Views of McKinley on Free Trade and Porto Rico Tariff
Washington reports in brief form say a cabinet member describes the Porto Rican compromise tariff as aligning with free trade since revenues from Porto Rico and imports would fund island improvements. Open Door policy and Trinidad treaty as factors press the bill, while Porto Rican delegates protest the tariff and demand absolute free commercial relations.
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Philippines
Montana
Washington
United States
Congress
Washquien
Trinidad
State Department
West Indies
Conn Weress
State Officers Accused in Iowa Legislature Probe
In Des Moines on February 28 a lower house uproar followed a resolution by Head of Greene County. It demanded the governor, secretary, auditor, and treasurer disclose ties to insurance and building loan firms and any pay they receive. The same measure urged John Cownie to resign one of his two posts, noting a law barring holding multiple lucrative offices. The resolutions paused for rules consideration.
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Head
Greene County
Executive Council
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Board of Control
Cownie
Debates Close On Porto Rico Tariff Bill In Senate
Washington reports the Porto Rico tariff debate ends with closing arguments by Dolliver of Iowa and Bailey of Texas. Dolliver earns loud applause while Bailey emphasizes legal aspects. Cannon of Illinois urges support. Republicans predict a narrow majority after conference changes. Depew of New York lauds administration Philippine policy amid praise for commerce and civilization.
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Dolliver
Iowa
Bailey
Texas
Depew
New York
Senate
Philippines
Notable Speeches on the Porto Rican Bill in Congress
Senate committee hearings on Senator Clark of Montana centered on Montana bank accounts. Representative Bywater of Flathead deposited 15000 at Bank of Montana Helena. he kept 6000 in his trunk and claimed 5000 from Whiteside for Clark support. Other witnesses included Clerk Rickevis and T C Iurtz. Cabinet session touched finance bill and Puerto Rican tariff bill amid ongoing talks.
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Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Clark
Montana
Bywater
Flathead County
Bank of Montana
Helena
Senate
Whiteside
Rickevis
Montana State Supreme Court
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Montana National Bank
Nolan
Funeral for Gen McNulta Strategically Honored in Bloomington
General John McNulta is laid to rest in Bloomington after services at Second Presbyterian Church. The funeral escort includes the Grand Army of the Republic, Sons of Veterans, and Illinois National Guard units. Honorary pallbearers and active pallbearers are listed, with Rev. William P. Kane officiating. The procession ends at Evergreen Cemetery with G A R ritual and salutes. Separately, U S Court of Appeals in Cincinnati hears General Alger case over Tennessee land purchase and value gap. Milwaukee builders discuss wage-scale talks with unions to seek spring raises.
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Third Infantry
Tlinois National Guard
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MccNulta
William P. Kane
Wabas
Gen. Alger
Cincinnati
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
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Clarke
General Alger
Louis Keith
John F. Anderson
Tennessee
Keith
Milwaukee
Wis
Building Trades Council
BKB
Bf. Sanders
Builders’ and Traders’ Exchange
Crises and Disasters Stir Nations in Brief Herald
A roundup of global events notes bank refusals to honor warrants in Kentucky, ship tragedies offshore Aberdeen, fires in Philadelphia, and a major snowstorm in Missouri. Reports from London and Copenhagen cite diplomatic and military dispatches, including Cronje’s capitulation and Canadian advances near the Transvaal trenches.
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Rex
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Clarion
W. W. Barr
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Copenhagen
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Justice Gray
Supreme Court
Griggs
Roberts Wins at Colenso and Captures Cronje
A Colenso dispatch reports General Roberts captured Cronje and 4,000 prisoners with four Krupp guns and two Maxims. Canadians praised for valor as British lines repelled Boer attempts and heavy losses were suffered by Inniskillings and Connaughts. An armistice was agreed to recover dead and wounded.
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Transvaal
Free
Cornet Frus
Albrecht
von Dewitz
Loers
Free State
Buller
Ladysmith
Pieter’s Hill
Hin
Donga
Taniskillings
Denga
Dublin
Burned in Mother's Presence Tragedy in Tulsa Area
Prank Hakey, a man married to a Creek woman, is arrested for murder after a 6 year old boy born to his wife dies from severe burns. The mother says the child was burned in her presence to prevent disclosure of allotment questions. Hakey has prior penitentiary time and is jailed in Muskogee amid local upheaval.
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I. T
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Here
Muskogee
Inniskillings Fail Charge at Pieter's Hill
Describes the Friday evening assault by the Inniskillings against the Boer position on Pieter's hill. Boer fire proved devastating as the infantry emerged, causing heavy losses in the attempted rush.
Change of Date Hinted for Populist National Convention
Sioux Falls faces uncertain spring weather as Populists consider shifting the May 9 national convention date from Sioux Falls. D M L Fox of Sioux Falls cites better conditions later. fusion convention timing was to precede the Democratic gathering, now rescheduled to early July allowing a June 1 or later Populist meeting. Sioux Falls projects capacity for about 12 000 attendees.
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Sioux Falls
M. L. Fox
South Dakota
Fox
Exploding boiler kills man at Ypsilanti mill
Ypsilanti Michigan February 28 Boiler No 4 at the Ypsilanti Paper Company Superior mill exploded killing William Horton a night shift worker Martin Tull was severely scalded The boiler house was wrecked and a boiler axis carried nearly half a mile onto farmer A J Knapps land Insurance covers the boilers The cause of the explosion is unknown.
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Ypsilanti, Mich
Ypsilanti Paper Company
Superior
William Horton
Martin Tull
A. J. Knapp
Cuban Labor Strikes Challenge Government Powers in Cienfuegos
Strikes in Cienfuegos paralyze business as sugar estates threaten shutdown unless demands are met. Quartermaster firings over strikers and a blocked railroad disrupt shipments. civil governor deposes mayor and police chief for siding with workers. Troops stand ready and cabinet meets to decide next steps with mayor to Havana for clarification.
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Quarterminsters
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Prias
Prins
Wood
Irina
Clanfuegos
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University of SH
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Cabinet weighs railroad tariffs and sponge fishery rules
The cabinet discussed tariff policy aiming for balance with railroads and the public. Sponge fishery rules permit alternating year use after denying an immediate close season. Carnival scenes in the Prado drew crowds and parodied German and American groups amid illness notes.
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American Engineering Corps
Cienfuegos
Mgr. Sharretti
Havana
United States
Lancaster
Weeks' Break-in-A-Cold-Tab Let’s Cheerful Refund Ad
We will cheerfully refund the purchase price if it fails to cure. Price 26 cents Stewart's Pharmacy.
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