Cuba Splits Over Cuba Tariff Concessions and Rebates
Congressional debate centers on Cuba tariff relief and a 20 percent duties rebate plan proposed by Tawney to aid Cuban sugar growers. Arguments split between beet sugar interests and pro relief factions as President Roosevelt weighs reciprocal trade terms and potential six month payments to Cuba, with conditions tied to immigration laws and future trade pacts.
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Cuba
General Wood
Roosevelt
Friends of Cutia
House
Peet
Tawney
Minnesota
United States
Caid
Ciba
Ways and Means
Sugar Refining Trust
Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Cited in Private Testimony
A woman from Texas writes that years of illness and kidney trouble improved after using Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. She reports near death experiences, symptoms described as Bright's disease like, and claims the remedy restored health and vitality, with endorsements of Dr Pierce and his correspondence.
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Dr. Pierce
Mra
Lucy Ester
D. Jecesbers
Jack Co
Tesas
Mae
Caida
Doctor Pierce
Senate Confirms Tarsey Postmaster at Barnesville
The Senate unanimously confirmed B. A. Tarsey as postmaster at Barnesville ending a contentious race between Lifsey and Harris. Earlier, Lifsey was appointed after a Postmaster General investigation found no merit to Harris’s charges. Also confirmed were H. Swaney Gallatin Tenn and J. C. Weeks Florida surveyor general Col Johnston named postmaster at Oakley Mill Cole County. DeLeon asks for war ship: Philadelphia sails from Panama to Guayaquil to reassure Ecuadorians that the American flag still stands. Captain Reisinger to investigate officials and De Leon authority. Griggs confirms bid for Democratic campaign chair. no meeting called yet by Richardson. Cold remedy ad concludes.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington
Sarah
Senate
B. A. Tarsey
Barnesville
Lifsty
Harris
Liffey
H. Swaney
Gallatin
Tenn
J. C. Weeks
Florida
Col. Johnston
Oakley Mill
Cole County
C. C. Peed
DeLeon
Navy Department
Philadelphia
Panama
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Perry DeLeon
Efforia
Georgia
Reisinger
de Leon
Griggs
Democratic Campaign Committee
Hichardson
Labor and Capital Agree in Steel Mills Compact
After a two day conference the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers and American Tin Plate Company officials reached an agreement. Mills will not be interrupted during summer wage negotiations creating a continuous scale and preventing closures and strikes. President Shaffer said the arrangement covers every mill in the United States, affecting about 190,000 men, and sets a precedent with Republic Iron and Steel Company.
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New York
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
American Tin Plate Company
Shaffer
Republi Iron and Yeel Company
United States
Leutenant
Hong Kong
Berlin
Germany
Malvar
Caroline Islands
Philippines
Russia
Cavite
Dewey
Zulug
Point Sagayan
Bay of
Ilana
Bagurayam
Dinas
Davis
Smith
Samar
Leyte
War Department
Pueblos
Taft
Phillipines
House Insular Committee
Richardson
Tennessee
Tait
Wiliams
Illinois
Dato Mandile
Joio
Promotion for Crowninshield in Navy Plan
Promotion announced in Crowninshield Washington on March 2. Rear Admiral J A Howell will retire on the 16th instant. He ranks just after Admiral Dewey as a senior naval officer. Howell's retirement advances Captain A S Crowninshield, chief of the Bureau of Navigation, to rear admiral and clears the way to place him in command of the European station.
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Crowninshield
Washington
J. A. Howell
Dewey
Navy
A. S. Crowninshield
Bureau of Navigation
General Immigration Bill Advances in House Committee
Washington March 5. The house committee on immigration ten day unanimously ordered a favorable report on the general immigration bill. The bill raises the death tax to 150 dollars and extends to five years the period during which immigrants may be deported if they become public charges. The educational test was omitted in the final draft and will be incorporated in a separate measure.
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Washington
House
Senate Passes Legislative Executive Public Appropriation Bill
Washington March 6 the senate today considered and passed the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill the second supply measure acted upon this session the action confirms funding for core branches and agencies amid ongoing budget deliberations and governance priorities
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Senate
Washington
Political clash over Cuban relief spurs Republican criticism
In Washington both sides are represented as beet sugar interests press for protection of infant industries while railing against President Roosevelt. Critics accuse him of executive overreach in Cuba relief, arguing many Republicans prefer broader, statesmanlike decisions over partisan tact. The debate reflects deeper tensions within the party regarding relief for Cuban planters and overall policy.
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Washington
Roosevelt
West
Middle West
McKinley
Cuba
Insurgent Deceptions Amid Philippine War Reports
A Manila despatch details insurgent leaders using false proclamations and rumors to sustain control. Claims of a U S civil war, German support, and looming world conflict circulate, while court records reveal a Moro slave trafficking case and harsh tactics against natives. Taft addresses slavery and local governance amid ongoing military actions.
