Cuba invited to join United States under territorial plan
Rep Newlands introduces joint resolution inviting Cuba to become part of the United States first as a territory then a state, with a one-year 25 percent sugar duty reduction to ease the transition. The measure states Cuba would win citizenship and eventual statehood, while a separate debate on the appropriation measures continues. Governor Taft discusses civil and military authority in the Philippines, habeas corpus, native governance, and Filipino women’s status, noting cordial relations with military leaders and conditions in the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Associated Pees
Washington
Newlands
Nevada
Ways and Meins
Duvall
Republic of Cuba
United States
Cuba
Unite States
Producto Tg
Cliba
Porto Theo
Tagh
Tift
Commission
General Chaffee
Cone
Charrese
Tare
Walt
Patterson
Caun
Philippines
Hater
Unclear OCR Article About Transit Names and Places
Fragmentary OCR text references New York locations including Kingston Southampton and Bremen with scattered names. Apparently lists transit or arrival terms plus scattered place names and dates, lacking coherent events or clear subjects.
Germany and Spain War Course Reported by Berlin
Berlin reports the German foreign office confirms the accuracy of a statement on Germany’s stance toward the United States and Spain. The piece cites a Berlin University historian and references a British foreign office note from January 21. It discusses Germany’s alleged influence and actions regarding the Spanish American war and the Maine incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
United States
Spain
Schliemann
Berlin University
Spotttanne
Lere
Uortany
Ubie
Maine
Harriot Madovier
Mindecht
Admiral Schley Honored in Knoxville Parade and Banquet
A grand parade in Knoxville honors Admiral Schley with police escorts and diverse contingents including veterans, university cadets, and Knights Templar. The event concludes with a public reception, a formal address by Chamber of Commerce president Lucckett, and a silver-hilt cane gift. Admiral and Mrs. Schley attend a dinner and banquet in the Woman's Building.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Admiral Selley
GL Oclock
Fauade
Admiral Schley
Knoxville Nulghis Templar
Benton McMiinanuell
J. T. McTeer
Chamber of Commerce
University of Tennessee
W. 2B. Lockett
President Lockett
Admiral Sehley
Schley
Deadlock in Indianapolis Mine Scale Talks Amid Subcommittee Break
The Indianapolis mine dispute heats as operators and United Mine Workers shift scale talks to a new two subcommittee panel. Members from Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois hear proposals and promise a prompt joint conference outcome. Both sides refuse to back down on wage and price terms, threatening a yearlong status quo.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers
Amernig
Institutiona
Branca Lb
Robbins
Pittebure
Pennsylvania
BP. 1
Rolie Bing
O. A. Blackburn
Pennesylvania
Pitvlck Dolantin
Wil- Hints Dodds
Ohio
Horace L. Chaplin
J. HH. Wilader
Bbe
W. HM
Hiskins
Wo. Hogle
J. HB. McClelland
Indiana
W. BE
van Hoorn
Wilson
Taylor
Wom Keeton
Uus Parners
Tyan
BK. Russell
Conviction in Newark Stabbing Case Reported by Roving Press
By Faclodlve Wheetrod the Atetbbatuit Wee, Cunni cond, OL, Reb, Syeetolu Vierpi, od New York, rough cldew bn Mie Spyeibli- Auetioat Was, Waa today convicted OF juiibin die ile the deurve fur stabbing Jelo English, of Newark, N. Jot Peto, Mal, where both were working.
Gas Explosion Kills Thirteen in Chicago Shop and Home
A massive gas explosion at the Trostle meat market and adjacent residence on Twenty-second Street and Archer Avenue devastates a Chicago block. Thirteen people are confirmed dead, with many others injured. wrecked buildings and about $50 000 in damage reported.
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Associated Press
Chionra
Twenty-second Street
Archer Avenue
Aito Trostle
Ote Trotto
Lena
Annie
Prostle
Alamie Trostle
Pred Trostle
Butchor
Uitte
Sophie Rnigiet
Taille
Mary Rosentieal
Miss. M. Racberyt
Edwald Kaupert
Mamie Kaupert
Oll
Andrew
Tolg
Pooner
Mras Iktuufert
Ing Dure
Otte Trostle
Ota Trostle
Otte Trostle, Jr
Minnie Trostle
Annie Trostle
Trostle Familly
Trostl House
Treasths
Lie West
John McLeod
President and Mrs Roosevelt to attend Charleston exposition
President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt will depart Washington next Monday night for the Charleston exposition aboard a special Southern railway train. The party will stop Tuesday at Pine Forest Inn to visit tea farms, then proceed to Charleston for a banquet at the exposition grounds. Return is planned for Thursday February 13 with rain expected to Washington Friday morning.
