Doings of a Week A Complete Review in This Era
A compact summary of the week’s global happenings touches on coroner jury verdicts in Georgia, critiques of self harm, Joseph Choate and William Spinner anecdotes, American volunteers in Manila, curious marriages in Baltimore, religious and philosophical reflections, Japanese agriculture myths, new minerals, and notable public notices, all framed in a late 19th century newspaper voice. It notes the rise in urban population, labor market pressures, and a Mississippi monkey cotton picker anecdote, closing with a promise of a broad weekly review across nations.
Washington Era Legislation and Political Movements in Senate
United States Senate discussion covered army reorganization and river harbor bills. House advanced naval appropriation and proposed amendments to ban polygamy and disqualify polygamists from Congress. Washington's farewell address read. Morrill funeral eulogies given in Senate. Lenin. irrelevant fragments omitted. key figures include Dewey and Neary. Porto Rico tour by Dr Carrall noted.
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Wircansin
House
United States
All Places
Congress
Washington
Dustin S Morrill
Vermont
Dewry
Sehley
Senate
Dewey
Eghanlen Witehenck
Missouri
Rusia
Ty Washington
Miles
Board of Inquiry
McKinley
Porto Rico
Carrall
Neary
Wuhebington
Funeral of French President Paure Draws Crowds in Paris
Crowds gathered along the Champs Elysees and Madeleine to witness the funeral procession from the Elysee to Notre Dame. Ministers Delcasse Leygues and others served as pallbearers, with detachments of cavalry infantry and cadets in the march. The cathedral ceremony was solemn as Cardinal Richard conducted absolution before the casket was moved to Pere Lachaise Cemetery arriving at three. Washington held memorial services for the late president Fury of France with the cabinet and diplomatic corps attending.
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Paris
Felix Paure
Elysee Palace
Priday
Notre Dame Cathedral
Champs Elysees
Mince de la Convarde
M. Delcasse
Public Instruction
M. Leygues
Marine
M. Leckroy
M. de Prevetnet
Agriculture
M. Viger
M. Krantz
M. Goulain
Finaner
M. Peyteal
School of St Cyr
Polytechnic
Richard
Loutet
Pere Lachaixe
Washington
Lees
Fury
France
Efmat Washington
Court of Inquiry Delves Into Beef Supply Claims
Washington February 2 key precounting featured Dr Daly's testimony on chemically treated beef at Chickamauga, Dallas Fort Worth and other sites. Col Weston and Gen Kagan highlighted contractor contracts while Purmer Ragan denied knowledge of chemical preservation and defended canned roast beef, as witnesses prepared for Monday sessions.
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Washington
Dr. Daly
War Commission
Chickama
Dacksorville
Tampa
Varro Cities
Bay Lown
J. F. Weston
Charles V. Engen
Kagan
Court of Inquiry
Miles A
Cala
Porta
Santiago
Washinton
Aesalan
Purmir
Ragan
Pridiy
Porto Bico
Cuba
Philippines
Col. Davis
Mim
Milest
Egg famine spreads across cities with rising prices
Reports from Indianapolis Pittsburgh Des Moines Cleveland and other cities describe an egg shortage. Prices range from 25 to 60 cents a dozen as shipments dwindle. In Des Moines Chicago sources note many eggs are sold out with expectations of fresh supplies delayed.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Pittsburgh
I. D. Miller
Philo
Muskingum County
Des Moines
Chicago
Cleveland
C. Robinnat
Washington
McKinley
Senate
C. C. Kohlsaut
Grossoup
United States District Court of
Ings
Springfield
House
Allen
Oewy Hirmingham
Ala
Mocton
United States
Nathan Lahiman
Lawenths Brothers
June Lealers
Wheeler
Maxwell Street
Oreg on politics and Manila dispatches spark debate
Washington February 25. Disputes over sending the Oregon to Manila and its political implications dominate cabinet discussions. Navy department reports Oregon could reach Manila by late March with 2,500 reinforcements anticipated. Dewey’s cable and Otis plans draw attention amid tense relations. Manila reports note quiet business and strict curfew, while Dewey declines a presidential nomination. Aguinaldo diplomat in Europe aims to sway governments.
