Steamship St Cuthbert Burns Off Nova Scotia Coast
The Steamer St Cuthbert, en route from Antwerp to New York, burned after leaving Halifax harbor and drifted in a gale and snowstorm off the Nova Scotian coast. Fifteen crew members drowned while attempting to abandon ship, while thirty seven survivors were rescued by the Cymric after a nine hour danger period. The Cymric, under Chief Officer, rescued the remaining crew including the captain. the fire and swampy boat left on St Cuthbert. The Cymric headed for Boston with the survivors.
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St. Cuthbert
Antwerp
New York
Nova Scotian
Cerew
White Star Maer Cym
Hoston
Ton Oat Tbe Curmrie
St. Curmbert
Cymrie
View
St Cuthbert
Worth
Tyelve
Ves. Cuthbert
Foreign Steamship Company
Oosepenl Salon
James Wifap
Iris
Lantic Feammship
St. Ihbert
Hitchcock Trial Delayed As Defendant Busy With Money Making
Indicted for assaults on young girls, Henry W. Savage stated to John Freaneburg that the case would be pushed to a probable real month. The district attorney plans to coordinate with the Mechanic Society to purchase posters while arrangements are made.
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Washington
New York
Canehan
Henry W. Savage
Tohn Freaneberg
Jerome
Ener
Fon
Fon Hitcheack
Aod Mechitivens Society
Burglars in New York Target Gramersey and Gramercy Areas
Local police report a series of burglaries in the Gramercy and Gr amersey neighborhoods. Commissioners, inspectors, and patrols investigated as suspects fled, with several arrests anticipated and residents urged to stay vigilant after multiple break ins near bus stations and rooftops.
Germany Aware in Patents From Citizens More Than Any Foreign Country
The Commissioner of Patents reported to Congress that last year a large sum of referts were spent and that 26 million patents and designs were issued. The total applications for patents, designs, and re fuses reached 48,762. Corelen patents are widely issued to many countries except China as the major foreign holder.
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Kurt
Congress
China
Bonus for Pullman Employees in Chicago Disbursed
The Pullman Palace Car Company in Chicago distributed 830 among 3 770 employees of its car service. The bonus equals one month's salary for every conductor and porter who stayed on the payroll through the year and avoided demerits. The company plans to grant this one month bonus annually to maintain clean records.
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Chicago
Pullman Palace Car Company
Lee Department
Women Smoke Ban Vetoed By Mayor Mi Clellan
New York city ordinance prohibiting women from smoking in public places faced a veto from Mayor Mi Clellan. He argued aldermen lacked authority to enact such a rule, undermining efforts to compel hotels, restaurants, and similar establishments to bar women smokers.
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New York
Board of Aldermen
MiClellan
Golden Rule Judge Sees Workhouse Hard Labor Up Close
Toledo judge James Alleun Jr nicknamed the Golden Rule judge endures a day at the workhouse. After sentencing four others to four hours, he joins in the labor, dons prison garb, eats the meal, and helps cut ice alongside fellow detainees. Prosecutor Trunk Dover and Matron Ida rant accompany. deputy clerk records the proceedings as orders are carried out.
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Toledo
Washington Post
James Alleun Jr
Austin
Trunk Dover
Idarant
Sonia Krelyer
Pelice Court
James Austin
Price
Silent
Smith
Panol
Patrelinen Walter
Streeter
Jami Lannhoff
Colyt
Judge orders sue Heinze over bank loss in Aetna deal
Judge Lynch finds copper manipulator liable for part of the bank's loss in an exchange deal. Receiver Robert Lyons seeks 897 in cash value from Augustus Heinze and ALB Clements, tied to stock transfers when the Aetna Bank failed October 1998. Heinze held old savings stock traded for Aetna stock, now under a receiver.
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Butte
Mant
Lynch
Nnt
Robert M. Lyons
Aetna Hank
Wanst
Augustus Henze
Alb Clements
Imer
Heinze
Acina Savings and Trust Company
Aetna Banking and ‘Trust Company
Contenn
Peary Visits White House Ahead of Arctic Quest
Commander Peary, famed Arctic explorer, paid respects to President Roosevelt at the White House and announced plans to depart for another expedition, aiming to begin next July. The event was noted alongside commercial notices for coal and local business listings.
Lisbon Crisis as Manuel II Cedes to Coalition Rule
In Lisbon a new regime forms as Manuel II places himself under his ministers after a coup that toppled Franco allied figures. Police hunt plotters for the king assassination amid cordons, censorship, and arrests. newspapers suspend, frontier sealed, and Lisbon remains quiet as authorities tighten surveillance.
