Interstate commerce bill to regulate iron goods transport
The house committee on interstate commerce favors a bill regulating iron made goods transport. A usury statement issued shows available cash balance 296,117,547 dollars and reserve 218,360,012. Havana reports no yellow fever cases for days, and Berlin banker Sternberg faces fraud charges. Weekly US failures total 245 against last year, 33 in Canada, with London papers noting York election implications.
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House
California Assembly Rejects Resolution on Nicaragua Canal Treaty
The California assembly on the ninth refused to adopt a joint resolution protesting the proposed Nicara man canal treaty before the United States senate. Kentucky election officials gained access to the capitol in Frankfort on the fifth, the first outsiders allowed inside since the legislature was barred from the building.
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California Assembly
England
Nicara- Man
States Senate
Kentucky
British Columbia Council Proposes Repeal of Alien Exclusion Act
The government of British Columbia introduced a measure to repeal the act from the last session that excluded aliens from provincial placer mines, aiming to broaden access and support from the legislature.
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British Columbia
Venrose Bill Aims to Publish GAR Camp Proceedings
Senator Venrose introduced the seventh bill authorizing the publication of Grand Army of the Republic camp proceedings as a government document and setting their distribution among multiple GAR posts.
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Venrose
G. A. R. Campments
North Dakota Woolgrowers Protest Argentina Treaty
The North Dakota State Woolgrowers Association protested the ratification of the reciprocity treaty with Argentina on the 9th and sent a message to Senators Hansbrough and Cumber urging them to oppose it.
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North Dakota
Woolgrov‘ Association
Argentina
Hansbrough and
Cumber
Central American reps in Washington back Hay-Pauncefote canal pact
Telegrams from Central American representatives in Washington report broad approval of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty concerning the Nicaragua canal. The notes indicate general consent across Central America, signaling regional support for the agreement.
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Washington
Nicaragua Canal
Cen America
Senator Immeleys Amendment on Puerto Rico Imports
Senator MeImery on the 9th introduced an amendment to the law providing a government for Puerto Rico, increasing the rate on articles imported from Puerto Rico from 25 to 50 percent of the existing law rate.
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MeImery
Erto Rico
Puertoco
Pacific cable bill debate heard by commerce committee
The House Committee on Commerce the sixth heard representatives of American cable concerns advocating a provision in the Pacific cable bill. They argued the United States is fully able to supply all cable needed for the project.
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House Committee On Commerce
Commons votes against Fitzsimmons amendment on war policy
The British House of Commons rejected Lord Edmund Fitzsurice's amendment to the address replying to the speech from the throne by 352 against 159, showing Parliament's firm stance with the government on the war in South Africa.
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House of Commons
Edmund Fitzsurice
Uth
Africa
Senator Brady Seeks Land Title to Expand Agriculture
The Senate Agriculture Committee the 7th heard Gov Brady of Alaska on farming operations. He urged legislation to allow men to acquire title to lands to open farms and support continuation of government agricultural experiments already under way.
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Senate Committee On Agriculture
Brady
Alasa
Armless Artist Charles Felu Dies in Brussels at 69
Charles Francois Felu an armless artist died in Brussels on the 7th in his seventieth year. He painted with his sheet and copied hundreds of masterpieces. Specimens of his work are in America. He held the palette with his left foot and used his right foot to brush, living with great skill. He shaved himself and authored a successful tragedy.
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Charles Francois Felu
Brussels
America
Funeral of the hero of three wars at Arlington
The president and cabinet led a vast official and civic turnout at the funeral and interment in Arlington National Cemetery on the ninth. Military leaders, the diplomatic corps, bureaus heads, and thousands of citizens filled the church and cemetery to honor a brave hero.
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Arlington National
Binet
Thermy
Navy
England to Send 20 000 More Men to South Africa
England will deploy 20 000 additional troops to South Africa, raising the effective fighting force to about 195 000. Col Richard W Thompson, secretary of the navy in President Hayes cabinet, died at Terre Haute Indiana on the 29th at age 91. He was Indiana’s longest serving ex congressman and authored many state platforms, having seen every U.S. president except Washington.
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England
South Africa
Richard W. Thompson
Hayebinet
Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
United States
Washington
New York Representative Proposes Erie Canal Acquiry Bill
Representative McClelland of New York introduced a bill on the 7th to acquire the Erie canal for the United States government and enlarge it to haul the largest war vessels at a cost not exceeding 75 million dollars.
