Plan to aid Cuba eyed as sugar cartel policy debated
Washington reports say Representative William Alden Smith of Michigan urged Speaker Henderson to back a treasury countervailing duty on sugar from cartel systems under the Dingley act. The plan would mirror bounty sugar duties, aiming to relieve Cuban sugar more than reciprocity reductions, with Secretary Shaw considering the proposal.
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Washington
Henderson
William Alden Smith
Michigan
House
Smith
Ways and Imeans Committee
Shaw
Cuba
Treasury
Brussels
Congress
India
President Firm on Cuban Reciprocity Policy
Washington reports confirm President Roosevelt remains committed to Cuban reciprocity and has not planned a new message. lawmakers Payne Grosvenor visited with him amid calls to align on policy while Senate cautions on altering the war revenue bill. The discussion touched on past assurances to Cuba and the potential impact on U S sugar interests. A Republican caucus in Washington selected members for the coming campaign and signaled continued leadership for Representative Babcock.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Grosvenor
Senate
House
Cuba
United States
Allison
Congress
Will
House of Representatives
Illinois
Cannon
Iowa
Hull
Nebraska
Mercer
South Dakota
Burke
Loudenslager
Babcock
Wisconsin
R Chhosen
Missouri Senator Opposes Ship Subsidy Measure
West of Missouri delivers a speech against the ship subsidy amid Senate action after passing many minor bills. The House revisits the rural free delivery bill with an amendment setting carrier salaries at 3600 per annum and a clause prohibiting further allowances. Cannon’s motion to raise from 600 to 1000 fails. Rivers and harbor committee chair Burton reports the barbary bill and schedules it after the relief appropriation.
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Missouri
Washington
Mareh
Senate
West of
House
Cannon
Illinois
Ons
Burton
Rivershore Committee
Amy Roprigdon
Funston Highlighted At Lotus Club Dinner In New York
Brigadier General Frederick Funston was guest of honor at a Lotus club dinner with over 309 members attending. President Frank R. Lawrence opened remarks praising Funston and recounting key moments from the Philippine War, including the surrender of Manila and the early firefight that sparked the conflict. He lauded American soldiers’ bravery while cautioning about public debate over Philippine policy.
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Didisyal
Fillbine Bullete
New York
Frederick Funston
Lotus Club
Frank R. Lawrence
General Funston
Charles 8. Gleede
Toeka
Frank R. McLennan
Topeka Journal
Chas
Leeds
Chicago
T. Jeffry
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad
D. Coghlan
U. S&s. Nu
Minat J. Savage
Joh J. Hedges
Paul Dana
J. H. Canfield
Columbia University
Kansag
Lawrence
Funston
Phillypine Islands
Philippines
Manila
Tewey
Merritt
Agiinaldo
Godfrey
O'Brien
Sergeant O'Brien
United States
Philippine Islands
Reclaim Arid Region Bill Reported Favorably
Washington March 11 Representative Mondell reported favorably the Newlands bill for reclamation of arid lands. The report covers twenty five pages. it states Kansas and Nebraska have limited public lands, notes irrigation potential, and estimates 7,500,000 acres previously irrigated. It argues vast federal action is needed and that irrigation costs would be funded from public land sales.
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Newland
Washington
Mondell
Newlands
Kansas
Nebraska
Tame
South Dakota
Wyoming
Irrigation Committee
United States
State Court Limits on Minnesota Suit Against Northern Securities
State officials assert Minnesota cannot sue in federal courts to undo the merger, citing a Supreme Court ruling that the state’s remedy lies in its own courts. The official notes service on Northern Securities officers, including James J. Hill, could be possible in Minnesota.
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Minnesota
Marger
Washington
Department of Justices
Minnesot
Supreme Court
Castu
Northern Securities Company
James J. Hill
Pufficins
General Methuen Captured by Boers in Early March Fight
General Methuen and four guns were captured by General Delarey near Winburg to Lichtenburg in the Orange River Colony. Methuen was wounded in the thigh. 41 killed, 77 wounded, 200 taken prisoner. British force numbered 1,200. baggage and officers details reported in dispatches read in Parliament.
