River and Harbor Bill Passes After Eight-Hour Senate Session
Washington Feb 24 after a long day the Senate approved the river and harbor bill by a wide margin. Debates focused on a Nicaragua canal amendment and criticisms of the administration’s Philippine policy and army reorganization. Johnson heatedly assailed the president while others defended the administration and warned of potential troubles in Cuba.
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Senate
Ireneral Regiali
Pettharew
Rowline
Teller
Sid
Agiitet
Sewall
New Jersey
Cuba
Mrr
Johnson
Olekens
Landis
Briely
House
Miareh
Philippines
Sythe
Political clash over the Philippines and presidential policy
A lengthy critique argues the chief executive lied to his party, misled the public, and favored continued war and a permanent American colony in the Philippines. The speaker demands removal of executive power over the islands and asserts the policy is a crime and a betrayal of Congress.
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Philippines
Charlee Dicken
Charity
Mery
Gonwrees
Congress
Lsste
Kenporte
Philipulmes
Senate
Head-On Collision Kills One in Philadelphia Trains Crash
A head on crash near the Forty-fourth Street bridge in Philadelphia between two Pennsylvania trains killed fireman Wesley Walton of West Chester and injured twelve others from Philadelphia and Parkersburg. The open switch caused the collision between the Paoli accommodation and the West Chester express. most injuries were bruises with two broken legs.
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Philadelphia
Dvision
Pennsylvania Railroad
Forty-fourth Street Bridge
Weel Philadelphia
Wesley Walton
West Cheater
Ida Wallace
Alexander Fishop
W. B. Matthews
Broad Street Eunion
Ahie ® Landy
Richand Lawrencon
Thorns Clery
Fanuel Serrit
Paelk
West Chester
Paoli
Rowland System Tested in Philadelphia Test
The Rowland multiplex printing telegraph, invented by Professor Rowland of Johne-Hopking University, was tested today on a Pennsylvania Railroad line between Philadelphia and Jersey City. The two hour test sent three messages simultaneously over the Jersey City wire with four messages per per run. Operators used a typewriter keyboard attached to the wire and printed at the far end, achieving an average speed over forty words per minute.
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Philadelphia
Rowland
Johne-Hopking University
Pennsylvania
Here
Jersey
Jersey City
Pennsylvania Railroad
MR HAYWOOD FUNERAL TO DRAW STATE OFFICIALS
Hartisbury reports a large turnout of state officials and friends for the funeral of Mr Haywood. A special car conveys a party including Attorney General Mikin, State Treasurer Meacom, Secretary Gries, Major Metauley, Deputy Attorney General Flea, Speaker Par, and other officers. The funeral is set for tomorrow afternoon at 1 oclock in Lomochonk with the Senate and horite commissions to attend.
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Haywood
al Bhero
Mikin
Meacom
Gries
Metauley
Gentral Flea
Par
Smiley
Rex
J. I Prown
Senate Aml Horite
Port Arthur Treaty Row Sparks February Uproar
A dated report describes tensions near Port Arthur over a tax dispute and Chinese foreign office language, noting strictures by Ler powseety Wile Jue and accusations that the initiative violated the Por Arthur convention. The text reflects a heated diplomatic argument tied to Kur actions and local interventions.
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Tilen-Wan
Peninenly
Port Arthur
Chingie
Weilodt
Arthur
Bribery Inquiry Move Triggers House Debate
A proposed committee of three Senate and two House members to investigate bribery rumors tied to the McCarrell bill sparks partisan clash. The measure, set with a strict expense cap, faces amendments changing the scope to probe bribery and newspaper influence with power to summon records and witnesses.
Trade Review Finds Unprecedented Business Brightness
Dun and Co Weekly Review notes unprecedented prosperity across major sectors New York February 4 reports exports exceeding imports while failures shrink and rail transport costs rise slightly. Despite looming questions about future demand, producers push ahead with orders through mid year as wool and cotton markets stay strong.
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New York
G, Dun & Co
Brandstaffe Ang
Evry
Jon
Trenser
Dewiers
Canada
Influenza Epidemic Worsens Across Ftockholm and Christiane
An influenza outbreak spreads through Ftockholm and Christiane with rising cases and deaths last week. Reported figures show 247 treated locally and 107 deaths in Ftockholm while Christiane records 204 hospitalizations and 1 percent fatality rate.
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Ftockholm
Christiane
Thirty-Third Ballot Fails to Elect State Senator
The thirty third joint ballot for United States senator produced no choice. Manning of Cumberland county was elected on another ticket to fill the Cumberland vacancy caused by Henry Manning’s death. he qualified in the House before the meeting. Senator-elect Samuel Weise remains unqualified. Several members were absent or away without papers. The vote tally followed.
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Philadelphia
Farr
Hasson
Venango
Kreps
Fulton
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Far
House
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Skinner
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Cunsiechind
Tureau
Cumberland County
Henry Manning
Jones
Bimuel G. Weise
Elon
Tn Senaw
Lebanon County
Cuban Commander in Chief Enters Havana Escort
General Maximino Gomez, Cuban Commander in Chief, arrived in Havana with General Ludlow and staff and Troop L of the Seventh Cavalry. He led a parade of about 2,000 Cuban horsemen and infantry as crowds cheered wildly in the city.
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Maximno Comes
Ludlow
Tasted States
Cubin Horeamen
Footayen
Cits
Baldwin Locomotive Works To Build Twenty Two Engines
In Feb Mulhidelphha, the Petahwae Katine announces Baldwin Locomotive Works will construct twenty two freight engines. The entry notes an invitation for further contracts and hints at industrial expansion, including work at Altoona shops.
