Puerto Rican Tariff Bill Is Unconstitutional Says Mason
In Washington on April 3 Senator Mason argued the Puerto Rican tariff bill is unconstitutional. He contended imposts must be uniform and criticized attempts to impose unequal duties on Puerto Rico versus the United States. He warned against annexation and linked the issue to broader debates over Philippine sovereignty. A New York dispatch from Ponce reports worsening conditions, emigration to Cuba, and view that Puerto Rico faces imperial subjugation under McKinley policy.
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Washington
Lindsay
Bacon
United States
Mason
Puerto Rico
Philippine Islands
Republican Party
Philadelphia
Lincoln
Massachusetts
Indiana
Maine
Marshall
Fuller
Europe
New York
Journal
Ponce
James Creelman
Congress
McKinley
Cuba
Ireland
Puerto Rican Tariff Bill Passage Seen Likely
Washington reports the Puerto Rican tariff bill was voted on Tuesday at 4 p.m. and is expected to pass by a comfortable majority, with anticipated support by about 11 votes or more.
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Washington
Hawaii Territorial Government Bill Opens in House Debate
The Hawaii territorial government bill begins in the House with two days for general debate. Chairman Knox of Massachusetts leads the early discussion from the territories committee. He cites the Spanish American War and Taunao’s strategic role in US coal and supplies needs as a trigger for expansion and island empire acquisition.
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Washington
House
Wuesday
Hawaii
Knox
Massachuetts
Committee On
Territories
Tawau
United States
North Pacific
Aguinaldo Reported in Singapore Plans Return to Manila
Dispatches from Manila via the Sherman say Emilio Aguinaldo is in Singapore with intent to return to the Philippines. A detachment of 15 men from the Twenty-ninth Infantry faced a deadly ambush at Felisa pass, but their disciplined fire repelled a much larger force, with 65 insurgents surrendering to seven Americans. Cavite bands continue looting and killing.
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San Francisco
Philippines
Sherman
Aguinaldo
Singapore
Aginaldo
Straits Times
Manila
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Felisa Pass
McGee
Cavite
Hawaii readiness for territorial government urged
The speaker argued Hawaii needs a territorial government separate from the other acquired islands. He criticized the temporary regime under annexation and noted unresolved jurisdiction, halted public works, and 25 000 contract laborers brought to the islands. He urged congressional duty to extend U S law and constitutions over Hawaii.
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Hawaii
America
Congress
United States
Knox
Hawaiian Islands
The Blood-Sucking Cone Nose Visitor From Mexico
A danger described as the blood-sucking cone nose, nicknamed the kissing bug, is said to originate in Mexico and may visit this summer posing health risks due to its bite.
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Mexico
Carpenters Idle Amid Heightened Labor Strife
More than two hundred carpenters idle as building halts nationwide. Union leaders plan further appeals while 40 contractors weigh signing a 35 cent scale by Wednesday night. Columbia club workers accept 25 cents after April 1 amid sympathy and material shortages.
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Columbia Club
Wm. P. Jungelaus
Jungelaus
San Francisco Officers Question Aguinaldo in Singapore Claim
Army officers in San Francisco express scant belief that Aguinaldo is operating from Singapore, dismissing the circulating rumor as unlikely.
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San Francisco
Aguinaldo
Singapore
Legless Boy Wins Street Race on Illinois Street
In a unique Tuesday morning event on Illinois Street two crippled boys raced a block from near Maryland's corner to the Occidental Hotel entrance. The legless boy on a hand propelled contraption built from two baby carriage wheels won by a few feet as an enthusiastic crowd of youngsters watched.
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Tllinois St
Marylands’ Corner
Occidental Hotel
Insurgent Death Toll Surges in Philippines
General Otis reports 1426 insurgents killed and left on fields since January 1, with 124 skirmishes in the Philippines and 81 enlisted men killed among American casualties. The dispatch notes many killed or captured and widespread insurgent losses, while southern areas grow more pacific.
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Washington
Otis
Phiippines
Ladrone Iossin
Pacific
Indiana Republicans weigh choosing Taylor or Mount for convention chair
Indiana Republicans debate who will preside at the state convention. Gov Mount is eyed though unlikely. Beveridge and Fairbanks offer stark positions on the Puerto Rican tariff issue. Robert S. Taylor of Fort Wayne is suggested to deliver a diplomatic keynote to unify factions.
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Indiana
Beveridge
Fairbanks
Gov. Mount
Robert S. Taylor
Fort Wayne
Judge Taylor
Trusts and Labor Unions from Indianapolis Lecture
William Dudley Foulke told an Indianapolis literary society Monday night that trusts and trades unions resemble each other in purpose and method. He warned that if current movements continue unchecked a single gigantic organization could someday control all production. He argued both sides share motives and seek similar outcomes through comparable means.
