Democrats Back Sympathy for Boers and Neutrality Policy
In Washington on March 20, Democratic members of the House caucused and unanimously adopted resolutions urging Congress to express American sympathy for the Boer republics and to pursue strict neutrality. The Sulzer and Randall proposals were debated. Sulzer failed 32 to 35, while Randall was adopted.
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Washington
Randall
Texas
Sulzer
New York
Tmnaintain
Congress of
United States
South Africa
House of Representatives
Ctatiens
Congress of the
Congress
Repubican Party
House
Cochran
Missouri
Otis declares peace in the Philippines as civil government forms
Major General Otis told the senate committee that after leaving Manila in May 1900 the army had crushed Aguinaldo’s forces, established civil government and courts in seven of nineteen Luzon provinces, and a large trade region. He cited cruelty by native officers, noted reliance on native police, and said U.S. troops acted with humanity while accepting shipments from Dewey, Hong Kong, and captured arms from Spaniards.
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Washington
Otis
Senate
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Luzon
Luz
Culberson
Hale
Manila
United States
Senator Hale
General Otis
Admiral Dewey
Hong Kong
Batangas
Japan
Payne Plans Cuba Reciprocity Bill Framed for Action
Chairman Payne of the ways and means committee announced he will frame the reciprocity treaty with Cuba as decided at the Republican conference. The bill proposes two sections granting the president authority for a 2 percent concession on all goods and an Sibley amendment limiting the reciprocity period to December 1, 1905. The timing for committee action and House reporting remains undecided.
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Washington
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Cuba
Sibley
Evans Denies Roosevelt Interior Secretary Rumor
Commissioner H Clay Evans dismissed a Birmingham dispatch claiming friends in Chattanooga say Roosevelt will appoint him as Interior Secretary. Evans said there is absolutely no foundation for the report.
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Evans
Washington
Pensions
Birmingham
Als
Chattanooga
Tenn
H. Clay Evans
Roosevelt
Interior
Senate Finance Committee Advances War Revenue Act Repeal
The senate finance committee favors a favorable report on repealing the war revenue act. The revised bill removes all war taxes while retaining language changes and sets tobacco tax at 6 cents per pound. Debate looms over Cuban reciprocity as Foraker proposes an amendment, while Democrats favor unconditional repeal without amendments.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Finance
Foraker
Finance
Prince Henry of Prussia Returns to German Soil
Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia landed safely at Cuxhaven in bright sunshine marking the end of his American mission. The reunion with German soil was free of incidents despite the pomp accompanying the prince's return.
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Cuxhaven
Prince Henry
Prussia
Governor Dockery appeals for aid to Ozark drought victims
Jefferson City Missouri March 19 Governor Dockery issued an appeal to the people for aid to farmers in the Ozark country southeastern Missouri who lost crops in last summer's drought. Seed for the spring crop is scarce and action must be swift.
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Jefferson City
Dockery
Ozark Country
Payne Plan Wins Cuban Reciprocity Vote in House
The Payne plan for a 20 percent tariff cut with the Sibley amendment limiting duration to December 1, 1963, was approved 85 to 31 by the House Ways and Means Committee after a lengthy debate. The plan would authorize the president to negotiate a Cuba reciprocity agreement and require Cuba to implement U.S. immigration laws as a condition of reduced duties.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Sibley
Ohio
Cuba
Morris
Minnesota
Ways and Means
Henderson
Lacey
Iowa
Hepburn
United States
Wolseley Mission Private Visit Revelation
In the Commons War Secretary Brodrick announced Lord Wolseley traveled to Capetown on a private visit without notifying the war office. He stated that wearing British uniforms by Boers is punishable by death by court martial, with Lord Kitchener having imposed that penalty in some cases.
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Wolseley
London
House of Commons
Mr. Brodrick
Lord Wolseley
South Africa
Capetown
War Office
Brodrick
Lord Kitchener
Threatened King's Bank Balance
London reports a forged bearer check drawn on Sir Brighten Probyn reducing King Edward VII’s bank balance by 220 pounds. The check was presented at Coutts Bank, the forger fled but was captured and remanded to prison. The man gave the name Alfred Reynolds.
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London
Sir Bighton Probyn
Coutts’ Bank
Alfred Reynolds
Grand Army Postpones Encampment in Omaha
The Grand Army encampment planned for Omaha the week of May 14 is postponed by one week. Notices have been sent to all posts.
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Grand Army
Omaha
King Edward to Host Half Million Poor During Coronation Week
London reports half a million of the citys poor will be guests of King Edward during coronation week. The provisioned hospitality aims to showcase royal generosity and civic solidarity amid the celebration.
