Tariff Bill Reported Free Sugar and Home Production Bounty
The Ways and Means Committee unveiled a tariff bill aiming to reduce government revenues by raising duties on wool, glassware, and iron, while placing sugar on the free list with a 0.4 cent per pound levy on refined sugar and offering a 2 cent per pound bounty for U S produced sugar. The draft emphasizes boosting domestic manufacturing, diversifying industry, and protecting workers, with proposed silk and tobacco tax changes and an eventual tobacco tax cut.
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Washington
McKinley
Committee On Ways and Means
House
United States
Internal Revenue
President's Nominations for Northwestern States
The president sent several nominations to the senate including Stephen A. Marine of Iowa for pension agent at Des Moines Iowa E A Williams of North Dakota for surveyor general of North Dakota Registers of Land Offices W T Riley of Idaho Hailey Idaho J P Shupe of Oregon Roseburg Ore Receivers of Public Moneys J R Sanburn of Idaho Cour D Alene Idaho R M McCulla of Washington Walla Walla Wash J H Waugh of North Dakota agent for the Todisns of the Devils Lake agency North Dakota.
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Washington
Senate
Stephen A. Marine
Iowa
Des Moines
E. A. Williams
North Dakota
W.T. Riley
Idaho
Hailey
J. P. Shupe
Oregon
Roseburg
Ore
Fort Lincoln funds urged after recommitment
Senator Pierce secured recommitment of a 16000 dollar bill for Fort Lincoln in North Dakota near Bismarck. The War Department ordered another fort examination, awaiting a potentially favorable report and expected passage of the measure. Also reported, Frank Jones who escaped Fort Snelling will finish his term if recaptured. Marshall Cox reportedly died from wounds after being shot in the Cherokee Nation.
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Fort Lincoln
Washington
Pierce
Bismarck
Secretary of War
Ruger
Rector
Frank Jones
Fort Snelling
Jones
United States
Marshall Cox
Senate Caucus Works Toward Silver Bill Compromise
A joint meeting of the Senate and five Republican caucus committees in Washington on April 17 discussed a silver measure. Conservatives favored redeeming bullion in lawful money and sub committees were tasked with drafting a compromise. Key figures Aldrich Allison Sherman Jones Teller for the Senate and Conger McKinley Bayne McKenna Bartine for the House met, with plans to finalize redemption terms and set monthly coinage around 4,500,000 dollars.
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Senate Anductee
Washington
Senate
Republican
House
Messrs
Aldrich
Allison
Sherman
Jones
Teller
Messis
Conger
McKinley
Bayne
McKenna
Bartine
Everett Vanishing Solved. He Left Town With Companion
The Tribune reports the disappearance of Vernon L. Everett, a Chicago Medical College student, was self-initiated. He left with another person, was three years from graduation, owed about $30 to the college and a month’s board to his landlady, and on the first of the month received $60 from his father but chose to depart instead of settling debts.
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the Tribune
Vernon L. Everett
Chicago Medical College
Everett
Loyal Legion marks 25th anniversary in Philadelphia
The Loyal Legion celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary with a packed Academy of Music. Mayor Fitler greeted members at City Hall from eleven to noon, followed by a reception at the Academy of Fine Arts after visits to Governor Beaver.
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Loyal Legion
Philadelphia
Academy of Music
Fitler
Beaver
Academy of Fine Arts
Tacoma to Gray's Harbor railroad planned this summer
Northern Pacific will build a line from Tacoma to Gray's Harbor. Principal assistant engineer H S Huson reports three survey parties at work and expects the railroad to be completed and in operation during the coming summer. In Toledo, editors indicted for criminal libel. P C Boyle and N D Cochrane indicted. Cochrane arrested and out on bail. Boyle absent.
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Tacoma
Gray's Harbor
Wash
Northern Pacific
H.S. Huson
Shoal Water Bay
Huson
Gray’s Harbor
Toledo
Ohio
P. C. Boyle
Toledo Commercial
N. D. Cochrane
Cochrane
Boyle
Lincoln Death Anniversary Observed in Springfield
The 25th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's death was marked in Springfield Illinois with services by the Lincoln Memorial league. A parade by Grand Army men and Sons of Veterans led to Oak Ridge cemetery where speakers praised Lincoln and his tomb decor with flowers.
