Whiskey and Bible? Lawmakers Clash Over 30 000 Bond Provisions
Washington March 31 A Senate session failed to reach the Peffer resolution for an investigation of bond issues as Mr George argued over Dupont’s Delaware seat. Debate touched on an internal revenue law provision funded at 50 000 and claims of moonshining raids. Linney urged striking the clause on spy provisions, while others defended it. The House adjourned after a lengthy sundry civil bill review.
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Peffer
Senate
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Dem
Mississippi
Dupont
Delaware
Oceanic Ateamship Company
Mall
San I
Rncisco
New Zealand
New South Wales
Wolls
Adams
Pennsylvania
Manufacturers’ Club
Phimphia
Hartman
Montana
Allen Repo
Utah
Mig Pickler
South Dakota
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Internal Revenue
Pribyton Dstricts
Alaska
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Linney
Skep
North Carolina
Tate
Birlke
Evans
Hep
Kentucky
Commissioner of
Sayers
Texas
House
Bnt
Mr. Sayers
Dessleos
Sayera
Geercia
Virginia
Jefferson
Madison
Pitth
New York City
Livingston
Georgia
Sayres
Swanson
Skinner
McCall
Tennessee
Layton
Tate Wis
Otoim Ow, Pying
House of Commons Adjourns For Easter Parliamentary Session
The Leeds Mercury reports that Britain will issue orders for two fresh battalions to South Africa amid renewed Asiatic Minor disorders. Colonial Secretary Chamberlain read dispatches on Matabele defense at Bulawayo and Matopos with arms shortages noted. An education bill to create a county and borough department is introduced. The House adjourned for Easter recess to April 9.
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House of Commons
London
Leeds Merccury
South Africa
N. Curzon
Foreign Once
Asi Minor
Curzon
Porte
Joseph Chamberlain
Cape Town
Matonpolis
Chamberlain
Committee of Council
Education
DSM
Bnclaved
Wales
Urinal libel charge against Congressman Bartlett sparks arrest
Washington March 21 James F F Rutle Knoxville Journal correspondent was arrested and held to bail for alleged criminal libel on Representative Franklin Bartlett of New York. The accusation stems from a House speech alleging Bartlett stole a private emblem from Mr Gibson of Tennessee used in a recent debate.
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A. FP
Bartlett
Washington
James FF Rutle
Knoxville
Gibson
House of Representatives
Luther
New York
Rute
South and West Grain Congress to Hold April Meeting
Charleston C March 31 The South and West Grain and Trade Congress will meet April 19 promising to be the most important session yet with President Fish delivering the address. Presidents and managers of all roads south of the Ohio and east of the Mississippi have signified attendance.
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South and Weat Grain Congress
Charleston
8. C
South and West Grain and Trade Congress
Fish
Ohio
Mississippi
Revolt Report From Bulawayo Under British Authority
Cape Town March 1 Capt Nicholson in Bulawayo reports the Matabele country outside a fifteen mile radius in revolt. Telegraphing the government he warns the rebellion is serious and suggests further force may be required to quell the Matabele uprising amid awaiting Sir Richard Howley Martin’s arrival as administrator of Bechuanaland Matabeleland and Mashonaland.
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Cape Town
Nicholson
Bulawayo
Richard Howard Howley Martin
Bechuanaland
Matabeleland
Mashonaland
Mintabele
Grant Dygart in Jail in Havana Insurgent Crises
Intelligence reports a major insurgent victory near Guana and La Fe with 2,000 rebels attacking government units, capturing convoy supplies, and inflicting heavy casualties. A U.S. youth, Walter Grant Dygart, known as Inglesito, is held as a prisoner of war amid ongoing Cuban insurrection reporting. Five negroes were garroted as rebels claim pre insurrection crimes.
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Havana
Varona
Soar
Wadras
Guana
la Fe
Pinar del Rio
van Gard
Witlehs
Elvil Guard
la O'Pajafoon Mareki
Owhich
Maceo
Pluar del Kilo
Nobel
Nea Guanatan
Santiago de Cuba
Cienfuegos
Marel
Walter Grant Dugant
Inglesito
Banoh
Dygart
The Prefres Senate Debate Over Madagascar Policy
Tunis debates in the Senate on Premier Bourgesis regarding Peeneh influence in Madagascar. Questioning why the treaty between Tranen and Macias OOF was not planned before, and if France bears any loss of influence. The Queen’s foreign policy, Madagascar’s affairs, and real tr nin issues were discussed as Hetrolet’s declaration was referenced. Russia’s cooperation with Pratee remains unclear.
