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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1899
Page
1
Washington reports Germany ordered its ships away from Manila and Manila Bay to avoid conflict with the United States. Germany asked the US to protect its nationals and property in the Philippines, signaling confidence and a move toward closer relations.
Berlin March 1 Baron von Buelow reiterates Germany’s wish to maintain friendly ties with the United States saying there is nothing politically preventing it and no friction between the German and American governments. Ambassador White also confirms Germany’s neutral attitude on Samoa and the Philippines. In Washington the Rouste committee reports the general claims bill at 8,100,765 dollars, about one third of the omnibus bill’s amount.
President Erraruig and his party returned from Sandy Point after a cordial conference with President Boca of the Argentine Republic. The meeting is expected to yield beneficial results for both Chile and Argentina.
Fragmented report notes the death of Bara Jewett in Cambridge Massachusetts and hints at legislative and transportation topics. References to the Excanaba Lake Superior railway line, Senators Frye, and payments through a £39,000,000 cap appear among garbled phrases. The text remains unclear about concrete events or dates.
Young Jesse James, son of the infamous outlaw, was found not guilty of complicity in the Missouri Pacific express train robbery near Leeds outside Kansas City. The jury deliberated briefly, and the verdict drew loud applause from supporters including his uncle Frank James of St. Louis.
Rome reports indicate Pope Pius has had four prolonged fainting spells and serious illness with fever and side pain. Doctors ordered bed rest as infections raise fears of pneumonia. Cardinal Ortega has stayed near the pontiff through the evening amid the continuity of pontifical ceremonies planned for March.
Incomplete OCR fragment appears to include scattered words and names. The readable portion hints at a foreign or jumbled line perhaps mentioning "fore" and "Gora" with broken phrases, lacking a coherent event or clear entities.
Senators clash over House passed measures during a session that saw lawmakers scrambling at the clerk’s desk to recognize bills. Confusion and protests mark the day as large civil appropriation amendments surface amid rapid House-to-Senate transfers.
Washington March 1 The court of inquiry held a session featuring an eight plate meat trial exercise for witnesses. The exercise aimed to press the witnesses to eat and express opinions as part of the test.
Chicago reports link the Becker murder case to the Luetgert affair as evidence suggests the body was dissected burned and bones found in the Becker cottage ashes. Dentists confirm teeth from a human source.
A large crowd gathered in Baltimore to honor Rear Admiral Schley with a gold and diamond medal presented by Governor Lloyd E. at a banquet. General Milds accompanied Schley amid cheers as the testimonial recognized his service and leadership.
A Saturday night blaze wrecked property, killing two and injuring many. Police report around 100 perished or penniless from the losses with no names available yet. Committees organize aid for the injured as authorities investigate the disaster.
A civil appropriation bill was adopted providing for nearly 4,000,000 dollars for preliminary work on buildings that had been authorized.
The House approved sixty public building bills totaling 9 352 000 with varied allocations across cities including Ta , Cleveland Omaha Minneapolis Buttes City Hastings Norfolk New York City Fergus Falls Baltimore Washington Aber deen Eau Claire Creston Janesville Clinton Van St Cloud Kalogsa Ta and others amid vigorous protests and time constraints.
Washington records show a failed executive session vote to approve nominations for Admirals Sampson and Sehley and other Santiago campaign officers. Senators Butler Pettigrew and Steward blocked the measure, stalling any vote.
The court staged an informal meat test for enlisted men, serving eight plates of beef including Cuban and factory canned varieties. Witnesses sampled each plate and named their impressions, with Lt Samenay describing the canned roast as unpalatable and inferior. Dr Bowden tallied responses and shuffled plate positions. The full results await Lt. Bowden testimony later.
An extract from the Chicago News notes Paderewski worked the piano stringing six months to the point two fingers were paralyzed. A reader adds a story of a girl living nearby who allegedly paralyzes people with her presence. The quotation reflects sensational press tone of the era.
Incoherent OCR fragment depicts wind and snow battering panes. Mentions a figure or name Grom tee and references to actors or people. Lacks clear place or event details.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a distressed child and a suspect in a chaotic scene. No clear identities or locations are readable. The fragment lacks coherent facts to form a proper news item.
A Spanish ministerial crisis erupts as Sagasta’s cabinet fears defeat in the senate on the Philippines cession bill. Rumors say Sagasta may resign as premier if the opposition strengthens and the government cannot hold a single extra supporter.
In the Spush Senate the government bill for the cession of the Philippines faced a sharp clash as opposition members presented a counter measure. The government won by 120 to 118 after foreign minister Duke Almodivar de Rios rebutted charges. Senate vote kept the government’s plan viable. In the deputies chamber Degetan and Cardenal were unseated for accepting posts in Porto Rico from the American government. Rumor says Sagasta offered resignation to the queen regent after the vote. Cabinet council sits.
Washington March 1 report from General Otis lists additional wounded during Feb 22 23 in Manila districts and Feb 26 trench operations before Caloocan. Names include Howard A Olds Edward Moore Gilbert Caite John Hennesy Ira D Smith and others with injuries ranging from abdomen elbow foot to slight.
The senate approved the trial revision bill by a 155 to 125 vote. Paris notes the action on March 1 with supporters and opponents quoted on the measure.
A Detroit Free Press tale reports a hack driver recalling an elderly country woman who rode all day, asked many questions, paid with a $20 bill, and vanished before he realized she was lost. He delayed notifying authorities, hoping she would return, and reflected on his own mother.
The Chicago News notes worry over an unusual map seen by Jayaon and the potential trouble it brings. The column jokes about preparing a lawn mower for aging and sharpening as part of the humorous commentary.
Fragmentary OCR text depicts dialogue on love and deception with archaic phrasing and scattered names, resembling a humorous or satirical newspaper snippet. The excerpt appears to mirror old column or dialogue sketches, lacking a clear event or full context.
An old advertisement urges potential customers to consider business with the Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company. It invites readers to send postal cards for full particulars, claiming a path to greater business opportunities.
Senator Davis appeared before a joint session and spoke on national affairs. He thanked lawmakers for reelection, urged holding the Philippines, and was escorted by Governor Lind and legislative committees. Governor paid tribute as the event closed.
Senate approves a bill making the railroad and warehouse commissioners elective. The amendment extending the law to other offices failed 10 to 36, while the bill passed 4 to 8. The capitol bill extending the 10 year assessment period passed with five no votes. Several other measures also progressed.
The house debated the bill for state publication of free text books but faced strong opposition and sent it to the education committee for amendment. A contentious point cited was a $25,000 funding threshold. Debate also touched on death penalty executions at Stillwater and a property listing bill that sparked exchanges over livestock and machinery.
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