Tie-Up Over Cuba Recprocity Faces House Battle
Washington March 10 Republicans largely oppose the reciprocity plan as House leaders press to force a vote. Ways and Means plans center on Long of Kansas with Henderson backing, while an opposition bloc claims 108 solid Republicans and 25 doubtful. Payne declines to reveal figures or plans. The opposition aims to defer action to next session.
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Kansas
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Henderson
Payne
Financial Bill Ready
Washington reports Chairman Fowler will introduce a Republican backed financial bill uniting several proposals. It shifts gold reserve duties from government to banks to stabilize currency, lower interest rates nationwide, enable international banking under national law, and support American merchant marine and value standards.
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Fowler
House Committee On Banking and Currency
United States
Congress This Week Focuses on Subsidy and Appropriations
Washington reports outline Senate attention to the ship subsidy bill and a president protection measure while the House moves through rural free delivery classification and three major appropriation bills. Miss Alice Roosevelt sails to Cuba with friends, planning a late return. State livestock values reach 271.8 billion dollars nationwide versus 236.2 billion in Texas.
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Alice Roosevelt
Leonard Wood
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Florida
Harriet Blaine Beale
Captain Philip
Etruria in Port After Break Down Off Azores
Cunard steamer Etruria arrives at Port with passengers safe after a February 26 breakdown. Propeller and rudder damage required jury rudders. assistance came from the Umbria, William Cliff, and Ottawa. Repairs delay, Elbe to carry passengers to England. two tugs to tow Etruria home from Liverpool voyage continues.
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Fayai
Train Fatalities and a Tense Night in New Jersey
A fast eastbound freight near New Brunswick, New Jersey, stops three times to recover bodies after striking two men and later another along the route. Howard R. Breese of New Brunswick is identified among the victims. Also reported: a Northern Pacific tie-up at Missoula due to a train crew dispute. a Topeka new trial for Jessie Morrison linked to Mrs. Castle’s murder. and a $100,000 summer home fire at Cottage Park, White Bear Lake, owned by Michael Doran.
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Russell
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Topeka
Jessie Morrison
Clara W. Castle
Eldorado
Supreme Court
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Michael Doran
Cottage Park
White Bear Lake
A New Departure in Washington Officials and Diplomats Debate
Washington on March 8 heated discussion over an official chamberlain at the White House. Diplomatic protest and McKinley memorial efforts trigger scrutiny of royal precedent and proper recognition for foreign ambassadors. Senate approves permanent census bill. president hesitates to sign over classified service concerns affecting about 1,200 clerks.
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Senate
Senate move on irrigation and ship subsidy bills
The Senate passed the irrigation bill on Monday and turned to the ship subsidy bill. The House has mostly considered a rural free delivery reform shifting from salary to contract. Opposition argues contract work may lower efficiency. Hansbrough warns against contract risks. Western senators echo doubts but defer judgment until official action. Reports on the Panama route are seen as foregone. Colombia’s hold on its franchise pricing may hinge on a new minister. The White House says the president will attend the Charleston expo around March 26, with a Western trip planned next year after Congress adjourns.
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Death of Miss Lucy Ritter Near Hedrick
Miss Lucy Ritter daughter of Wm Ritter died at her home west of town Friday morning at seven o clock after an extended illness from consumption. The funeral was held Saturday at one o clock at the home conducted by Rev C U W Vanser of the German Lutheran Evangelical church. The remains were interred in Brooks cemetery Lucy Ritter born November 16 1887 near Hedrick baptized July 16 1898.
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Hedrick
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