06 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1901
Page
1
The Kaiser departed London after a courtesy visit that drew crowds along Paddington to Marlborough House and Charing Cross. King and Kaiser exchanged salutes and handshakes as both monarchs received enthusiastic cheers and good will from the English public.
Washington reports show Republican divisions over Cuba but unity on avoiding haste. McKinley reportedly may not call an extra session after all, as Cuban constitutional progress and the timing of a Cuban government election influence congressional action and party relief.
London reports Emperor William and Crown Prince Frederick William leaving Port Victoria after a cordial stay in England. A naval parade saluted the royal party as King Edward and officials bid farewell at Marlborough House. The Kaiser praised the Queen Victoria era and the two nations’ peaceful ties amid a public show of flags and cheers.
The document outlines a will allocating the bulk of the Duchess of Albany’s private fortune to King Edward. Balmoral and Osborne House go to the King, with two small Osborne houses to Princess Beatrice. The text notes a number of Queen Victoria’s grandchildren as beneficiaries.
The Queen and Duke Heinrich hosted foreign ministers at the Hague as diplomats gathered for the wedding celebrations. Crises over Kruger’s absence and Dutch policy toward the Boer War colored reviews of royal reception, with Berlin and London relations framed by regional views and sentiment.
Ethel Webster six daughter of Mrs Webster of 552 Tenth Street Brooklyn died yesterday afternoon when a heavy table toppled and crushed her chest in A I Namm drygoods store 452 Fulton Street Brooklyn. Mother was shopping on the second floor and Ethel wandered about the displays. Store patrons say the child attempted to climb the table causing it to fall. doctor pronounces death.
Florida Limited and an early connecting line link Jacksonville to Port Tampa with two additional daily trains at 3 25 P M and 12 10 P M. The ad promotes dining and sleeping cars with offices at 271 and 1185 Broadway highlighting the service to Florida Cuba and Nassau.
Rumors say Southern may acquire Plant system Louisville and Nashville and Monon. Stocks rise across railroads with gains from 1 to 4 percent as market eyes potential consolidations. Reports suggest Chicago and Eastern Illinois may move to Missouri Pacific or St. Louis Southwestern, with Monon possibly joining Louisville and Nashville.
Cape Town reports Reunion Island formerly Bourbon in the Mascarene group has been declared infected with bubonic plague. The French colony has a diverse population of about 166 soul s. capital St Denis. An advertiser notes Jayne's Expectorant as a cough remedy.
The Tribune reports the sale of Andrew Carnegie's controlling Carnegie Steel stock to J Pierpont Morgan and associates. The move aims at lasting peace in the U S steel industry, with Morgan harmonizing major steel firms and possibly avoiding a billion dollar consolidation. Carnegie retires from active business, having previously faced a failed earlier sale and related financial adjustments.
The US transport McPherson ran ashore nine miles west of Matanzas at 6 am in dense fog. Grounded on rock, her bow two feet from shore, it swung to a full length of six feet of water and caused hull damage. Wreckers are sent. captain reports total loss. Built 1880 Belfast. 410 feet long. steel vessel.
Pittsburg February fifth special H C Frick has purchased Blair a town twenty miles from Pittsburg on the Monongahela River He plans to move houses inland and erect manufacturing plants along three miles of navigable river front Blair spans about twenty acres Carnegie company also owns land here The deal reportedly aims to forestall Carnegie Frick and Carnegie had a dispute over Wylie Farm Frick bought 3250 an acre Carnegie insisted on selling at cost A Crucible Steel Company official announced planning to establish the St Clair Steel Company at Blair The facility will include twenty open hearth furnaces of fifty tons capacity each
Mexican troops suffered heavy losses in Sonora when Yaqui warriors ambushed them in the Sierra Madre near Ures. About 100 soldiers were killed or wounded in a two day clash as pursuit by five hundred troops led to a deadly ambush and grisly scenes. Mexican officers estimated Yaqui strength at about 300 while Colonel Penada neared recovery to resume command.
London reports the Queen of Sweden and Norway is suffering a dangerous throat illness. Her strength is reduced and her condition is described as very serious. The Copenhagen correspondent of The Daily Telegraph notes the critical state.
The Cuban Constitutional Convention will not add a clause expressing gratitude to the United States but may adopt an independent resolution thanking the United States. Delegates oppose inserting such a clause in the constitution and condemn U S Senate remarks linking Congress action to gratitude wording.
A Republican faction argues Congress must and can review the Cuban constitution, asserting the President's authority requires accounting to Congress. They contend Cubans acted with US approval, and Congress should approve, modify, or reject the document for mutual US Cuban interests. A broader debate among Senate Republicans is anticipated to shape policy.
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