Canned roast beef scandal during Porto Rico voyage
Testimony from Army and civilian witnesses detailed widespread spoilage and tainted canned roast beef aboard transports to Porto Rico. Officers, cooks, and engineers described putrid cans, inadequate refrigeration, and ration waste, with some men forced to discard most of their meat while others fell ill.
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Stitt
Yale
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Witness
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New York
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Cuba
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Ohio
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Philadelphia
Swift & Co
Omaha
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Milas
Thia
Wentz
Christina
Control Cuban Tobacco Trade Syndicate Formed in New York
New York March 2 The Hollina banking house plans a $20 million Cuban tobacco control syndicate to acquire plantations factories and trademarks. The Havana Commercial Company will hold the new entity with options on key Cuban plants. President approves bills for lep rosy inquiry and public building funds plus an appropriation tied to the Spanish peace treaty.
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Byndicata
New York
H. ER. Hollina & Co
Financing & Syndicate
Cuba
Havana Commercial Company
La Grippe's Legacy and Dr Mites Nervine Cure Ad
An advertisement touts Dr Mites Nervine as a remedy for the grip era and nervous exhaustion. It claims to restore appetite, strengthen digestion, calm nerves, and revive vitality after long illness, offering free trial bottles and related products. The testimonial-like text alleges personal recovery after years of nerve trouble and heart symptoms.
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LaGrippe
Lope
Minocesa
Mites Nervine
Mies
Mites
Wheeler Keeps House Seat Amid Heated Debate
Washington March 8 Special The House refused to unseat Gen Wheeler and his colleagues by a large margin. The vote split along party lines as Republicans Democrats and Populists weighed their support. A half million dollars was appropriated for the Pan American Exposition at Buffalo and the Ohio Centennial at Toledo, amid broader debates on government expositions and related bills.
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Tennessee
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Georgia
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Detroit
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Missouri
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Omaha
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Batley
Southard
Cox
Tennessse
Immasise
Atlanta
Burke
Texas
Hie
House Vote on Resolution Denied in 184 to 0 Clash
The House rejected a resolution amid heated debate on banking and currency issues. Republican members from Massachusetts and California blocked unanimous consent while discussions on government armor and private competition continued. A late session adjournment followed tribute to the late Mr. Hurley of New York.
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Mt Amber
Walker
Massachusetts
House
Barrett
Repub Hcan
Hillborn
repubHcan
California
Underwood
Alabama
Senate Armor Plaza
Gathmann Dynemita Gm
Senate
Pinter
New York
Hurley
Senate Agrees To Reimburse States For Militia Equipment
Washington March 2 The senate opened with a prayer honoring Lora Porrer Herschell of the high joint commission who died in Washington yesterday. The conference report on the bill authorizing governors of states to be reimbursed for expenses incurred in arming and equipping the volunteer army was agreed to. Debates covered naval personnel bills and a protest by West Virginia legislators against N B Scott’s seating. A public fund building at Winston North Carolina was approved for up to 4000 dollars.
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Washington
Lora Porrer Herschell
High Joint Commission
Maine
Faulkner
West Virginia
N. B. Scott
Winston
Carter
Montana
Alaska
Turley
Tennessee
United States
District of Columbia
Benatorsdale
Perkins and Gorman
Mir. Perkins
California
Freadman‘s Baving and Trust Company
House
Buffalo
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Hale
Hoar
Foraker
Ohio
St A. Northway
Quay
Mena
Department of Justice
Fairbucks
Indiana
Hawaii
Alabama
District Court of the
Virginia
Bin
Tillman
Laige
Schurz Celebrates His Seventieth Birthday in New York
New York on March 2 reports the seventieth birthday of Carl Schurz celebrated with a large turnout of congratulatory letters and telegrams. A dinner at Delmonico's honored Schurz with notable guests, while messages of regret came from Grover Cleveland and Andrew Carnegie.
