Count Sternberg says Europe’s real enemy is America
A Feb 5 Times Times special cable reports Count Adalbert Sternberg, once in the Boer campaign, now defending England. He argues Europe's hostility to England stems from moral injury and misconceived policy, that America's worship of Mammon and continental misunderstanding of free trade reveal the West as the true rival.
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London
the Times
Count Adalbert Sternberg
Count Sternberg
England
United States
West
Atlantic
America
Germany
Europe
Italian press sees Chamberlain speech easing Malta tensions
The Rome dispatch in The Times notes Italian comment that Chamberlain's Malta language withdrawal and cordial remarks toward Italy reduce Italian soreness. It cites partial cause as misrepresentations by Radical and Clerical Anglophobes and notes Italian expectations of improved ties.
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London
Rome
the Times
Chamberlain
Malta
Italy
Better Outlook in Austria After Reichsrat Reopens
Vienna briefing in The Times notes improved parliamentary mood after six weeks’ recess. It cites Dr. von Koerber’s skilled leadership enabling a heavy reform program and says German tariff policy has shifted Austrian opinion toward seeking a truce with Slavs.
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London
Vienna
The
Times
Reichsrath
von Koerber
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Austria
Belgian Advice to the Boers
The Indépendance Belge article quoted by The Times Brussels correspondent urges Boer leaders to abandon futile efforts and accept autonomy to avoid near extinction. It argues the fight risks total extermination and stresses a pragmatic path to self rule.
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London
Great Britain
Indépendance Belge
Brussels
The
Times
Index to Departments and Market Inches
Stocks irregular. Financial Markets and Commodities listed with prices like Wheat No 2 red 87%c and cotton mid dling 84c. Also notes arrivals at hotels and out of town buyers page references and various page numbers for related sections.
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Western Creamery
Oe United Service
Weather Report
California Excursions on Sunset Route Advertised
Three times weekly year round, Sunset Route trains run via Southern Ry and Southern Pacific with no change from Washington. Berth $7.00.Contact at 271 Broadway or 349 Broadway, 1,185 Broadway for details.
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California
Southern Ry
Southern Pacific
Washington
Broadway
Manchurian Railway News From Shanghai Report
The Times correspondent in Shanghai reports foreigners cannot travel the Port Arthur to St. Petersburg route without Russian authorization. The Manchurian section shows no reliable local agents, though the International Sleeping Car Company offers through tickets. Bridges beyond Mukden reportedly broken or incomplete and locomotive shortages may delay regular service until July.
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London TimEs
NEW YorkK_TIMES
London
Shanghai
Times
Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Siberian
International Sleeping Car Company
Mukden
Razlog House Where Miss Stone Ransom Money Hidden Burned
A Sofia dispatch to The Times says the Razlog house hosting American emissaries and the ransom funds has been burned. Inmates and the money were saved. The Americans remain at Razlog guarded by thirty Turkish soldiers as negotiations with brigands continue. Miss Stone is reported in good health.
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London Times
NEW York Times
London
Sofia
The
Times
Razlog
Miss Stone
Pet Monkey Paints Himself in Dr. Hyde Lab
Dr James Nevins Hyde’s pet monkey Prof Garnier escaped its cage and drank brandy in the laboratory. The primate smeared its fur with carmine from a covden bottle and clashed with a Sheridan bust in the lab before being restrained with a heavy chain. The incident left staff amused and amused nurses anxious as physicians planned soap and water to restore color.
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Chicago, Ill
Prof. Garnier
James Nevins Hyde
Gen. Sheridan
Dr. Hyde
Biddies Bodies On View In Pittsburgh Mob Fears
In Pittsburgh on February 4 crowds gathered from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. to view the bodies of John and Edward Biddle at an South Side undertaking. Police kept order as thousands pressed to enter. Edward’s clothes contained enough poison for three men. The Mrs. Soffel case may not proceed this Grand Jury due to her hospital confinement and pending move to jail.
