Wellington and Stewart clash over Philippine tariff bill
In the Senate on February 18, Wellington of Maryland opposed the Philippine tariff measure while Stewart of Nevada supported it. Wellington argued against imperial ambition and criticized administration handling of the Philippines and Schley’s role at Santiago, contrasting with Stewart who backed a territorial approach and protections. A final vote on the bill and amendments was set for next Monday at 4 p.m. The day also saw passage of several small bills and an executive session adjournment.
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Senate
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Stewart
Nevada
Maryland
Philippine
Republican Party
Supreme Court
Philippine Archipelago
United States
Jack Bunesley
Philippines
Cuba
Santiago
Sampson
Admiral Schley
Schley
Melk Kinley
Paris
Aguinaldo
Mr. Lodge
Congress
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Japan
China
South Africa
Taft
Philippine Committee
Tokio
A. C. Baker
United States National Museum
H. E. Alvord
William A. Taylor
W. W. Miley
M. A. Carlton
John L. Schulte
Department of Agriculture
French Republic
Rge
Admiral Tromp
Protestant Episcopal Church of the
Barcelona Strikers Riots Spread Across Suburbs
Rioters attack a prison van and attempt releases as Barcelona soldiers restore order. A lumber yard, tax offices, and a convent burn while stores are pillaged. Three killed and six wounded in San Martin clash as authorities prepare for factory safety.
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Barcelona
San Martin
Badelona
Sabadell
Royal Navy salutes as Prince Henry visits New York
Rear Admiral Evans issues orders for a full dress day on Washington's birthday with 21 gun salutes as Kron Prinz Wilhelm arrives bearing Prince Henry. Vessels will haul German flags at first salute then hoist American flags, with ships illuminated 7 to 9 p m.
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New York
Robley D. Evans
Washington
Prince Henry
Sa. m
Meridian
Admiral Evans
Mohenzollern
Hohenzollern
Strikes in Catalonia Threaten Food Supply
Madrid reports a widespread strike movement in Catalonia aimed at Barcelona food sales. Slaughterhouses are blocked, meat is diverted, and markets fear famine as prices rise. Deputies criticize the government while Senor Sagasta pledges energetic action and suspends constitutional guarantees in Barcelona.
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Madrid
Catalonia
Barcelona
Senor Sagasta
Spain
Offer Refused on Sunnyside Property in Thunder Mountain District
Ben Caswell, head of the Caswell brothers who own Sunnyside property in Thunder Mountain, says several offers from Pittsburg totaled $100,000 were refused. The owners intend to retain the district property despite the bids.
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Boise
Idaho
Ben Caswell
Caswell Brothers
Thunder Mountain
Pittsburg
Sunnyside
Eliot Will Not Come West
Cambridge Massachusetts February 18 President Eliot of Harvard cancels his planned western trip due to slow recovery of Mrs Eliot from illness.
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Eliot
Cambridge, Mass
Harvard
Rooming House Fire Destroys Jefferson in Cleveland
A fire in the Jefferson rooming house on Ontario street caused 100000 dollars in damage to that and adjacent properties, with the Jefferson itself ruined. Authorities say the blaze began tonight and spread to nearby structures.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Ontario Street
Beals Selkirk Trunk Factory Fire in Wyandotte
The Beals and Selkirk trunk factory in Wyandotte Michigan burned today causing an estimated loss of 125000 dollars. Firefighters fought the blaze but the building was destroyed. The incident occurred February 18 in Trunk Factory area.
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Wyandotte, Mich
Beals & Selkirk
Death of Charles L. Tiffany at New York Jewelry Firm
Charles L. Tiffany senior member of Tiffany & Co. dies in New York City at his home from pneumonia aged 90 after a recent fall in October. He celebrated his 99th birthday last Saturday, and a deputation of 1,192 associates sent greetings on parchment with a gold loving cup.
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New York
Chartes L. Tiffany
Tiffany & Co
Tiffany
Stamford Man William Tweed Dies in Stamford Home
Stamford Conn Feb 18 William Tweed 55 prominent local figure and son of the late Tam many chieftain dropped dead at his Stamford home today of heart disease. He formerly ran a New York hotel and retired to Stamford several years ago.
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Stamford, Conn
William Tweed
Tweed
New York
Stamford
London Obituary Note on Field Marshal Sir Neville Chamberlain
London reports the death of Field Marshal Sir Neville Bowles Chamberlain born in 1820. The brief notice confirms his passing in a concise historical obituary style.
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London
Neville Bowles Chamberlain
Milroy, Noted California Horseman, Dies From Streetcar Injuries
Robert Milroy a prominent horseman and secretary of the California Jockey Club died today from injuries suffered in a streetcar crash two weeks earlier in San Francisco. The accident prompted tributes from racing circles acknowledging his long service to the sport.
