Cuban General Gomez Faces Disbanding Question
Reports from Cuba state General Gomez did not act alone in disbanding the army and sought the Cuban assembly's authorization. Military leaders say the United States may still aid Cuba, but insist Gomez must consult generals before ending the army. Public sentiment questions the move and awaits his explanation.
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Mayar Rodriguez
Comber
Pinar del Rio
Havana
Matan- Santa Clara
Gomez
United States
Romise
Cuba
Gen- Gomez
Hepburn Bill Agreed On Canal Measure Passage Favored
A House committee approves the Hepburn canal plan with broad support for the Iowa project. An important change raises the appropriation to 140 million dollars, signaling strong backing for the waterway and related funding.
Opposition Wins A Clash Over Treaty Vote And Canal Plan
The House committee backs the Hepburn Nicaragua canal bill with amendments reducing the 115 million dollar appropriation and altering sovereignty terms. In the Senate, a sharp clash over peace treaty resolutions ends with a stalemate and threatened recess as opponents and supporters trade charges.
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Navy
Army
Pacification Plans In Cuba Move Toward Civil Guard Role
In Yana on February 4, statements by General Gomez suggest immediate Cuban participation in pacification. The article argues the real police are soldiers now and urges rapid organization of civil guards with armed American troops withdrawn by April.
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Yana
Robert P. T
Miami
Gomez
Rncan
Cuba
Second Cavalry Sails for Cuba to Ferry Regiment
In Savannah Georgia on February 4 a transcontinental liner carried six cavalry troops toward Mas Cuba and then to Juan to bring the Forty-seventh Pork regiment home for a music event.
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Cuba
Vannah
Mas
T Juan
Five Die of Diphtheria in Wisconsin Farm Family
A family of five in Crosse Wisconsin on the Albin farm died within twelve hours from diphtheria after all members fell ill nearly at once. In another brief item, a natural gas explosion at Sharpsburg injured five people, two fatally, with a wrecked scene noted.
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Crosse
Wis
Dahl
Albin
Diphin
Arien
Sburg
Nat Sharpsburg
Joseph Ackerman
Minnesota delegation seeks probe of dead and down timber theft
Minnesota lawmakers allege widespread fraud in Chippewa reservation timber cutting. They cite about 40 million feet of green timber harvested in the dead and down operations and report Land Commissioner Hermann has promised a quick, thorough investigation after surprise at official figures.
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Washington
Minnesota
Hermann
Spaniards in Havana Push Annexation of Cuba to U S
A Havana dispatch says a committee of Spaniards urges unity to annex Cuba to the United States. It rejects joining Castillo’s independence party, claims 400000 Spaniards ready to vote for annexation, aided by wealthy Cubans. They warn an independent Cuba could disrupt trade with America and plan to present views to the U S administration.
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Havana
Cuba
New
Yor
United States
New Independente Party
Joaquin Castillo
Revolutionary Party
America
Commodore Philip Receives Honor Sword in New York
Commodore John W. Philip U S N was presented with a sword and album at General Daniel Butterfield's residence in recognition of his service at the Santiago battle on July 3, 15%. Governor Roosevelt made the presentation.
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Commodore Philip
New York
John W. Philip
Daniel Butterfield
Santiago
Roosevelt
Asks Colonel Stotzenberg's Removal in Manila
Governor Poynter through Adjutant General Barry telegrammed Secretary of War Alger requesting the removal of Colonel Stotzenberg of the First Nebraska at Manila. The move follows a petition from 174 discharged members and legislative resolutions calling for an investigation of charges.
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Stotzenberg
Lincoln, Neb
Poynter
Barry
Alger
First
Nebraska
Manila
First Nebraska
House Filibusters Block Private Relief Bills
In Washington on Feb 4 the House spent most of its three hour session filibustering against private relief bills. The effort failed to advance the bills as the House adjourned with no action. The conference report on the diplomatic appropriation bill was adopted. Representative Stone proposed the Hill bill to fix value standards and coinage as a special order for Feb 14 with a vote set for Feb 15.
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Washington
House
Conference
Hill
Wasu Hixnton
Stone
Pennsylvania
Committee On Rules
Seats Declared Vacant by House Judiciary Committee
The House Judiciary Committee decided that members who accepted army commissions vacate their seats. Wheeler of Alabama Campbell of Illinois Colson of Kentucky and Robbins of Pennsylvania are affected. Civil commission holders keep their seats. General Wheeler declined to comment as the decision is a judicial matter. The report awaits House approval and could prompt a minority dissent.
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Washington
House Committee On Judiciary
House
Wheeler
Alabama
Campbell
Mifors
Colson
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Mr. Jenkins
General Wheeler
Health of Troops in Philippines Report
Washington Feb 4 The War Department released General Otis report on Manila health via cable. Deaths among troops since arrival to Feb 1 totaled 220, including 41 from wounds and accidents. typhoid 6. smallpox 43. dysentery 24. malaria 9.9 percent sick. Vaccination efforts ongoing. hot months raise fever and disease risk.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Senate
Otis
Manila
Cable
Philippines
President to Probe Army Beef Charges and Miles Trial Risk
The president plans a formal inquiry into army beef controversies to place responsibility and possibly court martial General Miles if his charges prove unfounded. Two methods are considered, a court of inquiry or an officers board, with direction unclear and cabinet discussions ongoing. The probe follows Miles's allegations and targets packers and inspectors if proven true.
