Johnson and Dolliver clash over Philippines policy in House
In Washington on January 26 the House erupted as Johnson of Indiana attacked the Philippines annexation while Dolliver of Iowa defended the administration. The debate shifted from war policy to broader national aims with fierce exchanges and praise for the president and Admiral Dewey. Johnson urged rejecting any treaty that would risk the republic, calling for withdrawal from the Philippines and a return to liberty under the Monroe Doctrine.
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Johhnson
Indiana
Dolliver
Towa
Johnson
Philippines
Senate
House
Admiral Dewey
Europe
Letus
United States
Spain
England
Topeka
Wan
Kansas Iegislature
Porto Rico
Kansas
Johnson Defends Philippine Autonomy and Cuban Annexation Contrast
The speech questions a swift end to Philippine rule and argues Filipinos seek independence like Cubans did, noting a stable republican government and criminal aggression in annexation. It contrasts U S treatment of Cuba with the Philippines and defends self governance despite perceived racial and political differences.
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Philippines
Foraker
Cuba
Congress
United States
Spain
England
Senate
Dolliver Defends War Unity and Presidency Amid Critics
Dolliver rose to reply amid Republican applause condemning critics of the war and urging continued unity. He recalled the 1898 context, defended Congressional action, and denounced anti expansion critics as bewildered politicians. Adm Dewey received hearty applause as Dolliver praised his service.
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Dolliver
Johnson
Congress
United States
Indiana
William McKinley
Abraham Lincoln
Blanco
Dewey
Dolliver Johnson clash over Philippine annexation debate fuels capitol row
In a tense exchange, Dolliver shunned a direct answer to the Philippine annexation question as Johnson pressed for clarity. Dolliver warned of treasonous utterances, praised a tearful Carnegie Bryan and Cleveland moment, and invoked Luzon as a base while vowing to reveal his position when he chooses. Johnson kept pressing for a straight answer amid partisan jeers.
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Dolliver
Johnson
Philippines
Senate
Madrid
Carnegie
Bryan
Cleveland
Philippine
Luzon
Wim. Melkinley
Dulliver
West Virginia selects Nathan B. Scott as senator on first ballot
Charleston W Va Jan 26 Internal Revenue Commissioner Nathan B Scott was elected United States senator for the term ending March 1908 on the first joint ballot. Scott received 48 votes, McGraw 46, and Blizzard 1. A last minute switch by Delegate Hunt changed the result, with Asbury voting for Scott as well.
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Charleston
Internal Revenue
Nathan B. Scott
United States
West Virginia
Elkins
Scott
McGraw
Goff
Blizzard
Senate
Hunt
Reece Blizzard
Asbury
Morris
Taylor County
Dent
Washington
United States Senate
Getzendanner
Pierson
Volunteer Army
Joint Assembly
Blackburn-Hunter
Kentucky
Hunter
McKinley
The Excellence of Syrup of Figs Advertisement
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as the premier laxative made by the California Fig Syrup Co. It emphasizes authentic manufacture, warns against imitations, and cites its kidney liver and bowel benefits without irritants. The ad notes the company’s strong medical standing and lists locations in Louisville and New York.
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Callifornia Fie Syrup Co
Caurrongra Fig Syrup Co
Canrt- Forma Fra Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup CO
Sanares Cal
Louisville, Ky
New York, N. W
Italy In London Slum Life Among Italian Immigrants
The Ludgate Magazine describes Italian districts near Theobald's Road and Leather Lane in London. It notes crowded courts and alleys, old padrone housing practices, cellar sleeping rooms, and large multi family groups often sharing a single dwelling with dozens of men reemerging each morning.
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Theobald’s Road
Hutton Garden
Leather Lane
London
Ludgate Magazine
Assurance of refund on Green's Syrup of Tar and gasworks plant
The undersigned promise refunds for Green's Warranted Syrup of Tar if coughs or colds are not cured and a 25 cent bottle offered with money back. Exavert & Burrewy and C. P. Guentyer & Co are cited. H. J. Mooex Municipal gasworks to be erected in Vienna on about 74 acres with four 3,100,000 cubic foot storage holders and multiple buildings for retorts and condensers.
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Vienna
Still Hung Up in Wisconsin First Joint Ballot Shows No Change
Wisconsin legislature in joint assembly cast its first senator ballot with the same results as the prior ballot. Quarles 41 Stephenson 26 Cook 1% Babcock 16 Webb 10 Rayn 19 total 129 65 needed. Other congressional results from Harrisburg Lincoln and Sacramento noted with related party shadings.
