Dupe de Lome Letter Sparks Diplomaticrow Recall Question
Washington dispatch details the authenticity of an autograph letter by Senor Dupus de Lome criticizing the U S president. Officials consider it a breach of diplomacy and discuss recalling de Lome, with precedents from the Sackville case guiding possible actions and potential recall if delays occur.
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Fie Woodford
State Department
Justin Pauncefote
Murchison
Sackville
United States
Lord Sackville
Cleveland
Washington
House
Hitt
Foreign Affairs Committee
Dingley
Ways and Means Committees
de Lome
De Lome Resigns as Spanish Minister Cables Acceptance
Special dispatches from Washington report Minister de Lome cabled his resignation to the Spanish government and sent urgent messages yesterday and today, but by this afternoon no response had been received from Madrid.
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Philadelphia
Washington
de Lome
Madrid
Address to Good Men From John M Garman
John M Garman chairman of the Democratic state committee issues a circular calling leading Democrats to Harrisburg on February 17 at 7:30 p.m. for consultation to present a united platform and unite the party to win in Pennsylvania. The invite targets all good Democrats regardless of previous affiliations and aims to form a broad consensus for reform and honest governance.
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Wilkes-Barre
John M. Garman
Democratic State Committee
Pennsylvania
Democratic Party
Old Commonwealth
Board of Trade Rooms
Harrisburg
Kool Men
Pure Flour Bill Moves Through Milling Interests
Northwest milling industry backs a pure flour bill carried by Representatives Pearce and Tawney. Millers plan to lobby Ways and Means in Washington for a hearing. The measure aims to define mixed flour, regulate steense and impervision, and require clear package labeling of contents and weight.
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Washington
Northwest
Pearce
Missouri
Tawney
Minnesota
Maine Insurance Report Highlights Growth in year
The Maine commissioner of insurance report notes year end figures show growth for old line companies with increases in insurance written by 31,570,038 and in force by 313,68. Premiums received rose by 154,439 while leases and claims paid decreased by 060,582 indicating overall favorable results for Maine insurers.
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Augusta
Maine
Kruger Re-Elected President in Transvaal Republic
Paul Kruger has been re-elected president of the South African republic. The total votes cast were 10,423 with Kruger securing 11.74 percent, while Schalk Burger and General Joubert received the remaining shares, according to early results from Pretoria.
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Pretoria
Transvaal Republic
Paul Kruger
South African Republic
Kruger
Schalk Burger
Joubert, Loe
Massive Pittsburg Fire Kills Dozens and Destroys Warehouses
A nighttime blaze of mysterious origin ripped through the six story Chautauqua Lake Tea Co warehouse in Pittsburg on February 9. An explosion blew out a wall as firemen police and others stood nearby. At least three dead including Police Captain Berry with many more feared buried under debris. Fire officially controlled about 1:15 pm but the ruin stretched over the block with extensive losses.
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Pittsburg
Chautauqua Lake Tea Company
Union Storage Company
Mulberry
Berry
13Th
Penn Streets
12Th
11Th Streets
Fine Street
Mulberry Alley
Tea Company
E. A. Hoevaler & Co
Chautauqua
Sons move to live with a Prussian princess
Vineland N J reports George Edward and Frederick Johnson sons of Colonel Johnson depart to reside with Princess Salm Balm of Bonn on the Rhine Prussia. The two brothers witnessed an assault on Felix by George Johnson who asserts their father is also his father. The prosecution excused George and Frederick from testifying at the claimant trial Thursday.
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Vineland
N. J
George
Edward
Frederick Johnson
Colonel Johnson
Princess Salm- Balm
Bonn-on-the-Rhine
Prussia
Felix
George Johnson
Frederick
Discipline Saves School Children in Cape May Fire
A morning blaze at the Howeh Public School in Cape May New Jersey started from an overheated stovepipe. About 200 primary grade students were led safely into the yard by teachers Miss Foster Plaisted Walter and Jacobs. The fire was extinguished with a new chemical engine and damage was trifling.
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Cape May
N. J
Peb
Howeh
Foster
Plaisted
Walter
Jacobs
Delicate burglary torture yields $1400 in Delaware
Nancy Fix, tortured by burglars to reveal the hiding place of 1400 dollars, was taken to a hospital and later could recount the attack. Two of the assailants were boys, who tried to set her clothing on fire and then bound her as they left. They made three fires in the house and locked the doors.
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Delaware
Nancy Fix
Misa Fix
New York Business Delegation Seeks Cuba Peace Action
A memorial from New York business men presented to the president asks the U S government to take action toward re establishing peace in Cuba. Delegation cites wide representation among firms in New York City and urges prompt government steps.