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William Dudley Foulke
Indianapolis Literary Society
Trusts and Trades ‘Unions
Ffe
Hod Carriers Strike Delays Brick Work At City Building
Hod carriers employed by contractor John Martin on the Delaware and Vermont streets apartment project refused to work Tuesday morning. They demanded double pay to start early for scaffold filling, and Martin refused, halting brick work on the entire building for several days.
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John Martin
Delaware and
Vermont Sts
Mr. Martin
Fine and Warning for Saloonist Jerome Gates
Jeremiah Gates, saloonist at 18 S Delaware St, pleaded guilty in criminal court on Tuesday to selling liquor to minors, unlawful gaming, and allowing a gaming house. Six indictments reduced to one guilty plea per class, with a $1 fine and costs in each. Judge Alford warned future violations will incur fines for every case with no prosecutor recommendation.
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Jeremiah Gates
S. Delaware St
Alford
Gates
Guerillas in Manila Area Multiply as Insurgents Run Riot
Dispatches from Manila report intensified insurgent activity in northern Luzon and persistent attacks on American garrisons. A scouting party found 12 prospectors killed near Wigan, and Pasig River pirates harass Launch traffic to Manila.
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San Francisco
Manila
Luzon
Wigan
Pasig
Lake District
Manila Board of Health
Malolos
Aguinaldo
Egbert
American Library Association
Higgins decision affects room service and public banquets
Callen ex-secretary of the Indiana liquor league and editor of Our Standart comments on Judge Higgins' ruling in the Fairbank case. He says the decision bars hotels from sending liquor to guest rooms and makes serving wine at public banquets unlawful, including events like the Hanna banquet with paid diners, and will require enforcement.
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F. Callen
Indiana Liquor League
Our Standart
Julge Higgins
Fairbank
Unionists Report Progress At Central Labor Meeting
At a Monday night call meeting the Central labor union heard President Blue discuss the Sunday conference with Manager McGowan and President Wasson of the street railway company. Blue praised the company but said it used unfair means to break the union. Nearly 100 union men attended, upbeat about union growth. The tinners’ and garment makers’ unions also appear active, with a Frick relief ball planned for April 17. Electric workers’ delegates urge central action on non union street railway workers.
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Central Labor Union
Blue
McGowan
Wasson
Street Railway Company
Electric Workers’ Union
Fire at Advance Electric Company Basement
Fire in the basement of the Advance electric company at 8 W Market Street drew enough fire apparatus to cover the west side at 10 30 a m Tuesday. Loss estimated under ten dollars. A horse from A H Moore & Co escaped injury after a wild dash that dodged poles without a scratch to the wagon.
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Advance Electric Company
W. Market-st
West Side
Indiana-ave
A. H. Moore & Co
St. Clairst
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Generally cloudy weather with occasional showers Tuesday night and Wednesday. Temperature at 7 a.m. 38 degrees, at noon 52, and at 2 p.m. 54.
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Indianapolis
Casualty List Mentions William Foster Missing Linked to Third Infantry
In Gen Otis casualty list a William Foster is named as killed by a gunshot on March 28 and listed as Third Infantry regular. A William Foster from Knightsville Indiana enlisted July 14, 1899 at Terre Haute for infantry service in the Philippines. death linkage unclear. He gave Wilson Hire Harmony Indiana as his nearest relative.
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Otis
William Foster
Foster
Third Infantry
Regulars
Knightsville
Ind
Terre Haute
Philippines
Wilson Hire
Harmony
Registration 18 A Fluke In Indianapolis Plan
A resume shows house to house registration in Indianapolis drawn from the postal plan. In March the 100 plus carriers registered 135 letters while February yielded 182 and January 15 to 31 produced 73, totaling 340 registrations since the effort began.
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Indianapolis
Indiana State Fair 1900 Purse Totals Announced
The 1900 Indiana state fair race program lists purses totaling eight thousand dollars. American trotting association rules apply with specialities where indicated. The fair is in the Great Western circuit, which offers purses totaling two hundred fifty thousand dollars.
Fire at 922 College Avenue Causes $300 Damage
Frank Lowry, son of E H Lowry, discovered a fire in the bathroom at 922 College Ave at 8 30 am Tuesday. The alarm was turned in by Frank from the house, and firemen arrived within ten minutes. The blaze, likely burning all night, caused $300 damage and was stopped quickly. flue defective and insured.
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College-ave
Frank
E. H. Lowry
Masters and Journeymen Plan Talks Over Strike
About 40 plumbers gathered at headquarters on Tuesday as masters and journeymen prepared for a conference after a misunderstanding. President Brennan of the journeymen voiced confusion, saying the cause and next steps were unknown while awaiting the masters to speak.
