Funeral of Queen Victoria from Osborne to Portsmouth
The body of Queen Victoria was moved from Osborne House to Trinity Pier Cowes and boarded the royal yacht Alberta. A flotilla of warships preceded the procession to Portsmouth where crowds watched the ceremonial route with minute guns and royal banners as the cortège departed for Windsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne House
Trinity Pier
Alberta
Tike
Pees Cowes
Queen Victoria
Isle of Wight
Portsmouth
London
Thenes
Windsor
Ostorne Houge
Cowes
Europe
Cthse
Osborne
Coronons
Eng
Majestic
Allerta
Victoria and Albert
Hohenzollern
Rock Yard
House of Lords
House of Commons
Victoria Station
Admiralty
Solent
Benbow
Collingwood
Britain
Une
Benewit
Catafalque
Viret
Seo
Edward
Willan
Ceaed
Portsmouth Harbor
Victoria
Clarence Yard
Iverstown
Channel
Venezuelans Remain Defiant Toward United States
Exclusive dispatch from Port of Spain reports Venezuela’s government showing a defiant stance. Rumor says President Castro could deploy eastern troops to disperse Americans at Pitch Lake, with a company prepared to resist and potentially be ousted without reinforcements. Loomis, the U S minister, seeks adjustment amid hostile Caracas posture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presa
Port of Spain
Trinidad
United States
Castro
Pitch Lake
Loomis
Venezuela
Li Hung Chang Dead Rumor Echoes Across Beijing
An exclusive wire story from London reports rumors in Men Tein that Li Hung Chang, a key figure in Qing China, has died. The dispatch notes denial and confusion amid tense imperial politics and telegraph exchanges.
Christian Endeavorers at Portland
Delegates to the Christian Endeavor twentieth anniversary convention gather in Portland with clergymen from many parishes contributing to the program. The Maine state convention combines with Williston observance, creating one of the east’s largest gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tertlend
Mey Pel
Maine
Thale
Uwe Williston
Army and Navy Football Game Set for Franklin Field
Exclusive AP report says Army and Navy renew rivalry this year with the annual game set at Franklin Field. The contest will be played on a Saturday in November as part of the schedule coordinated by the University of Pennsylvania Athletic Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fhitelpta
Army
Navy
Weel Point
Annapolis Academiceluvin
Franklin Wield
Satchlay
University of Pennsylvania
Duke of Cornwall Improves as York Progress Reported
Exclusive AP brief from London notes the Duke of Cornwall and the Duke of York making progress in expected duties and roles. The court circuler confirms improving health and readiness for upcoming responsibilities within the realm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Cornwall
Associated Press
London
Dulke
Connent
York
Wilcox Accused of Aiding Aguinaldo and Carpetbag Attacks
Charges were filed with the House Elections Committee alleging Robert W. Wilcox sent letters to Filipino leaders pledging aid for independence and praising Aguinaldo while calling opponents hypocritical Yankees. The petition cites anti American rhetoric and possible treasonable mailings. Senate debates on the ship subsidy and timing for sessions followed, with parties seeking early and even night sessions to advance action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astociated Pree
Washington
House Committee On Elections No
Robert W. Wilcox
Hawathta
House of Representatives
George D. Gear
Hawaii
Wilcow
Fresno
Aguinaldo
Tam
Philippine Islands
Otto
Chear Pelates
Wilcox
Kingdom of Hawaii
Wilcox i U
Traason
United States
Mawalitn Islands
Philippines
Miss Mame Schaefer Awarded Damages in Breach Suit
Lancaster reports in a breach of promise case against Rev. Frank Elwood Raub of the Moravian church Harrowgate Philadelphia the jury found for Miss A Marie Schaefer awarding 5000 damages after a trial begun in 1897. She sought 15000. The case traced engagements and letters showing Raub's changing affections and alleged refusal to marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom
Lancaster
Frank Elwood Rath
Harrowgate
Frankford
Philadelphia
Yo Werdiet
A. Marie Schaefer
Miss Schaefer
Raub
Alaska
Sihmerer
Sooo Ratael
Mies Florence Taylor
New Willan V. Brower steamship line announced
Philadelphia officials announce a new steamship line named the Willan V Brower to run between Philadelphia and Merling Germany. It will sail fortnightly starting March 1 and operate with the Martmore and Ohio Railroad company. Four chartered vessels are to begin business under the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Willan V. Brower
