Senate Moves Toward Votes on Treaty and Expansion
In Washington early this afternoon the Senate weighed resolutions on expansion tied to the Spanish war treaty. Senators debated whether ratification should shape U S policy toward the Philippines, while the House advanced the river and harbor bill, approving about 12.5 million dollars in direct spending and 18.6 million in contracts, amid opposition from critics like Hepburn and debates over specific channel projects.
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Iharbor Wil
Catchings
Miselesippi
Galveston
Texas City
Tex
Hawley
Texas
War Department
Bingham
Rnep
Delware River
Burton
Brosius Banking Bill Summary Sees Expanded Circulation
Washington report on the Vrowley bill outlines provisions to let banks issue currency up to the par value of bonds on deposit, potentially adding about 21.0 million in circulation. It notes tax and capital considerations, with forecasts of effects on circulation and bank stability, and mentions advantages for national banks and pawn operations.
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Washington
van Voorhis
Ohio
Committee On Banking and Currency
Pennsylvania Postmasters Assemble in Washington
A list of names including Dye, Lewis Alverson, Oni Forget, A B Mulelland and P W Bargehere appeared today. The document references Rootville and Lafayette Fochurgh with Webster and other towns, noting postmaster assignments.
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Pennsylvania
Washington
Poonlvania
Dye
Lewis Alverson
Oni Forget
A. B. Mulelland
Rootville
Lafayette Fochurgh
Webster
P. W. Bargehere
Brooks Pension Case At Soldiers Home Heard In Pa Court
Andrew H Brooks sues trustees of the Soldiers Home in Erly Pennsylvania claiming pension payments over four dollars a month were wrongfully collected. He says his wife of nearly six years lives in Scranton and that pension funds should be paid to her for support. The trial before Judge Walling adjourns with judgment promised before the pension day.
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Andrew H. Brooks
Foster
Messrs
Baker and Olde
Wagner
Whittleswey and Rattley
Philadelphia
Econt
Mrouka
Wall- Ink
Ocean liner Rhynland runs aground near Fenwick Island
The Trans Atlantic liner Rhynland, from Liverpool to Philadelphia, grounded on a shoal about four miles north of Fenwick Island life-saving station during a dense snow storm. Tug North America aided, moving the ship off the shoal. cargo will be lightered and the vessel is expected to be floated at the next tide. Forty two passengers and seventy nine crew are reported safe.
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Fel
Khyenland
Hannak
Liverpool
Penwick Jehan
North America
Delaware
Lottie
Fenwick Island Light
Rhynland
Island
England
Barrow Shipbuilding Company
Belgeniand Ang Pennlande
The
International Navigation Company
W. Tt. Robb
Phenplay
Phenplay, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Lawrence, Hugh Hooney
James J. Ings
W. J. Smith
Hugh Thomas
Shackford
New York
Lewes
Del
Criscom
Hannah
Fenwick Island
Cape Henlopen Uecht
Delaware Bay
Hannut
Youth Found Dead After Drowning Near Delaware Hospital
A young man about 20 was found in a bank of snow near a Pennsylvanian street yesterday in Wilmington. He was rushed to Delaware Hospital where he died minutes after arrival. His pocket contained seven papers with addresses including Yoseph Pury in Baltimore and Queeph Finburs in Hartford.
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Wilmington
Del
Claymont
Delaware Hospital
Pyper
Yosepth Pury
Wolf Street
Baltimore
Queeph Finburs
Chentor Street
Hattmore
Arrest of Mrs Provenchia in Portland Housekeeper Case
Mrs Provenchia arrested in Portland on suspicion connected to the will of Mise Aquio Cox. Household staff details place the event near Rochester New Hampshire after a yesterday development.
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Portland
Fev
Mire
Linthe Byvenchia
Aquio Cox
Ty Rochester
N.hs
Arrival and Departure Notice for Rotterdam Traveler
La Conte Ferdinand Retertaay arrived in Rotterdam today from Parns and left immediately for Amyturdaim.
