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Middletown Daily Argus

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1897

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Canada to Hit Back at U S With Tariff Shift

Ottawa plans new budget and tariff plank in a firmer Canada stance toward the United States. Ministers signal reduced imports from the U S and boosted leverage for Great Britain, aiming at reciprocal trade while signaling a shift from free trade to protectionism. The Toronto Globe frames the move as a strategic pivot toward Britain and away from U S policy.

Ottawa Ont Canada United States Great Britain Toronto Globe the Globe

Clearance papers granted for Bermuda filibuster voyage

The Bermuda, now at Fernandina Florida, received clearance papers after taking the omnibus oath. An affidavit was filed pledging not to transfer cargo to another vessel or hire extra crew. Secretary Gage reviewed the affidavit before issuing clearance for a voyage to the West Indies with war matériel.

Washington treasury department ias Bermuda Ferpanilina Fla cuntain department Gage West Indies

Senate Confirms Van Devanter and Shaler Nominees

Washington March 24 The senate confirmed Willis Van Devanter of Wyoming as assistant attorney general and Captain Charles Shaler as major in the ordnance department. The chamber later received Bernard Bettman of Ohio for collector of internal revenue First District Ohio and Chester H Brush of Connecticut for recorder of the general land office.

Washington senate Willis Van Devanter Wyoming Capt Chas. Shaler ordnance department Bernard Bettman Ohio internal revenue Chester H. Brush Connecticut general land office

Boys Die After Marble Game Attack in Saratoga

In Saratoga March 24 Hiram Biglick eight year old son of Nathan Biglick died in Saratoga hospital from injuries after being kicked in the abdomen by companion Andrew Wilcox eighteen years old. Wilcox is under arrest for the incident.

Bey Saratoga Hiram Biglick Nathan Biglick Saratoga hospital Andrew Wilcox Wilcox Eiglick

Kentucky Senatorship Tests in Joint Session on Today

In Louisville on March 24 the legislature faced a joint session to elect a senator with sixty nine votes needed. Yesterday's separate ballot yielded 125 votes. today 136 are expected. Several Republicans plan to withhold support for Hunter, while calls persist for unity behind St John Boyle.

Louisville Hunter Ogilvie house Blackburn Davies S. B. Buckner James B. McCreary Boyle R. T Tyler WW. J. Stone W. A. Baird Dr. Hunter Stout

Two Killed and Four Injured Aboard Templemore Steamer

London reports the British steamer Templemore returning from Liverpool to Baltimore with a ruined jury rudder. While being towed by Ulstermore, a hawser parted and debris struck Captain Swainson and several crew, killing two and wounding four, with leg injuries to Chief Officer Phillips and three others.

London Liverpool Baltimore Tuskar Swainson Phillips

Miss De Rosay Gets $20,000 in Out of Court Settlement

Boston wires report Miss Josephine de Tosa an organist from Cambridge won a breach of promise suit against J F O Brien florist politician and man of wealth. Settlement out of court includes damages of 5200000 with Miss de Rosay to receive 15000 and Secretary Long listed for services 2500.

J. F. O'Brien Boston Josephine de Tosa Cambridge Sile de Rosay O Brien Willam MeKeaney East Custos Long

Abolition of aval reserve floor likely in New Jersey

Trenton March 24 Mr Derousse introduces a bill to abolish the aval reserve within thirty days after enactment. The joint appropriations committee is reportedly unanimous in support and will likely grant no maintenance funds for the reserve this year, citing high costs. Washington March 24 Supreme Court hears Elverton R Chapman sugar trust case. A writ of certiorari will stand over until current Senate investigation proceedings conclude.

Trenton Chapman Supreme Cour Washington supreme court Elverton R. Chapman sugar trust senate

Old colored woman Black Jennie dies at 98 in Monticello

Black Jennie, reputed last slave in Sullivan County, died yesterday at the Monticello poor house at age 98. Sold to Sullivan County by Judge Thompson in pioneer days, she remained with the Thorigine family for years after emancipation.

Monticello N. J Jennie Sullivan county Jurge Thompson Sullivan eowaty Thorigine

Cruiser Detroit Leaves Aden for Suez After Short Stop

Washington reports the cruiser Detroit arrived at Aden but found it unhealthy and departed after a few hours. She is expected to enter the Suez Canal next Monday. The training ship Essex sailed from St Thomas for Jatinaya Venezuela.

Naval News Washington Detroit Aden Port Said Suez canal Essex St. Thomas Jatinayra Venezuela

Three judges to be elected in eleventh district

Bloomington Illinois March 24 three circuit judges to be elected in the eleventh judicial district. The district is Republican but Democrats hope a coalition with the Populists may enable one nominee. If formed the nomination seems likely to go to ex Vice President Stevenson.

Stevenson Tor Fudgeship Bloomington eleventh

President McKinley Fatigued by Office Pressure

President McKinley shows fatigue from the burden of office and the demands of callers at the White House. He may rest at the seashore or countryside, though he intends to stay at his desk while health permits. His fatigue led to a ten day delay in clemency appeals, while rumors of a seaside escape swirl as he faced extensive strains since last July.

