Democratic policy on Philippine Islands autonomy declared
Washington caucus of Democratic House members rejects US sovereignty over the Philippines unless the governed consent. Resolution calls for no permanent US dominion and states US will transfer rights from Spain to an independent Philippine government while leaving island governance to the Filipino people.
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Philippine Islands
Washington
House of Representatives
House
Philippines
United States
Foreign Affairs Committee
Resohen
Spain
Brazilians Blamed in Boundary Dispute Action
Kingston Jamaica Feb 28 advices from Cayenne say French troops were sent to Counani after reports a Brazilian force advanced along the river. Reports claim Brazilians attacked Frenchmen forcing self defense. several killed and wounded on both sides. Natives prepare to join in hostilities as settlers flee the disturbed district. Impudent Cuban robberies in Santiago de Cuba leave stores looted and police unable to protect property.
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Kingston
Tamaica
Cayenne
Guang
Counani
Asturbed
Cuba
Santiago de Cuba
San Luis
Army Bill Passed in Senate to Fund Fortifications
Washington reports that the army reorganization bill cleared the Senate after a testing debate. Senator Gorman secured a modified amendment limiting permanent army growth to 1901, while Senator West delivered a famed but unsuccessful defense. House sent two bills, army and fortifications, totaling about 79 million and 4.7 million respectively, with extra pay provisions for service abroad. Doclery, a Missouri Democrat, stated total appropriations could hit 1.6 billion for this Congress.
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Senate
Gorman
Maryland
West
Missouri
House
United States
Spain
Philippines
Doclery
Missonn
Appropriations Committee
Interoceanic Canal proposal seeks full government inquiry
Washington learns of a new approach to linking the Atlantic and Pacific via a canal. A seven member board would survey routes, with the president authorized to negotiate land rights and waterway access. An appropriation of one million dollars funds the plan along with possible further negotiations.
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Atlantic and
Pacific
Washington
Burton Cook
Panama
Nicaragua
Burton
House
United States
Atlantic
Kipling Hope Fades Yet Family Sees Signs Of Change
Reports from Newtok say Rudyard Kipling's condition worsened amid pneumonia with inflammation rising to the upper lungs. Mrs Kipling visited the bedside after two days, while Joaquin Miller called daily, praising Kipling as a great writer and hoping for recovery.
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Panamonia
Newtok
Beto US
Ofelock
Rudyard Ripliog
Joaquin Miller
Mr. Kipling
Sierras
Governor Voorhees Nominates Officials for Newark Court and State Boards
Governor Voorhees sent to the New Jersey Senate nominations for Ellwood C. Harris to the First District Court of Newark, reappointment of state medical examiners and Morris Plains asylum managers, plus C. W. Rinker as Essex prosecutor, Charles J. Baxter as state school superintendent, and Richard A. Donnelly as major general. The Senate confirmed these in executive session and discussed a bi weekly wages law amendment.
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Senate
Trenton
Voorhees
Ellwood C. Harris
First District Court of
Newark
Thomas N. McCotten, Jr
State Board of Medical Examiners
Morris Plains Asylum
C. W. Rinker
Essex
Charles J. Baxter
Richard A. Donnelly
Spangler
Stokes
Hich
Fall River Mill Workers Restored to Prewar Wages
After a three hour meeting the executive board of the Manufacturers' association and Fall River Ventule Council reached a deal restoring the wage scale to the level before the January 3, 1898 cut. The restoration takes effect April 3. The manufacturers proposed a sliding scale, but restoration was not conditional on adopting it. Wages in Fall River remain higher than in New Bedford, Rhode Island towns, and other New England centers, suggesting other mills may follow.
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Fall River
Mass
Manufacturers’ Association
New Bedford
Rhode Island
New England
Robert Knight
Providence
Live Stock Markets in New York and East Liberty
Cattle and hog prices show firm to higher trends with sales completed in New York on Feb 7 and continued strength in hogs at East Liberty Pa on Feb 27. Calves and sheep show varied gains while lambs and heifers reach higher levels, with notable figures for beef cattle, hogs, and sheep on both dates.
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New York
East Liberty
Himlis
Molineux Arrested After Jury Links Poison Death Case
New York Feb 28 Roland B Molineux held at the Tombs on murder charges in the Kate Adams poisoning case. Handwriting experts testified the poison package to Cornish was written by Molineux. District Attorney Gardner portrayed Molineux as the guilty party, with Barnet Adams connected by motive and letters. The coroner’s inquest concluded with a verdict finding Molineux responsible, and he was committed for trial in the Tombs.
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Molineux
Kate Adams
Corntah
Club van
Cornish
Molinvaux
Roland B. Molinvaux
General Molineaux
Weeks
Gardhner
Roland B
Bean
Gardiner
Molineaux
Mr. Gardiner
Barnet
Eversthing
Hornet
Chesehrpough
Motteneus
Mulenena
Hatrat
Molineus
Chinatown
Gardinuer
Mollreds
Molineusy
Sudh
Nik
Quay Trial Postponed Amid Jury Panel Controversy
Philadelphia February 28 The Quay conspiracy trial has been postponed to April 10 before Judge Beitler. District Attorney Rothermel cited readiness to proceed but noted an astounding discovery affecting the jury panel. Officials declined to discuss specifics, amid rumors of impersonation.
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Quay
Beitler
Rothermel
Piice
Trumor
Wort
Senator Quay
Commonwealth
Rotherme
Filibuster Expedition Departures Signal Central American Invasion Plan
A group of about 140 men labeled as a filibustering expedition left Nassau City at night bound for Central America. Leaders and backers claim promised rewards and concessions, with aims reportedly centered on Nicaragua. Officials in Washington and consular contacts in Honduras and Honduras are aware, while some organizers say they intended railroad work.
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Central America
Nausas City
Soldiers of Fortune
Krat City
Fort Scott
Memphis
Willian G.thompson
Missouri Volunteers
Mobile
New
Nicaragua
T. A. Whitten
Warner
United States
Marghat Durham
Washington
Rai Heath
Honduras
Ionduras Ennul
New Orleans
Violent Filipinos Prompt Anti American Decree
The Filipino government issued a virulent anti American decree accusing the United States of barbarism and urging a holy war for independence. Manila reports claim Americans massacre women and children and seize property, with calls to fight to the death against American rule.
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Tlong Kong
Manila
Carolina
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