Beveridge Speech Dominates Senate Debate on Philippines
The editor comments on Professor Hadley’s trust suppression idea and notes Beveridge’s acclaimed Senate address. It praises his firm stance on Philippine self government, climate, resources, and development, while acknowledging the burden of the White Man’s Burden and calls for continued vigilance against bubonic plague risks and quarantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Senate
Congress
Cuba
Philippines
Islands
Philippine
Archipelago
British generals blamed as Transvaal invasion stalls
The text argues after three months of the South African war the invasion of the Transvaal and Orange Free State remains distant. It compares the war’s length to the Spanish-American War and questions British leadership, noting a tougher foe and perceived strategic failures.
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Transvaal
Orange Free State
Spain
South Africa
Democratic Harmony Maintains Allen County Chairmanship
The excerpt praises the speed and effectiveness of Yankee soldiers and sailors and notes the Democratic party will avoid a bitter fight for the Allen County chairmanship. It emphasizes ongoing harmony among Democratic voters and a pledge to keep it.
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Allen County
Miss Gould Donates Mormonism Collection to New York Library
Miss Helen Gould presents the Ber rian collection on Mormonism to the New York public library including 450 volumes 300 pamphlets and several newspaper volumes. Critics who doubted her knowledge now should retract their remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Gould
New York Public Library
Berrian
Miss Gould
Roberts
Britain Angers with Dutch Rifts Over Diplomatic Slur
The article notes Queen Wilhelmina’s reception of Dr Leyds strains Britain and the Hague, triggering resignations and calls for cabinet changes as Germany faces naval expansion. It argues for Tawney’s railway postal pay bill and renewed civil service standards, while praising postmaster general Smith’s stance on lobbying.
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Leyds
Wilhelmina
Holland
Great Britain
Hague
London
Smith
Tawney
Hayes
Congress
Sad case of Perry Heath marked by political purge
President McKinley declares no more partisan activity in his administration and orders Perry Heath to withdraw from the republican literary bureau. Heath, described as born for politics, faces an uncertain future as political pots simmer around him and his political career is jeopardized.
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McHinley
Perry Heath
Republican Literary Bureau
Perry
United States bounds debated by Ways and Means panel
A House Ways and Means subcommittee with Dalzell Grosvenor Hopkins Richardson Newlands considers what constitutes the term United States for uniform duties lands borders and territories. They note no immediate Supreme Court ruling and discuss implications for free trade and territorial scope. Former Governor Hogg travels to New York as Augustus Van Wyck’s presidential prospects surface. Senator Hanna predicts early campaign kickoff. The Cuba political future is discussed.
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Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives
Messrs
Dalzell
Grosvenor
Hopkins
Richardson
Newlands
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Alaska
Hawaii
Philippines
Guam
Porto Rico
Hogg
Texas
Augustus van Wyck
New York
van Wyck
Tammany Hall
Bryan
Beveridge Advances In Senate After Bold First Week
The piece highlights Beveridge's rapid rise in the upper chamber as a bold newcomer who openly criticizes Buller and administration tactics. It notes his decisive early move to the front of congressional action and portrays him as uncommonly ambitious and capable.
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Senator Beveridge
Congress
Albert J. Beveridge
Punishment sought for lynching of Italians in Louisiana
Italian government presses for federal action on treaty protections as lynching of five Italians in Talulah parish Louisiana prompts debate. Congress considers extending federal court jurisdiction for cases involving foreign nationals. Full article also covers Kruger prisoners in Pretoria and Julia Morrison’s post trial prospects, plus critiques of dissection in schools and prizefighter Terry McGovern’s finances.
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Talulah Parish
Louisiana
United States
Congress
Paul Kruger
Pretoria
Keller proposes separate juvenile court to keep youths from criminals
John W. Keller of New York urges creating a dedicated juvenile court to trial young offenders. He argues isolation from seasoned criminals reduces harm and suggests extending magistrates’ hours in a separate courtroom to offset costs. He cites English practice of summoning parents and insists on swift trial in cities nationwide. Patterson’s sale goods pitched as up-to-date and honest.
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John W. Keller
Department of Charities
New York
Keller
Hhe
England
Mr. Keller
Births Reported for Guth Steup and Schkartzkopf Families
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Henry Guth and a son to Mr and Mrs Gottlieb Steup. A child named Mrs Louis J Schkartzkopf appears in the notice.
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Henry Guth
Gottlieb Steup
Louis J. Schkartzkopf
Names of couples listed for publication
The notice lists multiple couples: Daniel J. Lucas with Susan J. Grab ner, John C. Kienzle with Marguerite M. Gerdes, Joseph Metker with Grace Staffy, Louis V. Julliard with Dora Burke, James M. Smethers with Louise Kloppenstien, John F. Roach with Mary E. Clark, Charles N. Fuhrman with Bertha M. Miller, Royal M. Tilbury with Alice E. Whitmore, Clement A. Schneiders with Caroline Fink, George F. Nickelson with Minnie P. Levan.
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Joseph Metker
Grace Staffy
Louis V. Julliard
Dora Burke
James M. Smethers
Louise Kloppenstien
John F. Roach
Mary E. Clark
Charles N. Fuhrman
Bertha M. Miller
Royal M. Tilbury
Alice E. Whitmore
Clement A. Schneiders
Caroline Fink
George F. Nickelson
Minnie P. Levan
Aged Hiram Ellenwood Critically Ill at Home
The elderly Hiram Ellenwood lies in critical condition at his Williamsport area home with dropsy and heart disease. He is father to Passenger Conductor Cliff Ellenwood and Engineer Rodney Ellenwood of the Pittsburg road, once a renowned locomotive engineer with the Pittsburg and Western.
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Hiram Ellenwood
Williamsport
Cliff Ellenwood
Rodney Ellenwood
Pittsburg
Ellenwood
Patterson's Coat Sale Ends February First
Shoppers are urged to act quickly as Patterson's sale offers overcoats at reduced prices with the promotion running only until February first.
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Patterson
New York Store Linen Offerings Highlighted
The New York Store advertises housekeeping linens including towels table linens napkins bed spreads blankets muslins ready made sheets pillow cases and domestics for customers seeking home textiles.
Bargain Linen Goods Sale Offers Damasks Towels and Napkins
The ad touts discounted linen damasks napkins and towels with numerous price points. It lists cream damasks from 23c to 50c yard sale values, all linen crash prices from 5c to 13c, napkins priced per dozen from 63c to 1 98 and up, plus assorted loom ends and percales at deep discounts. Large selection across departments with special low sale prices.
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Joe Chamberlain
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Cross
Halsbury
James
Britain
India
Egypt
Germany
Wilhelm
Hanna
Buller
Ladysmith
London Times
The
Saturday Review
Julia Morrison
Chattanooga
John P. Haines
American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Haines
Terry McGovern
Brooklyn
Dame Nature
Biceps
Daniel J. Lucas and
Susan J. Grab
John C. Kienzle
Marguerite M. Gerdes
MR. Ellenwood Sick
Turkey
Rurode
Iticura
Porte Davo
Cas
Boston
Gallipolis
Ohio
Lexington
Carr Line
Charleston
W. Va
Packet Argand
Scary
Argand
Reuben
Pater
Knox
Chidren
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