Cuban reciprocity hearings spark beet sugar industry protest
Washington January 22 hearings before the Ways and Means Committee focused on Cuban reciprocity. Henry T. Oxnard led beet sugar interests in arguing that U.S. production should be protected and expanded, while Cuban delegates pushed for free trade. A petition from about forty-five Republicans and several Democrats urged no changes to tariff laws harming beet sugar.
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Washington
United States
Henry T. Oxnard
American ‘Beet Sugar Association
Louisiana
Payne
Bir
Placé
Cribe
Cuba
American Congress
Oxnard
Beet Sugar Association
Congress
Atlantic
Pacific
Ommard
American Sugar Trust
H. O. Havemeyer
Gongress
Maddens
Richardson
Mrr. Grosvenor
Richardsou
Pris
Grosvenor
Caté
Gixnard
Ways 2Nd Means Committee
Michigan
California
Indiana
Kansas
Senate Debates Teller Anti Britain Resolution
In Washington January 22 the Senate debated Mr Teller s resolution seeking clemency for Commandant Scheepers of the Orange Free State army now a prisoner of war. It notes the death sentence by British authorities and urges adherence to Geneva conventions. Reports say General Kitchener confirmed the sentence and Scheepers was executed last Saturday January 18.
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Washington
Thi
Senate
Teller
Scheepers
Orange ‘Free ~ State Army
South Africa
Eaid
Capitan
Rivag
York
Jativar
Stheepers
Kitchener
Senate Drops Philippines Hearing on Commerce Bill
Washington January 22 debate on the Philippine tariff bill was not continued as the Senate prepared to discuss the proposed department of commerce. The session showed little progress on the commerce bill after about two hours of debate, with no objections to main features but a focus on careful consideration and details. Samuel Gompers protested against incorporating the labor department into the commerce department, arguing it would minimize labor interests.
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Department of Commerce
Washington
Senate
Frye
Seng
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Department of Labor
Gompers
Department of Ighér
Department
Nominations sent to Senate by President Washington
The president on January 22 sent nominations to the Senate for officials including director of case B. F. Keith, deputy auditor for interior George Durham, U. S. attorney Harry Skinner for the eastern district of North Carolina, and Samuel M. Windsay as commissioner of education for Porto Rico. The Senate confirmed M. E. Oterd as governor of New Mexico and J. W. Elliott as collector of customs for New Port News District, plus postmasters D. Hagan in Jacksonville and J. McDougall in Tallahassee.
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Washngton
Senate
B. F. Keith
Wilmington
Interior Department
George Durham
Ohio
United States
Harry Skinner
North Carolina
Porto Rico
Samuel M. Windsay
Pennsylvania
Teddy
M. E. Oterd
New Mexico
J. W. Elliott
New Port Neva
D. Hagan
Jacksonville
J. McDougall
Tallahassee
Taft Rushes to Washington Over Philippine Legislation
Secretary Boot received a telegram from Judge Taft civil governor of the Philippines reporting his safe arrival in San Francisco in improving health and plans to reach Washington tonight. Root suggested Taft come from Cincinnati late next week to brief congressional committees on the Philippine situation.
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Boot
Washington
Tait
Philippines
San Francisco
Root
Taft
Washisgton
Cincinnati
Grace-Giver to S Uatiers Not Ejected From La Costa Island
The secretary of war orders delaying ejectment of trespassers from La Costa Island military reservation at Key West until the Pardella case is tried in February. This follows years of efforts to curb smuggling in Charlotte harbor. President signs Charleston bill approving $90,000 for government exhibit expenses at the Charleston Action.
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United States
la Costa Island
Washington
Secretary ‘of War
Key West Barracks
Fia
United‘States
Pardella
United ‘States
Charlotte Harbor
Charleston
New Orleans Bankers Protest and Sugar Interests Clash
Louisiana bankers appeal to senators and committee members amid opposition to high duties on Cuban tobacco and sugar related goods. They urge a low duty rate to aid finance and growth, warning against harming cane and allied industries. The president reports Roosevelt’s stance on Cuban tobacco and potential impacts on development.
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New Orleans
Foster
Louisiana
Ni Leaf
The
Taft Advocates 150000 Manila Garrison
Governor Taft in San Francisco discusses Philippines defense and tariff policy. He urges a standing army of 15,000 in the islands, notes native constabulary strength, and calls for a 60 percent cut in the Dingley tariff to boost trade. He cites good civil military relations and plans to return to Washington with General Smith.
