Cut in the War Tax but Cuba Will Have to Wait
Washington jan 30 republican members of the ways and means committee privately agreed to frame a bill reducing war revenue taxes before Cuban reciprocity. The majority aims for large cuts, possibly repeal of about 68 million dollars, delaying any Cuba tariff relief until after tax reductions. Wiley backs annexation but warns reduced Cuban sugars would harm beet sugar. he notes Nebraska's beet sugar work and lists fifty factories operating or planned along with capital.
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Washington
Repubican
Ways Nd Means
Payne
Cuba
Wiley
Pr. Wiley
Agricultural Department
Nebraska
Secretary of Agriculture
Root
Wood
Saler
Senate Debates Press Censorship in Manila
Washington reports a senate discussion on press dispatch censorship in Manila. Secretary of War and General Greely assert no censorship exists, while opponents argue copies sent to military authorities imply control. Cullom argues for Senate treaty ratification power and constitutional limits on the Dingley provision.
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Washington
Senate
Manila
Cullom
House
Executive
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Cure for Female Weakness Revealed in Mrs Brown Letter
The narrative describes dizziness and persistent headaches from uterine disease and chronicles Mrs. Mary V. Brown of Creswell Maryland’s recovery after using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. The account also references Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as part of her treatment and notes a free medical adviser offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary V. Brown
Creswell, Orford Co
Maryland
Dr. Pierce
Senate Duty to Stand for prerogatives and rights
The remark asserts the senate must not abandon its duty to defend prerogatives and rights and to insist that the executive's powers remain safeguarded. It emphasizes a constitutional balance and the need for legislative oversight.
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Senate
Schley Appeals to President to Overrule Long on Command
The 1898 Navy Department release shows Admiral Schley requesting the president review findings of the court of inquiry. He seeks to overturn Secretary Long on who commanded at Santiago and to annul the court's conclusions while restoring Dewey's exceptions. The petition argues only a competent tribunal with full facts can render a final, just decision.
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Washington
Admiral Schley
Theavy Department
Secretary Long
Court of Inquiry
Santiago
Sehley
Schley
Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Metcalf Acquitted and Honored in Washington News
The senate pensions committee agrees to report favorably General Wilder S. Metcalf as pension agent at Topeka Kansas after a sub committee found him not guilty of killing two Filipino prisoners, amid strained negotiations over Miss Stone’s release influenced by newspaper reports.
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Metcalf
Washington
Senate Committee On Pensions
Wilder
Topeka
Kan
Parasite Removed From Eye in Tipton Operation
In Tipton Indiana on January 30 Mrs. George Dovers endured years of eye trouble. A recent ophthalmic exam found a parasite growing on the iris surface in the aqueous chamber. Doctors operated and removed a hair like snake object.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Ind
George Dovers
Libby McNeil Libby chief denies Sioux City plant plans
Edward Fielder, treasurer of Libby, McNeil & Libby, denied on Tuesday that the company contemplates building a large plant at Sioux City. He stated there is nothing in the report and no such plan has been considered.
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Chicago
Edward Fielder
Libby, McNeil & Libby Company
Sioux City
Governor Durbin Stricken by Grip Failing Health in Winter
Indianapolis reports Governor Durbin's ill health this winter as the grip prolongs. Despite continued official duties he grows pale and weak, his friends increasingly concerned over his frail condition and mounting fatigue.
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Indianapolis
Durbin
Markets Report From Chicago and Other Cities
Chicago Board of Trade quotes show wheat mixed with January at 35 75 percent and May around 18 79 percent. corn ranges 59 62 percent with May at 61 62 percent. Oats steady near 48 percent January, pork futures steady with January 15.57 15.70, May 15.77 15.95, lard and short rib prices also listed. East Buffalo and St Louis reports provide cattle, hogs, and sheep prices. hogs at 6.00 6.50, cattle 6.50 7.30 for good to best, lambs 5.90 6.00, veals 6.00 9.00. Milwaukee and other markets show gains in wheat and varied corn and rye quotes.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Asa Sae
Perest Cebates Ore SE Pes
CUS Vasecesi Eee Ae
Vick Abliacs Kehoe Abe Ee
Catttle
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Jury finds Hawley and Miller guilty of adultery
Herman Jacoby and Cora Miller were found guilty of adultery after a lengthy trial in East Main street residence court. County Attorney Marsh Bailey led the prosecution as Judge Scott prepared to pronounce judgment, with sentencing scheduled for next Saturday morning at 9.
