Tariff Bill Moves to Full Senate Committee
Senator Allison and Democratic members agree on a plan to report the tariff bill to the full committee and then to the senate. Senator Jones of Nevada holds decisive influence over timing and may block immediate reporting, with expected committee delay of two to three days and a 10 day to two week layover before debate. Some Eastern senators oppose adding hides to the dutiable list.
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Washington
Allison
Senate
Jones
Nevada
Attack Upon Prevesa Aims Missed By Greek Forces
London dispatch reports that Greek attacks on Prevesa were casual and intermittent. The capture of the stronghold was deemed essential for action in Epirus, but the operation failed to be decisive, risking lost opportunity. The note cites M Skouloudis praising Velestino victory and improved Epirus Thessaly situation.
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London
Daily Mail
Arta
Prevesa
Epirus
M. Skouloudis
Thessaly
Velestino
Royal Baking Powder Co. vows purity claims for Sool brand
Royal Baking Powder Co asserts its product resists alum and adulteration. The note emphasizes trusted quality and protection against common counterfeit practices, aiming to reassure consumers on the authenticity of their Sool brand offering.
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Royval Bakinc Powner ‘Co
Increased Tax on Beer Boosts Tariff Bill in House Committee
Washington report says a 50 cent per barrel beer tax was added by the Republican sub committee to the tariff bill. Reporters note the tax would yield about 17 million dollars annually at current consumption, with no extra collection cost. Other provisions include lumber and wool rate changes and sugar schedule tweaks.
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ChicaGo
The
Tribune
Washington
Senate
Sldrich
Allison
Walcott
Financial Committee
Treasury
Tariff Debate in Reichstag Over US Measures
Berlin May 5 Count von Kanitz Agrarian leader questioned the government on the proposed new United States tariff. He warned the Dingley bill could reduce European imports and hurt German sugar trade while suggesting preferences for Russian petroleum and barriers to US maize copper hams sausages and cotton imports.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Count von Kanitz
United States
Count Kanitz
Harley Davidson's Challenge to Welsh Cyclist in Toronto Races
Toronto May 5 Harley Davidson, a renowned bicyclist, plans a series of races against Michael the little Welsh man. The events include 1 and 5 mile distances with the third distance to be chosen by a coin toss.
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Toronto
Ont
Harley Davidson
Michael
Turkey Ready to End War With Greece Soon
In Constantinople influential circles say the war with Greece may terminate shortly. They argue Turkey was drawn into the conflict by Greek aggression and external powers, but gains from crushing Greece do not outweigh risks to the Slav element in the Balkans, noting Turkish successes in Greece suffice for the government.
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Constantinople
Greece
Turkey
Balkans
Cretan Leaders Hold Conference with Foreign Admirals
In Canpia Crete on May 5 the insurgent leaders met with admirals from foreign powers in Paleokastro to discuss autonomy. They promised full self rule and that the ruler would need Cretan assembly ratification, but the leaders reaffirmed their motto Annexation to Greece or Death.
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Canpia
Crete
Cretan
Paleokastro
Greece
Clamoring Against the Princes in Athens
The Times correspondent reports continued newspaper clamor against the three princes in Athens. Most educated people fear revolution but would support the dynasty if danger grows imminent.
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London
Athens
the Times
Crowds Raid Crown Prince Constantine’s London Residence
The Athens cor respondent reports that on Sunday a mob went to Crown Prince Constantine’s residence in Achaia seized royal guard arms, wrecked furniture and burned papers.
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Constantine
London
Athens
the Standard
Achaia
Greece Rejects European Mediation Offer
Athens reports that the powers have proposed European mediation on peace but the Greek government declines to seek mediation. The king will remain in Athens for the time being.
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Greece
Athens
Europe
Opposition Urges Moderation to Defend Nation
In Athens on April 80 the opposition deputies issued an address to citizens urging orderly conduct during a critical period. They say the enemy breaches soil and any attempt to disturb order would aid the Turks and signatories include all opposition deputies in Athens. Special trains help provincial deputies reach the extraordinary legislative session.
