Will Congress Probe Smokedess Powder Charges
A lengthy commission report critiques Congress for failing to provide clear evidence on smuggling and powder cases. It cites military moves from Cuba to Santiago, notes possible missteps by officials, and discusses the conduct of officers in Cuba and in the port cities, including clashes with locals and flag etiquette disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Everybody Concerner
Iiven
Currency
Dawes
Fourth On Its Way to the Philippines with U S Troops
The 35 000 naval and army volunteers from the Fourth Regiment prepare for a long voyage to the Philippines. The regiment departs New York in three sections and will endure seven to eight weeks at sea aboard the transport Mohawk en route to Port Said and then onward. Army nurses Margaret Livingston Hander and Annie Bowlisies are praised for services at Porto Rico. A Vienna duel leads to the death of the Austrian ex–emperor’s interpreter and stirs high society.
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Cicago Regiment
Philippines
Seal Saaen
Sires Charney
Port Sheridan
Teasport
Treair
Wien
Fess
New York
Tounsylvania Condh
Algerduis
Congress
Dee
Margaret Livingston Handler
Annie Bowlisies
Porto Rico
Senatorial Change Looms as 30 Go Up for Election
The article lists thirty U S Senate terms ending March 4 with many names from Aldrich to Wilson. It notes expectations in Washington that eighteen incumbents will be reelected and twelve seats will open for new faces, reshaping party balance across states.
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United States Senate
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Allen
Nebraska
Bate
Tennessee
Burrows
Michigan
Cannon
Utah Clark
Wyoming
Cockrell
Missori
Daniel
Virginia
Davis
Minnesta
Waulkter
West Virginia
Money
Mississippi
Gorman
Maryland
Gray
Delaware
Hale
Maine
Iinna
Ohie
Howler
Connecticut
Lodge
Massachusetts
Mantle
Montana
Mills
Texas
Mitchell
Wisconsin
Murphy
New York
Pasco
Florida
Proctor
Vermont
Quay
Pennsylvania
Roach
North Dakota
Smith
New
Jers Stewart
Nevada
Turpie
Tadiana
White
California
Wilson
Washington
Clark
Manna
Hawley
Cusco
Qua Stewart
May aid for Gen Palmer proposed in Congress
The note reports lawmakers consider a pension for Gen John M Palmer, citing his declining sight and hearing. Sen Cullom backs aid and Gen McClernand earlier received 1000 dollars. Palmer says he will not seek help but appreciates friends’ concern as he nears old age.
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Congress
Wim
Cullom
Hill
John M. Palmer
Gen. Palmer
Fie
Tie
Atl
Ulineis
Palmer
United States Senate
Fa Tsg
Culonn
McClernando
Springfield
Demand to Be Free Claim Independence for Philippines
Filipino representatives present a memorandum to Secretary Hay arguing for an independent Filipino state free from U S interference. The document claims Spain held no sovereignty over the islands at the signing of the treaty and that the Philippines already has a functioning government akin to the United States. Avoncillo seeks an audience to present his case to the President.
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Wash- Tegtou
Hay
Fle
Pelipe Agoneitte
Aguinalde
United States
Spain
Peggemo
Avoncillo
Various Obituaries and Personal Notices Across Town Areas
The item records a string of obituary notices and personal life details including Nancy Barger of Bellefonte Pa observing a date with poet Peine’s sister Mihiden, Captain Milsworth of Ipswich age 87, Mrs Elizabeth Lamb Turner a niece of Charles Daub dying in Chicago, Miles the royal postilion dying aged, George III to Queen Victoria era references, Martha Yates Medveno and Taevilay Yates Medveno twin sisters in Indiana near Greencastle, Mrs Durnell with eleven children, Mrs Mellee’s brother John Bryant in Mass now in poor health, Mrs Larey Alexander possibly Iowa’s oldest person, and a note on Jer ieth year 1770 with African slave ancestry context.
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Nancy Barger
Bellefonte
Tae
Mihiden
Peine
Auerviea
Captain Milsworth
Charee
Tpswich
Elizahbeth Lamb Turner
Cinarles Daub
Thomas Lamb
Giada
Lamb
al Cleshain
England
Dolas Miles
George Til
George Dvl Willian PV
Queen Viet
Hae
Petivewneut
Martha Mior Dearnech
Taevilay Yates Medveno
Puthan County
Indiana
Greencastle
Durnell
Mellee Tistern
Iowa
Lowa
Senators Debate Size of Congressional Debates and Expenditures
An 1890s senate record shows 86,880 inches of printed debate in minion type across columns. It notes long-serving members like Senator Allen and Pettigrew as top talkers, discusses government expenditures since 1781, and covers political shifts in the Dakotas and pension precedents, with mentions of Montana bribery claims and investigations into bank check handling.
