Belgian cabinet resigns and Mississippi thaw noted
The Belgian cabinet has resigned and the Mississippi is clear of ice at St. Paul. In Red Wing Minnesota Fred Burrill received a one year forgery sentence. Efforts to establish a Red Wing telephone exchange progress. The Magliwni murder trial continues in St. Paul. The Minnesota and Winnipeg Rowing Association regatta heads to Winnipeg. A Catholic church in Northern Iowa was struck by lightning and badly damaged. The Times predicts early Parliament dissolution. Various local reports cover winter conditions, accidents, and crime. A Vienna intel notes royal Italian palaces likely to be sold. In Omaha four secret service agents investigate a private mint producing illegitimate silver dollars, with seigniorage profits to the makers. Authorities aim to jail the gang shortly.
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Mississippi
Sank Rapids
Minn
Red Wing
Fred Burrill
Gelsemino Magliwni
Pasquale Perrari
St. Paul
Minnesota and
Winnipeg
Iowa
London Times
James K. McGovern
Missouri Valley
Thomas Loftus
Wei Union
R. M. Johnson
Keokuk County
Burlington
John Quick
Cedar Rapids
Omaha
Treasury Department
Secret Service
Division
United States Marshal's Office
Rnearth
Federal
Secret Services
Grain and livestock prices across markets in early March 1904
DTN markets report grain and livestock prices from St Paul Duluth and Chicago. Wheat and corn values shift with supply notes while cattle hog and sheep markets show steady to firm demand and varied weights at major U.S. depots.
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Alaswaokee
Pritad Wu
Ani
Homage to Neal Dow on 90th birthday across two continents
New York and London report tributes to General Neal Dow of Maine, the temperance leader dubbed the Grand Old Man of Prohibition. Frances Willard and ladies greet Dow with international messages as Britain and the United States stage celebrations, Exeter Hall in London hosting a major event with notable attendees. Dow's Maine and Portland observances recount his life from mayor of Portland to the Maine Prohibition era, with widespread telegrams and resolutions praising his work and urging further suppression of liquor. A pension fraud suspect, Charles B. Roe alias Frank H. Fuller, was arrested in Kansas City after years on the run.
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New York
E King
Neal Dow
Maine
Brances Willard
New England
Pine Tree State
Frances Willard
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Temperance Societies of
Great Britain
Roude
Dow
Lonway
England
Naxl Dow
Exewr Hall
United Kingdom Alliance
British Women's ‘Temperance Association of England
General Dow
Portland
Exeter Hall
Henry Somerset
Frances BE. Willard
Wilfred Lawson
Hugh Price
Hughes
Oranston Chant
Assoviitanl
Nul Dow
City Hall
Exeter Bull
Job
Kansas City
Charles B. Roe
Frank H. Fuller
Kansas
United States
Brown
Fuller
Mandersonbacks Municipal Control of Street Railways
Senator Manderson declares support for municipal ownership of street railways, lighting and water works. Speaking at the Washington Congregational club on Good Citizenship in Municipal Affairs, he criticizes private control of municipal funds and urges citizens to pursue reform for municipalities to operate profitable services for public welfare. Justice Brewer cited as backing the need for reform to curb private influence and empower cities.
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Nohranks
Justice Brewer
United States Supreme Court
New York City
Floods and washouts cripple Idaho line freight trains wrecks toll
The Idaho division of the Union Pacific reports repeated floods and washouts blocking service for a week. Landslide near Mountain Home killed three tramps and an engineer. Orchard irrigation dam breach caused major damage. Wrecks near Huntington and the Shoshone to Pocatello link worsen the disruption and snow plus chinook winds halt access to Boise-area towns. In contrast, the Northern Pacific notes miles of track repaired at Miles City and trains resuming with minimal transfer.
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Union Pacific
Idaho
Union Pacific Railroad
Owshos
Here
Mountain Home
Huntington
Shoshone
Pocatello
Eover City
Idaho City
Rate manipulation eyed by Western Passenger body
A Chicago to St Paul rate may drop to 9 as one line seeks relief from cutters. The Western Passenger association will hear charges that competitors manipulated the 11.50 tariff, creating a de facto 0 rate. St Paul and Chicago lines will attend, aiming to reveal practices affecting authorized rates.
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Paul
Chicago
St. Paul
Chicago-St. Paul
Western Passenger Association
Philadelphia Protest on Seigniorage Bill Action
The executive council of the board of trade adopted a special committee report March 31 protesting the seigniorage bill and sending a memorial to the president urging veto, with residents of Philadelphia involved in the action.
