Senate Debates on Porto Rico Tariff and Imperialism
In Washington on April 3 senators argued the Porto Rican government bill and tariff provisions. Depew defended free coffee imports while highlighting duties on sugar and tobacco profits, and Bate warned against imperial expansion. Spooner challenged constitutional reach over acquired territory as Perkins supported the bill and Simon opposed colonial exploitation.
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Washington, D. C
Depew
Senate
Depow
Sugar and Tobacco Trusts
Porto Rico
Porto Rito
Sugar Trust and Tobacco Trust
United States
House of Representatives
Senate Committee
Bate
Congress
England
Spooner
Cuba
Spain
Tillman
S. C
Calhoun
Webster
Puerto Ricco
Bacon
Oxnard
Sugar Trust
Perkins
Rep
Cal
Simon
Ore
Census Regulations For Enumerators In Early Census
The excerpt lists rules for census counting such as birth and death dates, dwelling classifications, tenement counting, marital status on census day, hotel proprietors as heads of households, and age reporting. It notes a hurry to complete the enormous census task.
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Wigan
Local political notes and district tallies in Indiana
Eb r Darling seeks Concord township trustee while Milo Stark runs for first ward councilman. Debates show GOP gains in districts with a 5 000 edge in the tenth. Milo Meredith signals potential Democrat joint senate bid for Wabash and Fulton. Josephine Sailor wins a divorce from Frederick Sailor. Clyde Raymer attorneys for the successful party. Old magazines bound by Trove offer low price service.
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R Darling
Concord Township
Milo Stark Cesks
Republcan
Milo Meredith
Wabash
Fulton
Josephine Sailor
Frederick Sailor
Clyde Raymer
Lord Roberts Outdone and Broadwood Blamed in Campaign
London reports British setback as Col Broadwood's force near Thabanchu is ambushed by Boers. Roberts dispatches forces including Ninth Division to support, while gaps in scouting and concealment lead to heavy artillery losses and prisoner captures. Authorities debate how the ambush occurred unseen.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Broadwood
Thabanchu
Here
Roberts
Orange Smree
Col. Broadwood
Col Broadwood
British Losses Reported in Bloemfontein Dispatch
Lord Roberts reports seven British guns and all baggage lost with several officers wounded or missing. A Battery players mostly missing, only Major Taylor and a sergeant major remain. Boer forces gather along the Waal River with thousands in the field and Johannesburg described as a decayed, abandoned city. Ambulances are dispatched for wounded.
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Broadwood
London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Taylor
Ladybrand
Kimberley
Waal River
Stroams
Christiana
Witrand
Klipdam
Boetsap
Johannesjorg
South Africa
Rand
Mires
Maine veteran Sigsbee welcomed in St Paul reception
Captain Charles D. Sigsbee, once commander of the Maine and later the auxiliary cruiser St Paul, arrived in St Paul on April 3. He was given an enthusiastic reception and will be guest of the city for the week. A public reception was planned for that evening.
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St. Paul
Charles D. Sigsbee
Maine
Spain
Weather prophecies and old property values
Prophet Hicks forecasts cooler periods with threat of frost and later storms through April 26. The piece lists assessed values for personal property including horses, cattle, crops, seeds, livestock, and household goods with specific prices such as wheat 50 cents per bushel and piano forte five melodians five dollars.
Local News and Social Notes From Elkhart County
Elmer Wertz moved to Vincennes Henry Rhine plans a Bristol relocation John Hower moved on Louisa Bickel's farm Ed Saterlea sawing wood Philip Boyer moved on Henry Rhine's farm north of Bristol Fred Hilbish working in Elkhart at home Sunday local school to close next Friday B F Stultz swapped farms near Sugar Grove Mr and Mrs Julio Wells visited Frank Ludwig family Easter concert to be held April 15 Mr and Mrs Jacob Kirkendorff of South Bend visiting Nettie Davis granted divorce from Lincoln Davis custody to two boys property settlement out of court Two foreclosure suits filed by John Brumbaugh against Philip A Frye et al Monetta Ogle granted divorce from George Ogle
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John Hower
Louisa Bickel
Ed Saterlea
Mottville
Mich
Philip Boyer
Slenry Rhine
Bristol
Fred Hilbish
Elkhart
B. F. Stultz
Sugar Grove
Julio Wells
Frank Ludwig
John Brumbaugh
Philip A. Frye Et al
Best& Hall
Strikes Hit Pittsburg District Over Wage Scale
Massive walkouts sweep the nation as 59,000 workers in Pittsburgh Brazil Ludlow St Louis Joliet Cleveland New York New Brighton Newark Long Branch Harrisburg Wheeling Watertown and other centers abandon work. Miners in Pittsburg lead with about 25,000 to 30,000 quitting over wage- scale interpretations, with further stoppages in carpenters, painters, plumbers, machinists and shoe factories amid reports of a looming coal famine.