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Lincoln
Springfield
Ills
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln Memorial League
Grand Army
Sons of Veterans
Oak Ridge Cemetery
The World's War with Judge Hilton Continues
New York April 17 The World's story on Judge Hilton and his fortunes is continued today. The piece shows Mrs Stewart in tears after her husband's death and notes a threat to blast his reputation. The threat is described in headlines as a bold threat by the ex judge, with caution about naming the speaker.
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Judge Hilton
New York
Stewart
Fire destroys six buildings in Giuson City Illinois
A restaurant fire in Giuson City spreads to an adjacent frame block, destroying six wooden business structures including J. J. Roberts agricultural warehouse filled with McCormick self binders and farm machinery. Total loss estimated near 50 000, largely uninsured though some coverage exists.
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Giuson City
Ills
J. J. Roberts
McCormick Self
EugeneM Wilson Dead in Minneapolis Lawyer Passes Away
Minneapolis April 17 The death of Eugene M Wilson eminent Minneapolis lawyer was revealed by his business partner J W Lawrence. The telegram signed by Mrs Wilson states Eugene died April 10 and arrived in New York on the 11th from Nassau confirming the passing of a prominent local attorney.
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Eugene M. Wilson
Minneapolis
J. W. Lawrence
Livery Barn Fire Destroys Glass in Topeka District
A gale Tuesday evening started a blaze in a central Topeka livery barn, sweeping half a city block. The heat melted about $2,000 worth of plate glass in the best block of the city, leaving total damage unclear.
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Topeka
Wican
Jameson's New Yacht Named Inertia At London Launch
Arthur Warren cables from London that John Jameson says his new yacht will be called the Inertia and that she will be launched on Saturday. The cutter is roomy below with five sleeping berths and a large saloon.
Arrests in Treason Case Tie to Mobilization Plot
A young woman of high family connections was arrested in St. Petersburg onApril 17 for attempting to bribe a general staff clerk to obtain a copy of the new mobilization scheme. Her parents were also arrested and charged as agents of a foreign power.
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St. Petenssurg
General Staff
Cheyenne Indian Warpath Threat Spurs Cavalry Action
A Cheyenne band led by Big Foot, about forty persons, refused to take land or vacate for settlers. Gen Ruger sent troops from Fort Meade to pursue and corner the group. Infantry and cavalry have surrounded the Indians and await orders on disposition. removal from the reserve is probable amid growing tension.
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Big Foot
Ruger Ordered to Aid Upshaw at Tongue River Agency
War department orders Gen. Ruger to provide any needed assistance to Agent Upshaw at Tongue River agency Montana to suppress a threatened Northern Cheyenne outbreak. No detailed information beyond interior department dispatches has been received by the War Department.
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Washington
War Department
Ruger
Upshaw
Tongue River Agency
Montana
Interior Department
Two Towans Arrested in California for Johns Murder
Eldora Iowa April 17 Detectives Burke arrives with Charles Marx and James Nice arrested in Visalia Cal charged with murdering Henry Johns a wealthy land king and stock farmer near his home in 1885. The case tied to the Rainsburgers amid revived interest as detectives continue to work with little publicly released evidence.
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Towans
California
Johns
Eldora
Iowa
J. C. Burke
San Francisco
Charles Marx
James Nice
Visalia
Cal
Henry Johns
Rapid City Elects Women to City Offices in 1910 Vote
Rapid City voters elected James M. Woods as mayor with a small majority and kept the council Democratic by one seat. The Republican convention backed women candidates for the school board, who, aided by women voters, won five of eight seats, including two women. About one fourth of women voters participated.
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Rapid City
Republican School Board
Rap City
James M. Woods
Republican City Convention
Aberdeen City Election Goes Republican Sweep
The Aberdeen city election on April 17 produced sweeping Republican majorities. Robert Moody, elected mayor, wins by 200 votes, and all other officers including the school board also go Republican.
