Ins and Outs of British Politics Arm reforms and Chamberlain’s rise
A 1902 British dispatch surveys army reform under Brodrick and the push for conscription or compulsory military education. It notes Col Arthur Hamilton Lee praising pay raises and re enlistment terms, while Cabinet debate hints at a general staff and possible militia ballot. It also sketches a movement to elevate Chamberlain to the premiership, with Liberal fear of his influence and Irish questions shaping party lines.
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London
War Office
America
Lee
House of Commons
New York Times
Mr. Lee
Brodrick
Empire
England
Chamberlain
Lord Salisbury
Carruthers Gould
Duke of Devonshire
Balfour
Hicks Beach
Mr. Chamberlain
New York Central Offers Colonists' Tickets for $49
During March and April the New York Central will issue colonists tickets to Salt Lake Ogden Butte Helena and Anaconda for $49.00. Tickets available at New York Central ticket offices Adv.
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Utah
Montana
New York Central
Salt Lake
Ogden
Butte
Eléna
Anaconda
Victoria Memorial statue work to begin after coronation
London reports Brock’s large statue of Queen Victoria and Aston Webb’s terrace will stand before Buckingham Palace. Work on the site will start immediately after the coronation.
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New York Times
London
Brock
Queen Victoria
Aston Webb
Buckingham Palace
Royalty Busy This Week in Britain and Bristol
Royalty has been active with progress in England this week. The Prince of Wales began the new dock project at Bristol as part of reviving trade. The King and Queen planned cornerstone ceremonies for the Naval Training College and the launch of a new warship, reflecting the navy's enduring esteem in the nation.
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NEW York Times
London
England
Bristol
Prince of Wales
Naval Training College
Liquor Tax Violations Lead to Verdicts and Cancellations
New York State Commissioner Cullinan reports Justice Cochrane directed a $1,600 verdict in favor against Reynolds Brothers of New York and the liquor tax bond surety for illegal Sunday trafficking at 397 Second Avenue. Their license had been revoked previously for similar violations. Di Mattia of 33 Jerome Street Williamsburg was convicted in the Court of Special Sessions for liquor tax law violation, forfeiting his certificate and facing sentence.
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Newburg
N. Y
State
Cullinan
Justice Cochrane
Supreme Court
Reynolds Brothers
New York
Second Avenue
John di Mattia
Jerome Street
Williamsburg
Court of Special Sessions
di Mattia
Fatal Wreck Near Tupper Lake Spreads Rail Failure
Special to The New York Tunes reports that near Tupper Lake on the Adirondack Division of the New York Central Railroad a freight train loaded with logs derailed and was thrown into a ditch. Fireman Cummings was killed and the engineer was badly injured. Spreading rails is named as the cause.
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New York
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Tupper Lake
Adirondack
New York Central Railroad
Cummings
New Champagne Record In 1901 Import Peak
The 1901 import figures show 120,450 cases of 6 for champagne. Mumms Extra Dry dominates, exceeding a majority of the total importation with nearly 60,000 more cases than the next brand. The Extra Dry mirrors the 1889 vintage, noted as delicate, breedy, and superior to 1893, with vast reserves ensuring ongoing quality.
Theatre Train for Syracuse Delays En Route
The Theatre Train for Syracuse leaves New York by the New York Central at 11 50 each night. It arrives in Syracuse at 7 10 next morning and reaches Rochester at 9 42 and Buffalo at 12 00 noon the following day. Ady.
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Syracuse
Rochester
Buffalo
New York
New York Central
Ady
Congress Outwitted by Administration in Census Bill
Washington, March 8. Congress is outraged after realizing the Census Bureau bill passed with civil service protections was not the stand it believed it had, as the conference report allowed the President to shape the outcome. Senate and House maneuvered to shield or weaken civil service, aided by Census pushers and allies, leaving critics frustrated yet unable to block the final form.
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Congress
Scott
Grosvenor
Deartment
Census Bureau
Lodge
Gallinger
Senate
Senator Lodge
House
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Roosevelt
Quarles
McComas
Taliaferro
Hopkins
Russell
Griffith
Senator Quarles
Representative Hopkins
Hawley
New Hampshire
United States Service
Richardson
Conference Committee
Representative Sims
Tennessee
Sims
Select Committee
Henderson
Mr. Hughes
Poland! Poland! Poland! Greatest Natural Medicinal Water
A brief item extols a mineral spring water named Poland or Poland Great as a notable natural medicinal water. The notice highlights its reputed health benefits and suggests its availability or promotion by a local enterprise or distributor.
