McKinley Speech Toasts Unity Amid Philippine Challenge
President McKinley in Boston for a Home Market club banquet touts no imperial aims and outlines the Philippines policy. He cites war unity, condemns backsliding, and argues for continued American responsibility from Manila to Santiago while insisting Spain is out of the problem.
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Boston
William McKinley
Home Market Club
Mechanics Hall
Messrs. Long
Alger
Bliss
Gage
Smith
Grosvenor
Ohio
South Terminal
Algonquin Club
South Union Station
Mechanics’ Hall
Mallalieu
Plunkett
Wolcott
Quincy
McKinley
The People Must Decide on Philippine Policy
The article discusses ongoing U S scrutiny of Philippine policy asserting the American people must decide the treaty fate. It argues for benevolent governance in the islands under U S authority while safeguarding liberty, education, and self governance with future prosperity as the aim. The piece notes speeches by Postmaster General Smith and Secretary Long with McKinley applauding.
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Philippine Islands
Congress
Philippines
Manila
American Republic
Smith
Secretary Long
McKinley
Dewey
Refuges Sought by Insurgent Family Near Manila
In Manila on February 17 ex-Consul O F Williams received an insurgent congress member’s request for a pass through American lines for a 12 person family seeking refuge in Manila. Rebels’ families seek safety within American territory as lines remain quiet aside from a small railroad bridge incident near Caloocan and heat impacting troops.
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Manila
United States
O. F. Williams
Congress
Malolos
Caloocan
Judge Frees Brokers Over Ticket Scalpers Act
Chicago February 17 Judge Gibbons orders the release of brokers Gennett D. Marks and William Nye who were indicted nearly a year ago. The court holds the ticket scalpers act void declaring that a purchased ticket becomes personal property and may be resold.
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Chicago
Gibbons
Gennettd. Marks
William Nye
Roof collapse at Ebbitt house livery stable kills two
In Washington on February 17 two colored men died and five were injured when the roof of the Ebbitt house livery stable at the corner of Fourteenth and C streets N W collapsed under heavy snow. None of the injuries were serious.
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Washington
Ebbitt House
Foursteenth and
C Streets
N. W
Miles court of inquiry opens with Gen. Miles testimony
Washington February 21 the Miles court of inquiry heard Gen Miles and three officers in the first day of questioning at the Lemon building The proceedings focused on beef quality the alleged preservation chemicals and Miles remarks about the pretense of experiment He clarified his use of the phrase disavowing any fraud implication and noted prior interviews were not fully represented by press reports Also mentions a later session and Dr Daly’s report.
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Washington
Miles
War Investigating Commission
Lemon Building
Nelson A. Miles
Col
Frank Michler
Tile
Davis
Commissary Department
Adjutant General
War Commission
New York Journal
New York Herald
Gen. Miles
Gen
Journal
Death of Robert Fox, Philadelphia theater figure
Robert Fox, once a well known theatrical manager, died of consumption in Philadelphia at age 61.
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Robert Fox
Philadelphia
Postmaster shoots burglar in Delaware Water Gap raid
In Delaware Water Gap Pennsylvania on February 21 Postmaster Hauser shot and fatally wounded one of a trio of burglars who entered the post office and attempted to blow the safe. The injured man refused to reveal his identity or the names of the other two. He was transported to a hospital.
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Delaware Water Gap
Hauser
Ile
Professor Stephens Sentenced for Pardee Hall Fire
Sentenced to nine years in prison in Easton Pa for the Pardee hall fire at Lafayette College. Prof Stephens was convicted Saturday and received the term from Judge Scott on Monday.
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Easton
Prof
Stephens
Pardee Hall
Lafayette College
Scott
Report on the Klondike Relief Effort Marked by Caution
Secretary Al ger transmitted a congressionally funded Klondike relief report detailing Capt. P. W. Ray and Lieut. W. Richardson findings. The material argues for opening roads to Alaska interior, criticizes the rush and speculative mining, and notes most miners face low earnings once expenses are subtracted.
