Tillman and McLaurin Censure Plan Dominates Senate Row
A Senate subcommittee, with Republicans Burrows Hoar Foraker and Democrats Pettus Batley, leans to censuring Tillman and McLaurin for last Saturday’s fight. Deliberations consider censure as the punishment, delaying tactics and presidential invitation withdrawals spark wide debate.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Tillman
McLaurin
South Carolina
Senate
Burrows
Hoar
Foraker
Pettus
Batley
Bailey
Beveridge
McComas
Congress
President to Ignore Tillman's Telegram
Special to The Philadelphia Times reports the President will ignore a telegram from Senator Tillman’s nephew asking him to withdraw acceptance of presenting a sword to Major Jenkins. The note notes Tillman’s nephew disapproves of the approach taken after Dinings with Prince Henry and the President’s feelings remain unpublicized and unclear. The president’s regret is described as not about harm but about the course taken with respect to the White House.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Tillman
Major Jenkins
Prince Henry
Sena
White House
Tillman action not authorized by South Carolina governor says
Governor McSweeney criticizes Lieutenant Governor Tillman for canceling the sword presentation to Major Jenkins at Charleston Exposition. He notes Tillman overstepped his official capacity, with Tillman and nephew among contributors. Colonel Jones also expresses disgust, while names of other donors remain undisclosed.
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South Carolina
Charleston Exposition
Washington
Philadelphia Times
Columbia
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McSweeney
Jenkins
Charleston
Jones
Revenues of Cuba Show Decline in 1901 Customs
The War Department Insular Affairs division released Cuba customs figures for 1901 showing total calendar year revenues at 1,208,690.32 pesos, with export duties contributing most of the total after exporting was abolished April 1. The report notes an increase over the previous year despite the export ban and lists several fiscal details for the period.
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Washington
Division of Insular Affairs
War Department
Cuba
Two Freight Trains Collide in Girard Fatalities
Two Pittsburg and Western freight trains collided at Girard on February 26. Engineer R. A. Antles of Elwood, Pa., and Edwards of Akron, Ohio, were killed. Conductor William H. Noss and others were fatally or seriously injured. location given as Youngstown area with rail line details.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Pittsburg and Western
Girard
R. A. Antles
Elwood We. Pa
Edwards
Akron
New Castle Vonetiss “Fa
William H. Noss
A. Cory
Land
Will Speak on Municipal Ownership by Albert Shaw
Albert Shaw, editor of the Review of Reviews and author of Municipal Government in Great Britain and Municipal Government in Continental Europe, will deny sixth ares in the municipal project hall.
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Albert Shaw
Review of Reviews
Great Britain
Europe
Thie Even
Shaw
Mayor Ashbridge Denies Authorship of 5 Million Loan Bill
Mayor Ashbridge issued a statement denying he authored or knew of the $5,000,000 loan measure before its draft. He asserted no items were suggested by him, explained the bill’s items and the city council process, and defended his timing on possible veto while noting ongoing council sessions and future organization on April first.
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Ashbridge
THE
Philadelphia Times
Missing Stanford student vanishes in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO February 27 Since November 1 last R. H. Pope formerly a student at Stanford University son of the late Lieutenant Colonel Pope assistant surgeon general of the United States army has been missing. All his effects were found in a hotel in the city. He has two brothers in California who can obtain details about his whereabouts. no information on his appearance is known.
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R. H. Pope
Stanford University
Pope
United States Army
California
Howe
Philippines
Prince Henry
New York
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Prince
Jersey City
Peirce
Count Quadt
Admiral Evans
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Hill
Cowles
Guard of Honor
United States
Henry Bancroft Davis
United
Berlin
H. C. Chatfield-Taylor
Chicago
Embezzling Bookkeeper Bailed in Springfield
Springfield February 27 Fred RK Humpage bookkeeper Chapin National Bank confessed guilty bail set as he awaits further court action according to local court records and police briefings.
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Springfield
Mass
Fred RK. Humpage
The
Chapin National Bank
Hall" Wise
Frye Apologizes To Senator Turner In McKinley Remembrance
The Senate met in special order to honor President McKinley and later adjourned as Mr Frye apologized for omitting Senator Turner's protest from the roll. Turner sought to file a high privilege protest regarding South Carolina senators and the chair promised to record it and refer matters as appropriate. The session ended with adjournment at 12 02 P M until tomorrow.
