Senate Debates Expose Push for Philippines Pension Pledge
The Senate debated agricultural appropriations and war costs as Senator Hale warned the toll on the treasury. He stated every soldier in the Philippines would receive pensions, while discussions over shipowners subsidies and harbor projects raised concerns about overspending and fiscal risk.
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Sewell
N. J
Pettrew
Philippines
Teller Polo
Pettierew
Teller
United States
Hale
Tillman
Proctor
Pettus
Senate
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Mr. Hale
Madrid Under Martial Law and Weyler Takes Command
Fractured dispatches report Madrid under martial rule as Capitan General Weyler assumes control of the province of Madrid. Proclamation bans gatherings and orders court martial for transport and unrest, while cabinet tensions rise over a French exile crisis and shifts in public instruction leadership.
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Madrid
Diert
Weyler
Olerheit Blebanda
Oronther Meara
Werber
Wwe
Caserta
Sulating
Senor Garcio Aliax
Senor Zaachin Tora
Jody Oe Counel
Royal wedding ties Bourdon and Bourton lineage
In Madrid at the royal palace chapel, Dora Maria de Bourton y Hapsourg, princess of Auturias, wed Prince Charlet of Bourdon before the royal family and aristocracy. The ceremony included a traditional vow promising love and obedience. The couple will reside in a palace apartment and, unlike some weddings, do not plan a honeymoon journey.
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Madrid
Sanis
Dora Maria de Lhe Maredes de
Bourton Y Hapsourg
Auturias
Princeharlet of
Bourdon
Agturiag
Denmark Nearing Favorable US Reply on Baltic Islands
Reports in well informed circles say the Danish Foreign Office is ready to send a favorable reply to the United States regarding the Danish West Indies. King Christian is reported to prefer keeping the islands but would not oppose a transfer if circumstances improve. The government is thought to have concluded that further sacrifices for the West Indies are unlikely.
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Denmark
Bendy
Fogard
Tegale
Foreign Office
United States
Christiap
Texas Senators Press for Amendments on Bayou Project
The Texas senators push for amendments in a bill affecting Buffalo Bayou and Sabine Lake, seeking funding and resurvey provisions. They anticipate passage but face questions on scaling Galveston projects and related river and harbor improvements. Estimated totals reach about 4 million dollars in aid and several public works allocations in Texas.
Proposed Lower Brazos River Improvements to Waco Line
Secretary of War transmits a Corps of Engineers report on improving the Brazos River from its mouth to Waco for a navigable depth of four to six feet. Obstructions at Washington to Waco require locks and dams with costs around 8.5 million dollars plus maintenance. Estimated total up to 12.5 million for deeper draft and annual upkeep of about 105 thousand dollars, plus 220 thousand for six foot depth operation. The plan aims to connect waterways with the Mississippi system to promote regional development and security.
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Washinnicos
Fearuary
Conprem
Cioialh Co & Inve Corp of Engineers
la Brazos River
Texan
Weru
Tim River
Waco
Old Washington
Locka
Dama
Washington
Wico
Elghrees
Locke Sa
Eatimania
Brazca
Washington notes reveal postmasters named and pensions listed
Special Washington notes report postmasters appointed in Acton Hood county J W N Brown Call Newson County G B Gee Hinde Crockets County G W Jayroe Oakland Colorado county M A Mullin pensions granted to David Cole Lewin Hiden Raimue Adam W Snider and John Hannon appointed a tagger based at the animal industry bureau The Commercial Nations bank of Houston approved as reserve agent for First National of Shiner Allardale Newton post office mentioned.
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Weashington
Pebroury
Acton
Hood County
J. WN. Brown
Call
Newson County
G. B. Gee
Hinde
Crockets County
G. W. Jayroe
Oakland
Colorado County
M. A. Mullin
The
Commercial( Nations) Bank of Houston
First National of Shiner
Civil Service Bill Favored For Civil War Veterans
A senate committee on civil service endorsed for the second time Senator Harcia's bill granting civil service appointment preferences to Civil War veterans. Mailings were sent to Burkeville regarding the measure.
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Senate Committee On Civil Service
Harcia
Weather details for Wellington and Potiriary region forecast
Fragmented forecast notes list probable conditions for eastern Texas and nearby areas with hints of highs and lows. Mentions Friday and Saturday with possible west and inland values, but text is unclear and unreadable for precise details.
Indictment Delay in Patrick Will Case Shaped by Mercury Findings
The sequence of delays in the Patrick Will case in Ft. Worth New York centers on pending mercury analysis. Albert T. Patrick, tied to civil suits and a Texas heir, faces a stalled indictment as prosecutors await results from a chemist and coroner inquiries.
