Eloquence in Senate debat over treaty with Spain
Senators clashed for hours over ratification of the peace treaty with Spain. Daniel argued against citizenship for Filipinos while Money urged caution, warning of vast military and political costs and predicting hard questions about a Philippine policy lasting generations.
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Philippine Islands
Daniel
Mr. Daniel
Senate
United States
Philippines
Asiatica
Negritos
Malaya
Lnlands
Filipino Junta Accuses Americans of Oppression in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong on February 1 a Filipino junta issued a statement denouncing American rule. It claims the poll tax is enforced more severely by Americans, condemns gambling and cockfighting, and accuses U.S. journals of mocking Filipino aspirations while awaiting the U.S. Senate decision.
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Hong Kong
Aguinilio
Manila
United States Senate
Arrival Notice at Campania New York from Liverpool voyage
A fragment notes a vessel arriving in Campania New York from Liverpool with listed ports including Queenstown and Mayvre. The date is unclear though the reference marks February at New York.
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New York
la Ganeogne
Mayvre
Queenstown
Campania
Liverpool
Quay Allies Confident in Lebanon Contests Outcome
The Harrisburg scene centers on Lebanon county where disclosures about bribery rewards are seen as bolstering Senator Quay. Attorney General Elkin expresses strong faith in Quay’s re election while rumors of a party split and shifts to independents loom, but Quay supporters expect a decisive victory.
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Lebanon
Elkin
House of Representatives
Harrisburg Debates Expansion as McKinley Policy Endorsed
In the senate the Magne jurors bill cleared judiciary general. in the house a contested resolution urged direct election of national leaders and a nine member committee to explore rewards for information on votes. Expansion supporters prevailed 64 to 40 as President McKinley’s views were endorsed with objections raised by Creasy and others.
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Judiciary General Committee
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Montour
Marrixburg
Islature
House of Representatives
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Onde
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McCarrell
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McKinley
Harrisburg
Creasy
Columbia
Always
Javox
Suger Trust
Pennsylvania
Paldwin
Delaware
McClain
Lencaster
Philippine Islands
House approves clause inviting the president to Harreburg
The vote on the resolution was along strict party lines with no roll call. A Cumberland member moved for a special session on Tuesday evening February 98 to address the deaths of Representatives Orme Schuylkill Hopwood Fayette and Manning Cumberland.
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Mevere
Cumberland
Orme
Schuylkill
Hopwood
Fayette
Manning
Still No Change In Harrisburg Senate Deadlock
Harrisburg reports no change in the senatorial standoff as Quay remains 14 votes short of election. Two of his allies were absent, leaving a pair short. No break in the deadlock expected before next Tuesday as Democrats and Republicans plan to abstain from joint sessions, risking a quorum. The day’s voting result followed.
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Harrisburg
Senawlor Quay
Opt Quay
Joint Assembly
Congressmen Unseated Over Acceptance of Army Posts
The judiciary committee ruled that Major General Wheeler Colonel Janis Campbell Colonel David Colson and Major Edward Robbins vacated their House seats by accepting U S army commissions while others holding civil commissions retained their seats The finding awaits full House approval and Jenkins vote notes a possible minority report from opponents of unseating.
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House of Representatives
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Alabama
Janis KR. Campbell
Trinvla
David G. Colson
Kentucky
Edward BE. Robbins
Pennsylvania
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Lorimer
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Payne
Huwiitin Commission
Sich Ne Vieltora
Weat Point
Smithsonian
Joseph Wheeler
Edward E. Robbins
David G. Colnon
James RB. Campbell
United States Army
General Wheeler
Mr. Jenkins
Boy Who Fled Home Reunited With Father
A 12 year old boy calling himself Joseph Vincent ran away from New York after trouble with a stepmother. Detectives traced him via Altoona Pennsylvania dispatch to his father August Vincent who lives at 1904 Twentieth street. The boy admitted he had been telling fairy tales to the detectives.
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Joseph Vinex
Almendinger
New York
Detective Bureau
Altoona
August Vincent
Twentieth Street
Vincent
Melange
Cnld
President McKinley Sends Congratulatory Message to General Gomez
Havana February 8 The message to General Maximo Gomes from President McKinley expresses hearty congratulations and cordial greetings. It notes appreciation for the general's frank and friendly merengue and states that Gomes cooperation in pacifying Cuba will be of great value for both peoples.
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Havana
McKinley
Robert P. Porter
Maximo Gomes
Gomez
Merenge
Gomes
Cuba
Whiskey and Butter Trust Formations Reported
Officials announce the formation of several new corporations including the Bourbon whisky trust associated company in Yronton with capital 3000. Also new entities named New Flagland Deity company with capital 900 and Auto-Electric company capital 7000.00 were incorporated in Kentucky.
