Chamberlain's War Policy
London dispatch recounts a semimonthly House of Commons debate over an amendment to the address regarding Britain’s war aims in the Spain United States conflict. It notes Mr Chamberlain defending government terms offered to the Boers, and outlines British diplomatic notes and attempts at joint action with European powers, with Cranborne reporting no formal communications from the coalition.
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Lord Saliebury
London
House of Commons
Benefer
Mr. Chamberlain
Lord Rosebery
Lord Kitchener
Chamberlan
Howe
England
Questio
Natjed
Europe
Henry Norman
United States
Spain
Monresty
Norman
Lord Cranborne
Ted Staten
Catia
Mita
Spalate
Trent Salisbury
Britain
Stetinley
Waal
Fay
Tusala
Canal route report supports Panama Canal sale offer
The canal commission report endorses the New Panama Canal Company offer to sell all freight rights and unfinished work to the United States for 10 million dollars. It details property, land, buildings, machinery, and stock involved, plus a plan to transfer the Panama Railroad assets, with costs estimated at about 40 million.
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Washington
Congress
Kthulan Canal Commission
New
Panama Canal Company
United States
Connnueron
Paris
Panaina Canal ‘Company
Fenbracen
Panama Teairoad
Cxnat Company
Bey
Europe
Canal Company
Panama
Pat
Hand of
New York
Gretna
Edouard Kern
Kelly
Kern
Jonce
Naval battle near Panama City leaves General Alban dead
Panama, Jan 21 report describes a naval clash as Colombian Liberals attacked near Panama. The Lautaro and other government ships were engaged by Padilla Darien and Calta, with Alban killed on the Lautaro deck. The battle sparked heavy fighting and evacuations as U.S. ships aided the wounded.
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Panama
Colombia
Rey
Darien
Philadelphia
Alban
Lentor
Sawtato
Aly
Chilea Conpany
Aise
Baralug
Hells of Pas Hiad
Herrera
Aiban
Wartenmers F
Lautaro
Panama Bey
Atlante Padilla
Padilla
Calta
Apnea
Wale
Panama Canal Company
Chisiqui
Chiscuito
Pueble Steam Navigation
Chiculto
Galtan
Atlan
Ward
Pana
Fred
United States
Tate
United Tates
Nahore
Hoynea
Rhonthe
Th ‘Carlen
Colom
Batearie
United Mine Workers in Session Amid Vigilant Debate
Nearly 1,000 delegates attend the United Mine Workers convention in Minety with President Mitch presiding and Mayor Bookwalter welcoming delegates. The keynote calls for an eight hour day and minimum wage scale, amid tensions over wages and recognition. Treasurer W J Wilson reports funds down to 30,579 despite strike relief payments totaling 30,290.6. Total income for the year is 208,388.09 with expenditures at 330,159.1 and a year-end balance of 1002.
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W. J. Wilson
Ian
Soto
FEELING OF THE BOERS Gener' the War to an End
Amsterdam January 21 The Boers have practically decided to waive independence for the South African republic and favor settlement. At headquarters and in Hilversum the mood has grown since a House of Commons speech promised no seizing of property but rapid grant of political rights and general amnesty. DeWet and others in the field keep fighting, but peace seems near if they are pressed.
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Amsterdam
Hilversum
House of Commons
DeWet
Taft Lands in Washington on Philippine Visit
Governor Taft and family arrived at port last night and will return to Cincinnati Thursday or Friday. Taft reports improved health after the voyage and notes Filipino sentiment toward U.S. civil governance. Webster Davis leads a 212000-signature petition for Boer sympathy to Congress. Chinese exclusion debate continues as Senate immigration panel holds public hearing. Seven men die and many hurt in a burning boiler explosion. Mayor Rodenbark offers 500 reward for arrest of B. Brow murderers.
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Taft
Philippines
Grant
Cincinnatii
United States
United State
Washington
Jas
Webster Daviy
Congress
Ion
Bit Lin
Tng Wee
Senate’ Committeem Immigration
Rochester
N.Y
Rodenbark
Brow
State Street
Weather and injury report fragment from Eastern Penn area
Fragment of weather section and early report noting injuries at a local incident. Details are incomplete with names and precise locations not readable.
Dr King’s New Discovery touted for coughs and consumption
Prominent ad text urges readers to try Dr King’s New Discovery as a home remedy for lung diseases, claiming cures and relief from coughs, consumption, and throat conditions. Free trial bottles advertised at Pittston locations. Also notes rail travel offers with Pullman service and storage through West Lackawanna area. Listings include rental space across 300 to 400 dwellings and shops.
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Dr. King
Prince Henry's Programme on Niagara Stop and New York Visit
Imperial guest Prince Henry of Prussia plans a U.S. tour Feb 22 to New York for a welcome at the White House and city, state, and presidential receptions. The itinerary calls for Chicago Milwaukee and Niagara Falls, a yacht launch, then Washington meetings with Roosevelt and White House entertaining, before a possible Chicago trip continuation.
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New York
Eria
Prince Hen
United States
Chicago
Milwaukee
Niagara
Vom Holleben
L Ecauan
Washington
Joe William
Prince Henry
Wen
New Yorke
Boone
State of New
New
White House
Chiengo
Eilwankee
Palisa Boston
Rice Henry
Washgton
Rooseuiny
Price
Roosevel Au ‘Nee
Henry
Waton
Prince Toney
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Kitchener
Tames Dunsmuir
A. P
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Eda Wallace Hopper
Orn
Hopper
San Francisco
Dunant Castle
Victoria
Cleveland
Hanna
Stuttgart
Warttemberg
Horn Theater
Detroit
Mich
Niles
Michigan
Mion
Park Avenue Tunnel
SEN
Carlos Alban
Ank
Ip Auiry
United Mine Worker
Penn
Mase
Financial and Comm
New Jersey Central
New Jersey Central RR
Charleston Exposition
Shanige
Yaauke
Wisher
West Lackawanna Avenue
Seraiton
Jordan & Co
Wester
Chiew Ri & P
Manhattan I
Traction
Norfolk
Western
W. Ae Aa N
Gentral
Pennsylvania
Southern Ty
Pacite Southern Ry
Boston
GE Random
Shu
Market St
Wilkesbarre
Scly
Dr. Richter
F. At. Richter & Co
Peart Street
Louie D. Shelly
Lazer Ave
Outh Mala
Pitaton, Pa
W. E. Brown
Luzerne Ave
Griffin Studio
Witkenbarre
Ras Sg
Evans Bros
Marine Viscturers
Ry & W. S. Barrett
North Main St
T. W. Kyte
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