Battleground districts and Puerto Rico tariff shift loom in 1900 campaign
Washington reports the 32 close congressional districts likely to decide control of the next House as Democrats push early organizing. Republican margins near Ohio River states are seen as vulnerable due to a Puerto Rico tariff bill, with gains anticipated in Kansas and Maryland and steady Democratic prospects in New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
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Washington, D. C
Democratic Committee
House
James D. Richardson
James Kerr
National Committee
Jones
Congressional Committee
House of Representatives
Congress
Roberts
Illinois
Ilinois
Indiana
Kaneas
Kansas
Kentucky
Maryland
Massachusetts
Nebraska
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
California
Michigan
Minnesota
New Jersey
Oho
Texas
Wisconsin
Lummer
Ohio River
Bryan
Silver
Atwater
Jenkins
Joe Sibley
Srmanor Kenney
Delaware
Missouri
Treasury Department
United States
Colorado
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Yellowstone Park
Mountain States
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Puerto Rico tax system debate details cable from Davis
In the Puerto Rico debate President Davis of Puerto Rico sends a March 29 telegram through Professor Hollander urging against enforcing U S internal revenue laws on Puerto Rico. Hollander says tax rules should fit local and home needs and warns rigid laws hinder a suitable system.
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Washington
Fairbanks
Davis
Puerto Rico
San Juan de Puerto Rico
Hollander
United States Internal Revenue
Labels of Organized Labor Cards and Badges Listed
There are 69 labels and three cards plus one badge recognized by organized labor. The American Federation of Labor labels include Cigarmakers, printers, boot and shoe workers, hatters, woodworkers, tailors, molders, gold beaters, horsenail makers, salmon fishermen, bakers, coopers, tanners and curriers, teamsters, leather workers, brewery workers, mattress makers, broommakers, carriage and wagon makers, brick makers, bicycle workers, bottle blowers, brushmakers, metal polishers, machinists, horseshoers and canmakers. Clerks, barbers and waiters have a card and agents a badge.
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Usin
American Federation of Labor
Readjustment of Bates Effect on the Coast
Washington reports the inter state commerce commission hearings on Pacific coast to middle west freight rate readjustment. Ruholson testifies no territory restriction for his hardware firm and warns coast merchants would seek sea routes if unprotected. Ocean factor cited as key to SF pricing and coast access, with rates and competition debated amid broader naval and colonial policy discussions.
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San Francisco
A. C. Rubolson
Baker & Hamilton
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Pacific Coast
Rubolson
Ruholson
Milwaukee
Pittsburg
Ilinois
Middle West
Knapp
Ruholgen
Ocean
New York
Denver
Wage Slavery Debate Focuses On Hawaiian Territorial Bill
The House considered the Senate Hawaiian territorial bill substitute under a special order and set a Thursday vote at 4 pm. Knox of Massachusetts urged passage while Robinson of Indiana condemned labor contracts in Hawaii as legalizing slavery. Mendel of Wyoming spoke for the bill and Lane of Iowa attacked the Puerto Rican tariff stance.
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Thomas
North Carolina
Williams
Mississippi
Boutelle
Illinois
Cooper
Committee On
Insular Affairs
Secretary of the Treasury
Puerto Rico
Philippines
Brewer
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
House
Knox
Committee On Territories
Robinson
Indiana
Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii
Cullom
Morgan
Hitt
Dole
Freer
Congress
Washington
Senate
Massachusetts
Territories
Mendel
Wyoming
Lane
Iowa
Mrs Pinkham Encourages Women to Write About Health
A historical note urges every woman across the continent to freely write to Mrs. Pinkham about her physical condition, emphasizing open communication and personal health letters as a resource.
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Mrs. Pinkham
Warriors in the Far East Foresee Indian Role in Global War
Special Correspondent Borbay describes Indian regiments as highly trained, physically resilient fighters with exceptional endurance. He notes their wrestling prowess, heavy lifting, keen eyes, and rifle skills, arguing loyal tribesmen could bolster Britain against Russia and other powers amid rising tensions in Asia.
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Borbay
India
Great Britain
England
Russia
Germany Denies Urging Turkey Against U.S. Meats
Berlin reports from Washington suggesting Germany urged Turkey to oppose American meats are emphatically denied by the German foreign office.
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Berlin
Washington
Germany
Turkey
Foreign Office
British invention in Berlin claims Russia intrigue on Baghdad rail
Berlin reports a government note branding as a British invention the claim that Russia is plotting against the Baghdad railroad. The April 3 dispatch notes diplomatic tension amid wartime-era rhetoric and espionage accusations.
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Berlin
Russia
Bagdad
Burbridge Testifies on Coeur d'Alene Mine Uprising
Frederick Burbridge, manager of the Bunker Hill and Sullivan mines, testifies at the Coeur d'Alene investigation. He details union and non union tensions, threats, and guards at the mine, and declines to name warning sources to protect informants. He cites Idaho court support for keeping names private and notes the role of military presence in maintaining peace.
