State governments clash as funds freeze in Kentucky
In Frankfort two rival state governments claim legality as banks refuse to recognize either faction. Funds are tied up awaiting court decisions on who is authorized to pay and receive state money. The Democratic Senate blocked confirmations of Taylor appointments, including members of the state board of equalization and trustees of charitable institutions. Representative Mueller proposed a Kentucky version of New York's Horton boxing law.
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Frankfort
Democratic Senate
Taylor
State Board of Equalization and Trustees
Mueller
New York
Kentucky
Rex Rules Carnival as New Orleans Sees Crowded Pageant
Rex dominates the 28th annual New Orleans Carnival pageant with 20 moving floats and a terpsichorean theme. Immense throngs fill streets while colonial clubs watch Minister Wu of China from a balcony. The Rex ball closes the night at the Carnival palace and a final Comus display precedes the French Opera House ball.
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New Orleans
Rex
China
Carnival Palace
Fire destroys Wells Street apartments in Chicago tragedy
A Chicago fire at 325 327 Wells Street killed 19 year old dressmaker Miss Kate Engman and injured four others including Mrs. Albert Freiberg and Miss Mary Pierson. Firemen conducted several rescues from upper floors as smoke and flames filled the building, with only minor property loss reported.
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Chicago
Wells Street
Kate Engman
Albert Freiberg
Oscar Nicholas
Mary Pierson
Demands By Chicago Machinists Refused By Manufacturers
Chicago February 28. The Machinery Manufacturers Association votes unanimously to refuse wage increases and union recognition. A general strike is expected with 4000 to 10000 machinists likely to participate and most Chicago factories to close. Similar demands are widespread nationwide and may spread to Canada.
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Chienarco
Machinery Manufacturers’ Association
Chicago
Machinists’ Union
United States
Canada
Arbitration Established By Newspaper Publishers Assoc
The American Newspaper Publishers association formed a standing arbitration committee to study wages and labor conditions, with a commissioner to gather data and foster joint national arbitration boards. The aim is to settle disputes and improve employer employee understanding, offering services to any member on request.
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New York
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Alfred Cowles
Chicago Tribune
M. J. Lowenstein
St. Louis Star
Herman Ridder
New York Staats Zeitung
Porto Rico tariff bill debated in blaze of glory
Washington reports a dramatic final debate on the Porto Rico tariff bill with Dolliver and Bailey delivering closing statements. Cannon and other Republicans urged support while opposition speakers cited legal points. Republicans expect a narrow majority after conference modifications.
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Washington
Dolliver
Iowa
Bailey
Texas
Cannon
Illinois
Appropriations Committee
Messrs
Carmack
Clayton
Kleberg
Pearce
DeArmond
Porto Ricans Object to Tariff Policy in Congress
Porto Rican delegations in Washington unite to oppose a tariff plan, demanding absolute free commercial relations for the island. They note a Trinidad treaty granting free duty lists larger than Porto Rico, arguing the tariff bill is unfair.
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Washington
Porto Rico
Congress
United States
State Department
Trinidad
West Indies
Surrender of Cronje lifts morale but raises questions
London reports cheer over General Cronje surrender and Lord Roberts advance toward a Boer capital. He claims 4000 Boers captured and some guns, but details remain unclear. The possible scope of prisoners is uncertain and doubt lingers about Free State resistance.
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Lord Roberta
London
England
Cronje
Lord Roberts
Free State
Blizzard Wreck Kills and Injures Missouri Pacific Train
A blizzard on the Missouri Pacific main line near Independence Missouri caused a head on collision between the St Louis local and the St Louis day express. Two or more killed including Mrs J G Schmidlapp Cincinnati and an unknown woman. Injured include J G Schmidlapp and Miss Schmidlapp both of Cincinnati, Mrs J Balke, W R Vaughn and others all treated at University Hospital in Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Independence
J. G. Schmidlapp
Cincinnati
Schmidlapp
J. Balke
L. F. Sheldon
Sedalia
Telegraph
Frank McAfee
Elizabeth Peters
Elizabeth Tee
University Hospital
San Francisco
Newark Fire Sweeps Dry Goods District
A massive Newark blaze destroyed the retail dry goods district, causing losses above one million dollars. Four firemen were buried in a collapsing wall. Capt. Walter Harrison and Fireman Thomas Brown were knocked unconscious and may be fatally injured. Other firefighters were severely injured. bodies were not found for several believed missing at Snyder & Co and other firms, with many firms losing five to ten thousand dollars or more. The incident marks the greatest fire in Newark’s history, with the tally rising as smaller losses are added.
