Withdrawal of Tillman Dinner Invite Sparks Sentiment and Debate
President Roosevelt withdrew Senator Tillman’s dinner invitation after his contempt ruling and named Senator Martin of Virginia as substitute. Senator Tillman criticized the action as insult and vowed to stand by his senate rights amid dispute over contempt and a later clash involving South Carolina colleagues.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senator Tillman
Prince Henry
Martin
Virginia
South Carolina
Senate
Senator Cockrell
Missouri
Tillman
Cockrell
United States
Senate Was Not Sitting As A Court, But As A Legislative Assembly
Dinper
White House
Turner
Frye
Lodge
Mr. Turner
Governor McSweeney Says Appoint Replacements If Expulsions Occur
Governor McSweeney states that if Senators Tillman and McLaurin are expelled he will promptly appoint replacements. He regrets not accepting their resignations earlier and notes mutual accusations of whisky rebate funds. He adds both sides should present proof, and the people deserve to know.
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Columbia
8. C
McSweeney
Tillman
McLaurin
South Carolina
Albanians and Turkish Troops Clash on Montenegrin Frontier
On the Montenegro border at Cettinje fighting erupts between Albanian clansmen and Turkish regular troops after the assassination of Albanian chief Mulazeka. Sixty four killed and many wounded as the melee continues with retaliatory clashes. Albania’s position in European Turkey is described along the Balkan coast.
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Cettinje
Montenegro
Montenegran
Mulazeka
Albania
Turkey
Balkan Peninsula
Bojara
Gulf of Arta
Rumors of Regency Convo and Queen Wilhelmina Abroad
Sensational rumors say the States General may convene to appoint a regent for a year due to Queen Wilhelmina's illness and potential abroad travel. Queen Emma, mother of Wilhelmina, is eyed as probable regent if appointed, with the regency recently posed after King Willem III's death.
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Wilhelmina
the Hague
States General
Emma
Willem III
Philippine tariff bill passed by Senate after lengthy debate
The Senate approved the Philippine tariff bill 46 to 26 after eight hours of debate. The measure sets duties at seventy-five percent of Dingley rates for Philippine imports into the United States and requires Philippine duties on U.S. goods sent to the islands. It also exempts navy and harbor craft under certain licenses and keeps navigation laws suspended until 1904.
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Frye
Senate
Tillman and
McLaurin
South Carolina
Patterson
Washington
Taft Commission
Mr. Foraker
United States
Philippines
Philippine Archipelago
Philippine Commission
Philippine Islands
Treasury of
Hoar
Rawlins
Mallory
Florida
West
Missouri
Priest Discusses Hypnotism at St Joseph's College Lecture
The Rev. Owen A. Hill, vice president at St. Joseph's College, spoke on hypnotism last night in the De Bales Association hall at Eighteenth and Christian streets. He argued that true hypnotic influence stems from definite mental causes rather than any mysterious art, urging careful observation of responses.
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Owen A. Hill
St. Joseph's College
de Bales Association
Ana de. Wisper
Father Hill
Dreait
Trams Return to Service Amid Calm in Barcelona
In Barcelona on February 24 the tram cars resumed running and newspapers began publication again as mounted patrols were reduced yet order precautions remained. In Seville last night cavalry dispersed bands of workmen whose meeting had been prohibited by the police.
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Barcelona
Seville
Polloet
Miss Stone and Mme Tsilka Travel Toward Constantinople
Cable reports Miss Stone and Mme Tsilka moved from Strumnitza toward Constantinople as rest plans form after six months of captivity. Stone, exhausted by strain, travels on horseback with Mme Tsilka’s escort. aids include A. A. Gasginlo and Dr. House.
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Constantinople
Miss Stone
Mme. Tsilka
Strumnitza
Salonica- Uskub
Misa Stone
A. A. Gasginlo
Dan
United States
Legation
Dr. House
Salonica
Stone
Madame Tsilka
Koja
Prilio
Macedonia
John G. A. Leishman
Leishman
Diplomata
Mies Stone
Heaven
Earth
Germans Neutral at Manila Describe Humanitarian Evacuation
Berlin reports the German fleet at Manila has evacuated colonists to safety under neutrality. A dispatch by Prince Henry of Prussia from July 1898 is cited, praising the efforts as humane and in strict observance of neutrality rules.