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San Francisco
Robert Milroy
California Jockey Club
Albert Bierstadt Dies in New York at 72
Albert Bierstadt the renowned artist died tonight at his New York residence at age 72. The death adds to the list of notable 19th century painters remembered for panoramic landscapes and luminous light.
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New York
Albert Bierstadt
Will Cure You of Rheumatism by Dr Bhoop
A promotional letter claims to cure rheumatism with Dr Bhoop’s Rheumatic Cure after six bottles over a month. It offers a money back pay if it fails and requests only a postal card to send an order and a free book. Mild cases may be cured in one or two bottles.
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Dr. Shoop
Bhoop
Racine
Wis
Invasion Has Set Up Issues Document on US Trade
Washington reports the Review of the foreign commerce of the United States in 2001 shows a drop in manufactured exports yet a widening popularity of American novelties in Europe. Despite overall declines, European demand grows for labor saving goods, fruit, silk, tin plate, and textiles, while tariffs and European depression affect purchasing power.
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Washington
United States
Frederick Emery
Bureau of Foreign Commerce
State Department
Treasury Department
Europe
Austria-Hungary
Germany
France
Great Britain
Belgium
Switzerland
Wales
England
California
Spain
Kawaii
Porto Rico
Emery
General Funston Receives Warm Welcome in Kansas City
General Funston discharged from hospital today and tonight at Convention Hall reviewed the third regiment M. N. G. He appeared in perfect health and received a rousing reception.
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Kansas City
Funston
Convention Hall
Woman Suffrage Advocates Plead Before Congress
Delegations from the Woman Suffrage Association appeared before Senate and House committees in Washington on February 18 to urge granting women the right to vote. Susan B Anthony led the Senate hearing with a call for hearing women on equal terms with colonial subjects, and Carrie Chapman Catt urged international context and investigation of suffrage outcomes in Idaho Utah Colorado and Wyoming. The convention in the afternoon featured Vida Goldstein and others outlining progress abroad with an international suffrage committee to be formed with Anthony as president.
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Woman Suffrage Association
Congress
Senate
Committee
Bacon
Georgia
Susan BK. Anthony
Philippines
Judiciary Committee
Carrie Chapman Catt
Association
Vida Goldstein
Australia
Ewald
Sweden
Freediland
Russia
Fenwick Miller
England
Isabel Campbell
Wyoming
Theodosia Ammons
Colorado
Lapish
Utah
Weaver
Idaho
Catt
Goldstein
America
Anna Howard Shaw
My Swift
California
Vidafoldstein
Berlin
Susan B. Anthony
Patterson
Alibi Wins in Ranchhold Ambush Case
Joseph Grady and William McDonald two ranchmen near Cokedale were arraigned in Judge Dyers court on charges of firing from ambush at Dennis O Hern owner of adjacent ranch. Witnesses testified Grady was in Livingston during the shooting and McDonald proved an alibi. Both were acquitted.
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Standard
Livingston
Joseph Grady
William McDonald
Cokedale
McDonald
Postmasters Named and Pensions Granted in Several States
Special Dispatch reports H Suter named postmaster at Glenwood Wisconsin following H Clenden resignation. James H Powell commissioned postmaster at Virginia City. W E Owens of Billings awarded patent for a pole climber. Pension increases granted to George S Reese of Columbia Falls and Caroline A Ward of Deer Lodge.
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Standard
Washington
H. Suter
Glenwood
H. Clenden
James H. Powell
Virginia City
W. E. Owens
Billings
George 8. Reese
Columbia Falls
Caroline A. Ward
Deer Lodge
Kilmer’s Swamp Root offered freely by mail
A Topeka dated notice touts kidney and bladder remedy Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for Bright’s disease. It promises free sample bottles by mail to readers of the Anaconda Daily Standard and urges sending address to Dr Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York while noting regular bottles are available at drugstores.
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Bright
Anaconda Daily Standard
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. C
Taft Discusses Philippine Sedition Law and Aguinaldo
Governor Taft testified before the senate committee on the Philippines describing threats to peace in Manila and the need for sedition laws. He said the secret societies promote insurrection and that the war justifies restricting agitation. He commented on Aguinaldo's personality and his capture's impact on Filipino leadership.
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Washington
Taft
Philippines
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Bamar
Manila
Philippine Junta
Wright
United States
Beversdee G
Patterson
Aguinaldo
Luna
Agmuinaldo
Forger Wegner Waivers Sanity Claims in Court
Carl Wegner alias Fred Maimore, known as a wholesale forger, faced district court where he first pleaded guilty for time. In a later hearing he feigned insanity, proclaimed himself emperor of Germany, and then denied guilt with a March 4 trial date and $1000 bond. He caused a scene as deputies attempted to restrain him and disappeared with his lawyer.
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Standard
Great Falls
Peb
Carl C. Wegner
Fred Maimore
Germany
Wegner
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