Senate Debates Philippine Bill Stirred by Southern Clash
In Washington the Philippine bill provoked a fiery Senate exchange. Senator Tillman of South Carolina attacked McComas of Maryland over treatment of Filipinos, and asserted white supremacy in the South amid lynching fears. Burton, Carmack and others defended US policy and Funston while discussing elections in Mississippi and Georgia. The House moved on Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico statehood and Indian affairs.
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Washington
Senate
McComas
Maryland
Philippines
South Carolina
Mississippi
Tillman
South
United States
Damocles
Mr. Burton
Kansas
Burton
Mr. Tillman
R. Rawlins
Rawlins
Philip I
Spain
Taft
Chaffee
Wheaton
MacArthur
Funston
Mr. Rawlins
Utah
General Funston
Carmack
McLaurin
House
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Knox
Mass
Territories
Rodey
United Indian
Siege Raised as British Relief Reaches O Kieop
London reports the town of O Kiep in Western Cape relieved by a British force under Col. Cooper after a siege from April 4 led by Commandant Smuts. Boers retreated south. Concordia district cleared of Boers. 208 Boers captured and 10 killed near Lindley, with British casualties none and columns moving toward Kroonstad and Lindley.
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London
O’kiep
Western Cape Colony
Transvaal
Smuts
Col. Cooper
Lord Kitchener
Concordia
Cape Colony
South Africa
Lindley
Orange River Colony
Frankfurt
Heilbron
Wredeford
Kroonstad
Russia's Small Railroad Miles and Costs
An analysis from Sen H C Lodge in Scribner's compares Russia and the United States for railway expansion. It argues Russia's 6000 miles cost up to 50 000 per mile and yields a single light tracked line with poor commercial returns, reflecting limited economic strength despite Siberian progress. The piece notes concurrent organ recital at New Hillside church in Dracut tonight, promising an exceptional program.
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George Stephenson
Russia
Stephenson
United States
Alaska
Siberian
Lake Baikal
Manchurian
Siberia
H. C. Lodge
Scribner's
Hillside Church
Dracut
Uncle Tom's Cabin Draws Louisville Viewers
Louisville audiences must travel outside the city to see Uncle Tom's Cabin with expectations of smaller crowds than the Lowell Lawrence rush during a no license year.
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Louisville
Lowell
Lawrence
Perfect Digestion How To Obtain It
Digestive health requires perfect organ function not drugs. MI-O-NA claims to cure stomach and bowel disorders by acting on the digestive tract lining, easing irritation and improving digestion. Sold by Elingwood & Co. at Central and Merrimack streets in Lowell Massachusetts.
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Elingwood & Co
Merrimack Streets
Lowell
Mass
Hand in Samar Under Lincoln Order Guides Campaign
Secretary Root rejects calls for copies of orders to Gen. Smith and others on Samar campaign. He cites General Order 100 of 1863 as governing conduct, confirms no new directives were issued, and asserts Washington should not interfere with Philippine operations. He cites Gen. Bell and Gen. Wheaton orders as aligned with Lincoln’s policy, notes suspensions and surrenders in the north, and files on Gen. Smith’s court martial.
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Washington
Root
House
Gen. Smith
Samar
Philippine Islands
Jacob H. Smith
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Philippines
War Department
Senate
Gen. Bell
Batangas
Smith
Walter
Chaffee
Department
Bell
Lloyd Wheaton
Manila
Wheaton
Maivar
Waller
Gen. Chaffee
Lamar
Brewing Strike Talks Fail in Boston Conference
After a four hour meeting between the Central Labor union and striking brewery workers and the Boston Brewers association, no agreement was reached to settle the strike and the conference adjourned sine die.
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Boston
Central Labor Union
Boston Brewers’ Association
New Pacific Liners for trans Pacific link from San Francisco
The Chron cle reports quiet East plans to form a trans Pacific steamship line between San Francisco and Hong Kong with freight and passenger steamers in coordination with a Canton Han Kow railroad under Brice syndicate. About 1,500,000 tons of steel rails will back the traffic for the new line. A second fragment notes a medical testimonial for Dean's Ointment curing a leg sore.
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San Francisco
the Chronicle
Hong Kong
Brice Syndicate
Priges Current Lowell Retail Market May 7 1902
Market figures supplied by Mann & Co. and J B Cover Co list grocer items for May 7 1902 in Lowell. Bananas per dozen 15 to 20 cents, Malaga grapes 15 to 20, Eng walnuts 18 per pound, almonds 18, apples per dozen 10 to 20, lemons per dozen 30?, figs 15 to 20, oranges up to 50 cents per dozen, pecans, filberts and other fruit and nut prices noted with small quantities and varying weights.
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Lowell
Mann & Co
J. B. Cover & Co
D. W. Horne & Co
Killpartrick Res
F. EB
Putnam
Prescott Streat
Malaga
Java
Rio
Japan
C.s
Franklin
Cumberland
Investigation Sought Into Hageman Death In New York
In Providence on May 7 an effort is underway to obtain an inquiry into the death of George Hageman of this city. He was found unconscious in a New York street two weeks ago and later died. his wife charges foul play alleging he was attacked robbed of $1000 and left for dead.
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Providence
R. I
George Hageman
New York
Hageman
Blood Bitters Endorsed for Purifying Cleansing Power
Fragmentary ad claims blood cleansing and purifying effects of Blood Bitters featuring Burdock as a key ingredient. The readable text suggests a promotional tone for a patent remedy. Named entities are limited to product and ingredient mentions without clear dates or organizations.
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Burdock
For Sale Country Home on Two Acres Near Utilities
A parcel of about three to two acres offers a nice barn and ample fruit and berries. Located near electric lines, it suits a country home, garden, or poultry farm. Well located close to the right line, priced at $2700 with easy terms. Contact T. H. Elliott at 64 Central Street, telephone 908-2.
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T. H. Elliott
Central Street
Dowitcher Death Song Echoes in a Hunter's Tale
A New York Sun account details the dowitcher’s haunting death cry heard when wounded and pinned, the bird’s stationary fear as the hunter approaches, and the long, resonant note that lingers before the kill. Hunters recall the mournful sound as a stark counterpoint to the hunt.
The Example of French Industrial Art Schools
An essay argues that educating the eye through the finest French industrial art specimens is vital for students and artisans. It criticizes museum collections that rely on archaic relics and reproductions and urges focusing on rare originals like Tanagra figures to convey true beauty.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
South Kensington Museum
Egypt
Mesopotamia
European art casts versus originals in museums debate
Commentary argues casts lack color and fine line work of originals, urging museums to favor masterworks over replicas. Cautions against self deception, urges press discussion, and notes protectionist views on European versus American goods and export approaches. Jacob Schoenhof cites European standards in May Forum.
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Metropolitan Museum
New York
West
Nis
Jacob Schoenhof
Royal rubbish sale under royal license in Shattucy street
A humorous note describes a rummage sale under King Edward's license. Articles slated for disposal are contrasted with old coats hats and gowns sold for charity in a Shattucy street store. The piece lightly ribses the cleanliness and purpose of the sale.
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Edward
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