Death of President Faure Draws Worldwide Condolences
Telegraphs of sympathy flood in from Emperor Nicholas and the czarina to Mme. Faure and President McKinley. The Kaiser sends an orchid and parmaviolet wreath monogrammed W. The German colony in Paris and Count Muraviev convey regrets. President charges Porter to present a suitable tribute. A requiem likely on Faure's funeral day in Washington. Also notes progress on the naval personnel bill in the Senate with broad support.
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Paris
Nicholas
McKinley
William
Madame Faure
County Muravieff
M. Delcasse
Wasuixeton
Faure
Porter
Austria
United States
Washington
Congress
Carnot
France
State Department
Mckinley Condolence To Faure Family From U S Leader
The United States government cabled Ambassador Porter in Paris to convey heartfelt sympathy to the family of the late French president Faure. The note says the president mourns the loss of one of the world’s greatest statesmen and that the country shares in France’s sorrow. A personal letter was sent to M Thiebut of the French embassy expressing similar sentiments.
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Porter
President Faure
Washington
Department OF State
Paris
United States
French Republic
Joan Hay
M. Thiebut
Senate moves toward compromise on army reorganization bill
A Friday senate debate shows Republicans gaining ground for a compromise to avoid a special session over the army reorganization bill. Senator Hawley supports sticking to the Rockwell bill’s terms, while Proctor’s stance and Democratic indifference shape a tense committee scene with no final consensus.
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Senate
Congress
Proctor
Colorado Storm Losses Put Cattle and Sheep Toll
Denver Feb 18 The State Veterinarian Charles Gresswell estimates total losses to cattle and sheep from recent Colorado storms at 200 000. He says 4 200 head of cattle died from exposure on open ranges and 47 500 sheep perished. He notes reports of similar losses in Wyoming and northern New Mexico but no data to quantify.
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Denver
Col
Colorado
Charles Gresswell
Gresswell
Wyoming
New Mexico
Brooke reviews Seventh Army Corps parade at Marianao
Gov Gen Brooke inspected about 14 000 troops in Marianao Cuba on Friday afternoon with Maj Gen Lee. The review lasted two hours as Cuban and American spectators watched the parade where the 7th cavalry regiment were the only regulars present.
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Havana
Brooke
Seventh Army Corps
Marianao
el Vedado
Lee
7Th Cavalry Regiment
Flooding and bridge damage disrupt Richmond area
Flood high water swamped Mayo's bridge connecting Richmond and Manchester, destroying the Manchester span Friday night. The Southern railroad bridge is at risk, an elevator of Ss B Hawes Co. flooded, an electric light plant submerged, and authorities fear gas works will flood before midnight.
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Richmont
Manchester
Mayo's
Southern Railroad
Ss. B. Hawes & Co
Faure’s Four‑Year Presidency Noted in France
Paris reports Faure has led France for four years and one month of a seven year term. He is the sixth president of the third republic, with only Jules Grevy having completed a full term among his predecessors.
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Paris
Faure
France
M. Jules Grevy
Rail freight famine hits railroads during cold wave
PittspureH Pennsylvania reports a severe freight car shortage as cold weather slows supply. In Santiago de Cana Maj. Edward Wilson pleads guilty to forgery and embezzlement ahead of sentencing. The US gunboat Princeton, en route to Manila, has arrived at Suez from New York.
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SantiaGco DE Cana
Maj
Edward Wilson
3D Volunteer Regiment of Immunes
Suez
United States
Princeton
New York
Manila
Beef inquiry opens in Washington with counsel rights
The beef controversy inquiry in Washington begins with both sides allowed counsel. If Gen. Miles proves charges, officials face major consequences. if not, a court martial is likely. Miles holds documents from military officers and the court plans to inspect western packing houses supplying beef to soldiers.
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Miles
Wasu Hineton
Gen. Miles
Senate Sympathy Sent and Labor Bills Reported
In Washington the Senate favorably reported a House bill eight hour workday for men on public works in territories and the District of Columbia. It also favorably reported enlarging the Topeka public building. A Senate resolution expressed sympathy to France after President Faure's death. The Naval Personnel bill debate resumed as officers in the Philippines and Cuba may testify. depositions to be taken. court plans for witnesses and Saturday session in closed doors.
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Senate
House
Territories
District of Columbia
Topeka
Kas
Morgan
Hobart
M. Faure
France
Hale
Miles
Philippines
Cuba
Abandoned at Sea Rossmore Rescue in Storm
The Johnson line steamer Rossmore, bound from Liverpool to Baltimore with salt and china clay, was abandoned after steering gear failed. Ninety survivors were saved by the Rotterdam and Trojan after a 60 hour rescue in heavy seas as the ship sank, with 51 aboard and all saved.
