War Revenue Measure Reported for House Vote on Saturday
The proposed war revenue bill aims to raise about 100 million dollars a year to fund war expenses and authorizes the treasury secretary to borrow up to 500 million. It imposes taxes on beer, tobacco, tea and coffee, stamps on papers, telegraph messages, and various fees, with bonds exempt from tax and provisions for national bonds sold as a popular loan.
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Smith Named Postmaster General Amid Health Grounds
The president nominated Charles Emory Smith of Philadelphia to be postmaster general after Gary resigned due to ill health. Smith, editor of the Philadelphia Press, was confirmed by the Senate in executive session without objection, amid reports of political opposition that were denied. Pennsylvania senators were consulted before the nomination.
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Post Office Committee
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Army Headquarters to Remain in Washington, General Miles States
General Miles announced that the army's headquarters would remain in Washington. He said, as far as he knows, the location stays unchanged in the nation’s capital.
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Measures Passed By the Senate in Defense Focus
Washington reports three key measures approved by the Senate focusing on national defense. The civil service bill with coast defense funding passed, the naval appropriation bill neared completion, and a joint resolution to curb coal exports and war materials was adopted.
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United States
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Mississippi
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Howley
Conn
Military Affairs Committee
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Iron and steel market shows war impact with mixed signals
The weekly trade review notes no new developments in iron and steel markets with war fears dampening activity. Pig iron and copper trade show some movement while structural markets vary by city from Philadelphia to Cleveland. News from naval actions near Hampton Roads describes torpedo boat Rodgers seeking permission to join the fleet, with ships awaiting crews and repairs ongoing.
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Cleveland
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Brooklyn
Rodgers
Key West
Hampton Road
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Saturn
Privateering policy risk sparks pressure from major powers
Washington reports strong indications that Spain will face diplomatic pressure from Britain and Germany if it persists in commissioning privateers to attack commerce. The United States opposes privateering, and British, German, and French interests fear seizures of their ships carrying American goods. Madrid negotiations shift as Britain presses Premier Sabasta to halt privateering, with Spain’s war strategy hinging on privateers.
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United States
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Sabasta
Spain
Britain
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Fort Monroe Teeters On War Rumor After Washington Bulletin
News from Fort Monroe Virginia on April 21 describes intense excitement as officers and men of the flying squadron receive a Washington bulletin. Officers must report on board by 1 pm with limited leaves while Massachusetts squadron personnel face a 6 pm muster and potential short leaves. Rumors spread at hotels housing officers wives amid fears of an imminent sailing and a war declaration following the Associated Press bulletin about Spain.
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Students Enlist as Governor Proposes PA University Regiment
Harrisburg April 2 The state arsenal and stores were inspected by Governor Hastings and Adjutant General Stewart. The governor praised the building and stores and thanked Keeper Richardson and George Woodruff captain of the University of Pennsylvania football team for their presence and offered a regiment of University of Pennsylvania students for service in war.
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George Woodruff
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Baseball Scores From Multiple Cities Reported
Baseball results list games in Baltimore Washington Cincinnati Lancaster Wilkes Barre Reading and Toronto. Box scores show teams like Brooklyn Louisville St Louis and Pittsburgh with batteries and umpires named across varied dates and conditions.
Style as the dress of thought in home furnishings
A reflective piece compares home interiors to character, distinguishing buyers as thoughtless, care less, or artistic based on their choices. It argues for choosing dainty, harmonious designs and colors to reflect refined taste.
Scott's Emulsion Promises Fat Building For Thin Children
When children are hungry or thirsty, common sense gives food or water. For thin children the advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as the best fat forming food. It claims to have helped thin, weak, and sick children become strong and healthy for 25 years and promotes a price of $1.09 at druggists.
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