Supreme Court rules who pays for express stamp tax
Washington April 7 The Supreme Court affirms that the shipper not the company bears the stamp tax on express shipments. The ruling questions whether the act forbids shifting the burden by higher rates and cites Justice White on contract burden. Justices Harlan and McKenna dissent.
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Washington
Supreme Ecourt
Express
Michigan Supreme Court
Express Company
Act of Congress
Justice White
Pny
Harlan and
McKenna
Controversy in Coeur d Alene hearing continues
Washington April 17 The Coeur d Alene investigation resumed with W R Stimson testifying about his removal by state and military authorities It centered on the Bunker Hill mine and Standard Oil Company tools The Petitions for federal troops presented by residents were challenged as bogus and forged Sulzer denounced the signatures amid heated exchanges with Acting Chairman Marsh Coroner France and others defended the legality of procedures during cross questioning Also noted was a Senate committee discussion on Filipino versus Cuban status and naval spending.
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Washington
Coeur QJ Alene
W. R. Stimson
Shoshone County
Tie
Bunker Tle
Standard Ol Company
Secretary of War
Coeur d'Alene
Sulzer
Ite
Sulger
Abdavits
Han
Chariroin Marsh
Llueh
France
Barker Pain Milt
New York
Pie
Daciers
Coroners Jury
Question raises issue on Philippines treatment after conquest
The speaker argued for upholding the army and navy in the Philippines while rebels resist US authority. He said once conquered, Filipinos should be treated as Cuba, praising their bravery and urging fair treatment. He contrasted with the treatment of the Cubans and called for equitable policies.
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United States
Cheng
Cuba
Thurston defines conspiracy in labor disputes
Washington April 11 Thurston outlined a senates discussion on the meaning of the word conspiracy and the use of restraining orders in disputes between employers and employees in interstate commerce. The bill clarifies that an act is not a conspiracy or crime when done by more than one person unless it is criminal if performed by a single individual.
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Washington
Thurston
Senate
Dif
Beet Sugar Factory Planned by American and Canadian Capitalists
Washington on April 27 reports commercial agent Jolimeda writes to the state department that a fifty thousand dollar factory for beet sugar manufacture will be undertaken soon by American and Canadian capitalists. The Canadian government is to be asked to place a bounty on beet sugar production in Canada.
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Washington
Jolimeda
Woneda
State Department
Canmadina
Canada
Postoffice Re Established at Lake City South Carolina
Washington April 17 The post office at Lake City South Carolina has been re established with Mrs Della Carter a white appointed postmistress This followed petitions from both white and colored citizens Conscience Wart Wim 623 Worth Washington April 17 The secretary of the treasury yesterday received an envelope postmarked from an unknown person containing a conscience contribution of Burg Descriptions in the message are vague and partially garbled but refer to civic petitions and official recognition of the Lake City post office status
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Washington
Lake City
S. C
Della 0. Carter
Price
Secretary of the Treasury
P.O
BURG
Tax repeal bill aims to remove stamp tax on checks
Washington April 1 Griffith of Tadinna yesterday introduced a bill in the house repealing the stamp tax on checks drafts and on proprietary medicines and other items amid tariff and tax discussions in the capital.
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Washington
Grifith
Tadinna
Altgeld Guest at Albany Banquet in Memory of Jefferson
Ex governor Altgeld of Illinois was the principal speaker at a banquet by the Bimetallic League of Albany County in memory of Jefferson. Lee responded to the toast What Would Jefferson do. Altgeld was also a guest of Senator Dol Hill during the day. Speaker Henderson unveils a new leg with rubber joints aiding walking without a cane. The Supreme Court names Ashland Wisconsin the terminus of the Northern Pacific railway.
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Oae
Albany
N. Y
Altgeld
Tlinois
Bimetallic League of al
Bany County
Jefferson
Lee
B. Hill
Henderson
New York
David J. Henderson
House of Representatives
Washington
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
United States Supreme Court
Ashland
Wis
Duluth
Minn
Chicago Presbyterians Reflect Roster Change
The Chicago presbytery notes the removal of Apeli Newell Davight Hill from its membership as a member of the Chicago Presbyterian Church. A Brooklyn preacher who renounced the church’s confession was erased from the presbytery roll at yesterday’s meeting. A Kansas City carpenters strike is reported with wage demands around 60 cents an hour and related tensions.