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New York
Johnson Line
Rossmore
Duncanson
Liverpool
Baltimore
Rotterdam
Trojan
Glasgow
Loubet Nominated for French Presidency by Senate
Paris reports a Friday meeting of leftist senators unanimously nominating M Loubet to be the next president of France succeeding the late Faure. The assembly believes his election is assured. In Rome the pope held mass for the repose of Faure’s soul.
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Paris
M. Loubet
Senate
France
Faure
Rome
President Faure
Arrests by Wholesale Amid Manila Uprising Fears
Mania Feb 18. Authorities tighten control as arrests of suspected Filipinos mount. A rebel depot at Binondo near Col Funston's residence is raided. Native crews aboard steamers Gloria Don Jose San Joaquin San Pedro and Saturnus killed Spanish officers and handed ships to insurgents after flying the American flag since surrender.
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Binondo
Col. Funston
Kansas Regiment
Gloria
Don Jose
San Joaquin
San Pedro
Saturnus
Sailors of Iowa to Stage Vaudeville on Ship
The crew of the battleship Iowa, hosted by Mayor Phelan at the Orpheum in San Francisco, will perform a vaudeville show aboard the Iowa on February 22 as a reciprocal gesture to the mayor. In Washington, the House passed the sundry civil bill and then moved to the naval appropriation bill.
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San Francisco
Iowa
Phelan
Orpheum Theater
Anti lynching bill killed as Indiana Senate acts on amendments
Indiana Senate debated Hayes and Early proposed measures on mayoral veto power for towns under 30 000 and a April 1900 constitutional amendment election. A bill to empower sheriffs to be removed for prisoner escapes and for families to claim bonds was defeated. House approved a legal briefs filing requirement for appeals. a highway use ban for electric roads was killed.
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Senate
Hayes
Early
Inman
Drummond
Hovusk
House
Supreme Court
Meal
Machines Substituted for Workmen in Indiana Factory
In Uriana the J. S. Giles fruit jar works was absorbed by Sage Glass Co. and will no longer blow fruit jars. A new patent press for jelly glasses is installed, leaving the jam workers out of work. Also reported are the death of E. G. Chamberlain at 87 who married over 1,000 couples as a justice of the peace, and Boone County plans a new courthouse at an estimated 250000 with Ball and Taylor as architects. Rochester steam laundry burns, losses $2500, and Mary Mersdorff dies from injuries after being struck by an electric streetcar.
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Uriana
Ind
Fei
J. S. Giles
Sage Glass Co
Lepanon
Boone County
Ball &Taylor
Cincinnati
Prices and famine fears in Manila and Robbery murder sentence
In Manila on February 18 provisions have tripled with meat at 1 dollar per pound and eggs at 10 cents each. No native foods or imports from beyond American lines, yet no famine as Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia supply goods. In Curiaco, Robert Howard, a Black man, was hanged in the county jail for participation in the robbery and murder of machinist Frank C Metcalf after conviction for an accessory.
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Manila
Hong Kong
Singapore
Australia
Curiaco
Robert Howard
Frank C. Metcalf
Cuban policeman kills a Black soldier in Chicago saloon
In SanTiago on February 18 a Cuban police officer killed Early, a Black soldier from the 8th Illinois Regiment, who resisted arrest after striking the officer with a chair in a saloon. Investigators ruled the officer's act justifiable.
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SanTiaco
Early
8Th
Illinois ‘Regiment
Colored
Telegraphic Briefs Amid National and International Aims
Failures for the week reach 187 in the United States and 18 in Canada. M Meline accepts candidacy for president. Treasury shows cash balance 271,463,600 and gold reserve 227,351,355. House adjourns after 57 private pension bills. Crewe engages to Lady Margaret Etienne Hannah. Rev Father Judge dies. Edison Jr marries Marie Louise Tuohey. French cabinet seizes 5 000 Duc D Orlean photographs. Chester arrives Savannah with 6th US infantry. mustered out after camp. Clarke collection sells 108 pieces for 16400 dollars. highest bid 800 for turquoise vase. Saratoga sails to Havana with engineers and supplies. Union League hosts Choate tribute. Elihu Root presides. California endures heat to 70s and warming. Rep Crawford of Texas gravely ill in Washington.
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Earl of Crewe
Margaret Etienne Hannah
Earl of Rosebery
Dawson
Wm. H. Judge
Baltimore
New York World
Thomas A. Edison, Jr
Marie
Thomas B. Clarke
New York
Saratoga
Charleston, & C
Havana
3D Volunteer Engineers
Cuba
Union League Club
Joseph H. Choate
Court of St. James
Choate
Elihu Root
Markets Report From Cincinnati and Other Cities
Prices across flour, wheat, corn, oats, hogs, cattle, sheep and veal calves are listed for Cincinnati Chicago and Pittsburgh exchanges. Grain contracts show various futures and spot values while livestock quotes note quality grades and weight ranges for shippers and packers.
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Cincinnati
Northwestern
Do City
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