Bryce's Farewell Message of Brotherhood in London
England proud of America says new ambassador Bryce declares the United States has grown great and no longer needs to be self assertive in a banquet at Sao Bevel. Notable guests include Sir Mortimer Durand and Ambassador Whitelaw Reid as the two nations pledge continued friendship and peace under Roosevelt and Edward VII. Bryce previews a new field in which Britain and the United States promote mutual interests and enduring harmony.
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Admiral Cowles
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Carmen Sylva
Roumania
William Barret Ridgeley Tookey
Coroner's jury links Bell to Townsend shooting on Staten Island
In New Brighton Staten Island John Bell is declared the slayer of Dr Charles Wilmot Townsend by a coroner's jury. Witnesses place Bell on Staten Island the night of the murder and relatives recount Bell's threat to kill the doctor. Emma Townsend gave her first public account. Joseph Crowley and William Coar testify to Bell's presence and motive as prosecutors build the case.
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New York
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Hinisburg
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New Brighton
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Agion
Staten Issué
William Coar
Rodney Street
Brooklyn
Hell
Maine
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Britons Seek Citizenship Amid Swettenham Policy
The Washington Past New York reports a rush of Britons applying for U S citizenship after Swettenham's actions. Noah Edward Barnes, vice president of a Cripple Creek gold mine, admitted considering becoming American but delaying until his next New York trip, while others called Kingston governor Osbourne and British officials unflatteringly.
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New York
Swettenham
Noah Edward Barnes
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Cripple Creek
F G. Godolphin Osborne
Sir Alexander Swettenham
Colorado
England
Kingston
Banusik to be hanged as NJ to abolish hangings
Newark January murder case of Thomas Hoff in Montclair ends with Frank Banusik slated for county execution tomorrow morning. He reportedly asked to crawl to the gallows on his knees, a request denied. The hanging may be the last in New Jersey before electrocution replaces hanging.
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Frank Banusik
Thomas Hoff
Montclair
Banusik
New Jersey
Thaw Defense Focuses on Note from Wife to Husband
Thaw's counsel argues for self defense citing a note Evelyn Thaw passed to her husband as part of the case. A former Madison Square Garden doorkeeper testifies that White threatened a rival's life, and Thomas identifies a member of Thaw's party on the night of the tragedy.
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Thaw
Points in Thaw Trial Sees Five Witnesses Testify
Attorney Delmas leads defense as five witnesses testify in the Thaw trial. A former Madison Square Garden doorkeeper swears White threatened to kill Thaw. McCaleb testifies Evelyn passed a note to her husband. Delmas claims Jerome has the note and hints Evelyn may testify about it. Three witnesses say Thaw acted irrationally after the shooting. Thaw’s physician says his uncle was insane.
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Pittsburg
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Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Martin
Stanford White
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McClobd
Wiliam ‘Thaw
New Thaw Defense Gains Ferocious, Energetic Leader
A new captain of Harry K Thaw's legal force took command and restructured the defense into a sharper, more vigorous unit. Delmas' leadership produced pointed evidence and a string of cross examinations. Witnesses described threats to kill Stanley White, Nesbit note references surfaced, and Thaw's team prepared to call Mrs Nesbit Thaw or Evelyn Nesbit Thaw to testify.
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New York
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Madigan Square Theater
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Sells Her Wedding Gift in Divorce Fight
Mrs. Alicé Rogers Pierce files for divorce from Thomas W Pierce of Topsfield. She sells the Chestnut Street mansion in Salem, a gift from the groom at marriage, after the suit begins. The purchaser’s name is not public.
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Boston
Mass
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Thomas W Pierce
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Chestnut Street
Salem
Dead engineer at Philadelphia on Congression al Limited
The Pennsylvania Railroad Congessional Limited from Washington to New York ran into Philadelphia at high speed. Engineer Joseph Toms, 48, of Newark, was found dead at the throttle with his head crushed. Fireman Harry Michner aided passengers and stopped the train at North Philadelphia before continuing to New York.
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Congressional Limited
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington
New York
Joseph Toms
West Philadelphia
North Philadelphia
Harry Michner
Toms
Muller Street
Newark
HOY DIES OF BASSES
Reymond Meyer a Brooklyn schoolboy died of hydrophobia at Long Island College Hospital after a January dog bite. Three other bitten children are cauterized and under observation. In St Paul seven rabid dog bites prompted a muzzle law, with officials authorized to shoot dogs on streets. The attacked include Br EB, JL Ferny, and Policeman Johnson. rabies suspected epidemic across multiple areas.
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Reymond Meyer
Brooklyn
Long Island College Hospital
St Paul ,Minn
St Paul
Common Council
JL Ferny
Johnson
Car hits royal carriage in Brussels delay for Leopold
King Leopold’s royal carriage collided with an electric street car in Brussels. He was thrown to the floor but uninjured, though the shock was severe, and he postponed departure to the South of France. In Pensacola a millionaire left over a million to his friend, Martin Sullivan. The only daily electric Pullman train to Florida operated to St. Augustine.