Merling
Germany
Hye
Ue Martmore and Ohio Railroad Company
Jeffries Rahlin Case Hearing Scheduled
A temporary injunction motion was heard today in Judge Hollister's court with state attorneys present. The hearing date for a ruling is expected to be set for early next week by Judge Gill lintor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffrie-Hahlin
Hollister
Attornpys
Tallintor
Battle Near Kowpit Between Persian Gulf Sheikhs
Exclusive wire reports a sanguinary night battle near Koweit on the Persian gulf as Bin Rashid with 20,000 men clashes with the sheikhs of Kuwait and Himavhid the King of Arabia. Rashid is routed after repeated charges, with the sheikhs seizing considerable booty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
Arabia
Associated
Prem
Trombay
Koweit
Persian Gulf
Himavhid
Binrashid
Eh Eikhe
Binhehit
Kowelt
Tinrashid
Wno
Accident at Wallace Junction rocks Pennsylvania line
A Nickel Plate freight and a passenger train collided at Wallace Junction Pa. Freight conductor Peter Dona hie was killed and twenty passengers were slightly hurt. The incident was reported by Faderie Wire of the Associated Press from Ashtabula Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashtabula
Wallace Junction
Peter Donahie
Cigarette Fiend Confesses to Murder in Schaghticoke
Lebbense Rice was shot dead in his Schaghticoke home as Frederick Guest, 21, detained as a witness, confesses to the slaying. Guest says he killed Rice because Rice would not allow him to marry his daughter until she was eighteen. the girl is fifteen. Guest was a farm hand living with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia Troy
Lebbense Rice
Schaghticoke
Frederick Guest
Hice
Ciuest Ikan Inveterary
Clearetioe Smokur
Sehaghtlooke
Carrie Nation threatens saloon keepers in Topeka letter
Mrs. Carrie Nation sent a personal letter to all Topeka saloonkeepers warning them to stop their business. The missive invites a joint meeting to discuss the situation and implies forcible action if her advice is not followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pschive
Trea
Torka
Kans
Carrie Nation
Topeka
Clare
World Ride Begun From Clinton Tow Aims at Three-Year Loop
Private Lee, described as a blogo at, won a fetter from Mayor Van Wyck in New York this afternoon. He began from Clinton, Iowa, on November 10 to circumnavigate the globe in three years, riding around the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Tarry Lee
van Wyck
Ballerus
Lee
Clinton
Towa
Pennsylvania Pan American Commission Contemplates McAnulty Choice
Morrisburg Pa February 1 The Pennsylvania Pan American Exposition Commission to be formed by governor and lawmakers may include Scranton leader James S. McAnulty among five governor chosen appointees. The panel will oversee exhibit space building and transport at Buffalo with an appropriation of 835,000 and a two week start for organization before the expo opening. Also printed is the full text of Mr James bill creating a separate Orphans Court in Lackawanna County with jurisdiction, staffing, and operations details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric City
James’ Bill
Stull
Morrisburg
Pennsylvania
Muffalo
Senate
House
Scranton
Capitol Hii
James Ss. McAnulty
McAnulty
Manhattan
Fois
James
County of Lackawanna
Lackawanna
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Courte of Common Pleas
Mui
Everry
Aid County
Thormot
Norimary
Rogers Soc
Wald Qounity
Mid Orphans’ Court
Wibjeet
Maid County
Fia
Steamship Arrivals
Exclusive AP report from New York notes arrivals and clearances of ships including Deutschland from Hamburg and others listed for ports such as Liverpool Genoa Naples Amsterdam Rotterdam and Queenstown. It mentions routes via Potsdam Campania and Kinsdale with New York as a destination and includes passing indications for Campania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Deutschland
Hamburg
Trura
Liverpool
Aller
Genoa
Naples
Amaterdam
Rotterdam
Prowle Point
Potsdam
Kinsdale
Campania
Queenstown
Late Queen Victoria Body Moved From Onhorne Hotel
Morning weather reports fair with westerly winds. United Kingdom notes indicate the late Queen Victoria’s body was moved from the Onhorne Hotel. Legislative activity and various notices appear across regional reports including court actions and local politics.
