England and Japan ally for five years in China and Corea
London reports a parliamentary paper detailing a practical alliance between Great Britain and Japan to preserve the Chinese Empire and Corea. The agreement binds for five years with mutual neutrality in wider wars and joint action if either is attacked, signed by Lord Lansdowne and Baron Hayashi.
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London
Great Britain
Japan
China
Corea
Lord Lansdowne
Tokio
Claude M. Macdonald
East
Lord Lansdoewne
Baron Hayashi
King Edward's royal levee greets Americans in London
A brilliant royal levee at St James's Palace marked King Edward's first since accession. Attended by the Prince of Wales, Duke of Connaught, Cabinet Ministers, naval and military officers, and a large Diplomatic Corps, with Americans led by Ambassador Choate presenting before the King.
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London
St. James Palace
Edward
Prince of Wales
Duke of Connaught
General Company
Messrs
Allison Armour
Chicago
Charles Gibson
Boston
Choate
Count Tolstoi Relapses and Dying in Russia
ST. PETERSBURG February 11 Count Leo Tolstoi has suffered a relapse and is dying. He is afflicted with heart failure and lung disease.
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ST. Petersburg
Leo Tolstoi
Pro-Boers to Inaugurate Campaign in America
Brussels report states Dr. Mueller the Boer delegate will form two standing committees in New York. A political group will include sympathetic Senators and representatives, while a larger body will handle collection and forwarding of funds. Mueller will be president of the finance committee and stay in the U S as needed. A letter from Kroger to Roosevelt will be presented for permission to publish.
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Brussels
Dr. Mueller
New York
America
Moeller
United States
Kroger
Rodigo
Prince Henry’s Visit Not Deferred to United States
Prince Henry of Prussia will sail for the United States on Saturday as planned despite illness in President Roosevelt’s family. If Roosevelt wishes a change, his preference will be respected, but no deferral is expected. The program may be adjusted by Hay and Dr. von Holleben if needed. Emperor William and Prince Henry sent messages to Roosevelt as the Hohenzollern remains offshore due to stormy seas.
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Berlin
Prince Henry of Prussia
United States
Roosevelt
Prince Henry
Hay
von Holleben
Washington
Emperor William
Hamilton
Bermuda
Hohenzollern
Long
Gardner House
Secretary Long
Ayer
Boston
Barnes
Post Office
Brother of Malvar Captured in Philippine Campaign
American forces seize Malvar’s brother who served as chief surgeon of Batangas insurgents near Calamba Laguna Province. A strong insurgent post was taken, along with many rifles bolos and six typewriting machines, suspected to be Malvar headquarters.
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Manila
Malvar
Batangas
Calamba
Laguna
End Near For Marquis of Dufferin Former Governor General
The Marquis of Dufferin, former Governor General of Canada and Viceroy of India, is reported to be near death in Belfast on February 11 as his health has steadily weakened since morning.
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Belfast
Marquis of Dufferin
Canada
India
Best Canal Route Will Be Selected
A Senate interoceanic canals committee member said the panel is in good shape to decide between routes. Most members seek full information and will back the route they judge superior, with Nicaragua receiving limited support from a few prognosticators. Senator Pasco testified on Panama Canal Company title and French law, disagreed with Morgan on several treaty points, and supported further title investigation in France if a purchase occurs. The Panama protocol draft is under study by Colombian and Panamanian officials with no final conclusions yet.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Senate Committee On
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Anouhnel
Br. Mocgan
Icaragua
Nicaragua
United States
Samuel Pasco
Isthmian Canal Commission
Senate
Panama Canal Company
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Morgan
Messrs. Pasco
Panama
Pasco
Colombia
Foster
Louisiana
France
Paris
Panama Canal
Martinez Silva
Legation
Herran
F. Mutis Duran
Hace
Deneseas
Admiral Walker
January gold output from Johannesburg mines reaches 70340 ounces
The January output reports 70340 ounces of fine gold from the mines at Johannesburg compared with 52497 ounces in December. Warsaw dealers and stationers plan a German goods boycott. An agreement in Tien Tain states provincial duties will revert to foreign customs after the provisional government dissolves. Russian police uncover Seayated ats on September...
