Senate Advances Two Measures on War Taxes and Presidential Protection
Washington reports two amendments passed: repeal of the war revenue taxes and a robust presidential protection bill with a 52 to 15 vote. The antitax provision retains a ten cent tea duty, while the protection bill expands penalties for threats or attempts against the president and officials. Security details for the president are to be provided by the War Department with guard dress and equipment regulations.
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River and Harbor Bill Passes Without Change
The house approved the river and harbor bill totaling 60,688,267 including authorizations. Minor amendments were adopted but no extra funds added. Sulzer of New York sought a record vote on final passage. only three members supported him: Smith Ja, Fitzgerald N Y, Cochran Mo.
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Governor Wood Summoned to Washington for Cuba Transfer
Washington March 22. A conference on Cuban affairs will be held in the capital between Governor General Wood en route to Washington and the president and the secretary of war. Palma, president-elect of Cuba, is expected to be invited to confer regarding the proposed transfer of government to his charge. General Wood was summoned to arrange the transfer.
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Entire Product Must Be Sold Outside the Country
Washington March 22 Inquiries on bonded flow manufacturing warehouses answered by Assistant Secretary Spauldin under section 15 of the tariff act of 1897. No articles or materials held in bonded manufacturing warehouses may be withdrawn except for exportation. Domestic wheat may move to bonded warehouses for manufacture with imported wheat but flour and by products must be exported.
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Labor Leader Protests Amended Anti-Injunction Bill in Senate
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, sent a protest to the Senate against the amended anti-injunction bill. He says the initial measure was a step to correct a long‑standing wrong but the latest report undermines liberty and favors organized labor immunity from laws. He urges favorable action on the original bill despite preferring its defeat as amended.
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Colombia Presses Cable Censorship over Diplomatic Dispatches
Washington reports reveal Colombia plans to censor all cable dispatches between diplomats and consuls on the isthmus and their home governments. Captain Reislinger of the Philadelphia, now at Panama, informed the Navy Department, with State receiving details from cable companies. The issue touches on Isthmian transit and the right to free cable use amid potential wartime conditions.
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Navy Captain Seeks Full Reinstatement After Court Martial
Washington March 22 Captain Joseph B Coughlin aims to recover lost ranks after a presidential remittance of part of his court martial sentence He would rise to second on the naval captains list just behind Captain Sands and could become rear admiral as admirals retire This follows the Manila Bay award restoring some lost seniority.
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Take in the Town Knights of Pythias Jubilee
Thousands of visiting Knights of Pythias spent the day in Chicago after a jubilee marked by banquets and entertainments. Delegates came from Florida California Maine and New Jersey with entire lodges traveling a thousand miles. Grand Chancellor Cushing praised the event as the most successful attendance yet and said it would boost interest and benefit members.
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Dutch Charlie Bothe Arrested in Utah Slayings
In Thompsons Utah on March 22 report Chas Bothe known as Dutch Charlie of Lasal Utah killed William Tebuits and Mrs Bothe last Wednesday. He is jailed at Placerville Colorado. Jealousy sparked the tragedy.
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Dutch Charlie
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Placerville
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Triplets Born Near Spring Valley Minnesota
Spring Valley Minnesota March 22 Mrs Frank Beach gave birth to triplets all boys The mother and children are doing well Mr Beach is a farmer living six miles southeast of town
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