Philippine Tariff Passed Amid Senate Row Over Two Senators
After eight hours of debate the Senate approved the Philippine Tariff bill by 46 to 26. Senators Tillman and McLaurin of South Carolina were barred from voting due to contempt, sparking a sharp argument on their right to participate. McComas and Wellington clashed during the session over statements and accusations of malice. The measure sets duties for Philippine imports to the United States and outlines export duties refund, navigation law exemptions, and governance of Philippine commerce.
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Philippine Islands
President's Son Roosevelt Jr. Improves at Home
Ashington Feb 24 Theodore Roosevelt Jr.is reported to be recovering rapidly and expected to be about the house in a few days. A recent dispatch notes his improving condition and readiness to resume regular activity after a period of convalescence.
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Ashington
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Germany to Lansdowne and Holleben dispatch
Berlin answers Lord Lansdowne by upholding Dr von Holleben’s dispatch on the April 14 1898 ambassadors meeting in Washington and asserts Pauncefote was misunderstood The German government proposes Britain publish Pauncefote’s report of the conference.
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Palma Chosen President of Cuban Republic
Havana reports Tomas Estrada Palma elected president and Sefior Estevez vice president by the Electoral College after December 31 elections in Cuba. Palma carries unanimous provincial delegations and Maso gains scattered electors as Democratic party withdrawals and board resignations followed a governor’s refusal to extend representation.
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Sefior Estevez
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Cuba
Bartolome Maso
Dr. Palma
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Matanzas
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Maso
Wood
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Americans Reach Strumitza in Miss Stone Rescue
Constantinople reports A A Gargiulo and Dr House have driven from Salonica toward Strumitza to meet Ellen M Stone and Mme Tsilka. Stone and Tsilka will likely stay in Strumitza before sea passage to Constantinople. Leishman praised for ransoming captives amid criticism.
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Seres
Macedonia
Ellen M. Stone
Mme. Tsilka
Salonica
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Strumitza
John G. A. Leishman
Samakoff
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Koja
Prilip
London
Salonika
Daily Graphic
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Strumnitza
M. Gargiulo
Turkey
Albanians and Turkish troops clash on Montenegro frontier
In Cettinje Montenegro on February 24 sixty four men were killed or wounded as Albanian clansmen with ties to Mu Lazeka attacked Turkish frontier troops after the assassination of the Albanian chief. The fighting continues along the frontier. The note adds a travel ad about the New York Central Lines route to California via New York or Boston.
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Eight Men Drowned Near New York Harbor After Tug Battle
A Baltimore clipper and several barges sank in heavy seas near the New York Harbor following tug-assisted drifts. Captain Walter Grindle and crew reportedly perished as the Lichtenfels Brothers and the barge Skeffield went down, while Captain Beecher and crew of the Mary Whitridge were also lost. The incidents, linked by a night of gale and wreckage, involved multiple barges and tugs near Norfolk to New Bedford routes, with wreckage and a missing crew from various vessels washing ashore or signaling fatal outcomes.
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Boston
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Parker
el Rio
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Supreme Court Denies Minnesota Leave In Northern Securities Case
Washington reports the United States Supreme Court denying Minnesota’s bid for leave to file a bill of complaint to halt the merger of Great Northern and Northern Pacific railways. Justice Shiras notes indispensable parties and public interests require the railroads as defendants, absence of jurisdiction blocks such intervention. J. Pierpont Morgan attended the opinion delivery.
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Northern Securities Company
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Supreme Court
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Northern Pacific Railway
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Northern Pacific Railroad Company
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Wise
Great Northern and Northern Pacific Railway
Court of Equity
Rabies Epidemic Prompts City Order To Kill Stray Dogs
Stanton Pennsylvania reports a widespread rabies outbreak with veterinarians confirming the danger. Director of Safety Worsmer issues an immediate police directive to summarily dispose of all stray dogs running loose to curb the spread. The notice underscores urgent public health action in the city.
Prince Henry of Prussia Guests of Roosevelt in Washington
Prince Henry of Prussia arrived in Washington with his suite and German diplomats. President Roosevelt welcomed him at the White House then hosted a state dinner. The prince met foreign ambassadors and the Diplomatic Corps at the German Embassy and Capitol receptions before departing by special train to New York.
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Prince Henry’s Washington visit praised by Roosevelt
The German prince’s Washington visit proceeds smoothly with ceremonies at the White House and Capitol. He meets Roosevelt and Cabinet members, receives official welcomes, and dines in the East Room with a grand display of electric lighting, flowers, and flags as crowds greet him.
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