Week of Senate Debates on Quay and Hawaiian Bill
The coming week in Washington centers on the Quay seating issue and the insular policy. A vote on the Porto Rican tariff bill is planned after currency talks, with Aldrich signaling a Thursday final action and potential extended debate. Senator Depew will address Philippine matters Tuesday.
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Washington
Senate
Quay
Pennsylvania
Aldrich
Chandler
Turley
Penrose
Mr. Quay
Burrows
Depew
Philippine Islands
House Programme Highlights Porto Rican Tariff Vote
Washington February 26 The Week’s event in the House is the vote on the Porto Rican tariff bill set for Tuesday afternoon. Differences on the bill may force program changes with Alabama contested election Aldrich versus Robbins to be debated after. Army appropriation bills and Philippines military costs may trigger a broader discussion. Hawaiian and Nicaraguan canal bills await hearings.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Alabama
Aldrich
Aldrich Vs. Robbins
Philippines
Suburban Paris Fire Triggers Explosions and Losses
A fire at Saint Ouen near Paris in alcohol and oil stores caused a string of explosions. Six large ware houses burned as crowds watched. Official tally lists 150 hurt with several seriously injured. Loss estimated at 2 million francs. Also reports a fatal three mile Lehigh Valley derailment near Rochester and the death of architect William Butterfield at age 86.
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Paris
Saint Ouen
Bradley will case ends with verdict for proponents in Frankfort
In Frankfort Indiana the Bradley will case concludes after a week trial with the jury ruling for the proponents. The estate valued at about 40 000 and tied up by the widow and the Frankfort Commandery Knights Templar amid a bitter dispute.
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Frankfort
Ind
Bradley
H. H. Bradley
Boulden and Hoekman
Frankfort Commandery
Knights ‘Templar
Democratic convention date fixed for Indiana state meeting
Indianapolis hosts the Democratic state central committee with Jerre Haute and South Bend as rivals. Evansville joined the bid via Committeeman Rose, but Indianapolis won seven of 13 votes. The chosen date is Wednesday June 6.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Democratic State Central Committee
Jerre Haute
South Bend
Rose
Evansville
Garder Anthony Arrested After Alleged Wife’s Death
Anthony Gardner was arrested at St Wayne and jailed in Muncie by Marshal St Clair of Albany. His wife died days earlier after alleged severe beating. St Clair says relatives threatened violence and Gardner will be taken to Albany under strong guard for trial.
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Muncie
Ind
Anthony Gardner
St. Wayne
Marshal St. Clair
Albany
Gardner
St. Clair
Anthony
Man Found Frozen in Corn Field Near Indianapolis
An injured man named Antone Barle of Harrison Kentucky was found unconscious behind a fodder shack half a mile from Indianapolis. He revived briefly at the city hospital and is dying. Earlier, Lafe Covalt, son of Greentown’s postmaster, was fatally scalded after slipping on an icy platform and falling into a boiling water cask.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Antone Barle
Harrison
Kokomo
eLafe Covalt
Covalt
Greentown
Tragic Fire Claims Leona Lonzo at 19 in South Bend
In South Bend Indiana on February 26 Leona Lonzo aged 19 started a gasoline stove fire which ignited her dress. Her screams woke her father but he could not save her and she was burned to death.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Pearl Gann
Louis Vaughn
Vaughn
South Bend
Leona Lonzo
Enthusiastic Pro Boer Meeting In Muncie
An enthusiastic pro Boer meeting was held at Wibernian Hall in Muncie Indiana. Resolutions praised the Boers and commended the stand of Senator Mason of Illinois.
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Muncie, Ind
Muncie
Wibernian Hall
Mason
Illinois
Funeral for Purdue president James H. Smart in Lafayette
The funeral of James H. Smart, president of Purdue University, was held in Lafayette. The body lay in state at Second Presbyterian church and thousands of people viewed the remains.
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Lafayette
Ind
James H. Smart
Purdue University
Second Presbyterian Church
Tragic death at Haifway Station after Arkansas to Vermont trip
Mrs. George F. Fields, traveling from Donaldson Arkansas to Fair Haven Vermont, died at Indianapolis Union Station. She was surrounded by her three small children.
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Indianapolis
George F. Fields
Donaldson, Ark
Fair Haven
Union Station
British closing in on all sides at Paardeberg front
From Paardeberg February 14 General Cronje faces a tightening British cordon as Shropshires advance along the river bed and bombard trenches. Deserters report Cronje willing to surrender but outvoted by Transvaal Boers. British guns dominate approaches, with field and mountain batteries bombarding Boer positions and a costly night advance.
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Paardeberg
Orange Free State
Cronje
Transvaal
Lord Roberts
Inniskillings
Dublins
South Africa
Hudson River
Boers Make a Stand at Grobler's Kloof in Natal
Reports from Colenso Natal dated February 24 say reinforced Boers held positions at Grobler's Kloof and adjacent hills after being driven from the right flank. Gen Lyttleton's division advanced under kopje cover while British artillery and infantry engaged, Wynne sustaining a slight wound. The Somersets led the pontoon crossing amid heavy fire, for five hours, displaying steadiness in their first exposure to combat.