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Athens
Legislative Assembly
Semi official mediation talks in Paris April update
Paris on April 30 reports ongoing semi official talks among Paris London and St Petersburg aimed at mediating between Turkey and Greece. Negotiations are progressing toward a more precise form with hopes for timely mediation. Germany and Austria are informed and do not disapprove.
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Paris
Pour Parlers
London
St. Petersburg
Turkey
Greece
Germany
Austria
Greeks retreat at Lasfakia with heavy losses reported
An official dispatch from Salonika says Greek forces at Lasfakia withdrew after suffering 400 killed and many wounded. The report of Karaburun bombardment is denied. the fleet reportedly maneuvered nearby but did not fire on Karaburun.
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Constantinople
Salonica
Lasfakia
Karaburun
The Tariff Bill Discussion Halts Without Action
Senate Finance Committee, eight members present, no decision on tariff bill. Republicans aim to report directly to Senate or brief committee review, while Democrats demand time to study the bill before any reporting.
Scofield vetoes eight Wisconsin bills including taxes and banks
Wisconsin Governor Scofield vetoed eight legislature passed measures. Vetoed items include taxes on drawing room and sleeping car owners and lessees, taxes on express companies, county authorizations for industrial schools, bakery cleanliness, and a banking act expanding state bank examiner powers. The governor will publish reasons for the vetoes. salaries of employees were signed.
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Marson
Wis
Scofield
Princess of Wales Seeks Intervention in Greece East
London dispatch confirms report that the Princess of Wales is using influence to push England toward intervention in favor of Greece in the East. The Journal notes corroboration by the London press.
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Pricess of Wales
New York
the Journal
London
Princess of Wales
Greece
Ministers Confer With Constantine in Pharsalos
Ministers of war and marine left Pharsalos for Athens after a long conference with Prince Constantine and the headquarters staff.
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Constantine Athens
War and Marine
Pharsalos
Athens
Constantine
Salonika risk deemed low by Austrian official
A Vienna dispatch to The Times reports Austrian foreign under secretary told Viennese merchants there is little ground to fear a Greek fleet bombardment of Salonika. The statement follows tensions and April 30 notes.
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Salonika
London
The
Times
Vienna
Red Cross Detachment Heads for War Front
The first detachment of the Red Cross society with two doctors and twenty Sisters of Mercy begins for the seat of war carrying all supplies to establish a fifty bed hospital.
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Russian Red Cross
St. Peterspure
Red Cross Society
Sisters of Mercy
Clara Barton Appeals Aid for Greek Red Cross
Clara Barton the president of the American Red Cross society has appealed to the American people for aid to the Greek Red Cross society.
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Clara Barton
New York
American Red Cross Society
Greek Red Cross Society
Teller Opposes Arbitration Treaty in Interview
Denver May 5 Senator Teller critical of the arbitration treaty in a public interview questioning the Senate's surrender of a constitutional prerogative. He argued Great Britain would avoid war only if it serves its interests and that a treaty would not deter war if Britain’s interests demand it.
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Denver
Teller
Senate
Great Britain
Indicted Globe Savings Officials Bonded and Released
All Globe Savings bank officials named in the indictment, except ex-President Spalding, have posted bonds and were freed from custody. Spalding’s bonds total about $320,000, and he cannot furnish that amount of surety.
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CuicaGo
Globe Savings Bank
Spalding
Forest fires flare near Ashland with town Brule threatened
Ashland Wisconsin reports rekindled fires across the bay and a separate blaze threatening Brule on the Northern Pacific. A store burned at Maple near Brule as crews battle multiple fires.
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Ashland
Wis
Bay
Brule
Northern Pacific
Maple
Greeks and Turks expected to clash at Velestinos
Athens dispatch reports a general engagement likely at Velestinos following a recent Turkish defeat. London notes the struggle involves Greek and Turkish forces with strategic significance in the region.
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London
Athens
Velestinos
French Forces Ordered to Ready for Crete Dispatch
Tovnton April 30. Orders issued for additional detachments of French infantry artillery and marines to be ready to depart for Crete at a moment's notice.