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San Francisco
Philippines
Govenor Taft
Sitsahhen
Uged
Songresa
Walatain
Allen
Gach
Thippines
Dingle
Congress
Porto Rico
Pacific Coast
Taft
Elvi
General Chaffee
Union League Club
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
Washington
James F. Smith
Supreme ‘Court’ of the Philippines
National Guard Club Proposed in Washington
The National Guards Association of the United States adopted a resolution favoring the establishment of a National Military Club in Washington. Adjunct generals met with President Roosevelt, Secretary Root, and General Miles, who voiced support for a strong national guard as a vital citizen soldier school and urged closer guard-regular army cooperation. General J C Foster of Florida was elected to the association's executive committee.
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Washington
National Guards’ Association of the
United States
Adjutanta General
Adjutants' General
Roosevelt
Root
Miles
National Guard
Regular Army
J. ¢. R. Foster
Florida
SCHLEY'S CASE WITH KNOX ANNOUNCED FOR REVIEW
Rear Admiral Schley and Mrs. Schley will travel to Chicago by private car provided by the railroad officials, leaving Friday at 10 45 A M and arriving Saturday at 9 20 A M The admiral declines to publish his appeal filed with the president yesterday The president will refer the matter to Attorney General Knox for report and recommendations at the earliest opportunity
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Washington
Schley
Baltimore and Ohio
Chicago
Schiey
White House
Knox
Judge Street Cleared by Attorney General Report
Washington January 22 Attorney General Knox reported to the president that Judge Webster Street chief justice of the Arizona supreme court is exonerated of bribery and extravagance charges. The report says the accusations were based on rumors and unverified information.
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Judge Street
Washington
Knox
Webster ‘Street
Supreme Court of Arizona
Esquimo Diets and Fatty Foods Cited in Health Note
A fragment describes Esquimo dietary habits with emphasis on fatty foods like pork and blubber to combat cold and physical strain. It notes belief that such fare prevents wasting diseases and mentions Scott's Emulsion as a highly digestible fat source, reflecting period health advice.
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Esquimo
Indiana mining law inquiry eyes exoneration of leaders
A chaotic report fragment describes a commission appointed by Indiana Governor to codify mining laws, with Wil as chairman and W D Ryan as secretary. The panel investigates charges against President Mitchell and Secretary-Treasurer Wilson, aiming to report tonight and likely exonerate the officials, followed by elections.
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Heenan
Linton
Indiana
Wil
Mitchell
Wilson
W. D. Ryan
Duridtes
Ryan
Miss Meredith
Tagine
Charzes
Tea Importers Beaten by Treasury Dismissal Sustained
Washington January 2 The district supreme court sustained the demurrer of the secretary of the treasury in a case brought by tea importers of New York against him and the board of tea experts. The court ruled acts of the treasury secretary and the tea experts were judicial in nature and not reviewable on certiorari.
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Treasury
Washington
District Supreme Court
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
Board of Tea Experts
United States
Board of Tea
Senate debates damages in Cuba war claim and revenue drops
Washington reports mix of senate action and fiscal data. The chamber considers whether paying damages for Siboney destruction might implicate the government. Separate notes show December 1903 internal revenue receipts at 22 812 15 and six month totals near 143 million, with declines versus prior years.
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Hardeman
Washington
Senate
Hia
Siboney
Cuba
Spain
Hardman
Wesnington
Ender
Prince Henry I5 In Demand and On Tour Plans
Washington reports Prince Henry of Prussia attracts wide interest as railroad experts map an itinerary. Cities under consideration include Chicago Milwaukee Cincinnati Indianapolis and Boston with a March 8 visit to Boston probable. New York hosts a Feb 28 dinner at Waldorf Astoria for American press officials and editors with about 900 invitations planned.
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Kaiser
Washington
Prince Henry
Chicago
St. Louis
Mibwaukee
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Boston
New York
Blaats Zeitune
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Waldorfs Astoria
Ithia
United States
Prince Henry's Sake
Tien
MaCtay’s Histor s Sabet Named Admiral Candidate
The fragmentary clipping notes a figure named Sabet tied to MACTAY’s HISTOR. It mentions a vote, likely in a naval or military context, with implications of rank or appointment. Names and details are unclear but point to a historical nomination or title.
