Prince Henry of Prussia to Visit United States in 1904
Cabinet discusses honors for Prince Henry of Prussia as he tours major cities. Naval demonstrations under Rear Admiral Evans and a White House dinner will mark the visit, with a westward itinerary including New York Washington St Louis and Niagara Falls. A special committee will oversee arrangements and the Emperor's yacht launch is scheduled for February 25.
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Washington
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Kaiser
Prince Henry
New York
Evans
Department of the East
White House
David Jayne Hill
State Department
Henry C. Corbin
United States Army
Robley D. Evans
Navy
Count A. von Quadt-Wykradt-Isny
Admiral Evans
Capitol
Senate
House
Hay
McKinley
St. Louis
Charleston
Niagara Falls
Prince Henry of Prussia to Visit United States
The German Imperial party led by Admiral Von Tirpitz and General Von Plesse d will accompany Prince Henry of Prussia on a U S tour. They sail February 22 to New York aboard Kronprinz Wilhelm, visit Washington and multiple eastern cities, then return aboard Deutschland in March. The Emperor would like to visit but cannot spare the time.
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Berlin
Imperial Admiralty
Admiral von Tirpitz
Emperor William
General von Plessed
Prince Henry of
Prussia
United States
Baron von Seckendorff
von Schwindt
von Egidy
von Trotha
Von
Prince Henry
Hay
von Holleben
New York
Hohenzollern
Washan
Admiral von Seckendorff
Philadelphia Sunday Times World News and Features
A compact description of the Philadelphia Sunday Times as a 36 page issue featuring illustrated magazines and world news. It touts wide coverage of local, state, domestic, and foreign affairs with diverse departments for a discerning reader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Sunday Times
United States
Who
Youg
Prince Henry Invited to Visit Philadelphia
At a National German American Alliance executive meeting Dr C J Hexamer presiding the group pledged greetings to Prince Henry brother of the German emperor on American soil A calligraphic address will invite him to Philadelphia A message has been sent to German Ambassador Dr von Holleben for transmission The alliance expects the prince will visit Philadelphia urged also by Mayor Ashbridge and the Junger Maennerchor
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National German-American Alliance
C. J. Hexamer
Alliance
Prince Henry
William of
Germany
Philadelphia
von Holleben
Washington
Prince
Controversy Over Military Promotions In French Chamber
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies debated alleged violations of military laws on officer promotions by General De Galliffet and General Andre. Andre announced a bill to bar church school pupils from military scholarships, drawing strong reactions. The chamber backed his stance 808 to 214.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Cuneo d’Ornano
de Galliffet
Andre
M. Lastes
M. Cuneo d'Ornano
France
Balfour Rejects Need For Retraction On Edinburgh Speech
In the House of Commons A J Balfour says Germany did not seek assurances and Lord Lansdowne noted Chamberlains remarks contained no charges of barbarity against the German army. The government sees no need to qualify or withdraw his statements.
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London
A. J. Balfour
House of Commons
Count von Buelow
Germany
Edinburgh
Chamberlain
Balfour
Ashmead Bartlett Near Death After Major Operation
London January 17 A government bulletin reports Sir Ellis Ashmead Bartlett M P. who had a serious operation January 10 and has suffered internal inflammation is at the point of death awaiting further medical advice.
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London
Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett
M. P
No Exchange of Colombian Prisoners at Tobago
COLON January 17 no exchange of prisoners occurred at Tobago yesterday despite prior announcements. Government commissioners and Captain Mead of the US Philadelphia waited five hours for Liberals holding government prisoners to appear, but they did not come.
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Colon
Colombia
Tobago
Mead
United States
Philadelphia
Odd London Character William Day Dies in Strand Promenades
London obituary notes William Day a noted character died yesterday. He wore a gold lettered hat reading Prepare to meet thy God and had special permission from Scotland Yard to wear it. Day liked to stroll the Strand as theatre crowds left matinees.
