Spooner Amendment Governs Philippine Islands Under Army Bill
Senate committee reports the Spooner amendment to the army appropriation bill adding that military civil and judicial powers to govern the Philippine Islands be vested in appointees named by the provident. The word Judicial is removed as judicial sanctions are seen in the civil administration. Democrats offer no opposition. Next, military affairs committee will consider the provision.
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Ashington
Senate
Philippines
Lodge
Philippine Islands
Provident
Committee On
Senate credentials filed as Carmack Pacterron sworn in
Washington February 11 The senate convened at 10 o'clock as Mr Turley of Tennessee presented Edward W Carmack's credentials for a six year term beginning March 4 1901 and Senator Teller of Colorado presented Tomas M Pacterron's credentials for an eight year term beginning March 4 1901. A division of northern Illinois district judges was approved and the naval appropriation bill discussed with Tillman accusing Carnegie and Bethlehem companies of bad faith in armor plate pricing while Hale denied.
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Washington
Senate
U O
Turley
Tenn
Edward W. Carmack
Teller
Tomas M. Pacterron
Colorado
Ilinois
Tillman
Carnegie
Bethlehem
Krupp
Naval Affairs
Hale
Pettigrew
Appropriations Committee
Carnegie and
Heinlehem
Tributes to Gen Shaw Mark House Session
Washington February 11 tributes were paid to General Albert D Shaw late commander in chief of the G A R who died suddenly Sunday morning of apoplexy The House refused immediate adjournment to honor his memory The journal was read then Mr Payne moved to disagree with the Senate substitute on the war revenue act and to request a conference.
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Washington
Albert D. Shaw
New York
General Shaw
Payne
Senate
No Agreement On Taxing Banks In Congress Clash
Washington February 11 Senator Aldrich issued a dispatch noting banks and bankers nationwide urged total removal of the bank capital tax. The house kept the tax while the senate halved it, leaving no conference action possible except adopting either plan or a compromise. Aldrich hopes to save association members and the finance committee from further correspondence.
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Washington
Aldrich
A. B. Hepburn
American Association of Bankers
Chase Nalimal Bank
New York
House
Senate
France Committee
Nelson W. Aldrich
NO MORE GUERILLA WARFARE
London dispatch reports war office says 20000 mounted reinforcements for the cape are essential to Kitchener's task. Boer attacks persist with audacity as peace proposals fade, while De Wet's fate and trials for murder circulate in public debate. Louis Botha's attack on Smith Dorrien falters amid British stand.
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New York
Tribune
London
War Office
Cape
Kitchener
Louis Botha
Smith-Dorrien
England
DeWet
Cape Colony
Pope Will Give the Boy a Chance
A Washington dispatch says Count Giovanni Pecet, nephew of the pope, will be the official messenger to notify Mgr. Martinelli of his cardinalate. The consistory may be held in March. Pecet owns vast estates in Cuba, much damaged in the revolution, and may seek damages of several hundred thousand dollars.
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New York
Washington
Mgr
Martinelli
Giovanni Pecet
Mgr. Martinelli
Count Peeel
Rival Race Track War Prompts San Francisco Showdown
San Francisco February 11 Oakland and Tantoran prepare for a major race track war this afternoon with strong confidence and robust cards. Entries indicate stables split between tracks with nine or ten books likely at each venue. The San Francisco Jockey Club announces a special stake for Saturday February 43 offering 3000 added for California derby eligible horses. Expected three year olds include Articulate Canmore Brutal Rolling Beer Telamon Golden Age Kenilworth Janice Bedeck and Joe Frey. The race distance is ten furlongs and an eighth.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Tantoran
San Francisco Jockey Club
Articulate
Canmore Brutal
Rolling Beer
Telamon
Golden Age
Kenilworth
Janice
Bedeck
Joe Frey
Peace call urges four powers to join Russia
The Bourse Gazette urges an alliance of France, Russia, America and Japan to counter the Anglo-German pact. It argues the trio should accept Russian leadership and seek peace at once, without waiting for the Anglo-Germans.
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St. Petersburg
The
Bourse Gazette
France
Russia
America
Japan
Wlieving
King's Racers Leased to Duke of Devonshire
London dispatch reports all the king's race horses have been leased to the Duke of Devonshire for the seas on of 1901.
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London
Duke of Devonshire
Martial law declared in Valencht amid riots in Madrid
In Madrid on February 11 martial law was declared for Valencht as anti Catholic riots intensified. Authorities imposed curfews and mobilized troops to restore order after clashes between factions. Local officials urged calm while investigations continue.
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Madrid
Valencht
Peace promised as France voiced by emperors and ambassadors
In Paris on February 11 Emperor William praised France in a reception with M Pierre Paul Cambon and other French dignitaries, while a separate sermon by Dr. John P. Sham at a First Christian church framed Mrs Nation as a force akin to Joan of Arc against temperance foes, urging patience amid reform.
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Paris
Vietor
Winisor
France
M. Cambon
John P. Sham
Edist Episcopal Church
Nation
Joan of Are
Imedein Hines
Nepre
Dal Brown
Dellion
Mob lynching ties Carter after jail takeover
In Paris Kentucky on February 1 Geo Carter, accused of assaulting Mrs Beard, was seized by a mob of about thirty determined men who overpowered the jailer, burst the door, and hanged him by a rope outside the courthouse. The town went dark, no one spoke, and a warning was left on the body threatening Black residents. Police had struggled to identify the assailant. a suspect named Geo Carter was later identified by Mrs Beard and her son.
