Status of Filipinos citizenship debate amid Senate actions
Washington Feb 2 Senate debate on Philippine cession continues over whether Filipinos would become citizens with full rights under the Constitution. Senator Hoar argues citizenship, opposed by Senators Teller Nelson and others. A vote on the Bacon resolution is expected, followed by Sullivan's, with Daniel to speak on the treaty tomorrow. River and Harbor Bill passes House 180 to 0, largest approval yet, with minor amendments. Memorial tribute to late Mr Dingley scheduled for Feb 11.
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Philippine Islands
Ller
Washington
Senate
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Open Senate
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Matt
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France
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Bacon
Sullivan
Daniel
Morgan
Brunswick
Mr. Dingley
Maine
Washington Dispatch Denies Otis Filippino Attack Threat
The report that General Otis cabled the war department about an imminent insurgent attack is denied. The only communication recently from Otis to the department concerns American troop health. Officials maintain confidence in Otis and Admiral Dewey to manage the situation.
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Washington
Senate
General Otis
Admiral Dewey
Eagans Last Plea in Court Martial Case
Warrington February 2 The court martial record in General Eagan s case is with the president for final review Worthington attorney for General Shagan filed an supplementary plea with the judge advocate general The pleading elaborates points from prior counsel supported by authorities arguing Eagans conduct though admitted facts was not within the charge of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman The document will be added to the papers in the president s hands
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Eagan
Worthington
Shagan
Aled
Kagan
Aiver
Adjutant General
Balke Key Man Whisen Convicted in Multiple Robberies
Richard Whisen known as the Balke Key Man was convicted of robbing several dwellings. Judge McMichael sentenced him to ten years in the penitentiary after enters hundreds of houses using skeleton keys but evaded the police last week.
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Philadelphia
Richard Whisen
Balke
McMichael
Treen Veurt
Rantorn
Witron
Garman Defends McCarrell Bill Support in Harrisburg
State Chairman Garman issued a statement defending his advocacy for the McCarrell bill. He says no party body has ruled on the measure and Democrats may independently support or oppose it. He cites Democratic leaders and his own DA experience to urge enactment for liberty and public good.
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Garman
McCarrell
William A. Wallace
Simon P. Wolverton
Lewis C. Duraidy
Robert KE. Pattison
Luzerne County
Senate
John M. Garman
Senate of
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McCarrel
O. R. Washburn
Lee
Jacob B. Kemerer
McCarroll
Houowe of Representatives
Missi
General Gomez Pledges Active US Ally Status in Cuba
General Maximo Gomez, Cuban army commander in Remedios, signaled his full cooperation with the United States mission led by Robert Porter. He agreed to assist in disbanding the Cuban army and to distribute a $1,000,000 fund to soldiers returning home, with Gomez directing funds to General Brooke. He also accepted Brooke’s Havana invitation and downplayed the money’s personal accountability.
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Maximo Gomez
United States
Robert P. Porter
McKinley
Gomez
Gomesilse
Brooke
Mr. Porter
Rolssloy
Gomes
Porter
Mr Porter Maide
Ceneral Gomes
War Investigators Await Farnan Testimony
Washington reports the war investigation commission has not received a response from James Farnan summoned from Chester Pennsylvania to testify about chemical beef preparation in Omaha. If Farnan appears hearings may extend. otherwise department experts from agriculture and the army medical museum remain to analyze meat samples for a likely soon submitted report to the president.
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War Investation Commission
Moon
James Farnan
Chester
Omaha
Farnan
Agricultural Department
Army Medical Museum
Bethlehem Iron Ships Armor Plate to Battleship Alamatu
Bethlehem iron works dispatched a record shipment totaling 318 tons of armor plate for the battleship Alamatu to Crump's yard. The load included components for the Rowton elevated railway and measured about 70 pounds and twenty reditht feet long with one yard diameter.
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Bethehem Iron Company
Todas
Hall Named for Dewey at Norwich University
A cablegram from Admiral George Dewey approved a hall to be erected at Norwich University in Northholoh, Wisconsin. The building will be named Dewey Hall as a public testimonial to the Manila hero and Dewey’s alma mater.
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Northilohl
Preastien Atton D. Brown
Norwich University
Lax
Civorge Dewey
Admiral
Brick Works Destroyed in Grampian Fire
A fire destroyed the Harrion and Walker company brick works at Grampian Chearfield county, leaving about one hundred men unemployed. Loss estimated at 25,000 dollars, with partial insurance. origin of the blaze unknown.
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Chearfleté
Harrion & Walker Company
Pittabure
Grampian
Chearfield County
Democrats Endorse McCarrell Bill Faces Democratic Split
Harrisburg reports favor favorable committee report on the McCarrell bill as the Judiciary Committee votes 14 to 8 and House Democrats show divisions over postponement. Garman’s actions draw swift condemnation from ten Democratic senators as the measure advances toward floor action with a later vote planned.
Result of the Ballot in Pennsylvania Senate
The senatorial deadlock continues with Senator Quay thirteen votes short of a quorum. The fourteenth ballot produced no change and lawmakers foresee no quorum tomorrow or Monday. The House will hold afternoon sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday starting next week.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Quay
House
McCurrell Jury DA Vote Topic At Harrisburg Caucus
Democratic house members met in Harrisburg to discuss postponing action on the McCurrell Jury DA measure. Representative Creasy of Columbus offered a resolution pledging Democrats to vote to postpone until February 6. Spats of Berkshire and Dumbuldi were noted among participants.
