Philippine Islands Debate Spurs Liberty and Governance Dilemma
Senator Clay attacks a permanent rule over the Philippine Islands arguing for independence and self government for Filipinos, citing Otis and Dewey while challenging Beveridge and Indiana proposals. He warns that occupying and governing a distant people risks war, distrust, and undermines republican ideals and trade goals.
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Clay
Spain
Aguinaldo
Otis
Philippine Islands
United States
Dr Miles Nervine Ad Claims Quick Relief
An old advertisement asks if readers feel restless, sleepless, or worn out and promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy. It promises renewed life and ambition after using a bottle, urging readers to ask a druggist and start today.
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Dr. Miles
Resolution on Philippine policy and withdrawal plan
The proposal asserts establishing a Filipino self governed system with US support, while suppressing insurrection and maintaining law and order. It contemplates keeping US armed forces until stability, then handing sovereignty and land to Filipinos, with future coastal stations reserved for US needs.
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United States
Spain
Woull
Mary
Tom
Board of Trade members jailed in bucket shop sweep
Three Chicago Board of Trade officials James Nicol Harry G Parker and Calvin A Whyland were arrested on charges of using the mails to defraud in a bucket shop scheme linked to McLain brothers. Indictments allege false reports and collusion to mislead correspondents in several states.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
James Nicol
Board of Trade
Harry G. Parker
Koki- Saat
United States District Court
McLain Brothers
Commission
McLains
Whylane
Parker and Nicol
Belef
Bath Cabinet Promise at Home Spa for 3 Cents
An Cincinnati firm markets a Bath Cabinet that lets a person bathe at home with hot vapor or medicated steam for three cents, claiming wide health benefits. It cites testimonials from patients, doctors, and notable names, promises blood enrichment, cures for rheumatism and other ailments, and offers $50 if not relieved. The ad urges readers to order via World Mix Co, Cincinnati.
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Genets
Cincinnati
World Mix Co
World Building
Cineinmatl
Earantes
Cantral
Express
P.O. Money Orier
Butler’s Setbacks Fade Behind Tadysamith Reef Strategy
The piece notes General Butler’s continuing misfortunes, yet underscores that Tadysamith’s reef is chiefly attributed to Lord Roberts’s strategic decisions, a shift in how events are perceived after weeks of gloom.
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Butler
Tadysamith
Lord Roberts
All England Rejoicing Over War News And Armament Plans
London dispatch reports widespread public jubilation at boosts in war office estimates exceeding £1,000,000 and plans to deploy 66,000 fresh troops along with 224 new guns. Lord Roberts may lead a force of 250,000. rail and supply details noted as Ladysmith situation shifts. Boer forces cited with 75,000 men remaining and movement toward Bloemfontein.
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Frederick Rusch
South Essex
War Office
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Roberts
Woolwich Arsenal
Ladysmith
van Reenen
Pretoria
Free State
Leyds
Joubert
Wimberg
Bloemfontein
Albrecht
Paardeberg
Lord Kitchener
Clement
Gatacre
Charles Williams
United States
Republicans Attempt to Bring Aldrich Robbing Contest
Washington March 1 Special The Republicans move to bring up the Aldrich against Robbing case from Alabama but fail in two attempts. Democrats led by Judge Bartlett of Georgia secure a temporary victory with a minority report and charge of the fight. The effort will resume tomorrow as several Democrats are absent and every vote is crucial to determine if the case goes forward.
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Spain
Brat
Congress
Clay
Aes
Ee Otis
Merritt
Miral Dewey
Republic
Coneres
United States
Philippine Islands
Washington
Aldrich
Alabama
Judge Bartlett
Georgia
House
Elections Committee
Mann
Illinois
Wheeler
Robbins
Death of Joseph Straus Prominent Hebrew Leader Dies
Joseph Straus a prominent Hebrew figure in Georgia and New York has died at his home in this city at age seventy nine. He emigrated from Bavaria about sixty years ago, later moving south where he gained prominence at Hundred Mile Station near Macon during Polk’s administration. He later returned to New York and worked in confectionery before joining M. Fersts Sons & Co. of Savannah as a wholesale grocer in 1870, remaining active until about four years ago.
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Beveridge
Clay
Tadiana
Clau
Spain
Indiana
Consul Williams
Admiral Dewey
Sillinois
United States
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Senate
Vermont
Cuba
Leza
America
Ahapa
Georgia
New York
Joseph Straus
Bavaria
South
President Polk
Hundred Mile Station
Macon
M. Fersts Sons & Co
Savannah, Ga
Charles L Davis Dies After Illness at 52
Charles L Davis known as Alvin Joslin of the Alvin theater in Pittsburg Pa died at home after a several weeks illness of peritonitis and paralysis. He had endured long suffering before death on March 1 in Pittsburg.
