Schurman on Philippine role and American global reach
President Schurman told Ithaca's Business Men's Association that the Spanish-American war opened new markets for U S products and made the United States an Asiatic power with access to China. He argued America must share its civilization and liberty with eight million Asian souls and redeem tyranny.
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Immaca
N. Y
Jacob G. Schurman
Cornell University
Business Men's Association of Ithaca
United States
Cuba
Mr. Schurman
England
Germany
Africa
China
Russia
France
Pacific
Philippines
Asia
Englard
Providence
Millon
World’s largest blast furnace lit at Ohio National Steel plant
The biggest blast furnace in the world was lit at the Ohio Plant of the National Steel Co in Youngstown. It stands 106 feet high with a 15 foot crucible and 22 foot bush, capable of 600 tons daily. Two more furnaces of similar size will be finished in two to three months.
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Youngstown
Ohio
National Steel Co
Fatal Collapse at Illinois Steel Plant Kills One
A heavy sheet iron roof collapsed at the Illinois Steel Company's east house injuring two workers seriously and leaving several others slightly hurt. Twenty workmen were buried in the debris as the accident occurred on February 14 during a joust event referenced in the report.
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Orxe
Illinois Steel Company
Fire suite injures eight. one dead in four city blazes
Eight people were injured and one died in four late night fires across the residence districts. At 2021 Indiana Avenue a boarding house blaze trapped and burned OC. F. Slade and others, including two Littlefields and two children saved by firefighters. Total losses under $50,000. Overheated furnaces blamed.
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Veterinary College
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Frank Hamplin
H. E Bump
Blizzard Grips Great Britain Trains Snowed Sidelined
A fierce blizzard across Britain halts trains and blocks streetcar lines. Telegraph and telephone wires are down, causing widespread communication delays. Many accidents occur from falling chimneys and roofs, with missing travelers and several deaths from exposure. London streets turn icy and dangerous.
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London
Great Britain
First Dragoons Engage Boers Near Fuestenberg
An official dispatch from General Buller reports a squadron of the First Dragoons moving to the outpost line met a Boer party near Fuestenberg. Boers opened heavy fire on the crest of the hill as the squadron retired, with two officers and ten men wounded and one officer with six men captured.
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London
Buller
Chievely
Springfield
First Dragoons
Fuestenberg
Hard fighting near Colesburg as Boers press British left
Dispatch from Rensburg reports two days of heavy fighting near Colesburg with Boer attempts to outflank the British left. Boers hold strong positions from Achtertang to south of Jasfontein while attacks on the Worcesters near Colesburg lead to withdrawal after dusk. Boer losses are said to be heavy as convoys struggle to reach camps and loyalists evacuate farms.
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Daily Mail
Rensburg
Colesburg
Achtertang
Potfontein
Jasfontein
Kensburg
Tragic Parricide in Charle s town West Virginia
In Charlerstown West Virginia on February 14 grocer C R Stewart shot by his son Louis after an offensive valentine accusation. Stewart died from his wounds the next morning. Louis 19 claims he acted to protect his mother and is jailed.
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W. Va
Valentine
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National Biscuit Co reelects officers at Jersey City meeting
At the annual meeting of the National Biscuit Co in Jersey City the old officers and directors were re elected. Regular quarterly dividends of 13 percent on preferred and 1 percent on common stock were declared. For the year ending January 31 1900 cases were 35 651 890 profits 3 302 155. Balance sheet shows January 31 1899 2 077 643 earnings to January 31 1900 3 302 155 total 5 379 798 dividends paid 2 232 326 balance carried forward 3 147 472.
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New York
National Biscuit Co
Jersey City
Brewers gain smaller beer barrels under new House bill
The Ways and Means Committee agreed to report a bill of interest to brewers abolishing sixth and eighth barrels and making quarter barrels the smallest packages allowed by law.
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Itinoton
Ways and Means Committee
House
Heavy Snow Falls in Nebraska and Western Iowa
The heaviest snow of the winter is now falling in Nebraska and Western Iowa with little wind and above freezing temperatures, causing no reported damage.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Iowa
British retreat at Rensburg shocks London readers
Despatches on the Colesberg action show Boer strength rising as British forces withdraw. The London press questions General French's maneuvering and Lord Roberts’s supply lines, with experts calling for thousands more troops to subdue two small republics amid debates on army reorganization.
