Truculent Sycophancy in Indian Bill Debate
Washington scene as representative speeches on the Indian appropriation bill dominate. Highlights include Boutell tracing Wheeler insults from Jefferson to Breckinridge with royal coronation lore, Kern defending German constituencies, and Bri
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Sulzer
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Canada Begins New Emigration Scheme to Western Canada
The Times reports a plan to move about 38 000 people from Liverpool or Glasgow to settle in Western Canada next month with continued 4 000 monthly arrivals through June. The scheme follows four years of Northwestern US to Canada migration. 50 000 have already moved. The government will personally conduct emigrants from home to the Far West at a cost of 40 dollars, with a 160 acre grant upon cultivation capability and financial assistance until settlement.
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PeSeteanie Times
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Dominion
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Far West
Miss Stone Still Captive Yet Likely To Be Released
The State Department says a Paris report of Miss Stone's liberty is premature and she may be released soon. Brigands demand safety assurances, delaying release. London dispatch notes Gargiulo and Dr House at Seres growing anxious over the stalled captives.
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Seres
Herzl Seeks Palestine Concessions From Sultan
Dr. Theodore Herzl of Vienna, president of the Zionist Congress, is in Constantinople negotiating with the Sultan for concessions in Palestine to allow Jewish immigration and settlement. He seeks a charter for home rule and opening crown lands to colonization, with the Jewish Colonization Association and Baron Hirsch trustees concentrating on Palestine.
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Theodore Herzl
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Zionist Congress
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Jewish Colonization Association
Baron Hirsch
Baron Hirsch Fund
U S Will Claim the Isle of Pines
A Philadelphia Times report cites Senator Quay and Dr L Webster Fox arguing that McKinley and Roosevelt believed the Isle of Pines was ceded to the United States under the peace treaty with Spain. The island lies 50 miles south of Cuba, with 4000 residents and potential marble copper and tobacco resources.
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Florida
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Philadelphia Times
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Habana
West Indies
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Ladrones
Forty Farms on Lord De Freyde Estate Sold for No Rent
In Roscommon county forty farms were sold by the Sheriff after tenants refused rent payments. A large number of other clearance sales are anticipated as part of the no rent campaign led by the United Irish League.
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Lord de Freyde
Roscommon
United Irish League
France and Venezuela Reach Pact to Resume Ties
In Paris on February 19 M Deicasse France's foreign minister and Senor Maubourguet Venezuelan plenipotentiary signed a pact to resume diplomatic relations and a commercial convention granting mutual most favored nation treatment. The agreement must be ratified by May 1 and stems from Venezuela's refusal to pay French civil claims.
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M. Deicasse
Senor Maubourguet
France
Venezuela
Germany
South American
Robberies on French trains alarm Riviera season
Reports of robberies on night trains from Paris southward multiply as the Riviera and Roman season opens. Investigations cover three recent cases. English travelers fault French police, and a Times letter describes losses of money and valuables between Paris and Marseilles. Two well dressed Frenchmen in a first class compartment are suspected, aided by drugs.
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New York Times
Philadelphia Times
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Paris
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Marseilles
Liberal policy condemns unconditional Boer surrender
The National Liberal Federation in Leicester passed a resolution opposing unconditional surrender in South Africa. It calls for peace on broad generous lines and supports Lord Rosebery’s policy while urging Liberal MPs to back Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman in promoting it.
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National Liberal Federation
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South Africa
Lord Rosebery
House of Commons
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Dowager Empress to Receive Foreign Officials in Pekin
In Pekin on Sunday the Dowager Empress will grant an audience to Sir Robert Hart director of the imperial maritime customs Bishop Favier the Catholic vicar apostolic in China and M Pokouloff manager of the Russo Chinese Bank This marks the first audience to foreigners not part of the diplomatic corps or special missions Reform leaders Chang Chi Tung and Liu Kun Yi travel to Pekin to consult with the Dowager Empress
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Liu-Kun-Yi
Grievance in Spain Over American Land Rights Debate
In Madrid on February 19 the Senate, before Gay Sagasta, pressed the United States land ownership issue. Spaniards in America protest Americans acquiring land while Spaniards face restrictions in the United States.
