Hobson Quits the Army Indera Hig Merrimac Resignation
Captain Richmond P Hobson famed for Merrimac resigns as naval constructor in the navy citing eye problems. He had sought retirement but was ordered to duty at Bremerton Washington. Admiral Taylor expected to recommend approval of the resignation.
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navy
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Bremerton, Washington
secretary of the navy
Admiral Taylor
bureau of Navigation
Cruiser Sinks Torpedo Boat In British Naval Manoeuvres
Corfu Feb 2 British cruiser Pioneer collided with torpedo boat destroyer Orwell near Corfu channel during night ops. Fifteen crew drowned, Orwell forepart sunk, after part towed to port. Only two homes recovered. London reports Avona steamer goes ashore at Lemvig Denmark, crew feared lost.
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Island of
Pioneer
Orwell
London
Avona
Dreyer
New Orleans
Aarhus
Dartmouth
Lemvig
Denmark
Venezuela and France clash over debt collection rights
Caracas reports President Castro favors equal treatment among creditor nations while France seeks direct collection of part of Venezuela’s customs revenues under old treaties. Washington notes a proposed compromise among Britain Germany and Italy to share port receipts and eventually equalize claims, potentially easing naval tensions.
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Gowen
Venezuela
Castro
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America
France
Germany
England
Italy
Quieureux
foreign ministry
Statehood Rider Targeting Agricultural Bill Debated
Washington reports the ongoing Omaha statehood bill remains unfinished business on the senate calendar with plans to attach a statehood rider to the agricultural appropriation bill. Senator Quay shifts tactics to secure a vote for the rider via appropriation measures while anti trust and currency bills face scheduling, debate limits discussed by Democrats and Republicans.
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House
Washington
senate
Quay
Cullom
Army staff bill passes senate but not until August
The senate approved the house bill to create an army general staff and added a retirement with higher rank for Civil War officers, delaying effect until August 15 in deference to General Miles who opposes it. The measure, already cleared by the House, awaits conference unless Berry forces reconsideration. Yellow Fever On Shipboard. The Berard reports one death from yellow fever aboard after arriving from Manaos Para and Barbados. Charles W. Caine, steward, died after falling ill near Para and was buried at sea. Two others ill have been moved to Swinburne Island Hospital. ship to be disinfected. Transport Thomas Sails. The transport Thomas left San Francisco for the Philippines with 1000+ aboard, including 349 marines and artillery troops, plus officers, families, and civilians. Her Father Fought at Bunker Hill. Betsy Halt Foster, daughter of John Hulet who fought at Bunker Hill and witness to Burgoyne’s surrender, died at 92. Miles Guest of King Edward. General Miles dined with King Edward and the royals at Windsor. the King is in good health.
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Berry
New York
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Manaos
Para
Barbados
Charles W. Caine
Caine
Bernard
Coxon
Swinburne island hospital
Bunker Hill
Berea, O
Betsy Halet Foster
John Hulet
Bunker Ash
Burgoyne
Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnett Stars In The Little Princess
Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnett, renowned authoress, has appeared as a dramatic actress in a children's play The Little Princess. The production, recently staged in New York, is drawing strong audience interest and critical praise.
Moorish Rebels Routed and Pretender Captured
Tangier reports the sultan’s forces crushed the Moorish pretender Bu Hamara, capturing him after a dawn attack. Armies suffered heavy losses, camp, provisions, and artillery were seized, with rumors of Bu Hamara’s fate and public humiliation in Fez.
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Bu Hamara
Fez
Bu Menebhi
Bu Hamera
Sousa Band Plays Before Royal Family at Windsor Castle
London February 2 Sousa's Band performed at Windsor Castle before King Edward and the royal family. Encores drew requests for pieces including The Star Spangled Banner and God Save the King. The king praised Sousa and inquired about the band's England stay promising future attendance. Mrs Sousa was presented and the Prince of Wales planned to attend a future London concert in April. An elaborate supper followed for the band members.
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London
Sousa
Windsor Castle
England
Prince of Wales
Nuggets of News From Across The Nation
Cracksmen wrecked the safe of the State Bank of Dexter Kansas and took 1500 dollars. Mrs Adam Reichert killed her husband in Hazleton Pennsylvania during a family quarrel. About 600 carpenters and joiners struck at Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania for higher wages. William J Bryan will attend the Jefferson Jackson Lincoln League barbecue in Columbus on February 12. Former President Cleveland elected first vice president of Princeton Fish and Game Protective Association. Chicago authorities began selling coal at cost and orders were limited as demand surged.
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Kan
Adam Reichert
Hazleton
Wilkesbarre Pa
William J. Bryan
Jeferson-Jackson-Lincoln League
Columbus
Cleveland
Princeton
N. J
Clara Barton Replies To Roosevelt On Red Cross Board
Miss Clara Barton writes President Roosevelt explaining the Red Cross constitution allows a board of consultation including the president and cabinet. She notes prior administrations endorsed this, and confirms she will obey any command to publish Roosevelt’s letter to prevent misunderstanding of relations.
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Red Cross Society
New York
George B. Cortelyou
United States
American National Red Cross
Clara Barton
Roosevelt
Miss Barton
Arthur
Red Cross
Jefferson Memorial appeal seeks funds for national tribute
Washington February 2 The Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association led by Admiral George Dewey appeals to Americans for donations to build a national monument to Thomas Jefferson author of the Declaration of Independence. The effort pledges strict economy and issues donor certificates that will later become badges of honor.
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Washington
Thomas Jeferson
France
thare
Thomas Jefferson
association
Jesse B. Wilson
Lincoln National Bank
W. S. McLean
GEORGE DEWEY
Jefferson
Delaware
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Maryland
Admiral W. S. Schley
New Jersey
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton University
Pennsylvania
Robert E. Pattison
Virginia
John W. Daniel
West Virginia
Charles J. Faulkner
Mexican fear of a volcano grips Chihuahua district
Reports from Unique describe four strong earthquakes in Chihuahua state with shocks on the 22nd 25th 26th and 27th ultimo. Eighteen houses destroyed at Guazaparez. Clouds of dust linger after each quake but no volcanic eruption. People panic over possible volcanic activity.
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Chihuahua
Mexico
Guazaparez
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