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London
Edward
Venezuelan revolutionists gain ground in Caribbean actions
About 600 rebels led by General Domingo Monegas seize Cuanata and threaten Barcelona. The Libertador lands Generals Rolando and Penaloze near Carupano joining 1,000 more rebels near Cumana. General Landaete flees toward Caracas as Charme's forces expected to intercept. Cordoba's rebels move on Cumana.
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New York
Domingo Monegas
Cuanata
Barcelona
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Herald
Libertador
Nicholas Rolando
Jose Penaloze
Carupano
Cumana
Landaete
Caracas
Bucharme
Cordoba
Bulgarians Attack Turks Repulsed Near Neura District
A Bulgarian band attacked Turkish guards at Neura in Djuma bala district but was repulsed with two killed and several wounded. Turkish losses were none. Arrests and deportations of military and civil officials continue daily. The Fuad Pasha case trial begins, and the sultan commutes both Fuad Pasha and General Nazim Pasha to exile.
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Cammeyettora
Neura
Djumabala
Fuad Pasha
Nazim Pasha
Crecelius Arrested in Mt Ayr Over Threats and Shooting Claim
Norman Crecelius a Mt Ayr grocery clerk is jailed on assault with intent to kill charges after a breakup with Miss Louie Campbell. Campbell says he threatened to shoot Vin Newton if she dated him. Newton and Campbell were riding when a revolver shot was fired. Crecelius denies firing. He is free on 400 dollars bail.
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MT. Ayr
Norman Crecelius
Louie Campbell
Vin” Newton
Newton
Miss Campbell
Peetan
Crecelius
Land Seekers Disappointed In Creek Nation Ruling
Secretary Hitchcock rules Indians may rent allotments for up to one year before deeds arrive. Many seekers had hoped lands were open to purchase. Creek rolls incomplete deeds delayed. thousands already filed on homesteads.
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Ardmore
I. T
Secretary of the Interior
Hitchcock
Hay Offers to Aid Thomas in Passport Inquiry
Secretary Hay will not add further response to a House inquiry into the Thomas passport application. The secretary’s letter, prepared before the resolution passed, already sets out all facts and was read by Mr. Hitt to the Foreign Affairs Committee.
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Hay
Thomas
Washington
House
Hitt
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Plattsmouth Man Wins Prizes
Plattsmouth, Neb March 18. Joseph Klein of this city has been notified that he won two prizes offered by a life insurance company for the largest amount of insurance and the largest number of policies written during October November and December.
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Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth, Neb
Joseph Klein
House Passes Post Office Appropriation Bill
The House approved the post office appropriation bill. An important amendment integrated provisions to classify the rural free delivery service, a bill that had passed days earlier.
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Washington
Post Office
Captain Knox Dead in Superior Neb
Captain James H. Knox died in Superior Nebraska at age 71 after a long career in the newspaper business. He lived in the city twenty two years and previously worked in Burlington Oskaloosa and Indianola after arriving in Iowa in 1854.
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Superior
Neb
James H. Knox
Iowa
Burlington
Oskaloosa
Indianola
Huge 12 000 horse contract at South St Joseph market
One of the nation’s largest single horse orders closes with a buyer in St Joseph Missouri. The deal calls for 12 000 horses to be delivered at 500 monthly for twenty four months. Most are believed destined for the British army in South Africa.
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ST. Joseph
South St. Joseph
South Africa
Senate Passes Ship Subsidy Bill After Debates
The senate approved the ship subsidy bill by a 42 to 31 vote after a lengthy session. Several amendments were rejected or limited, including provisions against Chinese crew members and caps on annual expenditure, while amendments related to Morgan interests and foreign ships drew approval. The act aims to support ocean mail service and broad commerce goals.
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Washington
Senate
Allison
Dolliver
Iowa
Spooner
Quarles
Wisconsin
Proctor and Dillingham
Vermont
McLaurin
South Carolina
Frye
Commerce Committee
Mr. West
Missouri
Patterson
Colorado
Pettus
Alabama
Speener
Congress
Hanna
Ohio
J. Pierpont Morgan
Leyland Line
United States
Conference on Restoring Chinese Government at Tien Tsin
Pekin notes a conference of foreign ministers decides on restoring the Chinese government at Tien Tsin reversing military commanders. No transfer timetable has been set.
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Pekin
Tien Tsin
Treasury Cash Balances Reported March 18
The Treasury released a daily statement noting available cash balances of $175,559,113 and gold reserves of $92,064,478 in the general fund, excluding the $150,000,000 gold reserve in the redemption division.
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Treasury
Washington
General Fund
Plans for Sorghum Cane Paper Mill at Independence Kan
Plans were completed here for a paper mill to be built at Independence Kansas that will manufacture paper from sorghum cane using an improved process.
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Appleton
Wis
Independence
Kan
New Doorkeeper for the House Named in Caucus
A Republican house caucus designated R B Youngs of New York as doorkeeper to succeed the late Doorkeeper Glena.
