Dutch Government Announces End of Peace Talks
The Dutch cabinet formally announces negotiations are ended. Prime Minister Kuyper notes Britain and the Dutch discuss safe conduct for Boer leaders in South Africa, with Lansdowne signaling adherence to peace talks but willing to grant safe conduct if requested. Kitchener reports casualties and supply constraints affecting operations.
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Kuyper
Landsowne
Holland
South Africa
England
Lansdowne
Ent
Municipalities Gather at Ohio Conference Opening
The Ohio municipalities began their annual gathering today with Nash and Mayor Hinkle greeting visitors. Mayor A Lindemuth of Dayton presided, followed by an inaugural address and remarks on municipal taxation.
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Ohio
Nash
Hinkle
A Lindemuths
Dayton
Barton
Ayer L Johnson
Cleveland
Wisconsin February meeting draws hundreds of lumber dealers
Wis Feb 4 The annual convention of the Wisconsin Reed Dealers Association attracted about two hundred lumber dealers. The event included a trade part and a planned excursion for members to visit Jacksonville St Augustine Newport News Rich Washington and other points of interest.
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Anne of the Wikseonsgin Rear Dealers’ Association
Tomor
Lea O
Vis‘ Lekksonville
St. Augustine
Newport News
Richid Washington
Pritt Roe's Daughter Weds in New York Ceremony
York February 4. A wedding of Sareh le daughter of the late pov and Mr Charles Ta took place at the Avraue home of Mr and Mrs owls, intimate friends attended the ceremony and the bridal party. The event followed a quiet ceremony and was described as a close family affair with a small guest list.
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Pritt Roe
York
Sarehle
Charles
Avraue
Mr. and Owls
Reduced the Debt Halt the debt of Pastis Taiverstte
A brief notice reports a step to reduce the debt owed by Pastis Taiverstte, signaling a halt on further obligations and outlining the developing financial action.
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Pastis ‘Taiverstte
Nate Bose
Salem Place Update Sparks Debate in City Council
Vague OCR fragment hints at a discussion over a local site in Salem with surrounding debate and unspecified dates or actions. Community members reportedly voice concerns about the project and its impact on the area, but details remain unclear in the readable text.
Knight Companion Foundered in China Sea Report
A report from San Francisco dated February 4 states the Knight Companion of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company has foundered in the China Sea. The Merchants’ Exchange in Yokohama reports the British steamer Knight Companion was wrecked with passengers and crew landed.
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Portland
Knight Companion
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Oriental Line
China Sea
San Francisco
Merchants’ Exchange
Yokohama
Three Cornered Fight for Dawson City Mayor
Dawson telegrams report a three candidate race for Dawson City mayor with all pledging support for the quorum element. Cold has driven five residents, including two criminals, insane. A New York syndicate seeks a railway franchise linking Juneau with Douglas Island and the Treadwell mines.
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Tacoma
Ntenke
New York
Juneau
Douglas Island
Treadwell
President names ex convict Daniel as U S marshal
Cheyenne dispatch reports Ben Daniels recently appointed U S marshal for Arizona is an ex convict. The revelation causes a stir in the Senate and at the White House. The facts will be presented to President Roosevelt who may order Daniels restraint.
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Washington
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Ben Daniels
United States
Arizona
Senate
White House
Roosevelt
Daniel
Ruler seeks peace before coronation in Britain visit
Dutch Premier Kuyper says his England trip gauged war mood and that the king desires peace to be proclaimed before his coronation to make the ceremony more auspicious. He indicated the wind favors peace and the South African War may end soon.
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Paris
Kuyper
England
Cruel Practices Winds and Waves Across Philippines
Governor Taft testifies on torture claims against Filipino insurgents as American forces confront alleged mistreatment. He cites deportation to Guam as effective, while noting reports of whippings, water-boarding like methods, and mutilation attributed to American soldiers but attributed by him to retaliation amid conflict. A severe Newfoundland coast storm wrecks dozens of vessels.