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Wis
Wisconsin
Joint Assembly
United States
Quarles
Stephenson
Cook
Babcock
Webb
Rayn
Harrisburg
Senate
House
Edministon
Hale
Dalzell
Reed
Huff
Riter
Stal
Stone
Stradling
Downing
Widener
Holzworth
Sacramento
Cal
Special Investigation Committee of the Assembly
Bethesda Cure Featured In Testimonial Brochure
A Chicago attorney and a physician attest that Bethesda Mineral Spring water cures or aids Brights Disease. The ad promotes a booklet with testimonials, sold only in sealed half gallon bottles by druggists. Address Bethesda Mineral Spring Co. in Waukesha Wisconsin for purchase information.
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Bethesda
John H. Hamline
Chicago
Bright
Chas
W. Purdy
A. M. Jones
Bethesda Mineral Spring Co
Waukesha
Wis
How to Prevent Pneumonia
A medical note claims pneumonia arises from a cold or la grippe and credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with preventing pneumonia after such illnesses. The ad touts the remedy as the best for bad colds and la grippe, warrantied and sold by Emmett & Burrell. It mentions the Prince of Wales as Duke of Rothesay and a Scotland title.
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Chamberlain
Emmett & Burrell
Duke of
Cure for La Grippe Promises Relief and Pneumonia Prevention
Foley's Honey and Tar heals the lungs and cures the coughing of la grippe and prevents pneumonia. It is guaranteed. 25¢ and up. H J Moogh Swarts and Fleck.
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Foley
H.J. Moogh
Swarts & Fleck
N. Jackson
Danville, Ill
Illinois Senate Adopts Thanks to War Nurses and Passes Appointments
In Springfield the Illinois Senate adopted a concurrent resolution thanking women who served as nurses in the Spanish War. The governor submitted appointments to the Geneva Home for Juvenile Female Offenders trustees and several others including Colledge Aurora Richardson Princeton Wackman Geneva. Bills introduced cover optician licensing, prohibiting proxy voting for mutual life insurance, trusts and conspiracies, barber licensing, and broader railroad and utility regulation. The House approved the Elections Committee report dismissing Bert v Leahy in the First Senate District.
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Senate
Ceneva
William A. Colledge
Aurora
Victoria
M. Rickardson
Princeton
George W., Perking
Polo, Mra
Wackman
Geneva
Opticians
Lcense
Albert FB. Bert
Dennis A. Leahy
Gills
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
State Treasury
Chicago
Delegation Briefs Governor on Pana Mine Tension
A ten member group of older soldiers from Pann Illinois petitioned Governor Tanner to address unrest in local mines. They claim about 200 white non union workers are present and criticize Sheriff Downey for not acting, while noting non union forces are calmer than strikers.
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Ill
Pann
Tanner
Downey
Pana
Ills
Carter
Big Four
Diverse 19th Century News Briefs From Across North America
A Paris court grants 295 divorces in four hours. Plumbago prices in Ceylon soar 100 percent. J L Petty robbed of 635 at Chicago Union Station. Canada apples export 436 256 barrels, up from 174 580 in 1897. Lottie Jenssen 14 reported missing in Appleton Wisconsin. Philanthropist donates 50 000 to Illinois School of Agriculture and Manual Training for Boys in Glennwood. New York tabloid shock over divorce threat linked to Sloane Incompatibility. Bessemer ore price fixed 20 cents a ton above last year. A M Wyman of Chippewa Falls reappears in Minneapolis. Missouri senate resolution protests Utah Representative Roberts seat. Matthew Larking retires at 97 after 82 years bell ringing. Adelina Watts marries Baron Cederstrom in Brecon Wales and travels to the south of France. Ecuador revolution battle leaves 400 dead and 300 wounded as government holds control.
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Ceylon
TL. Petty
Harvey, Ill
Union
Chicago
Canada
Lottie
Edward Jenssen
Appleton
Wis
Illnois School of Agriculture
Cllenwood
Ill
New York
Sloane
A.M. Wyman
Chippewa Fats
Minneaapolis
Missouri Senate
Roberts
Utah
Matthew Larking
Enylanud
Adelina Watts
Brecon
Wales
Baron Cederstrom
France
Ecuador
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