Criticism over Cuban annexation terms roils House bill
The U S House passes the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill totaling 25 171 969 dollars, with two key amendments. Debates focus on salaries for Hawaiian officials and Philippine officials, and on Cuba annexation policy. Newlands argues for annexation aligned with defense needs while avoiding colonial overtones. opponents raise fear of cheap labor and civil strife. Madrid reports customs bills to pay duties in gold on grain and petroleum imports.
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Washington
House
Oklahoma
Spain
Messrs. Smith
Arizona
Robinson
Indiana
Philippines
Newlands
Nevada
Cuba
United States
Hia Mian
Richardson
Alabama
Soma
Madrid
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Promise Root Cure
An advertisement touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a modern palatable internal remedy for catarrh, claiming tablets reach the stomach and blood to cure the disease. It cites a Pittsb urgh physician praising the product and notes 30 cent packages with free samples available.
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Stuart
Beez Sc Rll
Prvyer
Publc
Pittshurs
Senate Debate on Philippine Bill Ends Quiet Session
Washington February 7 Senate session closes after a calm debate on the Philippine tariff and revenue bills. Turner of Washington condemns concealment and duplicity in U S conduct in the Philippines while discussing legal questions tied to governance of the archipelago. Pension appropriation bill approved. a Winston Salem public building project receives $166,000. Senate adjourns to Monday after executive session.
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Washington
Senate
Turner
United States
Britenard
North Carolina
Gallinger
Pritchard
Winston-Salem
N. C
Philippines
Lodge
Telfer
Charges Against Railways Over Lumber Shipments
Washington February 7. A Senate interstate commerce committee heard from the Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma Lumber Dealers Association that western railways discriminate against lumber in charges and delays. E M Adams J C Evans and H A Gorsuch represented the group and the Southern Manufacturers Association. They urged amendments since the Interstate Commerce Commission offers limited relief under current law.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce Today
Misouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Lumber Dealers’ Association
Mississippi
E. M. Adams
J. C. Evans
H. A. Gorsuch
Southern Manufacturers’ Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
House Committee Backs National Bureau of Criminal Identification
Washington February 7 judiciary committee reported favorably the bill for a national bureau of criminal identification. Police chiefs advocated the measure while the committee noted senate misperception about attorney general opposition, none exists, and the bill is expected to pass in both houses.
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House Committee
Washington
Judiciary Committee of the Houses
Bureau of Criminal Identification
Senate
Two Soldiers Hanged in Philippines for Desertion
Washington reports two soldiers, Edmond A. Dubose and Lewis Burnel of Company E Ninth Cavalry, hanged in the Philippines for deserting to the insurgents. President Roosevelt declined to interfere after war department consultation. Also notes the death of Marine Private M. McKenzie from liver complications after Waller's march on Samaria.
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Washington
Iowo
Philippines
Edmond A. Dubose
Lewis Burnel
Ninth Cavalry
Albay
Roosevelt
Secretary of War
General Chaffee
War Department
Waller
Island of
Samaria
Navy Department Today
M. McKenzie
Yaclob
Cattlemen Protest Oklahoma Pasture Leases Plan
Texas cattleman Senator Bailey S B Burnett and others protest to the interior department against April 1 start date for new leases of over 100000 acres of Kiowa Comanche pasture land in Oklahoma. They seek a September 1 start instead. The department argues later dates would be unjust to bidders and proposes dividing the tract into pastures of about 20000 acres each.
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Oklahoma
Washington
Semator Bailey
Texas
S. B. Burnett
Fort Worth
Interior Department
Bills for Public Buildings Reported Favorably
The senate committee on public buildings reported favorably several bills for public structures. Amounts listed include Selma Alabama $160,000 and New Orleans $1,250.00 with additional entries for Durham North Carolina $106, Georgetown Penny? and Memphis Tennessee in a partial reading.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Public Buildings Today
Selma
Ala
New Orleans
Durhent WN. O
Georgeto
Memphis
Tenn
Tacdonens
Taft Senate testimony on Philippine revenue and friars issue
Governor Taft testifies on Philippine revenue and the Dingley rates, noting sentiment favors tariff reductions for the Philippines. He explains land, harbor contracts, railroads, and the need to purchase friars lands while detailing projections for future trade gains and governance. Adjourned to tomorrow.
