Debate on currency bill ends with party line vote
In a heated session Judge Maddox denounced Republican fraud in linking bimetallism to a gold standard. He cited silver demonetization as deceit and warned bondholders would gain over $1,000,000 at taxpayers’ expense. Nine Democrats crossed to support the conference report as votes closed at 4:30 PM. the House adjourned at 6:00.
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Banking and Currency
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Drigss
Witagerald
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Scudder
New York
Denny
Maryland
MeaAleer
Thayer
Massachuset
Underhill
Kempff Second in Command to Asiatic Station
Rear Admiral Kempff, commander of Mare Island Navy Yard, telegraphed acceptance of second in command of the Asiatic station. His future force will almost form an independent unit, with Remey remaining nominal commander in the Philippines. A separate squadron will cruise off Chinese and Japanese shores as China station reestablishes. Also reports the flagship Philadelphia and battleship Iowa arriving at Santa Barbara. In Toulouse, Fiere Henri Didon, the Dominican preacher and author, died suddenly today of apo… born May 1
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Washington
Kempff
Mare Island Navy Yard
Navy Department
Asiatic
Remey
Philippines
Kempf
China Station
Asia
Philadelphia
Iowa
Santa Barbara
Free to the Ruptured Method Promises Free Trial Cure
Dr. W. S. Rice promotes a painless rupture cure at 436 N Main St Adama Illinois offering a free trial to all. Cites Charles Lange of Morrison Illinois as a 72 year old success after eighteen years with a double rupture. Claims many similar recoveries and urges readers to write for the free trial today.
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Dan
Charles Lange
Morrison
Lange
French Arrives at Bloemfontein in Boer War Update
London dispatches report General French with the British army reaching Bloemfontein capital of the Orange Free State. Roberts directs seizure of the railway station to secure rolling stock as the Boers retreat and rail lines are cut. Casualties include 221 wounded and 60 to 70 missing or dead. Umpholy died, Prant wounded.
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NO ANSWER YET FROM CHOATE GO BETWEEN IN AFRICA
Washington March 13 Up to adjournment no reply from Britain regarding Choate representations on peace in South Africa had been received. The cabinet decided not to publicize U S mediation details, maintaining the United States is a go between not a mediator. Secretary Hay explained the case as the president may decide next.
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Allen
Roberts Faces Tough March Toward Bloemfontein
General Roberts’s force pushed from Poplar Grove toward Bloemfontein amid the fiercest clash since crossing the Modder river. Boers fought hard, retreating at dusk as rails of nine-pounder fire raked their left. Broadwood’s men found Boer forces strong, yet the enemy eventually fled in darkness. A Transvaal prisoner noted Kruger’s men were surprised by Roberts’s tactics. A Free Stater accused Kruger’s government of depredations, prompting Kruger’s sharp retort that defeat explains their woes.
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Osfontein
Shamrock Worn Prominently at Buckingham Palace
At a drawing room gathering in Buckingham Palace hosted by the Princess of Wales for Queen Victoria, many bouquets and coats display shamrock. The Queen ordered shamrock wear for St Patrick's Day, noted by florists. A Covent Garden syndicate sent three agents to Ireland to purchase shamrock for shipment to London.
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Inday
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St. Patrick's Day
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Ireland
Churchill Favors Exchange in War Crux From Durban Note
Lieutenant warns against British policy in South Africa. Wires from Durban to The Morning Post quote Winston Churchill urging exchange of prisoners and predicting harsher war conditions. He cites dangers for British prisoners in Pretoria and notes Boers growing cruelty as the conflict darkens.
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Winston Chischill
Morning Post
Durban
Cronje
Pretoria
Milner lauds Cape loyalists after dark days end
Cape Town March 12 Sir Alfred Milner addressing a public meeting praised Cape loyalists for courage patience and generosity during a season of trial. He forecast better days as bitterness subsides and thanked supporters for backing the governor in a shared cause. The national anthem was sung and Milner was cheered. Death from pneumonia at Honolulu reported in a later dispatch dated March 5.
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War telegrams from South Africa republics to Britain
London March 13. A parliamentary paper publishes telegrams from the presidents of the South African republics and the Orange Free State and Britain's reply. The chiefs declare the war defensive and demand recognition of independence, while Salisbury replies that Britain will not concede independence and warns of the invasion's costs. The exchanges frame the dispute as a clash over sovereignty and Britain's authority in South Africa.
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South African Republic
South Africa
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Cape Town
Natal
Bradfield's Regulator Promises Health For Women
An advertisement urges women to seek inner health as the basis of outward well being. It touts Bradfield's Female Regulator as a cure for leucorrhea and other female ailments, claiming quick results and safety after failures with other remedies. The ad notes price of $1 and offers a free illustrated book by mail.
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What Sheldon's Paper Says Today
Topeka Kan March 1 1910 The first page features a brief story by Charse about famine relief for India via the Indian Endeavor World of Boston. Shelton is busy and suggests contributions go through regular channels. Governor Stanley writes on prison reform progress. an anti war cartoon by Teard and Otis casualty list are to be commented on by Editor Shelton. A Kansas Milers Association protest against railroad treatment and Grinnell Iowa college president Gates resignation are noted with reasons. Local leader asks What Can We Do to Make This a Better City urging non partisan politics and higher official standards.
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Indian Endeavor World
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Luzon
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Gates
Iowa College
American ruler of Albay. Otis names Kobbe governor in Philippines
General Otis informs the War Department of appointing Brigadier General William A. Kobbe United States volunteer governor of Albay Luzon and Cataduanese Island with temporary duties for Samar and Leyte. He will occupy key towns, establish civil government, and appoint officers. Two more bodies recovered from Newark tenement fire. extends toll to at least sixteen dead.
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Kobbe
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War Department
William A. Kobbe
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Luzon
Cataduanese
Samar
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Legaspi
Donzel
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Catabalogan
Tacloban
New York
Newark
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Lucila Castillo
Dutlea
Tariff Measure in the Balance as Porto Rican Bill Debate Rages
Washington March 13 Republican senators caucused two and a half hours without a vote on the Porto Rican tariff bill. Opponents warned it could hurt the party in key states while supporters argued for humane free entry of food and revenue for the island. Senators Foraker Hanna Proctor Fairbanks Davis Mason Simon voiced free trade, defending administration aims amid party unity tensions. Davis added that actions on Porto Rico would not bind future policy on the Philippines.
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Deen
Middle West
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Porto Rico
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Hanna
Proctor
Fairbanks
Davis
Mason
Simon
Poto Rico
Philippines
New York Given Over to Morality Raids Hit Tenderloin
Police raided Tenderloin concert halls driving women into the streets and arresting proprietors who were freed on 500 bail. Beginning with the Saphe play suppression, Comstock and Dr Parkhurst pressured officials as grand jury indictments target ten gambling houses. The crackdown targets poolrooms policy shops and boxing law enforcement powers.
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Tenderloin
Saphe
Olga Nethersaie
Anthony Comstock
Parkhurst
Gardiner
Polive Devery
Barr
Society For the Prevention of Crime
Broadway
More Trouble For Sapho As Kalamazoo Police Shut Curtain
In Kalamazoo Michigan on March 12 a performance of Sapho was halted after about fifteen minutes when the Chief of Police ordered the curtain down. The managers tried to resume three times on attorney advice, each time the police again lowered the curtain. An attorney urged citizens to oust the aldermen at the next election. The crowd dispersed amid stormy scenes and managers threatened damage suits.
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