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Washington
Taft
Philippine Committee
Guam
Halifax
Aevria
Geoms
Newfoundland
Lowe Beach
Shepp
Brrth
Cavour
Teoge
Michigan Retail Lumber Dealers' Convention Opens in Detroit
Eastern lumbermen meet at the Russell House for the fourteenth annual Michigan Retail Lumber Dealers' association session. President E. B. Graham of Ionia presides after an address by Mayor Maybury, with routine reports, committee appointments, and an afternoon session on insurance forestry and pricing. A banquet and officer elections follow, then an inspection tour to Michigan lumber points.
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Detroit
Mich
Russell House
Michigan Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association
B. Graham
Ionia
Maybury
Masacration
Washington Regiment Plans Banquet for Santa Ana Battle
Seattle February 4 The First Washington Regiment of Volunteers has completed elaborate banquet arrangements for tonight's commemoration of the Battle of Santa Ana the first conflict in the Philippine insurrection. Gen Charles King will be guest of honor as commander of the first brigade of the Eighth Army Corps of which the regiment is part.
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Seattle
Washington Regiment of
Hay
Santa Ana
Charles King
Eighth Army Corps
Washington Regiment
Actors Benefit At New York Fund Event
New York February 4 The actor's fund annual benefit drew a near capacity crowd this afternoon. Notable participants included English actor Charles Hawkey and a roster of stars such as Isabelle Irving Francis Wilson Ruehle and Christie MacDonald in a sequence of one act plays.
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New York
Dals
Charles Hawkey
Isabelle Irving
Francis Wilson
Ruehle
Christie MacDonald
Washington Hops Trade Hit by Australian Tariff
Beattle Feb 4 One effect of the new Australian tariff will be to stop the exportation of hops from Washington to that country. Hop growers of this state have long enjoyed a lucrative trade with Sydney and Melbourne, the product used for brewing and medicinal purposes.
President nominates land office and public money officers
Washington February 4 The president sent to the senate nominations for a land office register at Coeur d Alene Idaho Jobs Yost and for a public monies receiver at Coeur d Alene Charles Warner
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Washington
Senate
Register of the Land Office
d'Alene
Idaho
Jobs Yost
Charles Warner
Cumberland Presbyterian Church 20th Anniversary in Walla Walla
In Walla Walla the Cumberland Presbyterian church marked its 20th anniversary with morning and evening services led by Rev. G. W. Fender. The church, organized in 1873 by Rev. H. W. who built the church into a strong local body, has grown into a large congregation and a powerful organization in the city.
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Walla Walla
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Cnre
G. W. Fender
United States
H W
Powerf
Prarter Vd
Fm Hk
Welles
Bishop Coadjutor Race Sparks Episcopal Drama
In Philadelphia on February 4 the Episcopal diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania weighs a coadjutor for Bishop Whitaker as high and low church factions back candidates. Rev. Floyd W. Tomkins heads the low church list while William M. Grower of New York is favored by high church supporters. also named are Rev. David H. Greer of New York and Rev. Dr. C. S. Olmatead, recently chosen coadjutor of Colorado.
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Philadelphia
Church of St. Luke and Epiphany
Whitaker
Pennsylvania
Floyd W. Tomkins
Eugenes
William M. Growve
California Club Women Meet for California Federation Biennial
San Francisco February delegates from across the state attend the first biennial of the California Federation of Women Clubs opening in Golden Gate hall. The convention runs through Friday with talks on arranging reception and entertainment for the General Federation meeting in Los Angeles in May in which California club women will play a leading role.
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San Franciscaco
San Francisco
General Samuel Young Appointed to Army War College
Washington February 4 General Samuel Young has been chosen by the secretary of war to serve at the Army War College beginning his duties in the newly created post tied to the department of California.
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Young
Washington
Samuel Young
We Secretary of War
Army War College
Department of
California
Keeley Institute Burned at Dwight Michigan
A fire destroyed the Keeley Institute plant and Ls hotel in Dwight Michigan this morning. The loss is estimated at 260000 dollars.