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Poland
Ady
Anti Cuban plan to delay reciprocity action stems from House rifts
Washington dispatch reports a new compromise scheme to postpone tariff reciprocity action on Cuba. A bipartisan House committee would study Cuban effects and report, aiming to ease White House pressure and delay the President’s recommendations. Key Republicans fear tariff cuts and beet sugar interests. talks continue with Henderson and Payne as Ways and Means tightens push for reciprocity despite denials of a 12 percent swap.
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Washington
White House
Republican House
House
Cuba
Henderson
Payne
Capitol
Ways and Means Committee
Big Earnings in Tobacco Declares 30 Percent Dividend
Louisville March 8 The Harry Weissinger Tobacco Company of Louisville has declared a semi annual dividend of 30 percent on 1 000 000 capital payable from earnings of the last six months of 1901 A similar dividend was declared from the first six months earnings The company has paid 5 percent in 1900 and 50 percent in 1899 totaling 160 percent in three years Bonds added to the surplus fund each year Continental Tobacco Company offered to buy the playfit when the combination occurred years ago but the offer was refused.
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Louisville
Harry Weissinger Tobacco Company of
Continental Tobacco Company
Douglas Park Extension Opens With Five New Stations
Chicago March 8 The Metropolitan Elevated Railroad will begin service on the Douglas Park extension at midnight adding five stations California Kedzie Homan Avenue Clifton Park Lawandale over a mile and three quarters from Western Avenue. The extension serves Lawandale residents formerly using steam rail or trolley.
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Chicago
Metropolitan Elevated Railroad
Douglas Park
Western Avenue
California
Kedzie
Homan Avenue
Clifton Park
Lawandale
Bishop Spalding Very Ill in Erie Penn
John F. Spalding Episcopal Bishop of Colorado lies gravely ill at Erie Pennsylvania. His son and sisters hurry to his bedside as doctors treat probable heart weakness. The 70 plus church leader has seen rapid health decline reported from Denver March 8.
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Denver
Col
John F. Spalding
Episcopal
Colorado
West
Erie
Penn
W M. Spalding
J. F. Spalding
Sarah Spalding
Pinehurst Asheville and Hot Springs rail service
Advertises superb service via Southern Ry from New York to Pinehurst Asheville and Hot Springs with offices at 271 and 1185 Broadway.
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Pinehurst, Asheville, and
Hot Springs
Miners Press Chinese Out as Western Union Ties Tighten
In Ouray Colorado an intense anti Chinese boycott spreads through San Juan country as Western Federation of Miners tighten grip. Merchants face boycott threats. miners accuse Chinese of undermining labor unions and politics. Governor Orman discusses federal protection and local sheriff actions with labor leaders and union officials. A telegram from Secretary of State John Hay requests measures to prevent violence and ensure treaty-right protections.
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Ouray
San Juan
Silveton
Durango
Leadville
Western Federation of Miners
Western Labor Union
Telluride
San Francisco
Orman
Ouray County
Vincent St. John
Miners’ Union
Washington
Denver
Col
John Hay
James B. Orman
Inquiry into Rate Cutting in Louisville Railroads
Louisville officials fear a Federal Grand Jury probe into inter state freight rate cuts as John G. Marchand of the Inter State Commerce Commission is sworn in as Assistant United States District Attorney to assist District Attorney R D Hill. The exact investigations remain undisclosed. The motion to swear Marchand in was granted as the term begins.
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Louisville
March
John G. Marchand
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Washington
United States
R. D. Hill
Federal Grand Jury
Marchand
Ill
Northern Securities Fight Rumor Reaches Helena
Rumor in Helena claims Attorney General Donovan, missing for ten days, has gone East to file suit in federal court against Northern Securities Company to test its legality. State officials could not confirm the move, quoting official business as reason for his absence. Report suggests ongoing Montana action despite Minnesota merger defeat.
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Helena
Mon
Donovan
United States Court
Northern Securities Company
State House
East
Supreme Court
Minnesota
Montana
Mrs Hetty Green Plans Tax-Efficient Trustee Move
Boston March 8 Mrs Hetty Green seeks to shield income from taxes by placing all her personal property in a Cohasset trustee. Cohasset’s low tax rate and lax valuations lure the move as officials keep the beneficiary private. Mrs Green declines to discuss the plan.
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Boston
Mass
Hetty Green
Cohasset
Massachusetts
Poland Purest Natural Spring Water Declares Purity
A brief note proclaims Poland Purest Natural Spring Water as the purest source. The item emphasizes its claimed purity and natural origins.
England Suspects Prince Henry in Philippines Plot
London reports circulate that Prince Henry of Prussia, empowered by Kaiser Wilhelm, offered to mediate a transfer of the Philippines to German control during his American visit. The tale lacks authority, yet Britons weigh its possible impact on Britain, Australia, and home front sentiment amid questions about U.S. aims in the Pacific.