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Washington
Frederick Burbridge
Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mines
Coeur d'Alene
Carlin
Burbridge
Bunker Hill
Coxey
Werdner
Sulzer
Idaho
Jose
Crossthwaite
Robertson
Stephens
Minnesota
Western Montana Farmers Optimistic On Spring Outlook
Missoula April reports indicate normal rainfall and perfect farm and orchard conditions. Farmers tossed Hicks almanac predictions aside as a mild early spring boosted planting across the region. Grain is sown, potatoes and early greens enter markets, and Plains valley leads with advanced crops.
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Montana
Plains
Missoula Valley
Orchard Homes
Cobban & Dinsmore
Stevensville
Missoula County
Ravalli
Missoula
Hicks
Kansas Elections Report From Topeka and Cities
Kansas returns from April 3 municipal elections show Republicans winning most first and second class city offices. Wichita shifts gain with broad ward victories. bond issue for public pays defeated. Abilene Lawrence Columbus Concordia Eureka also reported Republican ticket wins. Arkansas City and Great Bend vote majority of officers. Extension note includes a dental joke from Chicago Record.
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Topeka
Kan
Board of Education
City Council
Wichita
Abilene
Lawrence
Columbus
Concordia
Eureka
Arkansas City
Great Rend
Sheriff Conley Denies Letter Seen in Hurst Cell Claim
Helena April 3 Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Sheriff Conley of Deer Lodge county denies ever seeing the letter claimed to have been found in Joe Hurst's cell the day of the execution. The governor received a hand written statement from Hurst which resembled a published version. The governor commented on the striking similarity between the two texts and noted the claim about the letter's existence is false.
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United States
Wyoming
Montana
Washington
Oregon
California
Nevada
Idaho
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Arizona
Joseph
Nez Perces
Paul Showeway
Stephen Rubin
Rubin
Showeway
William Parsons
Chief Joseph
Congress
Indian Office
Kimball
Howard
J A. Foster
Civil Service Commission
Anaconda
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Hermann
General Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
Flathead Band of
Conley
Hurst
The
Standard
Helena
Joe Hurst
Cavanaugh
Smith
Butte
Deer Lodge County
Charles Martin
Garrison
Oakland Race Results From Five Furlongs To A Mile
In Oakland finals at five furlongs to a mile and a sixteenth Gaston Maydine Morelia Moringa Deblaise Torsida Boundlee My Gypsy Mountebank Scotch Plaid For mero Imperious Peaca Cormorant Momentum Lena Wyoming Alan earned various placings with times listed for each race.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Gaston
Maydine
Morelia
Moringa
Deblaise
Torsida
Boundlee
My Gypsy
Mountebank
Scotch Plaid
Formero
Imperious
Northampton Stakes at Northampton Spring Meet
The Northampton shire stakes of 800 sovereigns produced a dramatic finish with a four way dead heat between School Girl ridden by J. Relff and Rough Side with K. Cannon aboard. The dead heat was run off and School Girl won in hollow fashion as Little Reiff drew cheers.
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London
Northampton
School Girl
J. Relff
K. Cannon
Little Reiff
Runnerspace Results From Ben Nines Card at Washington
Results from Ben Nines at Washington show Golden Rattle winning a five and a half furlong race with Jack Gay second and Rough Rider third. Educate takes a half mile with Albert Enright second and Moor third. Queen of Song wins seven furlongs with Robert Metcalf second and Post Haste third. Grandeur takes six furlongs with Candin second and Halkan third. Thermost wins five and a half furlongs with Cupidity second and Sir Christopher third.
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Washington
Bennines
Golden Rattle
Jack Gay
Rough Rider
Educate
Albert Enright
Moor
Queen of Song
Robert Metcalf
Post Haste
Grandeur
Candin
Halkan
Thermost
Cupidity
Sir Christopher
Pioneer David J Sta ples dies at 75 in San Francisco
San Francisco April 3. David J Sta ples longtime California pioneer and for 33 years president of the Firemen's Fund Insurance company died today aged 75. He served as a delegate to the 1899 national convention that nominated Lincoln for president.
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San Francisco
David J. Staples
California
Firemen’s Fund Insurance Company
Lincoln
Campbell Re elected Mayor In Tacoma Mayoral Result
Campbell a Republican is elected mayor of Tacoma by a margin of about 200 votes. F B Cole running as a citizen candidate wins the treasurer post and Alfred Lister a Republican becomes controller. The Republican ticket also secures six council seats and citizens three.
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The
Standard
Tacoma
Wash
Campbell
F. B. Cole
Citizens
Alfred Lister
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Boston
Chicago
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Campell
Mt Cte, Mont
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