London City Election Shows Sharp Party Lines
London voters chose 110 county council members with a strong pro progressive showing. The tally favors Progressives 82 to Moderates 27 with independents and uncounted seats. The campaign featured open debates on housing water and tram services amid protest from music hall interests and taunting of leaders. A New York observer contrasts Belgravia wealth with East End poverty and questions social conditions. Churchill faced heckling at a local meeting.
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London
Vifvy-fort
Fousir
Belgravia
East End
New York
Whitechapel
Westminster Gazette
Great Britain
London County Council
Notable parliamentary factions emerge in postwar debate
The record notes the progressive bloc led by John Burns M P and labor representative joined by Lord Marris. Moderates include Col A Rot ton Lord Farquhar Earl Carrington Col C Probyn and W E Peet M P.
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Gressives
John Burns
M. P
Lord Marriswell
Col. A. Rotton
Lord Farquhar
Earl Carrington
Col
C. Probyn
W. E. Peet
Rice to sue over Philippine deportation dispute
George T. Rice editor of the Manila Bulletin arrived on the transport Pennsylvania from Manila. He plans to sue the national government for damages after claiming three days of close confinement and guarded travel, then return to Red Wing Minnesota to present his case to state officials and congressmen. He is 19 and served with Minnesota volunteers.
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San Francisco
George T. Rice
Manila Bulletin
Philippines
MacArthur
Pennsylvania
Manila
Rice
Red Wing
Minn
Mr. Rice
Minnesota Volunteers
The Inaugural Crowd Before McKinley’s Second Inauguration
Washington readies for a large influx of visitors as the city shows holiday spirit on the eve of the second McKinley inauguration. Lord Minto will attend the ceremonies, invited by Lord Pauncefote. Diplomatic seating arrangements are being discussed in anticipation of Monday events. Weather airlines predict clear skies.
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Washington
William McKinley
Ohio
United States
Lord Minto
Canada
Lord Pauncefote
Hill
Senate Chamber
Carman Released After Insurgent Aid Charge
Manila reports General MacArthur ordered the release of American contractor D. M. Carman held since February 5 on aiding the insurgents. He posted a $16 cash bond as doctors testified confinement could be fatal. Carman is under Manila surveillance with limited civil privileges. A Morone Province skirmish by Ilocano scouts left several rebels dead and rifles seized.
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Manila
MacArthur
D. M. Carman
Kulp
Carman
G. D. Davis
Philippines
Crockett
Geronimo
Morone
Indians Return to their Temes in Muskogee
In a United States court at Muskogee Indian leader Chitto Harjo and his band pleaded guilty to conspiracy. Judge Thomas sentenced them to eight years in prison and a 2% fine each, with suspension if they refrain from further offenses. Principal Chief Porter attended and spoke.
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Muskogee
I. T
United States
Chitto Harjo
Lawson
United States Court
Thomas
Chitto
Porter
Indiana
Delirious Man Identified as Lou's Janin Jr in Denver
Three days earlier four men arrested on Seventeenth Street were later identified by papers on his person as Lou's Janin Jr. Police Surgeon Miller ruled him delirious from pneumonia and he was sent to St. Anthony's hospital. A letter from mining expert John Hays Hammond at Cripple Creek says Janin is the son of a San Francisco mining expert and a personal friend, asking all attention for him. He is reported improving.
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Denver
Lou
Janin, Jr
Seventeenth Street
Miner Arthur Guy Killed at Rocky Fork Mine
Special Dispatch reports in the Rocky Fork coal mine No 2 tunnel at 4 30 pm Arthur Guy 21 unmarried American miner was killed when the Mc Ginty prop fell and struck him on the head. Superintendent Pettigrew is seeking to locate his relatives by wire. The missing relatives are believed to be in Illinois.
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Standard
Red Lodge
Rocky Fork
Arthur Guy
McGinty
Guff
Pettigrew
Hilnols
German steamer Kremerhaven rescues 10 from George Bailey
The Kremerhaven, a German tank steamer from Antwerp, signaled at Reedy Island Delaware that she had the shipwrecked crew of 10 men from the schooner George Bailey. The George Bailey, Captain Peck, departed Baltimore January 29 bound for Bahia Brazil with coal.
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Philadelphia
Kremerhaven
Antwerp
Reedy Island
Delaware
Delaware River
George Bailey
Peckwith
Baltimore
Bahia
Brazil
Supreme Court Upholds Tax on Sheep in Transit
Cheyenne Wyoming March 2 The supreme court sustained the district court and upheld the state’s right to tax sheep driven through the state from Utah to Nebraska. The court ruled grazing in transit made the sheep taxable.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
John Kelly
Rhoades
Supreme Court
District Court
Utah
Nebraska
Civil Service Demands Rise in 1901 02 Budget
London reports the civil service demands for 1901-2 total 4,460,000 pounds, rising by 1,072,005 pounds. Officials present the figures as part of the budget process.
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London
Imperial decree ratifies The Hague conference
The Official Messenger prints a decree from St. Petersburg ratifying The Hague conference. The decree confirms imperial approval and marks the formal entry of Russia into the agreement.