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Rensburg
Daily Mail
London
French
Colesberg
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Ve Aar Junction
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Salvation Army marks twentieth US anniversary at Carnegie Hall
The Salvation Army held a major Carnegie Hall service in New York to celebrate 20 years in the United States. Commander Booth-Tucker spoke on the era ahead predicting one million saved souls and listing meals served and jobs created. The infant son of Commander Booth-Tucker was publicly dedicated to God and the Army.
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Salvation Army
United States
Carnegie Hall
William
Booth- Tucker
Army
Booth-Tucker
America
Penitent Bench
Navy vessel construction and officer totals reported
Wasuimatou February 14 The Secretary of the Navy sent to the Senate a statement answering a Senate inquiry. It shows 11 vessels of all classes now building and that with these vessels and those in use, 3,000 officers would be required while only 1,084 exist. Navy manpower totals include 14,000 men.
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D. C
Secretary of the Navy
Senate
Nagle Under Shadow of Felony Indictments in 1894
The Herald reports two 25 count felony indictments against Percival E. Nagle, then a Tammany street cleaning official, charged with gambling related offenses tied to pool rooms. Indictments dated February 15, 1894, cite witnesses linked to Worcester County reform fights and the West Farms area across the Bronx river.
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New York City
Westchester County
Expedition praise echoes in Cavite cable from Admiral Watson
Admiral Watson reports General Kobbe credits Rodgers and the Southern Luzon expedition for unqualified success across Catanduanza Samar and Leyte. Rodgers commends Moore of the Helena Gilpin and others. Guilipin wounded February 1 during Tacloban capture. Mariveles nearly ready for duty.
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British Cavalry Division Seizes River Crossing in Dutch Feb
London reports a British cavalry division under Gen. French seized a crossing at Reil river Dekils Drifts on the east bank where the Sixth and Seventh divisions are encamped. General Roberts dispatch notes Col. Hannay’s mounted infantry action near Orange River with four killed, 22 wounded and 13 missing.
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Beckham Sues to Oust Governor in Kentucky Suit
Feanxfort Kentucky February 14 Gov Beckham to file suit seeking injunction quo warranto to compel Governor Taylor to surrender the office. Proceedings will aim to oust Governor Taylor from office.
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Beckham
Taylor
Taft Declines Injunctions in Kentucky Contests
Judge Taft ruled the Federal Court lacked jurisdiction over contests in Kentucky and refused injunctions against the Kentucky State Board of Elections and Democratic contestants for state offices other than Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
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Cincinnati
Kentucky
Taft
Kentucky State Board of Elections
Governor Taylor seeks injunction against Beckham and Castlem an
Governor Taylor of Kentucky filed for an injunction to bar J C W Beckham from attempting to discharge gubernatorial duties and to stop John B Castlem an from acting as Adjutant General. He sues in his official capacity and as governor. Attorneys listed include Helm Bruce Breckenridge Shelby Yost Bradley and Wilson. No temporary restraining order yet sought.
House Takes Up Exec Leg JuD Appropriation Bill Amid Contested Alabama Seat
The House, led by Hemenway, began debate on the Executive Legislative and Judicial Appropriation Bill as reports on Aldrich Robbins contested election from Alabama reach the floor and the majority favors the contestant. Payne signals Puerto Rican bill set for Monday. In the Senate, after 2 PM, Financial Bill and amendments move under ten minute rule.
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House
Hemenway
Indiana
Aldrich Robbins
Alabama
Payne
New York
Washington
Senate
Georgia Floods Halt Traffic and Flood Towns
Reports say the Chattahoochee River stands after a four day rise as West Point floods. Main street is inundated and homes in low areas abandoned while trains run late and bridges fail. Knoxville reports widespread flooding. farm and logging properties suffer. Southern Railroad suspends Macon branch traffic due to high water. Ocmulgee flood covers tracks mile after mile.
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Georgia
Chattahooche
West Point
Knoxville
Tennessee
Southern Railroad
Macon
Ocmulgee
Columbus
The
Southern
Railway Trainmen Secret Conference Foment Strike Rumor
In Pittsburg officials of the Brotherhood Railway Trainmen hold a multi day conference amid rumors that switchmen may strike. Grand Chief Morrissey would not confirm or deny the report.
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Pittspura
Fed
Brotherhood Railway
Morrissey
Kentucky Legislature adjourns with no quorum
The House and Senate convened at 11 o'clock but both chambers lacked a quorum and adjourned until 11 tomorrow.
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Franxfort
House
Senate
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