Subsidy Bill Debated as Tariff, Navy Plans Face Senate
The ship subsidy bill was introduced in the senate by Frye detailing seven classes with rates up to 2.7 cents per ton per 100 nautical miles for large steamers and a general subsidy for all vessels not under mail contracts. It also provides fishing vessel subsidies and crew training requirements. Senate actions include Lodge urging swift action on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and related tariff discussions for the Philippines.
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Secretary of the Treasury
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Committee On Foreign Relations
Committee On Judiciary
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Ways and Means Committee
Philippines
Philippines Commission
Congress
Roussell
Reot
United States
Tillman and McLaurin Duel Over Senate Fallout
Washington sat in shock as Tillman challenged McLaurin to resign on the spot to “wash dirty linen at home” amid a bitter South Carolina feud. McLaurin refused, citing principle while recounting cloak room slights and party divisions over tariff, Spanish war, and merchant marine.
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Senate
Tillman
South Carolina
McLaurin
Democratic National Committee
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Arkansas
Jones
Judiciary Committee
Hoar
South Oa
Resignation Ends Official Life of House Representative
Cedent supplied OY Billine Woenspena er of the house, who decided that the signature and delivery of a resignation ended the official life of a representative, prevented him from speaking in the house and stopped pending proceedings for expulsion.
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Cedent
OY Billine Woenspenaer
Nominations Sent to Senate for Customs Posts
President nominates Levi M Willevs in Duluth Minnesota and William H Devos in Milwaukee Wisconsin as collectors of customs. Washington Haverstick of Wisconsin named general inspector in the treasury department.
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Wis
Washington Haverstick
Wisconsin
Treasury Department
New Soil Division Established in Bureau of Soils
Secretary of agriculture announced creation of a soil management division in the bureau of soils. Professor F H King formerly of University of Wisconsin will lead the new division as head.
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Secretary of Agriculture
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Flight of a Cashier Claims $100,000 From LA Bank
H J Fleishman cashier of the Farmers and Merchants Bank vanished with about $100,000 of bank funds. Vice President H W Hellman says the shortage appeared after Fleishman reported illness Saturday morning and did not return. Fleishman, long employed since 1875, was bonded for $30,000. bank expects to continue operations. He was divorced and had no known bad habits.
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Collision Kills Engineer and Fireman Near North Yakima
A head on collision two miles north of North Yakima on the Northern Pacific killed Engineer Cooper and his fireman. The east-bound freight No. 54 also suffered several injuries among crew including Brakeman Dr. J. Peters Fireman B. B. Scott Brakeman W. T. Darcey Conductor Joseph Chare and Fireman Alfred Channe with other unspecified injuries reported.
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J. Peters
B. B. Scott
W. T. Darcey
Joseph Chare
Alfred Channe
Robbery Targets Newton County Safe at Decatur
Burglars robbed the Newton county safe in Decatur Sunday night seizing 4000 in pension warrants a large batch of school teachers warrants 2250 in checks post office money orders stamps and over 4000 in cash according to Meridian Mississippi report.
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Newton County
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Death of Blanchester man found in bed with bruised face
A Hen Nix on aged 70 was found dead in his Blanchester home yesterday. He lived alone and was last seen alive last Wednesday. Bed clothing showed blood stains, indicating possible foul play or injury. Police are investigating the death as a homicide or accidental trauma.
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Dividend Declared for Depositors of Defunct Officer & Pusey Bank
On the recommendation of the receivers a dividend of 20 percent has been declared for depositors in the defunct Officer & Pusey bank in Council Bluffs Ta. The total amounts to $114 540 and brings total payments to 45 percent. Receivers report only a small amount of assets remain.
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Council Bluffs
Officer & Pusey Bank
Salsbury's Successor Elected in Grand Rapids
Moses Taggart, former attorney general of Michigan, was elected city attorney at a special common council meeting in Grand Rapids to replace Lant K. Salsbury who resigned after being convicted of bribery. Salsbury maintains his innocence and says it will be proven.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
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Lant K. Salsbury
Negroes Challenge Alabama Constitution in Birmingham
A large group led by Rev. William McGill of Birmingham has started a campaign to test the Alabama constitution’s disfranchisement of Black residents. Frank Green, former mayor of London, has been made a baronet.
