Resting Pics From Washington on Tariffs and Cuba
Echoes of the war talk and Spain dispute fill Washington as lawmakers weigh Cuba annexation and tariff policy. Debate centers on imperial options, with conservatives opposing concessions to Cuba and Newlands pushing limited annexation while Europe watches. Senator Matt warns high protectionists risk harming their cause by opposing Cuba.
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Spain
Mei
Woods
Woodford
Europe
United States
Ular
Admiral Schier
Cuba
Cuha
Newlands
Congress
Porto Rico
Philippines
Matt
Senate
Futile Efforts to Ratify Poetry Treaties Discussed in Senate
The Senate debates Cullom's push to force poetry treaties through Kinley administration era rites. Chairman of committee relations signals possible executive session, but ratification seems unlikely. Senate and House assent, constitutional limits, and party opposition under Senator Ald are shaping a doomed outcome as the current leadership pushes a negative stance.
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Mgon Neb
Sip—Bewater Onl
Kinley
Tio Ji
Senate
Ald Mm
Juliue Caesar
Playing their Hands Thinks Pratt One Feb 11
The note suggests Pratt forecasts a February 11 action tied to annexation debates. It mentions opposing sides and potential mobilization of supporting forces. The fragmentary wording limits precise details but signals a political maneuver with strong regional stakes.
Cuban Annexation Faces Conservative Opposition in Congress
Washington reports a strong bloc of conservative lawmakers oppose full Cuban annexation arguing it would alter American racial character and dignity. They backed Platt Amendment and oppose statehood for overseas territories, with Spooner preparing a constitutional amendment to bar any overseen territory from becoming a state.
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Washington
Cuba
Congress
United States
Jase Congress
Republican Party
Platt
Connecticut
Spawner
Wisconsin
America
Spooner Fe
President to Uphold Schley Verdict Despite Review
Washington reports President Roosevelt will not reverse the court of inquiry verdict on Admiral Schley. He has barely begun writing his opinion, likely a week or ten days from completion, and no sufficient reason has been found to grant a rehearing. The scope may limit discussion of case details.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Schrey
Admiral Schley
Court of Inquiry
Contested Ohio Seat Hearing Opens in Lentz Case
Washington Feb 11 The house elections committee began a hearing on the contest of John J Lentz for the seat of Emmett Tompkins in Ohio's twelfth district The contest is seen as highly interesting and will draw wide attention as the committee reviews the extensive evidence supporting the allegations of the contestant.
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Washington
House Committee On Elections Today
John J. Lentz
Emmett Tompkins
Ohio
Roosevelt Jr. ill with pleurisy but improving in Groton
Reports from Groton Feb 11 indicate Theodore Roosevelt Jr's pleurisy in the right lung shows improvement though crisis in the left lung has passed. President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt visit his bedside as Lang meets the President. no change in Prince Henry's U.S. visit plans. A $500,000 steam launch for W B Leeds of Chicago to circumnavigate the world is launched in Staten Island, boasting luxury and a world voyage as first trip.
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Cireton
Mase
Theodore Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Mra
Roosevelt
Washington
Prince Henry
Berlin
United States
Groton
Lang
Schley
W. B. Leeds
Chicago
New York
Burlee Dry Dock Company
Fort Richmond
Staten Island
W. B. Leads
the & Rock Island Railroad
National association railway commissioners meet in Charleston
Interstate Commissioners attend four day convention in Charleston with over 100 delegates led by Chairman Knapp and Secretary Moseley. Sessions cover classification and costs of electric and steam railways, fair valuations, tariff simplification, railroad statistics, safety devices, and enforcement issues for railway commissions.
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Chariatoy
National Association of Halfway Commissioners
Knapp
B. A. Moseley
Interstate Commere Commission
Republican convention in eighth district opens in Portland
Portand Tu Feb ll delegates from several counties attend as Congressman George W Cromer of Muncie seeks renomination. He faces several challengers and the final result cannot be forecast with certainty.
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Portland
Elgcth
George W Cromer
Muncie
Insurgent stronghold near Calamba falls to Americans
Manila Feb 1 reports a strong insurgent post believed to be General Malvar's headquarters captured near Calamba Laguna. The operation yielded a cache of bolos and six typewriting machines seized by American forces.
