Extra Session Urged as Cuban Constitution Arrives
Washington reports a Cuban constitutional commission will travel from Havana to meet President McKinley and Secretary Root to discuss future US Cuba relations. The constitution may omit international ties, with a special Havana delegation to negotiate directly, and lawmakers urge an immediate extra session upon arrival.
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Washington
Havana
McKinley
Root
Congress
United States
Wood
AGW
Cuba
Richardson retaliates against Sundry Civil bill vote
Washington February 18. In a clash over the Sundry Civil appropriation Mr Richardson minority sergeant-at-arms sought to block debate while Mr Cannon pressed to enter committee of the whole. A quorum was required and 201 members appeared voting to proceed as the house moved to consider the Sundry Civil bill with Cannon leading the motion.
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Washington
Cannon
Richardson
Ser
Tess Han
Illinois
Oleomargarine Bill Taken Up in Senate
Washington February 1 the shipping bill was laid before the senate at 1 oclock. Spooner moved to take up the oleomargarine bill Stew art demanded a rail call and the motion carried forty five to two Huie urged an immediate vote Berry Ark commented on Democratic support to oppose the subsidy bill Proctor announced hearings on the old margarine measure and the accompanying facts.
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Washington
Senate
Spooner
Stewart
Huie
Berry
Ark
Proctor
Agricultural Committee
Johnson a Judge Michigan Professor Appointed in Philippines
Professor Elias Pirex Johnson of the University of Michigan Law Department has been named a supreme judge in the Philippines. He plans to report by March 1 and expects to sail from San Francisco to Manila on April 7. Chief Good Thunder Dead. Redwood Falls Minn.
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Michigan
Philippines
Ann Arbor
Mich
Elias Pirex Johnson
Law Department
University of Michigan
Johnson
Percussion
Umil
Manila
San Francis
Good Thunder
Redwood Val Minn
Good That
Cos
I. Hy
Sibley
Agyunes
Jane
Goot Thinter
Bishop Wilpple
Causid A Sensation Letters of Manila Bank Official
Feb 18 Manila reports a Hong Kong bank cashier A Ross letter criticizing the U S and Philippine commissioners as short sighted ignorant and incapable. The letter sparked a sensation with British merchants and English club members reacting and the bank manager disavowing it. Also Lieutenant Low and Mapes report successful actions against insurgents near Batangas and in Manila nine miles from the city. Bradley, former legal adviser to the military governor, died of typhoid fever. his body to be sent to the Elks of Chicago.
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Hong Kong
A. Ross
South Australian Register
United States
Ross
MacArthur
Art
Remey
Infeytis
Low
First Cavalry
Batangas
Mapes
Thirty-second Regiment
Bradley
the Elks of Chicago
Miners Die In Santa Rita Mine Flood Disaster
Phoenix Arizona February 18 Details reach here of flooding at the Santa Rita Mine in the Ba entate mountains 200 miles south of Hermosillo Four miners drowned and bodies recovered One is Horace Christ superintendent of the mine Others are Mexican It is believed one or two more remain in the mine The flood followed a vein blast as the main tunnel flooded rescue efforts by outside workers continued when a messenger left for Hermosillo
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Santa Rita
Phoenix
A. T
Baentate Mountains
Hermosillo
Horace Christ
Governor Nash vows to stop prize fights in Ohio
Governor Nash states he will not permit the prize fight between Jack Bonner and Billy Hanrahan in Youngstown. He plans a circular letter to mayors and likely sheriffs, urging enforcement of the Cincinnati court decision to prevent future prize fights across Ohio.
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Nash
Columbus
Jack Bonner
Billy” Hanrahan
Youngstown
Cincinnati
Ohio
Evidence in Rebuttal in Hamilton Trial Delays
In Minneapolis on February 18 the Hamilton Day murder trial began in the afternoon after Judge Russell's funeral. The defense rested and the State started rebuttal evidence expected to include expert testimony from Weston and Dunsmoor challenging Erdmann’s verdict that the fatal blow came from behind. The State may also present a witness who overheard part of Hamilton's purported confession to Policeman Rooney.
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Hamilton
Minneapolis
Robert P. Russell
Hamiltton
C. G. Weston
F. A. Dunsmoor
Erdmann
Rooney
Admiral Rodgers to Lead Asiatic Station Deployment
The Navy directs Rear Admiral Rodgers to raise his flag aboard the cruiser New York on February 18 and proceed to the Asiatic Station to relieve Admiral Kempff as senior squadron commander. Kempff remains on duty as junior commander while New York sails to Asia via the Mediterranean and Suez Canal.
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Admiral Rodgers
Asiatic Station
Washington
Na Department
Rodgers
New York
Admiral Kempff
Asia
Mediterranean Sea
The
Sea Canal
Carnegie Steel Company Ceased to Exist by Courtesy
In New York on February 18 a statement from three high-ranking officials of the Anetizan Steal Wire company indicated Carnegie Steel has ceased to exist except in courtesy. The note suggested all controlling actions by Morgan syndicate have concluded, with only minor delays anticipated before final closure. A cavein was noted as a believed cause in the related matters.
