Miles Warms Up In Senate Clash On Army Bill
Washington reports general Miles faced Roosevelts critics after telling the senate military committee he opposes key provisions of the Hawley army reorganization bill. He warned the plan would destroy centralized command, citing Napoleon and Washington, with talk of his retirement looming as the president weighs his actions.
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Miles Replies to Senate Misrepresentations
The War Department weighed General Miles testimony before a congressional committee amid questions of disciplinary action and privilege. Officials planned to publish the full hearing, while Miles argued press reports misrepresented his statements. Separately, Porter’s case and Otis’s senate questioning sparked lively debate over pay, rank, and the Philippine war. Michigan Republicans oppose Cuban duty reductions as the hearing continues.
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Blockade Ends As Dakota Rail Lines Resume Normal Trade
March 21 reports from St Paul describe major trans continental lines clearing snow delays. Blockades on Northern Pacific and Great Northern caused hours of stoppage but trade losses were offset by moisture aiding Dakota wheat. Over 2,000 new settlers passed through St Paul to Dakota homes from Illinois Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania Kansas and Minnesota. Miss Tillie Riesz remains missing from Kenosha after leaving North Chicago for factory work. Police aided by mother Maggie Riesz. John Siethamer linked but denies knowledge of her location. In Newton Massachusetts thieves chloroformed Mrs Ferguson during a break in. No valuables stolen and life was endangered briefly.
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Feud Victim Shot Rains Upon Knoxville Area
Inesville C Hay and Marcel 21 were killed by a gunman in a feud that spread to nearby towns. A special policeman was slain as gunfire shattered windows and a gall was escaped. The feud ties to Tennessee history with earlier killings in Monroe County involving McGhee and Metthee families. McGhees currently serve life terms.
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Stewart Fife Acquitted Of Richardson Murder
Stewart Fife was acquitted this morning in Savannah, Maine, of the Richardson murder. Includes other regional notes on storm losses of live stock near Pismarck, S N D, and various obituaries and incidents such as a fatal mine powder explosion near Terre Haute and a political defection in Belgrade Servia.
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Across Waters on the British Side Favored
London March 21 The Yx World festival suggests a match between J Pierpont Morgan’s yacht and the Shamrock for the cup in European waters. The aim is to settle the vexed question of disadvantage by proving which yacht, with altered sail rig, is faster since the 1901 trial races, a matter of keen interest to yachtsmen.
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Black Brute Taken in Quincy After Rampage
A 16 year old boy named Iles confessed to assaults on five girls in the northeastern area over three weeks. Police guarded the city prison to avert a lynching as mobs feared his release. Iles had previous trouble including a stabbing and a shooting incident.
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Lord Francis Hope Divorced From May Yoke
London reports reveal Lord Francis Hope granted a divorce on grounds of misconstruction involving May Yoke and a Puteam Berdice Streni. The proceedings included remarks from the United States state department protesting Germany’s exclusion of certain borax preparations, with warnings that protests would be ineffective.
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Dillon’s Suspension Sparks Commons Row in London
In a heated Commons scene on March 21, South Carolina senators faced censure during a clash over Liberals and Boers. John Dillon challenged Chamberlain’s remarks, replying with a profanity. The speaker ruled both improper, then suspended Dillon, who left the chamber as supporters cheered.
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Repeal the Tax and Political Turmoil in Des Moines
Des Moines reports a bill repealing the road tax on foreign companies drawing votes from five senators as it moves through the house. An amendment seeks two-year biennial elections, with uncertainty whether it passes before popular vote. A separate item notes a suspect in a railroad wreck plot, while a pastor faces heresy charges in McPherson Kansas. Also, news of a New York woman linked to a duchess title in Paris.
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Firing Dispute Sparks Miner Operator Conference
Des Moines reports end of today’s conference as operators leave to adjourn until Monday. Both sides, after careful talks on the firing issue, fear a wider split and weigh the impact of a potential strike. A special meeting is planned Saturday to seek a renewed agreement.
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Naval affairs committee backs Schley controversy ending
Washington March 21 The house committee on naval affairs votes seven to four to concur with the president’s conclusion on ending the Schley controversy and to indefinitely postpone nine bills and resolutions on the matter.
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Fight with pistols ends in injuries in court battle
Mrs Amo m and George Thompson fought in the street yesterday. One person was shot in the leg, another wounded in the shoulder. Thompson fired five shots at Matterson, none hit. Thompson's wounds are dangerous, but not serious. The shooting stems from a divorce and damage suit ongoing in court with Thompson and Mrs Watterson as principals.
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Rock Island Masons Enjoy Aledo Dedication Festivities
The Masons from Rock Island returned at 2 this morning after attending the dedication of Aledo’s new Masonic temple. Col. George Moulton of Chicago led ceremonies with a full program, a banquet for about 300 followed, and a nine hour program of literary and musical entertainment ending with a grand dance at the rink.
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New Lifting Jack for Electric Cars Patented in England
A compact lifting jack weighing ninety six pounds uses a toggle joint and right and left hand screws with a ratchet lever to provide great power without side thrust. It is designed for electric cars and can be carried in a passenger car for freeing a pinned person. The article also notes the origin of the word mile from Latin mille meaning a thousand.
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