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Corean Army Reorganization Underway in Korea
From St Peters a Daily Mail correspondent reports an officer has arrived to reorganize the Corean army. The dispatch notes the February telegraphing of the event and the ongoing military reforms in Korea.
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Daily Mail Telegraphs
Barcelona Streets Bristle with Bayonets Amid Conflicts
Barcelona faces ongoing clashes as authorities deploy Remington armed police, two artillery batteries ready, and infantry patrols. Rioters battle with troops. deaths and injuries rise while streetcars halt and newspapers suspend publication. Industrial life grinds to a standstill.
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Leutenant
Russia to Keep Troops in Manchuria Says Gazette
St Petersburg Exchange Gazette states Russia will not quit Manchuria and will stay until China guarantees protection of Russian interests. It says the issue was settled with the railway project and that Britain Japan treaty will not alter Russia’s position. London Times New York Times and Philadelphia Times note Anglophobia in Russian journals.
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Japan
Anti Semitism Lingers in the Austrian Empire
In Vienna on Ash Wednesday a professor was insulted and threatened by a mob of Christian Socialists and anti S emites for writing about a ritual murder case from three years ago. His friend M Macher the Czech poet protested to the Prague Archbishop. The report notes anti Semitism waning in Vienna but persisting elsewhere in the empire.
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New York
Philadelphia Times
Vienna
Stranders
Bohemia
Maaryk
M. Macher
Prague
Empire
New Colonial Secretary Named as Cape Colony Transitions
London Times reports February 20 that Mr lass, who pioneered ostrich farming in the Cape, is named Colonial Secretary. Sir J Rose-Inness resigns as Attorney General to become Chief Justice in the Transvaal. S L Graham succeeds him as Colonial Secretary.
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Cape Town
Lass
Cape Colony
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Legislature to Open Tomorrow and Move on Modus Vivendi Bill
John s N F February 19. The Legislature will assemble tomorrow. The French share modus vivendi bill will be introduced and probably pass all its stages immediately. Leaders of both parties pledge support.
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Trolley deal closes Canton lines sale and buyout offer
Official notice from the Everett Moore bankers committee says the Canton Akron and Canton Massillon Urban and Interurban Traction Lines are sold to Tucker Anthony Co of Boston for about 2 1/2 million dollars. The committee also plans to recommend selling the Big Consolidated system to a local syndicate led by Horace J Andrews at 80 dollars a share, subject to directors ratification.
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Bankers’ Committee
Everett-Moore Syndicate
Canton- Akron
Canton-Massillon
Tucker, Anthony & Co
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Big Consolidated
Horace JF. Andrews
Pennsylvania Railroad tunnel bill amended in New York city compensation terms
Albany February 10 The Assembly committee on cities favors reporting the Pennsylvania Railroad tunnel bill with an amendment. The change sets a framework for compensation to the city of New York, with an annual payment adjustable at intervals and a maximum grant period of twenty five years.
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Philadelphia Times
Albany
Assembly Committee On Cities
Pennsylvania Railroad
Kelsey
Abel Matein
City of
New York
City Election Costs Detailed in City Vote Breakdown
The city spent 62350 on Tuesday's election, paid yesterday. Each of 1045 divisions receives 60, with the judge getting 15, two clerks 10, and 25 for polling place rent. Fourteen divisions used schoolhouses, incurring no rent.
Weather forecast for Eastern states turns fair and warm
The forecast calls for fair conditions today and Friday with temperatures edging upward. For Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware mainly fair with light northwest winds. Maryland and the District of Columbia expect partly cloudy Thursday and Friday with fresh winds and turning variable.