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Methuen
Delarey
Winburg
Lichtenburg
Orange River Colony
Kitchener
Pretoria
Paris
Grenfel
Royialnesfontein
Two- Bosch
Paimieteknill
Maribogs
Krasipan
Nelson
Doris
Kraaipan
Pans
G. R. Venning
T. Pp. W. Nesham
Royal Artillery
Kltehener
Kraalpan
Major
House of Larda
House of Commons
Lord Roberts
Broderte
Magersfontei
Mystery Still Unsolved In Ada Klump Death Case
Grand Rapids March 13 The death of Mrs Ada Klump from poisoned headache powder remains a mystery a week after the arrest of husband William Klump The theory a betrayed lover or other woman helped plan the deed persists in officers investigations Klump shows worry in jail and a brother urges truth Sheriff Chapman says a new clue is being worked on but details are withheld
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Ada Klump
Grand Rapids
Mich
William Klump
Klump
William
Chapman
Unclaimed Body of Billy Slee Lies in Hot Springs Morgue
In Hot Springs Arkansas on March 12 the body of Billy Slee, a veteran minstrel, remains unclaimed in the morgue. Friends debate burial fees and whether the departed will receive a proper tribute or be laid in an unmarked grave as undertakers wrestle with the unresolved fate of his remains.
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Billy Alice
Hot Springs
Ark
Billy Slee
Potter's Field
Rock Island Wreck Delays Fast Mail at Neola Crossing
Neola Ia March 12 The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific No 2 fast mail eastbound wrecked at the crossing with the Milwaukee and St Paul. Engine No 1198 toppled onto its side but crew and passengers escaped uninjured. Engineer Schultz and Fireman Goosehall stayed at their posts. Conductor Birchard in charge. Train hauled to Cornell and resumed via Milwaukee tracks. Interlocking signal misunderstanding caused the crash.
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Neola
Chicago
Schultz
Goosehall
Birchard
Cornell Blum
Milwaukee
Bishop O Gorman named to Philippines land commission
Right Rev. Thomas O Gorman bishop of South Dakota has been named by President Roosevelt to a Manila commission with ex Governor Taft and Judge Smith to negotiate with Rome for the purchase of friars lands in the Philippines. The friars own about 500000 acres plus improvements. O Gorman believes a successful purchase would pacify the islands and end tenant troubles. He may sail for the Philippines soon after Hustler.
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Washington
Root
Catholic Propaganda
Rome
United States
Philippines
Catholic Frairs
Bishop O'Gorman
Bishop O’gorman
Hustler
Prince Henry of Prussia Ends American Tour in Philadelphia
Prince Henry of Prussia concludes a five hour visit to Philadelphia with a cordial reception. Mayor Ashbridge grants freedom of the city and delivers a welcome. the prince thanks the city and receives a keepsake. The tour included Independence Hall and a brief stop at the Cradle of Liberty before proceeding to the Cramps shipyard.
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Philadelphia
Prince Henry of Prussia
Pennslyvania
Broad Street
Ashbridge
Citizens’ Committee
Prince Henry
Independence Hall
Cradle of Liberty
Admiral F Egans
Cramps
Boy Killed in Mock Battle in Denver
Nine year old Stewart Hitt died from a breast wound after a pretend Indian battle in Denver on March 12. James Butson, twelve, is arrested for murder as four youths under twelve had been firing from behind barriers about thirty yards apart, and Hill was shot when he stepped into the open. Police Chief Armstrong vows action against those who supplied the boys with guns.
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Denver
Stewart Hitt
James Busten
Oll
Hill
Butson Tok
Armstrong
Minnie Fiske Injuries Declared Not Severe
Mrs Minnie Maddern Fiske, injured at the Grand Opera House, left for Indianapolis with her company after an inquiry at her hotel showed the injury to be minor a bruise on her head not a serious wound.
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Louis
Minnie Maddern Fiske
Grand Opera House
Indianapolis
Gets Another Chance Jensen Morrison Granted New Trial
Topeka Kansas March 11 Jessie Morrison, convicted of second degree murder for killing Mrs Clara W Castle of Eldorado about four years ago, was granted a new trial by the state supreme court. The decision reverses the lower court verdict and orders a fresh hearing in the case. Morrison, now held in custody, faces retrial proceedings in the coming months.
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Jesely Morrison
Topeka
Kan
Jessie Morrisan
Clara W. Castle
Eldorado
Supreme Court
Etruria Arrives at Horta After Tow Collision Disaster
The Cunard steamer Etruria, towed in after propeller and rudder damage, arrived at Horta Azores. All aboard were safe. a jury rudder was fitted after two days, and passengers passed time with deck sports and concerts while awaiting tow home by two tugs. The ship had earlier communicated with the Cunard steamer Umbria until the breakdown. The Ottawa and William Cliff assisted, but tow lines failed. The Etruria hoped to contact Kronprinz Wilhelm by wireless, but mast wires broke. The Royal Mail steamer Elbe towed Etruria’s passengers to England after the Elbe’s arrival.
