Senate Debates Puerto Rico Bill and Quay Case Schedule
In Washington on March 15 the Senate granted Hoar unanimous consent to take up the Quay case on April 4 after routine business and continue until disposed of, with priority given to the Philippine bill if desired. Hoar introduced a resolution directing the War secretary to deliver Aguinaldo's letter to the Senate. The Puerto Rican appropriation bill proceeded, with the committee’s revenue limit amendments approved and Allen’s extension amendment laid on the table 36 to 17. Jones then offered a free trade amendment for U S Puerto Rico relations, replacing his prior repayment proposal.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Hoar
Government of
Philippine Islands
Lodge
Hale
Emilio Aguinaldo
Ac Bacoor
Merritt
Mr. Allen
Yeas
Allison
Baker
Bard
Beveridge
Carter
Davis
Deboe
Kins
Fairbanks
Foraker
Foster
Gailinser
Gear
Hanna
Hawley
Kean
Lindsay
McBride
McComas
McCumber
McMillan
Penrose
Prkins
Pritchard
Quarles
Ross
Sewel
Shoup
Simon
Spooner
Thurston
Warren
Wellington
Wetmore
Allen
Bacon
Bate
Berry
Butler
Chilton
Clark
Mont
Day
Cockerell
Culberson
Harris
Kenny
McLaurin
Morgan
Rawlins
Tillman
Turley
Mr. Jones
United States
Puerto Rico
Standard Oil Dividend Sparks Antitrust Probe in Congress
Rep FitzGerald of Massachusetts introduces a resolution accusing Standard Oil of paying a 17 million dollar extra dividend in New York on March 15 1900. It claims the dividend exceeds the last quarterly payment by 5 million and kerosene prices rose 3 cents a gallon, urging antitrust prosecutions and action by the attorney general.
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Washington
Rep. Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
House
Standard Oil Company
New York
Congress
Tha
Hay and Pauncefote Extend Time on Reciprocity Treaty
Secretary Tiny and Lord Pauncefoot signed protocols extending the time for ratification of reciprocity treaties with Jamaica Turks and Caicos Bermuda and Guiana. Ratifications may occur within twelve months at most, while treaties await Senate action behind the French treaty.
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Washington
Tiny
Lord Pauncefoot
United States
Jamaica
Turks and Caines
Bermuda
Guiana
State Department
McKinley Asked to Boston for Manufacturers Banquet
Representative Lovering extended an invitation to President McKinley to attend the National Association of Manufacturers banquet in Boston late in April. The President expressed appreciation and a desire to accept if public business allows. He will decide later.
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Washington
Lovering
McKinley
Boston
National Association of Manufacturers
Itf
Representative Fitzgerald Seeks Legal Holiday for Battle Anniversary
Representative Fitzgerald of Massachusetts introduced a joint resolution to make April 19 a legal holiday. The measure aims to honor the anniversary of the Battle of Concord and Lexington.
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Washington
Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
Concord
Lexington
Puerto Rico Civil Government Bill Near Completion
Washington March 16 The House committee on insular affairs has practically completed the Puerto Rico civil government bill. It includes provisions on corporations prohibiting stock or bond issues except for cash and dividends, and forbids granting public franchises by private bills while allowing a general provision.
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Washington
Puerto Rico
House Committee On Insular Affairs
Franchises and land laws outlined in proposed measure
The proposal reserves to the Legislature the power to amend, alter or repeal franchises at will and authorizes purchase of such franchises. It bans banks of issue and agricultural corporations. It aims to prevent land from agricultural lands falling into big corporate hands. Banks taking title to lands for debts must sell within five years.
Private bill day ends with Swanson expense claim abandoned
In Washington on March 16 the House spent about two hours debating a bill to reimburse Representative Swanson 1769 for expenses from his contest in the last Congress. The measure was dropped after opposition, notably from Burke of Texas, who argued the payment unjust and criticized the contest law. Six minor bills passed.