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New York
Carl Schurs
Prince Herbert Bismarck
Reichstag
Germany
United States
Schurz
Delmnonico's
Wallo
United States of America
Charles Francis Adame
Boston
Adams
Mr. Sahura
Levi P. Morton
James ©. Carter
Geii Low
Edward M. Shepard
Charles F. Fairchild
orbere-Walsh
Willam T. Strong
Wilside Stoan
Alexander FE
German American celebration honors Schurz birthday March 8
A German American gathering will mark Carl Schurz birthday with a dinner and reception at Leiderkranz Hall on March 8. About a hundred German clubs will attend, praising American democracy, patriotism, and peaceful ties between nations while honoring Schurz’s contributions to progress and civic life.
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Leiderkrang Nail
Amalgamation Fails to Unify Reform Party at Conference
National Union Reform Party ends its Cincinnati meeting without uniting populists silver Republicans socialist labor and other factions. Only 11 delegates from fifteen states attended yesterday and today. Key reformers Joel Parker and H A Thompson were present yesterday but not today. Disappointment voiced over lack of amalgamation efforts.
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National Union Reform Party
Cincinnati
Ira
Buffalo
Socialista
Labor Party
National Liberty Party
Joel Parker
Texas, Press Associatn
H. A.thompson
Soldiers Fight on a Car as Reserve Quells Riot
A drunken crowd on a Traction car near Whitehall and Cooper streets last night around 10:30 sparked a disturbance. Police Captain Jennings and officers chased rioters. two hospital corps members, George Steinberg and George Mockler, were arrested and to be tried in police court this afternoon.
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Whitehall
Cooper Streets
Jennings
Cait
Chasewood
Covington
Jett
W. B. Wilson
Paice
Jones
Cooper and
Richardson
Adudtera
George Steinberg
George Mockler
Suitors House Plans Topped by Women’s Cooperative
Womans Cooperative Association to meet Monday at 10 in YMCA rooms to consider and approve houses offered as a temporary home for working women. Secretary Mrs J C Reed 42 Booth Boulevard urged members to bring three new names. target membership 50 to secure a temporary home.
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Worman’s Co-operative Association
M. Co
Woman's Co- Operative Association
Young Men's Christian Association
Sis
J.C. Reed
Booth Boulevard
Normal school work for Fulton teachers at Hemphill
March sessions for Fulton county normal school work will be held at Hemphill tomorrow. Superintendent Guinn requests all county teachers to meet at 8:20 AM at his office and proceed to the public school. The program includes pedagogy instruction, talks by Professor William M. Slaton and ex Governor Northen, and a large basket dinner in the afternoon.
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Hemphill
Guinn
Moon
William M. Slaton
Atlanta
Georgia
Pth
Doe Ib
Haat Lake Land Company
Baginning
Crystal Avenue
Derings Avenue
In & Certain Co Tom
Zai Mort
Hanking Co
Acos Haas
Uninae 2
President Nominates Hobson for Advancement in Navy
On March 3 the president announced Richmond P. Hobson, a noted naval constructor, to be advanced ten numbers in rank. The nomination signals Hobson's continued service and recognition within the Navy.
National League magnates adjourn without new schedule
New York March 2 The annual spring meeting of the National League magnates at the Fifth Avenue Hotel ended after a three hour session. They passed Rogers amendments to the constitution and the Brush report with changes, adopted rules revisions including a new balk definition, and set adjournment to the president’s call. Next meeting to follow the St Louis sale and possible circuit reorganization. John T Brush and Brank De Hara Robinson absent.
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New York
National League
Fifth Avenue
Legan
Rogers
Broah
Board of Glacipline
Rules Committee
St. Louis
John T. Brush
Cincinnati
Brank de Hara Robinson
Cleveland
Youn I. Kageri
Philadelphia
Legue
Messrs
Hart
Reach
Hanks
Jongan
Brush
League
Ieag
More Mata
Marnates
Board of
Diabeline
Teacue
Presi
Youne
Brown Stockings
Parthmore
Leonard and Morrison Win at Dillard Tournament Night Play Lineup
J W Leonard defeated Tom Clayton 135 points at Jack Wilson's Dillard tournament. Hal Morrison beat O E K Alcorn 80 to 66. Tonight McGrory and Leonard both 95 points will play alongside Abs Frye and Wil Lynch, each at 9 points, in subsequent games.
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Leonard
Frye
Lynch
Jack Wilson
J. W. Leonard
Tom Clayton
Jack
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