Jones Testifies Against Patrick in Rice Will Forgery Trial
Valet Jones detailed the alleged conspiracy with Patrick to forge and probate a 1900 will divesting heirs of Rice. He described Patrick pressuring him for higher wages, arranging witnesses, letters, and ad measurements, and the plan to influence heirs and courts while Jones maintained composure on the stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Jones
Albert T. ‘Patrick
William Marsh Rice
Patrick
Jones
Atorney Osborne
Jerome
Goff
Supreme Court
Edgar J. Sherman
Massachusetts
George E. Ide
Charles W. Dayton
Howard Duffield
Augustus van Wyck
Mary Walker
Mr. Osborne
Rice
New York
Moore
Osborne
Mr. Rice
Rice Institute
Morris Meyers
Meyers
Harmon and Wetherbee
Wetherbee
Tee
World Building
Manhattan
Moe
Short
Capt. Baker
Will
Broadway
Texas
Walker Curry
East Sixty-first Street
Curry
Madison Avenue
Presbyterian Hospital
Carpenter
Brooklyn
State of
Congress in light mood as Bromwell mocks Wheeler
In the House Bromwell of Ohio read Col Mulligan’s Kentucky parody on Mr Wheeler’s anti royalty speech provoking laughter. He cited German Cincinnati as patriotic and read lines showing 'truculent sycophancy' in Jefferson and Breckinridge costumes. Boutell traced the term’s origins to Jefferson and royal pageantry, ending with Queen Hawaii and a Grand Duke tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wheeler
Bromwell
Rep
Ohio
Mir. Bromwell
Germany
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Kern
South Africa
Boutell
Thomas Jefferson
Great Britain
Martin van Buren
John
Clifton R. Breckinridge
Arkansas
Breckinridge
Lexington
Fitzgerald
N. Y
State Department
Hawaii
Cleveland
White House
United States
Grand Duke
Alexis
House of Representatives
Fleming
Women Travelers Reply Questioning Baggage Inspections
Elizabeth C. Hobson secretary of the Committee of Women responds to Secretary Shaw about baggage inspection methods at New York ports. She argues the secretary’s letter misses the real issue whether regulations will be maintained or altered and notes receipts do not prove value. She offers companions for cross examination with counsel if Shaw permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shaw
Elizabeth C. Hobson
Committee of Women
New York
United States
Germanys Iron Industry Threat to U S Markets
Washington reports from consular agent Harris in Ejibenstock dated January 25 show Germany as the second strongest iron market rival to the United States. The outlook is bleak with no new factories or expansions, shipbuilding slowing though navy yards stay active. Germany remains strong in smelting technology, signaling a quality driven competition in iron.
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Washington
England
Germany
United States
Harris
Ejibenstock
State Department
Iran
Government to test big railway merger
Washington Feb 19 Government prepares an equity bill to dissolve the Northern Securities merger of Northern Pacific and Great Northern railways under the Sherman act. The suit targets Northern Securities Company and key figures including J Pierpont Morgan and James J Hill with a likely district in Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Northern Pacific
Great Northern Railway
Northern Securities Company
Knox
J. Pierpont Morgan
James J. Hill
Minnesota
War conduct in Philippines defended as Lincoln era standard
Secretary of War provides Lodge with documents to counter cruelty charges by Americans in the Philippines. He cites 13 inquiries, finds most reports unfounded or exaggerated, and includes Lincoln era General Order 100 rules and 18 orders enforcing humane conduct. He notes court martial excerpts and asserts American army discipline and humanity.
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Washington
Senator Lodge
Secretary of War
Philippines
Senate
War Department
Funston
Lincoln
Department of
Southern Luzon
Department of the Visayas
Northern Luzon
Growth of Ocean Travel Reflects U S Prosperity in 1901
A Consular report from Washington notes rising Europe U S passenger traffic signaling prosperity. In 1901 New York saw 128000 cabin and 440000 steerage arrivals with North German Lloyd carrying 152562 to three ports. The study lists major lines and highlights a growing European interest in studying American social and economic conditions.
