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Anticipated tariff moves affect Canadian whisky shipments to the United States. A major fire destroys a saloon causing about 50 000 dollars in losses. U S officials discuss ending a treaty and military plans with the Hawaiian republic. Crises over Transvaal Orange Free State borders seek ratification. Bermuda patrols Cuba coast under tightened rules. An executive session confirms a nomination. A free school books bill advances in a state legislature. Public tragedies, rescues, and local incidents fill the week with social and crime news.
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Tariff bill amendment clash dominates House session
The House debated a tariff bill under the five minute rule, rejecting Democratic amendments. Three committee amendments were adopted, lifting white lead duty from 3 3/4 cents to 8 cents per pound. Dockery and others pressed for a vote on suspending duties on articles controlled by trusts, but the point of order prevailed after a long clash.
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Honee
Mahaney
Dockery, Cooper
Dingley
General Debate Ends Without Excitement on Tariff Bill
Washington reports the four day general debate on the Dingley tariff bill ends with final speeches by members of the Ways and Means Committee and others. The bill will be open to debate under the five minute rule for five days before a vote.
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Deatte
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Russell
Payne
Stone
Talbert
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Maguire
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Stewart
Western railroads withdraw from traffic associations
Major Western railroads led by the Chicago and Northwestern Missouri Pacific and St Louis and San Francisco filed notices of withdrawal from all traffic associations. Louisville and St Louis Air Line left the Southern States Association. A Fe meeting declined to commit to any coordinated action as Supreme Court decisions limit grounds for concerted moves. No rate cuts reported. routine business continues.
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Western Roads
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Supreme Court
Bryan to donate half royalties to bimetalism cause
W J Bryan will give half of the royalties from his book The First Battle to the bimetallic cause. A committee of Senators J K Jones AR, HI M Teller CO, Allen NE, and A J Warner NBU will oversee the funds. Bryan directed $16 000 royalty and allocated $4500 to Jones $1500 to Warner $1500 to Allen and $500 to Teller.
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J. K. Jones
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HI M Teller
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Allen
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A J Warner
National Bimetallic Union
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Mr. Jones
Warner
Teller
Partica
Duel Ends in Death as Brothers Shoot Each Other
Greensburg Indiana report of George and Calvin Holmes twins aged 29 who fought a road duel over Miss Higgs. Calvin wounded, George killed. Family ties, a prior romance, and jealousy cited as motives. Also notes Tokat massacres and Turkish politics with Armenian arrests as unrest grows in Constantinople. Found child starved in Tacoma bound to wall. father claimed as Frank Yocum. police investigation and child protection involvement. An electric roller for massage described using copper and zinc plates generating its own electricity.
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Porte
St. Petersburg
Rusala
Turkey
Ruaia
Greece
Tacoma
Wash
Omeer Desmond
Frank Yocum
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty of Children
Yocom
Oregon meeting on bank charter approval and state warrants
Balem Oregon March 29 The state board of agriculture met to discuss the banard act and whether warrants would be saved for the fair. Secretary of State Kincaid reaffirmed that warrants would not be drawn for agricultural societies unless court mandate exists. Beaver Pennsylvania March 29 The Beaver building housing post office and publishers burned. loss estimated at 60000 with no injuries. Lincoln Nebraska March 29 Governor Holcomb signed a 100000 bill for a grand exposition.
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Atate sBcerd of Agriculture
Buanl
Kincaid Wan
Kincaid
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Tar Publishing Co
Western Union Co
Bhilloth
Androsa Crew Rescued After Atlantic Sinking
The Androsa, a London bound steamer built in 1881 and valued around £26,000, was abandoned after a hurricane off Cork. Captain Moran led 27 crew members through a day of pumps and jettisoning cargo, with many exhausted yet saved by the Ontario, arriving in Boston.
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Conm
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Fons Net
Onwald, Moniaunt &Co
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Ashe
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Picova
David Evans
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Persen
Divorcees barred from remarriage under six month rule upheld
Superior Judge Keen ruled the six month remarriage prohibition remains in effect in Washington state. The decision affects individuals who married in Portland and Victoria after divorces in Washington.
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Wash
Keen
Portland
Victoria
Washinwenn
Fruit Outlook From Salem On Northwest Orchards
A Salem Oregon correspondent reports on the Northwest fruit outlook focusing on spring risks for orchards. Damage from the November freeze affected Italian prune and Spitzenbergs, with Hood River and Wasco County cited. Irrigation and late cultivation worsened harm. reserves say trees may endure if conditions improve by mid spring.
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Wasco County
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Harny
Clark County
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Paowle
Oregon
Northwest Breezings from Oregon and Washington News
A sprawling digest notes Nebraska corn bound for Dallas, $1,000 salaries for Jacksonville public school chief, 1100 sacks of Coosa bay potatoes shipped south, an oversized seven foot ten pound eagle shot in Siustaen, and a Douglas county grand jury report flagging Roseburg jail insecurity. Frosts bite grain in Umatilla, Sherman county farms plow progress and lambing begins amid mixed weather. coyotes rise near Hayes bill, Josephine county, while Harney county advances a Barna mus road project. Pendleton spends $50 per fire call. Medford death ruled a self-inflicted wound. stock losses and feverish ag weather affect Adams and Spokane regions. Tacoma lumber mills push round-the-clock output. Spokane finances approve a $40,000 electric light loan with a $31,000 setup and $1,029 monthly upkeep.
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Jacksonville
Coosa Bay
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