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New Jersey
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District of Columbia
Peru Cabinet Crisis Deepens Amid War Minister Weakness
Peruvian political turmoil persists as the Minister of War struggles with the crisis. Reports claim military discipline and court martials surface amid ongoing governance challenges. Telecommunication lines with Brazil reportedly restored, while Germany faces economic strain with budget cuts and inflationary pressures.
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Troskie dies after field wounds in Cape Town
In CAPE TOWN on February 20 the influential rebel Troskle died from wounds. He carried with him clippings from the Review of Reviews supporting his cause, reflecting the international press interest in his struggle.
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London Times
New York Times
Philadelphia Times
Local Weather Report for Phibis Pennsylvania
United States Weather Bureau notes a warm day with Norma temperature and a 0.55 inch rainfall deficit since February 1. The bulletin references rainfall totals to date and directs readers to Page 4 for additional weather details.
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Phibis
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Government Will Move To Block Pacific Merger
The United States plans to file a bill to dissolve the Northern Pacific and Great Northern merger via the Northern Securities Company. Attorney General Knox cites the Sherman Anti-Trust Act and notes the suit will name Northern Securities, J Pierpont Morgan, James J Hill, and stockholders as defendants with Minnesota as the probable venue.
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Great Northern Railway
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James J. Hill
Minnesota
Tuskegee Conference Sees Northern Southern Cooperation
The eleventh Tuskegee Negro Conference opens at Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute with Booker T. Washington presiding. He urges cooperation across regions to uplift all classes, promotes farming independence, and stresses agriculture as a foundation for the race's progress and protection through community leadership.
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Tuskegee Negro Conference
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
Booker T. Washington
Washington
State Building Completed at Charleston Exposition
State Treasurer James E. Barnett and Auditor General Edward B. Hardenbergh arrange payment to the contractor for Pennsylvania's building at the Charleston exhibition. Payment will be made Saturday at noon after Hardenbergh verifies the accounts. T. Larry Eyre directed furnishings and will witness the transaction. Hugh Donnelly of Philadelphia assumes full charge afterward.
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Edward B. Hardenbergh
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T. Larry Eyre
Ex-President Cleveland Ships 250 Ducks to Princeton
Cleveland sent a hamper of 250 birds mainly canvasbacks to Mrs. Cleveland in Princeton. Superintendent Moore of the gunning club said there was no accident, noting Cleveland had a cold and was treated by Dr. Hartman of Baltimore. By now 300 ducks and geese have been killed in two and a half days.
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Princeton
C. T. Moore
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Baltimore
University Wins Decision on Vet Hospital Plan
Attorney General Fikin refused the Commonwealth name usage to block the University of Pennsylvania from building a veterinary hospital at Thirty-ninth Street and Woodland Avenue. Neighbors, who claimed it would be a nuisance, had initiated proceedings a month earlier as plans were ready and work set to begin.
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Woodland Avenue
Organizing Mothers Clubs Seek Use of School Buildings
Representatives of Mothers in Council Germantown society women asked the 224 ward Sectional School Board for consent to use school buildings to organize mothers clubs among parents. Mrs W Seymour Runk of 448 Church Lane Germantown spoke for the group saying they want to help parents and teach neighbors to know each other and to support teachers, with plans to start clubs in local schools.
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Philadelphia May Get Pneumatic Mail Service
Philadelphia officials urged Congress to reestablish pneumatic tube mail. A Philadelphia commission recommended six new stations at about 98000 to restore old lines with costs to be estimated. The House subcommittee considered funds of 35000 for Philadelphia and awaits firm estimates for six new stations.
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Keystone Sale Expected as Bell Bid Rumors Spread
A probable sale of Keystone Telephone Company is anticipated with strong rumors that Bell Telephone Company may bid for Keystone franchises and plant. The United Telephone and Telegraph Company board meets next Tuesday to discuss a possible agreement or leasing of long distance lines, with no clear outcome yet. A close friend of Keystone president Congressman Robert H Foerderer confirmed the discussions yesterday.