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Washington
New York
Cuba
National Republican League Meets in Omaha
The executive committee of the National Republican League met in Omaha with fourteen members present. The finance report showed a healthy treasury as the secretary planned publishing the 1999 manual outlining nationwide league plans. Resolutions congratulated Marcus A. Hanna on Senate election and Ohio Republicans, while the national convention date was moved to July 19 to avoid conflicts with state conventions.
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Chicago
National Republican League
Dowling
Central Passenger Association
Melville Hayes
Kentucky
Republican League of
Ohio
People of the
United States
Marcus A. Hanna
United States Senate
Omaha
Dreyfus Case Testifies Amid Court Turmoil and Barrister Clash
Paris reports continued dramatic scenes at the Agssizes court as M. Emile Zola and M. Perreaux face government denouncement charges. Madame Dreyfus is allowed to testify on the Bordereau matter under limits, while Generals Boisdeffre Gonse and others arrive to a chorus of cheers. The court clears after a dispute over testimony and coverage.
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Paris
M. Emile Zola
M. Perreaux
Republican Guards
Boisdeffre
Gonse
Esterhazy
Mercier
Paty du Clam
M. Zola
Boisdeffre Wee
M. Delegorgue
Mme. Dreyfus
Nilerhazgy
M. Laberte
France
General Gonze
Aurore
Gonge-Picquart
Gonze
Bordereau
Picquart
Eclair
Dreyfus
Congress Revises Turf Code At National Trotting Meet
The biennial congress of the National Trotting Association met in New York to review the turf code and approve most proposed changes. Officials elected include P. P. Johnson of Lexington as president and David Borner of New York and M. T. Smith of San Francisco as vice presidents, with Lewis J. Powers as treasurer and W. H. Gocher as secretary. Metrict boards for the Atlantic district were named George W. Archer, J. C. Sibley, and Frank Rower.
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New York
Pel
National Trotting Association
American Trotting Association
P. P. Johnson
Lexington
David Borner
M.T. Smith
San Francisco
Lewis J. Powers
Springfield
W. H. Gocher
Hartford
Atlantic District
George W. Archer
Rochester
J. C. Sibley
Framdin
Frank Rower
Philadelphia
Buccaneer Shadowed On Havana Visit Report
The American yacht Raccareer, seen at the port with Union Yacht club colors, is believed to have landed. Correspondent Karl Decker notes she carries a small gun and reportedly arms and ammunition on board. The Buccaneer was shadowed last night.
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Havana
Raccareer
Union Yacht Club
Karl Decker
Journal and Advertiser
Navy vessel Montgomery sails toward Jamaica awaiting orders
A cable from Captain Converse aboard the United States steamship Montgomery reports quiet conditions at Bandego de Cuba. The commander plans to sail tomorrow from Santiago to Port Antonio Jamaica for coal and to await further directions from the department.
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Washington
Navy Department
Converse
United States
Montgomery
Bandego de Cuba
Santiago
Cuba
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Guatemalan President Barrios Assassinated in Capital
Washington reports an official cable from Guatemala City announcing the assassination of President Barrios and succession of First Vice President Manuel Estrada Cabrera. It notes calm in the government and constitutional transfer of power per Guatemala’s rules.
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Washington
Senor Lazo Arriga
United States
Guatemala
Barrios
Manuel Estrada Cabrera
Guatemala City
Barrings
National Congressional Assembly
Cabrera
Congress
Luetgert Convicted of Wife Murder in Life Term
Adolph L. Luetgert was found guilty of murdering his wife and sentenced to life in prison. The verdict came after a 72 day trial with Judge Gray announcing it at 11:15 pm amid a crowded courtroom. Luetgert laughed as the jurors read the sentence, while his lawyers prepared a motion for a new trial.
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Chicago
Adolph L. Luetgert
Luetgert
Gray
Knops
Harmon
East River Mystery Identifies Scandinavian Man
Autopsy on the mutilated body recovered from the East River determines the person is Scandinavian. The breast plate and every rib are fractured, the backbone broken, and the head shows knife cuts with the face later hacked by an axe. A small white mole lies between the shoulder blades. The death occurred three to four days earlier.
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New York
Fast River
Oldest Mason and Odd Fellow George Lord Dies
George Lord, born June 27, 1800 in New York, died in San Bernardino California. He came to California in 1849, mined at Steep Hollow, then settled in San Bernardino in 1852 with his wife Arabella Singleton. He was reputed to be the oldest Mason and oldest Odd Fellow in the United States.
