Senate votes on Platt substitute extending Chinese exclusion
The Platt substitute to broaden exclusion records a decisive 43 to 33 vote in the Senate. Opponents cite offensive policy and hurt to China while Hoar alone dissents, protesting exclusion as a racial principle. The debate included seaman clause amendments and special allowances for expositions and Chinese consignees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henna
Fairlees
Lodge
Mallory
Florida
Mrr. Carmack
Tennessee
United States
Dillingham
Quay
Pe-Tang
Pekin
Platt
Connecticut
China
Treasury
Cockrell
Mitchell
Oregon
Mr. Platt
Yeas
Allison
Beveridge
Blackburn
Burnham
Burrows
Burton
Clapp
Clark
Wyoming
Cullom
Debee
Dietrich
Dolliver
Elkins
Foraker
Frye
Gallinger
Gamble
Gibson
Hale
Hanna
Hansbrough
Hawley
Hoar
Kenn
Kearns
Kittredge
McComas
McCumber
McLaurin
South Carolina
McMilan
Millard
Morgan
Nelson
Pettus
New York
Pritchard
Proctor
Quarles
Scott
Spioner
Stewart
Warren
Wellington
Wetmore
Nays
Bacon
Bailey
Bard
Bate
Berry
Carmack
Montane
Clay
Culberson
Fairbanks
Foster
Dlouisiana
Washington
Harris
Heltfield
Jones
Arkansas
Nevada
Lodge McLaurin
Missinsippi
Martin
Money
Patterson
Penrose
Perkins
Rawiins
Simmons
Simon
Taliaferro
Teller
Mr. Hoar
Sluggers Meet in a Church Near Arlington
New York April 16 two hundred sporting men of Newark attended a midnight prize fight in a building once used as a church at Kingsland near Arlington New Jersey. Joe Bateman pounded Johnny W McDevitt to the verge of insensibility and won a purse of 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Newark
Kingsland
Arlington
N. J
Joe Bateman
Johnny” W McDevitt
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Digestive Rescue
A dubious testimonial fragment extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and digestion ailments. The text alleges improved nutrient absorption and bodily rebuilding, with various blurred names and stray references to patients and doctors. The piece reads as an early 20th century patent medicine blurb with questionable claims and distorted wording.
Southern representation in the cabinet debated by North Carolina senator
Senator Pritchard of North Carolina led a White House meeting with Representatives Blackburn and Moody to push for southern representation in the cabinet. He argued one third of the country remains unheard under the current cabinet makeup and noted he speaks for southern Republicans, not any specific candidate. He said he would not accept a cabinet post himself and mentioned potential southern names like Captain Price and Judge Bynum as worthy options if pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tos
Ohl
Ashington
Bpe- Wvestate
Pritchard
North Carolina
Blackburn and
Moody
White House
Pritchara
St Hag
McKinley
Senate
Pritehara
Regan
Southern Timber
Price
Salisbury
Bynum
Greensboro
Taft to Visit Rome to Clear Philippine Lands Deal
Washington reports Archbishop Ireland and Bishop O Gorman urge settling the friar lands issue in Rome to avoid delays from Manila authority. Taft will stop in Rome on return to Manila to push a direct transfer in trust for the Philippine people. Senate provokes $2500000 for artesian wells water resources aiding Georgia and other states, with an extra $1500000 added. Rome Athens court accommodations also funded. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claims cold cure in one day.
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Washington
Ireland
St.Paul
Root
O'Gorman
Rome
Manila
Gathcar
Taft
Mer. Sbarretti
Bacon
Clay
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Senate
Geological Survey
Georgia
South Carolina
Livingston
Adamson
M. Hall
Atlanta
Athens
Judiciary Committee
Committee On Appropriations
BE. W. Grove
Renovation Planned for White House on Artistic Lines
Washington report details Mrs Roosevelt guiding a thorough renovation of the White House to modernize furnishings and adornments. The east room will become a state dining room also usable as a ballroom with Sevres porcelain and updated furniture. An estimated 93000?0 was proposed in a civil bill to cover costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Hubbard Supports Corliss Bill on Cotton Shipments
T Hubbard president of the New York Cotton Exchange testified before the house committee on commerce urging passage of the Corliss Bill. He cited rate discrimination in shipments of cotton by water to domestic and foreign ports and argued IC C should regulate water as well as land transportation.
