Mack Submits Lease Offer in Philadelphia Traction Tie Up
John M. Mack formally submitted to the Union Traction Company conference committee a plan to consolidate with the Mack Foerderer syndicate through a new Consolidated Traction Company. The proposal aims to lease all Union Traction lines, with details withheld, while underlying line owners worry over possible blockages. The two-hour meeting in the Land Title building included representatives from both sides amid intense negotiation and questions about required stockholder assent for subletting leases.
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John M. Mack
Union Traction Company
Mack-Foerderer Syndicate
Mack
Consolidated Traction Company
Land Title
Mack-Foerderer
John B. Parsons
P. A. B. Widener
William L. Elkins
William H. Shelmerdine
Alexander Balfour
Philadelphia Times
Pais
Union Traction
Forerder
Eee
Philadelphia
Mack Foerderer
Union Traction System
Fifth and Sixth Street
Frankford and Southwark
Ridge Avenue
Germantown
Greene and Fairmount Avenue
Coates Street
Spruce and Pine
Lombard
South
Callowhill Street
People’s Ling
Seven
Ninth
Union Traction Railway Company
Seventh and Ninth Streets
William L. Bikins
People’s Company
Greene and Coates Street Company
People's
Greene and Coates Streets
Vwke
Union
Mack-Foerderer Company
Stock Market Moves on Union Traction Shares
The Philadelphia Times reports ongoing activity in Union Traction stock with Wolf Bros. & Co. and George A. Huhn & Sons as key players. Selling has intensified over the week with notable daily transfer figures and little price fluctuation despite heavy turnover.
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Clarence Wolf
Wolf Bros. & Co
Wolf Bros.,& Co
Mark
Union Traction
George A. Huhn
Boer Delegates Deny Knowledge of Dutch Peace Note
From The Hague dispatch the Boer delegates say they know nothing of the Dutch note to Britain. In The Hague the Premier Kuyper confirmed the British note's existence but declined to disclose details until Britain publishes or replies. Salisbury and Lansdowne visited the House of Commons for private consultations related to the Dutch Government note.
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London
the Hague
Great Britain
Dr. Kuyper
A. J. Balfour
House of Commons
Salisbury
Lord Salisbury
Will Try to Save France From Decay Opens Commission
Paris January 20. Premier Waldeck Rousseau presided at the opening session of a parliamentary commission to investigate France’s depopulation. He said the issue is vast and complex, noting high death rates and low births over fifty years. The commission will study infant mortality and ways to boost births for future legislation.
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Paris
M. Waldeck-Rousseau
France
Naval clash off Panama as rebel fleet engages
The Colombian Government fleet of steamers Boyaca and Chucuito with the armed launch General Campo engaged insurgent ships Padilla Darien and Galtan off Yeguala near Panama. Persistent fire drew rebels toward shore batteries, after which Chucuito and Boyaca withdrew unscathed. Forces loyal to General Herrera remain at San Carlos, about forty miles from Panama.
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Panama
Colombia
Boyaca
Chucuito
General Campo
Agua Dulce
General Castro
Padilla
Yeguala
Darien
Galtan
Suppression of Koseiya Liberal Press Exiles Editors
The Koseiya journal was suppressed for a violent philippic against Alexander III Nicholas II and the Dowager Empress. Editor M Sazonoff deported to Pskoff and author M Amphbiteatroff exiled to Irkutsk, both in turmoil after the January move.
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ST. Petersburg
Koseiya
Liberal
Alexander III
Nicholas II
M. Sazonoff
Pskoff
M. Amphbiteatroff
Irkutsk
Dundee to Honor Carnegie Freedom of the City Granted
Dundee Scotland announces it will confer the freedom of the city on Andrew Carnegie. The honor reflects Carnegie's status as a renowned innovator and benefactor, acknowledging his ties to the city and his philanthropic impact.
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Dundee
Carnegie
Scotland
Andrew Carnegie
Ireland May Lose Many Members of Parliament
In the House of Commons debate, A. J. Balfour argues a redistribution of seats bill would reduce Irish representation. Irish Nationalists contend the Act of Union fixed numbers and cannot be altered by population changes.
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Ireland
London
House of Commons
A. J. Balfour
Ee I
Caines
United Kingdom
Act of Union
Count Goluchowski Not to Resign Report Denied
VIENNA January 29 There is no foundation for the report that Count Goluchowski will resign. The article notes rumors of his stepping down were started by his subordinates and denied by officials. It mentions no official basis or date for a resignation.
