Roosevelt Signals Cuba Policy Pressure at Congress
Roosevelt meets senators and representatives to press for a substantial tariff reduction on Cuban imports and to reaffirm McKinley era protectionist principles. He frames the Cuba issue as moral and national interest driven, warns against idle pledges, and notes the need to honor past promises to sugar and tobacco interests. Diplomats push back against England in European policy shaping.
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Congress
White House
Cuba
Aid
Schley
United States
Roosevelt
McKinley
More Indicted in Powers Case Sparks Debate
A Franklin County Grand Jury indictment targets F. M. Cecil and a Mr. Steele of Middlesboro in the Goebel assassination probe. Supporters of Caleb Powers and Jim Howard claim the case aims to pressure testimony, while calls grow to prosecute other leading figures and perjury claims.
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Commercial Tribune
Flemingsburg
Caleb Powers
Franklin County
Grand Jury
Goebel
F. M. Cecil
Mr. Steele
Middlesboro
Friends of
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Jim Howard
Cecil
Steele
Frankfort
Commonwealth
Court of Appeals
Blue Grass
Weaver
Venezuelan Rebel Leader General Manuel Matos Sunk Crespo
General Manuel Matos, Venezuelan rebel commander, led forces that sank the steamship General Crespo during the conflict. The incident highlighted Matos's role in the uprising and the naval confrontations shaping the rebellion.
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Libertador
Crespo
Banker Andrews Arraigned on Bank Funds Misuse Charge
Frank C. Andrews former Police Commissioner was arraigned in Detroit Police Court on charges of misapplying at least 200000 dollars of City Savings Bank funds while vice president. Bond set at 15000 with two sureties. He was jailed while bail efforts continued and a bondsman was later secured.
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Detroit
Frank C. Andrews
City Savings Bank
Andrews
Lombard
Dickson
State Bank
George L. Maltz
Little Rock Bans Uncle Tom's Cabin
Little Rock Memorial Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy adopted a resolution endorsing Lexington Kentucky action opposing the play Uncle Tom's Cabin. A committee was appointed to contact theater management and appeal to local women to support the ban.
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Little Rock,ark
Little Rock Memorial
Daughters of Th Confederacy
Lexington
Soua
Brooklyn Club Hails Tilden Birthday With Democratic Leaders
At a Brooklyn Democratic Club dinner honoring Samuel J. Tilden's birthday, letters from Grover Cleveland and Richard Olney were read. Bouke Cochran and others spoke on imperialism and Democratic principles as Bryan and Hill sent regrets and praise.
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New York
Brooklyn Democratic Club
Samuel J. Tilden
Cleveland
Richard M. Olney
William J. Bryan
David B. Hill
Rourke Cochran
Str
Brooklyn. Democratic
Democratic Party
Richard Olney
Imperialism Cockran
Married Despite Threatening Illness Prompt Ceremony
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune Columbus February 5 1916 Henry A Conner and Mary A E Wentzle wed at Protestant Episcopal Hospital under unusual circumstances. They planned a March 1 ceremony but Conner chose to marry before his operation to avoid risk to his life. Rev Thomas of the German Independent Lutheran Church officiated. The operation was successful and Conner, with a notable army and navy record, looks to recover. Conner had previously married Ida Smith in 190? and was divorced for desertion and failure to provide. he had recently faced alimony issues in court but was discharged by Judge Bigger.
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Wentzle
Thomas
Army
Navy
Cuba
Philippines
Jin
Ida Smith
Bigger
Pastor and wife separated amid scandal in Beamiér Methodist church
The Rev F 8 Stamm of Beamiér Methodist Chapel splits from his wife after she becomes entangled with James Downey a convicted felon with a history of forgery and larceny Downey formerly served a prison term and later claimed conversion as letters reveal the pastor will seek a divorce while two children remain in the family.
