House Caucus Fails to Reach Deal on Cuban Aid Amid Tense Session
Washington March 11 The fourth Republican conference on reciprocity adjourned with 72 to 54 backing an adjournment after a stormy debate. Leader debates centered on a 20 percent concession to Cuba and prospects for a broader trade treaty. William Alden Smith of Michigan pressed against executive influence in Congress and urged protection while others warned of party disunity and possible annexation risks.
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Ohio
House Democrats Oppose Concession to Sugar Trust
Special to The Philadelphia Times reports Washington March 11. Senator Clark claims Democrats are not unanimous for Cuban reciprocity and doubt a majority support it. He says the Sugar Trust subsidized newspapers and literary bureaus to sway opinion for Cuban sugar duty reduction. A seven member committee was proposed to investigate. Thayer’s resolution faced procedural clashes and a tabled appeal by 125 to 81.
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Peoria
Cuban tariff debate draws Quay and Durham aid
Senator Quay joined the administration and the ways and means committee on the Cuban tariff issue. A telegram urged Pennsylvania Republicans to support standing with the President on reciprocity and potential sugar free trade. Insurance Commissioner Durham also urged Philadelphia members to back the committee’s plan.
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Ways and Means
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Philadelphia
Cuba Relief Effort Highlighted by Cabinet
Washington March 11 The Cuban tariff situation was discussed by the Cabinet. It is understood the reciprocity effort is an administration measure aimed at aiding Cuba. The discussion also covered angange legislation and preserving the open door in the Philippines.
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Philippines
Gold Strike Boosts Interest in Tagoma Mines
Tagoma Washington dispatch reports news of a major gold strike, described as possibly the most important find since earlier discoveries. Details are sparse but the event has stirred regional attention and financial speculation.
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Tagoma
Wash
Methuen Defeat Rumors Stir British Sorrow Abroad
London reports claim Lord Methuen was captured after a rout of his force by Boer fighters near Poolrantjesfontein. British anger centers on 500 Yeomanry who fled four miles, prompting pledges of renewed troops and resolve as international presses weigh the setback.
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England
Boers Say They Seek No Intervention in US
Boers delegates C H Wessels and A D W Wolmarans left Washington saying they do not seek American intervention. They will sail from New York on March 2 visiting Chicago and other cities. They met with President Roosevelt to bid farewell and stressed no desire for US involvement in the war.
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New York
Chicago
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Weesebee
Roosevelt’s First Veto Aims at Deserter Case
President Roosevelt sent to Congress his first veto aimed at removing the desertion charge from Navy records. He argues no crime is greater than desertion and objects to erasing the officer’s record, noting John Glass desertion during the Civil War and the need to honor gallant comrades.
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Philippine tariff in effect in the Philippines
General Spaulding of the Treasury announces steps to implement the Philippine tariff. The telegram to customs order requires entry and Dingley rates on all goods except articles of growth and production with 75 percent of duty for meat. A separate fund is held to be paid into the Philippine treasury with drawback entries and bonded warehouse withdrawals allowed.
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Religious Row in Bolivia Sparks Tension Between Clergy and Missionaries
Lima dispatch reports conflict between American missionaries and Bolivian clergy at Lopes raising public concern. Catholicism remains the recognized faith but other worship forms are tolerated in settlements.
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Passenger Pool Abandoned By Rock Island Railroad
Rock Island today gave notice of withdrawal from the east and west bound military passenger pool. Officials offered no reason, but cited government intent to force railroads to obey the law. The move precedes a meeting in St Louis to reorganize the Southwestern Passenger Organization and may trigger dissolutions in emigrant bureau and marine agreements.
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Italian Premier asks a vote of confidence
In Rome on March 12 Signor Zapardelli said the King refused to accept resignations so the Ministry stays in power and will seek a confidence vote. The Republican group planned no participation in the final vote. The Socialists, after a heated conference, decided to back the Ministry.
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Wilcox Indicted in Death of Ella Cropsey in Elizabeth City
The grand jury returned a true bill against James Wilcox for the murder of Ella Maude Cropsey. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment. Key witnesses included Carrie Cropsey Ollie Oro and Dr Fearing with autopsy, with trial expected to last five to six days starting Thursday.
Successor to Harrity Elected
Kansas City Southern Rail directors elected Herman Sieloken and Henry P Fortheth at the annual meeting in Kansas City. Samuel Harrity of Lewis, a member of Philadelphia, resigned. Directors to meet within two weeks to elect officers.
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Samuel Harrity
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Miem
Philadelphia
Weather forecast for Eastern New Jersey and Delaware
Cloudy with rain possible and fresh south winds. Eastern New Jersey and Delaware expect cloudy Wednesday with rain in the north portion and Thursday for rain colder with fresh south winds. Sunshine 6 percent today. high around 13 degrees and the warmest since March 1 at 40 degrees.
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Fusion talks center on Democratic gubernatorial nomination
Democratic leaders meet in Philadelphia to plan fusion with the Municipal League Union party and Citizens party for a shared ticket next fall. Citizens party seen as key power in statewide independents, with potential name adoption to unify factions. Further state meetings set for Harrisburg as Guffey and others map the gubernatorial race.
