Martial law declared in Samoa amid German seizures and fires
The Mariposa arrives with Samoa news as German forces assert control in Apia. Proclamations declare war on Mataafa and martial law. American and English residents face searches, ship seizures, and danger while allies defend property and aid amid escalating clashes.
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Tumasese
Samoa
Apia
Adier
Temmsese
Matanfa
Masigi
Mataaia
Matsaia
Fillet
United States Marine Corps
Marine Guard
Richmond
United States
H. S. Moors
Blacklock
Mullan
Fritze
Adler
Germany
Moors
Becker
Knappe
Klein's Close Call in Samoa Amid Martial Law
Samoan report from San Francisco dated February 16 describes American correspondent J C Klein, noted in Berlin dispatches, fleeing martial law after German forces attempted seizure. Klein was rescued by Americans and boarded the Mariposa for safety. The episode details German control, suppression of Samoan press, and U S naval protest regarding Klein's surrender.
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San Francisco
Samos
Samoa
J.C. Klein
Berlin
Klein
Samoan Islands
Samoan Times
Apia
Mullan
Nipsic
Tamasese
United States
Fritze
Mariposa
Bayard Comments on Samoa Dispatches and Leary Action
Secretary Bayard said Captain Leary of the Nip sic acted sensibly in aiding Klein the correspondent. German officials misidentified Klein as native forces leader and sought punishment. He noted martial law for foreigners ended and German envoys Knippe and Brandeis ordered home, signaling hopeful prospects for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klein
United States
Knippe
Herr Brandeis
Tamasese
German Impudence at Samoa Sparks War Speculation
San Francisco reports paymaster John Christofferson of the U S S Nipsic returned from Samoa aboard the Mariposa and warns war may follow unless the U S acts swiftly. German ships in Samoa face scrutiny as locals accuse postmaster Dr Knappe of intercepting mail and betraying government ciphers, angering Americans and Britons alike.
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Richmond
Olga
Shi Gillan
Godloseon
Blacklock
Ake Tapeitel
Samoa
San Francisco
John Christofferson
Nipsic
Mariposa
Dr. Knappe
United States
Knappe
Knnppe
Department
Bismarck on Top Amid French Anxiety in Berlin
Berlin reports a crisis in German leadership as rumor of Prince Bismarck’s retirement circulates. The Kaiser’s circle doubts a replacement and expects stability with Waldersee as a potential successor while internal factions clash over artillery credits and ministerial resignations. The Emperor contemplates shifts in power, with Kiel visits and Morocco mission talks shapingApril plans.
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Cologne
Richter
Hamburg
Bismarck
Adlatos
Count Waldersee
Herr Fischer
Augsbourg
Augsbourg Abendpost
Prince Bismarck
Waldersee
Reichstag
Bundesrath
Schellendorf
Count von Schellendorf
War Office
Waldersee Circle
Kaltenboen-Stachan
England
Francis Joseph
Italy
Denmark
Sweden
Schloss Friedrichskron
Frederick
Spandau
Morocco
Essen
Herr Krupp
Herbert Bismarck
Paris
Gloomy view of French crisis dominates press analysis
The GLOOMY view of the French crisis prevails across papers. General Boulanger seen as in control of the situation. Autumn Westphalia maneuvers may shift to a warning demonstration with Mannheim headquarters. Wurtemberg and Bavarian contingents could join. Captain Wissman departs for Brindisi to Zanzibar. Dr Stocker faces possible discipline over alleged court chaplain deceit. Hasselman returns from America to begin business in Hamburg.
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General Boulanger
Westphalia
Mannheim
Phillips
Munster
Wissman
Halle
Brindisi
Zanzibar
Stoecker
Witte
Stocker
Dr. Stoecker
Herr Hasselman
Reichstag
America
Hamburg
Appropriations Favorable Passages From House Panel
The House Committee on Appropriations has reported favorable on multiple posts including 500000 for soldiers orphan schools, 187000 for Erie Soldiers Home, 141000 for Western Penitentiary salaries and upgrades, 50000 to transport troops to Gettysburg, 18000 to Allegheny General Hospital, 102000 for Pennsylvania Institution for the Blind, 3000 for Eastern Penitentiary, 14600 for Northern Home for Friendless Children, 20000 for Industrial Art, 50000 for Medico Chirurgical Society, 3000 to enlarge Scott Legion vault, 3000 to establish state boundary lines, 6000 for Archival Survey, 5000 for Home for Friendless in Erie, 8000 for Huntingdon Reformatory, and 8000 for district outlines. bills opposed include 200000 for a state lunatic asylum at Beaver, 27200 to buy the William Penn farm, 10000 for Hamet Hospital, and 20000 for Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia.
