Opposition to tariff bill cited by minority on Ways and Means
The minority on Ways and Means objects to Representative Bailey’s tariff bill arguing it protects manufacturers at the expense of consumers and burdens the public. They condemn taxation as a tool for favoring certain classes and warn against surplus spending while calling for competition and no substitute due to lack of time.
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Wheeler Put Under Court Petition for Daughter Support
A petition to the superior court seeks orders requiring John Peck Wheeler of Stratford to provide support for his daughters Jennie aged 18 and Sadie aged 20. Wheeler is valued around $100,000, but the second wife and the daughters clash over arrangements after he sided with the stepmother and recently asked the children to leave the home.
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New Captain General for Philippines Named
London dispatch reports Genrime de Rivera appointed captain-general of the Philippine islands. Gen Polavieja, captain-general, is to be recalled amid criticism for his failure to quell the rebellion among the Tsiabas.
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Visible Grain Supplies in New York March Report
The New York Produce Exchange lists the visible grain supply in store as of March 23. Wheat 430,000 bushels. wheat deay pane 1,66? Corn 26,077,000 bushels, crease 713,000. Oats 3,797,000 bushels, increase 269,000. Rye 3,648,000 bushels, increase 32,000. Barley 3,065,000 bushels, decrease 67,000.
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Removal of principal upheld for kissing teachers in Brooklyn
Albany March 23 Superintendent Charles Ridenour sustains removal of William B Ridenour former principal of Brooklyn public school No 43. He was dismissed by the Brooklyn board of education for kissing teachers under his charge and other misconduct in the school setting.
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Hugh McGilone Dies in Brockton at About 102
Hugh McGilone, claimed oldest resident of the area, died at his son Patrick McGilone’s Brockton home at an advanced age. Born in Ireland, he was believed to be in his 102nd year.
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Cardinal Gibbons Seeks Audience At White House
Cardinal Gibbons met with Postmaster General Gary in Washington on March 23 and then went to the White House where he was shown to the president. Reports from Cairo indicate Khalifa Abdallah of the Dervish forces in the Sudan is seeking peace.
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Situation in Crete Threatens Land Blockade After Malaxa Siege
Reports from Canea indicate the Turkish garrison at Malaxa is cornered and short of provisions. Insurgents control approaches, gunboats fire without clearing the siege, and a land blockade seems likely if Malaxa and Keratde fall. Britain cites consul remarks on Crete autonomy talks. Russia Turkey accord alleged over Mediterranean island and Mount Athos. Vienna hints at a temporary neutral zone. The U.S. will delay action on the blockade note.
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Destructive Cyclone Strikes Arlington School Wreckage
Arlington Ga March 23 a terrible cyclone passed through the south side of the town wrecking the academy and demolishing several houses. Eight children were found dead and fifteen injured after debris was cleared. Five escaped with minor injuries. Names of the deceased include Claude Roberts Mollie Parra more Albert Butler Alice Putnam Willie McMarrie Kenneth Boynton Mary Wellens Maud Johnson. Berlin March 25 Illumination for Emperor William I centenary shown with castle lights bonfires and searchlights across the city.
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Caldwellian Textile to Locate Plant in Westerly
Providence March 22. The Caldwellian Textile Company, recently incorporated under New Jersey laws, will locate a new plant in Westerly. The factory will house about 56,000 spindles and 1,450 looms for fine cotton piece goods and will employ between 400 and 500 workers.
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Filling the Places Big List of Treasury Posts
Washington March 23. Ex representative Binger Hermann of Oregon nominated to be commissioner of the general land office. Other nominations include Bristow to be fourth assistant postmaster general and Grinne to be auditor of the state and other departments. Senate confirmed Powell Clayton minister to Mexico Os borne consul general London Gower consul general Paris Brigham assistant secretary of agriculture. Applications for treasury posts include Lassen deputy auditor navy dept Naulty commissioner immigration Hawley Coppen Poshley OConnor and others seeking naval and appraisal positions in New York Sitka Paris and Providence.
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Ambassadors and officials plan postings amid tariff debates
Washington notes say Ambassador Hay will leave for England on April 14 from New York, Henry White to head the embassy, Roosevelt resigns, and Consul General Osborne sails from Boston to relieve Collins. Indiana's John Gowdy named U S consul general at Paris, with tariff questions and revenue figures for 1893 and 1896 outlined by the Ways and Means Committee. Debates on the tariff bill proceed in the House with continued discussion and attendance fluctuations.
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Spectators Gather for Debate Following Yesterday's Passages
Washington and Rome dispatches report brisk crowds at yesterday's debate with hopes for a repeat of crowd events. The US Supreme Court considering Jasigi appeal to discharge him from arrest in Boston likely to issue a decision next Monday. Sailors from US cruisers San Francisco and Cincinnati attended Vatican mass, kissed the pope's hand, and received his blessing for the US and American marine.
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Reed denies Populists separate House status
Washington March 43 Speaker Reed declines to treat the Populists as a distinct organization in the House. Populist members argued they won about 2,000,000 votes, governors in five states, and 27 House seats, seeking representation on key committees. Reed says they will be recognized as part of the Democratic organization for this Congress.
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Will contest at Houston over Rice will
Houston March 23. The famous Rice will contest case is at last being heard. William M Rice aged millionaire spends part of his time in Houston and part in New York seeks to set aside his wife s will left at her death in Waukesha Wisconsin last July. The will left more than 1 000 000 to relatives and charities with the contestant alleging the testatrix was insane when made
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Influenza Among English Aristocrats in London
March 23 Lord Salisbury recovers from influenza amid an aristocratic outbreak affecting the Earl and Countess of Doudley Lord Lussell of Killowen and Lord Halsbury all taken ill but now convalescent. March 24 London steamship Editor wrecked off South Stack with all crew saved. vessel details and ownership noted.
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New York's Annual Supply Bill Advances in Assembly
Chairman Nixon introduced the annual supply bill totaling 1,455,107,000 in appropriations for state institutions and departments, a reduction of 55,033,000 from last year. Tax rate prospects aim to drop from 2.49 to about 2.25 mills. Albany, March 23. A bill to allow children under 11 to perform on stage and require officers to prove violations before arrest moves to third reading in the assembly.
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Verdict Awarded In Personal Injury Case In Boston
In Boston on March 23 a jury awarded the plaintiff James V. Teesian $12.60 for injuries from a fall caused by an imperfect trigger at the Hannamilla at Ficcineg. Crocker, Burbank & Co. represented the defendants.
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Amendments Narrow Arbitration Treaty Path
Senate debates reveal key amendments aimed at constraining arbitration. President must approve questions before Senate review, jurists of repute to sit on courts, and the tenth article repealed naming King Oscar as umpire. Chilton's narrow reading of arbitration prompts clashes. final vote hoped this week.
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