Payne Bill Reciprocity Debate Marks Cuban Sugar Vote
The Payne reciprocity bill faces fierce opposition as amendments fail 2 to 13 and the committee reports aim to boost Cuba sugar exports. Payne notes Cuba’s sugar industry strain from world overproduction while arguing the measure aids planters without harming U.S. protections.
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McClellan
Richardson
Jon
Othr
McClllan
Atr
Newlands
Nevada
Cuba
United States
New
Babcock
Payne
Tonwitow Payne
Charman Payne
House
1 Guardian
Senators Debate Oleomargarine Bill in Senate Session
Washington March 3 the senate considered the clear margarine bill with three speeches two in favor and one against. Mr Simmons of North Corona opposed arguing against the bill and praising oleomargarine as healthful. Mr Dillingham of Vermont supported the measure and attacked oleomargarine makers for alleged fraud. The debate touched pure food laws and Philippine governance. Bills passed creating an additional circuit judge and compensating life savers from the 1900 Galveston hurricane. The session closed after executive action.
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Washington
Senate
Summons
North Corona
Simmons
Dillingham
Vermont
McCumber
North Dakota
Government of
Philippines
Lodge
Committee On Philippines
Pli
Cavil
Philippine Islands
Rawlins
Utaa
Seventh Judicial Credit
Galveston
Proctor
Clark
Wyoming
Harris
Kansas
Mitchell
Oregon
Procter
Man Convicted of Bigamy Sentenced in St Joseph
OC Nelson, recently from San Antonio, pleaded guilty to having three wives. In St Joseph criminal court he received a three year penitentiary sentence. The marriage to Miss Mary Parker of Plattsburg last September brought him under local jurisdiction.
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St Joseph
Nelson
San Antonio
St. Joseph
Mary Parker
Plattsburg
Nelson II
Regularity and relief for female ailments urged by doctors
Fragmentary ad style text touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for nervousness and "female trouble." It claims regularity, reduced inflammation, sleep restoration, and regained health, citing personal testimonials and unspecified locations.
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Pierce
Tom Xere
Monument to Soldiers From Sultana Disaster Planned
A movement in Washington seeks a monument in memory of 1457 soldiers and ex prisoners of war who died after the Civil War in the Sultana steamer explosion near Memphis on April 27, 1865. A 950000 appropriation bill for the monument will be introduced in Congress soon.
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Memphis
Washington
Andersonville
Cabala
Tenn
Congress
New Orleans Railway Deal Unites Street Railways
A lease signed today transfers control of the Orleans City Railway property to the New Orleans Railway Company. The same group also controls the New Orleans Lighting and Gas lines, consolidating ownership of about 226 miles of street railways in New Orleans.
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NEW Orleans Railway
New Orleans
New Orleans Railway Company
On Orfeans City Railway Company
New Orleans Lightine Company
New Orleans Gas Light Company
New Orlegns Railroad Company
Cumberland Derby Announces Entries for April 2 Run
Nashville Tenn March 31 Secretary Rusuwurm of the Tennessee Breed Association announced declarations in the Cumberland Derby to be run April 2. Dre due tomorrow.
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Nashville
Tenn
Rusuwurm
Ers’ Association
Fires Hit Fukui Town Desolating Thousands Of Homes
A blaze swept Fukui Japan destroying about four thousand houses and displacing residents. Reports note chaotic conditions and widespread damage across the cilhe manufacturing town as emergency crews fought the blaze and assessed the aftereffects.
Lawmaker Fight Refocuses on South Disfranchisement Debate
March 31 House speeches focus on southern franchise issues and banking reform as Representative Spight and Poll defend South while Williams argues over Chinese exclusion. Payne signals a tariff bill move. Cannon details Washington development funds and new rail extension plans from Fort Worth to Galveston.
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Messrs Willams
Mississippi
Poll
North Carolina
Spight
Bell
Colorado
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Cannon
Washington
District of Columbia
Capitol Building
Congress
Benton
Missouri
Klutz
Whcn
Fou
South
Mississippand
Mr Poll
McKinley
Popul
Asco
Pou
North
Willams
Pacific Coast
Williams
United States
Rock Island
Texas
Austin
Tex
Chicago
Fort Worth
Galveston
Gains from Scott's Emulsion in steady daily improvements
The ad emphasizes gradual daily gains in strength and weight from continued Scott's Emulsion use, suggesting weekly accumulation leads to substantial overall improvement. It claims the emulsion helps tissue growth and lung health while allowing long-term use without disturbance.
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Scott
Hood's Sarsaparilla claimed to cure catarrh
The ad asserts catarrh is a discharge from inflamed mucous membranes due to impure blood and low tone. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood, strengthens the system, and stops discharge, citing WirStan Shieman of Milwaukee who was cured after four bottles.
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Hood
Flood Rips Through Oakdale and Harriman Area Causing Massive Damages
Floodwaters wreck bridges and submerge yards along the Oakdale and Harriman corridors. Thirteen houses washed away. thirty five Oakdale families left destitute. Mayor Claude Hendricks coordinates local relief while urging outside aid. Petros and Morgan County report millions in damages to mines, rail yards, and infrastructure. several bridges damaged. one drowning reported at Wort Creek. Rescue crews repair tracks, rebuild bridges, and await official assistance as lines and telegraphs were down.