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Hankispuare
House Committee On Appropriations
Erie
Western Penitentiary
Gettysh
Pittsb Homeopathic Medical and Surgical Hos Reine
Attr Cine Sn
Alleghey
Milita Ms
Allegheny General Hospital
Pennsylvania Institution For Instruction of the
Philadelpia
Eastern Penitentiary
Orthern
Board of Charities
Bengle
Medico- Chirurgical Society
Philadelphia
State Board of Agriculture
Beaver
Hamet Hospital
Wills’ Eye Hospital
End of the Bicycle Race in New York City
The women’s race ended with Stanley first at 624 points, Von Blumen second, and Oakes third. Armaindo rode 25 miles in 100 minutes as the fastest stretch. Winnings totaled 10,212 dollars with 4,084 going to the top seven, and distribu tion to eleven top finishers plus small shares to Armaindo, Woods, McShane, and Brown.
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New York
Stanley
von Blumen
Oakes
Sualler
Lewis
Baldwin
Hart
Woods
McShane
Armaindo
Brown
Miss Press
Jessie Oakes
Eee
Miss Oakes
Miss Sualler
Miss Lewis
Miss Baldwin
Miss Hart
Miss Armaindo
Miss Woods
Miss McShane
Miss Brown
Desirable Legislation Proposed by Granger Group
Special telegram from Washington Pennsylvania reports the Farmers Institute backing a meat inspection bill and opposing a revenue measure taxing sheep. It notes a road law plan to elect two county road commissioners and appoint a civil engineer as viewer, paid three dollars per day, with likely substitution for Senator McLain’s bill to boost passage.
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Washington
Farmers’ Institute
Erie
Court of Quarter Sessions
McLain
Panama Canal Labor Discharges Stir Regional Travel
Panama February 15 reports many canal workers discharged with most heading to the West Indies Costa Rica and Chile. Limited work continues on all canal sections and total suspension is not expected before mid March. On February 11 contractors employees were paid off with pay totaling between 300000 and 400000 silver dollars. Large exodus underway but order remains perfect.
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Panama
West Indies
Costa Rica
Chili
I Us
Peters Attacks Civil Service as Political Hypocrisy
In a February 16 session, Congressman Peters of Kansas denounced the civil service law during debate on a free appropriation bill. He labeled it the morass of political honesty and the excelsior of political hypocrisy, criticizing civil service as flawed policy.
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Wasnixetos
Peters
Ansas
Excursion Tickets to Washington Allow Baltimore Stopover
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip excursion tickets from all stations for travel to Washington from February 25 to March 4 with a stop in Baltimore permitted in either direction. Return coupons are valid through March 7. The low fare reflects favorable conditions and service. details and special rates available at ticket agents.
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Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
320 Tailor Made Suits for Men at $6.00
This notice advertises a Monday sale of about 320 men’s tailor-made suits in checks, stripes, and broken plaids priced at $6.00. Suits are described as well-made, in all sizes, with over 30 styles available and a claimed value of $15. An extra 100 styles of English worsted pants priced at $12.40 are offered, with a value of $300.
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C. C
Diamond Sts
The
New Court House
Mozart Club Concert Impresses Audience at Old City Hall
Rarely has a finer audience gathered for the Mozart Club at Old City Hall on Friday night. A strong program featured Schubert and Smart works with strong chorus and solo performances. The critic notes improved orchestral balance, string tuning needs, and praises Messrs Trapp and Henkler while urging greater precision and sustained energy in future performances.
