Bribery Probe Committee Adopts Procedure Bills
A Harrisburg committee investigating bribery in the McCarrell jury bill passage adopted procedural resolutions. The plan limits witness access and requires subpoenas to be issued 12 hours prior, while General Riceont protested delaying tactics. The panel adjourned, with subpoenas issued for Engler Criste Gamelun and McCain to testify.
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Harrisburg
McCarrell
House
Judiciary General Committee
William C. Kreps
Franklin
William HT. Rowals
Somerset
Charles E. Voorhoos
Philadelphia
Michael J
Lghe
Lingerie
George W. Skinner
Fulton
Abeeut
Voorheis
Serse
Drase
Riceont
Voorhees
Messrs
Kreps
Tighe
Mr. Koontz
Genegt Koontz
Eng
Death by own action in a Boston hotel
Chadwick of Charlotte North Carolina committed death by own action by shooting at the Parker House yesterday. He had taken a suite last Friday and was found delirious Wednesday night. He shot himself in the adjoining bathroom while the nurse was ordering breakfast. Chadwick was a Vermont native who moved to Charlotte in 1887 to work in machinery and later organized the Charlotte Machine Company, of which he served as president. Also notes on egg shipments to Havana and tariffs on fruits, and on General Toral’s imprisonment and Senator Quay’s departure.
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Boston
Chadwick
Charlotte
N. C
Parker House
Vermont
Ada
Charlotte Machine Company
Pope's Condition Causes Grave Doubts Amid Recovery Talk
Reports from Rome say Pope Pius XI shows signs of progress yet grave doubts linger about his illness. Doctors visit for more than an hour as the pontiff expresses gratitude for life and asks how to preserve the cyst for future study. The pope remains bedbound despite moments of improvement and family visits.
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Rome
Mare
Valleta
Sid
Mazzoni
Lis
Beef court inquiry yields conflicting accounts of canned beef
Washington march 3 silent in the beef court of inquiry reveals Clarence Walters a first volunteer engineer recounting harsh conditions and canned roast beef claims. Lieutenant Sewell contradicts him stating no canned beef on the transport and notes Walters sought discharge to become a newspaper correspondent. Dr Christine and One Times Furnan deny blood serum injections in Omaha packing house.
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Superior Oficer
Washington
Cuba
Porto Iuico
Clarence Walters
Sewell
U.S. A
Walters
Marto Rico
Times Furnan
Maxwell Christine
Philadelphia
Louf
Christine
Colorado Snow Storm Delays Rails and Wages Plunge
Leadville reports a continuing heavy snow storm causing widespread rail congestion and cutting wage earnings by 33,000 daily. In the Breckenridge region conditions worsen as mines forego shipments and development.
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Colorado
Leadville
Colo
Breckinridge
Dillon
Kokomo
Robinson, Dickey
Climax
Wheeler
United States imperial reach seen beyond Cuba
Cecil Rhodes urges US expansion to dominate the American hemisphere, predicting control from Cuba to the southern continent within a century. He argues the US must govern colonies, absorb Mexico and Central America, and extend to South America, citing duty to civilize and avoid entanglements. The piece also notes Carl Schurz’s seventieth birthday observances and navy manpower cuts.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Cecil Rhodes
United States
Ali Khater
Trapburg
Keeniny
Cape Cairo
Mirst
Cuba
Canada
Ithodes
Philippines
Sle
Spain
Tim
Tie
Fingland
South America
Mexico
Central American
Diaz
Magoo Jury Ru Postponed and Taxation Bill Defeated
March 3 in Harrisburg the measure to tax residents and widows of soldiers on property up to 500 was defeated 51 to 8. The juror bias bill amended from New York code reducing challenges from 12 to 6 was postponed for the present.
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Harrisburg
House
Congress Rejects Committal Action And Adjourns
The House refused to consider resolutions disqualifying General Wheeler and three others who accepted army commissions. The vote split mainly along party lines with Republicans opposing, Democrats and Populists in support. Senate passed a $1,000,000 justice department building bill and approved public building appropriations for Los Angeles and New Wrighton. Senate also advanced fortifications and Alaska criminal code measures. A liquor licensing provision sparked debate but failed to pass as an amendment. Conference reports on census and naval personnel were approved and go to the president.
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Htomns
Tate
Wheeler
Washington
Mareh i
House
Alurley
New York
Judiciary
Unhseute
Buffalo
Toledo
Senate
Department of Justice
Los Angeles
Gil
New Wrighton
District of
Alaska
Kipling Sees Improvement and Daughters’ Health Update
Rudyard Kipling’s condition improves markedly over the last 34 hours with one bulletin posted yesterday. His young daughters Josephine and Hindy show signs of relief though Josephine’s pneumonia remains serious and Hindy suffers bronchitis, hope rests with ongoing doctors’ assessment.
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New York
Rudyard Kipling
Kipling
Josephine
Miss Deforest
Senate confirms a list of nominations in Washington
The Senate confirmed several nominees including Harry M. Cisbanzy of Maryland for the supreme court post. postmasters named Hagerstown Maryland James Harter Adam Strivler Hummellstown Pa Isaac Martin West Grove Pa A E B Williams Ta month Robert E Woodside Millersburg Pa. War dept notes Aguinaldo has prisoners but no missing American soldiers. Manila records show none. Harrisburg reports no election in yesterday's U S senator ballot. Daniel Miller Cumberland Democrat unopposed with votes listed among others.