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Chicago
Newell Davight Hill
Presbyterian Church
Brooklyn
Kansas City
Greece bans antiquities export as revolutions memory honors
A report details Greece prohibiting the export of antiquities amid ongoing tensions. Concord, Massachusetts plans to celebrate April 15 as the 15th anniversary of the opening fight of the revolution, marking a commemorative event for local history.
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Pexis
Afertel
Porto
Supremes Court
Acapedt
Guoardy
Wits
Stey
Witinai
Cael
MG Pepsin
Dhaiser
Cep
Muarepuis
Lids
Rerina
Greece
Concord
Mass
Boers retreat reported near Ladysmith and Wepener
Dispatches from Ladysmith and Reddersburg describe Boer forces dissolving their rear guard and retreatting southeast of Ree Yshore while Maj Gen Chermside reports Boers disappearing east of Ree Yshore. Reports say Boers are in full retreat from Wepener as Basutos march along the frontier amid tension over American intervention.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Ladysmith
Shoa Dispatch
Dewdorp
Bloemfontein
Daily Pelegraph
Im Oa
Wepener
Rouxville
Bethulie
The
Daily News
Reddersburg
Pricay
Chermside
Ree Yshore
Eo Oor
Montein
Standard
Basutoland
Lourenzo Marques
Daily Midi
Transvaal
Webster Davis
Delagoa Bay
Elen Cris
Consul Hay and Pretoria Exequater Controversy Revealed
A Washington dispatch reports that Adelbert Play would not have his exequatur as American consul at Pretoria without intercession by Webster Davis. Davis reportedly arrived in Pretoria as the controversy intensified, with Boer officials debating credentials and the ambassadorial hold. The piece notes tensions between the United States and Transvaal, and mentions Davis escorting the exequatur process amid diplomatic strain. Later, it notes Boer prisoners being bonded and released, with two others freed from the Citadel and sent to Deadwood.
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Kansas City
Washington
Carnal
Webster Davis
Iiterion
Adelbert Play
Pretoria
Davis
de Phay
Transvaal
Eogourn da Lowden
Salishary
Darvis
Aetanii
Wihiteltas
Phos Wits
Aifades
Reitz
Aner Ci
Acd
Ua Theo Plest
Tatafe
Woute Phas
Ledas
Shsey Sadia Brody
Hanestown
St. Thelena
Revolver and Stiletto Row Kills Four in Windber Disorder
Four people die and two are seriously wounded in a drunken Sunday night melee at a disorderly house in Windber near Jonestown Pennsylvania. An Italian man is charged with wholesale murder though he may be dead after being hit by a train. Victims include John Patterson SavediId, McCavey American, Grist Grievback Slave, Samuel Shives American, with two wounded men Thomas Kipling and Buckwalter. The incident occurred at a home of a Frenchwoman known as Mrs Sioux who had recently wed an Italian.
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Jonestown
Windber
South Pdaric
John Patterson
McCavey
Grist Grievback
Samuel Shives
New
Thomas Kipling Smnderk
Buckwalter
Theo Datter Dieten
Holland resigns after Gates absence in steel trust tale
W A Tolland, private secretary to American Steel and Wire, resigns and retires to a Pensylvania farm. He sent a note to Gates explaining he would not wait for his return and believed action necessary. A separate item notes a state fete at Ebysee palace with President Lonber hosting 260 guests including diplomatic corps and various national commissioners.
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New York
W. A. Tolland
American Steel and Wire Company
Tis
Pensylvania
Holland
Gates
Solege
Steel and Wire Company
Dia
Iits Cfties
Pre
Tatia
Ebysee Palace
Lonber
Dresser Sherk acquire old novelty works in Litchfield
TLitchfield Michigan April 17 Dresser and Sherk have bought the old Novelty works furniture plant. They will repair building and machinery and plan to start operations in a few weeks. Mound City April 17 three alleged counterfeiters arrest listed as Jack Kimmel James Tenth and William Dishennett with strong evidence and others suspected in the gang.
