Puerto Rico tariff bill passes House amid bitter debate
The House approved a bill to establish civil government for Puerto Rico and impose a tariff on Puerto Rican products by 161 Yeas to 153 Nays with 11 present and not voting. The debate featured sharp charges of corruption and influence from Democratic leader Richardson against Republicans, while Dalzell and Grosvenor led the GOP defenders.
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House of Representatives
Puerto Rico
Yeas
Congress
Richardson
Tennessee
McKinley
Harrison
War Root
House
Dalzell
Dolliver
Iowa
Grosvenor
Ohio
Mr. McKinley
Payne
Committee On
Ways and Means
Sibley
Pennsylvania
Packer
Mahon
McAleer
Polk
Ghorton
Committee On Rules
Senate
Babcock
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Daisell
Republican Campaign Committee
Dalzel
Fire Wipes Out Bowling Green Town in Caroline County
A massive blaze destroyed most of Bowling Green Virginia in under three hours. George T. Swain’s store and surrounding buildings burned, leaving only two stores saved. Mrs. H. F. Samuels and family suffered major losses amid illness and distress with no insurance. The county jail and Revenue office also burned as aid is sought.
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Bowling Green
Toe Times
Richmond
Caroline County
George T. Swain
Main Street
R. S&s .Wright
W. B. Covington
H. F. Samuels
Electric Shock May Kill Phone Operator
Maud Turnbull a Chicago Telephone Company operator lies near death after an electric shock at her desk two weeks earlier. She held the plug in her left hand and the receiver in her right when a metal attachment conducted current through her body. Three physicians struggle to save her life as she weakens daily.
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the Times
Chicago
Chicago Telephone Company
Maud Turnbull
Iies
Miss Turnbull
Millionaire in Jail in New York After Providence Arrest
George W. Hull a reputed Arizona mine owner was arrested on a Providence telegram and remanded until Friday to allow officers to reach New York. His counsel then filed a writ of habeas corpus with Judge Fitzgerald as the case moves toward advisement.
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New York
George W. Hull
Arizona
Providence
R.I
Hull
Jefferson Market Court
Fitzgerald
Supreme Court
Fitzgera
Bank President Found Dead in Iowa River Duck Hunt
Truman D. Harker, president of the First National Bank of Storm Lake, was found in ten inches of water along the Lake Shore near Ft. Dodge after leaving to go duck hunting. No gunshot was found, accounts are reported in excellent shape, and an inquest is scheduled for tomorrow.
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Ft. Dodge
Iowa
Truman D. Harker
First National Bank
Storm Lake
Explosion on Gut Heil injures two crew at Havana docks
An explosion aboard the German tank steamer Gut Heil anchored near Regla wharf in Havana last night damaged a large oil tank. Captain Schroeder’s ship, en route from Philadelphia, suffered no serious damage but two crewmen were badly hurt.
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Havana
Schroeder
Philadelphia
Regla Wharf
England seeks 35000 horses for British army purchase
The Philadelphia market reports high demand as England plans a 35000 horse contract for Africa with a total outlay near 6 million dollars. Buyers insist on young, sound stock meeting U S army standards with no white horses or gray and spotted horses. Transportation costs and losses will raise final prices beyond the initial bid.
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Philadelphia
South Africa
Buffalo
New York
Africa
Great Britain
Owitt
United States Army
Assayer B C Bergin Arrested for Gold Theft in San Francisco
San Francisco April 11. B C Bergin an assayer at the branch mint has been arrested on suspicion of stealing small amounts of gold daily for months. Detectives report finding $10 worth of gold clippings on his person and that he virtually admitted guilt.
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San Francisco
B. C. Bergin
United States
Gatacre in disgrace sent home by Roberts
Bloemfontein dispatch reports General Gatacre ordered back to England amid criticism of his wartime conduct. General Pole-Carew named to lead the Eleventh Division with possible brigade changes. Gatacre’s reverses at Stormberg, Reddersburg, and Molteno are cited as evidence of failures.
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Gatacre
Roberts
Bloemfontein
England
Pole-Carew
Stormberg
Lom Roberts
Bethany
Pretoria
Kitchener
Egypt
Tommy Atkins
Backachre
Woman's skirt turns fatal for Atkins in city alley
William Atkins aged 22 of 705 South Twelfth street wore a woman’s dress as a joke with friend George Campbell. A fire in an alley behind 723 Rodman street caused his clothing to ignite, burning him badly. He lies in critical condition at Pennsylvania Hospital with surgeons uncertain of his recovery. Police and Campbell helped extinguish the blaze after it spread in Rodman street.
