England’s Great Men Question Sparks Witty Exchange
In a Washington restaurant during Joseph Chamberlain’s first visit, a bold diner challenged England’s recent great men. Chamberlain deftly answered with a startling reply naming Jack the Ripper as a noted historical figure, ending the exchange.
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Joseph Chamberlain
Washington
Chamberlain
England
Gladstone
Mr. Chamberlain
Jack the Ripper
Washington Post
Lion Attack on Camp in Somaliland
An English army officer sleeping beneath a pillow warded off a lion that leaped into his tent. The beast seized the pillow, released the officer, and fled. The officer suffered a minor hand wound but survived the encounter. The pillow was later found far from camp in the jungle.
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Somaliland
Policy for a Wayward Husband Sparks Mock Pledge
A Liverpool Mercury item recalls a wandering husband and a stern wife who refused to pay weekly premiums. The wife quips she will put her late spouse into Mra. Smith's society for a quick windfall, ending the calls.
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Iain
Mra. Smith
M.'s Society
Liverpool Mercury
Johnny Skips Routines as Breakfast Nears in Syracuses Herald
In a humorous note from Syracuse Herald, Little Johnny delays waking while Papa Mc Swatters fixes the furnace, clears ashes, and rakes leaves. Breakfast is almost over with only three pancakes left as Johnny forgets his ablutions in his haste.
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Johnny
Papa Mc Swatters
Syracuse Herald
Two Mistakes About Lung Disease and a Cure Claim
A reader letter extols early treatment for bronchial and throat ailments to prevent consumption. It cites Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as restoring health after doctors claimed consumption, recounting a family’s gratitude and a testimonial of recovery after five bottles.
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Piercena
Golden Medical
J. W. Price, Esq
Ozark
Monroess
Ohio
RV. Pierce
Buffalo
Seth
Pierce
Manila Fighting Near Mas eecemer and King's Brigade
The American forces attacked insurgent positions before the Pasig River with two Washington infantry companies, supported by Sixth artillery. They swept two miles, then pounded Macati trenches as Macati troops and Macau forces drove rebels back. Fifteen Filipinos died, two wounded. two Americans injured by rifle blast. Fire from long range and sharp crossfire kept Macati HQ hot, but no one hurt there. Counterfire from the enemy was limited and quiet returned along the line.
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Manila
Bob
Mas
Scott
Macati
Macau
Anderson
King’s Brigade
Aguinaldo
Red Cross
Buffalo
Rebels Set Fire to Buildings Near Washington Volunteers Quarters
Mania February 21 report describes Paco natives attempting arson on First Washington volunteers quarters, destroying about 20 huts opposite the church ruins. Rebels flee toward Binagaon while signals along lines suggest planned attack. Rebels employ smokeless powder and shelling targets San Pedro Macau. King’s headquarters come under heavy fire from Remington and Mauser rifles.
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Paco
First
Washington Volunteers
San Pedro Macati
Bingaion
Deaths and casualties in General Otis command report
Major General Otis reports recent deaths in his command at Manina Iloilo and other locations due to malarial fever pneumonia heart failure variola wounds and other causes. Additional casualties list wounded and severities across multiple units including First Washington First Nebraska First Montana and First Montana with several specific injuries and conditions.
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George Andrews
Nebraska
Clarence G. Briggs
Montana
Bruno L. Putzker
Third Artillery
William B. Meyersick
John J. Campbell
Otis
First
Washington
Reno D. Hoppe
Leroy L. D. “Smith
Edward 8. Dyer
Wagoner H. Mullen
William H. Disbrow
Bert D. Whedon
Edward Day
Charles E. Park
John Williams
Wilbur E. Camp
William H. Cook
Albert H. Hollingsworth
Last Volunteer Discharged in Georgia and Nearby Camps
Washington reports orders for the discharge of volunteers from regiments stationed in Savannah Georgia and camps at Augusta Georgia and Greenville Alabama The units include Third Georgia batteries A B C and D Maine artillery Two Hundred and Second New York Volunteers Third Alabama Third Connecticut Fifth Massachusetts Thirty fifth Michigan Fifteenth Minnesota Forty two Hundred and First Hundred and Third Ohio First Rhode Island and related detachments
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Washington
Minster
Savannah
Georgia
Maine
New York
Augusta
Greenville
Alabama
Connecticut
Massachusetta
Michigan
Minnesota
Aindred
Ohio
Unclear House Debate Over Annexation Policy Vote
Fragmentary report describes a House scene where a declaratory policy against permanent annexation of islands was objected to. Wheeler of Kentucky opposed the measure, but the roll call showed 31 Democrats, 2 Populists, and 1 Sister Republican voting against it while 213 members supported. A Senate bill to reimburse states for volunteers in the Spanish American War passed on a suspension. A Panama exposition appropriation of $500,000 for 1900 in Buffalo was debated before adjournment due to no quorum.
