Thayer Speaks on Meat Trust in Cuban Reciprocity Debate
Representative Thayer of Massachusetts used general debate on the Cuban reciprocity bill to press his resolution asking the Attorney General to report any steps taken to investigate the meat trust. He cited press charges and evidence, arguing the anti trust law was violated to the public’s detriment and the public was being mercilessly bled by the trust.
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Thayer
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Meat Trust
House
Grosvenor Defends Cuban Reciprocity as Republican Doctrine
In Washington the House debate on the Cuban reciprocity bill features Grosvenor of Ohio arguing that reciprocity aligns with Republican doctrine and tariff schedules are not sacrosanct. Prince of Illinois and Lawrence of Massachusetts oppose or support the measure, respectively, with adjournment at 4:40 p m.
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Ind
Nepea
Mich
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Cuba
United States
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Ill
Senator Hoar Opposes Chinese Exclusion Bill Vote
In Washington on April 10 the Senate failed to reach an agreement for a vote on the Chinese exclusion bill, with the vote expected next Tuesday. Senator Hoar of Massachusetts announced strong opposition, declaring he would never vote for the measure, while Senator Stewart signaled conditional support. The discussion also touched on the election of Senators by popular vote.
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Vermont
Stewart
Nevada
Hoar
Massachusetts
Lepew
New York
United States
Yerkes Announces New London Electric Underground Venture
Charles T Yerkes announces a new company formed by Speyer Brothers London Speyer Co New York and Old Colony Trust Boston with 25000000 capital to carry out electric underground concessions in London.
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Boston
Runners Enter Nine for Eight Mile Cross Country Race
Twenty eight cross country runners entered for the eight mile event of the North Cambridge A C with St John Caffery of Hamilton Ont LEADING entries. Caffery will run on scratch and concede handicaps up to six minutes to others, with Ronald J McDonald as the nearest rival. Start at North Cambridge Junction at 4 pm tomorrow. prizes for 1st 2nd 3rd and a silver trophy for fastest time. A related three mile race for N G A entrants runs at 3:30 with two prizes.
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A. W. Rydstrom
H. A. Goessseeererees
Manne Courcey
Mission
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Boston
Chanticleer Yacht Launched For George H Weld Of Boston
The Chanticleer a steel built schooner yacht of 118 feet overall was launched at Morris Heights by Gas Engine and Power Company and Seabury & Co. for George H Weld of Boston member of the New York and Eastern Yacht clubs. Mrs Eleanor Betton of Boston christened the vessel. Weld occupied by illness could not attend. The yacht features white enamel guest staterooms mahogany trimmed and includes a 20 foot cutter dingy and a 20 foot knockabout. Weld previously owned Hildegarde, a large two mast yacht.
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Morris Heights
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Boxing Gossip Echoes From Boston Boxing Show
A Boston boxing report sparks debate as a local writer mocks the show yet six bouts entertained the audience. The Atlantic Yacht Club praised the event while officials plan future matches and tournament action continues with the BA A preliminaries. Boxer O Rourke vows to train hard after a setback, with Rogers challenging 124 pounders and other locals vying for welterweight glory.
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Thomas Fitzmtrick
Michael J. Fox
Thomas White
John A Gorham
Noble Ray
R. J. Murphy
Charles Mills
Patrick O'Connor
Riverside
Harvard Pitcher Walter Clarkson May Join New York Giants
Walter Clarkson Harvard pitcher from Cambridge may join the New York baseball club as manager Horace Fogell negotiates with him. Clarkson, brother of John Clarkson, starred for Harvard and shut out Yale 2 0 in the 1879 commencement games, drawing strong interest from Giants and other clubs.
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Jack Manning Not Dead Despite Mistaken Identity
The veteran ball player known as Jack Manning, once a champion runner, is alive and denies rumors of his death. Reporters and fans confused him with a recently deceased namesake, causing Manning to state he is available for engagements and has been forced to quit work due to the mistaken identity.
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Arrested after long chase through three countries
Philip A. Troutfetter alias A P Taylor was arrested in a Federal street restaurant yesterday charged with embezzling 1600 from Mrs Emeline Baker of Colorado Springs. The alleged crime occurred in early summer 1898 as Troutfetter wandered the West Indies and the United States. Pinkerton and police traced him from Boston to Seattle Salt Lake City and finally to his arrest. He was living on Columbus avenue and refused to speak further.
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Neely
Rathbone
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Paker
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Wash
Salt Lake City
Elusive suspect tied to Cuban postal frauds and embezzlement
The fugitive linked to Las Vegas Chicago and Washington DC vanished again, with alleged Havana ties. Secret service says he knew Neely Rathbone Cuban schemes and was present when incriminating evidence was to be destroyed. He faces $1600 embezzlement charge in Municipal Court and is jailed in the Tombs awaiting April 17 hearing. extradition papers seek return from Colorado. He is largely reticent about himself and unmarried.
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Quadrangular Rowing Race Planned for Memorial Day
Philadelphia April 10. Harvard Columbia Cornell and Pennsylvania are set to race in a quadrangular boat event over the Lake Cayuga course on Memorial Day May 30. The Quakers must complete arrangements for the meet.
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