Congress Eyes Danish Treaty and Busier Week in 1916 House
Congress faces a pivotal week with the Denmark treaty ratification for the Danish West Indies, passage of the war revenue reduction bill, and the Philippine tariff bill. Expect votes on the tax repeal Tuesday and likely Friday or Saturday for the Philippine measure, plus Cuban relief and canal legislation pending.
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House of Representatives
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Sherman
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Lodge
Indians Attack Colombians
Panama reports a Liberal Gen Herrera camp prisoner escaped and arrived with details of Lorenzo the Indian chief twice attacking government forces under General Castro at Agua Culca. The Indian force, reinforced by 800 men, was repulsed again. The cruiser appears to bring coal provisions to the colony today.
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Colombia
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Lorenzo
Castro
Agua Culca
Bulgarians Plan Revolt Reported in London Chronicle
A brief from London cites the Daily Chronicle claiming Bulgarians intend a revolt from Constantinople and suggests rising unrest in the region. The item notes pressure on leadership and possible regional instability.
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Constantinople
Daily Chronicle
Flinn’s Fight to Save His Power in Pittsburg Clash
In Pittsburg on February 16, the Citizens and Magee factions spar as campaigns end. Flinn battles to keep control of the machine with Joseph Brown while Booth claims victory in the 14th ward amid past ties and rivalries.
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A. M. Brown
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Citizens
British Mounted Infantry Attacked at Klip River Farm
British patrols near Johannesburg on February 12 surrounded a farm house suspected of Boers hidden inside. When a Boer ran out and climbed a hopje British forces pressed the cover, but heavy fire from three sides trapped them. Eight British officers and many men died or were wounded before retreating to a block house. Lord Kitchener notes additional skirmishes near the Waterval and Vantondersbek. A New York dispatch mentions Dr Muller, Boer advocate, aboard the Liner St Paul, with W F Castberg listed as a passenger.
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Klip River
Johannesburg
Lord Kitchener
Waterval
Vantondersbek
New York
St. Paul
Dr. Muller
W. F. Castberg
Boers Seek Pro-Boer Ties in United States
Paris report states Messrs Wessela and Wolmarans, Boer delegates in Europe, have sailed for the United States. The note says the mission has no diplomatic aim, but to enter oil relations with pro Boer committees for mutual understanding and organization.
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Oly Messrs. Wessela
Wolmarans
Europe
Fischer Brussels
Weasels
United States
Strikes Prompt Martial Law in Trieste
Martial law declared in Trieste with 100 arrests after strikes. Funeral for victims of clashes between strikers and troops observed with military escort and guarded cemetery as cold wind and snow marked the night. No disorders reported, authorities believe troubles are over.
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Trieste
Austria
Spain to Sign US Friendship Pact as Weyler Proposes Army Cuts
Madrid reports the Queen Regent will sign the treaty of friendship with the United States tomorrow. General Weyler the Minister of War will present to the Cortes a proposal to reduce the Spanish army by four army corps.
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United States
Weyler
Cortes
Hindoo Twin Dordica Dies from Tuberculosis
Paris report states Dordica Hindoo twin succumbed to advanced tuberculosis in convulsions after separation surgery on February 9. Radica brother, who is recovering well, was unaware of Dordica’s death. The twins had previously enjoyed improved health and played with toys.
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Dordica
Radica
Cordica
Ocean Liner Dalton Hall in Collision Off Mersey
The F Allen lime steamer Dalton Hall bound for Johns, N. F., and Halifax, N. S., collided with Mersey steamers Marpessa and Sutherland. Dalton Hall struck on Teerence side and beached off Seaforth. No word on damage to the other two ships.
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York
Dean Farrar Hurt In Canterbury Cathedral Fall
London reports Dean Farrar, a renowned biblical writer, fell from a cathedral stall in Canterbury Cathedral yesterday sustaining a scalp wound. Condition said to be progressing favorably.
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London
Canterbury Cathedral
Dean Caerae
Tolstoi May Recover From Illness In Weak State
Reports from a hospital indicate the famed writer Leo Tolstoi remains very weak but shows signs of recovery. Doctors note the patient is under careful care as the condition slowly improves.
Earl of Kimberly Reported Seriously Ill
London February 16 The critical illness of the Earl of Kimberly is announced. The peer, born in 1826, once served as Secretary of State for Ladia.
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Lord Kimberly
London
Earl of Kimberly
Ladia
Prince Henry Dines Aboard Kronprinz Wilhelm During Atlantic Voyage
Royal guest Prince Henry of Prussia aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm after a pleasant Southampton run. He toured the upper deck and bridge, dined with his suite, and spoke of his joy at visiting the United States as the ship nears New York.
