Favorable Cuban Reciprocity Bill Passes Committee
The Ways and Means Committee approved a 20 percent tariff concession on Cuba by a 12 to 8 vote with Payne as chair. Two Republicans opposed, eight supported. no amendments adopted. bill to be called up in the House in one week. Senate debate featured three speeches for and against the measure.
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House
Senate
Mig Associated Preve
Washington
Muareh
Ways and Means Committee
Cuba
Tawney
Minnesot
Metcalf
California
McClellan
New York
Ty Mir Tanner
Payne
Dial
Yeas — Payne
Tulazell Greevenor
Ruesell
Fteele
Mecall
Lang
Ricwork
Republinine
Richardson
Swanson
Med ‘Nelian
Newlanas
Cooper
Conants
Nuys
Tiawney
Mateau
Lepaul Thewtins
Robertson
Meowlinds
Democrate
S. Althoteh
Min Hopkins
Hopkins
Hep
IMS
Bese
Comorraw
Simmons
North Carolina
Shumons
Dillingham
Vermont
McCumbey
North Dakota
Will Kings
Mississippi
Pell
Spieht
Mississipp
Bell
Colorado
Ways and Means
William Alden Smith
Michigan
Charges At Methodist Conference Against Dr Swallow
At the Methodist Episcopal conference opening, Dr Howick urged a committee of inquiry to assess the Swallow charges. The accusation centered on lying with nineteen specifications tied to Pennsylvania Methodist publications. Dr Swallow defended with deposits and affidavits later dismissed on a technical point.
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Associated Press
Sellefonte
Mureh
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Howick
Swallow
Youum
Eighth Avenue
Altoona
L. Baldwin
Missionary Societies
W. T. Thirkfeld
The
Freedman's Ald and Southern Educational Society
James Morrow
Pennsylvania Bible Society
George 1
Reed
Dickinson College
Frank L. Hart
Chicago
Gideon H. Day
Finley B. Hidle
Henry Treverton
Andrew Www
Decker
William H. Stevens
Reuben J. Wilson
L. L. Logan
Yocum
Pennsylvania Methodist
Harrisburg
H. Yocum
Richard Hinkle
Everett
CT. Dunning
Mechanicsburg
G. Db. Penepicker
WiMamsorpt
Metzler
Emporium
J. H. Price
McKinley
Hartzel
Hartge
Swaoallow
Dr. Swallow
Revolution in Barahona Ends in City Capture
Exclusive AP report from San Domingo describes Barahona on the south coast being attacked and captured after a severe fight that left forty killed or wounded. Government bombardment followed as troops retook the town and revolutionaries retreated to a nearby stronghold. The Domingan minister plans to reestablish order with severe measures.
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Associated Press
San Domingo
Republic of San Domingo
Barahona
Biarahona
Willike
Admiral Sampson's Condition Deteriorates Further
A muddled report from Washington indicates Admiral Sampson's health worsened with the end near. The inquiry suggests his commission may be relinquished, and he continues outdoor exercises daily weather permitting. Current notice places him down to a dimmer state with no new developments recently.
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Washington
Marci
al —Heporia
Sampeon
Learse
No Move in Dickinson Case Stays in Sofia
Exclusive wire from Washington reports that there will be no further government action regarding Consul Dickinson. He will remain away from Sofia as Bulgaria has no representative here, preventing retaliation. No communication with Bulgarian authorities is planned unless Lelshiman’s report shifts responsibility to Bulgarian officials.
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Associated Pres
Washington
Dickinson
Sofia
Lelshiman
Peace talks resume with Dutch and South African leaders
Reports from The Hague say Dr Leyda and Holy delegates plan a meeting in Utrecht on April 2 to review peace terms after Schalk Burger's diplomacy with Steyn and De Wet. Delays and the need for safe conduct via Lord Kitchener complicate progress toward any surrender.
