Powers pledge to guard China’s territorial integrity at peace talks
Washington notes that Secretary Hay secured assurances from Britain France Italy and Russia to prevent any future partition of Chinese territory. Paris reports the French government and others received the American communication aimed at preserving the open door and China's territorial integrity amid the Russia Japan war.
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Washington
Iraq
Japan
China
Port Arthur
Hay
Europe
United States
State Department
Paris
Russia
Count Cassini
Times previews Disraeli novel as sharp portrait of rival
The Times will editorially praise a forthcoming Disraeli novel to be published in Europe and later in America by The New York Times. It notes the work reveals Beaconsfield's mind in his last year, offers epigrams, and sketches a first outline of a full portrait of Gladstone as the rival.
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Menting
Disraeli
Europe
New York Times
Amer
Pittsburg
Index to Departments and Page References
A listing of newspaper departments with their page numbers including Commercial World Amusements Arrivals at Hotels and Out-of-Town Buyers Business Troubles Court Calendars Marine Intelligence and Foreign Mails New Corporations Real Estate Society United Service Weather Report Yesterday's Fires and other sections.
Quickest Line to Cleveland Ad for Central Service
Leave New York 5 32 P M arrive Cleveland 7 15 next day. Chicago routes via New York Central with short layovers. Timetable highlights show rapid connections to Indianapolis Louis Louisville and beyond with reliable service.
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Cleveland
New York
Indianapolis
Louis
New York Central
Rockefeller Exits Amalgamated Copper Company
Wall Street reacted to the retirement of William G. Rockefeller from Amalgamated Copper as director, secretary and treasurer due to a serious illness. F P Addicks was elected vice president while A H Melin took Rockefeller's post. The stock faced selling pressure at 74 in after hours trade and dividend news did not calm market sentiment.
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Wall Street
Amalgamated Copper Company
William G. Rockefeller
William Rockefeller
Rockefeller
F. P. Addicks
A. H. Melin
Amalgamated
Amalgamated Copper
Lawson Dispatch Forecasts Rockefeller Controversy in Everybodys
Boston dispatch quotes Thomas W. Lawson noting the February issue of Everybody’s will reveal the Rockefeller storyline. Lawson claims Standard Oil criticized by the public and says William G Rockefeller is portrayed as ship deserter and future Standard Oil head in his serial.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Times
Standard Oil
William G. Rockefeller
William Rockefeller
Pennsylvania Strike Nears Settlement Amid Conference
The Pennsylvania Railroad trainmen seek a settlement as Grand Master Morrissey arrives from Cleveland and meets with Vice Grand Master Lee and the Board of Adjustment in Philadelphia. A second conference with General Manager Atterbury is planned for tomorrow morning as talks continue and a strike appears avoidable. Local officials prep cipher telegrams and notices while Pittsburgh workers voice skepticism about the first ballot.
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New York Times
Philadelphia
Morrissey
West Philadelphia
Pittsburg
R. I. Cohen
Atlantic City
Board of Adjustment
Hanover
Lee
D. H. Hatfield
K. R. Vought
M. L. Hobbs
George McBlin
B. BK. Widener
J. N. Liddick
Atterbury
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Erie
Hotel Royal
Fifteenth and
Cherry Streets
W. B. McCaleb
Lawyer David R. Jaques Dies at Home
David R. Jaques died at his home on East Sixtieth Street. He was a prominent member of the Bar Association and affiliated with the Harvard Club the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History. His office was at 120 Broadway.
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David R. Jaques
East Sixtieth Street
Mr. Jaques
Bar Association
Harvard Club
Metropolitan Museum of Art
American Museum of Natural History
Broadway
Fortnights in Florida Tours From New York by PRR
Pennsylvania Railroad offers personally conducted tours to Florida with round trip from New York at 50 dollars. Departures are January 31 February 14 and February 28. For details see ticket agents or C Studds E P A 263 Fifth Avenue New York City Adv.
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Florida
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
C. Studds
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Four Road Agents Attempt to Rob Cassidy Carriage
Four men in overalls tried to stop a carriage carrying Borough President Joseph Cassidy in Queens at 6 30 p m near the Centennial Hotel. The driver John McElroy fought back striking one attacker with a blackjack and the robbers fled. Cassidy believed the men sought his cash holdings of up to 80 000 dollars. Five detectives investigated aided by Police Steuel and Ahern.