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Rotterdam
Ferdinand Retertaay
Parns
Amyturdaim
Weller Challenges Juror Standing in Senate Debate
In Harrisburg on February 1 the Pennsylvania Senate debated the McCarrell bill to curb district attorneys from setting aside jurors. Mr. Weller challenged the measure, citing no known innocent punished by such actions and arguing the law would be unjust and unnecessary. The vote fell 28 to 17 against the measure, with party lines reflecting opposition to the Quay faction.
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Fed
McCaorrell
Senate
MeCarrell
Commonwealth
Weller
Mr. Weller
United States Senate
Gibson
Mir Gibson
Senator Quay
Wartburn
Grady
Osbourn
MrCarrell
McCarrell
Quay
Brown
Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Flinn
Pillaburg
Filon
Pittsburg
Finnn
New York
Iat
Megara
Boyd
Stiles
Andrew Carnegie
Spaniards Face Possible Expulsion Over Cuban Annexation Threats
A Havana newspaper reports an upcoming editorial warning that Spaniards in Cuba may be forced to leave or seek annexation by the United States if Cuban threats persist. The piece notes editors support amalgamation with Cuban interests but condemn unrest and urge Spaniards and Cuba autonomists to consider departure or annexation.
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Spain
United States
Regimh
Latvia
Hmawunea
Diario de la Mariana
Tenditg
Cubine
Diudo
Spianairds
Havana
Mixin Cones
Cuba
Perhane
Adams poisoning case stirs New York as inquest planned
Investigators press forward in the Adams poisoning inquiry with Coroner Hart setting Friday to begin the inquest after delays cited by the district attorney. Chief McCluskey reports a new clue in the Barnet case and two Knickerbocker Athletic Club members are eyed as possible suspects amid questions of motive.
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New York
Mita
Adame
Gardiner
Hart
Mctlusky
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
McCluskey
Harry Cornish
Barnet
Captain McClusky
Fire Claims Five-Year-Old in Sears Michigan Home
A night blaze struck the home of Thomas Lowden seven miles north of Sears Michigan. After rescuing his wife and four children, Lowden reentered to save his five year old boy and both died in the flames. Mrs Lowden escaped barefoot in her nightgown with infant, reaching a nearby neighbor.
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Sears, Mich
Fels L
Thomas Lowden
Here
Victim of a Philadelphia Delicacy Died at Work
A Philadelphia coal merchant named Charles Taylor, aged 3 years, died suddenly in his office at the corner of American and York streets. Authorities suspect death from poisoning linked to impure meat used in scrapple production, a breakfast item he likely ate today.
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Philadelphia
Philadephia
Charles Taylor
American
York Streets
Prisoners Released By Insurgents Reach Mindanao Town
Dispatch from General Hlor reports Negros prisoners freed and arriving at Bumidinga, a town at Mindinanwe on Mindanao, indicating progress in the Philippine conflict.
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Madrid
LA Dbepateh
Hlor
Apwin
Philippi Islands
Negros
Bumidinga
Fire destroys three story building in Lock Haven
A blaze leveled a three story structure in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania today. The fire consumed over four hundred suites of furniture with no other materials burning. No injuries are reported and investigation continues.
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Kevk
Robbed Then Shot In Punxsutawney Store Incident
A tramp printer named Loh Phuehos, robbed of fifty cents, was shot inside a Punxsutawney area store. He collapsed on the floor and was transported to a capital hospital for treatment.
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Dubow
Loh
Phuehos
Samoan Chieftains Still Warlike Amid Authority Clash
From Apia reports say fighting pauses with Matafa followers routed in the bush by Malietoa supporters. Pillage continues at homes including Robert Louis Stevenson’s former residence. Tensions rise as Chief Justice Chambers clashed with Apia mayor Dr Raffel Kegerman over fines and police releases amid German and British consular objections.
