Republican Tariff Caucus Divides Over Rates and Plans
Washington May 25 A Republican caucus debated tariff schedules revealing sharp differences among senators. Aldrich to explain, three finance committee aides appointed to push amendments through the Senate, while a caucus vote will decide. Debate focused on the sugar schedule, with Senate protections around 75 percent versus House terms.
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Washington
Finance Committee
Senate
Aldrich
Burrows
Senate Debates Over Tax Proposals And Schedules
Senate discussions focused on timing for a bill vote within two weeks, debated tax measures on beer and tea, and potential revenue via a stamp tax. Western senators urged higher duties on wool and hides, while dates and venues shaped coalition strategy and caucus actions. The term also covered a major interstate commerce ruling and related cases, including the Wright v United States appeal and a Grand Rapids Grand Traverse dispute, with the court adjourning for October.
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New York
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Warren
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Burrows
Finance Committee
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Frye
Nelguon
Minnesota
Washington
Supreme Court
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Cincinnati
New Orleans
Texas
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Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
Congress
C. S. Wright
United States
District Court
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Panhandle
Baltimore and Ohio
F. H. Bruening
Pittsburg
Bruening
Henry Wolf
Circuit Court
Justice Brewer
Detroit, Grand Haven and Milwaukee Railway Company
Circuit Court of Appeals
Sixth District
Stone & Carten
Ionia
Mich
Grand Rapids
Tonia
Errer
Sugar policy clash over 4 Tawalian sugar free admission
Puwwallan Sugar official argued the 4Tawalian sugar free admission exceeded committee expectations and would harm refiners. He claimed the move benefited sugar producers only, while consumers gained no advantage from it.
Has the Phallosopher's Stone Trial at the Mint
Three expert metallurgists tested E. C G Brice claim to create silver and gold from base metals over three weeks in the treasury lab. Tests found no creation or transmutation and failure to recover full amounts of precious metals. Washington telegram notes Brice patent denial pending tests. President congratulates Queen Victoria on 78th birthday.
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Washington
Mint Bureau
Treasury Department
E. C G. Brice
Brice
Victoria
Queen Victoria
Death of Luetgert case and senate notes
Eyewitness accounts in the Luetgert murder inquiry report Luetgert’s alleged orders to bar doors and a watchman’s testimony on May 1. Louis Luetgert testifies his parents left separately while Mrs Luetgert’s disappearance draws questions. A Hamburg- era Senate briefing compares Vice Presidents Hobart and Stevenson with remarks on lunch habits and chair duties.
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Chicago
Frank Giall
Luetgert
Captain Schuettler
Justice Kersten
Glalk
Leutgert
Adolph L. Leutgert
Kersten
Criminal Court
Louis A. Luetgert
Louis
Otto’ Tusch
Neukom Identifies Woman Linked to Clark Death Mystery
Milwaukee May 25. Edward F. Neukom a draughtsman at Allis Iron works says he saw a man matching Nelson B. Clark’s description with the woman who pulled him by the lapel of his overcoat as she urged him to come along dearie. Police slow to act while Neukom received two threatening letters urging silence. Clark’s friends plan a 2500 dollar reward for information leading to arrests.
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Milwaukee
Nelson B. Clark
Grand Rapids
Edward F. Neukom
Allis Ironworks
Clark
Dearie
Neukom
Milwaukee Friends of Clark
State Federation of Labor Opens Annual Session in Des Moines
Town Federation of Labor Des Moines May 25 reports the state Federation of Labor beginning its annual session with L. T. Jones of Burlington presiding. Delegates from all organized labor except railroad orders present as A. L. Urick of Des Moines gives welcome and A. S. Kehm of Ottumwa responds. The day focuses on committee appointments and preliminary business.
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Town Federation of Labor
Des Moines
State Federation of Labor
L. T. Jones
Burlington
A. L. Urick
A. S. Kehm
Ottumwa
Duester Robbed On Shipboard At Sea Notes
Ex congressman P V Duester editor of The Seebote and consul at Crefeld Germany reports his voyage home on furlough where a theft occurred aboard the Friesland. He was robbed of 264 dollars after leaving his pocketbook under a pillow in his stateroom.
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Duester
Milwaukee
P. V.duester
Seebote
Crefeld
Germany
Friesland
Divers Signals For Underwater Communication In Tank Tests
Captain Lewis Soroho, a veteran submarine diver, conducted extensive tank experiments to perfect a deep sea telephone. The device allows divers to signal needs clearly, enabling rapid assistance if trapped in wreck debris and permitting longer, safer work underwater without repeated raises for air or outer contact. More effective underwater communication could reduce dangers historically caused by limited signaling.
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Lewis Soroho
The Best Remedy for Rheumatism in Fairhaven
From the Fairhaven New York Register James Rowland reports his wife suffered rheumatism for twenty five years. A bottle of Chamberlain Pain Balm brought relief within an hour and she can now sleep after applying it. She uses it for any ache and finds it consistently helpful. Emmert and Burrell sell the 25 and 50 cent sizes.
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Fairhaven
N. Y
James Rowland
Mr. Rowland
Chamberlain
Emmert & Burrell
Wash Goods and Summer Goods at Perry Co., 1900s sale
A local store advertises new lines of Wash Goods including Percales Dimity Laws Organdies and Wrappers Lawn Wrappers arriving Saturday. Hemstitched Embroidered Handkerchiefs 10 cents to 1 dollar. Ladies Fast Black Hose 8 pairs for 25 cents. Summer Corsets Waists Net and stayed from 29 cents to 1.50. Ladies Summer Underwear 5 to 50 cents. New Collars String Ties Belts and Laces now in stock.
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