Scott's Emulsion Promises Colorful Health for Pale Girls
An advertorial urging pale girls to take Scott's Emulsion to improve blood color and vitality. Claims regular doses bring richer blood, rosy cheeks, bright manners, and overall health. Free sample offer attached from Sotto Bowne, Chemist.
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Scott
Fooks
Aviien
Had's Sarsaparilla Cures Catarrh and Builds Up System
Advertisement-style testimonial from California resident BR Long praises Hood's Sarsaparilla for curing chronic catarrh in the head throat and supporting overall health after noting earlier weakness and loss of appetite. Claims improved appetite sleep and energy. Mentions blood thinning and general poor condition prior to treatment.
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Alesse
Hood
BR. Long
California Junction
Tows
Clay Deals Blow to Ship Subsidy
Senator Clay argued that American shipyards can build ships as cheaply as foreign yards and that subsidies do not meaningfully boost the US merchant fleet. He contended no broad subsidy exists in Britain or Germany and contrasted current costs with former estimates, noting postmaster general reports and ocean mail service practices. The senate then entered executive session and adjourned.
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Clay
England
Germany
Great Britain
United States
Commissioner of Navigation
Gosan
Mr. Clay
Mr. Aldrich
Harris
Kansas
Hanna
Georgia
Senate
General Hughes Tempered Reply on Manila Insurgents Debate
Washington March 6 General Hughes faced questions from Senator Patterson and others about the Philippine campaign. He said Filipino forces could offer little help if Manila had to be captured by assault and clarified his reading of Otis and Meritt on using force. The exchange showed tension between Hughes and Patterson over responsibility and strategy amid a chaotic senate hearing.
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Jolo
Hughes
Washington
Patterson
Senate Committee On
Phillipines
Manila
Otis
Mermitt
United States
Senator Patterson
Jay
Manilla
Senator Lodge
General Otis
Rawlins
Boers Report Private Visit With Hay on War Crisis
Boers Wolmarans and Wesels met with Secretary Hay at 1 a.m. as private citizens to press U S pressure to end the South African war. Hay explained lack of federal authority to halt shipments to Boer forces and the neutrality of U S policy. Roosevelt then told the delegates the government cannot and will not intervene.
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Washington
Messrs. Wolmarans and
Wessels
United States
Europe
Hay
South Africa
Roosevelt
Messrs
Wolmarans and
Weszels
Frederick Mueller
Orange Free State
White House
Taft urges policy on Philippine Chinese immigration
Governor Taft told a Senate immigration committee that Chinese should not be allowed to enter the Philippines. He cited about 50 000 Chinese in Manila and suggested Philippine authorities be empowered to admit skilled labor while treating the islands as a foreign country.
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Taft
Washington
Senate Committee On Immigration
Philippines
Manila
United States
Cortress
Philippine Islands
Philippine bill amendment calls for postwar general election
Senator Lodge proposed an amendment after talks with Secretary Root Governor Taft and others. It sets a general election after peace is declared to choose delegates to a Philippine assembly. It would shift legislative power from the Philippine Commission to a two house legislature with three U.S. resident commissioners elected.
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Washington
Senator Lodge
Root
Taft
Lodge
Cooner
House Insular Committee
Philippines
Philippine Assembly
Philippine Commission
United States
New Protocols Needed as Canal Talks Change
Washington reports fresh delays in the isthmian canal project as the old Nicaragua and Costa Rica protocols are deemed no longer in effect. With shifts in opinion over routes, the United States plans new protocols for the Panama and Nicaragua routes to allow Congress to choose freely.
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Washington
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
United States
Pansama
Colombia
State Department
Congress
Rural Free Delivery Bill Debated as House Honors Polk Death
Washington March 5 The house continued debate on the rural free delivery bill and adjourned in respect for the memory of Representative Polk of Pennsylvania, who died suddenly in Philadelphia. A fifteen member committee including Mr Griggs of Georgia was named to attend the funeral. The conferences report on the pension appropriation bill was adopted.
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House
Polk
Washington
Representative Pot
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Griggs
Georgia
Mem“Ber
Prince Henry Visits Niagara and Rochester Crowds
Royal visit unfolds with Niagara Falls viewings and a power plant tour. pickpocket incident. Prince Henry then tours Syracuse city, greeted by Mayor Kline and dignitaries amid a grand reception, with albums and a gold seal presented, before departing for New England.
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Niagara Falls
Whirlpool
Niagara
Niagara Power Company
W &B. Rankine
McRankine
Prince
Boston
Syracuse
George Daniels
New York Central
Rochester
New York Central Road
Prince Henry
Fifty-fourth Regiment
N. Y
Andrew D. White
Kaiser
City Hall Square
Citizens’ Committee
Jay B. Kline
Charles Andrews
Court of Appeals
Johannes Sechnaefer
G. F. E Weisterins
Irene
New England
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