Cuba Sugar Crisis Pushes Wood Letter for Cadia Relief
General Wood, Cuba's military governor, urges the U S Senate to grant relief to Cuban sugar and tobacco in a Havana dated January 30 circular. He warns delay worsens Cuba's financial ruin and threatens stability, proposing a 33 1-3 percent price cut to secure about 48 cents per 200 pounds sugar and avert collapse.
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Washington
Senate
General Wood
Cuba
United States
Havana
Women Plan Escape Of Four Prisoners
Four inmates James Gilden Abraham Jacobs Selden J Williams and James French escaped from the District Workhouse this morning by sawing a second floor bar and using a rope of sheets to descend to the snow. Guards could not track them due to frozen ground. Golden and French booked as non residents. Two women reportedly discussed the plan with Williams yesterday.
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Washington
James Gilden
Abraham Jacobs
Selden J. Williams
James French
Golden
French
Wiliams
Medals Proposed for Early Pennsylvania Massachusetts Volunteers
Representative Patterson introduced a bill to authorize the Secretary of War to buy medals for Pennsylvania and Massachusetts soldiers who first arrived in Washington on April 18 and 19 in response to Lincoln's call for 75 000 volunteers. Five companies are named: Ringgold Artillery Pottsville Logan Guards Lewistown Allen Infantry Allentown. The bill seeks 10000 for the purchase.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Patterson
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Lincoln
Ce Arete and
Ashington Arts
Pottsville
Ringgold Artillery
Reading
Logan Guards
Lewistown
Allen Infantry
Allentown
Relief for McLain in Revenue Stamp Reimbursement Bill
February 3 report from the committee on claims favors a bill by Representative Bingham to pay Penrose A. McClain formerly Collector of Internal Revenue Philadelphia the sum of 366 dollars. He had advanced funds to the U.S. Treasury for revenue stamps in June and July 1898 but never received them.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Butler
Commttee
Bingham
Penrose A. McClain
Philadelphia
United States Treasury
McClain
France Reveals New Patent Rules For Inventions
The State Department published a summary of France's ministerial decree on patent regulations. To obtain a patent, an invention must be absolutely new, not clash with public security, and the applicant must incur a fee. The decree sets terms and durations for patent protection.
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Washington
State Department
Republic
France
Conger Reports Chinese Indemnity Payment Authorized
State Department bulletin confirms United States Minister Conger at Pekin has received payment from the Chinese Indemnity fund. The funds are to be held to his order and directed to specified creditors including Amanthan and the Philippines.
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Conger
Wington
State Department
United States
Pekin
Amanthan
China
Dr Reed Reappointed Librarian
Harrisburg February 32. Governor Stone reappointed Rev Dr bi D. of Beompriia aca.
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Reed
Harrisburg
Governor Stone
Bi. D
Bobs
Beompriia, Aca
Prominent Cleric Leads Dickinson College and State Librarian
In 1846 he studied at Wesleyan University and Boston. He entered the New York East fe.nue and served several notable churches. He became president of Dickinson College Carlisle Pa in 1889 and continues in that role. He was appointed State Librarian in 1890.
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Wesleyan University
Boston Aoe
New York
Dickinson College
Carlisle
Justice Shiras Seeks Retirement From Supreme Court
Washington reports Associate Justice George Shiras plans to retire from the Supreme Court next October after ten years on the bench. Born January 26 he recently turned 70 and may be persuaded to remain by family pressure. Possible successors named include John W. Griggs and Justice J. Hay Brown.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
George Shiras
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Bench
Supreme Court
Marines Set Camp on Culebra Island for Transfer Ceremony
Rear Admiral Francis J. Higginson leaves a Marine detachment on Culebra Island under Major Henry Haines. The unit will operate Camp Hunt with supplies for a year to oversee the Danish West Indies transfer to the United States. Higginson commends crews for gunnery and exercises.
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San Juan
P. R
Francis J. Higginson
North Atlantic
Culebra Island
Henry ©. Haines
Danish West Indies
United States
Culebra
Hunt
Court of Inquiry for the Army Horse Deals
London February 8 The scandal over army horse purchases prompted the Commons to demand action. Major agee William R. Truma was appointed to lead a court of inquiry by the Remount Department private secretary. War Secretary Brodrick said a thorough investigation should proceed without delay.
