Cuban Sugar Duty Fight Shifts in House and Senate
Washington April 19. House action overrides the ways and means committee on the Cuban reciprocity bill. Payne warns the Morris amendment eliminates both the differential and the Dingley countervailing duty. Senate committee leadership and party split loom as lawmakers weigh likely outcomes, with Pratt Aldrich Cullom Deboe Burnham named among key players. A Senate inquiry into beneficiaries and Cuba’s sugar costs is proposed, while W Bayard Cutting reacts to House moves with surprise.
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Aftermath in the House on Cuban reciprocity battle
The House cooled after yesterday’s turmoil over the revised Cuban reciprocity bill. Grosvenor claimed the Payne bill amendment erased sugar differential and the Dingley countervailing duty. Weeks asserted opposition aims to kill the measure and warned the bill’s return from the Senate would meet resistance from its supporters.
Hold Up Kills One and Wounds Another Near Dance
Greensburg reports three young people returning from a dancing party were assaulted by two masked highwaymen. Charles McQuillis forced to surrender money and watch. Annie Hill alerted companions. Alexander McNaught was killed and Frank McQuill was severely wounded. Suspicion falls on Jamison coal works miners. reward offered and manhunts underway. Ohio and Wyoming dispatches note another encounter near Sherman where one robber was killed and another captured.
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Annie Hill
Alexander McNaught
Frank McQuill
Man Kills Wife After Peace Warrant in Lexington
In Lexington Kentucky on April 19 William McCarty twenty seven a railroad brakeman shot his wife Lucy Goebel on the porch of 245 West Main Street after a history of intoxication and violent beating. He claims the wife was disloyal and was arrested.
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William McCarty
C. E. Swigert
West Main Street
McCarty
Metarty
Lucy Goebel
Credit Clerk Arraigned in Embezzlement Case in New York
Bryan L. Rawson, a credit clerk for L. H. Leggett & Co. wholesale grocers, was arraigned in Police Court on charges of embezzling $25,000 and released on bail. He allegedly conspired with Max Borschardt and another employee to rob the firm of at least $25,000. Borschardt, who reportedly testified for the state, was arrested months earlier. the third man is said to have vanished. Rawson, employed by the firm for several years, lives in Mount Vernon New York and has been active in local social circles.
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Bryan L. Rawson
L. H. Leggett & Co
John C. Juhring
Rawson
Max Borschardt
Borschardt
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Earthquakes Hit Distant Regions Spreading Panic
The night of April 17 brought severe shocks in Shemak Trans caucasia causing panic among residents who fled homes. Shocks were reported in Ferhana Turkestan early yesterday. In Mexico City a strong quake struck at 7:50 pm lasting about four minutes. A final tremor occurred after 8 am.
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Ferhana
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Mae
Thirteen-Year-Old Pleads Guilty in Toledo Murder Case
Daniel Rosenbecker, thirteen, pleaded guilty to murder in Toledo and was sentenced to twenty years in the state penitentiary for killing his seven-year-old playmate. The incident occurred in April, with the boy admitting guilt in court.
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Daniel Rosenbecker
Aes
Ingalls Urges Expansion as Key for American Trade
At a Bankers Club banquet in Chicago on April 19 President M. E. Ingalls urged expansion to connect the United States with West India islands and South America. He called for faster mail routes, cheaper communication, reciprocal trade, and credit facilities, while warning against political annexation risks. Lowry supported broad expansion focusing on the South.
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M. E. Ingalls
Robert Lowry
Atlanta, Ga
Frank O. Lowden
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North Atlantic
Europe
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South America
England
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Blaine
McKinley
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Bean
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Porto Fico
Philippines
Lowry
South
Contents of Today's Journal Part One Ten Pages
The issue lists sections across pages and parts includingReciprocity Bill in Senate committee, installation of President Butler at Columbia College, Pittser murder verdict and multiple news categories. Also mentions M E Ingalls addressing Chicago bankers on expansion and numerous sections: telegraphic news, churches, disasters, labor, sports, conventions, gas company offer, and magazine features.