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Carnegie Steel Company
New York
Anetizan
British追 Boers Pursuit Halts as Rail Lines Cut Near Dewar
General Kitchener reports Dewet's force crossed the railway at Boartmans Siding on Feb 15, pursued by Plumer Crabbe and armored trains. Boers cut north and south lines at the crossing. Over 20 wagons seized many loaded with ammunition, a Maxim gun and 106 horses captured. 20 prisoners taken and pursuit ongoing.
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London
Kitchener
Dewar
Cane Colony
Dewet
Boartmans Siding
Here
Plumer
Crabbe
Displeased MPs Observe Strained Commons Ties
London February 1. The government shows resilience to Liberal amendments as factional strife weakens opposition. The Duke of Bedford reportedly plans a sharp early-session speech amid South Africa mismanagement concerns. Dissatisfaction grows over Lords officials treatment of MPs. Sir Henry Fowler asks Bak for a committee on accommodation for representatives when summoned by the king. Some members attempting to reach the Lords abandoned the effort, suggesting the throne ceremony could move to Westminster Hall if needed.
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House of Commons
London
Commons
House
Lords
Duke of Bedford
South Africa
House of Lords
Thursda
Henry Fowler
Bakfour
Westminster
Pushing Reconcentration In Methuen's Supply Drives
Cape Town reports Lord Methuen scouring the countryside from Kuruman to the Transvaal for a month, gathering women and children, cattle, and food from farms. Fifty women and 106 children plus a few men were sent to Vryburg, with Boer wagons guiding women and girls away as pursuit continued. General Smith-Dorrien seized Amsterdam and Taungs on February 9.
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Methuen
Cape Town
Lord Methuen
Kuruman
Transvaal
Vryburg
Smith-Dorrien
Amsterdam
Taungs
Severe quarrel cited between Milner and German consul general
Berlin reports a severe quarrel between Sir Alfred Milner and Herr von Lindequist over the brutal treatment of a German inhabitant. Milner allegedly refused to see von Lindequist at a final door exit. In Crimea, escaped Boer prisoners reach a Russian port, aboard a steamer, with relatives of Botha and Stern aboard.
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Berliner Tagblatt
Alfred Milner
Herr von Lindequist
Cane Torn
Fageblatt
Herr von Eindequist
Crimea
St. Petersburg
Ceylon
Colombo
Stern
Botha
Pact
Martinsville Church Invasion Ends in Double Tragedy
In Pine Grove a confrontation over church invasion sparked violence. Wealthy farmer Jonathan Koliman and neighbor Henry Edgel clashed with Wilkins and others, resulting in a man killed and another wounded. Court records reference a farm dispute linked to the incident.
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Martinsville
Pine Grove
Auctioneer tips for successful sales in Iowa towns
The note stresses preparation for auctions including lining up machinery, grading stock, breaking horses to lead, and showing under whip. It urges civility, prohibits hybidding, and suggests posting notices in surrounding areas. It advises hiring a capable auctioneer and clerk, offering a good lunch, and contacting the Journal of Advance in West Bend for dates.
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Poneer
Journal of Advance
West Bend
Iowa
Wests Bend
WM. Reardon
Cheap Homes Offer Through Government Lands
The notice promotes affordable homestake options from the United States government with scarce availability of land in Minnesota and North Dakota. It advertises contacting Join FP Neary Membersbore Tews for more information and mentions the Northern Pacific Railroad and D. B. Johnston Laid Company as related entities.
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United States
Minnesota
North Dakota
Fountain Head
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
B. Johnston
Brown Land and Loan Co Offers Farm Loans and Lands
Brown Land and Loan Co advertises farm loans at 6 7 and 8 percent with interest paid anytime, and a large list of improved farms and acres available with deeds issued promptly. Shows excursion rail rates, land sales across Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota, and travel offers via Cedar Rapids Route agents in Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns.
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Brown Land and Loan Co
Brown
Palo Alto
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Towa
Messrs. Hien & Brooks
Gur
Cedar Rapids
Alabama
Arkansas
Arizona
Columbin
Canadian Northwest
Calorado
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Indian Territers
Kansas
Kentuck Louisians
Manitoba
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New Mexico
Nebraska
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Carolina
Tennessee
Yeaas
Gia
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Inaugural Washington Trips Promoted At Reduced Rates
Readers are urged to plan travel to Washington for presidential ceremonies with discounted fares and special package tickets. The Cedar Rapids route and March events are highlighted, noting lower rates and limited seating. The notice lists rail and airline options and encourages early contact for full fare details and reservations.
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Washington, D.C
Washington
C. Ro
Cedar Rapids
M. Chrennies
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