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London
William Day
Scotland Yard
Strand
Murder in the Sultan’s Harem Shocks Constantinople
A Montenegrin maid in the sultan’s harem was found murdered and her body cast into the Bosphorus. The Montenegrin Minister demands indemnity with Russia backing the claim.
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Constantinople
Russia
Figaro Praises King Edward Speech As Pacific and Calm
Paris reports the Figaro hails King Edward's throne speech as pacific and calm reflecting the stature of a vast empire. It notes the king faces temporary trials with restraint and steadiness.
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Figaro
Edward
Paris
the Figaro
Captain's Wife Dies Aboard Carlisle City
The British steamer Carlisle City under Captain Paterson reaches Pernam buc o with sickness aboard reporting the death of Captain Paterson's wife at sea.
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Pernambuco
Brazil
Carlisle City
Paterson
Kona Kau Railroad to Start on Hawaii’s Kona Coast
Cablegrams report work begun on the Kona Kau Railroad to run from Kailua along the west and south coasts of Hawaii. Other items note Berlin unemployment not exceeding 7,500, French trade figures for 1901, a false claim about Sienkiewicz, Sanne foreign trade data, and a newly forming island off Hawaii’s southern coast near Diamond Head.
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Kona Kau
Kailua
Kona
Hawaii
Reichstag
von Posadowsky-Wehner
Interior
Berlin
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Posen
Prussian
Poland
Sienkiewicz
Warsaw
Sanne
Im Ss
Honolulu
Koko Head
Diamond Head
Niu
Investment to Buy Oregon Timber Lands by Milwaukee Group
Milwaukee financiers Benjamin Sweet W G Collins and W H Bradley visit Portland to back a plan to invest over half a million dollars in Oregon timber along the Columbia and Mackenzie rivers. They say Crellen timber from Middle Western forests is needed to establish a new base and supply raw material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Timber
Portland
Ore
Oregon
Columbia
Mackenzie Rivers
Benjamin Sweet
W. G. Collins
W. H. Bradley
Milwaukee
Wis
Criellen
Constable Charged in Slot Machine Extortion Plot
William H. Price a constable and two former deputies are jailed with bail set at 1500 dollars. They are accused with Conspiracy to blackmail slot machine operators by threats of arrest and seizure. Johnson Seybert and Price deny wrongdoing citing political entanglements.
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Simon Gottliebt
Ninth and Noble Streets
Price
Philadelphia Times
Seybert
Johnson
Fifteenth Ward
Gottliebt
Charles B. Rossa
Ross
Ambrose P. Pullinger
Pullinger
David Goldenberg
Eleventh and
Parrish Streets
Johnson and Seybert
Pere Marquette steamer No 3 wrecked at Ludington bar
The Pere Marquette Railway steamer No 3 struck the harbor bar in a southwest gale and sank in nine feet of water. Nine passengers and thirty crew were rescued by the life saving crew with breeches buoy, amid icy seas. The ship carried 25 000 bushels of barley and 200 tons of merchandise, with hopes to save the vessel and cargo but danger remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludington
Mich
Pere Marquette Railway Company
Pere Marquette
French Maid Mlle Boby Arrested Again for Robbery
Mlle Boby a young French woman and maid appeared before Magistrate Rochersperger on a second robbery charge within months. Police withheld the employer’s name while naming two other possible accomplices. Victims reportedly include the Hentz family of 1237 North Broad. jewelry and valuables worth hundreds were taken. Bail set at 1000 for further hearing. Previously she was arrested for stealing 2000 dollars worth of dresses from banker James A. Huhen’s home at Sixteenth and Walnut. all items recovered and she promised to leave the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen M. Boby
Mademoiselle Baby
James A. Huhen
Sixteenth
Walnut Streets
Shipyard Incorporation Plans 3.5 Million Capital
The Townsend Downey Shipbuilding Company of New York city is formed in Albany with a capital of 3,500,000 to build ships and marine equipment. Directors include John H. Cuthbert and James Alden of New York, W. W. Smith of Montclair, B. F. Warren of Brooklyn, and M. P. Williams of Westfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Townsend-Downey Shipbuilding Company
New York City
John H. Cuthbert
James Alden
W. W. Smith
Montclair
N. J
B. F. Warren
Brooklyn
M. P. Williams
Westfield
Death of James Richardson in Waterscourt Basement
James Richardson a 52 year old Black man was found frozen to death in the basement of his Waterscourt home in Baltimore. No food or fire found in the dwelling suggesting exposure and hunger contributed to the fatality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
James Richardson
Waterscourt
Handcomest Pictorial For The Discriminating Reader
A glossy illustrated magazine described as the een peer par excellence invites readers to order from their pews dealer. The piece markets refined visuals and exclusive appeal aimed at a discerning audience.
