Senate spat over Quay case triggers sharp exchange
Washington, March 17. Senators watched a heated exchange break out when Mr Gallinger accused Mr Penrose of false statements amid debate on a $2,095,000 Porto Rico appropriations bill. The quarrel followed Penrose’s remark that Gallinger planned no further speech on Quay, prompting a vehement reply from Gallinger and a charged audience in the galleries.
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Gallinger
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N. H
Penrose
Porto Rico
Fairbanks
Indiana
Quay
Mr. Gallinger
New Hampshire
Mr. Penrose
Dem
Ark
United States
Wellington
Mid
Svely Fourth Statistics and July Stock Proved
A fragmented note claims statistics show losses on this day and others with a reference to a plumber and stock. It argues one fourth of July per year is equate and that the country has grown.
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Enaiers
Ear Pri
Resolution on Standard Oil profits triggers Sherman anti trust action
Representative Fitzgerald of Massachusetts introduces a resolution accusing Standard Oil of paying a massive extra dividend in New York on March 15 1900 and raising kerosene prices by three cents per gallon. The measure declares the action a Sherman anti trust violation and urges the attorney general to start prosecutions.
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Congress
Standard Oil Company
United States
Roots Opinion on Cuban Self Government Reforms
Secretary Root, in Havana, says Cuba needs more practical experience before full municipal control is handed over. He cites orderly conduct and business leadership as proof Cubans can govern themselves, while stressing preparation remains essential. The first island wide elections are planned, reflecting ongoing reform.
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Root
Associated Press
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Mr. Root
Porto Rican relief bill passes Senate for 2 million
The Senate approved the Porto Rican relief appropriation of 2,095,000 for public education works and other government purposes in Porto Rico after debates and failed amendments. An order set two weeks for discussing the Quay case, while Spooner’s Philippines bill and other appropriations remained in process. Municipal elections on May 1 aim to grant broad home rule and accountability to locals.
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Porto Rico
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Jones
Ark
Quay
Spooner
Philippines
Representative Ray Proposes Constitutional Trust Amendment
Representative Ray of New York, head of the judiciary committee and trusts subcommittee, introduces a joint resolution to propose Article XVI. It would empower Congress to regulate monopolies and corporations and to dissolve or dispose of their property, with states applying powers without conflicting with federal law.
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Washington
Ray
N. Y
House Committee On Judiciary
United States
Congress
Senator Proctor proposes bill to prevent food adulteration
Senator Proctor of Vermont introduces legislation to curb adulteration by creating a bureau of chemistry within the department of agriculture and placing enforcement under its charge.
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Senator Proctor
Vermont
Bureau of Chemistry
Agricultcral Department
Proclamation Prepared to Open Colville Reservation
A proclamation to open the northern portion of the Colville Indian reservation in Washington to settlement has been prepared but awaits signatures from the secretary of the interior and the president.
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Washington
Colville
Secretary of the Interior
Ohio House OKs Eight-Hour Day For Public Works
Columbus March 17 The Ohio House approved a bill limiting the workday on public works to eight hours for all laborers workmen and mechanics whether employed by contract or otherwise The vote was 58 to 24.
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House
Transvaal Threat Fails as Bloemfontein Fair War Party Flees
In Bloemfontein on March 17 the Transvaalers threatened to fire on peace advocates if urged to fight, but the menace proved hollow and the war party fled. The British forces are operating the Free State railroad now.
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Cape Town
Bloemfontein
Free State
Methodist minister expelled over faith healing stance
Wichita Kansas March 17 the committee on church conduct of the Southern Kansas Methodist conference acted against faith healing and expelled a Methodist minister from their ranks following Bishop Vincent's recommendation.
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Wichita
Kan
Southern Kansas Methodist Conference
Vingent
Free Staters Massing at Warrenton in Stand
Dispatch reports strong commandos massing at Warrenton as Free Staters prepare to make a stand. Source from Lourenco Marques dated Thursday via Daily Mail. Aimed to hold strategic position in the region.
