Roosevelt Jr. hospitalized with double pneumonia
Groton Mass February 10 Theodore Roosevelt Jr oldest son of President Roosevelt is seriously ill with double pneumonia. Doctors Shattuck Warren and Lambert attend him as his condition is described as unchanged and too early to predict recovery. The president and Mrs Roosevelt stay by his bedside while care and communications are arranged.
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Groton
Mass
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Roosevelt
George B. Cortelyou
Alexander Lambert
New York
Shattuck
Warren
George D. Shattuck
Boston
Washington
Gardner
Worcester
Ayer
John E. Thayer, I Jr
Lancaster
Howard E. Potter
William Gammell
Providence
Kaiser Sympathetic As Roosevelt's Son Ill, William Reports
Emperor William and Prince Henry conveyed concern over Roosevelt's son illness and received reassuring replies from German Ambassador Dr. Von Holleben after sending inquiries.
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Berlin
Emperor William
Prince Henry
Roosevelt
von Holleben
Royal manifesto fades in Brussels as Bonapartist bid languishes
Prince Victor Napoleon returns to Brussels after a Switzerland visit and issues a manifesto for a Bonapartist revival in France. Independent Belge notes neither Victor nor Louis will be chosen by the people, while the Republic remains solid against revolutionary threats.
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London Times
New York Times
Philadelphia Times
Brussels
Prince Victor Napoleon
Chateau Darenburg
Swit-zerland
France
Independence Belge
Victor
Louis
Duke of Orleans
Inde- Belge
Financiers Claim Shell Trade and Royal Trade Group Form
Leading financiers in The Hague report that the Shell Trade and Trading Company Limited and Royal Trade Company have concluded a combination. Earlier, The Standard noted an attempt to control Shell, which failed, leaving the merger as the likely outcome.
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the Hague
Shell Trade
Trading Company, Limited
Royal Tradeh O11
Shell Company
Shell
Senator's Son Shot in Washington Residence Incident
A son of Senator Fairbanks and a classmate, son of Rev. Dr. T. Hamlin, were playing at the senator's home when an old revolver discharged accidentally. Hamlin received a slight flesh wound, not serious, in a Saturday incident.
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Washington
Senator Fairbanks
Hamlin
Church of the Covenant
Naval Battle Off Coast of Venezuela
Report from Willemstad Curacao dated February 10 describes cannonading toward the Venezuelan coast as the Libertador assault against gunboats continues. Claims the Crespo was sunk at Camarebo while General Andrade joins the Libertador. insurgents expand control near Cumarebo Barquisimeto unrest grows Caracas reaction questions Castro government fate.
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Willemstad
Curacao
Libertador
Crespo
Camarebo
General Andrade
Venezuela
Cumarebo
la Vela de Coro
Caracas
Barquisimeto
Castro
Pauncefote Plan Blocked By Kaiser
Berlin reports a clash over Pauncefote's 1898 proposal to jointly condemn U S intervention in Cuba. The North German Gazette says the plan was supported by all powers and notes Emperor William's flat refusal altered the outcome. German stance aims to clarify its cautious course and prevent misreading.
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Berlin
Lord Pauncefote
United States
Cuba
Washington
Britain
Associated Press
von Holleben
William
William Lord Pauncefote
Bremerhaven Abandoned At Sea Off Atlantic Ocean
The Dutch tank steamer Bremerhaven sailing from Philadelphia to Antwerp was abandoned February 5 after its stern tube leaked. Crew rescued and landed at Liverpool aboard the Anselem de Larrinaga. ship presumed lost with cargo about 1.8 million gallons of oil and 150 barrels. Vessel built 1890 Greenock. owned by American Petroleum Co. of Philadelphia.
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London
Bremerhaven
Philadelphia
Antwerp
Liverpool
Anselem de Larrinaga
Galveston
Manchester
Delaware
Greenock
American Petroleum Company
Rotterdam
Bishop's Rock
Secret inquiry into killing of officials in Russian riot case
Thirty three peasants from Olgopol district Podolia are on trial in Odessa for resisting authorities during a riot that left several officials and police fatally injured and others critically hurt. A hundred more rioters await trial as Russia’s unsettled peasantry looms over the proceedings.
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KIPF
Olgopol
Podolia
Odessa
Olgopo
Russia
South
Ex Premier Silvela Challenged to a Duel
Madrid February 10. Senor Ibaney a Republican Deputy has challenged Senor Silvela the former Premier to a duel over sharp criticism in the Chamber of Deputies on February 8 concerning Ibaney's connection with the Valencia agitation.
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Madrid
Senor Ibaney
Senor Silvela
Chamber of Deputies
Ibaney
Valencia
Opposition confirms troop withdrawal plan at Welhal Wel
In the House of Commons the War Secretary Mr Brodrick confirmed the government will withdraw British troops at Wel Hal Well and will not advance fortifications there. Lord Crap delivers remarks on the matter.