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Ivras
Hague
Leyda
Europe
Bre
Utrecht
Schalk-Burger
Great Britain
South Africa
President Steyn
General de Wet
Mr. Steyn
Schalk- Burger Hait
Lord Kitchener
de Wet
Carter's Confession Implicates Tiffany in Carman murder
William Carter, held for the Port Crane murder of Charles Carman, declares under oath he did not confess but alleges Dr. C. J. Tiffany paid him to kill Carman. Tiffany denies all charges and says he had no foreknowledge of the shooting. Tiffany, a former Scranton resident, faced a prior serious charge from a patient but was acquitted.
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Associated Press
Binghamton
William Carter
Charles Carman
Port Crane
Carman
C. J. Tiffany
Tiffany
Carter
Scranton
Death of a Somnambulist in Stroudsburg Area
George Clark 41, bachelor, died after a fall down stairs at his home in Middle Smithfield township. Discovered hours later by his visiting brother, Clark lay head first in a pool of blood. Officials suspect he rose at night, misstepped in darkness and fell.
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Stroudsburg
George Clark
Middle Smithfield Township
Clark
Senate Confirms Multiple Nominations Across States
The Senate confirmed several nominations including Surveyor of Customs M. M. Garland from Wiltaburg Pennsylvania and Portmusterm Pennsylvania, Willian KB. Brown from Linesville, Annie HH from Port Washington, Solomon 4. Ketchum from Overbrook, James W. Barte lott from Doylestown, and Addison Eppetwimner from Royerford.
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Associated Press
Washington
Maroh Ol
Senate Today
Surveyor of Customs
M. M. Garland
Wiltaburg
Pennysvivania
M. Lyttle
Philadelphia
Portmusterm
Pennsylvania
Willian KB. Brown
Linesville
Annie HH
Port Washington
Solomon 4. Ketchum
Overbrook
James W. Bartelott
Doylestown
Addison Eppetwimner
Roy
Revenue Tax Reduced by Executive Action
The treasury department informs the adjutant general that bonds issued to national guard officers are under review. bonds totaling 81,000 are described as part of a restructuring. A separate wire report states engineer Moeve Moar was killed in a Central Railroad of New Jersey incident where he leapt from a moving train to stop it, sustaining injuries to others.
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Worpisburg
Treasury Department
Washington
Adjutant General's Department
Moeve
Central Railroad of
New Jerey
Cea
Senator McMillin Backs Union Depot Plan in Washington
Exclusive report from Washington notes Senator McMillin supports a bill to authorize the construction of a union depot in the capital. The measure seeks funding of 400000 dollars to advance the project.
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Wahington
Senator McMillin
Union
Washington
Terrific Gas Explosion at Nelson Mine Tennessee
An explosion at the Nelson mine in Dayton Tenn caused by gas igniting dry coal dust kills many workers. Twenty two are dead with twelve bodies still inside the mine as rescuers report a high fatality count and past incidents noted at the same company mines.
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Assotiagedress
Chatumooga
Tenn
Nelson
Dayton Coal and Ion Company
Dayton
James Franklin
Tom Shaver
James Harris
P. G. Travia
George Griffis
Ben Griffis
Reese Dean
Norris Pierzoll
Morgan Simith
John Robertson
Lark Hunter
John Harney
J. E. Hill
Bryant Smith
Mack Foust
Alex. Toffer
Shalliday
Steamship Arrivals and Departures Report
Exclusive wire lists ships arriving and sailing in Atlantic routes. Vessels such as Lola Genoa Naples Liverpool and Kensington are noted at New York offices with calls to Bremen Cherbourg and Genoa. Other entries include Wilhelm der Große and Hohengollern bound for Naples and Genoa and Gibraltar arrivals.
