Senate approves war funding in twelve minutes
Washington March 10 President McKinley won unanimous Senate passage of an emergency appropriation bill funding 50 million for national defense and 183 thousand in deficits. Seventy six speeches all say aye, with absent members signaling their support by proxy as pairs are disregarded. The measure moves swiftly with no debate and awaits presidential signature. no ships yet, but arms and powder plans accelerate.
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Maine
Washington
McKinley
American Congress
Senate
Hale
Committee On Appropriations
Hobart
Congress
United States
Department
Seven Months to Forge Armor for New Battleship
The Maine armor question draws little focus as armor makers say seven months is needed to produce such armor. Navy seeks machinists for marine engines while the War Department plans a large rifle stock for 500 000 volunteers, with federal funding to arm emergency forces. High officials note no board is needed to evaluate rifles and that ample U S sources exist to supply the best firearms.
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Defense Fund
United States
Havana Autonomists Suspect Recall Plan From Lee
Havana reports say General Lee believes the recall request from Muastrid came from autonomists aiming to block autonomy in Cuba. He remains calm about resignation and notes protection for consulate and Americans if demonstrations occur. Court of inquiry proceeds quietly with wreck photos, diagrams, and testimony as salvage work is kept under tight reserve. Senator Proctor tours aboard the Olivette and calls his trip a success.
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Yia
Lee
Blanco
Senor
Jose Congosto
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Cuba
Key West
Court of
Ensign Powelson
Proctor
Olivette
Harvard Volunteer Offer From War Secretary’s Son
Fred Alger son of the secretary of war telegraphed from Harvard offering to serve in case of war and stating a regiment could be raised there. The secretary replied that events did not warrant the belief his services would be needed.
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Washington
Maroh
Fred Alger
Harvard
Spanish torpedo boats Osado and Audaz depart Glasgow for trials
Glasgow March 10 report states the torpedo boats Osado and Audaz left the Clyde fully manned with all armaments aboard. They will embark ammunition at Greenock today and sail Saturday. Trials showed speeds of thirty knots.
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Detroyere Osado
Audaz
Clyd Bank
Greenock
Bonds in the Way of Reforms
Chicago reports a civil service act setback as the court rules four city officials must bond for subordinates. The decision exempts the city clerk treasurer collector and comptroller from merit act coverage, with the comptroller ordered to pay affected salaries. Seattle confirms the overdue schooner Bessie K posed no danger per North Pacific arrival.
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Chicago
Civil Service Act
Horton
Shepard
Seattle
Wash
Alaska
Carter
Lyon Canal
Skaguay
Keota resident found murdered in his home
Sigourney Iowa March 10 George Phulsberger an elderly man living near Keota was found dead last evening with his head crushed. The house showed signs of ransacking for money. Murderers are unknown. He lived alone.
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Sigourney, Ka
George Phulsberger
Keota
Wanjmaker Chosen by Business Men's Republican League Governor Candidate
Philadelphia report says John Wanamaker accepted the Business Men's Republican League nomination for governor last night, becoming their chosen candidate in a prominent party slate.
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Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
Business Men’s Republican League
Annexation Debates Move for Hawaiian Plebiscite Vote
Senate debate centers on Senator Bacon’s amendment to Hawaii annexation calling for a popular vote among male natives and naturalized men over 21. Senator Davis signals executive session to proceed, while related civil service and navy exams reforms are also discussed.
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Washington
Committee On Foreign Relations
Davis
Senate
Bacon
Hawaii
United States
Republic of Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands
Hoar
Massachusetts
Rural Free Mail Delivery Trials Planned Next Week
Washington announces practical tests of rural free mail delivery to begin early next week under Postmaster General Gary. Burlington County New Jersey and Bucks County Pennsylvania will host routes on macadamized gravel dirt roads to gauge efficiency, focusing on routes near schools, villages, churches and public institutions.