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House of Commons
Mr. Brodrick
Crap
Million Dollar Bank Heist Rocks Detroit Bank
Detroit February 10 Vice President Frank L Andrews of City Savings Bank was arrested and arraigned for allegedly securing over 1 million dollars without the directors’ knowledge. He posted 10,000 bail. examination set for February 21. Cashier Henry C Andrews is ill at home.
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Detroit
Frank ©. Andrews
City Savings Bank
Hich
George L. Maltz
Henry C. Andrews
F. C. Andrews
Andrews
Gotrust Company
Senate leans to Spooner plan on Panama Canal purchase
Washington February 10 A Spooner amendment would have the President build the canal on the Panama route if $40 000 000 can secure good title to Panama Canal Company properties and needed concessions from Colombia If not possible the canal would be built on the Nicaragua route Senators view this as a likely solution Morgan faces pressure over chairmanship but may keep the post amid Canal debates
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Senate
Congress
Spooner
House
Wisconsin
Panama
Panama Canal Company
Colombia
Canal Company
Nicaragua
Morgan
Foraker Presents Philippine Sedition Statutes Compared
In Washington on February 10 Mr. Foraker faced anti-imperialist senators. he announced a compilation of treason and sedition laws from the United States and states to compare with Philippine statutes. He asserts Philippine laws mirror American federal and state provisions closely.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Senate
Foraker
Philippines
United States
British to keep Wei-Hai-Wei in China
In the House of Commons War Secretary Brodrick confirms withdrawal of British troops from Wei-Hai-Wei on the Shan Tung peninsula and ends fortification plans. Lord Onslow in the Lords says Britain will not abandon Wel-Hal-Wei, citing its strategic value and use as a base. fortifications deemed too costly and rumors of handing over denied.
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London
House of Commons
Brodrick
Wei-Hali-wei
Shan- Tung
House of Lords
Colonial Office
Lord Onslow
Wel-Hal- Wei
England
China
Dumont Sails Over Bay in Third Flight
February 10 at Monaco crowds cheered as Stotos-Dumont conducted a 30 minute bay crossing flight. He executed graceful evolutions with complete success and returned to the launch point amid hearty applause.
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Monaco
Hindoo twins Radica Dordica show fragile state after separation
Paris report states Radica and Dordica Hindoo twins separated yesterday by Dr Doyen are as emaciated as before due to tuberculosis. They have been fed with champagne, rum and tea since the operation. The surgeon cannot guarantee their survival.
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Paris
Hindoo
Radica
Dordica
Doyen
Miss Pemberton Goes on the Stage
Miss Freeces Rawle Pemberton of 127 South Eighteenth street will go on the stage. The note reads as a brief society item about a local woman pursuing a theater career.
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Miss Pemberton
Freeces Rawle Pemberton
South Eighteenth Street
Esas Gils
Prince Henry May Postpone U.S. Visit Amid Ill President Son
Berlin reports preparations for Prince Henry to depart for Kiel and board the Kronprinz Wilhelm at Bremerhaven while officials in Washington weigh the risk of a postponed U.S. visit due to the President's ill son. A farewell dinner in Berlin is planned with Kaiser Wilhelm and U.S. Ambassador White attending.
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Washington
Prince Henry
United States
Berlin
Nee Henry
Mr. White
Emperor William
Prince
Kiel
Bremerhaven
Princess Henry
Plans Perfected for Prince Visit Here
Philadelphia officials and civic leaders arrange a royal visit for the Prince on March 10. He will be welcomed at Broad Street Station and receive the city’s freedom at City Hall. The itinerary includes Independence Hall, Cramps Shipyard, and luncheon at the Union League before departing for New York.
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Public Safety
English
W. W. Foulkrod
Citizens’ Committee of
Philadelphia
Arno Leonhardt
Penrose
E. Dev. Morrell
Unus
Washington
Vésa
Broad Street
New York
City Hall
Chestnut Street
Independence Hall
Market Street
Broad
Cramps
Union League
Prince
Broad Street Station
Unknown schooner burns off Cape May in ice field
A three masted unknown schooner was burned at sea near Cape May, about six miles offshore, as ice hindered life saving crews from reaching the vessel. Fire began around 5 PM and continued past 9 PM with the ship burning to the waterline. Eyewitnesses from Cape May Point and Turtle Gut Inlet watched from shore as rescue boats battled ice floes.
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Tom
Philadelphia Times
Cape May
Cape May Light House
Delaware Bay
Cape May Point
Cold Spring
Turtle Gut Inlet
Fair Weather With Rising Temps in Northeast
Local forecast calls for fair conditions in eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and nearby areas with a fresh northwest wind. Temperatures rise by Wednesday as winds stay brisk and conditions remain dry.
