Exciting Day as Johnson Defies the Chair in Tariff Fight
Washington dispatch recalls Monday's tariff debate in the House, where Johnson of Indiana defied order as Reed was summoned. Dingley announced several Ways and Means amendments amid sharp exchanges over gold and silver. McCall attacked high duties on wool while Walker and Dingley pressed cotton and wool schedules.
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First Tariff Gun in Senate
In Washington the Senate opened with routine business before arming into tariff reform. Senator Allen introduced a resolution opposing tariff taxes on daily necessities aimed at harming no one, while Hoar backed a bill to curb kinetoscope prize fights and ban related shipments. Demise of Eminent Jurist reported in Georgia. London rumor of McKinley appointing special financial ambassadors deemed premature.
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Six Children Drowned After Wagon Overturns in Stream
Near Seneca Kansas a wagon carrying John McGrath and his six children plus the mother attempted to ford Pole Creek. The wagon capsized in the swollen stream. the mother reached shore, but all six children aged 14 to eight months were drowned, with only two bodies recovered at last report.
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Stilwell Succeeds Martin on Kansas City Line
E L Martin resigns as president of the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf. E Stilwell elected by the board to succeed him as president and general manager. Martin named to fill Stilwell’s vacancy with a six month leave of absence for health. H L Martin has led the road since 1890. Robert Gilham to serve as chief engineer during the absence.
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Fatal Boiler Explosion at Portable Sawmill in Augusta Me
A boiler blast at a portable sawmill in Augusta Maine on March 40 instantly killed Calvert Boone and J R Tucker and fatally injured three others. All injured workers were at the mill when the explosion occurred. The engineer, blamed for pumping cold water into the boiler without precautions, escaped injury.
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Crown Prince Constantine Visits Larissa Amid Triumphal Welcome
Crown Prince Constantine commander in Thessaly and his wife Princess Sophia arrive in Larissa with Prince Nicholas and Princess Marie. They are welcomed by military authorities and greeted by enthusiastic crowds as troops are reviewed at the railroad station.
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Kansas Land Battle Settled in Federal Decree
In Kansas City Kaw 66 acres dispute between Chicago Great Western and Jay Gould heirs ends with a federal decree. 48 acres awarded to Chicago Great Western, 23 to Gould heirs. In Dublin a protest to redress Ireland’s overtaxation. In Baltimore a judge sentences Dr Joseph J Luis for filibustering to 18 months and $500 fine. Beloit Kansas reports strong support for admitting women to the Northwestern Kansas Methodist conference.
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Levees Break at Perthshire and Wayside in Delta Flood Threat
The Mississippi Delta faces record danger as main levee at Perthshire breaks amid 600 yard crevasse near Wayside. Laborers rush to the scene while residents move to high ground. Memphis gauge at 26.2 feet as watches continue around deposed rivers and new breaches.
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Fearful Struggle With A Bull In Iowa Newsflash
Circular of March 30 reports a five hour fight with a bull on a Northwestern train crew in Wesster City Iowa. One man gored fatally another badly wounded as the animal was transferred from car to track. A spectator, Martin Burns, suffered a left hip and leg wound. The bull was transported to Elma after the struggle.
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Cuban Correspondent Killed Near Arroyo Blanca
Washington dispatch reports C. E. Crosby of New York, Chicago Record representative, killed while watching a battle between Spanish and insurgent forces near Arroyo Blanca near Puerto Principe and Santa Clara. Crosby arrived in Cuba in January and is said to be a St. Cyr graduate.
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Baggage Bill Killed In Wisconsin Senate Vote
Manson Wis March 27 A 17 to 18 senate vote defeated the Whitehead bill mandating railroads to carry bisyoles as baggage.
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Political Equality of Women and the Ballot
The article argues for universal political equality, urging a ballot representing all citizens regardless of sex. It cites wage earners lacking female representation, notes the need for uniform training, and quotes Prof Huxley on shared human capacities to support women’s political empowerment and independence.
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General Rivera Falls to Spanish Forces in Pinar del Rio
In Pinar del Rio's hills near Cabacedas a Spanish column led by Hernandez Velasco defeated about 100 insurgents under General Ruis Rivera. Rivera, his chief of staff Colonel Bacallero, and adjutant Lieutenant Terry were captured. Rivera and Terry were wounded. Rivera’s capture follows his succession of Antonio Maceo as Gomez’s second in command. One Spanish soldier killed, 44 wounded. insurgent losses include 10 killed and seized arms and dynamite caps. Rivera, Bacallero and other prisoners arrived at San Cristobal. Terry died en route after wounds from a shell.
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College addition lots offered amid college building plan
Objections to buying plots by Bullcreek were overcome as the Atlantic college addition sells individual lots at $125 each amid plans for a $12,000 college building on a five acre campus. The prospect promises value growth to $300 or more within ten years, urging farmers and others to invest and support a normal school in Atlantic.
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