Shipping Bill Sparks Senate Debate On Ocean Mail Service
Washington March 6 The senate began consideration of the shipping bill to provide ocean mail service between the United States and foreign ports and to promote defense and commerce Senator Frye argued protection is needed for the shipping industry noting the risk to the merchant marine and the heavy subsidies used by rival nations He warned that free ships would raise costs and close American shipyards while suggesting amendments or repeal if needed Prior to debate several minor measures were passed
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Roosevelt Will Visit Charleston Exposition Plan
President Roosevelt told a Charleston committee that a visit to Charleston for the exposition will be arranged. The March 6 communication outlined the planned itinerary and the focus on promoting the event to national leaders. The exchange signals strong federal interest in the Charleston exposition and its civic promotion.
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Supreme Court voids Detroit 3-Cent Street Car Ordinance
The U S Supreme Court held that Detroit Michigan city measures lowering streetcar fares to 3 cents had no binding effect since earlier ordinances fixed fares at 6 cents. The ruling anchors transit price policy against ad hoc reductions.
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Pontifical Jubilee Ceremony Draws Mass Attendance in Rome
Fifty thousand persons filled St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome on March 3 for the pontifical jubilee main ceremony. The pope attended only by delivering the benediction, with foreign missions and papal court members present amid the vast crowd.
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Officers at Sea. Mystery Linked to J. B. Brainerd Killing
J. B. Brainerd was found murdered east of Missouri Valley on the preceding Saturday with about 2400 on his person. He planned to buy a farm in Woodbine. Two men near Moorehead are suspected, the inquest continues, but a verdict isn’t expected until tomorrow. Brainerd was 36, son of Orville Brainerd. his mother lies at the scene.
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Conquers Consumption: Army Surgeon Promotes Cure Claim
Denver reports from Albuquerque with Major Appel at Fort Bayard announcing a cure for consumption in all stages through outdoor life, diet, and strict rest. General Macarthur endorses the claim after observing careful investigations at the government sanitarium.
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Supreme Court Upholds Illinois Grain Options Law
The U S Supreme Court affirms a Tunola state decree in Alfred G Booth v Illinois upholding a $10 to $1,000 fine for dealing in grain futures. Justice Harlan writes the majority with Brewer and Peckham dissenting. Illinois Section 180 targets options to buy or sell grain futures and market manipulation by rumor or cornering. Booth was fined $100.
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Maryland deputy shot during jail escape at Rastown
Six prisoners escaped from a Rastown jail on Saturday night and when officers attempted to rearrest them Deputy Sheriff Thomas J. Thompson was instantly killed. A suspect named Lewis Green, described as colored, is believed to have fired the fatal shot.
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Women Save Homer from Blaze in bucket brigade
Fire damaged Homer Nebraska buildings early today totaling losses to Kritzer Bros restaurant $300 insured. McKiney barber shop $160 insured. King Mansfield butcher shop $500 insured. Gallagher properties $1000 destroyed with no insurance. Smith and Homer redho office sustained $50 and 25 in damages. Fire traced to a faulty detector in the bakery and restaurant.
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Insane Man Battles Officers With Sickle in Dakota County
Bar ney Mahon, living near Jackson, is taken into custody after a four hour standoff in a hay loft armed with a mower sickle. Sheriff Sides leads the pursuit, Mahon threatens to kill those approaching, and his family endures fear at home. Mahon had recently been jailed in Jackson County, Iowa, and brought back. Frank Keating, jailed here, faces charges of highway robbery and attempt to TYEE.
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Chicago Hosts Prince Henry of Prussia in Festive Welcome
The German prince toured Chicago after a sunlit morning, viewing Lincoln Park and the Rookery, then visited the Germania Club for a formal luncheon. He met Mayor Harrison Rear Admiral Evans and Robert T. Lincoln, with a Minnesota governor’s address, and the day closed with a club reception and a gift vase for Princess Irene.
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Milwaukee Program for Prince Elenry Visit
Milwaukee on March 1 hosts Prince Elenry arriving at 4 PM for six hours. A carriage procession through main streets, a review of 1,006 German war veterans, a public reception at the exposition building, a fire render, and a banquet at the Hotel Pfister hosted by Milwaukee citizens. The city decorates with German and American flags.
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Dying Pioneer J M Fergus Led Frontiers in Three States
James Fergus aged about 89 a prominent pioneer of Wisconsin Minnesota and Montana lies near death at the county seat of Fergus county named in his honor Relatives are summoned Fergus born in Scotland October 13 1813 came to America at 19 He helped found Fergus Falls Minnesota crossed to Montana after a long frontier career including Bannack Meagher county and the first constitutional convention He long managed large stock interests in Fergus County and recently visited Helena though frail his intellect remained clear
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Vermont Man Refuses Whisky Disclosure in Prohibition Case
William Clilley, 42, has been jailed seven months in Burlington for refusing to name the woman who furnished him liquor. Vermont law requires intoxicated arrestees to reveal the provider under oath. If the disclosed name satisfies the court, the man is fined. if he cannot pay, he goes to the house of correction and the provider is fined in court. Clilley, arrested April 4, says a woman friend supplied the liquor and should not be punished for his disclosure. His inability to pay keeps him jailed, with state costs at 60 cents daily.
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Horselags Garbiage. Yonkers Statesman
Garbled excerpt from Yonkers Statesman mentions odd phrases and a joke about a horse, with unclear context. The readable bits suggest a misprint or satirical line about transportation or misheard words, but no coherent event or names are identifiable for a solid summary.
Memorial Service Honors McKinley With International Guests
In the Capitol great hall, President Roosevelt and Prince Henry of Prussia join dignitaries for a formal memorial to William McKinley. John Hay delivers the eulogy, tracing McKinley’s rise from Ohio governor to president, praising his finance focus, wartime leadership, and steadfast patriotism.
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Secretar y Root orders home thirteen thousand Philippine troops
Secretary Root initiates a gradual reduction of the Philippine garrison to about 33,000 men. Orders go to General Chaffee to send home regiments deployed since 1900, affecting about 18,000 troops. The retreat proceeds slowly, regiment by regiment, without harming overall control.
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