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McClelland
New York
United States
Senators Debate Philippines Policy and Financial Bill Actions
A historical summary of legislative sessions discusses Senator Cat fery urging to turn Filipinos loose, House debates on the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill, and various financial and Philippine questions. It notes actions in the Senate and House, including passage of the diplomatic and consular bill, adjournment for Gen Lawton’s obsequies, and related measures on tariffs, Alaska lands, and private pensions.
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Ith
Catfery
Sibley
Cafferey
Philippines
Schurman
Philippine Commission
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Admiral Dewey
South Africa
Aller
Neb
Republican Party
Cockrell
House
United States
Puerto Rico
Gen. Lawton
Berham
Cal
Jones
Wash
Alaska
Senate action on French treaty delays reciprocity plans
State Department awaits Senate action on the pending French treaty before pursuing reciprocity schemes tied to the Dingley act. If the treaty fails, efforts to advance reciprocity are expected to be abandoned.
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State Department
Senate
United States
Fargo
N. C
Chicago
Paul's Valley
L.T
Sth
Ardmore
J. T
Center
Wm. Goebel
Kentucky
Collinsville
Mary Stafford
Hill Settlement
Minn
Sisseton
S. D
Miss Stafford
Taft
Cincinnati
State Board of Election Commissioners
Louisville
Commonwealth
Washington
Suh
George L. Wellington
Maryland
Republican National Committee
Depew
Brave Lawton's Last March Hero Laid to Rest
Major General Henry W. Lawton was buried in Arlington National Cemetery after national mourning services in Washington. President and government officials joined military leaders, diplomats, and citizens in honoring Lawton, lauded as a true American hero who fought across wars and inspired liberty and courage. His eulogies linked his career to enduring American values and future duty.
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Washington
Henry W. Lawton
National Cemetery
Arlington
America
Shane
Stryker
Lawton
Bayard
Philip Sidney
Raleigh
Gustavus Adolphus Willar
Orange
Winklebed
Cambronne
Caribaldi
Agincourt
Naseby
Quebec
Lucknow
Long Island
Delaware
Manila
Guantanamo
Luzon
Repeal of Anti Aliens Law in British Columbia Mines
Victoria February 10 government proposes repeal of last session’s acts that barred aliens from provincial placer mines. Measure promised broad legislative backing to remove exclusionary rule and open mining sites to non citizens.
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Victoria
D. C
British Columbia
Esterhazy to surrender for trial over famous document
Paris february 10 a Temps report states Major Count Esterhazy plans to surrender himself for trial on charges he possessed the infamous document known as Cette canaille des d- the phrase reported by the paper as the key allegation in the Dreyfus affair context
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Paris
The
Temps
Esterhazy
The Fool of Gold and the Babe at Rest
A verse pamphlet from the National Watchman condemns a wealthy church patron who buys influence with gold. It portrays a nation where laborers toil in misery while a rich patron funds opulent worship, leading to a mass uprising that ends with the removal of the gilded ruler and a symbol of a starving child buried beneath liberty’s banner. The poem denounces greed, corruption, and inequality.
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Liberty
CONTRACTING THE CURRENCY IN PANIC TIMES
A Chicago Democrat editorial argues against a rapid shift to a gold standard. It cites New York and Boston banking panics, scarce gold, inflated money prices, and a flood of liquidations abroad as reasons not to contract currency. It links higher call money rates and rising Bank of England discount rates to financial turmoil.
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Congress
New York
Boston
Europe
South Africa
Atlantic
Bank of England
Chicago Democrat
Gold standard bill push sparks party clash
The Chicago Dispatch reports Republicans face intense pressure from financial interests to pass a gold standard bill. Analysts warn that forcing the issue could bring financial and political consequences, with the money power gripping the party and demanding action.
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Republican Congress
Chicaco
The Money Question in the Coming Campaign
The piece argues the currency issue has shifted to a choice between the gold standard and bimetallism. It asserts Republicans moved from opposing the gold standard to embracing it as the core issue, urging voters to decide between single gold standard and free coinage of both metals in the upcoming campaign.
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J. G. Johnson
Democratic National Committee
Congress
McKinley
Europe
Goebel murder arrests and Kentucky peace talks
In Frankfort two men, Siles Jones and Gottschalk, were arrested on suspected links to Gov. Goebel’s murder and kept under confinement for further proof. Gov. Taylor refused to sign the Louisville peace agreement for now, while Democrats pressed for action amid a day of conferences. Late reports suggested a decision favoring signature within about two hours.
