McLaurin Tillman clash sparks senate inquiry push
In Washington on February 25 Senate insiders heatedly debated Tillman’s charge of vote selling and McLaurin’s call for an official inquiry. The session then shifted to a dispute between McComas and Wellington over assurances given by President McKinley on Philippine policy. Wellington rebuked the accusation as a falsehood and was ordered to resume his seat after a formal point of order.
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Washington
Senate
Pritchard
North Carolina
McLaurin
South Carolina
Tillman
Lritchard
Privileges and Elections Committee
Tilman
McComas
Wellington
McKinley
United States
Philippines
Republican Party
Tie
Agnus
Baltimore
Frve
Maryland
Hear
Wellington Defends Veracity in Debate Over Promises
Wellington, agitated, countered McComas's recall of statements, insisting McKinley made prior promises to him. He claimed sinister influences forced abandonment of those promises and noted his colleague shares the same assertions about prior assurances.
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Wellington
McComas
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription praised for expectant mothers
An English language testimonial extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for relief during early maternity pains. The letter from Mrs P S Douglas of Mansonville Quebec credits the remedies with curing nausea, aiding appetite, sleep, and energy so she could work again.
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St. Pierce
One Amendment Adopted and One That Might Have Been Synopsis
Washington February 25 senate passage of the Philippine tariff bill 46 to 26 after eight hours of debate. Tillman and McLaurin were barred from voting amid contempt controversy. The bill sets duties from the Philippines to the United States at 75 percent of Dingley rates, with exemptions and special provisions for Philippine commerce and bonded imports. The measure allocates duties to Philippine treasury use and grants harbor licenses, with several amendments debated and rejected. At the White House a gala dinner honored foreign envoys with toast exchanges between President Roosevelt Prince Henry of Prussia and other diplomats.
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Washington
Senate
Tillman
McLaurin
North Carolina
Taft Commission
Foraker
United States
Philippines
Philippine Archipelago
Philippine Commission
Philippine Islands
Internal Revenue
Porte Cochere
White House
Blue Room
President Roosevelt
Prince Henry
Lord Paunecefote
Count Cassini
Lord Pauncefete
Hay
Dr. von Holleben
Fuller
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Prince Henry E
The
President withdraws Tillman invitation to White House banquet
Washington notes the latest Tillman McLaurin quarrel centers on the president canceling Tillman’s White House dinner invitation for the Prince Kenry function. Tillman, labeled in contempt of the senate, views the move as an executive insult and vows to respect the judgment of brave men while diplomatic guests attend a banquet elsewhere.
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Washington
Tillan-McLaurin
Tillman
White House
Prince Kenry
Naval Committee
Senate
Cockrell
Cortelyou
Prince Henry's White House Dinner Lights Up Washington
The February White House dinner for Prince Henry by President Roosevelt drew a grand, unusually large gathering. East Room table settings showcased magnificent decorations and electric light designs, with Marine Band music mixing German and American patriotic airs as Prince Henry and Admiral Evans arrived amid cheers.
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Washington
Prince Henry
Roosevelt
White House
United States
Marine Band
Prince Trenry
Admiral Evans
Royal Visit Delights Capitol Audience In Washington
Prince Henry and suite toured the Capitol at 4 PM, met leaders of both houses, received warm welcomes, and witnessed a dramatic Senate moment on the Philippine tariffic bill. He sat in the front gallery as Gilbert of Kentucky spoke on the Philippine question amid applause. The visit featured a greeting from Speaker and a brief exchange of thanks.
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Washington
Prince Henry
Capitol
House
Senate
United States
Hitt. Dinsmore
Arkansas
Grosvenor
Gilbert of
Kentucky
Prince Henry Visit Sparks Mixed European Reactions
Paris and Berlin reports detail European reactions to Prince Henry of Prussia’s U S visit with comments in The Temps The Journal des Debats and German papers noting American enthusiasm and Europe’s praise of the rising United States Markets from Chicago show hog and cattle price bands while East Buffalo St Louis and Milwaukee stock reports list receipts and price ranges for livestock and grain futures.
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Paris
Eet Prussia
United States
The
Temps
Henry
Washington
Europe
Des Debats
Journal
Prince Henry
Germany
Berlin
New York
Chicago
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Buffalo
St. Louis Grain
Editorials Highlight Rediscovery of Periodicals in U S History
The text notes the growing space devoted to elementary discussions on United States characteristics history and commercial expansion. It remarks on organized demonstrations and editorial articles being favorable to these topics.
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United States
Venezuelan revolt strengthens as uprisings spread
Reports from Caracas say the Venezuelan revolt grows daily with new uprisings in Yachira and near Barcelona. General Mato's Libertador allegedly landed arms and defeated troops at El Pilar while insurrectionists press toward Barcena and threaten Carupano. Arrests fuel public frustration.
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Willinestad
Curacao
Caracas
Yachira
Columbian
Barcelona
General Mato
Libertador
Pedarnales
Gulf of Paria
Maturing
el Pilar
Carupano
Bermudez
Riera
Sauca
Loss of the Jules Jean Baptiste and other early 20th century incidents
The French sailing vessel Jules Jean Baptiste is reported missing with eighty souls aboard. A wage strike impacts ghiss factories in northern New Jersey. Henry Kress suffers a fractured skull after harsh remarks about the Hohenzollerns at Union Hill. A New York Central collision near Auburn, New Jersey kills five trainmen and injures two others.
