White House conference fuels Schley appeal speculation
A White House gathering featuring President Roosevelt and key Republican leaders sparked talk that the session would decide policies on Cuba, the Philippines, war revenue and the canal. Some noted the emphasis on Schley’s appeal, while others claimed the room’s reticence hid the real agenda. The President was seen as leaning toward a quick decision on Lecney’s appeal, with a public ruling expected soon.
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Shaw Probes Inspectors at Port New York
Treasury Secretary Shaw seeks detailed accounts from about 1000 women who petitioned against baggage inspection at Port New York. He sent circulars asking for times, items, declared values, and officer duties to compare against alleged errors. An investigation will follow for each claimed wrong.
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Beveridge Denies Roosevelt Vice Presidential Talk
Senator Beveridge denies Indianapolis report that President Roosevelt discussed placing D M Parry Indiana on the 1904 ticket. He says only a May Manufacturers' Association invitation was involved and no other subject was discussed. Parry later sent word the story had no foundation.
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Union Traction Plans Elevated Market Street Line
Union Traction Company directors announce merger will take effect by July. A plans circular to stockholders after tomorrow’s meeting will detail an elevated road up Market Street. A Traction Company official gave the Times preliminary remarks yesterday.
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Arizona Company Member Disappears Amid Fastl Mystery
February 15 report notes a member of the Arizona company missing amid a fastl and mystery. Joseph Mc Beever, manager, says pursuit and inquiry continue in Dew Ia but the individual remains unaccounted for.
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Fastl & Mystery
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Street Betting in London Curbstone Bookmakers Defy Law
In London on February 15 the curbstone bookmakers operate openly defying fines of five pounds for traffic obstruction. Magistrates show tolerance amid debate on betting and liquor laws as the House of Lords probes betting evil. Horse racing remains a national pastime, and press restrictions are debated. Scotland lags England in liquor law reforms.
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King Grows More Popular in Ceremonial Rise
The King and Queen continue their unostentatious theatre visits in London with plans to attend first rank venues. Levee at St James was successful signaling the monarchs dedication to ceremonial duties and popular support remains unbounded.
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Free trade menaced by move to limited duties
London February 15 A London open conference plans a shift from Cobden and Bright free trade norms to a limited import duties system to fund next year’s revenues. The March meeting, under strong auspices, may have no practical result but the movement grows stronger daily.
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Volcano Threatens City as Mexican Towns Flee Smoke Vents
Report from the Guerrero region describes seven openings near Tetlalacatianco summit with thick volcanic smoke venting about 150 meters from the crest. Residents fear subterranean disturbances and threaten to abandon their towns amid the looming danger.
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Beer Envoy Leyds Dines With French Premier
A Paris dispatch says Dr. Leyds, Transvaal representative in Europe, attended a diplomatic dinner hosted by Waldeck-Rousseau in Paris. Casualty reports from the Klip River fight list four British officers and twenty-nine men wounded and two killed with frequent nearby skirmishes.
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Cubans Honor Gomez At Banquet In Santiago De Cuba
Nationalists held a banquet in honor of General Gomez in Santiago de Cuba. Gomez spoke on Cuba’s independence and said Americans would not tolerate corruption or substandard sanitation. He urged Spaniards to cooperate in good island governance.
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WHITE SQUADRON IN SANTIAGO AD MIRAL VISITS FIGHT SCENE
In Santiago de Cuba on February 15 Rear Admiral Francis J. Higginson led the U S battleship squadron to the San Juan and El Caney fields for inspections. Major Bacardi hosted a luncheon at the palace for officers while Higginson and local officials were shown city highlights before the fleet sailed to Cienfuegos.
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Influenza Outbreak Spreads Across London Metropolis
London reports a widespread influenza outbreak amid cold foggy conditions. Health authorities compare its public health impact to smallpox, noting transmission across rich and poor districts and a hoped improvement with spring tourism to the Riviera.
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General Vasquez Frees Ex Honduran President in Nicaragua
In Managua on February 15 President Zelaya released General Vasquez former Honduran president from prison and granted him permission to leave Nicaragua. The dispatch notes the release ends Vasquez’s detention during ongoing regional tensions and marks a diplomatic development amid South American regional concerns.
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Coryell Favored to Claim Lieutenant Governor Nomination
Philadelphia Times reports from Williamsport that Colonel Coryell, leader of the Spanish American War Veterans, is the GOP choice for Lieutenant Governor if John P. Elkin is the Governor nominee. Snyder steps aside under leaders orders to aid Coryell’s bid amid rival Watres for Governor.
