Senators in Fracas Over Philippine Tariff Debate
In the Senate on February 22 South Carolina’s Benjamin Tillman and John McLaurin fought on the floor during a discussion of the Philippine Tariff bill. Tillman struck first. McLaurin countered with a blow. Both were ordered to seats and later faced possible censure.
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Washington
Senate
South Carolina
Benjamin Ryan Tillman
John Lowndes MacLauri
Tillman
Spain
McLaurin
Committee On Privileges and
Mr. McLaurin
Spooner
Hoar
Burton
Kan
Gen. Funston
Funston
United States
United States Senate
Scott
WW. Va
B. W. Layton
Committee On Indian Affairs
Teller
Colorado
Mr. Tillman
MecLaurin
Warren
Layton
Tilman
Mr. Layton
Scout
Tillman Attacks Philippine Bill and Cuban Policy in Senate
Senator Tillman assails the Philippine bill arguing it serves monopolistic gains for American capitalists and Cuba protection for sugar and tobacco trusts. He says funds could better be spent at home and mocks allies as hypocrites while clashing with Senator Spooner over the Paris treaty ratification and Bryan’s role.
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Wisconsin
Bryan
Senate
Mr. Spooner
Mr. Tillman
South Carolina
Mike
McLaurin
Tillman
Philippines
Washington
Philippine
Cuba
Oriental
Porto Rico
Spooner
William J. Bryan
Ste
Gala Opera Night Souvenirs Offered by Thorley
On Wednesday morning February 26 at the Metropolitan Opera House, after removing the decorations from the previous night, Mr Thorley will auction the gala night souvenirs in honor of Prince Henry.
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Metropolitan Opera House
Thorley
Prince Henry
Florids. Winter at Tampa Bay Hotel Ad
Brief notice listing Golt hunting and fishing information at 290 B way with ad style. Mentions Tampa Bay Hotel as location. No clear event or outcome provided.
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Tampa Bay Hotel
McLaurin Tillman Fight Erupts in Senate Chamber
In a tense Senate moment, McLaurin accuses Tillman of lying over treaty influences and a patronage dispute. Tillman attacks with fists, McLaurin counters, aides intervene, and both are restrained after a chaotic brawl leaving Tillman bloodied and calm McLaurin.
Kronprinz Wilhelm Sighting Off Nantucket Ship Reach Expected
The Kronprinz Wilhelm with Prince Henry aboard was sighted at 1 A M off Nantucket Lightship and is due to arrive off Sandy Hook at 10 A M. The fleet prepared for the royal visit with extra fire safety and crowd controls planned around the Opera House and university events.
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Staten Island
Evans
Illinois
Navy Yard
Nina
Olympia
Tompkinsville
Stapleton
Dr. von Holleben
Hohenzollern
West Thirty-fourth Street Pier
Twelfth Avenue
Gustav H. Schwab
Lloyd
Department of
Low
Berlin
Germany
New York
America
Kirschener
Kxirschener
Prince Irenry
Seth Low
Marconi
Army
Navy
Governors Island
Prince Henry
Townsend-Downey Shipbuilding Company
Shooters’ Island
Whitehall Street
Col. Bingham
Grant
Brooke
Barker
Deutsche Verein
Seaboard Fast Mall Train 27 Schedule Noted
One day trip via Atlanta and Montgomery on Seaboard Air Line Railways Train 27 known as Seaboard Fast Mall. Leaves W 22d Street Ferry, P R R at 12 10 AM Sleeper open 10 PM Office 1183 Broadway. Adav.
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Atlanta
Montgomery
Seaboard Air Lins Ry
Seaboard Fast Mall
B’way
Berlin Watches Kronprinz Wilhelm Delay Amid Harsh Atlantic Weather
In Berlin on February 22, authorities and newspapers note the Kronprinz Wilhelm’s delay en route to New York due to stormy Atlantic conditions. The Emperor returns from a hunting park at 7 p.m. and court officials fear plan disruptions for Prince Henry’s reception.
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Berlin
Kronprinz Wilhelm
New York
Eberswalde
Atlantic
Prince Henry
Thirty-fourth Street
America
Ulk
Burgomester
Increase in Moet Chandon imports in 1901
A record shows Moet Chandon Champagne imports rose by over a quarter million bottles in 1901 versus 1900. The gain exceeds 100 percent of the total increase of all other Champagne houses combined, per Bonfort's Wine and Spirit Circular.
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Moet & Chandon
Bonfort
Prince Henry to Travel by Special Pullman Train to Washington
A special eight car Pullman train will carry Prince Henry and his party from Jersey City to Washington. The Columbia private car, refitted from McKinley's era, leads the set with a drawing room and dining room. George W. Bird oversees operations with G F Ege as Pullman conductor and L Johnson as dining car conductor. Porters James Hickman and Alfred Maulson will serve the Prince. engineer and fireman unnamed.
