Free trade and tariff dispute shapes Senate harmony
Senators debated separating the House tariff bill from the government measure and pressed for free trade provisions. Supporters warned duties would harm the Republican Party in the fall election while aiming for party harmony. The harmony committee was discharged after Chandler's motion.
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Porto Rico
Gallinger
Senate
Wellington
Republican
Chandler
Har-Mony Committee
Davis 18 for Free Trade Porto Rico Bill Substitute
Senator Davis of Minnesota introduces a provisional substitute for the Porto Rico bill providing free trade with the island and extending U S internal revenue laws with amendments. The act sets Porto Rico as an internal revenue district with a collector in San Juan and a 15 percent tax on internal revenue receipts, with a sunset of March 1, 1902.
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Minnesota
Washington
Davis
Minnesoa
Porto Rico
United States
Senate
San Juan
Internal Revenue
Secretary of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Laws
Forto Rico
Helen Gould Pays Chaplains for Volunteer Army Service
Washington March 12 The Star reports Helen Gould of New York funds nine or ten volunteer ministers in the army at her own expense. They work as Young Men's Christian Association Station workers and receive about monthly pay and expenses. Her donations began last fall as regiments moved to the Philippines due to Congress not funding official chaplains.
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Washington
The
Star Today
White House
Philippines
Helen Gould
New York
GouldMit
Gould
Congress
Mafeking War Situation Confusion At London Dispatches
London reports on Mafeking as observers and War Office aides struggle to parse Allied plans. Warren ton and Fourteen Streams gather 5 000 to 6 000 troops under Lord Methuen while another column may move from Kimberley toward Graaf Reinet. Boer horsemen harass outposts as Buller patrols clash at Washbank.
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London
War Office
Mafeking
Lord Methuen
Warrenton
Kimberley
Griquatown
Wkely
French
Bloemfontéin
Thabanchu
Ollyvier
Biggarsberg
Roberts Explains His Long Wait at Bloemfontein
London dispatch from March 25 describes why British troops halt at Bloemfontein to secure behind the lines and allow the proclamation to take effect. It notes isolated Boer bands, cautious handling of finances and governance in the Free State, and continued adherence to a smooth military regime amid recruitment rumors at Lourenco Marques.
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Roberts
Bloemfontein
London
Times Today
Free State
Per Song
Methuen
Plummers
Mafeking
Lord Roberts
Mayor will present keys in Dublin ceremony
London march 27 John Parnell brother of the Irish statesman is city marshal of Dublin. In this role he would present the keys of the city to the queen on her coming visit. To avoid awkwardness he will carry the keys on a cushion to the lord mayor of Dublin who will present them to her majesty.
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Parnell
London
John Parnell
Iriah
Dublin
Spenser Wilkinson Warns Britons Face Gripping South Africa Task
London dispatch reports Spenser Wilkinson in The Morning Post urges readers not to underestimate the vast South African task. He notes the long distance, limited reach into the Free State, and argues only persistent field and home effort can sustain the British advance despite likely ongoing attacks and unsettled districts.
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Spenser Wilkinson
London
Morning Post
South Africa
Free State
British officer voices views on Boers and British army
Paris dispatch reports Count Adalbert Sternberg an Austrian who fought with Cronje and was captured at Paardeberg. He praises British arms but cites officers' errors, says continental generals are better, and notes British officers show thoughtlessness toward their men. Churchill pleads for leniency toward rebels. Strong expedition leaves Kimberley for Griquatown. French failed to catch Boers. Papkuel reoccupied. looting reported. Captain Noaks asserts willingness to be arrested. General Joubert returns to Natal, hopeful for swift action.
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Paris
Adalbert Sternberg
Cronje
Paardeberg
Wttle
Churchill
London
Winston Churchill
Cape Town
Legs
Africa
Kimberley
Mall
Griquatown
Bloemfrontein
French
Thabanchu
Barkley West
Papkuel
Herbert
Corbin, Ky
Robert Noaks
Goebel
St Nortonva
Joubert
Pretoria
Vla
Lorenzo Marues
Gneral Joubert
Kroonstaad
Natal
Marshall in Washington during Kentucky political talks
Lieutenant Governor Marshall of Kentucky, in Washington for a week of talks with Republican leaders, left for home after meeting Attorney General Griggs. Officials described the Griggs Marshall interview as informal and unofficial, with questions raised about possible federal interference in Kentucky affairs.
