Washington notes on Tillman McLaurin episode and tariff moves
Washington notes discuss the Tillman McLaurin dispute over suspending South Carolina senators and the likelihood of a censure instead. The House sent the Philippine tariff bill to conference amid amendments, while other actions include rural free delivery classification and Oklahoma townsite entries. The session also clarifies Montana’s governor stance on the Northwestern railway merger.
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Washington
House
Senate
United States
Loud
California
Oklahoma
Tawney
Minnesota
Burleson
Texas
Montana
Northwestern Railway
Emmerger
That Senate Episode Reverses Roll Call Names
In Washington on February 27 the senate pro tem Mr Frye announced the reversal of last Monday’s decision to remove Senators McLaurin and Tillman from roll calls. He said the senate should rule on such a grave matter and apologized to Senator Turner of Washington for overlooking his appeal amid objections. Tillman’s protest was entered in the minutes by order of the senate.
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Washington
Bailey
South Carolina
Senate
Tillman
McLaurin
Frye
Senator Turner
Tllman
Noncommittal White House on Tillman letters request
Washington Web reports White House officials remain noncommittal as letters from Lieutenant Governor Tillman of South Carolina asking Roosevelt to withdraw his acceptance of a invitation receive no stated response.
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Washington
White House
Tillman
South Carolina
Roosevelt
President Roosevelt to miss Charleston exposition over sword gift
A report notes a sword presentation to Major Mican Jenkins in Charleston may cause President Roosevelt to skip the Charleston exposition. The item continues with Rev. De Witt Talmage passing through San Antonio en route to Mexico, arriving early Wednesday and leaving after breakfast.
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Tion
Mican Jenkins
Charleston
Roosevelt
San Antonio
Tex
DeWitt Talmage
Mexico
Mrs Huntington Pays Record Customs on Europe Purchases
Mrs Arabella D Huntington widow of Collis P Huntington paid 31090 in cash customs duty after a Europe shopping spree aboard the Oceanic. Purchases totaled 75000 with gowns jewelry rugs and bronzes taxed at 60 percent ad valorem on many items and 10 cents per square foot on rugs.
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New York
Arabella D. Huntington
Collis P. Huntington
Sam
Huntington
Europe
Archer Huntington
Bay
Young Huntington
Paris
London
Berlin
Galveston Relief Seizure Case Clears City of Liability
In a Galveston decision, the Texas Court of Civil Appeals held the city not responsible for private property seized after the 1900 hurricane. The case involved a pair of horses owned by A A Brown seized by the mayor and police chief and used for public service until one died, with Brown seeking 200 dollars. The court ruled the seizure lacked council authority.
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San Antonio
Court of Civil Appeals
Galveston
A. A. Brown
Brown
Court of Appeals
Patrick Trial Cross-Examination Highlights Trust and Offer
In Albert A. Patrick’s trial, Charles F. Jones testified he offered Patrick a letter bearing Ricé’s name for 250 dollars, claiming Rice's Texas residency, but Patrick did not pay. Jones said his trust in Patrick remained despite the nonpayment and that he even left him out of the will. The examiner’s line was questioned, but overruled as the judge emphasized giving the defendant every possible chance.
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New York
Albert A. Patrick
Charles F. Jones
Jones
Patrick
Ricé
Texas
Goff
Investigating Committee Reports Mixed Findings
Committeeman Boyd returns from Dallas Tyler and Fort Worth saying courts of criminal and civil appeals are in good shape with no complaints. Expert Printer Smith identifies the public printing department as exceedingly bad for the past 20 years.
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Austin
Boyd
Legislative Investigating Committee
Dallas
Tyler
Fort Worth
Court of Criminal Appeals
Court of Appeals
Smith
Public Printing Department
Admiral Schley and wife attend Daughters of the Revolution
In Charleston South Carolina on February 27 Admiral and Mrs Schley were guests of honor at a meeting of the Daughters of the Revolution. The event drew local women and notable residents to hear remarks and participate in the society’s activities.
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Charleston
S. C
Schley
Daughters of the Revolution
South Carolina Exposition Opens With Admirals’ Addresses
Beautiful weather drew a large crowd as Admiral Schley and Captain Richmond P. Hobson spoke at the South Carolina interstate and West Indian exposition.
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South Carolina
Admiral Schley
Richmond P. Hobson
Judge Noyes Moved to Sanitarium Near Redlands
Judge Arthur B. Noyes, removed by President Roosevelt from his Alaska district court seat, is now at a sanitarium near Redlands and plans to stay until his health improves.
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Los Angeles
Arthur B. Noyes
Roosevelt
United States District Court of
Alaska
Redlands
Century Club Bids 20 Thousand For Jeffries Fitzsimmons Fight
Los Angeles officials report the Century Athletic club has bid 20900 dollars to host the Jeffries versus Fitzsimmons bout during the Fiesta celebration in the city on May 1 2 and 3.
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Los Angeles
Century Athletic Club
Jeffries and Fitzsimmons
Prince Henry Planned Canada Visit Denied
Berlin reports no basis for the London cable saying Prince Henry will visit Canada before returning to Germany. The message is not supported by official sources and lacks confirmation.
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Berlin
United States
London
Prince Henry
Canada
Germany
Merchant seeks meat supply and export cutters
A buyer offers to purchase beef pork mutton and market products in any quantity at reasonable prices. The note states intent to employ export meat cutters and asks for patronage, promising appreciation.
To Cure Malaria in Four Days
Advertises Quinoria claiming a four day cure for malaria fever and bills with money back if it fails. Drugstore offer priced at 50 cents per package and notes M A H James as leading druggist in Bryan Texas.
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M. AH. James
Bryan
Vexas
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