Beef Court of Inquiry highlights Woodruff testimony
Washington reports on the Beef Court of Inquiry with Colonel Woodruff detailing purchases of over 406000 pounds of canned beef and challenging General Miles on beef on the hoof as a Navy supply source. Dr. Daly appears to accuse refrigerated beef of chemical treatment. he will be recalled after a preliminary exam. General Bagon is expected to testify tomorrow.
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Miles
Daly
Eagan
Washington
Twvst
Woodruff
Woodrut
War Commission
Chickiamauga
Jacksonville
Tomei
Porto Rico
Davis
Bagon
Tie Department
Barracks for Troops Planned at Hauvank
Major General Broooke approves wooden barracks to house troops during heat. Each company building measures 140 by 2a with double roof and open sides, plus a connected kitchen. Estimated cost for Company S000 and some troops to use Spanish masonry barracks. Cyner Carpenter reports a 9000-man capacity at lego de Avila on the Moron Trochit.
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Hauvank
Broooke
Cyner Carpenter
Lego de Avila
Moron
Trochit
Wage Advances at Thomas Iron Plant in Allentown
Notice posted at all Thomas Iron company plants in Allentown announces wage increases effective February 16 with the last pay date February 15. The move comes as orders overrun, marking the first wage rise in the Lehigh Valley in many years. Other workers will receive increases in their wages or related benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Thomas Iron Company
Leligs Valley
Alto
Remains of Burtot Meeks Return After War Death
The body of Burtot Meeks, a former American killed in the Spanish American War, arrived from Key West National Cemetery. Members of the Sixth Ohio served as pallbearers as a large crowd gathered at the depot to receive the casket on Memorial Day.
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Clyde
Forme Burtot Meeks
National Cemetery
Key West
Sixth
Ohio
Birthday at Washington Observed with National Society Events
Washington marked a birthday with widespread display across departments and stores. The National Society of the Children of the Revolution joined a large crowd at Columbia Theatre for a commemorative program led by Representative Coalliver of Iowa. The Manufacturing Investment Company announced new ventures in nearby locations as part of the celebration.
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Washington
National Society of the Children of the Revolution
Columbia Theatre
Coalliver
Towa
Flinn Explains Position on Pittsburg Charter Bill
Harrisburg February 22 A conference of anti-Quay Republicans heard Senator Flinn Allegheny explain the Creasy bill proposing a new Pittsburg city charter He urged Democrats to back the measure as Democratic and said pass with Quay votes would not help or hurt his senatorial bid.
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Harrisburg
Flinn
Allegheny
Creasy
Columbia
Pittsburg
Milan
Quay
Fittebure
Senator Quay
Quays
Joint Assembly
Brooks Case Dismissed Over Soldier Home Pension Rules
Erie Pa February 22 Judge Walling dismissed the suit by Andrew Brooks an inmate of the Soldiers home to force pension payments to his wife. The court held the home rules governing pensions are within the board of trustees power and not contrary to law or public policy. Brooks signed an agreement to obey rules before entry and equity will not compel continued residency if he fails to comply. The case may prompt legislative action to regulate inmate pension moves.
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Erie
Equity
Board of Trustees
Supreme Court
Reward for Dewey and Schley Reviving Navy Ranks
Washington reports Feb 22 that Mr Lentz of Ohio introduced a bill to restore the rank of admiral and vice admiral in the U S Navy naming Rear Admiral Dewey and Rear Admiral Schley as the officers to hold them. The bill provides Dewey and Schley the same duties pay and privileges as former appointees, and if Dewey dies or retires before Schley, Schley would beadvanced to admiral.