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Warsaw
Tien Tain
China
Committee Deliberates on Brief Statement of Faith
A church revision committee tentatively agrees on two doctrinal articles Revelation and God and Trinity while delaying final wording of a third on God's Eternal Purpose. Division over a brief statement persists with no report expected today. potential adoption may echo an 1892 summary, excluding the elect infants article.
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Revision Committee
Hill Absent From Sheehan Dinner Sparks Unity Drive
New York February 11 John C Sheehan head of the Greater New York Democracy hosted a Sherrys dinner with Mayor Low Comptroller Grant and others in attendance Ex Senator David Hill did not attend sending a note of esteem The event fueled talk that Hill will use influence to unite a fractured Democratic party and sustain reform under Sheehan’s leadership.
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Philadelphia Times
New York
John C. Sheehan
Greater New York Democracy
Sherry's
Low
Grant
Jerome
Reform Administration
Perry Belmont
Morgan J. O'Brien
David B. Hill
le Nixon
Hill
Senator Hill
Sheehan
Mayor Low
Greaterew York Democracy
Reform
Croker
Engineer claims sleep caused wreck killing drover
Engineer William Jackson of engine 695 testified at a coroner's inquest that after thirteen hours on duty he dozed off and woke to find his locomotive plowing into a stock train between Haysville and Agnew. A drover on the stock train died and another man was injured. He recalled nothing after leaving Osborne until impact.
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Pittsburg
Haysville
William Jackson
Agnew
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Osborne
Guilty Murderer Named Foy Sentenced to Hang
Charles Foy, a Black man, was found guilty of first degree murder in Wise county Virginia for killing Dayton H Miller treasurer of the Cranes Nest Coal Company. He was sentenced to be hanged on March 14. Miller was the Philadelphia based son of the late EB Spencer Miller and brother of assistant city solicitor BE Spencer Jr.
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Philadelphia Times
Bristol, Tenn
Charles Foy
Dayton H. Miller
EB. Spencer Miller
Philadelphia
Foy
Wise County
Virginia
Miller
Cranes Nest Coal Company
BE. Spencer Jr
Colombia Wants Canal Message to Senator Silva Urged
At a Panama meeting a large group of prominent locals voted to send a message to Senor Silva the Colombian Minister in Washington praising his canal efforts and pledging support to ensure the future of Colombia is secured. The note stresses timely achievement for the canal and hopes his patriotic labors succeed.
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Panama
Senor Siliva
Washington
Colombia
Mos
Rayner Receives Silvers Statuette in Baltimore
In Baltimore on February 11 a solid silver statuette was presented to Rear Admiral Rayner. The event honored his career and included remarks by the admiral and supporting colleagues.
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Eee
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Compulsory Vaccination Proposed to Replace Quarantine
Public safety officials propose replacing quarantine with compulsory vaccination and isolation measures to curb smallpox. A city commission recommends vaccinating occupants, fumigation, and daily medical visits, with quarantine enforced if vaccination is refused.
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Special Commission of Physicians
Public Safety
English
Housatonic Arrives After Eleven Days Overdue
The Housatonic once part of Standard Oil’s fleet arrived at Tasker street wharf eleven days late after a London to Philadelphia passage. Second Officer Lloyd developed smallpox on day ten and was isolated while the ship was fumigated. Most crew were vaccinated. the sick man was left at the Marine Hospital in Boston. Crew yet to be vaccinated faced vaccination or quarantine at Reedy Island with all choosing quarantine except one.
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North Star
Standard Oil Company
Tasker Street Wharf
London
Philadelphia
Lloyd
Boston
Marine Hospital
Delaware Breakwater
Reedy Island
Weather Forecast For Eastern States
Local forecast shows fair skies with continued low temperatures and light to fresh west to northwest winds. Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Maryland will see generally fair conditions Wednesday and Thursday with cool air and similar wind trends.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Weather Summary for Philadelphia February 11 1902
United States Weather Bureau reports and forecast for Philadelphia on February 11 1902. Mention of slight rain, cloudy conditions and temperature ranges. Includes notes on sunshine and rainfall deficits with February trends and accruals through mid February.
