Fortifications and coast defense bill passes at reduced sum
The House approved a fortifications and coast defenses appropriation totaling 4,144,912 dollars, far below last year’s 9,617,141. Rival claims over a Pennsylvania congressional seat proceeded with McAleer declared entitled. A Gulf, Colorado and Iron railway branch right in Indian Territory was paused. The Muskogee and Iron company railway bill through Indian Territory and Oklahoma also passed.
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Washington
House
Royce
Committee On Elections No. 2
Samuel Hudson
William McAleer
Pennsylvania
McAleer
Gulf, Colorado and
Inta Fe
Indian Territory
Senate
Muskogee and Iron Company
Oklahoma
Movston
Tall Jelioperul
UCC
Texas
Wrenehi
Dutton
Atte
Tosa
Socro
Gage
United States
Houston
State Department
Costa Rica
Germany Seethes Over Agrarian Demands and Fruit Imports
Unbiased experts say the present scare is unjustified as Germany weighs import bans on American fruit and horse imports. Agriculture minister Hammerstein Loxt on pledged action, while sugar tariffs and quarantine talk loom. The debate centers on protecting German producers amid foreign competition and political pressure from agrarian groups. The United States embassy protests the rumors, and newspapers warn of higher costs and retaliatory measures.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Relebatag
Agrariane
Aericillire
Airon von Hammieratela-Loxton
Messares
Lberal
Emperor Waltham
America
Germany
Europe
Friedrich von Kutager
Agricultural High School
Heinrich Dorhru
Entomologieal Society of
Stettin
San Jose
Orchid
Frankfort
Colorado
United States
Foreign Office
Prussian Agricultural Department
United Sian
Eaho
Prince Bismarck
Beran von Hammerstein-Loxton
Gurtelves
Fortifications Bill Debate and Economic Clash in House
The House debated the fortifications appropriation bill with critics arguing against new harbor or park projects and urging cost cuts. Speeches questioned war readiness, fiscal restraint, and bond issuance, while an oil price amendment failed 46 to 34 before the measure passed and adjournment at 3 10 p m.
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Lewis
Dem
Wash
House
McClellin
N. Y
New York
Sayers
Texas
Appropriations Committee
Meine
Ark
Weather Synopsis Across States and Territories
A historic weather bulletin lists conditions for multiple regions. Washington shows fair with easterly to southerly winds, while Oklahoma and Kansas turn warm with southerly winds. North Dakota and South Dakota face threatening weather and potential colder turns, with winds shifting northwest. Nebraska warms in the east as Colorado and Wyoming stay generally fair with variable winds. Montana hints at light rain and colder northern areas with southwest to westerly winds.
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Washington
Louisiana
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Kansas
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Cleveland Judge Tags Tippecanoe Club injunction
In Cleveland on February 6 Judge Long of the common pleas court granted a temporary injunction restraining the Tippecanoe club board from any auction to expel Mayor McKisson and Legislator Bromley Mason and Burke for their conduct in the late senatorial contest.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Long
The
Commons Pleas Court
Tippecanoe Club
McKisson
Tlegislator
Bromley
Mason
Burke
Ridicule of Germanys American Fruit Banpleasing to London Authorities
London officials laugh at Germanys exclusion of American fruit fresh plants and packs, noting no complaints about American fruit in England. Industry reps say only one bad package reached Covent Garden, while inquiries from retail dealers found no issues. A Berlin telegram from Ambassador White sent late to Washington reports on the matter.
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Germany
London
England
Board of Agriculture
Canada
Covent Garden
Washington
United States
White
Berlin
Slaughter of the innocents in Washipeton house action
In Washipeton on February 5 the house debate was nicknamed the slaughter of the innocents as Western members fear their votes will be counted against them. Republicans defended the move as unnecessary and designed to sow confusion while party leaders rallied to keep members in line amid floor attempts to identify dissenters.
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Republican Party
Piyetos
Thomas
Dingley
Bannon
Pommineres
Dalgell
Uenderson
Corminntetec
Wey
Fruit prohibition de cree report from Berlin and Hamburg
Berlin and Hamburg reports show examination begun on February 6 with all fresh fruit admitted except eighty one cases where claims are uncertain. No trouble reported with dried fruits. Keck appears found. Sherman, Secretary, Washington, on the scene.
