President hints at Cuba reciprocity solution
A White House meeting with seven Republican House members discussed Cuba reciprocity and harmonizing opposing views. The talks centered on a feasible path forward, potential tweaks to the Payne bill, and avoiding forced concessions while pursuing relief for Cuba. No resignation plans were stated as Secretary Hitchcock dealt with family illness. Roosevelt will speak at Arlington National Cemetery on May 30.
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Washington
Roosevelt
National Cemetery
Arlington
Senate rejects Chinese labor petition from Manila chamber
Senate actions include a Maine resolution to study sea fish destruction by dynamite and a Lodge move to forward Spanish claims details. Dubois presents Manila chamber of commerce petition urging removal of Chinese labor restrictions, noting Philippine development relies on Chinese labor. Hoar questions citizenship and rights rules, memorial sent to Philippine committee.
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Manila
Senate
Washington
Hale
Maine
Commission of Fisheries
United States
Lodge
Massachusetts
Spanish Claims Commission
Dubois
Idaho
Philippine Committee
Philippine Islands
Hoar
Philippines
Trust to Go Into Beet Sugar Industry in Colorado
The American Sugar Refining company moves to enter the beet sugar industry in Colorado. Henry Niese of New York, after two weeks studying the state, returns to New York with plans. Two companies are formed to operate in multiple counties with a combined capital of 1,000,000 dollars. Niese has optioned lands for beet culture and refinery construction, aligning with independent beet sugar interests already seeking purchases.
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Denver
American Sugar Refining Company
Iup
Henry
Niese
New York
Colorado
Houlder, Weld
Larimer
Arapahoe
Jefferson, Morgan
Washington
Logan Counties
Cholera Restrictions Amid Outbreak in Manila
In Manila on March 25 cholera cases total twenty six with twenty one deaths. No white persons infected. Rail travel to Dagupan halted and no inter island boat departures for five days to curb spread. Japan imposes quarantine on Manila.
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Manila
Dagupan
Japan
Otis Retires as Major General Vacancy Arises
WASHINGTON March 25 A vacancy in the list of major generals arises tomorrow with the retirement of Major General Otis, commander of the department of the east. General James M Wade heads the brigadier list and may be promoted to fill the vacancy.
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Washington
Otis
Department of the East
James &. Wade
Legislature May Adjourn Likely Within Ten Days
In Des Moines on March 26 the legislature may adjourn within ten days as efforts this week aim to complete calendar matters for the sitting committee to finish its work. In Washington on March 25 the state department received official denial of a report that Powell Clayton Jr left his post after refusing a duel.
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Des Moines
Washington
State Department
Powell Clayton, Jr
Senate Adopts Two Bills War Taxes and President Protection
The Senate passed the repeal of war revenue taxes and a bill to protect the president and other officials. The revenue repeal faced little debate. the presidential protection bill, 52 to 1, imposes death for killing listed officials and up to twenty years for aiding or conspiring, with ten years for threatening. The secretary of war must detail a guard from the regular army and set regulations on dress and weapons.
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Senate
Washington
United States
Tillman
Patterson
Colorado
Yairbanks
Two Women Drowned on Platte River Near Schuyler
SCHUYLER Neb March 22 Mrs Frank Rima and her niece from Butler county drowned on the Platte river two miles south of Schuyler as two teams met on a narrow bridge. The buggy and horses went over the deep channel. The bodies have not been recovered. Kansas Wheat Crop Saved.
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Platte River
Schuyler
Schuyler, Neb
Frank Rima
Butler County
Confer About Cuba At White House Meeting
President, Secretary Root, Postmaster General Payne and Governor General Leonard Wood discussed Cuba's transition from American to Cuban control during a long White House conference. Payne says postal matters can transfer smoothly with some island officials remaining temporarily to ensure orderly operations.
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General Wood
Washington
D. C
Cuba
White House
Root
Payne
Leonard Wood
Wood
Fight on Cuban Reciprocity to Face House Consideration
Washington March 24 A bare possibility exists that the fight over Cuban reciprocity will be transferred to the House floor next week. Leaders expect the reciprocity bill introduced by Payne may not be called up until the following week after the Republican caucus action last week. The plan now is to take up the army bill after the Moss Rhea contested election case, with general debate to precede any decisive votes. Democrats view the issue as a test of administration policy in the Philippines.
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House
Washington
Payne
Moss-Rhea
Philippines
Cholera Invades Manila Reported Deaths and New Cases
CHOLERA INVADES MANILA. Four more cholera cases and two additional deaths are reported in Manila as health officials push precautions. General Chaffee moved the Third Infantry aboard the Grant to avoid contact with the outbreak, sailing to San Francisco a week early. Five lines of cholera reported from the provinces.
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Manila
Chaffee
Third Infantry
Arly
United States
Grant
San Francisco
War department orders troops to abstain from drink
War department officials alarmed by rising disease among troops in the Philippines and other tropical stations issue an order to commanding generals. They demand strict scrutiny of troops habits and morals and urge personal example to keep men healthy by abstaining from drink and preventing disease.
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Washington, T. C
War Department
Philippines
Farmer Badly Injured in Wagon Accident
Osceola Nebraska March 24 One of Valley precincts solid farmers John Burgess was severely bruised after he fell under a moving wagon. He was fixing harness when the horses started and escaped, leaving him lying by the road where the team likely trampled him.
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Osceola
Neb
Valley Precinct
John Burgess
President's Day Highlight At Charleston Exposition
In Columbia South Carolina March 24 April 0 a special president's day at the Charleston exposition includes Major Jenkins receiving a sword from South Carolinians, presented by his former Rough Riders comrade. Marconi plans to locate a wireless station at Table Head Glace Bay Nova Scotia with machinery ordered.
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Columbia
S.C
Charleston Exposition
Major Jenkins
The
Rough Riders
Marconi
Halifax
N. S
Maren
Live Stock Market Quoted from South Omaha and Kansas City
South Omaha cattle market showed steady to strong demand for desirable killers with high prices, while hogs fell slightly amid a heavy run and mixed quality. Sheep and feeders varied by grade, with overall activity fair. In Kansas City, cattle ranged from steady to a shade higher, with varied weights and classes, while sheep and lambs held steady with solid feeder interest.
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South Omaha
Kansas City
Western Fed
Texas
Wy’ A
End Schweley Controversy House Panel Agrees with Roosevelt
The House Committee on Naval Affairs voted 7 to 4 to concur with President Roosevelt's conclusions to terminate the Schley controversy and indefinitely postpone all related bills. The subcommittee report notes four inquiries into the Santiago campaign and quotes Roosevelt urging no further action. Also noted is the death of Admiral Lustedido de Molle, who led the Brazilian navy revolt in 1893, in Lisbon.
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House Committee
Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Roosevelt
Schley
Winfield Scott Schley
Santiago
McKinley
United States Court of Claims
Navy Court of Inquiry
Naval Court of Inquiry
Lustedido de Molle
Lisbon
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