Panic in Grand Opera House Fire Alarm Averts Disaster
A false alarm during the play In Old Kentucky at the Grand Opera House triggered a crowd rush from the family circle as a small fire in the fourth floor cloak room of Lodge No 64 caused panic. Roundsman Regan calmed patrons, firemen arrived, and the blaze was extinguished with minor damage and no injuries. The building once served as Erie Railroad HQ under Jay Gould.
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Jury Rules McAuliffe Murdered. Unknown Perpetrator
A coroner inquest verdict says James McAuliffe was murdered by an unknown person. Witnesses describe a brutal skull fracture and multiple injuries inconsistent with a single fall, while police and DA note discrepancies in records and ongoing investigations. The victim, once linked to the Glennon case, faced threats and testified against city officials. The jurors concluded death by unidentified assailant with no clear suspect.
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Castro's Election Ratified by Venezuelan Congress
Willemstad reports Caracas advices say Congress ratified General Castro as President of Venezuela for six years starting February 20. The body also confirmed Sefares Ayala and Gomez as Vice Presidents. The failed anti Castro revolt appears to be losing ground.
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Big Gold Transfer Rumors Linked to Japan Loan
Washington officials disclosed a possible $20 million gold transfer to San Francisco to pay Japan, tied to a New York loan. The move, the largest ever recorded, aims to back a Japan borrowing as gold reserves and market impact are debated.
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Prince Henry of Prussia in Washington Second Visit
Washington February 27 The Prince Henry of Prussia arrives in the capital and attends McKinley memorial services at the Capitol. He visits Mount Vernon to place wreaths and plant a linden tree then dines unofficially at the White House with President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt. A small crowd gathers as mounted police escort the prince to the White House. Also present are General von Plessen Miss Roosevelt Miss Carow and Senator Lodge and Mrs Lodge.
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Prince Henry to Receive Harvard Honorary Degree
Harvard plans to award Prince Henry an honorary degree on March 6 with ceremonial events. A Cambridge source confirms the disclosure after initial university opposition was overcome. Speculation points to possible gifts from the German Emperor and future inclusion of Henry and the Emperor as honorary New York Yacht Club members.
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Prince Henry Declines Canadian Invitation
Washington reports Prince Henry's invitation to visit Canada cannot be accepted due to a full schedule before his sailing for Germany. He will be on British soil for a Niagara Falls visit and cross to the Canadian side with the Governor General's aide present to convey goodwill from the British authorities.
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Annapolis Programme for Prince Henry’s Reception
Annapolis plan outlines the royal visit with Prince Henry arriving by train greeted by Superintendent Wainwright and Commander Colahan. Marines guard the station, process to the academy gates, a twenty one gun salute, cadets reviewed, and a tour of departments and new buildings.
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Prince Henry's Western and Eastern Receptions Plan
Prince Henry stages a long itinerary from a Western trip to St Louis and Chicago and a Boston welcome. He will receive the freedom of Albany, visit West Point, Weehawken, and the University Club, dine with German clubs, then travel to Philadelphia for the mayoral reception and shipyard tours before departing on the Deutschland.
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Deutsche Bank declares 11 percent dividend in Berlin
Berlin Feb 27 Deutsche Bank announces an 11 percent dividend for this year matching last year. Turnover stands at 51 815 000 000 marks with net earnings of 20 501 997 marks, compared with prior totals. Ad highlights Jayne s Expectorant as a pulmonary remedy.
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Prince Henry of Prussia visits Mount Vernon tombs
Prince Henry of Prussia arrives by special train to Mount Vernon to place two wreaths on Washington’s tomb and plant a Linden tree. He asks cameras not to photograph, and is greeted by mounting crowds in Mount Vernon and Alexandria.
Prince Henry of Prussia in Washington Visit
Prince Henry arrives in Washington with his suite and American escort after a New York departure. He is greeted by officials at Pennsylvania Station, tours the German Embassy and Capitol, and shares a luncheon with U.S. leaders and military aides. A sailor from Baltimore recalls his service aboard the Irene with cordial salutes.
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Memorial services honor McKinley as Congress unites
Washington February 27 two houses of Congress joined in paying formal official honor to the memory of William McKinley The memorial ceremony in the House reflected genuine mourning with sober restrained pomp Prince Henry of Prussia attended delivering laurel for German countrymen Secretary Hay offered a concise praise of McKinleys career comparing him to Blaine and Garfield in enduring eulogy
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Notable Assemblage at Capitol for Mourning Ceremony
Thousands gathered around the Capitol on February 27 as a hush fell over the halls for the memorial rite. Security kept crowds at bay while diplomats and officials took seats, Marines prepared the corridors, and the President and Prince Henry were among those awaited in a solemn, tightly controlled observance.
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