Cromwell Moves to End Parliament in Bold Show of Power
The scene follows Cromwell seizing control as Sir Harry Vane and the others gather at Whitehall to push the settlement. Cromwell accuses parliamentarians of betrayal, orders musketeers to clear the House, removes the Mace, and locks the chamber before returning to the Cockpit. The General’s actions provoke mixed awe and dread as the era’s power reshapes England.
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Jane
Sandys
Doctor Verity
Harry Vane
Peter Wentworth
England
Cromwell
Peter
Dr. Verity
Israel
Wentworth
Cluny Neville
Lenthall
Gen. Harrison
Alderman Allen
Allen
Vane
Oliver Cromwell
Cromwell Dissolves Parliament in a Fiery Emergency
Cromwell enters a royal room with soldiers and Parliament present, denounces the self serving body, vows action, and leads a dramatic move to dissolve Parliament after a long campaign to preserve their self serving bill. The scene unfolds with charged speech and the fear of armed troops in the lobby as the vote nears. The dramatic confrontation culminates in Cromwell declaring the dissolution to the astonished members.
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Ment
Israel Swaffham
Cromwell
Hazelrng
Cluny Neville
Col. Ingoldsby
Harry Ware
Sidney
Henry Marten
Lambert
Ivarsides
Parliament House
Doctor Verity
Harrison
Cromwell interferes with springtime holiday scene
Daylight and spring sunshine set a cheerful mood as Jane and friends begin a river outing. They travel by car and arrive at Richmond where they spread hampers under oaks in a secluded park. After a pleasant meal they wander the palace grounds, feeling the place's solemn, monastic grandeur.
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Cromwell
Jane
Richmond
The Cost of Census Taking Across Centuries
A Century apart shows per capita costs rising from 1.13 to 15.5 cents. Virginia led 1790 counts with 747 610 people and $7 553 90 spent. In 1900 Maine with about 700 000 residents matched Virginia’s 1790 population, costing $34 560 90 for enumeration and supervisor pay.
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Virginia
Union
Treasury Department
Maine
United States
Payne meets old acquaintance on office holding woes
Congressman Payne of New York encounters a gray-haired acquaintance who laments a full month of unemployment after thirty years in office. The relieved humor underscores the uncertainties of political tenure as recounted by the Baltimore Herald.
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Congressman Payne
New York
Payne
Baltimore Herald
Our Foreign Trade Shows Healthy Export Growth
The United States reports record February exports and strong three month totals, with imports rising as well. At $1.4 billion in exports and $1 billion in imports for fiscal 1903 likely, the trade balance favors continued prosperity, arguing against risky experiments like reciprocity or tariff changes. The Helena Record criticizes free trade talk and notes Canadian coal price cuts as a test of domestic industry.
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United States
Bureau of Statistics
the Tribune
Helena
Mont
Cummins pushes Iowa tariff idea at national convention
The Philadelphia Inquirer criticizes Governor Cummins insistence on making Iowa tariff revision a national platform issue. It argues tariffs on iron and steel do not affect Iowa industries, warns of harm to farmers and other sectors, and predicts renewed business depression if the Dingley tariff is altered. The piece suggests burying the Iowa idea.
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Iown
Mr. Cummins
Iowa
Cummings
Gopher Hills
Hawkeye
Cummins
Dingley
Philadelphia Inquirer
Free Trade and Coal Sparks Debate in Great Falls Tribune
The Great Falls Tribune argues that free trade policies would not harm coal mining, framing the issue as a pivotal economic debate. The piece contrasts industry resilience with potential challenges, citing regional workers and mine operations as key stakeholders.
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The
Great Falls Tribune
Fighting Cummins or the Idea Behind Tariff Policy
The Sioux City Journal rejects labeling its stance as fighting Cummins. It argues opposing free trade and reciprocity policies is not fighting Cummins but opposing the idea of breaking down the American protective tariff system. The piece emphasizes focusing on policy ideas over individuals or electoral ambitions.
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Sioux City Journal
Des Moines
Cummins
Iowa
Repeal of Coal Tariff Draws Criticism
Seattle Post Intelligencer argues the long standing coal tariff, dating from 1789, protected Washington while providing no real benefit to coal consumers. Congress removes the duty, leaving a heavy blow to Washington and no gain for users.
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East
Middle West
Washington
Congress
Seattle Post: Intelligencer
Why Not Amendment for Flour in Cuban Trade Debate
Senator Nelson proposes shifting flour from 20 percent to 40 percent Cuban tariff concession, hoping to aid Northwestern farmers hurt by sugar beet competition. The measure aims to widen flour entry to Cuba, partially offsetting beet profits losses, but critics say it offers little real relief while Cuban farmers gain.
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Nelson
Sol iPel Ovate Cattle and Hogs Market Report
A large weekly cattle run left supply heavy with buyers lukewarm and packers well supplied. Cattle and hog markets showed uneven demand with some price softness in cows and bulls, while hogs gained modestly on strong demand. Sheep prices ranged with choice western lambs two dollars to three dollars above, feeder stock lower.
Kansas City Live Stock Market Report Snapshot
Cattle markets show beef cattle steady to slow with calves dull and stockers and feeders weak. Prices listed for western fed steers around 3.00 to 5.00, Texas and native cows 2.00 to 4.25, bulls 2.50 to 4.25, calves 2.75 to 7.00. Hogs open strong then close weak with top near 7.27 and bulk around 7.10. Sheep and lambs steady with native lambs 4.60 to 8.00, western lambs 4.25 to 7.80, fed ewes 4.00 to 5.60, native wethers 4.50 to 6.60.
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Gale
Colorado
Western Fed
Texas
Ollves
Fexas
Officer Executes Soldier at Essen Over Salute
Emperor William orders a thorough probe into the killing of artilleryman Hartman by Naval Ensign Hussner after a disputed salute at Essen. Eye witnesses dispute Hussner claim Hartman struck him first. A separate incident at MonoPol hotel in Essen involves an officer insulting a volunteer, sparking a hotel brawl and sabre wounds. Local governor closes the hotel, officer placed on retired list, investigation ordered.
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Berlin
William
Hussner
Hartman
Essen
Monopol
Lyons Hanged After Killing Sheriff in Oregon
Elliott Lyons, condemned for resisting arrest after a February 6 horse theft, was hanged in Eugene. He spoke a brief plea for forgiveness as the cap fell, his neck breaking on the fall. About 150 witnesses, including several sheriffs, attended the execution. Lyons hailed from a respected pioneer family, and his aged mother reportedly wept in grief.
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Eugene
Ore
Elliott Lyons
W. W. Witers
Lyons
Bryan Guest Stirs Cincinnati Political Circles
Colonel W J Bryan's visit to the Queen City club of Melville 5 provoked chatter among political circles in Cincinnati. President Ingalls of the Big Four railway, a leading figure among the gold democrats, attended and drew attention amid Bryan campaign supporters and factions.
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Mr. Bryan
Cincinnati
W J Bryan
Queen City
Melville
Ingalls
Big Four Railway
Bryan
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Stephen
Cluny
Cumlin
Jevery House
Matilda
Mr. Milton
Petty
France
St. James’ Park
Tribune
DEA
Gov. Cummins
Kansas City
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