Clash Over Loud bill deepens House postal battle
Washington March 21 In a heated House debate on the Loud second class mail bill McPherson Iowa accuses Ohio's Lentz of lobbying influence and Lentz rebuts while proponents claim the bill strengthens post revenues. Amendments would raise sample copies to 2000 and limit mail separation for papers over 5000 circulation. Conference follows urgency deficiency bill adjourned at five.
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Washington
McPherson
Rep. Ia
Lentz
Dem
Ohio
Loud
Messrs
Bramwell
Griggs
Burke
Hill
Conn
Richardson
Tex
Iowa
Payne
N. Y
Bingham
Penn
Philadelphia
Cochran
Neville
Thayer Pushes 100000 Dollar Gypsy Moth Fight
Congressman Thayer urged Congress to appropriate 100000 dollars for exterminating the gypsy moth in Massachusetts. The committee showed little encouragement, though the Massachusetts gypsy moth commission has done valuable work. Thayer plans to reappear at the next meeting and may introduce a bill if no favorable action is taken.
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Washington, D. C
John R. Thayer
Committee On Agriculture Today
Massachusetts
Thayer
Committee of Congress
Massachusetts Commission Oversight of Agriculture Work
Under the direction of the secretary of agriculture and in connection with the work of the Massachusetts commission, the project proceeds with administrative coordination and oversight to advance agricultural initiatives.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Massachusetts Commission
Puerto Rican free trade amendment and pensions increase
Washington notes report Senator Lindsay proposing a free trade amendment to the Puerto Rican bill. The House pensions committee favors expanding the 1893 Mexican War pension act to cover those paid since its passage. It also recommends boosting Lieut. Col. Hamiltons widow pension to 40 dollars monthly. Rep Little of Arkansas seeks 300 thousand dollars for a soldiers hospital at Hot Springs serving all wars including the Spanish American War.
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House Committee On Pensions
John M. Hamilton
9Th Cavalry
San Juan
Little
Arkansas
Hot Springs
Ark
United States
Bank currency checks feared inflation under new law
Chairman Brosius of the House banking committee warns about potential inflation from the new financial bill but notes automatic checks. He cites redemption, bond demand, and a monthly currency retirement limit to restrain excess issues. He estimates 10 percent of bonds deposited may be issued, totaling about 24 million dollars, likely not exceeding needs of the south and west where currency shortages have caused hardship.
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Washington
Brosius
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Turner presses inquiry into Nome sea bed mining grant
In Washington on March 21 Senator Turner cited Alaska government authority and alleged a secretary of war grant for gold mining rights in the sea bed near Cape Nome. He said such a grant would be a shame and a scandal. The resolution passed as part of routine business, with other measures approved and notices given for future actions. The Senate adjourned after an executive session.
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Washington
Government of
Alaska
Turner
Wash
Senate
Cape Nome
Secretary of War
Allison
Fairbanks
Oliver P. Morton
Indiana
House
Admiral Remey to Relieve Watson on Asiatic Station
Rear Admiral Remey arrived in Washington from Portsmouth to relieve Rear Admiral Watson and confer with Secretary Long before sailing to San Francisco and then Manila. He will command a division of the Asiatic squadron in Chinese waters, as Admiral Nemo accompanies him across the Pacific. Admiral Kempf recently left Mare Island navy yard, now in San Francisco.
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Washington
Remey
Watson
Portsmouth
N. 11
Secretary Long
Navy Department
San Francisco
Manila
Nemo
Emey Acrose
Pacific
Kempf
Mare Teland Navy Yard
Admiral Remey
Navy Yard
Cromwell
Major Ord's Body Reinterred With Military Honors
The remains of Major General B C C Ord were moved from Oak Hill Cemetery to Arlington National Cemetery and reburied with military honors. Ord died in Havana of yellow fever in 1883 and Congress authorized exhumation from the temporary resting place.
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Washington
March M
B. C. C. Ord
Oak Hill
National Cemetery
Arlington
New Postmasters Appointed Across Regions
Among the fourth class postmasters named are A. Goo in South Sherborn Massachusetts and Guy W.ook in Stony Brook with appointments announced in March.
