Senate Brawl Sparks Contempt Fight Over McLaurin Tillman
Washington's birthday in the Senate saw a fist fight between Senators Tillman and McLaurin after Tillman accused McLaurin of voting for patronage. Blood drew, officials intervened, and both were held in contempt. A committee will decide on punishment, likely barring address or vote for at least 30 days until proper apologies are written and Senate purges contempt.
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Fire at Park Avenue hotel and armory claims nineteenth victim
Fire swept the Tist regiment armory and Park Avenue hotel in New York. At least 19 people died or were missing and extensive damage was reported, with thousands of rounds of ammunition exploded and mass evacuations near the scene.
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American Missionary Miss Stine Released In Macedonia
Miss Ellen M. Stine, an American missionary captured with Mme Tsilka by brigands near Salonika on September 2, was released and arrived at Strumitza at 3 a.m. Sunday. Tsilka and her baby were released at the same time. Stone reported to authorities. no release details were given in the telegram to the American consul general.
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Macedonia
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Washington's Birthday Celebration by Manila American Club
The American club in Manila held a reception and banquet for Washington's birthday attended by about twelve hundred Americans. Acting Civic Governor Wright, Gen. Chaffee, and Col. Charles A. Woodruff urged unity among Americans for the future good of the Philippine islands.
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McGovern Defeats Sullivan In Fifteenth Round
In Louisville on Saturday Terry Mc Govern defeated Dave Sullivan in the 15th round. Both boxers left for New York on Sunday. In Chicago rival rail station plans emerge, with a proposed 10 to 15 million dollar terminal project aiming to outshine any in the country.
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Antitrust Law Upheld by Georgia Court
Macon Ga February 24 Judge Nottingham of the Macon court ruled the antitrust law of Georgia constitutional in the Jones Grocery Co versus National Biscuit Co case. Senator Clark notes mining sales in Butte Montana February 24.
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Cortes Captured as Second to Malvar Falls Prisoner
A native constabulary force at Santa Cruz Laguna Luzon captured Cortes the deputy commander to Malvar and handed him to military authorities. He was found in Alipit a Santa Cruz suburb fundraising for the insurrection. Insurgents have few remaining in Batangas and Laguna with many joining Ladrones in Cavite. Governor Trias of Cavite is aiding efforts to capture them.
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Anderson seeks 3700 for death in Boxer rebellion
Chas A Anderson filed a claim with the state department in Washington for 3700 damages after his sister Hilda S Anderson was killed by the Boxers in Mongolia province China. Two of his sisters died in China during the uprising. Hilda was naturalized at Rockford Illinois in 197 and went there as a missionary for the Christian Alliance.
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Convention Between Russia and Corea Agreed on
Report from Seoul states a convention with Russia limits Korea from granting the island of Korea the opposite shore or any coastal portion from that point to Chemulpo.
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Aged Tennessee maker lends large telescope to university
Knoxville on February 24 reports Dr. John Peate, veteran telescope maker, donated the third largest telescope in the United States to the American University at Harriman Tennessee. Only the Lick telescope and the Yerkes instrument are larger.
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Captain Henry Acquitted in Railways Clerks Case
Springfield UL Feb 24 Capt. T. V. Henry former secretary treasurer of the United States Railway Mall Clerks Mutual Benefit association was charged with embezzling 3500 dollars of the association funds and was found not guilty.
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Ex Mayor Wm. E. Stokley of Philadelphia Dies
Ex mayor William E. Stokley, three time Philadelphia leader, died Saturday night in New York after paralysis stricken weeks ago. Born in 1823, he served as mayor three times.
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Prince Henry of Prussia Arrives Amid Naval Honors Cuban Harbor Visit Tension
Prince Henry of Prussia arrived in New York aboard the Kron Prinz Wilhelm for a formal greeting by Adm. Evans and a German ambassadorial party. The ceremony featured the Kron Prinz Wilhelm band, 21-gun salutes, and a reception on the Hohenzollern with U.S. and German officials including Gen. Brooke and Ambassador Von Holleben. The prince toured the Illinois and other ships, receiving the squadron’s honors as electric lights proclaimed Welcome Prince Henry. The visit concluded with a late-night journey to Jersey City for onward travel.
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Cleveland Declines White House Banquet Invitation
Washington reports ex President Grover Cleveland has refused President Roosevelt's invitation to attend the White House banquet honoring Prince Henry. The reason given is ill health.
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The Arena of Life and the Gallery of Faithful
A preacher describes life as a combat like a Roman arena with lions and gladiators. He imagines believers surrounded by a cloud of witnesses and angelic, prophetic, and martyr galleries urging endurance and victory through Christ.
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Senate Passes Permanent Census Office Bill
Washington reports detail a week of Senate action on the Philippine tariff bill and Indian appropriations, with multiple sessions Feb 18 to Feb 22. Key items include a vote on a permanent census office, retirement provisions for navy personnel, bank charter extensions, and general debate on trusts and silver redemption. House actions covered repeal of war revenue taxes and bills on Indian education, statehood, and a Missouri river bridge.
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Transport McClellan Sets Sail for Manila Route
United States army transport McClellan left her dock Saturday and cleared the bay Sunday afternoon. She proceeds to Manila by way of Gibraltar and the Suez canal carrying 200 school teachers from the middle states south and west and a quantity of supplies for the quartermaster's department at Manila.
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American Colortype Co Formed In Newark
Colortype Company of Newark New Jersey filed articles of incorporation on February 24. Capital is 4 000 000 with 1 000 paid in. Incorporators are Algeron T Sweney Frederick A Lehrbach and Jesse M Arundel all of Newark.
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American Colortype Co
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Jesse M. Arundel
Death of Billy Emerson the famed minstrel in Boston
William Emerson Richmond known as Billy Emerson a famous minstrel died at Diman's hotel in Eliot street Boston after months of residence. Death caused by a complication of diseases.
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American lifesaver earns Royal Humane Society medal
Chicago February 24 Arthur Egan the boy lifesaver who saved 17 people from drowning was decorated with a medal by the Royal Humane Society of England He is the only American ever so honored
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Mares Recruited for Boer War Cavalry Use
British government representatives have placed contracts to purchase 6,000 horses and mares for Boer War service. It is said mares are being accepted for cavalry use for the first time.
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