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Count Goluchowski
Vienna
Marten
Ski
Ib Dember
Cablegrams from The House of Commsene and Overseas News
Fragmented excerpts mention a Festa without division and a king's speech at a German yacht opening. Other items reference the Cape lers and a February Verde Island munteation via stern to China. The president of the English Sera is noted in passing.
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House of Commsene
Capelers
Verde
Stern
China
Sera
Penrose McLain Asked to Resign as Philadelphia Collector
President Roosevelt requests Penrose A. McClain resign as Philadelphia Internal Revenue Collector. Israel W. Durham and James P. McNichol traveled to Washington with plans to push for a replacement, facing opposition to William McCoach’s candidacy. Ex-Attorney General Wayne MacVeagh protested McCoach, delaying the appointment. Durham seeks a Senate settlement and a White House conference with Quay and Penrose to resolve the succession.
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Roosevelt
Penrose A. McClain
Internal Revenue
Philadelphia
Israel W. Durham
James P. McNichol
10Th Ward
Washington
Senators Quay
Penrose
William McCoach
McClain
Durham
Senator Quay
Wayne MacVeagh
McCoach
MacVeagh
Pennsylvania
White House
Quay
American Women in the Philippines Help Reform Efforts
General Bell urges allowing wives of American officers to accompany troops in the Philippines arguing women wield strong political influence. He recalls twelve officer wives in the Thirty sixth Infantry whose presence won native devotion and softened public opinion toward American aims.
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Washington
H. ©. Corbin
J. F. Bell
Department of Northern Luzon
Bell
Philippines
Thirty Sixth Infantry
United States
Professor Sommerville Lectures on Buddha Flowers in Houston Hall
Professor Maxwell Sommerville, curator of glyptics at the University of Pennsylvania Museum, lectured yesterday afternoon in Houston Hall on The Symbolical Flowers of Buddha. The Bartram Association, which donated the Bartram Library to Houston Hall, sponsored the talk. Four Buddhist brethren attended in native dress and performed ceremonial music.
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Maxwell Sommerville
University of Pennsylvania Museum
Houston Hall
Bartram Association
Bartram
Grocer's Boy Dies in Chicago Robbery Shootout
Horace Schroeder, 17, was found dead with a bullet hole in his heart on the floor of D Burns' grocery in Chicago. A bag of coins and bills lay beneath him, the change from the till, and an empty revolver was nearby. The boy opened the store each morning and his actions suggest he sacrificed his life to defend the employer's till during a robbery.
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Chicago
Horace Schroeder
Burns’ Grocery
Burns
Local option proposed for two year period by Albany assemblyman
Assemblyman Bennett ay introduced an excise bill drawn by Anti Saloon League abolishing Rain hotels and providing for local option over two years. The bill would allow voters in each district to decide whether to permit or prohibit saloons.
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Delphia Times
Albany
Bennett Ay
Speed limit bill favors lower highway and city limits
Albany January 29 The Senate committee on codes favorably reported bill making speed limits twenty miles per hour on highways eight miles per hour in cities and four miles per hour on bridges and viaducts for automobiles.
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Paladelphia Times
Albany
Senate Committee On Codes
Bill Ma
Senate backs Metcalfe nomination on pensions
The Senate in Topeka Kansas voted January 20 to approve the pension nomination after a sub committee found no guilt in the charges against Metcalfe. The decision endorses the nominee as warranted despite earlier scrutiny.
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Metcalfen Gton
Senate On Pensions Today
Topeka
Kas
Hope for German Catholics in Reichstag Vote
In Berlin on January 20 Chancellor von Buelow pressed to remove existing disabilities on Catholics. The Reichstag discussed granting liberty of public worship as Mecklenburg and Grkagwies Duchy had already agreed to enact related laws.
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Chancellor von Buelow
Berlin
Reichstag
Budlow
Grand Mecklenburg
German Navy to Be Increased Budget Changes Promised
The Vorwaerts reports a memorandum by Admiral Von a secretary of the Admiralty outlining plans to expand the fleet. He notes budget changes and the need for more ships to service abroad, indicating a significant naval expansion.
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Berlan
Vorwaerts
Von
Admiralty
Marconi Sends Message From Sea
Marconi reports sending a message from the sea while aboard the marine steamer from York to the western Atlantic. The event underscores advances in wireless communication at sea.
