Officials Called to Testify on Cuban Sugar Holdings Inquiry
Washington April 30 President Havemeyer and other American Sugar Refining company officials will be asked to appear before a Senate relations with Cuba sub committee to testify on Cuban sugar holdings. The meeting included Senators Platt Burnham and Teller with Platt urging start of inquiry with the trust officials as the initial witnesses.
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Havemeyer
Washington
American Sugar Refining Company
Senate Committee
Cuba
Platt
Connecticut
Burnham
Teller
MacArthur Explains Philippine Policy and Aguinaldo Capture
Senate Philippines inquiry hears General MacArthur discuss his June 30 1900 report stating the United States held sovereignty by treaty but not the Philippine people He describes nationalist views and notes on towns He cites Funston and the forged Lacuna letter in Aguinaldo’s capture while denying Funston’s responsibility for the methods used.
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Eneral MacArthur
Aguinaldo
Washington
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Philippine Islands
Arthur MacArthur
United States
Nationalist
Patterson
Lune
Manila
Ison
Aguipaldo
Funston
MacArthur
MacArthur Praises Capture Deception In War
General MacArthur defends the capture of Aguinaldo, saying he is responsible in every way and noting that deception is a common wartime tactic, though acknowledging its deceptions. The remark frames the capture as a wartime stratagem rather than a straightforward victory.
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Aguinaldo
General MacArthur
Admiral and Mrs Schley Entertain Memphis Crowd
Crowds gathered in Memphis on April 30 as Admiral Schley and his wife enjoyed a civic military parade through crowded streets. Mayor Williams delivered an address at Court Square, followed by a river regatta on the Robert E. Lee, with the admiral in command of the flagship. Elsewhere, Mrs Leger died after a celebratory golden wedding anniversary, and French fishing vessels were lost in a North Sea gale with several schooners missing and numerous lives claimed.
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Cotton Exchange
Fond du Lac
Wis
Ulrich Leger
Elmore
Dunkirk
France
North Sea
Evans May Be Offered London Consul General Post
Washington April 30 There is a probability that Commissioner of Pensions Evans will be offered the post of consul general to London to succeed William McKinley Osborne whose death is announced. White House officials are reticent as is Mr Evans but there is reason to believe the president would like him to accept and the chances are in favor of an offer.
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Washington
Evans
London
William McKinley Osborne
White House
Explosion Ruins Hagers Steel Plant at Madison Ill
The Hagers Steel plant at Madison Illinois employing about 400 men was destroyed by fire from an explosion. Damage estimated at 250000 dollars with 100900 dollars insurance. Plant had operated only six weeks as Madison fire companies fight to save nearby buildings. Cattle losses reported from Emmons county due to recent storm with 500 to 600 head perished and stock suffocated by drifting snow. Hamburg America liner Deutschland to be laid up for repairs after midship damage. Queen Wilhelmina's condition shows improvement after a quiet night. officials report her symptoms improving.
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Hagers Steel Company
Madison
Als
St. Louis
Venice
Granite City
Emmons
Hamburg
Hamburg American Line
Deutschland
New York
Two thirds Rule Dispute Over Public Building Bill Debated
Washington April 30 Congress debated the omnibus public building bill after Mr Craemer challenged the special order claiming it suspended rules and required a two thirds vote. The chair overruled, Craemer appealed, Dalzell moved to table, and the appeal drew wide speaker from both sides. The rule passed 166 to 33 and three hours of debate began focusing on time and necessity of public buildings funding.
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Washington
M. Dalzell
Committee On Rules
Craemer
N. Y
Dalzell
Sujcort
Daizell
Air
Richardson
Mercer
Neb
Bankhead
Ala
Douglas
New York
Senate Debates Rosebud Sioux Lands Settlement Terms
Washington reports the Senate opened consideration of a bill to ratify an agreement with the Sioux of Rosebud South Dakota. The plan would pay $1,040,000 for lands with $250,000 upfront and $790,000 in five annual installments. An amendment sought to remove homestead patent rights on entered lands.
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Senate
Washington
Rosebud Reservation
South Dakota
Platt
Indian Affairs Committee
Clapp
Minn
Submarine Torpedo Boat Fulton Hit by Explosion
The Fulton submarine torpedo boat and two supporting craft reached Delaware breakwater at 10 a.m. on April 30. An explosion occurred on the Fulton shortly after. Five crew members were injured and one may die. Authorities suspect gasoline caused the blast.
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Fulton
Philadelphia
Mindora
Storm King
Delaware
Record of Captain Wynn Distinguished in War Zones
Captain Robert Francis Wynn, once imprisoned in Venice for disorder, earned rapid promotions and fought in Cuba, the Philippines, China, and Korea era actions. He served on the Oregon and in the siege of Legations, earning Major Waller’s commendations for bravery during Tien Tsin’s assault and the subsequent Peking march.
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Wynn
Venice
Washington
Robert Francis Wynn
Spain
Guantanamo
Cuba
Oregon
Philippines
Novelotta
China
Major Waller
Legations
Tien Tsin
Waller
Mead
Peking
Syndicate Buys Mexican Mines for Half a Million
A New York syndicate acquires three Mexican mines from Buena Ventura Bucera, including Clenguira Cerococague and Piedras Verdes, for about 500000. The purchase in Kansas City was reported April 30, with Bucera noted as a prominent national figure.
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Kansas City
New York
Mexico
Buena
Ventura Bucera
Clenguira
Piedras Verdes
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Senate Committee ON
Decijed
Memphis
the Hague
Wilhelmina
Mansfield
BATS
Hans Johnson Mercantile Company
WallaEier
Mr. Craemer
Pullags
Watson
Paterson
N. J
William ‘Co
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