German Book Warns of Dutch Absorption by Germany
Vienna Times correspondent reports Prof. Ernst Halle’s new book Volks und Seewirthschaft issued by the German War and Navy Departments' publishing house urges economic and then political absorption of the Netherlands. It argues for closer Netherlands Germany ties, cites naval pens, and notes plans for a customs union and naval convention.
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London
Vienna
The
Times
Ernst Halle
Germany
Holland
van Houten
Halle
William
German War and Navy Departments
South Africa
Prince Henry of
Prussia
United States
Dutch Guiana
Dutch West Indies
Wilhelmina
Great Britain
Rhine
Netherlands
Spain
Less Enmity for Chamberlain
The Times correspondent reports Austrian curiosity about Salisbury's successor with Mr Chamberlain viewed as the strongest candidate. Chamberlain's unpopularity in Austria-Hungary has lessened since his rebuke of Count von Biilow. Von Biilow's reputation abroad has fallen due to Prussian idiosyncrasies.
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London
Vienna
The
Times
Lord Salisbury
Chamberlain
Austria-Hungary
Count von Biilow
von Biilow
Bulgaria Votes Yield Small Majority for Government
A Sofia dispatch to The Times says the Bulgarian elections give the government a slim majority but it lacks stable support. The Stambulovists loss of influence clouds the loan bill strategy while Agrarians or Karavelists may aid. Some opposition members may be invalidated to boost the ministerial tally.
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London
Sofia
The
Times
Gome
Revolt in Kwang-Si Province Draws French Interest
London dispatch reports the Kwang-Si revolt attracting France's special interest near Indo-China. The Journal des Débats, cited by Paris, notes heightened concern over events in provinces adjoining French interests, though the article ends abruptly.
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London
Kwang-Si
Journal Des Débats
Paris
the Times
France
Indo- China
Index to Departments Listing by Page and Topic
A catalog style notice listing sections such as Stocks Markets Amusements Arrivals Insurance Notes and Real Estate with page references and brief notes on items like wheat corn oats cotton butter and railroads among others. It guides readers to pages for financial markets business trends and local society and weather reports.
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Marine Intelligence
United Service
Weather Report
Poland Spring Ady Bottling Sparks Fresh Debate
Local ad notes Poland Spring bottling in Poland Spring Maine with promotional hype. The brief item underscores production ties to the town and a call to visit the plant for samples and tours.
French diplomacy energizes Peking revival as Avignon wall is razed
Paris deputy Edouard Aynard attacked the Government in the Chamber of Deputies over Avignon demolishing a 1,200 foot rampart section near the railway station. The Times notes the wall is not ancient and that core historic sections of the Popes' city will remain unchanged.
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London
Paris
the Times
Edouard Aynard
Chamber of Deputies
Avignon
M. Aynard
Commission On Historical Monuments
Viollet le Duc
Old City
Times
Waldeck Rousseau Transacts Work From Paris Dispatch
Premier Waldeck Rousseau reports from Paris that he has been able to conduct some official business with his Secretaries according to a dispatch to The Times dated March 6.
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London
Waldeck- Rousseau
Paris
Times
Subsidy Bill Seen Likely to Pass House
Washington March 5 The Ship Subsidy bill appears to have broad support among river and harbor advocates irrigationists and subsidy promoters. Senate debate focused on ocean mail service subsidies with Senator Clay opposing the general subsidy, arguing foreign rates aid exports and that U S construction and operation costs are not higher than abroad. He noted no clear need for a ship subsidy and questioned mail service changes under the bill.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Frye
Commerce Committee
Clay
United States
England
Germany
Britain
Commissioner of Navigation
Aldrich
Mr. Clay
Harris
Kan
Mr. Hanna
Ohio
Passaic River flood triggers fatal shooting in Wallington
In Wallington Bergen County Peter Harvie shot butcher Bernard Canter after demanding meat and 5 cents of dog meat amid shortages from Passaic River flooding. Canter died after being shot twice. Harvie held for county jail as police flag temporary insanity. Widow of Canter survives.
