Southern Members in a Towering Rage Over Hides and Barley Tariffs
Washington March 23 Sredian The new tariff bill’s reductions do little for the Southern States angered by tobacco and whiskey taxes. Southern Republicans and Democrats urge repeal of the tobacco tax, while cotton and leather interests in New York and Oswego protest duties on hides and barley. A Washington hearing faces canned goods and tin plate duties and leather trades press to keep hides on the free list, with Oswego fearing barley tariffs will ruin its port trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Senate
North Carolina
Virginia
McKinley
Red
Carlisle
Reed
Major McKinley
Dingley
Ways and Means Committee
Shriver
Mr. Dingley
Oliver Ames
Boston
New England
Ames
Aimes
Morse
Plymouth Cordage Company
O'Neil
Andrew
New York City
Congress
the Times
Oswego
Bay of Quinte
United States
House of Representatives
Party of
Cleveland
Rocnsteer
N. Y
Chamber of Commerce
L. P. Ross
Bismarck Resignation Tied to Elections and Influence Loss
Berlin reports claim the Reichstag election results and diminished influence drove Bismarck to resign. Other papers note cabinet shifts, potential successors, and royal receptions as the empire maintains its German policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berury
Berlin
Bismarck
Reichstag
Tageblatt
Golz
Herr von Maybach
Herbert Bismarck
Freisinnige Zvitung
Hanover
von Walderses
General von Caprivi
Vossische Zeitung
Windthorst
William I
Mamburger Nachrichten
Prince of Wales
Empress Frederick
Chancellor von Caprivi
Prince George
Count Llerbert Bismarck
Frederick
Sredau
Dunlap
Herr von Radcowitz
Count Herbert Bismarck
The Endless Charm of a Colonial High Back Rocker
A description of an engraved image showcasing a tall Colonial High Back Rocker framed in white maple and silk tapestry. The piece features fluted posts and a back decorated with hot pointed irons in a new poker finish, presented in écru with brown and faded blue and pink tones.
Vigorous Protests Against Provisions of Tariff Bill
Leather trade leaders in New York met at the Leather Club on March 22 and adopted resolutions opposing a tariff that would tax hides at 142 cents per pound. The meeting, chaired by J. T. Lubby with G. B. Horton as secretary, listed members and firms opposing the proposed duty and free-list removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Side and Leather Club
Ferry Street
J. T.lubby
G. B. Horton
Ways and Means Committee
W. Helmrath
H. G. Lapham
Henry B. Vaughn
Hall & Vaughn
Congress
United States
Protests Rise Over Proposed Duty Increase on American Flour
Ottawa March 22. Opponents from east and west unite against higher duties on American flour. The Kelatix Chamber of Commerce condemns the proposal and calls for corn on the free list. British Columbians oppose any bread tax hike and support removing bread taxes, arguing the Pacific provinces should not bear higher flour costs. The Victoria Colonist backs BC MPs in resisting new flour taxes, urging removal of bread taxes across the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Dominion
Kialitax Chamber of Commerce
Pacific
Victoria
Conservative Party
British Columbia
United States
Reporter Hidden in Jury Room Plays Role in Verdict
New York on March 23 sheriff Flack his son Will and Joseph Meeks were convicted of conspiracy in a famous divorce case. The jury faced an extraordinary interruption when a reporter named Choate was found concealed behind curtains. He testified he had hidden before the jury entered and was compelled to surrender his copy. The jury returned with a verdict against all defendants and recommended mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Flack
Will
Joseph Meeks
Barrett
Choate
District Attorney’s Office
Army orders assign officers to new posts and extend leaves
Washington March 23. Lieutenant Colonel Farley moves from New York Arsenal to multiple works for duty then returns to station. First Lieutenant Stanford to St Louis as secretary and disbursing officer of the Missouri River Commission. Second Lieutenant Sturgis to report to West Point for duty. Second Lieutenant Davidson gains leave extension, Lieutenant Palmer's leave extended on medical certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waashington
Army
Joseph P. Farley
Ordnance Department
New York Arsenal
Governor’s Island
N. Y
Benham Motor Works
Providence
R. 1
West Point Foundry
Cold Springs
Jersey Steel & Iron Company
Trenton
N. J
Spiral Tube Company
Meade Machine Company
James C. Stanford
Corps of Engineers
New York City
St. Louis
Charles A. Suter
Missouri River Commission
Samuel D. Sturzis
First Artillery
United States Military Academy
West Pat
Hear T. Allen
Second Cavalry
Sturgis
Lorenzo P. Davison
Skleventh Infantry
D. Palmer
Fourth Artillery
Columbus & Hocking Coal & Iron Co Changes Ownership
