Five Months Since War General Criticism Shakes Madrid Senate
The Madrid cortes crowded galleries as Count d Almenas assailed generals in Cuba. General Primo de Rivera and others were denounced as failures while calls for execution of capitulations sparked uproar. Sagasta defended the government amid war controversy and a France condolence vote was adopted.
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Blanco
d’Almenos
Madrid
Senate
Renor Sogasta
Count d'Almenas
Cuba
Primo de Rivera
Weyler
Manco
Cervera
Linares
Generala
Mount d'Almenas
Hons
Asses
Bundage
Corren
Primo de Rivers
Count d'Almenags
Barges
Count d’Almenas
Count Valmenas
Senor Annix
Santina
Senor Hagenstn
Correa
Porto Rico
Philippines
General Blanco
Benor Annix
McKinley
Shafter
Santiago
Aunon
Senor Aunix
Sagastu
McCoy and Green Agree to 10 Round Title Bout Test
San Francisco reports that heavyweight Kid McCoy and middleweight George Green have agreed to a ten round match set for April. McCoy commits to a knockout within ten rounds or forfeits the decision.
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San Francisco
Foh
Kid" McCoy
George Green
McCoy
Green
Congress Proceedings Narrow War Claims Denied
Washington February 20 in the house Mr Grow sought unanimous consent for a bill to pay Samuel Tewksburys heirs 8697 for a war claim at Beranton Pa. Consent was refused and the bill lost 128 to thirteen. The house then considered a senate bill to reimburse state governors for volunteer service costs in the Spanish War. debate centered on vouchers and authority.
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Washington
Grow
Tep. Pa
Samuel Tewksbury
Beranton
Maddox
Dem
South
Mahon
Rep
Senate
Spain
Cooper
Tex
Natives at Paco Try to Burn Volunteer Quarters
Manila officials report a bold fire attack by locals in Paco aimed at the First Washington volunteers’ quarters. Winds shifted, flames destroyed about twenty shacks opposite the church, while the incendiaries escaped. Rebels were seen signaling near San Pedro Macati as they moved toward Singalong.
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Manila
Paco
Washington
San Pedro Macatl
Singalon
Grain Elevator Burns Near Hoboken Port
A grain elevator owned by the International Grain Elevating Company burned to the waterline today near Hoboken after a worker on top of the tower ignited overheated machinery. The fire spread rapidly, destroying the upper portion and forcing the structure to drift free of its moorings before running aground.
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New York
Columbia
Iternational Grain Elevating Company
White Star
Cymric
Che Osing
Mata
Rush For Stock In Aiditid Company Over Subscriptions
London reports show heavy demand for shares of the Aiditid company by Barnum & Milleyelreaws proprietors. The rush continued all day, prompting extra clerks and suggesting subscriptions will far exceed the 0,000 pound capital. royalty and nobility are among applicants.
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London
Pol. L
Barnum & Milleyelreaws
Anxiwotiuil Sons
Benke
Neeceitinte
Ammons
Greenend
Lo Pentus
Tiearge Birr
Balhey
Montreal visitors from the Philippines seek political asylum
Riow and Reverta arriving from the Philippines say the demand is political. they deny any connection with agencies. They plan to stay several days in Montreal before traveling on to England after visiting major European capitals.
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Montreal
Setores Riow
Reverta
Lelia
Agenca
Vialy
United State
Enogland
Europe
Engineer Killed in Central Railroad Accident
An engineer on the Central Railroad of New Jersey, Wilkes Marre Fob, was fatally injured when leaning from the cab window and struck by a telegraph pole. He died at Mileery hospital without regaining consciousness.
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Wilkes-Marre
Qie
Prank O' Donnell
New Jersey
Ito
Mileery
Bethlehem Iron Company Reopens After Fuel Shortage
In Bethlehem Pennsylvania the puddle and old roll mile of the Bethlehem Iron Company, idle due to a fuel shortage caused by recent disruptions, resumed operations tonight, granting employment to six hundred workers.
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Bethlehem
Bethteyem Iron Comony
Wook
Pension Transfer Notice From Pennsylvania Forged
Washington reports a pension transfer incident involving a fake Pennsylvania pension claim. The notice cites John V. Reynolds of Pactoryville as the claimed recipient and notes the February effort to secure the funds.
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Washington
Feb
Thia
Pennsylvania
John V. Reynolds
Pactoryville
California Deadlock Holds After Fifty-Seventh Ballot
In Sacramento on February the fifty seventh ballot for United States senator produced no change as the stalemate continues.
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California
Sacramento
Cal
United States
Admiral Schley Defends Actions In Santiago Battle Case
Washington February 20 Rear Admiral W S Schley testified before the naval affairs committee defending his conduct during the Cuba blockade and the Battle of Santiago. He disputes charges of reprehensible conduct, explains May 10 orders, delays due to weather and the Eagle, and asserts the Brooklyn’s pivotal role in the victory. He cites dispatches, insures cautious action, and notes later criticism did not come from Sampson or the department at the time of the battle.
