Advocates of Reciprocity Win in House Conference
The Cuban reciprocity push won a decisive victory in a Republican conference on a 20 per cent duty reduction plan. The Payne-Sibley proposal, limited to December 1, 1903, passed 85 to 31 after debate and quick voting, with many opponents leaving the chamber as the final decision approached.
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Cuba
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Committee On Ways and Means
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Iowa
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Ilinois
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Maine
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Hepburn Attacks River and Harbor Bill in House Debate
Iowa congressman Hepburn ridicules the river and harbor bill as futile while praising some waste controls. He recalls the Hennepin canal as an ill-fated project and warns against log-rolling for pet schemes. Lawrence of Massachusetts defends the bill as two Senate veto messages and party debates unfold.
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James W. Howell
Rowling
Rawlins
Allison
Congressional Record
United States
Missouri
Free Homes for Gregory County Lands Debated in Congress
Washington notes on proposed opening of 416000 acres in Gregory county South Dakota part of Rosebud agency lands. South Dakota lawmakers push for a free homes bill with 160 acres to settlers at minimal cost while house and senate differ over a 2.50 to 4.50 per acre payment and installment options. Debate foresees chance of passage but uncertainty remains as party leaders clash over provisions and timing.
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Gregory County
South Dakota
Rosebud
Senate
Gamble
Burke
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Senate Passes Subsidy Bill Amid Amendments
Washington March 19 after long debate the Senate approved the ship subsidy bill by a 42 to 21 final vote with several amendments adopted. Amendments limited contract duration to July 1 1902 and annual subsidies to 9 million dollars while other changes were mostly nonbinding to the measure. The act, titled To Provide for Ocean Mail Service Between the United States and Foreign Ports, directs subsidies for mail steamships, sets crew nationality rules, vessel classifications, and conditions for national defense use.
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Iowa
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Wisconsin
Proctor and Dillingham
Vermont
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South Carolina
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Frye
Commerce Committee
West
Missouri
Patterson
Colorado
Fettus
Alabama
Spooner
Congress
Ita
Hoar
Ohio
United States
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Mexican Gulf
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National Defense
Burton of Ohio Champions River and Harbor Measure in House
In Washington on March 4 the House began debate on the river and harbor bill. Burton of Ohio oversees the measure and argues the bill is about 66.006 million dollars for the next year, with 24 million actual appropriations and 46 million authorized by contract. He rejects the idea that appropriations rise with other spending and says major nationwide projects account for about 50 million of the 60 million carried and authorized.
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Burton
Ohio
House
Washington
Myr
Senate back reciprocity treaties seek house assent
Washington reports say the Senate foreign relations committee plans to readdress the reciprocity treaties with amendments to require congressional approval before taking effect. The move aligns with the Dingley act and anticipates a future standard for all similar pacts, while preserving presidential treaty power. Senator Spooner chairs the subcommittee guiding the proposal and may seek input from Senator Aldrich at the next meeting.
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Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
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Aldrich
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Republican faction rejects tariff concession plan
In Washington on March 19 a meeting of Republican members opposing the ways and means committee agreed not to accept any compromise involving tariff reductions. The action directs adherence to the rebate plan rather than the reciprocity proposal.
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Washinon
Ways and Means
Strike Ends as Boston Workers Return to Jobs
The weeklong strike in Boston involved about 20,000 union men and ended yesterday as nearly all returned to work under conditions slightly different from those at the start.
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Boston
Life Savers Lost in Cape Cod Rescue Tragedy
In Chatham Massachusetts Captain Eldridge and five Monomacy life saving crew members perished when their lifeboat capsized during a rescue of the barge Warden a several others were lost including five barge occupants. Surfman Billig survived though gravely injured. The wreck occurred as the crew attempted to reach the distressed vessel in rough conditions.
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Bud
Hanna is Laying The Wires For 1904 Presidency
Washington rumblings say Ben Hanna plots to win the presidency via labor strikes settlements and cooperation with Roosevelt. Reports claim Hanna’s record includes ending key strikes and shaping labor policy, while Roosevelt reshapes his cabinet with allies and intensifies anti trust and pooling actions as the 1904 race heats up.
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New York Sun
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Hope for Democrats in Watterson’s Washington letter
Henry Watterson writes from Washington that Democrats face a pivotal chance while Republicans drift at sea. He notes intraparty splits over succession, with “Teddy” and anti Teddy factions submarining beneath the surface and two pilots aboard a boat navigating dangerous rocks ahead.
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Louisville
Washington
Democratic Party
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Prince Henry Arrives in Plymouth on Deutschland
Prince Henry and party spent 45 minutes in English waters aboard the Deutschland at Plymouth as the ship docked. He appeared rested and waved to the German naval attache and friends, later moving about the deck and engaging with fellow passengers. The voyage was described as pleasant and uneventful, with telegrams from Emperor Wilhelm delivered by German consul Herr Fox.
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Venezuelan Rebels Make Gains Then Retake Guanta
News from Port of Spain reports Venezuelan insurgents led by General Monagas captured Port Guanta on March 13, wounding six customs officers, then retaking the town the next day. The Bolivar steamer landed insurgent forces near Puenta Piedras and Cumarebée, while Carlaco fell to rebels and Cumana and Valencia area remain under threat. The situation is described as grave for the Venezuelan government with active insurgent movements across multiple coastal points and islands near Curacao.
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Rioja
Marren Herron Marries Dr Henry Berghall in Orthodox Rite
In Metuchen New Jersey Maren Herron sister of Professor George D Herron wed Dr Henry Berghall at 11 Saturday in a Presbyterian ceremony conducted by Rev J G Mason. Efforts were made to keep the nuptials secret as advance notices were bought up by the clergyman on Herron family instruction. The marriage marks a shift from Miss Herrons earlier plans and caused a notable stir in the village.
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Bank Cashier Vanishes in Cedar Falls Mystery
In Cedar Falls Iran on March 15 John Aisuinius, cashier of the State Bank of Stout Ta, disappeared under baffling circumstances linked to a forged check dispute with a customer. The incident follows an altercation over the disputed instrument, with accusations that the cashier authored the forged signature. He is described as the son of a wealthy Grundy farmer and a promising young man.
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