Puerto Rico Coffee Tax Debate Splits Republicans
Washington March 30 The Senate adopted a 5 cent per pound tariff on Puerto Rican coffee and defeated a 15 percent Dingley rate levy amendment. Beveridge disappointed allies with a speech signaling support for free trade while voting for the bill, and party discipline prompted harsh reactions among some colleagues. Proctor urged higher concerns than party with the Puerto Rico bill and noted civil government provisions. Also reported: division of the Philippines military departments and army transportation costs.
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Talk of a Hill Street business block raises no decision
Rumors said 4 W F pes aml CL HM Baddeley might build a large business block on Hill street off Neil with a 44 by 120 foot footprint, three stories tall. Mr Stipes said no firm decision has been made, though proposals were discussed with potential tenants for first floor business use and upper floors for lodge and office rooms.
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Spion Kop horror report uncensored by World
The New York World provides an uncensored account of Spion Kop with figures: Boers 350 against 2000 British. British losses 650 dead on hilltop and 150 on eastern slope. Boers captured 200 prisoners. 50 killed and 123 wounded. six decapitated British found in captured positions. Some British dead laid eight days before burial.
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Warner Voices Opposition to Puerto Rican Tariff Bill
Chicago March 3 Congressman Vespasian Warner of Clinton warned that the 15 percent Puerto Rican tariff bill should not pass the House. He blamed the bill for harming the Republican party and noted constituents supported his stance. He argued for free trade with Puerto Rico and said no constitutional issue justified the measure.
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Arrests Rumored as Goebel Case Sparks Uproar in Kentucky
Frankfort March 30 The sensational arrest of Talow Dick Combs on a minor charge fuels reports that Governor Taylor could be arrested. Prosecutors say Combs may have knowledge of assassination plots against Goebel, triggering wide publicest excitement and speculation.
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Stork Visits Havana Palace Daughter of Governor Wood
In Havana March 30 a baby girl was born to Governor General Wood and his wife. The event marks the first stork visit to the palace in memory. Major Laine of the division attended Mrs. Weed during the delivery.
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Second Ward primary ends with Hagan edge over McCarty
In J C Kruse store room the Second Ward Democrats held a crowded primary with Thomas Hagan and George McCarty vying for the nomination. Hagan led 79 to 171 ballots cast, pledging to represent the ward and promising fair play, while McCarty vowed to work for Hagan’s election and quipped about a future mayoral bid.
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Governors cross-examined in Idaho mine case on troops
Washington dispatch reports Governor Steunenberg testifying in the Idaho mine case. He details talks with Gen Merriam and with President McKinley and Secretary Root about troop use, denying orders to break labor groups. He urged protest against Root’s plan to withdraw federal guards. Nearby reports describe a negro burned to death after kerosene tragedy and Ira Malt.lat attacking the warden in a Columbus prison. a mangled prisoner attack is noted and a broken water project item from St Louis follows.
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Milk plant collapse in Trenton causes extensive damage
A milk company facility in Trenton collapsed when heavy timbers and over 20,000 gallons of water broke through the west part of the structure. The roof walls and machinery were ruined. Repairs are expected to take about a month. In a separate item, London reports Anglo-French Trade Agreement. The French government accepts Lord Salisbury's Hong Kong concessions contingent on reciprocal advantages from Britain.
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Changes on the Central Railroad Shake-Up of Division Officials
A general change of Illinois Central railroad officials takes effect tomorrow. Horace Baker moves from Chicago to Amboy division with headquarters at Clinton. H M McCourt moves from St Louis division to Chicago, J Dailey shifts from Amboy to St Louis with Carbondale HQ. A new assistant superintendent post is created for A H Eagan, who becomes assistant. H R Dill takes his former Freeport superintendent role. The changes reflect added duties from the P D E road acquisition.
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Souvenir Social Aids Industrial School Fund
The Women's Club at the Farnham Athenaeum hosted a Thursday souvenir social featuring music and recitations. About 180 items donated by local businessmen included newspaper ads dental visits several services and even a bantam rooster. Receipts totaled 43.40 to support establishing an Industrial school.
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Poisoning at Cincinnati Household Threatens Family
Cincinnati dispatch reports Mrs Q W Aiken her daughter Mrs C C Weinold and two children poisoned at breakfast and in dangerous condition Mollie Foster a servant has confessed to poisoning on the order of Mrs Weinold's husband He stated he would kill her if she did not poison the family The Weinolds are divorced Foster had only been with the family a week and is believed sent to commit the deed
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Partnership dissolved at Diamond meat market sale
The twelve year Diamond meat market partnership between Fred Dallenbach and John Boyle ends as Boyle buys out Dallenbach. Boyle will run the business going forward while Dallenbach plans rest and future plans after twenty years of steady work. The firm has been a leader in its line.
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Great French Victory at Sughar Oasis North Africa
Paris reports from Algiers via Figaro and Libre Parole detail a sanguinary engagement before the French occupation of Sughar oasis in the western Sahara on March 19. Swat tribesmen suffer 600 killed, 1,000 wounded, 600 captured. French losses are ten killed and a few wounded. The seizure marks another step in French domination of northwestern Africa.
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Miss Horlocker Not Guilty in Celebrated Nebraska Murder Trial
Hastings Neb March 30 The jury in the case of Miss Horlocker accused of poisoning her husband returned a verdict of not guilty after a celebrated murder trial. The panel found her not guilty on the charges presented.
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