Kipling Warns Amnesty Could Bury Colonial Trust
London Times quotes Rudyard Kipling in a private letter from Cape Town warning that liberal amnesty for Boer rebels would be the severest blow to British colonies such as Australia and Canada, risking loss of loyalty if the policy persists. The message blames Rosebery and Campbell-Bannerman for a possible concession.
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London Times
NEW York Times
London
the Times
William Gower
Rudyard Kipling
Cape Pown
England
Rosebery
Campbell-Bannerman
Liberal Party
Dodor
Australia
Canada
Holland's Peace Proposals in South Africa Report
The Times New York special cablegram reports Vienna sources say the Dutch government offered mediation but was politely refused. Boer delegates' tone suggests Kuyper mediation could have preserved Boer power and hindered Britain’s aim to prevent a Boer rebellion.
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London ‘Times
NEW York “Times
London
Vienna
The
Times
South Africa
Great Britain
Holland to remodel war offer renew diplomacy with Britain
The Hague correspondent of The Daily Mail reports Holland plans to revise its war offer in South Africa and renew diplomatic talks with Great Britain. Dutch Premier Dr. Suyper has strong continental backing, and negotiations may be prolonged.
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Ly Theepeeeraeed Press
London
the Hague
Mail
Holland
South Africa
Great Britain
Suyper
Germany Anxious Over Tariff Bill Fate
Berlin dispatch says the German government remains anxious about the tariff bill and Reichstag debate. The Agrarian League pressures higher grain duties while the government risks siding with no side, risking bill failure to avoid agrarian backlash. The North German Gazette note is seen as a bold imperial stance.
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Reichstag Committee
LoxNoon Times
New York Times
London
Berlin
The
Times
Agrarian League Organ
Count von Bullow
Reichstag
Associated Press
Borlin
Count von Liow
Count von Liow> the Agrarians
Paris McKinley Fund Receives 16871f
London February 3 The Paris correspondent of The Times reports the Franklin McKinsey Memorial Committee has already collected 16,871 francs.
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THE
Paris McKinley. Fund
Lonpox Times
New York Times
London
Paris
the Times
McKinsey Memorial Committee
Amusements and Notices in the Daily Record
The page listings indicate sections on amusements hotels buyers fire intelligence real estate religious society weather yesterday's fires and foreign mails with page references across the issue. Readers are directed to pages 0 6 11 and 13 for the respective items.
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Amusements
Army Sut
Iosesee Fire
Mirine Intelligence
Real Estat
Piugeou
Society
Weather Report
Sunset Limited Service Route Advances Across Regions
Special Sunset Limited service via Southern Pacific and Western Pacific lines expands routes through Texas Mexico California via New Orleans. Prominent offices listed at 271 and 1185 Broadway for scheduling and ticketing inquiries.
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Texas
Mexico
California
New Orleans
Southern Py
Ala
Broadway
Danish West Indies Sale Rumors Tangle Rogers Links
Copenhagen reports sensational Danish West Indies sale disclosures implicate Senator Rogers and private capital, with alleged letters and telegrams showing push for U S purchase. The Times and Danish sources note secrecy and folding alliances, while Rogers denies involvement and Standard Oil distance is stated.
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London Times
NEW York Times
London
Vortland
Copenhagen
Times
Rogers
Irish League Propaganda Boosts Branch Membership
A Cork telegram to The Times reports United Irish League deputations visit members who refused appeals. They outline benefits of joining and the penalties of non membership. Small subscription encourages many to join as an easy way to avoid disadvantages. Deputations claim those joining are voluntary members.
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London TimEs
NEW York Times
London
Cork
the Times
United Irish League
Canton Customs Dispute Stalls Transfer Talks
Hong Kong traders expect ongoing opposition to transferring Canton customs to Imperial Maritime authorities. Officials fear reimbursement of the current head’s vested interests and outlay. Debate centers on monetary adjustment and the impact on junk rates and trade expansion under uniform treatment.
