Chinese Exclusion Bill Dominates Senate Debate Across Dates
Summary of actions in late February and mid month detailing senate debate over the Chinese exclusion bill, and house discussion of the Cuban reciprocity measure. Notable speeches by Foraker, McLaurin, Morgan, Cushman critique of rules and speaker coercion.
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Senate
Foraker
McLaurin
8. C
House
United States
Morgan
Nicaragua
Cushman
Wash
Des Moines murder case and national headlines from 1900 era
The report lists a Des Moines killing with Mary Peterson and her brother Thomas, various political appointments including John S. Clarkson to surveyor of the port of New York, Roosevelt’s stance on Hawaii governorship, and multiple daily events. It notes trials, executions, mine inspections, church licensing issues, fires, deaths, and economic figures from national and regional news.
Riots and Political Moves Highlight Global News
Robbers steal 3000 dollars from Milligan Nebraska bank while Ohio Senate approves osteopathy licensing law. Root tours to New York for Liberty statue lighting. Palma of Cuba pushes dollar standard and reciprocity with US.
Ball enters Hill boom for presidency at harmony meet
Thomas H. Ball of Texas launches Hill boom for the Democratic nomination at a harmony meeting in Texas. Prohibitionists in Indianapolis decide not to nominate a governor candidate, backing James M. Dungan for secretary of state. Kate Zielinski reportedly the oldest Michigan resident, dies at 112 in Coldwater. Abraham Fisher, designer of many Valentine forms, dies at 90 in Germantown. Benjamin I. Marsh is nominated for Congress in Illinois Fourteenth, with Charles C. Fuller named in Twelfth.
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Thomas H. Ball
Texas
New York
Indiana
Indianapolis
James M. Dungan
Kate Zielinski
Michigan
Coldwater
Abraham Fisher
Valentine
Germantown
Benjamin I. Marsh
Illinois
Charles C. Fuller
Belgiumwide strikes stir tens of thousands across industries
A wave of general strikes sweeps Belgium affecting many sectors. Reports note large labor action, amid wartime tensions and inflation signals, as governments adjust to disruption and fiscal pressures.
Senate Debates Philippine Government Form Bill
The United States Senate began consideration on the 18th of a bill to provide a form of government for the Philippine islands. The House passed the Cuban reciprocity bill reducing Dingley rates for Cuban goods until December 1, 1903. The Chinese government protested exclusion from the Philippines.
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Senate
Philippine Islands
House
Cuba
M. E. Ingalls
Big Four Railroad
Chicago
South Africa
Gov. Cummins
Peterson
Des Moines
Transvaal
Free State
Kitchener
Depot Carriage and Baggage Company
Kansas City
University of Michigan
Elis Washington
Philip Wallace
Donaldsville
Lee Geismar
Geismar
Maj
Octavius L. Pruden
Washington
Burton, Willis
Frederick van Wormer
Hudson
N. Y
Peter A. Hallenbeck
Wilhelmina
Iowa Legislature Ends Long Session Finances And Reforms
Special correspondence from Des Moines notes the legislature adjourned after a nine day session costing about $125,000. It enacted roughly 1200 laws, appropriated about $1.6 million for extraordinary purposes, and projected a biennial tax need around $2 million yearly with a 3.5 mill levy. Officials salaries rose including governor from 4100 to 6100, supreme judges to 6000, and more. A capital completion fund of 250,000 was approved.
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Des Moines
Minor News Items from Across the Nation
Policemen job openings posted in Hazleton Pennsylvania go to highest bidders. Hartford elects Ignatius A Sullivan clerk as mayor signaling labor victory. New York police court uncovers a beggars cooperative. Alfred Austin dedicates American edition of poems to President Roosevelt. Massachusetts committee opposes 25000 for Butler statue. Mrs McKinley’s condition steady she travels and visits cemetery when weather allows. US embassy in London hears no word of Prince of Wales visiting US. Wireless telegraph to be built in Key West linking to Havana 90 miles across the Gulf. Eight days’ imprisonment ends for Jessie Morrison in Eldorado Kansas. released on 10000 bond. Maud Dewitt Talmage and Clarence F Wyckoff wed in Washington. Tobacco manufacturing establishments reach 15252 with 31 percent rise since 1890, capital 124,089,871. British papers credit American business success in London to modern methods. Grant Memorial Association banquet set for Waldorf Astoria New York April 26.
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Ignatius A. Sullivan
Hartford
Conn
New York
Alfred Austin
London
Roosevelt
Massachusetts House
Benjamin F. Butler
McKinley
United States
Prince of Wales
Key West
Fla
Havana
Cuba
Gen. A.S. Grant
Grant Memorial Association
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Dog Reunited With Owner After Long Absence
E Hayden, who moved to Elk River Minnesota, took a shepherd dog with him. He wrote to residents of Waterloo about the loss. The dog arrived the same day as the letter, the dog returning by foot and the letter by mail.