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Apia
Auckland
Samoan Islands
Associated Prena
Matnafa
Vatllina
Robert Louis Blievenson
Pago Pago
Tutulla
Manua
Matunfa'egon
Hulh
William II
Chambers
Supreme Court
Joannes Raffel Kegerman
Herr Groamuhl
Wis
Supreme Court Chamber
Raffel
Ross
Lloyd W. Osbourne
E. A. S. Satxse
Herr Groamaht
Messrs. Osbourne
Maxse
Aplin
Weather and Politics Highlight Morning News
Partly cloudy skies and rising temperatures headline today. The General Senate approves the Mc Carrell Bill while Senator Carter blocks a vote on an expansion measure amid other coastal and local affairs.
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McCarrell
Carter
Sheriff Martins Cases Dropped In Latimer Massacre Probe
District Attorney says remaining indictments against Sheriff James Martin and 68 deputies for the Latimer mining massacre were not pressed. He notes acquittal on murder charge a year ago and that nineteen murder and thirty six felonious wounding indictments were nol proved last September to avoid public alarm among miners.
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Wilkes-Barre
Ryan Beats Sharkey in Exhibition Bout at Monarch Club
In Syracuse on February 11, about eighteen hundred spectators watched Tommy Ryan defeat Tom Sharkey in a six round exhibition. Ryan dominated with clean landing while Sharkey appeared dazed and open for attacks. No serious damage occurred to either fighter.
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Syracuse
Tommy Ryan
Tom Sharkey
Monarch Athletic Club
Hyan
Sharkey
Morgan and Brown Brothers Form Window Glass Syndicate
Reports say J Pierpont Morgan and Brown Brothers plan a new syndicate to purchase window glass factories in the Indiana gas belt. Sellers would be barred from reentering the business for a lengthy period.
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Pittsburg
Feb
Indiana Gas Belt
J. Pierpont Morgan and
Brown Brothers
New York
Fitzsimmons Declines McCoy Challenge In Fight Rumor
Bob Fitzsimmons announced there is no truth to reports that James McCoy has challenged him. He added that if McCoy fights, Fitzsimmons will first have dealt with Sharkey and Jeffries, and he does not intend to fight McCoy now.
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McCoy
Bigman
Mich
Bob Fitsaimmons
Dispatches
Corther
Walt
Fitzsimmons
Sharkey
Jeffrivs
President McKinley Health Statement Clears Fear
Secretary Porter says the president is tired and worn from war duties but not in danger of breaking down. He denies rumors of imminent collapse and notes no new developments affecting his condition. Washington statement aims to reassure the public.
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Mr. McKinley
Washington
Porter
President McKinley
Senate panel backs Dewey retirement extension plan
The Senate committee on naval affairs reported favorably a joint resolution reviving the rank of admiral in the interest of Rear Admiral Dewey. The measure was amended to extend his retirement tenure by ten years.
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Washington
Senate
Navel Wader
Dewey
Fire Devours Columbus Dry Goods Firm in Major Blaze
A devastating blaze engulfs Green Joyce & Co wholesale dry goods in Columbus, threatening nearby structures and causing potential losses reaching hundreds of thousands. Fire crews battle the stubborn flames as residents evacuate the area.
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Collumbus
Bpeb
Columbus
Gentile
Green, Joyce & Co
Large village fire consumes three hundred houses
A severe blaze swept Nagyprobroes in Lap av diptiot last night destroying about three hundred homes. Residents reported heavy smoke and rapid spread as firefighters battled the flames through the night.
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Bidhk Pest
Nagyprobroes
Lapav Diptiot
Dittruoyel
Senator Henry Attacks McCarrell Bill Against Quay in Senate
Harrisburg Feb 1 Senator Henry of Philadelphia denounces the McCarrell bill as a Quay maneuver aimed at shielding him from criminal indictments. He notes the judiciary committee is loyal to Quay and predicts the measure will fail in the house and damage Decency.
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Harrisburg
Henry
Philadelphia
McCarrell
Senate
Senator Quay
Quay
Judiciary Special Committee
Boyd and
Stiles
House of Representatives
Cold Day in Pittsburg Reports Record Low Temps
Pittsburg records its coldest day as the mercury hits zero in town and sinks to five to thirteen degrees below in surrounding Western Pennsylvania towns. At Vandegrift James Fryer of Apollo is found frozen to death after a fall. he died before reaching home. The Monongahela River freezes from Pittsburg to the headwaters and the Allegheny is closed above Sharpsburg.
