Senators Debate Judge Noyes Contempt Case and Pay Rise
Washington reports on the senate debate over a 25 percent pay increase for U S judges. Hansbrough defends Judge Noyes amid contempt charges while Tillman and Hoar weigh the record and future access to the court record. Secretary Shaw outlines financial policy on government deposits and bank credit effects.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Noyes
Alaska
San Francisco
Hansbrough
Judge Noyes
Minnesota
Davis
Tillman
Hoar
Judiciary Committee
Circuit Court of Appeals of
Mien
Taft praises Philippine war conduct to Senate panel
Governor Taft told the Philippine committee that the American campaign in the Philippines was conducted with compassion, restraint, and generosity. He contrasted Filipino leaders Luna and Aguinaldo and warned against relying on private letters from the front while defending U S officers against charges of retaliatory brutality.
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Washington
Philippines
Taft
Philippine Committee
The
Senate
Luna
Aguinaldo
United States
Bell
Patterson
United States Army
Rheumatism Cure Promoted by Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifying remedy for rheumatism. It claims to remove poisons, boost blood quality, and restore vitality, noting user testimonials from R. J. McKnight of Cades Williamsburg Co. and praising accompanying Pleasant Pellets for support.
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Dr. Pierce
R. J. McKnight
Cades, Iliamsburg Co
8. C
Golden Medical Discovery
Pierce
Fire Threatens Ancient Egypt Exhibit at University of Chicago
A basement fire at the Haskell museum endangers royal garments swords and inscribed pottery from Egypt's ancient civilizations. Student volunteers led by Dr. William Moss-Arnolt saved much of the collection while unsure if two mummies were destroyed as authorities assess the damage.
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Chicago
Egypt
Rome
Moses
Haskell Museum
University of Chicago
William Moss-Arnolt
Fireman's collapse at Chestnut Street tragedy
In St Louis on February 5 a blaze at the American Tent and Awning Co building at 314 Chestnut Street caused the structure to collapse burying firemen. Six men died including August Thierry Michael Kehoe and Daniel Steifle along with five department officers and three pipemen unnamed.
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St. Louis
Chestnut Street
August Thierry
Michael Kehoe
Daniel Stefle
Family man killed unloading straw in Daggett
Daggett Michigan February 5 John Snyder a resident living one mile north was killed instantly during straw unloading. He slipped and fell striking his head on the floor as his wife looked on. He is survived by his wife and two children.
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Daggett
Mich
John Snyder
One Mile Porth
Market summary of hogs cattle and sheep prices
Chicago markets report hog receipts 36 000 with sales 4.75 to 6.45 per cwt and bulk 6.05 to 6.20. Cattle receipts 7 500 with steers 4.30 to 6.30 and cows 1.25 to 4.50. Sheep and lambs receipts 21 000 with western lambs 3.50 to 6.10 and native lambs 4.10 to 6.20. East Buffalo trades show hogs 5.95 to 6.45 and cattle steady to lower. sheep and lambs active. St Louis and Milwaukee grain markets list wheat 76 to 78 cents, rye 61 cents, oats 46 to 47 cents, corn May 63 1/2 cents.
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Chicago
Texas
East Buffalo Live Stock
Eaeast
St. Louis Grain
Board of Trade
Morgan probes militia and canal talks in Washington column
Sen. Morgan presses militia reform and canal questions amid broader debate on national versus state control. He questions witnesses with sharp inquiries, while observers note his calm delivery masks sharp, sweeping conclusions. ArThur W. Dunn reports from Washington.
Railway Taxation Under Review by Legislative Subcommittee
A four member sub committee of the ways and means is to study railway taxation as proposed after Manitoba-style reforms. Senators Junkin Healy Lewis and Porter will consider recommendations from governors Shaw Cummins and Lieutenant Governor Herriott alongside the Hoar bill. The move ties to recent campaign issues and mine safety inspections. Chicago burglars are jailed. storms rise along the Atlantic coast with multiple shipwrecks and deaths. Jessie Benton Fremont holds a $2000 annual pension amid health issues. Venezuelan gunboat sinks rebel Libertador near Colon.
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Des Moines
Junkin
Healy
Lewis
Marion
St. Louis Exposition
Larrabee
Bayvette
Iown
Congress
House
Kendall
Chicago
William S. Dummer
Atlantic
Jessie Benton Fremont
Colon
Colombia
Libertador
Hot muffins and pancakes with Royal Baking Powder
A note states that muffins and cakes made with Royal Baking Powder may be freely eaten without fear of indigestion.
