Tariff Debates and Army Reform Spark Senate Fight
The Senate debated tariff systems and the proposed displacement of contract surgeons by physicians who would become army officers. Hale criticized the plan as a wedge for army expansion and a staff-driven push for greater military power. Tillman challenged the secretary of state and war, while Taft sat in the chamber. In the House, Rucker urged tariff reform and highlighted the Morgenthaler typesetting machine price discrepancy. Editors’ petitions urged duty reductions amid high levies on numerous goods.
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Hale
Maine
China
Secretary of State
Tillman
Secretary of War
War Department
Taft
Senate
Rucker
Missouri
Morgenthaler
Congress
United States
Bryan Prediction Echoes Tariff Debate And Victory
The report notes a Bryan driven prediction that a tariff reform platform with William J. Bryan as candidate would sweep the Democrats to victory. Lacey of Town urged unity against opposition, arguing the United States cannot sacrifice commerce with Britain for German markets. He cited farm markets and trade figures to illustrate domestic strength and international trade dynamics. The assembly included remarks by Weisse of Wisconsin and a dialogue among Lark, Grosvenor, and others about control and influence in industry.
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Rucker
William J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Lacey
Town
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Weisse
Wisconsin
Yeand
Deterotes
Armour
Valentine
Lark
Missouri
Grosvenor
Germans Oppose Hepburn-Dolliver Bill In Hearings
A large National German American Alliance delegation appeared before the House judiciary committee to block the Hepburn Dolliver bill aimed at preventing C O D liquor shipments into prohibition areas. Wm Vocke of Chicago and Rev C A Voss of Pittsburgh urged preserving personal liberty, joined by alliance leaders Dr C J Hexamer Philadelphia first vice president Joseph Keller Indianapolis and Adolph Timm Philadelphia among others.
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Washington
National
Alliance
National Executive Board
C. J Hexamer
Philadelphia
Joseph Keller
Indianapolis
Adolph Timm
Philadel
Washington officials face uncertain reply on Britain’s tariff claim
A London dispatch reports Britain seeks participation in the privilege under the Dingley tariff act. Officials in Washington have not yet replied and no formal commercial arrangements exist beyond extending concessions on custom duties as the president sees fit.
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Washington
London
Great Britain
United’ ‘States
Senate and House in Brief. March Senate acts on army bill
The senate debated a bill to enlarge the medical corps and overall army size, with the measure pending on adjournment. The statehood bill also saw discussion and an executive session was held. In the house a tobacco relief bill passed to allow leaf sales without the 6 cent tax, tariff debates continued, and Anthony Michalek of Chicago was declared a U S citizen elected to Congress from Illinois.
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Senate
House
Washington
Army Medical Corps
Anthony Michalek
Chicago
United States
Congress
Illinois
General Schofield's Body Arrives in Washington
The body of General Schofield arrived in Washington from St Augustine. It was met at the station by a guard of honor and taken to an undertaker's establishment before being moved to St John's Church for today’s services.
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Schofield
Washington
General Schofield
St. Augustine
Undertaker's
St. John’s Church
Actress in New York Events Affected by Illness
Washington and Baltimore engagements were canceled as pneumonia struck in New York City. Latest reports indicate she is somewhat improved.
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Washinton
Baltimore
New York City
Jury chosen to try ex-auditor Sherrick on embezzlement
Indianapolis March 7 Jury chosen to try David J. B. Sherrick ex-auditor of state on charges of embezzlement and grand larceny. The 12 jurors selected from 52 talesmen faced a tedious process amid wide publicity. Jurors to be isolated in a hotel during the trial. Opening prosecution by Assistant Attorney General Hadley scheduled for today. trial expected to last at least ten days. Separately coal operators from Indiana meet in Chicago to discuss wage concessions while Terre Haute hosts a coalition gathering for mining interests. Traction company stockholders in Indianapolis elect directors and report earnings and net income after taxes.
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Indianapolis
Criminal Court
David JB. _Sherrick
Sherrick
McCullough
Hadley
Indiana
Chicago
Illinois
Cleveland
Ohio
Western Pennsylvania
Terre Haute
Union Traction Company
Indianapolis Northern Traction Company
Indiana, Union, Traction, “Company
What's the Use The Saucy Sunday Law Debacle in Verre Haute
Verre Haute Indiana March 7 The theaters reopened Sunday night. Arrests were made but performances continued none of the candy stores or cigar dens were effectively shut down. Saloons with upstairs rooms reported higher business than any Sunday since enforcement began. Police contend enforcement is weaker than before and juries have often acquitted offenders. Critics say policy overreaches by enforcing the entire Sunday law rather than targeting saloons.
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Verre Haute
Ind
Indiana Miner's Convention in Terre Haute District 11 Meets
The annual district No 11 United Mine Workers of America convention convened in Terre Haute Indiana on March 7 with 125 delegates from 170 local lodges representing most bituminous coal mines in the state excluding Clay county. Officers are expected to be elected with Stinson likely president and Kennedy treasurer. The treasury holds $102,557.90.
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Indiana Miner's Convention
Terre Haute
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Clay
Stinson
Kennedy
Treasury
Curious Coincidence in Births Near Franklin Ind
Mr and Mrs Joel Clore near Franklin Indiana celebrate three daughters born in 1903 1905 and 1906. The siblings share a common birth date March 2 each year enabling simultaneous birthday anniversaries though they are not triplets.
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Franklin
Ind
Joel Clore
Conference Deliberations Spark German and Allied Divisions
Reported discussions show German delegates opposing earlier U S positions while British and French delegates speculate on an imminent shift. French officials push for explicit U S backing of their proposals as the key to preserving equal commercial rights at the talks. The outcome hinges on whether the United States breaks its silence and aligns with the French plan.