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Washington
Saty
Manila
Dewey
Oregon
Helge Eddy
Ted
Ted Lerftieepee
Felars
Lone
Navy Department
Otls Withke
Otle
War Department
Mantin
Beantin
ieureeRt
Onis
Eure
Petitien
Matila
Abe Na Ey Isane Poe
Wis Tnal
A DIRECT ACCUSATION AND FIRES IN CITY BUILDING
A witness in New York testified that Molineux sent him poison to kill him claiming enmity. In Minneapolis a five story Tribune Building burned, losses total about 125000 with adjoining liquor firm nearly ruined. In Chicago Nathan Lahiman confessed to a long swindle netting around 300000. Georgia reports show cropland losses from a severe February cold snap running in the millions. Rudyard Kipling reportedly ill with pneumonia and gravely ill. Emil Welti, Swiss statesman, died at 74 after six terms as president.
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Bushnell
Ohio
Toledo
Wells- Fargo Express Company
Cherry Vale
Kandy
Hooper
Col
North Loup
Neb
John Rathgeber
Carrollton
Lil
Bulgaria
Baltimore
New York
Bremen
Cuba
United States
Chin K Hodi
Soa
James
Rotund
Molineaus
Molineus
Elvb
Hornet
Matthews
Matineus
Knickerbncker Lab
Eorsier
New York City
Adams
Molineux
Hirng
Katnow
Barnet
Molinews
Cornick
Washingtons Birthday Observed Across Cities and Clubs
Washingtons Anniversary events drew crowds in Washington and Chicago with patriotic gatherings. National children of the revolution and Virginia Democratic Association hosted celebrations with speeches by Dolliver and Bryan. Union League club members in Chicago honored Washington with a banquet featuring Bourke Cockran and Dr Hamilton Spence guests.
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Washington
National Society of the Children of the
Virginia Democratic Association
District of Columbia
National Rifles’ Armory
William J. Bryan
Chicago
Union League Club
John &. Miller
Bourke Cookran
Spain
Hamilton Spence
Spence
Davis
Minnesota
Paris
Charles Kefall Adams
University of Wisconnia
Compromise Army Bill Reported Before Adjournment
Washington senate committee on military affairs reports a compromise army reorganization bill adopting a framework similar to the house version. It authorizes increased regular army strength and volunteer forces, with cadet and officer retention provisions, and sets end date by July 1 of the following year.
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Washington
Senate
Mull
MISSISSIPPIS MATTERS Choctaws Emigration and Trials
The Amerdeen Examiner notes the Choctaws debate emigration to the Territory as a way to access allotments and school benefits while Mississippi Choctaws resist and face pressure. Also reported are a deputy sheriff shooting a suspect in Horn Lake court, tax victories for State revenue, Greenwood mayor dead, smallpox in Mashulaville, Joe Williamson murdered near Montgomery county, state debt figures, peach crop losses from a freeze, a reward for Opry murder, railroad and levee bond actions, and Stephen D. Lee named to the Vicksburg park commission.
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Amerdeen
Caves Commission
Walthall
Bulgaria Safe In Port At Ponta Delgada Azores
The Hamburg American liner Bulgaria capt. Schmidt from New York to Hamburg entered Ponta Delgada in good health after a 1 day stop for repairs. One crew member died during repairs and passengers and crew suffered injuries from storms and cargo handling. The Weehawken reported distress 400 miles from the Azores.
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Azores
Bulgar
Schmidt
New York
Hamburg
Weehawken
Azores Islands
Bulgaria
Faith cure debate and rural slang aphorisms
A fragmented column quotes a Chicago Journal piece on faith cures and a pistol warning, interspersed with rural adages and slang from the Chicago Democrat and Atchison Globe. It notes belief in cure by force, quackery, and weathered maxims about luck, honesty, and advancement.
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Armas
Chicago Journal
Ste Prodinaton
Grindstone
Chicago Democrat
Washington
Democrat
Atchison Globe
Gavice
Atchison Gluber
Greatest Grass on Earth Promoted by Salzer Seed Co
An advertisement extols Mromus Inermis Gra as a superior forage grass claiming 4 to 7 tons per acre more hay than timothy in dry regions and rich yields in several states. Salzer Seed Co offers catalogs, samples, and free literature while touting the grass’s adaptability.
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Ind
Wis
Lowa
Ill
Kans
Nebr
Mont
Union
Joaln A. Salzar
LA Crosse
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Lydia E. Pinkham
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