Neely to face trial in Cuba. Armour will fund education
Neely the Cuban defaulter must return to the island for trial, a move seen as a strong warning to Cuban officials over U S interests. The late Philip D Armour’s will reportedly devote millions to charitable and educational institutions, reflecting his wealth and its use. Thomas M Patterson will replace E O Wolcott in Colorado’s U S Senate seat, anticipated to honor the Centennial state. Two hundred Ohio college women clash with male professors over cap and gown in a campus dispute, where athletic training allegedly prevented worse violence. Armour’s fortune is praised, though happiness is linked to family and a good woman.
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Neely
Uncle Sam
Philip D. Armour
Armour
Thomas M. Patterson
Rocky Mountain News
E. O. Wolcott
United States Senate
Colorado
Patterson
Ohio
British Yeomanry Commander Dismissed After Champagne Wagon Debacle
A British commander of yeomanry who traveled with six cooks and a wagon load of champagne was dismissed from service after a Boer surprise. By the time the veteran soldier has one blanket and a dog tent he expects to escape many incidents he regrets stating.
Private advices on Dom Paul and Transvaal leadership
Private advices indicate Dom Paul is very ill and may not survive weeks or months. The old man is no longer a factor in Transvaal affairs. The leaders at the helm are described as do or die figures in a precarious situation.
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Dom Paul
Transvaal
Growth in House Size Tied to 1902 World’s Fair
New governors Dockery of Missouri and Yates of Illinois praised the St. Louis Fair in inaugurations. The article notes states’ representation in the next decade, with the House increasing to 386 members from 357 and a population ratio of 194,182 to 173,901, adding 29 seats to the roll.
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Dockery
Missouri
Yates
Illinois
St. Louis
Tiliois
House of Representatives
Senators consider tax on single men over thirty
The speaker notes a French bill taxing unmarried men aged 30 and over. He suggests the WCTU in this country could push a similar measure through Congress. He argues such a tax would benefit both men and women, unlike abolishing the army canteen which would drive soldiers to obtain beer elsewhere.
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Senate
Congress
Boers Face Strategic Disadvantage in South Africa
The piece argues that in South Africa a belligerent with freedom to choose time and place but with no fixed capital holds a major edge over opponents who must defend hundreds of miles of communication. It notes Boer defeat is likely, but not necessarily this month or even this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Army Canteen Abolished Sparks Soldier Recreation Debate
Ultra temperance advocates win congressional abolition of the army canteen the clubrooms where privates and non commissioned officers gathered off duty. Soldiers lose a regulatedSource for refreshment now seek amusement and drink elsewhere, with potential for less innocent venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Army
Senate Debates Army Reorganization and Hazing Policy
Congressional notes describe heated Senate denunciations of Gen Eagan and delays on the army reorganization bill. House action covers river and harbor appropriations and postal law codification. Quay’s arrival prompted a major Senate showing. A Chicago street car crash injures several on Archer avenue.
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Treasury
General Fund
Chicago
Archer Avenue
Army trust director named. Scorpion voyage altered. Carnegie aids Goshen library
The Treasury Department reports no suitable landings for 25 people including W H Brothers and families. John W Griggs was elected director of the Trust Company of America. Scorpion orders from La Guayra to Guano Co Venezuela were countermanded and she remains at La Guayra. Senator Sewall reports an academy appropriation bill with a total of 773,641 including 73,490 for officers quarters. Andrew Carnegie pledges 1500 dollars to Goshen Indiana library construction, Goshen the smallest city he has aided.
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W. H. Brothers
Portiers
Treasury Department
Department
John W. Griggs
United States
Trust Company of America
Scorpion
la Guayra
Guanoco
Venezuela
Sewall
Committee On Military Affairs
Military Academy
Andrew Carnegie
Goshen (Ind
Senate condemns hazing at West Point and calls for action
Kansas senate introduced a resolution on the 17th condemning hazing at West Point and urging Congress to enact strict measures. On the 18th a New York court sentenced Charles E. Mather to seven years in Sing Sing for jewelry larceny worth about 24000 dollars. The Southern Pacific increased directors from 11 to 12 at a New York stockholders meeting. A Paterson murder verdict found Death McAlister Campbell guilty of second degree murder. Army recruiting stalls as 65060 regulars are targeted after 35000 volunteers discharge June 30, with three year enlistments.
