Harvard New York donors pledge large gifts at Waldorf event
At the Waldorf Astoria in New York the Harvard Club gathering announced several large donations to Harvard. Actin president De Cort spoke on contributions for the university including funds for a new architects building and a Harvard infirmary. Other donors listed included Hiram Higginson supporting a Harvard lunch and social organization while City of New York officials observed.
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New York
Waldorf Astoria
de. Cort
Actin
Harvard
Parkhurst condemns Albany error on home rule and municipal power
Dr Parkhurst says an Albany mistake endangers reform as city self rule grows. He warns leaders must face responsibility and warns against shifting blame to state or party factions. The interview argues for direct local accountability and civic action to curb vice and protect children.
Fragmented Memoir Fragment on Coffee and Habits
A disjointed reminiscence describes coffee as a driver of nervous conditions and a failed business pivot. The narrator reflects on addiction, mood, and a blurred passage toward a different craft, hinting at a New York origin and uncertain health.
City Strife Over Censured Air and Sanctuaries
Fragmentary 19th century text laments urban decay and religious resistance as authorities battle offensive conditions in the city. It notes crowded streets and residences, with churches viewed as insufficient to aid victims amid the crisis.
Dead in Ruslings Siding wreck rise to ten inquires
February 22 report from Trenton says the death toll in the Pennsylvania railroad wreck near Bordentown rose to at least ten. Eight bodies lie in the Trenton morgue while Coroner power goes to the scene. Names include Wim McKinney of Trenton and Thompson of the focal train, with several injured in serious or precarious condition. Fireman Garwood is cited as saying orders to engineer Thompson caused the crash.
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Trenton
N. J
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ruslings Siding
Bordentown
Bereteast
Coroser Power
Ier
Wim, McKinney
Thompson
Focal Tai
St Sidholae Hospital
Frans Borden
IS KING INDEED
New York re 2-sing Edward's activity and interest in his work son Upues unabated says the Tribune's Lon don correspondent. Every detail receives his attention and he inerita upc heaving securite knowledge of every thing and forming an independent opinion. These to touch with the court be sett that all the important addresses and messages to the natios, army, sazy and foreign rulers have been written, parts the king himself. He rises early, works late, creeps ttte, and bla health already reveals the benefit of this close occupa-
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New York
Edward
the Tribune
London
Edward's Coronation Expected in August
New York report cites London Tribune caller saying Edward's coronation hinges on political timing and the Duke of Cornwall's return from the colonies. August is the earliest possible month. merchants hope for relief easing shopkeepers during a short season while court plans are unsettled.
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England
New York
Edward
The
Tribune
London
Duke of Cornwall
West End
Tesla to Test Wireless Link From New Jersey to Portugal
New York Feb 22 report from Tribune landot correspondent states Nikola Tesla will test his wireless transmission system from New Jersey toward the Portugal coast. The Ontario government denounces its bill to encourage beet sugar refineries and a note on a signed bill by Odell N. regarding governor duties appears dated Feb 32.
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New Jersey
Portugal
New York
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Landot
Treld
Toronto
Ontario
Odell N. Ae
First of the Century British Parliament Gathering
A special from Bens sayar piimentary tort op each site of the renter nine of the chamber up which the governor passes to the throne. The dhivisia for the occasion was Rev. J. J. Bisth, new pastor of the Cengrem Nasional church there. Attendees included Sir Henri Jolly with Hear oar Bickford and Cap- Conmtannaer Simpeon of Hi h. Mourning gowns prevailed among the Indies, with color the dominant note in their dress.
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J. J. Bisth
Cengremasional Church
Simpeon
Col Grant
Nipped the Fakirs New York Diamond Scheme Arrests
Four men including Frederick U Hoder and Leopold Oppenheimer were arrested in New York for attempting to secure 5000 in diamonds through a deed swap and mortgage bond fraud. The suspects aimed to buy jewelry by presenting forged or misrepresented deeds and bonds to police and agents, with Rosenfeld and Cavzanagh named in the scheme liens. Detectives say the operation sought to defraud owners or agents by transferring property titles and demanding payment, with bonds and mortgages dated to secure the deal.
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New York
Frederick UH. Hoeder
Joh F. Cavanaugh
Pittsburg
Oscar Lichtenstedt
Leopold Oppenheimer
Thie Malten Lane
Et ‘Oppenheimer
RoeGor Cy Fn
Aeuinates Aoeenea
Cavanish Annd
Rosenfeld
Cuss
Cavanash
Mallen Lane
Chas Chapman
Cavanagh
West Slity Second Street
Organ Grinder Earl Claimed by His Eldest Son
A London newspaper recounts the case of an organ grinder who asserts he is the Earl’s eldest son through a hidden marriage to Miss Elisabeth Virginia Newmas. The elder Earl, childless, allegedly attempted to bar the son’s claim by entail and mortgage while living, but courts have not confirmed the son’s title or estate. The story notes the Earl’s opposition and unusual life among the poor.
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Hileabeth Virginia
Newmas
Rose de Melville
Alfred Hugh de Melville
Anson
Poulette Bes
London
Wireless Telegraphy System Tested On Irish Coast
Reports from Beawhead Ireland describe a simple wireless telegraphy system tested by Alexander W. Sharmar and Colonel Henry Lloyd. The apparatus uses two signaling wires with a single day’s instruction and reportedly differs from Marconi's approach. The trial occurred ten miles off Beawhead and will resume in Chicago amid speculation on weather and crop conditions.