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Aberdeen
Robert Moody
Legislature Adjourns Without Prohibition Amendment Vote
Des Moines Iowa April 17 in the house the senate approved a resubmission proposal for the prohibitory amendment but rules prevented suspension and it was killed for this session both houses adjourned sine die at 3 30 p m the year two years hence to submit.
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Towa
Des Moines
Iowa
House
Senate
New Batch of Mormon Mission Commences from Lamonit
The general conference of the Latterday Saints closed in Lamonit Iowa on Tuesday. A number of prominent men were ordained high priests and over 100 missionaries were assigned to various points throughout the United States and foreign countries.
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Mormon Mission
Lamonit
Iowa
General Conference of the Latterday Saints
United States
Municipal Elections Snap GOP Wins in Great Falls and Livingston
Montana voters in Great Falls and Livingston backed GOP candidates for mayor and aldermen at the municipal elections held Monday, while Butte and Missoula elected Democratic winners by narrow margins.
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Montana
Helen
Mont
Great Falls
Livingston
Butte
Missoula
Bailey Appointed Probate Judge in Hennepin County
Francis B. Bailey of Minneapolis has been appointed probate judge of Hennepin County by Governor Merriam to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Frederick von Sehlegell.
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Merriam
St. Pat
Francis B. Bailey
Minneapolis
Hennepin County
Prederick von Sehlegell
Tragedy and Violence Reported in Two States
In Helena Arkansas on April 16 a canoe capsized in Old Town lake leading to the drowning of Edward Bush Matilda Jackson and a boy. Separately two Black levee cutters in Luna county Mississippi were killed by guards amid a tense enforcement scene.
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Helena
Ark
Old Town
Lake
Edward Bush
Matilda Jackson
Luna County
Miss
Governor Merriam to not commute Holden sentence
The Pioneer Press reports Governor Merriam will refuse to commute the murder sentence of Clifton Holden for the Lufkin killing at Redwood Falls. The decision was announced from St Paul on April 17.
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Sidlden
St. Pau
Pioneer Press
Merriam
Clifton Holden
Moses Lufkin
Redwood Falls
Coal and coke plant expansion and city graft trial shock
The Northwest region reports Croan City officials in a scandal over misused contract funds with W. H. Hughes ousted as head of the mine department. Minnesota dispatches cover a dynamite find near the reform school, a St Paul convict recapture, and Stillwater plant sale. Local notes include party violence, court openings, and rail plans.
Controversy and Strikes Rock the Coal and Building Trades
A wave of strikes threatens wide disruption across Ohio and Pennsylvania as carpenters embargo construction and bricklayers plasterers painters and plumbers face indefinite layoffs. Miners and operators convene to fix wages while Indiana and Illinois stay away, sparking talk of the largest nationwide strike if all parties do not accept a single scale. Meanwhile Syracuse reports a betrothed union between Jefferson Day Wilkinson's daughter and Mr. Wilkinson, signaling social news amid the labor turmoil.
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Conenuus
Ohio
United Mine Workers of America and
A. Dempster
Pittsburg
P. McBride
Illinois
Indiana
United Mine Workers of America
Pennsylvania
United States
United Mine Workers
Punxsetawney Coal Company
Wall
Belle Lewis and Yates Company
Wives dispute ends in fatal duel in Springfield Ky
Alyaj Kelly killed Samuel legs after a quarrel over their wives. The men were well known in Springfield and were warm friends prior to the duel. Kelly fled but returned with a pistol and shot Logan dead. The shooter remains at large. In Detroit, the Steel and Spring Co, America’s largest of its kind, faces $300000 liabilities with a 7 cent on the dollar offer accepted to settle debts. Morris L Williams named trustee.
