Conferees near agreement on Chinese exclusion bill
Washington April 2 The conferees have nearly reached a deal on the Chinese exclusion measure adopting the Senate bill with changes The House forces reenactment of sections of the 1888 act extending and continuing prohibitions on Chinese entrants and residence The key remaining issue is whether exclusion lasts indefinitely after May 5 or ends with a renewed treaty negotiations
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The Junior Senator Concludes Views on Arsenal Grounds
Senator Beveridge spoke at the Arsenal Grounds about the War Department’s likely disposition of the arsenal property and the chance Indianapolis could obtain it for a park. He said the government would likely sell to the highest bidder and expressed uncertainty about the city’s best offer. He emphasized limited time due to Philippine committee duties.
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Philippine Committee
Treasury ends indorsement certificate delays in payments
Washington reports a major Treasury reform ending the need for a certificate of authority with bank indorsements on government checks and warrants. The change allows warrants and checks to be paid when indorsed and guaranteed by banks, removing bureaucratic red tape long blamed by bankers and businessmen.
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Treasury Department
Law and politics in brief from House and Senate actions
The House approved the Senate amendment to a bill for a G A R monument in the city for Benjamin F Stevenson. A House committee report opposed relief for Harrison Wagner. A New Jersey representative questioned the genuineness of a Senate document. The Judiciary Committee deferred action on moving the presidential inauguration date. A Salt Lake attorney was named to a life judgeship in Cairo Egypt. The President pardoned Robinson Kemp, once sentenced to death for murder. the sentence was commuted to life in prison. The Senate Naval Affairs Committee decided against equal pay and rank for retired officers. Internal revenue for March totaled 21,227,535 dollars, down 2,303,222 from March 1901.
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Morgan's New Transatlantic Company Plans Revealed
April 22 reports from New York describe the Transatlantic Steamship Company forming under J P Morgan with a capital of 170 million dollars. It will issue 60 million common stock and 50 million debentures, with a working agreement with North German Lloyd and Hamburg American lines. Berlin commentary notes German lines retain independence, while observers fear growing New York influence across industries.
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Dawkins of Morgan & Co Testifies on London Underground Finances
Clinton E Dawkins of J P Morgan & Co testifies before the Lords committee on underground transit funding. He says Morgan’s would guarantee capital for the system and money could be raised in England or America if cheaper there. Arrangements for rolling stock avoid America and rapid transit would ease central congestion for public health benefits.
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Clinton E. Dawkins
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Morgan syndicate seeks rails from Peking to Ching-Kla-Kan
Victoria news notes Hong Kong papers reporting a J. P. Morgan led syndicate has applied to Chinese authorities for permission to build a railway from Peking to Ching-Kla-Kan.
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Carnegie Free Library Dedication In Carnegie Borough
Andrew Carnegie formally dedicated the handsome free library of Carnegie borough before more than 1200 people at Music Hall. The packed audience included prominent Carnegie and Pittsburgh citizens while Carnegie urged local development in recitations acting and music as necessities of town life.
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Mrs Vision's Soothing Syrup Promoted for Teething Pain
An aged advertisement touts Mrs Vision's Soothing Syrup used for over fifty years to ease teething discomfort in children. It claims to soften gums, soothe pain, cure wind colic, regulate bowels, and treat diarrhoea, sold by druggists worldwide at five cents a bottle and endorsed by the medical fraternity.
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Cuban reciprocity plan discussed by Republican senators
A key Republican conference on April 2 debated Cuba reciprocity with a House bill as a base. Leaders signaled a 25 percent tariff reduction, with Republicans drafting a party measure and excluding Democratic cooperation. Some members urged up to 33 1/2 percent, others argued against any cut. Leaders expect committee action and possible Senate passage amid sugar interests and Cuban industry concerns.
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Disaster in Guatemala Devastates Towns and Kills Many
New York dispatches report Guatemala shaken by earthquakes from Friday night to Sunday night with Quezaltenango partly obliterated. About 500 killed and millions in property loss, fires and floods adding to suffering. Pattum and Mazatenango destroyed. capital Guatemala CityReports list damage to Solola Nahuala Amatitlan Santa Lucia and San Juan. churches damaged. government assisting victims.
