Witness Testimony Shapes Rice WillForgery Case Headlines
In New York on February 17 1900 jurors heard expert handwriting testimony in the Rice will dispute. J J Whittlesey testified as a friend of Patrick describing meetings in February 1900 while John F Tyrrell ruled disputed signatures forgeries including a Fifth Avenue Trust check.
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Fionls Wergill
Claising
Teris National Task
Moanton
Texas
VarnHl
Ride
B. Hertford
First National Bank of
Houston
Rice
Rire
John JV
Matciek
Hix Snaden
Whittie
Nate
Kine Anid
Patrick
Chile
Whittleey
Delong
Captain Baker
Whittleses
Lee
Bin
Hlue
Thies
St. Paul
Unseria
John F. Tyrrell
Milwaukee
Whittlesey
Tyrell
Fifth Avenue Trust Company
Traciogn
Rloe
Weather Observations Across Regions Note Cloudy Budges
The United States Weather Bureau reports observations across territories including Oklahoma Indian Territory and Texas areas. Notes mention increasing cloudiness on Tuesday morning with southwest winds, and cold unsettled conditions persisting through Wednesday with foul winds and port conditions.
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Washington
Pebrusky
Tesaa
Patt
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Foul Windle
Texans in New York list of registered residents
A special New York report lists Texans registered in the city with names including M. Diousing Marlborogh G. J. Valmet A. Hampe and Ada Seyhering among others. The roll covers several districts and notable addresses such as Normandie Shoanoke Broadway Central Astor and Continental. Sailors and travelers from Dallas Farmersville and Lockhart are noted as destinations or origins.
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New York
Houston
M. Diousing
Marlborogh
Ge. J. Valmet
Normandie
A. Hampe
Belvidere
Paria
C. Koeller
Atlin
Ada Seyrherong
St. Deyta
Atunto
F. ML Geen
Shoanoke
Vorsteamm
Re Rox
St. Deals
Epaalis
W. Hedges
Colonnade
Greenwile
Willican Taco
Broadway Cerotral San Angeli
Lyle
Broadway Central
Wettewright
Ovendert
San Antonio
Koehler
Coped
Mo Soenders
Grant Union
Fy Cotten
Crile
Farmersvitle
J. Neathing
Navarre
J. W. Burts
Dy. A A
Cero
Kornpe Todiny
Admiral Dewey Dinner Cancelled With Prince Henry
Palm Beach dispatch reveals Admiral Dewey cannot attend a planned dinner with Prince Henry. The exchange from February 23 shows formal regrets and royal reception arrangements.
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Dewey
Prince Henry
Palm Beach
Kia
Petroary
Washington
Prince Fr
Marge A. Bee
Repr Sheppard Shows Some Improvement in Condition
Physicians attending Representative Sheppard report he is in a tighter condition yet remains critical. The danger from Bright's disease in his primary trouble is greatly accentuated. Mrs Sheppard and her daughter are expected to arrive here tomorrow night.
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Washington
Sheppard
Lempie
Araemle Potaon
Bright
Senate Ratifies Denmark West Indies Cession
Washington February 17 the senate approved a treaty ceding the Danish West Indies to the United States for 9 million dollars. The islands St John St Thomas and St Croix are described as the Pinish Wear Thdlee lying east of Porto Rico. Senator Bacon moved to strike out a paragraph on ownership of the islands but the amendment failed. Ratification passed by viva voce vote as part of Monroe Doctrine policy.
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Washington
Tedar
Senate
Denmark
United States
St. John
St. Dames
St. Croiz
Porto Nino
Lincoln
Cullom
Mitter
Bacon and McLaurin
Mississippi
Bacon
Julliem
Unprecedented Snowstorm Hits New York City
A fierce February blizzard paralyzed New York City with up to 9.210 inches of snow by early afternoon. The storm halted traffic, delayed ferry service, and blocked department stores while crews worked to clear streets and restore movement. Philadelphia reported heavy snowfall ending at 5 PM with 17 inches and winds up to 34 miles per hour as Atlantic City remained near the storm center.
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New York
New York City
Manhattan
Breckton
Peter
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Stort
Cotton prices surge as buyers dominate markets
Reports from New York state that large spot cotton sales occurred Saturday with Fall River and Providence mills paying top prices. Buyers included Carolina mills and Eastern market participants while exporters absorb Gulf port offerings. Market expectations point to extended activity into summer.
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New York
The
Mall and Express
Alabma
Fall River
Providence
Gulf Porta
M. LD. Bordes
Borders
Protests Over Iron Hand of the Majority In Congress
Special report notes Representative Ball denouncing what he terms the Iron hand of the majority during the repeal bill debate. Ball faces praise from supporters as the measure moves through committee and is filed for floor consideration in this session of Congress.
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Washington
Ball
Committee On File
Congress
Ball Han
Hiw Friends All
Governor Taft Outlines Philippine Suffrage Plan
Governor Taft tells a Senate committee in Washington that Filipinos should receive qualified suffrage with gradual self government. He supports a local legislature of one house chosen by voters, with others appointed, and a later path to Washington via elected representatives. independence is discouraged to avoid servile inequality, while a declaration of eventual self rule is suggested but contested.