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Passaic
N. J
Wallington
Bergen County
Peter Harvie
Bernard Canter
Canter
Harvie
Justice of the Peace
Hackensack
Sugar Convention Signed In Brussels
The International Sugar Convention was signed today in Brussels. Washington reports Townsend says details were secret but the delegates reportedly agreed to abolish beet sugar bounties and set a uniform sugar tariff of 1.16 dollars per 22 pounds. Treasury will adjust countervailing duties and inform Congress as needed.
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Washington
State Department
Townsend
Brussels
Treasury Department
Ways and Means Committee
House
Congress
Combine for Candy Makers in National Consolidation Plan
St. Louis editor Robert E. Lee says local candy houses are unlikely to join a proposed national candy trust. New York lawyer Edwir Corbin met the five largest St. Louis confectioners to float a plan linking Chicago Milwaukee Detroit St Louis Cincinnati Kansas City and Omaha with a starter capital of 5 million. Corbin plans to return in two weeks for replies and further talks.
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ST. Louis
Robert E. Lee
Interstate Grocer of
Lee
Edwir? Corbin
New York
Chicago
Milwaukee
Detroit
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Omaha
Corbin
Charles FE. Wenneker
Wenneker-Morris Company
Consolidated Candy Company
Prince Henry Seeks Welfare of Chicago Policeman
Telegraph from General Corbin to Mayor Harrison reports Prince Henry’s interest in John McRaith, a Chicago policeman hurt when his horse fell while escorting the prince to the railway station. The message requests a special inquiry into the officer’s condition and prognosis, with the results telegraphed back.
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Chicago
Prince Henry
John McRaith
Gen. Corbin
Harrison
Dunkirk
N. Y
H.C. Corbin
Three Arrests Made in Antwerp Diamond Robberies
ANTWERP march five three men have been arrested in connection with large diamond robberies. The suspects have confessed to the whereabouts of the missing stones.
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Antwerp
California in Four Days from New York
Overland Limited service advertised from New York to California via Chicago and North Western Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Bus Offices at Broadway. Route promises best of everything en route and four day travel time.
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California
New York
Overland Limited
Chicago & North- Western
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific Bus
Broadway
Poland! Poland! Water as nature's remedy promoted
An advertisement touts Johann Hoff's Extract as relief for braining and overwork used by leading men and women worldwide. It urges choosing Hoff's over cheap substitutes and invites readers to see testimonials.
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Johann Hoff
Senator Clay on Shipyards Quiet a Half Day Speech
Senator Clay claimed American shipyards had long orders from shipping and naval journals, stating books showed three to four years of work remaining. He paused at 4 o clock and promised to resume his address tomorrow.
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Georgia
Clark in Spotlight as potential Democratic presidential candidate
Senator Clark of Montana rises to prominence in Washington as a possible next Democratic presidential candidate and likely head of the Congressional campaign. He notes undisclosed issues will shape the fall race, with Philippine policy and intra party harmony dominating debates.
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Washington
Senator Clark
Montana
James D. Richardson
Tennessee
Congressional Committee
Clark
Griggs
Georgia
Congress
Attorney General Delays Filing Northern Securities Bill
The Attorney General will not file the bill of complaint against the Northern Securities Company for several days. The bill is completed in type and under revision. Filing location not decided, with St Paul or New Jersey as possibilities.
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Northern Securities Company
Washington
St. Paul
New Jersey
Supreme Court
New York Delegation Pushes Post Office Bill Action
The New York City delegation in the House met with Public Buildings and Grounds Chair Mercer to urge separate passage of a New York Post Office bill. Representatives Cummings Pugsley Lessler Creamer Giffogle McClellan Douglass Ruppertthe full New York delegation except Sulzer and Belmont spoke, aiming to remove the item from the omnibus bill and advance a separate measure. The group expected quicker action and emphasized securing the Post Office.
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Washington
New York City
House
Committee On Public Buildings
Upoén
Mercer
New York
Cummings
Pugsley
Post Office
City Hall as a Hospital in Newburg Measles Case
In Newburg New York the Common Council chamber was made a temporary hospital by order of the Board of Health after Lillian Kelly, ill and exposed, sought shelter in Division Hall. The almshouse and St Luke's Hospital refused admission so a large City Hall room was prepared with nurse and physician for her recovery.