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Mozart Club
Old City Hall
Mathilde Henkier
Trapp
Quebec
Albani
Patti
Max Maretzen
Propet
Swedish National Ladies’ Concert Company
Edmund T. Phelan
Old City Pee Pogee
Lyceum Bureau
Mendelssohn Club
East End
Gymnasium Hall
J. P. McCollum
Dad R. Smith
Crotchets and Quavers in Greensburg and Allegheny Music Scenes
Local concerts and music news from Greensburg and Pittsburgh area venues. William M Stevenson leads a Greensburg Opera House concert with Miss E Schusck and New York teachers, Apollo Quartet features in Du Bois event, and various church choirs perform in Allegheny. critical notes on performers and upcoming recitals.
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William M. Stevenson
Greensburg Opera House
Schusck
5. B. Miller
New York
Pittsburg
D. Canton
Mme. Margilie
Sherwood
Chickering Hall
Phil T. Wise
Bijou
Nangly
Ermide
M. M.P.U
St. John's
St Paul's
Buena Vista Street
M. E. Church
Allegheny
Post 123 Choir
Mozart
EH. Dermitt
Ite Henkler
Irene Sample
M. Mamie Reach
Apollo Ghacnas
Madman in Lobby Seeks Wife in Ballet Tights
A Yonkers hat factory superintendent, Wilson, chased his wife Florence Wilson backstage at Nadjy in New York after spotting her in tights during the second act. He claimed he would reconquer her as she fled toward the stage door. Florence said she planned to sue for divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TUR Dispatch
New Yor
Wilson
Yonkers
Florence Wilson
Nadjy
Arrest for Longstanding Pension Bribery Case
Special Telegram to the Dispatch from Esre reports George Folwell, a Lake Shore telegraph operator, was taken to Pittsburg to await U S District Court action in Tennessee. Indicted for taking excessive pension fees and bribing or attempting to bribe witnesses. longtime case with victims paying him thousands. Folwell, once in the army, denies wrongdoing and cites alleged pension schemes involving a Mrs Exum and a colored woman, with disputed payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esre
George Folwell
Lake Shore
Pittsburg
United States District Court of Tennessee
Folwell
Gasees Alenander Ia
Exum
Ex.Preacher Kills Family Then Sets House Ablaze
PAPACIAL telegram from Parkersburg reports John Elsmer, a wealthy West county farmer, killed his wife and two daughters aged 12 and 17 and the hired girl after beating her for not having supper. He set the house on fire, burning it to the ground. He has been arrested and jailed amid talk of lynching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
John Elsmer
West County
Palmer Arrested in Bribery Attempt at Erie City Foundry
Philadelphia February 16 Horace A Palmer manager of the Erie City Foundry in Erie was arrested for attempting to bribe a public officer by offering a commission to Nell L Smedley chief of the Bureau of Surgeon purchased for the city of Delaware?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Horace A. Palmer
Erie City Foundry
Erie
Nel L. Smedley
Grand Parade Planned by Catholic Festivities on Washington's Birthday
Chief Marshal Cosgrove issues detailed orders for a large Catholic parade on Washington's Birthday. Headquarters at Central Hotel in Smithfield Street with ad hoc staff named, divisions organized by ethnic and linguistic groups, and a strict route from Smithfield to Grant Street. Final assembly set for 9 o'clock with flags restricted and personnel positioned along Smithfield and Water streets.