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Washington
Schley
Senate
Committee On Naval Affair
Navy Department
Department
Cienfuegos
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago
Cervera
Sampson
McCalla
Marblehead
Clenfuegos
Ile Fleet
Havana
Cienfueg
Cuba
Bandago
Schlew
Clenfuegas
Faror
Sampsin
Simshee
Jewell
Wise
Curacoa
Sigsbee
Aas
Nunez
Blue
Hehley
Bampoon
Muet
Bampton
Hale
Naval Committee
T Hat
Board of Naviratora
Brooklyn
Admiral Lampoon
House Passes 20 Million Spain Treaty Payment Bill
Washington reports the House approved a 20 million dollar appropriation for Spain under the Paris treaty with no amendments. One speech opposed the measure but the roll call showed 42 members in favor and 4 against. A separate bill reimbursing state governors for volunteers’ expenses in the Spanish American War also passed. The Pan American Exposition funding bill faced opposition from Mr. Cannon during suspension of the rules.
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Washington
Spain
House
Wheeler
Kentucky
Senate
United States
Buffalo
Appropriations Committee
Cannon
Burglar Foiled At St. Peter Post Office
In St. Peter Minnesota on February 20 W H Gresham head clerk woke to a window entry. The burglar fired five shots and Gresham fired twice wounding the man who was subdued and taken away. The suspect gave the name Char Lee Valentine and claimed kin to Walter Q Gresham the late Secretary of State.
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St. Peter, Minn
St. Peter
W. H. Gresham
Gresham
Cypesham
Totar
Charlee Valentine
Young Gresham
Walter Q. Greshom
Pavonia's Passengers To Leave Azores On Vega
A Liverpool Cunard office message to Boston agent Alexander Martin says Pavonia passengers will depart the Azores about the 4th aboard the Vega, an ocean going liner operating between New York and Spanish ports, after the stormship Pavonia was towed to St Michaels.
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Azores
Vega
Hoston
Alexander Martin
Boston
Cunard Line
Liverpool
Piven
Bt. Michaels
Pavonia
Vera
New York
Gimm’s Condition Reported After Racing Incident
The athlete Fevheiim, described as in a precarious state, showed marked improvement after medical treatment. Doctors located the source of trouble and explained the day two days of the race War, noting prior drug use and congestion of the kings as factors related to the event.
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Sany Francisco
Gimm
Murder Suspect Fire After death Found in Foxcroft Home
Edward El Hogwood of Bradford, age twenty, was found dead in his Foxcroft residence with a bullet wound in the head. The house was on fire and nearly burned, leading authorities to believe the man was murdered to cover up the crime and arson.
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Foxcroft
Edward el. Hogwood
Bradford
Ttmw
Miling
Powers Named to Lead City Banking Post in Quay Faction
Unclear report states Thomas J. Powers, a lender’s figure allied with the Quay faction, has been chosen to succeed PF Gilhewm as banking commissioner after Hastings era resignation.
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Philadelphia
Thomas J. Powers
Gan
Quay
Republican Party
Commie
TR. PF. Gilhewm
Hastings
Armour Institute Endowment Grows With New Donations
Chicago donors contribute $70,000 to the Armour Institute endowment fund raising the total to over $2,200,000. The gifts support the Armour Institute and its programs, reinforcing support from local benefactors.
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Chicago
Philly D. Armour Line
Armour Institut
Abe
General Leonard Wood Returns to Santiago Enlivens City
General Leonard Wood's arrival in Santiago de Cuba sparks optimism as contracts are signed to employ 4 000 to 5 000 workers with a policy favoring Cuban labor. Banks cut US drafts rates to three quarters and one half percent. English tourists and two yachts arrive, while a large party from England is expected February 27 to tour battlefields and sites in the province.
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United States
England
Santiago de C Uba
Leonard Wood
Santiago
General Wood
Henery Weed
Bandagee
Supreme Court
Santhiko
Feneral
Washington
Allison Armour
Chicago
Cuba
Tovku Islands
Mexico
Pearson
Bantiago
Adams poisoning case sees seven witnesses without new light
In New York the coroner's inquest into Kate J. Adams's poisoning hears seven witnesses, including Mrs. Rogers detailing her mother's death. Dr Douglass testifies Barnet did not die of poison, mentions cyanide in a powder. Addie Bates and Harry King discuss the case as Mrs. Molineaux and her husband appear on the scene. The district attorney delays calling Cornish for testimony as cross examinations loom.
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New York
Mrer
Kate J. Adams
Rogers
Agdins
Sirs. Molineaux
Barnet
Addie Bates
Harry A. King
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Cornish
David Murdoch
Philadelphia Theatre Figure Nebert Fox Dies in City
Philadelphia reports the death of Nebert Fox a once famous theatre manager born in London and active in New York before moving to Philadelphia He ran Vox’s Casino on Chestnut Street and later Pose Theater at the site of the Chestnut Street Opera House indicating a notable career in local theatre circles.