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London Times
NEW York Times
London
Hongkong
The
Times
Canton
Imperial Maritime Customs Authorities
Maori volunteers for garrison duty in dominions
The Times reports 1,000 Maoris volunteer for garrison or other duty anywhere in the British dominions to relieve an equal number of regular troops for the war. Five thousand Maoris are available and they prefer active service, with a readiness to help in any way.
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London
Wellington
New Zealand
the Times
The New Turkish Grand Vizier
Constantinople reports no public movement but diplomats praise Grand Vizier Said for his handling of administration The Times correspondent notes high satisfaction with his work February 3.
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Loxpon
NEW York Times
London
Constantinople
the Times
Extra Service No Extra Fare On Pennsylvania Limited
Daily New York departure offers palatial cars and rapid schedule to Cincinnati and St. Louis with no extra fare.
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Cincinnati
St. Louis
New York
Burglars Escape From Queens County Jail
Two inmates William Travis alias William ONeill and William Watson fled the Queens County Jail in Long Island City last evening with Woodley and Robinson present as witnesses. Watson dragged Woodley through the building and threw a negro from a window after entering the court house and basement areas then escaped through the main corridor to the street.
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Queens County
Long Island City
William Travis
Wiliam O'Neill
William Watson
Merrill
Travis
Watson
Robinson
Thomas Woodly
Court House
Woodby
Woodley
Supreme Court Room
McGowan
Otto Linberg
de Bragia
Greenpoint
Queens
Nassau
Brooklyn
Deyo
Richmond Hill
Sergt. Butler
Devo
Premature Hair Loss Prevented by Burnett's Cocaine Ad
An advertisement asserts that early balding can be entirely prevented by using Burnett's Cocaine. It promotes the product as a preventive remedy and cites no medical proof.
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Burnett
Mob in Chester Pennsylvania seeks lynching life
Policeman Mark Allen was shot and killed by Albert West after arrest on a street quarrel. West fled, was captured in a Darby stable, and a mob at City Hall demanded lynching, prompting police protection and Mayor Jefferson’s appeal for orderly justice.
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Chester
Penn
Mark Allen
Albert West
Allen
West
Darby
Leary
Jefferis
Proposal to Raise Duty on German Sugar
Special to The New York Times. Washington February 2 Opponents of Cuban reciprocal tariff cuts push a compromise to impose duties on German and Austrian sugar instead The plan aims to shield domestic beet and Louisiana cane interests while excluding German and Austrian sugar from the U S market Roosevelt will refer the suggestion to Secretary Shaw and leaders hope to aid Cuba without harming domestic industry The proposal risks souring trade with Germany yet could preserve protectionist goals amid reciprocity debates
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New York Times
Washington
Cuba
Ways and
United States
Roosevelt
Shaw
Henderson
Payne
Germany
Tolstoi Seriously Ill in London News
Tolstoi seriously ill reports from London via The Times correspondent in St. Petersburg. Details remain scarce as Russia forbids news about Tolstoi and exile from church disfavors him, leaving the famed author effectively non-existent in official circles.
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London Times
NEW York Times
London
New Orleans Cotton Brokers Expelled Amid Corruption Scandal
Henry Newman and Harris Hyman of the H. & C. Newman firm were expelled from the New Orleans Cotton Exchange for corrupt practices. Col. John A. Buckner of East Carroll Parish allegedly received at least $40,000 via fraudulent sales accounts, with $27,000 later accepted as a compromise. Newman, a multi millionaire, is linked to the late Charles Newman. The case has caused a major sensation.
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New Orleans
Henry Newman
Harris Hyman
H. & C. Newman, Limited
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
John A. Buckner
East Carroll Parish
Col. Buckner
Ile
Charles Newman
New York
Sidney H. March
Hyman
Travel Links to St Louis and Chicago by Pennsylvanian Rail
Trains from New York run daily to St Louis and Chicago with three terminal stations in the metropolis. The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a quick and comfortable service accessible year round.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Pennsylvania
New York
Metropolis
Ady
Snowstorm Grips New York and Europe With Heavy Snow
A severe northeast storm hits Northern New York with snow totals up to three feet in some areas and high winds causing rail and streetcar disruptions. Western New York towns report delays and blockades while European ports and coastlines endure gales and shipping setbacks across France and Britain.