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Senate
Congress
Allen
Nebraska
United States Senate
Nator Teler
Senator Butter
Morgan
Ren
Pettigrew
Teller
Senator Chandler
New Hampshire
Cullom
Connelly
Valmer
Illinois
Gen. Dimes Shields Wis
Missouri
McClernand
Springfield
John Black
Chicago
Gen. Palmer
Logan
Grant
Sheridan
Palmers
Dave
Senator Hoar Voices Limits of Governing Conquest
Senator Hoar argues against expansion and imperialism in a two hour Senate speech. He grounds his case in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, warning annexation would burden labor and debt and threaten a strong navy and army. Senator Platt counters, calling Hoar’s view a straw man and a mere specter.
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Senator Hoar
Philippines
Senate
Massachusetts
Senator Platt
Connecticut
Connecticut and Some At the President. Mr. Hoar
Tie
Congress
Cuba
Platt
Anaying
Senator Mason Speaks on Philippines Policy in Senate
Chicago senator William N. Mason urged caution on expansion and urged hearing both sides before verdict. He compared Philippines policy to past Cuba stance, stressed taxation with consent, and warned against rushing into action without native agreement.
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Milinois
William N. Mason
Chicago
Senate
Mason
Cuba
Philippines
Iman
Columbia
Archipelago
Gov McLaurin Urges Strong Action Against Lynchings
In a legislative message Gov. McLaurin of South Carolina denounces lynching and calls for swift conviction and punishment of offenders. He urges laws that deter mob violence, makes lynching a high crime, and proposes liability for towns where lynchings occur. He also suggests disenfranchising participants in such crimes.
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McLanurin
South Carolina
Filipinos sue Wildman over independence fund
The Filipino committee in Hong Kong breaks with U S Consul Wildman and files a Supreme Court writ seeking over 47000 claiming funds were deposited with Wildman as treasurer of the Filipino independence fund. They allege government recognition of Filipinos as belligerents with aid and influence to oppose Spain.
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U.S
Hong Kong
United States
Wildman
Supreme Court
Spain
Aguinaldo
Singapore
Debates on Cuba Philippines Policy Stir Across Papers
A tangle of editorial snippets from multiple papers discusses U S actions in Cuba and the Philippines. Citizens weigh the burden of governance, military strategy, and the care needed for new governments amid calls for restraint and national resolve.
Blind girl gains sight after learning as a baby
The Philadelphia Times reports on Marie Duplessis a 15 year old who was born blind and now sees after cataract removal. Doctors describe gradual vision with sharp pain color overload and new spatial perception. She must relearn objects and movement without touch concluding it will take months to train her eye muscles.
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Gan
Pittsburg
Hobson
Washington Post
Miles
Ned Heeft
Boston
Maine
Mole St. Nicholas
Pitsiarg
Crank
Kissi
Chicago
Memphis
Don Caries
Philadelphia Times
Cuba
Spada
Herenleay
Boston Globe
Milwaukee
Krey
Pittsburg Post
Sarah Bernhardt
Philadelphia Ledger
Utah
Roberts
Coness
Havana
Don Carlos
Sampson
Elviin
Admiral Dewey
Washington
Niasia
South America
Philadelphia
Vines
Dor. Hillis
Henry Ward Beecher
Lydea Abbott
Web Chiesigo
Ifa Benoklyn
Htonow
Sianpsen
Cervera
Amroney
Cheveland Plain Dealer
Uncle Sam
Philippines
Heilo Wold
Toile
St. Louis
Alaska
Abaska
United States
New Orleans
Picayune
Cincinnati Mnquirer
George Drewey
Boston Journal
Spain
Baltimore Sun
New York Journal
Baltimore
New World
America
Bloomington
Marie Duplessis
Uiut
Uto
Miss Duplessis
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Lieve
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Tenth Infantry
Calida
Graerman
Clenfoepus
Cienfuegos
Snd Goi
Bates
Lisstett
Badeni
Austria
Leidner
Secretary of the Treasury
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Tsot
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Weltigrew
South Dakota
Moody
Deadwood
Gilbert A. Pier
Lyn. Casey
W.O. Roach
Rouch
Casey
Pomeroy
John Dodigalls
Capitol
Richard R. Kenney
Matthew Stanley Quay
Senator Mason
M'Laurin
Sue Wildman
Fran
Explorer Nansen
Tacoma
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Pierce County
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New Jersey
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