De Wet Gets Away Again and Is Captured
London, Feb 10. Lord Kitchener reports a major British move against De Wet involving twenty three columns and blockhouse lines from Wolve hoek to Kronstadt Lindley. De Wet broke through with cattle to Doornkloof, losing men. Boer casualties reach about 283 with 700 horses and cattle. De Wet escaped while Steyn’s whereabouts remain unknown.
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London
Wolyvehoek
Kitchener
de Wetford Kitchener
Liebenbergs Vlei
Prankfort
Fanny
Wafiskop
Hne
Holland
Heilbron-Frankfort
Doornkloof
Kroonstad-Lindley
de Wet
Heilbron
Lord Kitchener
South Africa
Wolvehoek
Frankfort
Lindley
Kronstadt
Steyn
Ex-Consul Mueller of Boer delegation heads to U S
London dispatch reports Dr. Mueller former Consul of the Orange Free State in Holland has suddenly departed for the United States. He is said to be on a mission for Boer delegates.
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London
The
Daily Telegraph
the Hague
Mueller
Orange Free State
Holland
United States
Colombia to Seize Houses for Troop Barracks
Colombia orders military chiefs to report houses needed for troop housing in Panama Colon and surrounding areas. Enemies of the government will have their properties expropriated first neutrals second and friends last. Foreigners accused by three witnesses of revolting may be treated as enemies' property.
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Colon
Panama
Queen Regent Receives Addresses of Gratitude in Madrid
The Queen Regent held her final reception as Presidents of the Senate and Chamber of Deputies presented gratitude addresses. They praised her noble conduct as Regent and mother under difficult circumstances and wished success for the young King Alfonso, who attended the event.
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Madrid
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Alfonso
Paris January revenue falls short of budget estimates
Paris officials reported January revenue of 237 544 200 francs, down 2 418 900 francs from January 1901 and 368 800 francs below the budget forecast. The decline stems mainly from lower excise tax receipts already discounted.
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Paris
Paris Carnival Opens Amid Gayety And Confetti Rush
Parisians enjoyed the carnival opening in fine weather with crowded boulevards. Few masked figures appeared, yet merrymakers filled streets all afternoon and evening, showering paper and confetti as the festive mood persisted into late hours.
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Paris
Leader Joseph Leiter Reported Ill in New York
Joseph Leiter the broker at 22 West Thirty third Street is said to have typhoid fever and in critical condition. His wife arrived from Washington last night following an urgent message. A medical consultation with Drs Helbrook Curtis and others was held yesterday afternoon here.
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Joseph Leiter
West Thirty-third Street
Washington
Helbrook
Curtis
Mr. Leiter
University Prayers At Princeton Markland Chapel Sermon
Princeton observers the day of prayer for colleges with several services. President Patton preached on Profit and Loss praising philanthropy by modern millionaires funding schools libraries and hospitals while condemning wealth enjoyed solely for self. He urged students to seek immortality in the sermon’s final section.
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Princeton
N. J
Patton
Markland Chapel
Buffalo Cleveland Died At Bronx Zoo After Fourteen Years
Curator Cherry of the Brooklyn Institute conducted an autopsy on Cleveland the buffalo at the New York Zoological Park in the Bronx. Death stemmed from heart muscle degeneration likely due to old age. Cleveland weighed about 1200 pounds when alive and his skin head and hoofs will be mounted for public display and instruction.
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Cherry
Brooklyn Institute
Cleveland
New York Zoological Park
Bronx
Pauncefote Plan Suppressed by German Opposition
Berlin dispatch cites Neueste Nachrichten claiming Lord Pauncefote proposed a step in April 1908 that would have harmed America and was blocked by Germany. The Times notes such insinuations demand publication of documents to settle the matter for all parties.
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Loxpon
Germany
England
America
Berlin
The
Times
Murray urges British memorial to Washington as symbol of amity
In a letter to The Daily Chronicle David Christie Murray criticizes the Anglo American Committee for dormant activity. He proposes Britain erect a statue or memorial to George Washington on British soil funded by British subscriptions to acknowledge past errors and strengthen ties with the United States.
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London
David Christie Murray
Daily Chronicle
Duke of Sutherland
Stafford House
George Washington
Murray
America
Germans to defend British in Cape Town protest
The Times reports German residents in Cape Town plan a German language meeting to protest slanders against the British Army. Dutch government policy on South Africa is questioned abroad while the Cologne Gazette accuses a broad almanac of lies fueling Continental Anglophobia.
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Loxpon
New York Times
London
Times
Cape Town
Vienna
the Times
Lord Salisbury
Shadbolt Fire Destroys Brooklyn Plant and Damages Nearby
An early morning blaze at the Shadbolt Manufacturing Company on Flushing Avenue and Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, destroyed a four story brick building and caused extensive damage estimated at 300000 or more. Firefighters prevented spread to neighboring factories. 14 people injured, many with cuts and head wounds, none fatally. The fire also halted trolley service and damaged the navy yard wall. Names of injured include Captain Robert Oswald and Patrick Nevins among others. Losses listed for surrounding properties and businesses amount to thousands.