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Paris
Jsro
Geo
Carter
Asin
Kiser
Tnemoi
Beard
W. FE. Hoard
Blaveily
Bessie Smoot
Ruckerville
Geo. Carter
Board
Bor
Nation foes vow law, not ax, in saloon fight
New York opinion leaders debate methods of suppressing saloons as Mrs Carrie Nation's hatchet tactics face constitutional scrutiny. Mrs Julia Gates, rec fighting secretary of the New York W I, argues for legislative steps over vigilante action, warning nationwide endorsement would threaten order and damage.
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New York
Julia Gates
W. I
Carry Nathy
Nation
Kaneas
Mrs Nation
Minagh Ratoons
Kansas
Snohomish Trial and Heinish Mining Case Reopened
The report covers renewed Snohomish Tramway litigation. Montana Ore Purchasing seeks injunction against Heinze and Larkin over ore mined from common property. The Montana court reverses district ruling, scheduling a new trial to resolve ownership, access, and remoteness of damages under 1865 laws.
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Inter Mountain
Helena
Supreme Wart
Justice Tigert
District Court of
Silver Haw County
Ure Butte & Boston
Montana
Ove Puyehar
Snohembeh
Augustus Heinze
Arthur PL Meinge
James Larkin
Clara Larkin
Berg
Tmeinze
Cummon
Snohomiah
Tramyayy
Larkin
Heb
Harus
Heinze
Snohomish
Tar Ue
Gmurt
Moi
Costentney
Cole
Hi Tau Seorion
Island Cases Revisited in Supreme Court Session
Splicitor General Richards for the government argued in the United States Supreme Court reviewing treaty timing and individual rights. He asserted sovereignty transfer differs from conquest and that a treaty binds from signature for states, but not necessarily for private property rights until ratified, warning against retroactive effect and unjust divestiture of vested rights.
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Washington
Red
Richards
United States Supreme
HSG
Carlisle
Great Rush to Alaska Begins
Jacoma Fel reports a rush to Alaska with vessels to depart for Nome and Bering Sea in April and May. Yukon towns resume operations. 80 vessels expected to operate along the Copper River and lower Yukon routes. Southeast Alaska petitions Senator Perkins for a lighthouse and protection for the Tacoma route, noting 200000 tons of freight and 24 million dollars in treasure moved annually.
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Jacoma
Copper River
Klondikele
Nome
Hering Sea
Sawation
Yukon
Bennett
Puget
Alaska
Senator Perkin
California
Tacoma
Sway
Opening of Parliament Fetes in London Amid Mourning
A Paris Tribune report from London describes January 11 1846 when Queen Victoria opened Parliament in person with crimson drapes and yellow tassels adorning balconies. London remains in mourning awaiting decorations for King Edward’s procession to the Lords next Thursday. Flags will fly high though decorations are limited to Westminster shields on lamp posts along the route. Weather expected fine. a grand spectacle is anticipated despite the repairs delaying the ancient state road busy with coachbuilders for a vehicle not in use since the prince’s death years ago.
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New York
the Tribune
London
Victoria
Buckingham Palace
Westminster
Edward
Maysborough House
House of Lords
Coner Poriy
Remains of Representative Shaw to Be Buried in Watertown
Buryshaw at Watertown Feb 11 Washington reports the body of Representative Shaw a former Grand Army of the Republic member died yesterday morning and will be interred in Watertown. A removal party will depart this afternoon via the Pennsylvania railroad. In New York City Lafayette Post G A R will meet and escort the body across the ferry. The jetty is due at Watertown tomorrow morning.
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Washington
Shaw
Grand Army
Wil
Watertown
Geennsylvania Railroad
Lafayette Post
New York
Antitrust Bill Stalled in Senate Committee Deliberations
Washington notes the Senate judiciary panel again weighs the antitrust bill. House passage divides GOP and opposition with some members doubtful a report will come this session. Proposals aim to move the measure to the floor, while amendments seek to modify the labor provisions and widen support. A February report from Quopatown mentions weather hindering progress.
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Washington
Jeffries Ruhlin Fight In Court Sequel
Cincinnati February 11 The hearing on an injunction against the Jeffries Ruhlin boxing match was resumed before Judge Hollister. Fred Fertenstein counsel for the defense argued that no property rights were affected and the contest could not be restrained as a public nuisance. He contended the defendants were law abiding and planned a legitimate boxing event with no prize fight misrepresentation.
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Cincinnati
Jeffries-Rublin
Hollister
Fred Fertenetein
Defemme
Court of Equity
Quiet riots as national assembly passes amid casualties
Bulgia reports a quiet session of the sobranje national assembly on February 1 after a upheaval in which several people were killed and many injured during protests. Security forces reportedly dispersed rioters with limited clashes observed elsewhere.
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Sofa
Bulgia
Mit
German ship Edmund tow off by Tugboat
The Bateman towed the German vessel Edmund from Luckenbach to San Francisco after the January 1 incident off Santa Hosalia. Captain Gordon led the operation with Edlund aiding in the maneuver to pull the ship clear.
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B. M
San Die At
Edmund
Capiin Gorden
Bateman
New Santa Hosalia
Lower California
Lickenbach
Luckenbach
Edlund
San Pranciso
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Choate
Feb. W
State Department
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Rick
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Hay
Mra
Maybrick
M. D
Buryshaw
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Atlanti
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Ruhlin
Llection
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