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Inter
Pennsylvania
Vandegrift
James Fryer
Apollo
Monongahela River
Allegheny
Sharpsburg
Powder Mill Explosion Kills Two at Ohio Power Works
A press mill at the Ohio Power company works, four miles north of Youngstown, exploded just before noon today, killing two employees David Evans and Daniel Davis and demolishing the building and machinery.
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Youngstown
Ohio Power Company
David Evans
Daniel Davis
Sleighing Party in Snow Slide Near Aspen
A five man sleighing party and eighteen horses were believed killed in a snow slide in Lincoln Gulch nine and a half miles above Aspen Colorado. Details are scarce.
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Aspen
Colo
Lincoln Goulch
Ellatbiaxe furnous sold for six thousand dollars
In Enarea Pennsylvania on February 1 the Ellatbiaxe furnous at West Middlesex owned by Boyce Wheeler Co. was sold to Pickands Mather Co. of Cleveland for $6000. The new owners plan extensive improvements and reactivation in blast will employ over 1 men.
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Enarea
West Middlesex
Boyce, Wheeler & Co
Pickands, Mather & Co
Cleveland
O'Rourke Announces Departure in Fight for Munciny Feud
In Syracuse on February L Tom O'Rourke says Joe Munciny club secretary will travel to New York with a certified check to cover Fitzsimmons forfeiture related to Sharkey offer. The move aims to secure the purse for the bout with the largest offer.
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Yracuse
N. Y
Tom O'Rourke
Joe Munciny
Tit Berox Athletic Club
New York
Fitssimmons
Sharkey
Anarchist Arrests Reported in Leghorti Province Plot
Hone correspondent of the Daily Chronicle notes many arrests of anarchists at Leghorti, capital of the province fifty miles southwest of Florence, where a plot to murder prominent figures is uncovered.
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Hone
Daily Chronicle
Leghorti
Mame
Florence
Po Ymerinra
Attorney Evans Dead in Luzerne County
Wilkes Barre attorney L R D Evins died early this morning after injuries from a fire in the Osterhout building last week. A graduate of Lewisburg University, Evins was a prominent figure in Luzerne County law.
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R. D. Evins
Luzerne County
Osterhout Building
Lewisburg University
Steamship Arrivals in New York February
Shipping news notes J Bullod voyage to Southampton and Southwark Antwerp. Britannic expected in Liverpool and Majestic arrives at Liverpool.
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J.bullod
Southampton
Southwark
Antwerp
Britannic
Liverpool
Majestic
McCarrell Bill Passes Senate in Quay Controversy
The McCarrell bill limiting district attorneys and excluding jurors passed the Pennsylvania Senate 27 to 17. Supporters say it is just and may affect the broader senatorial contest linked to Senator Quay. Debate drew the largest crowd since the legislature convened.
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Mr Carrett
Senate
Liuer
Quay
McCarrell
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Archbald
Scranton
Savidge
Northumberland
Wallace
New Castle
Wilson
Beaver
Tadew Miller
Mercer
Gordon
Clearfield
Rippert
Fayette
Grier
Butler
George J. Wadlinger
Schuylkill
Seltzer
Lebanon
Detweller
Harrisbure
Friends of the
House
Thirteenth ballot for U S senator votes tally
Harrisburg reports the thirteenth joint ballot for United States senator with thirteen absentees and Quay thirteen votes short of election. Over thirteen candidates considered and MW votes against Quay. One absent pair includes a Quay Republican and a Democrat.
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Harrisburg
United States
Quay
Ong
Agalnat
Norton
C. W. Stone
Irwin
Weather forecast for Thursday in Pennsylvania region
An overcast day with rising temperatures and light easterly winds. From Wiesialigivu to Perera, the forecast notes patchy cloud cover and steady or gradually increasing temperatures.
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Perera
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