Senate Debates Porto Rico Tariff Measures And Governance
The Senate opened debate on a Porto Rico tariff and temporary government bill after the House measure. Amendments proposed include striking the duty on Porto Rican goods, and Teller seeks a self government provision while Foraker argues revenues fund the island. Quay seating is also argued by Hoar on constitutional grounds.
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Washington
House
Senate
Porto Rico
Foraker
Rep
Pacific Islands
Teller
Colo
United States
Stewart
Messrs. Foraker
Quay
Hoar
Mass
Fourth of July Fatalities Highlighted by Statistics
A fragmented voice notes that on July Fourth more fools are lost than other days, suggesting a startling statistic about national recklessness and risk. The remark argues the country bears a heavier burden on Independence Day than any other time of year.
Roberts Faces Boer Force Near Osfontein
Lord Roberts at Osfontein east of Paardeberg confronts 5000 to 6000 Boers in a possible observation corps. Rain slows advance while transport earns praise and reinforcements mobilize. Leyds hints Bloemfontein entry may be near as Joubert concentrates forces. Admiralty lauds marines and sailors for resourcefulness and devotion.
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London
Lord Roberts
Osfontein
Paardeberg
Ladysmith
Dr. Leyds
Bloemfontein
Dewet
Delarey
Joubert
Admiralty Board
Cape
Lords of the Admiralty
Many Strike Actions Threaten Across Building Trades
Curiaco March 5 President James OConnell of the Machinists union orders all city machinists working for non signed firms to quit. Over 1 000 have quit and about 6 000 are out of work as large shops close. Building material manufacturers face labor troubles as contractors back strikes. 33 000 building material trades members eyed for action next week. Wood Workers union chief says strikes likely once proof of firm support for contractors is shown.
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Curiaco
James O'Connell
The
Machinists’ Union
Edward Mi'er
Wood Workers’ Union
F:us
Relief for Porto Rico Bill Passed by House
The House approved a roughly 2 million dollar appropriation from duties collected on Porto Rican goods for the island’s benefit. The vote was 162 to 107, with Democrats opposing over concerns about executive discretion. The president urged immediate use of funds for Porto Rico’s government and education.
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Washinocton
House
Porto Rico
United States
Congress
House of Representatives
General Shawe Seeks Congress Seat in Twenty Fourth District
Watertown New York March 5 General A D Shawe national commander of the G A R announces candidacy for Congress to succeed the late Charles Chickering in the Twenty fourth district.
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Watertown
N. Y
A. D. Shawe
Congress
Charles Chickering
Twenty-fourth Congressional District
Snowy mantle suspends traffic in New England states
Northern New England lies under two to three feet of snow causing traffic to be almost entirely suspended in Northern Vermont and New Hampshire as of March 5 in Boston.
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Boston
New England
Vermont
New Hampshire
Fire destroys Clarion business district killing ex Judge Barr
Fire swept the business section of Clarion on March 1 destroying fourteen shops. Ex Judge W. W. Barr collapsed and died of heart failure while in his law office trying to save papers. Estimated loss placed at 150000 dollars.
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Clarion
W. W. Barr
Ladysmith District Cleared of Boers Says Buller
General Buller reports from Ladysmith that the district is completely clear of Boers. He notes the last train left Modder Spruit, the bridge blown, and vast quantities of ammunition and supplies abandoned except for two guns, with wagons found near Van Reenan’s Pass.
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Ladysmith
Lonnox
War Office
Buller
Thad
van Reenans Pass
Modder Spruit Station
Alarming Rumors From Confidential Cablegram Officials Warn
A Sydney dispatch reports that Joseph Chamberlain sent a confidential cable to Australian premiers requesting that its contents be shared. Secret colonial cabinet meetings are examining the message and NSW premier seeks Chamberlain consent to publish. Chamberlain says he consults with the war office. Alarming rumors circulate.
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London
Daily Mail
Sydney
SavSs
Joseph Chamberlain
New South Wales
Chamberlain
Big Steel Combine Forming Major Industry Merger
A Wheeling West Virginia report says a vast iron and steel consolidation with about 1 billion dollars in capital will be completed within six months from April 1. It will include the American Tin Plate company the National Steel company the American Hoop and Wire company and the National Steel Sheet company now forming. A larger existing concern will join but its name is withheld for now due to capitalization considerations.
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New York
Tribune
Wheeling
W. Va
Iron and Steel Industries
American Tin Plate Company
National Steel Company
American Hoop and Wire Company
National Steel Sheet Company
Illinois Central Extension Links Peoria to Clinton and Omaha
It is reported that the Illinois Central will complete this summer the extension of the St. Louis Peoria and Northern railroad from Peoria to Clinton Iowa and build a short connecting link from Clinton to its Omaha line. The line will transport grain from the northwest to the Gulf and will leave Peoria via the Peoria Decatur and Evansville line recently acquired by the Central.