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Senate
William McKinley
Houseoft Representatives
Frye
South Carolina
Turner
Tillman
Burrows
Michigan
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Hoar
Bacon
Georgia
Rayner Backing Strays Faces Senate Kill Bid
Special to The Philadelphia Times Annapolis February 27 The Haman oyster protection bill to lease beds and bars was postponed again likely to die in the Senate. Baltimore ward redistricting passed third reading in the Senate but independent Democrats in the House may block it. Rayner is guiding Straus in opposing the election managers and redistricting efforts. Eastern Shore residents push Jim Crow railcar measures south of Cecil County to Virginia affecting local trains but not Chesapeake Bay liners.
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Election Committee
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Admiral Schley
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Storm Bulletin From Weather Bureau
A storm of marked energy centered this morning in Southwestern Missouri moves east south east. It strengthens tonight and Friday morning, with winds along the Atlantic coast turning southerly and then strong south to southeast by Friday.
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Missouri
Atlantic
Weather forecast for New Jersey and Delaware
Rain and brisk to high southeast winds expected along the coast. Friday and probably Saturday show similar windy conditions. Local forecast calls for changing skies and windy southeast gusts affecting coastal areas.
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New Jersey
Delaware
Weather and arrivals notes from the United States Bureau
February data from 1902 shows mean temperatures and rainfall figures with excess and deficiency trends. The report lists ocean liner arrivals including the Germanic and Queenstown to New York, reflecting early 20th century port activity and weather observations.
Mack's merger plan submitted in Philadelphia transit move
A union traction merger plan proposed by John M Mack was unanimously approved by the conference committee led by William L Elkins and P A B Widener and will be reported to the board on Monday The plan contemplates a new company to take over Union Traction financed by J Pierpont Morgan Co The 4 per cent dividend on par value may rise to 5 and then 6 or 614 per cent over two years Stock traded briskly with Drexel Co and Morgan Co connections guiding the activity and 20000 shares changing hands near a high of 40
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Philadelphia TimEs
Union Traction Company
P. A. B. Widener
William L. Elkins
John M. Mack
Mack
Elkins
J. Pierpont Morgan & Co
W. H. Shelmerdine
Alexander Balfour
John B. Parsons
Jeremiah J. Sullivan
William L. Elkine
Remson
Philadelphia
New York
Mack-Wolf-Foerderer
Drexel & Co
Union Traction
Morgan & Co
Morgan Company
George A. Huhn & Son
Widener and Elkins
Charles McManus & Co
Chandler Brothers & Co
Strikers Boycott Breweries in Cincinnati Area
Cincinnati Covington and Newport brewers hire many men who have backed the strike since last Saturday. A Central Labor Council boycott against breweries was declared and takes effect today, targeting transfer firms and express drivers as well as deliveries by farmers. The engineers and brewery workers unions clash, but proprietors keep engineer contracts and supply replacements. The dispute is expected to last another week or more, with United Brewery Workmen claiming they are holding their own.
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Covington
Newport
Central Labor Council
United Brewery
Borden Meets the Weavers Demands in Fall River Mills
Notices posted in four Fall River cotton mills announce a March 17 wage increase of 10 percent at Fall River Iron Works. The 8,000 workers are employed by M. D. Borden of New York, independent of nearby mills that granted about 6 percent. The raise aligns with union demands.
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Girl's Death by Own Action Reported in San Jose
In San Jose California February 27, R Crefield of Los Gatos reports the disappearance of Miss Coelie of Buffalo New York. He says on February 10 at Niagara he found a woman's purse, a ticket to two visiting cards and a note reading Good Mamma. The note implied the woman might have taken her life. Greffield sent word to the address on the card and later received a message asking for details, stating the woman had probably died by her own action.
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Cal
R. Creffield
Los Gatos
Miss Coelie
Buffalo
N. Y
Niagara
Ae A. Fort
Greffield
Norfolk businessman dies by suicide after cotton losses
Norfolk Virginia February 27 Charles H Hey 54 a prominent local businessman cut his throat with a carving knife last night while despondent over heavy losses sustained last December from cotton speculation.
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Norfolk
Charles H. Hey
Woman Charged With Causing Death Held for Grand Jury
Mrs Francis Daniel of 925 North Third Street is charged with causing the death of Mrs Clara Heinrichs of 7208 Howard Street. Mr Airy was held to await grand jury action by the Coroner yesterday.
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Francis Daniel
North Third Street
Clara Heinrichs
Howard Street
Airy
O Donovan Rossa Dying After Toe Amputation
O Donovan Rossa the Fenian agitator lies dying in St Francis Hospital Colorado Springs after a noon operation removing the large toe of his left foot. Doctors say amputation of the entire foot is the only hope and he is too weak for further surgery. Friends have been notified. recovery appears unlikely.