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Jules Jean Baptiste
Ghiss
New Jersey
Hohenzollerns
Henry Kress
Union Hill
N. J
New York Central
Auburn
Royal Baking Powder Ad Promotes Digestion
A Royal Baking Powder advertisement claims its pure ingredients aid digestion and prevent distress in foods, noting hygienists and physicians recommend it for delicate digestion. The copy lists Royal Baking Powder Go at 100 William St New York.
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Royal Baking Powder
William ST
New York
Senate adjourns early as Tillman McLaurin seating dispute looms
Washington Feb 26 The Senate adjourned within fifteen minutes after convening amid a tense session over South Carolina senators Tillman and McLaurin. Democratic members faced a contested roll call while President pro tem Frye withdrew a prior ruling, prompting debate on whether their names should appear on the Senate roll during suspensions. Senate leaders avoided further business as the issue looms.
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Washington
Senate
South Carolina
Stewart
Turner
Deam
Dubois
Tillman
McLaurin
Frye
Stuart
Doubt and debate swirl over senate suspension plan
A Republican led conference on a resolution to suspend two contumacious senators produced broad doubt about procedure. Senators Burrows and Foraker named a subcommittee to seek guidance, while Democrats prepared a restoring motion for Tillman and McLaurin. Adjournment followed Crump’s death news used to push delay.
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Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Senate
Burrows
Foraker
Crump
Frye
Finsther
Turner
Cdlice
Tillman
McLaurin
Engineer saves family as house fire traps them
In Mattoon Illinois on February 26 TL EB. Kennep a Big Four engineer endured a blazing house fire. With entry blocked he hurled a 500 pound trunk through a window to create an escape route then lowered his wife and children to safety. He nearly suffocated before escaping as the roof collapsed minutes later.
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Mattoon
Ars
Kennep
Freight service expanded on Rockford and Belvidere line
The Rockford and Belvidere Electric line plans a freight only service on select trains stopping at all farms between Rockford and Belvidere. The experiment has succeeded and two large cars are being built at Rockford shops to handle this traffic.
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Frolley
Rockford
Als
Belvidere
Columbus Junction
Muscat
California
Pacificorthwest
Washington
Chicago
B. Stewart
Agt
Death of Elias Bovey Ends Local Business Leader Career
Elias Bovey a retired lumber merchant and prominent in church and Y M C A circles died aged 64 after a prolonged illness at Dixon on February 26. He leaves behind a widow and several children and was highly regarded in the community.
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Dixon
Elias Bovey
Church
Y. M
Battleship Hinois Named Flagship For European Squadron
A New York jury awarded 30 000 dollars to a 77 year old man for the loss of both feet after being run over by a street car. Nellie Collins of Chicago was knocked down and robbed in an elevated station by a one legged thief. The Railway Steel Spring company with authorized capital of 20 000 dollars and 200 shares was incorporated at Trenton New Jersey.
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Hinois
New York
Vincent Muessman
Damaiges
Nellie Collins
Chicago
Railway Steel Spring Company
Trenton
Mystery Woman in Boston Letters Reveals Past Romance
An elderly Boston woman, once linked to G W Gillespie, recounts a seven year romance and a deeded fortune. relatives pursued property recovery in court as she vanished after his marriage. The 82 year old, described as comely, writes a rambling letter to her sister claiming identity and family origins amid her confinement.
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Morse
Boston
Carter
G. W. Gillespie
Gillespie
Beacon Hill
Back Bay
Ife
Bosten
Lpston
Baseball league organized in Sheldon meeting
At the base ball meeting here representatives from Sioux Falls Rock Rapids Sioux City LeMars Flandreau and Sheldon discussed the Iowa and South Dakota league. The season opens May 30 with about eight clubs and runs to September with three games weekly.
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Sheldon
Sioux Falls
Rock Rapids
Sioux City
LeMars
Flandreau
Iowa and
Banker John Lienlokken Files Bankruptcy Petition
John Lienlokken, proprietor of Lienlokken's State Bank which failed years ago, filed a bankruptcy petition in the U.S. district court at LaCrosse Wisconsin. Liabilities are listed at 28,621 with assets of 250 claimed as exempt.
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Fi'es
LaCrosse
Wis
John Lienlokken
Lienlokken
St Louis Chemical Files Articles of Incorporation in Newark
The St Louis Chemical Company with a $1,000,000 capital filed articles of incorporation at Newark New Jersey. Senator Lodge introduced a bill to create bureaus of drainage irrigation and highways in the agriculture department.
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St. Louis Chemical Company
Newark
Prince Trenry
Cincinnati Brewers
Senator Lodge
Department of Agriculture
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Rosa McDonald
Wingland Metropolis
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Tas
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Andrews
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McKay
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Ore
Sisters of Poor Chires
Mcway
J.C. Corbus
R. A. Cudahy
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Rosny McDonald
Mrs Strength
South Dakota Base
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P. J.han Ley
Washington County Savings Bank
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Attorney-at-Law
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Price
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Bear Alberson’s Grocery
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Washington County
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Casey
Swell Telephone
First Barn North Hotel
Allen
Hotel Allen
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T. J. Dempsey
Royal Tatlors
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Philadelphia
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