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Washington
Lentz
Ohio
Dewey
Schlew
Lenin
George Dewey
Winter” Scon Schley
United States Navy
Winfield Scott Schley
Steamer Hildur Ashore Near Ship Bottom Light
The steamer Hildur bound from Curacao to New York went ashore near Ship Bottom light. The life-saving crew assisted the vessel. no immediate danger to the crew, who remained aboard. Likely bearing error in foggy weather. The Red Line ship carries coffee and hides. two tugs head from Delaware Breakwater and New York to assist.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Hildur
Maxcus
Curacon
New York
Ship Bottom Light
Mteciners
Red 10 Line
How O
Delaware
One Filipino Left in Washington Mystery
Report says Bixto Loves Agoneiilo's secretary departed Monday night in rain for New York. No word since. His hotel room shows no signs of occupancy and hotel staff expect arrival or explanation soon.
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Washington
Wah
Bixto Loves
Agoneiilo
Fiers
New York
Bin
Shipwreck tale of Bulgarian liner and lost crew
The British steamer Vittoria rescued four Bulgaria crewmen from an open boat after a February 5 sinking in a hurricane. The Bulgaria carried twenty five women and children who were later landed at Ponta Delgada, while the Vittoria and other ships continued in distress.
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Baltimore
Wetherer
Hall
Hampton Roads
Bulgaria
O. Scharees
Carl Lidtke
John Schulz
Sen Min William Stark
Wethawken
Ponta Delgada
Agore Islands
New York
Bremen
Wetherell
Weehawken
Victoria
Vittoria
Bulearia
Weethawken
Koordistan
Heale
Quiet Day in Legislature in Harrisburg
Harrisburg reports a quiet legislative day with no quorum in the senate but several bills moving. The house saw multiple second readings and quick passes while debates over health, publication of laws, and animal control continued, including a debate on a sanitary survey and a bill governing law publication in counties by population.
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Senate
House
Harrisburg
Andrew Carnegie
Pennsylvania State College
Farr Wan Abgent
Marshall
Alleghens
Harris
Har Association
State Board of Health
Messrs
Few and Stulb
Philadelphia
Nisbet
Allegheny
Towley
Forest
Baldwin
Delaware
Moore
Butler
Hassan
Vonuum
Stulb
Karena
Froanklin
Bee
Berks
Spain
Mr. Morrison
Mercer
Mr. Martin
Shipboard Storm Tragedy Involving Bulgaria Refugees
Reports describe a fierce storm that struck the ship Bulgaria, sinking her with all hands feared lost. Crew members praised for bravery while passengers, mostly German steerage travelers, suffered in the disaster. The Koordistan later reached Bremen with confirmation of the tragedy.
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Weehawken
pAktengers
Mul- Faria
Bulgaria
Bremen
Offner Schargert
Bulearia
United States
Hine
Voting for U S Senator Narrowly Divides Assembly
In Harrisburg on February 2, only twenty three votes were cast for United States senator in the joint Assembly. Senator Quay received 12 votes while Jenks, Judge John Stewart, Congressman John Dalzell and Colonel G F P Hu each drew one vote. President pro tem Snyder presided. 146 members were absent or paired.
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Harrisburg
United States
Heron
Joint Assembly
Quay
Jenks
John Stewart
John Dalzell
Tnd
G. FP. Hu
Snyder
Goblin
Haywood Condition Report From Keb Treasury
Telegram to the treasury department from More says Mrs Haywood at Bharon reports her husband ex Treasurer Haywood remains very unwell and slowly improving after a troubling period, with encouraging signs noted in recent days.
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Haywood
Hunmixburg, Keb
Treasury Department
More
Bharon
Red Star Steamer Damaged in Heavy Weather near Antwarp
The Red Star line steamer Weeternhind, commanded by Captain Milla, arrived from New York with damage from heavy seas. A second cabin was wrecked and the vessel abandoned near Antwarp on February 1 after weather on the Wovene route. details remain unclear.
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Red Star Line
Milla
New York
Lane endorses Senator Quay stressing party unity and organization
Philadelphia Feb 22 David H Lane Republican leader and Ashbridge ally says victory last night came from organization leaders who followed majority will of primary conventions. He warns Harrisburg factions against disrupting party ties and urges support for Quay as the regular nominee to preserve party strength and cohesion.
