Steel duty cut amendment shocks Congress vote 7 to 6
Washington February 4. The Ways and Means Committee ordered a favorable report on the war tax reduction bill. A surprise arose when Rep Babcock offered an amendment to sharply reduce steel duties and place some items on the free list, a 7 to 6 defeat of the amendment. The Cuban sugar concession was discussed briefly and withdrawn.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
House
Babcock
Rep
Wis
Messrs. Babcock
Tawney
Steele
Indiana
Mr. Babcock
Messrs
Newlands
Cooper
Long
Hopkins
Representative Robertson
Louisiana
Robertson
Oleomargarine Bill Taken Up by House Amid Quorum Question
The House debated the oleomargarine bill after the special order. A roll call showed 63 to 188 against adjournment and 175 to 73 to enter committee of the whole. Mr Lacey presided as the chamber moved to committee with Payne reporting the measure.
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Washington
House
Bull
R. L
Payne
Committee On
Ways and Means
Clayton
Underwood
Henry
Lacey
Senate Proceedings on Salary Increases and Philippine Tariff
In Washington the Senate resumed debate on the judges salary bill. An amendment to raise senators and representatives to 7500 a year failed 15 to 44. A proposal to extend raises to circuit judges in Porto Rico and Hawaii was shelved after withdrawal and tabled later. At 2 p.m. the Philippine tariff bill was taken up with Cammack speaking against administration policy.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Stewart
House of Representatives
Foraker
Porto Rico
Clark
Hawaii
Cammack
Tenn
Philippines
Congress
Destitute Wright family dies of starvation near Philadelphia
Coroner notified of the deaths of Mrs. Mary Wright aged 82 and her son Joseph 30 from starvation at their outskirts home. Two other relatives Jane and Wickliff middle aged are insane from cold and privations. The husband of Mrs. Wright had died earlier.
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Philadelphia
Mary Wright
Joseph
Jane
Wickliff
Severe snowstorm hits Malone area with heavy snow and gale winds
Malone New York reports a major winter storm as three feet of snow falls in under eight hours starting Sunday at noon. Winds have gusted to gale force for the past ten hours, creating dangerous travel conditions.
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Malone
N. Y
New York
Palma in talks with Cuban commission on sugar imports
New York February 3 T Estrada Palma president elect of Cuba has met Cuban commission members in the United States to press for a 50 percent reduction on Cuban sugar imports. Palma will consider before commenting and another conference may lead to a formal statement. He would not discuss reports on Treasury tariff concessions or his acceptance of the presidency.
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New York
T. Estrada Palma
Republic of Cuba
Central Valley
N. Y
Cuba
Strike at Colorado School of Mines Ends Student Sitdown
Students at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden call a strike over alleged unequal treatment by the faculty. The protest ends with the institution shut for the rest of the current school year.
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Colorado
Denver
State School of Mines At
Golden
France demands Secrestat landing to protect estates in Venezuela
Advices from Caracas say France will not sign Venezuela’s protocol for renewed diplomatic ties unless M. Secrestat Jr. lands at La Guayra to protect his father’s interests linked to General Matos. France threatens to impose duties on Venezuelan cocoa if refused, worsening tensions amid reported Venezuelan defeats near Baul and arrests in Caracas on January 27.
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Willemstad
Curacaa
Caracas
Venezuela
France
M. Secrestat, Jr
la Guayra
General Matos
Batalla
Loretollema
Baul
French cruiser lEstrees arrives to guard interests in Carupano
Carupano Venezuela February 5. The French cruiser lEstrees is present to protect French interests. An engagement occurred January 23 nearby and favored the revolutionists.
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Carupano
Venezuela
l'Estrees
Britain Offered U S Horse Expert as Remount Adviser
In the House of Commons Major Arthur Lee alleges Britain was offered the services of the United States Army’s chief horse expert to advise on purchasing American horses for the British army. He says his cables to the War Office about the suggestion received no reply and calls for accountability amid remount controversy.
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London
House of Commons
Arthur Lee
United States Army
Washington
Great Britain
Lee
War Office
Wardrop
Vienna
United States
Hich
the Globe
War Secretary
Brodrick
Senate approves judges pay rise in close vote
The Senate passed a bill increasing United States judges salaries by a 39 to 21 vote. Chief Justice earns 13000, associate justices 12500. other roles scaled down. An amendment to raise cabinet pay to 12500 was tabled 38 to 21 as part of the tense session. The body then moved to urgent deficiency measures.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Teller
Elkins
Supreme Court of the
Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
Supreme Court
Dist of Columbia
Hale
Debate on oleomargarine bill continues in House
Washington February 5 The house resumes debate after journal reading. Supporters include Tompkins Robb Knapp Bates Lanham while Grosvenor and others oppose. Lanham argues defeating the bill would save Texas ten million dollars annually.