Washington McKinsey White House McKinley Santa Fe N. M Atlantic City N. J Lee Yups Yang Yu

Death Toll Rises From Georgia Cyclone Destruction

Atlanta reports the cyclone's toll climbs with twenty three dead and about three hundred injured as the Chattahoochee valley and southwest Georgia suffer extensive ruin. Ten of twenty five Arlington academy students buried are dead, and principal Prof Abel Walker died. Florida west of Tallahassee and surrounding regions lose telegraph service. damage estimates will grow in coming days.

Georgia Atlanta south Georgia Chattahoochee Arlington academy Abel Walker Covington Florida Tallahassee Alabama

Flood Aid Gathers From Merchants of St Louis

Floods toy with the Mississippi region as relief funds rise. St Louis merchants raise 2000 dollars after Arkansas Governor Jones appeals for help. Memphis pledges from yellow fever and Johnstown funds remain available, while Helena signals levee readiness. Drowning in Sioux City near Belle Maxsey documented as waters begin to fall, with broader river levels easing but risk of renewed flood if warm weather returns.

St. Louis Helena Ark Sioux City Belle Maxsey Big Sioux here Westfield Canton Elk Point Sioux Missouri

Tents Offered for Flood Sufferers in Memphis Relief

Gov. Bushnell telegram to Mayor Clapp in Memphis praises local generosity for flood sufferers and offers to send more tents if needed, requesting guidance on requirements. Columbus, Ohio, March 24.

Columbus Bushnell Clapp Memphis Ghia

Fitzsimmons, Corbett End Rivalry Do Not Fight Again

In San Francisco on March 24 James J. Corbett and Robert Fitzsimmons met quietly in the Baldwin hotel barroom. They discussed the recent bout, exchanged compliments, and agreed Fitzsimmons would not return to the ring while Corbett declined to press further, effectively ending their championship rivalry.

San Francisco James J. Corbet Robert Fitzsimmons Baldwin hotel Corbett Bob Sacramento Jim Fitzsimmons

Appeal in Sheldon case delays execution

The convicted wife murderer Frank N Sheldon filed notice of appeal from the death judgment at Auburn prison. His attorney visited him and Sheldon subscribed to papers to stay execution. He was sentenced to die the week beginning April 25, with arguments postponed until transcripted minutes.

Auburn Frank N. Sheldon Sheldon

Massacre Reports Increase in Armenian Violence at Vokat

London officials quote Sir Philip Currie sending a strong remonstrance to the Porte over the Vokat killings in the Sivas district. Official figures cite 15 Armenians and 3 Muslims dead, but embassies report as many as 190 Armenians murdered. The massacre occurred as Armenians were inside churches and the Armenian quarter was looted during and after the event.

Vokat Constantinople Sivas Anatolis Philip Currie porte

White House sentry box removed in bad weather

The little shelter in front of the White House has been removed as unsightly. The box sheltered policemen on duty in bad weather on the White House grounds. The matter is noted in Washington dispatches with no further details. Albany report: the board of railroad commissioners organized that evening and elected Col. Ashley W. Cole as chairman.

Ontario Montreal White Haass Washington White House New York

Rate Trusts Dead Work of Disintegration Begun in Wost War

Rate trusts are collapsing after the Supreme Court ruling declaring traffic rate agreements illegal. Western railroads move to withdraw from freight and passenger associations. Leaders at Santa Fe and Chicago & Alton anticipate disruption of rate wars and seek to sever ties with all allied groups.

Chicago United States supreme court Kenna Santa Fe trafic Peck Chicago, Mibwaukee & St. Paul St. Paul Rock Island & Pacific road Western Freight Association Trans-Continental Passenger association Western Passenger association Southwestern Trafic association Trans-Missouri Freight association Southwestern Passenger committee United Associated Presses Chicago & Alton Chappell

Depew comments on supreme court traffic decision

Chauncey M. Depew says the Supreme Court ruling on the illegality of the Trans Missouri Traffic Association is of serious moment though he has not yet received the full text of the decision. He will await concise specifications before stating Joint Traffic Association’s position. Railroad men foresee possible dissolution of such rate setting groups.

New York Chauncey M. Depew Joint Traffic association supreme court trans-Missouri Traffic association ito Joint Trafic association Praffic association

Madame Rigo Sues Over 150000 Francs Damages

Paris March 24 Madame Rigo wife of Hungarian fiddler James Rigo who eloped with Princess of Chimay former Clara Ward of Detroit files desertion suit against husband and princess seeking 150000 francs for herself and children. They plan to perform at Wintergarten Berlin on April 1. Chief Clerk Theodore Sweyrze named chief clerk of Treasury Department in Washington.

Paris Madame Rigo James Rigo Princess of Chimay Clara Ward Detroit Mich Madame Riga Riga Wintergarten Berlin

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