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Tlitchfield
Mich
Dresser & Sherk
Old Novelty Works
Mound City, Ols
Jack Kimmel
James Tenth
William Dishennett
Remains Found in Paxton Hotel Room
Augustus PFrdyko was found dead in his Paxton hotel room in Omaha. Cause of death listed as notion. Frank, son of a Kearner Neb cotton mill principal owner, is a stockholder. Des Moines waiters strike for higher wages. August Tirnban and Carl Dagege killed by locomotive in Wisconsin. William HE. Treen shot by error while panther hunting near Peru. Queen Victoria to stay in Ireland through April 27.
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Omaha
Augustus Pfrdyko
Paxton
Frank
Kearner, Neb
Abbottaford
Wis
Tirnban
Carl Dagege
Wisconsin Central
Peru
Ind
William He.treen
Markets Teeter On Thin Receipts Across Commodities
Tearted receipts for the day show activity across cattle, hogs, and grains. Prices drift and some items edge lower while others hold, with wheat, barley, and oats showing muted to steady movement amid thin market interest and mixed demand.
Kid-ne-oids Promise Quick Relief In Pocket Boxes
A promotional piece touts Kid-ne-oids as a fast acting remedy for backache nervousness and kidney complaints. It cites Mrs Oscar McCra of Joliet praising rapid relief after using Morrow's Kid-ne-oids with inexpensive yellow tablets in two week wooden boxes. Also mentions August Flower as a universal tonic and advertises sample bottles at a local store.
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Tllinoix
Oscar McCra
Joliet
Morrow
H. J. Moogh
John Morrow & Co
Springfield
Ohio
Prince UWohemohe Advocates Canal Linking Germany to Sea
Prince UWohemohe supports Emperor William's plan for a great ship canal to connect Germany's interior with the ocean. In a discussion with an agrarian noble opposing the project, the noble warns that opposition will be a rock blocking the canal, to which the prince quips that they will smite the rock like Moses and water will flow.
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Uwohemohe
William
Germany
Moses
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
An advertisement offers a hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites testimonials from West Truax Walding Kman Marion and notes the product is taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle with testimonials free.
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Hall
Ft. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Walding
Ktman & Maryin
Women at The Tague peace conference retort
In a dialogue quoted from Her Retort, Mr Blykins laments impractical talk by women while his wife counters that women briefly organized a peace conference at The Tague, implying influence beyond idle chatter. The exchange notes women's occasional impact despite skepticism.
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Mr. Blykins
the Tague
Rheumatism Cured By Pain Balm Endorsed By Local Merchant
W J Cuyter of Red Creek New York praises Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism and household use as a splendid liniment. The Red Creek Herald editor notes Cuyter is a leading village merchant and prominent figure. Sold by Joseph Emmert, druggist.
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Chamberlain
W. J. Cuyter
Red Creek
N. Y
Cuyter
W. G. Purprix
Winter in the South Gulf Coast Holiday Retreat
The piece extols the gulf coast between Mobile and New Orleans along the Louisville and Nashville line as a mild, healthful winter escape with excellent hunting and fishing, first class accommodations, and moderate prices. Through cars from northern cities run to Florida via the L and N. Contact J. K. Ridge ly, N W. BP. A. in Chicago for folders.
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Gulf Coast
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
New Orleans
Florida
J. K. Ridgely
N W. BP. A
Chicago
Midland Route Tourist Car resume Chicago to San Francisco
The C M and St P Railway resumes the Midland Route Tourist Car service between Chicago and San Francisco with a weekly schedule. It departs Chicago at 10 35 p m Friday, reaches Omaha Saturday 3 55 p m, then to Colorado Springs Sunday 10 45 p m, Salt Lake City Monday 9 30 a m, Salt Lake City to San Francisco arrives Wednesday 9 45 a m. An optional Salt Lake City stop offers sightseeing in the vicinity. Eastbound departs San Francisco Saturdays at 8 a m and arrives Chicago Wednesday at 8 25 a m. G H Heartorp G P and T A.
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C. M
St. P. Ry
Midland
Chicago
San Francisco
St. P
Omaha
Colorado Springs
Col. Mid
Salt Lake
So. Pac. Ry
Salt Lake City
Bids Sought for Lincoln Avenue School Sidewalks
Sealed proposals for permanent cement sidewalks on the north and west sides of the Lincoln avenue school and approaches to the building are due by 12 m. on April 18 1900. The Board of Education may reject any or all bids. Address H J Porter Chairman Building Com.
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Lincoln Avenue
Board of Education
H. J. Porter
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