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St. Petersburg
Omnibus public building bill clears stalled House
Washington March 2 The House rushed final measures during busy closing hours passing the omnibus public building bill enlarging appropriations for about 40 buildings. A suspension of rules blocked by Mr Bailey led to a quorum call and a lengthy session. The day ended with a night session approving multiple bills and a pending adjournment set for noon Monday.
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Navy
Marine Corps
House
Thomas Lutz Stitts
Bailey
Texas
Mr. Sperry
Connecticut
Senate
Pacific
Hebrides
Philippines
Hawaiiian Islands
Manila
Hawaiii
America
High Seas
Gillette
Massachueretts
Batley
Guana Islands
Supreme Court
Mercer
Nebraska
Meyer
Secretary of the Treasury
Sulzer
New York
Messrs. Cannon
Moody and
McRae
Alaska
Southard
Ohio
Richard H. Townley
Secretary of the Navy
Portland, Nehalem & Tillamook Railway Company
Nehalem Bay
River
Oregon
Hawaii
California
Messrs
Cannon
Barney
Livingstone
Cure for incurable heart disease promoted nationwide
An article advertises Franklin Miles M D LL B of Chicago offering free 2 50 heart treatment trials to readers. It claims recent advances cure conditions like shortness of breath chest oppression irregular pulse and dropsy and cites patients cured after multiple doctors failed. Requests for testimonials and free treatment are encouraged with addresses from readers.
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Franklin Miles
M. D
LL. B
Chicago
Pew
Frank Smith
Keister
H. A. Grace
Mountain Bt
Elgin
Sophie Snowberg
1St Ave
Minneapolis
Minn
A. P. Colburn
Blessing
M. B. Morelan
Rogers
State St
Insurgents Defeated in Leyte Engagement
Tacloban Leyte March 2 Lieutenant Stee with 20 men of the 43d regiment engaged insurgents in the upper Layog river. The enemy 42 rifles 100 bolomen were defeated. Private John Crimmins and two native scouts were killed. North of the Dulag Ormoc line affairs are satisfactory. schools English taught. business resumed. lands cultivated. shipbuilding active. South of the line garrisons are insufficient and the situation is more serious.
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Tacloban
Leyte
Stee'e
43D
Layog River
Kanile
Mexico
Espina
John Crimmins
Dulag
Ormoc
Hay's Reply on China's Executions Demands
Washington reports the United States, replying to a senate inquiry, states Secretary Hay says the minister at Pekin has joined other governments in demanding the severest punishment for Chinese officials guilty of heinous crimes against American missionaries and foreigners, rather than ordering capital punishment.
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Washington
Senate
United States
China
Prince Tuan
Lowing
Hay
Pekin
Secretary Long Praises Battle Heroes Before Cadets
Washington remarks recount Secretary Long highlighting Dewey and Sampson victories at Manila and Santiago. He points to captains Cook Evans and Wainwright as exemplars for cadets, clarifying no direct link to simultaneous names.
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Washington
Annapolis
Long
Manila
Santiago
Dewey
Sampson
Cook
Evans
Wainwright
Male Impersonation Case Reveals Pension of Fraud Suspect
Catherine C Comba a 66 year old housekeeper appeared in court in male dress after an arrest for alleged money frauds. For four decades she lived as a man on board Peninsula and Oriental steamers and in London firms. She claimed earlier marriage at 15 and a long partnership with a lady's maid.
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London
Catherine C. Comba
Catherine
Peninsula & Oriental
Disorder on Rome streets halts tram service and burns billboards
Reports say protesters blocked tram tracks and damaged overhead wires in Rome on March 2. The crowd tried to enter the Olympia theater on Candelaria street, billboards were overturned and set ablaze. Firefighters were called. women led actions as calm returned.
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Rome
Maron 2
Olympia Theater
Candelia
Provisional Filipino Governments Planned in Several Islands
The Philippine commission will set up provisional governments in Ilocos, Benjo, and Mindanao provinces with possible administrations in Cebu Zamboanga and Mindanao. Some Moros on various islands may keep tribal rule under treaty terms.
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Manila
Philippine Commission
Hombon
Boholl
Iloco
Cebu
Zamboanga
Mindanao
Meakin Nominated for Toledo Mayor by Republican Convention
Toledo March 2. The Republican city convention nominated Brig. Gen. W. V. McMakin for mayor. The event names Meakin as candidate.
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Toledo
Ohio
Republican City Convention Today
W. V. McMakin
Eve of the termination in South Africa signals cautious gains
London reports say British officials foresee only a long war despite signs of improved organization. General Kitchener and Lord Roberts push a careful campaign while arming hopes for Boer unit disintegration and possible capitulations of Potgieter and De Wet amid anticipated Pretoria talks with Milner.