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Manuel II
Franco
Lisbon
Cherry
Portugal forms new cabinet under a changed regime
Lisbon reports a new government with Admiral de Amaral as president of the cabinet and a unity pledge from monarchist groups. The article details the reorganization after the assassination of King Carlos, rising tensions, and planned royal funerals, with mentions of Queen Amelie, Prince Manuel, and foreign diplomats in attendance.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Franco
de Avarai
Sll
France
Pretender States Position on Lisbon Tragedy
Dom Miguel de Braganza, Portugal’s pretender, backs Manuel and warns of growing instability. He says the tragedy deeply disturbs the duke who left for Italy and hopes those responsible are judged, while urging Portuguese society to unite to safeguard the widow and child. In Viareggio, Dom Miguel says conditions in Portugal are graver than official reports show and predicted a serious event.
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Dom Miguel
Manuel
Vienna
Dom Miguel de Braganza
Portugal
Italy
Viareggio
Lisbon
Porihren
Porihren. the Protemder
Condolences From America To Portugal King
A camesram of sympathy from the White House expresses condolences to King Manuel II and his Queen Mother for the deaths of Portugal’s King and Crown Prince. The U S Senate passes a resolution deploring the killings and asks the President to convey the message to Portugal.
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Symmathy
Portugal
White House
Manuel 11
Theodore Roosevelt
Senate
Cullam
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate of
United States of America
Russ Draws Parallel Warns of Danger in Portu gal Conditions
The Petersburg paper notes a thinly veiled parallel between Portugal and Russia, warning the government that a similar event could occur locally. The Nove Vremya links the plot’s execution to anarchists and ties the crime to Franco’s dictatorship, facing resistance from political parties.
Prayers in Cape Town Over King Assassination
A Delagoa Bay dispatch reports Portuguese republicans and adventurers in that city celebrating the assassination of King Carlos and the Crown Prince. Fears are voiced for Texcerses. Prayers for the assassins were offered in a church.
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Cape Town
Delagoa Bay
Hungarian Parliament refuses posthumous tribute to Portugal king
Budapest February reports the Hungarian Chamber of Deputies voting down a government motion to issue a posthumous resolution honoring King Carlos. The house deemed the king had abolished constitutional government and set up a dictatorship, opposing recognition. Griscom cancels dinner for the Duke and Duchess of Connaught in Rome due to court mourning.
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Budapest
Chamber of Deputies
Todey
Portugal
Carlos
Griscom
Rome
Jalord
Nome
Charles W Morse Fined for Failing to Answer Juror Call
In New York a juror panel for the Supreme Court trial term included Charles W. Morse, noted trust financier and former bank president. Morse did not respond when his name was called and Judge June ford fined him $100, half the requested amount, for failing to answer.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Exwank
Supreme Court
Morse
Junieford
Funeral for Mrs Yznaga in New York Church
Funeral services were held for Mrs Ellen M I anaga widow of Antonio Yensga and grandmother of the Duke of Manchester at the Church of the Transfiguration known as the Little Church Around the Corner. The Duchess of Manchester and others attended. The Rev Dr Houghton read burial rites and hymns were sung. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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New York
Ellen M. I ¥Anaga
Antonio Yensga
Duke of Manchester
Duchess of Manchester
Fine Kave
Ogden Mills
Bre
John Jacob Astor
J. P. Kernochan
Fred W. Vanderbilt
Harry B. Holland
William K. Vanderbilt
William Peet
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Dr. Houghton
Lady Kaye
Emily Yanaga
Houghton
Woodlawn Cemetery
British war ships off interference not planned
Gibraltar Feb 3 British squadron sails west not heading for Lisbon as fears of upheaval in Portugal ease. Talks of joint Britain Spain action fade while Lisbon assesses order and protection of English nationals. Lisbon reports tranquil market. royal anger over assassination echoed in Britain and Madrid.
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Spain
Lisbon
Britain
Portugal
Gibraltar
Great Brita
Great Britain
Foraker in Defeat Taft Body Is Recognized
State supervisors acknowledge the Taft administration setback as Foraker gains momentum. Cleveland police and civic boards face pressure as reformers push to remove the city board in a key political shift. Proceedings suggest growing pro reform sentiment within state leadership.
