Rhodes's secret society plan for world peace and union
The article summarizes Cecil Rhodes's ideas on America and Britain, proposing a Jesuit-like secret society funded by wealthy backers to promote world peace and an English-speaking federation. It envisions a federal parliament shared by London and Washington and calls for a global alliance to enforce free trade and reverse tariffs.
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London
Cecil J. Rhodes
William T. Stead
American Review of Reviews
Rhodes
America
Great Britain
Mr. Stead
Mr. Rhodes
Loyola’s
Patent Office
British Isles
Labeauchere
England
Deppe
Asall
Rhodesia
United States Assembly
House of Commons
Washington
Baron Hirsch
Harrison
Canada
Argentina
Brazil
Napoleon
Europe
Index to Departments and Market Pages in Daily Paper
Financial markets and commodity quotes lead this index notice across pages 12 13 and 14 with Wheat No 2 red at 835gc corn No 2 mixed 66i co ats No 2 mixed 47sec cotton middling 93 16c iron Northern No 1 foundry 19 50 and various regional notes plus references to court calendars insurance notes legal notes marine intelligence and foreign mails real estate railroads religion society and other sections listed by page number. an advertisement touts the Pennsylvania Railroad’s service as the “Smile of Satisfaction.”
Funeral Train Arrives in Bulawayo for Cecil Rhodes
The Rhodes funeral train reached Bulawayo on April 8 after leaving Cape Town April 3. The city mourns with the population at the Drill Hall where Rhodes lies in state. Wreaths fill the bier as the coffin proceeds to Rhodes farm and then to The View of the World hill for a service aligned with London St Paul’s Cathedral memorial observances.
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Bulawayo
Matabeleland
Rhodesia
Cecil Rhodes
Cape Town
Rhodes Farm
Matoppo
St. Paul’s Cathedral
London
Rhodes Will Executors Plan London Visit After Burial
It is said Dr. Jameson and Col. Frank Rhodes will leave South Africa for London soon after Cecil Rhodes's burial to confer with Lord Rosebery and Mr. Hawksley about the scholarship bequests. Rosebery and Hawksley are named executors of Rhodes's will.
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London
Dr. Jameson
Col
Frank Rhodes
South Africa
Cecil Rhodes
Lord Rosebery
Mr. Hawksley
Mr. Rhodes
Mayor Brought To Book About Chicago Civic Spirit
Chicago bankers and business leaders differ with Mayor Harrison who told the City Council the old heroic civic spirit has faded. They say public spirit remains active during crises and that the city’s hustling business community still shows pushing, energetic vigor when danger threats municipal affairs. The mayor described the city’s “I-will spirit” as dormant but ready to reawaken.
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Chicago
Harrison
Germany Purchaser Buys European Patent Rights
Chicago April 8 A massive deal in telephone technology was announced with Germany as the buyer of patent rights covering all Europe except Great Britain Ireland and France for a Chicago made automatic switchboard The seven month investigation by a German official led to the sale of electrical equipment that will replace a network of 40 000 instruments Many operators may lose work as a single operator can manage the system
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Chicago
Germany
Europe
Great Britain
Ireland
France
Rev Dr Blake Called to Pittsburg
The Rev Dr Blake longtime Hartford Conn pastor accepts a call to Christ Methodist Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh the richest Methodist congregation in Western Pennsylvania. Bishop East New York transfers Dr Baker to Pittsburgh. Baker resigns to join a New Haven Conn church.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Blake
Hartford
Conn
Pennsylvania
East New York
Baker
Henry Baker
New Haven
Transportation's Pinnacle Highlighted in Daily Route Ad
Advertisement outlines an between New York and Chicago route with stops including Cincinnati and St. Louis, noting daily service and connections. The terse copy emphasizes convenience and frequent departures for travelers seeking efficient rail or bus options.
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Transportation
Ih. Sie
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
Fusion aldermen clash over police platoon plan fight
In a heated session the Fusion majority clashed with Tammany and Brooklyn Democrats over a three platoon police system. The roll call ended 47 to 21 in favor of condemning Commissioner Partridge and restoring the three platoon setup, while other city business was postponed.
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Board of Aldermen
Tammany
Brooklyn Democrats
Tammany-Brooklyn Democrats
Culkin
Partridge
Tammany Hall
Alderman Wirth
Brooklyn
Ice Trust
New York
Sullivan
Bridges
Wirth
Lewis Nixon
Nixon
Mathews
Gaffney
McInnes
Walkley
Fusion
Low
Alt
Tammany Democrats
Goodman
Col. Partridge
Algerman Dowling
Myer
Greater
Bill
Roll Car
Douall
Cantor
Manhattan
Swanstrom
Mark Twain Buys Hudson Valley Home With 19 Acres
Mark Twain has purchased the Capt. Casey estate in Tarrytown New York. The property covers about nineteen acres on a high site with views of the Hudson River. The stone mansion has been remodeled and modernized, with ample barns and outbuildings. The announced price is around 7000 dollars, with earlier reports noting a price of 3000.
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Tarrytown
N. Y
Mark Twain
Casey
Hudson Th
New York Central and Hudson River Railroad praised in Buffalo Express ad
The Buffalo Express advertisement extols the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad for excellent track, swift trains, safe and comfortable travel, scenic routes, numerous cities, and uniformly correct service, claiming superiority on both sides of the Atlantic.
