Senate Opposes Ship Subsidy Amid Busy Legislative Week
In the Senate West of Missouri spoke against the ship subsidy bill, followed by Tillman in opposition. The House passed a rural free delivery reform with salary hikes and altered aims, while debate on other spending bills continued amid adjournments and memorials.
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Senate
West
Tillman
D. C
House
Williams
Dem
Ill
Barry
Ark
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Hoar
Mass
Little Kanawha River Navigation Co
West Virginia
Sherman
Tex
Hawaii
Charlottesville
Philadelphia
Boston
Army
Navy
Glenn
Jenkins
Wis
Cuba
United States
Congress
Foraker
McLaurin
Miss
Harris
Kan
Post Office
Buffalo
Savannah
Pittsburg
Burleson
Secretary of State
Thomas
South Africa
Mr. Hitt
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Hay
Department of State
Canal Blocked By British Steamers In Suez Fire Ashore
Suez reports the canal blocked by the British steamers Herite from Marseilles and Bulysses from Constantinople both arriving February 24 bound for Port Said. The Herite is on fire while the Bulysses lies stranded and abandoned offshore.
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Suez
Herite
Marseilles
Bulysses
Constantinople
Port Said
Ambassador White to Retire as German Ambassador
Washington dispatch reports Ambassador Andrew D. White will retire next November. Berlin newspapers publish expressions of regret over the move as White departs after serving as American ambassador to Germany.
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Ambassador White
Berlin
Washington
Andrew D. White
Germany
Ex-Gov Altgeld Remembered at National Funeral in Chicago
Ex Governor John P Altgeld died in Joliet after a fall in an opera house address in support of the Boers His body lay in state at the public library in Chicago before burial at Graceland cemetery A large turnout included Gov Yates and staff, legislative figures, labor and civic groups with William J Bryan attending as honorary pallbearer
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Joliet
Ill
John P. Altgeld
Munroe Hotel
Chicago
Altgeld
Illinois
Graceland Cemetery
Gov. Yates
Cook County
United Turner Societies
Altgeld _Legion
Henry George Association
Wm. J. Bryan
General Methuen Released After Capture
London reports true war secretary Broderick announced in the house of commons that Gen. Methuen, captured and severely wounded by Gen. Delarey on March 10, has been released. He said exchange for Commandant Kritzinger was not contemplated, and the commandant’s trial was postponed. Dispatch from Pretoria dated March 13 notes Methuen was brought to Klerksdorp and is doing well with full care being given.
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London
Broderick
House of Commons
Methuen
Delarey
Lord Kitchener
Klerksdorp
U S Gunboat Machias Arrives at St Thomas
The U S gunboat Machias reached St Thomas on Saturday and will meet Governor Col De Hedeman when he returns from Santa Cruz. The vessel then plans to proceed to Santa Cruz before coming back to St Thomas. Quiet reigns as talks on transferring the islands to the United States seem likely to follow.
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United States
Machias
St. Thomas
Henry McCree
Danish West Indies
Col. de Hedeman
Santa Cruz
Dormitory Fire At Bryn Mawr College Causes Damage
A Bryn Mawr College dormitory burned Sunday night after a lamp was upset in a student room. Five Philadelphia fire companies battled the blaze as it gained control, but no injuries were reported. The college sits about ten miles from Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr
Bloody bull fight draws ten thousand in Juarez
A El Paso dispatch reports 10000 spectators, mostly Americans, witnessed a bloody bull fight in Juarez across the river from Dallas. Matadors Fuentes and Mazzantini led the event. six bulls were killed and five horses gored. The pair will proceed to Spain for a 70 fight tour.
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Dallas
Tex
el Paso
Juarez
Mex
Spain
Fuentes
Mazzantini
Mexico
Sargent Offered Post as Immigration Commissioner
Washington March 17 The president has tendered to Frank P. Sargent the position of commissioner general of immigration to succeed T. W. Powderly, the current incumbent and head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.
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Commissioner Powderly
Washington
Immigration
Frank P. Sargent
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
T. W. Powderly
Soldier Frozen to Death in Montana Patrol Route
Havre Montana March 17 Private Schmidt of Troop C 13th cavalry stationed at Ft Assinaborne was found frozen to death while attempting a six mile walk from the Half Way house to the post.
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Havre
Mont
Schmidt
13Th Cavalry
Ft. Assinaborne
McKelway Urges Democrats To Align With Public Will
The Albany Journal cites St Clair McKelway as saying Democrats must abandon old dead issues. He argues a party of all policies risks losing public trust and must offer what people want, including gold standard support, expansion, canal, navy, and restored commerce.
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St. Clair McKelway
Manhattan Club
Hill
Albany Journal
McKelway
Democratic Party
Incensed Democrats Face Philippine Tariff Debate
The piece denounces Democratic senators for professed sympathy toward Filipinos while opposing tariff relief. It notes a bill to remit 25 percent of tariff on island products and insular taxes, with Senator Foraker proposing a 50 percent cut. The article questions how their stated benevolence aligns with their actions.
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United States Senate
Administration
Republican Party
Congress
Chicago Inter Qcean
United States
Foraker
Hill’s Democratic Banner Threatens Prosperity Says Writer
The piece accuses Mr Hill of pushing for bimetallism tariff tinkering and anti expansion policies. It warns that Hill mirrors Bryan’s 1895 and 1900 positions and fears a renewed Democratic attack on national prosperity. It urges voters to prepare to resist such leadership in 1904.
