Relief Debate Over Cuban Reciprocity Splits Congress
Representative Payne opens the Cuban reciprocity debate arguing a 20 percent duty cut is needed to rescue sugar planters until Europe’s bounty system ends. He contends the sugar trust gains nothing and Cuba stands to gain exports and jobs, while opponents warn against free trade with Cuba. The debate highlights party divides and Market impact fears as Newlands and others oppose the measure.
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Payne
Cuba
Europe
Brussels
Mr. Payne
Wood
United States
General Wood
Congress
Sugar Trust
W. A. Smith
Michigan
Hts
Mr Lloyd
Missouri
Uma
Wwoa Smith
Cure Rheumatism with Dr Shayen’s Rheumatic Cure
An advertisement promises a free trial and cured cases for rheumatism by a doctor named Shayen. It claims a money back guarantee if not effective after one month and asks readers to send a postal note or card to box 67 in Raéine for a month’s supply.
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Gereral
Canal Bill Fate Hinges On Senate Fight Over Philippines
Senator Morgan predicts canal legislation will pass this session despite delays from the Philippines bill. He vows no adjournment while canal bill remains unresolved and argues Republicans will not force adjournment without action on the canal. The Nigeria canal plan, passed by the House, is the only viable option.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington
Morgan
Senate
Philippines
Phere
Alaama
Canal Committee
No Munitions for Rebels in China Trade Ban
San Francisco April 9 The customs officials are alerted to stop shipments of arms to Chinese insurgents. A Treasury letter cites the September 7 1901 protocol prohibiting importation of arms and warlike materiel. The note urges reporting any consignments found at U S ports to the department immediately.
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China
United States
San Francisco
Custom House
Colector Stratton
QO. A. Spalding
Secretary of the Treasury
Aouthern
Aboad
Massive Street Car and Train Collision in Chicago
Scores of lives were endangered in a collision between a street car and a Santa Fe passenger train in Chicago. Motorman Henry Muff was badly injured and may die. Seven dozen workers rode the car. air brakes failed as it struck the slowly arriving train at Casa Street depot, demolishing the street car and injuring nine passengers seriously.
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Chicago
JoUet
Tls
Ives
Santa Fe
Henry Muff
Casa Street
MacArthur testifies on Philippines mission and future
General MacArthur described the Philippine archipelago as core to American interests noting its strategic position and the need for a permanent presence. He argued for rapid political organization, educational expansion, and continued civil governance while acknowledging some troop excesses and the desire for social equality in the islands. The committee adjourned to Thursday.
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MacArthur
East
China Sea
Orient
Philippines
Asia
Philippine Archipelago
General MacArthur
Manila
Lodge
Carmack
Senator Carmack
Cutherton
Nover
Carmack Pehead
Jealous husband Samuel Van Stavern hanged in Camden
Camden New Jersey April 8 Samuel Van Stavern was hanged today for the murder of his wife. The crime occurred November 29 last, driven by jealousy. Van Stavern encountered his wife on the street and fired three shots with a revolver, all taking effect. She died instantly.
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van Stavern
Camden
N. J
Sarmuel van Stavern
Grand Veterans and Visions at Atlanta Grand
A crowded Grand last night showcased an amateur entertainment to rival professionals. The program featured camp life sketches with Confederate veterans, a fiddlers contest won by A V Poole, and a double sextette from Ploradera that earned top applause. Costumes and miniatures of court and colonial beauties followed, with Misses Lucia Abbott and Julia Taylor among the featured performers. Total receipts reached about 1200 from seats and 600 from programme ads.
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Mttey
Monur
Nr Mears
Tip Harrison
Georgia
A. J. Adkins
Arkansas ‘Traveler
Young’ Regiment
Robinson
B. M. Robinson
Betty Martin
Ww. F. Stewart
Tennessee Regiment
Jim Crack Corner
J. B. Roberts Yorty
J. W. Renfroe
Mississipp
Haights of
C. Cc. Kiser
David Love
Esher
A. V. Poole
Ploradera
Peo
Lucia, Abbott
Josie Stockdell
Julia Taylor
Florence Jackson
Janie Speer
Florence Werner
Mr. Perrigo
Harman Cox
Howell Peeples
Mr. Mullins
Charles Black
Lynn Werner
Martha Guever
Valeria Raniéin
Adelaide Howell
Louise
Prussia
Mae Moorman
Frances Walters
Martha Johnson
Countess of
Press
Kimmie Johnson
Joseph Thompson
Wilmer Moore
le . Maddox
Opening argument against Cuba policy in House debate
The debate centers on concession to Cuba tied to an invitation to join the United States. Newlands accuses Republicans of weakening Cuban sovereignty through the Platt amendment and urges a limited temporary reduction to ease distress. McClellan supports broader Cuba concessions and cites McKinley’s meeting with Cuban commissioners, while McClean questions relief size and advocates for higher tariff cuts. The House adjourned at 6:05 p m.
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Cuba
United States
Newlands
Republican Party
McClellan
New York
Ways and Means Committee
McKinley
Mr. McClellan
McClean
Thomas Jefferson
Franklin “Pierce
Canada
Cleveland
Hardware men urge unity for self-protection in face of New York combine
In Knoxville Tennessee April, Secretary Carter of the Southern Hardware Association warns that a New York based combine aims to control leading hardware houses in major cities. He urges independent hardware firms to form closer alliances and supports organizing a Southern Supply Company in Charleston to handle heavy supplies as a cost protective measure.
