Subsidy Bill Moves Before Congress In Merchant Marine Panel
Republican members of the House merchant marine and fisheries committee will discuss amendments to the ship subsidy bill, with a full committee vote expected soon. Theodore Search of Philadelphia advocates the measure, arguing the plan would keep freight payments domestic and strengthen American shipping. The article notes likely favorable Senate action and possible passage before the session ends.
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the Times
Washington
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Messrs. Stevens
Fordney
House
Senate Commerce Committee
Congress
Theodore ©. Search
Philadelphia
National Association of Manufacturers
Vessels in Blizzard Off Cape Henlopen Reported Lost Crews
Storm swept the lower Delaware icebound ships trapping crews of two barges. The Hamilton and R. R. Thomas, towed from Norfolk for Boston, likely lost with four men each. Luckenbach assisted by going to sea. Groundings at Liston's Point and Goose Island bar add to fears. Shipping halted. pilots report the season's coldest conditions and heavy pecuniary losses.
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Delaware
Cape Henlopen
Hamilton
R. R. Thomas
Walter Lackenbach
Norfolk
Boston
Luckenbach
Reedy Island
Carlisle
Philadelphia
Sligo
Liston’s Point
Hughes
Arcadian
Allan Line
Glasgow
Goose Island
Gate City
Falmouth
City of
Jacksonville
Feud Ends in Murder in Luserne County
James Collins shot and killed George Dooner in a near Pittston village. Two shots fired, first under the eye and second through the heart. Collins, 23, was arrested and committed to the County Jail after a hearing. Dooner, 27, left a wife and family in destitution.
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James Collins
George Dooner
Luserne County
the Times
Wilkesbarre
Mtown
Pittston
Dooner
Colling
Collins
Collinge
Boni De Castellane Threats Echo Across the Atlantic
New York reports Count Boni De Castellane has vowed to break De Rodays bones if they meet. Viscount Florence De Castellane and wife arrive aboard La Touraine and call De Rodays a bad man who won’t duel. The Viscount claims true De Castellane lineage and notes the Viscountess is an American brunette.
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New York
de Castellanes
Boni
Florence de Castellane
la Touraine
Bon
de Rodays
Boni de Castellane
de Castellane
Which Is Lost House or Man New Yorker Bewildered in City
A New Yorker, James Anderson, is missing in Philadelphia after arriving with $200 entrusted to a boarding house landlady. He roamed Broad and South streets trying to locate the house and finally sought help from the Third district police.
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Philadelphia
James Anderson
Anderson
Broad
South Streets
Third District Police
Husband Accused of Poisoning Wife in Maryland
Frederick Md February 18 Daniel Smith a farmer of Wolferville Frederick county was arrested today charged with causing the death of his wife Malinda Smith 65 by administering poison. She grew ill after eating a pudding at dinner and later died Wednesday night. The State's Attorney ordered a hearing for Tuesday and the body will be exhumed for an autopsy.
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Frederick
Daniel Smith
Wolferville
Frederick County
Malinda Smith
Smith
Typhoid Scourge Escalates Fatalities Across Region
Health officials report rising typhoid fatalities as illness spreads, prompting new containment measures and urgent warnings to residents. Local hospitals report increased admissions and requests for vaccination campaigns to curb transmission.
Typhoid Threat From Schuylkill Water Warned
City officials warn of a looming typhoid fever epidemic in Philadelphia due to pol luted Schuylkill water. Reports show last week added twenty cases and eight deaths with Northwestern sections deemed most at risk. Dr Benjam in Lee probes river pollution as authorities vow preventive actions and public cautions.
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Schuylkill
Philadelphia
Trazs
Lenani Ok
Queen Reservoir
Omaha
Benjamin Lee
State Board of Health
Cronje's Men Flee Before British Forces Seize Hussar Hill
Jacobscal reports General Kelly Kenny continues pursuit of the Boers and has captured over one hundred wagons. The Highland Brigade reinforced after a forced march. General French leaves Kimberley to join the chase. Guards hold Magersfontein. Buller active at Ladysmith Frere Camp as Boers abandon laagers and bombardment resumes.