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Pittsburg
Penn
John
Edward Biddle
Inspector McShane
Capt. Gallant
Calvary Cemetery
Butler Hospital
John S. Robb, Jr
Allegheny County
Seaboard Fast Mail Train 27 Details Booked
One day in Atlanta schedule notes Seaboard Air Line Ry train 27 known as Seaboard Fast Mail. Departure from W 23rd Street Ferry PAR R at 12 10 A M sleeper open 10 P M. Office at 1 183 Broadway.
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Atlanta
Montgomery
Seaboard Air Line
Barown
Seaboard
W. 23Rd Street Ferry
Par. R
Broadway
Advy
Thirteen May Be Lost With Wrecked Barges
A Sunday gale tore three coal barges from tug Richmond near Long Island. The Antelope, Belle of Oregon, and Mystic Bell drifted away. crews and a woman aboard are believed lost. Capt. McConnell reported the catastrophe to Newport. wreckage washed ashore suggests multiple fatalities. The Antelope belonged to Boston Towboat Company. cargo value set at $15,000. insured.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Coal Company
Richmond
Forge River
Boston
Oregon
Liberty Island
Long Island
Bellport
Quogue
McConnell
Newport
New York
Belle of Oregon
Mystic Bell
Harding
Rogers
Westhampton
Antelope
Boston Towboat Company
Coastwise Steamship Company
Miller
Winthrop
Mass
Crew of the Schepp Rescued at Point Lookout
At daybreak the Chapman wrecking tug arrived with a crew to rescue the L Schepp from the Point Lookout shore after yesterday’s gale. Captain Kendall initially refused to abandon ship but twenty four crew members volunteered to stay. Two ill men were landed for hospital care and the rest were moved to safety at the Point Lookout Life Saving Station. An attempt to move the Schepp will be made as seas permit to prevent further breakup risks.
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Long Beach
L. J
Chapman
Merritt-Chapman Company
Point Lookout
L. Schepp
Kendall
Charles Anderson
Robert
Bennett
New York
Anderson
Marine Hospital
Staten Island
Six Firefighters Die In Chestnut Street Blaze
Six men are killed and several injured when a five story building at 314 Chestnut Street housing the American Tent and Awning Company collapses during a fire. Assistant Chief August Thierry and foreman Michael Kehoe die, with three pipemen unnamed. Debris and a collapsing structure halted rescue efforts as authorities estimate total losses around $79,000 across the firm, the McLean estate, and a local printer.
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ST. Louis
Chestnut Street
August Thierry
Michael Kehoe
Daniel Steele
Thierry
Swingly
American Tent and Awning Company
McLean Estate
Herman Ruppelt
Child Thrown From Window During Tenement Fire
A four story brick tenement at 127 East Third Street burned in the early hours. Marie Jackerick tossed her four month old infant to the street, where John Landers caught it. the baby was deemed unhurt by Dr. McCarthy. Marie then jumped to the street with minor injuries. The blaze started when a candle toppled in Sarah Ashlander’s room on the first floor. Damage estimated at $500.
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East Third Street
Jackerick
Marie Jackerick
John Landers
McCarthy
Bellevue Hospital
Sarah Ashhlander
Coasters in a Bad Wreck in Cumberland
In Cumberland Maryland February four three young women are said to be dying and six others hurt after a double decker sled at forty miles an hour collided with a two horse wagon on an ice covered hill. Archibald Allan driver unhurt. Police plan arrests to curb big sleds for coasting.
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Allen Hobday
Harry Groves
Archibald Allan
Atlantic Lines Agreement Sets Transatlantic Fares
A global line agreement among major British American and Continental steamship companies raises saloon rates to a uniform minimum and extends the summer travel rate period. Signatories include American Line White Star Dominion Elder Dempster Allan Allan State Anchor Leyland Atlantic Transport North German Lloyd Hamburg-American Red Star Cunard C G T Transatlantique and Holland America.
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Liverpool
Continental Steamship Lines
American Line
White Star Line
Dominion Line
Elder Dempster Company
Allan Line
Allan State Line
Anchor Line
Leyland Line
Atlantic Transport Line
North German Lloyd Company
Hamburg-American Line
Dover to get free mail carriers in postal reform push
Dover, February 4. Excess Dover post office receipts over 10000 lead the government to provide free street delivery. Inspector Maxwell asks City Council to plaque streets and number houses. Council concerns include reduced foot traffic for merchants and loss of penny drop letter service. City Clerk Cooper to draft public意见 notice for next meeting.
