Dolphin Makes First Run Near Jacksonville Blockade
A Charleston dispatch reports the Dolphin slipped past the blockade at the harbor entrance and reached the St Johns River bar in Florida. It fired on the Three Friends as the fleet tightens around Charleston with more ships, including Vesuvius, awaiting orders and possible banquet hospitality for officers.
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Charleston
Admiral Bunco
Dolphin
Department
St. John's River
Florida
Glover
Vestvius
Ibis
Bunce
Herbert
Steamer Georgia Missing Off Scotland
A missing steamer State of Georgia is presumed lost after sailing from Dantzic December 28 and last seen near Dunnet Head, as Nimrod searches 200 miles north through ice. 2000 tons beet sugar cargo noted. Millionaires Dine at Tokyl Island Club guests include Chauncey Depew John D Rockefeller Ws K Vanderbilt and others arriving February 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
St. Johns
N. F
Blanford
Nimrod
Ashe
State of Georgia
Tiis
Dantzic
Halifax
N.B
Bt. Johns
N. B
Dunnet Head
Georgia
Brunswick, Ga
Chauncey Depew
John D, Rockfeller
Ws K. Vanderbilt
Tokyl Island Club
Utah Legislature Backs Expanded Election Inquiry
A Utah legislative move to investigate the senatorial election, a duplicate of Senator Ridout's resolution, was introduced and widened by amendments. After a long House debate the resolution passed, creating an investigating committee of the governor, attorney general, and three supreme court judges, with expenses not to be paid by the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridout
Utah
House
Supreme Court
French Foreign Minister Proposes Crete Blockade and Occupations
A London dispatch reports M. Hanotaus, France’s foreign minister, proposing a blockade of Crete and occupation of Canon and Retimo among other centers of disorder while awaiting a settlement satisfactory to the Cretans. Negotiations on these proposals are currently active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
M. Hanotaus
Creto
Canon
Retimo
Banquet Marks Farewell to Chicago Treasury Secretary Gage
The Commercial Club of Chicago hosted about 100 business leaders at a farewell dinner for Diymanth Gage, the new secretary of the treasury. Gage urged temperance, charity, and broad-minded leadership to avoid social upheaval and economic missteps. He warned against hysteria and stressed addressing diseases of the social order through mental impressions and prudent policy.
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Chicago
Commercial Club of
Diymanth Gage
Treasury
Gage
Sucoens
Gaga
Mr. Gage
Buck Visits McKinley Over Southern Cabinet Talk
Special from Canton, Ohio reports Gol A D Buck of Georgia met Major McKinley to discuss the southern cabinet problem. Buck would not reveal details, saying the mission was state matters not personal or as an aspirant. He indicated the South favors a McKinley cabinet member, ideally Evans, though he could not confirm Georgia’s choice.
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Dan Talia
Canton
Gol
A. D. Buck
Georgia
Mc Kinley
Buck
McKinley
Major McKinley
Denounces Hanna Over Forced Miners Contract in Columbus
President Ratchford of the United Mine Workers denounces M. A. Hanna for ordering Pittaburk miners to sign a one year contract at 60 cents per ton, instead of the 75 cents expected at lake season start. He says national officers will not honor the contract and condemns exploiting workers facing starvation.
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United Mine Workers
Columbus
Ratchford
United Mine Workers of America
M. A. Hanna
Pittaburk
Savannah In Luck Garrisons Likely At Fort Pulaski And Tybee
Savannah in luck as Garrisons of United States troops may be placed at Fort Pulaski and Tybee Island. A letter from General Nelson A Miles replying to a city council resolution shows strong probability troops will be stationed at Fort Pulaski.
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Port Pulaski
Tybee Island
Savanneh
Gao
United States
Fort Pulaski
Atybee Island
Nelson A. Miles
United States Army
Hort Pulaski
England backs Greece amid Vienna warning saga
A Vienna cabinet warning to Greece emerges as exclusive reports claim powers told Turkey they cannot compel Greece to withdraw its fleet and will leave Turkey free. Anarchy prevails in Athens while the ministry clings to power after a perilous naval venture. England faces accusations of secretly backing Greece to pressure Russia.
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New York Herald
Vienna
Greece
Turkey
Athens
England
Russia
Bond suit over unpaid funds in Rome post office project
District Attorney Joe 8. James pursues United States case in Rome Georgia against Tack King of Augusta on 1558 dollars. King allegedly failed to account for funds disbursed for the new post office building project. King has fled the suit.
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New West Office
Joe
James
United States
Roma
King
Augusta
Post Ofice
Rome
War Clouds Over Crete Prompt Greek Turkish Troop Moves
Advices from Athens report Greece and Turkey rushing troops to the front as 1893 1894 reserves are called, 1500 troops depart for Crete under Colonel Wasson with Prince Nicholas, aiming to protect Christians and restore order. Mounting international dispatches speak of a looming Greco Turkish war and possible joint naval occupation.
