Denunciations of Secret Service Divide House Debate
In Washington on February 25, Mr. Smith of Iowa denounced the Treasury Secret Service as liars and failed to uncover land frauds while noting the McKinley assassination. He criticized the scope of Secret Service operations as Bennett’s amendment failed 41 to 153.
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Washington
Secret Service
Treasury Department
House of Representatives
Smith
Towa
Secretary of the Interior
McKinley
Buffalo
Roosevelt
Ipse Dixit
Brownsville
Rienzi
Cromwell
Cleon
Dionysius
Navy
Mr. Bennett
Fire at Bedford Street business causes $3000 damage
A fire discovered after 11 last night damaged the Standard Hat and Cap Company at 97 Bedford Street. The blaze spread to Demoret & Co. on the same floor damaging both firms stocks. Water damaged Hood Rubber Company and Shawmut Fire Company inventories on lower floors.
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Standard Hat and Cap Company
Bedford Street
Demoret & Co
Hood Rubber Company
Shawmut Fire Company
Two Are Slain in Vermont in Overnight Incidents
In East Elmore, a farmer silenced an intruder with buckshot during a midnight attack, the body found at dawn in the snow. In Springfield, Mrs. Glynn’s refusal to reunite led to a husband shooting her and then wounding himself.
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Vermont
East Elmore
Springfield
Robert A. Glynn
Howard Neck Grip Trial Testimony Links Murder Charge
Thomas A. Doyle testified in New Bedford that he showed William C. Howard how to strangle a person by pressing both carotid arteries. Doyle, a former fellow soldier, said Howard threatened his wife Ida M. Howard with the remark She will never see Tennessee again.
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New Bedford
Thomas A. Doyle
William C. Howard
Howard
Doyle
Ida M. Howard
Tennessee
Testimony From Uniformed Soldiers At Fort Rodman
Several soldiers testified about Howard's arrest and clothing dampness found in his locker. James Kite testified the dampness might come from oil on fatigue trousers. Sergeant Riley said Howard claimed he was fishing the night Mrs. Howard died and asked to be marked out. George Harris saw Howard crouching behind a wall with ears and said Howard asked him to stay silent.
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James Kite
Fort Rodman
Howard
George W. Riley
Gessler Delayed to March 30 for Red Sox Squad
The sporting notes report Gessler will not join the Red Sox until March 30. Spencer and Dantzig are missing while McConnell and Wagner join the squad. Davey signs two new players as Shrubb dominates Dorando breaking indoor records from one to 15 miles.
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Gessler
Red Sox
Spencer
Dantzig
McConnell
Wagner
Davey
Shrubb
Dorando
Crazed by Dope in His Ale on East Side Incident
New York report details Martin Edward Hannon Jr, son of a Boston broker, whose decline into madness followed a night in which ale was laced with knock out drops. The case highlights the dangers of adulterated drinks and rapid intoxication on the city’s upper East Side.
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New York
Upper East Side
Martin Edward Hannon, Jr
Boston
Swartwout & Appenzeller
Hannon Involved in Brawl Ties Up New York Police
The article reports a Dartmouth College man, once a great football player, using cyclonic sparring that disrupted the ring and led to eight New York policemen sustaining bruises. He was hospitalized at Bellevue in the prison ward after alleged knockout drops were mixed with his ale, per Bellevue surgeons.
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Hannon
New York
Bellevue Hospital
Bellevue
Senate votes to exclude all Asiatics from United States
Sacramento California February 25 Senate approves a resolution by 28 to 7 to exclude all Asians from entering the United States in a decisive immigration move. The vote reflects a hardline stance on race and migration.
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Sacramento
Cal
Senate
United States
When Men Are Hungry Look Out Says Hayes
Congressman Hayes of California warned that Californians would exclude Chinese and all Orientals from the state as economic pressures grow. He said the race problem has not yet produced mob violence but will, adding When men are hungry I look for trouble. His remarks drew Democrat applause in the House.
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Washington
House
Hayes
California
Frolic Joins Fatal Elevator Incident at Harvard Mills
In Wakefield Massachusetts 14 year old Robert Hurton son of Patrick Hurton of Rockland Street is crushed to death at Harvard Knitting Mills after being caught by a moving freight elevator. His playmate Walter Winship reports the two boys were playing on the elevator and Hurton disappeared as the car moved on.
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Wakefield
Robert Hurton
Patrick Hurton
Rockland Street
Harvard
Hotton
Walter Winship
Charles N. Winship
Mills
Young Winship
Hurton
Winship
Flames Cause Woman's Death in Waltham Household
Mrs. William Gallant aged 46 of 26 Cedar Street was fatally burned in her home after fire caused by a gas stove flare while she prepared supper. Neighbors entered the residence to douse the flames and she died at Waltham Hospital at 8:45 p.m. She leaves four children.
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Waltham
William Gallant
Cedar Street
Waltham Hospital
Boston Area Weekend Forecast Improves With Warmer Temperatures
Fair conditions rule the Boston area this Friday with diminishing westerly winds. Saturday brings continued fair skies and higher temperatures. A special forecast warns of storm activity along the New England coast, with northwest winds easing.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Bar Ad Claims First Class Status With Ky Taylor Whiskey
An advertisement promotes a "first class" bar using Ky. Taylor Whiskey priced at $1 per full quart, highlighting a promotional offer.
Eliot denies Harvard leader would accept Britain post
President Eliot of Harvard told both Texas houses that a published report of an ambassadorial offer to Britain is unfounded. He said he would not accept the post if offered and called the rumor impossible. The remarks were delivered in Austin on February 25.
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Austin
Tex
Eliot
Harvard University
Texas Legislature
Great Britain
Eliot to keynote Tulane Founders Day in New Orleans
Dr. Charles W. Eliot retiring Harvard president will visit New Orleans Feb 25 26 as Tulane Founders Day orator. He will stay with Tulane President E B Craig address city teachers attend Harvard Club banquet in the evening and be hosted by Tulane alumni at a Founders Day dinner. He will also visit Baton Rouge to meet State University President Boyd and deliver the principal Founders Day address.
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New Orleans
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Tulane
E. B. Craighead
Harvard Club
Baton Rouge
Boyd
State University
Wright Flies Again After Fort Myer Crash
Orville Wright makes first ascent since Fort Myer accident, flying as a passenger in the Tearus balloon piloted by Marquis de Kergariou, accompanied by his sister, near Pay, France, on February 25.
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Pay
France
Orville
Wright
Fort Myer
Tearus
Marquis de Kergariou
Beef labeled for tuberculosis danger urged by editor
The Boston Post urges Massachusetts authorities and Dr Austin Peters to label beef exposed to tuberculosis. The editor suggests a conspicuous sign declaring the meat condemned to be killed but still eatable to save the state money, arguing it would align with the Pure Food Law and expose unsafe sales.
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Massachusetts
Austin Peters
Cattle Bureau
Cattle Tuberculosis Beef Sales Draw State and Federal Scrutiny
The Post reports that slightly infected cattle were sold for beef under State Cattle Bureau and US meat inspectors. Officials defend the practice as safe, while critics note lax standards, discretionary power for Dr. Peters, and secrecy around rules. Rabbi opinions contrast with inspectors' assurances.
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New England
Post
State Cattle Bureau
United States
Austin Peters
J. F. Ryder
United States Meat Inspection Office
Lord's Infuse Silver Polish Ad
Silver polish advertisement urges quick thorough cleaning of silverware and asks readers to ask their grocer for the product.
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San Juan
Gorcks
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Dr. Ryder
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