France seeks new cable link while friction with Dingley tariff grows
Washington April 17 The French embassy aids the French Telegraphic Cable company in planning a Brest to Cape Cod cable to replace the old line. Senators scrutinize a pending bill restricting new cables landing without Congress approval, seen as aimed at France. France warns of retaliation against American insurers if blocked. Hanotaux outlines France’s cautious stance on arbitration and bimetallism, noting mixed domestic opinion.
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French Telegraphic Cable Company
Brest
France
Cape Cod
Mass
Senate
Congress
Senate Committee On Commerce
England
United States
Great Britain
Senate Commerce Committee
Blaine
State Department
Germany
Hanotaux Hopes That Which Is Contemplated Won’t Be Done
Paris learns the Dingley tariff provokes French mercantile opposition. Hanotaux cites U S assurances to avoid overtaxing French goods while noting some American consuls disparage French wines and misstate wine quality, risking strained Franco American ties.
France would examine tariff retaliation with impartiality
In response to whether France would retaliate if tariffs on French goods rose, the French foreign office said it would examine the question with complete impartiality and speak in the broadest spirit of goodwill and justice. The remark hints at a measured, principled approach to potential trade disputes.
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Senate
France
Foreign Office
Democratic Proposal for Senate Reorganization Approved
The Senate committee on committees unanimously accepts the Democrats plan for reorganizing the senate committees. Republicans keep chairmanships and most major seats, but Democrats gain an extra seat on the approprations committee and an additional post roads committee member, shifting some control while leaving Republicans leading key panels. A caucus is set for 10 o'clock Monday.
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Washington
Republican Committee On Committees
Senate
Appropriations
Committee On
Post Offices
Swiss president named arbitrator in Brazil French Guiana dispute
Washington reports that the Swiss republic president has been chosen as arbitrator in the Franco Brazilian boundary dispute. The area in question is larger than the British Venezuela case.
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Washington
Brazil
French Guiana
Great Britain
Venezuela
Will Appoint a New Behring Sea Commission
Washington April 17 The president will appoint another expert commission to work with a British group to visit Behring Sea this summer and study conditions around seal life.
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Washington
Great Britain
Behring Sea
Bank Cashier Murdered in Somersworth Bank Robbery
Two robbers forced entry into the Great Falls National Bank in Somersworth New Hampshire at noon yesterday killed cashier Joseph A Stickney with a club and almost severing his head then stole at least six thousand dollars and perhaps more. They did not take one hundred thousand dollars in United States bonds. The killing occurred in the town center at noon but was not discovered for over an hour. Some suspects have been arrested.
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N. H
Great Falls
Watertown
N. Y
Sackett's Harbor
Crouch
Bailey
Geo. Allen
United States Army
Sackett’s Harbor
Allen
Wilber Crouch
War In Europe Looms As Curfew Law Passes In Michigan
London reports from The Times correspondent warn of an imminent war within days as Athens may push for conflict, while irregulars threaten to invade Macedonia to force a declaration of war. In the U S the Donavan curfew bill passes Michigan senate ahead of a signature and other state bills move forward. Bloomington hosts a mass suffrage convention with prominent leaders, and a notable clergy figure joins the Episcopal Church in San Francisco. Adelaide resists granting women voting rights in federal elections.
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London
Larissa
The
Times
Athens
Macedonia
Porte
Michigan
Lansing
Mich
Donovan
Senate
House
Constitutional fears loom in Indiana rail fare case
In Indianapolis the Central Trust of New York seeks to halt the new three cent fare law for Citizens' Street Railroad. Former President Harrison voices strong views on constitutional restrictions, warning that broad legislative power could wreck government, while court proceedings continue. Additional notes advertise Shaker Digestive Cordial, LAXOL, millinery, carpet cleaning, and rug making services by A. M. Hoover.
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Céntral Trust Company
New York
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
United States Circuit Court
Showalter
Chicago
Harrison
Trust Company
Indiana
Congress
City Relents After 3 Cent Fare Crisis on Street Cars
Des Moines battles over 3 cent fare end when Citizens Street Railway agrees to a 4 cent price after a day of arrests and clashes. Riots, blockades, and confrontations with drivers prompt an informal indignation meeting and police scrutiny. Chicago reports a separate suicide amid illness and failed medical trials.
Mississippi levee breaks near Delta opposite Vicksburg
The Briggs levee two and a half miles below Delta Louisiana breached at 10 o clock last night. The crevasse spread to 120 feet within twenty minutes. Delta lies directly opposite Vicksburg Mississippi.
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Briggs
Delta
Delta Ls
P. E. Cox & Co Offer Bargains in Apparel and Goods
A local retailer promotes a complete line of staple and novelty items claiming strong value. Dainty Easter gloves from 1.00 or more, new silks for dresses and waists, belts 10c to 75c, new novelty ties, ladies muslin underwear, hosiery 4c to 75c, styles up to 3.00, Mackintoshes at 2.49, and Misses and children gossimers at 25c to 35c.
Notice of sale and furniture for sale in Freeport
Notice lists property at the northwest corner of Stephenson and Wear streets for sale or rent. Furniture includes sideboard, ice box, stoves, and office items such as a Wad dell Bros. medicine desk, a galvanic battery, an operating chair, and bookcases. Call to view. Also advertises New York millinery prices at 416 21, H. D. Jones.
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Stephenson and Wear
H. Aurand
Freeport
New York
H. D. Jonex
Mrs Ehrhardt Explains Path to Business Success at Van Buren
Mrs Ehrhardt of 80 Van Buren Street offers guidance on probable success in business. The note suggests practical steps and local advice for entrepreneurs seeking favorable outcomes.
Wall Paper Cleaned by J N Clark Expert Cleaner
Wall paper cleaned and frescoes cleaned by J N Clark expert paper cleaner. Walls left clean and fresh at nominal cost with guaranteed work. Best of city references furnished. Leave orders with H Little & Co or address J V Clark city. 4 15 d5t.
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H. Little & Co
J. V. Clark
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America
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Best
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Prohi
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T. D. Wilcoxon
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