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Dwight
A Institute
Road convention discusses public roads in Walla Walla
In Walla Walla on February 4 the first county roads convention convened at the courthouse with many farmers present. Prominent Umatilla County figures including W J Roberts Ernest McCullough and others attended as plans for a permanent road-making organization in Washington and a broader valley-wide program are explored.
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Walla Walla
Court House
Umatilla County
W. J. Roberta
State Agricultural College
Pulman
Ernest McCullough
United States Mineral Surveyor
Lewiston
Idaho
KE. Gilham
Columbia County
H. B Blandford
Wallin Walla
C. J. Whitney
Thomas Moore
Washington
Redmen's Carnival at Walla Walla in February
The Red Men's winter carnival in Walla Walla drew lodge representation and drew a crowd of citizens to celebrate the event. Miss Rosena Matchott attended the gathering with local dignitaries noted in the readable text.
Oil giant declares quarterly dividend on $100 par shares
New York February 4 The Standard Oil Company announced a dividend of a dollar per share for the quarter on its $100 par value stock. The decision adds to investor expectations as oil prices fluctuated in early February trading.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
Wheat Market Closes Mixed as Prices Move Slightly
Reported by J L Ray Co and major exchange brokers in New York and Chicago on Feb 4 shows a quiet wheat market with small price shifts. New York opened 84 and closed 83 percent, Chicago opened 78 and closed 84 44, with visible supply figures initially mis-stated. Sugar, steel stocks, and rail names like Am Steel, St. Paul, and Union Pacific show varied activity in this late market briefing.
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J. L. Ray & Co
Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Liverpool
Chicago
Steel Am
St. Paul
Union Pacific
San Francisco
Fire Devastates Waterbury Area Leaving Thousands Homeless
Fire in Waterbury caused an estimated loss of 2,250,000 with a portion of the city wiped out. Workmen began clearing rubble today using dynamite while scores of families were made homeless and taken in by wealthy residents who promised permanent aid and care.
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Waterbury
Ganges
Morbid Curiosity of the Crowd in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on February 4 the bodies of John and Ed Bridle were laid in the morgue for viewing for four hours. Thousands passed by the coffins as women and men gathered for the public viewing. The coffins were adorned with towers sent by an unknown donor.
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Pittsburg
John
Grand chapter of Heya Arch Masons opens convention
Albany February 4 opening of the annual convention of the grand chapter of the Heya Arch Masons in Albany with ample form and ceremony.
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Albany
Heya Arch Masons
Liberalada sunk by Venezuelan gunboat at Porto Colombia
Colon, Colombia February 4 report that the revolutionary steamer Liberalada was sunk by a Venezuelan gunboat while undergoing repairs at Porto Colombia. The action marks a naval clash amid ongoing tensions between Colombia and Venezuela with no immediate casualty details released.
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Colon
Colombia
Porto
Minnesota considers 200 million tax roll addition in special session
The Minnesota Legislature meets in special session called by Governor Van Sant to act on a tax commission report. It proposes a new tax code, a permanent three member commission, two supervisors of assessments, and changes to the state and county boards of equalization. The bill aims to add about 200 million dollars to the assessment rolls this year.
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J. Paul
Minn
van Sant
Thres Menilera
State
Sons
Delegates Attend Opening of Annual Benevolent Association Meet
Delegates from many parts of the alate attend the opening of the annual meeting of the Lincoln Police and Police Employes Benevolent Association. The meeting was called to order by DF Gm han of Elgin, president, with an address of welcome by Mayor Phiipe. A key agenda item concerns matters before the metropolitan police bt, deemed significant for association members.
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Sprogield
Alate
Areond
Iinole Police and Police Employes’ Benevolent Association
DF Gmhan
Elgin
Asc ‘Lation
Phiipe
Metropolitan Police Bt
Atmo Elation
Millaa Loot New York Affair Outline
The Miller case involves William F Miller of Franklin County fame who appeared before a referee today seeking to seize assets totaling 8118,000. Witnesses declined or were unable to testify, and Miller’s attempt to stake a claim on the assets remains unproved.
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Millaa
New York
Wil Am F Midler
Franklin Byndiote
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