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Berlin
Manila
Prince Henry of Prussia
Prince Henry
Hugo Birthday Observances Set for Paris Centenary
Paris prepares for Victor Hugo centennial with 150 delegates including 100 provincial poets to deliver verse eulogies. Former Foreign Minister Hanotaux will give a panegyric. Delmas of the opera to sing as a chorus from the Opera and Opera Comique joins in. A monument will be unveiled by President Loubet at Place Victor Hugo. fêtes follow at the Hotel de Ville. the Hugo Museum opens in Place des Vosges.
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Paris
Victor Hugo
Seine
Hugo
M. Hanotaux
M. Delmas
Opera and
Opera Comique
Loubet
Hotel de Ville
Place Des Vosges
Novel Way to Stop Strike In Italy
Turin reports the government issued a decree to recall railroad workers belonging to the mobile and territorial army to colors. The move aims to curb strikes amid industry protests and potential nationwide rail action. Censorship of telegrams and restricted private telephone use accompany the measure. Italy requires service for citizens aged twenty through twenty nine.
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Turin
Italy
Ace
Weather outlook for Eastern PA New Jersey and Delaware
Rain expected with fresh east to northeast winds turning west. Tuesday will bring increasing rain in Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware with winds shifting from east northeast to west.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Weather summary from Philadelphia station
Rainfall and temperature data show a sunny day with high humidity. The report lists excess temperatures and accumulated rainfall figures since January 1, with notes on deficiencies and precipitation totals for the period.
Arrivali of Ocean Liners in New York Harbor
Steamship arrivals listed include the la Champagne from Have to New York, Rotterdam from Rotterdam to New York, Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse from New York to Plymouth, and the la ¢ from New York, reflecting traffic at New York harbor.
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la Champagne
New Yorks
Have
Rotterdam
New York
Plymouth
Guffey refuses renomination of five Democratic senators
Colonel James M. Guffey informs Democratic leaders in the Sixteenth Twenty-eighth Thirtieth Thirty-eighth and Fortieth districts that Senators Stiles Haines Higgins Neely and Boyd will not be renominated. New men will be named to replace them while Wentz Lee Cochran Miller and Heinie will be renominated. The move follows a review of the five senators records and aims to lean toward loyal Democratic candidates.
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Stiles
Haines
Higgins
Neely
Boyd
Wentz, Lee, Cochran, Miller and
Heinie
James M. Guffey
Democratic National Committee
Pennsylvania
Guffey
Lehigh County
Harry G. Stiles
York County
Harvey W. Haines
Schuylkill County
John F. Higgins
Cameron
Clarion, Elk and Forest
Alfred M. Neely
Fayette
Greene
Albert D. Boyd
Stiles, Higgins, Haines
Neely and Boyd
Senate
Durham
Stone
Adams-Cumberland
Berks-Lehigh
Northampton
Monroe
Pike
Carbon
House
Marshall
House of Sentatives
Democratic Party
John A. Wentz
Montgomery County
David 8. Lee
J. Henry Cochran
Lycoming
Columbia
Montour
Sullivan
William E. Miller
Adams
Cumberland
William C. Heinle
Centre
Clearfield
Clinton
Cochran
Heinle
Wentz
Maryland Democrats Split Over Election Law Edits
In Annapolis February 24, Maryland Democrats discuss party splits over amending the election law to add ballot complications that may bar illiterates from voting. Baltimore opposes. Southern Maryland and Eastern Shore counties favor adding educational qualifications. Straus vows not to block regular legislation but will oppose trial schemes. Painter introduces a corrupt practices act with disfranchisement penalties. Staum proposes redistricting Baltimore into four districts.
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Philadelphia Times
Annapolis
Isaac Lobe Strang
Anne Arundel County
Baltimore City
Maryland
Painter
Straus
Anne Arundel
Elections Committee
Staum
Frederick Page Faces Revolt in Prison Fatal Incident
Special telegram from Binghamton New York reports Frederick Page of Rockdraft Pennsylvania, son of deceased parents, committed suicide in his prison cell today while serving a term for forgery in the local penitentiary.
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Binghamton
WN. Y
Frederick Page
Rockdrift
New York by wire is 2700 miles away
Philadelphia struggles to obtain out of town news as direct lines fail. Dispatches travel via a circuit through Buffalo Chicago Louisville Atlanta Jacksonville Washington Baltimore and Wilmington before reaching Philadelphia, a 2700 mile journey across thirteen states. Wilmington is the nearest point with full telegraphic service to Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
New York
United States
Philadelphia Times
Buffalo
Chicago
Louisville
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Washington
Baltimore
Wilmington
General Wheeler Sees Cuba as State Prospect in Speech
General Joseph Wheeler of Alabama spoke at the Pennsylvania Railroad Young Men's Christian Association on the benefits of Christian associations. He praised the work for young men and argued that Cuba should be annexed as a state without intermediate territorial status.
