Taft Expected To Be Honored As Grand Master
A Chicago to Philadelphia itinerary frames Taft’s plan for a public career move. The Ohio Masonry honor, a “ma son at sight,” is poised to elevate Taft with Grand Secretary Liomwall confirming Ohio law supports the gesture. Taft attends a Cincinnati dinner and aims to be in Washington for the inauguration as duties and residences align.
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Ohio
United
Providence
York
Ube
Reo
Wii
United States
Fatt
Plan Canal via Soo Converted Into Congress Bill
Labor union leader argues for a complete survey and possible construction of a Chicago to Buffalo deep water canal to aid unemployment and midwest interests. Contracts for Soo Locks already let. project estimated at about 7.5 million dollars with channels deepening to 25 feet to expedite shipping and reduce freight rates.
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Middle West
Ch Cago
Bull Lo
Sea
Congress
Great Lakes
Chicago-to-Batitle
Soo
Voras J Binan
Chicago
Gener Sores
Tool of Siam
Vibor ‘Ast
Department of Commerce and Labor
Bultale
Dasa
Daniel L D Granger Dead After Prolonged Illness
Representative Daniel Larned Davie Granger of Rhode Island dies at age 74 after a month in bed with heart trouble. He served as Providence mayor, city treasurer for eleven years, and sat in the Fifty-eighth, Fifty-ninth, and Sixtieth Congresses. Born 1832, never married. sister Grace Granger and brother Dr William D. Granger among survivors. Funeral arrangements pending in Providence with body to be returned from Washington.
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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 strikes cow at Montecene Bridge near Baton Rouge
A work train engine running backward struck a cow at Montecene Bridge by Louisiana Railway and Navigation trucks near Baton Rouge. The train rolled down a 25 foot embankment. Bud Robertson a negro brakeman was fatally injured and five crew members were hurt. Conductor Bryce witnessed the incident.
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Baton Rouge
Montecene
Louisiana Railway and Navigation ‘Company
Bud Robertson
HH. Bryce
Actress Margaret Isington Seeks Separate Ways with Frohman
New York dated February 14 reports Daniel Frohman announced Mrs Margaret Isington and he will separate with the aim of divorce. She remains in California resting after a stage breakdown and plans permanent residence there with her parents. Frohman says there is no scandal, they part as friends and she will retire from acting.
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New York
Dantel Frohman
Fratman
Margaret Himgton
Himscl
Frohman
California
Daniel Frohman
Hase
Ierahman
Pacific Coast
Receny
Wiehman
Sue
Nesthy
Pacrite
Irewman
Stotemmeny
Tie Drove
Californa
Tie
Dhone Preceesinas Wal
Frahman
Lyceum Theater
Charles Frohman
Enying
Ms Frohman
Bloomington
Ar Frohman
Nis DH. Davison
Madison Avenue
Ganoga
Mast Twenty-seventh Street
West Seveny-ninth Street
Miss Alington
Klaw & Erlanger Hat
Frohmen
Mussington
James K. Hackett
Criteron Theater
Jennico
Bertha Galland
B H. Sothern
Yuki
Daly's
Augustus Thomas
Nis
Lesingwell
Boots
Nina
John Drew
Pinero
San Francisco
Margaret Isington
Migs Iington
Misa
Allington and Bowes discuss possible marriage and divorce
Bowes says the future will reveal plans after Miss Illington seeks divorce in California. He notes acquaintance with Miss Illington and Mr Frohman, and asserts no scandal will attach to the affair once the complaint is filed.
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Allington
E. J. Bowes
San Francisco
Mss Illington
California
Bowes
Mr. Frohman
Denmark Honors American Mott in Copenhagen Luncheon
Dr. Maurice T. F. Egan and Mrs Egan hosted a luncheon in Copenhagen for John R. Mott of New York, general secretary of the World's Student Christian Federation. Mott was to meet King Frederik before a private audience and then proceed to Stockholm where King Gustave would also receive him.
Brilliant Stroke of Diplomacy Halts Canada Invasion
Secretaries Bacon and Roosevelt avert armed intrusion by two batteries of artillery moving from Cheyenne to the Philippines via Detroit. A Wabash Railroad transport plan passes through Windsor to Niagara, drawing protests from Canadian authorities and triggering diplomatic wrangling in Washington and London.
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Fort Russell
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
British delay and US troop movement through Canada
A chaotic report trail shows Ottawa and Downing Street informed of a Canadian transit plan. Wires from Detroit to Chicago prompt Secretary Bacon to route the expedition via Jersey City. Troops traveled in bond, guns separated and sealed, prompting President Roosevelt to question the costly Philippines-bound transport route.
