Battle over Cuban reciprocity bill opens in House
Washington April 8. The Cuban reciprocity bill debate opened in the House amid fierce skirmishing as members argued over privilege and the bill’s impact on revenue. Speaker assured the measure would be handled in committee, with Payne urging steady pursuit of the Cuba trade experiment and long term U.S. export gains.
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Washington
Lacey
Iowa
Alaska
Payne
Way, and Means
House
Tawney
Minn
Robertson
Cuba
Wr. Newlands
New
McClellan
New York
Fordney
Michigan
Underwood
Alabama
Friends of
United States
Opening of Senate session cites Spreckels telegram
At the opening of the Washington Senate session today the president pro tem Mr Frye read a telegram signed by Claus Spreckels and about twenty others. The message urged action on fiscal policy and related legislative matters.
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Washington
Mr. Frye
Senate
Claus Spreckels
Troops With Krupp Guns Sent to Mongolia
Three thousand Chinese troops and Krupp guns were dispatched to southern Mongolia to quell a revolt against heavy indemnity taxation. Villages are fortified and residents expect aid from about thirty thousand disaffected people.
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Mongolia
Tien Tsin
Disagreement in the Toombs Murder Case
The jury in the Lewis G. Toombs murder trial for Carrie Larsen has disagreed and been discharged. The report also notes San Francisco businessmen opposing the Chinese exclusion bill, urging that legitimate Chinese merchants be exempt from the act.
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Toombs
Chicago
Lewis G. Toombs
Carrie Larsen
San Francisco
Grand Lodge Sessions Set for April in City
Royal Arcanum to meet April 17 and 18 drawing about 100 grand officers and delegates with their ladies. Howard council No 246 hosting at the Wayne Club with sessions Thursday and Friday and a Friday banquet in honor of visiting dignitaries. Judge Pound of Lockport NY to install grand officers.
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Howard Council No
Royal Arcanum
Grand Lodge
Wayne Hote
Judge Pound
Lockport
N. Y
Howard Council
Wayne Club
Deranged man Hudelson arrested with hospital certificate
Welter Hudelson, described as a raving maniac, was taken into custody after being found on the street. He carried a Toledo State Hospital discharge certificate dated April 15, 1902, supposedly showing he was recovered. Superintendent Gorsline has telegraphed the asylum to detain the patient.
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Welter Hudelson
Welkin
Toledo State Hospital
Toledo
Mgr. Hudelson
Gorsline
Woman with Refuges Claims Abandoned by Family
A well dressed 73 year old woman, Lamborn, claimed she needed a refuge at Township Trustee Schirmeyer’s office after living with her son at 93 Rivermet Avenue. Humane society officers found no substantiation of her charges or any fault with relatives, suggesting she cannot live with those offering care.
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Schirmeyer
Lamborn
Rivermet Avenue
Schlaudroff
The
Humane Society
Major Pruden Ill In Hospital With Heart Trouble
Major C. L. Pruden assistant secretary to the president was moved to Garfield hospital for treatment of organic heart trouble. He remains in a dangerous condition and is not expected to survive long. He had been in poor health and had stayed away from duties for several days, worsening the condition.
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Washington
C. L. Pruden
Garfield Hospital
The roar of the lion travels farther than any other creature
A vivid claim states the lion’s roar carries farther than the sounds of any living being, highlighting the animal’s power and presence in the natural world.
Islands Claim Permanent Holding Prompts General’s Rally
A general argues natives should share in governance as calls rise for permanent control of the islands. The speech stresses national ideas and the need to secure lasting possession amid regional tensions.
MacArthur Endorses Philippine Self Rule Under U S Guidance
General MacArthur testifies before the Senate on Philippine conditions and the evolution of republican institutions. He says Philippine democracy began in Spain’s era and that American presence aims to foster education, social equality, and eventual Filipino representation while delaying railroad franchises.
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Washington
General MacArthur
Philippine Archipelago
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Spain
Tno
Archipelago
MacArthur
Islands
Philippines
Manila
Carmack
Senator Carmack
Culbertson
New Trial Denied in Nieman vs Fort Wayne Gas Case
Huntington Herald reports that a new trial was refused in the damage suit Nieman v. Fort Wayne Gas Co. by special judge C. W. Whitelock, who presided over the hearing.
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Huntington Herald
Nieman
Fort Wayne Gas Company
C. W. Whitelock
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Cited For Debility And Nerve Strength
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla is promoted as a remedy for debility weak nerves and indigestion with testimonial from Mrs. N. S. Swinney of Princeton Missouri claiming two bottles restored her health. The ad notes the product costs $1 and is available at all druggists.
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Ayer
Supreme Court Grants Petition on Appeal
The Supreme Court has granted the petition on appeal, allowing the case to proceed or be reviewed further.
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Supreme Court
Pioneer Farmer Amos Warner Dies at Cedar Creek
Amos Warner a pioneer farmer of Cedar Creek township died suddenly on Sunday from paralysis at age 68. He was well known and highly respected. Surviving relatives include his widow and seven children.
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Amos Warner
Cedar Creek Township
Pope to Send Missions England and Spain
Rome reports the pope will dispatch important missions to England for King Edward’s coronation and to Spain for King Alfonso’s majority festivities. Cardinal Rampolla opposed England envoy and Merry del Val refusal, but missions proceed. Cardinal Vannutelli or Cretoni potential Madrid nuncios listed.