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Ashbridge
Philadelphia
David H. Lane
Masor-elot
Samuel WH. Ashtridge
Hether
Agathst
Harrisboro
Quay
Banker Wanted for Contempt in Atlanta Alabama?
Atlanta Feb 26. EB Warnock president of Bank of America is sought for contempt on a court order. Sheriff Nevis and deputies search in connection with alimony proceedings filed by his wife Warnick. Judge Chandler later appointed a receiver for Warnock's private interests.
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Atlanta
Warnock
Bank of America
Beite
Virginia Loan Company
Phoenix Loan Company
Warnock & Conait
Exoneration in Stroudsburg Post Office Burglary
The inquest found John Gleason of Newburg New York died from gunshot wounds inflicted by Postmaster Milliard Houser while Gleason and accomplices attempted to rob the Stroudsburg post office. Houser is cleared of blame for protecting United States government property. no leads on the other burglars.
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Stroudsburg
Otters
Milliard Hauser
John Gleason
Newburg
N.Y
Gleason
Milard Houser
Milliard Houser
United States
Anti-Saloon League convenes in Harrisbore elects leaders
Harrisbore hosts the annual convention of the Anti-Saloon League of Menneyivenks. Rev. L. George B. Stowart of Marrleburg is elected president and Dr. A. W. Konett of Philadelphia becomes vice president. A public meeting follows with a speech by Rev. Dr. Bowerd J. Rune, superintendent of the American Amthita loon.
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Harrisbore
Anti-Saloon League of Menneyivenks
Racket Tournament Tests Teams for American Championship
Philadelphia matches open the racquet tournament with three doubles results. Moston No. 1 defeats New York No. 8, New York No. 4 beats Philadelphia No. 1, and Adelphia No. 2 forfeits to New York No. due to a player’s forfeit.
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Philadelphia
Chhampionship of America
Moston
New York
Thir- Adelphia
Weather and Elections News Roundup from Scranton Area
Weather today cooler with pale skies. General Filipinos tie in Manila. Miles charges investigated. Philadelphia leader backs Senator Quay recreation. Quiet day at Horrieburg. Ship with stern-toed voyage and passengers reported. Forest City election held. Markets update. Voting results for minor offices underway and concluded in Scranton area. New bank building assured site.
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Manila
Miles
Philadelphia
Senator Quay
Horrieburg
Hope for Dreyfus Trial Ends as Crime Questioned
From Taris February 22 the Soir reports that M. Manau the procurateur general will submit a report to the court of cassation proposing annulment of the Dreyfus conviction without retrial if correct. The report allegedly proves Dreyfus innocent and that the crime did not exist.
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Taris
The
Soir
M. Manau
Wil
Dreyfus
Court of Cassation
Cavalry Reunion of Cameron Dragoons Reelects Officers
The Fifth Pennsylvania cavalry Cameron Dragoons met at Cavalry post No. 42 in Philadelphia on February 23. Officers were re-elected for the year: President Colonel Max Friedman, Vice-president Dr William C Todd regimental surgeon, Second vice-president Edward A McKeever, Secretary M McKeever, Assistant Secretary J Henry Gerecke, Treasurer Peter P Helma of Pottsville. Addresses delivered by Friedman Leiper Grimm and John Grimm. Banquet and camp fire followed.
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Philadelphia
Fifth Penonsylvania Cavalry
Cameron Dragoons
Cavalry Post
Max Friedman
William C. Todd
Secon
Edward A. McKeever
M. McKeever
J. Henry Gerecke
Peter PD. Helma
Pottsville
Friedman
Charles Leiper
John Is Grimm
Kipling Hospitalized in New York For Lung Inflammation
Rudyard Kipling III of New York is seriously ill at the Hotel Grenoble with inflammation of the right lung. Doctors Dr. Janeway and Dr. Dunhan issued a bulletin at 2 PM noting fever and improving, though Kipling had complained of cold and fever since Monday evening after returning home from dinner.