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Washington
Alger
Congress
War Department
Klondike
Act of Congress
P. Wf. Ray
W. P. Richardson
Yukon
Alaska
Northwest Territory
Bonanza
Eldorado
Dominica
Honka
Sulphur
Bear Creek
Constantine
Canadian Northwestern Mounted Police
Filipino War Skirmish Near Macati Recalls Fierce Firefight
Manila reports early Monday clash as insurgents exchange long range fire with Anderson's left. Washington infantry cross Pasig, sweeping two miles, then flank across river. Six artillery batteries pound trenches. fifteen insurgents dead, four wounded. two American soldiers hurt by rifle blast. Red Cross crews come under fire as they aid wounded.
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Manila
Anderson
Macati
King’s
King
Washington Infantry
Pasig
Lieut
Scott
Macau
Aguinaldo
Red Cross
Chaplain Pierce
McArthur
Provisional Hospital
Sermon for Commercial Travelers Urges Sabbath Faith and Duty
In a Washington sermon from February 19 1899 Dr. Talmage addresses commercial travelers urging lawful conduct and devotion. He warns against Sabbath breaking and vice on trains and hotels stressing Bible reading moral discipline and Christian association support to secure both earthly success and heavenly reward.
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Washington
Halifax
San Francisco
United States
Mutual Benefit Association
Naomi
Ariel
Antioch
Alaska Railroad Rail Line Reaches White Pass Summit
The Skaguay to White Pass railroad construction is finished with the first carload of freight delivered on the summit. An exchange of courtesies occurred between the railway and Canadian officials. From the summit to Lake Bennett, construction is easier and track laying will be completed in a few weeks.
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Skaguay
Alaska
Seattle
Wash
White Pass
Lake Bennett
Harvey Buys North American Review For 225000
George B. M. Harvey acquires the North American Review from Lloyd Bryce and David A. Monroe for 225000 dollars. He will assume editorial direction with the May issue, after taking possession Monday. Harvey, 35, a Vermont native, has worked at the Springfield Republican, Chicago Daily News, and New York World.
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New York
George B. M. Harvey
North American Review
Lloyd
Bryce
David A. Monroe
Harvey
Vermont
Springfield
Mass
Republican
Chicago Daily News
New York World
the World
Porter trips abroad tied to private business not government
Washington Hebron Feb 21 It is stated on authority that Mr Robert P Porters trip abroad has no connection with the government. On his return from Cuba Porter declines further government missions and says he will be away a few weeks for private business.
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Washington
Heb
Robert P. Porter
Cuba
Porter
Ministers Protest Seating of Roberts in Congress
New York Feb 21 Baptist ministers conference adopts resolution protesting seating of B H Roberts as Utah representative.
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New York
The
Baptist Ministers’ Conference
B. H. Roberts
Congress
Utah
International Veterinary Congress to Meet at Baden
German ambassador reports to Washington that an international veterinary congress will convene in Baden from August 9 to 14, 1899. Topics include treatment and prevention of various animal diseases.
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Washington
State Department
Baden
Engineer Kills Wife With Cleaver in Perry
A special Bee report from Perry Iowa says Frank A. Liddell an engineer on the Milwaukee flyer from Omaha to here killed his wife with a cleaver while driven mad by influenza. The Illinois born man had been employed on the line for years. Police are investigating the grisly act.
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Omaha
Neb
The
Bee
Perry
Frank A. Liddell
Here
Recollections Echo in Humorous Exchange
A fragmented reminiscence features Mrs. Weeperly and Mrs. Whipperly recalling past times and negotiations, with a quip about paying spot cash for everything and discussing marriage memories, uttered in a playful Puck-like manner.
Suburbanite Column Sparks Witty Banter About Cook Boss
In a light back and forth, Snatisfied comments that his wife hopes the cook will remain, while The Suburbanite agrees the cook seems like an easy boss. The Journal records the brisk exchange as a humorous societal aside.
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Walt Alger
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