Cuban reciprocity wins big in Republican conference
The Ways and Means Committee victory for Cuban reciprocity passed with the Sibley amendment limiting duration to December 1, 1903. Key votes: 85 to 31 for the pact, 78 to 56 on previous-question motion, and 67 to 79 on a substitute plan. The ruling shapes a House action pending broader debate.
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Interstate Commission to sue West ern lines over rate cutting
The Interstate Commerce Commission initiates injunction proceedings in Kansas City against eight railroads including Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Chicago Burlington and Quincy for alleged violations of the act to regulate commerce and the Sherman Act. The suit centers on secret rate cuts and rebates on packing house products and grain shipments from Kansas City, with expectant objections deemed unlikely.
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Wisconsin Representative Seeks Cuba Status Answers
Representative Jenkins of Wisconsin introduced a resolution directing the judiciary committee to report on Cuba's status. Questions cover whether Cuba is foreign or domestic territory for the United States and whether U S sovereignty and title rest with the United States after Spain relinquished rule.
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Jenkins
Wisconsin
House Committee On Judiciary
Cuba
United States
Spain
Oleo Bill Front in Senate Agenda After Piercing Bills
Washington report notes the Republican steering committee assigns first priority to the oleomargarine bill, with the Chinese exclusion bill to follow. The Nicaraguan canal bill is held for later action as oleomargarine and Chinese bills are expected to occupy time. War revenue repeal and appropriation bills remain privileged and movable anytime after reporting.
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Fire Destroys Jackson Deaf Institute in Mississippi
A Mississippi state institution for the deaf and dumb in Jackson was entirely destroyed by fire. There were no fatalities and all inmates were rescued. The blaze is believed to have started from an electric wire.
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State Institution For the Deaf and Dumb
Lake Erie and Ohio Ship Canal Bill Authorized
March 19. Chairman Davidson of the House committee on railways and canals was authorized to report a bill to incorporate the Lake Erie and Ohio Ship Canal company with power to construct a canal linking Lake Erie to the Ohio River.
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Ohio Washington
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House Committee On Railways and Canals
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Ohio River
Courtmartial Signals Jurisdiction Fight Over Samar Executions
Manila report says the court martial for Major Waller and Lt Day opened but quickly ruled the tribunal lacks jurisdiction. Marines argue trials require service attachment. army role is in question. General Bisbee presides as Chaffee and Secretary Long weigh Washington’s final say while awaiting further orders.
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Evans Expected as Secretary of the Interior
Close friends in Chattanooga claim President Roosevelt will name Pension Commissioner H. Clay Evans as secretary of the interior after Hitchcock resigns. Evens replacement could occur within 30 days, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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