Debate over Cuba constitutional ratification by Congress
The piece argues Congress lacks authority to approve modify or reject Cuba’s constitution after pacification and that sovereignty over Cuba rests with the Cuban people. It accuses administration syndicates of seeking rights and warns Congress against overstepping executive power in Cuba while praising the president’s restraint and pointing to the Philippine example. It also discusses Representative Seth Brown and party promises on Cuba and the Philippines, and touches on Kansas prohibition and mint figures.
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Congress
United States
Cuba
Syndh
Philippine Islands
Seth %. Brown
Ohio
Brown
Philippines
Spain
Philippine
Gaibie
Nation
Kansas
Mrs. Nation
A New Heavenly Visitor Nova Persei Shines Bright in Sky
The article describes the appearance of Nova Persei on February 19, its position near Capella in Perseus, and how telescopes worldwide study this distant new star. It notes historical bright novae like Tycho and Kepler, discusses parallax, distance estimates, and the atmospheric effects of interstellar nebulosity on a passing solid body.
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Harvard
Earth
Perseus
Capella
Milky Way
Constellation
Tycho
Kepler
Dewet's Cape Raid advances in British territory
The report tracks Dewet's forces from Philipstown westward via Kameel Drift with running fights, noting his brush with Plumer's troops and his return to the Orange Free State amid ongoing invasion activity. The piece then shifts to astronomical observations of a bright new star and its potential motion, causes, and comparisons to Tycho and Kepler.
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Philipstown
Plumer
Philipstowz
Kameel Drift
Dewet
Orange Free State
Marking a Hero's Grave in Lincoln Park Chicago
The project to mark the grave of David Kennison in Lincoln Park Chicago with a monument to honor his role in the Boston Tea Party looks likely to succeed. Colonial society officers expect popular support and easy fundraising as visitors noted the grave’s neglected winter condition.
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David Kennison
Lincoln Park
Chicago
Boston
Colonial Societies
Gilman Resigns Johns Hopkins Presidency After Forty-Seven Years
The article recounts Daniel Coit Gilman stepping down as Johns Hopkins University president, noting his 47 years of leadership since 1875, his influence in education and civil service reform, and his age of 70. It also mentions insomnia and the modern stress of scholarly life, with reflections on overwork and nerve fatigue. It then profiles Ricciotti Garibaldi, heir to Giuseppe Garibaldi, detailing his naval rank, actions in Greece and Italy, and plans to attend the Chicago monument unveiling.
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Henry Norman
Russia
M. de Witte
Germany
Mr. Norman
Europe
University of Odessa
Odessa
Borki
St. Petersburg
Russian Empire
Daniel Coit Gilman
Johns Hopkins University
Gilman
Huxley
Ricciotti Garibaldi
Garibaldi
Chicago
Sir Robert Hart’s Warning on China and Power
Sir Robert Hart warns that China could become a great power if treated fairly. He urges officials to understand Chinese motives and avoid provoking millions of Celestials. He criticizes meddling by whites and stresses restraint to prevent future vengeance or war.
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Robert Hart
China
Robert
Railroad Syndicate Warns Against Government Control
The Morgan Rockefeller Hartman group argues central government rail control would grant vast power to a few, presenting the first evil of concentrated authority and its potential misuse.
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Morgan-Rockefeller-Hartman Railroad Syndicate
Banquet speakers praise Lincoln era themes and patriotism
A crowd of gentlemen at a February 2 banquet praised Abraham Lincoln’s patriotism and wisdom claiming his principles align with their views, while asserting Lincoln denounced similar aims as misguided.
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Abraham Lincoln
Congress weighs National Standardizing Bureau plan
Congress considers creating a National Standardizing Bureau and indicates it would likely operate in coordination with Standard Oil if the plan proceeds, signaling a significant industrial governance proposal.
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Congress
Ship Subsidy Bill Sparks Call for Special Congress Session
If the ship subsidy bill fails to pass it may be necessary to convene a special session of Congress to address the issue.
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Congress
Language as a tool of power in press and politics
The piece critiques how officials misstate aims, notes editors’ biases reveal corporate influence, and cites Chatham on bayonets to warn against U.S. methods in the Philippines. It warns Texas oil hopes may mirror Pennsylvania politics and calls for cleaner political conduct.
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Chatham
America
Texas
Pennsylvania
Milwaukee Doctor Warns Matinee Habit Harms Women
Dr. Dewey of Milwaukee claims matinee attendance is injurious to many young women. He says the nervous strain during ordinary dramatic performances is severe and can cause lasting damage. Some other physicians concur.
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Dewey
Milwaukee
Public School Extension Gains General Approval
The university extension scheme wins broad support as colleges extend popular education beyond campus. The movement broadens access to top educational advantages for all and reflects the era’s emphasis on public learning.
Madison doctor attended Mexican veterans reunion in Indianapolis
Dr. Thomas W. Forshee of Madison Indiana, a bodyguard to General Winfield Scott during his Mexico City entrances, attended the Mexican veterans reunion in Indianapolis. He also served as a surgeon in the Civil War with the Eighty eighth Illinois Infantry.
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Thomas W. Forshee
Madison Ind
Winfield Scott
City of
Mexico
Indianapolis
Forshee
Eighty Eighth Illinois Infantry
Wreckmaster Anthony Berdanien Dies at 73 in Frackville
Anthony Berdanien of Frackville Pa died last Tuesday aged 73. He served as wreckmaster of the Philadelphia and Reading railroad for 39 years and is credited with clearing debris after accidents, handling about 2,000 locomotives and 15,000 cars.
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Anthony Berdanien
Frackville
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Berdanien
Meads Named Head of California Irrigation Department
Professor Elwood Mead, renowned irrigation expert with the U S Department of Agriculture, is appointed to lead the new irrigation department at the University of California. He began his duties in March and will supervise the university’s irrigation investigations.
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Elwood Mead
United States Department of Agriculture
University of California
Department of Irrigation
Mead Ws
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