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Joseph Wheeler
Alabama
Pennsylvania Railroad
Young Men's Christian Association
Forty-first Street
Westminster Avenue
Wheeler
Somersons
Wechting
Galveston
Philadelphia
Cuba
City Puzzles Dr Peters
The Rev Madison C Peters of New York preaching at Epiphany Baptist Church says Philadelphia must awaken to better government. He argues American independence in Philadelphia should match good governance and insists citizens must elect reform-minded leaders. The city’s judiciary is praised while other departments he deems lax.
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Madison C. Peters
New York
Epiphany Baptist Church
Thirty-sixth
Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia
Capitol Contract Approved for Capitol Building
Harrisburg February 24 The Capitol Building Commission approved the contract with Architect Joseph M Huston. Huston will prepare working plans and likely hire about thirty assistants. The commission prefers awarding the entire Capitol project to a single builder to avoid fault sharing and delays.
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Philadelphia Times
Harrisburg
Joseph M. Huston
Capitol Building Commission
Baltimore City to Sell Western Maryland Bonds
Baltimore officials move to sell the citys interest in the Western Maryland line after a first reading ordinance. The bill authorizes bid advertisement and Mayor approval, with bonds guaranteed by bidders. Mayor Hayes supports a bid from the West Virginia Central line contingent on terms.
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Baltimore
Philadelphia Times
Hayes
Baltimore City
Maryland
Edcee
Pancreas
Council
Ma Bayes
West Virginia
Hg Ye
Schley to Visit Philadelphia on March 10
Rear Admiral Schley will arrive in Philadelphia March 10 for a Penn Club reception at Eighth and Locust streets. The Penn Club has invited him as a guest and President John A. Clark confirmed the date with the admiral. Prominent Philadelphians are expected to attend.
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Schley
Philadelphia
Penn Club
Eighth and Locust Streets
John A. Clark
Reading Names City Solicitor After Deadlock
After a Republican council deadlock, Walter & Young was chosen as caucus nominee to succeed Willem J. Rourke, Democrat, who extended his term beyond four years. The vote followed a year of impasse and tension within the council ranks.
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Reading
Philadelphia Times
Walter & Young
Willem J. Rourke
Inn
Yahme Oung
One Pistol Killed Both Fighters
Parsons West Virginia February 24 Robert Immel and Theodore Gaw were both shot to death in a single pistol incident with unclear motive and details, leaving investigators to analyze the events surrounding the fatal confrontation.
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Parsons
W. Va
Robert Immel
Theodore Gaw
Tas Nee Sr
Young Roosevelt Improving After Illness
WASHINGTON February 24 Theodore Roosevelt Jr is steadily improving in health and is expected to soon regain his former strength.
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Roosevelt
Washingtorn
Theodore Rosevelt, Jr
Peatit
German Embassy Chief Executive Attends District Commission
The German Embassy official, the district commission chair, and members of the Diplomatic Corps paid respects at a ceremony. The event underscored ongoing diplomatic ties and formal mourning rituals.
Prince Henry of Prussia Arrives for Washington Visit
Prince Henry of Prussia, representing Emperor William, arrived in Washington at 10 20 am from Jersey City with a short Baltimore stop. He met President Roosevelt and Cabinet at the White House, toured the capital, spoke to officials, and attended sessions of Congress before dining with the President and departing for Jersey City en route to Shooter's Island.
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Washington
Prince Henry of
Prussia
William
Germany
Jersey City
Baltimore
Hay
White House
Roosevelt
District of Columbia
Prince Henry
Columbia
Shooter's Island
Prince Henry of Prussia Arrives in Washington City
Prince Henry of Prussia arrives by special train at Pennsylvania Station in Washington after a smooth Jersey City to Baltimore to Washington run. Officials including Secretary Hay and Secretary Long greet him in a flag filled room, as guards and reporters observe his open carriage preference and brief audience with the president’s delegates.
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Prince Henry of Prussia
Jersey City
Baltimore
Hay
Long
Pearce
Count Quadt
Washington
Cowles
Corbin
Prince
Wilkie
Prince Henry
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