Flint Advocates Free Trade and Cautions on Tariff Wall
Charles R. Flint of New York testified before the Industrial Commission. He urged tariff revision toward free trade, argued that protective policy is excessive, and warned against broad reciprocity that would favor industrial combinations. He contrasted railroad and industrial earnings while condemning overcapitalization and stressing the need for wide markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles R. Flint
New York
Industrial Commission
Flint
Commission
United States
Frank
Worcester
Th. Commission
Congress
Representative Babcock
Republican Congress Committee
Onas
Iman
General Booth Celebrates 72nd Birthday in London
General William Booth of the Salvation Army marks his 72nd birthday in London today. Congratulatory telegrams pour in from around the world as the founder remains of good health and in his usual vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ffead
Salvation Army
Ilia
London
William Booth
Telegoms
Gensus
Defense Clash as Jones Confesses in Rice Murder Case
New York April 11 power struggle erupts during cross examination of Valet Jones in the Rice murder hearing. Assistant District Attorney Osborne obtains testimony against Patrick as Moore challenges the line of questioning prompting a near confrontation and courtroom scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne
New York
Valet Jones
William Marsh Rice
Moore
Patrick
Frederick House
Jones
House
Captain Baker
Battle
Mr. House
Mr. Osborne
Mr. Rice
Texas
Republicans Set April 17 Meeting on State Convention
Des Moines Iowa April 11 Chairman Weaver calls the Republican state central committee to meet in Des Moines Wednesday April 17 to decide the time and place for the state convention. Des Moines and Cedar Rapids bid for the event with large auditoriums and campaigns under way. Governors candidates have offices in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids with some reserving rooms, signaling uncertainty about the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Des Moines
Republican State Central Committee
Cedar Rapids
Cédar Rapids
Charles Fifteenth Flagg Dead as Supreme Secretary
Charles Tenn ton supreme secretary of the United Commercial Travelers died at his Columbus home this morning of pneumonia after a brief illness. He held the post in Columbus Ohio and was a long time official in the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Commercial Travelers
Columbus
Charles Tenton
The
Order of United Commercial Travelers
Powers Harshness Blamed for Chinese Rebellion
American Commissioner Rockhill says harsh indemnity demands and delays at Peking led to a new rebellion under Tung Fu Sian in Shen-Si. He warns a 50 percent cut by other powers could avert chaos, but the delay risks China’s collapse and further unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Rockhill
Peking
Hay
Robert Hart
China
United States
Tung Fu Sian
Shen-Si Province
Prince Tuan
Sinan- Fu
Yang Tse
Russia Balks at Manchuria Treaty Talks
The Russian minister to China M De Giers refuses further communication with Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang on Manchuria. In rebellion news Mongolian Prince Olashan pressures troops toward Sian Fu. General Tung Fu Sian stands firm as emperor’s edict backfires. Fu Sian commands vast Mohammedan support while Tuan’s faction grows strong and Olaskan holds Mongolia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Peking
M. de Giers
Prince Ching
Li Hung Chang
Manchuria
Olashan
Prince Tuan
Sian Fu
Tung Fu Sian
Fu Sian
Tuan
Prince Olaskan
Mongolia
Knox sworn in as attorney general in White House
Washington reports Philander C. Knox of Pittsburg was sworn in as attorney general at 7 30 this morning in the cabinet room of the White House with Justice Shiras administering the oath. Cabinet discussed China indemnities and Cuban Platt amendment doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knox
China
Wood
Parole Bill Reconsidered Returns to Governor
In St Paul Minnesota on April 11 the house reevaluated the bill permitting parole for the Younger brothers. The measure, previously indefinitely postponed, was recalled from the governor for amendment and, without changes, sent back to the governor for approval or rejection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sotn
St. Paul, Minn
House
Winter Wheat in Nebraska Sees Record Prospects
Reports from the Nebraska winter wheat belt indicate a record season with prospects at 110 to 115 percent of normal. No winter damage, stands solid, and farmers hold about 2,000,000 bushels of last year’s crop, signaling strong finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Nebraska Grain Dealers’ Association
West
New York
American Agriculturalist Weekly
