Cuban reciprocity bill triggers party clash in House vote
April 19 reports show Democrats and Republican insurgents overruled the chair in committee on the Cuban reciprocity bill. The amendment removing the sugar differential passed committee 164 to 111 and the House 247 to 52. Grosvenor and Toberts opposed. Payne led Republican beet sugar opposition as factions fractured during a heated caucus. The measure aims to negotiate a trade pact with Cuba with a 20 percent rate cut and a sugar duty set at 1.825 cents per pound during the agreement.
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Colombia Canal Protocol Outlined by State Department
The canal protocol delivered April 16 and recalled for clarifications sets terms for a United States payment to Colombia of 7 million dollars one year after ratifications, with 14 years of rent at 500000 annually. It envisions a joint commission, mixed tribunals, policing by American and Colombian constables, and preserves Colombian sovereignty over canal land.
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Canal
Panama Canal
Canal Land
Hypochon Driac Adopts Six Meals Daily
The Washington Star quotes a conversation where a hypochon driac reveals his doctor advised limiting tobacco and allowing a cigar after each meal. He responds by increasing his meals to six daily, reflecting a humorous exchange on appetite and health advice.
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Trade Review highlights 6.9 percent rise in railway earnings
R G Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade reports weather aided distribution, faster retail and jobbing activity, and improved collections as tariff gains occur with better roads. Failures total 261 in the U S and 24 in Canada. prices for cereals rise amid crop concerns while southern markets see steady cotton deliveries and higher provisions prices.
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R. G. Dun & Co
United States
Canada
Bradstreet
Saya
Boers Granted Time to Consider Peace Terms
In London on April 19, Prime Minister A J Balfour announced that after two conferences between Lord Milner and Lord Kitchener, Boer delegates will be allowed to meet in Pretoria to discuss British peace terms. Delegates have left Pretoria to carry out the plan, with resumption of talks not expected for at least three weeks.
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A J Balfour
House of Commons
Lord Milner
South Africa
Lord Kitcher
Pretoria
Lord Whitchener
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Ualfour
New York
James S. Hogg
Texas
Market trends reflect high prices and strong demand
Cattle and hog prices at Chicago reach multi year highs as receipts shrink while beef hog products and butter rise ostensively due to lower arrivals. Lumber and related materials remain active across markets amid a weather market for cereals driven by poor southwestern crops and light receipts. Export duties in Britain cause only a brief effect. corn and oats advance with continued strong demand and bull activity. Boer peace efforts appear sincere with leaders returning to commands as debates continue in Europe and the U S. The Pennsylvania Railroad abandons electric operation trials on its Burlington and Mount Holly lines.
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United Kingdom
Bull Syndicate
Jury convicts three in hallenbeck murder in Hudson
The jury finds Burton Willis and Frederick Von Wormer guilty of murder in the first degree for the death of their uncle Peter Hallenbeck. They are sentenced to electrocution at Clinton Prison Danemora during the week beginning May 30. The defense plans to appeal, which will stay the execution.
Tramp Shot Dead at Leavittsburg Camp Sparks Warrant
In Leavittsburg a tramp was shot and killed Friday morning. Based on statements from the dead man’s companions a warrant was served on Erie Detective E. R. Beaver of Cleveland, charging him with the crime. Beaver resisted.
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E. R. Beaver
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Beaver
Theatrical Treasurer John McKeever Dies in New York
John McKeever longtime treasurer of Wallack's theater dies in New York at his home from cirrhosis of the liver after seven years in that post.
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John ‘. McKeever
Wallack's
Theater
Queen Wilhelmina Falls Ill with Typhoid Fever
Official bulletin from Castle Love reports Queen Wilhelmina has typhoid fever after a quiet night. The government weighs establishing a regency as Parliament may be summoned soon. Doctors visit thrice daily and cable messages, including one from President Roosevelt, arrive as her condition is monitored.
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Bank officers face expedited examination in wreck case
Detroit April 19 Justice Whelan denied a three week postponement request from the attorneys for Frank C Andrews and Henry R Andrews bank executives. The suspended Citys Savings Bank charges include wrecking the bank. After arguments and prosecutor Hunt objections, the judge ordered the examinations to proceed Friday.
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Frank C Andrews
Henry R Andrews
Savings Nk
Hunt
Senator Von Plehwe Named Interior Minister in Finland
In St Petersburg on April 19 Senator Von Plehwe, Finland’s secretary of state, is appointed minister of the interior succeeding the late M Sipinguine, who was assassinated April 15. The move places Von Plehwe at the head of domestic affairs as the Finns seek stability after the tragedy.
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M Sipinguine
Supreme Court Denies Mandamus in Water Supply Case
In Lansing in mid April 19 the state supreme court denied the mandamus petition to compel Circuit Judge Woleat of Grims Rapide to grant a change of venue for the trial of Thomas F McGarry in connection with the water supply scandal.
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Caue
Thomas F McGarry
Minnesota suit against Northern Securities removed to federal court
The state of Minnesota sued the Northern Securities Company and Hill Great Northern Park in Ramsey County, with the case moved to the U S Circuit Court. The judge granted motions for restraining orders and noted the action involves acts of Congress and the U S Constitution. Separately, a burglary and theft case saw two men identified, with stolen freight possessions recovered, including items found buried in a corn car billed to Davenport glucose works.
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Mamees County
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Fluvel Shurrileff
Davenport Glucose Works
Inter State Bulletin Totals Train Accidents 1901
The Interstate Commerce Commission issues a bulletin for the three months ended September 30, 1901 showing 725 killed and 2622 injured in train accidents nationwide. Collisions reached 1247 and derailments 1002, causing damages totaling 1,442,224 to cars engines and roadways excluding merchandise losses.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Socialists Clash With Police in Belgian Louvain Riot
Rioters clash with the police in Louvain near Brussels, with police firing on mobs outside M Schollaert’s residence. Five killed and 17 wounded as civic guards and troops maintain order. rioting spreads to other areas and streets are blocked. Brussels reports also note political debate on constitutional reform and unrest in the chamber. In Carbondale detectives capture Lafayette Starks, wanted for desertion, and return him to Columbus.
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M Schollaert
Chamber of Representatives
Maison Des Proletaries
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Tirlemont
Cisse
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Troos
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Wickliffe
Lafayette Starks
Columbus
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Marshal Hammond
Bond for Rathbone and Cuban pardon push in press
The article reports leading Cuban figures urging the United States to grant clemency for a Cuban detainee. It notes strong editorials in Havana criticizing Gen Wood’s judiciary order and cites Emporia Kansas where George Crowley, a Council Grove junk dealer, was found murdered with a stone and barbed wire attached, the coroner's jury calling it murder.
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Crowley
George Dumpoope
Roosevelt duo to attend Butler installation at Columbia University
President and Mrs Roosevelt left Washington Friday night for New York to witness the installation exercises of Nicholas Murray Butler as Columbia University president.
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Roosevelt
New York
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Theatrical Manager James McDaniel Dies at 63
The death of James McDaniel, noted theatrical manager and actor, robs the stage of an old-time figure. He passed away Friday at age 63, leaving a career rooted in performance and company leadership.
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Inx
James McDanel
Market notes from Chicago and Omaha prompt mixed bids
Chicago and Omaha commodity reports show unsettled to firm trends across grains and meats. Corn May and July bids range around 6 1 2 cents, while oats, rye and barley display varying firmness. pork, beef and dairy prices move in modest shifts with daily cash ties and future delivery volumes. Cattle and hog markets reflect stronger to steady tone with assorted steers, cows, calves and stockers priced across regions.
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