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Joseph Cassidy
Queens
Hurst Street
Blissville
Long Island City
John McElroy
Thompson Boulevard
Centennial Hotel
Mr. Cassidy
Cassidy
McElroy
Dr. Mooney
Steuel and
Ahern
Hooker Case Not Dropped In New York Assembly Debate
Albany January 19 Minority Leader Palmer and other Democratic members discussed bringing charges against Justice Warren B Hooker before the Legislature. The matter will not be dropped despite the State Bar Association ruling. Palmer may move a recital of findings and urge Republicans to act. Jamestown Bar Association officials urged impeachment and may petition Gov Higgins and legislative leaders with the grounds for removal.
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New York Times
Albany
Palmer
Assembly
Warren B. Hooker
State Bar Association
Justice Hooker
Bar Association
Jamestown Bar Association
Hooker
Jamestown
Mitchell Denies Colorado Mine Strike Conspiracy Claims
Inside the National Convention of the United Mine Workers of America in Indianapolis on January 19, John Mitchell, the president, faced accusations from Delegate Robert Randall that he betrayed Colorado strikers and conspired with mine owners and peace groups. Mitchell defended the organization’s withdrawal of support and challenged Randall’s claim that Howell sought 300000 to sway the outcome.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America Today
John Mitchell
Robert Randall
Wyoming
Colorado
D. M. Parry
Gov. Peabody
Mitchell
National Organization
Randall
Howell
Owell
Knox not against Watchorn nomination in New York
Senator Knox said he would not oppose the nomination of Robert Watchorn as Commissioner of Immigration in New York. Watchorn, formerly a Democrat from Western Pennsylvania and private secretary to Gov Pattison, had moved to New York and was nominated on the recommendation of Senators Platt and Depew. Some Western Pennsylvania Republicans protested, but Knox stated he had no role in delaying or opposing the confirmation.
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New York Times
Washington
Ixnox
Harrisburg
Robert Warehorn
New York
Williams
Watchorn
Pennsylvania
Pattison
Platt
Depew
Knox
Tardy Clergyman Delays Prayer in Albany
In Albany on January 19 the state saved five dollars as a minister failed to appear by 11 o'clock to offer the opening prayer. Lieut. Gov. Bruce tapped the gavel at ten seconds to 11, the minister arrived moments late, and the Senate adjourned without the prayer. The check was set aside for the minister to deliver the prayer tomorrow as Senators smiled.
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New York Times
Albany
Bruce
Senate
Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad Advertises Cold Remedy
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as a worldwide cold remedy that relieves headaches and neuralgia. It urges readers to request the full name and look for E. W. Grove signature, with a 25 cent price.
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E. W. Grove
Pinehurst Life and Sports in a Genial Winter Climate
A compact notice extols Pinehurst as a pleasant winter retreat and mentions easy rail access from New York via Seaboard Air Line or Southern Ry. The piece emphasizes outdoor life and sports in a welcoming climate.
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Pinehurst
New York
Seaboard Air Line
Southern Ry
Guthrie Household Held Up by a Butler
A messenger asks police to remove a drinky butler at Mrs. Guthrie’s Park Avenue home. Officers search the third floor find no weapon as the servant changes clothes, and Mrs. Guthrie declines arrest, citing a private dinner.
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Guthrie
Tenderloin
Sergt. Robinson
William D. Guthrie
Park Avenue
Corporation
John Pierce
Pierce
Thirty-fifth Street
Cornelius Vanderbdilt
Hash
James McMahon
Piercé
McMahon
Fight on Elevated Train Ends With Arrests
Two men attacked police on a Third Avenue elevated train after troubling passenger Nellie Walker. James Morano of Bensonhurst and Thomas Fitzpatrick of 84 Ridge Street sustained facial injuries. Morano injured an officer, and Fitzpatrick received scalp wounds. An electrician, Hiram Crosby, was jailed trying to help Morano. Charges include intoxication, disorderly conduct, and assault on an officer.
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Third Avenue
East Fifty-first Street
Nellie Walker
James Morano
Bensonhurst
Thomas Fitzpatrick
Ridge Street
Morano
Fitzpatrick
Harvard President Eliot Sails to Europe for Family Visit
President Eliot of Harvard departed for Europe aboard the Hamburg American liner Bluecher with Mrs. Eliot. They travel to Switzerland to visit the widow and children of their son the late Charles W. Eliot. Also aboard was Mrs. Robert S. McCormick wife of the American Ambassador to Russia.