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Frankfort
Gov. Goebel
Siles Jones
Whitley County
Gottschalk
Nelson County
Taylor
Louisville
Adjt
Collier
Gov. Taylor
Banks and Government Should Not Issue Circulating Notes
A New York Sun correspondent asks if government issue of notes puts it in banking. The reply states that issuing paper money is a government function, not banking, and banks usurping that power is wrong. Only government should stamp money on metal or paper to ensure sound currency.
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United States
Ring Nebula photographed with Crossley telescope reveals inner rings
At Lick Observatory photographs of the Ring Nebula in Lyra show a central star and a ring composed of several narrower interlacing rings. The inner space appears with faint nebulosity crossed by three dark and two bright bands. A nearby small nebula resembles a left handed two branched spiral.
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Crossley
Lick Observatory
Constellation
Lyra
Keeler
Don’t call a man a foo he may be foolish enough to fight
A concise quip from the Chicago Daily News reflecting a caution against insults. It notes how provocative language can provoke a confrontation and underscores the newspaper’s wry, streetwise tone without sensational detail.
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Chicago Daily News
Richard W. Thompson Dies Noted Indiana Statesman
Terre Haute and Washington mourn Col. Richard W. Thompson ex secretary of the navy and long time Indiana statesman. He served in Congress with Lincoln and Webster, knew most presidents since Monroe, and led the Panama Canal Co. after cabinet service. A cavalry guard of honor accompanied his funeral procession.
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Thompson
Panama Canal Co
Jefferson
Lincoln
Virginia
British Recede After Boers Bombard Colenso Front
The British opened with heavy bombardment then retired after a Boer cannonade. At Molens drift the British abandoned the kopje and crossed Tugela to their former line. A desultory cannonade continued with overall quiet conditions.
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Colenso
Joubert
Ladysmith
Tugela
Buller's Headquarters on the Tuge la
On Wednesday February 7 the enemy forces threaten both flanks and keep our position hard to hold as the fight continues.
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Buller
Tugela
British Train sortie repulsed near Colenso on Tugela front
A sortie from Chieveley toward Colenso with 2000 British troops met Boer fire, forcing a retreat to Chieveley. Fighting along the Upper Tugela persisted into Tuesday night with longer engagements at Colenso and upstream until early morning. Details remain scarce.
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Joubert
Ladysmaith
Chieveley
Colenso
Tugela
Gainiiogs Ladysmith Without a Decisive Victory
London reports warn that pushing toward Ladysmith without a decisive win risks increasing danger in a critical campaign. Boer prisoner accounts claim Boers expected Buller to cross at Skiot's drift and massed forces oppose such a passage near Dornkloof. Naval guns reach Zwartz Kop summit for practice as Gen MacDonald’s Kodoosberg sortie disappoints without major impact.
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London
Ladysmith
Frere
Buller
Skiot
Dornkloof
Zwartz Kop
British dispatches on Buller movements prove hopeful report
London reports say Gen Buller’s Monday and Tuesday movements were described as effective though an anticipated retirement was bitter news for the British. News spread quickly, and disappointment appeared as the long Tugela silence heightened fears he could not advance and might have to cross the river again.
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London
London War Office confirms Gatacre repulse at Pea Hoek and Byrd’s River
A London war office dispatch dated February 8 confirms reports Gen. Gatacre repulsed the Boers at Pea Hoek and Byrd's River and states the security of both outposts is established.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Gatacre
Pea Hoek
Byrd's River
Aguinaldo Leaves Luzon War Department Says
A Washington telegram says the war department believes Aguinaldo escaped Luzon and may reappear in London or Paris with Agoncillo. Officials would not be surprised if he contacts them next.
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Chicago
The
Chronicle
Washington
War Department
Aguinaldo
Iuzon
London
Paris
Agoncillio
State Woolgrowers Oppose Argentina Reciprocity Treaty
The State Woolgrowers association protests against the reciprocal treaty with Argentina and on Friday sent a message to Senators Hansbrough and McCumber urging opposition.
Theological Prof McGiffert to face charges by presbytery
New York on February 10 Prof Arthur C McGiffert of Union Theological Seminary will appear before the New York Presbytery next Monday to answer charges of heresy filed by Rev G W F Birch.
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New York
Arthur C. McGiffert
Union Theological Seminary
G. W. F. Birch
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Longfellow
Gladstone
Tennyson
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Webster
Issi
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Adams
Monroe
Lafayette
National House of Representatives
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Guard of Honor
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