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Illinois Central Extension
Peoria
Ills
Illinois Central
St. Louis, Peoria and Northern
Clinton
Omaha
Gulf
Decatur
Evansville
The
Central
Large rubber plant closes in New Haven blank for weeks
The L. Candes company rubber plant in New Haven Conn has shut down and will not reopen until April 1. Over 1,250 workers are laid off as orders were scarce due to a mild winter and the plant has operated only five days a week.
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New Haven
Conn
L. Candes Company
Boers Located Near British Front In South Africa
Osfontein March 5 The Boer force estimated at 5 000 to 6 000 is placed four miles from the British front with left on a kopje and right on the river A minor skirmish occurred six miles southeast Colonel Remington had a horse shot their leadership listed as Botha Delarre and Dewet and reinforcements from Natal were anticipated.
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Osfontein
Remington
Botha
Delarre
Dewet
Natal
Laval Students Protest Demonstration Parade in Montreal
In Montreal on March 5 Laval men extended their demonstration into the afternoon parade of principal streets. The notable event was the hoisting of the tricolor above the British flag at La Patria offices, organ of Hon. J. L. Tarte, a Dominion administration member.
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Montreal
Laval
Office of
la Patria
J. L. Tarte
Dominion Administration
Dutch Residents of Colesburg Arrested as Rebels
The greater part of Colesburg's Dutch residents were taken into custody by British authorities as rebels. Boers were retreating northward with a British force in pursuit.
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Colesburg
Renseurg
Cronje Arrives at Simons Town to Meet British Forces
Cape Town reports General Cronje and his party arriving at Simons Town where he is received by General Sir Frederick Forestier-Walker and a Milner representative. He is escorted aboard the Doris. London notes Buller dispatch says 73 wagon loads of supplies are entering Ladysmith, with 11 wagons carrying hospital comforts.
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Cape Town
Cronje
Simonstown
Frederick Forestier- Walker
Alfred Milner
Cape Colony
Doris
Ladysmith
London
Buller
War Office
Guaranty Loan Building Auction Ends Prolonged Legal Fight
The Guaranty Loan building in Minneapolis was sold at auction for 547000 and change Tuesday, signaling the start of the end of the lengthy possession dispute and litigation surrounding the property.
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Minneapolis
Guaranty Loan
Band Leaders to Visit England Reported by Cape Town
The Cape Town correspondent for The Daily Mail says Chief Justice de Villiers Mr Hofmeyr and Dr Tewaker plan to visit England on private business and for their health. The movement is described as significant and warrants careful watching.
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England
London
Cape Town
Daily Mail
de Villiers
Hofmeyr
Dr. Tewaker
Breeder of Fine Horses Charles E Bates Dies in New York
Charles E Bates died in New York City, famed for prize winning horses and for breeding stock at his Ohio farm from which many horses were sold to New York. He built a large reputation as a breeder and exhibitor.
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New York
Charles E. Bates
Ohio
New York City
Train 9 Returns After Snow Delay Near Gillem Ills
Train No 9 of the Big Four Peoria division rerouted back to Indianapolis after spending two nights stalled in snow near Gillem Illinois. The crew could not reach its destination as unused tracks prevented forward progress. Massachusetts Populist Leader Says That Will Be the Ticket. George F Washburn states Populists will nominate Bryan Caldwell for president and vp at Sioux Falls with the Democratic convention endorsing the ticket. He also notes a strong Western Republican anti imperialist faction.
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Indianapolis
Peoria
Gillem
Ills
Boston
George F. Washburn
State Committee
National Committee
William J. Bryan
Henry C. Caldwell
Sioux Falls
S. D
Washburn
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Huron
Grhicag Nath
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Boi
Mis
Wert
Lam
Mail
Casa Caseoer
Seath
Ios
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Aes Express
eDaily
Orth
Ant Express
Express
Mail and Express
Saas
Delle
Boes
Sioux Valley Junction
Redfield
Gettysburg
Edfield
Redfield Pits
WU Ley Ruviig
L. H. Jowms
Mr. Stewart
Adam
Castoria
Astoria
Bell and Truss
Roebuck & CO
Chicaco
Tion
Vicin
Chicago
Shaw
BIG Steel Combine
Roberts
Guaranty Loan Building
Massachusetts
Whi
H. L. Myers
Mulberry St
Newark
N. J
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Krarm Lands
Wortgages
Furon
South Dakota
KF. Kenyor
Kimbalmer
Dak. Ave
Kenyon & Treadway
Monarch
Defiance
Monarch Roadsters
Monarch Chainless
Defiance Roadsters
Monarch Cycle Mfg. CO
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Hamburg
Jessie Bartlett Davis
Lillian Russell
Tom Cooper
Lee Richardson
Walter Jones
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