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Cleveland
Republican State central votes to recognize Baker committee in Ohio
Columbus Ohio February 3 The Republican State central committee approved recognizing the Baker committee friendly to Secretary Tate as controlling in Cuyahoga County Three other factions Harvey and Roosevelt dispute the authority The State supervisers may remove Cuyahoga County members if needed and a court ruling is sought by the Roosevelt faction to decide who leads in Ohio Also provisions to skip primaries where only one delegate list exists to save cost in various counties
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Columbus
Ohio
Republican State Central Committee
Baker
Tate
Cuyahoga County
Harvey
Benetor’ Foraker
Roosevelt
State Board
State Central Committee
Cuyenage
J. M. Matthews
Cleveland
State Committee
Board of Elections
Sountels
Salem Doubts Flag Authenticity of Chesapeake Artifact
Salem residents question a London flag claimed to be Capt. James Lawrence s Chesapeake ensign purchased there. Reports say flags associated with Lawrence were removed from Halifax and reburied in New York churchyard, amid debates over the flag s origin and link to the Chesapeake. Salem inquiries extend to the London flag in connection with the New Jersey Historical Society.
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Boston
London
James Lawrence
Chesapeake
Salem
Lawrence
Halifax
New Turk
Bay
New Jersey Historical Society
New York Central Shops Reopen West Albany After Shutdown
After a temporary shutdown, the New York Central Railroad Company's West Albany shops resumed operations today. About 130 men were put to work. The Mage Furnace Company reopened its Chelsea plant after a two week layoff costing skilled mechanics jobs. Corlis Mills in Millbury began a four day a week schedule, employing about 135 workers.
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Albany
N.Y
New York Central Railroad Company
West Albany
Boston
Fes. &B
Mages Furnace Company
Chelsea
Millbury
Mass
Corlis Mills
Bryan Sees Hopeful Sign as Clergy Seek Address
Philadelphia Feb 3 William J Bryan was lunching with Roland Morris head of the Pennsylvania Democratic Club. He dictated a message urging Democratic voters to instruct delegates for or against his nomination at Denver and thanked callers for support.
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Philadelphia
William J. Bryan
Roland
Morris
Pennsylvania Democratic Club
Bryan
Democratic Party
Denver
Treasure Vessel Gold Scam Reveals Fractured Democratic Support
A 19th century report recounts internal Democratic clashes over whether a famed leader should seek nomination. It describes delegates bound by voter instructions, a Mexican wreck near Manzanillo carrying 1.8 million dollars in gold, and failed recovery attempts followed by plans to renew with better pumps.
Clergymen Show Changed Views On Bryan Visit
Mr. Bryan said clergy who were largely opposed ten years ago now study affairs and invite him to speak at conferences. He noted the shift as a hopeful sign during his remarks before a visitor, before departing for Reading, Pennsylvania.
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Nebraska
Bryan
Reading
Riotous Yellow Peril League Forms to Drive Laborers Out
A mass meeting in Denver spawned the Yellow Peril Exclusion League aimed at expelling Japanese and Chinese labor. Leaders urged violence and warned Congress would not respond to petitions. The plan foresees up to 1000 laborers joining the movement, with calls for action to protect US labor. Meanwhile Indianapolis reported Lewis's election as United Mine Workers president with a narrow margin over the incumbent candidate, Wilson. Lewis pledged to defend workers' rights and remain pragmatic amid fears of radicalism, insisting he would act to secure just outcomes for labor.
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Spensat
Washington
Denver
Colo
Colorado
America
Ely
Congress
Enda
R. B. Croxkey
Pacific
Washington Post
Indianapolis
Ind
Lewis
United Mine Workers of
Amelia
William B. Wilson
Mitchell
Furniture by Cubic Foot at Capitol Scale Trial
Special to The Washington Herald New York Feb 3 a coal truck incident in which Edward Mazurka age 23 from Harrisburg Pa lost his wooden leg and sustained bruises while the case explored a new phase of per foot pricing for furniture in the Capitol project. Witnesses described per foot schedules and cable measurements, with invoices showing 878066.40 paid for such transactions. The defendant’s counsel objected repeatedly but the court overruled.
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Lisbon
London
Braatilan Vans
House of Commons
House of Lords
Edward
Madrid
Princesa de Asturias
Washington
New York
Washinston
Edward Mazurka
Harrisburg
Long Island City
Vandeventer and
Steinway Avenues
Mazurke
Berg
John R. Sanderson
The
Commonwealth
John's Hospital
Mazurka
Sanderson
Capitol
Debating Roosevelt and Bryan on the House floor
The House held a fiery session with Townsend of Michigan leading a defense of the present administration and Cochran praising Roosevelt while assailing Bryan and the opposition. Col Hepburn aided the administration as General Sherwood attacked policy, and the gallery packed with members and the public in a lively debate lasting until evening.
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Mr. Townsend
Col. Hepburn
House of Representatives
Townsend
Michigan
Republican Party
Re Parketan
Cochran
William Jennings Bryan
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