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Kaiser's Yacht Hohenzollern Arrives Amid Crowds in Hoboken
Crowds flock to the Hoboken dock as the imperial yacht Hohenzollern is viewed. A wreath for Beatrice Goelet is placed at Woodstock Lawn Cemetery after a service aboard. The United German Societies plan a Prince Henry tribute and a parade is scheduled for February night. Captain Parker arrives to escort Meteor III to the sea.
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William Parker
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German Consul General to Visit Philadelphia Tomorrow
Lieutenant Rebensburg says the admiral plans to sail to Philadelphia on the Pennsylvania Railroad tomorrow at 9 o'clock. He will visit relatives and remain in Philadelphia until Tuesday afternoon.
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Karl Buenz
Rebensburg
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Record in Search for the South Pole Breaks Cold Limits
New York reports Professor B. Borchgrevink, aboard the Etruria, recounts reaching 78 degrees 50 minutes south, about 800 miles from the pole, and locating the southern magnetic pole. He describes early Antarctic exploration, discovery of ten new fish species, and a perilous voyage with icebergs and volcanic activity aboard Terror and Erberus.
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New York
B. Borchgrevink
South Pole
Borchgrevink
Victorialand
Europe
James Ross
London
Magnetic Pole
Australia
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Shamaka Earthquake Kills Thousands Across District
Berlin reports from Baku that the Shamaka district earthquake killed thousands and leveled towns and villages within about thirteen miles. The tremor damaged settlements across the area, with widespread destruction noted around Shamaka.
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Berlin
Baku
Transcaucasia
Alarming volcano signals and earthquake shake Ochipandiago area
Great alarm grips Ochiplandogo as seven small openings in the nearby mountain emit smoke. Citizens fear greater peril after the seismic tremor that woke the city this morning.
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Ochilpandingo
Mexico
Chilapa
Snowfall Disrupts Nighttime Travel Forecast
Snow began near midnight with a heavy wet fall that surprised the Weather Bureau. By early morning a half inch had accumulated and may deepen as rising temperatures mix in intermittent rain flurries. Expect northeast winds and a slight temperature rise today.
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Snowy Weekend Weather Outlook for Maryland Coast
Weather forecast notes snow and brisk northeast winds shifting to northwest. Maryland outlook calls for snow in the early morning followed by fair skies, then brisk to high northwest winds along the coast through Monday and Tuesday.
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Beisak
Maryland
Local Weather Report from Philadelphia Bureau 1902
Weather data from the United States Weather Bureau Philadelphia station for February 16 1902 includes evening readings 7 pm 29.88 and 66 N wind. maximum temperature 100 pm. mean temperature 0. monthly precipitation 12 percent. air temperature trends and accumulated records since May 1 in a compact historic climate note.
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Philadelphia
Sion
Tnt Suintall Ctnes
Jaanery
Traction Circular Signals Elevated Road Plan For City
The Union Traction Company board will issue a circular to stockholders detailing financing plans and a securities holding company to guarantee dividends on old stock. Officials favor an elevated Market Street line from the Delaware River to Sixty third Street, with projected costs of about 500 000 per mile for elevated track and 1 000 000 per mile for a subway.
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Philadelphia Syndicate Seeks Cleveland Trolley Properties
In Cleveland on February 16 authorities say Elkins Widener group will submit a new bid for control of the Big Consolidated traction concern within a week. A Philadelphia meeting tomorrow will finalize intentions to lease the property.
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Four Trainmen Die In Iowa Collision Near Gifford
Four railroad workers died after a head on crash between a light engine and a passenger train one mile north of Gifford Iowa. Firemen Frank Patton Elmer Ogle were killed instantly and Wallace Frew died later. Lawrence Jegan a traveling salesman was injured and several passengers suffered minor injuries. Authorities suspect Frew misread the timetable or failed to notice the passenger train.
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Wallace Frew
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Patton
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Elmer Ogle
Lawrence A. Jegan
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Frew
Two Killed and Two Hurt at Railroad Crossing
Two men die and two boys severely injured when a Rahway accommodation train strikes a delivery wagon at Harrison New Jersey crossing Fourth Street on the Pennsylvania Railroad. The victims are James Frank 57 and Jacob Frank Jr. both from Bowery Street and Thomas Burke. The boys were rushed to St James Hospital in critical condition.