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Tunis
Mareh
Wy M. Daartowss
Bourgesis
Mina
Wermanehead
Macias
Beynt M
Alveres
France
Madascar
Piano
M. Routreols
M Hertholet
Mopelen
Pratee
Anotiter Cuban Expedition Ships Preparations Nearing Sail
Philadelphia March 21 Anotiter reports another large Cuban expedition may sail within 48 hours from a reportedly newly purchased steamer by the Cuban Junta. The vessel is said to be heavily armed with rifles guns and machine guns and to carry funds for the insurgents as it seeks to challenge Spanish cruisers in Cadam waters.
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Philadelphia
Cadam
American Society of London Holds Annual Meeting
The American Society of London gathered for its annual meeting on March 31. The report declared the society a rallying point for Americans and noted its welfare prospects would rise. Mar. Bb. F. Stevens was re elected chairman of the society.
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London
American Society of London
Bb. F. Stevens
New Hampshire Republicans Name Delegates and Platform
The New Hampshire Republican State Convention adjourned sine die with Chandler presiding. Delegates at large to the National Convention were Stephens, Jewett, Streeter, Wood, Means, and others, with alternates Clark Gale Hurteh Richards. The platform backs repeal of Democratic tariff laws, protectionist policies, a currency allowing gold silver and paper, strong navy and harbor defense, and support for Cuban patriots, naming Reed of Maine and McKinley of Ohio as premier candidates.
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Concord
N. H
Chandler
Stephens. Jewett
Laconia
Plos
Streeter
James A. Wood
Acworth
Charles Means
Manchester
Clark
New England
Thomas Lt. Reed
Maine
Iton
William McKinley
Ohio
New Wampahire
Savannah Naval Stores Market Ends Season Strong
Savannah Ga March 11 The naval stores season closed with receipts and exports well above any prior year. Total spirits turpentine receipts reached 405 702 casks up 35 398 from last year while exports rose 1000 7089 barrels. Crabs corks and rosin figures show similar gains as the market maintains its world lead.
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Savannah
Mavannah
Evidence Against the Commodore Steamer Forfeiture Case
Washington reports the collector at Charleston has filed formal papers seeking forfeiture of the steamer Commodore for alleged navigation violations. The vessel, not yet served, arrived from Cube with cargo and returned, with United States authorities pursuing prosecution through the district attorney. A deputy marshal has seized the ship and awaits an answer.
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Washington
OP Oatome
Charleston, & OL
Treasury
United States
Hossession
Pardons Granted in Eastern District of Lennhernes
The President announced pardons for Dea M. Heatley W. J. Gleason and dH Hrockway convicted of perjury in the Eastern district of Lennhernes W. Tradley of Alabama ordered to eighteen months in the Town Penitentiary for counterfeit money Clarence Mover of Alabama sent to the Sen in Me District of Columbia Reform School for forgery of a money order Peter W Crawford of Mississippi sentenced to three years in the Kings county penitentiary for a violation of the poshin Taws.
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Washington, D. CL
Marenaf
Dea M. Heatley
W. J. Gleason
Dh Hrockway
Lennhernes
W. Tradley
Alabama
Peni Benthay
Clarence Mover
Sen
District of Columbia Reform School
Peter W Crawford
Mississippi
Kings County
Supreme Court of Appointments Proceedings in Richmond Virginia
Supreme Court proceedings summarized with arguments for Nicholson versus Gloucester Charity and Norfolk and Western Railroad Company versus Ambey. Attorneys General and other counsel presented for appellants and appellees as the court heard and submitted the cases.
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Supreme Court of Appoint
Richmond
Ue Elair Supreme Court of
Treasury balance and daily withdrawals report
The Wealth of the Country reports the treasury balance at 128,305,000 with withdrawals for the day totaling 185,200. Also mentions a Newest Discovery event and a New York room listing associated with Ennis at 162 Maio.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Ennis
Salvation Army in America Foretold by Booth Cable
A cable from London quotes General Booth praising American support for the Salvation Army. He notes new commissioners will reduce personal disputes and urges unity across nations, stressing self denial and global evangelization. Booth foresees stronger links between American and world efforts and calls for continued faith and cooperation.