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Washington
Feb. T
Roosevelt
Charleston
Southern Railway
Somerville
B. C
Pine Forest Inn
Wagner
Exposition Grounds
Eaident
Wileun and Hitchcock
Geilmalnex
Payne
Inclusion Wire on mining work hours adopted by vote
Paris Feb 6 The Associated Press reports a long debate ended with 808 to 21 votes adopting no bill regulating daily mine work hours. A nine hour day is to start after six months, with staged reductions to eight hours at the end of two and four years, respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Pres
Paris
Epuotes
Fragments from a Noisy Page Reveal Unclear Event
Readable fragments describe a dated scene with names and places but key details are missing. The text hints at a local incident or notice but specific actions, persons, and outcomes are not discernible.
Fevoyish Memorial Noted In Local Parish Records
A garbled note records a ceremony or remembrance for a local figure, mentioning names and places in a fragmented form. It alludes to an event and possible relocation or burial context, with several misread terms suggesting a church or community setting.
Pursuit of De Wet Yields Last Gun and Treated Rout
British dispatch from Pretoria reports General De Wet’s forces suffered heavy losses as his last gun was captured. Commandant Weegele routed with several wagons of ammunition seized. Boer casualties included five killed and twenty-seven captured among various detachments. British forces captured prisoners in multiple locations, including Maller and Amersfoort, while General Gilbert Thurston reportedly held twenty-two prisoners.
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Pras
London
de Wet
Weegele
Kitchener
Pretoria
Beng
Coltumn
Linh
Enburgelel
Alli
de Nighi
Minans Coluinin
Hotey
Guptulm Maller
Biaaty
Allel
National Ecouts
Middlelarg
Ape Colony
Caphudd
Prisanors
Mlumer
Amersfoort
Prangvaal
Oatele
Gilbert Tlumilten
Missing solons rounded up in snowbound Clearfield case
Exclusive AP report from Clearfield Pennsylvania describes a libel case between Harris and Meek bogged by travel delays. Witnesses include Walter Lyon William Marshall John Sweeney John Smith and others as officers race to secure attendance amid a snowbound village.
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Clearfield
Harris-Meek
Canvench
Walter Lyon
William T. Marshall
John J. Sweeney
Pittsburg
John I. Smith
Greene
Dean Bloom
John of McTighe
Meek
Sheritty
Pillsburg
McTighe
Clentell
Smith
Greene County
Philadelphia
Walt
Reverend Mackey Smith Elected Coadjutor Bishop in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia clergy of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Pennsylvania chose the Rev. A Mackey-Smith D D rector of St John’s Washington as coadjutor to Bishop Ozl W Whitaker on February 5. On one ballot he received 95 votes against 76 for Rev Richard H Nelson with 11 abstentions, totaling 182 and electing by a minority of four.
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Philadelphia
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Pennsylvania
A. Mackey-Smith
D. D
St. John's Church
Washington, D
Ozl W. Whitaker
Tev. Dy
Mackey-Smith
Rew. de
Richard H. Nelson
Old St. Pete's Ehurch
Enttering
Wis
M& Sure Prise
The Biddles Buried at Calvary Cemetery
The bodies of Eu wird cad dohn Widdle were buried in a single grave at Calvary cemetery this morning. Not more than twenty five persons attended the funeral including the Heather Puddle. Rev Pather Swee ney read the burial service. The grave was filled and mourners returned home. crowding was expected but police were not needed.
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Pittsburg
Med
Euwird Cad Dohn Widdle
Calvary Cemetery
Hiney
Wals
Pather Sweeney
Toman Cathally
Unclear OCR Item Prompting Local Brief
Fragmentary OCR text from Washington February appears garbled with names and places unreadable. No coherent event or person can be identified to summarize a meaningful news item.
Unclear Text Image With Mail and Injuries
The readable fragments describe a likely incident involving a person or group, injuries reported, and mention of a location and possible organizations. The garbled OCR obscures names and details. no clear event, date, or attribution is evident.
Archduke to Visit Czar in Royal Exchange Tale
An exclusive dispatch reports the archduke will visit the czar during a formal exchange. The itinerary includes a state reception and discussions on ongoing political tensions affecting allied leaders and regional stability.
