Resolution on Inauguration Date Moves to April Last Thursday
Washington February 12 The Senate debated and adopted a joint resolution amending the Constitution to shift the presidential and vice presidential inauguration from March 4 to the last Thursday in April at noon, uniting Congress to begin then. Senator Stewart objected but the measure passed by two thirds. The session also continued the Philippine tariff discussion with Teller opposing empire hold and urging right conduct.
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Teller
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The
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Pater son blaze destroys Paterson business district
A massive fire in Paterson New Jersey raged over thirty hours burning extensive mills and locomotive works. The cost rose to about eight million with insurance between four point six and five million. Firemen and militia guarded ruins and looting while relief efforts started.
US Transport Wright Raised After San Jacinto Sinking
Manila reports the US transport Wright, wrecked November 28 after striking an uncharted rock at San Jacinto harbor entrance and sinking in 15 feet of water, has been successfully raised.
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Manila
Wright
San Jacinto Harbor
Robbers Blow Safe In Carbondale Bank Heist
In Stonefort near Carbondale Illinois burglars dynamited the private bank of Dr Lewis and escaped with a large sum of money. The exact amount is unknown and no clues have been found yet.
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Carbondale, Ills
Dr. Lewis
Stonefort
Ills
Britain Denies Adverse Cuba Declaration By Any British Action
Lord Cranborne told the House of Commons that Britain never proposed a note declaring Europe would not justify U S intervention in Cuba and declined to assent to such a proposal. The statement drew applause and comments from Irish leader John Redmond on British sentiment then.
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Foreign Office
Lord Cranborne
House of Commons
Henry Norman
Berlin
Great Britain
Lord Pauncefote
Europe
United States
Cuba
Germany
Norman
England
America
Oleomargarine Bill Advances With Yellow Butter Quote
Washington reports house proceedings on the oleomargarine bill with amendments. A proviso now reads butter of any shade of yellow as the term. Minority amendment favors state rights allowing intra state manufacture and sale, ultimately adopted 96 to ?
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House
Senate
Henry
Conn
Scott
Agricultural Committee
Williams
Minnesota Senate considers income tax and charter taxation amendment
In St Paul on Feb 12 the senate heard Baldwin's bill proposing a constitutional amendment to permit an income tax and taxation of charters and franchises with a levy freeing the legislature from taxing certain incomes. Senator Knatvold sought $25,000 to aid the attorney general against Northern Securities. The House, suspending rules, passed a bill releasing bondsmen for former Treasurer Joseph Bobleter from liability over state funds lost in defunct banks during his term.
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Knatvold
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House of Representatives
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Pauncefote's Role in 1898 European Pressure on US War
Washington notes show diplomats wrestled with European attempts to restrain the United States before the Spanish American War. Lord Pauncefote discussed a possible coordinated approach with Austrian, British, and other envoys, but his actions did not originate the initiative. The Austrian minister pressed for a stronger representation to avoid war.
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Washington
United States
McKinley
Lord Pauncefote
Spain
Henglemuller
Macedonian Demonstration in Sofia After Minister's Funeral
Macedonians held a political demonstration in Sofia during the funeral of M. Kamtcheff the minister of public instruction murdered last Thursday. They gathered in large numbers and fired revolver shots, causing fear though no injuries were reported.
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Bulgaria
M. Kamtcheff
Took One Chance Does He Ever Gamble
A Chicago Post item questions a public figure by asking if he ever gambles and answers with a remark about marriage. The brief item notes a question and a retort about personal conduct.
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Chicago Post
Northern Pacific switchmen strike disrupts yard operations
Missoula Montana February 12 The switchmen strike at Northern Pacific yards has grown serious with night crews quitting and conductors and brakemen refusing to handle trains unless switching is done by regular yard crews. The dispute centers on discharge of two road engine workers without sideboard attachments and a cited state law barring damages for injuries in such work.
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Missoula
Mon
Northern Pacific Railway
Indians Seek 2 Million Dollars From 1889 Treaty
Sioux reservation leaders Hollowhorn Bear Good Vice Quick Bear High Hawk and an interpreter testified before Senator Gamble seeking 1.5 to 2 million dollars the government owes under the 1889 treaty. They note two years ago a credit of about three million was issued and urge employment for educated Indians through schools or government posts.
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Washington
Hollowhorn
Quick Bear
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Gamble
High Tariff Favored by Some in Vienna
Vienna reports two committees weighing protection against American competition. The industries panel backs high autonomous duties and abrogating the most favored nation clause to curb U S rivalry, while the metal ware panel warns against prohibitory tariffs and calls for reciprocity with the United States.
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Minister of Commerce
Associated Press
Committee On Industries
Europe
United States
Wisconsin Dairymen Hold 30th Annual Meeting
The Wisconsin Dairymen's association opened its 30th annual meeting in Menomonie on February 12 and will run through Saturday. Notable speakers include former Governor Hoard, Professor T. L. Hacker of Minnesota, Professor W. H. Henry of Madison, Charles Thorp of Medford, and F. E. L. Aderheld of Neenah.
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Wis
Wisconsin Dairymen’s Association
Hoard
T. L. Hacker
Minnesota
W. H. Henry
Madison
Charles Thorp
Medford
FE. L. Aderheld
Neenah
Desire to be equal to superiors and superior to equals
A Chicago News aphorism notes a human tendency to seek parity with those above while asserting dominance over peers, framing ambition as a timeless trait in social hierarchy.
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Chicago News
Hope Lives Where Sky and Sea Meet
A brief note from Temple House evokes hope tied to the horizon where the sky meets the sea, suggesting a peaceful outlook and a sense of place.
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Hope
Roosevelt Jr. condition worsens as second lung problem noted
Groton Mass Feb 11 The condition of Theodore Roosevelt Jr. is slightly less favorable doctors say the lung once clear is now affected respiration and temperature rise though pulse improves The doctors caution the crisis may come Wednesday and next days may show unfavorable reports while Father and Mother Roosevelt visit the dormitory and preparations for Washington return are uncertain but communications to the White House are maintained bureau notes indicate public business continues.
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Mass
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Roosevelt
Washington
Dr. Garaner
White House
Worcester
Ayer
Prince Henry of Prussia May Postpone US Visit
Washington reports that unless the president’s sum improves this week Prince Henry of Prussia is likely to defer his planned visit to the United States until later in the year.
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Washington
Prince Henry of
Prussia
United States
Salaries of Commissioners in the Philippine Islands
Governor Taft testifies before the senate committee on the Philippines about compensation for commissioners. He details initial salaries of 10 000 to 12 000 with 5 500 to 5 000 allowances, plus his own 20 000 executive pay. He notes no other allowances except living at Malacanan and expenses for lighting and servant hire.
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Philippine Islands
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Taft
Unitedates
Culberson
Malacanan
Manila
Miners and operators ratify the old scale unanimously
Indianapolis Feb 10 The joint conference of the miners and operators ratified the old scale at 9 36 am with no dissent. The joint committee report was brief noting the committee decided unanimously on the old scale.
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Indianapolis
Joint Committee
Can You Say This Try It Pleasanter Cab Thought
The passage muses on the ease of riding in a cab versus walking. It contrasts the comfort of sitting in a cab with the effort of walking and reflects on preferred modes of travel in a stream of repetitive phrasing.
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