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Brennan
Journeymen
Hoyts Poisoned Blood Cure and Hats at Seaton's Store
A brief note advertises Hoyt's poison cure for blood issues and promotes Seaton's Hat Store offering best $3.00 hats. Storefronts seek customers with period fashion and patent remedy claims.
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Hoyt
Seaton's
Spring Delayed As Blatchley Reports Late Arrival
State geologist Blatchley says spring is two to three weeks late this year. He spent Sunday seven miles from town seeking signs, but bloom is delayed with only skunk cabbages and red and white maples in bloom. He notes one true springlike day on March 23 and cold air prevented warmth.
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Blatchley
Wabash Church of Christ Plans Daily Life by Jesus Example
Twenty two members of the Wabash Church of Christ in Akron announce they will run daily affairs as Jesus would do. The decision was reached Monday night during regular church services as they outlined guidance for conduct and practice.
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Akron
Wabashave
Church of Christ
Jesus
Did an American lead the ambushers against the British
Dispatches from Bloemfontein and Pretoria discuss the ambush of British forces, naming possible Boer leaders as De Wet Grobler or Reichmann. Reports note Reichmann’s possible presence as a German-American near the Boer general, while cautious notes suggest Reichmann’s connection to Capt. Carl Reichmann.
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Bloemfontain
the Times
Thaba N’chu
French
Thaba N'Chu
Ladybrand
Times
de Wet
Grobler
Reichmann
Carl Reichmann
United States
Music Through Megaphones At Reliable Furniture Opening
The Reliable furniture and carpet company at 32 to 36 South Illinois Street opened Monday night and ran through Tuesday night drawing large crowds. Two phonographs provided music and two huge megaphones carried sound through the four floors of furniture and house goods. Each visitor received a handsome picture ready for framing as a memento of the event. The store has been in business in Indianapolis about two years and shows notable success.
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Reliable Furniture and Carpet Company
S.til- Nois-St
Indianapolis
Receiver John McGettigan Reports Savings From Premier Trust
The seventh report covers June 28 1897 to April 2 1900 filed in probate court. Receipts total 167203 20 while disbursements are 16974 89 leaving a balance of 150297 31. He notes a personal saving of 69755 92 and that he has spent his time administering the trust since 1893 with no allowance since 1894, asking for a reasonable fee.
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John E. McGettigan
Premier Steel Company
Divorce Suits Filed Including Asbury Case and Others
Chas W Asbury sues Capitela L for divorce alleging name calling, striking, and neglect. Tuesday filings include Richard Huffman from Sarah A Huffman alleging abandonment and custody of their child and Minnie from Edward M Howard alleging dissipation and immorality with child custody sought.
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Chas. W. Asbury
Capitela L
Richard
Sarah A. Huffman
Minnie
Edward M. Howard
Mrs. Bittenger Dies of Cancer at 44
Mrs. Neilie Bittenger, 44, wife of J. W. Bittenger, died early Tuesday at 1610 N. New Jersey St. after a cancer illness. She belonged to the Ladies of the Macabees and Knights and Ladies of Honor, and was a member of Third Christian Church. She had been ill since July. Survived by husband and a son, Harry L. Hote, Detroit.
Bold British Forces Hold Line After Bloemfontein Firefight
Gen. Roberts reports from Bloemfontein April 2 that telegraphic upset hindered casualty tallies but notes continued contact with the enemy. Officers replaced disabled gunners under heavy cross fire while Essex Munster Shropshire and Northumberland mounted infantry and Roberts’ horse covered gun retirement to a drift two miles south. All of U battery Royal Horse Artillery except two majors and a sergeant major were captured without firing a shot. more details promised Tuesday.
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Essex
Munster
Shropshire
Northumberland _mounted infantry
U Battery
Royal Horse Artillery
Fight Goes On Boers Hold Water Works Amid Shelling
Bushman’s Kop April 3 The Boers still hold the water works despite vigorous shelling on Monday afternoon.
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Travis
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Taylor OR Mount
Beveridge OR
Sim
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Mr. Foulke
Alford Leys
Higgins
Tinners
Garment Makers’ Union
Frick
St. Blaze
Wm. Foster
Janes
Grand Hotel
Col. Broadwood
London
Colville
Bloemfontein
Lord Roberts
Mafeking
Plumer
Lobatsi
Crocodile Pools
Smaldeel
Pretoria
Brandfort
Prinstoo
Gen. Roberts
War Office
Ingenuve
Adelaide Warren
Grand Stock Company
Magdalene Heits
Holbrook St
Rosa Schad
Heitz
Katie Vetter
Barbara Loewer
Artie
Ella Leffingwell
Frank M. Huebner
Walker
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