Philippines tariff debate heats Senate exchanges over sovereignty
Washington reports the Philippine tariff bill discussion as Senators Burrows Mallory Tillman and Money clash on sovereignty and policy. Burrows argues the U S holds the Philippines by an unchallengeable title while Tillman and Money press independence, navigation, and the impact on American interests amid ongoing war aftermath.
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Washington
Senate
Burrows
Michigan
Money
Mississippi
Mitchell
Oregon
Foraker
Ohio
Mallory
Florida
Tillman
South Carolina
Congress
United States
Civil Service Commission
District of Columbia
Senate approves nomination while Taft not confirmed
Tillman argued that the senate confirmed a nomination whereas Governor Taft had not, asserting that neither Louisiana nor the Philippines was bought to govern their peoples. He contended there was no effort to rule the Philippines without consent as there was in Louisiana, and the senate adjourned at 5 25.
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Mr. Money
Congress
Money
Taft Commission
Foraker
Philippines
Tillman
Louisiana
Jefferson
Democratic Congress
Mr. Foraker
Claiborne
Senate
Taft
United States
Fear of Smallpox in Great Falls After Onboard Case
A laborer riding the eastbound Great Northern from Jennings reportedly contracted smallpox in a smoker car. The train was diverted to Kalispell and passengers fled. several travelers later arrived in Great Falls and received vaccinations as authorities act to stamp out any outbreak.
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Great Falls
Great Northern
Jennings
Kalispell
Daughters of the American Revolution Reconsider Debate
At the Washington convention Mrs Karow of Georgia moved a resolution to appoint a committee for the re interring of Gen Nathaniel Greene remains in Savannah in May. The session saw lively debate over article seven amendments and dues reforms with many speakers, including Mrs McLean of New York, amid protests from opponents.
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Washington
Convention of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Karow
Georgia
Nathaniel Greene
Savannah
Congress
South Carolina
Charleston Exposition
McLean
New York
Freeman
McKinley
Register General
Eleanor Washington Howard
Virginia
National Board of Management
Gertrude B
Burge Denies Knowledge of London Bank Plot
London Feb 19 Burge the pugilist testified at the Bank of Liverpool fraud hearing that he earned about 20000 pounds from boxing in ten years and loaned 250 pounds to Lawrie Marks over 18 months. He said he did not know Mances or Gourdie and believed checks were legitimate. Purge was found guilty with sentence postponed until other trials finish.
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London
Bank of Liverpool Flais
Dick Burge
Lawrie Marks
Marks
James Mances
Liverpool
Burge
Mances
Harge
Thomas Gourdie
Holloway
Goudie
Bank of Liverpool
Purge
G H Mumm Extra Dry Market Introduction and Strong Imports
Delicate and brady profile noted as resembling 1889 and 1893 styles with G H Mumm Extra Dry now in market. Immense reserves assure consistent quality as 120,359 cases were imported in 1901, about 60,000 more than any rival, highlighting dominance in the market.
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G. H. Mumm
Billings News Items from Special Correspondent
Special correspondence from Billings reports J H Becker returning from the East with his wife and son Edgar after December visits to Pennsylvania. Otto Frane, noted Wyoming cattle baron, notes mild weather and strong range stock. Mrs G C Stull recovering after an operation in the Philippines. Mrs F M Marble returns from Chicago and Omaha. J W Vaughan back from Clarksville after his mother's death. Merle McCormick's appendicitis operation planned in Chicago. H J Horn Jr of the Montana Northern Pacific seeks street closure for wool facilities expansion. Increase in precision measures to handle 1000 pounds at Twenty sixth Street. Thomas Stater and J Freer fined for fighting. Freer drew a knife but Stater fractured Freer's jaw. James Howe treated for smallpox at Billings hospital. Mrs Claude S Brother returns from Alabama after visiting relatives.
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Standard
Billings
J. H. Becker
Edgar
Becker
Pennsylvania
Mr. Becker
Earstern
Otto Frane
Wyoming
G. C. Stull
Chaplain Stull
Philippines
St. Vincent's Hospital
F. M. Marble
Chicago
Omaha
J. W. Vaughan
Clarkaville
Merle McCormick
Paul McCormick
H. J. Horn, Jr
Montana
Northern Pacific
Twenty-sixth Street
Corcill
Thomas Stater
J. Freee
Freer
Stater
Preers
James Howe
Henry Keiser
Billings Smallpox Hospital
Claude
Billings Pulse Schools
Alabama
Nominations by President Sent to Senate Feb 19
The president sent nominations to the Senate including Capt. Philip Cooper and Capt. George H. Wadleigh as rear admirals, Lt. Cdr. Charles W. Bartlett, commanders, chaplain Rev. Bower Reynolds Patrick, junior grade lieutenants to lieutenants, and board members for the United States Naval Observatory led by Charles A. Young, Ormond Stone, and Charles P. F. Chaniler.