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Senate
Washington
Harry M. Cisbanzh
Maryland
Supreme Court of the di Calumbin
James Harter
Hagerstown
Adam Striveler
Hummellstown
Isaac Martin West Grove
A. EB. Wiliams
Smonth
Robert E. Woodside
Millersburg
Paul Pploes
War Department
Aguinaldo
Otiw
Manila
Harrisburg
United States
Miler
Cumberland
Quay
Jenks
Daleell
Irvin
Stewart
Stone
Haff
Tabba
Rice
Grow
Widener
Riter
Markle
Smith
Woods Dilemma and Cuban unrest in Santiago province
General Leonard Wood weighs budget limits for March in Cuba and warns of public works cessation sparking unrest among locals and political figures. mentions 5000 armed extremists, police measures, and a rising tension in Santiago de Cuba. Also notes a South McAlester mineral strike ending a march vote of 400 to 4 and other distant dispatches including Labrador passengers, a Kansas murder, and the Wheeling gunboat heading to Manila.
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Crban Policiciana
Santiago de Cuba
Mareli
Santiago
Tinavaun
Leonard Wood
Goytrogr
Travan
Department
Codice
United States
Ain
Ula
iLiavnun
Thayvava
Cuba
Ninth
Imme
Admiral Dewey Elevated to Navy's Supreme Command
Washington March 3 President McKinley signed the bill creating the rank of admiral in the navy. Admiral Dewey will likely be notified by cable today of his elevation to the supreme command of the United States navy. Madrid March 3 Treaneva regent seeks to avoid dissolution. She met with the Duke of Tetasa Senor Romero y Robledo and other leaders.
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Yale Salliers
Charleston
United States District Court
Clark
J. Hutson
Brawles
Yate
Wise
Yale
Admiral Dewey
Washington
McKinley
Supreme Command of
United States Navy
Madrid
Treaneva
Senor Sarasia
Duke of
Tetasa
Senor Romero Y Robledo
REGULARS FOR MANILA REINFORCEMENTS ORDERED
The secretary of war orders reinforcements to General Otis from regiments at San Antonio Madison Barracks Plattsburg Mort Crook and New York. They will proceed to San Francisco and Manila with veterans from Cuba and Porto Rico campaigns. Volunteers may follow if needed. details depend on Manila conditions and military needs. The Vatican panel letter to Cardinal Gibbons supports true Americanism and denounces misrepresentations.
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Wanbligton
Hina
Othe
San Antonio
Madison Barracks
New York State
Plattsburg
Mort Crook
Middle West
San Francisco
Manila
Aleo
Wis
War Department
A Judgeship For Senator Gray
Senator George Cray has signified acceptance of a US circuit judge appointment for the Third Judicial Circuit covering New Jersey Pennsylvania and Delaware. Nomination delayed until after Congress adjourns.
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Gray
Willington
Del
George Cray
United States
Third Judicial Circuit
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Conetoks
The Produce Markets in Philadelphia and Baltimore
Philadelphia and Baltimore markets report firm prices across grains and livestock. Wheat, rye flour, and corn mixed. eggs, butter, and cheese stable. beef and pork prices firm. vegetables and hay steady. cattle and hogs show varied activity with steady to lower tones in New York and Philadelphia regions.
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Philadelphia
Baltimore
Wine
Pennsylvania Roller
City Mills
Comalow
Zic
Western Creamery
Elgins
New York Dairy
Do. Creamery
Small Gos Inc
New York
Pennsylvania
Southern
Long Island
Jersey
Western
Liverpool
London
Liberty
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Congress
Bulls
Pearre
Ohnson
TCR
Soerson Laboratories. Inc
Petllertoeta J. Beisely Keller
Market St
Clinton
Charcot
Albert I. Vearre
Etchison Building
Rederick. Md
Fisher & Shaw
South Calvert Street
Baltimore Stock Exchange
Walddly
Ernest Helfenstein
W. Patrick Sr
Frederick, M
B. Ebert& Sons
Larcent + Co
Barney & Berry
Legislative Committee
Eves
Savannah
Havana
Germany
Gur Freita
Gerlin
Miguel
General Toral
General Shafter
Senator Quay
Governor Stone
Firatey. Siloton
Cathera
T.c.buiscoe
W.honter St
Atlania
Cracora
Corning
Infanti
End
Buttin D
C.conrs
Roumania
Porto Rico
San Juan
Guantanamo
Caimanera Hill
Pittsboro
Lottie
Alma
Nettie Herman
Elmer B. Herman
Allegheny City
Hansbrough
Chand
Wilkesharre
Mary Saroski
Anthony Saroski
Sturmerville
Reading
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
Reading Iron Company
Caevaren
American
Canady
Carl Schurz
Prince Herbert Bismarck
Reichstag
Schurz
Delmonteo’s
Grover Cleveland
Navy Department
Norfolk Navy
Navigation Bureau
North Atlantic Squadron
MR. Kipling
Union Reform Party
Cincinnati
National Union Reform Party
Labor Party
National Liberty Party
Douht Becker
Chicaro
Albert Becker
Randolph Street
Eaker
Woods
Indian Territory
McAlester
L. T
Krebs
Cherryvale
Lehigh
Coal Gate
Choctaw
Wartzhorne
Labrador
Oban
Tobermery
Jay Center
Kan
Athelstone Township
John Kert
Gilbert
Dirke
Cranford
Wash Naton
John W. Crawford
Providence Hospital
Aloit
Pawo Coaren
Tome Megeradale
John Haines
West Salis
Tee Cn
Vancouver
BR. C
Wheeling
Alaskan
Porta
Pop
Impression Press
Cardinal Gibbons
Sant
America
Droxton
Cirrus
Quincey
Manchester
N, IL
Amoskeay Corporation
Wilkesbarre
Kingston Coal Company
Biowardsville
Jones
M. Jones
Sibley
Jospeh
Bolton House
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