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Florida
St. Augustine
Roosevelt warns of war risk over Japanese school question
A Washington cable reports President Roosevelt told California Congressmen war with Japan would devastate US finances and that Japan would strike suddenly if faced with no clear ultimatum. He warned mobilizing the Pacific fleet could provoke conflict and that Tokyo would seize the Philippines and Hawaii for a base. Californians, shaken, left the White House in near panic as interpretations of a possible ultimatum circulated. Unemployed funds would accrue interest if deposited, subject to check.
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Pacific
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White
Sixty Years On Stage Remembrance Of Kate Denin Wilson
Funeral plans announced for Mia Kate Denin Wilson, aged seventy, famed American stage actress who performed with Forrest Booth and McCullough over six decades. Known as Kate Demin, she retired recently due to rheumatism after a lengthy career with Eleanor Robson at the Liberty Theater.
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New York
Mia
Kate Denin Wilson
Church of the Holy Spirit
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McCullough
Kate Demin
Kate
Susan Denin
Eleanor Robson
Liberty Theater
Posed Army Officer Imposter Nabbed After Victoria Hotel Scam
William A Kappen, nineteen, used a fake army lieutenant persona to secure lodging at the Victoria Hotel and cash checks at Marshall Field & Co. He wore uniforms, claimed Seattle banking ties, and produced a fictitious post and letter of introduction. Police report he confessed to not being an officer, inspired by a German cobbler’s impersonation.
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William A Kappeh
United States Army
Victoria Hotel
Marshall Field & Co
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Seattle
Chscage
Fort Sheridan
David
Trent Gibbons
Western Post
Girl in Cab Killed in NJ Train Collision
A New Jersey cab accident near a crossing left Bertha Goetheil dead and Silas Sherman fatally injured with George Morris seriously hurt. The cab, carrying Sherman and Goetheil home from a charity ball, was smashed when struck by a fast train. no flagman was present.
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Silas Bertha Goetheil
Stewart Sherman
George Morris
Woman Claims Lead to Board of Education Clerk Fraud
St Louis February 6 An information was issued against Thomas W Peck chief clerk of the board of education charging forgery in the third degree. The charge cites use of a fictitious pay roll name and payment on a check known to be indorsed with a fictitious name by a woman not entitled to the money. The case arose when assistant clerk spotted Mary L Mills on payrolls as a substitute teacher and Peck confessed after initially denying knowledge. He was released on bond.
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Board of Education
St. Louis
Thomas W Peck
Mary L. Mills
King Oscar May Abdicate in Favor of Crown Prince Gustav
A cable dispatch from Stockholm reports King Oscar plans to abdicate the Swedish throne soon in favor of Crown Prince Gustav. He may resign on June 6, his golden wedding anniversary, while Crown Princess Victoria is visiting her parents in Karlshamn and is reported seriously ill.
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Oscar
Gustav
Carlsarhe
Eight Buildings Burned In Port Norfolk Fire
A blaze at 2 AM on Maryland avenue in Port Norfolk Norfolk destroyed eight frame residences. Inmates escaped unharmed though many were in night clothes. The fire spread through a row of homes as flames ran unchecked. Authorities report no injuries and ongoing investigation into cause.
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Mutiny on the Tennessee Ends in Fatal Shooting
Friction between sailors and petty officers on the armored cruiser Tennessee escalated into a mutiny at League Island. Chet Master-at-Arms James Douglas, 45, was killed by gunfire, and two sailors were wounded. Seaman Burke, among the mutineers, was jailed. others faced reprimands as marines quelled the disturbance.
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Tennessee
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Lunnusa
Rear Admiral Albert Kautz Die at Florence
Rear Admiral Albert Kautz USN retired has died in Florence Italy. Born in Georgetown Ohio January 29 1839 he served about forty years including Civil War service. He commanded the Pacific Station and won praise for conduct during the Samoan succession crisis before retiring January 29 1901.
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Albert Kautz
USN
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Italy
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Harvard
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United States
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Ohio
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Dorothea
Lewing) Kautz
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Richmond
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Beatz
Insane patient death at Athens State Hospital details emerge
In Athens Ohio February 6 an alleged murder at the Athens State Hospital for the Insane involved William J Barnes of Jolly Monroe County. Attendants named include Robert Reeder C F Bobo and Henn ins facing murder charges after a fall and injury with ten ribs broken and a two inch side slit. The case recalls a two years ago when Stephen Cain was killed and a participant jailed for twenty years. Additional arrests expected as warrants are issued and suspects located. Bank in Ohio Suspends follows Blanchester bank insolvency with assets around 150000 and liabilities near 66000.
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Washington Post
Athens
Ohio
Stephen Cain
Athens State Hospital
Vane
William J Barnes
Jolly
Monroe County
Robert Reeder
Jeski
C. F. Bobo
Albany
Hennins
Vinton County
Wienslaaghster
Feder
Zaleski
City salutes American art at Corcoran Salon
President and Mrs Roosevelt head a diverse reception at the Corcoran Gallery for the first annual exhibition of contemporary American paintings. Prizes include $1000 for A May Niss and praise for Benson and Redfield works. Senator Clark showcases Dutch and English masters. about 2,000 guests attend amid gala lighting and marble halls.
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Invization
United States
C Powell Minnigeinde
Intia Receiviing Hime
Charles Glover
William Ucoran Hustis
John M Wilson
Bernard R Green
Frank W Benson
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Edward Redfield
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Washington
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Baltimore
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