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New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad
Buffalo Express
Adv
Kipling Poem for Cecil Rhodes Burial in Rhodesia
The Times prints a Kipling poem to be read at Cecil Rhodes burial on the Matoppo hill The View of the World in Rhodesia The verse praises the late financier imperialist and foresees empires arising from his work It notes Rhodes will be remembered as the land itself lives in his memory and influence across distant lands.
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Matoppo Hills
London Times
New York
Times Special Cablegram
London
the Times
Rudyard Kipling
Cecil Rhodes
Matoppo
Rhodesia
Two Hurt As Bridge Crush Hits Brooklyn Span
At the Manhattan end of the Brooklyn Bridge last night during the rush hour a crush injured two people, a woman and a policeman. The incident began when a stalled local bridge train delayed movement, causing a crowd to surge the stairway. Policeman Merrill shielded the woman from the mass and carried her to safety, though he was knocked to his knees and literally walked on before escaping the jam. He stayed on duty.
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Manhattan
Brooklyn Bridge
Merrill
Suit for 250000 Damages Against Hatters Group
Henry H Roelofs of Philadelphia sues fifteen United Hatters Association members in US Circuit Court for 250000 alleging conspiracy to issue defamatory circulars and boycott his hat business. He claims fired workers caused union pressure and blocked a 100000 sale. Court filings include circulars and boycott threats.
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Philadelphia
Henry H. Roelofs
United States
United States Circuit Court
United Hatters’ Association
Roelofs
Goose Killed by Swan in Lincoln Park Duel
In Chicago on April 8 White Prize the Lincoln Park swan champion killed the Zoo flock leader, a wild goose, after a long running feud. The swan struck with a powerful wing causing the goose to die minutes later, its neck broken after 42 blows.
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Chicago
Lincoln Park
President Roosevelt at Charleston Charleston Visit Reaches Banquet Attacks
President Roosevelt arrived in Charleston amid steady rain giving way to sunshine and led a full day of ceremonies. He toured Fort Sumter, rode harbor boats, addressed 800 guests at the Charleston Hotel banquet, praised South Carolina’s progress, and urged Cuba trade goodwill before a large cheering audience.
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Naval Station
Army and Navy
Hamilton
Cincinnati
Topeka
Lancaster
Algonquin
Cooper River
Bay
Sullivan's Island
Fort Sumter
Ashley River
Charleston Light Dragoons
St. John Hotel
Frederick Dent
Artillery Corps
Roosevelt
Andrew Simonds
St. John’s
Charleston
Smyth
South Carolina
Far West
United States
Cuba
C’uba
Gov
McSweeny
Washington
Capt
Wagoner
Aycock
North Carolina
Dangerous purgatives urged and warned against
An advertisement urges against the dangers of strong purgatives that irritate and destroy stomach linings. It praises genuine imported Carls bad Sprudel Salt for its solvent and stimulating action without stomach irritation, and cautions readers to beware of imitations.
Stamford Trust Companies Unix Estate Administrators
The Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors ruled that foreign corporations, even if chartered in New York or Massachusetts, cannot act as administrators of Connecticut estates. About twenty such firms operate statewide, with many in New Haven, Bridgeport, and Stamford. The United States Trust Company of New York, led by ex-Secretary Lyman Gage, administers the Davies estate in New Haven. Courts may allow continued administration until an issue is raised against them.
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Stamford
Conn
Supreme Court of Errors
Connecticut
New York
Massachusetts
New Haven
Bridgeport
Davies
United States Trust Company
New York Corporation
Lyman Gage
Leased for 99 years on Michigan Avenue corner
New York financier Z Stiles Ely leased the northeast corner of Michigan Avenue and South Water Street to Lorraine T Bowyer for 99 years. The site includes 32 and 34 Michigan Ave with a four story brick building and 1386 feet frontage on the avenue. First six years rent 5250 yearly, remainder 7000 yearly. Valuation figures approximate and based on a 4 percent rate.
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Chicago
Z. Stiles Ely
New York City
Lorraine T. Bowyer
Michigan Avenue
South Water Street
Reciprocity Fight Opens House as Parties Split
The Cuban reciprocity fight begins in the House with 177 to 80 vote on debate. The session shows chaotic party division and cross-coaching, led by Payne, Newlands, and McClellan. McClellan delivers a dominant speech while beet sugar interests press for faster action and Cuba statehood. Debates resume with no clear leadership from the opposition.
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Washington
House
Payne
Senate
Mr. Newlands
McClellan
Newlands
Tawney
Mr. Tawney
Robertson
Mr. Payne
Senator Bailey
Texas
Bailey
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
New York
Dalzel Wiliam Alden Smith
Lacey
William Alden Smith
Spain
Napoleon
Ney
Mr. McClellan
Minnesota
Speaker
Sundown Fixcursions Offer Year Round Travel
Advertises trips from Washington DC and California with berth rates 7.00 and 0.00, citing thrice weekly sunset excursions year round. Listings include addresses 1 Battery Place 271 and 349 Broadway with promotional phrasing and contact hints.
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California
Washington, D. C
Battery Place
Broadway
House to vote on Cuban Reciprocity bill division
Proceedings from Washington show the House prepared to go into Committee of the Whole on the Cuban Reciprocity bill. The initial rising vote tallied Yeas 107, Nays 102, with tellers demanded and a roll call likely to follow.
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Washington
Yeas
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