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Newburg
N. Y
Common Council
Board of Health
Lillian Kelly
Division Hall
St. Luke’s Hospital
Terrible Journey of Miners Brings Bodies From Thunder Mountain
A Boise prospector party arrived with the frozen bodies of Bert Tullis Campbell and Sykes, victims of a Thunder Mountain snow slide. The men, formerly of Telluride Colorado, were recovered after fourteen days of arduous travel through mountain passes, the group enduring extreme hardship to recover their fallen companions.
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Boise
Idaho
Thunder Mountain
Bert Tullis
Telluride
Col
Campbell
Sykes
Burnett's Vanilla Is Pure Says Aaiv Ad
An advertisement from Aaiv urges shoppers that Burnett's Vanilla is pure and warns against grocers substituting a cheaper product. The notice emphasizes authenticity and brand integrity.
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Burnett
Senate split on Nicaragua or Panama canal route
Washington March 5 Senate Interoceanic Canals Committee debate centers on routing the Isthmian Canal. A four member majority backs Panama pending title and concessions from Colombia, while a bloc favors Nicaragua. The split hints at a lengthy Senate fight with Spooner plan potential. Budget limits: Panama 135 million, Nicaragua 180 million, immediate 10 million.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Interoceanic Canals
Panama
Panama Company
Colombia
Hanna
Ohio
Kittridge
South Dakota
Pritchard
North Carolina
Mill
Nicaragua
Senate
Congress
Spooner
Government of
Panama Canal Company
Costa Rica
Court orders seizure of bank directors assets in $219,535 decree
Middlesex County Bank receiver Edward Campbell secures execution against Uriah Watson James Kearny Edward Pierce Patrick Convery Robert Watson and John Wilson to satisfy January decree totaling 219 535 86 plus costs. Clerk notes heirless father of cashier Robert Valentine unable to pay and lists estimated net worth for each defendant.
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New Brunswick
Court of Chancery
Middlesex County
Uriah B. Watson
James L. Kearny
Edward R. Pierce
Patrick J. Convery
Robert N. Valentine
James T. Watson
John G. Wilson
Edward S. Campbell
Perth Amboy
George M. Valentine
Lindabury
Depue & Faulks
Campbell
James L. Tearny
Patrick Convery
James T.watson
Swindle of Bonds Foiled by Philadelphia Brokerage
In Philadelphia on March 5 a fraud scheme involved Curtis presenting a certified Boston check to obtain Government and railroad bonds worth nearly $20,000. Dehaven and Townsend halted the sale after learning the bonds were bought with a fraudulent check and notified Chandler Brothers and Co. The Real Estate Trust Company account tied Curtis to cover the amount. Payment on the broker’s check was stopped and detectives took over.
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Philadelphia
Dehaven & Townsend
Curtis
Boston
Chandler Brothers & Co
New York
Chandler & Co
Real Estate Trust Company
Detective Bureau
Rich Klondike Find Launders Gold Worth Thousands
A Dawson dispatch reports Richard Butler near Bear Creek unearthed an old bedrock vein yielding extraordinary gold. He planned to quit his claim but found a rich strike, earning about 15000 in a single day with a single wash yielding 600 in gold. Also note an ad for Poland Poland Great Natural Medicinal Water.
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Vancouver
B. C
Dawson
Klondike
Richard Butler
Bear Creek
Barge Cardenas Recovered After 29 Days Adrift
The coal barge Cardenas, with Capt. Raymond and four crew, arrived at Newport News in tow of the tug Cuba after twenty-nine days adrift. They weathered five gales, drifted as far south as sixty miles east of Bermuda, then back to Fire Island Light before rescue. The Cuba prior picked up the Martanzas. both vessels were in tow from Providence to Newport News when the Cardenas broke away during a storm. No crew sickness reported. provisions ample for another month.
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Newport News
Cardenas
Raymond
Cuba
Bermuda
Fire Island Light
Martanzas
Providence
Newport
Richmond
Oregon
Kerriston
Delaware Capes
Fire Island
French Mine Strike Ordered by National Congress
Alais March 5 The National Congress of French Miners approves an eight hour day by immediate general strike voting 145 to 105 with no further negotiations with the Government.
