Prince Henry of Prussia Praised by Milwaukee Crowd
Milwaukee welcomes Prince Henry with praise for German heritage and city industry. Mayor Hose returns salute with a banquet and photo album as the prince departs for Chicago, where he tours landmarks, reviews crowds, and finds neighbors eager to the royal visit. He enjoys the Germania Club luncheon, bids farewell at Union Depot, waving to cheering crowds.
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Old Kentucky
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Union Depot
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Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Ginos Discaoss Of the Kidneys and Prostate Remedies
An old advertised medical patent remedy claims to clear up kidney and bladder issues and enlarged prostate. It promises strong appetite, improved digestion, and quick relief, with sample bottles offered free by mail from Stuart Drug Co.
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Avante
Senators debate ship subsidy bill amid party lines
In Washington March 4, Senator Frye defended the ship subsidy bill, citing Republican principles and consular data. Senator Clay announced he would speak tomorrow, as the chamber adjourned after routine business and an executive session.
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Committee On Appropriations
Policy in Stone Case Outlined by Administration
Washington reports that the State Department clarifies Mr. Leishman’s handling of Miss Stone’s case. The move aims to preserve rights against Turkey and Bulgaria while an exhaustive inquiry proceeds. When completed, responsibility will be assigned and claims for punishment and restitution pressed.
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United States
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Palnigter
Bulgaria
Boers to be greeted by Hay as private citizens
Washington March 4 Messrs Wessels and Wolmarans with Montague White consul general for the South African republics in New York have arranged a reception by Secretary Hay. The Boers will be treated as private citizens visiting the United States. delegates refuse to reveal their mission or whether they seek official recognition.
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Washington
Messrs. Wessels
Wolmarans
Montague White
New York
United States
State Department
Abbott for Panama route engineer backs French company
General Henry L. Abbott, retired army engineer and consulting adviser to the new Panama company, told a senate committee that after extensive study the Panama Canal Company’s property and franchises would be cheap at double its asking price. He condemned the canal commission plan and favored the French company route.
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Henry L. Abbott
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Storm Brutalizes Atlantic Trade Reported by Vessels
Philadelphia dispatch details peril at sea as steamer Berkshire from Savannah reports 8 March 10 30 a m near Bodys Island with a 12 mile south southwest bearing signaled by Miles M Merry from Portland stranded on Turners Lump Daniel Brown ashore three miles with life savers pulling free Pendleton lost 20000 feet deck load off Hatteras Sanford nominated official.
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Push Griggs for Chairman Urged by Georgia Friends
Washington dispatch reports Major Richardson of Tennessee will not seek another term as chairman of the Democratic congressional campaign committee. Friends push Judge Griggs of Georgia for the post, though he has not decided. Maddox advocates rural free delivery and questions a contract system, delivering a notable House debate. Also noted are pension bills, new postmaster appointments, a show office in Calumet, and Mrs Lester’s illness in Washington.
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Tennessee
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Georgia
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Penumonia
Rural Free Delivery Bill in House Faces Doubtful Fate
Washington March 4 The house again debated a bill to classify rural free delivery and place carriers under contract. No vote, likely defeat. Speakers favored or opposed included Smith Gardner Williams Maddox Hill. Maddox warned contract system in the south could let negroes carry mail below Mason Dixon line. Philippine tariff conference report adopted 138 to 103 along party lines except three members.
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House
Messrs. Smith
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Gardner
New Jersey
Mass
Achusetts
Littlefield
Maine
Heatvale
Minnesota
Pales
Stabbed guard to death in Philippine prison clash
In the Philippines a native prisoner Viernes killed American Private John Carter with a bolo while cutting bamboo near Paniga Tarlic province. Viernes was convicted and sentenced to be hanged. General Chaffee calls the case an object lesson for soldiers guarding prisoners.
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Chaffen
Philippines
War Department
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Paniga
Tarlic Province
John Carter
Twelfth Infantry
Dr Shoop Rheumatic Cure Promises Free Trial Despite Doubts
An old advertisement by Dr. Shoop claims his rheumatic cure can remove disease from blood and promises a risk free trial. It offers six bottles sent on request with payment only if cured, notes no samples and asserts a high success rate though the text is riddled with errors and dubious claims.
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Aise & Book
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WG Bos Ab
Slavery Debates Rise From Taft Philippines Testimony
Governor Taft testified before a U S House committee on slavery in the Philippines stating it was confined to the southern Moro islands and involved debt bondage. He estimated 200000 to 250000 slaves in a population of 1 to 1.5 million and noted slavery could be bought out though generational. He warned force could backfire and cited Dato Mandi’s decree as abolition but unclear effectiveness. He contrasted civil and military actions and referenced broader U S influence in eradicating slavery.
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Philippines
Taft
House Insular Committee
Moro Islands
Dato Mandi
United States
Patterson
Tennessee
Germany
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Senate Passes Bills for Public Building and Coastal Works
The Senate approved appropriations totaling 162,000 for southern projects. Funds cover a public building in Durham North Carolina a road to the national cemetery near Pensacola Florida a light station on Bluff Shoals Pamlico Sound North Carolina and authorization for a life saving station near Bogue Inlet North Carolina.
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Moody to Succeed Long Named in Cabinet Speculation
Washington reports William Henry Moody, a Massachusetts Republican from the sixth district, is among rivals discussed to replace Secretary Long upon retirement, amid ties by marriage to Senator Lodge. Also, the Senate confirmed several nominations including Postmaster Virginia-N. C. Nichols and Alabama appointees A. J. Prince and F. Crane.