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New York
March
Lola
Geno
Naples
Salles Noordlind
Liverpool
Kalaor Wilhelm der Groae
Bremen
Cherbourg
Gibraltar
Grave
Genoa
Cherbourge
Friederich der Crowe
Twomen
Antwerp
Kensington
Hohengollern
City painters and paper hangers set for wage talks
Exclusive AP dispatch from Harrisburg reports 19 painters and 30 paper hangers plan a strike tomorrow for higher wages. Negotiations aim to settle the dispute, as Master Painter Tathot refuses to concede the painters demand of 1.45 for an hour’s work, with talks scheduled for April 1.
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Harrisburg
Manhal
Nineteight
Acoc Tathot
Four Thousand Homes Burned in Japan Fire
An exclusive wire report from The Associated Press describes a large blaze in the town of Pukwi in Yukahama, Japan, destroying thousands of houses and causing widespread damage. The fire, ignited in a major manufacturing area, has left residents displaced and authorities mobilizing to contain the inferno.
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Japan
Yukahama
Pukwi
Wage Increase Granted to Iron and Steel Guild
An exclusive wire reports a wagon rate of 25 cents per ton granted to the guild of the American Iron and Steel. Workers seek a 40 cent rise per ton, with warnings of a 25 cent advance being refused. April 1 implementation expected.
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Mateh
Aueriwn
Senate Approves Philippine Government Framework Plan
The Senate completes consideration of the Philippine Islands government bill and authorizes Senator Lduige to report it to the Senate after voting down a Democratic substitute by party vote.
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Washington
Senate
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Benator Lduige
Death by Own Action Suspected in Mrs Clements Case
The body of Mrs Mary Clements was found decomposed in a North Broad Street residence. A rubber hose attached to an open gas jet was near the body, suggesting self inflicted death after a two week period of disappearance. She was wealthy and twice married, with her first husband named Smith. separation from the second husband occurred about a week prior.
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Philadelphia
Mary Clements
North Broad Street
Littl
Smith
Clements
Danish Scandal to Be Investigated by US House
Washington reports that Danish Minister Brun met with Secretary Hay about the Danish West Indies purchase probe. Captain Walter Christmas denies attempting to fund or influence US lawmakers and press. Hay may submit a written statement or appear before the committee. Dalzell seeks additional information from all involved parties.
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Associated Press
Washington
Brun
Hay
House
Gron
Danish West Indies
United States
Denmark
Walter Christmas
Folkesthing
Rigsdag
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Root to Visit Havana at Mid April to Discuss Cuba Transfer
Secretary Root plans a two week stay in Havana starting mid April with Mrs Root and family. The trip aims to settle final transfer details with Governor General Wood for the Cuban government handover on May 20 under Estrada Palma's plan, with no evident political significance attached.
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Aswoliied
Washington
Root
Wood
Estrada Palma
Fire in Music Hall Ends Before Help Arrives
At 020 this morning an overturned oil stove started a fire in Music Hall during a P O S Drum Corps dance in South Scranton. The stove stood behind the bar in an adjoining room. a fire alarm was raised and the blaze was put out without external aid.
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Music Hall
A. Drum Corps
South Scranton
Teamster Fatally Crushed Handling Heavy Stone Load
John Martin a 46 year old teamster died after a stone weighing 140 pounds fell from a wagon in Ephrata. He lost his grip and fell, striking his head and crushing the skull, according to an exclusive wire report.
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Lancaster
John Martin
Ephrata
Ile
Exclusive report hints at league moves for season
An exclusive wire from The Aaoointed Presa reports player Sheehan seeks a switch to Helder and a major transfer involving the Baltimore Amwleans League club while Savannah and Brooklyn National League links surface and Emily Hall is mentioned in connection with providerwetly waned.
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Presa
Balthoote
March
Phillips Kills His Wife in Suspected Domestic Tragedy
Exclusive wire reports from Associated Press detail a suspected domestic murder near Eaiiman. W J Phillips, a member of a noted family, allegedly killed his wife after a two month separation and remains at large as police investigate the early morning fatality.
