Tariff and Reciprocity Debate Shape 1908 Congress
The piece analyzes partisan divides over reciprocity and tariff policy, noting Republicans face pressure on tariffs while cries for reciprocity fade. It cites deference to principle, fears of revolution, and planned actions in Congress and at the 1908 election, with mentions of McKinley era treaties and Argentine deals.
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Mem
Vsident
Meef
McKinley
Tcinley
Republicans Coalesce Against Tariff Revision in 1904 Campaign
The head of affairs suppresses tariff revision amid opposition from older party members. Senator Hanna favors keeping the current policy to avoid disturbing business conditions. He predicts prosperity will favor Republicans in 1904 and argues 1902 prospects outshine 1901. Aldrich and eastern protectionists back the stance. Speaker Henderson and Senator Allison join the effort to avoid tariff changes, steering the party toward the Dingley law in the 1904 campaign.
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Hanna
Republican Party
Aldrich
Henderson
Allison
Congress
Electric Car Collision Near Joliet Kills Four
Four killed seven injured in a head end crash of two Chicago and Joliet electric cars near Saybridge Illinois twenty miles from Joliet this morning. Cars demolished on a curve while speeding. investigators believe racing for the switch.
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Illinois
Joliet
Chicago
Three Men Likely To Be Minister to Cuba
Washington March 28 Three names Charles Allen of Massachusetts General Fitzhugh Lee and H Clay Evans pension commissioner are prominent as candidates for the US minister to Cuba The selection of Lee would be most popular from a Cuban standpoint
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New Republic
Washington
United States
Cuba
Charles Allen
Massachusetts
Fitzhugh Lee
H. Clay Evans
Lee
Law School Debate Brings Cincinnati and Louisville Teams
Three Cincinnati Law School debaters meet three from Louisville Law School at College Hall in Cincinnati for the first such clash. The issue asks whether Congress can impose duties on exports or imports between states and U S territories in peacetime without a constitutional amendment.
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Cincinnati
College Hall
Cincinnati Law School
Louisville Law School
Congress
United States
Jamaica Governor to visit Santiago de Cuba
Kingston Jamaica March 28 Sir Augustus Hemming the governor of Jamaica and Lady Hemming depart tomorrow for Santiago de Cuba with Mr Chamberlain's consent to repay the November Cuban visit by General Leonard Wood governor general of Cuba. They travel aboard the government yacht Kanawah and will stay several days in Cuba.
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Kingston
Jamaca
Augustus Hemming
Lady Hemming
Santiago de Cuba
Chamberlain
Leonard Wood
Cuba
Augustus
Santiago
Kanawah
Hawkeyes and Gophers to Debate Tonight
The ninth annual debate between the University of Minnesota and the University of Iowa is held in Minneapolis on March 28. The question asks if the United States should retain permanent possession of the Philippines. Minnesota supports permanency. Iowa argues against it.
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Hawkeyes
Canadian Whist Congress Opens in Toronto at McConkey’s
Expert whist players from across the Dominion attend the seventh annual congress of the Canadian Whist League in Toronto at McConkey's, opening under favorable auspices and promising a highly successful tournament.
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Toronto
Ont
Dominion
McConkey
Rope mob executes local sheriff killer in Wyoming
Casper Wyoming crowds storm the town to hang Charles Woodward, convicted of murdering Sheriff Ricker of National county. Despite a previous supreme court intervention, locals moved to seize the offender and carry out the sentence themselves, gathering in Caspar.
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Casper
Wyo
Charles Woodward
Ricker
National County
Woodward
Supreme Court
Jones May Lose The Jug In Arkansas Primary Fight
Arkansas voters head to the polls for the Democratic primary to pick nominees from township constable to U S senator. The Jones Clarke contest for the Senate tops a colorful statewide race with Governor Davis facing Rector in a heated duel that has drawn lively crowds and sharp debates across the state.
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Ark
Arkansas
United States
James K. Jones
James P. Clarke
Jones
Democratic National Committee
Sir Rae and
McCullough
Hugh A. Dinsmore
Third
House
Jeff Davis
EK. W. Rector
Hot Springs
Davis
Senate and the President Guards
Washington dispatch reports tensions between Roosevelt and the Senate over military matters. Hawley reintroduces a bill to grant an honorable discharge to Charles Hawley, which Roosevelt vetoed earlier. The Senate committee delays action on Brevet commissions for Philippine veterans, arguing such acts only apply in wartime.