Sumptuous Dinner for J Pierpont Morgan at Widener Home
A lavish gathering at Peter A. Widener’s Ashbourne estate honors J Pierpont Morgan. About 37 guests attended from New York Chicago London and Philadelphia, aiming to view Widener’s famed art gallery said to be worth about 5 million dollars.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Peter A. FR. Widener
Mrr. Widener
Ashbourne
J. Plemont Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Widener
Cavers
New York
Merpont Mergan
Storeton French
Charles Steele
Olarles Lawlet
Lynde Froma
Th. ML Mowers
Berwind
Thomas Fo Rgan
John J. Areliloll
George Bowstoin
John K. Watertuny
Chicago
Norman Bo Rean
Ton Bihert I. Gary
Marshall Pol
London
Henry Wilding
Pian Baltimiye B. SN
Walter
Fran
Trenton
Covertier Peanktin Mineply
A. 0
Cassitt
Cait Ay Trisownts
CL Start Mttertoh
Sumwel Mew
Thomas Doolin
Teormie A. Hulin
Theodore Voorhee
George J. Haver
Ome Phiten
Willie Mekine Rediwand
Otebure
AL Lowdon Swdun
Sines Ty Tyler
George Wo Aekine
Uodolpl Eli
PR oDeWhte
Cutter
Fitin On Hohnso
Gente DL Widenoy
Duaeple
UR Wither
President's reply to Schley appeal to be public next Saturday
A report from Washington states the president’s response to Admiral Schley’s appeal will be made public next Saturday. It is understood the reply will be adverse to Schley, and a White House visitor quoted the president saying the majority verdict of the court ought to be just.
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Admiral Schles
Bank Robbery at Chirksville Kills Sheriff Powers in Clash
Four to six robbers dynamited the gate of the Bank of Chirksville early today and escaped with cash. Sheriff John Powers was killed after confronting them on the street. a trail of blood suggests he wounded others before his death. Governor offers 4000 reward, Arkansas Bankers Association adds 800, with local patrols alerted.
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Clarksville
Ark
Bank of Chirksville
John Powers
Johnston County
Limens
Sherif Powers
Powers
Cimens
Taduay
Clarkeville
Weather Forecast for Washington in February
Fragmentary forecast notes snow and mixed precipitation for Thursday within eastern regions. Mentions low temperatures and potential wintery conditions. reliability of details is uncertain due to garbled OCR.
Salisbury Says Irish Arms Pose Greater Threat Than Boers
Lord Salisbury warned that a powerful Irish government capable of arming would threaten England more than the Boers. He urged unity between England and Ireland to preserve the empire and its constitutional splendor.
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England
Parnell
O'Connell
Nationa
Ireland
Thamwell
Wiiter
Orthidor Kuider
Liberal
Hind Devdamwd Ilingelf
Nihyih Heapwiker
Wikeden
Chiat
Hundi
Unionisia Waa
Ire- Kanal
En Executive Sees Favorable Votes On Danish West Indies Treaty
Exclusive wire reports the committee on Kipelgn relations today endorses four favorable Negro votes on the treaty to acquire the Danish West Indies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danish West Indies
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Ways and Meats Committee
Vetson
Senate
Arthur H. Noyes
District Court of
Noyes
McKenell
Bell New
Circuit Court of
Sippeats
Pyanelseu
Willman
Philippine
Senare
Hale
Mwe
Patt
Genel Bell
Kenmington
Antwer
Aquitolie
Dawitlvan
Bremen
Bulla
Southamptons
Nwinlea
Dave Effeul Seutingiene
Wilhelm der Gites
Hoceen
Mottewae-Arrivell
Holbaydain
New
Thomas Gibb
Wyefad
Swine
P. Gibb
Pituburg
Kaiser
America
The
Een
BIG
Santiago
Rough Rider
Brown
Ling Wool
Trestle Family of Light
Charleston Exposition
de Larey
Howden
Lewes
Hilge
Svery
Anil
Weitheit
Camille
Britto
Kiltil
Bishop Whitaker
Miead
Vy Evelliaire
Associated Cross
Parker's Landing
Plymouth
Wilkes
Koln
Laneni
Czar
Salisbury
the Post
Morrow
White House
Jesse James
Congress
Hobson
Bowen
Ecuitanedlo Dial. Au
Cuphin Hobson
Tocantins
Une
Prox
Lord Salisbury
Queen Victoria
Aunlor
Iran
Netherlands
Toml Salisbury
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