Subsidy Bill Passes Senate in Heated Debate
The Senate approved the subsidy bill amid a flood of amendments from Democrats, with key changes limiting contracts to July 1, 1920 and capping annual outlays at 1 million. Several amendments by Hanna and Spooner were accepted, while anti trust and foreign ship provisions shaped the final measure. Senate dialogue featured Barrett Frances Gallinger and others arguing over the bill’s impact on U S shipping and competition with Britain.
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Conferees Seek Cuba Relief Plan Without Tariff Cut
Washington March 17 The reconciliation talks on Cuba relief resumed at 3 pm with 22 Republicans joining the Ways and Means dispute. An agreement emerged to favor relief plans only if no tariff reduction is involved, signaling a deadlock as arbitration extended to 5 30 pm and adjourned without an accord.
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Amendments Clash Over Antitrust and Subsidy Bill
Debates in Senate center on shipping subsidies and antitrust provisions. Amendments seek to limit contracts, require registry rules, and constrain foreign built ships. several proposals fail 25 to 48 or similar votes.
Wadal Revolution Deposes Sultan Ahmed Proclaimed
Reports from the region say Ahmed is deposed after a Wadal revolution and Mohammed Dudu, son of Josef, named sultan in his stead. Bulgarian rebels attacked Turkish guards at Nerua but were repulsed with two killed and several wounded. Turks suffered no losses. The Oceanic sails March 19 from Liverpool to New York with Alfred Moseley and Marquis Townshend aboard. King Edward will stay in British waters this year aboard the Victoria and Albert. The Suez canal reopened and the WNerlte remains burning after a February 24 fire. Sir Richard Timote, former Bombay governor, dies at age 98. La Rochelle dock workers end strike after employer concessions. Pauncefoote returns to Washington from Biltmore after visit to Vanderbilt. health remains impaired.
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Scott's Emulsion Advertisement For Child Strength
An early 20th century ad promotes Scott's Emulsion as a daily health aid for child weakness. It emphasizes steady treatment over time, claims the product is harmless yet powerful, and invites readers to request a free sample. The copy highlights parental worry and parental reassurance from using the remedy.
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Silent Rage At House Fight Over River and Harbor Measure
An elderly Boston house gallery figure shook her fist at Missouri Republican Cochran during a raucous river and harbor bill debate on March 17. Speaker Henderson weathered accusations of press influence as Burton defended the measure with detailed appropriations and critics from North Carolina questioned regional fairness while Bellamy and Cochran urged broader sympathy for overseas conflicts. Wachter denied coercive tactics, defending his stance on Cuban reciprocity amid noisy proceedings.
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Government by Intunction Relicts Conspiracy Meaning Bill
Washington March 17 Senator Hoar reported a judiciary bill to limit the meaning of conspiracy with an amendment. The change carves exceptions for trade disputes and requires restraint of force or injury to property for action to be illegal. The amendment, agreed by party vote, preserves current law in most cases.
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Cure for catarrh touted by Hood’s Sarsaparilla
Suffering from catarrh in the morning causes headache and impaired senses. The testimonial claims constitutionally altering and tonic treatment through Hood’s Sarsaparilla cured Ewan, then patient in Lebanon, Kansas, with five bottles restoring hearing taste smell and preventing relapse. The ad promotes Hood’s as soothing and strengthening the mucous membrane and whole system.
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General Chaffee Warns Officers on Civil Military Clash
Washington reports show General Chaffee in Manila warning Fifth Separate Brigade leaders to respect civil authority in the Philippines. The order urges non interference, cites Habeas Corpus limits, and stresses army should act only when US authority is at stake, while condemning disorderly conduct by troops.
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Philippines
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Philippine Commission
Constabulary
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New National Bank Notes Debut in 1902 Series
The comptroller received and issued the first delivery of the 1902 series national banknotes. Only $10 and $20 denominations are ready, with radical design changes. The back shows a single plate print in green, while the fronts feature portraits of deceased officials including Harrison, McKinley, McCurloch, Sherman, and Knox.
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Bureau of Engraving and Minting
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Sherman
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Penrose Backs Chinese Exclusion Bill in Immigration Report
Senator Penrose chairman of the immigration committee submitted a report urging passage of the Chinese exclusion bill. He says American sentiment is crystallized against admitting Chinese laborers who would compete with U S workers.
House Rules Committee Approves 13 Member Inquiry Panel
Washington March 17 The house rules committee split, reporting Crumpacker's resolution for a special 13 member committee to probe alleged voter disfranchisement in several states. Democratic members Richardson and Underwood protest, plan a caucus to decide on extreme parliamentary moves possibly delaying routine business.
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Supreme Court Upholds War Revenue Act Tobacco Tax Increase
Justice Brewer delivers the Supreme Court ruling in Jones D. Patton v. Prady affirming the constitutionality of raising tobacco tax from 8 to 12 cents per pound. The court holds Congress may increase excise and property taxes even while tobacco remains held for sale and before reaching the consumer, and that courts need not evaluate the reasonableness of the excise.
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Morgan Seeks U S Pacific Railroads Relations Info
Senator Morgan introduced a resolution directing the Interior Secretary to submit to the Senate a report on the legal and trade relations between the United States and Pacific coast railroads linking to Pacific waters. The War Secretary must provide data on Philippine connections and the charters and owners. The resolution passed over an objection by Senator Haile.
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George W Sciple Elected Director of Seminole Mining Co
George W Sciple of this city was elected to the directorate of the Seminole Mining Company. The Wilkes county mine near Washington is among the finest in the United States and the company has invested about 380 600 in development. The firm plans a new 7 ton smelter and anticipates strong earnings once it is operational.
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Atlanta
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Prominent Life Free Cure Reported by Public Welfare Authority
The American Authority on all matters of public welfare reports on the Life Free Cure. Investigations by the U S focus on circulating claims and public health implications, with officials examining the organization and its practices.
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Lost Manhood cure offer from Marshall Mich author
A dated advertorial promotes Dr Wilson’s Restorative Remedies for nervous debility and sexual weakness. It claims a free formula via L. F. Page of Marshall Michigan and cites testimonials including Rev. J S B Crawford. The piece urges men to write for the prescription and notes a private box address for response.
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M.D
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Marshall
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Clayton Denies Charges Over Mexican Mining Stock
Secretary Hay received a telegram from Powell Clayton denying ownership of Mexican mining stock. The state department notes no law prohibits ambassadors from stockholding abroad, and says Clayton acted with department approval in all Mealy case steps.
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Inheritance tax does not apply to cross border property cases
Washington March 17. The United States Supreme Court delivered two opinions by Justice Brown holding that the inheritance tax under the War Revenue Act cannot be levied and collected when the property is located in the United States but the testator and beneficiaries are domiciled outside the country. The decision clarifies who bears the tax in interstate and international contexts.
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