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Guffey
Ikeler Announces Bid for Lieutenant Governor Nomination
Harrisburg March 11 Representative Fred T. Ikeler of Columbia County former Democratic House leader arrived in Harrisburg and announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor.
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State leaders confer today in city hotel
Elkin J D Brown Flinn Reeder and Eyre will arrive as state political leaders meet at the Hotel Walton. Senator Flinn heads Philadelphia visit to Recorder J O B of Pittsburg with Governor Stone expected to stay over to discuss with Attorney General Elkin and Insurance Commissioner Durham. Reeder Eyre, Republican convention leaders, plan meetings with officials to map strategy.
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Allegheny Delegates Rally Behind Elkin for Governor
Special to the Philadelphia Times reports Recorder J O Brown sails for Philadelphia to confer with Israel Durham about the Elkin gubernatorial boom. Allegheny delegates are pledged to Elkin with Murphy as Stone’s appointee leading the Pittsburgh delegation, while Brown names others for the 3rd and 8th districts and plans six-member ward committees in the 4th district amid broad support for Elkin.
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Thomas P. Trimble
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Public Works
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Baltimore Millionaire Batory Declared Insane by Jury
Baltimore March 11 Ignative Batory a wealthy retired merchant was ruled insane by a jury after hours of testimony. Nineteen jurors signed the insanity clause while the others believed him sane. His wife and daughters supported him though some witnesses described his peculiarities.
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Roosevelt Sails From Tampa on March 1
A sparse note reports the vessel Roosevelt sailing from Tampa on a March date, with unclear details about passengers or cargo. The fragment mentions Alice Bes and a person named Baye Fiae in connection to the trip.
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Pennsylvania coal in German households shocks Berlin market
Berlin March 11 August Schulze explains that imported Pennsylvania anthracite fails to burn well in German stoves due to insufficient draft. He notes English coal burns with smaller drafts, and predicts Germany will rely on the United States for anthracite as British production remains limited. Reading Coal and Iron Co shipments to Germany paused by freight costs and low local supply, with plans to resume next spring and summer.
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Omaha Storm Leaves City Damaged but No Major Injuries
The March 11 Omaha storm wrecked about fifty buildings across the city and county. Amanda Geary narrowly escaped harm as her house was toppled and scattered across a block. Franklin School and Immanuel Hospital suffered roof and interior damage from a blown chimney. a church, water works site, and a Union Pacific train near Flovence also endured severe damage.
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Merger Defense Ready in Northern Securities Case
Lawyers for the Northern Securities Company prepare to answer Minnesota's bill testing merger validity. William P Clough William Nelson Cromwell and Francis Stetson argue the company holds at most 40 percent of Great Northern stock and 98.8 percent of Northern Pacific stock, contending no control of competing lines and no legal violation.
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Norfolk Board of Trade Urges Strike Settlement
The Norfolk Board of Trade adopted resolutions supporting the Arbitration Board decision in the street car strike and urged both sides to end the strike. The strikers sent a letter stating that workers charged by the company need not be reinstated if the charges are proven to a committee. Cars ran with normal quotas during the day and soldiers boarded after dark. the city remained quiet with a potential withdrawal of troops anticipated.
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State Labor Men Organizing Wilkesbarre Delegates
Delegates at the Federation of Labor convention in Wilkesbarre spent the day drafting a constitution and by laws. Provisions already adopted include representation rules with one delegate per union and two delegates for unions with 800 members. The body is to be the Pennsylvania State Federation of Labor, with the annual convention scheduled for the Tuesday in March.
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Clergyman Pleads for Open Sunday Saloons
Rev Dr W Rainsford told the Nineteenth Century Club that churches are too narrow and that a more liberal Sunday is needed to reach the masses. Dr Ratusford argued for equal access to drink on Sundays, criticizing prohibition and urging clubs across New York to consider open saloons.
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Shemakha Hit Again by Quake Shakes Transcaucasia
Shemakha and nearby towns in Transcaucasia were partially destroyed and then shaken again by an earthquake. About twelve thousand people are left homeless as of March 11 in St. Petersburg reporting.
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English Stock Jobber's Death and Market Report
English stock jobber dies by his own action reported amid a market update. The page notes the Mareh LD Jeter and the booting maree a hed fragmentary, with market activity detailed for the past month in London.
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Voorhees Representative Recovers From Illness
Representative Charles E. Voorhees has been ill at his home at 142 North Twenty Fourth Street for the past week. He is reported to have partially recovered and could be seen on Monday.
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Philadelphia rally backs Irish home rule leaders
Nearly seven thousand attended a Philadelphia meeting at the Academy of Music to support the United Irish League led by William K. Redmond and Joseph Devlin. The event raised about $10,000 in minutes as crowds outside overflowed into surrounding streets.
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Ireland United at Last Under Shared National Cause
The Irish people at home show renewed unity amid a rising movement. Catholics and Nationalists in Leinster and Munster join with Protestants of Ulster, ending past sectarian divisions and aligning with the broader national effort. The shift mirrors previous international influences and signals a coalescing front across regional and religious lines.
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