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Alvin Joslin
Pittsburg
Charles L. Davis
Alvin Theater
City
Roberts Praises Canadians After Cronje Surrender
Paardeberg February 28 General Cronje surrenders as Boer reinforcements move to attack but Lord Roberts halts to ensure prisoners are safe. Roberts praises Canadian troops for courage and credit them with the greatest share of the surrender. Commandant Albrecht calls Magersfontein strategy stupid and nearly insane and notes 4 000 troops in the trenches with half engaged. He warns 75,000 republicans remain in the field. Cronje’s fall blamed on a blunder in locking men in a hole rather than occupying kopjes. Wolmarans doubts Boer prospects.
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Cronie
Paardeberg
Lord ‘Roberts
Lord Roberts
Albrecht
Magersfontein
Cronje
Kopjes
Wolmarns
Assault on Mafeking Made Boers Repulsed After Fierce Attack
A Cape Town telegram reports Mafeking was subjected to a severe February 11 assault by the Boers but they were driven back at all points. A later attack on February 18 broke the Sunday truces, yet the Boers suffered forty killed and wounded, while defenders lost two killed and three wounded after sheltering in earthworks.
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London
Cape Town
Mafeking
Sapho Hearing Details Clinging Costume Described
New York March 1 Magistrate Lin resumes Sapho hearing in Center street court. Reporter William Inglis testifies photos show Fannie being carried upstairs by Jean and notes the ball room scene with Tuto. Inglis describes Fannie Legrande's gown as very clinging, revealing her figure as she takes tiny steps. Court adjourns until tomorrow.
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New York
Sapho
Matt Lin
Center Street Court
William Inglis
Fannie
Jean
Jdnglis
Tuto
Lives of Judges Threatened Delays Kentucky Court Actions
The Court of Appeals postponed the spring term argument docket citing threats against two judges. Democratic leaders attribute the delay to safety concerns while two governor contests proceed, with Democratic and Republican factions continuing operations. Jefferson County officials added about 25000 dollars to the treasury.
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Court of Appeals
Kentucky
Frankfort
Louisville
Field
Taylor
Beckham
Jefferson County
Relief of Ladysmith Triggers Cape Town Outburst
Cape Town reports the relief of Ladysmith announced at about 10 this morning. The city erupts in celebration with crowds parading streets, flags displayed, and hunting scenes. People throng government house and parliament, hurrahing, singing, and one man taunts the flagstaff by hoisting the Union Jack in protest.
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Cape Town
Ladysmith
Government House
Parliament House
Mississippi Republican State Committee Meets in Jackson
The Mississippi Republican State Executive Committee met in Jackson on March 1 with fifty seven members present. A. V. Lee presided as chairman. The committee voted to hold a state convention in Jackson on April 26 to nominate delegates to the national convention. The meeting showed a more harmonious tone than recent assemblies, though factional clashes surfaced. James Hill and John B. Lynch no longer lead, with A. M. Lee guiding the Hill faction and M. Montgomery controlling the northern district.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
A. Vi. Lee
James Hill
John B. Lynch
Hill
A. MM. Lee
Central District
M. Montgomery
Dastrith
Italy Moving for Peace Interpellation in Parliament
Rome March 1 radical deputies praise Boer heroism and plan to prompt foreign minister Visconti Venosta with an interpellation. They ask if Italy will weigh Britain friendship and speak for peace amid British victories in South Africa.
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Italy
Rome
Marquis Visconti-Venosta
South Africa
Great Britain
Boers Concentrate For British Front At Paardeberg
February 2 report from Paardeberg Orange Free State indicates about 7000 Boers massing on the British front with the British cavalry in contact to the eastward and skirmishing beginning this morning.
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Paardeberg
Orange Free State
New York Chamber of Commerce Backs Unrestricted Porto Rico Trade
In a March meeting the New York chamber unanimously adopted a resolution urging Congress to remove all customs duties on trade between the states and Porto Rico. It emphasizes honor justice and humanity and calls for prompt action to honor past pledges and protect Porto Rico’s future.
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Beveridge
Philippines
China
Clay
Gayltal
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
Ife
Philippine Islands
Spain
South American
Cuba
Jeferson
Monroe
Lincoln
Garfield
Bidine
Sherman
Edmunda Reed
Carliste
Cleveland
Bryan
Senate
Wisconsin
Ishan
Congress
Jenior
Indiana
Gallen
United States
Sabgietx
New York
Army Estimates Show Larger Expenditure And Force
London on March 1 reports the army estimates total 61,499,400 pounds, up 40,882.20 from last year, with 430,000 officers and men, an increase of 215,147. The new figures include 3,100,000 and 13,000,000 pounds already voted for the war.
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London
Macon Meeting Aims to Protect Acreage and City Actions
Local farmers and civic leaders gathered in Macon to discuss preventing annexation and safeguarding acreage. A noon meeting reviewed reactions, with resolutions urging mayoral action and legal measures to block city encroachment. Citizens anticipate further court and council steps and a possible market response at the cotton exchange.
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Collunder
Joe Hall
Othe
Macon
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