American Agriculturalist
Kentucky
Tennessee
Ohio
Lincoln marshal shoots murder suspect at ranch
Deputy U S Marshal Fred M Haas shot and killed David C Luse at a Nebraska ranch while arresting him on charges including murder and arson. Luse allegedly attempted to shoot Haas after requesting to change clothes as detectives reported Luse’s involvement with shooting horses near Jones and Sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Ainsworth
David C. Luce
United States
Fred M. Haas
Luse
Jones & Sellers
Hans
Plumer Captures Pietersburg and War Stores
Lord Kitchener reports Plumer occupied Pietersburg with minimal resistance, seizing two locomotives thirty nine trucks and freeing sixteen prisoners while destroying ammunition depots. Boers fled overnight after blowing two cargo trucks. A British detachment of Fifth Lancers and Yeomanry was ambushed near Aberdeen with twenty five escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Kitchener
War Office
Pretoria
Plumer
Pietersburg
Kitchener
Bushmanshop
Orange River Colony
Fifth Lancers
Imperial Yeomanry
Aberdeen
Cape Colony
Rush of Women to Africa Emigration Speech Surprises
London officials report an unexpected surge of letters from women eager to emigrate to South Africa after Chamberlain's speech. One applicant asks to go immediately with her family, while others seek placement despite lacking self sufficiency. Colonial authorities urge caution and discourage non self supporting applicants, especially servants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Office
Russian Fleet Returns to Nice Reverberates Across France
Paris reports the unexpected return of the Russian squadron to Ville Franche amid ardent French support for the Franco Russian alliance. President Loubet addresses parliament reforms, unity, and social progress while Russian officers are feted in Ville Franche and Nice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Nice
Nicholas
Ville Franche
la Presse
Toulon
Associated Press
France
Russia
Barcelona
Loubet
M. Delcasse
Birieloff
M. Loubet
Aguinaldo Signs Peace Manifesto Amid Surrender at Olongapo
Manila April 11 Aguinaldo reportedly signed the peace manifesto this morning after Chief Justice Arellano drafted it. He objected to two clauses and required lengthy argument. In Zambales Colonel Aba, with thirteen of K 5, eighty three men and ninety two rifles, surrendered to Lieutenant Colonel Goodrell at the Sublg bay station at Olongapo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Aguinaldo
Arellano
Aba
Zambales
Goodrell
Olongapo
Sublg Bay
Appellate CourtVoids Gas Rate Ruling Hyde Park
The Illinois appellate court reversed Judge Dunne and dissolved the injunction barring People’s Gas Light and Coke from charging over 72 cents per thousand for fuel gas in Hyde Park. It held the circuit court lacked power to set gas rates, a decision that drew comment as a potential municipal-rate precedent for utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Apellate Court
Chicago
Appellate Court Today
Windes
Dunne
People’s Gas Light and Coke Company
Hyde Park
Wall Street Bears Strike In Market Raid
New York April 10 A planned bear raid disrupted the market this morning wiping out margins and triggering rapid profits for bears. Rock Island Burlington and major names fell several points while some stocks rallied on quick cover and sugar leads. Nervousness persisted as bank reserves and rail earnings concerns fed the downturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bears
Rock Island
Burlington
New York Central
Manhattan
St. Paul
Delaware & Hudson
Colorado
New Jersey Central
Market roundup from Sioux City and Kansas City livestock markets
Sioux City stock yards report hogs mixed and light 5.83 to 5.95 heavy 5.90 to 5.95. cattle cows and heifers 2.50 to 3.75. South Omaha hogs receipts 3,000 market up 5 cents. cattle 1,600 receipts strong. official hog close 6.02 to 6.07. cattle 3.75 to 5.30. sheep steady. Kansas City cattle native steers 4.65 to 5.50. Texas cattle 4.25 to 5.00. calves 6.00 to 6.50. hogs 6.00 to 6.15 open strong, close steady. sheep 5.10 to 5. Lambs steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
South Omaha
Kansas City
Texas
Market Summary and Quotations From Chicago Prices
Cash quotations were reported as steady. Wheat futures ranged with No 2 red about 2 or 2 per bushel and rye near No. 2 northwest Ced prime around 4.10. Butter and cheese prices showed modest movement with cheese around 12 and butter near 14.50 in recent trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Industrial Commission Hearing
General Booth
Justice Jerome
Mr. Moore
Garvin
Chas. F. Flagg
Cuba
Cabinet
Marshal
Officer
Africa
Fieet
Wall Street Excitement
Stock Exchange
Getl
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!