Congress news rounds up European and US tariff debates
The report covers Senate and House actions with Quay seating debate, Puerto Rico tariff changes, and Philippine policy remarks. It notes Depew on Philippine questions, Dolliver Bailey closing arguments, Aldrich finance explanations, and Hawaii easement legislation. It also mentions March 3 adjournment for Representative Epes's death and related resolutions.
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Philippine Islands
Turley Ofnessee
Quay
Pennsylvania
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Dolliver
Iowa
Bailey
Texas
Aldrich
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MecLaurid
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Allen
Epes
Virginia
Ross
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Teller
Pettigrew
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Corbin
Army
Great Britain to Reward Victorious Generals
Editorial notes that a dukedom for Lord Roberts an earldom for Lord Kitchener and a peerage for General Buller are proposed rewards in Britain, with writers hoping the recent wave of enthusiasm translates into material honors for the generals.
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Great Britain
Loxpon
Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
General Buller
Lafayette dollar presented to President of France in Paris
Robert J. Thompson, acting for President McKinley, presented the first Lafayette dollar at the Elysee Palace. The coin was enclosed in a casket costing a thousand dollars as a ceremonial token from the Lafayette Monument Commission.
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Paris
Robert J. Thompson
Lafayette Monument Commission
United States
McKinley
Loubst
Elysee Palace
Three I s Gain Line to Lake Michigan Through Indiana Purchase
Mishawaka March 5 The Indiana Illinois and Iowa Railroad Company, granted a city franchise, has purchased the St Joseph South Bend and Southern road, securing a connection for the Three I s with Lake Michigan.
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Mishawaka
Ind
Indiana, Illinois & Iowa Railroad Company
St. Joseph, South Bend
Dewey Prize Money Awarded by Court of Claims
The United States court of claims ruled against Admiral Dewey's claim that Manila harbor battle forces were superior and awarded him 9570 in prize money for the destruction of the Spanish fleet.
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Dewey
Washington
United States Court of Claims
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Buller’s Losses in Ladysmith Relief Efforts
General Buller suffered about 4000 casualties across four attempts to lift the siege of Ladysmith, as White’s position remained blocked. The report outlines persistent attacks and mounting losses in the campaign.
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LeXpen
Ladysmith
Oska loosa water franchise vote defeated in special election
In Oska loosa a special election defeated an ordinance granting a new water franchise to the Oskaloosa Water Company by a narrow margin. Separate items include a $2,300 verdict for injuries from a defective sidewalk in Eagle Grove and multiple local incidents across the region.
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Oskaloosa Water Company
Martha J. Beaver
Goldfield
Eagle Grove
Gustavus Horn
Dunkerton
Garret
Robert Wyett
Hudson
Hazel Rogers
Fort Madison
Chiid
H. E. Rogers
Pressman
Supreme Court
Des Moines
Ladysmith Relieved as British Forces Advance
From Buller to London dated March 1 9 a m General Dundonald with Natal Carbineers and Composite regiment entered Ladysmith last night the area around the town is reported clear of the enemy and the garrison says rations are improving. Boers retreated toward Van Reenan with guns and baggage intact and likely moved artillery to Pretoria and lighter pieces into the Free State.
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Buller
London
War Office
Surprise Hill
Ladysmith
van Reenan
Presidents to Meet in the Free State Amid War Strains
President Kruger is said to have left Pretoria to meet President Steyn, likely in the Orange Free State. Observers view the potential conference as a prelude to peace talks driven more by Boer and Afrikaner pressure than personal inclination. No halt to hostilities is expected soon, as Boers recover and Britain tests new defensive power.
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Steyn
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Loxpon
Pretoria
Orange Free State
South Africa
Great Britain
Insurgent Activity in Philippines and Chicago Strike Escalates
Reports from MANA and AP describe continued insurgent activity in the Philippines with plans for guerrilla warfare as the rainy season nears. In Chicago, 7000 machinists join a general strike, halting 210 plants and prompting nationwide watch for Chicago orders and immediate plant callouts.