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Washington
Marshal Cosgrove
Prrrepena
Central Hotel
Smithfield Street
Grand Army Band
Peter Fromm
Marshal
Carson Street
Smithfeld Street
Ritter
P. Beckford
Water Street
H. Mifes
Ohio
Monongahela Rivers
T. F. Shaffer
Laquesne Way
Iterary and Dramatic Societies
J. W. Exler
Third Avenue
FE. B. A
Allegheny Rivers
F Mefnerney, Marshal
Second Avenue
Smithield Street
A. O. H. Rifles
Amvens
Twe
Smitherd
Water Streets
United States
Row Street
Fifth Avenue
Pride Street
Caldwell Street
Fulton Street
Market Street
Sixth Street
Penn Avenue
Seventeenth Street
Liberty Street
Sixth Avenue
Grant Street
Thomas Corcrota
romMetal Ene
Frank Elert
Patrick Foley
Heel Siuntal
Thos. Murray
Wm. Morris
James Meda
W. DW. McAntire
Hos
P. Metuilough
J. A. McPike
W. d. A Morris
McCue
H. €. Nicholson
D. O Doherty
Ay Hs O'Donnell
J. E. ‘Orbonnell O "Donnell
Leary
Mer O' Leary
Or John Or Reilly
A i Ulidshne
John O' Neil
F. O'Brien
P. Connor
Alex. Flood
D. Brien
P. Hammell
Tim Or Brien
James Patterson
James Phelan
Re - Quine
Mick Finn
We Sohl
BL. Schaub
F. Smith
John Leopold Vile Shields
J. W. Fine
F. J
Viltack
John Vogel
Dr. White Mr. Walsh
Felix Warn
James Watson
J. Weixel
Jacob Weixel
Jarab Walters
I Walters
cUaln
McGirne
T. J. McGrath
Michael — Theo
Charles Ook
Charles Houston
Gous Or ‘Thirte Haynes
John Hurley
P. W. Joyce
Kelly
Fred. Kettle
Wick Killen
A. &. Kennedy
A. #. Keating
Thomas Kelly
Thomas L. Kerin
Heorme A. Kerin
F. Ae Anaee M. Eisner
Fraonhe Awe
Cameee Curran
P. Cossing
A Crem
He Gilson
Za Mane
Thomas
Ey Re Kirsch
Julius Klose
Ever
Taenor
Kerr
J. J. Ki
P. Keafe
We Jokin ii Kelly
A. J. Rahn
John A Lawler
Ay Ap Lawier
J. KH. Lanapatghe Lapp
F. D. Larkin
John Kes
Limpert
N Logan
P. J. Loughrey
Jon
Ati
Metherney
Lees
Freve Livie Catholic Pauad
Peter Cartin
Terrence Mar
Ont
Formon
Wenn
Sane
Peter Ig
EK. McIernet
Peter Carlin
Temuexce Mumpht
John F. Shaffer
Was It Stolen AlLeter Jewelry Gets Two Young Wes
About 12 30 last night Special Officer McTighe arrested James Martin and William Herron both around 18 on Fifth Avenue suspected of involvement in several robberies in this vicinity. A short time earlier two young men were seen attempting to dispose of a small jewelry collection including ladies pins and cuff buttons.
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McTighe
James Martin
William Herron
Fifth Avenue
Sasi Iserice
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Mataafa
Matania
Royalist
Eber
Schmidt
Hamburgholm
Greyswahl
Eumpe
Ree Eber
Auckland
Alf
Dieputelesto
Matasia
E. L. Hamilton
Apia Harbor
German Trading and Planting Company
Herr Beckmann
Alter Ccvares
Segate
Imperia
Sewall
Longfellow
Pauline Islands
Queenstown
London
Havin
High Commission
Fiji
Beard
Gillan
Goetelseon
Ehradt
Mateafa
Tahiti
Brandeis
Hils
Ger
Bayard
U. S
Malta
France
NEW York Associated Press
Berwin
von Schilling
Landtag
Hermes
Unterhaus
Dr. von Schilling
Munkel
Herr von Scholz
Tagblatt
Herriques
Kiel
Humbert
William
Congressman Peters
Pennsyl
Vania Rrailroad
Mane Aes
Weber
Alice J. Shaw
Prince of Wales
Shaw
Pitteburgers
Ag Nn Hall
Signor Tagnapietra
Adele Aus der Oho
Rosenthal
Max Voyrich
Heston
Pittsburgers
Yanserar
Jules Perotti
Locke
Hess
J Perotti
Metropolitan Opera House
J. 8
Walters
East End Gymnasium Mall
Horn Jowas
Mr. Bullock
Tarantella
Fopoueser
Scocc
Nveses
Nens
Reeves Poon Es Rehi
Jolly Sailor
Maralals
Brobst
Wooldridge and
Rosser
Tannhanger
Wagner
Sydenham Noossegeensens Pos
D. M. Bullock
Barber
Ernani
von Werdl
Adah
Fatee
Mendelssohn
Carl Ritter
Ellenberg Orchestra
MNOS
Iacca Snag Stad
Age Ogon
Hilum
Etneres Mulloy Masters
Brobst, Wooldridge and
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S. Rossini
Lafayette Hall
Bernstein
Alier
Barnby
Charles Davis Carter
Madame Hatter
Pennsylvania
AlLeter
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