Hearings Begin On Cuban Reciprocity By Ways And Means
The Ways and Means Committee opened hearings on Cuban reciprocity with a large showing of Cuban interests and American sugar, tobacco, and beet sugar representatives. Edwin F. Atkins testified for reciprocity, arguing world sugar overproduction and Cuba’s higher production costs require tariff relief to avoid cane stock losses and labor distress. He urged significant duty reductions, noting domestic beet and Hawaiian producers oppose Cuban relief.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Messrs. Place, Mendoza
Dumois
Francke
Cuba
Edwin F. Atkins
Hugh Kelly
New York
John F. Craig
Philadelphia
William Haywood
Henry T. Oxnard
Payne
United States
Edward F. Atkins
Boston
Atkins
Mr. Payne
Senate Debates War Readiness and British Duties on POW Goods
In Washington on January 16 the senate accepted a Hoar resolution requesting the president disclose whether the state department has official information that Britain imposes duties on goods for prisoners of war in Bermuda in violation of The Hague. The debate touched on militia value and naval reserve reliability, with Mr. Hale arguing for mobilization lessons from Europe and conscription. Mr. Tillman lauded South Carolina Revolutionary troops and Admiral Schley, dismissing Massachusetts as sole bearer of glory.
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Senate
Hoar
State Department
Bermuda
Hale
England
Tillman
South Carolina
Massachusetts
Schley
Visit by Prince Henry of Prussia in United States
News agency notes a brief visit by Prince Henry of Prussia will stay in the United States for about two weeks with plans for a Western tour considered unlikely. Official programs remain tentative as travel details are arranged.
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Prince Henry OF
Prussia
Train Disaster Near Victor Iowa Kills Engineer and Fireman
A Denver limited Rock Island passenger train No. 5 derailed on a down grade near Victor Iowa after its boiler exploded at 5:55 am. Engineer W Williams and fireman E Hoar were killed. three other crew were injured. All passengers escaped unharmed.
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Denver Limited
Rock Island
W. Williams
Brooklyn
E. Hoar
Valley Junction
Des Moines
Williams
Rock Island Company
Carnforth
Bear Creek
Explosion rattles Indiana towns nearby nitric glycerin magazines
Fifteen hundred quarts of nitroglycerin in two magazines near Marion exploded about 1 30 a m shaking the northeastern part of Indiana. A yawning ravine crater appeared and no injuries were reported though the blast sent houses rattling up to fifty miles away. Authorities blamed a gas jet igniting the magazines.
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Marion
Ind
St. Mary
Nerve Fray Seals Fate Of Engineer In Wabash Limited
In Peru Indiana on January 16 J E Sible an experienced Wabash railroad engineer drove the limited at speed as Burt Frick his fireman noted unusual quiet. Approaching Attica the locomotive surged toward a switch with signals in view but the train failed to respond to the signal and the fatal wreck occurred.
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Burt
Sible
Frick
Lafayette
Peru
Ind
J. E. Sible
Wabash Railroad
Limited
Burt Frick
Attica
Lynchers Attack Flemingsburg Jail in Kentucky
Sixty would be lynchers assaulted the Flemingsburg jail to seize Charles Gaskins, the colored suspect in a summer killing. Sheriff Collins and guards defended the jail as deputies swore in more help. A guard was wounded when a dynamite cartridge misfired. dawn forced the mob to disperse with more danger anticipated.
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Flemingsburg
Collins
Charles Gaskins
James Ryan
Ryan
Gaskins
Newport
Sunday Piano Etiquette Sparks Conversation
Mrs Nexdore tells her daughter it is a shame to play the piano on Sunday. Mrs Pepprey reacts with surprise asking why Sunday especially.
Illinois Central Gains Control of Omaha Bridge and Lines
Omaha Jan 16 The Illinois Central Railroad company has secured control of the bridge across the Missouri river and all the tracks of the Omaha Bridge and Terminal company. The property includes terminal tracks in this city South Omaha and Council Bluffs and a new bridge across the river.
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Omaha
Ilinois Central Railroad Company
Missouri River
Omaha Bridge and, Terminal Company
South Omaha
Council Bluffs
Emperor William yacht launch set for February twenty fifth
In Washington on January 18 President Roosevelt approved the February 25 launch time for Emperor William’s yacht. William Wallace Downey discussed arrangements with officials including Hill Evans and Crowinshield. Prince Henry will attend as personal representative with two transport plans for the presidential party. Rear Admiral Evans heads naval details and escorts the Kron Prinz to the Hoенzeillern as the procession sails up the bay.
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Berlin
Imperial Admiralty
Admiral von Tirpitz
Emperor William
General von Plessen
Prince Henry of
Prussia
United States
von Seckendorff
Associated Press
Prince Henry
Hay
von Hollenden
Washington
William Wallace Downey
White House
Roosevelt
State Department
Hill
Admiral Evans
Crowinshield
Sheeters Island
Battery
New York
Baltimore and Ohio
Newark
Evans
Prince
Kron Prinz
Tompkinsville
Hoenzeillern
Beet Sugar Makers Fight Cuba Sugar Tariff Cut
A Michigan beet sugar delegation led by W. L. Churchill and F. R. Hathaway protested before President Roosevelt against lowering the duty on Cuban sugar. They urged reciprocity for Cuba, saying beet sugar should not bear the full burden of generosity, while seeking protection for their industry.
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Washington
Michigan
W. L. Churchill
Michigan Sugar Manufacturers’ ‘Association
F. R. Hathaway
William Alden Smith
Cuba
Smith
Urgency Deficiency Bill Move in Congress
Washington January 20 The House convened as Mr Cannon chair of the appropriations committee reported an urgency deficiency bill carrying more than 16 million dollars and said it would be taken up soon. He noted another deficiency bill may be needed near session end, but he could not estimate its size. The Duluth city car transfer project across the canal received assent through amendments, and 90 000 dollars for a government exhibit and floor space at the exposition was approved as part of the bill.
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Washington
House
Cannon
Committee On Appropriations
Duluth
Duluth Canal
Secretary Root Urges Sell of Philippine Friar Lands
Secretary Root testified before the House Insular Affairs committee that friar lands in the Philippines fuel unrest and Aguinaldo's appeal. He noted orders acknowledge the problem and favor selling to remove discontent, estimating the lands at 5 to 7.5 million dollars.
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Philippines
Jashington
House Committee On Insular Affairs
Aguinaldo
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