British Concession Frees U S to Build Isthmian Canal
Secretary of State Hay and British Ambassador Lord Pauncefote signed a convention amending the Clayton-Bulwer treaty. The United States gains sole control to construct, own, and maintain an isthmian canal, while Britain waives rights. The canal must be neutral, open to all nations, and unfettered by fortifications. the U S guards its safety and profits. No Alaska reference or secret understanding is involved.
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Taylor Offers to Submit Case to Arbitration
Republican tone notes Taylor offers arbitration to settle a dispute. The piece mentions Frankfort, with references to Republicans heading to London and Democrats to Louisville, framing the political maneuver as a liberty fight.
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Watterson Blame Trial Sparks State Legislature Seat Moves
Special Telegram to THE TIMES from Frankfort reports turmoil as Republicans travel to London for a adjourned session while Democrats converge in Louisville. Governor Taylor proposes arbitration by three impartial judges selected by the US Supreme Court, aiming to resolve the Goebel body removal matter.
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Frankfort
London
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Louisville
Supreme Court of the United States
Municipal League wins ballot rights in Common Pleas ruling
In Common Pleas Court judges McMichael and McCarthy ruled the Municipal League may print its candidates on the February 20 ballot for School Directors in the Twenty-first ward, validating nomination papers for Cooke Ingraham, William Ring, and Albert Dill. The decision, seen as a major victory for the League, orders City Commissioners to receive papers and print names.
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Common Pleas Court
McMichael
McCarthy
Municipal League
Cooke Ingraham
William Ring
Albert Dill
Alexander Simpson, Jr
John H. Fow
N. Dubois Miller
Clinton Rogers Woodruff
Atte cm Myget
Weissenborn in Court Over Death of 12 Year Old
Police disagree on Weissenborn culpability as coroner weighs death of Hugh Dugan a crippled 12 year old. The Baltimore boy claims he did not know he killed until hours later after being harassed by a gang led by Dugan. The hearing before Magistrate South was formal as officials note the boy’s troubled behavior and alleged mistreatment by a local gang.
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Central Station
Hugh Dugan
Weissenborn
Andrews
Miller
Bond
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Hugh
Goosey
Dugan
Baltimore
Lexington Avenue
Bryan Addresses Western Massachusetts Mass Meeting
W J Bryan spoke at the Casino in Pittsfield with John Crosby presiding. He argued against the gold standard and imperialism, urging adherence to the Declaration of Independence, and received a warm reception after the talk. A later event at the Won del Hotel included a reception before a long dinner.
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W. J. Bryan
Massachusetts
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Bryan
United States
Republican Party
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Bryan Cat
Republicans Call for Early Conventions Nationwide
The Republican national Congressional Committee met in Washington on February 5 selecting Babcock as chairman for a third term with Sherman as vice chair. Overstreet is secretary and W. B. Thompson treasurer. The committee plans monthly sessions during Congress. A resolution urged early district conventions to identify nominees and foster cooperation.
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Republican National Congressional Committee
Representative Babcock
Wisconsin
Representative Sherman
New York
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Indiana
W. B. Thompson
Babcock
Camden School Commission Approves New High School
At a Camden meeting the School Commission agreed to accept the new high school from the contractors and to settle all outstanding bills.
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Camden School Commission
Eight St
Stark Brothers Missing After Sloop Crashed in Ice Pack
William and Charlies Stark of Canal Street have been missing since last Wednesday after their sloop was feared to have collided with an ice pack. Local authorities fear they were aboard when the incident occurred.
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Stapleton
William and
Charlies Stark
Canal Street
Heavy fighting reported at Tugela and Natal fronts
A Durban dispatch says heavy fighting occurred yesterday with no definite news on General Buller. London reports no confirmation of Tugela moves but public belief grows that operations of great importance are underway. Censorship and timing fuel speculation about Buller’s movements. Continued on Fifth Page.
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Rockefeller Family Makes Boardroom Shuffle
Cleveland February 5 reports say John D. Rockefeller retired as Standard Oil president. McGregor of New York elected president with Frank Rockefeller resigning as vice president and F B Squire named to that post. The Ohio holding firm remains the controlling Standard Oil unit. Rockefeller plans to exert influence from behind the scenes. The moves were made last week in Cleveland amid secrecy.
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Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
McGregor
New York City
Frank Rockefeller
F. B. Squire
Ohio Corporation
Standard Ol Company
Russia Sees Chance to Gain by South Africa Turmoil
St. Petersburg on February 5 reports a campaign to use Britain’s South Africa difficulties to seize Russian ports on the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean. Newspapers advocate profiting from Britain’s problems to advance Russia’s aims and ultimate prosperity, criticizing British resistance.
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Mediterranean
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Negro Hero Dies While Saving Friend at Petersburg Mill
George Sims, a colored worker, was killed at Cockade City Mill in Petersburg while trying to free friend Thomas Pritchard from shafting. Sims was dragged by clothing. his body found in the shafting nude with head mashed and multiple broken bones. Pritchard survived after crawling to the basement and stopping the mill.
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Norfolk
George Sims
Cockade City
Petersburg
Thomas Pritchard
Sims
Pritchard
Brockton Machinists Strike for Nine Hour Day
A Brockton Massachusetts strike began to press for a nine hour day with unchanged pay. Also a Greensboro North Carolina fire destroyed the clothing store of M Vanst Co with $60,000 loss and $35,000 insured. General Caleb J Dilworth of Omaha dies at 70. Civil War veteran rose to brigadier general. Directors of Morton Trust and State Trust plan merger actions in New York. American Hide and Leather Company tanneries in Lowell ended a strike after State Board mediation.
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N. C
Illinois
Morton Trust Company
State Trust
New York
State Trust Company
Lowell
State Board of ‘Arelteetion
Chicago
Walsh
Coats Brought In As Weekend Bargains In Philadelphia
Eighty overcoats added this morning to the remaining bargain lot of 410 coats that made the store the busiest in Philadelphia on Saturday and Monday. The display includes suits Ulsters reefers and boys coats with finer grades silk and satin lined and high toned tailoring touches.
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Philadelphia
Coat Sale Slashes Prices on High Class Tailor Goods
Bargain event clears 1 to 6 coats and 1 to 7 kinds at set prices. Names include aeay Softnaps Brooks Kerseys Carr Meltons Bliss Coverts Scotch Shetland Irish Friezes and Tweeds with reductions from 35 to 15 dollars up to 82 down to 22 dollars. Overcoats drop from 8.50 to 25 dollars to 6.50 to 15 dollars. Original costs cited as 25 percent under today’s market with a warning of higher prices next year.
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Carr
Meltons
Local Clothier Slashes Prices to Clear Seasonal Stock
The retailer boasts strong demand this season and announces deep reductions across nearly all in stock fabrics. Cheviots Meltons Viennas Elysians Montegnacs and other shapes are included as they push to move remaining inventory quickly.
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Elysians
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