Taft to Speak in Philadelphia and New York
President-elect Taft will travel February 2 to Philadelphia for a Washington’s Birthday speech, then proceed to New York for a February 4 fundraiser at a Booke Washington event aiding Tuskegee Institute. He will stay in Washington from February 2 onward and attend a Lodge dinner while plans include reception by prominent Cincinnati businessmen.
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Cincinnati
Citizens’ Campaign
Cemaralt Tec
Kebriary 2
Philadelphia
Washington
New York
Booke
Tuskegee Institute
Leuye
Eighteenth Street
Connecticut Avenue
Afi
Hig
Che Cheusure
Plan Canal Via SoC Preparing Bill for Congress
Labor union leader urges a federal bill to survey and build a deep Chicago to Buffalo waterway linking the Great Lakes to ease unemployment and boost Midwest trade. Contracts for Soo lock deepening are already let, with a 21 foot depth planned and costs estimated around 7 million dollars.
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Middle West
Ch Cago
Bull Lo
Sea
Congress
Great Lakes
Chicago-to-Batitle
Daniel L D Granger Dead After Prolonged Illness
Representative Daniel Larned Davie Granger of Rhode Island died after a month in bed from heart trouble. He served in the Fifty-eighth fifty-ninth and sixtieth Congresses and had been Providence city treasurer for eleven years. Born 1832 and never married, he was active in St Marks and St Johns churches and leaves a sister Grace Granger and brother Dr William D Granger of Bronaville NY. Funeral to be held in Providence Wednesday with remains moved from Richmond to Providence. He had previously suffered arthritis and a heat attack last summer.
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Daniel Larned Davie
Albany
Grace Granger
William D. Granger
Bromaville
Thomas Vincent
Washington
Granger
St Mark's Protestant Episcopal Church
Providence
St John's Church
Episcopal Churches of
Rio de Tal
Vince
Inever
Train plunges 25 feet after cow strike near Baton Rouge
A work train engine backing up struck a cow at Montecelle Bridge on Louisiana Railway and Navigation tracks near Baton Rouge. The locomotive rolled down a 25 foot embankment. Bud Robertson and H H Bryce were among the crew. Robertson and five others were injured. Bryce was lightly hurt.
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Baton Rouge
Montecelle
Louisiana Railway and Navigationompany
Bud Robertson
H H. Bryce
Frohman announces separation from wife actress Margaret Higmton
Daniel Frohman, manager of the Lyceum, reveals he and Mrs Higmton, once Miss Margaret Himgton, have agreed to separation with plans for divorce. She remains in California for health reasons after a stage career with Frohman and marriage in 1903. He insists the split is amicable and not due to any third party, with her moving west to live with relatives.
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Daniel Frohman
E. J. Barnes
San Francisco
New York
Dantel Frohman
Fratman
Margaret Himgton
Frohman
California
Ierahman
Pacific Coast
Receny
Wiehman
Yuet
Sue
Entirey
Nesthy
Irewman
Stotemmeny
Tie Drove
Californa
Dhone Preceesinas Wal
Frahman
Lyceum Theater
Charles Frohman
Enying
Ms Frohman
Bloomington
Ar Frohman
Na D H. Davison
Madison Avenue
Ganoga
Mast Twenty-seventh Street
West Seveny-ninth Street
James K. Hackett
Criteron Theater
Jennico
Bertha Galland
B H. Sothern
Yuki
Daly's
Augustus Thomas
Nis
Lefingwell
Boots
Nina
John Drew
Pinero
Margaret Isington
Migs Iington
Misa
Allington Plans Marriage Amid Divorce Proceedings
E J Bowes of San Francisco a clubman and real estate dealer confirms he may marry Miss Illington if her divorce is granted. Bowes says he met Illington years ago, claims no scandal, and cites a mutual understanding with her husband while noting future discussions about Frohman.
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Allington
E. J. Bowes
San Francisco
Mss Illington
California
Bowes
Mr. Frohman
Denmark Honors American Visitor Mott to Meet King
Dr Maurice TF Egan the American minister hosted a luncheon in Copenhagen for John R Mott of New York general secretary of the World's Student Christian Federation. Mott will be received by King Frederick before traveling to Stockholm for a private audience with King Gustave.
