Notable Philippine Debate Between Hoar and Platt
Washington, Feb. 11. Senators Hoar and Platt delivered a vivid Philippine policy debate that held the Senate spellbound for over an hour. Platt's later eloquence challenged Hoar's criticisms as they sparred over civil rule, education, and insurgent suppression in the islands. The final vote timeline remains uncertain with leaders signaling a possible week to decide.
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United States
Platt Hoar Debate Over Philippine Policy Divides Senate
In a heated exchange Senators Platt and Hoar argued over American rule in the Philippines. Platt highlighted continued American progress, schools, and a treason law while defending Taft’s Philippine Commission. Hoar questioned the elections and education claims, urging scrutiny of source declarations and methods.
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Philippine Commission
Philippines
Connecticut
The
Massachusetts
Man Dies in Fire After Broadway Horse Rampage
A horse crashed through a window at a Bloomingdale paint shop at 1628 Broadway, setting a stove ablaze. Terence F. Reilly, 62, died after being trapped by flames. his companion David Greuther escaped with head wounds. The blaze destroyed the building valued at $1. The horse, from nearby stables, bolted down Broadway, while fire crews tried to avert spread.
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Terence F. Reilly
Reilly
Xiiith
David Grouther
West Forty-eighth St
Grouther
Greuther
Bloomingdale District
West Forty-secondst
American Horse Exchange
Likin duties to revert to foreign customs on dissolution
An agreement was reached in Tien-Tsin stating that the provincial transit duties or likin now collected by the provisional government will revert to the control of the foreign customs upon the dissolution of that authority.
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Tien-Tsin
Satisfaction in England on Anglo-Japanese alliance
London reports the Anglo-Japanese alliance as a momentous move ending Britain's isolation and signaling a response to Russian policy. The Daily Mail notes the document targets Russia and cites deteriorating Russo-British relations over Manchuria.
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Tolstoy Relapse Reported as Dying in Crimea
St. Petersburg report states Count Leo Tolstoy has suffered a relapse and is dying from heart disease and lung inflammation while in the Crimea. Dispatch from London dated February 10 notes alarming condition and arrival of news via Tolstoy’s agent in England.
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Leo Tolstoy
London
Crimea
Count Tolstoy
England
Lipton to Attend Olympian Games and Sail Shamrock on the Lakes
London reports Sir Thomas Lipton will accept the Chicago Olympian Games invitation for 1904 and may sail the new America's Cup challenger on the lakes. He praised President Thurber and said he would attend if possible. If not feasible, he might build a boat for the lakes. Lipton notes Shamrock II pontoons remain usable for passage. He will also send the cup to the Chicago Yacht Club for annual competition.
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Chicago
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Thurber
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Chicago Yacht Club
Plan of campaign for Boer aid under Dr Muller
Brussels February 11 Dr Muller former Orange Free State consul travels to New York with Boer dispatches for President Roosevelt. He will head a finance committee to gather and forward funds for the Boer cause and remain in the U S as agent. A letter from Kruger to Roosevelt will be delivered, with approval sought for publication. Debates over opening telegraphic contact with Boer leaders ended with keeping existing British limits in place.
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Europe
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Lord Lansdowne
Netherlands
South Africa
Great Britain
Kuyper
Millions for Education Movement Gains Momentum
The article reports a major drive to organize a national educational effort centered in the South, backed by prominent philanthropists including John D. Rockefeller and his son. A central educational board with regional branches is planned, aiming to boost schooling for both white and black students and eventually extend work to the North and West. William H. Baldwin Jr. is cited as a leading candidate to head the board. The piece links the effort to the Southern Educational Conference and historic funds like the Peabody and Slater trusts, noting recent trusteeship changes and allocations to Southern institutions.
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John D. Rockefeller
William H. Baldwin, Jr
Baldwin
Long Island Railroad Company
Citizens’ Committee
Raines
Southern Educational Conference
Robert Ogden
Robert C. Ogden
Waldorf-Astoria
Ogder
Ogden
Mr. Baldwin
Albert Shaw
Walter H. Page
Morris K. Jesup
R. Fulton Cutting
Isaac N. Seligman
John Crosby Brown
Truman J. Backus
Lyman Abbott
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Wy8iam J. Schieffelin
Willis L. Ogden
F. L. Hine
Melville W. Fuller
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Joseph H. Cheate
Daniel C. Gilman
Samuel A. Green
Boston
Mass
J. L. McCurry
Washington, D. C
Peabody Normal College
Slater Educational Fund
Slater
Hampton Institute
General Armstrong
Tuskegee Institute
Booker T Washington
Mayor backs tunnels plan to cross Manhattan by railroad
Albany Feb 11 Senate committee hears substitute bill authorizing New York City to grant Pennsylvania Railroad a tunnel route across Manhattan near Thirty first Street. Mayor Low aims to protect city interests, with Cassatt and corporate counsel at a meeting. Bill adds conditions to ensure maintenance, public service, health and safety. seeks authority for $40,000,000 tunnel project connected to Hudson and East River tunnels.
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Stranahan
Senate Committee On Cities Today
City of
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Manhattan Island
Thirty-first-st
Pennsylvania
Hudson River
New Jersey
East River
Long Island
Long Island City
Mayor Low
A. J. Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rives
Board of Aldermen
Board of Estimate
Senate
Socialists march for universal suffrage in Brussels riot
A cavalry detachment dispersed demonstrators in Brussels after socialists paraded with red flags near the Chamber of Deputies and the palace. Leaders warned that continued delay of universal suffrage could spark revolution as deputies exited to cheering crowds.
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Chamber of Deputies
Prince Albert's
Chamber
le Feuple
M. van der Velde
Brooklyn Rapid Transit to Seek $150 Million Bond Issue
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company announces details of a proposed mortgage to secure bonds not exceeding 150 million dollars. The plan covers all current and future assets of the system to fund property acquisitions, extensions, and a unified finance structure as Brooklyn grows, with stockholder approval sought for March 1992.
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