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Dover
Del
Post Office
Maxwell
Cooper
Schoolboy Drowned Near Greenwich in Ice Boundary
In Greenwich Connecticut on February 4 twelve year old Joseph Goodcuff son of Abram Goodcuff disappeared after stepping onto river ice to follow a man crossing to New York. Boat builder John Anderson heard a cry and saw the boy’s head in a hole 100 feet from shore but could not reach him. The outgoing tide likely swept him under the ice into the Sound.
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Greenwich
Conn
Joseph Goodcuff
Abram Goodcuff
Byram
Connecticut
New York
John Anderson
Anderson
Arion Society Grand Masquerade Ball at Madison Square Garden
The Arion Society announces a grand masquerade ball at Madison Square Garden on Friday February 7 1902 with advance notices. The event promises formal costuming and festive performances.
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Arion Society
Madison Square Garden
Babcock presses tariff cut bid despite committee warning
Wisconsin representative Babcock vows to press his plan to reduce steel and iron tariffs, aiming to attach it as a rider to war tax bills. He disputes a threat from Chairman Payne to target lumber duties, saying the West will not be deterred while Cuba relief and reciprocity loom in the Ways and Means debate.
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Washington
Babcock
Wisconsin
House
Ways and Means Committee
Payne
Rep
Pennsylvania
East
West
Congress
Cuba
Messrs. Babcock
Long
Kansas
Gamba
Place
Mendoza
United States
Ways and Means
Republican Party
Messrs. Payne
N. Y
Dalzell
Penn
Grosvenor
Ohio
Babrock
Wis
Webster
Republicans Press Tariff Overhaul Amid Party Rift
Washington Feb 4 Republicans debate tariff reform as Ways and Means Committee faces Western criticism for backing reciprocity and high rates. Observers say the incident may spur a broader move to lower duties before the session ends.
Reciproc ity compromise eyed by Ways and Means
Washington February 4 A number of Ways and Means Committee members seek a gentle approach from the President as they push for a reciprocity compromise amid mounting anxious expectations.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Burnett's Cocaine Promises Hair Growth And Relief
Ad claims Burnett's Cocaine cures dandruff irritations and promotes hair growth. The item lists topics like hunting and fishing and notes information from Broadway and the Tampa Bay Hotel in Florida.
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Burnett
Florida
Tampa Bay Hotel
Coalmen Get a Reprieve in Chicago Offices
Coal is to be burned year round in the Aldis Aldis Northcote office buildings after coal teamsters urge the change. The firm, while agreeing, will not let the contract be used to push price raises. Other buildings may be pressured next with similar coal use.
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Chicago
Aldis, Aldis & Northcote
Coal Teamsters’ Union
Mandel Brothers
Old Colony
Aldis, Aldis & Northcote Company
Monadnock
Venetian
Marquette
Hamilton
Pontiac
Yukon
Harrison, Lyndham
Montauk
Saute
Ogden
Equitable
Montico, Marthon, McClurg
Illinois
Commercial Bank
Philadelphia combine to run the cars here
New venture formed by the Whitney Widener Elkins Dolan group to lease the Metropolitan Street Railway of New York as a securi ties company with a 30 million capital. The plan aims to modernize 100 miles of lines into underground service and guarantee 7 percent dividends, with Kuhn Loeb underwriter.
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Philadelphia
Whitney-Widener-Elkins-Dolan
New York
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Metropolitan
Kuhn, Loeb, & Co
H. H. Vreeland
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Bronx
Combu Electric
Ninety-sixth Street
East River
Ft. Dt. Vreeland
Hasbrouck
Charles E. Warren
H. A. Robinson
Ti Moorehead
Conspiracy Trial Opens in Grand Rapids Water Deal
A jury is seated in Grand Rapids Superior Court for the H. A. Taylor conspiracy trial connected to the water deal. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Ward delivers opening remarks outlining alleged transactions with Salsbury and Stillson V. McLeod at the Old National Bank. Testimony begins tomorrow morning as Judge Newnham adjourns until 9:30.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
H. A. Taylor
New York
Grand Rapids
Ward
Newnham
Justice Shiras’s Successor and New Jersey Bid
President Harrison in 1892 signaled John W. Griggs of New Jersey for the Supreme Court vacancy but instead named Justice Shiras. Now Shiras contemplates retirement and Griggs, former Attorney General, may be recommended by New Jersey senators. Pennsylvania senators push for a Pennsylvanian candidate, urging J Hay Brown of Lancaster who was previously considered.