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United States Weather Bureau
Philadelphia
Crews Rescued After Icebound Schooner Burns Off Cape May
The Mary Graham with 187000 feet of lumber left Norfolk three weeks ago. Caught in Delaware ice during a gale the crew of Captain F H Medley and five seamen were rescued by the J C Clifford after two days adrift. Medley burned the vessel before sinking. the Graham, 196 tons, belonged to Greenleaf Johnson Lumber of Berkley VA.
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Philadelphia Times
New York
Cape May
N. J
Jersey
F. H. Medley
Mary Graham
J. C. Clifford
Norfolk
Delaware River
Charles Anderson
Gus Bunson
Clifford
Graham
Medley
Caney Gia
Greenleaf—Johnson Lumber Company
Berkley
Watres Backing Surges in Luzerne County Delegates
Harrisburg reports speculation that Ex-Lieutenant Governor Watres has strong support for the gubernatorial convention with Luzerne County backing Watres and local leaders naming delegates. In Wilkesbarre, Watres drew an enthusiastic reception as delegates for the First district were chosen, with Henry W. Palmer naming M. B. Williams and Charles A. Miner as delegates.
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Luzerne
Watres
Philadelphia Times
Wilkesbarre
L. A. Watres
Lackawanna
Luzerne County
Colonel Watres
Henry W. Palmer
M. B. Williams
Charles A. Miner
Firet
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg Election Bets Show High Wagering Volume
Pittsburg February 11 thousands of dollars are bet on the municipal election with John Staley offering 20000 at even on Larkin for City Controller. Local offices report 2000 wagered on Larkin to win and the Carlisle Club hosts bets on wards. Citizens party supporters back tickets in wards 19 20 and 21 while city workers lay 3 to 2 against James J Booth election in ward 14.
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Philadelphia Times
Pittsburg
John Staley
Larkin
Carlisle
James J. Booth
Senate votes to move presidential inauguration to April last Thursday
The Senate passed a joint resolution submitting a constitutional amendment to change the presidential inauguration date and the timing of Congress from March 4 to the last Thursday of April. Senator Hoar called up the measure, Senator Stewart protested, but the Senate overruled the objection by a two thirds vote.
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Washington
Senate
Hoar
Stewart
WRECK STILL ABLAZE
Cape May N J February 11 crews battle ice to reach a burning schooner wreck seven miles offshore the flames visible but spent the hulk unseen The Cold Spring Life saving Station crew reached the scene after nightfall and returned to Anglesea by morning Surfman Roseman frostbitten and unconscious Cape May Point and Holly Beach crews quit after three hours of rowing
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Philadelphia ‘Times
Cape May
N. J
Juno
Somers N. Smith Noro
Philadelphia
Captain Sooy
Anglesea
Roseman
Cape May Point
Holly Beach
Addicks Plans Railroad Extension to Milford Parallel Pennsylvan
Special to THE PHILADELPHIA WILMINGTON reports that J Edward Addicks has gained control of the Delaware General Electric Railway Company with a right of way from Woodland Beach to Milford and intends to extend the line to parallel the Pennsylvania Railroad system in the state.
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Vania
Philadelphia
Wilmington
J. Edward Addicks
Delaware General Electric Railway Company
Woodland Beach
Milford
Pennsylvania Railroad
Seven Fires In Two Hours Alarm Al tos Hunted Firebugs
Altoona police report seven fires in two hours aimed at the business district. Stephen Yeager, 19, released from the Huntingdon Reformatory, was arrested near Eleventh Avenue in women’s clothes as the eighth fire started. Several properties including Silverman Bros store and Price Bloomhart properties were damaged. two more suspects are being sought.
