Professor Pearson resigns from Northwestern over church views
Chicago Feb 12 Prof Charles W Pearson resigns as professor of English at Northwestern university after remarks challenging infallibility of Bible parts. He sought a letter of dismission from the Methodist Episcopal church but it was granted and later recalled. He remains in charge of his class until a successor is found and salary continues until Jan 1, 1903.
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Chicago
Charles W. Pearson
Methodist Church
Northwestern Universit
Velunta
Pearson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Vearson
Receiver Appointed For City Savings Bank Wreck
Detroit February report states Union Trust Company was named receiver for the wrecked City Savings bank with bond set at 600 000. Prosecuting Attorney Huns began suit against the bank's directors on behalf of Wayne county forcod. Details recount Frank C. Andrews as a key figure in local finance and his varied ventures.
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Detroit
Union Trust Company
City Savings Bank
Huns
Wayne County Forcod
Donoven
Chancery Court
Board of Education
Tufon Trust Canpary
Maltz
Frank C. Andrews
Macomb County
Michigan
Thomeo
Mich
Rochester
Missouri
Monteva
Detroit Journal
Bondsmen Move to Reimburse Col Bobleter Funds
In Minnesota February the House passed a bill under suspension of the rule to relieve Col Bobleter, former state treasurer, from further responsibility for losses in failed banks during his term. He and his bondsmen had paid or provided payment for nearly all such losses. The bill would reimburse Bobleter for expenses tied to recovering money from failed banks, with Senate passage likely.
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St. Man
Minn
House of Representatives
Col
Bobleter
Senate
Merriam
Injunction Granted Over James Boys Drama in Missouri
Judge Teasdale granted Frank James a restraining order to halt the Production of The James Boys in Missouri a drama depicting the James brothers as train robbers and bank looters which had been playing all local theatres in Kansas City today.
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Kansas City
Teasdale
Reait
Frank James
James Boys
Missouri
Porto Rican labor goals and Hawaii annexation debate sparks
In Chicago, B C McFarlane of Minelala claims Porto Rican labor in Hawaii is failing and cites higher living costs and taxation since U S possession. His brother FP W McFarlane backs the anti annexation side and will meet President Roosevelt next week. They discuss hospital claims and political divides as they travel east then west.
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Chicago
Hawaii
B.C. McFarlane
Minelala
Pacific Islands
United States
McParlane
Hawaiian Islands
Roosevelt
W. McFartene
Bank of Hawaii
Fire Claims Commission
Alo
Chicazo
Washington
Heathen Chinese Labor Island Prosperity Debate
A colonial speaker argues that Cantonese labor is essential for prosperity on the island, praising Chinese workers for cane and rice yard work while condemning others. He supports admitting Chinese to Maui, cites robberies by Puerto Rican laborers, and asserts white men cannot replace Chinese labor in agriculture. The speech references annexation-era policies.
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Fire Claims Commission
Honolulu Board of Health
Board of Health
Mcfarlane
Tiwelian Islands
Porte Rico
Hilnen
Hawaii in 1900s labor and travel notes from Honolulu
The document discusses strikes and labor scarcity affecting harvests, Native and imported workers, and the evolving economy with new steamships under construction. It notes rising tourism, Roosevelt's stance, and calls for an unbiased commission to study island coalitions. Mr. and Mrs. McFarane plan a Washington, New York, and European trip before returning to Honolulu.
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Hawaii
Roosevelt
Hunter Trial Opens for Murder of Iowa Athlete
The trial of A M Hunter began in Mount Agree on February 12 for the murder of Homer Holland a top Iowa college athlete. Prosecutors say Hunter shot Holland in November after a quarrel over ney lost at yeards. The defense pleads self defense.
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Fanter
Mount Agree Lown
A. M. Hunter
Homer Holland
Iowa
Hunter
Holland
Ney
Lincoln Day Observance In Chicago Celebrates Emancipator Birth
Chicago marked Lincoln’s birthday with observances by banks municipal and county offices the board of trade and stock exchange. Schools held appropriate exercises though fewer special activities due to other duties. Banquets planned by local lodges Marquette Lincoln and Stand ard of Local Observances. Banks closed for the holiday.
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Chicago
Jameem
Board of Trade, and
Stock Exchange
Marquette, Lincoln and Standard
Lincoln
Hayden
Washington
Roosevelt Jr. improves but remains near danger point
Secretary Cortelyou reported Theodore Roosevelt Jr. is showing slight improvement after a severe illness at Groton. Physicians confirmed the earlier cautious forecast, noting temperature, pulse, and respiration improve. The president would not leave Groton until the son passes the danger point, with a probable return within 48 hours.
