Ex Premier Balfour Fights Cretan Debate In Commons
In London March 19 ex Premier Balfour defended government policy on Crete amid opposition pressure. He said Greece received notification of a blockade plan, and refused to confirm a definitive start date while Harcourt pressed for crown action. Gladstone’s forthcoming pamphlet criticizes concert diplomacy and urges Crete autonomy within a broader peace plan.
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House of Commons
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Greece
Germany
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M. Hanotaux
Chamber of Deputies
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Mr. Balfour
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Marquis of Salisbury
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House of Lords
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Sir William Harcourt
William Harcount
Loynon
John Murray
William E. Gladstone
Canea
Duke of Westminster
Gladstone
Europe
Turkey
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Armenia
Tariff Bill Debate Moves Through House Committee
Washington March 19 The Ways and Means Committee approved a tariff bill after a discordant session with Democrats and Republicans feuding over amendments. Debate will begin Monday with final vote set for March 31 as the House plans extended sessions and limited committee appointments to focus on the tariff measure.
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Washington
Setasion
Thut Henderson
Ways and Means Committee
House
Dingley
Bailey
Tex
McMibin
Tenn
McMillin
Reed
Senate
Rules Committee
Congress
LOAN COMPANIES LEFT ALONE IN REVENUE BILL
The senate spent the day on the revenue bill with Section 22 struck out. An amendment to tax stocks of state and savings banks like national banks failed. Gorrell's mortgage deduction amendment was defeated. The house passed a senate military bill substitute and an insane hospital bill with adjustments. Augusta Larrabes Dolliver died in Minneapolis after a lingering illness. Freight train set faster time from Des Moines to Chicago, breaking record. A jar factory accident injured workers. E D Wigton named receiver of Iowa Savings bank. Hawkeye Speaker Byers approved clerks’ discharge and was sustained.
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Solona
Des Morins
Senate
Statoe
Savings
Gorrell
Bowen
Droos
Lothrop
Kilborn
Yeas
House
Augusta Larrabes Dolliver
Augusta Larrates Dolliver
Victor B. Dolliver
Minneapolis
Clermont
Wester City
Northwestern
Chicago
Centerville
Northern Iowa Division
Iowa
Hawkeye
Des Moiins
Byers
Routine Senate Work and Two Naval Vessels Launched
The Senate session was brief with many bills introduced and the first report presented. Notable items include a private pension bill for Corbett and a proposed constitutional amendment to restrict religious denomination legislation. Also, a foreign affairs inquiry and a Pacific railroad debt adjustment bill were discussed before adjournment in executive session. In Wilmington two new gunboats, Marietta and Wheeling, were launched in San Francisco, each 1,000 tons, 184 feet long, 34 feet beam, 14 feet draft, and powered by steam with limited signaling masts, designed for long voyages.
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Washington
Senate
Stewart
Carson
Nev
Corbett
Galinger
Tarpie
Ind
Gear
Committee On Pacific Railroads
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of the Interior
Cockrell
Pacific Roads
Morgan
Ala
Lodge
Maas
Committee On Foreign Relations
St. Croix
St. Johns
St. Thomas
United States
Lovelock
Walmington
San Francisco
Marietta
Wheeling
Orafia
Raccoon River Overflows After Rapid Snowmelt
Jefferson Iowa reports rapid snowmelt causes flood on the Raccoon River with high water noted north of the town. Local officials monitor rising levels as rivers spill over banks in the region.
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Raccoon River
Jefferson
Lawmaking frenzy as Senate tabs 438 bills in extra session
In Washington on March 17 the Senate introduced 438 bills and ight joint resolutions covering vast public business. Highlights include mortgage or foreclosure bills for the Union Pacific, civil service debates, Hawaii Japan ties, immigration and pension measures, with Morgan reviving the Nicaragua canal bill and a push to abrogate the Clayton Bulwer treaty. The day featured vigorous debate on civil service, labor on government projects, and several executive actions before adjourning.
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Senate
Allen
Union Pacific Railroad
Hale
United States
Hawaii
Japan
William J. Bryan
Lodge
Nelson
Minn
Lindsay
Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Union Pacific
Central Pacific Railways
Thurston
Pensian
Stevenson
Henderson
Florida
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Corbett
Oregon
Wood
Kentucky
Stewart
Russia
Internal Cancers and a Patient's Plea for Cure
A 1895 letter from Norwich Conn requests the Swift Specific Co strikingly about blood poison skin diseases and cancer. The writer seeks guidance on bathing or injecting remedies for a mother with rectal cancer who doctors say she will die soon or endure agony. The note emphasizes hope in the company’s 8 8 8 remedy.
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California
Norwich
Conn
Ar Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Crosgrove
Box
Cancer Cure Letter From Norwich Mother Using S S Remedy
Gro L. Crosarova of Norwich writes that his mother, with cancer in the lower bowel and near death, improved after taking your remedy. He reports she can now rise, dress, eat freely, and shows hope the cancer will pass, urging public distribution of the letter.
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Norwich
Conn
Tas Swirr Srrcirie Co
Atlanta
Gentcemen
Gro. L. Crosarova
Real blood remedy brings cures for stubborn diseases
The letter describes contagious blood poison, scrofula, eczema, rheumatism, and totter as obstinate blood diseases. It promotes S. S. 8 a guaranteed vegetable blood remedy said to cure diseases of blood origin, claiming other treatments fail. Offers valuable books from The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta.
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Adk Creesing
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Farmer Kills Family Then Ends Own Life in Wallaco
William Fee, a farmer near Wallnco, Kansas, wounded his wife and three relatives in a murderous assault after his wife left him. Three women are likely to die and Mrs Johnson’s father is gravely injured. Fee then shot himself.
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Kan
William Fee
Here
Dee
D. Johnson
Miss Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Fea
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