Payne Opens the Ball Cuban Reciprocity Report
Chairman Payne presents the ways and means report on Cuban reciprocity. He argues the bill is an act of justice and will aid Cuban planters without harming US sugar producers. The measure extends reciprocal trade, doubles exports to Cuba, and fits Republican policy while drawing mixed Republican opposition and some Democratic backing.
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Washington, D. C
Payne
Ways and Means
Roosevelt
Cuba
Spain
United States
Guardian
Adda
McKinley
Ways and Means Committee
William Alden Smith
Michigan
House
Ban Lifted From Women Admitted To State Bar
Annapolis April 1 and the Senate bill to admit women as members of the bar passed by 5 to 9. An amendment forbids denial of admission on race color or prior servitude. The bill, urged for Miss Etta Maddox who graduated from Baltimore Law School that year, follows her earlier debarment by court decisions.
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Annapolis
House
Senate
Etta Maddox
Baltimore
Turpentine Prices Plunge in Savannah Market
In Savannah on an April day the naval stores market saw its steepest drop yet as spirits of turpentine fell from 53 cents to 45 cents per gallon. The eight cent decline equals about four dollars per barrel, marking a historic price retreat.
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Savanna
Savannah
Germany bars meats treated with borax in sanitary profit
Berlin reports the North German Gazette quotes the government position on prohibiting borax and other chemicals in meat preparation. The article says the ban aims at sanitary reasons, not economic, and applies to both domestic and foreign stock, noting France Belgium and Switzerland have similar prohibitions.
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Berlin
North German Gazette
United States
Imperial Health Office
Empire
Paris
Germany
France
Belgium
Switzerland
DREIBUND TO BE RENEWED IN VENICE TALKS
London reports the Venice meeting between Count von Buelow and Signor Prinetti to renew the dreibund with Italy. Italy gains Mediterranean influence but will not seize Tripoli, fearing colonial expansion would topple the government. Berlin officials say negotiations progress toward renewal.
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London
Rome
Pall Mall Gazette
Venice
Count von Buelow
Signor Prinetti
Italy
Mediterranean
Tripoli
Eritrea
Berlin
County of Buelow
Signor Prinett
Germany
Navy to push wireless telegraphy system worldwide
The navy department plans systematic wireless telegraphy work on all vessels. Admiral Bradford orders agents abroad to study wireless features and report. Commander Beehler tests a wireless plant near Berlin with satisfactory early results as a full equipment purchase is ordered. Secretary Long directs wireless gear on repaired warships for sending and receiving messages. The department expects no patent disputes to halt progress.
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Washington
Navy Department
Bradford
Beehler
Wirless
Berlin
Ander
Long
Navy Yards
Hag
Whisky men in trouble near Carmi in tax fraud case
Henry and James Cross, distillers near Carmi, were arrested by federal officers on charges of defrauding the government of brandy tax by falsifying fruit purchases and brandy sold. A large quantity of brandy was seized. Commissioner Allen at Olney bound them over to the federal grand jury, with default sending them to Springfield jail.
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Springfeld
Henry
James Cross
Carmi
United States
Allen
Olney
Springfield
Jatt
Terrible Dayton Mine Explosion Kills Twenty-Two Workers
In Dayton Tennessee a massive gas and dust explosion at the Nelson coal mine of the Dayton Coal and Iron Co. kills twenty two men and injuries several others. Firemen Lark Hunter and John Harney are named among the dead, with workers from both white and colored crews reported. The blast followed a likely defective fuse causing a blown blast and flame ignition of gas and coal dust. the building at the mine entrance was wrecked and many bodies torn apart.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Nelson
Dayton Coal and Iron Co
Dayin
Lark Hunter
Alex Tapfer
James Franklin
John Harney
Tom Shaver
James Harris
Travis
All White
George Griffis
Ben Fish
Reese Dran
Norris Pierson
Morgan Smith
John Robinson
J. Hidl
Bryant Smith
Mackrost
W. T. Head
James Head
James Riley
Brolan
Will Presnell
William Scarbrough
Shalliday
Easter Monday carnival at the White House lawn
Washington April 1 large crowd of children filled the White House greensward with Easter eggs for the annual Easter Monday picnic. The Marine Band performed at 4 pm as President Roosevelt and family appeared on the portico to greet visitors before a brief shower dispersed the crowds.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Marine Band
Roosevelt
Suit over a stock deal in Boyle versus Henning
In Louisville in April the suit of St John Boyle of Louisville against J W Henning a New York stock broker sought 25000 for a speculative Northern Pacific transaction in May 1901. The jury found for the defendants for 21000. Henning claimed Boyle owed him one account of the same transactions. The case stemmed from Northern Pacific dealings during the stock surge. Boyle also faced a gambling act plea and repudiated the Northern Pacific deal. The matter was moved to federal court with Henning admitting 25000 but seeking 21000 more, totaling 46000 claimed against Boyle.