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Wheeler
Kentucky
Senate
States
Spain
United States
Buffalo
House
Senate debates Postoffice Appropriation Bill and Army Plan
Washington reports a six hour senate session on the postoffice appropriation bill with Butler and Pettigrew pushing an amendment to require a final postal commission report by March 1, 1900. The amendment failed 27 to 19 as unanimity could not be reached. Hawley moved to take up the army reorganization bill, winning 44 to 26 and placing the anti scalping bill as unfinished business for the session.
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Washington
Senate
Butler
Pettigrew
Postal Commission
Congress
Yeas
Hawley
Military Affairs Committee
Sundry Civil Bill Passes in Washington House
The House approved the sundry civil appropriation bill after a week of debate with no major amendments. The speaker upheld a ruling to keep the Nicaragua canal amendment out. The naval appropriation bill began passing, carrying 44 million dollars, the largest such sum to date. A joint arrangement with the Fitchburg Railroad for Boston navy yard failed, and a point on naval academy construction was postponed.
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Wasiixaton
Congress
Fitchburg Railroad Company
Boston Navy Yard
Naval Academy
Taddy
Senate Advances Naval Personnel Bill Amid Faure Sympathy
The Senate passed the long debated naval personnel bill after several hours of discussion and in its reported form. A concurrent resolution expressing sympathy to France over President Faure’s death was adopted, and the day focused on private pension calendar bills and the Alaska code measure with formal readings only.
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Senate
Washington
United States
France
Faure
Navy Department
Senate Proceedings Push Army Reform Bill
The army reorganization bill was advanced in the Senate with Hawley signaling in favor of early consideration. Naval personnel bill read with no further action. Military academy appropriation passed. Post office appropriation debated but not disposed of. Fast mail service funding between major cities sparked a lively amendment that's retained.
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Senate
Washington
Hawley
Military Affairs Committee
Military Academy
Post Office
New York
Atlanta
New Orleans
Proposed Statue of Lafayette at Colombia Theater Meeting
Washington February 20 The Colombia theater was crowded at a Sons of the Revolution meeting to raise funds for a Lafayette statue to be erected by Americans in Paris during the exposition year. Prominent district figures spoke with patriotic fervor and strong reception.
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Lafayette
Washinetox
Colombia
Societies of the Sons‘of the Revolution
Paris
Duke of Orleans Arrives in Brussels for French Monarchy Effort
The Duke of Orleans arrives in Brussels and reportedly plans to seek a moment favorable to a monarchist move in France. He will consult with supporters to gauge the chance of action.
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Duke of Orleans
Brussels
France
Faure Dies in Paris After Illness of Three Hours
Paris february 17 felix faure president of the republic of france died at 10 oclock last night after a three hour illness. the illness began about 6 pm when he spoke to his private secretary and asked to be helped. doctors attended but the case proved hopeless and he expired in the presence of his family at the elysée palace.
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Paris
M. Felix” Faure
Republic of France
President Faure
M. Faure
M. le Gall
Felix Faure
France
Humbert
Elysee
M. Dupuy
President's Boston Visit Ends With Train Farewell
The president's rapid schedule included breakfast at 9, a Tremont Temple G A R address, a joint session at the state house, a subway tour, an Algonquin Club breakfast, and a farewell from South Station at 6 10 before departing for Washington. Secretary Long provided light moments during the stop. Ferdinand Peck accompanied the president to New York. The president left in good health, praising the trip.