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Washington
Prince Henry
Pennsylvania
Waldo Avenue
Jersey City
Babbage
Ohio
Iowa
Columbia
McKinley
George W. Bird
G. F. Ege
L. Johnson
James Hickman
Alfred Maulson
German Views on America Praise and Parading Republican Strength
Berlin reports an American visit by Prince Henry prompts editorial praise in German papers. The praise centers on American liberty and republican achievements, comparing US progress with Britain and noting admiration for Washington Franklin and Lincoln. The piece credits Emperor William with sponsoring greetings to show ongoing German respect for the US Republic.
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Berlin
America
United States
Prince Henry
Vossische Zeitung
Old World
Commonwealth
Washington
Franklin
Lincoln
New World
William
Hohenvollern
Frederick
Republic
US Ambassador White's Berlin Speech Divides Opinion
In Berlin on February 22, United States Ambassador Andrew D. White spoke before Americans at the Kaiserhof in celebration of Washington's Birthday. He denied anti German sentiment in the United States and his remarks were widely reproduced and commented on favorably in the afternoon papers.
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Ambassador Whiteg
Berlin
United States
Andrew D. White
Kaiserhof
Washington
Cleveland Declines White House Banquet for Prince Henry
Ex-President Grover Cleveland has refused President Roosevelt's invitation to the White House banquet honoring Prince Henry, citing ill health as the reason. The date was February 22, with Roosevelt hosting the event in Washington.
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Cleveland
Prince
Washington
Grover Cleveland
Roosevelt
White House
Prince Henry
Luxurious Southern Palm Limited Train Ad
Advertising copy touts the Palm Limited train from New York to St Augustine via the Southern Railway and P. R. R. Ly. N. Y. The service features Pullman compartments drawing rooms sleeping cars a library observation and dining cars with New York to Aiken and Augusta segments. Offices listed at 271 Broadway.
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New York
St Augustine
Pullman
Aiken
Augusta
N. Y
Broadway
Seventeen Dead In Park Avenue Hotel Fire Tragedy
A massive fire from the Armory blaze spread to the Park Avenue Hotel after an hour of flames. Seventeen guests died from suffocation or burns with many injured as guests fled stairs and smoke without warning. Fireproof claims were questioned amid scarce water and no fire escapes.
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Seventy-first Regiment
Park Avenue
Thirtyfourth Street
A. T. Stewart
Park Avenue Stote
Fourth Avenue
Thirty-second
Thirty-third Street
Madison Avenue
New York
Grand Conniakate Center Hub in New York Transit
Aes Centre anchors a cluster of hotels theatres and clubhouse residences as the Grand conniakate of pi Newbloat Central in New York. A through train departs for the North by every hour.
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Otels
Pi Newbloat Central
New York
Florida Nassau Thomasville Charleston Exposition
Train timetable note lists Atlantic Coast Line services at 2 10 P M 9 25 A M and 9 25 P M with station at 1161 Broadway Adv indicates advertisement segment for N Y and Fla special and the Florida Nassau Thomasville Charleston Exposition connection.
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Florida
Nassau
Thomasville
Charleston
Atlantic Coast Line
Broadway
Health resorts of America reach by Southern by rail
Regional health retreat circuit highlighted includes Pinehurst Asheville Hot Springs Summerville and Augusta with superb service. Ads note New York offices at 291 and 1 185 Broadway offering travel arrangements and reservations through the Southern Railway system.
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Pinehurst
Asheville
Hot Springs
Summerville
Augusta
America
N. Y
Broadway
Hotel Fire Traps Spa Hotel Guests In Dramatic Rescue
Col Thurston and Deputy Commissioner helped oversee the rescue as seven fire trucks battled a blaze at the hotel. Battalion Chief Ross faced a blown hose and bravery marked the scene while proprietor Reed, seeking his wife on the fourth floor, recounted his smoke-filled vaults and a back stair escape. Mr and Mrs Bradley then appeared at a fifth floor window as crowds watched in awe.
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Armory
Reed
Croker
J. B. Currey
Metropolitan Savings Bank
Ss. S. Granger
Seattle
Washington
Trans-Alaskan Railroad
Mr. Granger
Nebraska
R. B. Coureey
George S. May
Atlanta
Ethel
Marion
Waldorf Hotel
Capt. Kenton
A. Satterlee
Kenton
Capt
Delaney
Policeman Beggs
Father Delaney
Rochester
N. Y
Charlotte
Bennett
Harold
Alabama
Mrs. Bennett
Mr. Bennett
Col. Thurston
Ross
Mrs. Bradley
Park Avenue
Thirty-third Street
Mra Bradley
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the Proceedings
Kronprinz Wilhelim
Nantucket
Ed the
Visitor
Henry
Hook
Sturgis
Opera House
Opera
William Henry Carpenter
Willard
University Council
Rudolph Tombo
South Court
Admiral+&vans
Admiral von Baudissin
West Thirtyfourth Street
Southern’s Palm Limited
P.R.R
Southern Ry
Ly. N.Y
Dan
W. J. Barnhart
Chicago
Frederick A. Reed
Anther Hotel
Louis L. Seaman
Metropolitan Street Railroad
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