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London
South Africa
Botha
Broderick
Lord Roberts
Kitchener
Unis
Potha
DeWet
British War Office
Pall Mall
Kotha
War Office
Associated Press
Alfred Milner
Pretoria
Idaho Senate Cuts Buffalo Exposition Funding in Half
In committee of the whole the Idaho senate reduced the Buffalo exposition appropriation from 25000 to 15000 dollars. A legislative apportionment bill passed by party vote amid claims of unfairness. A separate bill targets the Coeur d Alenes miners bureau requiring commissioners consent to operate, challenging the employers joint agency as union influence faces court scrutiny.
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Boise
Idaho
Senate
Coeur d'Alenes
Shoshone County
Rebels Active Near Colon in Colombian Conflict
Kingston reports from March 2 indicate rebels are active across Colombia with significant action around Colon. An engagement at Cispata last week ended with rebels pushed back by superior government forces, suffering heavy losses. Business stagnation and an exchange rate near 1,200 persist as the government struggles and rebel prospects rise.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Coombia
Louisiana
Colon
Cispata
Hartley Nominated for Mineral Land Commissioner Post
The president sent to the senate nominations including J. A. Hartley of Missoula Montana for mineral land commissioner in Montana Navy selections George H Norman Jr formerly a lieutenant junior grade for advancement of eight numbers John Ellison formerly an ensign for advancement of one number John F Bransford formerly an assistant surgeon for an advancement of one number Alexander Brown formerly an assistant paymaster for an advancement of one number
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Washington
Senate
J. A. Hartley
Missoula
Mont
Montana
Navy
George H. Norman, Jr
John’. Ellison
John F. Bransford
Alexander Brown
Navy Secretary Consents Morgan Commission Path
Secretary Long replies to a senate request for Gunner Morgan's application papers with Admiral Sampson’s endorsement and his own. He states Morgan may compete for ensign if he meets naval bill requirements, should the legislation pass. The documents trace back to February 23, 1991.
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Washington
Long
Senate
Gunner Morgan
Sampson
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Navigation
Secretary of the Navy
Determined to Marry London Marchioness Headfort to Sail
Lieutenant the Marquis of Headfort of the first Life Guards is bound for South Africa. He faces a choice to sail and fight or resign to keep his engagement to Miss Rosa Boole of the Gaiety chorus. He says he will resign only if compelled to abandon marriage plans.
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London
Marquis of Headfort
First Life Guards
Rosa Boole
Headfort
South Africa
Mail Saved From the Wreck at Rio de Janeiro
San Francisco post master reports the amount of mail salvaged from the steamer Rio de Janeiro wreck. The notification was sent to the superintendent of foreign mails of the post office department. March 2.
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Washington
San Francisco
Post Office Department
Rio de Janeiro
Mail sacks and letters rescued from Golden Gate voyage
Report notes about February 22 with 5000 letters, 4400 for foreign destinations. Two bags of European registered letters and 33 domestic registered letters were rescued. Rio de Janeiro mail cargo size not known, but usually about 200 sacks in baggage.
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Golden Gate
Rio de Janeiro
Government by Bayonets in Philippines Next Step
Washington reports that after approving the army appropriation bill with the Spooner amendment a provisional government will be set up in the Philippines. The president will designate General MacArthur and current military officials to govern all powers until civil government can be established, with Judge Taft likely first civil governor and General Chaffee commanding military forces.
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Washington
Spooner
Philippines
MacArthur
Philippine Islands
Philippine Commission
Taft
Chaffee
Extradition Treaty With Switzerland Proclaimed
The United States issues a proclamation put in force a new extradition treaty with Switzerland. The pact replaces vague older provisions from the treaty of amity and commerce and aims to clarify surrender rules. Each country retains discretion over delivering up its own citizens when involved in such cases.
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Washington
United States
Switzerland
Golden Medical Discovery touted for stomach cures
An 19th century ad promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for gluttony related stomach ills and digestion problems. Customer testimonial from Mrs. Brooks of Poland Me claims relief after four bottles. Also mentions Dr. Pierce's Pellets for biliousness.
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Pierce
Co. L. Brooks
Poland
Androscoggin Co
Kellogg on the Stand in Second Degree Murder Trial
Dr. Kellogg faced cross examination all day in Helena as jurors heard details of the Bromley girl case. The prosecutor pressed recollections about other patients including Mrs. Sloan of Townsend, while defense fights admission of prior testimony and the judge plans Monday ruling.
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Standard
Helena
Bromley
Atorney
Townsend
Kellogg
Labour officials deport 16 contract laborers in Rossland
E Brumner of Vancouver and Edward Williams of the Dominion labor commissioners spent a week investigating alien labor. Sixteen workers hired by Winters Parson and Boomer for the Red Mountain railroad were ordered deported. contractors will pay their passage home to the United States. This marks the first such provincial case and signals stricter future enforcement to protect Canadian workers from unfair competition.
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Rossland
B. C
E Brumner
Vancouver
Edward Williams
Dominion
Winters
Parson
Boomer
Red Mountain
United States
River and Harbor Conferees Move Toward Report After Congress Action
River and harbor conferees near a report as both houses sanction a conference. Major items reached include Senate reductions accepted by house negotiators with shifts from contracts to immediate appropriation. Disagreements remain on arid land provisions.
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Washington
Senate
House
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