Bitter Pro Boer debate over ship subsidy bill in House
Washington February 12 The House debated the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill as Mr Sulzer of New York delivered an impassioned pro Boer speech. Mr Mahon of Pennsylvania recited a fund nearing 1200 dollars for Boer widows, prompting Sulzer to defend his earlier contributions and denounce anonymous accusations about Perry Heath. The session included an adjournment and motions to expunge the letter from the Congressional Record amid partisan strife.
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Heath
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Meely
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Knox
Mase
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Congressional Record
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Payne
Ways and Means
Postponed May Be the Big Cincinnati Fight Court's Decision
Cincinnati February 12 Judge Hollister reserved his decision on the injunction against the Jeffries Rubin contest until 11 am Thursday citing many exhibits and authorities. Meanwhile Saengerfest Athletic Association and Promoters weigh postponement as attendance hinges on the court ruling while ticket sales race ahead. Desperado Hired Vinita Oklahoma February 12 News reports the killing of a noted Indian Territory marshal candidate Beck near Mayaville Arkansas after a siege by United States Marshal Frederick Bill and posse. Beck fled from Kansas to Arkansas and engaged officers when halted. Beck had fired in Cherokee elections and killed several in his career.
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Cincinnati
Hollister
Fadgden
Desperado
Vinita
I. T
Dea Ook
Ehar
Kansas
Beck
Embezzlement Arrests In Chicago Firm Case
John F. Feern and Alfred L. Foley were arrested in Chicago on embezzlement charges involving 310,000 from Fleming H. Revell & Company. Both confessed to crimes and other offenses. Kerr, a manufacturing superintendent, approved checks and payments. Foley, a cashier, prepared and sent the checks.
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Chicago
John F. Feern
Alfred L. Foley
Fleming H. Revell & Company
Kerr
The
Revell Cémpany
Foley
Billa
Invincible thieves conspiracy hits Illinois farmers
Alton Feb 12 The story of the invincible thieves grows with John Huebner claiming Boals and Fairman visited his home days before a threatening letter. Nearby farmer Robert Kelsey, deemed wealthy, was robbed of 1000 dollars by similar schemes just before the conspiracy went public.
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Alton
Ile
John Huebner
Boals and Fairman
Robert Kelsey
Bethalto
Mexican Bankers Oppose Gold Basis In Mexico
City of Mexico reports Enrique Creel denies New York dispatches about Diaz’s trip to Europe and Limanturou. Bankers see gold standard as premature. manufacturing interests say a gold premium would protect budding Mexican industries. Also brief items on Hamilton murder trial, Richardson claim, and wreckage from a steamer near St. John’s Newfoundland.
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Mexico
Enrique Creel
Chihuahua
New York
Diaz
Europe
Limantour
Break in Delaware senatorial deadlock eyed as week turns
Dover reports indicate a potential break in the Delaware senatorial stalemate as a critical week opens. The administration may press Republicans to elect two senators, with Union Republicans discussing strategy after a lengthy meeting. Democrats keep backing State Chairman Seulebury and Senator Kenney. In Lincoln Nebraska a caucus move nears, as 70 Republicans sign to meet, aiming for open ballot nominations for the long and short terms.
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Dover
Del
National Committee
Ahoe
Addicks
Seulebury
Kenney
Lincoln
New
Medreska
Ballot Box Stolen Amid Riot In Second District
riot in the Second district precinct ends voting as clashes erupt over control. A sergeant and two Black men wounded. more than 159 shots fired. ballot box stolen during the disturbance linked to Tinker Wells and Noonan factions. election judges failed to reach agreement and voting halted.
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St. Louis
Wells an_Noonan
Chicago Auto Franefer planning huge electric fleet
An incorporation paper for the Chicago Automobile Transportation Company outlines a projected capital of 15,000,000 to install transportation lines citywide. The plan envisions 348 electric buses and 180 electric cabs, largely subscribed by owners of Chicago office buildings and department stores.
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An Auto Franefer
Chicago
Chicago Automobile Transportation Company
Crusawers Fight Liquor Raiders Across Several towns
Feb 12 reports describe raids on saloons and joints led by temperance forces across multiple towns. Mrs Hicks and her son signed contracts to avoid selling liquor, while deputies and sheriffs seized and closed two joints. A mobshot clashed in Valencia as anti clerical demonstrations resumed, with troops guarding Garrisons.
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Valencia
Saragossa
Borrearo
Madrid unrest and patrols in Puerta Sol
Disturbances in Madrid on Sunday fostered unease among officials as the idle classes roam seeking to vent hostility to the aristocracy. Puerta del Sol remains the central gathering spot with mounted civil guards patrolling the area.
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Puerta Bel Solte
Cuba and Uncle Sam proposal about to be drawn up
Havana February 12 followers of General Maximo Gomez triumph in the constitutional gathering the clause making him eligible to the presidency adopted 16 to 14 England question of counter proposals and what they may sequeat Lincoln memory Carnegie ball in New York for Lincoln Memorial university Charleston wreck of Chesapeake and Ohio train injuring four people and related damage
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C. O. Howard
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McKinley
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W. Va
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Peace Nearer Than Seven Months Ago In The Boer War
London reports Sir Edward Clarke cites Lord Roberts and says peace still far. War losses total include 124 officers and 1,454 men killed or died of wounds and 63 officers and 3,620 men died of disease. vast sums spent and disorder across the occupied regions. New York dispatches Vanderberg and Kru ger government in exile. Cape Town notes bubonic plague and foreign option warnings. Williston reports De Lisle column arrival and Boer talks of surrender. Pietermaritzburg hints at sensational developments and native uprisings. a fatal saloon fight near Hollister, Ohio.
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Edward Clarke
Holborne
Lord Roberta
Sir Edward Clarke
Cape Town
Dawson City Cold Snap Beats A Record
Harry Jacobs reports from Dawson City Yukon Territory that a brutal cold spell peaked at 80 degrees below zero. He notes a newspaper item claiming the cold snap ended and warming began while the Dawgon News thermometer remained stubbornly at 80 below, signaling extreme conditions and bitter days.
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Henry Jacobs
Hirst
Dawson City
Yukon Territory
Harry
Dawgon News
Big Breeding Farm to Enter Congress Township Next Spring
An extensive horse breeder Mr Cook plans to relocate about three hundred fifty horses and colts to a new residence and large barns on the Heagner farm in Congress township next summer. Other local items note visitors, illnesses, and church meetings as well as an ad for Ely's Cream Balm for nasal catarrh.
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Heagner
Ida Kemmertin
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Thomas Swier
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Essick
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Gross
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