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Jon
Leder
Springfield
Alyaj Kelly
Samuel Legs
Kelly
Logan
Detroit
Mich
Detroit Steel and Spring Company
United States
Morris L. Williams
Railroad Troubles Threaten Tie Up in Pittsburg Pa
April 17 report from Pittsburg Pa notes workers on central rail lines have not left their jobs yet. Brotherhood actions loom as conferences between grievance committees and railroad officials may fail to resolve demands, threatening a possible tie up.
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Pittsburg
Pittsboro
Railroads Coaling Up Ahead of Coal Strike Threat
Railroads stock up on soft coal as May 1 strike risk looms for Minds Indiana and Pennsylvania miners. Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe buys $75000 in coal. city dealers face month-long delays. Utica talks of general NY Central Hudson River West Shore strike as crews fear job cuts. Missouri Pacific cuts Pueblo rates to Kansas City St Louis and Chicago starting April 18 due to rival line irregularities.
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ChicaGo
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Atchison, Topeka and
Sianta Fe
Central
New York
the Times
Utica
N. Y
New York Central
Hudson River
West Shore
Colorado
Pueblo
Colo
Missouri Pacific
Kansas City
St. Louis
Ten Hours for a Day in Portsmouth Meeting
A large meeting of carpenters plumbers brick masons and painters in Portsmouth voted that ten hours should constitute a day of work following a nine hour law by journeymen. Painters compromised at Batu Maine after a strike for twenty five cents more per day returning to work this morning as the New England company granted a twenty five cent raise.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Batu
New England Company
News Briefs From Across the Nation
Eighty two of the one hundred twenty six presbyteries voted on the subject revision under government instructions. Postal card work at Ansonia Connecticut is attached. The Interstate Commerce Railway Association reorganization is postponed for the moment. Democratic congressional caucus of the Sixteenth Willis nominations G W Fitchium. Mike Cushing issues a $1 challenge to fight Austin Gibbons for the 126 pound title. German citizen Charles Smith of Ashland Pennsylvania dragged his daughter by a dog chain through the street. After forty years separation Mr Gilbert of Shamokin Pennsylvania regains a daughter abducted as a child. Lorenzo Hinckley of Madrid swallowed false teeth, removed by Dr Pendleton of Portland from the esophagus into the stomach. Barre Vermont stone cutters settle at 20 12 cents an hour, effective May 1 for one year with three months notice. Strieff Erwin screw factory at New Britain Connecticut settles. seventy girls resume after two weeks, after a 15 cent daily demand the company grants a 5 cent raise. Henry B Stone vice president of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy resigns to June 1. he will head Chicago Telephony Co and Central Illinois Telephone Co.
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Aisonia
Conn
Interstate Commerce Railway Association
G. W. Fitchium
Mike Cushing
Sii
Austin Gibbons
Charles Smith
Ashland
Mr Gilbert
Shamokin
Lorenzo Hinckley
Madrid
Lewis W. Pendleton
Portland
Barre
Striell & Erwin
New Britain
Henry B. Stone
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Stone
Chicago Telephony Company
Central Illinois Telephone Company
Latest Market Prices From St Paul and Chicago Livestock
Market prices for hogs cattle sheep and calves at St Paul Union Stock Yards and Chicago live stock shown with bids for various grades. Includes hogs light mixed and heavy. cattle native steers cows bulls milch cows and calves. sheep muttons and lambs. plus wheat oats corn and dairy prices from Minneapolis and St Paul exchanges. Numerous figures and grade labels indicate current bid ranges and price differentials across markets.
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St. Paul Union
Chicago
Kansas City
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Jie
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Chalice Ig
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St. Paul
Frank Davis
Frank Welly
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Stillwater
Stillwater Gas and Electric Light Company
Hastings
Ellie E
Frank Karnick
Denmark
Store
St. Cloud
Minnesota State Reformatory
Northern Pacific Junction
Ensign
Duluth
Crondstadt
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Sioux City
J. W. Southwell
West Side
University of Dakota
E. B. Dawson
Ane J. A. Copeland
Ilinois
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Short
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Midland Pacific Railway Company
Eros
Crow Creek Reservation
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Tex
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Hale
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Cabo
Pittsburg Railways
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Nell
May
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Syma
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Stige
North
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