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Louisville
St. John Boyle
J. W. Hening
New York
Northern Pacific
Henning
Boyle
Interstate Commerce Commission Plans Strict Action on Rail Rates
Chicago April 1 The Interstate Commerce Commission will not delay work as injunctions have been filed by the government. Commissioner Prouty says the commission will use every means to ensure strict observance of the Interstate Commerce Act provisions.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Compal
Chicago
Interstate Commerce
Prouty
Commission
Des Moines Men Return From Eastern Trip
W B Keffer and Colonel B C Pratt visit Washington and Governor Shaw. Shaw discusses Des Moines concerns, notes signing duties, and recalls a $20 million check. Platt attends Dolliver's margarine debate and defends farm interests amid butter legislation era.
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Des Moines
W. B. Keffer
B.C. Pratt
Washington
Governor Shaw
Iowa
Cluthes
Platt
Senate
Dolliver
Keffer
Mr. Platt
Storm Devastates Pittsburg and Vicinity
A Sunday storm battered Pittsburg and nearby areas causing hundreds of thousands in damage. Iglesias and other churches suffered severe destruction with 11 houses of worship damaged and casualties feared, including about 35 injured at Knoxville Presbyterian church.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Knoxville Presbyterian Church
Taylor Set Off With Fine In Water-Supply Case
Henry A. Taylor, the young aspiring capitalist convicted of conspiracy to bribe over the $4 million water supply contract, received a $2,000 maximum fine in Grand Rapids Superior Court from Judge Newham, paying the sum and leaving custody. The fee indictments are disposed of while City Attorney Lant K. Salabury and Stilson V. McLand remain at Detroit’s house of correction for banking-law violations. TY. F. McGarry’s trial is slated for next Monday with no venue-change effort anticipated.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Henry A. Taylor
Newham
Taylor
Lant K. Salabury
Stilson V. McLand
Merchants National Bank employees receive farewell gifts
Chicago March 20 The Merchants National Bank about to merge with Corn Exchange National Bank presented cash farewell gifts to staff totaling 70 000 to 80 000. One longtime employee of 37 years received 12 000, the night watchman 1 000, another 3 000, and the smallest 60 to a messenger boy with only a few months service.
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Chicago
Merchants’ National Bank
Tte
Corn Exchange National Bank
Ity
Fireman Killed In Cab After Crane Strike
In Minneapolis on March 29 engineer Frederick Gray leapt from a Burlington engine entering Union Station to find fireman Frederick Busacker dead with head crushed. A bridge girder impact likely caused the fatal injury as the boiler behind them blocked vision from the cab.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Maidh
Frederick Gray
Burlington
Union Station
Frederick Busacker
Verdict in Fraud Case Affects Cuban Postal Officials
Havana and Cuba postal fraud case returns guilty verdicts for C F W Neely W H Reeves and Estes G Rathbone on embezzlement over 100000. Neely Reeves credited with duplicate checks salaries and stamps sales. Rathbone tied to private travel expenses and warrants. Court groups actions as one infraction. habeas corpus sought by Rathbone's counsel.