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London
John Blundell Maple
M. P
Aoa of Commons
Agee
William R. Truma
Brodrick
Maoris Volunteer for Garrison Duty in British Dominion
A thousand Maoris volunteered February 3 to perform garrison duty anywhere in the British Dominion, freeing a like number of British troops for service in South Africa.
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Wrllington
N. Z
South Africa
Drunkards Directory To Fight Drink Ev il
General Booth of the Salvation Army opened a temperance campaign at Exeter Hall in London. He proposed compiling a drunkards directory in each town and following habitual drinkers home to encourage reform, seeking cooperation from saloon-keepers to curb liquor supply and protect licenses.
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London
Exeter Hall
General Booth
Salvation Army
Jal oBoth
Dutch British talks on peace in South Africa proceed
In The Hague Sir Henry How conferred with Baron Van Lynden and Dr Kuyper about notes exchanged between Britain and the Netherlands. Van Lynden offered no details on the content, as both sides consider simultaneous publication in London and The Hague. Balfour projected Dutch reply on table Tuesday in Commons.
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Netherlands
Sir Henry How
Baron van Lynden
Kuyher
South Africa
London
Hague
House of Commons
A. J. Balfour
Bonth Aton
Rhea
Emperor William Gifts Cannons to Waldersee in Memorial
Emperor William presents Count von Waldersee with two bronze cannons captured in China. The weapons were cast in 1750 under Jesuit supervision. William writes of island recognition of Waldersee's services in a message.
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von Waldersee
China
Berlin
William
Count von Waldersee
Pole von Waldersee
Ct Island
Bavarian Government Sells 20 Million Mark Loan
Berlin reports the Bavarian government has sold a 20 million mark loan to a syndicate of Bavarian bankers. The loan carries 6 percent interest and subscription is set to open soon.
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Berlin
Cablegrams Reach Palermo and Caribbean Ports
United States steam yacht Virginia owned by Lars Anderson of Washington arrives at St Thomas in the Caribbean and sails to St Kitts. The Chicago and Albany detachment attached to the Européen station arrive at Palermo Sicily.
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United States
Chicago
Albany
Palermo
Sicily
Virginia
Lars Anderson
Washington
St. Thomas
D. W.L
St. Kitts
No Endorsement for Governor in Northumberland County
Northumberland Democratic district committee in Sunbury, Feb 8, passed without endorsing a governor candidate. Pattison opposition grew as Daly and Wolverton allies blocked resolutions. Polk viewed as lieutenant governor candidate. Delegates named to state convention. primaries April 2, convention April 14. Dickerman endorsed for Congress.
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Philadelphia Times
Sunbury
Northumberland County
Friends
James Gay Gordon
Pattison
Northumberland
Crawford County
Rufus K. Polk
Montour
Simon P. Wolverton
Indorse
Polk
Gordon
J. Burwood Daly
Philadelphia
Daly
John I. Welsh
Shamokin
John Kerwina
W. G. Guitterman
George Higgins
John Forbes
East Coal Township
P. Fogleman
Delaware
Charles O'Connor
Treverton
J. R. Geise
William Lesher
C. H. Dickerman
Milton
STAR WITNESSES ON HAND FOR MEEK TRIAL
Special to The Philadelphia Times Harris is preparing for Meek trial with key witnesses arriving from Indiana and Philadelphia. Supporters insist no testimony will implicate how the last Legislature was organized. Defense counters seek full inquiry into legislative corruption amid jury makeup concerns.
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Philadelphia Times
Clearfield
Harris
Cappy
James M.ei
Setortey
Elkin
Indiana
T. Larry Eyre
Quay
United States Senate
Mr. Harris
Meek
Philadelphia Politicians Follow Harris Meek Libel Trial
The libel suit by Frank G Harr is State Treasurer-elect against P Gray Meek editor of the Bellefonte Watchman is to be tried at Clearfield today. Philadelphia Republican leaders travel to Clearfield though fearing possible exposures that could aid opponents and affect state politics.