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Altoona
Philadelphia Times
Stephen Yeager
Huntingdon Reformatory
Eleventh Avenue
Silverman Bros.’ Novelty and Department Store
J. H. Hogue
Price & Bloomhart
Avery
W. C. Brenneck
George Stone
Clarendon Hotel
Yeager
Philadelphia capitalists plan Camden shipbuilding plant
A Philadelphia syndicate will acquire the Sway Machine and Blacksmith Company at Cooper's Point Camden to establish a new shipyard. The current owners Ex-Sheriff David Baird and J Herbert Mathesee will sell as negotiations close, with plans to construct steel vessels at the facility.
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Camden
Sway Machine and Blacksmith Company
Cooper’s Point
Philadelphia
Sherif David Baird
J. Herbert Mathesee
Sway
Ted R
Gompeay
Eit
Toodera Shipbuilding” Applianese
Runaway Boy Dies in Chicago Theatre Fire
Chicago February 11 inquest identified the boy burned to death in the Orpheon Theatre as Adame. He allegedly ran away from New York homes three weeks prior. Two newsboys testified he claimed his parents were well to do.
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Chicago
Orpheon Theatre
Adame
New York
Lincoln's Birthday Observances Across City and State
Town and state observe Lincoln's Birthday with banks and businesses closing. The day marks the anniversary and affects federal, state, and local actions in the area.
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Lincoln
Arrivals of Ocean Liners From New York
Arrival notices indicate liners taking routes from New York to Genoa and Greece with passengers observed aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse also listed. The Columbia Genoa and Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse appear among ships reported in seen schedules.
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Columbis
Genoa
New York
Kaiser Wilhelm der Greece
Voters Union Plans Pre Election Circulars in Philadelphia
The Non-partisan Voters' Union of the 21st division of the 22d ward will mail pre election circulars. It requires a five year pledge to vote in all primaries and elections. Members include Ed wards State Senator J Bayard Henry and Judge G Harry Davis.
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Voters’ Union
Philadelphia
Edwards
J. Bayard Henry
G. Harry Davis
Fusion Party Councilmanic
Fusion candidates rally in two Democratic meetings
Enthusiastic gatherings in the 26th ward at 1301 South Broad Street and the 36th ward at Twenty fourth and Reed Streets featured Thomas B. Fitspatrick James E. Gorman and Herman V Hetzel urging a strong minority party backed by the Democrats to redeem city and state from corruption. Others included J Burwood Dalyee J McArie and Cornells and School Directors candidates with Dan iel Madden as chair and John J Lafferty as secretary.
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South Broad Street
Twenty-fourth
Reed Streets
Thomas B. Fitspatrick
James E. Gorman
Herman V. Hetzel
Iecessions
J. Burwood Dalyee
Ee J. McArie
Sharice E. M
John F. McNenny
Daniel J. Madden
John J. Lafferty
Mayor names Justice Mitchell to historical museums committee
Mayor Ashbridge announced that Justice James T. Mitchell of the Supreme Court accepted appointment to the committee on historical museums and Independence Hall. Mitchell’s prior vacancy in the court appears to be attributed to lingering pension or officers related matters.
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Ashbridge
James T. Mitchell
Supreme Ourt
Independence Hall
Mitchell
New Official Begins Duties Today
Washington reports that on February day M Rixey assumed duties of a new office, marking the start of their official responsibilities.
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Rixey
Tiil
Washington
M Rixey
British Ruler Seeks Quick Recovery for Theodore Roosevelt Jr
Groton Mass February 11 reports show Theodore Roosevelt Jr improving at 8 pm after a hard night with pleurisy in the right lung. The President and Mrs Roosevelt remain hopeful the crisis will pass within 24 to 36 hours as doctors monitor temperature and overall condition.
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Groton
Mass
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Groton School
Cortelyou
Edward
John D. Long
Indian lands leases set to take effect April first
Commissioner Jones issues formal notice that new Kiowa lands leases covering 480000 acres in Oklahoma bordering Texas will go into effect on April 1 as proposed.
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Jones
Oklahoma
Texas
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