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New York
Rudyard Kipling
Grenoble
Janeway
Dunhan
Presenit Po
Brave Woman's Quick Action Foils Backyard Intruder
Mrs. John J. Davies heard a noise in the kitchen of her South Main avenue home and found an unknown man entering through the rear door. She blocked the adjoins room to protect her sleeping baby, cried for help, and neighbors arrived to locate the intruder who fled into the back yard and then disappeared into darkness.
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Thelock
John J. Davies
South Main Avenue
John Roynelds
Davins
Beld
Williama & Co
Davies
Former resident Miizabeth Lee dies in Binghamton
Miizabeth Lee former resident of the West Side died yesterday in Binghamton New York She was the daughter of the late Ambrose Lee long employed as master mechanic at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western shops in Binghamton The family previously lived at Chestnut Street corner Lonergan Court The remains will be brought here tomorrow to be interred in Cathedral Cemetery beside her father who was buried there seven years ago
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Miizabeth Lee
Binghamton
Ambrose Lee
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Chestnut Street
Poo Lonergan Court
Cathedral
Maritime Shipping Notes Amidst New York Harbor Delays
Shipping notices show vessels sailing from Bremen to New York with ports Paris Napies Genoa and Liverpool listed. The records mention arrivals of Majestic at New York and a Bremen to New York route with intermediate calls. The fragment hints at freight and passenger movements around February.
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New York
Uprising in Manila Ravages City as Fires Rage
Manila February 22 reports an incendiary uprising with fighting between rebels and American forces. Fires destroyed a large market and hundreds of homes while the fire department struggled with defective equipment. Several insurgents were killed and American troops wounded. Hundreds homeless as Americans work to restore order.
Indian Fighters in It.
Washington reports intensified Philippine campaign as General Otis faces guerrilla fire while plans advance toward a forward offensive within weeks. Reinforcements, including West theater veterans, are deployed to protect Manila water works and terrain, aiming to quiet insurgents before the rainy season.
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Washington
Philippines
Genral Otis
Manila
War Department
Nie
Otix
Lawton
Euuck
No news from Marietta prompts sending Detroit to Bluefield
Washington on February 2. The Navy cannot telegraph the Marietta commander so the cruiser Detroit at New Orleans is ordered to proceed to Bluefield to learn the situation. Government suspects either Nicaragua or insurgents may be imposing an embargo on messages to the United States.
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Washington
Marietta
Navy Department
Detroit
New Orleains
Bluefeld
Nicaragua
United Stars
World Record Broken At Gok Land Sprint
Sion Fronechen reports on February 2 as B Corrigan with Bullmin riding The Haehelor set a new four mile world best by finishing in three and one quarter seconds, surpassing the former mark held by Fellow Cmft of Saratoga.
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Sion Fronechen
Gokland
B. Corrigan Och
the Haehelor
Bullmin
Milles
Saratoga
Weather Summary Near Washington
Washington area forecast for Thursday shows generally fair but colder conditions. Freezing north winds are expected with a brisk, chilly day.
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Washington
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Dr. Daly
Brooke
Meeks
Dolliver
Alyoton
Ole
Operrtive
Wikeonda
Martion
Proparty
MR. Flinn
Brooks
Soldiers’ Home
Dewey and
Schley
Red D
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Scharges
Scharger
Mr. Scharges
Red Star
MR. Lane
Yesternay
Alt
Ashlrige
Guithon
Republic di Vaters
Hkepublicans
Harriaburg
Vetion
Hauser Exonerate&d
Anti-Saloon League
Forest City
Flutortal
West
Scranton
Cavalry Reunion
Rudyard Kipling III
Elizabeth Lee
Muantia
Tt Ir
U. S
Bluefield
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