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Great Falls
Canal Question Dominates House Debate Vote Expected Today
Members of the house plan to vote on the canal issue with contention over choosing between the Nicaragua and Panama routes. The debate touched on buying the Panama route while some favor the Nicaragua option. Observers expect the main clash to move to the senate with likely delays before a decisive outcome.
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Canal Commission
United States
House
Nicaragua
Panama Company
Washington
Senate
Not a Brilliant Finish Pan American congress in Mexico winds up
The Pan American congress in Mexico City appears to end without meaningful results. Reports claim confusion and diverging opinions prevented any valuable conclusions, while rumors of railroads or arbitration plans circulated without substance. Some say it did little harm, which is treated as high praise given the weak outcomes.
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Pan-American Congress
Mexico
Congress
The Cuban Treaty Moves Toward U S Troop Withdrawal
The article notes expected U S troop withdrawal from Cuba before May, with the Cuban senate meeting in April to approve Platt amendment conditions. It anticipates the first acts of the new republic being treaty negotiations with the United States, subject to Cuban senate ratification.
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Cuba
United States
Young Republic
Senate
Cuba Reciprocity Fight Shapes Future of Island Trade
The document aims to keep Cuba independent and limit its debt while seeking a reciprocal treaty with the United States. The administration supports Cuba but Congress may block reciprocity, with beet sugar and tobacco interests opposing concessions. Cuba has ceded most demands, making the next step a congressional decision.
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Cuba
United States
House
Congress
The Wrong Man for the Place
An editorial argues Grover Cleveland would be a misfit as a royal coronation envoy. It notes his aversion to society, ceremonial life, and Washington pomp, suggesting he would dislike the London pageantry and likely fail to impress coronation organizers.
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Washington
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England
Europe
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Liverpool
Referendum Aims Fade As Voters Ignore Key Questions
The article argues populist support for the referendum faded as four states voted on constitutional amendments. In Pennsylvania only 31 percent expressed a view, while Virginia Maryland and New York saw even lower turnout. Philadelphia showed poor turnout on ballot-box and voting machine issues.
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Pennsylvania
Virginia
Maryland
New York
Philadelphia
Minority Legislation and the Referendum Principle
The text argues that the cited cases reflect legislation by a minority, deemed wise yet still minority, while American institutions rest on majority will. It notes that the necessary conditions for proper referendum operation do not currently exist.
Montana Republicans Divide Over Patronage Ties
In Helena a Republican state committee meeting followed a Monday night gathering of Republicans unhappy with the party machine's patronage allocations under Roosevelt era federal distribution. Officials remained calm, with Colonel Sanders traveling to Washington to support protests, yet regulars expressed satisfaction with the current state of affairs.
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Helena
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Washington
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Sanders
Women Doctors Show Case for Female Physicians
Mrs. Florence Dressler of the Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery declares that women make the best doctors. She argues through the medical branches that care, technique, and dissection align with feminine aptitude, challenging a Northwestern trustee's doubt and elevating women in medicine.
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Florence Dressler
Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery
Northwestern University Medical School
No Change in Electorate Rules Says South Has Power
The Denver Post notes that educational qualifications disqualify many Black voters, a practice seen in the South and echoed in eastern and western states. It argues states may set electorate qualifications if applied equally to all citizens, black or white, with Supreme Court backing.
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Supreme Court
The Phase of the Negro Problem
The New Orleans Picayune states the solution lies in large scale emigration of African Americans from the South to the North. It predicts a gradual but eventual diffusion throughout the Union as census data show a growing movement that will spread the negro population into northern white communities.
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New Orleans Picayune
Union
No Great Armament Needed
Editorial argues against heavy European style armaments, urging Americans to favor a strictly defensive navy. It asserts the U S has not shown desire for military burdens and emphasizes moral and financial considerations in keeping the United States free. The piece calls for public voice on defense policy.
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New York Evening Post
United States
Europe
Lodge Critiques Maclay and Lodge History of Santiago
The Chicago Chronicle attacks Henry Cabot Lodge and the Maclay history of the Santiago battle as biased and sensational. It argues that respected publishers publish slanders against public servants and praises newspaper observers for accurate, unbiased accounts of naval actions.
