Pettigrew Openly Arraigned in Senate Conflict Over Money
In Washington on February 7 1900 Senator Pettigrew faced renewed criticism amid a heated senate session. The debate spotlighted an amendment by Senator West proposing $200 million in treasury notes called bond treasury notes and a joint resolution increasing printing office funding by 129000. The exchange included remarks by Senator Depew and a quoted letter from Professor Schurman defending Pettigrew against bribery allegations.
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Washington
West
Missouri
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
United States
Government Printing Office
Tilman
South Carolna
South Carolina
Florida
Depew
New York
Petigrew
Professor Schurman
Ithaca
N. Y
Senator Denew
Pettierew
Destra
J. G. Schurman
Pettigrew
Mr. Depew
Admiral Dewey
Lodge
Aguinaldo
Dewey
Schurman
Conflicting Evidence Before Clark Investigating Committee
Senator Clark's investigation hears Walter M. Bickford testify on $7,000 tender to Dr. Ector and a timber land deal with Representative McLaughlin. Bickford, also a Clark counsel, reveals campaign refunds and fees while denying campaign influence. The committee declines to discuss the 1893 campaign for now. Government recaptures Apure area as Venezuelan troops advance.
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Clark
Washington
Walter M. Bickford
Senate Committee
Senator Clark
Montana
Bickford
Stir
Senator Myers
Sullivan
Ector
Gowen
Representative Woods
Rovel County
Woods
Betor
McLaughlin
McLaughin
William McDermott
McDermott
Women differ in looks despite years
A 19th century style medical advertisement argues years of life do not determine appearance. It praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female ailments, claiming it restores vitality and beauty, condemning substitutes and touting non-alcoholic, non-narcotic qualities.
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Dyeres
Mr. M. F. Long
Golden Medical Discovery
Pete
Mckinley May Be Ready to Mediate in Boer War
Washington February 7 The House finished the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill and discussed mediation in the South African war under the Hague treaty. Shafroth of Colorado urged United States good offices, not armed intervention, while Grosvenor and Smith voiced cautious support. The bill totals 1,743,008 and a separate railway bridge authorization was approved.
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Washington
House
South Afelsa
Shafroth
Senate
Southeastern Railroad
Lunvoer River
Robeson County
North Carolina
Colosado
United States
England
Republc
Great Britain
South African Republic
British Guinea
Transvaal
Grosvenor
Europe
William Alden Smith
Michigan
Mr. Shafroth
London
Pretoria
Mr. Smith
Gillett
Massachusetts
Erry
Arkansas
Republican
Our Nellie the Only Favorite To Win at New Orleans
New Orleans February 7 Quiz the favorite at twos finished poorly in the Bayonet stakes. Sad Sam won at 2 to 1 against, while Our Nellie faded after a strong start. Duke of Middleburg died after weeks of sickness. Buckley and Arthur’s colt by Cayuga-Lady McNair passed away days earlier. Track was sloppy due to bad weather.