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Hubbard
Corliss
Washington
Cost of the Philippine War Inquiries Raised by Senator Culberson
Senator Culberson of Texas introduced two resolutions to the secretary of war and the secretary of the navy seeking the cost of the war in the Philippines since May 1893. The inquiries cover inland and sea troop transport expenses.
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Culberson
Texas
Washington
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
Philippines
Moseley To Govern Chickasaws In Oklahoma Nation
Ardmore Ind April 16 a telegram reports ex governor Palmer Moseley of the national party was nominated for governor of the Chickasaw nation at the Sandy convention defeating Colonel Richard McLish by six votes Moseley is identified with the full blood element.
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Moseley
Chickasaws
Ardmore
Ind. T
Milburn
Palmer Moseley
National Party
Sandy
Richard McLish
Dr. DeWitt Talmage Buried At Greenwood Cemetery
The funeral for Rev. T. DeWitt Talmage was held at Greenwood Cemetery today in New York. The graveside services were conducted by Rev. Howard Suydam of Rhinebeck New York in a brief ceremony.
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Dr. Talmage
New York
T. DeWitt Talmage
Greenwood Cemetery
Howard Suydam
Rhinebeck
N. Y
Bartlett Attacks Cuban Reciprocity Bill in House Debate
Washington April 16 Representative Bartlett delivered a strong speech opposing the Payne bill for Cuban reciprocity. He called the measure undemocratic, a Republican ploy, and a sham that would not aid Cuba or lower sugar prices. The debate closed with a vote to end general debate set for Friday at 3, 153 to 123, reflecting a Republican stance with notable Democratic support.
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Jos
Ohl
Washington
Bartlett
Judge Bartlett
House
Ways and Means Committee
Cuba
Idson
Mii
Messrs
Adamson
Georgia
Bankhead
Alabama
Bowie
Brantley
Burnett
Candler
Mississippi
Clayton
Eliott
South Carolina
Fox
Missippi
Griggs
Henry
Howard
Johnson
Kluttz
North Carolina
Lever
McLain
Pell
Scarborough
Spight
Taylor
Thompson
Underwood
Wiley
Williams
Roberta
Massachusetts
Patterson
Tennessee
Cochran
Missouri
Corliss
Michigan
Broussard
Lowielana
Bell
Colorado
H. ©. Smith
Wali
Louisiana
DIL
H. C. Smith
New Orleans Likely To Win National Manufactures Meet
Indianapolis April 16 At the second day opening of the National Association of Manufacturers convention it appeared New Orleans would host next as southern city, though Toledo pressed its bid with Mayor Samuel M. Jones arriving. Tomorrow decisive vote. Resolutions praised reciprocity work and subsidy plans, urged Isthmian Canal construction, and supported the eight hour workday and anti-injunction bill reconsideration. The metric system resolution was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
National Association of Manufacturers
New Orleans
Toledo
Samuel MM. Jones
Congress
Central Florida and Gulf Coast Railway Names Officers
Boston April 16 The board of directors elected officers for the Central Florida and Gulf Coast Railway Company President Thomas H McDonnell Quincy Mass Vice President Edward Page Auburndale Mass Secretary and treasurer Oscar O G Owens Melrose Mass General manager John H Dawe Summerville Mass Executive committee Thomas H McDonnell Edward Page C C Loring
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Central Florida and Gulf Coast Railway Company
Thomas H. McDonnell
Quincy
Mass
Edward Page
Auburndale
Oscar OG. Owens
Melrose
John H. Dawe
Summerville
C. C. Loring
President nominates postmasters for South Carolina and Virginia
Named by the President in Washington on April 16, the nominations sent to the Senate include Maggie M. Moore for Yorkville South Carolina is listed as postmaster and in Virginia Stith Bolling of Petersburg Wray T. Knight of Richmond and W Lee Brand of Salem are named for postmaster roles.