Columbus Ohio March 23 The Columbus and Hocking Coal and Iron Company the largest operating organization in the Hocking Valley has changed ownership Henry W Adams of New York elected president and N E C Coke of Danville Penn vice president and general manager
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, C
Columbus & Hocking Coal & Iron Company
Hocking Valley
Henry W. Adams
New York
N. E. C. Coke
Danville
Penn
Proper infant foods mirror mother's milk says Mellen
The proper food for infants should resemble mother's milk and Mellen's food meets this standard. It is prepared by dissolving in hot water for immediate use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellen
Riot at St Petersburg University Spreads to Kiev and Chaikoff
Rioting Russian students demand liberal 1863 regulations. In St Petersburg 500 jailed after clashes as troops guard university area and traffic halts. News from London notes agitation reaching Kiev and Chaikoff with about 700 arrests and possible closure of St Petersburg University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Germany
Montreal
St. Peterspunc
Academy of Agriculture
Tive
Lonxpon
Russia
A California Bear in Wales Captured After Men'sox Pursuit
A Californian bear blamed for sheep killings in Carnarvon mountains was tracked for ten days after escaping a traveling menagerie last November. Local hunts failed until Edwards, friend of Nicolini, killed the bear. The skin may be sent to Patu at her Welsh castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dunlap
Sable News Company
Wales
Carnarvon
Edwards
Nicolini
Patu
European and world notes from March reports
Reports from Napuis Paris and Anglophone dispatches note floods in Italy causing $800,000 in damage, Socialist candidates in upcoming elections, and the Chamber of Deputies electing M. Spuller as vice president. Also reported are demonstrations by leather dressers, a troubled reception for Saint Saens opera Ascance, English rifles seized by agents, and a halted German settlement near Halule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halule
Somali
Zanzibar
Murdered for His Money in Montreal Lodger Case
John Jackson, a well connected man, was killed by Wells in a St. Paul street boarding house. Wells was seized by the proprietor and awaits police. Jackson died at Notre Dame Hospital after razor wounds proved fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Jackson
Notre Dame Hospital
Flood Worsens in Pirrspure as Rivers Reach Twenty Four Feet
Monongahela and Allegheny rivers surge to twenty four feet with widespread flooding in Pirrspure Penn. Lower areas on Fifth Sixth and Seventh streets flood basements and streets. Schools and mills suspend operations while residents relocate belongings to upper floors. Johnstown reports relief as cold weather lowers risk.
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Pirrspure
Penn
Monongahela
Allegheney
Allegheny
Traffe
Pittsburg & Western Railroad
Barefoot Square
School
Presbyterian Sunday School
The
Brotherhood
Exposition Park
Pittsburg
Fifth
Sixth
Seventh Streets
Duquesne Way
Pennsylvania Avenue
Waller Street
Xposition
Youghiogheny
Johnstown
Justifiable Homicide in Voluntown Mill Village
In Voluntown Connecticut on a Saturday at 1 o clock Ira E Briggs twenty five son of Ira G Briggs a mill owner killed Samuel RK Green thirty six who had entered the furnace room and threatened him Briggs shot Green with a self cocking 32 caliber pistol after Green drew his knife Briggs fired three more shots killing Green Briggs now stands bonded for $5000 for trial coroner rules the act justifiable homicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Conn
Voluntown
Ira E. Briggs
Ira G. Briggs
Samuel RK. Green
Green
Briggs
Mr. Briggs
Ships Departures and Arrivals Listed by Date and Route
A long list records vessels and their origins and destinations with March dates across major ports. Entries include Marmion from Jamaica to New York, Germanic from Liverpool to New York, and multiple ships from Liverpool, Boston, and Baltimore, among others, with routes to Antwerp, London, and Belfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Roman
Liverpool
Branel
Mediterranean Arts
Marmion
Jamaica
New York
Noordland
Antwerp
Orinoco
Armuda
City of Para
Aspin
State of Nevada
Glasgow
Queenstown
Lord Gough
Philadelphia
Lizard
la Bretagne
Newark
Servia
Kansas
Ft Brow Head
Lake Winnipeg
Osion
Belfast
Engore
Engore Head, From Baltimore.At Liavre, March 2%, la Bretagne, From New York
Bordeaux
Lartartos
Kanss
Nessimore
Baltimore
Dover
Gothenburg City
London
Deptford
Marsala
Hamarg
Amsterdam
P. York
Waesland
Portland
Eng
Hindoo
Hull
Yokohama
San Francisco
Caland
New
Last Honors To The Brave Major General Crook
Thousands gathered at the Grand Pacific Hotel as General Crook lay in state, with a quarter-mile procession and funeral plans set to send his remains to Oakland Maryland. The service featured Rev. Dr. McPherson and Dr. Locke with tributes from Swing and others.
