South Carolina Senators Face Suspension Debate
A Senate quarrel over Senators Tillman and McLaurin from South Carolina triggers a push for their suspension. The committee on privileges and elections plans a formal resolution. Republicans doubt the move's regularity while Democrats push to restore voting rights and oppose the ruling. A subcommittee is tasked to study options ahead of tomorrow's action.
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South Carolina
Frye
Senate
Burrows
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Tillman
Turner
McLaurin
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Foraker
Despondent Edgar Janney Ends His Life in Lansdowne
Philadelphia report states Edgar Janney age 23 shot himself in his Lansdowne home last night dying instantly. He was the son of Howard Janney head of B. S. Janney Jr. & Co. The youth had been melancholy for some time and died at his residence in the suburb of Philadelphia.
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Edgar Janney
Philadelphia
E Dgar Jan~ney
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Rheumatism
An old advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a permanent cure for rheumatism and neu ralgia by cleansing and enriching the blood. It claims relief after a few doses, cites long-term cures, and offers samples by mail from Atlanta, Georgia. It targets "old obstinate" cases and mercury damage, urging doctors’ advice as well.
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Botanic
Tapreve
Stiefly
Foose Street
Atlanta, Ga
Women clubs push for constitutional amendment against polygamy
A Washington house judiciary committee heard a large number of issues from the Federation of Women’s Clubs and the International Council of Women urging a stringent constitutional amendment against polygamy. Speakers cited Mormon growth in western states and converts in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. A proposed investigative commission was discussed but no final action was taken.
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Federation of Women’s Clubs
International Council of Women
House Consittee
Judiciary Today
Fagor
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Tobleming
Georgia
Utah
Taft Defends Filipinos as Courageous Figures in War
Governor Taft told the Senate and Insular committees that Filipinos showed courage in key moments during the Philippine conflict. He cited Filipino scouts and U S troops who saved the day and explained treachery as a balance between hostile native sentiment and American interests. Taft assessed Filipinos as not yet ready for self government.
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Taft
Washington
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Robert H. Hughes
Hughes
Islands
Manila
Aguinaldo
Thesis
House Insular
United States
Gelt
Republicans Beat A Retreat Adjourn Senate To Escape the Fire
Washington February 25 The Senate adjourned within fifteen minutes after convening amid a charged atmosphere as spectators filled galleries expecting continued debate on South Carolina senators votes. Republican McMillan urged House death notice for Representative Crump of Michigan, offering condolences adopted, Senate then adjourned at 12 15 amid surprised Democrats.
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Washington
Tvithin
South ‘Carolina
CoTle
Clenr
Stewart
Nevada
Turner
Dubola
Idaho
McMillan
Michigan
House of Representatives
Representative Crump
Four Die in Mine Boarding House Fire at Mace Idaho
Four men killed and about a dozen injured in a midnight fire at the Standard mine boarding and bunk houses in Mace Idaho. The dead are J W Edwards, Dr Mann, Eugene Bangs, and Core. Sixty men slept as the blaze spread rapidly trapping many on the second floor. escape came mainly through windows, leaving several severely burned and others fatally injured.
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Spokane
Wash
Standard
Mace
Idaho
J. W. Edwards
Mann
Eugene Bangs
V. J. Yarborough
E. C. McCollum
John
Bowbay
Alleged Be Slew the Earls Murder Charge in Louisiana
Lake Charles La February 25 A E Batsen arrested at Spickard Mo on charge of murdering five members of the Earl family near Welch La The arrest followed a telegram sent to Begete or Tie Rickard today.
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A. E. Baetsen
Lake Charles
A. E. Batsen
Spickard
Earl
Welch
Rickard Todayy
Nothing Doing for Dying Cuba In Congress Bounty Debate
Washington February 5 Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee met to consider Cuban reciprocity. An agreement to grant about 20 percent reciprocal concessions was discussed, with Payne proposing a bill authorizing negotiations for a trade pact allowing reduced duties for U S products into Cuba once Cuba enacts restrictive immigration laws and a reciprocal agreement. Tawney offered a substitute to fund 20 percent of U S duty revenue to Cuba, with sugar planter relief, contingent on Cuba enacting immigration laws and the pact lasting three years. The session adjourned after 11 p.m. with plans to resume Monday.
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Republi‘can
House of Representatives
Weys and Means Committee
Qanion
Ilinois
Payne
Was and Mean
United States
Cuba
Smith
Michigan
Qi My
Payng
Tawney
Minnesota
Ways and Means Committee
House
Unite States
Government of
Cubase
Dr Shoop Rheumatic Cure Postal Offer
Postal offer by Dr. Shoop claims a rheumatism cure after 2,900 experiments. Promises money-back if not effective after six bottles sent by order, urging recipients to try two months of treatment and receive a booklet. Advertising note requests letters to Box 678 Racine.