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Jacobscal
Kelly Kenny
Highland Brigade
French
Kimberley
Magers
Buller
Ladysmith Frere
Buller Takes Hussar Hill in Redoubt Name of Battle
General Buller advances with naval gun support to seize Hussar Hill east of Colenso. Dundonald's cavalry cleared the front, Lt Col Byng's forces held the position until infantry arrival. Boer trenches on nearby hills shelled, but casualties remain under twenty. Churchill notes marching spirit and water difficulties amid Ladysmith bombardment reminders.
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Press Publishing Company
New York World
Philadelphia Times
Dongas
Colt
South African Light Horse
Byng
Hussar Hill
Sir Howard Vincent
Bulwana
Ladysmith
Winston Churchill
English University Guests Attend Philadelphia Law Building Dedication
Sir Charles Arthur Roe of Oxford University and Y B Finck of Cambridge arrived in Philadelphia on the American Liner St Louis to attend the dedication ceremonies of the University of Pepury twin building with American officials and local dignitaries present during the event.
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English University
Pennsylvania
Law
Charles Arthur Roe
Oxford University
Y. B. Finck
Cambridge
Philadelphia
University of Pepury
St. Louis
Self-destructive Spatters Blood in Wilmington Home
Despondent man Frits Fisher aged 40 of 211 Orange Street attempted suicide after his housekeeper left him. He gashed his throat and wrist with a razor and walked the house spattering blood, then notified neighbors before being arrested and sent away.
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Wilmington
Henrietta Quarnhe
Frits Fisher
Orange Street
Firebugs at Fort de France torch plantations
In Fort de France Martinique last night three plantations the Bellevue Ros sourle and the Bagatchle were set ablaze by incendiaries. Armed customs officers have been dispatched to St Pierre to respond to the fires and maintain order.
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St. Pierre
Fort de France
Island of Martinique
Iia Haytien
Bellevue
Rossourle
Bagatchle
Ocean Steamers Route Update From New York to Southampton
Shipping notices show ocean liner services linking New York and Southampton with transfers to Harre and Louis in New York and Reece cited in schedules. The fragmented entry implies route adjustments for transatlantic traffic and passenger movements.
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New York
Harre i Louis
Southampton
Reece
Famous Farmington School Mistress Dead
Hartford February 18 Miss Sarah Porter head of a renowned Farmington school and sister of Noah Porter died today after running the school for about fifty years.
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Hartford
Sarah Porter
Farmington
Ting
Noah Porter
Fall Warmth and Clouds Rising for Mid-Atlantic Monday
Forecasts call for a falllike warm Monday across Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Maryland with increasing cloudiness into Tuesday. Light westerly winds and surrounding readings show yesterday's low near 30 with mild daytime highs anticipated.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
French Relieved Kimberley on Time
Lord Roberts coordinated corps movements with precision as obstacles were overcome. Report from Jacobsdal on February 16 notes plans carried out promptly despite unexpected difficulties. Continued on Seventh Page.
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Kimberley
Lord Roberts
Jacobsdal
Orange Free State
Overcoats Cut Prices As Winter Keeps Down Costs
Bargains on brown frieze and black diagonal overcoats dominate a window sale. Coats range from seven fifty to fifteen dollars with savings depicted against former prices. emphasis on wool quality, velvet collars, and durable styling.
Alisters Storm Overcoats Sale Notes
Reduced from 15 to 8.80 dollars for men's overcoats in Oxford and black styles. Finer frieze coats in black lined with pure worsted, originally 16.50 now 12 dollars. Limited stock advertised with emphasis on quality fabrics and price cuts.
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Oxford
Omee
Wanamaker Opens Store Corner Twelfth and Market Streets
The Wanamaker building marks a new retail landmark at the southwest corner of Twelfth and Market Streets. The grand opening features a wide assortment of goods and promotional events for shoppers. Local merchants anticipate strong downtown traffic and increased commerce. Local residents welcome the prominent store as a centerpiece of urban development.
Special Trouser Blowout Sale Across Broad Selection
About 1500 pairs of trousers are offered at deep reductions. Highlights include 500 pairs priced at 1.50 to 2.50 dollars, 40 gauge items at 3.20 to 4.50 dollars, and 20 pairs at four dollars. Aimed at wide shopper interest with substantial savings on durable men’s wear.
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Mr. Search
Search
United States
More de Castellanes
Thomas R. Bard
California
Prise Automobile
NGO
Dition of Affairs
Cronje
Bullet
Fontein
Dundonald
Wm. H. Wanamaker
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