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New York
Knoxville
Tenn
Cb. Carter
Southern Hardware Association
Charleston
Southern Supply Company
Carter
Senate approves 59,000 for Biloxi public buildings
In Biloxi Mississippi on April 3 the senate passed a bill authorizing sixty nine thousand? 59.000 for public buildings in Biloxi. The action moves to the house for final consideration and funding details remain to be settled.
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Biloxi
Washington
Senate
Cullom Attacks Chinese Exclusion Bill in Senate
Senator Cullom of Illinois denounced the bill in its present form as violative of treaty rights with China. He urged adherence to treaties while supporting selective exclusion, warned against conceding American obligations, and suggested awaiting a new treaty before enacting harsher measures. He stressed treaty terms allowing entry for honest students and teachers and noted current statutes already limit Chinese admission. The debate touched on Hawaii, the Philippines, and trade, with the Senate also disposing of private pension bills before adjourning.
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Senate
Cullom
Ilinois
Committee On Foreign Relations
China
United States
Congress
Iz Cullom
BDL Culiom
California
Japan
Pacific Ocean
Philippine Islands
Patterson
Colorado
Hawaii
Perkins
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Mr. Gallinger
Pope Leo Plans Special Mission to Edward's Coronation
Rome reports Pope Leo plans to dispatch important missions to England for King Edward's coronation and to Alphonso's enthronement, despite Cardinal Ramipella's opposition over the anti Catholic oath. Monsignor Merry Del Val refused to lead if oath remains unchanged. The mission is expected to arrive in London shortly after the ceremony.
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Edward
Rome
Ramipella
Siftin
Alphons
England
Merry del Val
Luondon
Nicholas II
Moscow
Transport contracts show graft in wartime logistics
Secretary Root released a multi hundred page report on the transport service between San Francisco and the Philippine islands. Inspector General Chamberlain and Lt. Col. Mays document lack of competition, excessive painting and furnishing bills, and favoritism to certain firms. The Bates board findings on the Logan and Hancock costs are summarized with emphasis on defective work and overpriced government fittings.
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Root
House
Stum
San Francisco
Philippine Islands
Chamberlain
Mays
B. M. Young
Young
Yeung
Bates Board
Logan
Hancock
Far East gun shipments and European notices flash across era
Flashing news from the era reports new guns dispatched to the Far East by Russia, the son of Yang Yu’s death and alleged self-inflicted cause in St Petersburg, the Celtic cruise ship at Liverpool with a three day layover, Enschede blanket weavers locked out amid looming disturbances, and a Persian gold loan proposed with 5 percent interest guaranteed by most customs, plus Sparks from the Wires detailing Captain Carter’s improving condition, New York exhibit funding, a British war supply camp inquiry, and Taft’s slow recovery with a target April 15 return to duties in the Philippines.
Botanic Blood Balm offers free trial cures for blood diseases
A long advertisement pledges 15,000 free trial treatments of Botanic Blood Balm to prove it cures severe blood disorders such as eczema boils ulcers and rheumatism. It claims decades of testing, promises confidential advice, and directs readers to mail for a free sample from Blood Balm Co Atlanta.
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Botanic
Advessing Blood Balm Co
Forsyth Street
Atlanta
Medicina
Hoar Seeks Senate Rule Change On Debate Conduct
In Washington on April 8 the Senate heard Mr. Hoar call up a resolution to amend Rule 19. The proposed insert would bar senators in debate from suggesting improper conduct or motives by fellow members and would prohibit offensive references to any data of the union. The resolution was adopted without debate.
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Washington
Senate
Ahr
Fur nishings and Hats Line Promises Easy Dressing
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Thompson Seeks Support for Coroner Election
W. W. Thompson asks voters for support in the coroner race. The candidate presents himself as competent, sober, and reliable, urging residents to cast a ballot in his favor.
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W. W. Thompson
Burnett Held as a Bigamist in Fulton County
The case involves Burnett, alleged to have secretly wed Ming Ola Charles after a hasty February marriage at First Methodist. Charles, daughter of Robert Charles, identified Burnett in Atlanta, though he denies knowing her. Burnett faces bigamy charges with his wife standing by him amid fading sobriety claims.
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Sharpe
First Methodist Church
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Burnett
Florida
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Western and Atlantic Railroad
Atlanta
East North Avenue
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O Child
Recorder’s Court
Ming Ola Charles
Robert BE. Charles
Cap- Capitol Place
Fulton County
Indemnity Causes Revolt in Southern Mongolia
Southern Mongolia rebels against heavy indemnity taxation. About three thousand Chinese troops and an unspecified Krupp gang unit have been sent to the region. Several villages are fortified and residents vow to resist with backing from twenty thousand disaffected persons.
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Mongolia
Tien Tsin
Weaver Held for Arson in Savannah Trial
Special 1 report says John J. Weaver was held on attempted arson charges after evidence was heard in Savannah Georgia. Mrs R Bevill faced accessory charges but was dismissed for lack of corroborating evidence. Weaver testified Bevill hired him to burn her house for $2 from insurance money.
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Weaver
Savannah
Recoder Myrick
John J. Weaver
R. Bevill
Roger and Gallet Violet Soap 2oz at Jacoos Pharmacy
Violet soap by Roger and Gallet priced at two ounces available at Jacoos Pharmacy. Stock focused on fragrance line, promotional display near checkout. Limited quantities noted with restock expected soon.
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Roger & Gallet
Jacoos Pharmacy
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