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Wasa Hino Ton
Miles
Canners Halt in British Columbia as Banks Close Out
Vancouver February 4 Banks have shut down two and possibly more British Columbia canneries under new Dominion rules. Bank managers warn many small firms will fail affecting the province by about four million dollars and Vancouver by five hundred thousand. G J Wilson the Fraser river canner plans to sell and move operations to the United States.
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Vancouver
B. C
British Columbia
G. J. Wilson
Fraser
Canada
United States
States
Senate Debates Treaty Expansion in Open Session
The Senate heard over five hours of argument opposing expansion and ratification of the peace treaty. Money of Mississippi argued briefly against ratification citing Filipino citizenship and self government concerns, while Daniel of Virginia delivered a lengthy, eloquent critique applauded by colleagues and onlookers.
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Messrs
Money
Daniel
Washington
Senate
Miss
Philippines
Superintendent seeks solution as Panama rail strike halts port
Colon Colombia Feb 4 The railroad superintendent traveled to Pan gia on a special train and reportedly offered conciliatory proposals to strikers under merchant pressure. Panama merchants complain the port is blocked and business is at a standstill.
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Colon
Colombia
Pangia
Panama
Decision For the Archbishop in Tuohy Case
The case of Rev. John Tuohy pastor of St. Patrick's Church St. Louis against Archbishop Kain has been decided in favor of the archbishop by the apostolic delegate's court in Washington.
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Washington
John Tuohy
St. Patrick's Church
St. Louis
Kain
Apostolic Delegate’s
Carnegie Steel to Build West Homestead Car Shops
Carnegie Steel company begins booking contracts for steel freight cars to be built at a new West Homestead works. Contracts total between 5 and 6 million dollars with plans for a 0.5 mile by 500 foot car shop complex along the Monongahela river.
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Pittspore
Carnegie Steel Company, Ltd
West Homestead
Carnegie Company
Monongahela River
Homestead
Snow Blockade Halts Work Hits Gold Belt Miners
Leadville Colorado February 4 The camp faces no general hardship but gold belt miners have been laid off due to the blockade losing about 2500 dollars in wages daily as the stoppage continues.
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Leadville
Colo
New breakfast foods firm to absorb cereal rivals
The Chronicle reports in Cnicanco that a new combine covering all oat meal and breakfast foods in bulk and package is forming and will launch soon. The corporation plans to absorb the American Cereal Co and about 10 smaller concerns, with capital estimated at 35 million dollars.
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Cnicanco
the Chronicle
American Cereal Company
Fremont Hot Springs Chief Bets $20,000 for Sharkey Fitzsimmons Fight
J H Miles president of the Fremont Hot Springs company of Wyoming traveled east to press his offer of twenty thousand dollars for the Sharkey Fitzsimmons bout. He claims he can stage the fight at His Springs Omaha and provide financial guarantees without interference.
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His Springs
Omaha
J. H. Miles
Fremont Hot Springs Company
Wyoming
Sharkey-Fitzsimmons
Potter Plan Creates Alcohol-Free Squirrel Inn No.1
Bishop Henry Potter announces completion of a 15000 dollar fund to build a substitute for the saloon at 131 Bowery. Carpenters will convert the six story building into Squirrel Inn No.1 a cheery venue offering meals entertainment reading and conversation with no alcohol. Potter envisions future Squirrel Inn No.100 in ten years to address social drinking.
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New York
Bishop Henry
Potter
Bowery
Bishop Potter
Knapp Returns From Orient With Seed Findings
Professor H. A. Knapp, sent by Secretary Wilson to gather seeds for Southern sowing and boost US export trade, reports success. He found Japan’s rice seed superior to Southern types, notes new forage plants and fruit trees, and plans to ship samples abroad. He visited the Philippines and believes Aguinaldo overestimated.
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San Francisco
A. Knapp
Orient
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
United States
Japan
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Prominent Dows Citizens Guilty in False Weights Case
The second trial of G. C. Jameson and W. C. Crone near Hampton Iowa found both men guilty of using false weights at Dows. Jameson, the wealthiest resident and partner in Jameson Smith & Co., deals in grain and livestock. Crone, Jameson’s employee, serves as cashier at Dows Citizen’s Bank. The verdict likely heads to the Iowa Supreme Court.
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Dows
Hampton
G. C. Jameson
W. C. Crone
Whitaker
Jameson
Jameson, Smith & Co
Crone
Citizen's Bank
Supreme Court
Death rate in Havana drops 40 percent in January
Secretary Alger cited a telegram from General Ludlow showing Havana's January death rate 40 percent below the previous year. The note attributes improvement to street and house sanitation, intensified local inspections, isolation of infectious cases, medical supplies, and food for the starving.
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Havana
Washington
Alger
Ludlow
Resignation Accepted Over Interior Department Criticism
In San Juan on February 4, Major General Henry demanded the resignation of Dr. Cardenell the secretary of the interior. The resignation has been tendered and accepted amid broad dissatisfaction with department conduct.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Department of the Interior
Cardenell
Department
Henry
Irving to Visit Us Again on a 20 Week Tour
The Herald reports negotiations for Sir Henry Irving's upcoming North American tour have progressed. His representative Bram Stoker has left for the country as talks advance. The tour is expected to run about 20 weeks starting next October.
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New York
the Herald
Sir Henry Irving
Bram Stoker
Sir Henry
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