Congress approves $250000 for life and property relief
A bill providing immediate $250,000 for life and property protection along the Mississippi passes Congress in amended form and goes to the president for signature. Reports from Pekin note China’s opening of West River to commerce due to British mediation. Hawaii annexation plans move forward in Congress with Sandwish Islands to statehood under a republican government.
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T. F. Oakes
New York
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Destructive Chandler Tornado Kills and Wrecks Town
A cyclone and tornado blasted Chandler Oklahoma, killing several and injuring dozens as buildings were destroyed and fires started. Rescue work faced darkness and debris while physicians rushed from Guthrie and nearby towns to aid survivors.
Consideration of Arbitration Treaty Resumed in Senate
Senator Morgan proposed a resolution seeking more Cuban information, especially letters to public officials by Gomes. Allen of Nebraska argued tariff protection is unconstitutional. At 2 P M the arbitration treaty discussion continued as the Chilton amendment to require senate approval was discussed to protect the senate prerogative in treaty making.
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Morgan
Gomes
Allen
Nebraska
Chilton
Senate
Congress Debates Free Hides Duty for Cattle Raisers
In Washington on April 1 the house heatedly debated a duty on hides aimed at aiding cattle-raisers. Texas, Colorado, and Iowa members urged the tariff while attacking the provision as benefiting Eastern manufacturers. No action was taken. Also noted: steel strings for instruments and bolting cloth for milling saw duties of 45 and 24 percent respectively.
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Washington
Texas
Colorado
Hepburn
Iowa
President's Nominations Sent to Senate
The president sent nominations to the Senate including Frank W. Palmer of Illinois for public printer Alexander M. Thackeray of Pennsylvania for consul at Havre France and Assistant Surgeon James H. Oakley of Illinois to be passed assistant surgeon of the Marine hospital Palmer previously served as public printer under the Harrison administration
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Ilinois
Alexander M. Thackeray
Pennsylvania
Havre
France
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Illinois
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Harrison
Private car for Presidents to showcase rail craft
A new project aims to build a private car for the U S presidents using materials from car builders and allied industries The plan envisions a complete exhibit of American car building and furnishings to be presented to the nation for future presidents Designs are being prepared by a committee of twenty five prominent car builders and railway officials in Washington March 31
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Washington
United States
Valwaus
Gomez Urges Monroe Doctrine in Cuba Letter to McKinley
General Gomez writes to President McKinley from Sancti Spiritus urging U S intervention in Cuba under the Monroe doctrine. He accuses General Weyler of cruel pacification and appeals for protecting unarmed civilians, citing Balmaceda and stressing Americas duty to act.
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William McKinley
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Spain
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Duties May Go Up In New Tariff Move
Washington March 31 The Ways and Means subcommittee plans an amendment stating all imports after April 2, 1897 will be taxed at the final tariff rate. House actions included raising duties on bauxite not refined to 14 percent and on common earthenware from 20 to 25 percent. Extra measures apply to cylindered and crow glass and related plate glass items at 10 percent ad valorem.
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Johnson
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Sherman
Senate moves to curb prizefight films in DC and territories
Senator Hoar reports favorably a bill banning kinetoscopic prizefight exhibitions in the District of Columbia and territories and prohibiting mailing of prizefight pictures. Heavy penalties are specified. The Senate also adopts a resolution making 250000 available immediately to improve the Mississippi River from its headwaters to the Ohio.
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President nominates envoys and officials in several departments
The president sent to the Senate nominations for State Charlemagne Tower of Pennsylvania envoy to Austro Hungary Anson Burlingame Johnson of Colorado consul at Fuchan China William Hallenburger of Pennsylvania second assistant postmaster general Interior Thomas Ryan of Kansas first assistant secretary Henry Clay Evans of Tennessee commissioner of pensions
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Colorado
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Kansas
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Tennessee
California Beet Sugar Producers Move to Oppose 1875 Hawaiian Treaty
In San Francisco a petition circulated by California beet sugar supporters urges Congress to annul the Hawaii treaty of 1875. It argues the accord cost US revenues and harmed domestic beet sugar by favoring Hawaiian imports, claiming 72 million dollars lost over 21 years and urging domestic self sufficiency over foreign subsidy.
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Hawaii
Mysterious airship seen over Omaha again
Omaha residents report a third sighting of the mysterious airship last night. The craft appeared near sunset with a large steady light and slowly drifted over the city from the southeast to the northwest, lingering near the ground before vanishing behind houses.
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Kinley Opens White House To Public Welcome
Special Correspondent notes President Kinley’s first weeks show a plain citizen leader. Inaugural calm, open doors, and daily crowds as residents from across the nation greet the new president. Major McKinley’s walking salute tradition returns as he passes along Pennsylvania Avenue.
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White House
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Plans of the Administration Met With Broad Approval
President McKinley s inaugural address drew cordial praise from Democrats and Populists who praised the American principles it proclaimed. Silver Republicans and former party members offered the sharpest criticism, signaling partisan splits despite overall approval.
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McKinley
Ameria
International Bimetallism Seen in Senatorial Push
The text notes renewed support for national bimetallic policy with President M and Senator Wole urging a continental conference. Pr McKinley is quoted clearly on the subject, suggesting tensions and the likely gathering of leading nations within weeks to set a 1897 conference in motion.
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Republicans poised to reshuffle appropriation bills under new control
The text argues Republicans will centralize appropriation bills in a single committee, roll back free trader influence from Grover Cleveland era, boost protective tariff and general business activity, and aim to reduce deficits by paying down public debt. It cites past increases in expenditures under free trade alignments and argues for a return to debt repayment.
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Grover Cleveley
White House
Samdall
Amoum
Protection Gains Ground in Tariff Debate Across Parties
The tariff measure draws support from Senators McEnery Caffery Smith and other Democrats and several Republicans. Reported private votes show Republicans largely favor protection and the Democratic side shows increasing alignment with the Republican tariff principle. The discourse signals a shift toward broader acceptance of protective policy across party lines.
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