House Passes Rural Free Delivery Bill in Changed Form
The House approved the bill to classify rural free delivery carriers under a contract system but struck out the contract provisions and kept a salary-based pay scale. Maximum carrier pay rises to 600 dollars, with broader pay bands for agents, inspectors, and clerks. The Senate discussed ship subsidy measures and other bills as the post office bill moves forward.
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West
Missouri
Senate
Tillman
South Carolina
Henry D. Hall
Revenue Cutter Service
Albemarle
North Carolina
Edenton
N. C
Elizabeth City
U. S
Charleston
Philippines
Williams
Dem. III
Post Office
Prince Henry of Prussia Leaves on Deutschland After Farewell Visits
Prince Henry of Prussia boarded the Deutschland at 1 AM after a gala at Irving Place theater. A planned round of farewell calls was trimmed to rest, with visits from German Ambassador Von Holleben and other officials. Hoboken police lined crowds as a life saving drill and fire drill startled the ship. The prince toured the deck and next went to Elizabethtown to see Nixon shipyards before sailing at 3 30 PM.
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New York
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Irving Place Theater
von Holleben
Evans
Corbin
Bingham
Cowles
Hill
Karl Bernz
Hoboken
Prince
Prince Henry
Pretoria
Elizabethtown
N. J
Nixon Ship Building Yards
Nominees for Postmasters Sent to Senate
The president has sent to the senate nominations for postmasters: William S. McCullough Brinkley Arkansas J C Bell Forest City Arkansas Seth W Collins McComb City Mississippi William M O Leary Dallas Texas.
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Washington
Senate
Wiliam S. McCullough
Brinkley
Ark
J. C. Bell
Forest City
Seth W. Collins
McComb City
Miss
William M. O'Leary
Dallas
Tex
Panama Company Title Report Deliberations Stalled
Senator Morgan offers the sub committee report on the Panama company title to the isthmian canal committee. The majority report opposes accepting the Panama company title if the United States buys its franchises and property.
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Isthmian Canal
Washington
Morgan
Isthmian Canal Committee
Panama Company
United States
Witwatersrand Gold Output Reported for February
London reports from the Transvaal chamber of mines that Witwatersrand gold production for February reached 81,405 ounces. The figure reflects mining output across the region and is part of continued accounting of South Africa's gold industry.
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London
The
Transvaal Chamber of Mines
Witwatersrand
Ambush IT Stricken Crippled at New Market
King Edward's steeple chaser Ambush IT, a favorite for the grand national, pulled up lame after a trip at New Market on March 11 in London.
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London
New Market
Judge Reagan Feeble As Storey Telegram Updates Health
Austin March telegram reports Judge J H Reagan very weak and despondent at bedside via Judge L J Storey without fever. Governor Say ers notified and monitoring condition as medical status remains critical.
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Reagan
Austin Tex
March Isl
Sayers
L. J. Storey
J. H. Reagan
Cabinet Meets on Irish Question as Leaders Ponder Suppression
London officials report the cabinet, led by Lord Salisbury, discusses Ireland with George Wyndham and A. J. Balfour present. Nationalists claim indifference to government action and warn that suppressing the United Irish League would require ending all representative government in Ireland.
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London
Lord Salisbury
George Wyndham
Ireland
Dublin
Great Britain
A. J. Balfour
Treasury
United Irish League
Daylight Fourth-Mourning Sail Vessel Anchored Off Quarantine
The Daylight the second largest sailing vessel in the world lies anchored off quarantine after its 51 day maiden voyage from Greenock Scotland. Built for oil cargo the Daylight displaces 3765 tons with a 7000 ton capacity and is commanded by Captain James Reade with a crew of 41 men for Anglo American Oil of London.
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New York
Greenock
Scotland
Potosi
Port Glasgow
Anglo-American Oil Company of London
James Reade
White Star Line
New Daylight
Champion J J Jeffries Arrives in Los Angeles for Fight Talks
Champion J J Jeffries arrives in Los Angeles to visit his mother and recover from a cold. He has discussed a $20,000 offer with Century Athletic Club officials for the championship bout and may choose a meeting site between Los Angeles and San Francisco, with bids opened Saturday in San Francisco.
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Los Angeles
J. J. Jeffries
New York
Century Athletic Club
San Francisco
Governor appoints Stacy to lead Texas Volunteer Guard
In Austin on March 11 the governor named Brigadier General William H. Stacy of Austin as major general of the Texas Volunteer Guard to succeed Major General L. M. Oppenheimer, who has resigned and retired.
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Austin
William H. Stacy
Texas Volunteer Guard
L. M. Oppenheimer
Governor appoints Styrn to brigadier general role
The governor promotes A. Styrn of the Fourth Texas Infantry from Cleburne to brigadier general of the First Brigade, succeeding General Stacy.
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We. 4G. A. Styrn
Fourth Texas Infantry
Cleburne
Stacy
Green endorses Kleberg while avoiding candidacy
Terrell Texas March 11 E H R Green endorses Kle berg but will not seek governor or chairman roles. He states he is out of politics and will not call the San Antonio or Market Hall convention. He hopes anti Hawkey men will be chosen.
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Terrell
Tex
E. H. R. Green
Kleberg
San Antonio
Market Hall
Reader notes a mix of local incidents in Texas
The report records Ignotz Lowinger a Hungarian who suicided in a McClelland hotel bathroom in Waco Gatesville will get a new national bank two smallpox cases reported at Hillsboro John Lilly a negro sentenced to eight years in Oklahoma City for assault Baptist Dangerfield dedicated their new church on Sunday
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Ignotz Lowinger
McClelland
Waco
Gatesville
Tex
National Bank
Hillsboro
John Lilly
Oklahoma City
O. T
Baptist Dangerfield
Meat Market Buyer Seeks Top Livestock and Exporters
A buyer announces willingness to purchase beef pork mutton and all market products in any quantity at fair prices. They will buy only the best animals and plan to employ export meat cutters, asking for patronage.
To Cure Malaria in Four Days Quineria
An advertising claim offers Quineria as a remedy for malaria and fever with a money refund if not cured. It states price 50e per package and credits M H. James, Bryan Texas, as the leading druggist selling the product.
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M. Hl. James
Bryan
Texas
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