Debate on Rule Sparks House Fight Over Tariff Motion
In a heated session Republicans push a gag rule to limit amendments on tariff repeal. Babcock of Wisconsin defends the rule while Richardson, Dalzell, and Henderson clash over the chair's ruling as debate centers on proceeding to amend the bill.
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Babcock
Wisconsin
Will and Means Committee
Ball
Hig
Say
Virginia
Senate
House of Representatives
Legislative Assembly
Europe
Cannon
Ulmois
Richardson
Dalzell
Virgina
Hay
Texas
Republican Party
Henderson
Tne
Reel
Crisp
Reed
Dalteh
Motherhood Health Benefit Promised by Favorite Prescription
A letter praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for calming nerves boosting appetite and sleep, claiming it strengthened the mother and aided a healthy baby. The writer details personal relief, cites a weight gain, and recommends sharing the remedy with others, with a note offering the medical adviser’s book for free by mail.
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HS Fricke
Petersbore
Beby
Pierce
Frez
Perce
Buffalo
Senate passes census bill on cotton statistics reports
Washington February 17 Senate approved a permanent census office bill with an amendment requiring the director to issue monthly cotton production bulletins from October to March based on ginner reports. Debate centered on confidentiality with the agriculture department and the impact on cotton prices. The amendment to publish weekly bulletins was added and the bill passed before adjournment.
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Washington
Senate Today
Aliigon
Th-Man
Allison
Secretary of Agriculture
Agricultural Department
Clay
Culberson
Priviate
Agrcultural
Bacon
Mr Allison
Money
Allfigon
House Passes Bill After Unanimous Consent Request
A motion carried 165 to 123 and the special rule adopted 129 to 165. Richardson urged unanimous consent to bypass further debate and amend the bill. The speaker called for votes, applause erupted, and the bill passed unanimously with nays not recorded as the House adjourned.
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Richardson
Speaker
Atoss
Payna
Robbery in Northampton Cracked Safes in Daylight
Two men blew open two safes at the street railway offices in Northampton Massachusetts on February 17. They overpowered the watchman, secured about $300 in cash, overlooked $9 in one gate, and escaped before alarms could be raised. The watchman was gagged and later freed, and police traced only the criminals’ escape.
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Massachusetts
Northampton
Mass
Street Railway Company
Athens Dispensary Reports Record Net Profit
The Athens dispensary commission reports last year’s net profits at over 15000 dollars, exceeding the previous year's business by more than 4000. The figures, released February 17, reflect a strong year for the Athens facility in Georgia.
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Dispensary
Athens
Athens Dispensary Commission
Taft Recalls Mark Tapley on Philippine Governance Plan
Governor Taft told the senate committee on the Philippines that the plan to educate the islands, grant qualified suffrage, and establish a bicameral local legislature would gradually lead to self-government. He supported a cautious independence stance and warned against idolizing immediate separation. He likened himself to Mark Tapley, saying he would resign if belief in success failed.
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Washington
Taft
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Philippine Commission
Congress
Tarfaid
Funston
United States
Rawlins
India
Mark Tapley
Philippines
Tapley
E Shoud
German Officer Sentenced in Park Killing Six Years Prison
Herr Falken Ragen an army reserve officer was condemned to six years imprisonment for killing Landrath Von Bennigsen during a quarrel in the Springe hunting park on January 16. The case was reported from Prussia with the trial and sentence dated February 1 and Berlin dispatches noting the discussion in the Reichstag on dueling and army penalties. A separate Mississippian note reports nine convicts escaping from Shelby farm by sawing through a cage.
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Howover
Prussia
Herr Falken- Ragen
Army Reserve
Landrath von Benniger
An & Guel
Emperors Hunting Park
Springe
Herr von Bennigsen
Berlin
Reichstag
Liberty
Jacksons Miss
Shelby Farm
Bolivar County
Emulsion Promises Small Daily Gains for Weeks
The ad claims Scott's Emulsion builds strength and weight gradually through ongoing use. It states consistent daily gains accumulate into real improvement, with the product safe for long courses over weeks and months. It invites readers to request a free sample from US Bowne Chemists on Pearl Street Avenue.
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BOWNE
Ave
Pearl St
President nominating Lifsey postmaster as fight over Harris ends
President Roosevelt nominates B. A. Lifsey for Barnesville postmaster, ending a contested selection that drew in local Republicans and business leaders. Some opposition cites party affiliation. Postmaster General Payne approves after investigation. Also notes Daniels will not be Arizona marshal, and other Georgia figures visiting Washington.
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B. A. Lifsey
Barnesville
Harris
Lifsey
W. W. Lifsey
Atlanta
Litacy
Friends of
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Howard
Senate
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Georgia
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Tennessee
Knoxville
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Nashville
T M Davis
Woolfin
Jasper County
Billy Osborn
Savannah
Georgia and Alabama Terminal Company
Congress
Bull Street
Alutchingens Island
C R Groover
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Columbus Inquirer Sun
Adamson
Capital City
Groover
New York
Mr. Rich
Lucien York
Tom Glover
Marietta
Ben Daniels
Arizona
White House
Daniels
Wyoming
Roosevelt
Knox
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Hoar
Snow Storm Halts Transit Across New York and Long Island
Snow drifts and ice cripple mayor transit as tens of thousands walk to ferries and school closes. Brooklyn Rapid Transit operates at about 60 percent while Staten Island ferries run late. Long Island railways and trolleys blocked. Ships offshore cut off from shore, marines return to navy yard. Storm reaches New Jersey coast, abating by evening with winds easing. Schools suspended or dismissed. travel by road nearly impossible until plows clear main lines.