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Philippines
Mana
Associated Press
United States
Manila
Benget
Ilocos
Chicago
International Association of Machinists
O'Connell
Des Moines Legislative Activity Across Agencies and Bills
Des Moines reports show Harriman agriculture bill debated with an amendment on horticulture defeated, various house and senate actions on tax, election, and reform measures, and votes on builder finance, suffrage, and the governor’s pardons. Debates and votes occur on labor, education, and public administration bills with several measures advancing or failing.
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Des Moines
Senate
Committee On Constitutional Amendments
Iowa
United States
Anamosa
Healy
Insurgents Ambush Third Cavalry Escort Near San Fernando
In Manila area a provision train escort by ten third cavalrymen was attacked by approximately eight thousand insurgents seven miles from San Fernando de la Union. One American was killed as they retreated. The enemy seized four horses and provisions. entrenched position and larger forces were later found nearby.
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Manila
San Fernando de la Union
Third Cavalry
Army to deny discharge purchases in peacetime
The War Department will likely reject applications by enlisted men to buy their discharge, asserting authority to act during peace. This avoids declaring whether the United States is at war and thus bypasses wartime decisions.
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Washington
War Department
United States
Britain Accepts Canada Garrison Plan for Halifax
Orivawa Ontario March 4 Canada accepts offer to garrison Halifax with militia while regular troops are sent elsewhere. The decision follows talks on defense arrangements and strengthens Atlantic protection.
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Orivawa
Ont
Canada
Halifax
Petition Drives For New Saloon Consent Filed
Retail Liquor Dealer's Association officers Chris Hansen and Arthur Kyle with attorney Fritz Conrad filed a fresh saloon consent petition with the county auditor. The group says over 5,000 signatures were gathered but only 4,736 are valid, surpassing the 4,324 needed by a margin of 412.
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Chris Hansen
Arthur Kyle
Retail Liquor Dealer's Association
Fritz Conrad
Des Moines Revenue Nets February Total Near 12 Thousand
February net collections for Des Moines revenue totaled 12 075 83 with 23 business days and an average per day of 595 08. The gross 12 150 13 comprises cigar stamps 2166 30 tobacco stamps 127 80 documentary stamps 7596 95 proprietary stamps 2259 08 and discounts 74 30.
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Des Moines Revenue Ee
Folens
Judge Conrad Rules On School Fund Liquor Case
Judge Conrad decides the case of David Rye vs Mark Chiesa over four thousand dollars to be paid to the school fund for illegal liquor sales to a father described as a drunkard. The verdict limits recovery to a single offense prior to filing, reflecting the legislature's intent to curb widespread illegal sales.
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David Rye
Mark Chiesa
Code Commission
al Son
Bill to abolish custodian of public buildings office progress
A bill framed for the senate committee would abolish the custodian of public buildings office. It names J D Raugh as a potential appointee. The appointee must be a practical electrician, an experienced engineer, and versed in heating and ventilation. He would also serve as engineer and oversee lighting heating and ventilation of the capitol.
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Mount Asant
Iowa
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Filipinos Ambushed near Batanga by American Forces
Manila March 4 Colonel Anderson with the Thirty-eighth Infantry used enemy spies to learn a detachment would pass a road. He posted troops along the trees and opened fire as the insurgents arrived, killing twenty four, wounding thirty and taking several prisoners. Arms and ammunition were captured boosting American efforts and dismaying the enemy in the locality.
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Manila
Anderson
Batanga
Ande
Fiercest Fighting of the War in Sonora Reported
A Potam Sonora dispatch says Mexican federal troops under General Torres repelled Yaqui attacks near Guayama. The clash left about 200 soldiers in action with many wounded, and the town used for shelter.
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Chicago
Potam
Mexico
Torres
Guayama
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