Senators Debate Puerto Rican Tariff Plan Amid Partisan Support
Republican senators held a long conference on the Puerto Rican tariff bill in Washington. They expressed opposition and support as a party measure, with leaders like Foraker Hanna Proctor and Davis urging various positions on a fifteen percent duty and free trade options. The session showed divisions over policy and party loyalty, with a possible vote expected after further talks and a nearby Cuban subcommittee tour.
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Middle West
United States
Puerto Rico
Cuba
Foraker
Hanna
Fairbanka
Enater Davis
Perkins
Mason
Islands
US Should Grant Philippines Freedom To Preserve Trade and Labor
A speaker argues retention of the Philippines threatens labor and tariff aims. He contends the Philippine issue, not Puerto Rico, should be resolved by granting freedom and allowing a stable government. This move would ease trade relations and prevent competition from cheap Malay labor.
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United States
Puerto Rico
Philippines
Philadelphia Methodist Episcopal Conference Opens in Arch Street Church
The 113th Philadelphia conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church begins tomorrow at Arch Street church. It covers 395 churches in Southeastern Pennsylvania with 68,096 members and 10,177 officers and teachers. Bishop Charles H. Fowler presides as the conference notes substantial property values and $1,182,624 in indebtedness. The Historical Society observed its anniversary with a Bristol address.
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The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Arch Street
Historical Society of the Conference
Frank M. Bristol
D. C
Washington, D. C
Enactment of the Financial Bill Cleared for Presidential Signature
The House adopted the conference report on the financial bill by 166 yeas to 120 nays with nine Democrats crossing party lines. Senate already approved the report. President McKinley expected to sign soon with Overstreet en route to the White House.
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House of Representatives
Senate
McKinley
Overstreet
White House
Indiana
Bruitius
Pennsylvania
Little
Arkansas
Clayton
Brigges
Underhill
Levy
Lcadder
New York
Denny
Marytams
McAleer
Thayer
Massachusetts
Fitzgerald
Mustavhawits
Allen
Nebraska
Butler
Barber Knobl Murdered in Harrisburg Bridge Ambush
Frank Knobl a 22 year old barber was shot four times on a bridge in the Bouthern section of Harrisburg while returning home. He was taken to Pittsburg hospital where he died. A man suspected by Knobl's sweetheart had repeatedly tried to pick a quarrel with him.
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Harrisburg
Frank Knobl
Pittsburg Leper Arthur D. Wilson Dies in Pest House
Arthur D. Wilson, a civil engineer and leper, died today after two years in the Pittsburg pest house. He contracted leprosy in Brazil fifteen years ago and had lived in Pittsburgh while isolated. He required two nurses and cost the city about $5,000 for his confinement and care.
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Pittsburg
Arthur D. Wilson
Brazil
Pluteburg
Funds for Beckham's Army in Kentucky
Frankfort March 13 The house approved a resolution requesting 100000 for Governor Beckham to equip and reorganize the state militia. The measure now lies before the senate for approval.
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House
Senate
Beckham
War Loan Bill Advances in Commons on March 18
London reports the war loan bill moving to a second reading in the House of Commons with a 24 to 21 vote. The debate centers on financing Britain’s war effort and the bill’s early passage.
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London
House of Commons
Hearing on Pennsylvania Coal backed Delaware Valley railway plan
The New York State Railroad Commission resumed hearings on the Delaware Valley and Kingston Railroad company's request to build a line from Lackawanna to Kingston tidewater along the old canal route. Opponents included Ontario and Western IRIE New York Central Port Jervis and Monticello Kingston and Rondout Valley. Three weeks were forecast to finish opposing testimony while Pennsylvan ia Coal Company official Mr Thorne answered questions on methods earnings and profits. The commission adjourned to 10 o'clock the next morning.