Hope For The Boers Landsdowne Note Not Final
A note from Landsdowne regarding the Boers offers a hopeful outlook but remains unsettled. Officials emphasize that the plan is provisional and subject to further review before any formal decision or action.
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Lansdowne
WAR OFFICE SCANDAL AND BOER PEACE VIEWS IN LONDON
The article reports Montagu White’s optimistic view of Boer peace prospects contrasting with British doubts. It covers Arthur Lee’s charge that Britain ignored U S advice on horse purchases, remount policy fallout, and calls for accountability amid war office incompetence and possible graft. The piece notes reactions from The Globe and The Times and voices from St James Gazette.
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House of Commons
War Office
Globe
Brodrick
Lee
Wardrop
War Offices
Balfours
the Times
British reply to Dutch peace proposal on South Africa
London reports the Jan 20 reply from the British government to the Netherlands offering safe conduct for Boer delegates to confer with leaders in South Africa. It insists on no foreign intervention and supports direct talks in South Africa between Boer leaders and British command. The note warns negotiations would delay peace and prolong suffering by at least three months.
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Chicag
Montagu White
America
Cable
Lord Lansdowne
South Africa
Europe
Steyn
Kruger
Friends of Peace
United States of America
London
Netherlands
Holland
Etherlands
Orange River Colony
Mr. Schalk-Burger
Transvaal
Notable deaths and crimes reported in brief
A. K. Yanevy president of the Missouri Military Academy dies in Mexico Missouri. Hiermann Wolff, famed Berlin concert hall manager, dies announced. A Negro highwayman robs a citizen of twenty dollars while pursued by a Chicago officer. Four spectators die and one is fatally injured in a Pasoine explosion at Bovertown Pennsylvania.
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A. K. Yanevy
Missouri Military Academy
Mexico
Hiermann Wolff
Berlin
Chicago
Bovertown
Pasoine
Lee Denies United States Horse Aid To British South Africa
Adjutant General Corbin rejects Col Lee’s claim that the U S supplied horses or aided British South Africa operations. No correspondence or office creates such a “chief horse expert” role. likely reference to a major army contractor. Also notes a $10,000 suit against Penton Harbor school board for illness from an unhealthy room. judge rules schools liable for negligence. (Other items: Kinsey death. 4,450 Boers in Orange River Colony. Prince Henry to Boston. packing firm rep killed. grass famine in Indiana Territory. seminary construction planned in Omaha.)
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London
House of Continens
Arthur Lee
United States Army
Washington
Britain
Lee
War Office
Wardrop
Vienna
United States
Corbin
South Africa
Adjutant General's
Col. Lee
United States Cavalry
Hunecary
Niles, Mich
Ardel Westervelt
Penton Harbor
Coolidge
Orange River Colony
Prince Henry
Boston
W. J. Taylor
Cudahy Packing Company
Palm Beach
Fla
Indiana Territory
Presbyterian Seminary Association
Omala
Neb
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Ile
Collis P. Huntington
Pacific Railroad Committee
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Senator Morgan
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Cuba
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Webster
John Bull
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St. James
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J. M. Sproun
C. M. Keer
Frank R. Sage
T. J. Dempsey
Johnson
Johnson's Bakery
Harwood
South Side
H. Knecht
Washington National Bank
Wilson
Attorney At Law
Albersonu's Grocery
Temple Building
Uneeda Biscuit
Ilow
Warsaw
Ind
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Marsh W. Bailey
Pfrica
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Iowa
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Rren
M. Krew
First National Bank
Washington, Iowa
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Chas. Ha. Nol. Rich
H. A. Burrell
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Pres Capital
Oaakies
J.T. Anderson
Oagh
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P. J. Hanley
Schuyler W. Livingston
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Attorney-At-Law
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C. A. Meyer
Galeys
Karen North
Hotel Allen
Moon
Ate Pot Cine Co
Madison
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Charley
Royal Tailors
Wanamaker and Brown’s
Philadelphia
R. A. Riley
Buffalo
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Thro’ Trains
Kansas City
Chatr
F. A. PauMer
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Pire
M. Lombardo
Cunningham's
Brindley
Watson & Nicholson
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Amble Flower Co
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