War Revenue Law Amendments Reported by Aldrich
Senate Finance Committee released the bill to repeal the war revenue act with amendments chiefly preserving the bucket shop tax. Aldrich aims to call the measure up soon, with minimal debate expected. The House provisions on tobacco rebates and inheritance taxes are rewritten or eliminated as noted.
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Washington
Aldrich
Committee On Finance
Senate
House
Internal Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Civic Federation conciliation committee named in New York
Senator Mark Hanna announces the Civic Federation conciliation committee with seven officers and nine appointees including Archbishop Ireland Bishop Potter and John Mitchell. The panel will address looming conflict between capitalists and workers with aims to settle disputes.
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New York
Mark Hanna
Civic Federation
M. A Hanna
Samuel Gompers
Oneard Strauss
Charles A Moore
Ralph M Ensley
Archbishop Ireland
Bishop Potter
Franklin McVeagh
John Mitchell
Frank F Sargent
James Duncan
J Kruttschnitt
Wiliam FE Pfahler
Marcus M Marks
Gen Elisha B. Hamilton Dies Suddenly in Quincy
Gen Elisha B. Hamilton prominent attorney and politician died at 64 while arguing a case in the circuit court. Cause listed as paralysis of the heart. Hamilton served as a Civil War general and inspector general under Governors Cullom Hamilton and Oglesby, and was surveyor of the port of Quincy during Grant's administrations.
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Quincy
Ill
Elisha B. Hamilton
Hamilton
East &J. Louis
Govs, Cullom
Oglesby
Grant
Carnegie Funds Spark Public Library Plans in Wisconsin
Milwaukee March 21 three Wisconsin cities received letters from Andrew Carnegie promising library funding. Each city must dedicate ten percent of the gift for maintenance and provide suitable sites. Waukesha would receive a $15000 structure Baraboo $12000 and Monroe $20000. The requirements will be met.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Andrew Carnegie
Waukesha
Baraboo
Monroe
Fire destroys Hardman Peck plant in New York
Hardman Peck & Co piano makers lose about 300000 dollars in a blaze that wiped out their West Forty-eighth street plant by the North river. Fire began in the pecking room from an unknown cause.
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New York
Hardman, Peck & Co
West Forty-eighth Street
North River
Pecking Room
Wife Murderer Henry Nye Captured Near Crime Scene
Henry Nye, who shot and killed his wife at Stephenton, New York, last Tuesday night, was captured near the scene of the crime Thursday. He offered no resistance.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Henry Nye
Stephenton
WN. Y
Franco-Russian Alliance Declares Unchanged Policy in East
In St. Petersburg the Official Messenger publishes the Franco-Russian declaration and an official statement. It asserts Russia’s calm reception of Britain and Japan’s Anglo-Japanese agreement and reaffirms its aims to preserve independence and integrity of neighboring states. It favors the status quo and rail projects in the Far East to boost commerce and avoid obstructing regional progress.
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St. Petersburg
Gec Companies
China
Russia
Ceres
Hussia
Far East
Manchuria
Great Britain
Japan
France
Dillon Faces Suspension Amid Heated Commons Clash
Irish nationalist John Dillon was suspended from the house of commons after a fiery exchange with Joseph Chamberlain over South African affairs. Dillon called Chamberlain a liar, prompting Chamberlain to label Dillon a traitor as the chamber descended into disorder.
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House of Commons
London
Jameston
Joseph Thumberlain
Palmierios
Me Chaimberlain
John Dillon
Mr Chamberlain
Longest Blockade Hits North Dakota Rail Routes
St Paul March 21 rail news reports three transcontinental lines in North Dakota breaking snow blockades after a week of disruption. The Great Northern and Northern Pacific resumed through traffic with lengthy delays, 131 to 144 hours, while over 2,000 new settlers from Indiana Michigan Ohio Illinois Pennsylvania Kansas and Missouri pass through the St Paul gateway seeking homes as wheat fields gain moisture.
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St Paul
Minn
North Dakota
Northern Pacific
Pacific Coast
Great Northern
Anle
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Kansas
Missouri
Electric omnibuses trial in Saxon Switzerland region
An unusual form of electric traction has begun in Koenigstein in Saxon Switzerland. The omnibuses obtain power from a spring arm rather than rails and can be steered along roadways within arm length. They run along the Biela valley where the stream joins the Elbe. Such vehicles could be used where roads are scientifically improved.
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Koenigstein
Switzerland
Biela
Elbe
Allied powers pledge to safeguard interests in the Far East
The text notes both powers must consider possible aggressive moves by a third power or renewed China troubles that threaten its integrity. It states the two allied governments reserve the right to explore means to assure their protection if such risks arise.
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Far East
China
William Klump freed in murder case in Lowell
William Klump, held on suspicion of complicity in his wife’s murder, was released Thursday as no case was made against him. She died from poison in headache powder at Lowell two weeks earlier.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
William Klump
Lowell
Palma to Leave for Cuba Saturday
Tomas Estrada Palma president elect of Cuba will depart with his family for the island on Saturday March 22 en route to assume office April 1.
