President Urges Cuban Reciprocity Message to Congress
President Rosevelt sent a June 12 message to Congress urging passage of Cuban reciprocity. He argues it benefits both nations, says it won’t harm US industries, and cites Palma’s appeal for relief before Cuba’s finances fail. Insurgents remain split as lawmakers mull the politically tough vote.
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No Change Seen In Reciprocity Debate After Message
The article notes no immediate shift in the reciprocity debate despite a message that clarifies the president's stance. Beet sugar leaders say supporters remain pledged and the message may pressure opponents within the party. Senator Deitrich pushes to discharge the committee to advance the house bill. A caucus is possible but no date is set.
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Bailey makes suggestion to refer president's message
In Washington on June 14 the Senate spent most of the session in executive business, mainly considering Captain William Crozier's nomination as chief of the Bureau of Ordnance. Bailey of Texas proposed referring the president's Cuba reciprocity message to the Republican caucus, prompting laughter and a quip about the caucus's existence.
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No Retirement for Hobson A Naval Con struction Figure
The House Committee on Naval Affairs postpones the retirement bill for Naval Constructor R P Hobson until the next session due to defective eyesight. The report expresses hope his eyes will recover.
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Senate backs safety rule extension to locomotives
Washington June 14 senate committee on interstate commerce endorsed a favorable report to extend the safety appliance law to locomotive tenders as well as cars. Also on June 14 Cuban minister to Washington Gonzales de Quesada called on Secretary Hull and River and Harbor Bill faces presidential signature after cabinet review. Carnegie library cornerstone laid in Washington Indiana with Masonic lodge ceremony.
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Mixed street fight ends elopement plot in Omaha
In Omaha James Wrenn of Lexington Missouri attacked Henderson in a street clash after learning he eloped with Wrenn's 17 year old daughter from Kansas City. The daughter joined the scuffle and Henderson was defeated. the couple planned to wed and the daughter returned home with her father. The incident occurred during return from Knoxville.
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Marconi reveals sensitive magnetic detector for wireless readouts
William Marconi announced a new highly sensitive magnetic detector of electric waves at a Royal Institution lecture. The device could read about thirty words per minute in wireless telegraphy. The report notes a connection to early wireless experiments and public interest in radio technology.
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Royal Institution of Great Britain
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Reading Hiring New Men Sparks Coal Strike Fallout
Reading employs a carload of new workers as the coal region strains continue. The United Mine Workers pledge expulsions for noncompliance while boycotts target engineers firemen and pumpmen deemed unfair. Illinois strike talk remains unconfirmed as officials plan a Wilkesbarre conference.
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All Quiet at Pawtucket as 1500 Troops Take Charge
The high sheriff has vacated deputies and 1,500 troops control the Pawtucket strike. Saloons shut, one street car line guarded by militia and cavalry with machine guns. Arrests made for disturbances. authorities warn and may fire if peaceful commands are ignored. The wounded youth Peterson remains alive.
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Strike chances rise as Swift & Co discharges union drivers
In Chicago on June 14 twenty one Swift & Co drivers were discharged fueling strikes among stock yards workers. No reason given, the move heightens fear packers plan to eliminate teamsters. Packets aim to shift meat deliveries to rail sub stations with Nelson Mor rie & Co. and others preparing the change.
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Massive Fire Destroys Alexander City Business District
Fire engulfed Alexander City Alabama wiping out the business section estimated losses at least 750000 with insurance not covering. Dadeville was asked to send dynamite but arrived after flames had already laid waste. Central of Georgia railway station telegraph office hotels post office and many shops and homes burned. Fire began in a foundry and machine works as hot dry weather fueled rapid spread. The railroad warns for help and food as valuable papers vanish in the blaze.
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Central of Georgia Railway
No Room for Ah Sin in Havana Immigration Ruling
Havana authorities ordered 43 Chinese laborers sent back to New York aboard the Ward line steamer Monterey after applying Cuba’s new immigration law. Chinamen had entered Havana freely for years, but the new rule, mirroring U S policy, is now enforced for arrivals from China via Vancouver and New York.
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Bullet in His Brain A Three Year Old’s Recovery
Milwaukee reports Emil Wagner of Wautoma has recovered from a bullet wound with the lead still in his brain two inches from the skull base. The three year old can walk and play, with doctors saying the lead will likely cause no trouble. The incident occurred May 5 when a brother fired a rifle. Also included are baseball scores from Chicago and Milwaukee games across major leagues and associations.
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Typographical Union Officers, Indianapolis, June 14
The canvassing board of the International Typographical Union counted votes for national officers. Elected: President James M. Lynch. First VP C. B. T. Hawkes of Chicago. Second VP James Mulcahy of St. Louis. Third VP J. F. O Sullivan of Boston. Secretary-Treasurer J. W. Bramwood of Denver. New York plans memorial service for Amos J. Cummings at Carnegie Hall June 22 under Typographical Union No. 1. Joseph M. Wimsett, a noted farmer, died by suicide near Paris Illinois. W. S. Hanscome, an early La Crosse settler, died aged 70.
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Nurserymen's association adjourns to meet in Detroit
The American Nurserymen's association adjourned its Milwaukee convention to reconvene next year in Detroit. President nominated Byron Waite of Michigan as general appraiser of merchandise. United States Consul Ragsdale at Tiensin reports cholera there. Senate confirms Thomas B. Reid as U S marshal for the eastern Wisconsin district. Timothy Donohue, famed baseball figure, heads Addison's disease in Taunton Mississippi aged 30. J B Orth of Karger Bros Milwaukee grain dealers under arrest for embezzling. Boers surrender totals reach 12 000 since peace. There are 123 shipbuilding establishments on the Great Lakes shore.
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Noted Harte dislike and railroad franchise details surface
A compilation notes Bret Harte disliking his Heathen Chinee verse and a London breakfast joke. It then explains a Pennsylvania Railroad franchise payment to New York City for Manhattan tunnel trackage totaling 932 400 over 25 years, followed by medical ads and patent remedy promotions from A. R. Otis.
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