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Ala
William McGill
Alabama
Frank Green
London
Royal Baking Powder Claims Safe Indigestion-Free Rolls
An advertisement asserts that foods made with Royal Baking Powder such as rolls muffins and pancakes are safe to eat without Oss indigestion concerns. The copy promotes the product as a trusted baking aid for everyday meals.
City Faces $4,000,000 Over Taxation Claim in Chicago
The Chicago special assessments fund may owe residents about $4 million due to overtaxation. City records show roughly $2,000,000 in the fund, $1,500,000 due to taxpayers after collection, and $500,000 owed back to the fund from prior transfers. The board of local improvements closed the bureau and laid off 164 workers until the new appropriation bill arrives.
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Board of Local Improvements
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Leopa rd Breaks Free Sparking Saturday Escape at Middleton’s Museum
Spectators fled as a leopard escaped from a cage at Middleton’s Museum and took over the second floor before keepers recaptured it without injuring anyone. Meanwhile Ar mour & Co. workers learned of a New Year raise and bonuses for long service.
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Middleton
Wonderful cave discovered in Montana canon east of Butte
A vast newly found cave in the Jefferson canyons along the Northern Pacific line about fifty miles east of Butte spans ten miles of passage at a depth near 1000 feet. Explorers found a river, a 100 foot cataract, copper utensils and possible human bones amid prehistoric remains and striking stalactite formations.
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Northern Pacific Railway
Milwaukee Firm To Buy Two Wooden Steamers
The W J Petit Salt company of Milwaukee will order two wooden steamers this week at 60000 dollars each. The craft will be steel unsuitable and are designed for a twelve foot draught. Delivery is planned for next season.
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Wis
W. J. Petit Salt Company
Hoy Sid dons bout goes forward after sheriff halt
In Reichmond early Sunday morning Jimmy Hoy defeated George Sid dons in the ninth round. The planned clash was postponed a week earlier by orders from Governor Nash. No arrests were reported and officials said none are expected.
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Market Hogs and Cattle Prices in Chicago and St Louis
Chicago reports hog receipts of 64 000 with prices from 4 35 to 6 50, and cattle at 24 000 with prices from 3 75 to 7 50. East Buffalo notes active hogs at 5 70 to 6 20 and cattle up to 7 75. St Louis grain shows wheat around 85 to 86 cents and corn 67 to 70 cents, with oats and rye mixed.
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Burglar Foiled by Resourceful Women, Twice Trapped
A burglar failed in his plans when a couple of capable women confronted him and thwarted the crime. The incident highlights the women’s quick thinking and vigilance in protecting their home.
Woman Fortunes Capers in Stairway Dumb Waiter Fight
A Chicago woman and neighbor capture a burglar trapped by a dumb waiter in an apartment building. The man fought to escape but was detained until police arrived. Separate notes describe Miss Rose Clark fending off a street harasser with an umbrella and other daily peril stories from the area.
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Debate Over Bank Subsidies At Inter-American Conference
Matte proposes a pan American bank in New York with subsidies or tax exemptions while arguing recommendations must be accepted despite varying national laws. Mexican delegate notes organic legislative limits and US opposition to state aided banks. The report vote is deferred and a resolution endorsing the Philadelphia Commercial Museum is presented for cooperation and resource sharing.
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Minister Shot and Killed After Dispute in Brookside
Rev. J W Bradford, reappointed Methodist minister, faced a post service dispute with R D Coffman who had been expelled from the church. Coffman fired two shots at Bradford at his home, killing him two hours later. Also notices Kennedy anniversary in Illinois with couple’s 60th and 85th birthdays.
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Ala
J. W. Bradford
R. D. Coffman
Coffman
Propeller Henry W. Oliver Crewman Killed In Plunge
A crewman aboard the propeller Henry W. Oliver was instantly killed when struck by a fast moving piston rod near Buffalo New York. The victim identified as PP Pink ton of Ashtabula Ohio died at the scene and there were others on board.
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Henry W. Oliver
Arrival of Lieutenant Hazzard After Aguinaldo Capture
Lieutenant Hazzard of the First Cavalry who helped capture Aguinaldo arrived in San Francisco. In a separate incident two Icelanders one Englishman and two Indians drowned on Lake Winnipeg Manitoba. names not disclosed.
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