Senate Debates Shipping Bill Amid Subsidy Clash
Senate clashes as Senator Clay of Georgia opposes the ship subsidy plan arguing no general subsidies exist in rivals like Britain or Germany. Frye leads debate, with discussion on mail contracts and shipyard orders while House staff observe rural free delivery terms and a Pennsylvania representative dies.
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Convention Signed on Sugar Bounties Abolition
Brussels reports the international sugar convention has been signed to abolish all beet sugar bounties and adopt a uniform tariff of 1.16 dollars per 20 pounds. The United States notes the talks were secret and full vote details are not yet disclosed. Washington awaits official word from Townsend and discusses implications for policy.
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House Debates Cuban Sugar Duty Cut Amid European Moves
As most House members weigh the propriety of reducing the Cuban cane sugar duty, a shift likely influenced by European action. The Treasury plans to remove countervailing duties on bounty sugar, a move not requiring Congress but set to impact overall customs receipts.
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Armour Institute and Chicago University Plan Merger
Armour Institute of Technology and the University of Chicago are nearing a merger. The plan would move the Institute to the university campus with buildings and equipment worth 1,000,000 provided by the university and 1,500,000 in endowment from Armour. Wealth of the technical school is expected to rise to about 5,000,000 with future gifts from Armours and Rockefeller. The Armour Institute will keep its identity and continue as the Armour Institute of Technology. Dr F W Gunsauce remains head of the institute.
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Teachers Beaten at Vincennes High School Conflict
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports a mass assault at West Side school in Vincennes. Eighth grade pupils attacked Principal E A Quigle and teachers Miss Baker Miss Becker and Miss Nellie Jones with stones and fists. A pupil struck Miss Jones, breaking her lip. Charles Busching, 15, apologized after his uncle Councilman Henry Busching paid the doctor bill.
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Kokomo High Fight Over Crawdad Dissection
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Kokomo Indiana on March 5 reports a melee in a zoology class at Kokomo High School when senior June Dimmitt refused to dissect a crawdad and threatened the teacher. A struggle ensued with desks overturned and the student cast out of the building as the teacher, described as athletic, expelled him.
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Pupils Defy Vaccination Exclusion Order at Terre Haute School
In Terre Haute Indiana on March 5 the city Board of Health required excluding unvaccinated children from a city school. About forty unvaccinated pupils appeared and the principal, following health advice, allowed them to stay. Parents opposed to vaccination have hired lawyers threatening court action if their children are expelled.
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Schools Probe In Kokomo For Cigarette Sellers
Kokomo Indiana March 5 Superintendent R A Ogg holds a court of inquiry among pupils to identify those selling cigarettes to boys. The prosecutor has eight names of dealers who sold cigarettes and tobacco to students and arrests will follow. Professor Oxy lists nearly 10 pupils labeled cigarette fiends from 1200 on rosters.
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Striking Pupils Return To Seeleyville School
In Terre Haute Indiana March report says eighty pupils walked out after the principal rode a boycotted Interurban car. Fathers held a meeting and urged a return to classes. Trustees argued the principal’s street car ride was beyond school authority, leaving pupils to stay out or face the principal.
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Servian Revolt Bid at Shabats Fails in Front of Guard
At Shabats near Belgrade an attempted uprising led by Alavantics, kin to the Servian pretender, failed when he fired at Captain Nickolics and was killed. His small band, wearing a general’s uniform, was dispersed as gendarmes arrested several followers. The Skupstina condemned the effort and affirmed loyalty to the dynasty.
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Young Obren Claimant Appears in Servian Succession
London March 6 The Vienna correspondent of the Standard reports a new pretender to the Servian throne Obren fourteen year old illegitimate son of ex King Milan has appeared. He currently resides in Constantinople with his mother Artemesia Chrisch.
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Servian Pretender Denies Ties to Shabats Uprising
Geneva March 5 Prince Karageorgevich the Servian pretender disclaims any connection with this morning s uprising at Shabats and with Alavantics, outlining he bears no relationship to the plot or its actors.
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Liberal split challenged by Campbell-Bannerman in London
In a National Liberal Club address Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman urged Liberal unity in a speech marking the party split. He warned against coalition signals with Rosebery and urged assented governance after the South Africa war, while Lord Spencer voiced disappointment and opposed Rosebery’s Liberal League.
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Shareholders seek action as English Sewing Coton faces finances
London reports circulars urging an imminent shareholders meeting to examine the company's finances, probe causes of declining share values, and consider changes to the board. Paragraph also notes potential recovery of mispaid funds tied to the formation of the company. Berlin details tariff duties on rice and seeds, Reichstag budget cuts, and redistributions affecting army, navy, and China expeditionary loans.
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Austria-Hungary to Elevate Mission to Embassy in Washington
Vienna reports that Austria-Hungary may raise its Washington mission to an embassy as a sign of strong ties with the United States. Washington notes no definite decision yet but says such an elevation would prompt a U.S. move if Austria acts. Spain also weighs upgrading its mission.