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New York
Newark
N. J
Walter Harrison
Thomas Brown
Uriddon Scious
Snyder
W. W. Snyder & Co
J. M
Mantz
J. Bernstein
L. S. Pant.& Co
Peace talk circulates as Afrikanderbund proposes conciliating panel
London reports from the Cape Town bureau indicate discussions of peace are in the air. The Daily Telegraph notes the Afrikanderbund calls for a conciliating committee to safeguard Boer independence.
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London
Cape Town
Daily Telegraph
Afrikanderbund
Boers Evacuate Positions as British Advance
Arundel February 26 reports say the Boers retreated northward under British pressure after heavy fighting in the area. A casualty toll is implied with 25 graves found. British forces then occupy Jamestown in Cape Colony as Gen Brabant led troops.
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Arundel
Jamentown
Sterkspruit
Hoer
Brabant
Jamestown
Cape Colony
Berryville High School Destroyed by Fire
A public high school in Berryville Missouri was consumed by a devastating blaze. The incident is described as a complete destruction of the school building and facilities, with local authorities investigating the cause.
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Berryville
New York
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Telegraphic sifts London Nile sources
Telegraphic communication linked London to Nile sources. Cronje surrender brought Dutch gloom at the Hague. Mississippi Chief Justice Wood resigns to return to Meridian law practice. Justice Gray likely to resign March 24, Griggs may succeed. U S Majors Monaghan and Gilbert ordered to Manila on transport Thomas. National Education Association conference opens in Chicago with many noted educators. About 3000 men surrendered to Lord Roberts. Prisoners include Wolverans Frus Albrecht Von Dewitt. Democratic Kentucky Capitol hotel government forms. Chenault named insurance commissioner. suit to seize records and executive offices filed.
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Gen. Cronje
Hague
Thomas H. Wood
Mississippi
Meridian
Gray
Supreme Bench
Griggs
Maj
Wm. Monaghan
Wm. Gilbert
U.S. A
Thomas
Manila
Department of Superintendence
National Education Association
Chicago
Lord Roberts
Cronje
M. J. Wolverans
Volksraad
Porto Rico Strikers Demand Higher Wages in Ponce Action
In San Juan 500 laborers building the military road from Ponce to Adjutantas marched into Adjutantas with flags and banners demanding 5 cents an hour. They left a committee to negotiate, saying the current 3 cent rate and 12 hour days for 30 cents are unfair. Also in St Louis Annie Gray Taylor wed James Kimborough Jones Jr son of Sen J K Jones with Rev Archibald Carr presiding at the West End hotel parlor.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Ponce
Adjutantas
St. Louis
Annie Gray Taylor
George Taylor
Hannis Taylor
Spain
James Kimbrough Jones
United States
J. K. Jones
Arkansas
Archibald Carr
West End Hotel
Netherlands Minister Arrives in United States
Baron Gevers, the Netherlands minister to the United States, arrived in New York aboard the Rotterdam from Rotterdam on February 28.
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New York
Market summary and grain prices from Cincinnati and Chicago
Cincinnati market report lists flour and grain prices with ranges for spring and winter classes, including extra and low grade flour, No. 2 red wheat and No. 2 corn on track, and live stock bids for shippers and butchers. Chicago quotes Wheat No. 2 red and hard winter, spring and northern grades, with corn and oats values and minor livestock figures.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Manila hemp and its fiber craft in the Philippines
The article explains why Manila hemp from Luzon is vital to global commerce and details how Musa textilis fibers are cultivated and processed. It describes climate needs, harvesting methods, and primitive extraction tools, noting high profits but substantial waste and the potential for cost-cutting under American rule. It cites an English planter with 1800 acres and $60,000 investment, whose prewar Manila crop netted about $17,000 annually after expenses.
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Luzon Island
Albay
Camarines
Philippine Islands
Manila
Philippines
Cochin China
British India
India
Philppines
Islands
Luzon
Spain
United States
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Coates Board
Eeciason
Island
Kansas
Territories
St. Thomas
Santa Cruz
United States Coast Survey
Blake
Buller
Ladysmith
Republican Party
Philadelphia
Wiswell
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Fraternal Alliance Insurance Company
Walworth County
Harrison
Magersfontein
Redvers Buller
Natal
House of Commons
George N
Xz Thet
Willian Stott
the Cavilat
Prospects of
George Pricer
Norfolk, Vs
Fred
Ed Snyder
Ripley
W. Va
R. L. Grubbs
Portsmouth
Ohio River
Woodland Station
Spooner
The
Nile
Capitol Hotel
John B. Chenault
Richmond
Military Road
Netherlands
Market Report
Albay Province
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