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Frank G. Harris
P. Gray Meek
Bellefonte Watchman
Clearfield
Pome
Philadelphianticans
Israel W
John M. Mack
Robert H. Foerderer
Clarence Wolf
Charles E. V T
Stulb
J Erbetme Pos
Mks
Iy ‘Severat
John Bevator Vie Ee
Age limit debates spark laborer recruitment fears
In Chicago on February 3 the Federation of Labor discussed a 45 year age cap for mechanics. Workers described tricks to appear younger and avoid discrimination, with machinists carpenters and others recounting methods to secure employment while aging.
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Chicago
Federation of Labor
Tobin Seeks Chinese Mission Role
Tracy Tobin emerges as a key figure in the Philadelphia inquiry into a Chinese mission, amid ongoing discussions with government officials and policy makers. Benato ri is noted in connections to the matter, with Washington participation shaping the dialogue.
Starved to Death in Home of Plenty
Philadelphia report details Mary Wright and her son John Wright found dead in 2931 Gordon Street. Dr J Hays Winslow ruled both deaths from starvation. Police saw no foul play. Deputy Coroner Miller to hold inquest. Wright family described as distressed and unreliable amid a grim scene.
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Gordon Street
York
Dauphin Streets
J. Hays Winslow
Twenty-seventh
Gordon Streets
Winslow
Geo Wright
Mary
26Th
York Streets
Miller
Tuy
Ladelpria Trmxzs
Wrights
George Mary B
Ster
Ahd
Wright
Gows
Telegraphic Brevities Include Delegations Seek State Aid
Florence Ely and Frank et al report women Dest own ton Illinois. A St Louis World's Fair delegation leaves for Charleston to seek appropriation. Similar visits planned to New England states as part of a push for funding. An unrelated fragment mentions a sophomoric medical student and Dr. vid Inglis in a non-coherent note.
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Florence Ely
Frank Ut
Ton
Uly
Waukee
St. Louis
Insurance crackdown targets foreign firms in Pennsylvania
Durham Insurance Commissioner Israel W. Durham launches a campaign to shut down foreign insurers operating in the state without a Pennsylvania license. Secretary J Clayton Erb says Persuade companies to obey the law or leave. A warrant was issued for Jacob Rothschild of Jacob Rothschild & Co, later surrendered and released on recognizance for a Thursday hearing. The Puritan Mutual Life Insurance Co sought a PA license but was denied a New Jersey license, blocking entry.
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W. Durham
Pennsylvania
J. Clayton Erb
W. A. Wenzel
Puritan Mutual Life Association
Arch Street
New Jersey
George W. Billingham
Insurance Commissioner
Jacob Rothschild
Commercial Fire Insurance Company
Wilmington
Del
Lincoln Insurance and Banking Company
Indiana
Rothschild
Jacob Rothschild & Co
Walnut Street
Harrison
Erb
Philadelphia Times
Puritan Mutual Life Insurance Company
Insurance Commission of
State of
Insurance Commissioner of
President Considers Schley Case in Extended Conference
Washington February 3 Admiral Evans Taylor Captain Clark and Commander Wainwright spent hours with the President regarding Admiral Schley's appeal of the court of inquiry findings. The decision is not expected soon. The President plans further discussions with key officers who testified.
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Washington
Evans and
Taylor
Clark
Wainwright
Schley
Ates
Camden City Moves Health Board Over Smallpox Fears
Camden officials meet to curb smallpox spread traced to the Health Board in City Hall. Mayor Nowrey presides as council is asked to relocate Health Board offices and bar vagrant lodging at the jail. The case of Howard Walsh who carried varioloid prompted action against tramps and health measures.
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Howard Walsh
Camden County
Camden
Board of Health
Nowrey
Health Board
City Sued Over Quarantine Killing Four Dogs
Juling C. Levi filed suit in Common Pleas Court for David J. Moser seeking $1000 damages after city quarantine officers seized four dogs from a residence at 926 Winter Street and shot them. The dogs were valued at no less than $250 each.
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Juling C. Levi
David J. Moser
William Rose
City
Common Pleas Court
Levi
Weather forecast snippet with diminishing northeast winds
The forecast notes light to moderate winds from the northeast diminishing, with fair conditions in the Jersey area and lingering westerly breezes.
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Jersey
Local Weather Report
A terse weather note records a low near five degrees today with unclear references to prior temperatures and precipitation. The fragment mentions rainfall since February and other garbled terms but lacks full local context or dates.
