Roosevelts Message Reads On Anarchy And Public Remedy
President Roosevelt’s message to Congress condemns the assassination of McKinley by an anarchist. He warns that such acts threaten national government, urges deportation of anarchists, tighter federal jurisdiction over attacks on leaders, and treaties to classify anarchism as a crime against the law of nations.
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The Trust Problem and National Commerce Oversight
A historical discussion argues for safeguarding prosperity through thrift and wise legislation, warning against rash attacks on trusts. It advocates publicity and federal supervision of interstate corporations, proposing a commerce secretary and possible constitutional amendment to grant national regulatory power.
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Reciprocity and protection in tariff policy analysis
The piece argues that tariff policy should remain stable to avoid panic while embracing reciprocity as a supplement. It urges maintaining essential protections, using reciprocity to widen markets, and ensuring duties cover labor cost differentials. It concludes that foreign demand should be balanced with nonharmful concessions, with further discussion continued on Page.
Immigration laws and Chinese exclusion focus
The piece argues for maintaining Chinese exclusion and strengthening immigration controls. It calls for labor protections in government work, eight hour limits, and inspections to prevent cheap or anarchist labor, plus education tests and economic fitness requirements to curb influx of low wage workers. It stresses national action with state support on labor and immigration reforms.
Congress Opens Fifty-Seventh Session With New Senators
Washington December 4 opening of the new Congress drew a large crowd to the capitol. Nebraska’s Dietrich and Millard and South Dakota’s Kittredge sworn in as senators. Henderson re-elected speaker after a roll call vote. The houses adjourned briefly for organization and to await president’s notification. Dozens of bills already filed cover tariff, currency, immigration, commerce, and other public affairs.
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Department of Commerce
Gage's Estimate Seeks 1903 Federal Spending Totals
The secretary of the treasury sent congress fiscal year 1903 appropriations estimates totaling 610,828,000, down 16,000,000 from 1902 and up 4,000,000 from the prior year. Highlights include increases for foreign intercourse, public works, and several departments, with notable decreases in military establishments and DC permanent appropriations.
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Talks of Peace Terms Shift in British Boer War Policy
The London press notes a shift in British policy toward the Boers, signaling openness to negotiations for limited self government. A future public speech by Joseph Chamberlain may outline modified terms, while the Crown seeks peace in the royal year. The South African campaign remains unpredictable amid new taxes and wartime burdens.
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Healy Must Die as Roosevelt Confirms Soldier’s Death
President Roosevelt approves the death sentence of Private Daniel Healy of the Twenty-seventh Infantry for murder, the second time he has signed a U S soldier’s death warrant. Healy was convicted by a general court martial in Nueva Caceres, Philippines, for shooting a sergeant while asleep.
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Sioux City Live Stock Markets Report Dec 3
Sioux City stock yards report mixed hog prices from 5.70 to 6.00 depending on weight and quality with cattle ranges from 2.00 to 6.50 for various classes. Chicago hogs down 5 to 10 cents with receipts around 60,000. cattle weak. sheep also weak. Official close shows lighter hogs at 5.10 to 5.80 and best cattle steady to lower.
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Live Cattle and Hog Markets in South Omaha and Kansas City
Stock reporters show mixed cattle and hog activity across Omaha and Kansas City. Hogs at South Omaha Steam lower by five to ten cents with light and mixed bids around five forty to six ten. cattle demand steady to lower with steers from three fifty to seven dollars and cows to four twenty five. sheep weak. Kansas City cattle steady with native beef steers near four seventy five to six oh five. hogs down five to ten cents, heavy around six twenty five. sheep firm with lambs near four seventy five to eight seventy five.
Grain Markets Report from Chicago and Minneapolis
Grain and Provisions data from Chicago with cash quotations for Flour Wheat Oats Rye Barley Seed and various Provisions and Whisky Prices. Butter Eggs Cheese and related market figures. Minneapolis Wheat cash and on track quotes for No 1 hard No 1 northern and No 2 northern with futures parity.
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Sensational Hanging Case Excites Mount Holly Readers
In Mount Holly a death sentence was carried out for a farmer aged about 70 known as Washington Hunter after a brutal house invasion. Brown, Young, and Keller were implicated. Brown was executed after a long pursuit while Young and Keller awaited trial. The incident left Hunter’s wife injured, and the crime led to a tense manhunt and judicial proceedings.
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Big Show Opens At Chicago Live Stock Exposition
Chicago December event opens before a packed amphitheater with Mayor Harrison Secretary Wilson Governor Yates and W Hall of Texas speaking. Parade of prize horses precedes speeches as winners Dunham Fletcher Coleman and J H McMillan claimed top honors in horse classes.
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Suspicion of illegality over Pullman will in San Francisco
Mrs George M Pullman Jr has hired George Knight to sue for her late husband s share of the Pullman estate amid questions about the will s validity. The couple wed shortly after a divorce and the estate is reportedly valued around 8 million dollars, with her potential share near 4 million. The widow plans to accompany the body east despite the mother in law s opposition.
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Mrs Damn Ends Own Life Over Ridicule in Rochester
In Rochester New York on December 4 Martha A Damn wife of a former East Bain farmer reportedly drowned herself in a cistern shortly after her marriage. Teasing over the unusual name troubled her and is said to have driven her to disappearance last Friday, with her body found in the cistern yesterday after search efforts.
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Watermelon Whisky Initiative in Baltimore
Baltimore December 4 A novel industry to begin soon in the city the manufacture of watermelon whisky. The enterprise is to be led by the St Francis Distilling Company.
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