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Leesburg
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Luray
Wiliam S. Mustard
Pocahontas
Alabama
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Montevato
Frisco Trolley Deal Seeks 20 Million Payment Now
Brown Brothers & Co leads an underwriting syndicate to reorganize San Francisco street railways. They issue allotment letters demanding 20 percent of the total, about 20 million dollars, due March 6. A syndicate rep says special loans will cover the sum without disturbing local money conditions. Transfers will be arranged to clear the payment, though some plans may shift funds out of the city.
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Brown Brothers& Co
San Francisco
Brown Brothers & Co
Rian
Irish Nationalists Urge Annexation of Canada Over Boer War
Chicago March 4 Irish nationalists met to honor Robert Emmett and debated Ireland and the Boer War. Former Congressman John Lentz argued if Britain justifies war against the Boers, the US should annex Canada to prevent monarchical growth in North America, citing neutrality duties and wartime support to Britain.
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Patrico
Johnoe Lentz
Ohio
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South Africa
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North America
England
Vaal River
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St. Lawrence Rivera
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Philippine Islands
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Congress
Transvaal Republic
Orange Free State
New Orleans
Fleet Heads to Panama Route by U S Warships
United States war ships depart from Cienfuegos Cuba bound for Colon on the Isthmus of Panama. Rear Admiral Higginson sails aboard the flagship Kearsarge with the Alabama Massachusetts and Indiana, while the gunboats Machias and Potomac also leave for Santiago and San Juan respectively.
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Colombia
War Revenue Repeal Bill Under Senate Review
Washington March Senate Finance Committee takes up the house bill repealing the war revenue act and removing tea duties. Aldrich notes FY1900 receipts exceeded expenditures by 102 million, with annual internal revenue averaging 63 million and imports yielding 90 million, suggesting a probable surplus after tax repeal.
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Washington
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Committee On Finance
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Fire destroys Meigs County Court House in Decatur
Meigs county court house in Decatur Tennessee burned to the ground at 3 am. Officials report incendiary origin with no suspects yet. The brick building, erected about fifteen years ago, valued at 26000 dollars, with records and deeds destroyed, making the loss more serious than the structure itself.
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Court House
Decatur
Tenn
Meigs County
Tremont Hotel Fire Devastates Marshalltown Block
March 4, Marshalltown Iowa half a city block burned destroying property valued at 75000 dollars. The Tremont hotel suffered injuries to guests and staff as flames whirled through the elevator shaft and cut off escape routes. Forty guests fled in night attire as screams rang out and escapes were made from balconies to the street.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Tremont Hotel
Bankers Plead Guilty In Federal Court In Grand Rapids
City Attorney Lant Ek Salsbury and V McLeod pleaded guilty in the U S circuit court to violating federal banking laws. They allegedly obtained more than $10,000 from the Old National Bank using fraudulent checks.
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Mich
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Salsbury
V. McLeod
United States Circuit Court Today
United States
Old National Bank
Railroads Resume Service In Harrisburg After Flood
Harrisburg March 4 trains near schedule and freight moving in large quantities as the Susquehanna River recedes. Streets in the southern section begin to dry while cleanup work is set to start soon. The railroads have resumed regular service.
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Susquehanna
McKinley Memorial Tribute by Governor Odell
Albany March 4. The New York legislature honored the memory of President McKinley with an assembly chamber ceremony presided by Governor Odell. Charles Emory Smith, former postmaster general, delivered a reverent address tracing McKinley from youth through Civil War service to his presidency and death, praising his duty, leadership, and final words.
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Cuba
Warship Philadelphia Leaves Panama for Guayaquil Ecuador
The cruiser Philadelphia departed Panama for Guayaquil to display the United States flag in Ecuador for the first time in years, seen as boosting American status there. In Washington, the Senate appropriations committee finished reviewing the executive, legislative and judicial bill and added an amendment to place war with Spain clerks into the classified service with permanent retention in their current posts.
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Panama
Guayaquil
Washington
Navy Deartment
Ecuador
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Heuador
Senate
Todey
Spain
Paine's Celery Compound Promised to Save Suffering Women
A period piece advertises Paine's Celery Compound to cure nervous ailments and offers Mrs. Shepherd's testimonial from Powellton West Virginia. It claims the remedy revived a dying wife after eight years of illness and six weeks without headaches, asserting the product can save many at risk this spring.
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No Rate War Impending Among Steamship Lines
New York March 4. Steamship lines between this port and Europe reportedly united on passenger rates though White Star and Cunard did not sign. A prominent official denied an impending rate war and said Cunard and White Star may join. The agreement lists American, Hamburg-America, North German Lloyd, Compagnie Generale Atlantique, and Red Star, effective March 1, with White Star and Cunard given until February 28 to join.
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Uroas
White Star
Cunard
Ines
White Starnes
Traneican
Lloyd
Compagnie Generale Atlantique
Red Star
White Star Uni
Cunard Line
Northern Securities dissolution bill ignites in New Jersey Senate
In Renton New Jersey on March 4 Senator Gebhardt Democrat of Hunterdon introduced a bill to repeal and dissolve the charter and corporate existence of the Northern Securities Company. The measure alleges the company was formed to help the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroads violate state laws, ruin competition and interfere with revenues. The bill was sent to the committee on corporations.
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N. J
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Hunterdon
Senate
Northern Securaties Company
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Great Northern Rairoad Company
Committee On Corporations
Maryland Senate Passes Bill Admitting Women to Bar
Annapolis Md March 4 The Maryland state senate passed the bill to authorize admission of women as practicing lawyers in the state court. The measure received 14 affirmative votes to 2 against, just enough to meet constitutional requirements.
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Maryland State Senate
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