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Taylor
Kentucky
Washington
Marshall
Griggs
Pierce Comes to Trial Over Texas Anti-Trust Indictment
Henry Clay Pierce of the Waters-Pierce Oil Co arrives in Waco to answer an indictment under Texas anti trust law. He submits to the court, posts 8000 bond, and faces trial for alleged contracts restraining competition involving Waters Pierce and other Standard Oil figures.
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Texas
Waco
Tex
Henry Clay Pierce
Athe Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Clay Arthur Pierce
John D. Johnson
Messrs
Clark and
Holinger
Scott
Hawaiian silver circulation bill moves in Congress
Washington March 26 House committee on territories heard Secretary Gage and Mint Director Preston on Representative Knox bill to take up the Hawaiian five r circulation. About $1,000,000 in coin and $272,500 in silver certificates outstanding. Coins minted in the United States and nearly identical to our coins except imprint. Certificates issued on coin held by Hawaii. Treasury officials approved the bill and committee favored report.
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Gage
Knox
Washington
House Committee On Territories
Preston
Hawaii
Treasury
Piles Cured Without the Knife by Pazo Ont Drug
Piles cured without the knife says AW druggists authors manufacturers of PAZO ONT remedy. It claims relief in fourteen days for ordinary cases and itching. The product is sold by mail order with price and postage, promising no care no pain and urging refunds if not cured.
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Ponta
Mor Iy Tis Medicine Co
Robbers Make Bold Heist At Healy's Restaurant
Five well dressed men entered Healy's at Sixty-sixth Street and Columbia Avenue and while one spoke with the cashier another seized the safe, escaping with 3100. The group left quietly. the robbery was not noticed for five minutes amid a busy breakfast crowd.
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New York
Healy's
Sixty-sixth Street
Columbia Avenue
Eeene
Hanna Denounces Deal Rumor Amid Philippine War Debate
Senator Hanna rejected a Washington rumor of a deal with the Republican National Committee over the Porto Rico tariff bill calling it a malicious lie. The Senate debated casualties in the Philippine War as Senator Allen argued the American army could not remain two years due to climate and illness, urging disclosure of facts. The Alaska mining clause discussed licensing impacts and alien ownership, with Carter defending American miners and Stewart opposing wider nonresident claims. The session adjourned after considering amendments without action.
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Washington
Foraker
Senate
Senator Hanna
House of Representatives
Republican National Committee
Hanna
Allen
Nebraska
War Department
Gallinger
Gatlinger
Military Affairs Committee
Philippines
Hawley
Committee
Perkins
Congress
Alaska
Hansborough
Ingreiadeer
Capa Nome
Stewart
Carter
Sheldon Jackson
Morgan
Great Britain
Russia
Arctic Ocean
Behring Sea
Vegetable Crop Damaged by Storm in Manatee County
Tampa reports heavy rains last week caused about 50 000 dollars in vegetable crop damage in the Manatee section. The finest celery fields were laid waste as a severe storm swept the area with unprecedented downpours.
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Tampa
Fla
Manatee
Salisbury dispatch on Ex-Consul Matrum case at state depart ment hearing
The Salisbury report to New York and Washington notes a censor at Durban governing mail addressed to Ex-Consul Charles Matrum at Pretoria. An apology will be sent to the house committee on foreign affairs by Secretary Hay when Mr Macrum’s case is heard.
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Salisbury
New “York
Journal
Washington
Durban
Charles
Matrum
Pretoria
Apol Ogy
House
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Hay
Macrum
State Department
Governor Tyler Defends Order After Emporia Lynching
Virginia Governor Tyler defends his decision to withdraw troops from Emporia after a double lynching. He pins responsibility on civil authorities, says martial law was declared, and praises Major Cutchins and his troops while insisting law and order must be preserved lawfully.
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Tyler
Virginia
Richmond
Emporia
Major Cutchins
Cutchins
Gutchrie
Mac
Phelan Denies Plague In San Francisco Dispatch
Mayor Phelan issued a denial regarding an eastern report of bibonie plague in San Francisco. He stated a March 6 health board report of a single case, Chinatown inspections and disinfection, no further cases, and that residents may visit the district as usual. He credited the city health department's vigilance and quarantine with preventing danger and urged local papers to publish the statement.
