Monetary bill praised by Hanna amid conference vote
Republican and Democratic members of the conference committee on the financial bill reached agreement and reported the measure after Democratic opposition. H. H. Hanna praised the bill for establishing a gold standard and explicit provisions to maintain it with a $15,000,000 gold reserve. He viewed the refunding scheme as helping credit, while criticizing the international bimetallic amendment as misleading.
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Senate Vote Tests Quay Seating Amid Puerto Rico Debate
In Washington, February 24, the Senate debated seating Quay after a 34 to 28 vote on taking up the case. West assailed the new doctrine on territorial powers while Foraker and Littlefield challenged the Puerto Rican tariff as unconstitutional. Gardner warned opposition could spread doubt among Puerto Ricans.
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Prosecution in Clark Case Begins Rebuttal Testimony
The Clark case before the senate elections committee moved to rebuttal as the defense closed its case. Attorney General Nolan of Montana testified that he knew Marcus Daly since 1896 and that Daly never interfered with his official duties. He also recounted a remark by Wiloe-Yons about legislators.
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Two Women in a Pimento Suit Over Husbands Affections
Terre Haute Ind Feb 24 Gertrude Hamilton a wealthy Chicago transplant living in Pimento has been sued for 10000 damages for allegedly alienating Emma J Bowne's husband William Bowne. Bowne and Hamilton reportedly knew each other since last summer with Hamilton buying a farm and building a stylish residence near Bowne’s home.
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Fire devastates Wonewoe as seven firms burn down
Fire swept Wonewoe Wisconsin yesterday morning threatening the entire village. A Madison fire engine arrived in time preventing total destruction. Seven businesses were wiped out with losses around $60,000 including Tate & Co hardware Roache's restaurant Douglass & Co general store American Express office G. W. Bishop's drug store W. H. Filler general store and hotel Reidy sustained heavy damage Mortimer's furniture store also damaged. In Springfield the miners dispute over wage scale stalls as Heighth district seeks 13 cent raise. operators offer 11 cents while Peoria Mercer and Fulton counties await resolution.
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Fatal clash over land rights in Alabama fight
In Birmingham on February 24 near Horse Creek a land lawsuit led to a free fight among farmers. Pistols and knives were drawn. bystander Jack Boyd and principal Sylvester Himson were killed, while Walter Stevens suffered severe injuries.
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Fire destroys Masonic Temple in London Ontario
Fire at London Ontario destroyed the Masonic Temple with losses near 200 dollars. Other items include bubonic plague at Aden six cases and one death, and a Chicago asset giving Wheaton college ten thousand dollars.
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Boers Fight Near Ladysmith as British Press On
Sea Telegram reports fighting near Pietermaritzburg with Buller’s advance opposed by big guns and rifle fire. Dispatches from Ladysmith describe shell bursts on Convent hill and a tedious siege with Boer camps retreating westward. Pretoria bulletin notes cannon fire near Colesberg and Petrusberg, while Methuen assumes Kimberley administration and siege soup ends with sixty four Boer prisoners.
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Horrible death of a man in Wisconsin mill
In Rhinelander Wisconsin on February 24 Arnold Stonge a 20 year old unmarried mill worker was fatally burned. He was struck on the head by a broken belt near the slasher and knocked into the refuse burner at the Yawkey Lumber mill in Hazelhurst where he was engulfed in the fiery mass. His colleagues traced him to the pit before dawn.
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Boers Counterattack Amid British Relief Efforts
Chronicle notes De Wet and Cronje reporting Boer successes with 7 dead and 16 wounded, 53 prisoners taken, and a near-surrounded stance near Modder River. British losses described as heavy with continued attempts to seize the laager. Also reports naval budget increases and tech trials by Viper and Marconi. Centennial honoree William Griffin turns 100 in Hastings Michigan.
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Cuban Bugler Cassi Wins Pardon After Jail Release
Emilio Cassi a Rough Riders bugler born in Italy and now an American citizen is pardoned by Governor General Wood for a three year sentence for killing Lt Martinez of the Cuban army during a hotel shooting over a disputed loan. His wife Miss Castilo rallied funds and lobbied officials to gain his release while exposing a planned July Fourth blast plot in Santa Clara.
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Indignation in Havana Over Sbarretti Appointment
Scattered leaflets urge Cubans to greet Monsignor Sbarretti on arrival, accusing him of insulting Cuba on its Independence Day. Civil Governor Nunez vows no celebrations except joy demonstrations and will protect the bishop from harm.
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Weeks Break-up Cold Tab Leta At Price Scents
Refund offered if product fails to cure. Stewart's Pharmacy promotes Weeks Break-up tab Leta with cheerful customer assurance of full purchase price refund.
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