Democrats condemn Congress over Cuba reciprocity and trusts
Washington June 27 A caucus of Democratic House members unanimously adopted a declaration denouncing the Republican majority for failing to pass reciprocal trade with Cuba. The measure would aid Cuban relief, lower sugar prices for American consumers, and curb the sugar trust. They condemn anti trust delays and urge immediate passage of stronger anti trust protections and tariff reductions for goods made in the United States. The session lasted about an hour with speeches by several Democrats including Richardson of Tennessee.
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Boers Leave Island Prisons Singing on Voyage Home
Island of St Helena reports 478 Boer prisoners boarding ships for South Africa after taking allegiance to Britain. Durban Natal notes 1500 Canadian troops sailing home with 2000 more due July 12. Bermuda camp on Butts Island sees Boer escape efforts and a scuffle that injures Commandant Milan. prisoner leave halted and Boers placed on prison fare.
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Bryan Attacks Cleveland Tone At Harmony Dinner
William J. Bryan denounces the New York Democratic harmony dinner in a public statement from Lincoin Neb. He charges ex President Cleveland with secret bargains and corporate influence, and urges a return to Jeffersonian and Jacksonian principles. The note ends with a promotional line for Herbine.
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Leading Issue Emphasized in Tariff and Trust Fight
The piece argues Republicans are fully controlled by trusts, opposing tariff revision and urging a Democratic victory to curb trust power. It claims the trusts’ influence threatens constitutional rights, advocates a tariff for revenue only, and calls for voters to place Democrats in power.
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Dewey Reveals Manila Surrender Details Before Senate
Admiral Dewey testified to the Senate Philippines committee on the Manila surrender saying the city was handed to him when the Spanish flagship was sunk and that surrender followed a defined understanding with the Spanish governor general. He recounted early plans, Aguinaldo's role, and remarks from Consul Pratt and Consul Williams amid the Manila Bay preparations.
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Conferees back Nicaragua route in canal decision
Washington reports the conference on the Isthmian canal agreed by both houses. The act now goes to the president for approval. Hepburn and Morgan argue the Nicaragua route may be chosen if Panama title fails, with Morgan predicting France may lack a valid Panama title and Colombia terms unlikely.
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Cyclone Death Toll Reported Across Hancock County Indiana
A severe cyclone struck Hancock county towns Maxwell Wilkinson and Pendleton this morning. Ten to eighteen people were killed across those towns while a funeral procession in Cleveland saw eighteen horses killed. Maxwel? grain elevator blown down and Pendleton reports many injuries with homes wrecked and roofs damaged. Greenfield reports a cyclone passage with widespread destruction and multiple fatalities.
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Submarine Boats May Rewrite Naval Architecture
A growing view among naval and army officers holds submarines will reshape warships as rapidly as Ericsson’s Monitor once did. Ensign Nelson testified to a House naval affairs committee that Holland-type submarines could drive entire hostile fleets from harbors and deny entry to shore defenses, urging U S development of a modern submarine fleet to boost harbor defense and national status.
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Kaiser May Seek Visiting United States On Trip
Berlin correspondent notes the Kaiser may visit the United States someday. He reportedly discussed the idea during a Kronprinz Wilhelm voyage and hopes to witness U S industry firsthand. The Kaiser sees potential gains from Franco-German cooperation and favors renewing the favored nation treaty to avert tariff hostilities.
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Roosevelt Photos on Horseback Create 17 Portraits
Roosevelt had 17 photographs taken while riding a horse over a fence, with a local photographer arranging the shots after an incident on a ride. The president approved the sequence, gave autographs to close friends, and a New York illustrated paper secured the rights to reproduce the 17 pictures for $500.
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Westminster Hospital Crowds View Coronation Procession
The Westminster hospital near the abbey claims the best London site to watch the coronation procession. A stand for 2,000 people will be erected and already 25 guineas a cent has been offered by applicants, with hospital coffers set to overflow.
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Ethnic Mix in Minnesota Mines Reported
About 40 percent of employed miners in Minnesota are Finnish, another 40 percent Hungarian, around eight percent Italian, with the remainder split among Americans, Germans, French, Scotch, Welsh and Cornish.
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The Lammergeler Bearded Vulture Size Noted
The lammergeler or bearded vulture is the largest bird of prey in the old world with a wingspan of nine to ten feet. In England, nearly all money transactions are by checks at 97 percent, while notes and gold account for only three percent.
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Globe-Democrat Promotes St Louis World Fair News
An ad urges readers to subscribe to the Globe-Democrat for comprehensive coverage of the 1903 St Louis World’s Fair preparations and world news. It touts wide circulation across the U S and Canada, and emphasizes early home delivery.
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