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New Orleans
Quiz
Sad Sam
Our Nelle
al Reeves
Adams
Buckley
Arthur
Pandarm
Boland
Swordsman
Frank Wagner
Jos Bell
Our Nellie
Albert Vale
Pan Charm
van Brunt
Eggerson
Coronatus
Blewart
Zufallig
Huston
Marble
Ju- Yus Caesar
al Heeves
Jakeman
Jak Hayes
Voyaneur
J. Waldo
Watercrest
Clawson
Frank Waters
Bright Wight
Possum
Lexington Pirate
Dannie
Phidias
Bequeath
Elidad
Oration
Gomer
McJoynt
Adnoor
Hotherson
Zack Ford
Shew
Denman Thompson
Red Signal
Moyes
St. Marcos
Sempire
Ed Gartland II
Bhaw
Strangest
J. Miller
Knight Bannett
Newcom
Prospero
Lennep
Dr. Parker
Caviar
Avatar
Mitchell
Frelinghuysen
Tides
Wickfela
Bower
Grandétr
Géorgé
Lampwick
Scota
Decimal
Kitty G
Azua
Orlandine
Grace Phillips
Prince Heal
Clareda
Kenmore Queen
Jennie KL
Dr. Work
Dominia
Plymouth
Elsmore
Lovable
Maidstone
Dr. Fannie
Benchance
Lomond
Phallus
Nellie Prince
Eva Wilson
Palarm
Red Gilda
A. McKnight
Astor
Hohenstauffen
Colonel Clake
Trebor
George B. Cox
Etidad
Judge Quigley
Fulger
Ashtenthal
Wax
Aberdale
Sidney Lucas
Matt Simpson
Farakeet
Cathedral
Tindler
Ben Frost
Lord Neville
Lord Fuirfax
Amendment to House Bill Direct Election of Senators
A Washington report discusses amending the House bill to elect U S senators by the people. It favors direct elections without waiting for legislative change, citing broad public demand and concerns over methods used by ambitious politicians seeking seats.
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Washington
House
Peopl
United States Senate
Mesars
Rucker
Zeigler
United States
Senaea
The Gaynors Bring Suit Against United States
The Atlantic Contracting Company led by J F Gaynor has filed two suits in the U S court of claims against the United States for 709797 and 240342 dollars. The actions arise from contracts with ex Captain O M Carter of the corps of engineers for work on Savannah harbor and Cumberland sound improvements.
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United States
Washington
Atlantic Contracting Company
J. F. Gaynor
Republicans Disagree on Porto Rico Tariff Bill
Washington February 7 insurgent vote details reveal the Ways and Means Committee was not unanimous on the Porto Rico tariff bill. Representative McCall of Massachusetts prepared a strong dissenting report after abstaining, while Democrats opposed the measure and set a one week debate beginning the 11th.
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Washington
Ways and Means
McCall
Massachusetts
Pteece
Savannah Irishmen Raise Five Hundred for Boers
Savannah Georgia February 7 Special. Savannah sympathizers with the Boers have raised about five hundred dollars under the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Funds will be sent to P J O Connor to support a hospital corps for the Boer army as part of a larger 50000 goal. No meetings were held. a quiet canvass achieved the result.
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Savannah
P. J. O'Connor
Order of Albernians
Gubernatorial Ballot Change Dominates Alabama Race
In Birmingham Morgan supporters back P H Newman for state senate and a Johnston alignment emerges. Tomlinson backers push to print gubernatorial candidate names on official ballots for Jefferson County primaries, while General Shelley remains noncommittal.
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Birmingham
iAll
Morgan
P. H. Newman
Winston County
Johnston
R. L. Hipp
John W. Tomlinson
Jefferson County
Shelley
Tomling
General Assembly
University of Alabama Prosperity Reported in 65th Year
The University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa shows record prosperity with 245 students in literary departments and strong growth across all branches. The alumnae and alumni network exceeds 1,500 prominent state figures. Nearby, cotton bids reach eight and one-eighth cents per pound for 77 bales, but owners reject and store for higher prices as demand slows. A Morgan Club forms in Montgomery with 87 members, signaling robust political activity and potential contest between Johnston and Morgan camps. The Alabama Supreme Court issues multiple decisions across several counties, including affirmations, reversals, and remands in corporate, chancery, and probate matters.
