Parliament Opens as Lynch Title Challenge Looms in Commons
London reports an unofficial Conservative move to question Col. Arthur Lynch’s right to sit in Parliament over his Boer War allegiance. Lynch, living in Paris, may face arrest if he tries to take his seat. Galway results showed Lynch defeating Horace Phinkett by 774 votes.
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London
the Times
House of Commons
Arthur Lynch
Great Britain
South Africa
Bradlaugh
Col. Lynch
Paris
Conor O'Kelly
Associated Press
Dublin
Evening Herald
Ayn Wieguine
Col
Arthur Teaith
Lynch
Col. Leneh
Galway City
Martin Morris
Lords
Lord Morris
Lyneh
Horace Phinkett
Galway
Col.Lynch
Indian tea planters alarmed by proposed tea duty hike
Calcutta dispatch reports Indian tea planters alarmed at a proposed budget raising tea imports duty in the United Kingdom. A public meeting is planned in Calcutta on January 22 where resolutions will urge the Government of India to oppose the tax.
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London
Calcutta
The
Times
United Kingdom
Government of
India
Japan Exports Rise in 1901 Trade Figures
The Times reports Japan's foreign trade for 1901 shows exports of 251,750,000 yen and imports of 955,500,000 yen, compared with 198,750,000 yen exports and 282,500,000 yen imports the prior year. Gold outflow was 800,000 yen.
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London
Tokio
the Times
Japan
The German Tariff Bill Faces Delays in Reichstag
Berlin reports indicate little progress on the tariff bill as Social Democrats push a proposal requiring landowners over 100 hectares to contribute ten times the wheat duty per hectare. The motion was defeated amid obstruction in committee.
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London
Berlin
The
Times
Reichstag
Social Democrats
Religious teaching in India from the Bishop of Madras
The Bishop of Madras told clergy that in addressing many non Christian students they should teach truths they would accept. He noted latent Theism in India alongside Pantheism and suggested India’s intellect is Pantheistic while its heart is Theistic, though he doubted Christianity’s reach.
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London
Madras
The
Times
India
Index to Departments and Market Briefs Plague the Page
Stocks firmer and financial markets noted across pages 12 13 and 14 with prices for wheat corn oats and cotton listed. The issue highlights arrivals at hotels and out-of-town buyers on page 5 and references to legal notes insurance notes and real estate on pages 1 14 9 and 5 respectively.
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Marine Intelligence
United Service
Weather Report
Missionaries Promote Theism Through Pure Reason Over Revelation
A historical analysis argues missionaries can advance a system of Theism based on reason alone, distinct from revelation. It examines philosophical underpinnings, methods, and potential limits of this approach in spreading belief.
Praises Pauncefote and Hay on Hay-Pauncefote treaty end
London Times editorial lauds Lord Pauncefote and Mr. Hay for their unwearying efforts in negotiating the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. It notes the delicate questions could have inflamed passions but praises mutual good will and the joint labor that led to ratification and a gratifying outcome for both nations.
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London
the Times
United States Senate
Lord Pauncefote
Hay
The
Times
Pastor J Ross Stevenson Offered Fifth Avenue Church Call
The Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York unanimously extended a call to Rev. Dr. J. Ross Stevenson professor of Ecclesiastical History at McCormick Theological Seminary. The offer includes $10 000 yearly, a parsonage, and an assistant, with Stevenson expected to decide after presbytery review.
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Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
J. Ross Stevenson
McCormick Theological Seminary of
Chicago
H. E. Rowland
City of
New York
Presbytery of
Ernest F. Hall
Stevenson
Presbytery
Dr. Stevenson
Young Men’s Christian Association
Purves
Lagonnier
Penn
Washington and Jefferson College
McClintock Theological Seminary
Germany
Sedalia
Young Men's Christian Association
Smith College
Danes Indignant at Germany Anglophobia Spreads
Copenhagen reports a rising wave of Danish indignation toward Germany as Anglophobia grows. Newspapers see German insults to King Edward as attacks on King Christian and the Danish royal family, widening anti-German sentiment across the nation.
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London
Copenhagen
The
Times
Germany
Edward
Christian
Pope's Patience Wanes as Rome Reports Pending Death
Vanity Fair's Rome correspondent says the Pope may die any day with diminished nourishment and half consciousness. He suffers no pain and dozes through hours, unaware of surroundings. The report conveys a somber, imminent transition from a high church figure in Vatican life.