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Telegraph
Otawa
Ottawa
Downing Street
Wabashi
Detroit
Chicago
Canada
Bacon
War Department
Jersey City
Bond
Quartemaster's Department
Union Pacific
Lake Shore
Roosevelt
Thirteenth Cavalry
Fort Myer
Potomac
Philippines
San Francisco
Nnva
Sion Tavigle
Cheyenne
Manila
New York
Washington, D. C
San Traneisco
Taft-Knox
Cock fight raid nets 49 arrests in New Rochelle
Police raided Westchester’s largest cock fight at 1:50 am in New Rochelle capturing 49 held as suspects. Birds, spurs, scales and pit equipment were seized. Among detainees was Paul Kohn of Mount Vernon, an SPCA agent who claimed it was official business for the society.
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Erechal
New Rochelle
Paul Kohn
Mount Vernon
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Liberia Aid Urged by Booker T Washington Securing US Duty
Booker T Washington urged the United States to aid Liberia, arguing the republic, founded by American effort, faces serious conditions despite self rule. He cited 40,000 civilized African Americans in Liberia and called for three commissioners to Liberia to assist governance and education, aligning with Root and Roosevelt. The report also notes a separate urban fire rescue and losses of about $5,000.
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New York
Root
Liberia
Booker T Washington
African Republic
United States
Isay
Washingrton
Philippines
Hawaii
Cuba
Porto Rico
San Domingo
Congress
Roosevelt
New Vizier Named As Turkey Regime Consolidates Control
Constantinople February 14 The new constitution regime overthrows aged grand vizier Kiamil Pasha and imposes 115 nominees led by Hilm Pasha. The Union and Progress committee claims no intent to overthrow the sultan but wields vast power while Balkan problems loom. Miaval Pasha suspicions and Kiamil Pasha’s manifesto planned. reshuffled cabinet retains most ministers with Ak Riga Pasha restored. Public indifference and cautious hope for stability accompany the political upheaval.
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Constantinople
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 Sees New Members
Successful revival led by Rev Thomas Harrison at McKendree Methodist Episcopal Church draws large crowds. Thirty five new members received yesterday morning after a week of services. Prayers led by Rev Wardle of Chicago and Rev Hamilton of Boston accompany the evangelist on his travels as daily meetings continue through the month.
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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, novelist and magazine writer, testified in San Francisco today that he earned no income in the past year and should not contribute to his wife Kata and their two sons’ support. He said he borrowed money from his mother, Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson, for living expenses, while Kata charges friction with Mrs. Stevenson over a previous divorce suit attempt.
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Stealal
San Francisco
Lloyd Osborne
Ammonia Gun For Women's Defense In Dayton
In Dayton women plan to provide for themselves defense after a surge of crimes. Lizzie Kline at 2 North Montgomery is awaiting a consign ment of a new weapon called the em toma gun, made like a water squirt pistol but rubber hands, diluted with cayenne pepper. Police have few leads on two murders involving Mary Zoracimnes and Lizue Fullhart. Coroner Swisher expects to advance the inquest next week.
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Dayton
Obie
Lizzie Kline
Montgomery Street
Forschner
Forsch‘ner
Swisher
Memorial Observance for Maine Anchor Ceremony at Arlington
The Maine Memorial Association and Army and Navy Union finalize plans for commemorating the eleventh anniversary of the Maine disaster. A 10 oclock mass at St Patrick's, a pilgrimage to Arlington to anchor the Maine, a memorial service at First Presbyterian Church, and a navy yard Sainte are scheduled. Admiral Sigsbee may speak. two hundred sixty six men lost, bodies buried at Arlington.
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Maine Memorial Association
Army and Navy Union
St Patrick's Catholic Church
Arlington Cemetery
Maine
First Presbyterian Church
John Marshall Plage
Navy Yard
Father McGuigan
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
Coast Hotel Fire Triggers Panic and Losses at Sea Breeze
Fire at the Warendon hotel near Sea Breeze destroys a large resort structure valued around 200000 dollars. Guests and servants flee as flames spread. many valuables lost while others scramble to save belongings. The blaze started in a coal tin under the kitchen. wind shifts hampered suppression and sent residents seeking safety through the streets.
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Blaze
Dartona
Tia
Warendon
Sci Breeze
Kerr
Bening
Wis
H. R Kochsperger
Gibson
Sasa
Ian
Clarendon
Boarding Ship for Orient Sails With Fort Support
Special to The Washingtons reports Kilpatrick moored at Wall Street as 48 hours of bustle clear decks for the transport to take 30? hours and men from Forts and Batteries to the Philippines. Maj Hearn leads Batteries from New York to board promising duty, with officers noting departure from normal harbor practice.
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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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Wright
State Department
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Young Turks’ Committee
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Young Turks
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Shek-ul-Islam
Jemaledjdin Effendi
Ut ‘Pasha
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France
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John Marshall
Gen. Burtt
Charles M. Shinn
Charles D. Sigsbee
United States Marine Band
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LG Smith
Nata Smith
Charles Raw
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Lemche
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JW Moward
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Kat Willy Reay
Sarah Mills
Dizabeth
Supres
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Deut Muir
Joc Gregors
Newark
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Rew Yok
Mary Kerne
Syracuse
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Orient
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