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Washington
House
Tompkins
N. Y
Robb
Cowherd
Knapp
Bates
Lanham
Tex
Grosvenor
Invitation to Kruger Visits United States
Representative Cochrane introduces a resolution inviting Paul Kruger president of the South African Republic to visit the United States as a guest of the country. The resolution authorizes a $25 000 appropriation for expenses of his entertainment during the visit.
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Washington
Cochrane
House
Senate
Paul Kruger
South African Republic
United States
HOP EXPORTATION STOPPED BY AUSTRALIAN TARIFF
Seattle reports that the new Australian tariff will halt hops exports from Washington to Sydney and Melbourne. Hop growers lose a lucrative trade once used for brewing and medicinal purposes, affecting shipments from Washington state.
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Seattle
Wash
Washington
Sydney
Melbourne
Wisconsin Retail Lumber Dealers Meet In Milwaukee
The annual meeting in Milwaukee drew more than 500 lumber dealers and trade enthusiasts from across Wisconsin. After sessions, members plan an extensive southern excursion visiting Jacksonville St. Augustine Charleston Newport News Richmond and Washington.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association
South
Jacksonville
St. Allertine
Charleston
Newport News
Richmond
W’achington
Venezuelan Asphalt Lands Rights Battle in Venezuela
Syracuse firm Warner-Quinlan Asphalt reports a Caracas courier stating the Guiano superior court recognizes the Warner-Quinlan company as rightful possessor of Lake Felicidad while title remains litigated in the Carupano federal court where the New York and Bermudez company has appealed the prior ruling.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Warner-Quinlan Asphalt Company
Caracas
Venezuela
Superior Court of
Guiano
Lake Felicidad
Warner-Quinlan Company
Federal Court of
Carupano
Warner- Quinlan Company
New York and Bermudez
Varnishing Tip Emphasizes Warm Room for Best Finish
A varnishing tip advises performing the job in a warm room of at least 75 degrees F. Lower temperatures trap moisture causing milky varnish. higher temperatures allow moisture to evaporate with resin, leaving a smooth shellac film. Durability and gloss depend on proper drying conditions.
Peace talks limited to South Africa say British
London reports Britain rejects foreign intervention in Boer War peace efforts. The government states negotiations may occur only in South Africa, via Boer leaders or delegates, with direct talks between leaders and the British commander in chief. A three month delay while delegates travel could prolong hostilities and suffering.
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London
Kuyper
South Africa
Lord Landsdowne
Dr. Kuyper
Netherlands
Holland
Europe
His
Steyn
Orange River Colony
Schalkburger
Transvaal
Her Pet Fad. Mrs Jones and Mrs Robinson clash over admiration
A Boston Transcript snippet records a brief domestic exchange about steadfast affection. Mrs Jones praises her long admiration for her husband, while Mrs Robinson questions the idea, and Mrs Brown reacts with disbelief.
Severe sixty five mile wind sinks ships and blocks rails
A powerful west northwesterly storm whips the coast with 65 mph winds and heavy snow drifting. Vessels ashore or adrift include the Cavour wrecked near Sandy Hook and a barge off Fire Island. crews rescued by Barcalona the German steamer. Deaths reported along Long Island and Rhode Island shorelines as floods and wreckage spread.
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New York
Weather Bureau
John E. Berwind
E. 8. Atwood
Cavour
Long Beach
Sandy Hook
Barcelona
Fire Island
Point Lookout
Forge River
Atlantic City
Shinnicock
Unknown schooner runs aground near Brigantine shoals
Shipping reports recount one serious incident as a four masted unknown schooner grounded on Brigantine shoals near Atlantic City during the night. A separate unidentified five masted schooner with sails torn and jib intact passed northward in the morning. Winds near the Delaware Breakwater eased from near 50 mph to 33 mph by 9 am with no damage reported.
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Philadelphia
Maritime Exchange
Delaware Breakwater
Barnegat
Atlantic City
Cloverdale
Barnegal
Snowstorm Delays Trains Across Cleveland Corridor
A fierce Sunday storm drops temperatures to near zero as traffic slows. Snow blocks trunk lines east of Cleveland with Lake Shore trains delayed three to seven hours. Erie line eastward reports two to three hour passenger delays and freight trains halted by drifts.
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Cleveland
Lake Shore Road
Buffalo
Erie Road
Severe winter paralyzes Central New York rail traffic
Syracuse reports the season’s worst snow storm with brisk winds and heavy drifts. Chenango Valley branch of West Shore abandoned. By noon no Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg train reached Syracuse. Freight traffic unlikely to resume on Central and West Shore for several days.
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Syracuse
N. Y
New York
Chenango Valley
West Shore
Rome
Watertown
Ogdensburg
Central
Central New York Struck By Severe Blizzard
Utica New York on February 4 reports a fierce blizzard paralyzing Central and Northern regions. Railways are tied up with lines unlikely to reopen for days. Central trains run late while freight is abandoned and the telephone system is heavily disrupted.
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Utica
N. Y
Central
New York
Dangerous Curiosity
Laura reveals her father lost all wealth to test his love. Ada asks for more, Laura suggests the test will be learned from in future.
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Laura
Ada
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