Senate vote signals delay in Puerto Rico tariff provision
The senate defeated a move to strike 15 percent Dingley duties from Puerto Rico products by a 16 to 38 vote. Beveridge urged reciprocity with Puerto Rico and said he would back the bill if free trade fails. The House then passed the army appropriation bill after four days of debate and approved openings to soldiers homes. Joreiny retained his seat amid a unanimous committee report.
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Washington
Senate
Puerto Rico
Keveridge
United States
Culberson
Dem. Tex
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
House
War Department
Sumner
Driggs
Parker
New Jersey
Joreiny
White
Kentucky
Multimitus Question May Free Cook County Convicts
A Chicago judge considers Dreyer habeas corpus bid and the legality of the mittimus affecting Joliet prisoners since 1895. If Dreyer’s contention stands, many Cook County inmates could gain release. the state will answer tomorrow as the case unfolds. Separately in Pittsburg, Langley’s play The Degenerates is barred by Mayor Diehl amid moral protests.
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Chicago
Dunne
Hk. S. Dreyer
West Park Board
Joliet
Cook County
Dreyer
Muttimus
Mayer
Langtry
Pittsburg
Langley
William J. Diehl
Presbyterian Ministers’ Association
Old Dominion Steamer Fire At East River Pier
The steamer Old Dominion bound New York to Boston caught fire at her East river pier about 8 this morning. All passengers departed safely and the crew were saved. Loss is expected to be heavy.
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Old Dominion
New York
Joy Steamship Company
Boston
East River
General Joubert Dies in Pretoria After Short Illness
Pretoria reports General Joubert died at 11 30 p m after stomach illness. The city mourns a patriot, gallant general and upright gentleman. London dispatches say Lord Roberts sends 10 000 troops toward Glen north of Bloemfontein as a preliminary to a general advance. Stores accumulate at Bloemfontein while Boer reconnaissance nears. Roberts has 18 miles to cover to reach the Boers at Kroonstad. invasion of the Transvaal may be delayed until May. Thyanhu Philippolis Fauresmith and Jagersfontein are garrisoned. Some Pretoria citizens oppose defending the city and urge Kruger’s retirement to Lydenburg. Johannesburg buildings reportedly undermined by Kruger order. General French arrives at Bloemfontein from Thabandin. Commandant Olivier reportedly has 6,000 men north of Ladybrand.
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Lord Roberts
Glen
Bloemfontein
Kroonstad
Ravilway
Ae Transvaal
Free State
Lord Rolfts
Thyandhu
Philippolis
Fauresmith
Jagersfontein
Pytoria
Kruger
Lydenburg
Johannesburg
French
Thabandin
Olivier
Ladybrand
Renewed Tension Between Russia and Japan in Corea
London dispatch reports imminent renewed trouble as Russian fleet movements suggest seizure of a Corean port. Tokyo officials hold war talks amid naval activity. a grand Japanese navy assembly is planned for late month with foreign access restricted.
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Corea
Inent
London
Daily Mail
Kobe
Russia
Japan
Corean
War Office
Tokio
Seattle
Garonne
Manila
Nagasaki
Conradi
Roberts Advances Toward Pretoria After Bloemfontein Fight
London dispatch reports Lord Roberts' force about 21 miles north of Bloemfontein, after a stiff engagement where seven British officers and 100 men fell. Boers held kopjes used for raiding, prompting 8,000 infantry and 3,000 cavalry to press the surge toward Pretoria. Transport losses run high as rail supply strains grow. Canadian mounted rifles helped occupy Kenhardt as Cape Colony unrest nears suppression.
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London
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Bloenfontein
Pretoria
Resson
Lord Methuen
Barkly West
Kimberley
Methuen
General French
Cronje
Watervaal
Canadian Mounted Rifles
Kenhardt
Cape Colony
Chicago Strike Settlement Moves National Arbitration
A Chicago machine shops settlement ends the local walkout and aims for national scope. The agreement averts a general strike of about 150000 machinists planned for April. Work will resume in Chicago Cleveland Paterson New Jersey and Philadelphia, with Columbus already settling as arbitration proceeds.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Taterson
N. J
Philadelphia
Columbus
Miners clash at Horatio mines sparks injuries
Dubois, April 2. Striking Horatio mine workers at Bere wind White Coal Mining Company fired over 100 shots, wounding three. Sheriff arrested 40 participants and now guards the company property.
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Dubois
Horatio
Berewind-White Coal Mining Company
Euxine squadron ready as Turkey pressure increases
London reports that the Sebastopol correspondent states the Euxine squadron is fully equipped for instant service. Troops with war kits arrive daily from the interior, building a strong garrison. Both services intensify efforts to compel Turkey to change course by forcible measures.
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London
Sebastopol
Daily Graphic
Navy
Turkey
Boers Concentrate North of Bloemfontein and British Reload
London reports Boer forces mass about 15 miles north of Bloemfontein with Lord Roberts sending forward Seventh division and General French cavalry to join Fourteenth brigade near Glen. Boer raids pressure farmers as hostile strength grows. larger actions possible in open country.
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Bloemfontein
Lord Roberts
French
Glen
Johannesbers Mounted Police
Natal
Ganotzki
Ganotzki, With 100 Horsemen, Is Perating
Campbell
Tauings
Barkly West
Warrenton
Lord Metheun
Barkly
Kimberley
Masera
Ladybrand
Clocolan
Basutoland
Buller
Free State
Curzon cites vast crop losses in India budget speech
In Calcutta Lord Curzon warned the drought’s toll on wheat cotton and oil seed crops. He cited losses of 8 to 10 million pounds on wheat 7 million on cotton and widespread failure outside Bengal and the northwest. Bombay Cultivators suffered 15 million on food crops and 4 million on cotton.
