Weather and social notes from Washington and across the Midwest
Frigid outlook with continued cold tonight and fresh northwest winds. In Washington Mrs W N Hood hosts a six week luncheon honoring Poage and the bride. Donavan's Orchestra to perform next Tuesday with selections and a leading professor from Abilene Kansas. Musicals and visits figure in Marshalltown Columbus and Crawfordsville daily life as various residents travel and host events. In Chicago Dr Pearsons plans to give away 1.5 million in gifts as annuities for survivors. Legislation in Des Moines advances a Kendall mining bill. Danville sees a fatal shooting. Decatur sues ex-manager Hostetler for 25,000. Lenore endures a major fire destroying one block. Bryan addresses South Carolina solons in Columbia after joins city officials in Washington.
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Poage
Donovan
Grahanentre
Iser
Abiline
Kan
Norton
Bidwell
Lafayette House
Hrighton
Clarence Shearer
Winfield
Columbus
J. Sheehan
Jos. Davis
Little Caughter
Crawfordsville
Bartholow
Elmer Hooper
Wayne
F. B. Hunt
Mr. Whalen
St. Charles
Ill
Marshalltown
Ratification by Cable in Samoa Set to Speed Global Accord
A special dispatch notes a tripartite ratification exchange among the United States Great Britain and Germany via the new undersea cable to quicken the Samoa partition. Simultaneous exchanges in Berlin Washington and London aim to bind the treaty within hours.
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New York
Tribune
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Samoa
Senate
Fween Victoria
Berlin
London
Upola
Savali
Tutuila
Denial of Prayer Cure for Valentina Gorts at Oshkosh
Dr. C W Oviatt of St Marys hospital states Valentina Goeta neck not broken, no injury to bones, she re gained strength as muscles recovered and the cure by prayer is described as sensational. The article also notes details of a Wisconsin Republican convention date and a Watertown murder claim regarding Representative Chickering.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Pedo
C. W. Oviatt
St. Mary's Hospital
Valentina Goeta
Valentina
Wisoneto
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Republican State Central Committee
Ptster Ciib
Chickering
Watertown
N. Y
Standard
Charles A. Chickering
Charles A. Chickering, Widow of Representative Chickering
New York
Grand Union Hotel
HW. Cramer
J. 8. Mitchell
Insurgent Attack on American Garrison in Daroga
In Daroga Albay province insurgents estimated at 4000 troops attacked the American garrison in the convent during the night of February 15 16. The attackers were repulsed by the defenders with casualties unclear in the report.
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Kokomo
Ind
Arthur Wol
Lieiman Schultz
Jacob Harness
Routh
Wolford
Harness
Schultz
Manila
Daroga
Albay
Whisky not antidote for snake bites study says
A college professor in the east declares whisky is not an antidote for snake bites. The statement contrasts medical guidance with folk remedies amid a wider round of wartime era notes.
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Carl L. Slade
Chicago
Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson
Hudson River
Reichsrath
Agnes Salm Salmn
Carlsruhe
Germany
Richard PR. Millar
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Lincoln
Neb
Wilk
Chicago South Side
Boston
Senator Pettigrew
Senate
New York Assembly
United States
Europe
Preacher urges simpler living amid wartime luxuries in Milton
In Milton Philip Strong laments extravagant entertainments by Calvary church members during hard times. He argues Christians must deny self and redirect funds to the hungry, urging a protest preaching on frugality and social sacrifice. His stance echoes through his Sunday sermon as he vows ongoing advocacy.
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The
Advance Publishing Co
Philip
Sarah
Calvary Shurch
Christ
Jesus Christ
Church of Christ On Earth
America
Milton
Brotherhood of Man
Calvary Church
British Military Scheme Ratified by House of Commons
London news reports the House of Commons approving the government military plan by 230 to 34. Dispatches praise Field Marshal Lord Roberts while British forces advance in South Africa remains quiet near the Modder river and the Orange Free State.
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London
House of Commons
Boer Langer
Ladysmith
Botha
Tugela
Tvo
Lord Roberts
South Africa
Orange Free State
Modder River
Bobs Bahadur
Khartum
War in Africa tops debate in Bath House Commons
In a Bath House Commons debate on the government military scheme Redmond denounced adding a single man to the British army as supporting a war he calls unjust and insulting to God. Wyndham said Irish troops at the front answer with their lives. Balfour discussed Indian troops and possible reversal if Boers act against the two-race war plan.
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Colenso
House of Commons
Minneapolis
Med
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Frere Camp
Natal
Colenseo
Glencoe
South Africa
Henry
London
Commons
Redmond
Christa
England
Wyndham
Balfour
Minstrel Troupe Arrives for Graham Entertainment
The Bowers and Busby Minstrel troupe arrived in a special coach from the west this morning and will perform at the Graham this evening.
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Bowers & Busby Minstrel
West
Graham
Wanted Life of D L Moody leads to self serving ads
WANTED Agents for Life of D L Moody by W R Moody and Ira D Sankey offering high profits and official endorsement. Dominion Company Chicago lists free outfits and a $300 monthly target. Also an old remedy for coughs colds and consumption sold by J A Stewarts druggist. Refund offered if not satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Moody
W. R. Moody
Ira D. Sankey
The
Dominion Company
Chicago
J. A Stewart
Harvey and Wartfel Bakery Ad Ends the Hunger
Local bakery Harvey and Wartfel promotes casual meals and lunches to the public. It promises cheaper baked goods and invites customers to dine in, emphasizing everyday meals.
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Washington, D. C
Tand
W. N Hood
the Rooking Klub
Vaud Hott
H M. Eicher
Wain
H. B. Kreger
Wellman Lumberan
Pd, K. Pearsons
Des Moines
Housi Ny
Kendall
State United Mines Workers’ Convenim
Shaw
James §. Campbell
Danie
Decatur
Herald-Dispatch Company
Virel
N. Hostetler
Lenore, Ills
Peru Beer Company
P. Eschbach
Bryan
Carolina Solons
Test
Columbia
D. C
William Icted
Jennings Bryan
Charlotte
Daing International
Michigan
Lansing
Mich
Department of Atate
Tittmatam of
Towa
Tee Mothes
Iowa Mine Workers
Operators’ Association
jJelnt
Hainois
Combine of Sewer Pipe Makers
Steubenville
Charles R. Flint
W. BP. Rice
League of American Wheelmen
National Assembly
Thomas J. Keenan, Jr
League
Tanner
Springfield
State House
Valentina Gorts
Ins Reents
Phiip Strong
Charles M. Sheldon
Jenna Dol
Matcom Kirk
Robert Hardy
Kee
Molineux
Tnally
Stewart
George H Hale
Frank Stewart
Muscatine
ER. Barr
Geo. Barnett
Mer
Cury
Evening Journal
Dwight
D. W. CusTeEk & Lo
Hunington, W. Va
LORDS
Africa
Bath House
M. Lombardo
North Side Square
Nicola
Harmon
Harmon, Eichelberger & Co
Shiloh
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