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Weehington Pebriare
Tate
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Alan
Philippines
Congress
Firat
Washington
Govargor Trattfold Ie
Funston
Islands
Juien
Specks to Tie Poe Washington Postmaster Visit
Ambiguous OCR notes a meeting involving Rob ert Campbell and other officials. Mentiones a presiding figure Joie Certs and a marshal Cireon from North Texan district along with WAL Avwell from Forney. The fragment hints at federal jiticoners and a coming trip to New York.
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Poe
Washington
Robert
Campbell
Curges
Igre
Claittin
Vehominado
Joie Certs
Watite
Plige
Alin Tere
Freorkoe
Cireon
Wal Avwell
Forney Foe
Dietrich
Arrlegi
Dollan
Ree
Faderal Jiticoners
Altoll
New York
Boundary matter arises in talks on border line
Mexican Commissioner Han Bean and Koby Blww, Mexican government representative, arrived in Washington from El Paso to confer with General Mille Millia on the status of the boundary line between the United States and Mexico. General Mille said there were no new developments.
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Han Bean
Washington
Wanhington
Koby Blwweo
Nestle
Bowndiney
W. Voler
Ancop Millia
United States
Commniastoner
el Paso
Mille Bianes
Fl Peo
Cieneral Ilentorne
Post Co
Tyler Bank Case Dismissal Efforts Reported
Disjointed note from a Tyler area source states prosecutors aim to dismiss the Tyler bank case and end the investigations. Mentions officials from Tyler and Justice Department amid uncertain timeline and pending actions.
Milver Claims Greater Southern Resources for Negro Education
Prof C F Milver of the Allied Theological Seminary argues in Plymouth Congregational meeting that facilities for educating African Americans in the South lag behind those for whites. He asserts systemic inequities and urges action to address disparities in schooling access and quality.
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Milwaukee
C. FF. Milver
Allone
Wheeler’s Speech Highlights Republican Tactics in Debate
Special to The Prat Washington report notes Republican aims to exploit Democrats during a speech by Wheeler of Kentucky. Critics say the remarks misrepresent broader party views and attempt to shape public opinion on war taxes and the Democratic stance.
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Washington
Pebroity
Richardeen Coder
Warner
Dinean
Wheeler
Daniels Removed From Marshal Nomination In Arizona
The president canceled the appointment of Benjamin Daniels as marshal of Arizona after charges of past misdeeds surfaced. Daniels acknowledged the accusations, and plans to return the duties. The incident recalls his noted bravery with the Rough Riders.
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Sreelal
Waslington
Pebrare
Henjamin Daninls
Arizona
Daniela
Lakeety
Iin
Ben Duniele
Tunfels
Permanent Census Bill Faces Approval in Present Form
Reported on February 17 with garbled text but indicating the permanent census bill is under consideration by the president and may be approved without veto. Mentions opposition to large staffing and the need for additional clerks for protection of the electoral process.
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Wilahington
Monty Severn
Relief for Cuba Likely in Committee This Week
The Republican majority in Congress plans to seriously consider relief for Cuba this week. An new program proposes either a 25 to 80 percent reduction in duties on Cuban products or a direct appropriation to the Cuban government with a rebate on Cuban sugar for producers.
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Jose Vol Tale Te Ita
Lpia
Rene Pee
Pam
Aele
Ylard’s
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Borapers
ARN
Jyard Smith
Waukesha
Talvelend & Sons
the Excelsior
Gro
Texas Ave
Honduras
UAB
Marenee Et
Houston, Texadd
Steel Works Co
Tron Works
N. Texas
Mapes
Barden Electric and Machinery Co
Hi.p. McLaughlin & Co
Handle
Harrison Town and Country” Ready
P.O. Box
Central Dry Goods Co
Mein St
Houston, Tex
BETZ
Lunn
Kiam Bidg
Tex
Globe
Iron & Steel Co
J. J. Whittlesey
MR. Rice
Post
Patelek de Belig
Rope Ys
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W. L. Macatee & Sons
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P. L. Ward
Victor
Henry George
Tom Keene Ente Portuondo
Tom Moore
Fernandina
Geo. P. Hall
W. L. Rogers
Galveston
TEXA
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J. F. Enright
Fifth Avenue
Gibbons
United States Weather Byrewu
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Alinens
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Altauo
Corpua Chelsth
Davenport
Unekwunville
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ATM
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SUNSE
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New and Old Mexico
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Southern Pacific
Main St
Danish West Indies
Senator Bacon
New England
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Toledo
Opie
Mre
Charles Purdy Hap
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Dhe Klonilike
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Taft
el Paso Post
Tyler
Ehort Mads
Specia
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A. Ty Clack
Department of Justice
Trier Bank
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Kentucky
Peni
Relief For
Cuba
Wes
Laredo
MIAL
Mexico
Geo. D. Hunter
Tighe
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