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Calcutta
Lord Curzon
Bengal
Bombay
Grand Jury Drops Inquiry Into Third Avenue Wrecking
New York on March 21 Assistant District Attorney Unger announced the grand jury has ended its probe into the alleged wrecking of the Third Avenue Railroad Company, stating there is no evidence of criminal violations.
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Vice
Gotham
New York
Grand
Andrew J. Thomas
Tenderloin
George H. Putnam
Thomas
Tivoli
Bohemia
Haymarket
Arcadia
Pekin
Third Avenue Railroad Company
Unger
Russia Demands Landing Near Mossampo Corea
Kobe dispatch reports Russia asking leave to land troops near Messampo in Corea and to refrain from outside interference. In Peking, about 10,000 coolies head to New Chwang to construct the Manchuria railroad as Boxers are dispersed. The northern unrest has quieted.
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Cores
London
the Evening News
Kobe
Japan
Russia
Messampo
Corea
Peking
New Chwang
Manchuria
Fire Hits New Brunswick Fruit Jar Factory
A fire in New Brunswick New Jersey caused 100000 dollars in damage to the Consolidated Fruit Jar Factory last night. The blaze put 300 workers out of employment.
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New York
New Brunswick
N. J
Consolidated Fruit Jar
Livestock Census Heads Toward June Registration
A census of pure-blood or pure-bred farm animals tops the twelfth census agenda. The main schedule sets June 1, 1900 as the return date for all eligible animals. Verbal declarations will largely guide the tally as certified pedigrees are not required for owners. Breeders should settle whether their unregistered stock is grade or pure-bred to aid accuracy. Sheep may be recorded by flocks. others by individuals. About 750,000 cattle are registered with roughly 350,000 believed living. Accurate returns will support future high grade livestock expansion.
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United States
Treasury Department
Merriam
Everett nail mill bought to become sawmill
William C. Butler purchased the Everett Washington nail mill closed for over a year and will convert it into a sawmill after the nail machines were shipped to San Francisco. Washington fir is touted as a future car material with most Western railroad cars likely to use it. M FitzGerald sold 1 900 yearling ewes and wethers to a Montana buyer for 2 50 and 2 75 respectively with expected shearing returns.
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Everett, Wash
William C. Butler
San Francisco
American Steel Company
Washington
M. Fitzzerald
Mitchell
Montana
Fitzgerald
Northwest Notes of Washington Regional News and Trade
Busy Che lan county board moves into Wenatchee court house. Everett to host arsenic extraction plant from Monte Cristo ore one third arsenic. Explosion injures ex Senator Foss store causing about 1000 dollars damage. Port Crescent labor dispute prompts workers from up-Sound to refuse assignment. Everett & Monte Cristo railroad to be rebuilt to Monte Cristo by July 1. McBride sells 80 acre artesian belt farm to Hiram Blankenship. artesian well and 1000 dollar house planned. Fat cattle shipped to Snohomish with 250 pound gain in three months. average 1400 pounds priced at 4.85 per hundred. O R N to spend about 300000 on Pendleton Umatilla track upgrades. Pebble gravel found in beef stomach at Fossil. John Day petition to incorporate granted. Fossil Waterman mail route revival considered. Twickenham to Waterman line discussed. Pendleton enacts spitting ordinance with 1 fine per offense. Willamette at low stage four feet above low water. river steamer plan for light-draft craft. Pacific Coast trade notes and Seattle market prices for onions to butter to flour and meats.
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Monte Cristo
Everett
Senator Foss
Annacortes
Wash
Seattle
Port Crescent
Everett & Monte Cristo
Hartford Junction
Northern Pacific
JH. N. McBride
Hiram O. Blankenship
Atlit
North
Yakima Republic
Oliver Cornwell
Snohomish, Wash
Walla Walla Union
Pendleton
Umatilla
Fossil, Or
Bradstreet's Review Notes Mixed Trade Outlook and Labor Shifts
Bradstreet's reports mixed signals in the trade and industrial sector. Retail distribution and collections improve in Southern Western and Northwestern markets due to better weather. Wage advances in coal and iron-related trades suggest continued favorable labor conditions. Sugar prices rise on stronger raw material demand while wheat and corn soften amid swings and Argentina shipments. Central West wheat prospects dampen due to winter kill. Wool softens with easier prices. Weekly wheat shipments total 2,903,495 bushels versus 2,727,450 prior week. US business failures reach 192, up from 190 last week.
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Bradstreet’s
Iron and Steel
Argentina
United States
Market Prices for Wheat to Tallow
A detailed list of current agricultural prices across commodities including Wheat, Flour, Oats, Barley, Milletuffs, Hay, Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Poultry, Potatoes, Vegetables, Hops, Wool, Mohair, Mutton, Hogs, Beef, Veal and Tallow. Prices are given per bushel, per barrel, per ton, per dozen, per sack or per pound with ranges and standard qualities noted.
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California
Puget Sound
Washington
Graham
Walla Walla
Oregon
Young America
Wool—Valley
Market price list for wool and dairy products by region
Wool prices listed for Wool-Spring-Nevada Eastern Oregon Valley Northern regions with per pound rates. Hopsa 1899 crop price for Butter-Fancy creamery and seconds. Egge-Store shows fancy ranch Milletuffa middlings and bran price ranges.
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Nevada
Oregon
Valley
Egge
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H. F. Watson Paper Company
Joseph Stahl
Albert Harris
Anton Greenbeck
Charles Wringe
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Marcus Daly
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Joseph GO. Hurst
Dominick Cavanaugh
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Cusetom Grain & Fuel Company
C. R. Splivato
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