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Washington
Senate Committee On
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Taf
Philippine Commission
Taft
United States
Philippines Commission
Dubois
Congress
Patterson
Senate
Hoar
Mexican Central for Sale Sparks Rail Rivalry
Kansas City February 7 The Mexican Central railroad from El Paso to the City of Mexico is reportedly for sale. Santa Fe and Rock Island railways race to acquire it with Paul Morton traveling to Mexico City to pursue a plan for Santa Fe control. The Rock Island lines at Liberal Kans pace Santa Fe toward El Paso, forming a short route to southern California alongside the Southern Pacific.
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Santa Fe
Rock Island
Kansas City
Mexican Central Railroad
el Paso
Tex
City of Mexico
Paul Morton
Santa Fe Railway
Mexican Central
Liberal
Kans
Southern Pacific
California
Mexican Central Railway
India Day at Charleston Expo and Governor’s Mission
A dated local item notes February 25 set as India day at the Charleston exposition. Governor Dardin and staff, in uniform, plan a trip from Indianapolis to Miami to Cuba, with four days in Havana and a return to Indianapolis by February 27.
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Indianapolis
Ee Aneeday
India
Dardin
Miami
Fla
Cuba
Havana
Hed Levy Arrested With 4100000 Cash In Baltimore Case
Harry Levy also known as Hed Levy and Harry Lewis was arrested in New York at Baltimore police request for alleged forgery. He appeared in Center Street court and was remanded until Sunday. Authorities said he carried 410,000 on arrest, claiming a large win on horse racing before losses.
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Monty
Hed Levy
New York
Harry Levy
Harry Lewis
Police Department of
Baltimore
Center Street
Roosevelt Trip to Charleston Cut to One Day Visit
President Roosevelt’s planned Charleston excursion is pared to a direct one day visit with no accompanying ladies due to Mrs Roosevelt's absence and tight schedule. He will depart Tuesday morning, participate in Wednesday exercises and the banquet, then return to Washington by Thursday. Cabinet members Cartel and You plus a stenographer form the revised party.
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Washington
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Charleston
Cartel
Oosevelt
New York
Arthur Hil
President Roosevelt
Az Qwoaths
German Naval Memoir Sparked By Vorwaerts Controversy
In Berlin on February 7 the Reichstag debated naval estimates as Admiral von Tirpitz defended secret memorandum claims tied to budget figures. He confirmed authenticity of a stolen memo and said it would need Reichstag approval, while Herr Bebel refused to disclose details about the document and questioned eight years of fleet maintenance.
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Herr Bebel
Berlin
Admiralty
Admiral von Tirpitz
Reichstag
Vorwaerts
Secretary of the Interior
Another Fower for Boers In London Note
In the House of Commons government officials answered questions about South Africa peace notes. War Secretary Brodrick stated no evidence the Netherlands message was formed after consulting another power. He cited 416,088 horses bought during the war, with 17,101 from the United States and 11,364 from Canada, and about 89,705 horses captured in South Africa.
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Dutph
Britain
London
House of Commons
Netherlands
South Africa
Brodrick
United States
Canada
Filipinos Plan Petition Against Two Friars in Manila
In Manila on February 7 the insular presidents will file a petition with Monsignor Sbaretti, the apostolic delegate, seeking expulsion of two friars and friar bishops whom Filipinos deem unfit for church service. A majority of presidentes support the petition as the drive expands. The chamber of commerce also asks Congress for island legislation and the appointment of two more Philippine commissioners with American business experience.
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Mgr. Sbaretti
Manila
Monsignor
Sbaretti
Philippines
Rome
House of Coj
Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Liberals Are Landing Arms Off Venezuelan Coast
The Venezuelan revolutionary steamer Libertador was reported sunk near Porto Colombia but was seen off Curacao early morning. Landing of war munitions on the Venezuelan coast is said to be imminent with increased activity. Venezuelan troops pursuing insurgents near Guira have been driven back to Carupano, where many were wounded or dead after daily skirmishes.