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Derstood
Mieiecet Wwen
United States
Bottr
United’ States
Henry V Bemis Dies By Suicide In Chicago Hotel
Henry V Bemis, president of Bemis Richelieu Importing Co and longtime Chicago Board of Trade member, killed himself at his Indiana Avenue residence after years of illness and a failed business venture. He built the Richelieu Hotel in 1885, once Chicago’s finest European hostelry.
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Chicago
Henry V. Bemis
Bemis-Richelieu Importing Company
Chicago Board of ‘Trade
Indiana Avenue
Bemis
Tan
Sunday Law Test Case Declares Theater Not Guilty
Metropolitan theater manager H Longstreet was acquitted in Duluth municipal court on charges of conducting Sunday performances. The test case hinged on whether the show disturbed religious peace of the Sabbath. defense admitted the performance and Longstreet’s responsibility.
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Inluth
H. Longstreet
Metropolitan Theater
Duluth
Longstreet
Roosevelt seeks 50 million for coast defenses
The President asks Congress to appropriate at least 50 million dollars for coastal defenses. Other items include commerce data showing US exports to China rose by 5.43 million in the six months to December 30, 1905. A bill attaches salary limits for clerks over 65 to the appropriation bill. A Brooklyn judge rules closed shop agreements legal. Prairie fire in western Texas kills 250 cattle and burns 280000 acres. Washington land office says homestead claim remains valid despite absence while in service. Denver builder Henry G Brown dies at 86. Ironton Missouri sees a business district fire killing William Christ and destroying property valued at 10000.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Department of Commerce
United States
China
Brooklyn
Texas
Washington Land
Henry G ‘Brown
Brown Palace
Denver
Ironton
William Christ
Prosecution Opens Case in Sherrick Trial in Indianapolis
The trial for Sherrick in Indianapolis opened with Attorney Hadley outlining the state's charges. The court heard that Sherrick admitted to a governor in a letter that he made investments and lent money to Wickard at two percent interest using a certificate as collateral. The crowded courtroom featured about a dozen witnesses planned, with jurors guarded by officers. Sherrick appeared nervous as witnesses begin, stressing the high trust of the office and the duty owed to voters.
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Indianapolis
Beredict
Hadley
Sherrick
Impart
Wickard
Senator Scott Opposes Broad I C C Rate Power
In a senate speech Senator Scott of West Virginia declared opposition to granting the Interstate Commerce Commission the right to fix rates without broad court review. He argued such regulation amounts to government ownership and aligned with administration foes while accepting regulation in principle but with tight limits.
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Ovenerenmn
Washington
Scott
West Virginia
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Charles Schwab In Critical Condition In Transit
El Paso March 7 Charles Schwab rushed from El Paso toward New York to decide on absorbing independent steel plants. Rock Island Traffic Manager Sebastian wired officials that Schwab was seriously ill on departure, with a night expected to be critical. A later telegram from Corona New Mexico reported his condition improving.
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Charlies Schwab
el Paso
Tex
Charles Schwab
New York
Sebastian
Rock Island
Schwab
Corona
Actress Sara Maddern vs Peter Duryex suit ends
In New York Sara Maddern filed a breach of promise suit against Peter Duryex for $50,000. The case was dismissed after the plaintiff failed to appear in court this morning. Her attorney asked to withdraw from the case stating his knowledge of the situation would have changed his involvement.
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Casa
New York
Mareh
Sara
Maddern
Peter
Duryex
Pectliat New Kidnapping Scare Reported
Unclear OCR fragment notes a kidnapping incident brief with scattered words and names missing, prompting cautious public alert and a request for verification from readers and authorities.
Mare 2 bride elect of Alfonso faced faith test
A fragmentary note describes a bride elect named Mare linked to Alfonso, facing a faith test regarding Catholicism. The text implies a conflict involving a godmother and religious commitment amid a wedding context.
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Forsook
Alfonso
Press Unfavours Imperial Manifesto On National Assembly
St. Petersburg reports the press prints unfavorable comments on the manifesto relative to the national assembly. The czar outlines the organization in a cautious, critical tone while officials respond to the proposal.
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St. Petersburg
Imperiad
Ézar
Embassies Accept New Customs Increase Except America
Foreign missions in Constantinople accepted the new customs increase on March 7, while American representatives declined to comply, signaling a divergence in policy between the United States and other nations.
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America
Constantinople
National Assets Transferred to New National Life Co
On Tuesday evening receiver Carpenter transferred formal possession of assets included in the recent sale to Marshall and Stevens. Ben Giles was placed in charge, while Carpenter remains at the plant in charge of other assets not yet disposed of.
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Carpenter
New
National Mfe. Co
Marshall and
Stevens
Ben. Giles
Mrr
Mortuary notices for Elkheart and Elkhart residents
Obituaries report Jerome C. Kelley of Elkheart died at his stepdaughter’s home after a stroke and a long illness. Born December 13, 1838 in Laurel, Michigan, he worked in cotton-mill machinery and at Conn factory, with funeral arranged at 1:30 p.m. Friday under Elkhart K Ot M. Also noted is John H. Null of Elkhart, a longtime First Evangelical church pillar, who died at Clark Hospital after heart enlargement. He left a son John W. Null and sister Mrs Rachel Crout.
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Jerome C. Kelley
Elkhart
EB. B. Burns
Jefferson Street
Ati
Conn
Eilkhart
Kelley
Lake Shore
John H. Null
First Evangelical Church
Av. Clark Hospital
John W. Null
Mosier
Indianapolis
Sandusky
Elizabeth
Swarts
Learpenter
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Williams
Fairban
Caan
Attier
Triad
Sfourtger
Cent
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