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Washington
House
R. B. Youngs
New York
Glena
Oil Strike Near Morrison Denver Area
Oil has been struck at a depth of 00 feet in a Turkey creek well southeast of Morrison and twelve miles from Denver. The discovery signals potential for local energy development and economic activity in the region.
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Turkey Creek
Morrison
Denver
Otis to Face Philippine Committee as Senate Sits
Major General E S Otis former governor of the Philippines appeared before the senate Philippine committee but provided only travel dates due to an early session. The committee is set to reconvene tomorrow with General Funston slated for examination after Otis.
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Washington
E. S. Otis
Philippines
Philippine Committee of the
Senate
Funston
General Otis
Senators Hope Pension Bill Eases Pressure on Lawmakers
Washington march 17 senators and representatives welcome the upcoming pension appropriation bill which would make it a crime for attorneys claimants or others to receive compensation for services in private pension bills Lawmakers say the number of bills is excessive and claimants have been defrauded by unscrupulous intermediaries The bill now awaits the president's signature.
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Washington
D. C
Congress
Prince Henry to resign as admiral and lead double squadron next year
Berlin reports Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia will resign command of the First squadron after summer fleet maneuvers. He has held every navy post up to admiral. The only higher role is head of double squadron maneuvers, likely next year. Emperor William will greet him at Cuxhaven aboard the Deutscherland.
Prince Henry to Command Double Squadron Next Year
Berlin reports Admiral Prince Henry, already a leading figure in the German navy, is expected to command the double squadron maneuvers next year. Battleships Wurtemburg and Baden will return to Germany aboard the Hamburg American liner Deutschland. Emperor William is anticipated to greet his brother on shore at Cuxhaven.
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Berlin
Prince Henry
Prussia
Emperor William
Wurtemburg
Baden
Cuxhaven
Germany
Deutschland
Wilam
Contested Kentucky Election Case Headed for House Action
The House will vote this week on the Voss versus Rhea contest from Kentucky's Third District. A report favors Rhea, but it is seen as likely to unseat the sitting Democrat. The revenue cutter service retirement bill, defeated last session, may advance this time.
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Kentucky
Washington
House
Voss
Rhea
Revenue Cutter Service
Des Moines Firm Placed Under Mortgage by St Joseph Lenders
Des Moines based I. W. Rice Mercantile company operating as a general merchandise business was shut by H. A. Huntley and Huntley Smith Dry Goods of St. Joseph who hold a mortgage on the stock.
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Des Moines
I. W. Rice Mercantile Company
H. A. Huntley
Huntley-Smith Dry Goods Company
St. Joseph
Tragedy as Woman and Daughter Die in Train Collision
Springfield Ohio March 17. Mrs Joseph Phillips and her daughters Florence 12 and Margaret 7 struck by a Big Four train while crossing the trestle west of town. Mrs Phillips and Florence killed. Margaret only slightly injured. Father witnessed the accident as he returned from work.
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Springfield
Joseph Phillips
Florence
Margaret
Mad River
Phillips
FLED IN DISHONOR A DICTATED REPORT OF THE RE CENT ENGAGEMENT
Lord Kitchener forwards a dictated dispatch from Pretoria noting inaccuracies about Methuen’s retreat. Mounted troops panicked at dawn creating gaps between convoys, but infantry and artillery held for hours amid heavy Boer pressure. Casualties rose. Nesham killed after refusing surrender. Methuen wounded.
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Lord Methuen
Lord Methven
Kraal
Maade
IL Ie
Cape Police
Imperial Yeomanry
Mrs McKinley Improves After Visitors Bring Flowers
In Canton on March 17 Mrs McKinley showed gradual improvement with little medical attention as Secretary Cortelyou and Dr Rixey, close to the late president, visited. The pair arrived last night and today with Mrs Rixey, and they drove with Mrs McKinley to the cemetery where she placed flowers on the casket in the vault.
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Canton
Cortelyou
Rixey
President McKinley
McKinley
Washington
Insurgent Leader Proclaims Fulfillment in Samar
Govera, the insurgent leader, announces in Samar that he has succeeded General Lukban who was captured by the Americans. He declares all orders in Lukban’s name void and asserts his own authority.
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Manila
Govera
Samar
Lukban
Bloody bull fight draws ten thousand in Juarez across from El Paso
Ten thousand spectators, mostly Americans, watched a bloody bull fight in Juarez Mexico across the river from El Paso March 17. Matadors Fuentes and Mazzanti led the event with six bulls killed and five horses gored to death before the pair heads to Spain for seventy upcoming fights.
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el, Paso
Tex
Juarez
Mex
Spain
Fuentes
Mazzanti
Mexico
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