last night. An Italian resident named Miovino Joste200 lost all his furniture and clothing valued at about 200. Fire origin is unknown. Hose reels failed to reach the blaze. another reel was sent but too late. Nearby buildings subjected to risk but no further damage reported. Separately, Nelson residents organized a baseball club at the Hume Hotel with officers named James McDoula as president and James Lawrence as president. plans to form a league and seek a cup from Hudson's Bay Company.
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Burn
Nelson
Hume Hotel
Tours
James McDou Ala
Railway executives promoted in Spokane moves
O. G. Dixon, already general freight and passenger agent for Spokane Falls and Northern, is named commercial agent for the Great Northern Railway at Spokane handling freight and passenger business. H. A. Jackson becomes contracting freight agent for both railways at Spokane under Dixon. Appointments are effective today.
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Spokane Falls
J and Northern Road
Great Northern
O. G. Dixon
Spokane Falls & Northern Railway
Great Northen Rilway
Spokane
H. A. Jackson
Great Northern Railway
Spokane Falls and Northern Railway
G. Dixon
Dundee Mine Fire Causes 84000 in Damage
The Dundee mine fire on Tuesday damaged shaft house engine hoisting gear and tails, destroying boiler and blacksmith shop. The company carries full insurance but cabin tramway mill and other buildings were uninsured. Rebuilding and new machinery are already underway.
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Dundee
W. A. Galliher
Dundee Comany
Swan Swanson in Town at Nelson Opera House Tonight
Al Markham's New York Theater company appears in Swede comedy Mavourneen and Swan Swanson at the Nelson Opera House tonight. After a successful run last night and Monday, the company returns to Nel son by popular demand with strong performances expected from the full troupe.
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Nelson Opera House
BE. Markham
New York
Mavourneen
Swan Swanson
Nelson
Yinir
Monnay
Markham
At the Hotels and Ladies Hospital Ltd Carnival Report
The Ladies Hospital Ltd held a regular meeting and the carnival report was pleasing as 474 was cleared. Thanks were given to friends for prizes drinks and press aid. The treasurer was authorized to pay about 50. The matron received linens spreads napkins spoons and Rok items during the month.
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The
Ladies Hospital Ltd
Two More Liberals Are Hitched to Senate Seats
Ottawa March 15 Two Liberal senators from Ontario and New Brunswick were named to fill vacancies created by Sir Oliver Mowat’s appointment as Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Senator Adams’ death. William Kerr Q C of Cobourg and Peter McSweeney of Moncton NB have been called to the Senate. Kerr served West Northumberland 1872 to 1879. McSweeney is a leading businessman in New Brunswick.
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Ottawa
Ont
Oliver Mowat
Ontario
Adams
New Brunswick
William Err
Q. O
Cobonry
Peter McSweeney
Moneton
N. B
Cena
Kerr
West Northumberland
nArcow
Pact of Pease ratified after Cortes dissolution
Madrid reports the Cabinet Council moved to ratify the Treaty of Peace with the United States immediately after the Cortes is dissolved. Elections are set for April 16 for the Chamber and April 30 for the Senate, with the Cortes to reconvene May 8.
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Madrid
United States
Senate
Inventor Joseph Martin Dies in Florence
Northampton Massachusetts March 15 Joseph Martin inventor of the cash carrier died at his home in Florence this morning from cancer of the stomach.
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Northampton
Mass
Joseph Martin
Florence
Kepesia Believed Reunited With Hope Off Gulf of St Lawrence
Marine authorities think the Canada line steamer Kepesia has been relieved by the seal er Hope from ice floes in the Gulf of St Lawrence and both vessels head toward Port Aux Basques. Capt Delany of the Beace believes the Iaspesia may then reach St Johns safely. a gale off the northeast coast threatens sailors as memories of last season's Greenland Disaster linger.
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St. Johns
Canada Line
Kepesia
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Port Aux Basques
Delany
Beace
Vagin
Wong
Greenland
Well Known Northwest Leader Dies in Minneapolis
Colonel John W.T. West, proprietor of the West Hotel and a prominent Northwest figure, collapsed and died after returning from the theater in Minneapolis. Officials suspect heart disease as the cause.
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Minneapolis
Minn
John WT. West
The
West Hotel
Northwest
Ex-Treasurer Robertson Dies After Illness in Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke Quebec March 14 Hon J G Robertson former treasurer of Quebec province died at his residence after three days illness. The city reports Metro lines and local business updates including hotel renovations, a school fundraiser netting 108 for the public library, and a late Nelson Port Sheppard tram due to snow dangers. A Board of Trade committee discussed mapping Nelson and district with 300 authorized to publicize local advantages.
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Sherbrooke, Que
J. G Robertson
Province of
Quebec
School of
Board of Trade
BF. Hetcie K. Hodgins
John A. Turner
H. B. Thomson
J. Bannerman
JT. G Proctor
G. F. Beer
Board Rooms
Nelson
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