Bryce's Farewell Message of Brotherhood in London Banquet
England and the United States shared cordial ties as James Bryce, new American envoy, received a grand London welcome. In a public toast, Bryce stressed peace as the guiding diplomatic star, praising Anglo American friendship and noting U.S. growth reduces self-assertiveness while Britain supports a strong, cooperative partnership between the two nations. The event at Sao Bevel featured diplomats, officials, and literary figures with remarks by Sir Mortimer Durand and Ambassadors Reid and the Japanese envoy, signaling enduring mutual respect.
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Coroner's jury holds Hell Street Car Conductor as Dr Townsend's slayer
John Ren of Hinisburg was adjudged the killer of Dr Charles Wilmot Townsend in New Brighton Staten Island. The verdict states Townsend died from pistol shot wounds and John Bell is responsible. Bell will be arraigned tomorrow without bail as witnesses place him on Staten Island the night of the murder. Emma Walser Townsend, Townsend's widow, gave her first public account. Joseph Crowley swore Bell was seen near New Brighton station at 1:04 pm on the night of the crime. William Coar, Bell's brother in law, said Bell admitted fixing the doctor on Staten Island the morning after. Coar will be a star witness for the prosecution.
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Britons Seek Citizenship Rush Hits New Papers
In New York on February 6 Britons rush to obtain U S citizenship papers amid Swettenham’s actions. Noah Edward Barnes, Cripple Creek mining company executive, admits considering American citizenship. Others voice sharp criticisms of Kingston’s governor and declare intent to naturalize.
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New Jersey Murderer Faces Hanging as State Abolishes Death Penalty
Newark reports Frank Banusik, who killed Thomas Hoff of Montclair on January 7, is to be hanged in the county tomorrow morning. He reportedly vowed to face the gallows bravely but was denied a crawl to the death implement. The hanging may be the last in New Jersey as the state moves to abolish the death penalty in favor of electrocution.
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Thaw Case Note Reveals Wife Evelyn to Tell Contents
Thaw's attorney builds self defense plea as former Madison Square Garden doorkeeper testifies White threatened rival's life. Thomas sees a Thaw party member the night of the tragedy and recounts a note passed by Mrs Thaw to her husband.
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Points in thaw trial proceed with witnesses and claims
Attorney Delmas leads defense as five witnesses testify. A Madison Square Garden doorkeeper swears White threatened to kill Thaw. McCaleb recounts seeing Evelyn pass a note to her husband. Delmas claims Jerome has the note and hints Evelyn Thaw may testify. Three witnesses say Thaw behaved irrationally after the shooting. the Thaw family physician notes the uncle was insane.
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New Thaw Trial Opens With Energetic Defense Leadership
A new captain took command of Thaw's defense and reshaped the plan to argue insanity. Delmas leads a vigorous team that cross examines witnesses, highlights threats against Stanford White, and aims to prove motives. Testimony includes a Madison Square Garden roof scene and Evelyn Nesbit notes.
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Sells Her Wedding Gift In Divorce Case
Mrs Alic e Rogers Pierce sues for divorce from Thomas W Pierce of Topsfield. She sells the Chestnut Street mansion gift from her husband in Salem. The magni fi cent old estate with spacious grounds was bought around marriage and served as their home for social entertainments. Purchaser's name not released.
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Dead engineer at throttle on Pennsylvania Limited in Philadelphia
The Congessional Limited on the Pennsylvania Railroad bound from Washington to New York ran through Philadelphia at high speed. Engineer Joseph Toms, 48, of 117 Muller Street Newark, was found dead at the throttle with head crushed after an apparent impact. fireman Harry Michner assisted and the train halted at North Philadelphia before continuing to New York.
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Hoy dies of hydrophobia after dog bite
Reymond Meyer a Brooklyn schoolboy who was bitten January 17 by a mongrel dog died of hydrophobia at Long Island College Hospital. Three other children bitten by the same dog were cauterized and are under observation. St Paul ordinance calls for shooting muzzled dogs after seven bite incidents.