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New York
Bone Don
Independent
William Booth
The
Salvation Army
London
New
Lothvedr
Americana
United States
Wittas
Cor
Ohusk
Australia
Chris
Joolly
India
Japan
Goldieva
Anwricin
Army
National Inter allied notes and congressional actions
Washington March 31 to date notes on government receipts and expenditures show a March monthly total of 1 210 000 and a year to date total of 29 000 000. Navy committee advances a plan to build four Holland type submarine torpedo boats at 175 000 each with delivery within four months. Docking reports reveal the Minneapolis hull is pitted. House Ways and Means chairman Dingley suggests possible May adjournment with June 1 as likely. Kentucky and Alabama contest cases advance with expected favorable outcomes for Harrison and Goodwin.
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Washington, D.C
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Tin di
Hecnetary
Navy
Department
Navy Department
Minneapolis
Taranto
Italy
Auoust Wast
Dingley
Maine
Committee On Ways and Prans
Congress
Eee
Way
Hopkins
Kendall
Tenth Kentuck District
Duke denies meeting amid tobacco company war rumors
In New York President Duke of American Tobacco Company denies any meeting with Eastern and Western rivals. He says no such gathering occurred and declines to confirm or deny dividends, noting board control. In Winston-Salem, the Wilson Acetylene works at Spray is destroyed by fire, the plant founded by A L Wilson of New York and operated by Major J T Morehead.
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Sloan Wnion
Globe
Hell
Christ
America
New York
John ‘Tt, Duke
American Tobacco Company
Duke
Winston
N. C
Wilson ‘Acetylene Works
Spray
Rockingham County
L. Wilson
J. T. Morehead
Four Held in Anti Gambling Warrants at Asaph
Alexandria March 31 four people L Hargen G Howser John Conway and M Lacy were arrested for violating anti gambling statutes at Asaph. They waived examination before Justice Schleyvogt and were released on bail except Lacy who is jailed. The arrest warrants cover all facets of the statute and remain in effect until the court rules.
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Alexandria
Commonwealth
St. Ageph
Bt. Apah
L. Hargen
G. Howser
John Conway
M. Lacy
Asaph
Marbury and Johnston
Justice of the Peace
Schlevvogt
Lacy
London stands by denial of World spoof on Prince of Wales letter
London dispatch reports Rt. Hon. James Gan sott o accusing the New York World of publishing a forged text claimed as the Prince of Wales letter to the Thirteen Club. The purported reply from Sir Frances Knollys notes the prince cannot accept all honorary club invitations due to numbers and selection being impractical.
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London
James Gansotto
New York
Prince of Wales
Franes Knollys
Thirteen Club of
Ne York
Prince of
Election of Senators by the People and Reform Talk
Representative Cornley of Michigan today submitted a favorable report on a constitutional amendment for direct election of U S Senators by the people. He argues the nation demands such change and that it would make Senators more responsive to voters, noting past legislative missteps and Kentucky’s rights under the proposed amendment.
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Washington
Cornley
Michigan
Kentuo
Winston Tobacconist in Trouble in March 31 report
Frank B. Webster a leaf tobacco broker and Madison resident disappeared weeks earlier. He was arrested in Richmond Kentucky on warant charging abandonment of his wife’s property sale. An officer planned to bring him back to Rockingham County for trial. His wife says he coerced her to sign a deed to sell property to fund his business and fled with another woman.
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Winston
N. C
Frank B. Webvtuy
Ciizen
Madison
Richmond
Webster
Rockingham County
Triah
Community Ended Own Life in Charleston Visit
Committed death by own action, in Charleston, G. C., March 1. He Walters, of 17 East Fayette Street, Baltimore, shot himself in the head. He had been in Charleston days visiting friends. He left no note for a friend, stating his intention to take his life. He is survived by a wife in Baltimore.
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Charleston
G. C
He Walters
East Fayette Street
More
Baltimore
Lithographers Return to Work After Arbitration
In New York on March 1 the 600 printers returned to work after a seven week strike. An employers and workers conference led to an agreement pending sworn arbitration by a committee. The dispute involved several factories and the men were promised back pay and reassignment as negotiations continue. The report also notes related movements in Cape Town and Bulawayo with unspecified impact.
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New York
Worl
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