Fleet's Last Gayeties Praised By The British
The article notes the fleet’s final harbor ceremonies as battleships load about 4,000 tons of coal after a bombardment, with international salutes from Britain France Spain Russia and others. Rear Admiral Sperry visits the governor, while plans for future movements include squadrons leaving Gibraltar to Hampton Roads. Expenses total 12,391 for entertaining and secret service, amid a Washington press tone.
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Gibraltar
United Faces
England
Great Rock
Hhode Island
New Jersey
Waconsin
Unals
Kentucky
Loulatana
Ohio
Virginia
Sperry
Forrestier-Walker
Norfolkshire
Lini
Bruced
Kings Sairs
San Francisco
United States
Naval Continct Fund
Secret Service
Died notices and funeral details from a damaged page
Fragmentary obituary items list multiple individuals with dates and places of death and private or family funerals. Entries mention residences in New York and Virginia, private interments, and invitations to attend services, but many lines are garbled and names and dates are incomplete.
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Mle Sideult
Feprus
Montgomerey
BAT
Dranessile
Vahla
Kate
Vornelia Edmonson
Anya Rity
Mamlay
Sarato
Capitel Street
York
Evork
Pau
Uae
Washington
Meriss
Ypres
Peter
Avlaresi
Sunnix
Dauvary
Walsh Street
devEliber
Rudolph Saurhoe
Marriage and Death Notices Across Major Papers
A garbled note references marriage and death notices appearing in The Washington Post and other papers. It lists several newspapers including Providence Journal Rochester Herald St Louis Globe-Democrat St Paul Pioneer Press Syracuse Post Standard and others in a fragmented index of notices.
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Washington Post
Pmteburg
Providence Journal
Rochester
Funeral Directors and Embalming Firms Listed in City
A fragmentary advertisement lists several funeral directors and embalmers with addresses and contact numbers. Notable names include George P. Zurhorst, Harvey's Sons, Sardo & Co, Costello, Frank Geier's Sons, and W. R. Speare, all offering memorial services and livery connections.
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Geo. P. Zurhorst
Indortaker
A. G. Frey
Ze F. Harvey
Maderate Prine
Vnasel
WM. H. Sardo & ‘Co
MERAL
Emdalmers
A. Costello
SERAL
Emdalmer
Frank Geier’s Sons
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Frank
Speark
Mer
Fhones
Miners Uphold Lewis In Union Election Victory
John Walker withdraws protest at the United Mine Workers convention in Indianapolis as Tom Lewin wins a decisive 2 to 1 endorsement. Lewin suspends Indiana district officers and blocks Woodson mine after strikers refuse to return. Walker concedes, saying he can show at most 7,000 fraudulent votes and will not contest.
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John Walker
Indianapolis
Tom Lewin
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Woodson
Interdenominational Home Mission Council Meets in Baltimore
The Interdenominational Home Mission Council convened at First Presbyterian Church Baltimore and heard addresses on Today's Outstanding Problems of Home Missions Unity of the Church in Its Mission to America Education in some Missions and America Gaul's Laboratory for the World. Speakers included Joshua Levering presiding Rev John Dixon Harry Wade Hicks Rev Josiah Strong and Rev Charles Jefferson. Meetings continue tomorrow afternoon and night.
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Baltimore
Interdenominaional Home Mission Council
First Presbyterian Church
Joshua Levering
John Dixon
Presbyterian Board of Ons Missions
America
Vance
Reformed Claaret
Newark
N. J
War correspondent Grover Flint dies in Newport News hotel
Grover Flint aged 45 a Yale graduate and former New York American war correspondent died in a Newport News hotel from heart failure. He authored a book about Cuba and left a widow and children in Cambridge Massachusetts. The body was sent to Cambridge after the coroner's verdict.
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Washington Post
Newport News
Grover Flint
New York American
Flint
Yale
Cambridge
Mass
Flo
Gomez
Cuba
First Virginia burley tobacco sale at Stotewall warehouse
The Washington Post reports the inaugural sale of Virginia grown burley tobacco in Richmond at Stotewall warehouse this morning. Ten thousand pounds were sold to buyers and manufacturers. Growers include TP, Taylor, Downing, and FLx Weaver of Orange County. The event marks a shift after years of trials, signaling a new industrial era in Virginia tobacco.
