Roosevelt urges Cuba reciprocity in message to Congress
President Roosevelt decides to transmit a special message to Congress advocating reciprocal trade with Cuba despite opposition from some Republicans. He argues the duty to Cuba and fairness to the new republic justify closer relations, safeguards against sugar refiners, and that no American industry will be harmed while many will benefit. The move signals an end to further active efforts to secure reciprocity at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
United States
Cuba
New Republic
Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii
Murdery murder near Ormond on Crew street
Willis R. Biggers and H I Sterne are jailed on murder charges after they waited for mail carrier William H. Simpson on Crew street near Ormond and fatally shot him. Accused accessories include Mrs. Biggers and Mrs Gora, with family members also held. Self defense plea reported by Biggers. Five bullets struck Simpson who died hours later at Grady Hospital. Simpson had accused the women of running a disreputable home and had petitioned to move them. The case arose after ongoing harassment claims and a long prior dispute with police and neighbors.
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William Hi. Simpson
Atlanta
Willis.r. Biggers
Crew Street
Ormond
Biggers
I N Law
H. I. Sterne
Claude Gora
Samuel H. Craig
Gora
Simpson
Sterne
Recorder’s Court
Craig
Stikers Pace Bayonets As Pawtucket Riots Erupt
Riot disturbances in Pawtucket Rhode Island prompted Governor Kimball to call out militiamen as riotous acts against United Traction Company escalated. Adjutant General Sackett read the riot act in front of about 1000 spectators as a provisional militia regiment formed from First and Second regiments took control. Brigadier General Herbert B Tanner led the force with additional orders to mobilize naval reserve and machine gun units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket
R. I
United Traction Company
Kimball
Sackett
Herbert 8. Tanner
Naval Reserve
Senator Morgan Criticizes Colombia On Canal Concessions
Senator Morgan in a speech on the Isthmian canal stated that Minister Silva of Colombia was recalled from Washington because Colombia could not raise money on his opinion. He asserted Colombia would receive $1,000,000 down if the United States paid $40,000,000 for the canal, and implied infernal influence in the deal.
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Morgan
Canal
Isthmian Canal
Silva
Colombia
Washington
United States
Panama Canal
Senator Proposes Cuba Annexation Resolution
A senator introduced a joint resolution in the senate to annex Cuba and admit it as a U S state. The measure seeks congress consent to form the republic of Cuba as a state named Cuba with a republican government, to be adopted by deputies in convention with the existing government’s consent.
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Senate
Cuba
Congress
Republic of
Coneention
Wreck on Nashville Chattanooga Line Kills Four Crew
A Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad collision near Hooker Summit Tennessee killed four train crew members and seriously injured about fifteen others. The Jasper accommodation train and the fast mail train collided after a misread meeting point. spectators and passengers escaped major injuries.
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Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis
Hooker
Summit
Chattanooga
Tenn
George Rollin
Uied
L. A. Rakin
James Bernard
Webb
Nashville
George Rollins
Pikeville
L. A. Rankin
R. A. Doss
Jasper
George J. Ray
Express
Wounsters Best Fighters Reported Surrender Trend
Pretoria dispatch notes 10 225 Boers have surrendered to date many are youths aged 11 and up most under 80 while burghers grow friendlier leading Boers show bitterness toward France and Germany blaming prolonged war on expectations set by allied presses and campaigns
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Pretoria
France
Germany
Insanity plea opens Millard Lee murder trial in Atlanta
The Millard Lee murder case against Miss Lula May Suttles shot in a Ben Hill church three weeks ago began before Judge John S. Candler in Atlanta on an insanity plea. If found Not insane, trial on the murder charge to proceed.
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Millard Lee
Lula May
Suttles
Ben Hill
John 8. Candler
Superior Court
Atlanta
Lee
Waller Now In Trouble Over Sa mar Interview
Washington dispatch reports Major L W T Waller of the Marine Corps faces potential reprimand or court martial after a San Francisco arrival interview. Secretary Moody and the President condemn the remarks as insinuating blame onWashington authorities and criticizing superiors. The Navy won’t discuss details, citing mystery around the action.
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Washington
L. W.T. Waller
Marine Corps
Jacob S. Smith
Island of
Samar
the Navy
Moody
San Francisco
Wallace
Navy Department
Miles
Waller
House Settles Matter On Miss Taylor Dismissal
Washington report says the house, by party vote, laid on the table a resolution demanding the reasons for clerk Rebecca Y. J. Taylor's dismissal by Secretary Root. Taylor, who criticized Philippines policy, was removed amid dispute over free speech and civil service protections. Root defends removal as necessary for department integrity.
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Taylor
Washington
United States
House
Shallenberger
Rebecca Y. J. Taylor
War Department
Root
Philippines
Gillette
House Committee On
Civil Service
Madrid announces new minister to Cuba republic
In Madrid the government announced a decision to appoint a minister to the Cuban republic, signaling a formal diplomatic move. The announcement places focus on Spain Cuba relations and indicates upcoming official actions shaping policy toward Havana.
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Spain
Cuba
Madrid
Wood says not guilty on Cuba funds charges in Boston visit
During a Boston trip General Leonard Wood, former Cuba governor general, defended his handling of Cuban government funds. He stated he acted as trustee and spent the money to good purpose, arguing he did what any prudent administrator would do in similar circumstances.
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Cuba
Boston
Mass
Leonard Wood
Civil War Death Record and Health Ad Claims
A Civil War era note cites nearly 800000 killed or dying from battle wounds while promoting Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia constipation and other illnesses. The piece also jokes about detectives and their weight, claiming health improvements and urging trials to prove the product.
Advertisements and stray quotes from a historic page
A fragmented OCR page shows scattered ad copy and quotations. Mentions include Tetterine skin cures promoted by Economical Drug Co of Chicago, a claim about warm days and cool nights affecting bowels, Br. Biggers Huckleberry Cordial, Catarrh Cure ads, and Gold Bonds history. Also notes Dropay specialists Tl. H. Green's Sons of Atlanta and a line about misfortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare’s Dome
Brratford-on- Kvon
Yam
Europe
O. H. McConnell
Mgr
Economical Drug Co
Chicago, Il
J.T. Shuptrino
Sayanna
Mrs Ina Roser Praises Lydia E Pinkham
A Denver resident Mrs Ina L Roser writes that after two years of marriage she suffered severe female troubles and painful menses. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after four bottles, urging others to use the remedy and seek free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. A $5000 forfeit warns testimonials must be genuine.
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Idan
Roser
Lydia HE
Denver
Ina L. Rosar
18Th Ave
Col
Lydia EK
Pinkham
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d.Strong
Pléh
Stikers
Rhode Island
Devil
Elkins
St. L
Billiard Lee
Miss Suttles
Wood
the Net
Ida L. Roser
James
Mns
Proenam
Candy Cathartic Ag
Fay
Poole
Stacom& A Colalty
Wonder
Obben
Cee Een
Uae
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