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Maclay
United States
Santiago
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Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Schley
Sampson
Navy Yard
Lodge
West Indies
Navy Department
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Compulsory Arbitration Advocated for South America
Comment argues only those versed in South American history can assess the gains from compulsory arbitration among the affected nations. It notes current war costs and army upkeep drain revenue, and until relief can be secured the burden on commerce and industry will persist.
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St. Louis Republic
Must Accept Life Servitude
From the Brooklyn Rage, every man works for a living and those who do not are unhappy. The millionaire faces no relief from the eight hour law and endures lifelong financial servitude as the extreme penalty of financial law.
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Brooklyn
Hanna voices push for a mighty navy and defenses
Senator Hanna declares a plan to build a new magnificent navy and robust defenses, asserting the nation will strive until it stands second to none. He compares the logic to a woman at auction who bought a saddle for a horse she might own someday.
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Davenport
Hanna
Notable odds and ends from roving international news
A string of brief items covers Marquis Ite on Japanese railroads, Princess Urusoff warning of Italian rail robbery, Shaw as Roosevelt aide, Gen. Filahugh Lee’s lecture plans, Captain Chapman legal battle over gambling den raids, Warren's hayloft memories, a Rochambeau statue in Paris to Washington, Miller of Louisville winning cave funds control, Tolstoi excommunication hopes vs pro curator, and Lord Rosebery's Glasgow University rector transition with possible successors Conte—Grey Morley or Hicks-Beach.
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Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Edward Grey
John Morley
Michael Hicks-Beach
Sir George Wyndham Favored by Conservative Students
The conservative Students favor Sir George Wyndham in the current political split. Supporters view him as a stable leader while opponents urge broader reform within the movement.
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Sir George Wyndham
Humorous Quotations Scatter Across Newspapers
A collage of light duty snippets from several papers features quips about hired help, dancing, steam heated living, and universal language schemes. Quotes touch on domestic life, social satire, and small political jabs, all framed in early 20th century humor tone.
A Girl's Costly Error In New Jersey Legislation
Trenton correspondence recalls Miss Margaretta Williams, appointed chief stenographer for the Supreme Court Clerk, who caused an extra legislative session by miscopying the race track amendment. She replaced prohibited with provided, altering the clause and prompting a corrected measure. Governor John W Griggs, later US attorney general, faced the aftermath in state history.
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Philadelphia Times
Margaretta Williams
Supreme Court
Riker
Miss Williams
New Jersey
John W. Griges
United States
New Tokio Silks Brighten Our Silk Collection
Exclusive silk fabrics imported from the Orient showcased in bright striped and jacquard designs plus plain white pink and blue. Also a one day sale on black taffeta silk reduced from 50 to 35 cents per yard.
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Women of Butte Underwear Bargains In Muslin Goods
Women of Butte are urged to visit this week for money saving opportunities in the muslin underwear department. The store advertises high quality standards, well made garments, correct cuts and comfortable fits. A large assortment remains available with several delayed shipments being added today.
Special Sale On Towels and Bedspreads Continues
Our sale of towels and bedspreads continues today with exceptionally good values. Shop for quality linens at low prices in this limited time event.
The Designer February Issue Promises Fashion Fads
The February edition of this standard fashion publication is packed with current ideas and trends. Priced at 10 cents per copy or a yearly subscription of 1 dollar, it offers affordable access to up-to-date style guidance.
Misprint in 1897 amendment bill triggers extra session costs
President McKinley did not sign the measure for a fall special election on constitutional amendments. A clerical error by Miss Williams substituted “provided” for “prohibited,” triggering an extra session called by Governor Griggs. The episode incurred heavy costs for clerical staff, travel, and disrupted chambers, with Miss Williams later appointed to the supreme court clerkship.
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McKinley
Frank Bergen
Elizalth
Bergen
State House
Griges
Legistrature
Broken Hearts Debunked as Physiology of Heart Rupture
A New York commentator argues there is a physiological basis for broken hearts. He cites autopsy data showing three heart ruptures in 3,000 cases, all in the left ventricle, and notes the rarity of true physical breaks versus metaphorical heartbreak.
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