Tariff Fight in House Spurs Heated Debate
In Washington March 26 the tariff revision debate sharpens as Rep from North Carolina argues the Dingley era profits and consumer costs. He condemns duties on shoes wool gloves and textiles and claims the bill is more oppressive than the existing law.
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North Carolina
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Dingley
Washington
Littener
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Poul
Murder case shines light on $45 robbery in Nebraska
James rev. in jail at Valentine Neb accused of murdering Fred Smith in October and arrested at Le Grande Ore after a long chase. He confessed to the sheriff that robbery was the motive and that he took 45 dollars then threw the body into the Niobrara.
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Neb
James Rev
Valentine
Fred Smith
le Srande
Ore
Sherif
Smith
Niobraraer
Tariffs and Lumber Debate Highlight Congress Session
Representative Humphrey cites that 70 percent of Tabor mills in British Columbia use oriental labor to push protection for northwest lumber. Fordney pushes protective tariffs, urges higher duties on wool and long staple cotton, denounces tariff cuts on lumber, and cites sugar pricing to favor home industry.
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Humphrey
House
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Cushman
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East
Fordney
R Mich
Republican National Platform
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Cuba
Philippines
England
Republicans for Better Health Platform Likely On Tap
The platform committee of the Republican Party meets to frame a campaign platform. It is expected to call for orderly government, liberal public school support, fair bond distribution, improved municipal bookkeeping at taxpayer expense, fewer and better laws, strict enforcement, stronger health department funding, and cautious taxation to avoid harming industrial growth.
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Republican Party
Was It Madness Or Wierd Murder
Vincennes police wrestle with a murder or suicide theory in the Culbertson case as Mrs Jessie Overton Culbertson’s letters to herself are examined. Mrs Etta Longwell denies involvement and the public remains split on whether it was murder or self destruction. A former sweetheart in Chicago is named as a possible imitator of handwriting.
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Ind
Culbertson
Etta Longwell
Jessie S.e. Overton Culbertson
Evans
Rs. Culbertson
Chicago
Warmre
Democrats Push Moral Tone and Park Plans in La Crosse
The La Crosse Democratic platform pledges to improve morals, extend par ks, and expand schools with modern training. It praises ten years of Democratic administration and supports a new park system while urging economical, businesslike city governance. Committees to organize meetings and fund management are named for upcoming events.
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O. J. Sorenser
A. H. Schubert
James T. Day
W. F. Wolfe
Fred Schnell
Erdorse
la Crosse
City of
Democratic Party
Park Commission
Son Paid to Influence G O P Senate Caucus Vote
Madison dispatch reports C M Perry Oshkosh son of ex-Assemblyman testified he was paid 25 dollars daily by Earle Morgan to aid Stephenson in the legislature that elected him. Perry said he focused efforts on his father and Assemblyman Charles Meitzel as the man who could sway the caucus. The record notes W M Perry voted for Stephenson, aiding his nomination in the Republican caucus.
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Madison
Wis
C. M. Perry
Oshkosh
W. M. Perry
Earle Morgan
Stephensson
Stephenson
Marinette
Perry
Charles Meitzel
W. D. Connor
Hatton
Senate approves separate probe into Stephenson election
The Wisconsin Senate adopts the Owen resolution to appoint a dedicated committee to investigate the Stephenson election. The joint committee continues until April 10, then the new panel takes up the probe into assemblymen who received Stephenson funds and the Mariette election fight. Kingsley and Stone were not allowed to testify as assembly members blocked their appearances. A sensational development is expected as Stephenson lawmakers may be called tomorrow.
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Madison
Wis
State Senate
Owen
Senate
Stephenson
Marinette
Kingsley
George Kingsley
Warden Stone
Stone
Assembly
Steve
Crooked cashier nabbed at Carroll bank collapse
R B E Coburn, cashier of the wrecked First National bank, was arrested today by federal authorities. The grand jury investigates the bank’s affairs. The collapse followed by President W F Fullerton’s suicide.
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Carroll
Iowa
R. BE. Coburn
First National Bank
W. F. Fullerton
British and American Chess Experts Begin Eleventh Cable Match
In Brooklyn on March 26 the eleventh international cable match opened with British and American players. At luncheon the Americans led on two boards while other games remained near the opening.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Great Britain
America
Mystery Woman in Whitla Kidnapping Stirs Rumors
Pittsburgh dispatch reports J H Boyle returned to Mercer County to face charges after kidnapping Billy Whitla. A woman calling herself his wife stayed behind at Mercer jail. Cleveland speculates on the mystery woman "Helene" linked to the case, with rumors of aristocratic origins and a possible Chicago family connection.
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J. H. Boyle
Billy Whitla
Mercer County
Chess
Martin Crane
Sharon
Cleveland
Whitla
Helene
Boyle
St. Louis
Springfield
Mercer
Brooklyn
Chicago
Anna McDermott
W. F. McDermott
Weather forecast for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa
Wisconsin partly cloudy tonight and Saturday colder east and central portions Saturday. Minnesota generally fair tonight and Saturday slightly colder tonight. Iowa partly cloudy tonight and Saturday colder west and central portions tonight. Extremes in U S include La Crosse 26 to 46 and Duluth 24 to 76 with 0.
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San Antonio
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