Trial Testimony Details Suicide Threats and Knife Escape
Jurors heard from Jones who described planning suicide with Patrick and obtaining a dull knife. He recounted attempts to cut his throat, followed by interviews with Osborne and Captain Baker after deciding to become state's evidence. Jones also revealed his past work for Rice and gaps in Rice’s correspondence book as questions about forged letters emerged. The court adjourned to continue the next morning.
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Pairiex
Patrick
Jones
Mr. Osborne
Captain Baker
Osborne
Moore
Rice
Mr. Moore
Oe Jones
Global News Roundup From Calais To Mexico City
Reports from Calais confirm the sailing vessel Jules Fean Baptist is lost with eighty aboard. Kilaua volcano in Hawaii shows renewed activity as lava rises. Oceanic steamship Sierra and Moana reach Honolulu after a fierce storm. In Colombia, liberals gain support amid canal property dispute. British denial concerns General Botha surrender rumors. Liverpool ship ashore near Alderney. ITALY rail workers enlist per decree. Chile arbitration stance provokes Mexico criticism. Puerto Rican municipal loan awarded to M Cebillos & Co. British minister George Greville’s daughter born at Mexico City legation. first such birth since diplomatic resumption.
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George Greville
Mexico City
Bheland
Gale Sweeps Golden Coast Bay Storm Disrupts Port
A February gale felled on San Francisco and Bay Area, capsizing a fishing boat and snapping telegraph lines. Ships dragged anchors, a three story home lost, tents lifted high then scattered, and the Solace narrowly avoided collision with the Albatross as winds hit 60 miles per hour at Point Reyes. Transport vessels Hancock and Rosecrans lay in the stream, while the light ship No. 7 drifted off Point Lobos. Weather officials reported the lowest pressures in years and warned the storm would move inland across the western U.S. toward the Rockies.
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Albatross
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Rosecrans
Manila
Point Lobos
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Presidio
A. C. McAdie
The
Weather Bureau
Noah Bay
Roseburg
Oreg
Iay
Galveston
United States
Rocky Mountains
Eureka
Sandiago
Professor McAdle
National Legislative League urges citizen rights for native-born women
In Washington on February 22 the National Legislative League adopted resolutions pushing citizenship protections for native-born women and protesting loss of a woman’s citizenship upon marrying a foreigner. It also backed trial by juries partly or wholly comprised of women and planned a petition to King Edward for Mrs Maybrick’s pardon during his coronation.
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Washington
National Legislative League
League
Edward
Maybrick
Sickness Among Soldiers Decreasing In Philippines
Washington February 25 Surgeon General Sternberg received a private letter from Colonel L M Baus commissioner of public health at Manila who says the sickeness among soldiers in the Philippines appears to be decreasing now that there are no longer any complaints regarding proper care of patients and proper care.
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Washington
Sternberg
L. M. Baus
Manila
Philippines
Judge Jones Chosen To Deliver Memorial Day Oration
New York February 25 Judge Thomas G Jones of Montgomery has accepted President Roosevelts invitation to deliver the Memorial Day oration at Grant's Tomb in New York City. Crowninshield To Leave Us Washington February 23 The battleship Minel is to be flagship of the European squadron and ordered to report to the New York navy yard on the 28th to convey Rear Admiral Crowninshield to rem assignment.
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New York
Thomas G. Jones
Montgomery
Roosevelt
United States
Alabama
Delver
Grant
New York City
Georgia Empire Mutual includes six month 1801 finances
The document records disbursements and losses for the last six months of 1801 with schedules filed in the annual state statement in the office of the Insurance Commissioner, listing assets liabilities and totals. It notes total insurance in force and that a certified act of incorporation is attached, signed by secretary William W. Reid and notary Charles H. Bowen in Fulton County Georgia.
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US Empire Mutual Annung and Life Insurance Company
Georgia
Equitable Building
Atlanta
Office of Insurance’ Commissioner
Eget
State OF Georgia
Fulton
Willam W. Reid
Empire Mutual Annuity and Life Insurance Company
William W. Reid
Charles H. Bowen
Fulton County
Glenn and Hill Confer with National Educators
Chicago February 25 The annual meeting of the Department of Superintendence of the National Educational Association opens at the University of Chicago with delegates and college presidents in attendance. R G Glenn Georgia state school commissioner chaired the session as 600 delegates gather for talks with leaders from American universities including W B Hill Chancellor of the University of Georgia and others.
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Chicago
Department of Superintendence
National Educational Association
Cester
Mass
Thomas M. Bailtler
Springfield
W. B. Hill
University of Georgia
University of Chicago
R. G. Glenn
Georgia
Takeover of Danish Isles by Army to Begin Soon
Washington reports the United States will perform the formal ceremonies of taking over the Danish West Indies via the army. A Porto Rico troop detachment may raise the flag and assume possession after ratifications. Islands to be placed under Governor Hunt in Porto Rico, per current plans. Anniston team manager accepts Birmingham Southern League duties. two games scheduled in Birmingham on April 4.
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Annion
Birmingham
Anniston Ber
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