Capital in Flutter Visit Sparks Diplomatic Debate
Washington report on Prince Henry's visit stirs talk of German American relations and patronage in 1896 Congress. Senator Gallinger unveils antivivisection aims while Rep Loud humorously critiques rural free delivery pay debates. Antivivisection bill faces lively committee discussion.
United Mine Workers Endorseings and Election Reform
The thirteenth annual UMWA convention adjourned in Indianapolis after selecting the city for next year and listing Springfield, Spring Valley, New York, and What Cheer as alternative sites for events. Delegates were instructed to back Indianapolis for the joint conference with operators. They gave $1,000 to aid the widows and orphans of the town disaster, and approved anti injunction and Chinese exclusion resolutions. The key debate centered on switching national officer elections from the convention to a popular vote by locals, proposing a majority of all in good standing within districts and locals.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Springfield
Ill
Spring Valley
New York City
What Cheer
Mitchell
Debate on direct popular vote for national officers
The speaker described observing delegates trading votes for favored candidates in Indianapolis and argued that electing officers by popular vote would end lobbying. He asserted direct vote is the best and only way to prevent bribery and influence.
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Indianapolis
Anniversary Observed Across Cities as Memorial Fund Grows
Citizens in Chicago and other cities marked the anniversary of William McKinley with meetings and benedictions. Schools closed and officials slowed as speeches praised the late president. Notable gatherings occurred at Studebaker theater with Judge Grosseup and Judge Day as speakers. Similar observances took place in Baltimore New York Cleveland and Kansas City among others. Miss Stone and Mme Tsilka reportedly released in Turkish territory per The Times Sofia dispatch.
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Chicago
Wiliam McKinley
Studebaker Theater
Grosseup
William R. Day
Ohio
Baltimore
New York
Cleveland
Buffalo
Des Moines
Cummins
Kansas City
Denver
Emporia
Kan
Lincoln
Neb
Miss Stone
London
Sofia
The
Times
Mme. Tsilka
Wounding of Richard Connelly in Elk Point incident
In Elk Point South Dakota a chair collapsed under Richard Connelly causing a splinter to drive into his skull. He died within an hour from the injury with no chance of recovery. In Des Moines Iowa the cold snap and corn shortage alarm stockmen about a possible famine as feeders struggle for immediate supplies and hay remains scarce.
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Elk Point
8. D
Willie
Richard Connelly
Connelly
Des Moines
Legislation Moves on Iowa Education and Mine Accident Probe
Des Moines reports the house committee favors converting the Knoxville institution for the blind into a state normal school. Kendall proposes a joint resolution to study mine accidents, sparked by the Lost Creek disaster where twenty two miners died. Republican caucuses nominate regents and trustees for educational institutions amid contests in the Tenth district.
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Des Moines
House Committee On Normal Schools
Natives Astonished by Early Snowfall Across California
Report from Los Angeles says the first snow in years fell to a quarter inch, threatening fruit crops. Mountain areas report over a foot of snow and a cold wave sweeps the state. San Diego notes twenty six hundredths inch of snow, drought conditions persist and citrus crops face danger.
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Los Angeles
Cal
San Diego
Chicago Businessman Found Frozen Near Somers Farm
James Todd of Chicago was found Tuesday leaning against a fence on James Morin’s Somers farm after wandering from relatives in Kenosha. He suffered nervous prostration and doctors fear his hands and feet may need amputation due to the freezing ordeal.