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Petahwaent Katine
Pat Ayedor
Baldwin Dlocomotive
Eogines
Wibout AO
Rai
Investigating Beef Charge Court of Inquiry Recesses In Beef Case
Washington February session ends after two hours as witnesses prepare for further testimony on canned versus refrigerated beef used by troops in Puerto Rico Cuba and the Philippines. Former Commissary General Eagan defends contracts and denies chemical treatment while awaiting next week’s wider hearing with Roosevelt Daly and others.
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Feb
Eagan
Pereto Rico
Cuba
Thivis
Miles
Feneral Graham Wie
Bo M. Young
Santiago
Roosevelt
New York
Wy. H. Daly
West
Chicago
Oali
Kansas
St Touts
Morning News Summary of Local Events and Social Notices
The issue lists weather and local news items with social notes. It mentions a convention at Wha Park Church, official tabulation of a city vote, and reports on a Nicaragua Canal prospect. Also noted are religious news, a career profile, Sunday school lesson, and various local society items.
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Wha Park Church
Schley and Sampson Back Navy Promotions Plan
Washington February 24. Admiral Schley and associates at the capitol discuss a plan to avoid further fight over promotions. They aim to have nominations confirmed with minimal delay and seek legislation to elevate Schley, with two vice admirals to be created and Sehley and Sampson proposed for those spots.
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Sehley
Capitol
Admiral Lampoon
Schles
Hes
Schley
Adams Case Inquest Proceeds With Little Light On Murder
New York February 4 The Adams case inquest continued with minimal new evidence about Mia Adams murder or Cornish attempted murder of Cornish. The day focused on denials of Cornish testimony with Miclineaux denying several allegations. Colonel Austin also denied Burnet implicated Molineaux, and overall testimony leaned favorable to Molineaux.
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New York
Adams
Mia
Cornish
Miclineaux
Austin Dito
Yather
Burnet
Molineaux
Corning Yeeters
Ice Gorge floods Susquehanna region in Pennsylvania reports
February 24 Lancaster reports the Susquehanna River ice gorge expanding with water over tracks near Sate Harbor and Turkey Hill. Rail lines of the Columbia and Port Deposit railroad flooded. trains canceled. Columbia Washington borough Safe Harbor and other areas threatened as a 12 foot high ice mass near Winfield endangers bridges at Northumberland and Sunbury. The flood risks farm lands east of the river.
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Susvuchiana
Sate Harbor
Turkey Hill
Columbia and
Port Depoult Railroad
al Treine
Columbia
Weezhington
Safe Harbor
Winfield
Northumberland
Sunbury
Bulgaria Arrives in Port After Severe Atlantic Ordeal
The Bulgaria arrived at Ponta Delgada under its own steam after a disastrous voyage from New York to Hamburg. rescued crew members joined the ship and repairs continued. The steamer faced repeated towings, hawser failures, heavy seas, and many injuries among passengers and crew during February.
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Carl Ludtke
John Sehuely
William Starke
Vittoria
Wetherell
Hull
Baltimore
William Koenig
Leamer
Fost
Liverpool
New York
Bulgaria
Man of Fish
Fire Devastates Minneapolis Tribune Building
A midnight blaze in Minneapolis began in the Tribune bulldog area and rapidly consumed the interior of the Tribune building. Fire crews expected to save the KE Olson company section while Journal-Times and Times buildings remained under threat as two men were seen fleeing the Tribune structure.
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Minneapolis ‘Tribune Bulldog
Tribune
Witwhorke and Mechelland Battle Draw in National Game
In a tense draw at noon, Witwhorke and Mechelland faced off against Wosen in a national athletic meet. The event, described as a close contest, saw Motttelland surge to lead and claim a division title in a late, dramatic exchange.
Localized garbled report from Hiodevilles Kentucky incident
Fragmentary OCR text describes a violent shooting near a central railroad with unnamed victims and damaged names. Details are unreadable, making identification of people or exact places impossible. The readable fragments reference a proprietor and a drummer in a pole area with unclear event context.
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Hiodevilles KY
Mel
Sh. W. Engleby
Chee
Wil
J. B. Muses
The
Hives Hove
Hobert
Ren
Pole
Priest of Cideon Aire linked in fake loan scheme
The report alleges W inahligion Keb and Vi-The priest of Cideon W Aire connected to a fraud plan involving William J Wantamaker to reimburse part of a $10000 pot from alleged copery and ball for Mureh, introduced today by Heprementative Yownglan.
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Winahligion
Keb
Cideon W. Aire
Keystone National Bank of
Pilladelpha
Willam J. Wantamaker
Micealane Rainer's Death Shocked Local Community
Micealane Rainer daughter of a wealthy farmer died by self harm using poison during a welding feast. The incident followed disputes involving her half sister's marriage to John B. Orries. Grace had once been engaged to Orries.
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Mowesqua
Micealane Rainer
John B. Orries
Phi
Grace
Oro
Dewey Seeks Oregon to Support Manila Forces
Washington reports Admiral Dewey urged immediate dispatch of the Oregon to Manila. Speculation ties the move to deterring foreign powers and protecting American interests in the Philippines amid unrest. Reports note the Oregon's arrival would reinforce naval power and deter potential aggressors while Manila remains contested.
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Washington
Dewey
Nave Department
Oregon
Department
Philippines
United States
Dny
Unclear OCR fragment hints at church and hotel hire item
Fragmentary text references Philadelphia era events with church and hotel hire matters. Details are unreadable, names and places are obscured, making precise summary impossible from the garbled source.
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Philadelphia
Bluartuhay
Gaetor
Hur
Weather Forecast for Woeliitktent Missouri
Forecast calls for Mawar effects with rain likely in the region. Winds will be northerly and may strengthen through the day.
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Woeliitktent
Oly Mo
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