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Athens
Greece
Pracus
Wasson
King George
Milo
Thessalonian
Prince Nicholas
Crete
London Times
Canen
George Berovitch Pasha
Constantinople
Great Britain
Canis
Retimo
Heraklion
Malta
London
Turkey
Luckey and Reese Escape from Yorkville Jail
Charles T Williams murderers Luckey and Reese and eleven other prisoners, four of whom face murder charges, escaped Yorkville jail during Saturday night. Authorities say outside help aided the bold delivery, conducted through a hidden half inch tool that bored through thick walls, floors and ceilings of the strong county jail noted as among the state’s safest.
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Williams
Yorkville
Marion BR. Heese
Daniel F. Luckey
Charles T. Williams
Tunnel Hill
York County
Ireedom
Discovery Unearths Armor Skeletons and Coins
A Florida Citrus County dig uncovers a full armor set with skeleton remains and a treasure hoard including six thousand dollars in Spanish doubloons, blunderbusses, and a 1497 portrait. Ledger and parchment hint at Columbus era expeditions from Cuba to Florida.
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Florida
W. ©. Zimmerman
Oircuit
Citrus County
Fla
Jush
Fort Myora
Carlos Bay Islands
Ponmpount
Zimmerman
Guba
Chiriatopher Columbus
Toledo
Zim- Merman
Christopher Columbus
Golan
Sebastiano Velasquez
Cuba
Morida
Columbus
Velasquez
San Carlos
DEAT
Cuban Bonds Sold Across Borders
The Chicago Journal reports that Cuban bonds totaling over 15 million dollars were secretly issued and disposed of in the United States and elsewhere in the past year. It notes officials have exercised strong precautions amid questions about whether issuing bonds of the republic of Cuba violates international law.
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Andralue
America
Chicago Journal
United States
Republic of Guba
Palmer asserts Liliuokalani abdication was invalid
Tullius A. Palmer, claimed private secretary to ex queen Liliuokalani, argues the abdication of Hawaii is null and void. He states the document was signed under duress and the paper is worthless as the signature is not her official one.
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Slo 14
Hawaiian Islands
Liliuokalanii
Hawaii
Tullius A. Palmer
Palmer
Liliuokalani
Vesuvius Runs Blockade Amid Five Failed Attempts
The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius breached the North Atlantic squadron Friday night despite five unsuccessful run attempts on Saturday when conditions differed. Officers boast of the feat while blockaders express chagrin. Separately, the Eleanor Iron Company at Hollidaysburg Pa. reaches a strike settlement and will reduce operations after months of shutdown.
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Bunco
Charleston Harbor
Vesuviun
North Atlantic Squadron
Eleanor Iron Company
Hollidaysburg
Butler Under Two Charges in Extradition Case
San Francisco dispatch reports Consul General Warburton filing a second complaint against Butler Ashe, the alleged Australian cutthroat, charging him with murder and seeking extradition. The move follows Butler's examination and aims to strengthen the case in ongoing extradition proceedings.
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Preston
San Francisco
Butler
Wlins Ashe
J. W. Warburton
Arthur Preston
Australia
Cigarettes Barred in Carolina Taxes and Land Bills
The South Carolina legislature debated several measures. A bill targeting tobacco imposed a 25 cent tax per cigarette pack, while another proposal to raise alien land ownership limits from 600 to 5,000 acres was killed in the house on third reading. The house also approved a compulsory education bill which moved to the senate.
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South Carolina General Assembly
House
Senate
Stylish Suits Feature New Spring Jacket and Skirt
May Manton presents a spring model featuring a close-fitting, hip-length jacket in pound-colored cloth with black mohair trim and scroll braid. The jacket closes with hooks and eyes and has a Marie Stuart collar. A five-gores skirt with micastros and over four yards hem completes the ensemble, designed to match heavier coats when worn separately.
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May Manton
Tapa
Marie Stuart
Dated OCR Fragments Describe Embellishing Motive Note
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Brook of Wilk and a néok in run clean standing band with lace embroidery. It reads as a garbled description of decorative clothing or adornment and notes an object or person named Brook with a dainty bow and lace details. The piece lacks clear context or complete facts.
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Néok
Mrs May Manton Patterns for Ladies Garments and Fashions
A detailed sewing description outlines jacket and skirt constructions using plain and mixed fabrics including cheviot and serge. It notes yardage for medium size, describes waist designs with box-plaits and center-back closures, and highlights collar, girdle, and bow decorations with changeable taffeta and silk braid.
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May Manton
Amnion's Arnoms and Bride Girdle Fashion of 1907
Fashion notes describe the bride girdle worn only with wedding gowns, four inches at the narrowest point and eight at the widest, fully encrusted with pearls and laced with silver wire. Also highlighted are new skirt styles in fine broadcloth with heavy embroidery and braided upper sections ending in beaded fringe.
Gown Trends Mention Thins and Capes in Summer Styles
A fragment notes nearly all summer gowns use thin material with luff capes over the shoulders and mentions Ebirted leaves in a stylized fashion, reflecting period fashion discourse. The text appears as an OCR fragment discussing light fabrics and sleeve or shoulder treatment.
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Bumner Gowan
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Hanotaux
M’kinley
Hanna
Savannah
Buch
Kign
Goth
Prince George
Luckey
Reese
Freeman
Taloyillo
N. Y
William Dawley
Lil
Vesuvius
Bunler
Carolina
Brook
Wilk
Wat Ait
Mises
Myon
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