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President Eliot
Harvard
Europe
Eliot
Switzerland
Charles W. Eliot
Robert S. McCormick
Russia
New Train for Michigan Central Line Debuts
New service from Grand Central departs daily at 5 52 P M toward Detroit and Grand Rapids via the New York Central route with expected arrival in Chicago around 4 P M. The timetable notes travel to Detroit and Grand Rapids and mentions the line’s connection through Chicago.
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Michigan Cental
Grand Central Station
Detroit
Grand Rapids
York Central
Chicago
Burnett’s Vanilla Ex Endorsed by Din Hotels
The item Burnett’s Vanilla Ex receives strong backing from all din hotels, signaling broad endorsement of the product among hotel dining venues.
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Burnett
All Din Hotels
Terrell Attacks Roosevelt at Georgia Birthday Event
Governor Terrell assails President Roosevelt during the Lee birthday celebration in Atlanta. He criticizes Roosevelt for remarks about Southern leaders in the Civil War and for an attack on Jefferson Davis. The speech interrupts the day’s oration by Charles J. Haden and is cheered by the crowd.
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New York Times
Atlanta
Lee
Roosevelt
Terrell
Jefferson Davis
Charles J. Haden
South
Georgia
Mr. Haden
Gov. Terrell
Davis
Colleges to Raise Fees at Yale and Harvard
In New Haven on January 19 President Hadley of Yale said unofficial talks on tuition increases with Harvard have occurred but no decision is final. He indicated Yale will raise tuition soon due to deficits, citing reduced pay for some instructors and a readjustment of teaching loads underway.
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New Haven, Conn
Yale
Harvard
Hadley
Empire Bars Metcalfe From The Little Minister
Dramatic critic James S. Metcalfe of Life was refused entry to the Empire Theatre performance of The Little Minister. Manager Thomas Shea said Metcalfe could not enter while his wife could attend. The ban followed a vote by the New York Theatre Managers Association to exclude him from all association theaters due to his writings.
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James S. Metcalfe
Life
Little Minister
Empire Theatre
Carnegie Aid Saves Oberlin Bank Victims
Elyria reports Andrew Carnegie responded to Rev W E Cadmus appeal and donated 15000 dollars to aid Oberlin College students affected by the Citizens National Bank failure. A mass meeting at Oberlin College later drafted resolutions thanking Carnegie and telegraphed the message.
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Oberlin, Ohio
Oberlin College
Andrew Carnegie
Citizens’ National Bank
Carnegie
William Spalding Dies in St Louis Ward
William Spalding fifty two and brother of A G Spalding the sporting goods maker died in the City Hospital observation ward in St Louis He owned Forty fourth Street New York real estate and was involved in a bull fighting exhibition and a sideshow both losses totaling 42000 were reported A G Spalding was notified with no reply received yet.
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New York Times
ST. Louis
William Spalding
Forty-fourth Street
New York
A. G. Spalding
City Hospital
A. G. Spaulding
Mayor Urges Water Plan At Dinner
Mayor McClellan told the Manufacturers Association dinner at the Brooklyn Union League Club that three dry seasons would spell disaster for the city. He urged removing water supply from politics as costly projects needing years to complete and at least $100 000 in expenditure should be pursued beyond party lines.
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McClellan
Manufacturers’ Association
Broooklyn Union League Club
Big Four Negotiations Reported By Press Agents
A Special Dispatch notes heavy talks involving major firms as financial and railway interests engage in negotiations. Key players are unnamed executives and public relations agents. The report hints at strategic messaging and behind the scenes bargaining influencing future arrangements.
Grapeshot Fire Levelled at Russian Czar During Blessing
Amid the water blessing ceremony in St. Petersburg a grapeshot volley from the Seventeenth Battery of the First Horse Artillery struck near the imperial pavilion. Officials call it an accident while public speculation hints at design or a hidden plot. The Czar and entourage narrowly escaped injury as missiles struck windows and walls but did not fatally harm them.
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ST. Petersburg
Neva
Winter Palace
Guard
Bourse Esplanade
St. Peter and St. Paul
Batt
Esca
Statent
Imperial Chapel
Russia
Gripenberg
Sergi Michaelovitch
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