Crowds Await Kron Prinz Wilhelm Visit to New York
Expectant crowds gathered at the pier as preparations proceed for Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia and Kron Prinz Wilhelm, with the German Lloyd steamer Melbourne arriving by 11 tonight. Elaborate entertainments planned amid intrigue over German interests and American public interest in a royal reception.
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Washington the Nation's Uncrowned Hero
Poem lauds George Washington as the father of liberty, celebrating his deeds that inspired and protected the country. It honors his lasting influence on freedom across the plains and calls Americans to guard the rights he established as they strive in unity.
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Deadly New York fire destroys armory and hotel
A massive blaze in the Seventy foot Regi ment Armory and the Park Avenue hotel in New York on February 12 killed at least 16 people and caused about 1 million dollars in damages. Fire spread from the armory to the hotel within minutes, with explosions and collapsing walls trapping guests. Several named victims and numerous injured were reported as investigators noted the origin in the armory and rampant destruction.
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Ultra-swell New Yorkers Embrace Elegance and Extravagance
The fad will be followed by fashionable New Yorkers as it meets requirements of elegance and extra vagance, two distinguishing features of the ultra-swell set this year.
Crisis in Spain Believed to Be Over
Madrid February 22. Labor disturbances persist but the government believes the crisis has ended. Ministers are alarmed by threats that workers will not allow Alfonso to be crowned if demands are unmet. Workers seek higher wages and lower staple prices.
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Alfonso
Riots Reported Across Moscow and Kharkoff
Vienna dispatch says serious striker activity and riots break out in Moscow and Kharkoff with about ten thousand workers involved. Troops charged rioters, many killed or wounded. Moscow records four dead and 67 wounded, Kharkoff three dead and 100 injured.
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Kharkoff
100 Killed in Copper Mine Disaster in Corea
Berlin reports a St. Petersburg dispatch stating 100 people were killed in a disaster at copper mines near Kaphap Corea. The second item notes Senator Doliver urging Iowa City students to reflect on a dollar’s value versus a man’s worth, saying a dollar is worth 80 little and a man’s ability 680 much.
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St. Petersburg
Kaphap
Corea
Senator Doliver
Iowa City
Marconi Seeks Ocean Wireless on Philadelphia Voyage
Marconi sails for America aboard the Philadelphia fitted with new wireless instruments to bridge England and the U S at distance of 1000 pulses. The liner will be cut from land lines only for one day of the voyage.
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Southampton
Marconi
America
England
Fawn Schooner Wrecks Off Vancouver Island
The schooner Fawn from Victoria bound for California wrecked on Heagut Island reef off Vancouver Island. Crew saved. Another report places the Fawn ashore near Catlaw Island with three crew picked up by Tekla and brought to Port Townsend. The vessel broke up in heavy swells after a sealing voyage.
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Heaguit Reef
Vancouver Island
Port Townsend
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Tekla
Yokotama
California
Excelsior
Passenger voyage reaches Valdes aftermath discovered
A brief report notes a vessel had landed all passengers and freight at Valdes before a smallpow was discovered, triggering a safety review and investigation into the incident. It states no injuries were reported.
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McLaurin and Tillman Fight Sparks Senate Scuffle
In Washington on February 22 during the Philippine bill debate, South Carolina’s McLaurin called Tillman’s remark deliberate. Tillman jumped McLaurin and struck him several times, the two men grappling as lawmakers and staff intervened. An executive session was later agreed to amid concern for senate dignity. The prior remark cited McLaurin as voting for Paris treaty ratification in exchange for patronage.
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Senate
Melaurin
South Carolina
Tillman
McLarrin
Sena
Foraker
McLaurin
Bank robbers sentenced after forged checks scheme
In Joondon February 32 Goodle, a Liverpool bank clerk, and jugilist Burke were jailed for ten years for robbing the Bank of Liverpool of over half a million using forged checks and drafts.
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Liverpool
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Snowstorm Disrupts New York Communications Overnight
New York was cut off from the nation for many hours during the night and into the day by a snow and sleet storm. Communications are gradually being restored. In other news, some inferior grades of tea sold in this country are bought to China for as low as three cents per pound.
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United States
China
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