Roosevelt Jr Illness Improvement Reported At Groton School
The latest dispatches from Groton Mass and Groton School infirmary note Theodore Roosevelt Jr. showing improvement in pneumonia after a period of fever. Secretary Cortelyou confirms condition better than Monday night though no clear crisis timing. Ambassador Pauncefote sent King Edward’s sympathy, and President’s family remains hopeful for renewed health. weather remains sunny and invigorating.
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Teddy Roosevelt
William Gammel, Jr
Providence
Howard E. Potter
New York
Roosevelt
Groton
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
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Howe
Gardner
Sunn
James Lawrence
Sherard Billings
Patacefote
Washington
Edward
Anglo Japan alliance pact to preserve China and Korea
London reports a parliamentary paper outlining a practical alliance between Great Britain and Japan for preserving China and Corea. The dispatch from Lord Lansdowne to Sir Claude MacDonald cites shared aims to maintain the Chinese empire’s integrity and the territorial status quo amid Boxer era tensions.
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Great Britain
Japan
China
Corea
Lord Lansdowne
Tokio
Claude M. MacDonald
Britai
Senate Debates Philippine Question as Platt Speaks
Washington, Feb. 12. A sharp Senate debate on the general Philippines issue centers on Mr. Platt of Connecticut and Mr. Vicar of Massachusetts. Mr. Teller had concluded his tariff argument when Platt noted progress under the U S regime, including municipal elections and schooling in the islands. Morbid mocked Platt, then Platt delivered a notable speech, while Hoar objected to American governance efforts. Yoar criticized the Philippine commission. The Senate also passed a resolution for a constitutional amendment altering presidential inaugurations and Congress term from March 4 to the last Thursday in April.
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Philippine Commission
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Contested Butter Substitute Tax Debate Faces Vote
The draft bill, amid amendments, seeks to tax margarine imitating butter and regulate its sale. Key provisions include a 10 cent levy on margarine resembling butter, plus inspections and processing reforms. Members debate whether to allow a separate vote on a crucial amendment as the house adjourns.
SITES FOR ARMY POSTS
The board of general officers chaired by Lieut General Miles recommends new posts for infantry near Los Angeles California Albuquerque New Mexico Governors Island New York north of the Potomac Washington area and Red River Valley near Crookston plus a cavalry post at the Nacimiento ranch and infantry at Conewago Valley Pennsylvania. Camp sites proposed near Chickamauga Park Georgia Fort Riley Kansas Conowago Valley Lebanon Dauphin and Lancaster counties Pennsylvania and Nacimiento Ring San Luis Obispo California.
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Georgia
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Lebanon
Dauphin
Lancaster Counties
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Nacimiento
Ventesey
San Luis Oll
Resignation of Prof Weelird As Eabbard School Superintendent
Prof Weelird, superintendent of the school at Eabbard, Ohio, resigns. He cites the Board of Christian ta act on rules and requisitions he proposed as a reflection on his leadership.
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Eabbard, O
Fight Over Lake Shore Land Ends in Death on Street
In Chicago on February 12 a clash between rival claimants over land along the Lake Shore drive left watchman Frank Birk mortally wounded by a Winchester rifle and later died. Lawyer Henry Cooper and officer Midley confronted Captain Streeter and his followers, ensuing armaments and a siege with Streeter finally surrendering after barricading a house. Notables in the area included ex Senator Farwell, and merchants Potter Palmer MacVeagh and others.
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Winchester Rifles
Lallowers
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Sustumiheing
Disymite
Meade Land
Lake Michigen
Geor W. Sheater
North Side
Lake Michegan
Henry Cooper
Bey
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aeManners
Mrs. McMannes
Onc
Strettor
Honse
Piugres
United States
Senator Farwell
D. W. Pottar
Franklin MacVeagh
Potter Palmer
Expansion in the Stock Market and Holiday Caution
The New York market Tuesday showed further expansion in demurrals amid great irregularity and profit taking on the eve of a holiday. Traders shifted as speculative buyers weighed anticipated deals while railway and express stocks rose and fell, with solid stocks easing and concerns over upcoming syndicate actions.