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Pennsylvania
Lesters
New Jersey
Weather notes from Philadelphia February 10 1902
United States Weather Bureau Philadelphia reports clear skies early with rainfall noted later in February. The record mentions rainfall amounts and temperature changes since January with ongoing rainfall deficits and observations for the period.
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United States Weather Bureau
Philadelphia
Arrivals of Ocean Liners
Umbris-Liverpool sails into port from New Tort bringing passengers and cargo as a blue river misted skyline frames the harbor.
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Liverpool
Mack Syndicate 10 to Be Paid in Cash in Merger
Reports claim Mack-Foerderer will merge with Union Traction Interests and cash out their franchises. A seven member board is expected with Widener Elkins Dolan Widener Mack and Balfour named. Parson to be president. Union Traction holders may subscribe to 100,000 new shares under a $15 million capitalization plan.
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Mack-Foerderer
Union Traction
P. A. B. Widener
W. L. Elkins
Thomas Dolan
George D. Widener
John M. Mack
Alexander Balfour
Shaw to Investigate Customs Inspectors
Secretary Shaw orders a probe into charges against baggage inspectors at New York docks. Returning European travelers allege insolence and incompetence, while a petition from New York women calls for sweeping baggage inspection reforms. The president and secretary defer the matter to the new secretary.
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Washington
Shaw
New York Docks
Europe
Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Board of Trade
New York
Baggage-Inspection Service
Brave engineer Culley averts deadly wreck near Philadelphia
Reading oy notes heroics of engineer Culley who, minutes before five, reversed a lever as a switch opened by a shifting crew caused a train to derail on a siding. The engine wrecked but kept the cars on track, saving the lives of a full train. One man George McGonegal was lightly cut. a new engine was provided for departure about an hour later.
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Sheetal
Pats
Philadelphia ‘Times
Reading Oy
King
Cully
George McGonegal
WiIlmington
Philadelphian Charged With Voting Illegally
John Gibbons testified before Alderman Groetzinger accusing James Noone of illegal voting in the last November election. Noone’s home is Philadelphia where he currently is, and a warrant will be served if he returns to Pittsburg.
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Philadelphia Times
Pittsburg
John Gibbons
Citizens’ Committee
4Th Ward
James Noone
John Groetzinger
Noone
Philadephia
Newspaper Men Hinder Miss Stone's Release
In New York on February 10 Rev Henry Otis Dwight of the American Mission in Constantinople reports a new phase delaying Miss Stone's surrender. A letter from Turkish missionary sources says newspaper correspondents, present to record the ransom payment, obstruct the brigands who refuse to allow any strangers on the ground.
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New York
Henry Otis Dwight
Constantinople
Turkey
Miss Stone
Carnegie Gives $100000 to Hoboken Institute
New York on February 10 Andrew Carnegie donated $100000 more to the Stevens Institute of Technology at Hoboken The check was received by President Henry Morton The gift is tied to the endowment fund for the engineering laboratory building that Carnegie previously funded with $65000
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Philadelphia Times
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken
Henry Morton
Carnegie
Laboratory For Engineering
Philippine tariff cut proposed in Senate amendment
Washington February 10 Senator Foraker of Ohio offered an amendment to the Philippine tariff bill fixing the duty on Philippine goods entering the United States at 25 percent of the Dingley rates. The committee bill provides a 15 percent rate.
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Washington
Foraker
Ohio
United States
Sloan and Finley to Testify in Kidnapping Case
Howard K. Sloan and P D Knight Finley will testify for the defense in the Oscar Dunlap and Harry E Wallace trial over Mabel Goodrich kidnapping. Sloan and Finley have pleaded guilty to robbery in the same case and are serving seven years six months and two years respectively.
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Howard K. Sloan
PD. Knight Finley
Oscar Dunlap
Harry E. Wallace
Mabel Goodrich
Sloan
Finley
Two Killed on Railroad Track in Paterson NJ
Two men identified as Thomes Kennedy and Charles Dodson of Paterson New Jersey were found dead on railroad tracks after a late night incident near a crocus field area. Police investigators reported the deaths occurred around eight o clock with no immediate signs of motive or further details available.
Commission backs ending quarantine after study
A public safety commission chaired by Dr. John V. Shoemaker voted to raise quarantine, seeking full statistics to avoid legal issues. Members Dr. Shoemaker Dr. James Tyson Dr. Hobart Hare Dr. Frederick Henry and Dr. James Anders will meet again to finalize a report touching on vaccinia and past misclassifications leading to pest-house quarantines.