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Montgomery
Ala
University of Alabama At
University of Alabama
Morgan Club
John T. Morgan
Ben Screws
O. C. Mower
Hoquemare
Senate
Johnston
Morgan
Alabama Supreme Court
McClellan
C. J
Wetumpka Bridge Company
Louisa
Kidd
Montgomery Chancery Court
Harralson
St. Louisa and Tennessce River Packet Company
James McPeters
Lauderdale
Walker Elreult
Sharp, J
W. E. Turrentine
Koopman & Gerdes
Morgan Chancery Court
Alabama Great Southern Railroad Company
James L. Boyd
Bibb Circuit Court
Dowdell, Jr
Charles T. Lehman
William RB. Gunn
Jefferson Chancery Court
B. C
Hunter Ve. H
Shafter mocks British as war learning in Indiana
General W R Shafter in Indianapolis comments on Britain's Transvaal war stance. He notes British belief in quick subjugation of the Boers may be misplaced and contrasts it with U S actions in Cuba. Shafter follows Buller toward Ladysmith and criticizes dawn of modern warfare. A separate Chattanooga blurb reports a salesman Tot Eaves vanishing after leaving notes reciting his firm’s commission business.
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England
Indianapolis
Ind
WR. Shafter
Lawton
Transvaal
Buller
Ladysmith
Cuba
Chattanooga
Tenn
Tot Eaves
John C. Gains
Hay Pauncefote treaty credited to State Department
Washington reports the Hay-Pauncefote text was crafted by the State Department with Britain accepting it as drawn. Officials defend the treaty against fortification amendments, arguing neutralization renders fortifications unnecessary and that the executive already recognizes the Clayton-Bulwer pact. Public criticism is noted, but ratification is viewed as likely if no amendments are made.
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Washington
State Department
Department
Chauge
United States
Senate
Purchase of Danish West Indies as Canal Utility
Washington officials stay silent on buying the Danish West Indies for a coaling station tied to an isthmian canal. The aim appears twofold to secure an advantageous Danish option and to gauge feasibility for acquisition to satisfy congressional committee needs. Galapagos prospects complicate plans though other options exist.
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Washington
State Department
Congress
Denmark
Committee of Congress
Pacific
Ecuador
Galipagos Islands
Hon Bill Clifton Suffering Fever At Ridge Home
Hon William Clifton is ill with fever at his Ridge home in Darien Georgia. He has been confined to his home for two weeks and remains under care. The report notes his illness as of February 7 with no further details on prognosis or treatment.
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Darien
Georgia
William Clifton
Ridge
Armless painter Charles Felu dies at seventy in Brussels
Brussels reports the death of armless artist Charles Francois Felu at age seventy in his residence. He painted with his feet, copied master works, and left specimens in America. His life included self-shaving, a successful tragedy, and artistry earned despite disability.
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Charles Felu
Brussels
Charles Francois Felu
America
Martha Jones
Birmingham
Ala
J. C. Jones
J. R. Humphries
Acworth
Bia
G. L. Humphries
Humphries
Georgia
Sidney Maxwell
Talbot County
Talbotton
Maxwell
D. Winston
West
Paint
West Point
Winston
Elfisens
Mir
Wins
Mdnhood Ags
THIRTY YEARS OF CURES
A historical notice promotes Mrs. Pinkham and her medicine claiming wide relief for female troubles. It mentions letters printed in the paper from local officials confirming investigations and endorsing her claims. The piece invites readers to investigate and learn from her published book.
Colder Weather Forecast With Snow in Georgia
The official forecast predicts colder weather today in Georgia with snow expected tomorrow. Overcoats will be in demand this afternoon and snow shoveling opportunities may arise for winter loafers. Warm spells recently have brought uncomfortable stickiness in Atlanta.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Settlement of Differences Between Southern Railway and Telegraphers
W V Powell of the Order of Railway Telegraphers returns to Atlanta after talks in Washington with General Manager F S Gannon. The sides agree a division committee will hear grievances, with hearings escorted by transportation and relief. appeals possible if dissatisfied with superintendent decisions. SAM ABBOTT OF ATLANTA to address Young Harris students on the South a Prophecy. he is the institution’s youngest graduate invited to speak.
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Southern Railway
Toad
W. V. Powell
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Atlanta
Washington
F. 5. Gannon
Southern
Sam Abbott
Young Harria
South
Abbott
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