King Edward VII Takes Coronation Oath in Capital
Edward VII entered London in state and, after a mourning procession, met the Privy Council at St James Palace to take the oath and assume the title King Edward VII. The Lords and Commons pledged allegiance as crowds cheered, while royal dukes and ministers attended the ceremony.
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London
Edward VII
United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Ireland
India
Marlborough House
St. James’ Palace
Privy Council
House of Lords
House of Commons
Marlborough House Yard
Mall
Gordon
Lord Suffield
Prince of Wales
Horse Guards
Duke of York
Duke of Connaught
Lord Salisbury
Lord Rosebery
A. J. Balfour
Duke of Devonshire
Lord Strathconal
Mountroyal
Emperor
Victoria
Lord Halsbury
Order of the Garter
Edward
Albert
Prince Albert
Duke of Cambridge
Prince Christian
Archbishop of Canterbury
Popularity Contest Draws Votes From Four States
The Times invites all school teachers and pupils in Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Maryland to vote in a popularity contest. Ten teachers and ten pupils with the most votes win a free trip to the Pan American Exposition at Buffalo with a Niagara Falls excursion. A daily coupon counts one vote five on Sundays, and readers may vote as often as permitted.
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Pennsylvania
Newersey
Delaware
Maryland
Times
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Neely to Sail for Trial in Havana Embezzlement Case
New York reports Charles F. W. Neely charged with embezzling Cuban post office funds will sail on Saturday aboard the Mexico to face extradition and trial. The extradition warrant has been received from the Secretary of State.
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New York
Charles F. W. Neely
Havana
Mexico
Neely
Secretary of State
Fierce flames sweep centre of Montreal business district
A late January fire in Montreal on St. Peter's Street gutted a store as alarms sounded early this evening. The blaze spread rapidly, destroying multiple firms with losses in the millions and prompting a widespread emergency response. The incident calmed only after extensive firefighting efforts nearby.
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Centre OF Montreal
Montreal
St. Peter's Street
Book Investigation Resumed Over Cadet Hazing Tale
Washington January 23 The Congressional committee investigating cadet hazing resumed testimony Former Cadet Rowland F Sheldon recalled Booz as a special duty man He denied details of the hazing or the tabasco sauce incident The witness said alternatives to hazing for a lower class man were to submit fight or be cut by the corps
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Washington
Congressional Committee
Rowland F. Sheldon
Booz
Mr. Dick
Corps
Burkett Held for Forgery and Rent Theft
William Burkett of Twenty-fifth and Federal streets is jailed on $1000 bail for forgery and misappropriating rent money. Mrs Gertle Beck testified she gave Burkett funds to pay rent but he failed to do so, and Daniel, of 512 South Twelfth street, said Burkett had a bad check on him in payment.
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William Burkett
Twenty-fifth
Federal Streets
Kocherspergety
Gertle Beck
South Eleventh Street
Burkett
Daniel In
South Twelfth Street
The Commoner echoes the common people's role and rights
The article defends the term common people as accurate for the majority who work and contribute to society. It cites biblical and historical support for government from the governed, denounces demagogy, and urges fidelity to the public good. It includes notes on the wire nail trust and Roosevelt’s political rise.
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Webster
Telegraphic Brevities From Global Trade And Fire
A tangle of brief notes reports New York gold shipments totaling 1.6 million on the Circassian Prince bound for Havre and ship safety concerns on another conveyance. Mentions storm-bound travelers in Skagway, a judgment against Cornelius L. Argrots in favor of the First National Bank, a court defers a writ petition in St Louis, and election tallies with Fusionist figures. Dispatches describe a devastating Montreal fire with extensive property losses and imminent danger to landmarks including the Bank of Montreal and Notre Dame Cathedral as flames roar across St Paul Street. Firemen face a wind-driven blaze threatening surrounding districts and possible building demolitions.
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Cornelius L. Argrots
First National Bank
New York
Money
Em Sr
Board of Trade
St. Peter's Street
Craig
Post Office
Jurors Street
St. Lawrence Hall
Bank of Montreal
Cathedral of Notre Dame
Queen's Basin
Montreal
Dames
St. Paul Street
Ocean Liner Christiania Crippled and Towed to Kingston Harbor
The Hamburg American Line steamer Christiania, Captain Scoft, sailing from Vera Cruz January 4 to Hamburg via Haydan, ruptured its shaft and was towed into Kingston, Jamaica, by the British steamer March, Captain Bell, after drifting from St. Vincent, January 9, en route to New Orleans.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Christiania
Scoft
Vera Cruz
Hamburg
Haydan
March
Bell
St. Vincent
N. V
New Orleans
No Precedent in Law Damages Awarded to Family
A Tuscaloosa damage case settled for 1500 after C B Wilson was struck by lightning while using a telephone during a thunderstorm. The suit claimed damages from the telephone company and was resolved with payment to the family. Special Telegram to Tax Times Wilmington.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
C. B. Wison
Stampede of Miners At Nome Head Draws Prospectors
Arrivals from Cottage City report a big strike at the head of the Kuskokwim prompting a stampede from Nome. Frank Swope and J Levi were killed by a mine collapse at Hunter Creek. Yukon Council plans to memorialize Ottawa to lower transportation rates.
