Senate Havana Cuba amendment to army bill approved
Washington reports the Senate relations with Cuba committee unanimously backed an amendment to the army appropriation bill asserting the United States must preserve Cuba's foreign and financial integrity. Debate returned to the army bill while the Philippine amendment remained contested and concerns over presidential power in the Philippines persisted.
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Cubans Debate Cuba United States Relations
Cuban constitutional convention in Havana held an executive session to consider future ties with the United States. Delegates were impressed by a Washington cable from the US Senate committee on relations with Cuba. Senor Nunez proposed sending a Cuban committee to Washington or meeting a US congressional committee, but the idea failed to gain majority support and no action was taken.
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Navy ships delayed as conference yields to Senate
Washington February 27 The House and Senate fail to agree on naval construction delaying two battleships and two cruisers. The Senate bill replaces with three Holland submarine boats, delaying any navy expansion to the next session. A hazing reform plan for West Point faces conference hurdles while a two year disability option is considered.
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Frightful Death of Woman in Cincinnati Boarding House
Mrs. Delia Perry, a newlywed, died after her hair caught fire from a grate in a boarding house at 1114 Elm Street. In a frantic attempt to smother the flames she fled the bed, flames spreading to the mattress. Neighbors fetched water but time ran out before medical aid could help.
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Delia Perry
Elm 'S Street
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Anna Vogel
Bnit
Groom of a Day Dies by Self Destruction in Missouri
Ezra Heckraft of Bloomfield killed himself after a quarrel with his newlywed wife in Poplar Bluff. He took four doses of rat poison following a brief dispute after their marriage the previous day. The act reportedly unsettled his wife who may go mad. An epidemic of smallpox spreads with 98 cases reported across Wal axer Schell City and Moundville causing school closures.
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New Star Not So Bright Disappearing In Perseus
Lick Observatory reports the Edinburgh discovered star fading from noon brightness to half a magnitude fainter than Capella by evening. Observations place its position at right ascension 3h24m28s and dec 43°33′54″ with a continuous spectrum lacking blue violet lines.
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Tucker
Milla
Constellation
Perseus
Weavers Demand Higher Wages in Paterson Strike Move
Silk weavers in Paterson New Jersey plan staged wage talks after a Saturday meeting decided to press for higher pay. A visiting committee will seek wage increases. a second demand follows with mass meeting next Friday to decide on strike action based on a 1894 wage scale.
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United States Steel Company Formed in New Jersey
The United States Steel company launches with an authorized capital stock of 3,000,000 dollars, forming the Morgan Carnegie combination. Articles filed by Hudson Trust of Hoboken list aims to manufacture steel and iron, own mines and transportation, with a proviso against NJ railroad ownership. Incorporators are Charles C. Cluff William J. Curtis and Charles McVeagh.
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Charles McVeagh
Grocer Tortured by Robbers in Chicago Store Heist
In Chicago on February 26, grocer Charles Telitz of 2411 Thirty-eighth Street was throttled with a rope by three assailants as he closed his shop. They threatened murder and, while keeping him covered, looted the cash drawer, taking $15 from the day’s receipts.
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Charles Telitz
Thirty-eighth Street
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One Man Board Law Invalid in Detroit Case
Detroit Mich February 27 A ruling by the Wayne Circuit bench holds the act abolishing the triune board of public works and creating a one man board invalid The decision will be appealed to the Supreme Court.
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Triune Board of Public Works
Supreme Court
Dewet Still Leads Naghsh On A Wild Goose Chase
London reports Gen Dewet maintains liberty to engage ten British columns. After Saturday's Disselfontein defeat, his force split east and west and is hunted by cavalry. He crossed the railway north of De Aar and now hides near Hopetown. Meanwhile Gen Hertzege’s eastern commandos push toward Prieska, seeking to join Dewet, while Gen Botha evades Gen French toward Komatipoort with thousands.
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Botha
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Komatipoort
Tragic Attack Kills Ida Sinkelstein Near Terre Haute
Ida Sinkelstein a 21 year old schoolteacher was robbed struck and fatally attacked on a road near Terre Haute Indiana. She described a Black assailant who fled after taking her purse firing a shot and cutting her throat. Police posses and a bloodhound searched the area while a doctor and later authorities responded.