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Charecter
Patrick
Willlim Stare
Albert
Osborne
Pauwick
Ube
Pontone
Miketon
Ty Patrick
Texas Hetra
Oxrlut
Jones
Confederate reunion invitation stands in Memphis plans
A Memphis report states the Confederate reunion committee has rescinded a previous invitation to President Meitinier McKinsey to attend the May event. The general executive committee and city officials approved continuing the invitation to the president and city merchants to welcome the Confederate veterans and observers to Memphis.
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Meitinier
Meephie
Tenn
Confederate Reunion
Wiy
McKinsey
Memphis
Tiac
United States
Agathets
Mardi Gras Carnival Opens with Elaborate Canal Street Decor
New Orleans hosts a bustling Mardi Gras start as crowds fill the city during the National Parade and Lawn festivities. The Momis cardde debuts with vibrant costumes and symbolic floats, showcasing Our Festival featuring Le Valetine’s ball and a sequence of themed days from Al Feal’a to All Saints Day, culminating in a grand finale adorned with palms and green sod.
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New Orleans
Aml Louisians
Canal Street
JM Domilo
Momus
le Valestine
Christmae Butier
Thatkerlying Diy
Vielon
Angele
Recommendations Completed Change in Creedal Statement
Washington February 14 The Presbyterian committee completed its recommendation to the general assembly on the Westminster Confession of Faith It unanimously agrees that some change is necessary but is divided on the character of this change Majority and minority reports will be presented to the general assembly
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Washington
Westminster Contereton
General Assembly
King Edward Opens Parliament Amid Royal Pageantry
February 14 London reports a grand opening of Parliament by King Edward VI with Queen Alexandra, dukes, and a large royal procession. The route from Buckingham Palace to Westminster was thronged as guards and thousands watched chariots, carriages, and ceremonial escorts pass. The king read a speech mourning his mother and outlining wartime concerns in South Africa.
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London
Edward VI
Hlantajesty
Queen Alexandra
Dukes of
Ocriswall
York
Duke of
Cone Todeht
Vittoria
Prines
Witnesed
Prince of Walt
Alexandra
Capitoll
Hyelingham Palace
Weetminstar
Mall
Pareda
Whitehall
James Park
Arii
Borane
Strathcons Hares
Bouth Arrow
Ches
Mort Coriinly
Blaek
Mic
Thes
Kasellny
Marahal
South Africa
Messares
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Manila
UTA
Hartwell Iron Works
Houston
Howard Smith Oo
Georgia
BNE
Wight Bros
Cairo, Ga
Hiserve
Superior Brand
Elgin Creamery
Kirkland
Alfalfa
Garien
Exas Seed and Floral CO
Dallas
Texas
Speina
Central Dry Goods CO
N. Brover, “Ty P. and
T. A
Sanger
L. J. Parks
G. P. and
F. B. Morse
Main and
Franklin
Houston Plumbing & M’ing Co
Main Street
Punit
W. L. Magatee & Sons
Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Co
Ieller
Southwestern Telegraph and Volephine Company
Yr. M. Panshaw
Caorland
H. P. McLaughlin
Houston, Texas
Houston Drug Company
Tex
Drs
Justice Brewer
New Haven
Conn
David J. Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Dodge
Courar
Yale
Tte
Senator Lodge
Male
Mr. Brecon
Georgii
Shige Stuards Hill
Warington
Senata
Milne Tnt
Leige
Main
Enuinois
Hite Goetard
le Potelbie
Edok
Peerle
Latge
Clared
Gome
Coumblacote
Columbia
Mr. Shotts
Idaho
Pettgrow
Allte
Oon
Philip
Pines
Oaandler
Lee Ji Mars
Jean
Government of Battle
Monumente
Ledge
Caffery
Money iMina
Magsachulette
Tan
Monty
Tae Teller
Aoile
Af Bioteloen
AOW
Whyler
Mairi
Caplin
Martin
Noval Wankriage
Charles of Bourbon
Senators
Buffalo Bayou
Senator Culbersoi
Galveston
Workington
Wobrusty
Actate
Sabine Lake
Wessian
Toxwa
Iy Tee
Sompio Ics Oaks
Fom Alymiy Alton
S.bne Bank
Fanine
Goblie
Bowmonto
Lam Leden
Aollene
Hheatos River
Timates
Washington Notes
David
Cole
Galnewville
Lewin H. Hiden
Fort Worth
Raimue
Adam W. Snider
Webster
John Hanon
Dalisa
Bureau of Animal Idustry
Allardale
Newton
County
Burkeville
Weather Information
Wreelington
Potiriary
Texano Vale Frivar
Vera
Staten Wether
Sp. Ti
Aaron Lites
Enone
Haven
Craiviston
Ate
Lavulle
New York
Petcusry
Prof. Witt
England
King Edward
Buckingham Palace
Westmingster
Laredo
Monterey
Geo
D. Hunter
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