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Rome
London
Vanity Fair
Possible selection of Dr. Greer as coadjutor
Philadelphia report cites Rev. David H. Greer of St. Bartholomew's New York as likely coadjutor to Bishop Whitaker of Eastern Pennsylvania. Greer denies knowledge of any election. The Feb. 1 convention will decide.
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Philadelphia
David Hummell Greer
New York
Whitaker
Eastern Pennsylvania
William C. Richardson
St. James's Episcopal Church
Greer
St. Bartholomew's Church
Richardson
Episcopal Church
Old Trinity
St. Bartholomew’s
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt backs Quay group against Independent Republicans
President Roosevelt told Rep James R. Young that he would stand by the Quay organization in Pennsylvania against the Independent Republicans. The White House discussion touched on the forthcoming Internal Revenue Collector appointment of William McCoach and reinforced support for stalwart Republicans.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Quay
Pennsylvania
James R. Young
White House
John M. Carson
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick
Philadelphia
McKinley
Young
William McCoach
McCoach
Penrose McLain
Quay-Ashbridge
McLain
No Chance For Arbitration Hindered By Chilean Tactics
In Mexico City on January 15, Chilean delegates used obstructive tactics to block voting on arbitration projects in the Pan American Congress. They finally endorsed the general Hague plan but demanded it be debated rather than voted, hoping to delay and rally withdrawals of Central and South American delegations.
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Mexico City
Chile
Pan-American Congress
Hague
Bayonne Bank Squabble Signals Possible Litigation
A power struggle over Mechanics' Trust Co of Bayonne may lead to court action over the majority vote. De Witt van Buskirk led 1,040 shares for Corrigan against 950 for Alfred Booth in a race overshadowed by a proposed $50,000 stock issue to Morse syndicate and Jersey City interests.
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Bayonne
N. J
Mechanics’ Trust Company of
de Witt van Buskirk
George Corrigan
Alfred W. Booth
Corrigan
Morse Syndicate
Jersey City
van Buskirk
Chile In Trade Push Seeks Boer Immigrants
Copenhagen via London The Daily Mail correspondent reports Lieut. Col. Lindholm of the Chilean Cavalry carries a Chilean government proposal to lure Boer immigrants to Chile. He will present the plan to Dr. Leyds, the Transvaal’s European agent, in Copenhagen before heading to Holland.
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London
Copenhagen
Daily Mail
Lindholm
Holland
Leyds
Transvaal
German Play to Be Given at Harvard
The Deutscher Verein of Harvard will stage in March Franz von Schonthau and Gustav Kadelburgs three act comedy per Herr Senator. Cast includes P. B. Robinson and L. G. Brooks. The club presents monthly plays and one major annual performance.
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Cambridge
Mass
Deutscher Verein
Harvard
Franz von Schonthau
Gustav _ Kadelburg
Herr Senator
P. B. Robinson
L. G. Brooks
International Wheel Tire and Rubber Manufacturing Company Formed
Articles of incorporation filed in New Brunswick New Jersey reveal the International Wheel Tire and Rubber Manufacturing Company with 3 million dollars in capital stock. The firm will produce rubber carriage tires bicycle wheels and tires and all kinds of vehicles. Initial stock paid in totals 1000 with investors from Springfield New York Denver and Poughkeepsie among others.
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New Brunswick
N. J
International Wheel, Tire and Rubber Manufacturing Company
William T. Ellis
Springfield
Mass
Henry L. Prentice
New York
William Sandford
This City
H. B. Schofield
Denver
Col
F. D. Palmer
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Southern Palm Limited service via East Coast Line
The Palm Limited from New York departs 12:40 PM and travels to St. Augustine via the Fla East Coast Line with connections to Sst Augustine Palm Beach Nassau and Southern Ry. Offices listed at 271 Broadway and 1,185 Broadway.
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Augustine
Palm Beach & Nassau
RK. R
Southern Ry
Fla
East Coast Line
Southern
Palm Limited
New York
St. Augustine
N.Y
Broadway
Col Murchison Daughter Engaged in Virginia Ring
Richmond Virginia January 15 The engagement is announced between Charles Hurkamp a noted Virginia horseman and Miss Marion Elliott Murchison daughter of Col Kenneth M Murchison formerly of Wilmington Ames now of New York The wedding is planned for April in New York City Hurkamp recently won prizes at the Madison Square Garden show with his horses Kinloch and Amoret.