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Gene
Norh
Oakdale
Southern
Cincinnai Southern Railway
Babahatchee
Somerset
Chattanooga
Claude Hendricks
Harriman
Hendricks
Petros
Morgan County
Tenn
Crooked Fork Coal and Coke Company
Harriman Northeastern
Foss
Tesla
Harriman and Northeastern
Crooked Fork
Soie
Branch
Richard May
Fiore
Crooked Fork Creek
Emery River
Wort Creek
Brown
Waters Begin to Recede in Mississippi Flood Areas
Flood waters in Mississippi overflow regions are dropping overall. The Pearl River remains above danger, rising slowly. Railway service improves with Illinois Central operating trains near schedule times, while detours route north from Jackson to Memphis via Frisco lines. Southern, Louisville and Nashville, and Nashville, Chattanooga and St Louis lines report several hours late arrivals.
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Mississippi
Memphis
Tenn
Pearl River
Illnois Central
Jackson
Friscoines
Southern
Louisville
Nashville
Chattanooga
St Louis
Spares From the Wires Report Mixed 1910s News
The item surveys varied notes from Ardmore to Indianapolis and New York. It mentions General Bradford once Kansas attorney general in critical condition after a stroke, prize fighter Dommy White’s recovery, and brewery workers’ lockout in Cincinnati. It also notes a fatality near a Big Four train, a consul matter, Guthrie fire losses, a printing plant owner’s insured claims, and early corporate operations milestones.
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Ac Ardmore
Ind
General & B
Bradford
United States
Kansas
Thomas Horakreths
Dommy White
Tommie Markey
Knickerpocker Athletic Club
Philadelphia
Gompers
Cincinnati
Covington
Newport
United Brewery
James R Keene
New York
Katie Cofer
Indianapolis
Deckinson
Sofia
Guthrie
Orla
Dss
H Greer
Citisens
Greer
Gatperation
Forth Wav
Ermicterticg
Philippine census and silver coinage plan for islands
A House of Representatives report outlines a census for the Philippine Islands to assess population and readiness for representative government. Provisions include minting silver dollars in Manila under U.S. authorization with standard alloy, denominations, and coining rules, plus extension of the Philippine Commission’s authority to establish municipalities and provincial governments as support for eventual self rule.
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Washington
March
Phu
Philippines
Lodge
Democrate
Senate
Anc
Sion
Congress
Philippine
Perthes
Philippine Islands
Philippine Commission
Manila
United States
Philipines Islands
Lion
San Francisco
Ippines
Auyer
Disco
Philipines
Oval
Nerige Af
Ted
Islands
Patrick and Addie Francis wed under contract marriage law
The article reports Patrick and Addie Francis marry after a preexisting contract marriage under 1901 state law. Witnesses included Patrick's father and sister Emma Patrice, with their young daughter present. Attorney Samual B. Thomas states the marriage is valid and binding, tied to Patrick's acquittal proceedings and his confinement in the death house.
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New York
Mitch
Wil Rice
Addie M Frangs
Murriage
Patricks
Emma
Patrice
Patricks Uttle
Sar
Thomas
Francigs
Samu
Francy
Francis
Addie Francis Patrick
Meat price talks reveal packers and retailers forecast costs
The text details meat price trends from 1908 showing modest gains across months, with packing houses and leading retailers noting slight increases in beef and pork prices. It cites Swift Company and several packing houses, discusses retailer profits, and notes anticipated shifts if prices rise further. It also mentions Secretary Root and a Havana visit, plus Arlington honors for Clagett.
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Semahors
Pac
Hole
Pac Hove
Caulain
Swift Company
Atlanta
Ammond Schwanid & Sulzbern
Eet Company
Cuddy, Armour, Nelson,Jorrison & Co
Confusing Atlanta Visitor Quietly Puzzles Colonel Calloway
An elegant stranger questioned Colonel Calloway at the hotel about the new Atlanta prison, then dismissed the idea with blunt words and walked away, leaving the colonel unsure if he was being observed or tested. Meanwhile political chatter shifts to Montana candidate Hays and upcoming Macon county elections.
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Ed Calloway
Kimpala House
Atlanta
Calloway
Dedoil
Ed Cooway
Unclear Claims Plague Wall Payouts Commission
Fragmentary text reports claims about a wall project and payments, mentioning a committee and commissions. It references an unresolved dispute over funds and responsibilities, with distorted phrases suggesting a deficit or failure to pay. Key entities and specifics are obscured, leaving the core issue ambiguous.
Pardoned Cherokee Indian at Ohio Penitentiary
Roosevelt may grant pardon to Columbus a Cherokee Indian from Indian Territory held at Ohio penitentiary life sentence. The man Bussel is linked to a murder case tied to his uncle. authorities allege he tried to evade officers and involvement in two killings.
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Roosevelt
Columbus
Bussel
Indian Territory
Ohio Penitentiary
Roosevel
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