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West Point
Congress
Kansas Senate
Charles E. Mather
New York
Sing Sing
Southern Pacific Railroad Co
Jennie Bosschieter
Paterson
N. J
McAlister
Campbell
Havana
United States
Washington
Elias Masuras
Kellogg
Yonkers
N. Y
Marcus Sauer
Hamilton
Sauer
Queen Victoria
England
Andrew Campbell
MacAlister
Helen
Galveston
Tex
Liverpool
Norfolk
Key West
Fla
Minor News Items From The Era Of 1900
Columbia University appeals for 100000 from supporters. Mississippi children vote for magnolia as state flower. Alfred Vanderbilt donates 3700000 to fiancée Elsie French as marriage portion. Postmaster General Smith urges 500000 for pneumatic tube service. Iron interests unite to promote European trade. British merchants fear American commercial invasion. Georgia plans 2000000 fruit trees by March 1. Canadian census begins April 1. Memphis invites McKinley for Confederate reunion in May. Mrs Heenan acts under maiden name Sarah Stevens. Montreal warns England over French Canadian insults. Abraham Oppenheimer skates fancifully in Fairfield. Broadway controlled by syndicate. William Winter warns against art as commerce. Massachusetts circle covers 40 percent of state population. New York Port foreign trade up 67900000 in 1900.
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Columbia University
Mississippi
Alfred Vanderbilt
Elsie French
Smith
Europe
Scott
Georgia
Memphis
McKinley
John C. Heenan
Pugilist
Sarah Stevens
Montreal
England
Canada
Quebec
Abraham Oppenheimer
Philadelphia
Fairmont Park
Broadway
New York
William Winter
Crane
Massachusetts
Statehouse
Illini Tales of Oddities and Crimes In Illinois News
An armless and legless boy born January 2 near Carlyle draws Irishtown attention as families adapt. Armour will endow a vast estate valued at 70 million with likely gifts to widow and son, Armour Institute, hospitals, and charities. Burglars rob Carlinville depot with nitro after forcing operator into a box car, escaping before detection. Keens town fire destroys business district valued 25 to 40 thousand dollars. Morgan returns from Arkansas ending mystery of his disappearance. two men arrested and released. Nashville issues marriage license for 58 year old W H Carter and 17 year old Anne Crews. Fourth set of twins born near Mt Vernon. all boys thriving. Smallpox hits Belle Air. Henry Mitchell affected. Reverend H Cox’s son John shot cleaning rifle. dies from wound. Clinton county grapples with outbreak. over 400 ill. George Durrstein shoots sweetheart Amelia Bergman and sister Tillie. both dying. shooter at large. Thomas Connell found dead at Litchfield home.
Illinois General Assembly Opens With Inauguration of Governor Yates
Springfield reports show a brief session with no major business. Col. J Mack Tanner presented state reports to the House, then the Senate joined for the inaugural of Richard Yates as governor. Several bills are outlined for education, pure food, and judicial reforms.
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Springfield
Ill
General Assembly
Sherkman
House
J. Mack Tanner
Senate
Richard Yates
Tanner
Lot
Scott Wike
Pike County
Elijah J. Blaisdell
Chicago
Samuel C. Wyllie
Superior Court
Thomas Meehan
Scott County
Committee of Rules
Allen
Allen, Bush
Chamberlin
Crafts
Mueller
Sullivan
Illinois
Memorial for centennial Louisiana grant discussed by women’s clubs
The Louisiana Purchase conference of Women’s clubs in Kansas City Missouri held its last session with a lively but nonbinding discussion on a memorial for the centennial celebration of the Louisiana grant. No action was taken as the conference lacks authority. a board of state presidents will select the memorial. Mrs W F E Fischell of St Louis spoke on the subject.
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Kansas City
Louisiana Purchase Conference of Women’s Clubs
W. FE. Fischell
St. Louis
Kuhns Still Free After Albion Shooting Rumor
A dispatch from Albion Indiana reports Martin Kuhns the desperado was at his home near Albion Wednesday night and remains at large as authorities suspect a false-identity arrest. In Tennessee John D Rockefeller pledges 15000 dollars to Carson and Newman college if trustees raise 50000 by 1905.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Albion
Martin Kuhns
Otterbein
Plymouth
Kuhns
Knoxville
Tenn
John D. Rockefeller
Carson and Newman College of
Mossy Creek
President Takes Drive Behind His New Car
The president felt much better and went for a drive behind his new car. He visited his office beforehand to sign mail matter.
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Washington
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Shelter
Arkansas
Charles West
Litchfield
John Asberry
Duquoin
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W. H. Carter
Anne E. Crews
Ashley
Sherman McKisson
Farvington Township
Mt. Vernon
Belle Air
Greenup
Henry Mitchell
John Cox
Rev
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M. E. Church
Clinton County
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Amelia Bergman
Galena
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Thomas Connell
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