Holland Queen Weds Amid Royal Tulip Jubilee
The Hague February wedding of the Dutch Queen drew officials in uniform and court ladies in bright gowns. The ceremony followed Dutch Reformed rites in Groote Kerk with a white satin gown encrusted in silver embroidery and Chantilly lace. The bridegroom wore an admiral’s uniform as Queen Emma and Wilhelmina attended, and the crowd cheered as the couple left for Loo Palace.
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Amsterdam
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White Hall
Emma
Wilhelmina
Gluck
Schiller
Royal wedding expenses to be borne by royal family
The Hague February 7 The entire cost of the royal wedding will be paid by the royal family with no government funding amounting to several hundred thousand guilders. Duke Henry of Mecklenburg Schwerin becomes Prince of the Netherlands by proclamation in The Court Gazette this evening. Queen Wilhelmina pardons or lightens sentences of 364 prisoners on the occasion of her marriage.
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Wilhelmina
Holland Celebrates Queen Wilhelmina's Marriage Down the City
A Feb 7 Utrecht report notes a general holiday with crowds at Mr. Kriger's hotel singing the Transvaal anthem and cheering Mr. Kruger at a window. Holland House hosts a dinner in honor of the royal wedding with Baron Gevers among the guests.
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Wilhelmina
Mr. Kriger
Transvaal
Mr. Kruger
Holland
Holland House
Baron Gevers
Royal wedding parade in Amsterdam celebrates Wilhelmina
The ceremony proceeded with legal formalities as Wilhelmina and Duke Heinrich signed the marriage contract and pledged duties. A grand royal procession moved through Gayly decorated streets with a eight horse golden coach, Queen Emma, and jubilant crowds amid official receptions and telegraphic congratulations from New York.
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Wilhelmina
The Lake Shore Limited Daily Service to Chicago and St Louis
Up-to-date train between New Fore and Chicago daily at 5:55 PM via New York Central. Pullman sleeping cars to Chicago and to St Louis via Kansas City with connections for a faster, comfortable route.
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Big Kansas Shore
Legislature to split Erie County into Buffalo and Erie counties
Albany February 7 Special A bill will be introduced in the Legislature next week to divide Erie County into two counties Buffalo and Erie. Buffalo County would include Buffalo city and the towns of Lancaster and Tonawanda while Erie County would comprise East Aurora as its county seat and the remaining rural towns. Support from many prominent Republicans and Democrats is reported. The aim is to reduce government costs in the area.
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Erie County
Buffalo County
Buffalo
Lancaster
Tonawanda
Erle County
Poison Mistake Kills Frank Fisher Brother of Judge Fisher
Frank Fisher 48 prominent Maryland figure and brother of ex Judge William A. Fisher died after taking a poison mistaken for headache remedy. Two bottles, one cyanide potassium and one lithiate, caused rapid death. Fisher intended to take the latter but misread labels.
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Dissirginia Poor and Prominen Society
Mayoral shift fuels police commissioner race in Tammany
Ex police chief James J. Martin backed for the new Police Commissioner post by Whalen Nixon McLaughlin and Shevlin forces as Carroll Sexton Sullivan and Nagle allies face a pivotal fight. Croker’s return and the Tammany Executive meet may decide the outcome with McMahon, Croker, and Whalen likely to lead committees.
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Johnny” Carroll
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Nixon
Albany
Bowery
Tim
Philbin
Martin
Naval Alumni Association
Naval Arch
Carrollites
Sullivanites
Larry” Delmour
Croker
Committee of Five
McLaughlin Machine
Kings
D. F. McMahon
Agrarian troubles in Jamaica prompt land proclamation
In St Mary parish riots grow amid fruit production. Governor Sir Augustus Hemming issued a proclamation warning against forcible land seizures as authorities step up action. The report notes escalation in the agrarian unrest and a firm official response.
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Jamaica
St. Mary
Augustus Hemming
Wu Attacks Gen Otis Over Philippine Policy at Dinner
Chinese Minister Wu Ting-fang sent a letter critiquing General Otis for introducing exclusion acts in the Philippines. The note, read at a Waldorf dinner honoring Otis, faulted him for racial prejudice while praising him as a commander. Secretary Root offered a contrasting commendation.
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Washington
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Waldorf-Astoria
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Otis
Root
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O Ois
Philippines
Capitol audiences pack Senate night session in subsidy debate
Washington crowds fill the Capitol galleries for the Senate’s second night under a special rule on the Shipping Subsidy bill. The night features quips and jests from Chandler and Jones as lawmakers debate, with Teller and Morgan delivering pointed arguments and Allen of Nebraska posing Bryanite conundrums.
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Arkansas
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Alabama
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Demands on Cuba Likely in Platt Committee Resolution
A Senate resolution from the Relations with Cuba Committee may outline U S goals for Cuba's constitution. Proposals include protection for Spaniards, rejection of a bonded debt, partial war costs reimbursement, a U S coaling base, and control of Cuban treaties.
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United States
Platt Urges U S to Define Cuban Constitutional Ties
Senator Platt of Connecticut says the Cuban delegates ignore U S relations in drafting a new constitution. He proposes a formal resolution by the Committee on Relations with Cuba to require provisions that determine future U S Cuba ties. He notes the Wood order calls for and the need to insist on explicit terms in the Cuban charter. The discussion reflects seeking guarantees in American influence over Cuba's postwar framework.
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