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Kenosha
Wis
James Todd
Chicago
James Morin
Somers
Todd
Holstein cow sets world butter record at 584 pounds milk
Lake Mills Wisconsin January 30 Mercedes Julips Pieterje No 89 480 a Jefferson county Holstein cow raised and recently sold by W R Gates Oakland to the South Side stock farm St Paul holds the world butter record by producing 584 pounds of milk in seven days and 29 pounds five and seven tenths ounces of butter The average test of this cow is 4 02
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Lake Mills
Wis
Jefferson County
W. R. Gates
Oakland
South Side
St. Paul
Hysham Buys Big Cattle Ranch in Spearfish Sale
Charles H. Hysham of South Omaha buys J. W. Driscoll's ranch and cattle interests for 470000 dollars. The deal includes grazing lands totaling about 000 acres and 13000 cattle. Hysham's grazing area expands to about 1500000 acres, largely leased from the Crow Indians.
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Omaha
Neb
Charles H. Hysham
South Omaha
J. W. Driscoll
Spearfish
S. D
Hysham
Ste Marie Straits ice trouble delays Mackinaw Car Ferry
The Ste Marie, attempting to pass heavy ice between St Ignace and Mackinaw City, made progress but became jammed about one and a half miles from the dock and likely disabled, as it blew signals for help. The St Ignace rushed to assist.
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Mackinaw City
Mich
Ste. Marie
St. Ignace
Jack the Hugger Arrest in Owosso Case Fined Fifty
George Hildebrant known as the Jack the Hugger was arrested for terrorizing women in Owosso Michigan. He received a fifty dollar fine as none of the attacked women appeared in court to testify.
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Owosso, Mich
George Hildebrant
Jack
North End
Town
United States Steel outlines bright 1902 outlook
A preliminary report to stockholders by United States Steel Corporation, signed by Charles M. Schwab and Elbert H. Gary, forecasts a bright 1902. It notes demand and production expanding, prices restrained to ensure fair returns, and efforts to harmonize operations across mining, coke, and transportation while improving efficiency and distribution.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Charles M. Schwab
Elbert H. Gary
Ays
Settlement With Underwriting Syndicate Shows Surplus Profit
The report reviews large financial operations of the company and prints a nine month earnings statement with a condensed balance sheet as of November 30 1901. It explains the syndicate settlement after cash and other obligations totaling 25 million dollars and notes the surplus owed to the syndicate. The balance sheet lists accounts receivable 45 200 458 bills receivable 2 821 468 cash 55 315 527 total 102 406 444 current liabilities 50 260 030 and subsidiary surplus 174 844 229. Property cost 1 437 494 862. The cash basis approach is noted with small bad debt losses and expected losses minimal.
Runaway Notre Dame Students Located in Niles
Richard Hines and Simon Dee, Notre Dame students, ran away from the university and were spotted in South Bend. They walked eight miles to Niles and were jailed after seeking transport home to Peoria Illinois. Notre Dame officials retrieved them that night and returned them to campus.
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Niles
Mich
Poltice
South Bend
Ind
Richard Hines
Simon Dee
Notre Dame University
Peoria
Notre Dame
Ills
Sudden Death of Miss Anna Ziesemer in Kenosha
Kenosha Wisconsin, January 30 Miss Anna Ziesemer died suddenly in the city under peculiar circumstances. She was healthy in the morning at her workplace, chatted with companions, and told a coworker I am going to die this afternoon. She fainted on the way to the work room and died shortly after at her home.
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Kenosha
Wis
Anna Ziesemer
Ziesemer
Mary Link
Universal jurists conclave proposed by St. Louis fair managers
The St Louis fair managers propose a universal conclave of jurists as a feature. Of the assets of the broken Platte Valley bank 46060 are notes against farmers said to be of little value. Captain Hobson received an ovation by the United Daughters of 1812 of New York when he advocated a great navy. The weather at Louisville yesterday was damp and cold but Schley’s greeting was warm.
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Broken Platte Valley
Neb
Hobson
United Daughters of 1812
New York
Louisville
Schley
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J.T. Anderson
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Axe Sun
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Peoria Mail
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