Snowstorm Closes Roads and Delays Trains in Jamestown
Jamestown New York end of February reports a third major snowstorm with depths over three feet. Drifting blocks highways and derails railway traffic, disrupting daily travel and commerce throughout the city.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Storm Rips Utica Area With Deep Snow and Blackout
Utica New York endures the season’s worst storm as heavy snow creates deep drifts. Telegraph telephone police and fire lines are down and electric road cars struggle while steam trains are delayed.
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Utica
N. Y
Storm Rages In Elmira With Snow Rain Flooding Lines
A severe snow and rain storm battered Elmira through the day followed by a fierce gale at night. The weather damaged the telephone and electric light wiring system and disrupted services.
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Elmira
Rochester Storm Delays Trains And Street Cars
A heavy storm in Rochester New York started early and continues with a foot of snow drifting across streets. Train service suffers delays as New York Central trains run two to five hours late and street car traffic is crippled.
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Syracuse
N. Y
New York
Lnes
Geneva
Rochester
New York Central
Ice wrecks cripple Owensboro crowds view damage
Feb 2 Owensboro Ky reports cold day as thousands watch ice wrecks. Hundreds labor for telephone and telegraph firms while streets remain obstructed by ice and wire. Electric light plant has one circuit, streetcars down. Property damage surpasses 150000 dollars. Most trees broken.
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Owensborough
St. Joseph River Rebounds Allow Northern Mills to Reopen
In forty eight hours water in the St. Joseph River rose enough to let scores of Michigan and Indiana factories resume operations tomorrow after shutting down for low water. The dip is blamed on scant snow and rain this winter.
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Niles, Mich
St. Joseph River
Michigan
Indiana
Blizzard Wrecks Rail Traffic In Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Michigan reports a persistent blizzard lasting about twenty four hours with nearly a foot of snow. Drifted streets and heavy snow hamper railroad travel and require ongoing snow removal efforts.
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Kalamazoo, Mich
Heavy Snow Paralyzes Burlington Transit and Roads
Burlington experiences seven inches of heavy snow in twenty four hours. Railroad telephone and street car service are dis organized and country roads become practically impassable.
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Burlington, Vt
Blizzard Rages Through Northwestern Pennsylvania
Corry reports the worst blizzard of the winter with heavy snowfall and fierce west winds creating huge drifts. The Buffalo train is three hours late, three engines pulling it, three snowplows in use, and telegraph lines suffer outages as roads become impassable.
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Corry
Penn
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
Gale Rips Brockwayville With Weather Lockout
A historic snow and wind storm grips Brockwayville and nearby towns, halting passenger and freight trains on all lines. Snow drifts and impassable driveways strand travelers and disrupt regional travel, with reports of widespread damage north of town.
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Brockwayville
Penn
Snowstorm Hits Cleveland and Northern Ohio
Seven inches of snow fell in Cleveland from Sunday morning to noon today, with similar totals across Northern Ohio. Electric lines in Akron, Bedford, and Cleveland stalled by drifts, through cars between Cleveland and Akron suspended after 2 P.M. Wind reached 45 miles per hour.
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Paris
Trafftic
Riviera
Cannes
France
Madrid
Spain
Seville
Alps
Simplon
Cleveland
Ohio
Akron
Bedford
Severe Storms Darken Western Europe Reports of Wrecks and Avalanches
Severe gales in Western Europe give way to heavy snow causing shipwrecks off Spain and Italy, with forty lives lost along Italian coasts. Avalanches kill residents near Verona as floods and collapsed bridges block towns. Provincial disruption spreads across the region.
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Italy
London
Europe
Spain
Verona
Dry Monopole Champagne to be Adopted by German Emperor
A terse notice reports the Emperor of Germany to adopt a Dry Monopole Champagne policy. Officials cite potential luxury imports and imperial endorsement as key factors shaping the announcement.
