Senate advances Indian appropriation and war pensions measures
Washington reports show the Indian appropriation bill passed in the Senate, with debates on the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation and plans to restore pensions for Spanish-American War enlistees. Other items include a national military park at Vicksburg and discussions on peace treaty ratification and constitutional amendments impacting veterans and civil services.
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Judiciary Committee
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Pension Letitig
Tyler Semple
Tyler
John M. Unimer
Illinois
Nelson Dingley
Maine
Record Cold Grips Midwest With Subzero Readings
Across Des Moines Omaha Milwaukee and St Paul it was the coldest spell in years with readings from 22 to 50 below in spots. Chicago reported widespread freezing including nine deaths from exposure and forecasts warned of continued extreme cold.
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Signing of the Treaty with Spain
Washington observers noted the official copy of the peace treaty with Spain, signed by both Spanish and American commissioners, was ratified by the Senate and signed by President McKinley and Secretary Hay at 2:37 PM yesterday. The White House ceremony included Mrs. McKinley, Secretary Hay and his daughters, plus guests Abner McKinley and Lieut. Col. Montgomery.
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Abner McKinley
Col. B. 2. Montgomery
United in Death Denver Tragedy Claims Two Lives
Henry P. Rhodes a noted young attorney and former deputy district attorney, died after self inflicted wounds. Thursday night Olga Lavrenius, a Russian widow and Rhodes' fiancée, killed her ten year old son and then shot herself, dying instantly.
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St Luke’s
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GEN EAGAN SENTENCE PROMULGATED BY PRESIDENT
Washington reports the president promulgated the court martial sentence of Gen Charles J Eagan dismissing him from the army and suspending him from duty for six years, covering the remainder before Gen Bagin’s retirement in January. Other items note Consolidation of all kingpin shoe machinery interests in Boston into a New Jersey corporation with 26 million capital, Sidney Winslow president and George Brown treasurer. Also reported are a Philippine agent told to avoid missteps, a shooting incident in Gaines Georgia, and the death of three longtime friends in Chicago.
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Charles J. Eagan
Bagin
Boston
Priday
New Jersey
Sidney W. Winslow
George W. Brown
Miles Chargen
Spain
Miles
Administration of War Affairs
Gen
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George W. Davis
Ninth Infantry
Col
Gillespie
New Yorke
Reconnaissance drives insurgents in the Philippines
Washington reports Manila dispatches describe American forces pushing insurgents from Lagunadebay toward Caloocan with heavy fighting near Caloocan. Lieutenant Alford killed and six wounded as Kaonaa troops led by Col Funston assault entrenchments. Aguinaldo’s proclamations urged resistance. Navy confirms airstrikes and carrier support as American plans forewarned an assault on Manila despite enemy resistance.
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Fire destroys Chicago five story building at Madison and Wabash
A Sunday blaze on Madison Street and Wabash Avenue gutted the five story Ay Ch McClory Co building and damaged Mandel Rees dry goods adjoining. Loss pegged at 540000 with 400000 on stock. Fire halted by gas explosion from a leaking pipe on the third floor and frozen water mains. several firemen frostbitten. McClurg stock insured for 360000.
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Madison Street
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Ay Ch, McClory & Co
Mandel Rees
McClurg
New York Market Review Signals Safer Trade Environment
In a weekly U R G Dun & Ca review from New York, traders note stocks retreat slightly as speculative excess recedes. The report argues the solid basis for good business remains intact and that unsettled sentiment in wheat has waned after a phase of overreaction.
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War Weariness and Philippine Skirmishes Reported
Washington reports show 208 American casualties since February 4 in engagements around Manila and Caloocan. General Otis notes 8 officers and 46 enlisted killed, 6 officers and 199 enlisted wounded, with 4 missing. Aguinaldo's forces threaten Caloocan as U.S. troops push toward the city. Senate foreign policy debates and industry updates accompany dispatches as markets reflect wartime shifts.
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Fragmented 1900s Era News Blunderings From Spain to Ohio
A garbled OCR summary of scattered events across years and places. It notes Spanish policy shifts, island actions, British and French interactions, a Greek or Austrian painter's death, shipwrecks, fires, floods, and various local disasters. Mentions Don Cats, Don Cats los, and Paria Michigan, with mentions of politicians, paroled Younger brothers, and university events, all in a disjointed, non-coherent fashion.
War Board Report: Commission Details Army Oversight
February 13 report to the President summarizes the war commission findings on U.S. Army conduct during the Spanish American War. It credits the War Department for cooperation, defends Secretary of War Elihu Root from alleged conflicts of interest, and criticizes administrative lapses across bureaus. The document profiles leadership and inspectors, notes deficiencies in the Adjutant General and Medical departments, and commends Brig. Gen. Corbin and others for effort while highlighting delays at various camps including Camp Thomas.
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Charles Denby
Richard Weightman
A. Beaver
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B. Jones
War Department
Stephen Co. Mills
Spain
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Comialasjon
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