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William Atkins
South Twelfth Street
Pennsylvania Hospital
Atkins
Rodman Street
Eighth Street
George Campbell
Campbell
Wirtehafter
Forger Joski Arrested After High Speed Chase
Samuel Joski a 28 year old Boston forger was chased by Detectives Bond and Murray through Walnut Street Theatre crowds after a theater seat fainting suspect moment. Joski fled toward the street fighting a policeman as witnesses watched nearly a thousand people see the pursuit. He was taken to City Hall on suspicion of forgery.
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Samuel Joski
Boston
Bond
Murray
Walnut Street Theatre
Chicago
Joski
Hodgson reports improved Ashantee situation
London April 10 The Colonial Office received news from Kumassie via Governor Sir Frederick Hodgson that the Ashantee unrest has greatly improved and danger of spread appears low He expresses hope for a speedy restoration of peace and stability in the Gold Coast capital region
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Sir Frederick Hodgson
London
Colonial Office
Gold Coast
Sir Frederick Mitchell Hodgson
Kumassie
Thief Steals Fund For Dying Woman
Aaron Oppenheimer and family report the theft of a money box containing a month’s savings intended for a dying relative in Kansas City. A waistcoat and later coat and trousers were stolen from the home at 211 Lombard Street. Rachel Oppenheimer has fallen into a critical condition after the robbery and its emotional impact.
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Aaron Oppenheimer
Lombard Street
Kansan
Oppenheimer
Slater
Rachel Oppenheimer
Miller Juror Ill Forces Adjournment of Franklin Syndicate Trial
In Brooklyn Judge Hurd postponed the Franklin Syndicate case after a juror fell ill with rheumatic pain and could not attend. Miller's lawyers said they would offer no defense testimony. District Attorney Clarke then pressed defense motions on law questions. Lawyer House moved to dismiss the indictment and awaits Judge Hurd's ruling.
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New York
Judge Hard
County Court
Brooklyn
Franklin Syndicate
William F. Miller
Clarke
BT Hares
Lawyer House
Hurd
Mr. House
Miller
Ridgeway
British Columbia dissolves legislature and calls election
Fragmentary notices report BC legislature dissolved and an election ordered around Jones. Other items mention Gold man Sachs & Co shipping $500000 in gold to Buenos Ayres, the death of Captain Louis Ostheim in Chicago, and plans for John Marshall Day in Washington with Wayne MacVeagh as orator.
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British Columbia
Jones
New York
Goldman, Sachs & Co
Buenos Ayres
Louis Ostheim
Auditorium Annex
Chicago
Philadelphia
Isaac Thelm
William Wirt Howe
American Bar Association
John Marehall
Washington
Wayne MacVeagh
San Francisco
Interna
Boers Shell Camp at Elandslaagte
Three widely separated and strong Boer positions are reported at the Elandslaagte shell camp, indicating a defensive posture amid ongoing engagement of forces.
Discredit Meerkatsfontein Disaster at Elandslaagte
April 10 report says Boers opened fire on a British camp at Elandslaagte from three positions. British reconnoitering found strong Boer fortifications. A naval 4.7 inch gun replied as a Long Tom defended. One private killed and another wounded before withdrawal. Naval brigade opened fire. two Pilomel gunners killed. Continued on Fifth Page.
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Ladysmita
Elandslaagte
Pilomel
Easter Suit Choices and Ready-made Options
Ad promotes ready-made men’s suits in various styles at prices from 6.50 to 22.50 with youth and boys ranges. Claims perfect fit for most customers and highlights spring overcoats from 8.50 to 30, calling the store a leading overcoat retailer in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Wanamaker Easter Day Sale At 1820 Chestnut Street
Perry & Co advertises an Easter sale on suits coats and vests with prices from 7.30 to 28.00. The copy touts abundant stock and "never their excellence so apparent" with a range of fabrics and styles including Prince Albert coats and Velve collars.
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Oxford
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Philippine Commission
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American Supply
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R. Pole Caarew
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Ashantee
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Ladysmith
Meerkatsfontein
Botha
Bertin
Sues
BBC
Sino Ainis
Mundell
Wm. H. Wanamaker
Icreases
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Sinead
Perry & CO
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