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Pres
Woman Dies In Chair After Illness At Hyde Park Home
Mrs. John O'Hara aged 28 died suddenly last night at 9 after sitting in a chair at 147 North Hyde Park Avenue. She had been unwell for some time and suffered heart trouble. Autopsy to be held today. survived by her father William Brown husband and a two year old child.
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John O'Hara
Lafayette Street
Thomas J. Thomas
Hyde Park Avenue
O'Hara
Uidimission
Mr. Thomas
Wymbs
Saltry
Machette Confesses to Faked Robberies and Burglary
Edgar Machette, 18, living on McKenna Court, admitted to Superintendent Day that he staged two highway robbery claims and a burglary. He confessed to feigning attacks on paydays to steal salary, then pawned a stolen watch and fountain pen. He also admitted stealing a Baltimore diamond ring and a Brando home watch, with relatives refusing prosecution.
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Edgar Machette
McKenna Court
Polic
Machette
Young Edgar
Edgar
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York City
Frank Branda
Mr. Brando
Brando
Day
Bronda
Young Michette
Young Minchette
Colombia Consents to US Panama Canal Rights Sale
Senor Gong a cha delivers protocol to Hay outlining Colombia unqualified consent to sell canal rights to the United States for 40 million dollars. Panama City remains outside US sovereignty. Annual rental about 750000 dollars. Roosevelt to be consulted before Congress review.
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Panama Canal Company
United States
Associated Press
Washington
Senor Gone«cha
Hay
Colombia
Panama Canal
Teyor
Canal Company
Panama
Panama City
Canal Belt
Roosevelt
Congress
Charters Issued to Several Firms by State Department
The state department granted charters to multiple firms including Hall & Kaul Co of St Marys with $100,000 capital Great Laken Coal Co of Pittsburgh with $1,000 Eastvale Water Co of Eastvale Beaver county The Valley Water Co of Rochester Haden Water Co of Haden Fallston Water Co of Fallston East Side Water Co of Bridgewater each with $1,000 capital Sheridan Building and Loan Association of Sheridan Allegheny County with $1,000,000 capital.
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Harrisburg
State Department
Hall & Kaul Co
St. Mary's
Great Laken Coal Company
Pittsburg
Eastvale Water Company
Eastvale
Beaver County
the Valley Water Company
Rochester
Haden Water Company
Haden
Fallston Water Company
Fallston
East Side Water Company
Bridgewater
Sheridan Building and Loan Association
Sherisdan
Allegheny County
Efforts to Free Rathbone Face Pardons Stall
Friends of Karea G. Rathbone convicted of postal embezzlement in Cuba seek a presidential pardon. Senator Manna haw urged clemency but the president declined to grant it yet and will review papers before deciding. If flaws are found he may not let the verdict stand.
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Washington
Karea G. Rathbone
Cuba
Havana
Manna Haw
Rathbone
Unclear fragment reports college games and scores
An exclusive wire item from Georgetown and Charlotteaville wires presents scattered college baseball scores including Yale over a 10 inning line and Lehigh versus Penn, with additional mentions of Richmond and other universities. details are partially garbled and require clarification.
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Associated
Georgetown
N. C
Ton
Charlotteaville
University of Fey
Yale
Winston
University of Caroline
Lehigh
Richmond
University of Mennsylvaniaa
Wichmond Cayeees
Relohatag Leader Ernest Lieber Dead at ?
The obituary notes the death of Ernest Lieber a pioneering leader in Relohatag. His birth details and full contributions are partially recorded, reflecting an early 20th century civic role.
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Dominguan Congress
Marshal Hin
Admiral Sampson
Kruger
Port Crane, N. Y
Scranton Tribune
Associates Press
Washington Union Depot
Government For Philippines
Hox 1
Potomac Monumental Bridge
Martin
Oilimbia
Phillips
Wastington
Wilkes Burne
Mmnister Goncha
Molly
Ernest Lieber
Toca Datu
COCA
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