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Colorado Springs
Col
O'Donovan Rossa
St. Francis’ Hospital
Rosea
Gauging the State's Rivers in Pennsylvania Study
United States Geological Survey hydrogophers study Pennsylvania streams to measure river heights and flow to determine discharge. Focused on low water flow for power users and considers whether headwater deforestation drives floods. Part of a national water resources program.
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United States Geological Survey
Pennsylvania
Geological Survey
Jealousy Led To Murder In Grand Rapids Case
Coroner's jury rules Mrs Nellie Leet murder victim at 87 South Market street and urges warrants for William Leet and Mary Morse, her husband and lover. Both in custody. Jurors cite jealousy as motive, with Leet's pension and potential £20,000 estate. Leet reportedly intoxicated. earlier believed the fire accidental.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Nellie Leet
South Market Street
William Leet
Mary Morse
Leet
No Respect for the King in Battersea Voting Fallout
London February 27 Battersea Borough Council, represented in Parliament by John Burns, rejected a finance committee plan to fund coronation festivities after protests from labor and Socialist groups. Deputations attacked the proposal. mayor attempted to restore order as speakers urged dis mayo. The council sent the scheme back to the committee by 31 to 18.
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London
Battersea
John Burns
New Chwang To Remain Open
London February 27 The Chancellor of the Exchequer Sir Michael Hicks Beach said in the House that the government has assurances from Russia that foreigners at New Chwang will keep open port rights. He noted Russian forces are in temporary possession of the port, giving Russia the ability to promise inviolate access.
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London
Michael Hicks-Beach
House of Commons
Russia
New Chiang
Kaiser 25 Years Married in Berlin Celebration
Emperor William and the Empress marked their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary with a grand Schloss dinner attended by Count von Buelow and Cabinet members. Milwaukee baritone Arthur Van Eweyck performed American songs after the meal.
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Berlin
William
Schloss
Count von Buelow
Arthur van Eweyck
Milwaukee
Independent sheet makers plan overseas steel buys
The Iron Trade Review reports Pittsburgh meeting formed a plan to send a Commissioner to England and Germany to purchase sheet bars. Contracts discussed around 40000 tons with potential for more. Deliveries spread over six months. United States buyers of scrap metal expanding.
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The
Iron Trade Review
Pittsburg
England
Germany
Atsiena
United States
Steel Corporation
Lkely
Oe Ae
Pittebun
Oe Phe
Lecture on the Sewerage System at University of Pennsylvania
George 8 Webster chief of the Bureau of Survey will address University of Pennsylvania civil engineering students this afternoon on the bulkhead wall construction and sewerage system readjustment in line with Delaware river front development. Lectures will be illustrated with lantern slides.
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George 8. Webster
Bureau of Survey
Civil Engineering Department
University of Pennsylvania
Delaware River
Ebsterlen
University
Philippine Service Examination for Electrotyper Aim
A civil service examination will be held in this and other cities on March 7 for the electrotyper position in the Philippine service. The job pays $1,400 a year. Applicants must be ages 18 to years.
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of Electrotyper
Philippine Service
Assassin Hanged for Recent Crime in New Jersey
RALEIGH N J February 27 John Henry Rose was hanged at Wilson yesterday for the murder of Thomas Farmer whom he shot from ambush last August.
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Raleigh
N. J
John Henry Rose
Wilson
Thomas Farmer
National Educational Association Delegates Adjourn in Chicago
Members of the department of superintendency concluded their deliberations at Chicago and adjourned to meet in New Orleans next year. Arthur B. Noyes, who has been removed by dent velvet from…
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Department of Superintendence
National Educational Association
Chicago
New Orleans
Arthur B. Noyes
Dent Velt
No Toasts nor Exchanges Opportunity for Conversation
The notice promotes intimate acquaintance with invites for conversation and informal social contact. It highlights a chance to meet, discuss, and build personal connections in a discreet setting. The item presents an opportunity described as friendly and private without explicit commitments.
Prince Henry of Prussia Visits Washington on Redux of McKinley Day
Prince Henry of Prussia arrives in Washington as Roosevelt’s guest, attends McKinley memorial at the Capitol, lunched informally with Congress members, visits Mt. Vernon, and returns to a private White House dinner. Admiral Evans shows fatigue from the pace as the prince and suite endure a busy schedule.
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Prince Henry of
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Prince Henry
White House
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General von Plessen
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Lodge
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