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Seta Mail and Express
Gosn
Rth
Warrenton
London
Daily Mail
Lourenzo Marquesated
Aguinaldo War Secretary Surrenders Amid Sorrow
Aguinaldo's war secretary Flora s surrenders to General MacArthur at 5 30 p m in Manila. Aguinaldo's infant son captured last November dies after illness from smallpox, marking a grave setback for the insurgent leadership.
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McArthur
Boston healer Francis Truth arrested for mail fraud
Francis Truth head of a Boston based divine healing group was arrested on charges of using the mails for fraudulent purposes. Authorities seized a large mail bundle from his office and 23 workers handled inquiries and orders for his so called absent treatments demanding a $5 first payment. Truth reportedly earned about 30 000 dollars weekly from the scheme.
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Francis Truth
Divine Healing Association
Truth
California
Militia Bill Boosts National Guard Funding
The house committee on militia reports favorably on Representative Marsh s Illinois bill to raise the annual militia and national guard appropriation from 400 000 to 2 000 000. The measure draws wide attention from militia circles as a national committee from the states pushes the movement from their recent convention.
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Washington
House Committee On Militia
Marsh
Ilinois
Special House Committee on Trusts Named
Chairman Ray of the house judiciary committee appoints a special committee on trusts including Ray Jenkins Overstreet Littlefield Terry Lenham and Elliott. The panel will review all bills and resolutions relating to trusts.
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Ray
House Judiciary Committee
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Jenkins
Wis
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Rep. Ind
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Terry
Dem
Ark
Lenham
Tex
Elliott
S. C
House private bill day yields little progress
In Washington on March 19 the first private bill day under the new rule saw two hours spent debating a bill to pay Representative Swanson 1769 for extra expenses from his last congress contest, but the measure was abandoned. Six minor bills were approved.
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Washington
Swanson
Democrats Oppose Bynum Nomination in Senate Session
In Washington on March 19 the senate executive session failed to advance W D Bynum to be appraiser of the port of New York as Democrats objected, the nomination being laid over to the next executive session.
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Washington
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W. D. Bynum
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Missionary Protections Ordered Near Taku China
Secretary Long cables Admiral Watson to dispatch a warship from Cavite to Taku China to safeguard American missionary interests threatened near the Pieho river region. The ship choice is left to Admiral Watson.
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Long
Admiral Watson
Cavite
Taku
China
Cabinet in session with few actions taken in Washington
The cabinet met in Washington with 35 minutes elapsed and nothing of importance accomplished. Attorney General Griggs, Secretary Root and Postmaster General Smith were absent while Secretary Hay attended despite a lingering cold.
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Washington
Griggs
Root
Smith
Hay
Allison Names Steering Committee for Porto Rican Legislation
Senator Allison announces a steering committee for Porto Rican legislation. Members include Senators Foraker Hale Davis McMillan Warren Spooner and Kean.
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Allison
Washington
Republican Caucus
Senate
Foraker
Hale
Davis
McMillan
Warren
Spooner
Kean
Wisconsin Towns Unite in Grand Rapids City
Grand Rapids Wisconsin forms from Centralia and Grand Rapids after a large majority vote. The new city, population about 6 000, marks a jubilant celebration with whistles bells fireworks and a district-wide demonstration. Also Rail traffic grows with 59 000 miles projected for next year.
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Wisconsin
Grand Rapids
Wis
Centralia
Curiaco
The
United States
McGovern Knocks Out Lenny in Quick Featherweight Bout
A large Philadelphia crowd watched Terry McGovern world featherweight champion defeat Ed die Lenny at the Industrial Athletic Club in the second round of a scheduled six round bout. Lenny was completely outclassed.
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Kenny
Philadelphia
Terry McGovern
Eddie Lenny
Industrial Athletic Club
Lenny
Suit for $1,600,000 filed in Montana district court
Butte Montana March 17. The Montana Ore Purchasing company sues the Boston and Montana and others for 1.6 million dollars in the district court. The action arises from proceedings over ownership of the Johnstown and Rarus claims.
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Mon
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Boston and
Montana
Johnstown
Rarus
Widow of Bill Anthony Hired as Census Clerk
The director of the census appoints the widow of Bill Anthony of Maine fame as a census bureau clerk in Washington.
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Bill Anthony
Washington
Census
Maine
Census Bureau
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