Valet details alleged Rice case conspiracy in Patrick trial
Charles F. Jones testified about a planned conspiracy between Albert T Patrick and Rice heir William Marsh’s valet to control Rice assets. He described will forms, forged letters, and a staged chesslike scheme to manipulate wills, with Patrick destroying incriminating copies and seeking witnesses while denying proper signatures.
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Patrick's Co
N P Merger Test Sought by U S Attorney General Knox
Washington reports Attorney General Knox plans a bill in equity soon to challenge the Norther Pacific and Great Northern merger via the Northern Securities Company. He says the action aims to dissolve the arrangement and restore shares to original holders, with Morgan and Hill named among defendants possibly in Minnesota district court.
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Great Northern
Northern Securities Company
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James J. Hill
Minnesota
Joyful at St. Thomas ratifies transfer to U S
The inhabitants of St Thomas delight in the U S Senate ratifying the transfer treaty, applaud autonomy on an Anglo-Saxon model, and favor a free port. The Tribune is praised as the islands' friend as residents hope for an early Denmark to United States transfer.
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No. 3 Bridge Caisson Ready for Lowering
The No 38 bridge caisson for the navy yard spans the river between Pitt and Washington streets on the Brooklyn side and will be lowered once the river clears of ice. It is 144 by 75 by 57 feet, housing over 2 million feet of Southern pine, built by contractor John C. Rodgers.
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France and Venezuela Make Up
Paris signs an accord to resume diplomatic ties with Venezuela and agree on a commercial convention granting most favored nation treatment. Ratification is required by May 1. Past ruptures followed Venezuela’s dismissal of French and Belgian envoys amid debt disputes. France claimed about 4 million dollars in claims. Venezuela offered 900,000 but was rejected. President Castro’s efforts included his brother Cecilio’s two visits. A prior protocol set conditions for reconciliation, including arbitration of claims. The note ends with a Florida travel blurb for Tampa Bay Hotel.
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Castro
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Lindenthal’s New Plan for Manhattan Bridge Terminal
Bridge Commissioner Lindenthal seeks a coordinated plan to ease rush hour congestion at the Manhattan terminal of the Brooklyn Bridge. Proposals include loop terminals for bridge and elevated trains in Park Row, extended bridges and galleries, and new trolley loops with property acquisitions north of the bridge. A direct Park Row connection faces engineering and rights hurdles, while gallery removal enables loop expansion and reduces crowding.
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Chatham Square
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Staats-Zeitung
the Tribune
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Bridge
No Cruelties Practised War Philippines Secretary Root Claims
Secretary Root asserts the Philippine War has been conducted humanely with regard to prisoners and noncombatants. He cites investigations showing most charges of cruelty are unfounded or exaggerated, while defending U S troops and criticizing Filipino conduct and fatalities in response.
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Congressmen Crumpacker Nominated in Indiana Nomination
Monticello Ind Feb 19 The Xth District Congressional Convention renominated Rep E D Crumpacker without opposition. Luxurious Overland Limited to California advertised with travel via Chicago and North Western Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Railways. Offices listed on Broadway.
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Gold and Copper in Africa Reported Discoveries
London reports from Africa indicate a quartz gold reef eight feet wide with two to eight ounces, found at Assinie Ivory Coast. A copper field of about forty square miles north of Victoria Falls, extending toward the Congo Free State, yields 44 percent copper and notable silver. The Chartered company plans to divert the Cape to Cairo railroad through the copper region, accelerating work to finish early in 1903.
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Lima Cabinet Crisis Deepens Amid Peru Debt Report
Lima, Feb 19. The cabinet crisis continues as reports say Peruvian debt balance in Europe for arms exceeds 7,000 pounds. Also an Atlantic City train service via Pennsylvania Railroad will run Sundays from New York West 23rd Street starting Feb 23 with Pullman cars and stops at Newark Elizabeth and Trenton. Monopole Champagne adoptions note.
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Big Carnegie Hall Meeting Demands Cuban Relief
A large, diverse audience at Carnegie Hall heard General Weedford Edward M Shepard and W Bourke Cochran urge US intervention to aid Cuba. Speakers argued for reciprocal tariff reductions, self governance for Cuba, and preservation of American honor, stressing moral duty over party lines with notable backing from figures like Theodore Roosevelt and Henry Cabot Lodge era allies.
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Palma Believes in Americans at Cuba Banquet
General T Estrada Palma, Cuba president elect, spoke at the Lincoln Association banquet in Newburg praising Lincoln and explaining Cuban acceptance of the Platt amendment. He said Cubans trust in McKinley era promises and seek a reciprocal commercial agreement aided by US Congress and the American people. Other speakers included Judge M H Seeee Carr E Carr of Albany, Harry H Wells and Dr H Girdner of New York.
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Cornell seeks state aid for agriculture college building
Ithaca N Y Feb 19 The BAM in the Senate appropriating 200000 for Cornell College of Agriculture buildings has strong backing Dean Roberts says the state should provide the money due to many New York State students The chosen site lies on the northern campus near Ann Andrew D White residence Also an ad promotes a Lenten Sunday special train from New York to Atlantic City with Pullman cars and specific schedule details.
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