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Cretan
Corte You Au Meuerd
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Courtelyou
Cortelyou
Groton
Hohenzollern Here As German Yacht Arrives Early
The German yacht arrived ahead of schedule to the port greet in the harbor with dipping colors and whistle blasts signaling welcome to the visitors and officials observing the ceremony.
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Kaiser
Port of
New York
Twins Do Well After Separation In Paris
Paris report on Hinilow iwi Radica and Dordica, Siamese twins separated by Dr Doyen, shows both children resting quietly under Mercy Sisters. Nutritional care includes champagne tea. doctors monitor life support and records via a living picture machine as operation lasted ten minutes.
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Paris
Hinilow Iwi Radica
Dordica
Doyen
Sisters of Mercy
Jo Blackburn Jr. dies in Frankfort at 35
Jo Blackburn Jr., son of United States Senator Blackburn, died in Frankfort Kentucky this morning aged 35. Two other notes report the Marquis Dufferin former governor general of Canada dying after a long illness at his residence in County Down Ireland.
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JO Blackburn, JR
Frankfort
Jo Biaburn
United States
Blackburn
London
Marquis Dufferin
Canada
Clandeboye
County Down
Ireland
Freedom for Filipinos Urged by Peace Society
Boston petition from the American Peace Society urges Congress to declare that the United States will grant independence to the Philippines once Filipinos establish stable civil government. The statement argues immediate independence would prove unselfish aims, restore regional peace, and prevent further losses of life and property amid protracted conflict. The text notes a separate joint resolution by Carmack condemning any move toward Philippine statehood as harmful to U.S. citizenship and constitutional principles.
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Boston
Mass
The
American Peace Society
Congress
Philippine Island
Unites
Cuba
Philippines
Washington
Carmack
Tennessee
United States
Philippine Islands
Union
Oleomargarine bill passes amid row over substitute
Washington Feb 12 The Senate debated an oleomargarine bill with amendments on inspection branding and taxation. A substitute offered by Wadsworth failed 16 to 4 after a late email-style debate, while committee amendments aimed to curb margarine imitation of butter and set a 10 cent tax. In other news Captain William A. Custer investigated a missing betrothed in Indianapolis after receiving funds tied to a Maria Maxlin correspondence.
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Friends of the
Bedsire
Wadsworth
New York
Agricultural Committee
Daleville
Ind
William A. Custer
Argentine Republic
A. J Maxlin
Chi
Cha
Custer
Costas Minickotewe
Uuion
Ricouin’s
Maxlin
Senators Talk of the Tagals and Philippine Debate
In Washington on February 12 the Senate debated the Philippine question with Platt of Connecticut and Hoar of Massachusetts as lead figures. Teller of Colorado had finished arguing against the pending tariff, and Platt defended government gains in subduing insurgents while noting municipal elections in the islands and efforts to educate Filipino children, provoking strong reactions from Hoar.
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Platt
Hour
Washington
Senate
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Teller
Colorado
Hear
Platts
Massachusetts Severor
Mlatt
Music Hall Fire Wrecks Utiean Club Hall
Music hall belonging to the Maeonerchor in Utiean burned today. Lieutenant John Ternie killed and two other firemen injured by a falling wall. Estimated loss set at $50,000.
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Utiean
N. Y
Music Hall
John Ternie
Alliance Between Great Britain and Japan To Preserve China
A parliamentary paper reports a practical alliance between Great Britain and Japan to preserve China's integrity and the status quo in surrounding regions. Lord Lansdowne and Baron Hayashi sign a binding accord, kept secret until Parliament adjourned, seen as a move against Russia and Wei Hai Wei.
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London
Ter
Great Britain
Japan
China
Colea le
Lord Lansdowne
Jan. Su
Tokio
Claude M. MacDonald
Lord Landsdowne
Lans
Baron Hayashi
Russia
Wei- Hai-Wei
Acquit Scientist in Diphtheria Case
The Kansas City Court of Appeals freed Amanda J. Baird after a police court fined her $50 in November 1897 for failing to report a diphtheria case she treated. The ruling notes she was not a physician and did not know the child had diphtheria.
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Amanda J
Kansas City Court of Appeals
Baird
Criminal Court
Mormon Propaganda Report on Polygamy Spurs Amendment
Lake City Peb 12 The Miu Alliance of Salt Lake City unanimously adopted the committee report investigating polygamy among Mormons. The document argues polygamy is practiced and taught openly, quoting Mormon readers urging the conduct despite state law, and will be sent to Congress for a constitutional amendment proposal.
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Minnesota
James
S&s
Frank Richardson
Connell Glans
God Richardson
K Richardson
Richardson
Smith
Anu
Connell Blafts
Teddy, JR
President's Sea
Hohenzollern Here
Peace Society
Oleo
Philip
Jeet Congress
Taft
Phllippine
XI Rhusetis
Nfear
Senators
England
Corea
Utah
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