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National Congress of Miners
Alais
Department of
Gard
National Congress of French Miners
American Ice Company Heads For Chicago Market
The American Ice Company plans to enter Chicago with $36 million capital and may target Milwaukee breweries. Chicago already hosts Knickerbocker Ice Company with $7 million capital and 125 plants. Rumor says American Ice prefers absorbing Knickerbocker rather than direct conflict, and it also owns the American Col Company as part of its broader scheme.
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Chicago
American Ice Company
Milwaukee
Knickerbocker Ice Company
Lasalle Street
Telephone dividend cut in Chicago
The Chicago Telephone Company lowers its dividend rate from 12 to 10 percent annually. Despite a planned $3,000,000 capital stock increase, directors cite higher taxes and reduced profits from court rulings. President Sabin did not comment.
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Chicago
Chicago Telephone Company
Sabin
Unidentified man found near 25 West Tenth Street dies
A well dressed middle aged man was found unconscious by a postman at the residence of Michael Martini at 25 West Tenth Street. He died before reaching St Vincent's Hospital. Ambulance Surgeon Kennedy attributed death to starvation and exposure. The body was taken to the Morgue.
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Oceancy
Michael Martini
West Tenth Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Kennedy
Etruria Accident Delays Cunard Liner Departures
London reports the Etruria’s mishap halts its planned Liverpool departure to New York. Mails will travel with the St Louis from Southampton and the Nomadic from Liverpool, with the Nomadic stopping at Queenstown on Sunday.
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London
Etruria
Cunard
Liverpool
New York
St. Louis
Southampton
Nomadic
Queenstown
Allan liner Huronian Overdue From Glasgow
ST. JOHN N.B March 5 No word has been received of the Allan liner Huronian from Glasgow which is several days overdue. Her agents here think she must be disabled or towing some vessel.
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ST. John, N. B
Glasgow
Camden and Philadelphia Tunnel Plan Emerges
Camden in New Jersey news reports the incorporation of the Camden and Philadelphia Tunnel Company with a capital of 1 million dollars. The project proposes a four section tunnel under the Delaware River linking Camden and Philadelphia for freight and passenger use, launched like a ship and sunk to 35 feet at low water. It is seen as a potential connector for an elevated electric railroad from Atlantic City with speeds over 60 mph into Philadelphia.
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Camden
N. J
Camden and
Elevated
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Miss Stone to Visit Winona Special Assembly
Ellen M. Stone the American missionary freed from brigands will join the assembly at Winona Indiana. Many other assemblies and Chautauquas seek her services as she travels to participate in the event.
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Miss Stone
Winona
Ind
New York Times
Richmond
Ellen M. Stone
New York Central Sells Colonists' Travel Tickets
During March and April the New York Central will sell colonists tickets from New York to air points in California Oregon Washington and British Columbia from San Diego to Seattle Vancouver and Victoria. Inquire at New York Central ticket offices.
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California
New York Central
New York
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
San Diego
Seattle
Vancouver
Victoria
City Snowbound Amid Gale and Slush Across Boroughs
Citywide storm drops five inches of snow and sleet, freezing streets and delaying trolleys, with 49 mph wind. Street cleaning crews mobilize 1,300 workers to clear Broadway and downtown, while mail and telegraph services face interruptions and ferries run late.
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Broadway
Avenues
At & P.M
Department of Street Cleaning
Weather Bureau
Woodbury
Clarke
City
Fifth Avenue
Battery
Longacre Square
Dlrowlway
Peourt
Liberiy, Well
Cedar
Corthindt
Wall Street
Western Enion Telegraph Company
Cumberland
Postal Corpany
Cornelius Ven Cott
Pennsylvania
China
New York
Irs
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Prince
MR. Clark
New York, Times
City Hall
Board of Health of
Canal Committee
Middlesex County Bank
Adyv
Storm
Chicago Company
Allan Liner
Huronian
Delaware
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Jersey
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Brooklyn
Robbins Reef
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