Forme President and Friends in New Jersey Hunting Trip
The note mentions a trip from New Jersey to Princeton and Gebroetown with figures including Rear Admiral Alison G. McCook and Hernan May. It notes several days of hunting with Benedict and references Cleveland in the text.
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Princeton
N. J. Januari
Cleveland -Teft Pri
Hare
C Benedict
Alison G. McCook
Hernan
Sarsaparilla Cures Catarrh and Improves Effect
A testimonial from California in June praises Sarsaparilla for curing chronic ear ringing and catarrh. It claims constitutional relief, better appetite, and overall wellness after using the remedy to treat nose throat and bowel symptoms.
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s.Barsapariila
BR. Lora
California
Roe Ho
Massive Columbus Fire Strikes East Spring Street
A devastating blaze in Columbus consumed a five story brick building housing Samuel Steven wholesale groceries Joan Hayes leather dealers Zina & Co hats and Sun He Robbins stock. Losses reach about 151800 across multiple firms with further damage to adjacent properties and injuries to firemen including Perry Cappell Charles Young and others.
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Columbus
East Springtreet
Samuel Steven
Joan Hayes
Zina & ‘Company
Sun HE. B. Robbins
Wall Paper
August Ruetty
Main Street
Charles 8. Smith
Haat Main Street
Spring Street
Dunn,Taft & Co
West Wall
Pearl Alley
Engineompany No. 7
Perry Cappell
Charles Young
Reciprocity Convention Opens To Promote Free Trade
The reciprocity convention, urged by Governor Branley after talks with Kansas business leaders, opened in a Topeka hall with over a hundred delegates including former Missouri Governor Thomas Crittenden. The aim is a national association to push reciprocal treaties with Mexico Cuba and other Latin American nations and to distribute literature to build support. The league will be based in Topeka to advance better westward trade relations.
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Kansas
Toépekd
Kate
Branley
Thomas Crittenden
Missouri
Mexico
Stanley
James A. Trodutman
Topeka
Aski
Cuba
League
Debate Over Philippine Policy Leads to Paralyzed Soldier Quote
An hour long point of order in the congressional debate on Philippine policy ends with Fisher quoting a line about protecting an American soldier whose fate may be paralyzed. The scene includes Cannon and Richardson arguments, and a party-line vote on amendments.
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Fleming
Cannon
Sherman
New York
Richardson
Tennessee
Bloming
Georgia
Padgett
Feréby
Philipine Islands
Paris
Coe
Pine
Congress
Cummings
Mr. Cummings
Echepe
Pan American Conference Backs Interoceanic Canal Plan
Delegates at the Pan American conference in Mexico approve a unified push by the United States to build an interoceanic canal and celebrate the Buffalo exposition. The assembly also approves adding two European jurists to codify American international law and discusses a permanent arbitration court for pecuniary claims among signatory nations.
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Mexico City
St. Louis Purchase
Buffalo
Mexico
Anplaud
United States
Cof
Buchanan
I A
New World
Committee of Jurists
Volney W. Foster
Pan- American Conference
Peru
Chitea
Cihit
Foreign Relations
Permanent Arbitration Court of the
Hague
América
Conmittes
Western railroads unite to uphold packing house rate law
A meeting in Chicago gathered presidents of western railroads and leading packing house interests west of the Missouri River. They pledged to obey the interstate commerce law, maintain published rates from the Missouri River to the Atlantic, and end secret rate practices while the commission suspends prosecutions pending abolition of secret rates.
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Chicago
Western Railroads
Missouri River
Atlantic Seaboard
Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Packing House
Alabamans Meet President in Washington
A delegation of Huntsville and Alabama leaders met the president to urge the establishment of an army post at Huntsville and seek renomination of W. T. Hutchings as postmaster. Dr Clower of Grantsville and his daughters were visiting in Washington.
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DeKalb
E. Roberts
Machine
Fryette County
H. D. Collin Perkins
Conecuh County
W. I. Black
Brafford
Pickens County
P.A. Gell
Marion County
G. ©. Kates
Wallare
Escambia County
A. J. Jackson
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Galttle
Satter
Pagalands
Manila
Hay
Viretnia
Philip
Gical Sumy
Lis
Essig’ Bros
Clothiers
Wihiwehall St
Tutt
Law
Packing Houses
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Johnson
Spiness
Hathaway
Cail
Bian Steel
Atlanta
Bandays
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