Pension Bill Passed and Cuba Debate Stir Washington
Washington February 7 The senate passed the pension appropriation bill and resumed consideration of the Philippines taribus amid partisan comment. Senator Patterson of Colorado addressed Taft policy while Governor Taft replied defending the laws. In the House a Cuba debate began with Mr Robinson urging changes to colonial policy and Mr Scowilden opposing perpetual colonial status while supporting immediate steps toward Cuban statehood. The discussion included funding adjustments to five thousand dollars and related amendments.
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Senate
Turner
Republican Party
House
Patterson
Cola
Taft
Cuba
Robingon
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Newtunda
Wits Kovenment
Scowiende
Iran
Sesault Targets Appropriation Committee Over Salary Bias
A protest argues discrimination against Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma in paying executive and judicial officers versus Hawaii. Rep Hensenway notes Hawaii salaries set by state. territorial eateries compared favorably. Mr Smith's amendment was ruled out on a point of order.
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Arizons
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Hensenway
Ind
Hawaii
Smith
Monument to Maury Proposes International Memorial
A Paris dispatch reports Dr. A Hergeret of the Sorbonne proposes an international memorial to Lieutenant Maury the pioneer of modern meteorology and hydrography. The plan follows a lecture on Circulation of the Atmosphere noting Maurys charts aiding a faster Baltimore to Ile de Janeiro voyage and guiding steam era navigation. The talk covered Gulf Stream science wind patterns and Currents with Maurys wind circulation law cited as foundational to maritime forecasting.
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Mude
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Herald
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Maury
Hergeret
Sorbonne
Ate
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Ile de Janeiro
Manry
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Malry
Renkred Milling France
Tries Coburns Plan Souvenir Card for Kansas Schools
Superintendent Frank Nelson adopts a Coburn style souvenir card for Kansas public schools. It features a Reid drawing of a boy carrying books with a quote praising teachers, plus 1861 pioneer and 1902 Topeka high school images and detailed 1900 school statistics, illustrating school funding and state education scope.
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Frank Nelson
Coburn
Kansas
Department of Agriculture
Nelaga
Albert Reid
Topeka High School
AST Alatvteta
Dulkdinges
Tuspee
Eho Ae Acesee
State Agricultural College
State University
Renie Cout Gannett Secant
Yoo Lineary
Libertador Not Sunk as Reported by Venezuelan Warfront
Feb 7 report from Venesuela describes the revolutionary steamer Libertador off Guracoa, with gunboat actions and a pursuit by Venezuelan forces. Communications via shore boat and steam hinted three cruisers, while insurgents and landing attempts sparked shifting troop movements near Guracoa and nearby ports.
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Witerstau
Wuracoa
Libertador
Ban Righ
Porto Colombis
Tits Alent
Guracoa
Pteam
Bedleveld
Venemarine
Conde
Spalo
Ginga
Anan
Wishon
Kansas Local Fire Insurance Convention Returns for Third Year
The third annual Kansas Association convention of the Local Fire Insurance group gathers plans, speakers, and networking opportunities for members. Local chapters expect updates on policy changes and regional insurance concerns.
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Kansas Association
Receiver Named For Automobiles Of America In New Jersey
In Trenton on February 7, papers filed show Vice Chancellor Stevens appointed a temporary receiver for the Automobile Company of America with a rule to show cause set for Newark on Tuesday. W. Everett Macey and others petition the court claiming insolvency but potential profitability with proper management. The company reports assets of 5255,167 including 135,006 in commercial paper, with real estate 85,000 machinery 152,000 stock 185,000 and book accounts 22,000. Macy owns 250,000 of stock. the company owes him 36,000. Other petitioners include John M Flagier 55,000 stock, Sidney D. Ripley 327,000 stock with 9,200 claim, and Frank L. Underwood 185,000 stock with 15,000 lien. Capitalization is 5,000,000 with only 850,000 cash on hand. the balance was spent on patent rights. Plant located in Jersey City.
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Trenton
S.J
Newark
Stevens
Automobile Company of America
W. Everett Macey
Bir
Macy
John M Flagier
Sidney D. Ripley
Frank L. Underwood
Jersey City
Quotes from McKinley on Sampson retirement
Secretary Long issues a formal note honoring Rear Admiral Sampson upon retirement for impaired health. The letter recounts his leadership in the Cuban blockade and Atlantic fleet command during the Spanish American War. It cites McKinley praising Sampson's service and recommending advancement to the Senate.
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Sampson
Navy Department
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West Indien
Cuba
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Naval Forces
North Atlantic
U. 5
New York
Havana
Protest over supreme command claim in Santiago battle
Washington. sci. s-e. 5 Theall. rep resenting Stanton & Campbell, counsel for Fear Admiral Sampson, called today and fed with the president brief. The paper, devoted to one subject, protests the claim in Frat Sehley’s appeal that he was in supreme command during the battle of San Tiago. It will be considered by the President in connection with Admiral Chief’s appeal and the navy department’s comment.
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Sci. S—E
Theall
Stanton & Campbell
Admiral Sampson
Schhy Cave
Frat Sehiey
San Tago
Taft Testifies On Philippine Revenues Before Senate
Governor Taft continued testimony before the Senate Committee on the Philippines, explaining remarks on tariff reductions and their impact. He discussed land use, arable areas, and the potential for 2 percent tariff relief, plus the revenue aims of the Philippine commission and plans for harbor, rail, and telecommunication projects.
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Taft
Senate
Washington
Senate Committee On
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Philippine
Culberson
United States
Death by self inflicted gunshot in Wichita store
Geo Suttem, a 24 year old grocer and bachelor, was found dead in his brother's store in Wichita. He had a revolver at his side and indications pointed to suicide, though the motive remains unknown. He was to be married next Sunday. police are not fully convinced, suspect murder.
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Geo. Suttem
Iit Brothers
Sim
AM Indications
FOR SALE by M Heory near Monroest Kansas Avenue
Real estate notices offer 10 lots with buildings and fruit trees two blocks from car line close in near east Kanens avenue North Topeka two front lots on Kanens avenue priced 40 for both genuine ads warn payment plans and quick sale terms.
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Weil
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Payne
Rhompson
Kansas Avenue
Ifs
Santa Ts & Car
Railroad Time Tables Island Route Estbound
Fragmentary OCR shows Eastbound timetable snippet for island route with trains at 2:30 pm and 3:05 pm. Limited text mentions Atlantic, types, tickets, and station notes. Names and specifics are unclear but indicate schedule listing and fare references.
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Island
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