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Shadbolt Manufacturing Company
Flushing Avenue
Cumberlane Street
Brooklyn
Shadbolt
Cumberland Street
Concern
Shedbolt
Brooklyn Hospital
Robert Oswald
Croker
Raymond Street
John Riley
North Eliott Place
Joseph Riley
Fulton Street
Stephen Delap
Gold Street
Long Island College Hospital
John Gray
Portland Avenue
Gustave Thomas
Sands Street
Joseph Murphy
High Street
Michael Berndi
Prospect Street
Samuel Duff
Charles T. Udinbridge
Cumberland
Mrs. Henderson
A. Riebesehl
Blushing Avenue
John Murphy
Dickinson & Brown
Carlton Avenue
A. Hostetter
Sao
Herman Ehlers
Navy Yard
Emanuel Bauer
Bauer
Stephen
Mass meeting in Cape Town protests slanders on British forces
At a mass meeting in Cape Town a protest against slanders on the honor of British forces in South Africa was adopted. It praised Chamberlain for refuting Continental slanders and supported the government’s campaign policy as the path to lasting peace and public freedom. speeches drew enthusiastic cheers.
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Associated Press
Cape Town
South Africa
Chamberlain
Siamese twins membrane joining operation reported
The Paris Times correspondent details the separation of the Siamese twins from Barnum & Bailey. One twin fell ill, three arteries were severed, and both children showed weakness with thrush affecting recovery. doctors report pain during the membrane separation and a cautious, hopeful post operative state.
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London Times
NEW York Times
London
Paris
The
Times
Associated Press
Radick
Dordica
Doyon
Abyssinian Church Leader Arrives En Route to Copt Patriarch
The Paris Times correspondent reports Abuna Matheos, head of the Abyssinian Church, has reached Jibati on his way to Egypt to visit the Copt Patriarch of Alexandria and Jerusalem. He is dressed in violet with patent leather shoes and carries a large red parasol signifying sovereign authority shared with the Negus.
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London Times
NEW York Times
London
Paris
the Times
Abuna ‘Matheos
Jibati
Egypt
Alexandria
Jerusalem
Prof Virchow’s Recovery Progress Reported Satisfying
Berlin correspondent for The Times reports Prof Virchow’s recovery remains satisfactory after last week he spent several hours daily in an armchair. He is kept free from excitement and exertion under careful observation.
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London Times
NEW Yorkek Times
London
Virchow
Berlin
the Times
Scientist claims cancer germ culture success in guinea pig
London report from The Daily Mail notes Indian Medical Gazette announces Dr Rost of the Indian Medical Service has cultivated cancer germs and infected a guinea pig with the culture.
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London
Calcutta
The
Daily Mail
Indian Medical Gazette
Rost
Indian Medical Service
Benjamin F Hawes Dead Hat Manufacturer of Range of Stores
Benjamin Franklin Hawes a principal hat maker died after a weeklong illness of cerebral meningitis at his home 823 West End Avenue He was born in Chatham Massachusetts forty three years ago and began in Boston as a clerk later expanding to Lawrence Chicago and Danbury forming Hawes Raymond Co He moved to New York in 1804 and leaves a widow Funeral will be from his residence with interment at Woodlawn
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Benjamin Franklin Hawes
End Avenue
Chatham
Mass
Boston
J. H. Richards
Lawrence
Chicago
Raymond, Hawes & Co
Danbury
Conn
United States
Hawes
New York
Woodlawn
Man Arrest Follows Woman’s Accusation on Sixth Avenue
Mrs. Sarah Birmingham identified Henry Loeb a 21 year old lace house clerk living at 140 Lenox Avenue as the man who accosted her on Sixth Avenue near Forty-sixth Street. The arrest was made by Policeman James Fahey after Mrs. Birmingham and her companions reported the incident to her husband John T Birmingham who urged punishment. Loeb denied the charge.
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Sarah Birmingham
Thirty-first Street
Controller's Office
Sixth Avenue
Forty-sixth Street
Henry Loeb
Broadway
Lenox Avenue
Loeb
John T. Birmingham
Furniture Sale Prices on Sideboards and Chests
Sideboards in quartered oak with full swell and serpentine fronts highlighted at sale prices from 26.99 to 41.34. Dining chairs, chiffoniers, dressers and Morris chairs offered with regular and sale prices. Limoges fish sets and Carlsbad china plates advertised with deep discounts and varied patterns.
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Morris
Exquisite china and accessories sale with varied discounts
A catalog listing dozens of ramekins and plates with matching sets and delicate flower designs priced from $1.79 per dozen to $14.88 per dozen. It promotes Verrapin servers, egg cups, egg dishes, trays, and a line of Oriental rugs in reduced prices.
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Colombia
Queen Christina
President Patton
Buffalo
Neueste Nachrichten
Washington Memorial
Anglo-American Committee
Benjamin F. Hawes
R. H. Macy & Co
14Th St
ESS
Carlsbad China
Limoges
Haviland
L. Martin
Carlsbad
Macy
ILL & Cqo
Custom Tailors
Everett Pian
Ossip Gabrilo Witsch
Richard Burmeister
Fifth Ave
N. Y
China
Verrapin
Brussels
N Velvet
Ft. In
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