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Mr. Hill
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
United States
Roosevelt and tariff debates echo in 1904 politics
Snippets note Roosevelt's writing strength amid the Schley controversy. They question free silver and gold output trends, urging a tariff clash in 1904. David B. Hill calls for a Dingley tariff focus, warning against attacking prosperity, while the Albany Journal defends long term reform and party independence.
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Roosevelt
Schley
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Indianapolis Journal
B. Hill
Democratic Party
Albany Journal
Foraker amendment vote splits Democrats and Filipinos’ tax relief
The piece notes six senators voted for the Foraker amendment and 18 Democrats opposed. It names eight Democrats who talked of Filipino sympathy yet voted against relief, denying the party’s sincerity. It cites Captain Clark of the Oregon and claims Hanna seeks labor capital accord.
Ohio Senate and House Maps Bills and Adjournment Plans
Columbus reports rapid legislative activity with adjournment targeted for April 14. Bills passed include county road costs, civil service commission creation, deputy offices, and tax and welfare provisions. House actions cover criminal assault law changes, conditional sales rules, and cost security measures in divorce cases while tabling miscellaneous measures.
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Columbus
Senate
House
Moore
John A. Caldwell
Civil Service Commission
Athens
Ohio
Common Pleas
Common Pleas of the Fourth Judical
Erie County
Guernsey County
McDonald
Denman
County Recorder
Desperate youth fatally shot by Pan Handle detective
Steubenville report says Lowry Mumford, described as a desperate young Negro, was fatally wounded after being shot by Pan Handle Detective John Jester. Mumford allegedly attacked the officer after being put off the station platform. the officer drew his revolver and fired.
Pet dog saves family as Newton Falls home erupts in flames
In Kent Ohio on March 17 a barking pet dog woke Mrs Emma Manley her daughter Lucile and two others at Newton Falls. The house was consumed by fire as they escaped. The dog alerted them and helped save lives before the structure burned.
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Kent
Emma Manley
Lucile
Newton Falls
Man Confesses Murder Then Attempts Suicide in Cell
Charley Roy al, of Pollo, who told the police he killed his wife two years ago at Bata via New York, attempted to hang himself in his cell Sunday night after a confession to the chef of police.
Widow Walker and sister committed to Massillon asylum
Wilhelmina A Walker widow of Dr Colum bus T Walker and her sister Elizabeth Fraser were seized from their Canton home by the sheriff on a probate warrant and jailed after guards broke in. They had starved for weeks and relied on soft soap. extensive trunks of tapestries and dresses were found. They were later adjudged unsound and sent to Massillon state hospital.
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Canton
Wilhelmina A. Walker
Columbus T. Walker
Elizabeth Fraser
South Street
Wilhelmina Walker
Massillon State Hospital
Aungest
Zanesville to field Western Association ball team
Zanesville Ohio plans a Western Association baseball club with Jack Glasscock and Jimmy Nichols set to manage. W W Irwin and local stockholders are pushing a Muskingum county fairgrounds lease while ensuring Sunday games won’t be interfered with. The city shows strong support as arrangements progress.
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Zanesville, O
Zanesville
Western Association
W. W. Irwin
Ohio County
West Virginia
Wheeling Western Association
Jack Glasscock
Jimmy Nichols
Muskingum County Fair
Bandits Driven Off After Raid On Farm House
Bar ricaded in his house John Bkes a wealthy farmer of Bowling Green and his two sons defended the farm against would be robbers who tried to steal money before dawn Thursday. The sheriff and two deputies aided with rifles and the attackers fled without obtaining any loot. The exchange of shots occurred inside the home.
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Bowling Green
John Bkkes
Brieg
Sensational divorce suit opens in Cadiz county
Sheridan Busby sues Mary Busby for divorce alleging gross neglect cruelty and infidelity. Mary Busby answers with a general denial and seeks custody of their six children. Busby jokes about joining church saying he does not want to meet her in hell in the afterword of the case.
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Cadiz
Sheridan Busby
Mary Busby
Busby
Meetin
Triplets Celebrate Their Fiftieth Birthday in Bucyrus
In Bucyrus Ohio March 17 three sisters Catherine Miller of New Washington Margaret Frieberger of New York and Elizabeth Metz of Vernon Junction marked their fiftieth birthday at their mother Mrs Paul Miller’s home. They are daughters of Mr and Mrs Paul Miller Jr.
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Bucyrus, O
Paul Miller
Catherine Miller
New Washington
Margaret Frieberger
New York
Elizabeth Metz
Vernon Junction
Miners approve wage scale in Massillon conference
Massillon Ohio March 17 public wage conference of coal miners and operators approves the present wage scale for the coming year. The engineers demand for an eight hour day will be adjusted at a meeting set for March 20.
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Massillon
Akron Alliance Connecting Railway Incorporation
The Ak ron Alliance Connecting Railway Co of Alliance was incorporated with capital stock of $100000. The line will run between Columbus and Alliance through Summit and Stark counties.
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Columbus
Akron-Alliance Connectin Railway Co
Alliance
Summit
Starke
Judge Martin Welker Dies at 84 in Wooster
Wooster Ohio March 17 Judge Martin Welker aged 84 is dead. He was born in Knox county and admitted to practice at Millersburg in 1849. He was elected lieutenant governor on the ticket with Salmon P. Chase.
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Martin Welker
Wooster
Knox County
Millersburg
Salmon P. Chase
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