Philippine question dominates floor debates in Congress
Washington Feb 7 The Philippine question again occupies the house with a brief session focusing on the annexation issue and the diplomatic bill. Williams of Mississippi argues against annexation while others discuss economic and diplomatic aspects as the measure nears amendment under the rule. The Senate committee on privileges and elections hears witnesses in the Montana election inquiry.
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Falk
Harry Ringwall
Stiff
Clark
Bickford
H Bickford
Inwalt
Whites
Ex-County Auditor Car-Fined? Court Appearance and Bail
In ibelbyville Indiana on February 7 a grand jury summons was issued for ex County Auditor E T Car but he could not be found and a bail furnished in court.
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Ibelbyville
Ind
E. T. Car
Central Trust Company Buys Three Rail Divisions
The Peoria Decatur and Evansville railroad was sold in Mattoon Illinois by Special Master in Chancery Brown to Adrian Hl Joline for the Central Trust Company of New York. Evansville division bid 1895000 Peoria division bid 1586000. Illinois Central interests suspected behind bids. Emerson Chamberlain party protested and sought Indiana court permission to file an intervening petition against foreclosure sale. No legal notice taken yesterday.
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Ills
Emerson Chamberlain Party
Indiana
Indianapolis
Two Miners Die in Crystal Falls Dynamite Blast
Two married miners, John Jacobson and Joe Macks, were killed in Crystal Falls Michigan after a dynamite magazine exploded underground while they prepared blasting powder. Seven boxes of dynamite detonated causing fatal injuries. the magazine was unused and mine damage was minimal.
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Crystal Falls
Mich
John Jacobson
Joe Macks
State Board Sues County Officials Over Smallpox Fight
Doctor Hurry served notice as secretary of the state medical board suing the county commissioners to halt smallpox spread. Deputies were sent to meet at the local medical board. New cases reported and Commissioner David Keller bedridden. Auditor Stigler calls for a county council meeting to appropriate funds for expenses.
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Brazil
Ind
Hurry
State Medical Board
David Keller
Stigler
Es canal a and Superior line to join Milwaukee system
Es canaba and Superior railway from North Escanaba to Republic will be absorbed by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul lines. The combined system will build ore docks at North Escanaba and at the Escanaba river mouth and pursue the ore carrying trade.
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Houghton, Mich
Ann Arbor Woman Opens Law Office in Menominee
Miss Schaffer from Ann Arbor, the first woman graduate of the University of Michigan Law School, opens an office in Menominee. She is the only woman lawyer practicing in the upper peninsula.
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Menominee, Mich
Miss Schaffer
Ann Arbor
University of Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Southern Cotton Claims Bill Advances in House
Washington February 7 The house committee on claims favorably reported the Cooper bill for paying southern cotton claims. The legislation calls for an expenditure of 10 million dollars.
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Southern Cotton Claims
Washington
House Committee On Claims
Southern Cotton
British Losses Reported as Cavalry Reinforced at Ladysmith
The bulletin describes British losses including five men killed when Boer forces attacked a barricaded British party at a railroad bridge near Ladysmith. Cavalry arrived to assist but was repulsed, with two more British dead. Reports from Modder Spruit on Feb five indicate ongoing cannonade from dawn. London notes an invitation to Free Staters and Transvaalers to surrender or move to desert areas, with farm restoration promises under British occupation. Additional items cover political shifts in California and corporate leadership news in Milwaukee.
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Pretoria Corps
Ladysmith
Bogrs
London
Lord Roberts
Macdonald
Magersfontein
Lord Metheun
Kentucky Governorship at Issue Over Election Law
Governor Taylor weighs the Louisville agreement on a fair election and honest count. Legislature proceedings open with Goebel's death acknowledged as senators and representatives adjourn in respect. Frankfort residents plan funeral observances for Governor Goebel and militia orders are countermanded as Taylor weighs acceptance.
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Frankfort
State Guard
Taylor
Louisville
Too Much Sugar on Hand Forces Plant Shutdown
The American Sugar Refinery company plans to close its Jersey City plant employing 2,000 men within three days due to an oversupply of refined sugar. Warehouses in Jersey City and Brooklyn are overstocked and refinery work paused last Saturday night though finished product was being moved out.
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New York
New York Evening Post
Jersey City
American Sugar Refinery Company
Brooklyn
Blackburn Expects Taylor to Accept Louisville Agreement
Senator Blackburn returned from Louisville and voiced confidence that the Louisville conference agreement will be accepted and avoid further trouble. He said the other side may need time to study the terms and prepare a statement. He warned that rejection could lead to endless complications. Frankfort enjoyed a rare quiet day as politicos lay low.
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Louisville
Taylor
Frankfort
London
Capito Hotel
Citiens
Laurel Seminary Hosts Kentucky Senate Session
In London Kentucky the two story Laurel County Seminary building welcomed a brief Kentucky Senate session. Senator Hayes of Brown County presided at 12 10 PM and opened with a short address as the lawmakers gathered within the historic brick structure.
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London
Laurel County Seminary
Kentucky
Hayes
Brown County
Saloon Closings Continue After Supreme Court Ruling
Des Moines reports saloons reopening after the high court stay order is found not to have general effect. Wholesale liquor firms moved stock to safekeeping as authorities act. Senator Hubbard of Sioux City proposes curative legislation in the legislature.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
Hubbard
Sioux City
Gompers Receives Havana Welcome From Workers
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor arrived from New York and was hosted by Havana workmen at their headquarters. He plans to explain American workers methods to Cuban colleagues and push laws for employee protection sanitary workshop inspection and child labor prohibition.
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Havana
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
New York
Gompers
United States
Mania for Poisoning Drives Woman Held by Police
Chicago police seized Hannah Burns aged 21 after she allegedly tried to poison relatives and friends with carbolic acid and acid-laced medicine. Her father Frederick Burns, a carpenter, and Mrs. Hireh recount she dumped acid into beer and offered medicine later causing stomach burns. Police found no murder case and released her. she has since sought independent housing away from her family residence.
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West Chicago Avenue
Hannah Burns
Frederick Burns
West
Chicago Avenue
H. Hireh
Cornell Street
Hirch
Hannah
Myers
Hireh
Mrs. Hireh
la Salle Street
Tiannah
Seven held for Carlson murder released in West Superior
West Superior Wisconsin February 7 Nels Johnson and Emil Peterson the last two released after seven were held to answer the murder of Abraham Carlson. DA deems case hopeless though several arrests were made. those released must stay in custody or testify at perjury trial for three others.
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West Superior
Wis
Nels Johnson
Emil Peterson
Abraham Carlson
United States Lead in Global Commerce and Steel Output
In 1880 the United States handled 54 percent of world trade and 9.5 percent in ISOS. By 1850 global steel production reached 71,000 tons, rising to 9,075,000 tons produced in the United States by 1898.
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United States
Take Weeks Break-up A Cold Tab Drug Ad
Advertisement for a cold remedy named Take Weeks Break-up A Cold Tab offered by Stewart's Pharmacy promising a cheerful refund of the purchase price if it fails to cure. The line hints at a consumer offer with a money-back guarantee.
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Stewart
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