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Marconi
Palmouth
Eng
Mr. Marconi
An Elton
York
Carnegie Institution Organized for Washington Research Plan
Trustees meet in Washington to formalize permanent structure and administration for Andrew Carnegie's gift of ten million dollars in bonds. The deed funds a Washington institution aimed at advancing study and research, with aims to lead in discovery and practical benefits for mankind.
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Andrew Carneats
United States Steel Corp
S 6
Lew York
Sylvania
Washington
United States of America
Joe Hewitt
J. 8
Ings
Charles D. Walcott
Daniel Ee Eee
New South Wales Gets Its New Governor
LONDON January 20. Vice Admiral Sir Harry BH Rawson who commanded the channel from 1886 to has been named Governor of New Wales. The announcement follows recent leadership changes in the colony and marks a new chapter in its administration.
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New South Wales
London
Harry BH. Rawson
Channel
New Wales
Aeae A Es
Brigands Flee With Miss Stone And Madame Tsilka
Bulgarian brigands holding Ellen M. Stone and Madame Tsilka have fled with their captives from the agreed ransom transfer site near Constantinople. State Department reports no details yet, Turkish troop activity blamed for the setback, negotiations likely to resume after the captors recover from fright. An American agent is said to be in contact with the brigands.
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Washington
Ellen M. Stone
Madame Tsilka
United States Legation
Constantinople
State Department
Department
Miss Stone
Man Killed as Furnace Slip Causes Fire at Illinois Steel
January 29 Chicago report: Mitchell Bronish was killed at the Illinois Steel Company plant when a molten metal slip swept workers. John Polackowich and three others were severely injured as a mass of solid metal caused an explosion and flames shot from a top hole. Polackowich escaped briefly but flames were extinguished.
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Chicago
Illinois Steel Company
Mitchell Bronish
John Polackowich
Polackowich
Two Oleo Reports Filed in House
Washington reports that the House filed majority and minority analyses on the anti oleo margarine bill. The majority, supported by nearly all agricultural committee members, contends oleomargarine harms butter and dairy interests. The minority offers a substitute aimed at preventing fraud in sale while generally hindering production.
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Washington
House
Messrs Wadsworth
New York
Connell
Pennsylvania
Scott
Kansas
Williams
Mississippi
Allen
Kentucky
Farmer Arrested Smuggling Chinamen Dressed as Women
Isaac Putnney a Lisbon farmer was arrested in Ogdensburg New York while driving into the city with several Chinese men dressed in women's clothes. The Chinamen were taken from Canada during the night.
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Ogdensburg
N. Y
Isaac Putnney
Lisbon
Canada
Masons to Confer Degrees at Williamsport
Prominent Masons from across Pennsylvania gather for the constitution of four Scottish Rite bodies in Williamsport. About 150 candidates will receive degrees as Lodge of Perfection Council of Princes of Jerusalem Chapter of Rose Croix and Williamsport Consistory prepare to open. Officers of the consistory were installed tonight by James H. Codding of Towanda.
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Philadelphia Times
Williamsport
Masonic Fraternity
Lodge of Perfection
Council of Princes of Jerusalem
Rose Croix
James H. Codding
Towanda
Pennsylvania
Tilustrious
James B. Krause
James M. Kline
John F. Laedlein
W. W. Achenbach
Hugh McDonald
John L. Hall
John A. Buck
Alexander Beede
John G. Hess
Fred R. Miller
Willard M. Dietrick
W. H. Bloom
W. L. Parker
Typhoid Fever Surges Across City Wards
Typhoid cases climb in nearly all city wards with over ninety reported to the Bureau of Health in three days. West Philadelphia shows the heaviest activity with more than thirty-five patients currently ill. The rising totals reflect a growing health concern across districts.
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Bureau of Health
West Philadelphia
Yenagivanis Sreapeeal
Tiente
Weather Forecast For Eastern States and New Jersey
Snow or sleet likely in eastern areas with mixed precipitation. Northeasterly winds shift to fair conditions Thursday and Friday with possible light to fresh northeasterly breezes.
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New Jersey
Weather brief for Philadelphia January 29 1902
United States Weather Bureau Philadelphia reports snow today with no bulletins issued. Temperature details are incomplete but conditions show wintry air and potential accumulation in the area.