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E. Hayden
Elk River
Minn
Waterloo
Memorial university rises in Mason City funded by Sons of Veterans
The National Memorial university near Mason City nears completion on Patriots hill. Built with $100,000 from Sons of Veterans and allied groups, the stone three story 155 by 76 foot structure anchors a 160 acre site. Plans include a National Civil War museum and Barton hall for a ladies college, endowment drives, and nationwide one dollar yearly gifts from 100,000 Sons of Veterans over ten years. The project aims to honor wartime memory and raise civic ideals.
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National Memorial University
Mason City
Sons of Veterans of the United States
Allied Organizations
Patriots’ Hill
National Civil War Museum
United States
Barton
Clara Barton
American National Red Cross Society
Ladies’ College
National Alliance of Daughters of Veterans
Sons of Veterans
Woman’s Relief Corps of
Iowa
Particuar
Memorial University
Capt
A. L. Sorter
Board of Regents
Will Invite President for Army of the Philippines Meeting
Arrangements for the annual Society of the Army of the Philippines meeting are set for August 13 14 and 15 in Council Bluffs Iowa with Dr Donald MacRae elected Iowa state president The gathering will reunite members of the Fifty first Iowa regiment and attract high officers including Gen Hale Gen Funston Gen Charles A King and potentially Gen MacArthur An invitation will be extended to President Roosevelt and Governor Cummins Philippine veterans from the Dakotas Minnesota Nebraska Kansas are expected Dr MacRae plans a state organization and branch units for old company veterans
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Society of the Army of the Philippines
Council Bluffs
Salt Lake City
Iowa
Donald MacRae
Fifty-First Iowa
Hale
Denver
Funston
Charles A. King
MacArthur
Roosevelt
Cummins
Dakotas
Minnesota
Nebraska
Kansas
Ottumwa Woman May Inherit $1 Million in Ireland
A letter to Mrs. J. K. Smith of Ottumwa claims she is an heir to an Ireland estate valued at $1,000,000. She is unaware of any relation and has taken no steps to verify the claim or secure the inheritance.
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J. K. Smith
Ottumwa
Ireland
Slippers Sent From Mrs McKinley Cheer Minerva Girl
Ten year old Ruth Nichols, daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Nichols, of Minerva, received a fine pair of slippers knit by Mrs William McKinley of Canton Ohio. A letter from Mrs McKinley accompanied the gift, thanking the child for a lace handkerchief recently sent.
Felt Shoe Factory Stock Sold to Webster City Investors
The $40,000 stock needed to insure the felt shoe factory has been sold to Webster City business men. The last shares were disposed of recently and only the preliminary organization steps remain to be completed.
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Webster City
Des Moines G A R Encampment Planned For May
The Des Moines Grand Army of the Republic announces a three day encampment on May 20 to 22 with plans for welcomes, entertainment, and open doors. The event marks the last state capital encampment, inviting comrades, regiments, and organizations to apply for hall space and accommodations at moderate cost.
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Grand Army of
Rep Nations
Moines
Grand Army
Rance
Minnesota
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R. van Sant
Min
IOWA CLUB WOMEN GEAR FOR LAS VEGAS MEETING
Iowa Des Moines and numerous city clubs prepare for the biennial Gen Federation of Women’s Clubs gathering to be held in Los Angeles over three May days. Delegates include Mrs. Harriett Lake of Ty, Mrs. Fannie Merrill of Niwa, Miss Emelie B., and Mrs. Julia Clark Hallam, among others, with state officers named from Burlington Ottumwa Cedaroids and Des Moines.
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Gen Federation of Women’s Clubs
Los Angeles
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Saheek Movies
Henry Pi
Hen Wallace Daug
Ceres
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American Revolution
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Oskaloosa
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Moore
Fannie Merril
Ni Wa
Julia Clark Hallam
City
X. V. Club
Alice G. Hargrave
Maratal
Women
C. Tlick
Burlington
M. Hutchingon
Ottumwa
State Federation
M.A. Nevada
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Cedaroids
Harriett C. Towner
Mary Purdy Peck
Charles Sumner Brown
Low
Gertrude R. Nash
Audubon
T. J. Fletcher
Marshalltown
Horace Everett
Council Bluffs
Tax Ferret System Shows Flaws In State Tax Scheme
Reading the legislature debated changing the ferret system to curb tax exploits. Proposals aimed to shield widows and keep property from escaping taxation, but the effort failed. The state would gain about 75,000 dollars in tax share, yet reform stalled. Also noted: parole granted for Elkins in a murder case, with details of the night and family tragedy.
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Ton County
Becom
Senate
Fison
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