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Pittsburg
New York
Brazil
St. Louis
Joliet
Cleveland
New York and Vicinity
New Brighton
L. I
Newark
N. J
Long Branch
Tlarrisbtureg
Ill
Wheeling
W. Va
Watertown
N.Y
Haverhill
Mass
Ledford
Harrisburg
State Board of Arbitration
Tinplate
Whitaker Iron Works
St. Joseph
Indianapolis
N. Y
W. Chase & Co
Beattie Kansas Reinstates Men After Women City Government Ousted
In Beattie Kansas on April 3 the town reversed last year’s verdict and removed the women city officials led by Mayor Elizabeth Totten. The men then secured election and took control, ending the female administration.
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Beattie
Kan
Elizabeth Totten
Church Must Pay Its Preacher Salary Debt Case
Rev. RE. I. Spohn was assigned to the Rochester circuit by the Northwest Indiana Methodist conference two years ago with a 2000 salary across five churches. After charges by one congregation over unpaid debts, the bishop refused further charges until debts were paid, leading to a court ruling that church members must cover back salary, even if property must be sold.
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I’. Spohn
Rochester
Northwest Indiana Methodist Conference
Malliken
Spcha
Capron
Doctor’s Wife Leaves Quietly on 2:10 Train
Plymouth Independent reports Dr. H. A. Myers with his wife missing after she boarded the 2 10 train last Friday afternoon. The couple’s child, left with neighbors, remains under care as speculation about the wife’s whereabouts grows. Dr. Myers declines to comment.
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Plymouth
Steepo
H. A. Myers
Neightor
Chicago
Goshen Boy Gets Four Months In Jail For Theft
Residents protest a judge's light punishment for 12 year old Peter Alwine noting his prior theft and promises at release. Truant Officer Heath calls for schooling or reform school and says strict discipline is needed.
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Goshen
Peter Alwine
Wilson
Heath
Dr Boyer Wins Demurrer Victory Over State Medical Board
Judge Wilson granted Dr A P Boyer a judgment on his demurrer to the affidavit of the secretary of the state board of medical examination and registration. The Middlebury physician and surgeon prevails against the state board, with victory attributed to pleadings by Attorney General Taylor.
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Boyer
Wilson
A P. Boyer
State Board of Medical Examination and Registration
Middlebury
Ata'e Board of
Heslh
Pleshirys
Taylor
Forgetful Fishermen Warned by Deputy Fish Commissioner
Deputy Fish Commissioner James Kurtz warned fishermen that violations of state law including using a seine or epering will lead to prosecution as the fishing season opens. He urged compliance with the fishing regulations.
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James Kurtz
Ais
Horse Condemned After Veterinary Visit on Clark Street
Braden and Veterinary Surgeon Harris examined an injured horse owned by Clare Williams on Clark Street. The animal was condemned and euthanized at the owner's request. Ex-Judge Ross’s affidavit in LaPorte circuit court faced withdrawal or consequences. A marriage license issued to Joel Wiltrout and Rosa Berger. Court case William Dwight vs Albert W. Gordon settled by agreement. St Joseph and Elkhart Power filed an appropriation. Wabash sees rising counterfeit coins with poor workmanship.
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Sapt
Braden
Harris
Clare Williams
Clark Street
Ross
Appellate Court
LaPorte
Richter
William Dwight
Albert W. Gordon
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Turley
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Allen
Democratic Committee
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Geo. W. Leuttit
Indiana
Hicks
Henry Rhine
Jacob Kirkendorff
South Bend
William Kessler
Samuel Stutsman
Mr. Stutsman
Jefferson Township
Nettie Davis
Lincoln Davis
Monetta Ogle
George Herman Ogle
Inter
Joel Wiltrout
Kendallville
Rosa Berger
St. Joseph and Elkhart Power Company
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