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Bnowhead
Ireland
Sontra
Alexander “W. Sharmar
Henry Cyan Lioyde
Marconi
Marie
Beawhead
Sige Bale
Georgies
Retaxation sought in New York estate accounting case
Chares A B Pratt assignee of Benjamin W Hitchcock's estate filed for re tax ation of disbursements in a supreme court ruling. The case follows Hitchcock a muster fisher and real estate dealer whose estate exceeded 5700000 with liabilities around 290000. Pratt replaces Silverstone as assignee after mis believed credits and disbursements were disputed by fifty creditors.
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Chares
B. Pratt
Benjamin W. Hitchcock
Preverick A. Silverstone
Justice McAdam
Supreme Court
Hitchcock
muster_ fisher
Mnal
Silverstone Inner
Pratt
Colombian minister arrives to treat with United States on canal
New York February 22 Tribune reports Dr Carlos Martinez Silva Colombia foreign minister now in Washington authorized to negotiate a treaty with the United States for the Panama canal. He contends the 1906 1910 extension and $1,000,000 payment may lure the French company to sell rights to the US. Engineer J T Ford says the proposed treaty would grant US broad control but stop short of sovereign transfer.
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New York
the Tribune
Carlos Martines Silva
Republic of Colombia
Washington
United Sutes
Panama Canal
Pan- American Canal Company
Colombia
J.T. Ford
Silve
Célomble
Mr. Ford
Panama
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
National crusade Presbyterian plans education campaign
The permanent temperance committee of the general assembly of the Presbyterian church adopted a national education campaign on temperance. Two appointees, Rev John F Hill of Canonsburg and William G Lilly of Pittsburgh, will prepare a leaflet for distribution to Presbyterians outlining the campaign.
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Pittsburg
General Assembly
The
Rey
John F Hill
Canonsburg
William G. Lilly
Pacific Cable funding deal signals Canada’s two million pound boost
Ottawa reports postmaster general notices valuation provisions for Canada’s share of the Pacific cable cost. The 1906 act allowed five sixths of an estimated 1,700,000 pounds. bids expected to raise the total to two million pounds. Britain may front the remainder and Parliament to authorize a four per cent return on the two million, aiding construction.
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Canada
Ottawa
Salisbury's Retirement Rumor Circulates Abroad
London reports rumors of Lord Salisbury stepping down as prime minister or health concerns, with speculation that his duties are reduced and the nephew may succeed him, viewed by some as a strong Unionist leadership shift toward Chamberlain.
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London
New York
Lord Salisbury
Tribune
Wilthi
Weaeversten
Berta Ana Sly
Chamberlain
Wants His Pay After Unseating Hackett in Bourbon County
Report says Dr W H Baird, beaten by J B Davis by 24 votes in Bourbon County, sought a start to contest the election. A plan involved two officers serving legal notice to Davis and obtaining an attorney fee. The session nears its close with no prospect of action. limits may have expired. B Hudson, Davis's attorney, seeks costs.
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W. A. Gwen
Timothy Hackett
W. H. Baird
J. BM. Davis
Bourbon
Paul Revere
B. Hudson
Ravid
Vicar General of Indianapolis Dead
Indianapolis reports the death of Right Rev A Dessonics vicar general of the diocese on the 61st anniversary of his ordination born in France 86 years ago. Mrs Fairbanks wins Washington presidency general of American Revolution with 333 votes of 488 cast.
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Indianapolia
Indianapolis
A.dessonics
France
Fairbanks
Washington
Live Pigeon Shoot Opens at Garden City Club Grounds
At Cartaret Gun Club grounds a field of 17 amateur pigeon shooters entered in the championship. Four absentees listed Welch Gathrib Hill and Yale Dolan. Weather stayed cold with a biting northwest wind, making the birds faster and the shooters nearly blind by dust. Bradley and Col Martin led with five misses each, while Money and others trailed with two misses.
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Garden City
Chamipionship
Cartaret Gun Club
R. A. Welch
C.S. Gathrib
W. Hill
Yale Dolan
Founda
Wilson
Ylet
Jo Man
Sum
Mani
Sila
Och Bradley
Col. Martin
Coffeyville Bill Seeks City Court Jurisdiction Extension
Coffeyville's court bill recommends extending jurisdiction by converting a city court to a secondary district court for Montgomery County. The measure proposes a state paid judge at $1,200 yearly, limited juries of six justices of the peace, and appeals to the supreme court. The bill faced party contention but passed committee for passage.
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Coneywilt
Dooley
Montgomery County
District Court
Boston
Coffeyville Court
Supreme Court
Coffeyville
Pittshure
Ilsa
Girard
Crawford County
Uncertain Fort Hays Reservation Title Sparks Homestead Doubts
Reports state several families reside on the Fort Hays reservation creating doubt over the title. Officials note a small fraction, about 3 percent, have had homestead claims approved. Join Schiver calls the residents squatters, while policy lines remain unsettled.
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Ft. Hays Reservation
Fort Hays Reservation
Join Schiver
Reichsrath session stalls amid protests in Vienna
Chaos and demonstrations by Czech factions halt the Reichsrath debate as President tries to move topics. In Oregon a lumber mill burns injuring crews. fire likely started on the roof. Governor Stanley signals militia law changes to the senate, prompting urgent discussions.
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Vienna
Barna Astoris
Ore
Glateoy Luunber
Biearance
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