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Philadelphia
Nebert Fox
Munurer
Concuini
Pox
New York
Vox’ Caatno
Chestnut
Weather and War News From The Morning Edition
The morning paper covers weather warming trends and forecasts. It reports General-Admiral Schley defending his conduct, and notes debates about Wood's return and court inquiries into Miles. Local items include a Board of Trade meeting, a would-be burglar shot, and Scranton area updates.
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The
Board of Trade
Sentence of Prof Stephens for arson at Pardee Hall
George Herbert Stephens, after a week long trial, was sentenced by Judge Scott to nine years at hard labor and solitary confinement in the Eastern penitentiary for burning Pardee hall. The court suspended sentences for larceny and malicious mischief.
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Faston
Cheorge
Herbert Stephens
Pardee Hall
Scott
Stephens
Shipman
Stephens Stow
Lafayette College
France Nears Funeral as Du puy Seeks Civil Obsequies
Paris reports that Premier Dupu y asked a 16000 franc credit for Felix Faure's obsequies while the chamber debated civil honors. President Loubet will address parliament with a concise message urging pacification, praising the army, and pledging constitutional fidelity and practical labor reforms.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Dupuy
Felix Faure
M. de Jeante
Chamber
M. Deschanel
M. de Jeanne
Elysee Palace
Cathedral of
Notre Dame
Cathedral of Notre Dame
Fanre
M. de Jeunte
M. le Gall
M. Faure
Loubet
Ballot for Senator Yields Few Votes in Harrisburg Session
Harrisburg February 20 attendance at today's joint assembly vote for senator was the smallest since the deadlock began with just fourteen ballots cast. Quay received nine votes, Jenks four, and Grow one. Four members abstained or were paired. House officers and delegates escorted the three senators to the chamber as Snyder chaired the ballots in Gobin's absence.
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Harrisburg
Joint Assembly
Quay
George A. Jenks
G. A. Grow
McCarrell
Meredith
Snyder
Adams
E. Keiper
Mears
Rutherford
Seal
Seidel
Gratitude From Senator Magee after Gillaghersville wreck
Senator Magee of Pittsburgh presented a $1000 check to the Pennsylvania Railroad official to be given to the widow of engineer Joseph Smith after he saved lives by reversing his engine and perishing in the Gillaghersville wreck. Magee and legislative friends survived the collision among a party aboard a jolting train.
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Werrisburg
Gillaghersville
Dilazand
E Mower
Pitteburg
Win Drowrht
Ufe Ornathly
Senator Mages
Endaver
Magee
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Joseph Smith
Hhis Ity
Infant Dies In Apparent Abduction Attempt Near Mainville
A Bloomsburg party escorting a nine month old child to Mainville on a Saturday encountered a fatal incident. The infant was found dead when the group reached Mainville, with authorities noting the child appeared to have been murdered. Local fallout and investigation follow in Catawisca and surrounding areas.
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Bloomsburg
Mia
Harry Bloom
Catawisca
Mainville
Mijinville
Jiwan
Death by Own Action of a Cigarmaker at Euston
Harry Kichline a cigarmaker of Path this county committed death by own action yesterday morning by shooting himself in the head with a revolver. His wife had asked him to fix the fire when he came in. He told her to do it herself and shortly after took his life.
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Euston
Pau
Harry Kichline
Path
This County
Insane Engineer Kills Wife in Perry Iowa February
Prank A. Londell an engineer once pulling the Mile Wanukee fiver from here to Omaha killed his wife with a cleaver during a period of insanity. Police report the act occurred today in Perry Iowa as Londell is described as mentally deranged.
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Perry
A. Londell
Here
Omaha
France’s Faure Funeral Noted by Washington Embassy
M Thiebaul chargé d affaires at the French embassy informed the state department that a religious service will be held at St Matthew’s Church in Washington next Thursday at 11 a m in memory of the late President Faure. Invitations will be sent to the President, the cabinet, Congress, and senior government officials.
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Washington
M. Thiebaul
State Department
St. Matthew's
Faure
Paria
United States
Congress
The Duke of Orleans Plans Monarchist Move in France
The Duc ready to act in Brussels reports the Due of Orleans arriving and considering a monarchist move in France. He will consult party leaders arriving tomorrow. Three million of the duke's portraits, decorated with the tri color, have arrived and will be dispatched to Vrati�o for distribution.
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Brussels
Orleans
France
Weil
Steamship Arrivals NYC Feb 3 List
The Feb 3 arrivals report lists the steamship Claared Lahn bound for Southampton and Bremen, indicating port activity and shipping movements in New York.
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New York
Weather forecast for Wallington Pennsylvania Tuesday
Forecast for eastern Pennsylvania calls for a warm Tuesday with continued mild conditions through Wednesday. Fresh southerly winds are expected.
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Wallington
Pennsylvania
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Bantiagorns
Gener Wood
General Miles
the Court of Inquiry, Financial and Commercial
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John Robertson
Scranton
Seranton
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Dunmore
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