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Steamship consolidation boosts Boston trade prospects
Boston will gain from the consolidation of the American Line and Atlantic Transportation Line as ships are reallocated to Dominion Line. Officials say the move enhances Boston exports and passenger service, strengthening the port's role in foreign trade and facilitating growth in maritime traffic.
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Clement A. Griscom
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Dominion Line
Ice delays Saratoga cruise from Philadelphia port
The schoolship Saratoga, carrying sixty boys for a three month West Indies voyage, postponed departure due to drift ice in Delaware Bay and river. Commanded by Lieutenant Commander Frank E. Beatty, the ship had spent three weeks loading stores and overhauling but will sail later if weather improves. planned ports include Martinique St Kitts St Thomas and San Juan Porto Rico.
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Ice keeps delay in Delaware Bay as ships await thaw
Early hours yesterday saw little obstruction from drift ice in the Delaware bay and river but a renewed blockade fear prompted Maritime Exchange Secretary Sharwood to deploy aides at 9 am to monitor conditions. Launchings at Cramps and Neafie Levy were hindered by ice with the Kroonland slated to launch if waters clear.
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Wages Rise 5 Percent for Central Railroad Crews
New York report notes a 5 percent wage increase for engine crews and yard foremen at Central Railroad with details truncated in the snippet.
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Central Railroad
Wheeler Speech Provokes Democratic Frustration in House
In Washington on February 15 the Wheeler speech enraged Democrats in German district areas while Republicans praised it as a political boost. The scene featured General Grosvenor and Colonel Dick shaping the response, with Democrats from German zones showing visible distress as GOP supporters planned widespread distribution of the speech.
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Col Frances L Guenther to Retire From Command
Colonel Frances L. Guenther heads the Chesapeake artillery district and the artillery school at Fort Monroe and will retire for age on the 22nd. The president may promote him to brigadier general before retirement to grant higher rank and pay. He was born in New York, graduated from West Point in 1855, served in the Civil War and Spanish War, breveted four times, and led the First Division of the Second Army Corps at Camp Alger as a brigadier general of volunteers.
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Hero Burned While Trying to Save Family in Washington Fire
In Washington Pennsylvania on February 15 Mrs Henry Dague and her 83 year old son died after a child pulled an oil lamp causing an explosion. Peeled Henry Dague the husband was badly burned while attempting to rescue his wife and child.
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Pope Blesses Catholic Union in Philadelphia Convention
The American Catholic Union held its national convention in Philadelphia last week and received the Papal benediction via cablegram. President John J. Coyle reported the message from Rome confirming papal approval for the union’s activities.
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Fresh Congo revolt reported in Welle district
A steamer arriving from the Congo reports a fresh revolt in the Welle district and says the Batetela rebels have been annihilated.
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Antwerp
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Weather forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware
Local forecast calls for fair conditions with fresh north to northwest winds. The outlook covers eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware, with a cooler trend into Monday as winds shift northward.
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New Jersey
Delaware and
Petr Suofiey
Weather Bureau Report for Saturday February 16
The United States Weather Bureau issues Saturday forecast dated February 16 detailing regional conditions, precipitation chances, and temperature outlook. Officials advise preparedness for winter storms and related travel impacts.
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United States Weather Bureau
Saterday
Burglar Found Hidden in Democratic Headquarters
Clerks George Geist and Andrew Roggenburger discovered a man crouched behind chairs in the Democratic city committee assembly room at Tenth and Walnut. He was subdued by a policeman after attempting to flee. authorities noted there was no money to steal.
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Groton Patient Gains Rapidly as School Reports Favorable
February 15 Groton School notes three ill students improving rapidly. Miss Alice Roosevelt visits son Teddy Roosevelt and aides. doctors shift to single daily checkups. Medical review attributes illness to sudden cooling after heavy exercise causing double pneumonia with pleuritis, now resolving with oxygen and stimulants.
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Pope Cables Roosevelt on President's Son Recovery
The Pope sent a cable from Rome on February 15 expressing hope for the speedy recovery of President Roosevelt's son.
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Bigelow predicts no war from Prince Henry visit
Poultney Bigelow says his Chicago remarks warned against commercial rivalry and unfriendly laws embittering opinions but that Prince Henry’s visit can influence only a small circle of friends. He noted Middle East universities and Western schools training students for leadership, contrasting with Eastern colleges.
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Minnesota
Runaway Horses Hamper Bridge Traffic In Mahanoy City
Two runaway horses became entangled between trolley bridge ties over the Lehigh Valley Railroad at High Point in Mahanoy City. They dragged a sleigh and blocked both electric and steam rail lines for about an hour before drivers regained control.