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Lord Francis Hope Lands Life Income Through Insurance Pact
London Herald report says Lord Francis Hope, who spent three million since reaching maturity, transferred all property to a life insurance company to secure ten thousand dollars annually for life. His Deepdene estate, leased to the widow of Lord Beresford, is mortgaged yet valuable and could be managed to repay debts. He is at Brighton recovering from a foot amputation and will be fitted with an artificial foot next month.
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Arrest of Chakir Pasha Shocks Constantinople
General Chakir Pasha, brother of the late grand vizier, was arrested at Konak on Prinkipos Island. Saad Edin Pasha led sixteen officers by launch across the Bosphorus to Kartal and Prinkipos to seize the former official. Widespread uneasiness grows as successive imprisonments and banishments of dignitaries unfold.
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Coronation Details Narrowing Before King’s Paris Departure
London correspondent reports most coronation details will be set before the king leaves for Paris and the Riviera. Westminster Abbey service may be shortened from five to six hours with pre arrival spectator placement. The Htang will be dropped and the musical portion likely curtailed. The king’s health remains excellent.
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Desertions from German Merchant Marine Rise at New York
Statistics from Hamburg and Bremen seamen bureaus show 1264 German sailors deserted at New York in 1901, part of 27044 total desertions. Baltimore saw 244 desertions. Many sailors emigrated cheaply by taking U S bound ships then deserting.
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Redmond defends Irish home rule at London rally
John Redmond, chairman of the Irish parliamentary party, told an Irish league audience in Finsbury Middlesex that his party alone in Parliament knows its mind and is not torn by dissensions. He said home rule’s demands are moderate and warned that English parties would be confounded and paralyzed until concessions are made.
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Hughes Faces Sharp Questions in Manila Inquiry
Washington dispatch reports General Hughes subjected to pointed questions by Senator Patterson and others as he testifies on the Philippine campaign. He says Filipino aid was limited to knowledge and support, insists Manila was captured by prearrangement, and objects to critics of General Otis while sparring over strategic lines and insurrectionist boundaries.
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Policy proposal on Philippine immigration and labor
Governor aft proposes a two step approach to Filipino immigration. He suggests treating the Philippine islands as akin to a foreign country for purposes of Chinese exclusion policy while granting the islands’ legislature broad discretion to admit skilled labor.
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Insurgent Deceptions Reach From Philippines to Washington
Washington dispatch reports insurgent leaders using bold lies and rumors to sway opinion. A commander cites a civil war, anti imperialist sieges, and foreign aid from Germany and Russia. A circular claims Berlin will award Malvar, and US chaplains rise to meet increased deaths.
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Cantai Leader Rescued Amid Insurgent Unrest
Senor Ampil president of Cantai Morong Luzon long allied with Americans was rescued from insurgents who had captured him with fifty five uniformed men bearing police badges The new organization led by Colonel Simmotte Pasay operates in Rizal and sparked unrest prompting widespread emigration Acting Governor Wright and Major Allen plan inspections through Aparri and the southern archipelago after Ampil’s return and reports of new groups General Chaffee departs Manila for Aparri March 6 for a tour of inspection.
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Choate Lays Dreamers Thrust At London Banquet
London March 5 Lord Avebury presided at the Associated Chambers banquet where American ambassador Joseph H Choate spoke on Ambassadors noting the sunlit land of America after London fogs He praised Franklin and Rosebery as dreamers but said the present Britain and United States stand equal in energy and ambition seeking common ends in knowledge growth and prosperity
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Prince of Wales Breaks Ground on Avonmouth Dock
The Prince of Wales turned the first sod of Avonmouth Dock in Gloucestershire, a £2,000,000 project to revive Bristol’s American trade. He said the enterprise will strengthen ties across the sea and deepen communal interest and kinship within the empire.
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Arctic expedition letters from Franz Josef Land
Copenhagen reports letters dated August 1 from Danes who joined the Baldwin Ziegler arctic expedition. The party reached Franz Josef Land after harsh trials and planned to winter there and push north until ice halted them. Baldwin hoped the Americans would reach 83 degrees north.
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London diamond trade says continental fears exaggerated
London diamond merchants claim the continent’s troubles are overestimated with losses not exceeding 100000 pounds and no London involvement. De Beers shares rose half a point today, supporting dealers’ view that market conditions are improving despite reports from abroad.
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War policy in Samar and Leyte argues for decisive action
Washington reports General Smith orders a sharp war policy in the Samar and Leyte area, urging bold attacks on perceived native support and warning officers to treat Filipinos as allies only after proving themselves. The dispatch cites insurrection fears and calls for vigilance among officials and police.
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Taft remarks on slavery and policy in the Philippines
Governor Taft testified before the House insular committee on slavery in the Philippines noting few manumissions and military actions to free Christian slaves and deter slave raids. He said the date could enforce the death penalty after trial and described Moros as warlike but not formidable. He discussed coinage, Philippine delegates, and expected three Filipino reps to Congress as hearings closed.
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Paine's Celery Compound Promises Nervous System Relief
An old advertisement warns melancholia and insomnia as serious conditions and urges immediate care. It extolls Paine's Celery Compound as a fix for nervous weakness, claiming it revitalizes nerves, improves blood flow, and restores vigor while advising avoidance of inferior remedies.
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