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Rome
Rampolla
Edward
Spain
Alfonso
England
Mer
Merry del Val
London
Nicholas II
Moscow
Vatican
Quirinal
Madrid
Cardinal Vannutelli
Cardinal Cretoni
Bulgarian Outrages Reported Near Adrianople
The vali of Adrianople telegraphs that a Bulgarian group killed and mutilated three Mussulman peasants and a boy near Kirk Kilisseh to provoke retaliation. They fled into Bulgaria hoping frontier guards would pursue them and spark a wider conflict.
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Constantinople
Adrianople
Turkey
Kirk-Kilisseh
Bulgaria
Fire destroys Bates training stables in Youngstown area
Early today a blaze gutted the Charles F. Bates horse company training stables and Norman N. Rogers residence near Hubbard. Fire protection was limited and within an hour the premier eastern Ohio facility burned, with losses estimated at 25000 dollars.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Charles F. Bates Horse Company
Norman N. Rogers
Hubbard
Heavy April Snow Paralyzes Pittsburg Transit
Snow began last night and by 10 a.m. measured over seven inches on the level. It is the heaviest April snowfall in eleven years and trolley, telegraph and telephone service have been greatly impeded. Forecasters expect continued snow all day with rain tonight.
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Pittsburg
German Emperor Owns 350 Carriages for Court Use
The document notes the German emperor possesses 350 carriages for himself and his entourage, highlighting the grandeur of royal transportation.
Evangelist Hilton Denounces Liquor in Fort Wayne Talk
Major Hilton closed Fort Wayne labor with a forceful lecture "The Revenue of Ruin" at Plymouth Congregational Church denouncing the liquor traffic. He warned that alcohol harms homes and nation, urged dollars and cents analysis, and criticized saloons at soldiers homes while calling for public action. He also addressed a women’s meeting on "Thieves in the Temple" citing moral harms to children and rising inebriety among women.
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Fort Wayne
Major Hilton
Plymouth Congregational Church
Hilton
America
Commonwealth
Evangelist Hilton
Jesus
God
Evangelist
Burglar Is Governor's Son Identified in Tacoma
C D Emory jailed for ten years at Walla Walla penitentary has been identified as Peter Perley Lowe son of former Iowa governor Lowe. Lowe, a career criminal with prior imprisonments from San Quentin to Walla Walla, once accompanied McKinley's California train and stole from a hotel wallet.
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Wash
D. Emory
Walla Walla Penitentiary
Peter Perley Lowe
Lowe
Iowa
Keokuk
San Quentin
Oregon
Walla Walla
McKinley
California
Admiral Melville
Los Angeles
Hoge
Ames College
Oberlin University
China
San Francisco
Roosevelt Plans New Texas Revolution History
President Roosevelt writes Dr. Alexander Dienst of Temple Texas that after leaving office he will write a history of the Texas revolution. Dienst houses the largest collection of Texas revolutionary records and Roosevelt intends to use his materials. The president may visit Texas as a guest of Dienst during his literary work.
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Austin
Texas
Alexander Dienst
Temple
Roosevelt
Dienst
Washington Dispatches
Dr. Dienst
Persia to Issue 10 Million Rouble Gold Loan
The Persian government with Russian consent plans a new 10,000,000 rouble gold loan at 5 percent guaranteed by all Persian customs except those of the Persian Gulf and Farsistan province ports. The security mirrors the 1900 loan.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Persian Gulf
Farsistan
War Equipment Goes East
St. Petersburg reports nineteen batteries have had new guns dispatched to the far east in recent days.
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St. Petersburg
Far East
Son of Chinese minister dies in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg on Saturday the son of Yang Yu, former Chinese minister to Russia, died and it is admitted he committed death by his own action. The son had come to repatriate his father's body, who died in St Petersburg on February 17.
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St. Petersburg
Yang-Yu
Russia
Food preservatives condemned by pure food chief
J F E Blackburn of the Chicago Pure Food Commission argues against chemical preservatives in foods. He notes rare cases of safe use do not justify widespread, indiscriminate practice, especially in milk butter and meats, and calls for prohibition and enforcement. He cites borax boracic acid salicylic acid benzoate of soda and formalin as common agents and vows to continue prosecuting cases of improper use.
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J. F E. Blackburn
Chigq Pure Food Commission
Finishing touches in dairy work separate fine from scrub dairymen
The article praises meticulous dairy practices from clean milking and proper milk handling to sanitary storage and delivery. It emphasizes cow comfort, high quality feed and water, and reliable summer and winter milk supply as key finishing touches that distinguish a thoroughbred dairy operation from a scrub dairyman and a milk peddler.
Never Tip Milk Stool Way to Build It
Orange Judd Farmer describes a portable milk stool with a two inch pine seat. Holes bored in a pine board and slanted positions guide leg placement, using broomsticks inserted into holes for adjustable height and stability.
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Orange Judd Farmer
A Record Year for Silos Amid Corn Shortage Gains
The article notes a good year for silos as feed crops run high due to corn shortages. Silo use lets feeders utilize wasted crop portions and tailor feed to cut costs on expensive grains. For silo owners, it promises reduced feed bills. Tomatoes picked green are useless to Ranners.
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National Stockman
Loveland claims 82-pound potato milestone
A Loveland, Colorado resident reports growing a potato weighing 82 pounds, measuring 18 inches long and 10 inches across, describing an extraordinary garden yield.
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Loveland
Col
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