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Washington
Swanson
Burke
Tex
North Carolina factory labor shift and race tension forecast
Labor Commissioner Lacy reports 33 757 workers in 210 NC factories with 14 638 men and 15 811 women and 3 308 children, a drop in child labor and rises in adult workers since 1896. He warns of future race-based labor conflicts, urging industrial training and limited political equality for blacks. Mill owners deem conditions satisfactory. President Winston cites potential race clashes if white workers avoid negro labor.
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Charlotte
N. C
Industrial Commission
Lacy
North Carolina
South
Pres. Winston
North Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical College
Pana
Southern industrial convention heads to Chattanooga
In Chattanooga Tennessee on March 16 governors of Southern states show strong interest in the upcoming Southern industrial convention set for May 8 to 11. The Baltimore Retailers' Association has permission to send a delegation, and delegations from New York and Philadelphia will attend, signaling broad national interest in the meeting.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Baltimore Retailers’ Association
Thompson
New York
Philadelphia
Columbia Crack eleven called professional football team
New York March 16 The Herald reports Columbia University faculty and athletic directors confess their crack football eleven of last fall was a professional team that defeated Yale on Manhattan field. Manager W E Mitchell is scapegoat and has been removed from all athletics duties after the graduate advisory committee reviewed accounts. Mitchell has left Columbia.
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New York
the Herald
Columbia
Yale
Manhattan
W. BE. Mitchell
Mitchell
Bradstreet Review Strong Cotton Market Offers Investment Look
Bradstreet's review notes overall cheer in trade advices with strength in farm goods led by cotton and cereals. Cotton prices reached highs for 1899 amid reduced movement and firmer southern markets, while cotton goods rose though retail demand remained cautious. Provisions and sugar gained on higher corn, wool steady, iron and steel turning cautious but confident. several rail and overall trade metrics show gains, with national bank clears and road earnings highlighting mixed sentiment.
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New York
Bradstreet
Bu.ls
Lendon
Chicago
Bradstreet’s
Worcester A Candidate for Governor Nomination
Worcester announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. He states his run is a protest against railroad interference in political matters and outlines his attitudes on current issues.
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Manchester
N. H
Franklin Worcester
Hollis
Worcester
Elis
Mohawk Valley Hotel Block Destroyed in Utica Fire
Mohawk Valley hotel block at Mohawk Utica burned today causing about 100000 in losses. Built in 1876 at 80000, it housed the hotel five stores the post office town offices Masonic hall and opera house. Mail saved. Town records and Masonic archives burned. Forty boarders escaped. One fireman injured. Insurance was 25000.
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Utica
Mohbawk Valley
Mohawk
Porto Rico Campaign Soldiers Form Society
Chicago, March 16 The Society of the Army of Porto Rico is incorporated to include all soldiers who fought in the Porto Rico campaign with 2000 being sent from this state and headquarters located here.
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Chicago
Society of the Army of
Porto Rico
Albany dairyman seeks doctor for sick child and tries Chamberlain remedy
An Albany dairyman asked a local drug store to send a doctor for his child with croup and bought Chamberlains Cough Remedy hoping for quick relief. The child improved before the doctor arrived and the druggist Otto Scholz says the remedy is in constant demand in the area.
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Albany
N. Y
Otto Scholz
Chamberlain
The Colored Porter in Pullman and Wagner Service
The New York Evening Post profiles the evolution and status of the Pullman and Wagner porters, detailing their selection, training, uniform costs, discipline, pay scales from 25 to 65 dollars monthly, and the rise of private cars with higher pay and tips. It notes the five year service stripe system, district schools, and the prestige of special car assignments, including maid porters and duties aboard luxury trains.
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Pullman
Wagner
Wagner Yards
Melrose
Pullman and Wagner
Wagner Company
New York Evening Post
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Pulse of
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London
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E. P. Robbins
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Maybel
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Picotto
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Zither
Gung
Carl Behr
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Wil A. D. Bagley
Gang
Spain
Langey Zither
Behr
Binet
Austin’s
Nolte
Caleb L. Smith
Middlesex Street
R. Burtti’s
Plonist
Merrimack and Bridge
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Merrill & Gilbert
Chirnerts Central Block
Lowell Mass
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