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Ligertape Assetics
Tas
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Szuterek
United States
Armeiean Express
Dapie Lean
Jon
Devils
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Aceeaupt
Bool
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Presbyterian Temperance Committees Meet in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on February 12 the Presbyterain general assembly’s permanent temperance committees gathered at Second Presbyterian church. Vice chair Charles A Rose led as Rev Dr John Hill, absent due to travel, sent a letter from Hot Springs Arkansas. Lilley reported broad temperance literature distribution and funding strain. A plan to draft the assembly’s annual report and act at the April committee meeting was set. Separate notes mention a smallpox outbreak in Scenery Hill Washington County and a fatality in Nailon Tanioe aged 14, plus a fire at a Spangler schoolhouse causing $8 0009 in damage.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
Second Presbyterian Church
John Hill
Hot Springs
Ark
Charles A. Rose
William ¢Illey
Lilley
Poisoned Co Asphyxiation Report From Pittsburgh Area
Two men were found unconscious near Ste Penn avenues after a suspected poison incident. Investigators believe a toxin may have been ingested and note both men were transported to West Penn Hospital for treatment.
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The Markets in Pittsburg Feb Th Highlights
The Pittsburg market report lists wheat corn oats timothy and clover prices, butter cheese and poultry figures, hogs and cattle bids, veal calves and dairy items. Numerous price ranges from various goods and regions are noted, reflecting a busy agricultural commodities session.
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Ere
Ohio
Pennsylvania
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Wisconsin
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Trier
Austria aids Spain amid Spain affair turmoil
Washington reports show European powers staying united on U.S. concerns as Prince Henry plans to sail to the United States Saturday regardless of President Roosevelt’s ill son. Berlin dispatches align with Prussia, noting delays but confirming the prince’s visit remains a possibility.
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United States
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Cork
Lord Parmcefoto
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Tsian
Edortan Betuell
Spain
Tia
Dias
Rome
Rome Scutatien Te Peo Ore Dh Stat Ea Te Die Uted Sara Pibascaf Ae. Lord Thommen
Parmer
Flamsel
Berlin
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Iisa
Prince Henry
Young Roosevelt
Hay
von Hotleben
They Parted Us Paradox in Hindoo Twins Separation
Paris February 12 The operation to separate Hindoo twins Rodieca and Doodica with Barnum & Bailey’s circus was photographed by cinematograph operators. The images aimed at scientists show their livers were joined making the surgery extremely dangerous. After chloroform Deedyen recovered and Radiea uttered similar words.
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Hindoo
Rodieca and
Doodica
Barnum & Nailey
Clicus
Gyetation
Teuthlerra
Deedyen
Radiea
Cabal Question Stirs Ohio Canal Debate in Legislature
Columbus reports the canal question as the session’s key issue with strong opposition to a draft reform by Attorney General Sheets. The measure would place canal assets under a governor appointed committee, risking sale or lease to rail and traction interests. Lobbying from canal staff and beneficiaries could shape votes as officials weigh disposing of the system.
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DHS
Canal Commission
State Board of Public War
Sha Ad Watt Dateredie
Alliance Fire Devastates Concordia Hundreds Lose Dwellings
A large blaze in Concordia destroyed seven business houses and a dwelling, totaling about $6,000 in losses with $26,000 covered by insurance. The conflagration wiped out Concordia opera house, Frederick’s restaurant, Rimoth & Uots, John Sen’s meat market, Severance Bakery, Peterson House, and New Method Laundry. Several residents including Jesse Broderick family and others were displaced.
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Concordaa Pera Heures
Ealling Puesdas
Concordia Opera House
Desse Frederick 'S Restamrnant
Wo AL Rimoth & Uots
John Sen
Severance Bakery
Peterson House
Jesse Broderick
Gilbert
Lamborn
Uarry
Missetty Wild
BD. Peterson
Yeagley
Beuhler
Visit by Schandrett fuels Soffel case questions
Butler, February 12. Attorney R. B. Schandrett visited Mrs Soffel in hospital refuting claims she shot herself and stating she did not possess a revolver. He questioned Hoon about Jack Biddle being clubbed and shot after he went down. Mrs Soffel's condition improved and she is expected to leave hospital in about two weeks.
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Soffel
R. B. Schandrett
Schandrett
Cost of New Navy Prompts Congress Review
Washington reports to Congress the modern navy cost at 99,802,928 and 902,284 for repairs. Seventy six vessels are listed, excluding those under construction. Battleship figures for Illinois Wisconsin Alabama Kentucky and Kearsarge are omitted, while Oregon leads costs at 6,575,082.
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Secretary of the Navy
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United States
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Wisconsin
Alabama
Kentucky
Kearsarge
Oregon
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