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Commercial Tribune
Kokom Sait
F 8 Stamm
Beamiér
Méthodist
Stamm
James Downey
Downey
Tudge Kirkpatrick
Mr. Stamm
Columbus
Ind
Orland
Erkhart
Millionaire Refused to Wed Faces Suit for Damages
Mrs. Etta Haywood Holliday of Marcelus Michigan sues Legrand R. Anderson of Decatur claiming breach of promise to marry. She seeks 100000 dollars alleging Anderson used affection and marriage pledges while being a major landowner in Southigan and previously divorced from her husband. Court action follows their past separation and alleged interference in her marriage.
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Commercial Tribune
Lagrange
Etta Haywood Holliday
Marcellus, Mich
Legrand R. Anderton
Southigan
Boer Delegates Leave The Hague for United States
The Boer delegation has departed The Hague on February 15 and is rumored to be heading for the United States as their destination.
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Hague
United States
Warden Darby Denies Resignation Amid Prison Tension
A report claims Warden Darby of the Ohio Penitentiary will resign causing a rift with the Board of Managers. The warden calls the story false, says administration is satisfactory, and asserts there is no criticism from the Board. He pledges continued cooperation and smooth operations.
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Commércial Tribune
Lumbus
Ardén Darby
Qbio
Vernioy
Nash
Board of Managers
Big
Board of
Death of Herr Hoerup Danish Public Works Minister
Herr Hoerup, Denmark's Minister of Public Works, died in Copenhagen on February 15 after a battle with cancer. The longtime official had served in the post amid rising infrastructure concerns.
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Herr Hoerup
Copenhagen
Public, Works
New York Financier Indicted in St Louis Bribery Case
Robert M. Snyder of New York is indicted for bribery by the February grand jury probing municipal franchise scandals in St Louis. A warrant for his arrest was issued and turned to Sheriff Dickman. Snyder, a prominent promoter, helped push the Central Traction bill through the Municipal Assembly and is known in Kansas City, St Louis, Chicago and New York financial circles. His brother George Snyder says he has not seen R M Snyder recently and thinks he may be in New York City.
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Tilden
Cochran
Republican Party
Republic
William Jennings Bryan
Lincoln
Neéb
Samuel J. Tilden
Viser
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St. Louis
Chicago
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Snyder
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R. M. Snyder
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Missouri Gas Company
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Tregular Dollar Gas
Me‘chante Ss Savings. Banik
Thas
Henr
America
Germany
England
Diederich
Earthquake Kills Many in Shamaka Russian Caucasus
Reports from Tiflis and St Petersburg confirm a severe earthquake at Shamaka in the Russian Transcaucasia. Up to Feb 15 two hundred bodies were recovered and hundreds more are believed buried under wreckage. Most victims were Mussulmanes and survivors camp outside the ruins as rescue work proceeds slowly.
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Tiflis
Russian Transcaucasia
Shamaka
Mussalmané
Congo revolt crushed in Welle district report
An Antwerp dispatch notes a steamer from the Congo reports a fresh revolt in the Welle district and states that the asetess rebels have been annihilated.
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Antwerp
Congo
Welle
Prince Henry Headed for New York at Top Speed
Prince Henry sails for New York with orders to reach peak speed. A crowd cheered as the ship departed and the Marine Band played The Star Spangled Banner.
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Marine Band
Prince Henry’s special train route from Pittsburg to St Louis
The schedule shows Prince Henry’s special train routing via Denison Columbus Cincinnati Chattanooga Louisville Indianapolis and Chicago with times in Eastern and Central zones. The trip departs Pittsburg Saturday March 1 and arrives St Louis Monday at 7 am before continuing to Chicago.
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Prince Henry
St. Louis
Pennsylvania Road
Dennison
Columbus
Cincinnati
Chattanooga
Queenescent
Suake
Louisville
Louisville & Nashville
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Kronprinz Wilhelm Sails From Bremerhaven With Prince Henry Aboard
Kronprinz Wilhelm departs Bremerhaven at 3:43 PM for New York carrying Admiral Prince Henry and a high German delegation. Crowds cheer as the ship leaves. at Kiel and Bremen officials bid farewell. US Consul Diederichs attends and dignitaries aboard plan a speedy crossing.
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Prince Henry
New York
Kiel
von Arnim
von Koester
Henry W. Diederichs
United States
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Aegee
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Tichirschky
Prince Henryy
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von Plessen
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