Three New Battleships Authorized by Naval Affairs Committee
The naval affairs committee authorized three new battleships at about 5 million dollars each and widened Marine forces by 428 men. Four new dry docks were proposed for Boston Algiers New Orleans Mare Island and League Island Philadelphia with total project costs around 26 million dollars. The ill fated Maine was chosen as one ship’s name and commissioning is projected two years hence.
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Ineroas
Maine
Naval Affairs
Subcommittee On
Atlantic Coast
Pacific Coast
Gulf
Boston
Algiers
New Orleans
Mare Island
Cal
League Island
Philadelphia
Rapid Fire Guns for Sea Coast Defense Ordered
Secretary Alger authorizes General Flagler to procure a large number of rapid fire guns for sea coast defenses using funds from the 50 million defense appropriation. Guns to be shipped to fortifications promptly to supplement slow big guns and deter enemy ships near minefields. Bowman Claims Bill Advances in House as Debates Continue. Senate Immigration Committee reports adversely on Powderly nomination for immigration commissioner, stirring likely Senate controversy. Prince Albert Dines at White House in honor of Belgian visit.
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Alger
General Flagler
War and Navy Departments
National Defense
Maine
Havana Harbor
Ordnance Department
Ordnance Bureau
Powderly
Wasniserox
Senate Committee On Immigration
Chandler
Washington
Senate
Prince Albert Dines
White House
Prince al
Belgium
Chapicel
Five Thousand For A Vote Brouhaha In City Council
In Pattapraputa March a special session of the city council heard Walter N Stevenson allege a £5000 bribe offer to vote for the Schiwyllekill valley water bill. He said others for the bill were offered 35 000 to 5 000 and urged immediate inquiry. A motion to postpone failed 67 to 61 and a seven member committee was named for an immediate investigation including prior bribery charges linked to the 30 year United Gas Improvement gasworks deal.
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Pattapraputa
March
Schiwyllekill Valley
Walter N. Stevenson
Metver
Stevenson
United Gas Improvement Company
Federation of American Railway Employes Formed
An organization named the Federation of American Railway Employes was perfected at Omoano on March 11. Its aim is to unite all organized railway workers into a central body while preserving the individuality of each group. Officers elected include Chairman E. S. Clark, Vice Chairman P. H. Morrissey, Secretary W. V. Powell, with W. V. Powell of Peoria listed among officers.
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Omoano
Federation of American Railway Employes
F. P. Sargent
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
P.H. Morrissey
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
W. V. Powell
Order of Railway Telegraphers
BE. &. Clark
Order of Railway Conductors
E. S. Clark
P. H. Morrissey
Peoria
Western Insurance Union Faces Commission Changes
The Western Insurance union met at the Southern Hotel to decide on commissions. The dispute pits the original eighty companies against the thirty who joined at Saratoga on promises about commissions. The union proposed a flat rate while supporters demand flexible rates and stronger competition.
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Western Insurance Union
St. Lois
Southern Hotel
Saratoga
Cowboys Reunion Ends Texas Cattle Meet
Fort Worth March 11 The 22d annual meeting of Texas cattle raisers ended with a Cowboys reunion. About 20 000 people attended though the sport disappointed due to crowded field. Jim Cromator was thrown and injured breaking three ribs. Fred Baker of San Angelo won the roping prize in 84 seconds setting a world record. Many cattlemen returned home today.
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Fort Worrin
Texas Cattle Raisers
Jim Cromator
Fred Baker
San Angelo
Middle-of-the-Road Populists to Meet in Bedalia
National Committeeman P. J. Dixon of Chillicothe has called a state convention of the middle-of-the-road Populists to meet in Bedalia Missouri on May 11. The purpose and details of the platform are not announced.
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Louis
P. J. Dixon
Ghillicothe
Bedalia
Hayes Court Declares Dingley Tariff Not Law Yet
Trudge Townsend of the United States court ruled in a customs case that the Dingley tariff bill becomes law only after President McKinley signs it. The decision issued in Hayes Conn on March 11 clarifies the act’s enactment procedure.
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Hayes, Conn
Trudge Townsend
United States Court
McKinley
More Gold Is Coming Says Dan in Trade Review
New York March 12 R G Dan Co weekly trade review reports no restraint across industries as railways rise and demand grows. Exports of wheat and corn soar with February values up, pig iron output increases, and despite some price pressures in wire nails, overall strong markets and rising production point to continued demand amid potential war prep.
