Senate Endorses the Spooner Plan for Cuba Reciprocity
Washington June 18 Republican senators endorsed the Spooner bill providing for Cuban reciprocity and called for a conference to consider its terms. The substitute bill ties U S duties to Cuba’s preferential rates and sets duties at 80 percent of U S law for exported Cuban goods pending further investigation.
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Statue Unveiled in Lebanon for Richard P Bland
A bronze life size statue of Richard P Bland was unveiled in Lebanon Missouri on June 18 with a large crowd. Speakers included William J Bryan and William J Stone as ceremonies honored the late congressman who served from 1872 to 1899.
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Flanagan Named to Finish New Jersey Term in Congress
Morristown New Jersey June 18 De Witt Clinton Flanagan a Democrat was chosen to Congress for the old Fourth New Jersey district He will fill the unexpired term of Congressman Salmon who has died and was slated to assume office Tuesday.
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Boston man chosen as president of Wisconsin University
Henry Smith Britchett of Boston has been selected as president of the University of Wisconsin to succeed Charles Kendall Adams. The appointment announced in Milwaukee on June 18 marks a new chapter for the university, with Britchett bringing academic leadership from the eastern campus.
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Unprecedented Cold Hurts Austrian Crops Across Austria Hungary
Vienna reports persistent cold weather threatening harvests with widespread concern among farmers. Heavy losses are feared as crops struggle to mature and supply chains worry over potential shortages this growing season.
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Rush for lands at Fort Hall triggers mass homestead rush
At exactly noon on Tuesday 1,300 men and boys rushed the ceded Fort Hall lands in Idaho. Mounted riders armed with packs moved west, leaving Pocatello deserted by late afternoon. Multiple land clashes and triple threats to single plots were reported as the stampede unfolded.
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Salvation Army street cleaning venture expands west
The Salvation Army has begun street cleaning in western cities combining moral reform with physical cleanup and profit. Duluth Mayor Hugo proposes the army run the city’s entire cleaning program using unemployed labor and selling rags and sweepings, while Chicago reports years of rag and paper collection producing good revenue and aiding homeless youths.
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Versatility of America in a Global Trade Tale
A humorous look at American ingenuity turning out imported goods locally. References New York artists strong profits from oil, California wines, Maine and Castile products, Quebec trends, and Kentucky cheese. Notes whisky brands from Kentucky and maple sugar from non maple sources. Vermont papers used to wrap cake. Ends with the joke that the land of wooden nutmegs is no longer a curiosity.
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American Whist League Opens In Manhattan Beach
The American Whist League holds its annual meeting at the Oriental hotel in Manhattan Beach beginning June 23 with 300 to 400 players expected to compete.
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Garver Brothers Department Store Burns in Strasburg Fire
The Garver Brothers' department store in Strasburg O was destroyed by fire early this morning causing an estimated loss of 100000.
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Distressed Ottawa Druggists and Their Liquor Cure
An Ottawa Kansas official report for March cites liquor use by druggists to treat a distressed community. It lists 82 gallons whisky 88 gallons alcohol 88 gallons wine 14 gin 23 brandy 4 beer 3 ale and 4 malt as cures for varied ailments from ingrown toenails to appendicitis. One man signed under the mechanical clause claiming four gallons to host a barn raising.
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Beatrice Selects Hinshaw After Long Republican Ballot
Beatrice Nebraska June 18 The Fourth district Republican convention chose E J Hinshaw on the 843d ballot to represent the district now held by Congressman Stark. The nomination followed a lengthy and bitter fight with strong opposition from the Huntington faction.
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Minneapolis Bribery Trial Shrouded by Suspect Absence
Minneapolis June 18 sensational police bribery case opens as detective Christopher Norbeck fails to appear. Attorney W W Erwin says he cannot locate his client after an appointment. bench warrant expected. Norbeck, previously despondent after prior convictions, has threatened self harm.
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Wilkes Barre Lace Mill Shuts Down Over Unequal Dismissals
Wilkes Barre Lace Manufacturing Company, the nation’s largest, closed Tuesday after refusing to discharge five lace workers whose relatives still labored in mines. About 1,000 jobs affected as cotton and lace departments walk out, while miners’ relief efforts expand amid an ongoing strike in the Wyoming region.
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Crowning of King Edward and Minneapolis Bribery Probe
Bail bonds set in a $5 million case as K J Hitland Brande and Norbeck seek release. Albert A Ames mayor faces indictment for offering a bribe to EFP Sweet to sway sheriff appointments amid governor pressure. Ames plans to discharge Norbeck, while Dr. Ames, Civil War veteran, faces political turmoil in Minneapolis. Scranton details include Congressman renomination and local labor strikes. Howard W Tilton, noted editor of the Nonpareil, dies in Council Bluffs Iowa.
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Berlin Seeks Cuba US Relation Clarification Before Policy
Berlin delays any fixed Cuba policy while German foreign office watches Cuba US ties. The current status is deemed temporary as officials await developments. In Kansas harvest reports, 50 000 men are sought to reap wheat, with 150 workers dispatched along the Santa Fe. In Wisconsin Maud Moore and Axy Walker, both 15, drowned near Kingston during a boat outing on a mill pond. bodies not recovered.
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Murder Ends Land Fight In Oklahoma City
E W Johnson, vice president of Cinasen Real Estate, shot dead in Oklahoma City after a land claim contest. Johnson fatally wounded his assailant T McMichael. editor E E Brown fired in defense but died from injuries. Several editors and bystanders were involved as the case drew police action and talk of lynching.
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Surrender Totals Mark End of South African Uprising
Dispatches report Lord Kitchener confirming mass surrenders across the Transvaal Orange River Colony and partial Cape Colony totals. In Transvaal 11 225 men surrendered with 10 513 rifles. Orange River Colony 5 395 men and 5 260 rifles. Botha to Dresden to retrieve his family and return to South Africa.
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Plot Against King Edward Reported in London
London authorities debate a sensational plot to assassinate King Edward. The story lacks official confirmation though Scotland Yard reportedly uncovered the scheme, with the king's illness linked to withdrawal from public duties.
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Justice Waterman resigns from Davenport bench to form firm
Justice Charles M Waterman resigns from the supreme bench of Town after four years and will take effect July 1. He leaves Davenport district bench after ten years and will join ex Congressman Joe Roll Lane in a Davenport law partnership.
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Grain Market Summaries From New York And Midwest Trade Notes
The market reports show quiet but steady activity in grain with No 2 yellow corn, No 2 red wheat and oats trading narrowly. Prices edge little despite mixed futures, with spot butter and eggs remaining firm in dairy and poultry notes.
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Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices From Omaha Market Report
Booth Omaha Neb June 17 CATTLE Market strong for best, other lines dull. Native steers $5.00 to $7.00. cows and heifers $3.76 to $7.00. western steers $4.75 to $6.90. Texas steers $4.40 to $6.00. canners $1.76 to $3.25. stockers and feeders $0.60 to $6.75. calves $2.00. HOGS Market shades to bearish, heavy $7.67 to $7.40, mixed $7.20 to $7.20, light $7.00 to $7.53. bulk $7.40 to $7.20. SHEEP Market lower for muttons, westerns $4.00 to $4.76. ewes $3.75 to $6.00. lambs $5.00 to $7.00.
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