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Director of
Public Safety
A. L. English
John V. Shoemaker
James Tyson
Hobart A. Hare
Frederick P. Henry
James M. Anders
Shoemaker
Muntelpa Hospital
Etr House
Schley Puzzled By Gift Of A Piano
Admiral Schley received a handsome piano with an anonymous letter and a receipted bill for 1000 dollars. The writer praised the admiral's gallant deeds and asked no notoriety. The source could not reveal the giver and the instrument sits in Schley's apartments.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Admiral Schley
Admirals Schley to Attend Albany Reporters Dinner
Read Admiral W. S. Schley will attend the annual dinner of the Legislative Reporters Association in Albany New York on February 18.
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Admiral Schley
Albany
N. Y
W. S. Schley
Legislative Reporters’ Association
Ex Confederates May Receive Pensions
Washington February 10 A favorable report by the Senate pensions committee favors a joint resolution construing the pension law of 1800 It would grant pensionable status to former Confederate soldiers who joined the U S Army and were denied benefits under the 1890 act The committee believes the 1890 act intended to include such individuals within its provisions
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Washington
Senate Committee On Pensions
United States Army
Gage Likely To Join New York Trust Company
Lyman J. Gage former Treasury secretary probably will accept a post in New York with the United States Trust Company to succeed John A. Stewart as president. Stewart, 80, recently broke a limb and may not return to work. The offer is said to be flattering and acceptance expected.
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Philadelphia Times
New York
Lyman J. Gage
the Treasury
United Sates Trust Company
Financial
Gage
John A. Stewart
Stewart
Trust Company
United States Trust Company
Cripple Wills 250 000 To His Faithful Servant
Edward Drake of Hazleton, brother of A. W. Drake, inherits 250000 from F. L. Mordant of St. Joe Missouri. Drake was Mordant’s personal servant during illness and plans to move to Philadelphia with his wife and child.
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Cripple Wills
Philadelphia Times
Hazleton
Edward Drake
A. W. Drake
Lattimer
F. L. Mordant
St. Joe
Drake
Mordant
Philadelphia
Steam pipe blast scalds three at Nicollet Hotel
In Minneapolis today a burst steam pipe in the Nicollet Hotel engine room scalded three people including deputy boiler inspector E. E. Steel, hotel engineer A. W. Sutherland, and 15 year old office boy Eddie Hart.
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Minneapolis
Nicollet Hotel
E. E. Steel
A. W. Sutherland
Nicollet
Eddie Hart
Railway Must Pay for Its Sparks
Denver court holds the Denver and Rio Grande Railway liable for losses from the October 1 1898 fire at the Antlers Hotel and other property in Colorado Springs, caused by sparks from a locomotive, per state court of appeals ruling.
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Denver
State Court of Appeals
Denver and Rio Grande Railway
Antters
Colorado Springs
Broom Makers Move Up Meeting Date
The Broom Manufacturers' Association meeting planned for Chicago on February 25 will be held a week earlier in Columbus. An advance of 25 cents a dozen on brooms is expected with further increases likely due to a short broom corn crop.
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Columbus
Freight wreck and oblique court notes in brief
A Northern Pacific freight train struck a landslide near Seattle. foreman Charlies Fitz perished in the blaze. Peter Eckhart, once Erie county undertaker, was arraigned in Buffalo for allegedly aiding Coroner William Boller in a larceny from Martin Swierczak’s body. Trusts of the Guarantee Loan Company filed suit in Cleveland for about 208000 to recover funds from Balas estate.
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Seattle-Summas
Northern Pacific
Seattle
Charlies Fitz
Freman
Peter Eckhart
Erie County
N. Y
Buffalo
William Boller
Martin Swierczak
Hobson
J. BK. Lavingston
F. Ll. Taft
Cleveland
Balas
Balat Aie Ioc Seth
Presbyterians Propose Liberal Shift on Predestination and Oath
The revision committee of the Presbyterian Church in America moves to dilute the Confession of Faith by removing the pope as anti Christ and refusing to condemn oath taking, while adding chapters on the Holy Spirit love of God and missions. Final adoption awaits three General Assemblies and two thirds of presbyteries with ongoing debate and cautious optimism among leaders and clergy.
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Revision Committee
Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church In America
Church
New York
William H. Roberts
Herrick Johnson
George B. Stewart
Merrick Johnson
S. J. McCormick
Charles A. Dicker
D. W. Fisher
William R. Crabbe
D. W. Moffatt
Daniel R. Neves
J. Ross Stevenson
Samuel P. Sprecher
Chas
T. Thompson
Samuel J. Nicholls
Wm. H. Roberts
W. C. Humphreys
William MecKibbon
Elisha A. Fraser
John DeWitt
General Foster
Justice Harlan
Parsons
McKibbon
Philadelphia
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