Ocean Liner Lake-Greegster Sail From New York
A voyage of the Ocean Liner Lake-Greegster departs New York with initial passenger lists clear of mishap despite a verdict style note from Senthret-snteet of Kew Yock indicating a rough timetable for the sea journey.
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Greegster
New York
General Miles Thrown From Cutter in Icy Collision
General Nelson A. Miles was dragged about fifty yards on icy ground when his cutter collided with another on the White Lot in Washington. He clung to the reins, regained control, and rode away, with no ill effects reported by nightfall.
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Washington
Nelson A. Miles
William Rackey
Griffiths Dies by Own Hand After Loss of Post
Edgar B. Griffiths 37 longtime treasurer and general superintendent of the Pennsylvania Warehousing and Safe Deposit Co killed himself last night at his Overbrook home. He had recently lost his post and grew despondent. he helped establish the Philadelphia-Manchester steamship line and was active in Reading Railway affairs.
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Edgar B. Griffiths
Pennsylvania Warehousing and Safe Deposit Company
Crevel Road
Overbrook
Griffiths
Europe
Philadelphia
Manchester
Reading
Disaster at sea as French ship capsizes in gale off Ushant
The first officer of the French ship Chanaral, the sole survivor among twenty two, was landed at Falmouth. The vessel, which sailed from Nantes January 30, capsized in a heavy gale near Ushant after ballast shift. Five sailors drowned from a second boat, the mate surviving twelve hours in the water in critical condition. The Chanaral belonged to A. D. Bordes & Son of Dunkirk and was built at Greenock in 1876.
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Ushant
Brittany
France
Nantes
A. D. Bordes & Son
Dunkirk
Greenock
Scilly
Lofaro
F. Lofaro
Aples
Ostend
Iheaver
Anlaby
Hull
Iceland
Courts refuse to fix saloon hours in Pennsylvania
Judge Stewart rules that courts cannot set opening and closing times for saloons and that such authority would be an unlawful usurpation. The ruling came on a St. John's Reformed Church request to close all saloons from 10 PM to 6 AM, with the judge noting he cannot dictate hours for licensees.
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Philadelphia Times
Chambersburg
Stewart
Pennsylvania
St. John's Reformed Church
Priest's Long Absence Stirs Alarm in Bridgeton
In Bridgeton on February 3, Rev. Father M. J. Haggerty of St. Mary's Church disappeared after a trip to Trenton to see Bishop McFaul. The congregation waited for Mass with no priest present, and reports indicate he left Bridgeton Friday after sending a telegram. Parishioners fear he may have met some mishap.
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Philadelphia Times
Bridgeton
M. J. Haggerty
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Trenton
Bishop McFaul
Father Haggerty
Severe weather worsens Senator Quay’s health trip planned
Washington on February 3 reports Senator Quay’s throat condition has been strained by a week of severe weather. He will travel to Florida within a day or two with his son Richard to seek warmer weather and rest, hoping for relief from the cold that disrupted his sleep.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Quay
Florida
Richard
Funston Under the Knife in Kansas City
A medical operation was performed today on Gen. Funston. reports say the procedure was carried out successfully and without complications. Private details were not released, and the general condition following the surgery was described as satisfactory.
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Kansas City
Ret Funston
Collision of Freight Trains Stuns Illinois Railline
A February rail incident in Illinois reports a collision between freight trains. Details remain sparse in the fragmented OCR, with no injuries or exact locations confirmed in available text.
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Oubutove
Illinois
Son of Havana German Consul accused of theft
Dr Demetree Henry Moenck Jr a Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania dentist and Cuban born son of the German Consul General in Havana was arrested for grand larceny at midnight Saturday after a pursuit in Chestnut Street. Jewelry worth about $600 was alleged stolen from J E Caldwell Co. Detectives suspect accomplices and say other robberies may be linked.
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Demetree Henry Moenck, Jr
University of Pennsylvania
J. E. Caldwell & Co
Chestnut Street
Moenck
Caldwell’s
Havana
J. B. Caldwell & Co
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Philadelphia Times
Masitrac Coiningham
Walnut Street
Ramiro Gomes
UK Dental School
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