Brilliant Stroke of Diplomacy Halts American Invasion Plan
Secretary of State Robert Bacon orchestrated a protocol to withdraw a two-battery expedition bound for the Philippines via Canada, preventing armed incident with Great Britain. Amid a rushed transport plan from Cheyenne to New York via Detroit, British officials and railroad interests reprioritized to avert a larger conflict, ending with no hostilities declared.
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Philippines
Robert Bacon
Canada
Larther
Great Britain
Department of State
Washington
United States
London
Theodore Roosevelt
Bot A Russell
Cheyenne
Wyo
Bern
New York
Truoy
Filippines
Airpatrick
Japan
War Department
Lon Pacite
Detroit
Wabkesh
Gore
Canara
Windsor
Niagara
Secretary of War
Stats Department
Robert Baron Bacon
Hidden Canadian move sparks White House curiosity over troop transit
The report traces wartime troop movements from Detroit to Jersey City as Ottawa and Downing Street scramble answers. Wires, customs barriers, and bond movements reveal a costly, labyrinthine route via Canada and San Francisco. President Roosevelt questions why troops were routed abroad, noting cabinet debates and a constitutional oversight in the Taft Knox episode.
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Otawa
Ottawa
Downing Street
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Detroit
Chicago
Canada
Bacon
War Department
Jersey City
Bond
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Lake Shore
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Thirteenth Cavalry
Fort Myer
Potomac
Philippines
San Francisco
Nnva
Sion Tavigle
Cheyenne
Manila
New York
Washington, D. C
San Traneisco
Taft-Knox
Westchester Cock Fight Raided. 49 Arrested
New Rochelle police break up the largest cock fight in Westchester. At 1:50 this morning 49 people were arrested, including Paul Kohn of Mount Vernon, an agent for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Authorities seized 4 birds with spurs, scales, a wooden pit, and other equipment. The main event was held in a saloon. Kohn claimed the visit was official business for animal cruelty prevention.
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Erechal
New Rochelle
Paul Kohn
Mount Vernon
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Liberia Aid Debate Sparks US Duty Claim
Booker T Washington endorsed Secretary Root’s view that Liberia is an American colony and argued the United States must provide practical help. He noted 40,000 civilized descendants of freed slaves there, with Liberia having sustained itself largely without outside aid. He urged sending three commissioners to Liberia soon. Firefighters rescued sixteen women from a four story apartment fire as sleet and wind battered Toreoo today, with about $5,000 in losses and no injuries.
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Ohio
United
Providence
York
Ube
Reo
Wii
United States
Tafts
Vis
Malaits
Taft
Argentation
Jsob Tf Liomwall
Ohio Organzator
Ley
New York
Root
Liberia
Booker T Washington
African Republic
Washington
Hnterland
Africa
Philippines
Hawaii
Cuba
Porto Rico
San Domingo
Congress
Roosevelt
Inddera
New Vizier Named as Cabinet Tightens Grip on Turkey
Constantinople report details Kiamil Pasha’s fall and the rise of Hilm Pasha and the Union and Progress committee. Ministers are reshuffled with Ak Riga Pasha and Hilm Pasha taking key posts while the sultan’s fate and Balkan issues loom. Wall of indifference and political tension mark a pivotal constitutional crisis.
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Kiamil Pasha
Young Turkey Party
Committee of Union and Progress
Hilm Pasha
Oasis
Balkans
Kiamil Pashair
Austria-Hungary
Bulgara
Miaval-Pasha
War
Marine
Hibni Pasha
Wry
Ak Riga Pasha
Kiamel Pasha
Ofiiad
Artillery
Hili Pasha
Ministry of the Interior
Ja Eddin Effendi
Wall
Revival at McKendree Church Draws Big Attendance
Success attends revival led by Rev Thomas Harrison at McKendree Methodist Episcopal Church in Chicago. Thirty five new members joined yesterday after a week of meetings. Prayers were led by Rev Wardle of Chicago and Rev Hamilton of Boston as seekers gathered at the altar. The evangelist and his companions continue daily services through month’s end.
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McKendree Methodist Episcopal Church
Thomas Harrison
Bay
Harrison
Lord Jesus Christ
Wardle
Chicago
Hamilton
Boston
Evangelist
Osborne Earns No Cash in Maintenance Case
Lloyd Osborne a novelist and magazine writer in San Francisco told the court he has earned no income in the past year and should not pay maintenance for his wife Kata and two sons. He said he even borrowed money from his mother Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson for living expenses. The wife accuses Mrs. Stevenson of pressuring Kata to sue for divorce a year ago.