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Washington
Europe
United States
Frank H. Mason
Berlin
Atlantic
Glasgow
New York
Bremen
Baltimore
Galveston
Steamship Company
Sengers
Lloyd
Sce Coos
Hamburg - American
Hamburg
Compagnie Générale Transatlantique Wena
Red Star Line
White Star Line
Holland-America Line
Navigazione Generale Malian Sounsasecctaes Sss
German Lloyd
Mediterranean
Cunard. Line
Oselet
Anchor Line
Mediter- Tan
America
New Import Rule For Tea Adopted In U S
Assistant Secretary Spaulding amends tea import regulations to admit Japans green teas and cangous based on quality standards. Examiners compare infused leaf and scum only to specified standards and accept teas equal to pan-fired or basket-fired for Japans greens country tea or pingsuey for greens and North or South China for can goys, per the Tea Experts board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Spaulding
United States
South China
United States Board of Tea Experts
Senate panel backs consular service reform bill
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations authorized a favorable report on a reform bill for the Consular Service. The measure requires nine civil service examinations for applicants seeking consular posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Secretary Cortelyou Ill With Severe Cold
George B. Cortelyou secretary to the President is confined to his home by a severe cold but is expected to resume duties at the White House in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortelyou
Washington
George B. Cortelyou
Democrats to Decide Philippine Tariff Policy Monday
A Democratic Senate caucus will meet Friday to finalize a policy on the Philippine Tariff bill and its amendments before Monday’s vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crumpacker Renominated at Tenth District Convention
The Tenth District Congressional Convention held in Monticello Indiana renominated Congressman E D Crumpacker without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crumpacker
Monticello
Ind
E. D. Crumpacker
Rep
Fourth Class Postmasters Appointments Listed
Washington announces new fourth class postmasters for New Jersey and New York including Fieldsborough Lindenwold William Leatherpury I W Higgins Broken Straw H D Barker Elma Centre Emma J McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Jersey
Fieldsborough
William Leatherpury
Lindenwold
I. W. Higgins
New York
Largest insurgent band in Batangas surrenders in Philippines
Manila reports a major surrender as Lieut. Charles L. Rhodes of the Sixth Cavalry accepts the capitulation of what is described as the largest insurgent group in Batangas Province. Major Amoranto, two Captains, six Lieutenants, and ninety-eight Filipino soldiers gave up along with sixty-six rifles, five revolvers, and two thousand rounds of ammunition after three weeks of pursuit. Skeletons of five Thirty-fifth Infantry soldiers were recovered and will be returned to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Batangas
Charles. L. Rhodes
Sixth Cavalry
Benan
Amoranto
Rhodes
Thirty-fifth Infantry
Appointments in the Navy Nominated by the President
The President sent to the Senate nominations for Navy officers including Capt. Philip H. Cooper and Capt. George H. Wadleigh for rear admiral, Lt. Cmdr. Charles W. Bartlett, Cmdr. Bower Reynolds Patrick, junior grade lieutenants Sandoz, Lyon, Luby, Kavanagh, Snow, Baker, and Board of Visitors members for the U S Naval Observatory Charles A. Young, Ormond Stone, and Charles F. Chandler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
NAVY
Philip H._Cooper
George H. Wadleigh
Charles W. Bartlett
Bower Reynolds Patrick
Fritz L. Sandoz
Frank Lyon
John McC. Luby
Arthur G. Kavanagh
Carlton F. Snow
Henry T. Baker
United States Naval Observatory
Charles A. Young
New Jersey
Ormond Stone
Virginia
Charles F. Chandler
New York City
Rights in the Philippines sparks tariff clash in Senate
In Washington Feb 19 the Philippine Tariff bill debate centers on U S stewardship of the islands and the benevolent assimilation policy. Tillman and Burrows clash over presidential authority and the status of Filipinos while others push amendments on navigation laws and governance in the Philippines.
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Washington
Burrows
Rep
Mich
Senate
United States
Philippines
Congress
Philippine Islands
Christendom
Spain
Michigan
McKinley
Tillman
Dem
D. C
Mr. Burrows
Culberson
Texas
Otis
Mallory
Fla
Louisiana
Money
Taft Commission
Gov. Taft
Aguinaldo
Admiral Dewey
Foraker
Ohio
Jefferson
Democratic Congress
Deportation of Filipinos Questioned by Taft in Senate
Gov Taft testified before the Senate Philippines Committee on February 19 about Philippine issues including the treatment of religious sects. He noted generally friendly relations and discussed ecclesiastical courts under Spanish rule where members of religious orders could elect to have civil cases heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
Gov. Taft
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Questioning on Philippine independence and deportations
Senator Culberson asks about independence advocacy in Philippines and Taft cites wartime restrictions. The witness says 25 to 50 people were deported to Guam as ir reconcilables, sent by military authorities. He notes Philippine press is restricted. independence advocacy is prohibited while war continues.
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Cerned
Philippines
Guam
Allison
United States
Gov
Taft
Culberson
Dem
Texas
United Service announces second lieutenants and transfers
Second Lieutenants Irvin L. Hunsaker Charles E. Swartz Charles O. Thomas Jr Samuel G Talbott Jo E Reese receive new assignments First Lieutenant George D Freeman Jr to report for duty with recruits bound for the Philippines Captain Francis J Koester will also report for duty with recruits to the Philippines Transfers in the Nineteenth Infantry move First Lieutenant George W Helms from Company F to I and First Lieutenant Cromwell Stacey from Company I to F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin L. Hunsaker
Third Cavalry
Charles E. Swartz
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Charles O. Thomas
Francis J. Koester
Fifteenth Cavalry
Fort Slocum
Philippines
Nineteenth Infantry
George W. Helms
Cromwell Stacey
Naval officers receive sick leave and transfers in report
Commander F. H. Delano will have sick leave until March 1 after discharge from the naval hospital in New York. Ensign C. R. Miller is transferred from the Albatross to the Cincinnati effective March 1. Paymaster H. R. Sullivan is granted three months of sick leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Delano
Naval Hospital
New York
C. R. Miller
Albatross
Cincinnati
H. R Sullivan
Shipping News Updates From Caribbean and Pacific Routes
The Monongahela arrived at San Juan yesterday while the Albatross reached San Francisco. The Nero departed San Juan for Montevideo, and the Machies sailed from Pensacola bound for Cienfuegos.
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New York Times
Washington
San Juan
San Francisco
Nero
Montevideo
Pensacola
Cienfuegos
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Mr. Wheeler
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Pacific
Benjamin Kidd
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