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NEW York Times
London
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Kaiser Wilhelm
America
Philippines
England
Prof. von Halle
Holland
Australia
United States
Pacific Islands
Big railroad deal on possible Chicago and Northwestern control
In La Salle Street speculation says Chicago and Northwestern Railway stock buys over the last three days aim to gain control. A Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific tie up might form a 16 250 mile network valued at about 224 million dollars. Wall Street interests would create a powerful combined system.
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Chicago
la Salle Street
Chicago and Northwestern
Northwestern
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Rock Island
Pacific
Wall Street
Mrs Fiske Hurt In Stage Fall At City Show
In St Louis the actress Mrs Fiske was injured when the upper floor of a set collapsed during A Bit of Old Chelsea. She fell eight feet, struck her head, and was stunned. Doctors later reported she was not seriously hurt and expected to resume performances in a few days.
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St. Louis
New York Times
Interest in Major Waller court martial stirs Washington
In Washington the looming court martial of Major Waller and Lieut. Day over killings in the Philippines draws intense interest. The case ties to Marine Corps leadership succession, pitting line candidates like Major Waller and Col. Meade against staff contenders Col. Reid and Col. Denny. Meade faced prior charges and a drunkenness court martial, acquitted on the staff charges. Waller’s record and alliances boost his chances, with his potential Brigadier General promotion if Heywood retires. Outcomes could reshuffle the leadership race and affect top commands.
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Washington
Waller
Marine Corps
Schley
Heywood
Col. G. C. Reid
Col. L. Denny
Major Waller
Robert L. Meade
Col. Meade
Col. Denny
Lauchheimer
Gen. Heywood
Meade
Congress to Question Mr Hay over Chicago story
Representative Burleson of Texas introduced a resolution asking Secretary Hay for information about a Chicago weekly tale. It claims Gov. Yates of Illinois and others raised funds to aid South Africa and that Rev Hirman W. Thomas and his wife planned to supervise relief distribution there. The Public says passports were sought from Lord Paintefote.
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Washington
Burleson
Texas Today
Hay
Chicago
Gov. Yates
Illinois
South Africa
Hirman W. Thomas
Lord Paintefote
Roosevelt
Hav
Copper trade to develop on Great Lakes this season
ASHTABULA Ohio March 8 Special to The New York Times it is said the copper carrying trade on the Great Lakes will be developed next season. A number of boats plan to enter the trade. The Hanna steamer Flagg built for copper traffic marked an innovation and carried the most valuable cargo yet on the lakes. In twelve trips she transported 10000000 dollars in value and one cargo surpassed 1250000 dollars.
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Ashtabula
Ohio
Great Lakes
Hanna
Flagg
New York Central Resumes Full Passenger Trains to North and West
The New York Central announces the resumption on regular schedule of all passenger trains to and from the North and West, restoring normal service after prior disruptions.
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New York Central
Passeer
Prince Henry Dinner Stirs Historic German Society Banquet
At the German Society of New York banquet in the Waldorf Astoria the Prince of Prussia received a hearty welcome from over 1,500 guests amid lavish decorations. The event marked the largest dinner ever served there, with a menu featuring portraits of Washington and Frederick the Great and greeting speeches by Carl Schurz and leaders including Mayor Low and Columbia University's Nicholas Murray Butler.
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Prince Henry of
Prussia
German Society of
New York
Waldorf-Astoria
Astor Gallery
Schwab
Prince Henry
Staats- Zeitung
Baron von Steuben
Gen
Washington
Frederick the Great
William II
Roosevelt
Gustav H. Schwab
Hubert Cillis
Carl Schurz
Germany
Prince
Mr. Schurz
Mr. Schwab
Admiral von Tirpitz
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
von Seckendorff
Robley D. Evans
Rudolph Keppler
Ambassador von Holleben
Low
Gen. von Plessen
Frederick W. Holls
von Eichenb
United States
Welcome to the Royal Highness Prince Henry of Prussia
Mr Schwab opens the annual banquet praising German descent Americans and welcoming Prince Henry of Prussia as guest of honor. He notes the society includes the German emperor among contributing members and thanks the Royal Highness for the honor.
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Mr. Schwab
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Poland Poland Poland Fog water first among nature remedies
Advertisement notes travel options via Southern Railway from New York to Charleston with a return fare of 822.55. Mentions sleeping car, dining car service, and addresses at New York offices 271 and 1,185 Broadway.
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Poland
New York
Charleston
S. C
Southern Ry
N. Y
Broadway
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