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Charles B. Hoover
Murphy
Senator Quay reports health improving in Florida
Senator Quay, at St Lucie Florida, telegraphed leaders that he is much better and hopes to travel north by late March. Close friend says his political interest hinges on Pittsburgh Controller race and Republican delegate results. Flinn faction aims to control Council as Larkin odds grow against the anti Film candidate for Controller.
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Marconi messages mixed as ship operators clash in New York
Wireless talk aboard Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse was disrupted by German signals from the Hohenzollern yacht as Lucania and other ships exchanged messages. Kroncke sorted the chatter and decoded a German request to meet at 4 o'clock.
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New York
Marconi
West Twelfth Street
Kroncke
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Lucania
Heavy bets at Pittsburg election pool over $50,000
Pittsburg February 15 More than $50,000 has been bet on the municipal election next Tuesday. A $20,000 pool is laid with a local paper to back Joseph E Lewis Republican for Controller while Frank Fitzsimmons Scranton backed Pittsburg friends wagers against Lewis. John Larkin fusion candidate is favored by other bets.
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Joseph E. Lewis
Frank Fitzsimmons
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Statue Will Cost $20 000 for Tenth Regiment Monument
The cost and design committee of the Tenth Regiment Memorial Commission in Pittsburg met to approve a $20,000 bronze statue with a granite base. Senator Charles Muehlbronner Colonel J E Barnett Colonel Thomas Go Sample Senator J F Budke and Ex May or William J Diehl are named on the commission. John W Beatty art director of Carnegie Library was asked to assist in selecting the sculptor.
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J. E. Barnett
Thomas Go Sample
J. F. Budke
William J. Diehl
America
John W. Beatty
Carnegie Library
Brown University student Montague dies by suicide
Richard Montague Jr. 19, of Newton Mass, a Brown University student and athletic leader, was found dead in Hope Hall with two bullet wounds after gas entered the room. He had recently helped Brown win a debate against Holy Cross.
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Statistician Sues Broker Over Cotton Market Cable
John Hyde, a statistician in the Department of Agriculture, sues H. and B. Beer of New Orleans for 30000 alleging a cable between New Orleans and Liverpool caused a furor in cotton markets in both cities. Hyde claims the dispatch, sent to their Liverpool correspondent, was untrue and damaged his reputation.
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Yellow Fever Quits Havana Sanitation Purges Disease
Havana reports major W C Gorgas states the sanitary department eradicated yellow fever in the city. Since September 28, 1901 no cases have been reported and no fever deaths have occurred for forty five years.
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Stokley’s Condition Deteriorates After Illness
Report shows former mayor Williams and Stokley in serious condition with troubling health decline. unclear details mention strains and ongoing medical assessment as of report.
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Williams& Stokley
Dems Honor Leader Named Tilden and Old Landmarks
Democrats honor the birth and career of a longtime leader, praising his inspiration and adherence to traditional landmarks. Cleveland sends regrets as the tribute highlights his public service and influence.
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Cochran Urges Republicans to Profit by Work at Tilden Dinner
New York February 1 A Brooklyn Democratic Club dinner honoring Samuel J. Tilden featured W Bourke Cochran as chief speaker. Edward M Shepard was lauded as a potential Democratic candidate for governor. Herman A Metz read letters including one from Ex President Cleveland praising Democratic principles and urging a strong party course.
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Germania Club
Brooklyn
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Edward M. Shepard
W. Bourke Cochran
Herman A. Metz
Cleveland
Samuel J
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Olney Letter Praises Tilden and American Democratic Principles
Richam C. Qiney reports a letter from Richard Olney praising Samuel J. Tilden as a statesman and urging the Democratic Party to reaffirm core American ideals. He stresses government by consent, no taxation without representation, free speech within heaven’s law, and equal rights under government, opposing attempts to erode them amid Spanish war tensions.
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Richard Olney
Bryan Declines Lincoln Dinner Invitation Due to Other Engagement
William Jennings Bryan writes from Lincoln Nebraska thanking for the invitation to a birthday dinner. He regrets he cannot attend due to another engagement. He sends best wishes to Samuel J. Tilden and the hosts.
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Remembering Mr. Tilden by David Bennett Hill at Wolfert's Roost
David Bennett Hill writes from Wolfert's Roost Albany praising William M. Tilden as a leading, principled statesman. He extols Tilden as a student of political questions, a cautious advisor, and a reformer who guided his party with integrity and foresight. He reflects on Tilden’s preserved memory after his death.
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