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Thorne
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Platt
New York
Delaware Valley and Kingston Railroad Company
Delaware and Hudson Canal
Lackawaren
Kingston Tidewater
State Railroad Commission
Ontario and Western
Irie
New York Central
Port Jervis
Monticello
Kingston and Rondout Valley
Garver
Mr. Platt
Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad
Erie Railroad Company
Connell Steamboat Company
Delaware and Hudson Company
Pratt
Pennsylvania
Samuel Coykendall
George Williams
The
Chemical National Bank
Williams
Raids Hit Tenderloin District in New York
Chief Devery ordered raids on several Tenderloin resorts in New York striking disorderly houses and refuges for dissolute women. Prioprietors were arrested then bailed as crowds surged on Sixth Avenue and Broadway. District Attorney Gardiner may seek indictments for neglect of duty by Captain Thomas. Sixteen men were arrested at 1487 Broadway during a late-night raid.
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New York
Devery
Tenderloin
Sixth Avenues
Broadway
Upper Broadway
Thomas
Gardiner
Grand Jury
Burr
Society For the Prevention of Crime
Sapho Not Immoral Says Philadelphia Grand Jury
Philadelphia grand jury ruled Sapho not immoral or obscene after examining the novel during inquiry into Bernard Kilne’s arrest for selling copies. Kilne faced charges of selling and exposing for sale an indecent book as the grand jury ignored the indictment.
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Philadelphia
Grand Jury
Bernard Kilne
Democratic investigating committee meets in Philadelphia
A Democratic investigative panel convened in Philadelphia on March 14 to examine the collapse of votes in several counties. The session was held behind closed doors and no public statements were released.
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Philadelphia
Astate
Mafeking's Gad Plight and Distress Messages from Mafeking
London wires relay distress from Mafeking under siege. Reports describe scarce food horseflesh water contamination and deadly disease while military operations push toward brick fields and relief signals arrive from Birmingham and Lady Georgiana Carson. Telegraphs from Colonel Plumer’s column near Lobatel imply new updates may come.
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Lobats
Times
Mafeking
Garrigan
Birmingham
Georgiana Carson
Sarah Wilson
Plumer
Lobatel
Progress of Roberts in Bloemfontein advance
London reports no new details on Lord Roberts march toward Bloemfontein beyond his dispatches. The advance is likely as the British aim to trap Boer forces between two armies, with Bloemfontein expected to fall and strategic rail and supply lines under scrutiny. General Joubert arrives at Pretoria to consult, while peace overtures swirl and Zululand tensions loom amid ongoing campaign notes.
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Bloemfontein
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Cape Town
French
Orange River
Modder Bridge
Free State
Kruger-Steyn
Lord Salisbury
Pretoria
Lorenzo Marques
Joubert
Federala
Lebambo
Ogelequana
Uibogasela
Zululand
Bours
Mlet Rieflanger
Ladysmith
Anti War Cartoon And War News In Rev Sheldon Paper
Topeka Kansas March 1 The front page features a brief India famine fund appeal and a note that contributions should go through regular channels The paper also previews an anti war cartoon The Kansas Millers association protests railroad treatment and editor Sheldon plans to comment freely on war news A Grinnell Iowa College president resignation is noted with reasons given and the editorial asks What Can We Do to Make This a Better City warning against populist politics
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Kan
Charlies M. Sheldon
Chase
India
Christian Endeavor World of Boston
Sheldon
Branley
Beard
Otis
Philippines
Kansas Millers
Vutoclation
Grinnella
Gates
Iowa College
Philadelphia Buys Giangs
Philadelphia purchases from Washington the release of outfielder Lange and plans to move Delehenty to first base and Lange to left field likely filling Delehuntys spot. The change suggests a shift in the Washington Philadelphia roster and position alignments.
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Giangs
Philadelphia Baseball Club
Washington Club
Lange
Delehunty
Del
United States Refuses Public Statement on Peace Efforts
Washington reports that the cabinet took no position on U S mediation in the South Africa war. Secretary Hay explained the U S is an intermediary, not a mediator, and cannot disclose private negotiations. A possible British reply to Kruger and Steyn may refer to Lord Roberts, with unconditional surrender as a first line.
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Choate
South Africa
Hay
United States
Great Britain
Lord Salisbury
Kruger and
Steyn
Lord Roberts
Allen
Better Pay for Miners in District No 2 Convention
Representatives of United Mine Workers district No 2 meet in Altoona with over 100 delegates led by President W B Wilson. They report miners gained five to twenty cents per ton more wages than last year, benefiting about 1 260 000 dollars for 25 000 000 tons mined. discussions include credentials, organization, and labor questions.