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Syental
Washington Post
Richmond
Stotewall
Taylor
Downing
Flx
Weaver
Virginia
Fire concerns oppose tax on fire insurance premiums
Special to The Washington Post Richmond Va Feb 1 insurers doing business in Virginia oppose a 1 percent premium tax to fund the Firemen's Relief Association. They plan injunctions against Insurance Commissioner Col Joseph Hutton to block preliminary information gathering used to base the tax.
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Washington
Richmond
Tra
Virginie
Joseph Hutton
2000 Portable Dwellings For Messina Earthquake Victims
The naval supply ship Eva shipped from New York with 500 portable houses for Messina quake victims. The cargo includes finished, numbered parts with nails tools and instructions, plus carpenters to erect model homes. More homes to follow under government naval appropriation and Red Cross aid.
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Washington Post
New York
Naval
Eva
Messina
Congress
Red Cross
Driscoll Outfights Langdon In Six Round Bout
Philadelphia reports Jem Driscoll the English welterweight, superior in most rounds to Port Richmond’s Tommy Langdon at the Washington Sporting Club. Langdon had a strong third, blood flowing from a facial cut, but Driscoll dominated the later rounds finishing with a sharp right that put Langdon on a knee before the final bell.
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The
Washington Post
Philadelphia
Jem Driscoll
Tommy Langdon
Port Redmond
Washington Sporting Club
Dee Driscoll
Langdon
Driscoll
Drigcoll
Tormmoy
Air Cure For Ill Baby On Hospital Roof
A foundling infant with pneumonia at Sheltering Arms Hospital received fresh air treatment. Barely alive days earlier, the child spent two days on a rooftop under blankets with a wind shield and hot-water bags. Doctors will assess the method’s effectiveness after the exposure.
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Sheltering Arms Hospital
McCook Named Secretary of War Report in Chicago
Chicago report states Leonard Barnes acted for John J. McCook of New York in reserving Annex accommodations for McCook and party. Barnes says McCook has been tendered and accepted the Secretaryship of War. A son of Ohio’s Fighting McCook, the minister Fox plans a Washington visit. Fox departed Panama aboard the Al Manos for New York.
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Chicago
Washington Post
Leon. Barnes
John. J. McCook
New York
McCook
Barnes
Ohio
Fox
William C. Fox
Ecuador
Washington
Panama
Otis Skinner in The Honor of the Family at National Theater
Otis Skinner stars in The Honor of the Family adapted from Emile Fabre with Paul M. Potter. Mrs Fiske offers Salvation Nell at Belasco. mixed reception as realism and strong acting meet uneven drama. The program also features Young Buffalo at the Academy and Chase's attractions with Mary Marble and Little Chip.
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Otis Skinner
The
National
Mapoleon
Rent Company
National’ Théater
Emile Fabre
Paul M. Potter
Col. Brideau
Brideau
Sistriner
Mansfield
Baron Chevrial
Lackaye
Svengali
Balzac
Salvation Army
Fleke
Paris
Mrs.Fiske
Sid McGovern
Chathama Street
Cherry Hill
New York
Salvation Nell
Richard Harlow
Julian James
Oden H. Oerstmann
Viscount An Viscountess de Sibour
Herbert Knox Smith
Senor Iglesias Wounded in Attempted Assassination
Costa Rican authorities report an attempted assassination of former Costa Rica president Senor Iglesias. The article notes Iglesias was wounded in the attack near Bare Jose on February 1, with details sparsely provided in the fragmented dispatch.
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Costa Rica
Bare Jose
Senor Iglesias
Thio-Republic
Senor ‘Iglestas
Wounde
Crippled Liner Gets In After Wireless Updates
The American line steamship St Louis reached her dockyard site near Sandy Hook, two sections of her rudder damaged in heavy seas. Passengers were kept informed via wireless updates as two tugs guided her in and dry docking is planned at Brooklyn navy yard for repairs. The ship faced storms and rough weather across the Atlantic. A French bill proposal aims to require wireless apparatus on ships above a certain tonnage following the Republic sinking.