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Sherman
Washington
Berlin
Hamburg
Keck
Prohibition on Importing Plants and Fruit From America
Berlin notes an imperial ordinance bans import of living plants fresh plant refuse and fresh fruit from America to curb San Jose disease. The ban covers packing materials and requires entry checks but allows exceptions for ships entering pools. The imperial chancellor may grant exemptions and impose precautionary steps.
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San Jose
America
Not Guilty Verdict in Minneapolis Libel Suit
A criminal libel case in Minneapolis ends with a not guilty verdict for Haskell after a two month trial. The Minneapolis Trust Company sued the Minneapolis Times and editor WEB Haskell and John Blanchard for an editorial on West Pullman bonds tied to a defunct guarantee loan firm.
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Cridkeinmoffen Trust Company
Minneapolis
Minn
Minneapy- Ne Cama
Minneapolis Trust Conmpany
Minneapolis Times
WEB
Haskell
John Blanchards
Jta
Guiliy
Simes
Minneapolis Trust Company
West Pullman
Keene Ships Horses to England for Spring Races
New York news reports James R. Keene ships a large consignment of thoroughbreds to England on the Jiper Miloesaaka. Names listed include Royal Tose, Kastor Gift, Rose in dang, Laiterer, and Ten Pin while details remain closely held by the wharf company. A Keene ally hints at plans to extend racing to Newmarket, with general excitement for the spring season.
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Keene
New York
James R. Keene
England
Whannship Company
Denla
Ben
Keane
Keeco
Newmarket
Movston News Summary Faces Diverse Global Tangles
A broad European and American briefing notes diplomacy, trade, and military moves. Topics include ships and port talks, UCC figures, a Costa Rica revolution warning, naval buildup, and tariff tensions with Germany Austria. Domestic items cover contested seats, annexation sentiment in Havana, London Parliament read with interest, police and crime reports, and local civic notes.
Houston Hearin on Huffalo Bayou Improvement Hearings
A Houston hearing on river and harbor improvements is discussed as Congress weighs a possible Texas bill. The Post notes committees have not yet acted, with delegation hearings planned and Houston’s case to be pressed before the session date. Officials acknowledge ongoing interest from Texans and defer further action until the bill’s form is clear.
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Washington
Post
Con Hall
Huffalo Bayou
Houston
Ing
Conmresa
Baljlow
Louton
Protests of Texas Shippers Aid Amatt Avail
Washington news reports protest over French duties on American cotton seed oil exports. Officials say France imposes a 85.9 cent per kilo tax, about 10 percent of treaty value, harming Texas shipments and provoking possible further government action within years. Also noted are depository status changes for South Texas National Bank and new fourth class postmaster appointments in Texas counties.
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Washington
Tex
Irench Rovernment Jawaklog
Custeie
Sante Fe to Extend Road Bill Haunts Congress
Congressman Hoenley pushes a Gulf, Colorado and Santa Po road bill to authorize construction and a branch line through the territory, as the house debates the measure amid bids and deadlines.
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Sante Fe
Washington
Hoenley
Gulf, Colorado
Santa Po
Postoffices Discontinued In Texas
Washington February 6 Special The following Texas post offices are continued Cawthon Grimes county to Lola Small Williamson county and Bartlett.
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Washington
Texas
Pluy
James Weddell
Cawthon
Grimes County
Lola
Small
Williamson County
Bartlett
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Howard F. Smith
Olstos
Tennessee
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Tomer
Isong
C. P
Shearn Houston
Houston Drug Co
Peden & Co
Franklin Ave
Photiero
Hartwell Iron Works
Prosta
Acme Printing & Rubber Stamp CO
Macatee & Co
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Roseda
ST. Louis
Geo. D. Hunter
Speaker Reed
Chilcago
Reloharanzeiper
Cuba
Ciudad de
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Victoria
Austria
Prince George
Port Arthur
Noomeetic
Iron Mountain
American Patriotic League
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Cabinet
Sherif Martin
Mipera
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Gulf Railround
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Calvin Toston
Mary Benchley
Humang Society
Ftamio
Paul Coulson
C. H. Bratten
Trutchines House
Culbernon
Capitol
Daughters of the Republic
Woman's Christan Temperance Union
J. Koebler
Fred W
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Ate
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