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Richmond
Charles Hurkamp
Virginia
Marion Elliott Murchison
Kenneth M. Murchison
Wilmington, Ames
New York
New York City
Hurkamp
Madison Square Garden
Deerfoot Farm Sausages Advertisement
Deertfoot Farm offers sausages made from tender pork and chosen spices. The ad proclaims unmatched flavor and warns against imitations.
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Deerfoot Farm
Adv
Threats to assassinate Governor Odell prompt security
Detectives posted in Albany's Executive Chamber after Gov Odell received three life threatening letters from New York State, all predicting harm at the New Year's reception. Officials say precautions were heightened not from Buffalo's tragedy but to locate the letter writers as secrecy surrounds the matter.
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Albany
Executive Chamber
Gov. Odell
Bender
President McKinley
Buffalo
Odell
Hender
Gov
Qodell
Suspected Kerns Jewel Thieves Arrested in New Orleans
George I. Kline of St. Louis and Robert L. West of Cincinnati were arrested across the river in New Orleans for stealing about $2,500 in jewelry from T. E. Manners of Chicago. Manners and another guest posed as the owners, paid at the St. Charles, and fled with the trunk. Capt. Titus reports descriptions match the missing Kern, with a gold tooth and other identifiers. Requisition papers may follow if identity is confirmed.
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New Orleans
George I. Kline
St. Louis
Robert L. West
Cincinnati
T. E. Manners
Chicago
Manners
St. Charles
Kline
Kerns
New York
Titus
Capt
Detective Bureau
Kern
Theband
Prince Henry's Retinue to Arrive in America in February
Berlin reports Prince Henry of Prussia will sail February 15 on the Kronprinz Wilhelm with a large suite including Vice Admiral von Seckendorff and Emperor William’s aides. In Washington Secretary Long coordinates naval support with Admiral Evans for the reception, while New York hosts official events and a banquet aboard the Hohenzollern.
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Washington
von Holleben
Berlin
Prince Henry
United States
Kronpring Wilhelm
Germany
Columbia
Hofmarschall
von Seckendorff
de Camp
Schmidt von
Secretary of State For the Navy
Long
Robley D. Evans
Admiral Evans
State Department
War Department
Brooke
Department of the East
United States Army
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Lloyd Line
Newport News
Hohenzollern
Potomac River
Roosevelt
Kiel
Schloss
Emperor William
New York
Count von Baudissin
America
Potsdam
Ixtel
Executor Demands 75000 Fee In Greenwich Estate Case
Greenwich Jan. 15. Fred Kk Mead executor of Solomon Mead’s estate filed an accounting showing an estate valued over 1 million with 87500 claimed for fees plus 5030 in clerk hire and 1050 for rent. Debts earlier paid and bonds yielded over 401000. Beneficiaries consider the 75000 fee excessive and a State's Attorney may contest the claim.
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Greenwich
Conn
Fred Kk. Mead
New York
Solomon Mead
American Home Missionary Society
American Home Missionary Association
American Tract Society
American College and Educational Society
American Congregational Union
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
American Board of Foreign Missions
Boston
Mount Holyoke Seminary
South Hadley
Mass
Yale College
Lincoln University of Chester
Penn
American Sunday School Union of
Philadelphia
Greenwich Churches and Reading Room
Mead
California
Samuel Fessenden
Edinborough Fire Ravages Pennsylvania Town
A major blaze in Edinborough, Pennsylvania, destroys seven buildings by midnight and threatens the Cutler House. Erie and Cambridge have been asked for help, but no aid arrived yet. At $40,000 estimated loss, the fire reportedly began in G B Proudfit's oil room and is said to be incendiary.
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Erie
Penn
Edinborough
Cutler
Cambridge
G. B Proudfit
A. J. Johnson
G. B. Hanson
James McKell
H. G. Billings
E. B. Ixenyon
Greenfield & Wenyon
Clothiers
G. B. Proudfit
Senator Elkins Buys 9000 Acres Of Coal Land In Sand Fork
Cumberland Maryland reports Senator Stephen B. Elkins of West Virginia has bought 9000 acres of coal land in the Pittsburg vein on the Sand Fork of the Little Kanawha River for 225000. The land will be developed with an extension of the Little Kanawha Railroad. Burnett's Extract of Vanilla is advertised as pure and concentrated.