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Washington
Harrison
Sewell
New Jersey
Supreme Court of the United States
John W. Griggs
Griggs
Shiras
Pittsburg
Justice Shiras
United States
Pennsylvania
J. Hay Brown
Lancaster
Weaver Coal Company Increases Stock
Chicago reports a telegram from Springfield announcing the Weaver Coal Company raises capital from 500000 to 1000000 dollars to expand business. Henry E Weaver says the move will boost activity along the line. The firm has branches in Detroit and New York with its main office in Chicago.
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New York Times
Chicago
Ill
Springfield
Weaver Coal Company
Henry E. Weaver
Detroit
New York
Elliott T Burrows Injured In Fall On City Street
Elliott T Burrows former Plainfield Common Council member and ex Vice President of the New York Produce Exchange fractured his left leg after a fall near Central Avenue and West Eighth Street. He was carried home by ambulance and a doctor was summoned.
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Plainfield
N. J
Elliott T. Burrows
Common Council
New York Produce Exchange
Central Avenue
West Eighth Street
Endicott
Royal Court Adopts Dry Monopole Champagne in Berlin
The Royal Court in Berlin has adopted the Dry Monopole Champagne, a historic choice dating back to 1818, signaling a shift in ceremonial hospitality and court events.
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Berlin
The Pennsylvania's Pensions
The Pennsylvania Railroad pension department reports two years of operation through December 31, 1901. Allowances totaling 202290.20 were paid in 1901 and, with 1900, the two-year total reaches 606, etc. The department is funded by a 500000 annual appropriation with 217 retirees im deceased. Of 248 retirees were aged 65 to 70. Requests for relief came four times as often from employees as from the employing officer.
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Philadelphia
Pension Department
The
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Department
Traffic Bargain in Dakota Connects Milwaukee and Northern Pacific
Milwaukee and Northern Pacific railroads announce a traffic agreement for North Dakota routes. Plans show a Milan to Linton junction with Milwaukee trains to Bismarck via Northern Pacific tracks and NN plans to extend from McKenzie to join Milwaukee at Linton. Edgerly remains Milwaukee north of Aberdeen. The pact, aiding Dakota access to Puget Sound, signals good Milwaukee Northern Securities ties and counters Soo movement.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Northern Pacific
North Dakota
Linton
Milwaukee Road
Emons County
Bismarck
Nthern Pacific
McKenzie
Emmons County
Edgerly
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Puget Sound
Soo
North Dakota Territory
Milwaukee System
Northern Securities Company
Chicago Looms Large Skyscraper Boom After Council Vote
Chicago faces a mammoth building boom with an estimated 25 million dollars in new skyscrapers over eighteen months after the City Council lifted height limits for fireproof structures. Holabird & Roche expect about 20 million to flow into projects, and First National Bank plans 5 million in improvements. The Montauk Building site is ready for demolition to begin the era’s tallest improvements.
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Chicago
Holabird
Holabird & Roche
Fergan
First National Bank
Montauk
Chicaso Fies
Snow-Go South Seaboard trains to Pinehurst and Florida
Seaboard Air Line Railway promotes its superb trains with unmatched service to Pinehurst Southern Pines Camden and Florida. Office at 1 Broadway.
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Seaboard Air Line
Pinehurst
Southern Pines
Camden & Fla
Broadway
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Schepp
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Jose Rivas
Cuban Workmen’s League
Fermin
Desola
Havana
Teamsters’ Union
Proposed
Curities Company of the
Whitney
Widener-Elkins-Dolan Interests
Pennsylvania’s Pensions
Dakota
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