Costa Rica Ties May Block Panama Canal Offer
A U S Senate subcommittee recommends against accepting the Pinkrja canal offer, citing legal and diplomatic complications. Senators Morgan, Mitchell, Pritchard, and Foster back the recommendation though Pritchard was absent and Kittredge may file a minority report. Costa Rica has given no firm assurances as Nicaragua did, with plans for a possible protocol still unsettled.
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Washington
Committed
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Supreme Court Upholds Illinois Futures Decree
The U S Supreme Court affirms the Illinois law on futures dealing, upholding a $10 to $1,000 fine and up to a year in jail for anyone contracting to sell or buy futures by false rumors or market manipulation. Justice Harlan delivered the opinion with Justices Brewer and Peckham dissenting.
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United States Supreme Court
Washington
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of
State of Ilinois
Alfred G. Hoath
Harlan
Brewer
Peckham
Booth
Tl- Lueis
Three Cent Fares Illegal Supreme Court Rules
The United States Supreme Court held that Detroit ordinances reducing street car fares to three cents were irregular and not binding. The decision states fares were fixed at five cents by prior ordinances and cannot be lowered unilaterally by the city without the company’s consent. Justice Peckham delivered the opinion. A separate Raleigh report notes Howard Pettus, a black man, convicted of manslaughter for killing Tam Ran White in Reidsville on New Year’s Day.
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Detroit
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Mich
Peckham
Common Council
Jeavey
Raleigh
N. C
Howard Pettus
Little Tam
Reidsville
New
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promoted for Mother's Recovery
An old advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as strengthening the female system and aiding childbirth. It claims help for mothers with weakly or failing health after difficult pregnancies, citing testimonials and promising renewed vitality for both mother and child.
Charles Broadway Rouss dies in New York
Charles Broadway Rouss, the blind millionaire, died here today of heart disease and dropsy. Born in Woodcora Massachusetts in 1826, he started in business in Winchester, served in the Confederate Army, and funded memorials and a Virginia college lab. He offered funds for Confederate monuments and a reward for restoring sight, with executors expected to carry out the plans.
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New York
Charles
Broadway
Rouss
Woodcora
Winchester
Mount Hope Cemetery
Universal
Buchimond
Charles Broadway
Ross
Charles Broadway Rouss
Confederate Memorial Hall
Senate approves Savannah marine hospital plan
Senator Clay won unanimous consent to take up and pass a bill for a Savannah marine hospital with a $200000 appropriation if a site must be bought, or $175000 if government property suffices. A similar house bill has been favorably reported. Clay departs briefly for private legal business. The Senate also approved damages to Flora A Darling for illegal arrest and imprisonment in New Orleans and authorized post office building extension in Memphis with $250,000.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington
Clay
Savannah
House
Senate
Flora A. Darling
New Orleans
Memphis
Tenn
Catarrh Cure Offered with $100 Reward
A Toledo advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy lasting all states of catarrh. It claims to heal by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces, building constitution, and offers $100 for any case it fails to cure. Testimonials available upon request.
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Hall
Bali
F. J. Cheney & CO. Toleda
Roosevelt Lays Down Law to Illinois Office Holders
Washington March 3 The following statement was made public at the White House after inquiry of the president as to his views on political activity of appointees in Illinois Major Hogan would be compelled to withdraw his name for internal revenue collector in the southern district of Illinois to avoid factional participation The president reiterated that Illinois appointees must stay clear of factional work and that the election of a senator is for Illinois to decide federal appointees should serve their party by keeping in first class shape and refrain from improper factional activity in matters outside their proper concern
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Roosevelt
Washington
White
Illinois
Hiinots
President Roosevelt Backs Census Bureau Bill Clash
Washington March 3 President Roosevelt denounced the civil service provision extending the civil service law to about 1700 census clerks in the permanent census bureau. He aims to sign the bill but would use executive orders to limit appointments to avoid perceived injustice.
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Roosevelt Balts
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Batson says he didn’t kill them in Welch case
Kansas City dispatch reports Edward Batson the Missouri farmhand charged with six murders of the Harte family at Welch Louisiana passed through the city in the custody of Sheriff Perkins. Batson told Associated Press he is not guilty and can prove it, while Perkins signaled doubt as authorities note circumstances point to him.
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Batson
Earles
Kansas City
Edward Batson
Harte
Welch
Perkins
Calasieu Parish
Louisiang
Associated Press
Rural Free Delivery Bill Opens Debate In House
Washington March 3 The house began consideration of a bill to classify rural free delivery and place carriers under the contract system. Two speeches were delivered Loud of California argued cost growth and patronage Swanson of Virginia opposed the contract system. a conference report on the Philippine tariff interrupted the debate. The vote on the previous question adjourned after a quorum dispute. Wiss Stone to Lecture in Winns this summer. Miss Stone to tour Chautauqua societies nationwide.
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Washington
House
Loud
California
Swanson
Virginia
Payne
Richardson
Congress
J. P. Willams
Winots
Tennessee
Mays
Bleris
Get Your Share Scott’s Emulsion Ad
An old advertisement promotes Scott’s Emulsion as a concentrated, predigested food offering nourishment for all ages. It claims to restore flesh and invites readers to request a free sample from Scott & Bowne, chemists, Pearl Street, New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Sts
N.Y
Frye Fights For Subsidies in Senate Shipping Debate
The Senate opened debate on a shipping bill as Mr. Frye urged protective subsidies. He argued free ships raise costs and hurt U S yards, noting 80 percent of world ships are subsidized and warning against treaty violations. He claimed U S wages raise ship costs and pressed for treasury support to offset foreign trade. The session moved to executive ahead of adjournment.