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Ind
Ida Finkelstein
Nineteenth Street
Mitch
Puts Ballet in Her Brain Suicide by 45 Cal Revolver
Louise Dryfoos wife of L Dryfoos a known wholesale grocer of Seattle shot herself with a 45 caliber revolver dying three hours later The act followed a telephone round of calls to friends during her husband’s absence at the store She reportedly said she had decided to end her life before her death
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Wash
Louise Dryfoos
L. Dryfoos
Tie Store
Moser Murder Trial Stalls Over Juror Illness
In Pekin on February 27 the Sam Moser murder trial halted as juror illness delayed proceedings. Judge Puterbaugh refused to discharge the sick juror or empanel a replacement despite Dr. Warren’s note that Juror Miller was improving and could rejoin the panel by Friday.
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Puterbaugh
Man Shot in Raid at Topeka Liquor House
Topeka Kas Feb 26 7 W Adams fatally shot during a raid on Curtis wholesale liquor house. A carload of beer had been unloaded. about fifty armed men smashed in and fought with police. Rev F W Emerson and Dr Mitchell among those hurt. Adams died while advancing on the crowd. Officers Boyles and Connors described the riot and arrest efforts. Mrs Nation released from county jail to cover Peoria Journal one day earning 150. Changes rumored in Paris embassy personnel with Porter and Tower mentioned.
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Danish West Indies Sale Nearing Agreement
Copenhagen reports a satisfactory understanding between the Danish ministry and the rigsdag finance committee on selling the Danish West Indies. A formal communication to Washington is expected soon, with a proposal likely including new suggestions but not altering the convention’s overall conclusion.
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PagoPago Pier Nearly Completed at Pago Pago
Robert Nibbitts, contractor, reports the U S government coaling station and pier at Pago Pago in Samoa, costing 400000 dollars, will be turned over in about three months. The 365 by 80 foot steel pier is said to be the finest coaling station in the world.
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England to Have Larger Army
The Tribune reports from London on a proposed army expansion that could raise Britain's standing force to about 160,000 men. The plan, if pursued, would nearly double the regular army, and its adoption is seen as uncertain and unlikely.
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New York
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King Edward and Emperor William See Time with Frederickshof Farewell
King Edward and Emperor William arrived at Elster's Hedaside Cronberg on February 27. They rode in a sleigh to Frederickshof where the emperor bade farewell and returned to Homburg. King Edward then visited his sister Dowager Empress Frederick at the bedside.
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Chinese killed in clash at Kuangchang reported
Berlin dispatch says over 300 Chinese were killed when they attacked the Germans at Kuengchang. Hoffmeister's columns, which began there, will return to Paoting fu.
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Count von Waldereee
Kuengchang
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Paotingfu
Fifty Men Lost in Diamondville Mine Fire
A Diamondville coal mine No 1 fire near Kemmerer Wyoming left about fifty miners dead with fifteen horses lost and one survivor John Anderson. Rescuers were driven back by flames and authorities cannot confirm further fatalities amid heartrending scenes at the mouth of the shaft. The cause is unknown and the mine was plugged at the sixth level two miles from the mouth.
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Miners Strike and Riots Reported in Several States
Pennsylvania miners at Dolph Coal in Winton strike over a 10 percent wage rise and firings of grievance committee members. Spring Valley miners protest checkweighman concerns over allegedly short coal. College riot at Monmouth College leads to arrests and fines.
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Doings of the Law Makers in Ulmots Stockyard Charge Bill
Monday reports reveal Ulmots farmers and live stock raisers push a bill by Representative William A. Rankin to cap freight charges for stock movement. The measure would include receiving and delivering service in a single freight rate, preventing extra charges by railroads and carriers. Wisconsin notes mention Lenroot resolution on debt limits for public utilities and tax changes affecting Milwaukee Northwestern Life Insurance, with both houses under suspension rules and three days remaining to act.
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Slaves in Baku Tenements House Fire Risks Revealed
The Baku fire exposed extreme squalor among 30,000 workers living in windowless rooms without beds. Officials noted no fire department existed and naphtha interests had diverted funds for extinguishing gear, with engine house sites undetermined.
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Reat
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Yermaloff
Mystery Murder Boat in Kaskaskia Region Sparks Inquiry
A decomposed murdered man, 36, richly dressed, was found in a five foot long oak box on a sand bar near Kaskaskia River. Head severed, body crammed, three weeks in place, hands crossed, hat in one hand. No clue to identity or killers, three months since death suspected.
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