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Continental Coal to Acquire 20 Mines in Ohio Deal
In Columbus on February 19 a deal neared completion for Continental Coal Company to acquire twenty mines in Ohio not owned by Sunday Creek Coal, Pittsburg Coal, or Buckeye Coal and Iron. The sale price is set at 10 million dollars with annual production stated as cameo tons.
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Buckeye Coal and Era Company
Penn Club to Honor Schley Reception Planned in March
Penn Club secretary John A. Clark announced Rear Admiral Schley accepted an invitation to a reception in his honor to be held at the club house during the first week of March. Clark said telegraph responses will fix the exact date and arrangements will begin after confirmation. Past guests include Carl Schurz Edwin Booth General Grant and others.
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Edwin Booth
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Henry Irving
Charles Dickens
Lieutenant Peary
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Walter Dawrosch
Richard Harding Davis
Young men confess murder in Chicago robbery incident
Frank Kolar and John Hanry both 18 confess to killing Horace Shrodes a boy grocery clerk shot during a morning robbery attempt as he defended his employer’s property. The youths wearing masks arrived at the store and were identified after Shrodes fired first.
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Horace Shrodes
Cortelyou Sidelined by Severe Cold at White House
Secretary to the President George B. Cortelyou is confined to his Washington home with a severe cold. He remains in his residence under treatment and observation as health authorities monitor his condition.
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Sailors Desert Schooner Phare
New York reports two sailors from the schooner Joseph J Phare rescued after the vessel, which sailed February 13 from Norfolk with lumber for New York, grounded off Atlantic City water logged. The captain and crew stayed aboard. The Benefactor from Philadelphia brought the sailors ashore.
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Cashier Pleads Guilty to Eleven Forgery Notes
Arnos Id, former cashier of Platte Valley Bank in Bellwood, pleaded guilty to forging eleven notes and asked the court for mercy. He admitted forging sixty dollars but could not confirm if that was the total.
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Roosevelt Improves Rapidly in Groton
Theodore Roosevelt Jr. remains in improved condition at Groton Massachusetts and is expected to leave for Washington late this week. Dr Rex, summoned from Washington, will accompany him on the trip, with arrival expected tomorrow.
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Ex-nun Shepherd's Obscene Literature Case Dismissed
In Columbus on February 19 the charges against Mrs. Margaret L. Shepherd for selling obscene literature were dismissed. Defense attorneys repudiated all settlement agreements.
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Masons Mark Golden Convention in Cincinnati
Over 1,000 prominent Masons attend the Rite of the Valley golden convention in Cincinnati oriented to its fifty year establishment. Among the attendees is 2 Prieto of Mexico.
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Negro Killed by a Mob in Mississippi Quarrel
In Winona Mississippi on February 19 Tom Brown a Black man shot and killed Mert J Williams son of a Baptist minister during a quarrel Brown escaped with a posse in Poniver and authorities pursued the suspect amid ongoing manhunt efforts.
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Federation Considers Disputes in Labor Council
NEW YORK February 19 The executive council of the American Federation of Labor discussed dissatisfaction in the building trades. Chairman Gompers appointed an exb-countantes to report tomorrow on means for settling the disputes.
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Seaboard Lines Announces Luxury Winter Train to St Augustine
Seaboard Air Line Railway markets a grand daily winter train to St Augustine. The train features Pullman drawing room sleeping cars, compartments, smoking observation and dining cars, promising comfort to winter tourists. Other resort service is advertised as attractive for travelers seeking winter retreats.
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Brooklyn Loop a Mistake After It
After the play the crowd watched a miscue end the sequence but the Commodore captain steadied his steamer and handled his ship manfully and well amidst the ensuing pressure.
Roosevelt Clears Air on Schley Santiago Fight Command
President Roosevelt ends the Schley controversy by ruling the battle a captains fight and finding no one in overall command. He notes Sampson and Schley are retired, commends Gloucester and Oregon actions, and urges no further agita tion that would harm the Navy or the country.
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