Senators Clash Over Puerto Rico Tariff and Expansion
Washington April 2. Senate debate on the Puerto Rico tariff and expansion bill extends over seven hours with speakers from both parties. Tennessee's Bate opposes the bill while Cullom Depew and Simon defend it, arguing for constitutional limits and the hoped-for benefits to Puerto Rico. The final vote is expected tomorrow afternoon after further discussion.
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Washington
Senate
Spooner
Wisconsin
Chamber
Bate
Dem
Tenn
Cullom
Rep
Depew
Rep. N. Y
Perkins
Cal
Puerto Rico
Simon
Ore
West
Missouri
Ross
New York
Nagasaki
Albany, N. Y
Supreme Court
United States
Congress
Tennessee
Paris
Islands
Hawaii
State Department
Spain
Costly American rule spurs call for Philippine reform
Correspondence from Manila reports broad demand for permanent government under American rule. Critics fault retained Spanish laws and high tariffs, noting 300 percent living costs while salaries rise only about 60 percent. Businessmen urge swift US action rather than more talk.
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Associated Press
Manila
Philippines
McKinley
Chamber of Commerce
Spain
United States
Congress
Congress Seeks Treasury Surplus Details From Secretary
Washington April 2 The ways and means committee led by Chairman Payne seeks Treasury Department information to assess whether a revenue reduction is safe and how it would be implemented. The statement notes a $64,000,000 nine month surplus and $16,500,000 for March with questions about future surplus, bond refunds, and funding of funded bonds.
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Washington
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
House
Secretary of the Treasury
Lawmaker Discusses Revenue Proposals And Tariff Policy
Mr Payne was asked about possible legislation this session to reduce revenue and expenses. He said action depends on available information and that reductions could be made under the war revenue act. He stated opposition to altering the Dingley tariff laws of 1897.
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Payne
Steunenberg Testimony Details Coeur dAlene Uprising
Governor Steunenberg described prelude to the 1899 Coeur dAlene uprising including militia disputes in 1897, arming warnings from Western Federation of Miners officials, seized arms at Mullan, and threats against mine officials. He identified Ed Boyce’s alleged leadership and a 160 man conspiracy, with sources named in the committee room. General Carlin to testify next.
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Washington
Steunenberg
Coeur d'Alene
Western Federation
Mullan
French
Coeur Delenes
Wardner
Bunker Hill
Canyon Creek
Frederick J. Whitney
Frinco
Ed Boyce
Western Federation of Miners
Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mill
Representative Hay
Virginia
James R. Sovereign
Hay
A. B. Campbell
Campbell
Sovereign
Lentz
Robertson
Whitney
Miners’ Union
W. P. Carlin
U. A
United States
War Tax Reduction Possible, Treasury Surplus Sought
The House adopted a resolution asking Secretary of the Treasury to report whether existing laws will create a surplus this year and next year with estimates of receipts from customs internal revenue and miscellaneous sources. The chamber also approved land sales and a $100000 military post grant, and passed measures on district insurance tax and Indian treaties.
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House
Secretary of the Treasury
Payne
Fort Hall
Oklahoma
New York
Sheridan
Wyo
Richardson
Tennessee
House of Representatives
Grosvenor
Ohio
United States
Puerto Rico
Spain
McRae
Arkansas
District of Columbia
Curtis
Senate
Fort Mall
Idaho
Fort Hall Reservation
Wilson
Resignation of Rev Newell D Hillis Faces Presbytery
Chicago April 2 Rev Newell D Hillis pastor of Plymouth church Brooklyn resigns from the Chicago presbytery and seeks demission from the Presbyterian church. The move was read at the presbytery meeting at Oliver Memorial church with no action planned for two weeks amid wide interest and concern.
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Presbytery
Chicago
Presbyterian Church
McClure
Lake Forest University
William Notman
W. J. Chichester
Merrick Johnson
McCormick Theological Seminary
Hillis
Newell Dwight Hillis
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
W. ©. Gray
Interior
Divine
Oliver Memorial Church
Church of Christ
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a quick cure for a cold. It notes a 25 cent price and includes a signature like W. Grove on each box, with a money back refund if it fails.
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Droegiets
KE. W. Grove
Hanna's Man Elected Mayor Beats Fusion in Cincinnati
Cincinnati voters elected the Republican city ticket including a new board for three years. Julius Fleischmann, a 28 year old millionaire brewer and McKinley staff colonel, won the mayoralty by over 8000 votes over fusion candidate Alfred M. Cohen. The result preserves party lines in the board of public service and education while signaling a tough battle with fusionists favored by Democrats and anti Cox factions.
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Cincinnati
Board of Public Service
Board of Legislation
Board of Education
George B. Cox
Conference Committee
Julius Fleischmann
McKinley
Hanna
Alfred M. Cohen
Dynamite Plot Aimed at Cincinnati Leader Cox Residence
An unknown individual placed a dynamite package on the Coxs veranda addressed to Mrs George B Cox. George B Cox notified police after suspecting danger and turning over the device. The package contained a large charge with a triggering mechanism and powder. Cox had been warned of an imminent attack the previous night.
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Cincinnati
George B. Cox
George FB. Cox
Cox
Supreme Court Reverses Lien Foreclosure Case
Montana Supreme Court reverses a Flathead county lien foreclosure ruling in Missoula Mercantile Co. v E C O'Donnell et al, faulting a flawed owner name omission and error specifications. The decision remands for trial and criticizes counsel for not observing court rules. The session also heard arguments in the Ravalli murder case State v Peterson.
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Helena
Supreme Court Today
O’donnells
Petersons
Supreme Court
Brantly
District Court of
Ravalli
Peterson
Andrew Nelson
Nolan
W. M. Draffan
Hamilton
Plumbers and Laborers Strike in Cleveland for Higher Wages
In Cleveland on April 2 three hundred journeymen plumbers and one hundred twenty five laborers walked out demanding higher pay. The action involves workers in the city’s plumbing and joining trades.
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Cleveland
Ohio
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