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Manila
Malvar
Calamba
Laguosnee
Amreicans
Whitman College Names Edward Chittenden Captain
Edward L. Chittenden class of 1905 has been elected captain of the Whitman College football team for the upcoming season, signaling leadership on the squad.
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Edward L. Chittenden
Whitman
Chas Mellen to Leave the Northern Pacific
A Seattle report says J D Farrel of Pacific Coast Company is slated to become president of the Northern Pacific to succeed Charles Mellon who will be retired. Farrel is named as the presumed new leader on good authority, with Mellon stepping down.
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Chas, Mellen
Northern Pacific
Assault on Policeman Triggers Burglary Arrests at Concordia Saloon
In Walla Walla on February 11, a murderous assault on Police Officer Mike Davis at the Concordia saloon led to two burglars being detected. Detective Sanderson intervened as Leon Doyle and John A Laureen attempted gun violence, prompting the self-confessed burglars Edward Stoselbreakie and Samuel T Muffet to be confined for general court martial.
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Walla Walla
Anton Anya
Mike Davis
Concordia
Leon Doyle
Oliver Davis
Sanderson
John A. Laureen
Bulglare
Fort Walla Walla
Alcatrax Leland
Edward, Stoselbreakie
Samuel T. Muffett
Thirtveth
New York Market Report From J L Ray & Co Brokers
New York market news from J L Ray & Co Pendleton and exchanges. Wheat activity described as very active with stronger undertone in the East. Chicago closes with 73% and 0% futures, and notes on markets ahead of Lincoln's birthday. Wheat figures for San Francisco and Chicago are listed.
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J. L. Ray & Co
Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Liverpool Wallower
Newark
Acros
Ste
Satersay
Tony
Ste Sugar
Steel
Y St. Paul
Trion Pacific
Iit
Board of general officers reports on army post distribution
The board recommends new army posts near San Angeles and on the Nacimiento ranch in Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties California with a camp site at the latter. It also assigns temporary barracks to Boise Idaho Rampart City Alaska Fort Gilon Alike Fort Michael Alaska Fort Walla Walla Washington and Fort Lawton Washington with infantry and cavalry companies specified.
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San Angeles
Nacimiento Ranch
Monterey
San Luis Oblepo Countion
California
Boise Barracks
Idaho
Fort Gilon
Rampart City
Alaska
Nowsehenmont
Fort Michael
Walla Walla
Peroanasithenic Barracks
Fort Lawton
Suspect ties emerge as Grant admits knowledge of Nora Fuller case
San Francisco February 11 Attorney Hugh J Grant acknowledged he knew Nora Fuller was missing. He had prior relations with Jim and hid details from investigators. The coroner's jury viewed the body and visited the miner's shop today.
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San Francisco
Hugh J. Grant
Nora Fuller
Hennett
Jim
Pacific Hurricane Sweeps Coast to San Francisco
Furious storm roared from Cape Plattery to San Francisco, flooding coasts and propelling ships. Severe rainfall drenched regions including Port Townsend and Cape Ph tery, with crews missing as a tug searched for a schooner crew.
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Port Townsend
Cape Ph Tery
Senate to consider overhaul of revenue measures
Senate action proposed to revise house revenue plans with general revision of the tax structure. Meade committee to scrutinize and possibly cut rates, including 26 percent reduction and sugar and tobacco taxes under review. Wallington notes Gov. Prone authority on this fiscal matter.
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Wallington
Senate
Meade Committee
Alice Roosevelt Birthday Observed in Washington
Sympathy notes from friends mark Alice Roosevelt’s birthday in Washington as plans delayed due to her brother’s illness. Family and officials sent condolences and best wishes as the celebration was postponed.
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Alice Roevelt Catie
Borte
Carnegie Gift Intended For Lewiston Church Ceremony
Andrew Carnegie presented a magnificent pipe organ to the Lutheran church in Lewiston Me for a ceremonial dedication. The gift reflects Carnegie’s ongoing support of education religion and civic projects in the region.
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Lewietown
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Otal Baking Powder CO
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