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Grand Pacific Hotel
Oakland
George Crook
West
Grand Pacific
Maryland
Steele
Crook
McPherson
Presbyterian
Clinton Locke
Swing
Hal Thomas
Slayes
W. Q. Gresham
Loyal Legion
FE. Devol
Kansas City
Ohio
Socyal Legion
Milwaukee
Omaha
St. Paul
Cincinnati
Webb
Hayes
Eed
Kenna
Second Presbyterian Church
Mct’herson
Locke
Baltimore & Ohio
National Guard
Grand Army of the Republic
Reed
Guard of Honor
K. K. Sayes
Walter Q. Gresham
John l. Carson
Gener W. E. Strong
Wirt Dexter
Marshall Field
W. C. D. Grannis
John M. Clark
J. A
Schofield
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Indian Orchard
Cheers
Georgia Pacific
Portage Bridge
Massachusetts
Ingersoll
Lemley
Werlich
McCalla Court of Inquiry
Easthampton
Adolph Greichen
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Robert C. Schenck
Great Britain
Marshal Mizell
Florida
Senator Call
Putnam
Gloucester
Hartford
Hamilton
Titania
Katrina
Shamrock
Gracie
Valkyrie
Longnecker
U.S.N
Newport
Ives
Stayner
Ludlow Street
National League
Coxcord Junction
Blair
House
E. J. Gay
Louisiana
Woburn
Engineer Ames
General Crook
Chicago
Union Pacific
Allecany Rivers
Voluntown, Conn
R. I
California
J. G. White
Fr. Hall
Mission Church
Building Laborers’ Union No.1
Central Labor Union
Boston Athletic Association
Young Men’s Christian Association
Brooke Herford
Arligton Street
Harvard Athletic Association
Archibald M. Howe
Harvard Bridge
Bagamoyo
Lonnox
Gladstone
House of Commons
Parnell
Georgetown
Southerby
White
the Conveyancers
State Street
Vicinity
Ronent CopMan
Moses Williams
Hinley W. Brace
Heman W. Chaplin
Jessin S. Far
Ja. Alex. F
Fraperick C
Bowpiren
Charles N. Rackemann
James RK. Carnet
Grenville TH. Noxcross
Francis V. Baca
Varet H. Crocker
GreenGe A. Fisher
William C
Williamson
Proiicas
B. Smits
J. Maxinis Meredits
Robert S. Minot
Heenry MH. Edes
Hodgkins & Hodgalas
William E. Hodgkins
Cmas. A. Smith & Co
Edward W. Hodgkins
Fim
Hodgkins & Hodgkins
School Street
NILES
Sults
Harley TB. Curtis
Cuaries A. Smit & Co
Lewis J. Bird & CO
uoLre
Noyes, Cobb & Co
Tremont St
Corner
Bromfield St
Robinson & Tuck
COM. Gen’l. Life Ins. CO
Chas
Burr
Devonshire Street
Caea
Wood's
Ccenel
Vester
Miurket
Soethaleet
City Uroper
Atlantic City
Massport
Uffeich
Spuvick
Lustus
G&a
M. Sp
M. Bacommt
Esc
Levine
Mia Ridine
Lee Baitearse
Northwert
Bnns Oi
Lear Cpsc Arina
Sidrena
Fair Seblomal
Cseislae
Eaias
Pola
Ciear
New Orleans
Salt Lake City
Cloucester
PortrLanp
H. A. Duncan
Blue Jacket
William F H. McDonald
Port
Alfred Brown
Ambrose Grace
Marine Hospital
San Digrao
Cal
Lower California
Topote
Gresson
Shingson
Steppard Homan
Provident Savings Life Assurance Society of New York
D. BH. Buckley
Aristotle
Ra‘tl. Life Ins. CO
J.T. Phelps
State Agt
1Ov Dev
Massa
Proteclion
Canada
Sheriff Flack
Army and Navy Gazette
Brain
General Foreign News
Saint Saens
Allegheny Rivers
Pavna’s Furniture
Canal ST
She
General George Crook
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