Departure of Sir Edmund Monson Shifts British Diplomacy
Lonpox Feb 7. Sir Edmund Monson the British ambassador to France has left Paris on leave of absence. The move follows rising anti-British sentiment in Paris and is viewed as prudent rather than recall. The Times Paris correspondent notes Monson acted of his own accord and his government made no attempt to dissuade him.
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Lonpox
Edmond Monson
France
Paris
the Times
Edmund Monson
Capitol
Walker
Sutter
Democratic Party
Taylor
London
Goebel
NOTHING TO SAY visits the State Department for time to prepare report
The article notes NOTHING TO SAY meeting at the State Department pleading for more time to prepare his annual report. Both houses of Congress devote the day to discussion of the Philippine question.
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Houses of Congress
Signs of Activity in Western Cape Colony
London reports military opinion that General Buller is likely detouring with about 25 000 men to bypass rough country as Western Cape operations loom. British forces move toward Norvals point to link the Orange river line, while censorship blocks dispatches from Spearmans camp amid Boer activity in Nauwpoort Colesberg.
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Western Cape Colony
Londoy
London
Buller
William Henry Green
William
War Office
French
Rensberg
Norvals Point
Orange River
Free State
Bloemfontein
Colesberg
Nauwpoort
Spearmans Camp
Governor Taylor Reassures as Court Official Is Freed
Governor Taylor and Democratic lawmakers convene in Louisville to discuss calm post arrest as a key sign of unrest is removed, signaling a move toward stability amid political tension.
Democrats Oppose Philippine Retention in House Debate
Washington February 7 Democrats in the House pressed against the administrations Philippines policy during debate on the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill. Dinsmore of Arkansas and Champ Clark of Missouri spoke against retention. Clark’s near two hour speech drew attention. Separate Kentucky crisis over Capitol security faded as Governor Taylor released Alonzo Walker avoiding force.
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Washington
House
Foreign Affairs Committee
Dinsmore
Arkansas
Champ Clark
Missouri
Clark
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Chicago Drainage Canal
Turn Them Loose Says Louisiana Senator on Filipinos
Senator Caffery in the senate argues against expansion and proposes releasing the Filipinos as soon as possible. He contends the constitution applies to Filipinos and grants them full US citizenship rights.
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Washington
Caffery
Louisiana
Senate
United States
Beckham at Louisville in temporary state government seat plan
Governor Beckham and advisers arrived in Louisville with Democratic leaders proposing to base legislative and executive functions there as long as troops remain in Kentucky. Conference at Zelbach's hotel outlined the move to keep government operations in Louisville until Frankfort conflict is resolved.
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Louisville
Beckham
Frankfort
Zelbach’s
Trimble
House of Representatives
Castleman
War Office denies Buller cross Tugela
London Feb 7 The Associated Press learns from official sources no confirmation is received by the war office that General Buller has recrossed the Tugela or is marching on Ladysmith. Current indications show quiet on the front with no immediate movement anticipated.
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London
Associated Press
War Office
Buller
Tugela
Ladysmith
Senate ratifies Hague peace treaty with Argentina
In executive session the senate ratified the Hague peace treaty and the extradition treaty with the Argentine Republic. Both were adopted without objection or division.
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Washington
Senate
Webster Davis Tours Boerhead Laager at Ladysmith
Webster Davis assistant secretary of the interior leads a party to the Boer head laager at Ladysmith and inspects camps and positions near the besieged town. German consul Herr Biermann accompanies Davis on the visit.
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Laager
Lourenzo Marques
Russia's Opportunity in South Africa Crises
St Peterssone February 7 The campaign to exploit Britain's distracted position over South Africa to gain Russian ports on the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean is pressed vigorously. Russian papers urge profiting from Britain's difficulties to advance schemes vital to Russia's future prosperity.
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England
St. Peterssone
South Africa
Indian Ocean
Mediterranean
Great Britain
Russia
Italy's Offer to Assist Question Raised in French Chamber
Paris February 7 M Firmin Faure Algerian deputy from Gran has given notice of a question to Foreign Minister De Casses regarding reports that Italy intends to aid Great Britain by substituting troops for those withdrawn from Egypt.
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Chamber of Deputies
Paris
M. Firmin Faure
Gran
M. Decasse
Italy
Great Britain
Egypt
Republican Convention Names Ticket For Bliss
In New Orleans on February 7 the state Republican convention endorsed a ticket led by Eugene S. Reems for governor. Resolutions backed William McKinley and Cornelius Bliss for president and vice president.
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Want Bliss
New Orleans
Eugene S. Reems
William McKinley
Cornelius Bliss
Suspected Train Robber Caught in Chicago
Patrick Crow, sought for the Northwestern train robbery between Maple Park and Dekalb on Oct 18, was arrested in Chicago after a three month chase. The case ties Crow to the daring incident and ends the manhunt.
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Chicago
Patrick Crow
Northwestern
Maple Park
Dekalb
Crow
Kentucky Lawmakers Take Refuge in Cincinnati
Thirty two Kentucky senators and representatives are lodging in Cincinnati hotels and with friends to avoid possible developments in Frankfort. Four senators and five representatives reportedly remain in Frankfort to convene the legislature if needed. The group expects orders via wire from their steering committee.
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Kentucky
Cincinnati
Frankfort
Foreclosure Decree on Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf Rail Property
Judge Thayer grants the State Trust Company of New York a foreclosure decree on the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad property to determine the debt amount, followed by a sale.
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St. Louis
Thayer
United States Circuit Court
State Trust Company of
New York
Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad Company
Fire Destroys $1.5 Million in Retail District
A February blaze in St Louis gutted four blocks of shops between Third and Sixth streets Franklin Avenue and Morgan. One firefighter died and nine others injured as Penny Gentles and Schaper Bros suffered heavy losses. Fire spread rapidly from the Penny Gentles building at 9:45 and debris trapped several firefighters. Crowds flooded the area as barricades kept residents away while crews battled the flames for hours.
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St. Louis
Third
Sixth Streets
Franklin Avenue
Morgan Street
Penny & Gentles
Schaper Bros
Penny
Deer Bros
Charles Mappes
Broadway
Fourth Street
Third Street
Johnson Bros
Franklin and
Fire injures four firemen at Benedict property
A blaze at 234 240 North Green Street in CuicaGo injures four firemen and two spectators. One firefighter is in critical condition and may die. The cause of the fire is not yet known and investigators are on site. John S. Benedict owns the property involved.
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Leslie E. Keeley
Minnehaha Medical Springs
Keeley Institute
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
CuicaGo
John S. Benedict
North Green Street
Russia Ships Complete Armament For Warship At Cramp's
Washington Feb 6 The Russian government shipped to this country all ordnance needed to arm the swift cruiser being finished at Cramp's yards. Guns have already arrived and are stored at Cramp's. Trials will require unprecedented speed and endurance with the ship expected to reach sea readiness for possible hostilities.
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Russia
Washington
Smallpox Ravages Colville Reservation Indians
Reports from February 6 describe a deadly smallpox outbreak on the Colville reservation. The mining town of Republic corrals trails to block infected Indians from entering, as deaths rise daily and a reservation physician struggles with the crisis.
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Colville Reservation
Tacoma
Wash
Colville
Republic
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