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New York
American Line
St- Louis
Sandy Hook
Jamison
Paris
Republic
Nantucket
Busy Day for Firemen and Small Blazes Across Town
A busy day for the fire department with multiple small fires mainly from defective flues. Fires reported at Yorkshire apartments 1559 Columbia Road and a stove in a Fourth Street Southeast home. Minor blazes at a stable near Connecticut Avenue and Th Street, and at clothing store Charles Kauffman on Seventh Street Northwest. Homes of Steven Wright and A. B. Simms sustained minor damages.
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Yorkshire Apartments
Columbia Road
No. 12 Engine Company
William E. Meredith
Fourth Street
Connecticut Avenue
Charles Kauffman
Seventh Street
Steven Wright
Indiana Avenue
A. B. Simms
Fatal duel in Germany ends without crime
Berlin reports a pistol duel near Frankfurt between Baron Von Oertzen and Lieut. Von Stuckrad over a wife dispute. Stuckrad was killed. The men were once friends. Von Oertzen turned himself in. likely only a formal reprimand will follow.
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Weshington
Berlin
Frankfort-on-the Main
Baron von Oertzen
von Struckrad
Stuckrad
Gertzen
New Yorks
von Oertsen
von Stuckrad
America
Kreugnach
von Oertzen
Stolen Salvation Army Box From Bradfield Drug Store
A Salvation Army contribution box was stolen yesterday from Robert L. Bradfield's drug store at 160 Third Street Northwest. In the last three months about three or four similar boxes have been taken from apartment houses drug stores and other public places.
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Salvation Army
Robert L. Bradfield
Third Street
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Stirling's Wife in Tears in Divorce Trial Defence
In Edinburgh Mrs Clara Elizabeth Stirling tearfully defended herself against divorce charges that she misconducted herself with Lord Northland. She denied impropriety, called many allegations lies, admitted possible indiscretion but declared no illicit relations. She alleged Mrs Atherton schemed to keep her away from Lord Northland while Stirling faced financial troubles after the wedding. The case has drawn wide notice for blunt questioning and outré testimony.
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Edinburgh
Stirling Cross
Stirling
Lord Northland
Cooper Medicine Promises Stomach Cure In New York
Mr and Mrs Simpson of Brooklyn praise Cooper’s New Discovery for stomach relief after years of illness. Cooper says many in New York have started his preparation, claiming rapid improvement and broad health benefits. The medicine is sold by leading druggists with notices to contact The Cooper Medicine Co.
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J. Simpson
Cooper
West
New York
Mr. Simpson
Lves
President Street
Brooklyn
Brocklyn
Ant
Weil Ag
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Bebrnars
Atlantic
Admiral Arnold
Hampton Heads
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Guantanamo
Geo. C. Shaffer
Gude
Blackistone
Interdenominational Council
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Cumberland, Md
Harry Baughman
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Cumberland
Connellsville
Sand Patch
Myersdale
Johns Hopkins
Columbia
William G. McCallum
Johns Hopkins University
Columbia University
T. Mitchell Pruden
Tampa
Fla
Fifteenth
United States Cavalry
Simon
Lorses
Moles
McNamee
Havana
Cienfuegos
Fort Sheridan
To-Kalon Wine Co
Naval Supply
RED ‘Cross
Sicily
Mexico
Mexico City
Popecatapetl Volcany
Guerrero
Montreal
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Toronto
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Kennedy
American College At
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Palermo
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Larbank
M’cook
Cabinet
Ricaped
Noring
Flore Brazier
Meni Rideau
Sethe
Honer
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Percy Haswell
Flora
A. G
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Frederick Sargent
Commandant Gilet
Col. Briodeau
Mr. Skinner
Angel Gulch
Young Buffalo
Academy
Vale of
Islaid
Arizona
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Herons
Caroline May
Sian Raymond
Macbeth
Werman
Mary Marble
Little Chip
Chase's
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Spenser Kelly
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Emallia Rose
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James P. Conlin
Milas
Lillian Steele
Vitagraph
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Migs Statl
Forbes
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Stahl
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Bert Leslin
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Madeline i@rayers
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Lyceum
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Ruth Everett
Rialto Rounders
Sam Howe
Rialto
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