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Butler
Columbia College
Pittser
Indiana
M. E. Ingalls
Chicago
General Labor
Sporting News
Juline A. Haag
Lightning strike kills two at Buchtel College park
Akron reports two youths, Richard Roan aged twelve and Arthur Rogers aged fifteen, killed when a lightning bolt struck the grandstand at Buchtel College Athletic Park during a game. Several others suffer minor injuries as used seating collapsed.
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Akron
Richard Roan
Arthur Rogers
Buchtel College Athletic Park
Prison for life in Pittser murder trial at Muncie
In Muncie Indiana on April 19 after thirty hours deliberation the jury found Charles Pittser guilty of second degree murder and sentenced him to life in prison. The defense offered insanity while the prosecution failed to present clear evidence of premeditation. Pittser, twenty one, killed his wife eight weeks into marriage in a jealous act after meeting her with her sister at a Daleville home. The jury’s error during the verdict was corrected to reflect second degree murder. A motion for a new trial will be made.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Charles Pittser
Pittser
Daleville
Rushville Merchant Shoots Self in Winchester Tragedy
Samuel Abercrombie, 44, leading Rushville dry goods merchant and former school superintendent, killed himself with a Winchester rifle in a back-room at his residence. His wife, Mrs. Abercrombie, on North Morgan Street, found him and later remained gravely ill after fainting. The incident occurred shortly before 7 am on April 19.
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Indianapolis Journal
Rushville
Ind
Samuel Abercrombie
Abercrombie
Rush County
Payne
Death of a Dry Goods Partner and a Railroad Wreck Plot
The article notes the death of a dry goods firm member, believed to be by his own hand due to ill health, with funeral plans at Fifth Street Methodist Church and burial at East Hill. It also reports an attempted wreck of a Wabash passenger train near Westville, with ties placed on the track but thwarted by an alert engineer, while authorities investigate suspected motives or culprits.
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Indianapolis Journal
Laporte
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Wabash
Westville
Laporte County
Ex-Treasurer Walsh faces $47,000 to $50,000 deficit
Terre Haute April report says ex County Treasurer Walsh is from 47000 to 50000 short. Clark held certificate after a court dispute. Walsh claims 10000 to 12000 in tax receipts and similar in notes. Bondsmen, including President Hudnut of Vigo County National Bank, expect settlement by next week to cover the shortage.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Jack” Walsh
Walsh
James Bolton
Clark
Fountain County
Rabb
Bolton
William Clark
Supreme Court
Hudnut
Vigo County National Bank
Waleh
Rathbone Seeks New Trial In Cuban Habeas Case
Estes G. Rathbone appeared before the Supreme Court at Havana on a habeas corpus writ. His counsel criticized the notary drawn public deed bond demanded by the Audencia Court as delaying and costly. Notary Senor Nuno testified a one week deed processing and tax arrangement would be needed. Rathbone will oppose any pardon and seeks a new trial before an independent court.
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Havana
Estes G. Rathbone
Supreme Court
Rathbone
United States
Michigan court upholds Great Hive expansion rights
In Ann Arbor judge Kinne rules Great Hive, Ladies of the Maccabees, has equal right with Supreme Hive to use regalia ritual and title beyond Michigan. Court denies exclusive rights to the Supreme Hive and orders withdrawal of out of state protests and restraint on expansion.
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Mich
Kinne
Supreme Hive
Great Five
Butler Installed New Columbia President in Roosevelts Presence
New York April 19 Nicholas Murray Butler was installed as president of Columbia University with President Roosevelt and leading scholars in attendance. The ceremony featured a grand procession to the gymnasium, a formal program, a Loyola-like procession of colors, and speeches by top university heads. Butler's oath and inaugural address urged true citizens to pursue scholarship for service and lasting monuments beyond material wealth.
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Rixey
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Uri
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Arthur Twing Hadley
Francis Ndey Patton
Chicago University
William T. Harris
Horace
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