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Fires Leave Dozens Homeless In Three Indiana Towns
A series of fires in Columbus and Vincennes Indiana and a large timber blaze along Brown county outskirts left families homeless and caused severe injuries. A child sustained fatal burns after clothing caught fire while cooking. Linus Remaley suffered burns while attempting to save his horse. The Brown county fire scorched over five hundred acres as fifty to seventy five men fought the blaze through the night. The Stidham home was saved despite the fire’s path. The young Woodard boy died from burns after a house fire sparked by matches.
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Indiana Box Co. Lumber Yard Destroyed by Fire
Anderson Ind April 22 The Indiana Box Company suffered a 3000 loss as five acres of lumber were burned still burning at night amid gale winds. Three to four million feet of lumber destroyed with insurers listed including Fire Association 2000 and Scottish Union 5000 among others.
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Prompt Elwood Fire Response Saves City
Three fires broke out in Elwood Indiana as gale force winds blew. Firefighters quickly contained blazes at E Rummel’s cigar shop lumber sheds at Indiana Box Company and a North Seventh Street residence within about a half hour.
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President notes gratitude after surrender in Mindanao regions
The statement expresses personal gratification and informs that the American people share in relief over the surrender of Malavar and forces that supported the rebellion in Batangas, Tabayas, and Mindanao provinces.
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Cholera toll in Manila and provinces reported
Manila records 433 cases and 366 deaths with 989 cases and 76 deaths in provinces. A suspicious sickness on board the US transport Buford was not cholera and the ship proceeded today to the United States after returning yesterday from San Francisco.
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Fires Ravage Marion and Converse Across Town
Windstorm sweeping Marion Indiana sparked three fires in Marion and one in Converse. The Converse blazes destroyed the old fair grounds buildings and Quill Dangerfield home, with 22 stalls burned and a total loss exceeding 1600 dollars. In Marion a planing mill plant suffered minor damage and a South Marion resort fire led to quin fumigation after a smallpox quarantine, with a house and belongings lost and a burn on the North Side of the city. An electric light plant fire followed later.
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Volcano editor jailed and fined after demanding removal
Manila report says the Volcano editor received one day in prison and a $1 fine for demanding the removal of the judge who tried Senor Valdez of Mina. Valdez was fined 4 pesetas for an act involving two Filipino members of a U S commission attempting the editor of Freedom under sedition law.
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Day Marine officer trial closes at Manila court martial
After counsel arguments, the Manila court martial of Lieutenant John M. A. Day of the marine corps, charged with executing Samer natives without trial, concluded.
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Chamber of Commerce Meeting Sets U S Army Action in Philippines
Manila report states a Chamber of Commerce meeting is called for tomorrow to discuss resolutions urging action by the United States Army in the Philippines. The notice underscores the aim of addressing policy and defense measures amid wartime developments.
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Buildings Destroyed at Plymouth Causing 830000 Loss
Special to the Indianapolis Journal at Plymouth Ind April 22 The Simons electric light plant burned to the ground after catching fire from a passing locomotive The blaze driven by fifty mile per hour winds carried embers a quarter mile Several nearby structures including Chaneys icehouses Elliott wagon shop Lindquist Miller Williams blacksmith shop several barns and one residence were destroyed
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Engineer fatally shot in Willow Grove burglary pursuit
Pittsburg April 2 Henry Stump an engineer on the West Pennsylvania Railroad was probably fatally shot this morning while attempting to capture a gang of burglars at Willow Grove. The burglars had stolen a safe from the toll house and were trying to open it when found by a passing freight train crew.
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Vinton Consecrated Bishop of Western Massachusetts
In Worcester on April S, the Dr. Alexander H. Vinton was consecrated bishop of the diocese of Western Massachusetts at All Saints Church. The consecration sermon was delivered by Rev. Henry C. Potter, bishop of New York.
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