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Car collision halts king's departure in Brussels
King Leopold’s royal carriage was struck by an electric street car in Brussels. He was knocked to the floor but escaped injury, then taken to the palace. The accident forced postponement of his planned trip to the South of France.
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Roosevelt warns Japan on school issue to avert war
Cable from Washington reports President Roosevelt warned Californians that Japan could seize the Philippines and Hawaii if war loomed, stressing a possible U S panic and the risk of a rapid strike. He noted Japan’s fleet concentration and that diplomacy stalled over the school question. Californians left the White House in near panic, fearing an ultimatum scenario.
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Sixty Years on Stage Kate Denin Wilson Dies
Funeral set for Mia Kate Denin Wilson, a dancer and actress of the mid 1800s era who starred with Forrest Booth and McCullough. She died at seventy after a career spanning sixty six years, closely tied to the Denin family and the era before and after the Civil War. She last performed two months ago with Eleanor Robson at the Liberty Theater before rheumatism forced retirement.
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Posed Army Officer Scheme Lands Folly at Victoria Hotel
William A Kappen, nineteen, allegedly dressed as a United States army lieutenant to rent quarters at the Victoria Hotel and cash Field & Co checks. He used the alias Lieut W A Blue Fort Sheridan, wore uniforms, claimed Seattle banking ties, and admitted impersonation after police were alerted by hotel staff.
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GIRL IN CAB KILLED IN TRAIN COLLISION
A cab collision at a crossing in Long Branch New Jersey left Bertha Goetheil dead Stewart Sherman fatally injured and George Morris seriously hurt. The cab horses died. no flagman was present. Sherman and Goetheil were returning from a charity ball with parents in town.
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Woman’s claim triggers forgery charge against school clerk
St Louis February 6 an information was issued against Thomas W Peck chief clerk of the board of education charging him with forgery in the third degree for paying a check to a fictitious substitute teacher Mary L Mills. Peck after initial denial confessed that a woman had a claim on him and demanded payment for silence. He was released on bond.
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King Oscar May Abdicate State Throne
A Sweden dispatch says King Oscar plans to abdicate soon in favor of Crown Prince Gustav. He may relinquish the throne on June 6, his golden wedding anniversary, while crown princess is visiting her parents in Carlshamn and is reported ill.
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Eight Buildings Burned at Port Norfolk Fire
A blaze at Port Norfolk Norfolk Va destroyed eight frame residences on Maryland avenue. Inmates escaped unharmed though many wore only night attire as the fire began around 2 o clock this morning following an outbreak in a row of houses. The fire appeared unchecked at the scene.
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Mutiny on the Tennessee ends in fatal shooting at League Island
Friction between sailors and petty officers aboard the armored cruiser Tennessee escalates into a mutiny at League Island. Chet Master-at-Arms James Douglas died after being shot in the head and body, while two others were wounded. Sailors Burke and others faced charges as marines subdued the disturbance and several mutineers were jailed.
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Rear Admiral Albert Kautz Dies in Italy at 62
Rear Admiral Albert Kautz USN retired died in Florence Italy. Born January 29 1839 in Georgetown Ohio he served forty years including Civil War actions. He was part of Farragut's Hartford crew hauled down the Lone Star in New Orleans and later commanded the Pacific Station retiring January 29 1901 on his birthday.
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Insane Patien t Killed at Athens State Hospital
An alleged murder at the Athens State Hospital for the Insane left William J Barnes of Jolly, Monroe County, Ohio dead. Attendants named are Robert Reeder of Jeski, C F Bobo of Albany, and Henn ins of Vinton County, with warrants issued for their arrest. A postmortem showed ten broken ribs on the right, seven on the left, and a two inch side slit. The death echoes a two year old case involving Stephen Cain.
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City salutes national art at Corcoran gallery salon
President and Mrs Roosevelt attended the first annual exhibition opening at the Corcoran Gallery of Art with Cabinet officers, diplomats, and Congress members. The event showcased 400 paintings by contemporary American artists, highlighted by Willard Metcalf’s A May Night winning a $1,000 prize.
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