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Washington
Senate
Postmasters
South Carolina
Maggie M. Moore
Yorkville
Virginia
Stith Bolling
Petersburg
Wray T. Knight
Richmond
Lee Brand
Saiem
Odell Orders State Staff to Charleston Exposition
Governor Odell called his staff to Charleston for New York state day exercises on April 23. The group will depart New York City by a special train on April 21 for the Charleston exposition activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odell
Charleston
Albany
N. Y
New York State
New York City
Senate confirms several nominations in executive session
The Senate, in executive session, confirmed Robert J. Wynne of Pennsylvania as first assistant postmaster general Walter T. Burns as United States district judge for the southern district of Texas James W Ownby as United States attorney for the eastern district of Texas Willis H Cofield as receiver of public moneys at Alva Oklahoma and other related positions announced from Washington on April 16.
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Senate
Washington
Robert J. Wynne
Pennsylvania
Walter T. Burns
United States
Southern District of Texas
James W. Ownby
Eastern District of Texas
Willis H. Cofield
Alva
Okla
Scott's Emulsion Promises Health and Charm for Pale Girls
An old advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a simple remedy to pale complexions. It claims regular doses increase blood color, appetite, and overall appearance, branding it as a charm for bright manners and vitality.
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Scott
All Humors And Bodily Ailments Summed For Health
A fragment explains that humors are impure matters the body cannot manage alone. It claims accumulation leads to systemic issues such as pimples indigestion dull headaches and a tired feeling with bilious turns and appetite loss. The text presents a holistic view of health through bodily humors.
Hood's Sursapariila Gijeas Pikis for health claims
Advertisement for Hood Co remedies promising to remove humors and strengthen the system. Claims testimonials available on request. Appears to market health tonics from C. I. Hood Co. Lowell Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
C. I. Hood CO
Lowell
Mass
State Road Plan Spurs Georgia Rail Strategy
Leaders across Georgia urge protection against freight rate abuses and consider building a state road to the coast or tidewater. The debate centers on thwarting rail combines, securing fair rates, and preserving the Southern Railway charter as a statewide asset and tool.
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John W. Grant
Constitution
Atlanta
J. W. English
Forrest Adair
Wall Street
of Georgia
State of Georgia
J. Frank Beck
U. K. Qrr
Georgia
L. H. Beck
Tidewater
Chattanooga
Turner
The
Woman on Trial in Duncan Shooting Case
The court heard objections to a mistrial as Judge Anderson and Judge Candler discussed whether to declare a mistrial after a contested moment. Jury selection stretched into the morning, with Mrs. Duncan appearing composed in court and delivering a statement claiming self defense after her husband allegedly threatened to kill her and their son.
Man Missing and $17000 in Stock Case Stuns Bankers
New York April Ames Swan and Company bankers and brokers seek police help after stock from their office vanishes. 140 shares of Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul worth about 317,000 tied to a loan of 5,000 were pledged as collateral for a loan and later allegedly taken by confidential bookkeeper Allen F. Hedges who vanished after luncheon. Investigators trace the shares to Merman Forshay bankers who halted further sale. Hedges, 4 years with firm, married and living in Brooklyn, reportedly honest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ames
Swan & O
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Allen F. Hedges
Hedges
A.S. Leyland & Co
Stock
Consolidated
Merman& Forshay
Ames, Swan & Co
Yves
Brooklyn
On to the sea rail plan urged by Abbott
Colonel B F Abbott letters support a state funded railway from Atlanta to the sea to protect Georgia’s interests and prevent the state road from being undervalued. He urges a statewide conference to advance the project using convict labor, arguing it would cheaper than private builders and alleviate depot disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. ¥. Abbott
Atlanta
Georgia
S Peak
Benjamin F. Abbott
Mrs. Duncan Faints in Court During Trial
Colonel Herbert Dean aided Mrs. Duncan as she slumped in Gainesville court with water sprinkled on her face. A physician revived her while spectators watched. She regained consciousness and cried out in fear, later calming on a judge's sofa. Judge Candler planned to hear why a mistrial should not be declared.
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Herbert Dean
Gainesville
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SEW Railroad
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South
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Smith
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