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United States Weather Bureau
Philadelphia
Durham Confers With Quay and Penrose on Gubernatorial Fate
Insurance Commissioner Israel W. Durham and James F. McNichol of Philadelphia arrive in Washington to confer with Senators Quay and Penrose at Quay's residence. Durham says the visit has no governor race connection, though it is openly linked to the gubernatorial contest. Deputy Attorney General Fletts also seeks Quay talks to back Attorney General Elkin's candidacy.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Israel W. Durham
James FP. McNichol
Philadelphia
Quay and
Penrose
Rham
Elkin
Senator Quay
Mr. Elkin
Flettz
Lackawanna County
Fletts
Cleveland Back From South With 100 Ducks
Ex President Grover Cleveland and companions arrived on a special Pullman car at Broad Street Station at 3.45 yesterday afternoon after a South hunting trip. Cleveland said he was now free from illness and had not shot himself, only watched others.
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Grover Cleveland
E. C. Benedict
Anson G. McCook
Broad Street
Philadelphia Times
Cleveland
Princeton
Benedict
Pennsylvania Railroad
Princeton Junction
New York
Schley Faces Sleeting Welcome in Louisville Event
Admiral Schley endured a heavy sleet storm as 2,000 attendees greeted him at the Board of Trade visit. A Pendennis Club lunch preceded a banquet with 200 guests at five long tables. Marion B. E. Taylor led as toastmaster with speakers including Weissenger and Catchings and remarks on Louisville’s growth and waterways.
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Louisville
Admiral Schley
Board of Trade
Board Rooms
Pendennis
Marion BE. Taylor
Age Schley
Weissenger
City of
A. E. Wilson
Fear of smallpox hastened man's death in hospital ward
Bela Schneider, a typhoid fever patient in the same ward as a smallpox patient, died after fear of contracting smallpox. He was shaved with the same razor and grew hysterical since last Sunday. Doctors attribute the death to his fear. The hospital is quarantined and relatives were ordered to bury him immediately.
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Philadelphia Times
Mckeesport
Bela Schneider
James Walsh
Fifth of Family to Commit death by own action
Caleb W. Mitchell a longtime figure in Saratoga New York shot and killed himself today His saloon and clubhouse once a sporting headquarters were closed by authorities He was the fifth family member to die by suicide in the same household
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Saratoga
N. Y
Caleb W. Mitchell
Mitchell
Ex Mayor William Stokley Reported Slightly Improved
The condition of Ex Mayor William 8 Stokley was improved as he passed a comfortable night and took nourishment fairly well. Dr B F Betts issued the bulletin yesterday noting the slight improvement.
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Stokley
William
B. F. Betts
Telegraphic Briefs Recap of 19th Century News Items
Eccentric items include Rev Daniel of Grand Rapids elected dean at Grinnell Iowa College, Pearce a congressman noted, a flat delegation gathering of coal interests. A blast furnace at Wellaton Iron and Steel plant claimed Charles Atwood in the Mining accident. Mitchell Russell died from powder exposure at Punlipure mine with 3 companions escaping. A reception was held at New Streets. A steel vessel of 2300 tons will stay for carnival. Lake Carriers Association seeks Canadian ship owners to sail for the lakes and rivers. Mrs Horace N Allen, wife of the US minister to Korea, broke her leg after slipping on ice in Toledo. Mr Allen’s sister is visiting. Post inspectors report on Williams patrol reach Cearriotteen on January 1.
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Mitchell Russell
Punlipebure
Dattow
New Streets
Lake Carriers’ Association
Horace N. Allen
United Sealce
Korea
Toledo
Ohio
Aiea Ane
Wwent
Allen
Schley Appeals to President Over Sampson Command Issue
Rear Admiral Schley publicly appeals to the President arguing Secretary Long erred in endorsing Admiral Dewey's report on command at the battle of Santiago. The appeal claims evidence on who commanded was improperly excluded and includes thirty one pages of quotations from testimony.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Schley
Admiral Dewey
Secretary Long
Samoga
Long
Admiral Schley
Admiral Schley Appeals for Presidential Review of Court Findings
Admiral Schley petitions the President to review the court findings on command at Santiago and related issues. He argues Secretary Long erred in endorsing the court and that Dewey’s view should be approved. The petition includes exhibits with testimony and seeks annulment of the endorsement and acceptance of Dewey’s statements.
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Long
Admiral Dewey
Schley
Dewey
Santiago
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