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Havana
C.F. W. Neely
W. H. Reeves
Estes G. Rathbone
Neely
Senate
Reeves
Postonce
Russ Company
Gas
Corydon M. Rich
Rathbone
Santiago
Unite States
Educators End Convention From Scott of Michigan Chosen President
The closing session of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools elected officers. President George N. Carmen of Lewis Institute Chicago. Secretary F N Scott of University of Michigan. Treasurer J E Armstrong Englewood High School. Twenty four vice presidents, one from each member school in 12 states. Executive Committee members include A Waldo Purdue W Harris Central High Cleveland J R Kirk State Normal Kirkwood Mo and G E Maclean University of Iowa.
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From. Scott
Michigan
College and Secondary School Association
Cleveland
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
George N. Carmen
Lewis Institute
Chicago
F. N. Scott
University of Michigan
Treasurr
J. EB. Armstrong
Englewood High School
A. Waldo
Purdue University
W. L. Harris
Central High School
J. R. Kirk
State Normal Schoool
Kirkwood
G. E. Maclean
University of Towa
City Savings Bank Tangle Reveals Heavy Liabilities
The Union Trust Company receiver of the wrecked City Savings bank in Detroit filed a court report showing total liabilities of 3,427,623 with assets of 1,974,427. Outstanding certified checks by F C Andrews total 662,500. The receiver seeks suits against stockholders for the full liable amount. An appraiser notes an Andrews overdraft of 811,899 among unappraised notes but lacks decisive facts to value them.
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Detroit
Mich
Union Trust Company
City Savings Bank
Frank C. Andrews
F. C. Andrews
Verdict awaited as coroner's jury considers Judd case
In Las Vegas New Mexico coroner's jury views the body of J B Judd after he was killed by Mrs G D Walker who says she acted to protect her honor. Verdict to await arrival of Miles Judd of Iowa. Mrs Walker held on $5000 bond with local merchants signing and Maud Haines of Los Angeles named. Judd family ships body to Topeka Kansas.
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Judd
Miles
Las Vegas
N. M
J. 8
G. D. Walker
Topeka
Kan
Dr. Judd
Four Die in Gunfight in Hatfield Family Feud Area
Rutherford and Watts went to Blackberry Creek to arrest Ephraim Hatfield, son of Thompson Hatfield. They forced entry and were fired upon by the father. both Hatfields and the officers died. Ephraim then killed, wife and children witnessed the tragedy. Watts, a wealthy local figure, could have fled but continued firing briefly with a Hatfield child in range.
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Watts
Rutherfrd
Ephraim
Thompson Hatfield
Rutherford
Hatfielda
Hatfields
Cap” Hatfield
Feud
Hatfield
Wireless Inventors War Moves Toward International Conference
Berlin officials draft a circular proposing a congress with the United States Great Britain and France to regulate wireless telegraphy and prevent a monopoly amid disputes between Marconi and Slaby Area. A Nantucket message failure to Prince Henry sparked the protest note from Germany, denials follow. Marconi explains he will not force his companies to merge with rival systems citing patent rights and costs already borne.
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Berlin
Slaby
Germany
United States
Great Britain
France
Nantuckett
Prince Henry
New York
Marconi
Saby
Markets Hit by Dull Wheat and Strong Corn Trade
Chicago grain markets show dull wheat trade with slight declines while corn strengthens and oats firm. Flour receipts total 47 bags, wheat 1,88 carloads. live stock prices rise modestly on beef steers and record hog prices, with lambs and sheep showing gentle declines.
Minneapolis Grain and Livestock Market Report
Minneapolis stock and grain notes from March 31 show cattle receipts at seven head with a steady to slightly higher tone. Beef steers bring 3.75 to 4.40, stackers and feeders 3.00 to 6.60, cows and calves 2.25 to 6.05, Texas steers 2.25, hog receipts two head at about 2.00. On the Minneapolis market, May to July futures for corn and wheat edging, with on track No 1 hard wheat around 1.472, No 1 Northern near 6% and 2 Northern at 6%.
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Chicago
TLM
May
Minneapolis Grain
St Louis
Louis
Minneapolis
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City Savings Bank Tangle
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