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Cumberland
Stephen B. Elkins
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Sand Fork
Little Kanawha
When Going to Chicago Consult the Pennsylvania Railroad
Advert suggests checking Pennsylvania Railroad time tables for travel to Chicago. Mentions Western trains from New York daily in convenient intervals.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
Western
New York
Emperor William to visit America unlikely this year
The Candid Friend claims a possible autumn visit by Emperor William if Prince Henry's U.S. trip succeeds. Berlin reports say William would like to go, but state reasons prevent leaving Germany for the necessary duration.
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Berlin
William
United States
Germany
Prince Henry to Attend Yacht Launch in New York Harbor
Plans for Prince Henry brother of the German Emperor to attend the Shooter's Island yacht launch ceremonies in Richmond are shaping up. Gustav H. Schwab says the royal visitor may arrive on Washington's Birthday aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm, now sailing earlier than planned. The Hohenzollern will reach New York Feb 15 and await Prince Henry before joining the festivities.
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Prince Henry
Shooter's Island
Richmond
Gustav H. Schwab
Lloyd Steamship Company
Home Office
Bremen
Washington
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Antediluvian Rye Advertised in New York
Inytes Brothers of New York advertise new large bottles of Antediluvian Rye at 15 dollars per case, promising appreciation by those who value quality.
Gage Rumored as Possible Illinois Senator Candidate
Washington January 15 A circulated advance proof in The American Economist reports that Secretary Gage could be persuaded to seek the U S Senate seat held by William E Mason if the Illinois Legislature pressed him. Gage declined to comment and Illinois Republicans express skepticism about a candidacy.
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Washington
Gage
American Economist
William E. Mason
United States Senate
Illinois
Treasury
Grover Cleveland
Mason
Trotting Forfeits Posted For Triple Horse Match
Two $5,000 forfeits were received from Thomas W. Lawson of Boston for two $20,000-a-side trotting matches involving Boralma Lord Derby and The Abbot. Total stakes rise to $80,000 with Lawson's $40,000 and rivals $20,000 each. Races to be held between July 15 and Sept 1 at a mutually agreed track, likely Brighton Beach.
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New York Journal
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Mr. Lawson
Boralma
E. E. Smathers
Lord Derby
John J. Scannell
the Abbot
Lawson
Brighton Beach
Legislature Honors Schley Hero of Santiago Battle
Jackson Mississippi legislature unanimously adopts a resolution naming Rear Admiral Schley the rightful hero of the Santiago battle and worthy of the nation s gratitude It endorses Admiral Dewey s report and condemns the Court of Inquiry majority invite Schley to visit Jackson for a public manifestation of Mississippi s esteem
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Jackson, Miss
Schley
Santiago
Dewey
Jackson
Mississippi
Banquet Honors Admiral Schley in Savannah
Admiral Schley was feasted by Palestine Commandery Knights Templar at the Masonic Temple in Savannah with a reception and banquet. Eminent Commander Colding and several others spoke. Schley plans a deer hunting trip on St. Catherine Island Friday morning. He says he has never killed a deer. Otard's brandy advertised as standard of excellence.
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Savannah
Admiral Schley
Palestine
Knights Templar
Masonic
Journeys to Summertime Tours to Florida by PRR
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers Florida tours leaving New York on February 4 and 18 and March 4. Rate is $50. Apply to Tourist Agent, 1196 Broadway, New York.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Florida
New York
Broadway
Central plans electric power and loop for Grand Central traffic
New York Central Railroad directors approve a plan to replace steam with electric power for suburban trains and build a loop under Grand Central Station to handle growing traffic. They vote to raise stock by 35 million dollars, subject to stockholder approval, and seek legislative and city authorization for further Park Avenue changes and tunnel work.
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Park Avenue
Grand Central Station
New York Central Railroad
Newman
Tee Grand Central
Fifty-sixth Street
Forty-third
Fortyfourth
Forty-fifth Streets
Park, Vanderbilt
Depew Avenues
Engineering
Wilgus
Central
Forty-second Street
Madison Avenue
Forty-third Street
Forty-eighth
Forty-ninth Streets
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Spreial
President Upholds
Bayonne Bank
Wheel Company
Col. Murchison
Admiral von Tirpitz
Secretary of the Navy
Admiral von Seckendorff
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Thirty-fourth Street
German Society of New York
Schwab
Wallace Downey
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FE. K. Mead
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Kaiser
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