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Cleveland
Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Senate Military Committee
Hawley
Charles Hawley
Philippines
Republicans Appear Unmoved by Captain Christmas Claims
Washington reports the Republican House majority treats Captain Christmas allegations on the Danish West Indies purchase as a joke. Democrats doubt the claims of bribery but seek investigation. Representative Gardner of New Jersey says he had only an introductory contact with Christmas. State Department calls the charges baseless and fabricated.
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Captain Christmas
State Department
Silver Basis for Philippines Coinage in Civil Government Bill
Washington March 28 The Philippines committee amended the civil government bill to establish a popular house and fix silver as the coinage basis. The minority will submit a substitute favoring Filipino violence. Roosevelt to comply with House request for Miles correspondence. Porto Rican claims bill grants Court of Claims jurisdiction to refund duties on imports during military occupation through May 1900.
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Senate
the Philippines Committee
Philippines
House of Legislative Assembly
Roosevelt
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Miles
Root
House Today
Pon
Court of Claims
Porto Rico
United States
Legislature Moves Quick to Adjourn, Bills Pushed Fast
The current scene signals an early adjournment of Congress as appropriation bills advance rapidly. Opposition appears lifeless against the pending measures, with little resistance observed from rivals or committees.
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Congress
House Committee Rules for Lewis vs Tompkins in Columbus
The House Committee on Elections No. 2 favors Emmett Tompkins in the case from the Columbus district. The ruling concludes in his favor regarding the congressional seat.
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House Committee On Elections
John J. Lewis
Emmett Tompkins
Columbus, O
Congress
Tompkins
Plan to settle strike to avert coal calamity
New York March 28. National Civil Federation consolidation committee begins a determined effort to forge a permanent agreement between anthracite miners and employers. Details are withheld. Miners currently hold leverage with only about two weeks of coal supply in U S markets. Operators fear a national disaster if a strike occurs.
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New York
National Civile Federation
Michigan Academy of Science resumes annual meeting
Ann Arbor March 28 The Michigan Academy of Science resumed its annual meeting with the morning session. The highlight was the president Dr W G Vaughan of the University of Michigan delivering the annual address on The value of scientific research to the state.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Michigan Academy of Science
Ita Seasional
W. G. Vaughan
University of Michigan
Vaughan
Wheat freezes damage vast lands in Pacific Northwest
Reports from Tacoma indicate 300000 acres of fall sown wheat frozen north of the Snake River. Spring thaws revealed extent of damage as large areas also froze in southeastern Washington northeastern Oregon and in the Big Bend region. Overall about a million acres of grain damaged.
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Tacoma
Wash
Snake River
Washington
Oregon
Big Bend
Bryan to Spend Remainder of Days at Country Home
Lincoln Neb March 28 W J Bryan in the Commoner says he and his family expect to spend the remainder of their days at their new country home near Lincoln Nebraska.
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Lincoln, Neb
W. J. Bryan
The
Commoner
Here
Akron and Selloff Set for Oskosh Club Fight Night
Oskosh Wisconsin March 28 Art Simms of Akron and Otto Selloff prepare for a bout at the Oskosh athletic club. Both boxers show good form and readiness for the scheduled contest tonight.
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Oskosh
Wis
Art Simms
Akron
Otto Selloff
Oskosh Athletic Club
Bought a Terminal. Balt Lake March 28 notice
Balt Lake and Los Angeles line has leased the terminal adjoining the Oregon Short Line depot for the local line. It is rumored it will sell out to the San Pedro road.
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Balt Lake
Los Angeles
Oregon Short Line
San Pedro Road
Grain Dealer Albert Gerberding Noted in Registry
Albert Gerberding a grain dealer connected with 9 Regient Craft appears in the registry on a Wednesday, described amid notes of valvular difficulty and health concerns. The brief entry records his occupation and status in the local business community.
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Albert Gerberding
Prospectus Issued for 4 Percent Russian Loan
The prospectus for a 40,000,000 mark Russian loan at 4 percent has been issued, with tax exemption. Subscriptions are receivable April 13 and the issue price is set at 7 percent.
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