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Libertador
Willemstadt
Ivlené
Curacoa
Porto Colombia
Libertader
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Guira
Sheriff Heads to Brownsville Amid Italians and Negroes Tensions
Sheriff Frock and fifteen deputies rushed by special train to Brownsville where two hundred sinking Italians threaten violence over contractor wage disputes on the southern extension grading. A Brownsville telephone report cites 29 outbreaks or more, with possible clashes near the works.
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Connellsville
Frock
Brownsville
Groe Lence
Pittaburg
Lake Erie
Fayette City
Islands for Isthmian Guard Viewed In Danish West Indies Sale
A Senate Foreign Relations Committee report discusses cession of the Danish West Indies, noting past price offers and votes, and stressing strategic value of St Thomas, St John, and Porto Rico for an isthmian canal. Puerto Rico’s population and port limits are highlighted.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Danish West Indies
Senate
United States
Denmark
Seward
St. Thomas
St. John
Senate of
Llants
Porto Rico
West Indies
Central America
South America
Caribbean Sea
American Isthmus
Orinoco
Amazon
San Juan
Meteor Yacht at Shooters Island Nearing Launch Date
Work on Emperor Willam's yacht the Meteor advances rapidly at Shooters Island. Yard officials say the vessel will be ready to launch three days before the scheduled event. Also, changes announced for a national conference now set in Detroit from Milwaukee, and a temporary receiver appointed for the Automobile Company of America in Newark.
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Shooters Island
J. P. Byers
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Milwaukee
Detroit
Trenton
N. J
Newark
Stevens
Automobile Company of America
Seannel
Omaha
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Lenihan
Cummiskes
New York Central Blamed Over Tunnel Disaster
Albany February 7 The etat commissioners handed down a decision censuring New York Central for employing an inexperienced engineer to run trains in the city tunnel. They urge future severing of tunnel use unless electric motive power is adopted and call for improved terminal facilities and closer examination of engineers. The report notes 14% trains passed through the tunnel daily, averaging over 486 per day.
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New York Central
Albany
N. Y
Ratinodecommissioners
New York Centre
New York City
Tragne
Wai
Kaiser fights Eddyites in Germany on faith healers
Berlin reports Emperor William has intervened to curb the spread of faith healers in Germany. He held long talks with police chiefs to devise measures against the Christian Science campaign in Berlin society. It is claimed that Christian Science therapeutics should be legalized.
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Kaiser
Germany
Berlin
William
Christian Science
Walker Faces Doubts On Bohio Dam Excavations and Beepags
Admiral John G. Walker, chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission, testified before a Senate committee on inter-oceanic canals. He defended the Panama Canal Company's offer, discussed engineering challenges for Bohio dam and Culebra cut, and compared the Panama and Nicaragua routes, noting weather, dredging needs, and harbor advantages at Brito and western terminals.
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Washington
John ,G. Walker
Isthmian Canal Commission
Senate Committee On
Admiral Walker
Chagres
Panama Canal
Canal
Nicaragua
Panama
Culebra
Ohio
Brito Harbor
Pacific
Panama Bay
Notable Navy Commands Spark Roosevelt Debate
A fragmentary 1899 letter from President McKinley praises Rear Admiral Sampson’s role in the Cuban blockade. The article also reports a protest by Sampson’s counsel, Stayton Campbell & Theall, challenging past statements about command at Santiago and seeking to present additional evidence on who led American ships during the battle.
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President McKinley
Executive Mansion
Washington
West Indies
Cuba
Senate
William M'Kinney
JOHR_D. LONG
Sampson
E. $. Theall
Stayton, Campbell
Santiago
New York
N York
Testimonial on Dr Williams Pink Pills for Neuralgia Rights
Mrs William Cotter of Hartford recounts neuralgia relief after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She credits them with ending years of suffering, praising the remedy and urging others to keep it on hand. The account mentions Cotter's husband a Hartford official and notes the pills’ broad cures.
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Talen
Neuralcia
Reilly
Dr. Williams
Wiliam Cotter
Democratic Register of Elections
Hartford
Cont
Cotter
Swindsor Street
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