Royalty At Cowes Amid Dying Queen News
Wartime style dispatches from Cowes Monday afternoon report a slight improvement in Queen Victoria's condition but no hope of recovery. Emperor William's Portsmouth arrival, Osbourne visit, and royal procession drew mixed reactions from crowds. Overseas papers praise the unity of Britain and America, while German outlets debate the succession and Britain's decline.
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Portsmouth
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Alberta
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Duchess of Connaught
London Daily News
Potter
New York
Washington
Daily Telegraph
England
The
Daily Chronicle
United States
Queen Victoria
William
Osborne
Deutsche Tages Zeitung
Victoria
Great Britain
South Africa
Berliner Tageblatt
Three Die In Hotel Fire In Kewanee Ill
A hotel fire at the Commercial house in Kewanee Illinois on Monday killed three men and injured two others. Firefighters battled the blaze as the building collapsed, and investigators began examining the site for a cause.
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Kewanee
Ill
Venezuelan political raid on Bermudez Company alleged
A Port of Spain dispatch from January 21 reports Venezuelan politicians in Caracas allegedly pressuring the Bermudez Asphalt Company. A former Venezuelan minister claims extortion attempts by $80,000 were halted by U.S. protest, while the government seeks $1,000,000 for property it claims as seized. Investors warned of further plunder if foreign nations do not protest, with British and American officials referenced over seizing of steamers. The Orinoco Company's office notes British protection may be limited due to American ownership.
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Trinidad
British West Indies
Haytien
Venezuela
Republic
Caracas
Bermudez Asphalt Company
United States
Loomis
South America
Washington
Orinoco Company
Haggard
New Industries Reported Across the South and Southwest
Tradesman (Chattanooga, Tenn.) lists numerous new industries reported last week. Brick works span Decatur Augusta Knoxville and near Vista. canning in Gainesville Texas. coal mining in Clarksville Arkansas. textile mills in Statesville and Paria. distilleries in Madoc and Knoxville. a druggists specialties plant in Chattanooga. electric power plants in Red Springs and Fort Worth. flouring mills in Big Sandy Orlando Abilene. foundries in Hickory and Wheeling. gas and electric ventures in Atlanta and Memphis. various lumber, dairy, grain, and hardware factories. several land mining and oil ventures. and a tobacco factory in Carrollton Kentucky.
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Decatur
Ala
Augusta
Knoxville
Wheeling, W
Atlanta
Alexandria
Montgomery
Memphis
Ices Light and Water Company
Groesbeck Tex
High Point
N. C
Jacksonville
Fla
Winona
Miss
Brookhaven
Grenada
Lexington
Bristol
Wilmington
Athens
Jonesboro
Silver Spring
Tallahassee
Chattanooga, Tenn
Harlan Confirmed as Porto Rico Attorney General
After a lengthy executive session the senate confirmed James S. Harlan as attorney general for Porto Rico. The action follows ongoing deliberations and debate in the chamber.
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Senate
James 8. Harlan
Porto Rico
Queen Victoria Death Triggers U S Condolence Actions
Grief spans the nation as President and both Houses of Congress issue condolence messages and approve resolutions. White House flags half mast, diplomacy flows to London with formal notices and a ceremonial adjournment in memory of Queen Victoria.
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Washington
Senate
Victoria
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United States of América
Great Britain
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House of Representatives
United States of America
Queen Victoria
United States
West Point Hazing Probe Examines Fighting Code
Congressional committee at West Point questioned cadets on fighting traditions and hazing practices. Cadet Clarke testified that hazing should end, while General Dick handled a tense session with the so called fistic expert. Cadet Douglass MacArthur faced lengthy questioning over past claims of hysteria during the 1899 encampment.
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Military Academy
West Point
N. Y
Gadet Lynch
New York
Clarke
Illinois
Driggs
Troops Quell Riots in Corbin Kentucky
Soldiers withdrew after quieting Corbin as five Shotwell and White supporters were arrested and jailed in Williamsburg. Funerals for three killed were held with soldiers guarding. Judge Wilder opened the dynamiting inquiry as witnesses, including Rob White, testified. injuries from the explosion were less serious than feared.
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Corbin
Williamsburg
Rollo White
Shotwell
James Shotwell
Rockhold
Sutton’ Farris
Busan Cox
Grays
Rob White
Bill White
Old Man Shotwell
White
Murderers of Bosschieter Sentenced to Thirty Years
Walter O McAllister Andrew J Campbell and William A Death were found guilty of second degree murder in the case of Jennie Bosschieter a mill girl from Paterson N J murdered on October 18. The jury took fourteen ballots and the judge called the verdict just.
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Walter
O. McAllister
Andrew J. Campbell
William A. Death
Paterson
N. J
New Jersey
Dixon
Army Bill Passed in Senate to Expand Standing Army
A Washington special reports the senate approved the army reorganization bill after a hard fought debate. Four Democrats voted for it. The measure originated in the senate and was finalized with amendments agreed to by a 4a to 28 vote. Conferees were named Hawley Proctor and Gockrall. Hoar was re-elected. this will be his fifth term.
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Senate
Senator Lindsay
Kentucky
McLaurin
South Carolina
Morgan
Alabama
Sullivan
Mississippi
Hoar
Massachusetts
Illneses
Spooner
Wisconsin
Philippines
Hale
Maine
Hawley
Connecticut
Proctor
Vermount
Gockrall
Lodge
Ship Carpenters Strike Threatens Navy Yard Work
A strike at the Nixon shipyards in Elizabeth New Jersey endangers ongoing Navy ship construction and private contracts including five submarines. Nine alleged non union carpenters prompted a delegation from carpenters painters joiners and calkers to urge dismissal. Nixon refused to meet and discharged the four delegates.
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Nixon Yards
Nixon
Elizabeth
N. J
Chinese plenipotentiaries seal protocol in Pekin
A Washington message from Minister Conger states the Chinese plenipotentiaries have signed and delivered the protocol. This removes the last doubt about sealing, as the Spanish minister would not accept it without all seals and signatures ensuring full force.
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Conger
Pekin
Corpe
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