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New York
R. G. Dan & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Europe
Atlantic
Pacific
Tron Bar
Milwaukee
United States
Canada
Depew Critiques Nebraska Freight Rate Ruling
Chauncey M. Depew, president of the New York Central, argues the Nebraska maximum freight rate decision risks confiscating railroad property and deterring investment. He warns a protracted cutoff of returns would devastate rails, halt new construction, and force wage cuts as high as 25 percent.
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Crvidions
New York
United States Supreme Court
Nebraska
Chauncey M. Depew
New York Central Railroad
Supreme Court
Linea
Government Quiets War Rumors in Madrid Report
The government offered no new statements amid widespread disquiet echoed by all Madrid press. After a queen’s council ministers reported no changes in colonial or international questions, the day closed with no new disclosures.
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Madrid
Washington
Pacific News
Sheriff Martin Acquitted In Lattimer Shooting Case
Jury returned a unanimous not guilty verdict for Sheriff Martin and his deputies in the September Lattimer shootings. Bail bonds were continued amid 17 murder indictments and 68 for felonious wounding. district attorney contemplates further action. Also notes Chicago cereal board of trade resolution for clear labeling of mixed cereals and historical stones output. Baron Castelmain elected representative peer replacing Baron Clarina.
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Lattimer
Martin
Castelmain
Dustin
Baron Castelmain
Clarina
Various 1901 items in brief from national news
The jumble reports enlistment applicants in Boston coal miners strike plans in West Virginia 2000 men to walk out over terms with United Mine Workers electrical plans for California power 110 mile line Monitor Merrimac anniversary banquet in Philadelphia plus rail rate court actions in South Dakota a Cleveland appearance at Chicago Iroquois club April 43 and speeches by prominent national figures in attendance
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Artillery
Boston
John Wilmerding
Commodore Vanderbilt
Bloomingdale Asylum
New York
Kanawha
New River
West Virginia
United Mine Workers
Prince Poniatowski
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Alpine
Caberas
San Francisco
United States Supreme Court
Nebraska
South Dakota
United States
Cleveland
Iroquois Club
Auditorium
Chicago
Senator Caffrey
Louisiana
Vilas
Wisconsin
John EK. Cowen
Baltimore
James M. Beck
Philadelphia
Free Homes Defeated in House Indian Lands Amendment
Washington March 1 after a five hour debate the house concurred in the senate amendment to the Indian appropriation bill for free entry of ceded Indian lands by a vote of 99 to 186. Debate highlighted opposition from Republican leaders and concerns over effects on agricultural colleges. Senate ratification proposals for Seminole and other treaties were defeated as conference nonconcurrence persisted.
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Washington
Senie
Yeas
Uays
Messrs
Dingley
Grosvenor
Dalzill
Payne
Senate
House
Wheat Reserves In Farmers Hands 121 Million Bushels
Government crop report shows wheat reserves in farmers hands March 1 at about 121,000,000 bushels or 92.9 percent of last year’s crop, with 50.7 percent shipped beyond county lines. Corn stocks total 783,000,000 bushels, 41.1 percent of last year, and data show 272,000,000 bushels still in farmers hands.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Maine monument fund drive led by General Clayton
General Clayton, U S minister, heads funds for Maine monument as Admiral Escande and officers arrive at Vera Cruz to visit President Dias and the French colony. R G Phelps of Atlantic bank dies after long illness at 3:00 am. he leaves a wife and two sons. Kentucky battleship Kentucky to be christened with water from Lincoln home. Governor Bradley asks James Speed to obtain the historic water.
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Glayton
Funda
Orry
Mexico
General Clayton
United States
Maine Monument
Admiral Escande
Bubordieu
Vera Cruz
Dias
Atlantic
R. G. Phelps
The
Commercial Bank
Masonic
Iowa
Hoe
Cass County
Kentucky
Frankfont
Bradley
James Speed
Louisville
Lincoln
Larue County
Speed
Abraham Lincoln
Cure for Cancer Baffles Doctors After Breast Tumor Vanishes
Mr A H Crausby of Memphis reported his wife developed a breast lump that progressed to a severe cancer. Doctors deemed incurable, a New York specialist gave up, but after starting 5.5.8 the cancer healed, holes closed, and years later no recurrence is seen.
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A. H. Crausby
Kerr St
Memphis
Tenn
New York
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Shelby, Ill
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National Capital
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Ilinois
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Edmonton
James Vounee
West
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McKennin
Stephen
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Department of the 'Ateriot
Ottawa
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Bes Moines
D. Harry Murphy
Stratford
Wimp Elree
Cardus
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Rozena Lewis
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Arriva
Audubon
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Ols Bear
Griswold
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