Earthquake kills three hundred in Guerrero Mexico
An earthquake near Chilpancingo in Guerrero state caused heavy loss of life with initial figures ranging from 600 to 300 dead and many injured. The state capital and parish church were ruined as the tremors disrupted Pan American delegates during arbitration talks in Mexico City.
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City OF
Mexico
Chilpancingo
Guerrero
Mexico City
Raigosa
Alzamora
Pubic Square
Republic
Great Rise in Stocks Amid Speculation on Coal Deal
New York reports a 36 percent jump in American Tobacco stock as demand grows from Consolidated Company interests. Trading was light with only 600 shares changing hands, prices holding 235 to 250, after a 145 level ten days earlier. Coal stocks like Delaware Lackawanna and Western rise on rumors of a general coal combination linked to Mr Morgan’s plan, awaiting Northern Securities uncertainty resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
New York
American Tobacco
Consolidated Tobacco Company
Consolidated Company
Exchange
Delaware
Lackawanna and
Western
Stock Exchange
Lackawanna
OFSE
Seem
De _Morgan
First National Bank Ata Ege
Mr. Morgan
Scheme to Enjoy Wealth by Cap May Captain
Captain Philip M. Wheaton of Tuckahoe worth about 200000 has distributed much of his property among his children and grandchildren. The gifts consist mainly of mortgages vessel shares stocks and bonds. At 70 he aims to ensure others can enjoy it while he keeps enough to live comfortably. He has long been a Philadelphia merchant.
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Philadelphia Times
Cape May
Philip M. Wheaton
Tuckahoe
Philadelphia
Three Murderers Hear Death Warrants Read
Sheriff Hartman read death warrants to Amos Stirling Eugene Clements and Jacob Pessendorfer. Stirling awaits February 27 hanging for murder of Professor White. Clements faces March 1 execution for killing his wife after asking for hope. Pessendorfer set for March 13 execution for killing his father in law and has not spoken since conviction.
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Hartman
Amos Stirling
Eugene Clements
Jacob Pessendorfer
Stirling
Professor White
Clements
Pessendorfer
Henry Gautschi
Weather Forecast for Mid-Atlantic States
Fair and warmer for Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland and District of Columbia Saturday and Sunday with a chance of rain or snow. Fresh southerly winds accompany the trend.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
Weather Update for Philadelphia 1902
The report notes a 60 time bar and rain with 32 degree max and 100 percent sunshine to day. It records temperature deficiency and rainfall details as of July 1, 1901, with accumulated deficiency since then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philadelphia
Max Og Se
Arrivals of Ocean Liners From New York
Patricia Hamburg L Aquitaine Cymric Zeeland Columbia and La Savole arrive in port from New York with multiple routes to Havre Southampton Liverpool and N. sources list.
