Senate hears Davis amendment on Porto Rico tariff extension
Senator Davis proposes applying US tariff laws to Porto Rico on foreign imports while keeping free trade between the two. The amendment would extend constitutional provisions to Porto Rico, requiring uniform duties, prohibiting direct taxes except by census, and ensuring no preferential ports or duties for any state over Porto Rico. Foraker also notes amendments to tax coffee and chicory imports and restricts non Porto Rican goods from entering the US.
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Porto Rico
Congress
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Philippines
Foraker
Ohio
CAPE DUTCH RISING IN CAPETOWN MARTIAL LAW
Capetown declares martial law in four districts to repel invasion and curb rebellion as Boer raiders press in the northwest Cape Colony. Italy ready to mediate England’s allies in Rome while Visconti Venosta signals cordial ties. Adelbert Hay reports no trouble for U S consul in Pretoria, maintains good footing with Boer officials.
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Italy
Rome
New York World
Visconti Venosta
Bonduri
England
Chamber of Deputies
Venosta
Bort
Ragland
Washington, D. C
State Department
Adelbert Hay
United States
Pretoria
Republican convention to challenge state election laws
In Frankfort Kentucky on March 6 the call for a state convention to inaugurate a war against current election laws in this and several southern states will be issued within days. The committee and other Republican leaders plan a Louisville meeting tonight to fix a convention date to be held there shortly after the legislature’s adjournment in March.
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Brettlua Laws
Frankfort
Louisville
British Army Movements in South Africa Consolidate Three Fronts
Dispatches from London note steady progress as three British forces operate in the Free State Cape Colony and Natal. Brabant and Clements lead wings toward Bloemfontein while Gatacre pins down the Boers. Mafeking relief looms from the south. Natal remains relatively quiet with Buller’s distance from retreating Boers influencing timing. Treasury plans include a war loan of 20 to 30 million pounds over ten to twelve years plus 6 to 7 million in treasury bonds.
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South Africa
Free State
Cape Colony
Natal
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Clements
Gatacre
Bloemfontein
Free States
Third
Buller
Pretoria
Mafeking
Plumer
White
Times
Ladysmith
Treasury
Bill for Temporary Government of the Philippines
The Senate committee on the Philippines reports a Spooner bill to govern the Philippines after insurgent resistance ends. It vests all military civil and judicial powers in the president or designated persons until Congress acts, to protect liberty property and religion.
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Washington
Senate Committee On the
Spooner
Wisconsin
Lodge
Senate
United States
Philippine Islands
Spain
Paris
Islands
Congress
Navy told to clear Tortugas base by April first
The Treasury Department ordered the Navy to stop work and remove crews from Tortugas by April 1. Surgeon General Wyman sought strong measures against yellow fever and bubonic plague, citing Fort Jefferson as a pest house built at five million dollars. The move surprised officials who expected permanent naval use. In Kansas, the Live Stock Sanitary Commission urged Governor Stanley that cattle from Nebraska and other states carry tuberculosis. States named include Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Delaware, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New York, New Hampshire and Maine.
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Kan
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Wisconsin
Illinois
Michigan
Indiana
Tennessee
Kentucky
Ohio
Delaware
New Jersey
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Vermont
New Hampshire
Maine
Receiver appointed for Blackwell Durham Tobacco works in Charlotte
March 6. The Blackwell Durham Tobacco company works were operated today under P B Hill as temporary receiver. Hill had been appointed last Friday at Charleston by Judge Simonton on application of the majority of the stockholders, but the matter was not made public.
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Charlotte
Blackwell Durham Tobacco Company
Hill
Charleston
Simonton
Mads
British Boer battle report from Northern Cape press dispatch
London dispatch describes Major General French engaging Boers at a kopje near Dordrecht with Brabant's troops, British shell fire forcing Boer withdrawal, Boers countering with two guns later in the day, and speculation on surrounding them as Movements progress in the Northern Cape. Also notes Bryan in Texas plans and fresh Philippine trade statistics.
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Cape Colony
Brabant
Labushagne’s Nest
Jamestown
North Cape Colony
Gatacre
Rensburg
Dordreist
Atacre
Stockstrom
Roberts
Ladysmith Fight Ends in Boer Position Capture on Pieter’s Hill
British forces under Buller execute a river crossing and pontoon bridge operation at Colenso Camp. They assault Boer left and center, take multiple kopjes and Railway hill, capture Inniskilling hill trenches, and reach Pieter’s position amid heavy shelling with 50 plus prisoners. Cronje’s surrender and Pieter’s capture crown six days of fighting.
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Tugela
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Northcote
Heer
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Barton
Border Regiment
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Tnniskilling Hill
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Ladysmith
Cronje
Pieter’s
Secretary Root Leaves Washington for Cuba Tour
Secretary Root departs Washington with Mrs Root and staff for a two week trip to Cuba aboard the Sedgwick transport. He aims to confer with General Wood during a planned island tour, amid urgent communications warning of grave questions facing Havana and Cuba and the need for immediate decisions.
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Ambush Tactics Used by Colonel Anderson Near Batangas
Colonel Anderson with the Thirty-eighth Infantry employed insurgents tactics to ambush the enemy near Batangas. Using spy reports he posted soldiers along a road. when insurgents approached, Americans opened fire, killing twenty four, wounding thirty, and capturing several. Some arms and ammunition were seized, and the action boosted local morale and damaged the enemy.
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Batangas
Relief Of Ladysmith Foils Boers Triggers London Jubilation
London celebrates Ladysmith relief as General Dundonald enters the town with Natal Carbineers and Imperial Light Horse. The queen and lord mayor send congratulations and Windsor bells ring in honor. Churchill reports cavalry advance toward Bulwana hill and triumphant entry into Ladysmith with White and defenders acclaimed.
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Philippines War Casualties And Trade Reports
Three messages from General Otis reach the War Department in Washington detailing troop casualties in the Philippines, the arrival of a government transport at Manila with eight American and 410 Spanish soldiers from captivity, and large hemp and tobacco shipments from Manila. Officials view the lack of recent operations as progress with no serious insurgent opposition noted.
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Washington
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War Department
Philippines
Manila
Jayabas
United States
Bates
Luzon
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