Sedition Laws A Damnable Doctrine
Senator Tillman denounces the Treason Act issued by the Philippine Commission. Senator Foraker attempts to defend the regulations, but Tillman says he cannot find words strong enough to express his feelings.
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Tillman
Philippine Commission
Foraker
Mr. Hoar
Taft
Massachusetts
Hoar
Mr. Tillman
Mr. Foraker
South Carolina
Philippnes
Thomas Corwin
Ohio
Patterson
Colorado
Foreser
United States
Cheffee
Hansbroughs Plan for National Irrigation
In the senate the Philippine tariff bill continues with amendments. Mr Hansbrough advocates a national irrigation program funded by public land sales to reclaim arid lands in 15 states and 3 territories, directing work under the interior secretary. The debate also covers San Blas canal route options and sedition laws in the Philippines.
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Washington
Senate
Rawlins
Utah
Philippine Commission
Hoar
Foraker
Tillman
Scott
West Virginia
San Blas
Hansbrough
Huansborough
North Dakota
Heraldie
Roosevelt
Congress
United States Treasury
Interior
Columbia River
Washington & Oregon Railway Company
City of
New York
Taconin
Wash
Territory of
Oklahoma
Philippine Islands
Secretary of War
United States
Philippines
London Dock Charges Debate In Senate Commerce Hearing
The senate committee on commerce held a hearing on the Nelson bill affecting London dock charges. Ambassador Choate presented a detailed report repeatedly cited in the discussion. John Crosby of Minneapolis spoke for flour shippers and J J McKevey represented lumbermen.
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J. J. Hemphill
Steamship Companies
United States
London
Thames
Antwerp
Washington
Senate Committee On Commerce
Ambassador Choate
John Crosby
Minneapolis
J. J. McKevey
Teese
Rendon Dock
Wall Paper Sale Promises Stunning Spring Line
Ad claims a new spring wallpaper line surpasses old papers and ruins competitors’ sales. It touts artistic beauty and calls readers to view the newest designs, suggesting old papers are unacceptable by comparison.
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Tno
War revenue bill pass expected after minor changes
Washington report cites a House leader stating the war revenue reduction bill will be passed as reported with minor committee changes. Debate duration is seen as about two days, with no rush for timing, and it is unlikely to begin before Lincoln's birthday when several Republicans are absent.
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Washington
House
Lincoln
Indiana Representative Griffith Proposes Coupon Currency
Representative Griffith of Indiana introduces a bill to establish coupon currency for mailing small sums in increments of five cents. The proposal aims to simplify postage and handling of minor payments through a standardized legal tender alternative.
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Washington
Griffith
Indiana
Man challenges life policy cancelation over age error
Chicago, Feb 6. Thomas Chalmers of Fraser and Chalmers sues to annul a life policy canceled after a misstatement of age. He originally claimed birth date June 14 1820 for a 2100 policy from 1851. records later show birth in 1816. A second policy from 1866 used his correct age. Premiums on the first policy continued until 1901.
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Chicago
Thomas Chalmers
Fraser & Chalmers
Chalmers
Scotland
Wood wins Down eastern division seat in land purchase contest
In County Down eastern division James Wood landslide wins 2 576 to 2 124 over Col R H Wallace as land purchase effort gains strength. The result shocks Ulster MPs and sparks a citywide demonstration with Russell calling for unionists to quit seats.
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Dublin
County Down
J. A. Rentoul
London
James Wood
Col
R. H. Wallace
Woods
T. W. Russell
Mr Russell
Mr. Wood
Mr. Russell
Ulster
Wood
Belfast
Buck to Succeed Karnes as Rocky Mountain Master Mechanic
W F Buck foreman of the Northern Pacific round house and shops at Helena will replace F F Karnes as master mechanic of the Rocky Mountain division. Buck is popular with the staff and will arrive soon to assume duties. A farewell ball for Barnes is planned at Plks hall with division employees attending.
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Missoula
W. F. Buck
Northern Pacific
Helena
F. F. Karnes
Rocky Mountain
Buck
Barnes
Plks
Insane Patient killed by guard during escape attempt
Greeley Colorado February 6 a prisoner Peter Kane in the insane asylum was killed by a guard while trying to prevent an escape by Huff and Fair Huff grabbed Kane to shield himself and was pursued after the shooting
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Greeley
Colo
Peter Kane
Huff and Fair
Huff
Kane
Gambling Houses Closed in San Juan After New Law
Police shut down all gambling houses in San Juan Puerto Rico amid a crackdown. Most were American establishments operating openly until the anti gambling bill prompted action by authorities.
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San Juan
P. R
Chief Pacific Engineer Spends Day in Missoula
W. L. Darling chief engineer of the Northern Pacific and stationed at St Paul spent several hours in Missoula today. He attended to railroad matters and left in his private car on the westbound train. He plans to proceed to the coast.
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Missoula
W. L. Darling
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Paine’s Celery Compound Praised By Nation’s Doctors
A long, praise filled feature extols Paine’s celery compound as a universal remedy for nervous debility, sleeplessness, and related ailments. It credits Prof. Phelps with medical breakthroughs and claims the compound cures debility, improves appetite, and restores vitality across social classes.
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Prof. Phelps
Connecticut
Yale
Vermont
Dartmouth College
Robby
Paine
Phelps
Puaine
British Denial of Pauncefote Proposal Reported in Berlin
A German official with firsthand notes recounts events from February to April detailing Germanys refusals to back a European move against the United States over Cuba. He notes the British ambassador proposed a second note to McKinley on April 14, while Germany sought to avoid appearing unfriendly to the United States.
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Berlin
Lord Pauncefote
Washington
United States
Associated Press
Germany
Spain
von Holleben
Wasington
McKinley
Cuba
Rome
Vienna
Madrid
Smallpox Quarantine Hits Kalispell Smith Valley Camp
Two smallpox cases discovered at the Smith Valley lumber camp prompt quarantine. Thirty seven workers remain at the camp, all may work but cannot leave. Kalispell carpenter Charles Schroeder fell ill, raising fears of a repeat outbreak that burdened the county last year with high care costs.
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Kalispell
Smith Valley
Charles Schroeder
Old Board Re-Elected at American Strawboard Meet
Chicago February 6 The annual stockholders meeting of the American Strawboard company re-elected the entire old board of directors. President Newcomb spoke on strawboard industry consolidation and noted capitalization details would be disclosed around April 1. The combine aims to control 1250 tons daily of a 1600 ton national output.
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Chicago
American Strawboard Company
Newcomb
Combine
Three Bodies Recovered From Long Island Coast
Three corpses, believed to be sailors lost in the recent storm, were recovered along the Long Island coast within the last 24 hours according to New York reports dated February 6.
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New York
Long Island
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Seart
Eeasons
Morgan
Farrell
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Panama Railway Company
Committee On Inter-Oceanic Canals
Taft Net
Philippines Commission
Philippine Committee
Corwin
Republic
Mr. Hour
Odds and Ends
Gans
London Dock
Schatzlein
W. Broadway, Butte
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Chal
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Liament
Huck
Hief
America
Dartmouth
Pheps
tHich
Ment
Smith Valley Lumber
Bauman
Elderfield
Prussia
Montana Undertaking Company
Thos. Lavell
Prop
Thos. Sullivan
Mgr
E. Park, Butte
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