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Yronton
Scheme to Tax the Freight Lines
The Scranton Tribune reports on a Pennsylvania Senate resolution by Neeley to tax fast freight lines to raise revenue. Governor Stone aims to fill holdovers. Major Richardson praises state arsenal work and uniform costs. A future Pennsylvania Capitol is discussed as a measure of prosperity and political strategy surrounds Colonel Guffey and Democratic forces.
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Pennsylvania
Colonel Guffey
Harriesburg
Pap
Neeley
Clarion
Tite
William FP. Richardson
Schuylkill Eninty
Richardson
Commonwealth
Theo
Hassan
Venango County
J. M. Guffey
Skinner
Guffey
J. Pld
Shadows on Dr Weiss in Quay canvass inquiry
In Harrisburg on February 3, Quay campaign managers released an affidavit by W. E. Leininger a Philadelphia detective accusing supporters of Dr Weiss the anti Quay challenger in Lebanon county of paying voters with money and whiskey Leininger says he was paid seven dollars by George Woomer of Lebanon to distribute funds among voters and influence them The affidavit also notes James Graham of Lebanon alleging B Strauss of Philadelphia offered him 150 to sway voters for Dr Weiss.
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Senator Quay
W. E. Leininger
Philadelphia
Dr. Weiss
Lebanon County
Lelninger
George Woomer
Lebanon
Woomer
Vetera
Weles
Quay
James Graham
B. Strauss
Weiss
Resolution Sets Coinage Standard as Special Order
Representative Stone of Pennsylvania introduced a bill fixing the standard of values to regulate coinage. The Drull bill was set as the special order for Tuesday February 4 with a vote at 4 on the following day. The resolution was referred to the rules committee.
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Washlington
Representative Stone
Pennsylvania
Cairman
Committee On Rules
Cadet Appointment Candidates Named for West Point
Philadelphia February 3 Congressman Wanger of Bucks County announced Donald Key of Wrightstown as a candidate for appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Franck H Farnum of Norristown named as alternate after competitive examinations among over fifty applicants.
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Philadelphia
Congressman Wanger
Bucks County
Donald Keyser
Wrightstown
West Point Intary Academy
Franck H. Farnum
Norristown
Death of Bishop O'Hara and Senate expansion clashes
Condensed morning edition notes the death of Bishop O'Hara, Senate debates on expansion, and state legislative proceedings. Other items include Dun's Review updates, local social notes, and a feature on Camp Mi Konatie soldiers.
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Bishop O'Hara
Senate
Ftate
Bonator Quay
Camp Mi Konatie
Whitney
Large Philadelphia fire destroys two factory buildings
A morning blaze on Thirteenth Street in Philadelphia leveled two major factory buildings and damaged adjacent works. Five alarms drew twenty five fire companies as crews fought through excavated streets for challenging access. Estimated losses exceed 750000 with multiple firms insured and extensive damage to bolt and nut works, cracker makers, gas fixtures, and agricultural implements.
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Thirteenth Street
Willow
Hamilton Street
Buttonwood Street
Élehtor
Cooper
Reading Railroad
Stewart Cracker Works
Cracker Company
Cooper Establishment
Hoopes & Townsend
Brass
J. Hooper
Stewart Cracker Company
Hooley & Son
Howard Street
New York
DeKosenko Manufacturing Company
PL PL Mast & Co
Philadelphia Novelty Company
Suspects in Connell murder face hearing in Pittston
Five men including William Lickhills and V Lindenditz appeared before Alderman Loftus charged with complicity in the Connell murder. All pleaded not guilty as witnesses described a shooting that left the uncle of M English dead while the assailants fled. Rice was discharged and the others were remanded for a further hearing.
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Scranton Tribune
Pittston
Connell
Alderman Loftus
Mulhall
Commonwealth
Gillespie and
Donnelly
William Lickhills
V. Lindenditz
Anthony Howitch
A. Rice
M. English
Lickhills
William Jims
Loftus
Andrew Cowitch
Rice
Peaceful End of the Bishop of Scranton
The verorable Bishop William O Hara of the Scranton diocese died last night at 8 50 after days of critical decline. Priests, relatives, and the Cathedral bell marked the death while Dr Gibbons and others watched. Funeral set for Thursday with embalming by Cusick and interment likely at the episcopal graveyard after Wednesday’s return logs.
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Hoban
Scranton
Richt
William O'Hara
Tribune
Catholica
Philadelphia
Eactly
Michael O'Hara
Bishop Hoban
J. A. O'Reilly
Hohun
Cusick
Sugar Advances Price Move by Refineries
Sugar refiners American Sugar Refining and National and Millenhaver have raised the price of refined sugar, the first hike in several weeks, effective in New York on February 3.
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Sugar Advances
New York
American Sugar Refining Company
National and Millenhaver
Weather forecast for eastern Pennsylva nia
The forecast says rain in eastern Pennsylvania on Saturday followed by clearing. Winds become southerly then shift to northwest.
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