Senate Debates Puerto Rican Bill and Trade Issues
Washington reports a Senate session dominated by the Puerto Rican appropriation discussion. Republicans pushed for a vote on the House tariff bill while objections delayed action. Loud bill on second class mail was recommitted and seems unlikely to reappear this Congress. Officials note U.S. export trade declines blamed on political factors, with Mexico and Brazil cited for cooperation in reversing sentiment. Pan American congress date to be set next winter.
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England Willing Not Oppose Fortification of Nicaraguan Canal
Washington reports that Britain has not signaled acceptance of the Davis amendment to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. Diplomatic opinion suggests Britain will concede with appearances, while other powers protest. Analysts say the move could strengthen Anglo-American ties despite antiBritish rhetoric at home.
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Promotion for Wheeler Could Accept Brigadier Generalship in Regular Army
Washington March 22 General Wheeler said he would accept the brigadier generalship in the regular army if offered. No vacancy until Merritt retires in June and Otis advances. Plans for retiring list honor for Wheeler and Lee require Congress action. Wheeler would be the only eligible current officer due to age limits.
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Pan American Congress to Meet in Mexico City
The United States government reports Mexico accepts the President's invitation to help convene the Pan American Congress in Mexico City. Venezuela and Guatemala express willingness to join, with invitations extended to Northern Central and South American republics to send delegates, reflecting efforts to strengthen inter-American cooperation and diplomacy.
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Licenses to Dredge for Gold at Cape Nome Free to All
Secretary Root announced at the War Department that licenses to dredge for gold along Cape Nome Alaska waterfront are issued freely to all responsible prospectors. He noted one or two licenses had been issued, with about a dozen more applications on file to be granted under the navigable waters statute.
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Suspicious Deaths Reported in San Francisco
Washington reports several suspicious deaths in San Francisco with initial medical exams negative. Uncertain whether plague caused the deaths, health authorities guard railroad and water exits to screen travelers, especially Chinese attempting to depart.
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Red Cross Incorporation Bill Favored by House Foreign Affairs
The House committee on foreign affairs favorably acted on the National Red Cross incorporation bill and approved an amendment requiring an annual account to the secretaries of war and the navy and publication of the account.
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Colson in Kentucky Confession Claim Denial Court Guard Ordered
An authorized statement from Col David G Colson says he knows nothing of the alleged confession by Sergeant F W Golden or Berry Howard. Gov Beckham orders state guard companies to report to protect the courthouse and jail for tomorrow's examining trial. Adjutant General Murray in Lexington carried orders to Capt Longmire's company. Longmire and his men acknowledge Beckham as Governor. Troops from Louisville and the third regiment in southern and western Kentucky expected to arrive.
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Rumors of armed rescue prompt safety measures near Goebel trials
In Frankfort Kentucky on March 22 authorities stored gun and ammunition in buildings adjacent to the jail where Goebel suspects are confined. Officials acted on rumors of armed mountain county men converging for the preliminary trials and hints of a possible prison break attempt.
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Quebec murder case witnesses summoned in Kentucky
Corbin Kentucky on March 22 Sheriff calls witnesses in the Quebec murder case. Hime Smith Jane Catron and Liggie Matthews of Barbourville are alleged to have heard John Powers say that someone must be killed or he would 60. They will testify at Powers hearing tomorrow.
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Probate court names administrator for New York estate
Judge K P Nobte of the probate court appointed Samuel Lawday of Danbury administrator with the will annexed for the estate of the late Joseph of New York. The will accepted was the best of those offered and accepted to settle the estate.
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Rent Notice From Central Office for Tenement Ave
A damaged OCR item appears to cite a rental notice for a tenement on 6 Tenement Ave and 20 Broadward Court with references to rooms and a fine. The readable fragments suggest an advertiser informing the county court or registrar about the rental order and related proceedings.
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State Hospital for Consumptives at Tewksbury Opens
The recently completed state hospital for consumptives sits half a mile from the Tewksbury almshouse amid pine cedar and spruce. A $50 000 appropriation created a 100 patient facility with fireproof cement walls separate sun galleries and modern ventilation and heating. Dr John H Nichols supervises the project crediting his leadership and noting the institution serves nearly 1600 indigent sick and insane residents.
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Trains Timetable Change for Lowell and Connections
New York New Haven and Hartford R R announces post October 22 1899 train departures from Lowell Middlesex Street Depot to Taunton New Bedford Newport Providence Pawtucket Marlboro South Framingham and way stations at 7 16 11 25 am and 5 25 pm with connections at South Framingham to Boston and Albany for Worcester Springfield Albany and the west and at Concord Junction to Fitchburg R R The 6 3 pm train links with the Stonington line for New York City south and west Sundays departures listed for South Framingham Mansfield Pawtucket Providence and way stations at 7 15 am signed by Peter Clark Gen Supt and A C Kendall Gen Pass Agent.
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Trains Schedules for Boston & Maine Railroad Lowell Depot
Corrected October 2 1899 timetable listing departures from Merrimack Street and Middlesex Street stations in Lowell for Boston Lawrence Exeter Somersworth Nashua Saco Newburyport and other connections with many times and destinations including Sundays and weekly variations.
Sapno Case Indicts Nethersole and Partners for Sapho
The New York grand jury filed an indictment against Olga Nethersole, Theodore Moss, Marcus Mayer, and Hamilton Revelle for violation of penal code section 385. They are charged with offending public decency in connection with the stage production Sapho at Wallack's theatre on February 2. The case will migrate to the general sessions calendar, likely delaying action until summer. Four witnesses were examined, including Miss Nethersole.
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Witnesses Testify on Kellogg Trial and Company Practices
New York March 22 witnesses examined in the James B Kellogg trial aim to expose Kh and Bean company practices. William Leng, former Dean employee, says stock transactions appeared in books as fakes and shows mail from various places delivered to Kellogg. Patterson testifies of depositing 10 percent with the company and misappropriation allegations surface.
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Witness Tests Typewritten Receipt in Kellogg Case
A man testified about a typewritten acknowledgment signed by Mrs Emelie Goebel admitting she received 500 blood money from Kellogg. Three paragraphs present. two added after she signed. Mil ler noted lower lines appear machine printed long unused. earlier lines from a machine in use a year. Handwriting expert David N Carvalho affirmed letters allegedly by Kellogg were written by him.
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The Old Man Who Talked Like Daniel Webster
In a state legislature a quiet elder rises and delivers a powerful improvised speech. His oratory draws cheers as reporters explain the town’s long red fight has produced a speaker trained by constant public talk, likened to Daniel Webster in vigor.
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Senate favors Porto Tico spelling for island territory
A Senate committee endorses Porto Tico as the correct form over Puerto Rico citing phonetic simplicity and clarity. Advocates argue silent letters burden memory and should be removed from English, urging consistent usage when choices arise.
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Tobacco and Slavery in Early Colonial Economy
This excerpt argues slavery’s growth tied to southern tobacco farming, noting northern colonies’ profitability differed due to smaller farms and different labor needs. It credits tobacco quality in Virginia with creating demand and labor value, while contrasting regional economic patterns. The Washington Star quote adds a light aside about attitudes to life and games.
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