Santo Domingo Treaty Ratified in Senate Vote 43 to 19
The Senate ratified the Santo Domingo pact in executive session by a 43 to 19 vote, with Democrats criticizing the policy as unwise and a dangerous precedent. The session followed hours of opposition from Senators Bacon Paniel Carmack Culberson and Newlands who argued the president acted beyond authority.
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Senate debates over treated ratification and Cuba concede vote
Democratic senators argued the president negotiated treaties not sent to the Senate. Senator Bacon cited a Cuba treaty concerning Guantanamo. Senator Clarke of Arkansas and Senator Patterson spoke for ratification and were the party's sole supporters. Only amendments from the Foreign Relations Committee were adopted.
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Senate approves major appropriation bills and Philippine bank plan
The Senate passed the agricultural appropriation nearly 10 million dollars, post office funding around 210 million, and pension funds totaling 145 million, plus authorization for an agricultural bank in the Philippine Islands. The Beveridge amendment on meat inspection costs was defeated. another requires canning dates to appear on meat product labels. Amendments added funds for pneumatic mail service and electrified postal cars. The Philippine bank bill advanced. an amendment to abandon the islands after a stable government was defeated. A service pension for army nurses was also approved.
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Culberson
United States
Pension schedule set for ages sixty two to seventy five
The text notes monthly pensions of 12 dollars at age 62 15 dollars at 70 and 20 dollars at 75. It also reports the senate approving 300 private pension bills at a night session, clearing the calendar of such measures.
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Boost For Subsidy Bill In House Rule Adopted
Washington February 26 The house adopted a rule to push ship subsidy legislation through. The Littauer substitute for the senate bill will be considered with five hours of debate and a final vote by 3 pm next Friday.
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Porch Climber Shot Dead After Avondale Alarm
Cincinnati February 26 A running battle with a porch climber terrorizing Avondale and Walnut Hills ended when Mounted Patrolman Martin shot the intruder. The wounded man died three hours later and is believed to be from Chicago.
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Chicago
Teen shoots uncle in family quarrel in St Louis
In a St Louis incident dated February 26 a 15 year old boy Gilbert Ashley shot and killed his uncle Edward Murphy during a quarrel in which he sided with his mother.
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Gilbert Ashley
Edward Murphy
Harriman Testifies On Union Pacific Financing At Inquiry
E. H. Harriman testified five hours before the Interstate Commerce Commission on the finances and operations of his group and the Alton and Chicago and Alton railroad dealings. He denied charges of stock inflation and improper profits, defended the open conduct of transactions, and declined to reveal stake shares, prompting government court review. The hearing featured government counsel’s challenge to the commission’s reach into private corporate deals.
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Union Pacific System
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Alton
Alton Company
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Harlan and Prouty
Frank B. Kelloge
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C. A. Severance
John G. Milburn
R.S. Lovett
Paul D. Cravath
Maxwell Fvarts
Looting of Chicago Subtreasury Stumps Detectives
Chicago detectives probe a $173,000 sub treasury theft with no solid leads. George W. Fitzgerald, cage supervisor, says money could be moved by any of 25 to 30 daily-access workers. subtreasurer Loldenweck and cashier Russell report lack of concrete evidence. Also noted, a 14 year old Bohemian boy, Paul Berek, killed himself after reprimand and mockery over English skills.
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Twenty Negroes Perished in Wardimalaw River Steamer Fire
Charleston S C Feb 26 twenty negro passengers drowned or burned to death and a dozen more missing after the steamer Maric burned on the Wardimalaw river Friday morning. Captain Ferguson filed his report with inspectors due to inaccessibility of the scene. White passengers seven, all saved. The loss is blamed on panic among the negroes.
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Butte Miners Vote on $4 Day Wage Amendment
Butte Montana February 26 miners vote on amending union constitution to set minimum pay at four dollars a day. Current wages are 2.75. Early returns show the amendment likely to pass by about three to one with a 3605 total vote. A shutdown could paralyze towns and put about 20000 out of work if Amalgamated Copper Company shuts down operations.
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Shaw to head Carnegie Trust in New York City
Washington reports secretary of the treasury Leslie M. Shaw will resign from Roosevelt's cabinet next Monday and immediately assume duties as president of the newly organized Carnegie Trust company in New York City.
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Managua Forces Capture San Marcos de Colon
In Nicaragua on Feb 26 Managua reported San Marcos de Colon near Hon duran fortifications fell at 4 pm after defense by Solomon Ordonez Honduran war minister. A second note warned Nicaragua and Honduras to accept U S and Mexico arbitration to avert intervention and end hostilities.
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Nicaragua
San Marcos de Colon
Solomon Ordonez
Recalls Matanzas Affair in Caribbean Tension Report
New Orleans passengers aboard the steamer Anselm from Porto Cortez Honduras reported rising tension between Nicaragua and Honduras. A Thursday night fight allegedly left three Honduran and Nicaraguan dead along with a mule, prompting concerns over labor and war preparations while Americans in Honduras stay neutral.
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Nicaragua
Honduras
Anselm
Porto Cortez
George P. Smith
Planters’ Steamship Company
Decisive Battle Expected as Nicaraguan Forces Occupy Honduras
San Salvador reports that Nicaraguan troops occupy Honduran territory with only skirmishes so far. Armies are taking up positions and a decisive engagement is anticipated imminently.
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Salvador
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Texas Senate Dismisses Bailey Investigating Committee
The Texas Senate voted 15 to 11 to dismiss the Bailey investigating committee before report. The move exonerates Senator Bailey in every particular, ending the inquiry in Austin on February 26.
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Fire at Acker Process plant destroys facility. electrician killed
Niagara Falls on February 26 reports a blaze at the Acker Process company plant tearing it down. Electrician Henry B. Fairchild was trapped under a collapsing wall and killed.
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Thaw Case Proceedings Quiet as Nesbit Thaw Cross Examines
In New York on February 26 Evelyn Nesbit Thaw endured a largely easy cross examination by District Attorney Jerome. He introduced Abraham Hummel to identify an affidavit Nesbit allegedly signed, while she denied signing it. Jerome’s strongest moment involved Dr Carlton Flint whom Nesbit denied knowing. The day yielded two gains for Nesbit, including admitting a borrowed Stanford White letter of credit and clarifying cablegrams tied to a London embassy secretary. The trial proceeds with Hummel yet to testify and possible further testimony from experts. At Manila there was no cyclone. reports of a recent se re cyclone in the Philippines’ Southern islands were unfounded.
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Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
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William Thaw
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