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Patricia
Hamburg
New York
L' Aquitaine
Havre
Zeeland
Southampton
Cymric
Liverpool
Columbia
la Savole
Sharkey Maher Prize Fight Bond Case Opens in Court
Tom Sharkey and Peter Maher faced magistrate Eisenbrown after a three hour bout with the Law and Order Society as opposing parties. The judge set bonds of 5000 to keep the peace and later allowed a controlled exhibition at Industrial Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Sharkey
Peter Maher
Eisenbrown
Law and Order Society
Industrial Hall
Bond
James H. McFarland
Sharkey
Joseph Murphy
Clarence Gibboney
Georges. Graham
J. D. Barnitz
Graham
Murphy
R. H. Kain
James Keirens
Maher
John Norton
McFarland
Central Athente Club
Rk. H. Kain
Central Athletic Club
Philadelphia
Barnitz
Park Avenue
Ashbridge
Department of Public Safety
Riot Ends Boxing Show At Industrial Hall
The boxing match between Peter Maher and Tom Sharkey at Industrial Hall last night devolved into a riot. After about three rounds, Referee Recap halted the farce as 4,000 spectators jeered, voices failed to calm, benches were torn and chairs burst. Police cleared the mob with fighters and officials briefly restrained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Hall
Peter Maher
Tom Sharkey
Stokley Condition Improves Says Bulletin
Doctor Betts reports Mr. Stokley had a comfortable day with two to three hours sleep this afternoon and ate soft food with relish. He experienced no trouble when moved from bed to a reclining chair and his general condition is slightly improved.
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B. Frank Betts
William 8. Stokley
Stokley
Eee
Local hotel owner buys still life painting for 5000
Mahlon W. Newton of Green's Hotel paid 5000 for Ben Austrian's After a South Wind, a large still life displayed at Earle's Galleries. The canvas shows a string of twenty ducks hanging against an old barn door in a carved black frame. Austrian's A Day's Hunt sold earlier for a similar price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahlon W. Newton
Green's Hotel
Ben Austrian
Earle’s Galleries
Austrian
Sunday paper par excellence
A promotional note urging readers to order the Sunday edition from their newsdealer, highlighting the paper’s quality and urging timely purchase.
Fair Young Wife Left Penniless by Husband
Mrs Ethel Brindle of Camden visited Mayor Newrey asking for transport to Reading. She said Edgar Brindle quit his job at New York Shipbuilding and left a farewell note. she is 22, married five years, daughter of a Lancaster businessman, and unnamed in need of aid. The Mayor referred her to the Overseer of the Poor, who sent her to Reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Brindle
South Third Street
Camden
Joseph BE. Nowrey
Reading
Brindle
Lancaster
Edgar Brindle
Newrey
Murdered Girl Gertrude Clifford Found in Coffeen Livery
In Coffeen Illinois a horse and buggy stopped at a livery with Miss Gertrude Clifford dead from a temple bullet. Fred Brockman, shot in the head, 20, was captured. a letter supposedly explains motives. Clifford from near Donnellson, Brockman son of Hiram Brockman, remains in critical condition with uncertain survival.
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Coffeen
Gertrude Clifford
Donnellson
Fred Brockman
Miss Clifford
Hiram Brockman
Miss Evesson Wins Suit Over Breach of Contract
Isabella Evesson, actress who played Corali in Papa's Wife, won a verdict for 1300 dollars against F Ziegfeld Jr. for breach of contract after being discharged before her engagement ended. The award awaits a legal ruling on whether a signed receipt in full released the defendant from liability.
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Isabella Evesson
Corali
Papa
F. Ziegfeld, Jr
Biddle, Bregg and Beitler
Miss Everson
Brown seeks lieutenant governor bid in Pennsylvania
Ex Senator William B. Brown of New Castle Pennsylvania, in talks with Senator Quay, aims to defeat Representative Acheson for Congress while pursuing the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Brown seeks Pennsylvania office with strong backing from his supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Philadelphia Times
Washington
William B. Brown
New Castle
Senator Quay
Representative Acheson
Congress
Senator Brown
Pennsylvania
Parisian banker sues aunt of Duchess of Manchester
A. A. Taquin of Paris files a suit in attachment in Cincinnati against Miss Evans aunt of the Duchess of Manchester for 2860 francs. It is said the funds from the draft financed expenses for the wedding of Miss Zimmerman and the Duke of Manchester.