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Senate
Fontaine
Icommerce
Frye
United States
Mr. Frye
Germany
Qwow
Mroitzye
Pan
Republican Party
Fryé
Bacon
Georgia
Furness
Great Britain
Clay
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
China
Pacific Mail
Botkin Case Dismissed in California Murder Suit
Washington March. The United States Supreme Court dismissed the case of Mrs. Vardelia Botkin v. the People of California under a life sentence for murdering Mrs. Dunning by sending her poisoned candy. The dismissal followed a clerk's stipulation authorizing the proceeding.
Sarsaparilla Becomes Dyspepsia Cure In Ad Claim
An advertisement from Canajoharie New York features Mrs A C Crowell praising Hood's Sarsaparilla for relief from chronic dyspepsia. The copy claims the medicine enabled her to eat without distress and to regain health, urging continued use alongside product pills. It touts hood s sarsaparilla as strengthening the digestive system and whole body.
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Hood
Mars
A. Crowell
Canajoharle
N. YJ
Ffova
Trains Caught in Great Flood After Drowning Incidents
Three drownings reported near Pittston and Kingston flats as floodwaters overwhelm Wyoming Valley. A breaker boy from Minooka swept away in Lackawanna river. two women died when boat capsized at Kingston flats. Susquehanna River receding. many mines idle,約24,000 miners idle. coal output limited for days.
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Pittston
Nanticoke
Wyoming Valley
Nominated and Confirmed Postmasters and Naval Officers
The president sent to the senate nominations for postmasters including Albert J. McRae for McRae Georgia and Robert A. Patton for South Pittsburg Tennessee plus Alexander Salomon for Plaquemine Louisiana and J G Walser for Lexington North Carolina. The senate confirmed several naval appointments and visitors to the United States Naval Observatory. Also listed are Alabama postmaster C F Rankin Brewton and senior Navy officers Captain P H Cooper rear admirals G H Wadleigh with various assignments. A patent cold remedy advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets appears with E W Grove signature.
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Albert McRae
McRae
Washington
Senate
Postimasters
Georgia
Albert J. McRae
Tennessee
Pittsburg
Robert A. Patton
Louisiana
Fight on Railway Combine Bill Nearing Completion
Attorney General Knox plans to file the antitrust bill in a few days challenging the Northern Securities Company and its leaders J Pierpont Morgan and J J Hill. The measure aims to block the merger of the Northern Pacific Great Northern and other Northwestern railroads, with filing expected in Minneapolis federal court.
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Knox
Washington
Northern Securities Company
J. Pierpont Morgan
J. J. Hill
Northern Pacific
Great
Northern
United States Circuit Court
Minneapolis
Taft Sees Philippine Policy With Reduced Army Possible
Governor Taft told the insular affairs committee that a dual civilian military government in the Philippines will cause friction but both sides seek solutions. He estimated US forces could be cut to 16 000 in a year, 25 000 presently sufficient, urged a 7 percent tariff cut, and dismissed fears of large tobacco dumping. He cited labor leaders supporting Chinese skilled labor and disputed a 1 500 000 population figure, noting 250 000 Chinese as a reasonable outer estimate. Hearing to continue tomorrow.
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Philippines
Washington
Maren
Taft
House Committee On Insular Affairs
Philippine Islands
United States
Wiile
Six Prisoners Escape Maryland Jail Kill Deputy Sheriff
Six inmates broke jail at Easton Maryland late Saturday night. Deputy Sheriff Thompson was instantly killed as authorities pursue the escapees. James Green, a Black man awaiting trial for murder, is suspected of firing the fatal shot. The other prisoners are believed held on minor charges.
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Baltimore
Easton
Thompson
James Green
Green
Illinois Bank Fails in Elkhart Near Lincoln
The bank of Hildthart in Elkhart near Lincoln failed to open amid a bank examiner’s investigation. President CG Taylor and cashier Frank W. Cottle say assets will cover liabilities. Organized in 1881 by Uncle Dick Oglesby Governor and cattle king John D. Gillett among founders.
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Dick” Oglesby
Lincoln
Ill
Bank of Hildthart
Elkhart
X. CG. Taylor
Frank W. Cottle
Bank of Elkha
Dick” Cetesbys
John D. Gillett
Cer
Prince Henry in Chicago Banquet and Festival Welcome
Prince Henry of Germany arrives amid electric decor and cheering crowds in Chicago. Mayor Harrison greets him, the banquet toasts Roosevelt and the president, then a choral festival at the First Infantry armory with 6000 attendees. The German chorus performs The True German Heart and The Prayer as the prince attends.
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Jackson Boulevard Bridge
Michigan Avenue
Harrison
Prince
Prince Henry
Baron von Holleben
Walter Weber
Chicago
Willis Rice
Roosevelt
Germany
Suster
Firat Infantry
Gustav Ehrhorn
Carl Bungel
Chicago Ladies’ Choral Society
L. T. Letena
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Wide Health Benefits
Ten years of Paine's Celery Compound advertised as a blessing to all social ranks. Claims cure when other remedies fail and notes global reach with thousands reporting permanent cures. Urges use for weakness, rheumatism, neuralgia, heart and kidney troubles, anemia, and stomach or liver issues.
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Paine
Prince Henry in Chicago A grand ball at Auditorium hall
Prince Henry arrived with his suite to attend a ball that surpassed the Dewey homage in Chicago. The hall featured German and American colors, boat prow canopies, and electric lights as 2,000 guests awaited the prince and his retinue.
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E. F. L. Gauss
Audiente
Armory
Auditorium
Chicago
Admiral Dewey
America
Germany
United States
Harrison
Prince Henry
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