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Victoria
B. C
Cottage City
Kuskokwin
Nome
Frank Swope
J. Levi
Hunter Creek
Yukon Council
Ottawa
Deserters Terrorize Chinese Villagers in Tien Tsin
Two American deserters with an American flag have committed depredations around Tien Tsin and have blackmailed villagers. Both were captured. one escaped and remains at large. Authorities fear execution by shooting as further lawless acts unfold. A tavern brawl left two men shot and another stabbed.
Boys Held as Highwaymen at Philadelphia Streets
Two young Black boys about 12 were jailed without bail by Magistrate Harrison for highway robbery after allegedly holding up William Potts, a white boy, at Sixteenth and Lombard streets, and stealing his watch. Separately in New York, Elisha Camp of the Phonograph Co sues Thomas Edison and related firms for 225000 dollars, claiming intent to wreck the business after paying 724000 for the patent.
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Wire Nail Trust
Pittsburg
United States
William Austin
Kater Street
James Bailey
Magisey Harrison
William Potts
South Seventeenth Street
Sixteenth
Lombard Streets
the Times
New York
Elisha Camp
New York Phonograph Concern
Thomas Edison
Edison
Reed Argues In Supreme Court Floor of the Palace
Washington January 23 Former Speaker Thomas Reed argued before the Supreme Court in the case of Carnegie Steel Co versus Cambria. Reed presented legal points urging lower court consideration and the defense of the steel firm.
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Reed
Supreme Court
the Times
Washington
Thomas Reed
Palane
Arnegia Steel
Cambria
Weather Outlook Central Northeast United States Thursday Friday
The forecast covers Eastern New York New Jersey Eastern Pennsylvania Delaware and Maryland with rain or snow Thursday and likely Friday, brisk to high northeast to southeast winds. Western Pennsylvania expects rain turning to snow Thursday, colder with southerly to northwesterly winds, Friday likely snow flurries. United States Weather Bureau Philadelphia January 23 1901.
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New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
United States Weather Bureau
Philadelphia
City Notes and Local Courts Roundup
Mary Conbury of 1926 South Water Street faced a liquor sale charge after being held to await a further bearing on Monday. Paul Golden, 14, of 4191 Main Street Manayunk, was committed to the Philadelphia Hospital for the Insane after threatening schoolchildren with a knife. The 10 year old boy found dead was identified as John Hughes of 1547 Parrish Street by his father.
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Mary Conbury
South Water Street
Pennsylvania Railroad Department
Katherine Ridgeway
Paul Golden
Main Street
Manayunk
Philadelphia Hospital
John Hughes
Parrish Street
Washington Notes on NE Congressmen and Navy Movements
Washington notes report Nebraska Congressman Neville improving while Secretary Root recovers from grip and Assistant Secretary Campbell is seriously ill. Hearings touched Jamaican reciprocity and the Indian bill breakthrough, with Philippine salary delays drawing complaints from officers. Pension court of appeals gains push by Grand Army, Olney reestablishes ties at State. Ships sail Gulf and New London, while a New Mexico national park and a military war college plan advance. MacArthur aims homecoming of 9000 volunteers and Barham proposes arid land surveys with a ten year irrigation plan.
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Neville
Nebraska
Root
Campbell
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
War Department
Philippines
Grand Army
Pension Court of Appeals
Overcoats at Reduced Prices Amid Blizzard Delay
About fifty Irish Frieze Overcoats remaining, originally priced at 20, 22, and 25 dollars, now reduced to 15 dollars. Styles include kerseys, cheviots, and friezes in black, blue, and grey with satin or Italian linings. Demand slowed as potential buyers await blizzards and bluebird season.
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Oxford
N. B
Seven Dollar Trousers Sale at Perry & Co
Wm H Wanamaker offers about 700 pairs of fine worsted trousers at half price. 289 pairs of next grades priced to two dollars, as Three Days sale runs today through Saturday at Perry and Co 1520 Chestnut Street.
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Perry & Co
Chestnut Street
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