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Tovnton
Crete
House with seven minute session ends after adjournment
Washington May 1 The house opened briefly for seven minutes and did not read the journal. An objection of no quorum was raised by Mr Simpson Pop Kan. Mr Payne Rep N Y moved to adjourn. Mr J W Stone Rep Pa in the chair ruled adjournment under last Friday’s order would last until Monday. the motion prevailed.
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Washington
Simpson
Pop
Kan
Payne
Rep
N. Y
J. W. Stone
Loan office allows loans on first class Kansas properties
The Boston Loan and Trust company announces from its head office that loans may be taken on first class properties in North eastern Kansas. The order covers Douglass, Atchison, Jefferson, Brown, Nemaha and nearby counties, among others.
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Kansas City
Boston Loan and Trust Company
Kansas
Douglass
Atchison, Jefferson, Brown, Nememah
Rock Island backs Southwest rail plan to Topolobampo Bay
A Santa Fe report says the Rock Island line plans a Missouri River to Topolobampo Bay route via El Paso and El Paso Cerillitos road, linking with Col. A K Owens route. Rails and ties are being moved to Liberal Kansas as preparations begin. O E Faulkner tours the Pecos Valley route with a Farmers' Loan and Trust representative.
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Republican
Santa Fe
N. M
Rock Island
Southwest
Missouri River
el Paso
Topolobampo Bay
Gulf of California
Liberal
Kan
Cerillitos
A. K. Owen
Topolobampo
New Mexico
Roswell
Amarillo
Tex
O. E. Faulkner
Pecos Valley
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Indicted Cashier Cassin In Georgia Loan Case
Atlanta May 3 Harry A Cassin cashier of the Georgia Loan Savings and Banking company has been indicted by the grand jury on embezzlement charges.
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Cassin
Atlanta, Ga
Harry A. Cassin
Georgia Loan, Savings and Banking Company
Quay Proposes Wide Range of Tariff Bill Amendments
Senator Quay of Pennsylvania has introduced a long list of amendments to the tariff bill to be offered when the measure is before the senate. The amendments cover a broad assortment of articles.
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Oury
Washington
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
Senate
Japanese Legation Says No Fear of Complications
Washington May 1 Officials of the Japanese legation in Washington expressed positive views that no international complications will arise between Japan Hawaii and the United States over immigration differences. They belittled the prospect of war and blamed jingo newspapers for predicting trouble that diplomacy can resolve.
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Washington
Japan
Hawaii
United States
Winter Conditions Spread in Ohio Interior
Dispatches report snow and wintry conditions across interior Ohio towns. Bucyrus records three inches of snow as the unsettled weather continues.
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Wntry
Cleveland
Bucyrus
Kochs Latest Tuberculine Treatment Reported
Dean Mason deputy consul general at Fort Franklin supplies a condensed report to the state department detailing Kochs method for making and administering a new form of tuberculine. The document includes the process and results of practical experiments to date.
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Koch
Washington
State Department
Dean Mason
Frankfort
Mission of Henderson at Wa Feared as Attacked
Grave news reports Lieutenant Henderson’s mission at Wa in the Gold Coast region endangered by an attack attributed to Chief Samory. A large escort accompanied him with Ferguson, a colonial official, severely wounded. exact details are scarce. Wa lies within British influence.
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Cape Coast Castle
Gold Coast
Africa
Henderson
Samory
Ferguson
Minor items of interest
Ex congressman John J Perry of Maine is dead aged 86. Several local and national notes follow including a 20 round draw between Dan Shaw and Paul Davis in Dubuque Iowa and a tariff bill stance by Senator Jones of Nevada.
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John J. Perry
Maine
Dan Shaw
Chicago
Paul Davis
St. Paul
Kimball Park
Dubuque
Iowa
Altgeld Denies Ties to Bank Irregularities
Ex governor Altgeld denies responsibility for bank irregularities. He says his lending was a business matter and the loan relation was incidental, not implicating him in mismanagement.
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Gove Altgeld
Ing
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