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San Bernardino
Cal
George Lord
United States
New York City
California
Steep Hollow
Iowa
Arabella Singleton
San Hernardino
Spreckels Daughter Seeks Hawaii Property Return
Mrs. Thomas Watson, Claus Spreckels' daughter, filed a Hawaiian court action on January 22 to recover Hawaii property valued at 1.5 million dollars. She had deeded it back to her father after he accused her husband of marrying for money while she traveled the world with him.
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Seattle
Wash
Honolulu
Thomas Watson
Claus Spreckels
Alma
Hawaii
Weather and World Events Lead Morning News Digest
The morning edition covers weather indications with general forecasts and mentions Guatemala's president assassination, McKinley remarks, Cuban freedom appeals, a fatal Pittsburgh fire, and local items including two burglars found guilty and revival barriers at Elm Park. Also notes on a letter-writing warning, a new ashy commission, elopement, a burned child, and regional market updates.
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de Lome
McKiney
Guatemala
Thirteen Miners Hurt in Plymouth Gas Explosion
In Plymouth No. 12 mine of Dodson Coal Co a gas feeder exploded triggering a second blast. Thirteen workers suffered serious burns while battling the fire and rescuers. Foreman Williams and Fire Boss Jones among the most seriously injured with possible fatal outcomes. others expected to recover.
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Wilkes-Barre
Dodson Coal Company
Plymouth Iate
Four Miners Burned in Gas Explosion at Mahanoy Plane
Four miners were seriously burned at the Lawrence colliery in Mahanoy Plane during timbering when a heavy coal fall released gas. Samuel Stout Henry Horn Burgh Harkins and John Walaitix of Frackyville were burned as their lamps ignited the gas. doctors said Stout and Horn are not expected to live, with the fire in the breast area likely to burn out by tomorrow.
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Shenandoah
Lawrence
Mahanoy
Samuel Stout
Henry Horn
Burgh Harkins
John Walaitix
Frackyville
Stout
Horn
Marooned Pilot Guards Clipperton Island Claim
Theodore Guesman waits alone on Clipperton Island in the Pacific after three Oceanic Phosphate Company men were sent to hold the island. His two companions deserted during the Mexican naval seizure, leaving Guesman to remain at his post and hide company titles in a shoe to prove ownership.
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San Francisco
Pacific
Iianal
Theodore Guesman
Gussman
Clipperton Island
Oceanic Phosphate Company
Guseman
Shanghai
Mine Inspector Report for Wilkes-Barre District
Mine Inspector G M Williams of the Third district released the annual report for the year ending December 41 1597. The district mined 7 449 4150 tons and shipped 640 04 11 tons to market. The average number of dogs worked by the poncompagnion was 193 62 and total personnel employed Wag ie. There were 6 fatal accidents and 8 non fatal. A human life was lost for every 124 140 tons of coal mined.
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Wilkes-Barre
G. M. Willams
Unis
No Ginger at Albany Seeks Recall of Spanish Minister
Albany February 8 Assemblyman Roche moved to urge President Melkinley to request recall of Benor Dupuy de Lome the Spanish minister. The effort failed as the resolution was objected to and not adopted.
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Albany
Steamship Arrivals and Departures Noted for New York
The list shows sailings from New York to Southampton Teutonic and Liverpool Kensington and Antwerp with arrivals in Antwerp Rotterdam and Southampton. Vessels Lahn from Bremen bound for New York and others appear in the record.
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New York
Iluria
Southampton
Teutonic
Liverpool
Kentington
Antwerp
Westernland
Boaarndam
Rotterdam
Lahn
Bremen
Weather forecast for the middle states and New England
In the middle states and New England today expect cloudy skies and warmer conditions with fresh southerly winds. Rain may arrive in the western district and possibly tonight along the coasts as the weather thickens.
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New York
Middle States
New England
Appeals in Senate for Cuban Cause Draw Packed Galleries
The Senate heard over three hours of eloquent appeals for Cuban insurgents with speakers Cannon and Mason urging action. Hale backed administration policy, while Mason pressed for U S intervention to end the war, criticize Spain and autonomy schemes. The House unseated Plowman and sent Williams resolution to foreign relations for Cuba reconcentration inquiry.
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Mr. Mason
United States
Plowman
Williams
Washington
Senate
Cannon
Utah
Mason
Illinoia
Hale
Maine
McKinley
Filso
Mr. Cannon
Cuba
Spain
Mr. Hale
Committee On Foreign Relations
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Atate Department
Pew
Blanco
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