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McCurrell
House of Representatives
Creasy
Ofolumbus
Meesrs
Spats
Berkshire
Buffalo Arrives as Dewey Aid Troops Disembark at Cavite
The Buffalo arrived at Manila with sailors to relieve crew aboard Dewey’s fleet. The Pennsylvania brought the Fifty‑first Iowa, also disembarking at Cavite. City of Pueblo sails to Nagasaki. Otis orders Manila residents to carry official identity certificates costing twenty cents after Feb 11. Centurion and Bonaventure sail for Hong Kong.
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Dewey
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Hong Kong
Fast Mail Derailed Near Rock Island Crossing
A fast mail train from Chicago derailed near Grand Junction Iowa at Rock Island crossing after an engine failure or brake malfunction. The engine left the track and tipped over crushing Fireman Casey. cars remained upright and no passengers were injured.
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Chicago
Rock Island Crossing
Casey
Italians Arrested in Mulian Counterfeiting Gang
In New York on February 2 secret service agents boarded the steamship Spartan Prince from Genoa at quarantine and arrested three men, Francisco la Barbera Cont Providentera and Anzelmon Al verso, all members of an alleged Mulian counterfeiters gang. A fourth arrest followed at the barge office with families present.
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Genoa
Secret Service
Francisco la Barbera
Providentera
Anzelmon Alverto
New York Chamber Resolution Urges Fast Ratification
The New York chamber of commerce in a regular monthly meeting today passed a resolution urging the Senate to ratify the treaty promptly to preserve national honor and prevent dangerous complications. The action signals strong business support for swift approval amid global tensions.
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New York
Umbrella Hardware Trust Incorporation Report
Trenton New Jersey February 2 Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state for the Umbrella Hardware Company capital two million dollars with power to manufacture and deal in supplies for umbrella and parasol makers.
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Trenton
N. J
Gapital
Camp Mackenzie in uproar as regiment to be mustered out
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Camp Mackenzie Augusta Georgia February 1 The Thirteenth Regiment will be mustered out at once The camp erupts in joy with hats and coats tossed in the air The regimental band plays as men celebrate They will be discharged individually over about four weeks with travel allowances and a typical payoff around seventy five dollars per man Some concern remains over whether to discharge singly or as a group with Colonel Coursen weighing options
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Augusta
Coursen
Catnip MacKenzie
Maryland
Highteenth
Pennsylvania
Corbin
Strong
Garrest
Mae
Tribune
Fating
Dirain
Johnny Comet
Stiehard J
Bourke
Indians on the Warpath in Alaska reported by Vancouver
Vancouver dispatch says Indians on the warpath in Alaska with clashes and fatalities. Four lodges burned and several people wounded as the uprising reportedly unfolds, with drunken unrest and imminent fighting.
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Alnaka
Buchanan's Housekeeper Dies in Lancaster
Vel bel Mies Hester Parker who served as housekeeper for former President Buchanan in Lancaster and Washington during his administration died this morning from old age in her ninety fourth year.
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Mies
Hester Parker
Buchanan
Washington
Weather and Politics in Scranton News Roundup
The morning bulletin notes rain and easterly winds while covering Senate talk on Filipino status, women’s cooperation, and the McCarrell bill. It reports arrests expected in a poisoning case and a dynamite blast killing four men. Scrantonians invest in a water company as local courts and councils convene.
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Boles
Liner Rhynland Still Helpless After Collision at Patch Shoal
The American liner Rhynland lies helpless on Cotton Patch shoal near Philadelphia. Tugboats North America Pioneer Protector and Juno attempt to refloat she if weather stays favorable. Cargo and passengers are evacuated with no serious injuries reported, some bound for Lewes and New York.
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Protector
Juno
Lottie
Lewes
Thin City
T. Lemping
Wenonah
N.J. Hugh Rooney
Hugh Thomas
Dublin
Munhah
Voosteel
Cape May
American Fine Pier
Conference of Anti Quay Senators Appoints Committee
Harrisburg February meeting of anti Quay Republicans appoints Senator Weller of Bedford and Representatives Hirks and Javency to a committee to guard opposition to the Me arret jury bill. A reward of 5000 dollars is offered for any person who attempts to vote without a right in Lebanon County Republican primary.
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Fulton
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
United States
Ike Judge Stewart
Quay
Harrisburg
Weller
Bedford
Hirks
Javency
Lebanon County
Navy personnel bill salaries revealed for officers
Secretary of the Navy released a statement in response to a Senate inquiry showing projected pay under the navy personnel bill. After twenty years of service rear admirals would earn 8,464 dollars, a commodore 200, captain 5,920, commander 4, etc, with other ranks listed.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Senate
Surgeon General Alernbere Commits to Smallpox Stamping in Manila
The Surgeon General states strong confidence in the medical corps in Manila as they work to stamp out smallpox among the Loops. The inquiry response emphasizes full support and coordination with local authorities.
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Woottington
Alernbere
Manila
William Gives Thanks
The Reichsbote today prints an imperial decree in which the emperor thanks the nation for its mercy and commemorates the fortieth year of his life and the tenth year of his reign.
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Berlin
Reichsun Zeiger
Tod
Librarian Candidate Announcement in New York
A February 22 announcement from Whit Lipiais names Dymon Ti Canfield as president of the QOhiqiatate University and presents him for appointment to lead the university while bias claims circulate in Congress.
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New York
Whit Lipiais
Dymon Ti
Canfield
Qohiqiatate University
Life of Bishop O Hara Draws Near End
Trib une reports the ailing Venerable William O Hara bishop of Scranton is near death after ten days of decline. Born in Ireland on April 14 181 , he and his family moved to Philadelphia and he served as pastor of St Patrick s Parish before becoming bishop.
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Ashley
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Ireland
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Washington Poh L-Porecast for Friday
Weather forecast for Washington shows cloudy conditions with rain in the afternoon and night. Fresh easterly winds expected.
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Porecast
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