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Washington, March
A. Goo
South Sherborn
Mass
Guy W.ook
Stony Brook
Otis Campaign Death Toll in Philippines Questioned by War Dept
Washington reports from March 21 state War Department officials deny claims that Otis campaign costs exceed 1000 men monthly. Official records show 1525 deaths since June 1893 through February 17 1900, with 74 monthly deaths, plus 1767 wounded. Surgeon General Sternberg notes no real rise in medical officers. contract surgeons replace expired ones.
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Washington
War_ department
Otis
Philippines
Wood Hull
Philippine Army
Manila
Sternberg
Coal famine abroad intensifies amid European shortages
Washington reports from consuls across Europe describe a deepening coal crisis in Austria Hungary due to limited English supplies and miners' strikes. Trieste coal sells for 10.15 per ton, with schools closing and factories idling in several cities as German efforts curb middlemen extortion and attempt to restrict export of coal.
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Washington
State Department
Bureau of Foreign Commerce
Austria-Hungary
Trieste
Don- Hossfeld
Harris
Ejibenstock
Plauen
Carlsfield
Gorlitz
Coburg
Hughes
China
Frankfort
Hanauer
Guenther
Beveridge Desists From Free Trade Push on Puerto Rico
Washington March 21 The Post says Republican senators strive for a united Puerto Rican policy. Senator Beveridge will not pursue his free trade amendment now, though he has not abandoned his position. He will vote to sustain the principle in the President's message.
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Washington
Lindsay
United States
Puerto Rico
the Post
Beveridge
Soldiers gain civil service preference expansion
Washington March 21 Senate civil service committee favors a bill by Senator Matt of New York to grant civil service positions preference to Civil War veterans. The committee proposes an amendment to include soldiers of the Spanish American War and the war in the Philippines.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Civil Service Today
Matt
New York
Philippines
Secretary Long Heads to Boston for Middlesex Club Speech
Washington reports Secretary Long departed for Boston to deliver an address and attend a Middlesex club event tomorrow night, with details of his stop and visit outlined.
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Washington
Long
R Boston
Middlesex Club
Trustee Appointed In Get Rich Quick Investment Scheme
Chicago on March 21 trustee appointed for the bankrupt Combination Investment company once touted as a get rich quick plan. Creditors bitterly opposed. liabilities around 100 and assets near $26,000. Creditors exceed fifteen hundred nationwide. company said to have swindled people across the country.
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Chicago
Combination Investment Company
Cosmopolitan Term A Wealthy Hobo Explained
A playful exchange defines cosmopol itan as a wealthy hobo, with Hatchen quoting the Philadelphia Press. The dialogue reflects slang usage and urban roaming labels in the era.
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Tutters
Hatchen
Philadelphia
Truce rumors swirl as Carnegie and Frick foes mingle
Atlantic City reports show Andrew Carnegie Henry Phipps A M Moreland F T F Lovejoy and Charles Schwab in close company amid speculation of a possible settlement. The gathering follows Carnegie's Feb 16 order revoking powers of attorney held by Frick Lovejoy Phipps and others and raises questions about future court actions.
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New York
Atlantic City
N. J
Andrew Carnegie
Henry Phipps
A. M. Moreland
F. T. F. Lovejoy
Chas. M. Schwab
Phipps
Mr. Moreland
Mr. Lovejoy
Carnegie-Frick
Mr. Frick
Carnegie
Charles W. Schwab
Carnegie Steel Company
Recorder’s Office
Allegheny County
Penn
Frick, Lovejoy
Frick
Plot to Assassinate President Castro Unfolds
Mail reports from Caracas reveal Anselmo Lopez, initially deemed an insane shooter, hired by conspirators to kill President Castro for 300 dollars. The carnival clocked the attack. Lopez is jailed awaiting trial. The discovery sparks a broad probe, with many arrests and reports of influential figures tied to the plot.
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New York
Caracas
Venezuela
Cypriano Castro
Anselmo Lopez
Lopez
Castro
JUMPED THE TRACK ALTOONA EXPRES S TRAIN DISASTER
The locomotive hauling the western express second section derailed in Altoona Pennsylvania causing the death of engineer Adam Kaufman of Harrisburg and minor injuries to fireman Shuman and brakeman Otto. No passengers or train staff were hurt.