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Brooklyn
Staten Islanders
Greater New York
St George
New York
Frinze Henry
Staten Island
Navy Yard
Long Island
Montauk Point
Long Island City
Brooklin
Long Island Railroad Company
New York and Queens County Railroad Company
New Jersey
Bergen County
Cana
Atlantic City
Camden
Catarrh Remedy Promises Cure and Purify Blood
An obituary style testimonial claims catarrh heals by purifying blood. A Milwaukee reader asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla cured years of catarrh and influenza symptoms. The ad-style note emphasizes radical, permanent relief and treats blood purification as the cause.
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Bood
6Th St
Milwaukee
Wis
Retirement urged for Naval Constructor Hobson after eye trouble
Washington February 17 President sends Senate a message urging the retirement of Naval Constructor Richmond P Hobson due to long standing eye trouble. Gallinger introduces a bill to transfer him to the retired list with military disability pay. Hobson cites eye strain from shipyard work as the reason his condition worsened and asks special legislation.
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Washington
Senate
Richmond P. Hobson
Gallinger
Hobson
Naval Hospital
Yokohama
Japan
Hong Kong
Hoson
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
United States
Construction Corps
Merriman
Santiago
Swain
Naval
Richmond P Hobson
Memorial Seeks Federal Purchase of Bull Run Battlefield
Washington February 11 George Carr of Manassas Va has submitted to the secretary of war a memorial requesting the government acquire part of the Bull Run field occupied by monuments and adjacent land so the public and foreign visitors can view the battlefield without trespassing on private property.
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Washington
George Carr Round
Manassas
Secretary of War
Bull Run Battle Field
United States
Revival services to aid pastor Maxwell in Valdosta
Valdosta February 17 Special Rev Maxwell pastor of the First Church in Macon leaves for Valdosta to assist at revival services at that place. He will conduct meetings in Macon on Saturday and has been preaching in Wrightsville the past weeks as part of the revival effort.
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Valdosta
R Maxwell
Macon
toAun
Velaesta
Chet Place
Danish West Indies Purchase Ratified by Senate
The senate ratified the Danish West Indies purchase treaty with no dissent. Senator Bacon led a bid to amend to let courts decide civil rights of island inhabitants, but the amendment failed. The islands St Thomas St John and St Croix are ceded and U S possession begins upon ratification.
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Tos
Washington
Senate
Bacon
Lwader
Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
United States
Cullom
Continuee of Foreign Relations
McLaurin
Mississippi
Porto Rico
Denmark
Panama finances unveiled as ex Panama Canal agent testifies
Former Panama Canal Company financial agent Cr. Colne testified before the senate interoceanic canal committee in Washington on February 17. He stated over a million dollars was spent in the United States by other agents for unknown purposes and that the Drexel Morgan Bank and others acted in a financial capacity for the Panama company at one time. He noted he was sent to Paris to attempt to buy the Panama railroad and that he could expand 12 million only with endorsements. Dividends during canal construction averaged 16 percent from 1878 to 1899 and rose to 34 percent in 1871 before adjusting downward in later years.
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Canal Company
Washington
Cr. Colne
Brooklyn
Old
Panama Company
Senate Interoceanic Canal Committee
Morgan
Panama Railroad Company
Drexel-Morgan Banking Company
Panama Canal Company
Paris
Panama
Canal
Whisky Price Cut Sparks War in Wisconsin
Peptin Wisconsin reports a price cut in distilled spirits with a new finished goods basis of 3128. Neither trust representatives nor independent houses will discuss the cut, but both admit it signals the start of a price war. The rate cutting has continued for three weeks.
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Peptin
Wis
Trust
Fight over Cuba policy unfolds in party meeting
Washington February 17 Democrats in the Ways and Means Committee met after the war revenue repeal act passage to discuss the Cuban reciprocity question. Republicans plan a conference while Rep H C Smith of Michigan introduced a bill to authorize a ten year reciprocity pact with Cuba refunding 4 percent duties to Cuba on agreed terms. The measure aims to protect Michigan sugar interests by funding the refund through the Cuban government rather than direct aid to sugar planters.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Ue Wars and Means Committee
H C Smith
Michigan
United States
Cuba
Itinerary of Prince Henry Visit to Chattanooga 1902
Dr Hill released the official programme for Prince Henry of Prussia’s 1902 tour from Feb 22 to Mar 11. The prince arrives in Chattanooga on Sunday March 2 at 7 am and will view a souvenir album, then take a Lookout Mountain excursion before departing for St Louis at 10:30 pm with brief stops in Nashville and Louisville.
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Chattanooga
Washington
Dr. Hill
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Lookout Mountain
St Louis
Nashville
Louisville
Church on a Bloody Spot to Rise Where Nine Fell
Middleshoro Ky February 17 next week the American Association of with headquarters in Middleshoro begins erecting a large church on the site of the burned Quarter House where Lee Turper owned the saloon and fortress. Turner has fled the country and the feud has claimed nine lives at the Quarter House last week.
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Middleshoro
American Association Oe
Middieshoro
Lee Turper
Quirter Hovst
Turner
Biscuit Trust Declares Dividend and Plans New Factories
The National Biscuit Company held its annual meeting in Jersey City. Directors approved a quarterly dividend of 1 percent on preferred stock and 1 percent on common stock. Chairman Green reported the company’s affairs were in satisfactory condition and announced two new factories would be built.
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New York
National Biscuit Company
Jersey City
Green
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