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Germany
Fierce Gale Sweeps Through New York City
A northwest wind peak of 72 mph at 6 pm and sustained higher gusts caused chaos across Manhattan. Hats ripped from heads, signs toppled, and a window shattered at 868 Broadway. A 75-year-old woman was injured by a falling sign near 694 West 47th Street and hospitalized. An express wagon toppled on Riverside Drive. officials feared structural danger but found no grounds for alarm upon inspection.
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New York
Broadway
Haberdashery Establishment
W. R. Reagalin
Riverside
Stewart
Windy Night Destroys Wires and Damages Homes
A fierce night wind in Newark New Jersey disables most street lights as electric wires fall and trees topple. Outlying areas report house damage and the Atha Steel Works in Harrison loses a roof and sheds are blown down.
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Newark
N. J
Atha Steel Works
Harrison
Steamship Claverdale Grounded in Brigantine Shoals Storm
The steamship Claverdale of London bound from China and Japan with tea and general cargo ran aground at Brigantine Shoals during a gale near Atlantic City. Tugs assist as officials expect possible floatation at flood tide. damage to Young’s Ocean Pier and city lights price the loss.
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Atlantic City
Young’s Pier
New York Times
N. J
Claverdale
London
China
Japan
Dundee
Young’s
Ocean Pier
Manhattan Construction Company
New York
A Dollar an Hour. 91 Dollars to Niagara by New York Central
A traveler rides from New York to Niagara in 944 hours at rate of 1 dollar per hour aboard the New York Central line. The report notes the unusual fare and extended journey time.
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von New York
Niagara
New York Central
Deadliest Fire in Waterbury Destroys Business District
A massive blaze in Waterbury Connecticut on February 3 2 o clock A M devastates the business center. The Reid Hughes Dry Goods store at 108 112 Bank Street and adjacent buildings are heavily damaged with a 2 000 000 estimated loss. Firefighting forces from Hartford New Haven Bridgeport Torrington and Naugatuck assist as flames spread through seven eight blocks and across South Main Street. Militia is used to preserve order and the Franklin House Masonic Temple and Waterbury American headquarters are among the notable losses. No deaths reported at Waterbury Hospital by 2 AM though rumors swirl.
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Exchange Place
Reid & Hughes Dry Goods Company
Bank Street
A. L. Lyall
E. T.crocker
A. K. Burnham
Reid & Hughes
Salvation Army
Ryan & Fitzmaurice
Cannon & Webster's
Davis
J. B. Mullings & Sons
South Main Street
Centre Street
Ae Franklin
American Ofce
New Places
Waterbury Hospital
W. H. Camp
Masonic Temple
O’connor
Greenberg & Buckner
Old American
Charles Miller
Johnson Block
Jones, Morgan & Co
Clothiers
J. B. Mullings & Son, Clothiers
Camp Block
New England Engineering Company
Franklin House
W. G. Schlegel
Jean Jacques
George E. Judd
la Palme~ Hoffman Company
Ashworth
C. Church Company
Waterbury American
Schlitz Brewing Company
Conlom Brothers
Edward McGraw
Meigs
Whittlesey
Boston Furniture Company
Bronson Block
Waterbury a Brass Industry Center in Connecticut
Waterbury, population about 45 000 in New Haven County on the Naugatuck River, eighteen miles from New Haven. It evolved from gilt buttons in 1800 to brass and copper production by 1812 and now hosts six rolling mills two clock companies a suspender and webbing factory and a large pin works. About thirty stock companies with 60 million dollars in capital employ over 4 000 workers. The city runs two daily and two weekly papers and owns Bronson Tree Library with 18 000 volumes.
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Waterbury
Naugatuck River
New Haven County
Conn
New Haven
Bronson Tree
Severe Halifax Blizzard Halts Ferry Scotia Crashes Pier
A raging blizzard across Nova Scotia follows hurricane force winds. The new steel ferry steambow Scotia broke from moorings this afternoon, crashed into a pier, and demolished it, disrupting harbor service and signaling severe winter conditions.
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Halifax
N.S
Scotia
Rail ad touts superb sleeper dining service
Summerville South Carolina area readers are urged to consider the R. R. and Southern Ry offering through sleeping and dining cars. Offices listed as 271 and 1185 Broadway.
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Summerville
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