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San Francisco
Phelan
Board of Health
One Man Killed and Seven Injured in Electric Rail Crash
Bradford, Pa March 2 One of the large passenger cars on the Olean Rock City and Bradford electric line ran away down a mountain side beyond Red Rock six miles east of town. The derailment and wreck of the following car caused a death and injuries to seven others. C Marsh of Bradford, a line worker aged twenty three, was killed leaving a widow and child.
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Bradford
Olean
Rock City
Red Rock
C. Marsh
Endowment Growth at University of Chicago
President Harper announced that in the last five days the University of Chicago received 127500 in endowment bequests at a rate of 25000 per day. The funds are intended to meet conditions of a Rockefeller gift totaling 92002000.
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Chicago University
Chicago
Harper
University of Chicago
Empress Dowager Orders Chinese Cruisers on Mission
Shanghai dispatch reports the empress dowager orders cruisers Hai-Tien and Hai-Shou to Straits Settlements to cooperate with reformer hunters Kang Yu Wei and allies. She cites twenty four knot speed to outpace British ships and secure targets.
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Empress Dowager
England
London
Shanghai
The
Daily Times
Hai-Tien
Hai-Shou
Straits Settlement
Kang Yu Wei
Portugal Ready With Money for Delagoa Bay Award
London reports Portugal prepared to meet the Delagoa bay award without borrowing. Britain may lend funds in exchange for privileges. claims that such a loan arrangement exists are denied. The American embassy holds similar views, awaiting terms and timing of the award, with delays hurting arbitration credibility. Amends National Bank Act. Washington moves to allow banks of deposit in cities of 25 000 population.
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London
Portugal
Delagoa Bay
Current
Great Britain
Delagoa
Beira
Washington
Allison Today
National Bank Act
Hon J M Stone Dies After Ten Years As Governor
Hon J M Stone former Mississippi governor dies after a brief erysipelas illness in Holly Springs at age noted. he was then president of Starkville Agricultural and Mechanical College. Obituary notes his decade in state leadership and public service.
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Mississippi
Holly Springs
Miss
J. M. Stone
Building plans spark dispute in town
Fragmentary notes indicate a local property issue involving a person named J.C. and a Mr. Cool. The text hints at a street project and potential property ownership complications, with mention of building activity and a CAKE reference.
Fast Mail Train Derailment Details and Aftermath
Report covers derailment near Opelika involving Express Messenger Reuben J. Oslin killed, and officials including President Smith coordinating rescue and investigation. Edits note track condition, equipment, and that trains would run on time next day. Names mentioned include General John H. Harrison, Rev. W. W. Oslin, and various railway staff.
Democ e at Wins Des Moines Mayor Race
Des Moines reports show Jeremiah Hartenbower Democrat defeats Republican Mayor John MacVicar by about 90 to 80 in early precinct returns. Statewide results show minor changes driven by local issues with Des Moines turnout high.
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Des Moines
John MacVicar
Jeremiah Hartenbower
MacVicar
Hartenbower
Injured Reach Atlanta After Wreck
Seven of the hurt were brought to Atlanta last night at 11 49 on train No %, due here at 1 7 3. None were seriously hurt. Names include W H Blount baggage master Nellie Brown Zack Martin conductor Joseph E Johnson traveling salesman T C Mayson John F McWaters engineer T B Cox mail clerk President Smith with his private car at
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Atlanta
Zack Martin
Cooper & Etkin
Jack Martin
West Point Road
John F. McWaters
Martin
Sanitarium
Jome
W. Hi. Blount
Joseph E. Jo
Ume
W. H. Blount
Nellie Brown
Joseph E. Johnson
T. C. Mayson
T. B. Cox
President Smith
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Ough Investigaton
Philippine Islands
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Hroce
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T. Je
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J.C
Ture
Mari
Knes
Shay
Los
Yao Raers
Castoria
Bears
JOS. A. Magnus & CO
Cincinnati
John H. Harrison
Opelika
Smith
Ana
Express
Reuben J. Oslin
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West Point
Oslin
Democeat
Desmoines
Iowa
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