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Cuba
Middletown
Tomas Estrada Palma
Island
Prince Henry Hoists Pennant On Kaiser Frederick II
Berlin March 21 Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia raised his pennant at noon Thursday atop the battleship Kaiser Frederick II as commander of the squadron in Kiel waters.
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Berlin
Prince Henry of Prussia
Kaiser Frederick II
Kiel Waters
Meteor to sail on trial March amid German none
In New York on March 21 authorities announce a trial sail for the German emperor's yacht Meteor on March 28. If the voyage proceeds smoothly she will depart for Germany on March 30.
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New York
Germany
Dillon Corrects Attacks as Suspension Rule Cited
In a heated exchange, Mr Dillon denounces a colleague as a liar. His current suspension cannot exceed a week under existing rules, with harsher penalties possible if the new rules were in effect.
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Dillon
Bank in Americus Closes Amid Quiet Run on Deposits
The People's Bank of Americus Georgia closed its doors after a week long quiet run. The bank had a capital of 50000 dollars and creditors claim about 9000 dollars. President Simmons says assets will offset liabilities. Generals Wood and Palma to discuss Cuban government in Washington after Havana flight.
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Macon
People’s Bank of
Wood
Washington
Havana
Miami
Palma
Former Pana Mayor Stockbridge Dies After Apoplexy
Pana Illinois March 21 former mayor F W Stockbridge of this city was stricken with apoplexy Wednesday night and died Thursday night. He was one of Pana s foremost business men.
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Pana
F. W. Stockbridge
Noah Davis Former New York Supreme Court Justice Dies
Noah Davis former justice of the New York Supreme Court died at his home in New York on Thursday aged according to obituaries. The death marks the end of a long public career in state law and judiciary.
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New York
Noah Davis
Supreme Court
Miners Conclude District Convention with Key Resolutions
Shamokin Pa March 21 The Thursday session of the union convention saw united Districts Now 1 7 and 6 adopt several resolutions addressing grievances from delegations The measures call for mine committee restoration arbitration of disputes and strict exam of working conditions Also mandates state miners bureau publish ministry laws in French to aid workers In a separate street shooting Amelia Patterson and George Thompson clashed with Thompson fatally wounding Thompson and Fors wounded James Fors injured by a bullet in the leg The incident stems from a contentious divorce case and related court actions between Thompson and Mrs Patterson
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Shamokin
United Mine Workers of America
State Bureau
Nibien Nebo Mareh
Amelia Patterson
George Theompson
Thompson
James Fors
Patterson
Berlin Notes on German Ban on Borax Meat Imports
The Vossische Zeitung notes Washington requested protest over Germany’s refusal to admit meats treated with borax. It says Berlin knew its policy and any U S protest would have no effect, reflecting on U S packers petitioning the state department.
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Berlin
Washington
United States
State Department
Germany
Vossische Zeitung
George Gordon Hanged for Wife Murder in Raymond
In Raymond Mississippi on Thursday George Gordon a Black man was executed by hanging for the murder of his wife. The case drew local attention as the condemned man faced the gallows in a somber ceremony attended by officials and a small crowd.
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Raymond
Miss
George Gordon
Emperor renames torpedo guardship to Alice Roosevelt
Wilhelmshaven reports that Emperor William has directed the former torpedo boat now serving as a guardship in the harbor be renamed Alice Roosevelt. The measure reflects the period’s practice of honoring prominent figures with naval names.
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Wilhelmshaven
Prussia
William
Alice Roosevelt
General Miles Threatens to Quit Over Army General Staff Bill
Washington March 21 Gen Nelson A Miles told the senate committee that if Hawley’s general staff bill becomes law he would resign his army commission. He argued the measure would destroy army unity and allow favoritism by the secretary of war and adjutant general. Miles recalled Spanish American War actions to show need for a single head of the army. The war department and capital offices watchers debated the testimony and potential disciplinary questions. Representative Harrison of Texas later introduced a resolution for copies of correspondence on Miles’s request to serve in the Philippines and to prompt an end to hostilities there.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Pettus
Ala
Hawley
Conn
Nelson
Mino
Rawlins
Utah
McCumber
N D
Mallory
Fla
Carmack
Tenn
Money
McLaurin
Miss
House
River and Harbor Committee
Belamy
N. C
Jashington
Pine Nater McMillai
Pani Ang
Gen Nelson
Miles
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
War Department
Barney
Aden
Secretary of War
Wereral Ata
Lee
Napoleon Wellington
Carr
Grant
Spain
Santiago
Secretary Long
Shafter Waar
Tampa
Shafter
Congress
Hughes
Senate Philippine Committee
Yun Offos
Otis
Toghes
Hkox
Harreson
Texas
Nelson A Miles
Philippines
Turkish ambassadors urged to seek aid over Macedonian dispute
Constantinople reports the Turkish government has instructed Ottoman ambassadors to appeal to the powers in Sofia for friendly intervention in the conflict between Turkey and Bulgaria over Macedonian affairs.
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Constantinople
THS
Sofia
Turkey
Bulgaria
Fire destroys Rucker cotton compress in Athens
A Thursday afternoon blaze in Athens Georgia gutted the Rucker cotton compress. Two thousand one hundred bales of cotton were lost and the estimated damage reached 155000 dollars. The fire started when a track rolled over a match.
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Athens
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