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Newark
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James Frank
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Epstein
Thrice convicted of murder in Sandusky case
David was today found guilty of murder in the degree for killing Fred Blanche a well to do vintner. This marks his third trial with two prior convictions and death sentences. Wingit a Civil War veteran faced renewed efforts to spare him from the electric chair.
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Fred Blanche
Wingit
Gas Explosion Kills Two In West Brookfield Cellar
In West Brookfield Massachusetts on February 16 a gas explosion in a cellar caused by a lighted lamp killed Mrs. Fanny Gould and Mrs. Mary Shaw Tombien. Mr Gould was badly injured and servant Margaret Labey was severely burned and likely to die. the Gould house was wrecked.
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T. Elmer Gould
Mary Shaw Tombien
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Gould
Margaret Labey
Pennsylvania Tunnel Must Run the Gauntlet
New York hearing on the Kelsey bill aims to smooth the Pennsylvania Road tunnel project worth 40 million dollars. The bill would grant New York City aldermen perpetual franchise rights and allow 25 year revaluations with yearly taxes. Officials may oppose it in the Board of Aldermen facing corporate opposition.
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Young Roosevelt Gains at Groton Infirmary
Boston February 16 The Groton School infirmary reported a quiet Sunday with Theodore Roosevelt Jr and William Gammell Jr improving. Howard Potter showed no setback, restlessness only, and Dr Shattuck consulted. Mrs Roosevelt stayed with her son most of the day as Miss Alice Roosevelt rode with Grafton Cushing and visited the infirmary. Mrs James Roosevelt, an aunt, arrived last night.
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Groton School Infirmary
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Theodore Roosevelt
William Gammell, Jr
Batangas Cleared of Rebels in Insurrection
General J Frank Bell reports Batangas province nearly cleaned of insurgents with troops sweeping the district. Some arms likely remained with insurgents who fled to other provinces as robber bands rise in Batangas and Laguna provinces. Bell notes unrest ends when natives no longer fear Malver and may betray him.
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J. Franklin Bell
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Laguna
US transport Wright arrives at Cavite after salvage
The US transport Wright, sunk by an uncharted rock off San Jacinto harbor on November 28, has been raised and arrived at Cavite in tow of the Compattuck. Six hull damage points noted as it proceeds to dry dock.
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Hobson Speaks on Peace at New Britain
Captain Richmond P. Hobson headlines a Young Men’s Christian Association service in New Britain on the Maine anniversary. He urges the United States to act as global peace arbiter and believes the nation can prevent wars between foreign nations.
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Uconn
Young Men's Christian Association
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Havana Harbor
Richmond P. Hobson
United States
Bank Safe Loot Fire Harrowing Decisions Revealed
Former Attorney General John W. Griggs avoided opening a safe with $600000 as securities burned. Senator Robert Williams refused to open a safe with $500000 found in the First National Bank ruins. Lawyers left safes plastered and closed. Paterson National Bank safe yielded $75000 intact.
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Robert Williams
First National Bank
Paterson National Bank
Schwab to Lecture At Alumni Hall Next Month
Pittsburgh February 16. President Charlies M. Schwab says college education hinders a boy's advancement. Judge Joseph Buffington, Trinity College alumnus, has persuaded Schwab to lecture at Alumni Hall next month as part of the proceedings.
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Pittsburg
Charlies M. Schwab
Joseph Buffington
Trinity College
Hartford
Four killed by snowslides near Smith Gulch
In Lewiston on February 16 three men were swept into a snowslide at the head of Smith Gulch. Bert Tulles James Campbell and James Skelles of Weber Idaho perished. Aaron Williams of Wetson and A Myers of Botee escaped. Earlier at Buffalo Hump Ben Hamilton died in a snow slide last Wednesday.
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Smith Gulch
Bert Tulles
James Campbell
James Skelles
Weber
Arid Willian
Wetson
A. Myers
Botee
Buffalo Hump
Ben Himinton
Clash of Unions Threatens Strike in Cincinnati Area
Cincinnati foresees a brewing industry strike as about 2500 workers across Cincinnati Covington and Newport prepare to walk out next Saturday. The brewing unions and United Brewery Seekers dispute terms triggering the action.
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Prisoner Grows Pale as Jury Finds First Degree Murder
WESTCHESTER February 16 The court received the verdict that William H Pratt is guilty of murder in the first degree for killing his wife Emma Pratt on July 24 1901. The jury had deliberated since yesterday afternoon and found Pratt guilty beyond doubt despite defense claims of death by own action. The judge warned the jury that the state must prove not self inflicted death and the verdict highlighted the knife and pistol evidence as decisive factors. Pratt showed fear at verdict but recovered and left the courthouse.
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