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Washington
Senate
Philip Cooper
George H. Wadleigh
Charles W. Bartlett
Bower Reynolds Patrick
Bhe Leutenants
Pritz J. Sando
Frank Lyon
John McCluby
Arthur G. Kavanaugh
Carl F. Bonow
Henry T. Baker
United States Naval Observatory
Charles A. Young
New Jersey
Ormond Stone
Virginia
Charles PF. Chaniler
New York City
One Day Cold Cure Offered by Laxative Brome Quinine
Advertises a fast cold cure claiming relief in one day with Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets. Promises money back if it fails and bears the signature of EK W Groves on each box.
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EK. W. Groves
Burlington system names freight traffic manager
Chicago February 19 General Freight Agent Thomas Miller of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railway today received the appointment as freight traffic manager of the entire Burlington system.
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Chicago
Thomas Miller
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway
Trac
Burlington System
Cure for male weakness touted by Detroit doctor
An advertisement by Dr. I W Knap from Detroit claims a simple home cure for male weakness including lost vitality and night losses. It urges men to send name and address to obtain a free receipt and directions, citing numerous testimonial letters.
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I. W. Knap
Hullids
Detroit
Mich
Daily Mail
Bir
Birt
Darwin Presents Treasury Balance With Bonds and Cash
Darwin as treasurer general reports a bank balance of 71 in local currency and cash of 6,834 along with investments of 74,051 in United States government bonds with face value 68,000. Gross receipts reach 68,296 and gross expenses 51,461. Current year income totals 29,861 and the total current fund stands at 29,661.
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Darwin
United States
Broom Manufacturers Raise Price On Brooms
Delegates of the Broom Manufacturers' Association of the United States end a two day meeting in Chicago by raising the price of all broom corn products by 2 cents a dozen. They cite only 16 percent of this year's crop in farmers' hands and warn there will be no new crop for eight months. The executive committee may push another rise up to a limit if needed.
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Chicago
Broom Manufacturers’ Association of the
United States
the Associaton
Prohibition on Contaminated Meats Enforced by Law Journal
The Official Law Journal publishes a decree banning marketing or import of meats processed with injurious chemicals. It lists boracic acid formaldehyde hydroxide carbonates of alkali and other acids and bans coloring matters except for oleomargarine color test. The rule takes effect October 1, 1902.
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Merlin
Train wreck near Shepards kills engineer in Columbus
A broken rail near the Nelson avenue crossing at Shepards Columbus site killed engineer William Smith of Grogan and injured five others including foreman Frank Winteringer and several crewmen. The double header train derailed, wrecking both engines and 27 gondola cars.
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Columbus
Ohio
Sandusky
Studied While Bible Was Read Suing Over School Attendance
In Topeka Kansas on February 19 J B Billard filed suit in district court seeking to compel the board of education to readmit his son to public schools. The boy had been expelled for refusing to stop studying during the devotional exercises in the morning. The action marks the first step in an organized effort to permit Bible study in city schools.
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Topeka
Kan
J. B. Billard
Board of Education
T'S
Young Billard
Billard
Ex-Governor Richards Presented to the President
Ex-Governor Richards was presented to the President today by ex-Senator Carter in Washington on February 19.
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Washington
Richards
Carter
Monticello Nominates Crumpacker Unopposed
La Porte Indiana February 19 The tenth congressional convention at Monticello nominated Congressman E. Db Crumpacker a Republican without opposition for the forthcoming term.
Ravalli's Big Resources Revealed in Local Paper
A local newspaper recounts Ravalli's vast resources and growth prospects as featured in a prominent community read, highlighting economic potential, industrial presence, and regional impact.
Ravalli County Farmers Institute Reports Farm Statistics
At the Hamilton meeting Assessor Johnson spoke on Ravalli county acres under cultivation and stock totals. He cites 734000 acres total with 96322 cultivated and 66543 grazing. Hay oats and wheat yields are given, plus 65300 apples shipped. Other talks covered fruit raising beet sugar and tariffs impact.
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The
Standard
Hamilton
Farmers’ Institute
Johnson
Ravalli County
France
Germany
Nea
Hamilton Cornet Band
Restrictions on press governor tap admits fact to committer
A governor acknowledges restrictions on press freedoms during a press conference. Officials say a policy limits media access and comments to official channels while investigators review the claim. The admission comes amid broader debates over transparency and government accountability.
Taft Testimony on Philippines Faces Deportations and Press
Governor Taft testifies before the Senate on Philippine affairs noting 25 to 50 detained in connection with independence movements, all sent to Guam as irreconcilables. He discusses church relations, Aguinaldo's constitutional convention, and press restrictions during the war.
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Washington
Philippines
Taft
Senate
Islaands
Guam
Allison
Philippine
United States
Manila
Aguinaldo
Islands
Culberson
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Philippine Islands
Barrows
Christendom
Burrow
Senatore Quarles
Meoman
Taliaferro
Ita
Mr. Tillgan
Pines
Otis
Mr. Mallory
Pacific
Tilman
Paris
Butte
Gans & Klein
Izo N. Main St
Tlim
General Trafic
Y&z
Broadway
Empire
New Western
For Conger
Ravalli
Sor Joumnson
the Farmers’ Institute
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