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Stealal
San Francisco
Lloyd Osborne
Ammonia Gun Their Weapon Arrives for Dayton Women
Dayton women plan self defense after a rise in assaults and murders. Lizzie Kline of 2 North Montgomery awaits a consignment of a rubber pistol like weapon called the em toma gun to be loaded with cayenne pepper. Police offer no new progress on the murder case of Mary Zoracimnes and Lizue Fullhart while investigators seek a tall man who spoke to the Morris daughter. coroner Swisher anticipates further inquest details next week.
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Dayton
Obie
Lizzie Kline
Montgomery Street
Forschner
Thame
Swisher
Memorial observance for the Maine anchor dedication in Arlington
Memorial committee finalizes plans for a nationwide observance marking the eleventh anniversary of the sinking of the Maine. Events include a morning military mass at St Patrick's, a pilgrimage to Arlington to dedicate the anchor, a memorial service at John Marshall Place, and a navy yard solemn rite. Admiral Sigsbee and Generals Burtt and Shinn to preside, with wreaths from Roosevelt, Dewey, and other groups. Two hundred sixty souls lost aboard the Maine, with services tonight at the First Presbyterian Church.
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Army and Navy Union
St Patrick's Catholic Church
Arlington Cemetery
Maine
First Presbyterian Church
John Marshall Plage
Navy Yard
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Carroll and Smyth Ag
Russell
St. Patrick's
Arlington
Presid Roestveit
Calton Dunlap
Mary V Gaundie
Albert Osenger
Wilessist
Bancock
George Dewey
Adam Gallowar
Avasary
United Spanish War
T WI
Nationa Womens Rehit Corps
Wil Heong
Phil Sheridan Womens Relief Corps
Department of the Potomac
Fannie Woalen
Tawery
Charts Sigman
Mary A
Babcock Auxiliary
United Spanish War Veterans
Coral Campbell
Dewey Naval Auxiliary
Henry Woultin Gouna
Liga
Mesdames Ciretine W
Dunlap
Mary V. Goundle
Annie W Johnstone
Matilda R Sprague
Ida Galloway
Ora Camtorbell
Charles A Sdman
Fannie Worden
Walter Mitchell
Frank Fauth Rive
Griswold Peater
Ludy Graham
Andrew Butt
J Warer Mitchell
J. J Strain
Willem A. Hickey
Charles K Clangett
Charles W Blush
Lemuel Fugitt
Robert Finn Faucane
B F Sparhawk
Aringt N Ulbe
Tugene
Zed TH Copp
Frank A Butts
A B Burtt
J J Strain
Fort Meyer
S Gshee
Dewey
Schley
John Marshall
Gen. Burtt
Charles M. Shinn
Charles D. Sigsbee
United States Marine Band
Sigsbee
Coast Hotel Inferno Sweeps Daytona Street Panic
A fire at the Warendon Hotel in Daytona Beach destroyed the Coast Hotel and spread rapidly through the street as guests and staff fled with losses and valuables. Fire broke out in the kitchen around 4 coal tins, with winds driving the blaze. many guests were awakened and fled into the night wearing only their clothes. The hotel, valued at about 200 000 dollars, was reported a total loss as guests and staff scrambled to save belongings and evacuate to safety.
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Tia
Warendon
Sci Breeze
Kerr
Bening
Wis
H. R Kochsperger
Gibson
Sasa
Ian
Clarendon
Boarding Ship for Orient Fights Through War Service Move
Special to The Washingtons New York February transport Kilpatrick moored at Wall Street foot with Capt Tilford and Maj Hearn to ferry 30 hours and men from Batteries B and C to Forts D A Russell and nearby for war service in the Philippines. Detachments from Fifty-first Fifty-third Fifty-fifth Coast Artillery join the voyage. Kilpatrick prepares to sail with troops for duty on Corregidor Island Subig Bay and fortifications near New York harbor.
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Washingtons
New York
United States Arm
Anpatrick
Wall Street
J Wy ‘Wilford
Ser Jond Field Artillery
Tilford
New York Harbor
Sidney Taylor
Maj. Hearn
Kilpatrick
Coast Artillery
Fiftieth Company
Wadaworth
Hamilton
Totten
Fort Hancock
Aba
Philippines
Sandy Hook
Edipatrick
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