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Altoona
Altoona Yard
Adam Kaufman
Harrisburg
Shuman
Otto
Pasengers
Savannah Greets Admiral Dewey With Enthusiastic Welcome
Savannah Georgia on March 21 hosted a large civic event as fifty thousand residents lined the streets to cheer Admiral Dewey who, recovered from yesterday’s indisposition, rode in a military parade with Mrs. Dewey. Seventeen out of town units joined local militia in a nearly 40,000-strong procession. A banquet crowned the day with a city gift, a magnificent silver vase for the admiral.
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Savanah
Admiral Way
Ottawa to host Anglo American high commission conference
In Ottawa today Sir Wilfrid Laurier told the House of Commons a date for the Anglo American high commission retreat would be announced soon and Ottawa may host the conference. He added that a statement on the protocols positions would come in a few days.
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Chicago
Tribune
Ottawa
House of Commons
Wilfrid Laurier
Charlee Tupper
Equal Honors Planned for Wheeler and Lee in Army Posts
Washington reports Gen. Wheeler returned from the Philippines as Secretary Root weighs his military status and possible entry to Congress. Both Wheeler and Gen. Lee are urged toward retired list brigadier general ranks, with Congress needed for changes to allow such appointments.
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Washington
Gen. Wheeler
War Department
Philippines
Root
Olther
Wheeler
Congress
Gen. Lee
Lee
Shafter
Regular Army
Olsen Wins Graeco Roman World Title Match at Madison Square Garden
Be c k Olsen of Copenhagen defeated Germany's Ernest Roeber in a on the-level heavyweight world championship match at Madison Square Garden. Roeber won the first fall in 24 minutes 26 seconds but Olsen captured the second and final fall, securing the title as Roeber could not continue after intermission due to injuries.
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Roeber
Olsen
Austin
Bob Fitzsimmons
New York
Beck Olsen
Copenhagen
Ernest Roeber
Germany
America
Madison Square Garden
Sam Austin
Yousouf
Roever
Felow
Olson
Roebers
Sde
Alleged Forger Brisnau Wife Faces Baltimore Charge
In New York on March 21 Harriet R. Clegg called Mrs William A Brisnau was arrested for grand larceny after a steamship arrival. She claims not to be his wife and seeks return to Baltimore where a furrier’s sealskin sack is alleged to have been obtained on a worthless check. Brisnau insists he is her husband. She is held for requisition at the Tombs. Brisnau says he divorced and that the couple married.
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New York
William A. Brisnau
Harriet R. Clegg
Baltimore
Trave
Brisnau
London
Centre Street
Brisnall
Brann
Miss Clegg
Capt. McCluskey
Canada
Tockville
Cornelius Pierpont Dead In New York
Cornelius Pierpont, long active in New York street railway affairs, died at age 70. A prominent city figure for decades, he helped develop the Ninth and Tenth ward district, built the Dixwell avenue and Shelton avenue lines, and sold them to the Fairhaven and Westville railroad. He left a widow and four children, including Prof. James Pierpont of Yale University.
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New York
Cornelius Pierpont
Pierpont
Ninth and Tenth Wards
Dixwell Avenue
Shelton Avenue
Fairhaven
Westville
James Pierpont
Department of
Mathematics
Yale University
Croker Not Likely to Return to New York Before May
London dispatch reports Richard Croker, in the city briefly, receiving urgent Tammany appeals to return to New York amid anti vice agitation. He says he will not go home before the end of May, still healing from a horse accident that left him with a broken leg and reliance on crutches or a cane.
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New York
London
Richard Croker
New York City
Platts Lieutenant Bays Denies Gubernatorial Candidacy
Albany March 21 Chairman Godell of the Republican state committee faced questions about a gubernatorial bid. Platt's lieutenant affirmed support for Roosevelt's renomination and said he seeks no public office. The remark ends rumors of his candidacy. Also a testimonial from D. and M. Barkle of Mattie Ledford County Pennsylvania touting Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a doctor-saving cure. Por eale by all druggists.
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Albany
N. Y
Gdoll
Republican State Committee
Chamberlain
D. & Mbarkle
Mattie
Ledford County
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Globe Corset Company
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