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Duchess of
Contests Probate of McPherson Will in Jersey City
Counsel for the late Mrs Edla C Muir advised Judge Blair that Dr Joseph Muir intends to continue the challenge to the probate of the will of Mrs John R McPherson the wife’s mother in Jersey City today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia TimEs
Jersey City
Edla C. Muir
Blair
Joseph Muir
John R. McPherson
Cashier Vanishes with Bank Funds Shuts Fulton Bank
Fulton Missouri January 17 The Commercial Bank of Fulton was closed today after cashier Philip S Adams left town Monday morning claiming to deposit 4500 at Franklin Bank in St Louis His whereabouts are unknown and the bank remains closed authorities investigate the cashier's disappearance and loss of funds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton, Mo
Commerceial Bank
Fulton
Philip S. Adams
St. Louis
Franklin Bank
Telegraphic Brevities Highlights from the State News
A compilation notes requests for a 250000 appropriation for Iowa at St Louis Exposition. Jewel theft in Cincinnati. Rev G F B Howard jailed two and a half years in Detroit for mail fraud. Admiral Schley to be aboard S J. Deer hunting at Catharine Island Georgia guest of W W Gordon. Illinois auxiliary fund reaches 25139. Postmaster General Payne meets aides on bureau work. Premature explosion at Ada Mine kills three and injures several. Illinois Day planned for Charleston Exposition March 4 with Governor Yates attending. Eugene Wade pardoned by Roosevelt after federal assault sentence. Frank Youmans freed for lack of evidence then re arrested for embezzlement. Lumber Carriers' Association closes Detroit sessions. Three Great Lakes conventions to set charges for carriers. Colorado Governor Orman to call special session to address revenue bill.
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Iowa
William Finks
Cincinnati
G. F. B. Howard
Detroit
Admiral Schley
S&j. Catharine Island
Savannah
W. W. Gordon
Alexander H. Revell
Illinois Auxilary
McKinley National Memorial Association
Monument Fund
Payne
Washington
Syeneude
John Simmons
Arthur Roberts
Bruce Westfall
Ada
Carterville
Illinois Commission
Illinois
Yates
Eugene Wade
Leavenworth
Rap
Ardmore
I. T
Roosevelt
Frank C. Youmans
Traders’ Bank
Kansas City
Lumber Carriers’ Association
Great Lakes
Orman
Colorado
Keenans Bitter City Nomination Turmoil Ends in Unity
Democratic city convention reconvened after riotous scenes naming Magistrates Charles P. Donnelly and James E. Gorman for ward seats and nominating John J. Green for City Solicitor amid bloc opposition and police line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Donnelly
James E. Gorman
Union Party
John L. Kinsey
Green
Democratic City Committee
Donnelly
Ryan
White Badge Brigade
Keenan
Philadelphia Sunday Times Display Page
The fragment notes a 96 page Sunday issue described as a handsome pictorial paper with a bold cover, branded as the premier magazine format. It hints at a publisher’s promise of strong visuals and a wide magazine feature mix.
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America
Miss Roosevelt
Lokal Anzeiger
Kiel
Prince H
Baron von Richthofel
Henry of
Andrew D. White
Jackson
Gen
William H. Price
Cameron Street
Henry Seybert
Brown Street
Frederick Johnson
O’brien
Miller
Sell
Walker
Rochersperger
Central
Samuel Neff
North Thirteenth Street
15Th Ward
Mlle
Boby
Handcomest
Een
Local Weather Report
Windeuaipest
N.W
Atlantic City
Palestine
Tex
N.W. Iter
Fla
Mater and Sharkey Bok
Companion
Livery Stable
Evesson
Gobin
J. E. Gorman
City Committee
Ger
Man
Democratic Party
Johan H. Keenan
City Sollctter
John J. Green
McManus
14Th Ward
Thomas E. Comber
Comber
William A. Carr
Joseph B. McKenna
Frank A. Hartranft
Andrew J. McCall
McCall
The
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Delaware News
New Jersey News
Pennnsylvania News
Shipping News
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