Early Senate votes on Philippine amendment to army bill
Washington Feb 27 Senate leaders seek modification to Philippine amendment to the army appropriation bill to allow a vote. A negotiated proviso restricts public land and franchise deals until civil government is established, with majority support for the change.
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Senate
Hoar
United States
Thesslands
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Rawlins
Tillman
Bacon
Allen
Nebraska
Sampson
Mr. Morgan
Chandler
Senator Allen
Epidemic of rinderpest in Philippines spurs quarantine
Manila reports an epidemic of rinderpest spreading from Burlas island to Visayan regions including Panay. About twenty five thousand cariboo have died on Masbate, threatening rice and sugar crops. A Conservative party forms led by Colonel Blanco, with church support. Also noted: Bucklen's Arnica salve advertised. In Pittsburg a mother threw her two children into the Monongahela River, drowning one before arrest, claimed to be inspired by heaven.
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Philippines
Manila
Visayanalands
Burlas Island
Ticio
Masbate
Panay
Blanco
Pittsburg
Maggie Delthorn
Twenty-second Street
Sher Gate
Mrs Nation Assumes Control of Peoria Journal
Mrs Nation takes charge of The Journal in Peoria on Tuesday delivering eight columns of editorials. The piece highlights her crusades against saloonkeepers and includes a sharp quote about hatchet wielding reform. Also notes Centennia bank in Ashley closes with about 36000 in deposits and cabinet photo session in Washington. Farmers in James River valley plan increased corn planting this year.
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Peoria
Ite
Journal
Garris
Nation
Miner Survives as Fire Traps Fifty in Wyoming Coal Mine
In Kemmerer Wyoming on February 27 a fire swept Diamondville Mine No. 1 killing dozens of foreign workers. Only John Anderson escaped via the main shaft after warning others and fighting through gas and flames. Rescue efforts stalled as smoke drove crews back, leaving many presumed dead.
Hazing Amendment Reached For Military Academy Bill
Conferees from the Senate and House reached agreement on a hazing amendment to the military academy appropriation bill. The modification extends penalties for hazing up to two years and adds the marine corps to ineligible groups. The superintendent must create rules to prevent hazing with approval from the secretary of war with cadets found guilty facing action.
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House
Senate
Washington
Army
Navy
Night of Terror Follows Mine Fire Rescue Efforts
Officials and miners fought to plug the level opening two miles from the mouth as flames spread through the shaft. Rescuers faced harsh conditions and fear for imprisoned workers, with horses in the tunnels and hope they survived on horse meat. Also noted are local items: a widow facing pneumonia, $260000 raised for a sugar beet factory, a Coal Harbor resident's death, and a plan to build a Woodmen home at Devil Lake.
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Burnham
Machias
Morgan Resolution Refers Nicaragua Canal Bill to Rules
In the senate on February 27 Mr. Morgan moved the Nicaragua canal bill unfinished business. He warned opponents would use every device to kill the measure before his brief parliamentary remarks. The resolution was referred to the committee on rules.
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Morgan
Washington
Senate
Committee On Rules
British Reply to Canal Treaty Not Open to Choate
London February 27 diplomats say Nicaragua canal talks have moved to Washington as Ambassador Choate lacks authority to handle British suggestions.
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Choate
London
Nicaragua
Washington
Boers Attack Richmond Amid Cape Colony Skirmish
Report from Cape Town says Boers are striking the village of Richmond in central Cape Colony with reinforcements sent from Hanover Road. Separately, illegal fishing is alleged at Spiritwood lake and along the James river with holes cut in the ice and many fish hauled away. Fifteen men were observed at Spiritwood lake loading wagons, provoking ire among sportsmen and likely action against culprits.
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Richmond
Cape Town
Cape Colony
Hanover Road
Spiritwood Lake
James River
Lynching at Terre Haute Ends in Mob Ire and Death
In Terre Haute Indiana February 27 George Ward a 27 year old black man accused of murdering Ida Finklestein a schoolteacher was lynched after confessions and a mob attack on the county jail. Officials say Ward was dragged to a river bridge beaten shot and hanged as the crowd seized the body. Reports note resistance by sheriffs and deputies and a mob estimate of 2000 to 3000. A second item recounts two women burned at the Alden Organ Stop plant in Waukegan Illinois and a wreck injuring nearly all aboard Wabash limited train No 9 near Annapolis.
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Terre Haute
Ind
George Ward
Ida Finklestein
Ward
Miss Finklestein
Lawrence O'Donnell
Wabash
Waukegan
Ills
Gertrude
Jennie Wells
Alden Organ Stop Company
Frightful Resort Bridge Fire Burns Body on Pyre
A body was dragged to the west side of the bridge where a large bonfire was built and the body thrown on the flames, burning to a crisp in a short time.
Cass County Tax Revenues Set New Record in North Dakota
Cass County Treasurer Rosa reports 12 month tax collections totaling $456,223.14, beating all former county records despite poor crops last season. Of the total, $112,088.44 was from Fargo. Efforts continue to collect delinquent back taxes.
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Cass County
Fargo
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