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Tremont Temple
Massachusetts Department
State House
Long
Algonquin Club
Commercial Club
South Terminal
Washington
Ferdinand Peck
United States
New York
Anti Loubet Demonstrations Rock Paris in Subdued Wake
Police measures kept Paris quiet as demonstrations over President Loubet erupted around 7 PM in front of Sebastian Faure’s Journal du Peuple and at the Montmartre area Brasserie Maxeville. Injuries were reported, 100 arrests made, and clashes continued as crowds attacked offices linked to anti Jewish sentiment amid a Dreyfus era clash. The Faure body viewing drew about 20 000 on Saturday with the funeral muting the city’s tense mood.
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Anti-Loubet
Paris
M. Loubet
Luxembourg
Sebastian Faure
Journal du Peuple
Rothschilds
Rue Lafeite
Emile Loubet
France
Anti-Juif
Loubet
M. Casmir-Perier
la Patrie Francaise
Dreyfusard
M. Faure
Paris Quiet After Faure Funeral Rites Amid Dapny Cabinet Support
Paris reports a lull in demonstrations after M Faure's funeral as President Loubet solidifies his hold on the Dapny cabinet. The Patre Francaise issues a mild manifesto urging the new president to sever all compromising ties and show loyalty to the fatherland and army.
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Paris
M. Faure
Loubet
Dapny
Dreyfusard
Patre Francaise
Sheridan Transport Sails for Manila with 1158 on Board
The U S army transport Sheridan cleared Brooklyn at 8 30 p m en route to Manila via Suez with 1158 enlisted men and officers and 90 wives and children. Commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Jacob Smith the ship is the best appointed of three transports sailing from Brooklyn. Four companies of the Seventeenth Infantry and about 25 men stayed behind. Arrival in Manila is expected in about 60 days barring accidents.
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New York
United States Army
Sheridan
Brooklyn
Manila
Suez Canal
Jacob Smith
Twelfth
United States Infantry
Senate moves toward compromise on army reorganization bill
In Washington on February 18 the senate saw a strong push for a compromise to the army reorganization bill. Republican senators favored avoiding a special session and viewed the Cockrell bill as an initial Democratic step toward agreement, hoping Republicans would meet them halfway.
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Army Mill
Washington
Senate
Congress
Great Northern Flyer Wrecked Near Wilson Creek
SPOKANE Feb. 20 The Great Northern eastbound flyer wrecked yesterday near Wilson Creek between Spokane and Wenatchee. The train was traveling 85 mph while making up time. Engine and tender overturned and several passenger, baggage cars burned. Engineer Sam Work had a broken right leg and other injuries. fireman Harry Jones lightly burned. express messenger Xlinefeller badly injured.
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Great Northern
Spokane
Wilson Creek
Wenatchee
Sam Work
Harry Jones
Express
Xlinefeller
Passengers From Pavonia Land After Gale Strands Ship
In St Michaels Azores on February 20 the Pavonia passengers refused to leave as a gale raged and the steamer remains anchored in the roadstead. The Cinque was wrecked with crew saved. the British bark Thomas Thompson faces a similar peril in the same waters.
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Pavonia
Ponta Delgado
Azores Islands
Liverpool
Boston
St. Michaels
Wolviston
Roadstead
Cinque
Thomas Thompson
Court of inquiry to probe army beef supply during Spanish War
The court of inquiry met in Washington to investigate allegations against a major general regarding army beef supply in the Spanish American War. It aims to visit western packing houses in Chicago South Omaha Kansas City and possibly St Louis to inspect the sources. In Seattle a facsimile Spanish document claims military possession of Vancouver Island between 1790 and 1792.
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Washington
Spain
Lemon
Chicago
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Louis
Seattle
Wash
Post- Intelligencer
Vancouver Island
William of
Germany
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California Fig Syrup CO
Ban. Francisog
Cal
Louisville, Ky
New York, N.Y
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Ighest
Mauer
Frazer Lubricator CO
Chelago
Mesmin
Valle Poralersvedz
Oxai
Mesmin Chemical CO
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Ely
Warren
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