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Colenso
Natal
Grobler
Wynne
British Attack Shows Boer Reinforcements Boast Casualties
Lord Roberts dispatch from Paardeberg reports Boer forces from Natal attacked British outposts. Boers suffered many killed and wounded with nearly 100 prisoners, including a commandant and three field cornets. British losses included four officers wounded and 31 troops killed or wounded with two missing. Casualties during the Kimberley advance totaled 2 officers and 22 men killed or wounded.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Paardeberg
Natal
Kimberley
Rhodes Optimistic On War’s Close In Kimberley Dispatch
From Kimberley dated Friday Gen Cronje reportedly has supplies but ammunition is running short. Rhodes expresses strong hope the war is nearing its end.
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London
Morning Post
Kimberley
Cronje
Rhodes
Officials urge Kruger to sue for peace
Lourenco Marques correspondent for the Times says Pretoria officials show consternation as Gen. Louis Botha and President Steyn urge Kruger to sue for peace. At Bloemfontein Cronje’s position is regarded as hopeless.
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London
The
Times
Pretoria
Louis Botha
Steyn
Kruger
Bloemfontein
Cronje
British Advance Near Ladysmith Reported
The Times published a dispatch from Colenso dated Saturday stating British troops are within two miles of Ladysmith with the hardest fighting still ahead as ground remains difficult.
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London
the Times
Colenso
Ladysmith
Grant Sartoris Recovering After Operation in New York
New York in February 1926 reports Mrs Nellia Grant Sartoris is convalescing after an operation. Her physician states that post operative examination shows no evidence cancer ever existed, despite public statements suggesting illness.
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Netlie Grant Sartoria
New York
sNellia ‘Grant Sartoris
Chicago Machinists Intercept Proposed Lockout
Short specials report a push by Chicago machinists to counter a proposed lockout. It notes labor tensions, arbitration talks, and ongoing strike in the city as unions resist building trades contractors.
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Chicago
Congress
Henry Waterhouse, Jr
Honolulu
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Philadelphia
Allied Council of the Building Trades of Philadelphia
Notable Deaths and Appointments in 1900s Era Briefs
Obituaries and official notices include Col. W. S. King dies at 72 in Minneapolis. Prof. F. E. Boyer dies of pneumonia in Chicago founded by Mrs. Emmons Blaine. Various other events: Meyers near Centralia set revolver trap. Charles Coon killed. Daniel Van Voorhis named second lieutenant. Porter Simms dies after poisoning on his wedding day. U S attorney general rules on court-martial power. Mrs. Henrietta Snell dies in Chicago. Frank Hogan and Charles Norris die in a Forrest City fire. First National Banks of Litchfield, Ky, organized with $50,000 capital. Philippine commission members named Taft, Wright, Cade, Worcester. Bernard Moses expected as fifth. West Virginia health board proclaims smallpox quarantine around Glen Falls.
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RJ Boyer
Chicago Institute of Pedagogy
Emmons Blaine
Meyers
Centralia
Charles Coon
Daniel van Voorhis
Representative van Voorhis
Ohio
United States Army
Porter Simms
L’arketsburg
W. Va
Frank Hogan
Charles Norris
Forest City
Ark
E. D. Bassett
W. W.hazelip
John A
Bishop
National Banks
Litchfield
Philippine Commission
Judge Taft
Luke E. Wright
Tennessee
H. Cade
Vermont
Dean Worcester
Michigan
Bernard Moses
California
Board of Health
Harrison County
West
Virginia
Glen Falls
Maulsby
Clarksburg
Bartlett
Farnham
Haning and
Clark
Market Prices for Wheat Corn and Live Stock in Cincinnati and Chicago
Cincinnati markets show flour varieties and grain prices on February 24 with wheat at 73 on track for No 2 red and corn No 2 mixed at 36 on track. Live stock ranges include hogs from 4.07 to 5.95 and cattle from 3.25 to 5.15 with sheep and lambs also listed. Chicago reports February wheat at 64 1/2 May 66 July 66 54 and corn February 33 4 3 4 May 35 1 4 July 35 14.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Rumor Marlborough to be Viceroy of Ireland Stirring England
The Young Duke of Marlborough is widely expected to be appointed viceroy of Ireland on his return from the South African war. William of Orange dynasty memory is mixed with praise as English society debates American connections and honors. A sister article notes French mutual aid societies for schoolchildren and pension funds backed by government.
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Duke of Marlborough
Ymor
England
Charles Richard John Spencer- Churchill
Ireland
South Africa
Hue
India
Mary Lester
Chicago
Consuelo Vanderbilt
New York
Victoria
Dublin
France
Messrs
Edouard Petit
J. C. Cave
Mutual Fund
Pension
James II
William of Orange
James
William
Anne
Blenheim
Ramillies
Oudenard
Malplaquet
Marlborough
Queen Anne
Europe
Pension Fund
Fung
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Decatur
W. Gilbert
Chicago and Erie Limited
Mercer Street
Gilbert
Deacon
Gen. Cronje
Capt. Montmorency
Gatacre
Col. Hoskier
Niagara
Tee Bridge
Luna Island
Loxe
Charles Palmerton Anderson
Episcopal Diocese of
McLaren
John McNulttn
Bloomington
Mullanphy Savings Bank of
St. Louis
Mamie Hayes
E. H. Hayes
Hotel Edicott
Franklin L. Caldwell
Col. W. 8S. King
Minneapolis
United States Attorney General
Secretary of War
Henrietta W. Snell
Amos J. Snell
Viceroy OF
the Duchess OF Marlborough
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