Paterson Quartet Sentenced to Long Terms in Trenton Prison
Four Paterson men Walter McAllister William Death Andrew Campbell and George Kerr arrive at the Rate penitentiary in Trenton after being convicted of the Jerinie Boséchieter murder. McAllister Campbell and Death receive thirty year sentences Kerr fifteen years. They face hard labor and initial cell placement as officials note Kerr’s fragile condition after the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cxaraden
Breen
Trenton
Walter (. McAllister
William A
Andrew J. Campbell
George J. Kerr
Paterson
Jerinie Boséchieter
Rate Penitentiars
Kerr
MrAllister
Campbell
Death
Mn Arixing
Nour
Jory Caruno
Jivison
Wells
McAlister
Big battle in Abyssinia reported with 7000 killed
Exclusive wire dispatch from Pariz reports a great Abyssinian battle where 7000 men were killed. Rebels are said to have risen during King Memelik’s absence at the Egyptian frontier amid frontier delimitation talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vee
Prova
Pariz
Fel
Calvo
Abyssinia
Memelik
Astor Engagement Report Sparks London Wedding Plans
Exclusive wire reports from The Associated Press in London note the engagement of the Duke of Hoxbutreh to Miss Dealing Antir. The wedding is scheduled for next summer pending formal arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke of Hoxbutreh
William Waldorf Astor
Public building limit raised at Wilkes-Barre
Exclusive Wire reports Washington February decision to raise the public building limit at Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania to 150000. An Overseas French boat No 26 sank near the harbor after a letter explosion. All crew rescued except two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Willian Giles Convicted in Filicide Case in Cattlesburg
In Huntington West Virginia Web on 1 Willian Giles found guilty of murdering his daughter with a hot poker at Cattlesburg. A life sentence was imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Huntington
W. Va
Willian Giles
Cattlesburg
Plenipotentiaries Deliberate on China and Cuban Issue
Exclusive AP dispatch reports Cabinet notes slow progress by powers in China talks and questions on increasing forces and permanent quarters. Cuban constitution deadlock worries officials about U S recognition and influence. Pekin evacuation views from Count Von Wallersee contrast with Conger and General Chifes views on minimal legation guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aswciated
Washington
China
United States
Pekin
Count von Wallersee
Legation Guards
Conger
Chiftee
Senate Shipping Bill Dominates Congress Proceedings
Washington Feb 1 The shipping bill dominated senate debate with Rawlins Berry and others opposing vigorously. An amendment to link the Nicaragua canal bill with the shipping measure sparked clashes as Morgan opposed combining the two. In the House an omnibus claims bill totaling 244 489 for Union army stores passed after initial opposition, then no divisions. The Chinese exclusion act amendment and other minor bills were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Rawlins
Utah
Berry
Arkansas
Clay
Georgia
Frye
Chandler
Messra Jones
Teller
Colorado
Mr. Morgan
Alabama
House
Court of Claims
South
Cannon
United States
Public Debt Declines in February Treasury Balance Reaches Record
The monthly public debt report shows a decrease of 64 million for February, bringing the total debt to 1,009,506,078. Treasury cash stands at 1.06 billion with demand liabilities around 1.45 million and a cash balance near 200 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Feb
Also Mentioned on This Page
LI Hung Chang
Associated Proce
Wis
Christian Endfavorers
Portland
Army and Navy
General Otis
Republican Committee
Congress
Allison
District of Clymdbin
Mame Schaefer
Frank Elwood Raub
Jeffries-Rahlin Case
The
Kowpit
Faderie
Lebbens Rice
Pan-American Commission
Stone
Onhorne Hote
Bilford
Carbondale
Connetle
Mand
Hinper Bit
Milinn
Si.tulo
Northwastern Penneylvania Flraticdal and Crannottal
TN Leeal Ilighaws News
Rolie Leewn Fee ‘Pear
St Lata
Taber
Cairo
Dammann
Milwaukin
Milwaukee
William
Carl Tum
Wonwawteen
Merlin
Omerrow
Cleveland
Tasctall
Hwolloniion
Tudar
Tonurow
Miss Astor
Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Harre
Gibson
Congress Proceedings
Associated Prec
Associated Pres
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!