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Horta
Azores
Marth
CuNard
Etruria
Umbria
Wstruria
Blush
William Cliff
Ottawa
Willliam Culm
Fayal
Naples
New York
Liverpool
Harts
Nayal
Prosecution of Railroad Officials by ICC Civil Actions
Chairman Knapp announced civil equity actions by the Interstate Commerce Commission against principal railroads between Kansas City and Chicago. Proceedings test the admitted wholesale rate cutting on grains, dressed meats, and packing house products to stop further violations.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Mareh
Knapp
Recmr
Kansas City
Chicago
Paper Trust Hit as Wisconsin Press Association Adopts Resolutions
Milwaukee March 11 Colonel John Hicks of the Oshkosh Northwestern led the Wisconsin State Press association in adopting resolutions against the paper trust. They urged Congress to remove tariffs on raw materials like wood pulp and to reduce newspaper rates. Debate lasted hours despite opposition to hiding the measure. Mayor Burt Williams of Ashland urged disclosure. Support came from Hulbert Prairie du Chien Powers Wausau and Stewart Milwaukee Journal. resolutions were nearly adopted.
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Wisconsin Press Association
Milwaukee
John Hicks
Oshkosh Northwestern
Wisconsla State Press Association
Paper Trust
Congress
Burt Williams
Ashland
Messrs
Hulbert
Prairie du Chien
Powers
Wausau
Stewart
Milwaukee Journal
Reception to President at Iowa College
Students in Grinnell Iowa entertain Dr. D F Bradley newly elected president of the institution. He spoke to students twice and was given a reception before leaving for Des Moines. Bradley will not assume the presidency until May 1 and his inauguration will be held with the coming event.
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Iowa College
Grinvell
D. F. Bradley
Grand Rapids
Bradyey
Des Moines
Bradley
Hogs and Hog Products Market Report Shows Large Western Packing
The Cincinnati price current notes a bullish hog market with Western packing totaling about 10.4 million hogs for the season, up from last year, and prices advancing to around 6.15 per 100 pounds at Chicago. Trading was varied with weak domestic demand and exports modest, while speculative activity and grain tones influenced margins.
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Hicago
Chicago
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Omaha
Milwaukee
St Joseph
New York
Europe
Fire Tears Through Canton Plant Foundry Ad Pattern House
A March 10 fire at the Works plant in Canton damaged its foundry ad pattern house and caused about 100,000 dollars in losses. The blaze left two hundred workers idle.
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Canton
Markets Report From Sioux City and Chicago Hogs and Cattle
Sioux City market notes list hogs at mixed quality and heavy ranges with prices around 6.05 to 6.35, fat cows and stockers between 2.00 and 4.75, yearlings near 2.75 to 4.25, and calves up to 4.25. Chicago reports receipts of hogs about 4,803 with higher values, cattle at 4,000 receipts with steady tone, and sheep at 10,000 with weak prices. overall hogs active and mixed outcomes, cattle steady to slower, lambs weak.
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Sioux City
Chicago
Hutcher
Market Reports from South Omaha Livestock Yard
March 11 reports show cattle and sheep receipts mixed with market shifts. Trade in light and mixed cattle steady to weak with steers around 8.20 to 8.50 and cows 1.25 to 3.00. heavy cattle uneven. Sheep receipts about 3500 with lambs steady to lower and sheep lower.
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South Omaha
Cattle market notes from Kansas City Kansas Mar 11
Receipts about 5000 cattle with steady to slightly lower market. Native steers around 66.4a and Texans and Indian steers near 3.10. Cows and feeders 5.00 to 5.25. Light and heavy stockers mixed. Shoppers report 6000 receipts with market steady to lower. Western wethers and ewes present with varied quotes.
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Kansas City
Maren
Grain Markets and Provisions Report from Chicago
Chicago March 11 cash quotations for grain and provisions show steady flour. No 3 spring and red wheats around quoted levels, oats and rye noted with minor variances. Barley fair to choice, flax seed firm, timothy reed strong. Provisions list pork prices around 15.10 to 15.15, lard and ribs steady, whisky priced on high wines at 1.80. Butter and dairy items show weak to moderate activity across Minneapolis and St Paul markets.
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Chicags
Oorthwestern
Timothy Reed
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