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Altoona
United Mine Workers
W. B. Wilson
Blossburg
Mary Jones
Chicago
Tioga County
John Harvey
Baker's Mines
Joe Boggin
Jefferson County
Wilson
Convicts Attack Prison Farm. Guard Abe Harling Fights Back
In Columbia, five convicts from a nearby penitentiary farm assaulted Abe Harling. They overpowered him but failed to operate his Winchester. Harling drew his pistol after a fierce struggle, killing Tom Houghton and wounding another as two convicts surrendered and the fifth escaped.
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Thin City
Abe Harling
Winchester
Tom Houghton
Steamship Arrivals and Clearances London to Antwerp Europe
Westernland cleared for Antwerp and 81 Paul for Southampton. Georgia sails to Liverpool via London and Southampton. Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse sails to Bremen. Antwerp arrivals include Friezland from New York via Southampton. Grant Waldersee sails from Hamburg to New York.
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Westernland
Antwerp
Paul
Bouthampton
Georgia
Liverpool
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Bremen
Friezland
Plymouth
Grant Waldersee
Hamburg
General News Roundup and Local Court Notes
The morning issue previews debates on peace terms with the Boers, tariff views for Puerto Rico, and a D. W. and K. railroad mediation tender. Northeastern Pennsylvania covers finance and commerce, plus a day’s court records and editorials.
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Puerto Rico
Uncle Sam
Kentucky Adjourns Legislature After Sine Die Decision
Frankfort Ky March 13 with the court of appeals yet to rule the Kentucky legislature adjourned sine die. Governor Beckham will not move to seize state buildings until the court decision. Military reorganization funds were approved. Contending factions brace for possible actions depending on the appellate ruling and future court outcomes.
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Kentucky
Volller
Casil Nan
Civernor Taylor
Beckham
Court of Appeal
Court of Appeals
Commonwealth
Taylor
Associated Press
Court of Last Resort
Meckham
Supreme Court of Kentucky
Capital Square
Newark Fire Victims Count Rises After Recoveries
Two more bodies were recovered from the Newark tenement blaze bringing the death toll to 16. The victims include Lucila Casillo, two, and an unidentified child. Two men a woman and a girl remain unaccounted for as Vito Cretontu faces arson charges after his arrest.
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Newark
N. J
Lucila Casillo
Vito Cretontu
Havana Welcome Marks Armored Cruiser Visit
Secretary Hoot arrives at Havana aboard the armored cruiser New York and is greeted by seventeen guns. He meets leaders of Havana industries including the Sugar Planters' Association and a Havana municipality deputation. An interview with Collector Bites follows. He plans to visit Marianao next to review many papers due to numerous prior callers.
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March
Hoot
New York
Bugar Planters’ Association
Marianao
Deaths of a Day across cities and France
Toulouse reports the sudden death of Pere Henri Didon a renowned Dominican teacher and author at March 1. In Towanda Edward Van Dyke aged 87 longtime resident and prominent tannery operator died today after forty years in Troy his wealth and a large family noted by his survivors.
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France
Pere Henri Didon
Towanda
Edward van Dyke
Troy
Granville
Boers Offer Spurned by England in South Africa Crisis
Lords hear Britain refuse assent to independence for the South African republic or the Orange Free State. The United States mediation proposal was declined after a late presentation, with White and Hay reporting efforts to effect peace.
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Transvaal
Orange Tree
United States
Boers Appeal Urges Peace Over War Crimes and Independence
A London parliamentary paper publishes cable messages from the presidents of the South African Republic and the Orange Free State to Lord Salisbury. The message defends the war as a defensive measure to preserve independence and seeks secret peace, warning that continued British action would drive them to persevere to the end.
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House of Lords
Lord Salisbury
Kruger
Steyn
South African Republic
Orange Free
Orange Free State
Great Britain
Marquis of Salisbury
Bloemfontein
March
South Africa
South Afri
Weather Forecast For Washington March First
Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday calls for fair weather in Pennsylvania with fresh north winds. No precipitation expected.
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