Cuban constitutional draft sparks debate over invocation of God
The Havana constitutional convention began drafting the constitution and debated a clause invoking God. Senor Cisneros opposed the religious clause, arguing tolerance for all beliefs, while the majority considered the proposal. The discussion reflects tensions between secular and religious language in the new charter.
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Deportation Order for Manila Editor over Truthful Article
George T. Rice editor of the Manila Daily Bulletin faces deportation to the United States after United States General MacArthur orders action for a claimed dangerous incitement. Rice asserts the article was truthful and resists pledging no further publication, while authorities investigate rates and legality amid blurred wartime reporting.
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aoArthur
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Rica
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Red Wing
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Minnesota Volunteers
Montreal Fire Destroys Board of Trade Building
A massive Montreal blaze began at 8 PM Wednesday and raged until 1 AM Thursday. It destroyed property valued between two and three million dollars, including the $600,000 Board of Trade building with over 100 tenants, while most other structures nearby were older and highly flammable. Firemen fought adverse weather and constrained space as flames threatened more structures.
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Poard of Trade
Board of Trade
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Nation and followers clash with saloon task force
Mrs Nation and about a dozen W C T U women fought with Mrs John Schilling and others at Enterprise Kansas on Thursday. Nation and Schilling were arrested for disturbing the peace while a veiled woman struck Nation with a horse whip. Nation found guilty and released. other three defendants’ cases continued.
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Birs. Nation
Nation
Clark May Be Barred From Taking Oath
A renewed senate dispute over W A Clark of Montana seeks to block his oath on inauguration day. Advistors say a Republican will object to Clark's administration of the oath, arguing he is not a fit person to hold a senate seat. The move mirrors the Brigham Roberts case in the house.
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W. A. Clark
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Clark
New Hampshire
Brigham Roberts
House
Smith McPherson
Des Moines
American Book Company
Geo. A. Crates
Iowa Colleges
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Alvord Judgment Reaches Half Million For Bank Loss
A judgment of 500017 was entered against Cornelius L Alvord Jr in favor of the First National Bank of New York. The case covers embezzlement and misappropriation from 1890 to 1900 with losses once placed at 3600000. The bank cites no total return and officials offered no comment.
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First National Bank of New York
Océ
Ailword
Beer Tax Fixes Set at 1.50 Per Barrel
War revenue reduction bills ready for consideration after a Senate finance committee session. Amendments to the house tax fix beer at 1.50 per barrel and tobacco products at a cent per pound. Luxuries on bank books and telegrams are restored.
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Senate Committee On’ Finance
House
May Bo Bight in China Rig Disputed Near Tog Fu
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a dispute over a rig in China near Tog Fu. Mentions Pekin Bays, 26,000, and references to a French minister and a general named Touron. Details unclear and names uncertain due to garbled text.
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Pekin Bays
al Haye
Tog’ Fu
A-Maroh
Indian uprising stirs Creek nation in Indian Territory
The U S cavalry detachment moves toward the Indian Territory to quell the Creeks rising in defiance. Creek bands recruit among dissidents across the five tribes as Ex Chief Roley McIntosh and followers seek refuge near Eufaula. Mayor Foley orders a posse to shield McIntosh and his people inside town limits.
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Oreek
Indian Territory
Gov. Brown
Seminoles
Mdakogea
Crooks
Roley McIntosh
Treaty Party
Hafaula
John Oruk
McIntosh
Foley
Eufaula
Union Pacific Awards Cheyenne Denver Cut Off
Union Pacific has awarded a contract for an eight mile Cheyenne to Denver cut off costing about 2 million dollars. Work will begin at once and finish by mid September. The line will shorten the distance and remove Athol hill, a difficult section, and includes a long tunnel.
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Union Pacific
Cheyennd South
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Athol Hill
Market Quotations from Chicago to Cincinnati
Market quotes show cattle in Chicago from $3.00 to $6.05 and hogs $4.00 to $6.85, with sheep $3.00 to $4.50 and grains including wheat No 2 red around 7 to 11 cents, corn No 2 around 24 to 87 cents, oats and rye mixed ranges. Indiana and St Louis listings indicate cattle 8.25 to 8.00, hogs 3.00 to 6.85, wheat 70 to 80 cents, corn 36 to 58 cents, oats 25 to 30 cents, rye around 50 to 52 cents. Cincinnati shows cattle 8.00 to 4.85, hogs 3.00 to 8.25, wheat 80 to 81 cents, corn 60 to 80 cents, oats 25 to 36 cents.
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Indianapolis
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Meninges
Cincinnati
Supreme Court Clarifies Tax Basis for Cattle Stock
In James E. Jowell v board of Sumner Township Buchanan County Judge J C Platt rules stock bought for feeding is taxed by average ownership during the year. Plaintiff owned 560 head in 1897 and three months in 1898, so taxed on one fourth of the head. Defines merchant versus buyer distinction and January 1 basing.
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Sustems
Sumner Township
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J. C. Platt
Sifpraa Gourt
Aebnya
I Alboke
Mohd
Lim
Comes Home a Rich Man in Denison Visit
Chelan Washington man John Henry Holden visits his aged parents in Denison after years away. Once poor, he returns as a millionaire owner of copper ledges leased for a princely sum, bringing happiness and pride to his family. Other news items note penitentiary investigations, a federal court ruling, county supervisors convention, and a horse thief captured after two years.
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John Henry Holden
Chelan
Chelay County
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Hag
Holden
R. B. Hillay
Dynlap
Martin Jay
Jay
Boone
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Chil
South Africa
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Garnor
Bouus County
Revantly Jay
Des Moines
Iowa Banks Prosperous Despite Deposits Jump
A state finance bulletin reports Iowa savings and state banks showing strong growth in deposits and total resources over the three months ending December 13. Aggregate deposits reach 2,470,051.72 with a rise of 7,181,192.50 since September and cash items increasing 220,011.17. The number of banks has grown from 164.50 ten years ago to 448 last year, with ordinary deposits rising sharply as local profits boosted business in the period.
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Savigs Banka
State Banka
Iowa
Clave
Lotus
Farmer Defies Postal Rules Near Burlington
W F Gilbert, a town farmer near Burlington, refuses to move his mail box from the road and objects to rural delivery. The postmaster has withheld mail for three months and Gilbert claims removal will lower his property value. About a hundred pounds of mail remains at the post office as he awaits withdrawal or forwarding by freight.
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W. F. Gilbert
Jle
Letus
Gilbert Fins
Fraight
Express
Postal Department
Fort Dodge Burdened by Robberies and Bankruptcy Claims
Fort Dodge grocer Minnick files for bankruptcy with creditors totaling about 1000 dollars while alleging systematic losses from theft by employees, raising a sensational case as his wealth was noted. Separately, Mrs. Mary Yeoman contests the late Captain Yeoman's will, citing defects and seeking shares for herself.
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Minnick
Fort Dodge
Ninnick
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