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Philadelphia
Executive Council
The
Board of Trade
Senate Sets Tariff Bill for April Debate
Washixoros March 21 After the senate opened Mr Voorhees finance chairman reported the tariff bill and ordered it printed and placed on the calendar. He announced that on April 2 the bill would be called up for senate consideration. Senator Morris opposed both the impending revision and the shift from specific to ad valorem duties. Manderson asked if a written report would accompany the bill and was told there would be a statement when it is called up.
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Washixoros
Voorhees
Finance Committee
Senate
Morrisl
Republican
Manderson
Rep
Mr. Voorhees
More Gold Finder The Latest Bonanza Dingings Discovery at Quincy Minn
Quincy Minn March 21 An unexpected find near the Whitewater river on land known as the pines yields free gold and a vein of gold bearing quartz. Jacob Mello, a small farmer who recently secured title to several thousand acres, claims the prospects rival California's palmiest days. An old forty-niner who explored the property says the prospects are excellent and work to improve the mine will begin immediately.
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Quincy
Minn
Rainy Lake
Redwood Falls
Fndig
Jacob Mello
Whitewater
California
Proposal to empower presidential veto on appropriation items
March 21 in Wasntxarox the question of amending the United States constitution to grant the president power to veto single items in appropriations bills is discussed. Representative Desrmond of Missouri has introduced a resolution in the House to amend the constitution to allow such item vetoes, aiming to curb executive objections to individual provisions while preserving the overall bill.
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Athen
United States
Congress
Representative Desrmond
Missouri
Minneapolis and St Paul agree on canal survey aid
The Minneapolis board of trade will cooperate with the St Paul chamber of commerce to seek a congressional appropriation for a waterway survey from Lake Superior to the Twin Cities. Northwestern Wheat Stocks show 29,540,500 bushels in Minneapolis Duluth Superior and surrounding elevators, up 88,511 from last week. A Chinese boycott unfolds in New Haven after raids on opium den and gambling. Mrs Crocker linked to tip to police. A Brazilian dispatch denies insurgent victory claims near Itavre and notes loyal troops massed on the frontier.
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Fwin Gly
MixsunPolis
Minneapolis ‘Board of Trade
St. Paul
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Snperior
Minnesota
Dakotas
New Haven
Conn
Fit Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Lonpox
Rio Janeiro
Itavre
Buenos
Helpless Soldiers Children Pension Decision Expected
March 21 reports an impending pension ruling by Assistant Secretary Reynolds on totally helpless children of deceased soldiers. The decision could widen pension eligibility for those previously denied under general laws, including many minors aged up to 10 under guardianship.
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Wasarsotos
T. MM
Reynolds
Ousted Officers and Governor’s Removal Upheld
Supreme Court upholds Governor Rich in removing Secretary of State Joachim State Translator Hambitzer and Land Commissioner Berry for gross negligence in canvassing the 1893 amendment returns. Stay of judgment denied as ouster to take effect. Appeal to US Supreme Court planned. indictments cited for fraud involving salaries and attorney general.
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United States Supreme Court
Lansixa, Mich
Supreme Court
Rich
Joachim
Hambitzer
Berry
Gross Negi Zence
Atkinson
Canouasers
McGrath
Grand Jury
Perrin Pardoned From Prison Relocation Dated Hope
Phelps Perrin, jailed for robbing the United States Express of 25000 at Hurley, is slated for release by the board of control with Governor Peck's approval. Doctors say Perrin is dying of consumption and cannot survive if his term ends in May. CISNSTH Marcie M. Snyder died in Clifton after long illness, a noted local coworker in community service. President Reinhart of the AT&SF Railway declares the Southern Pacific war ended and orders restoration steps. Police report dynamite destroyed a pontoon structure across a right of way held by Lincoln Park commissioners.
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Turley Expres
Priam
Mabisux
Wis
Chicago
Lincoln Park Commissioners
Decree orders sale of Winona and Southwestern railway
Judge Caldwell of the federal court has filed a decree in the United States court here ordering a sale of the Winona and Southwestern railway. The decree names receiver Tilden R. Selmes and sets a high noon sale date at Winona. The case involves Farmers' Loan and Trust Company of New York against the railway and its improvement company. The sale is to be conducted by Selmes as master in chancery.
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Winona and Southwestern Ta
Caldwell
Federal
United States
Winona and Southwestern Railway
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company of New York
Winona and Southwestern Railway Company
Winona and Southwestern Improvement Company
Tilden R. Selmes
Selmes
Winona
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