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Senate
Washington
Gary
Burlington County
N. J
Bucks County
Civil Service Reform Draft Seeks Wider Exemptions
The Senate civil service committee reports the civil service rules are too broad and recommends exempting many offices. Proposed exemptions include deputy commissioners, deputy IRS collectors, temporary storekeepers and gaugers, lighthouse staff, port inspectors, hull and boiler inspectors, custodian service roles, deputy U S marshals, and several Interior Department clerks and agents. The recommendation aims to narrow coverage across multiple agencies.
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Navy Yards
Government Printing Office
Washington
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Department of Justice
United States
Interior Department
Department
Indeterminate law upheld by Indiana Supreme Court
The Indiana Supreme Court, by a bare majority, sustains the indeterminate sentence law and the Jeffersonville reformatory system. Judges McCabe Hackney and Monks join the majority. Howard and Jordan dissent. The ruling frames the code as reform oriented and not vindictive, with felons aged 16 to 30 sent to the reformatory for conduct-based terms.
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Supreme Court
McCabe
Hackney
Monks
Howard
Jordan
Jeffersonville
Riots in Bombay Over Plague Regulations End in Bloodshed
A mob uprising in Bombay as plague rules clash with religious practices leaves two British soldiers killed and many Europeans injured. Rioters attack hospitals and ambulances, burn plague tents, and confront police and troops patrolling the Bhendi Bazaar area.
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India
Bhend Bazaar
Byeaulla
Bhendi Bagaar
Poonah
Shropshire Regiment
Mingue
Jamsetjee Hospital
Gillespie
Proposals and Delays in Pugilist Talks Across Cities
Pittsburg reports McCoy's challenge to Fitzsimmons or Corbett expired with backer Connelly saying five thousand dollars remained on deposit for McCoy or any rival. Maher waits after Ruhlin and Choynski talks, Maher action unclear. Richmond notes a surge in maple syrup due to favorable weather across Wayne county. In New Orleans Harris, linked to a failed robbery, is likely lynched though body not found, possibly river disposal.
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Corbett
M. J. Connelly
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Maher
New York
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Choynski
Richmond
Ind
Wayne County
New Orleans
William Harris
Caroline Middleton
McDonoughville
Prince Albert of Belgium Arrives in New York
Telegram reports Prince Albert of Belgium has landed in New York amid ongoing international tensions. Also noted, U S crisis unit reports movement toward Havana.
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Belgium
New York
United States
Montgomery
Havana
Ellen Duquette
Gouvernor
Michigan Monthly
Edward J. Ratcliffe
Far East
Hong Kong
Stock Exchange
Brazil
Women to Demand Votes at Indiana W C T U Convention
Indiana W C T U delegates gather in Anderson with 100 reps from county groups. Treasurers report debt cut to 1000 dollars, Willard memorial day planned, and a suffrage bill to be presented next legislature. Willard temple funds pledged. Illinois institute plan adopted with Louise Rounds lecturing. Meanwhile reports from Cedar Rapids and other cities note Democratic mayoral win, W C T U anti smoking push in Oshkosh, and Philippine rebellion rumors denied.
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Williard
Indiana
Willard Temple
Chicago
Louise Rounds
Illinois
Shilohs Cure Promoted By Glasgow And Lytle
An advertorial note extols Shilohs Consumption Cure as a top remedy for advanced consumption and coughs, claiming it saves lives. It promotes Karl’s Clover Root Tea for constipation and misc ailments, touts Shilohs Catarrh Remedy with nasal injector, all sold by Glasgow & Lytle with assurances and guarantees.
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Glasgow & Lytle
Shiloh
Glasgow and Lytle
Karl
Glasgow, & Lytle
Shore Acres to Play at Graham Next Saturday
James A. Herne's Shore Acres will be the Graham attraction next Saturday evening. J. J. Ross and children returned from Freeport, Va, where they spent winter and will reside in the Jones property on the Heights. The production is billed as the best New England play and the most successful.
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Gra“@uone
James A. Herne
Graham
J.J. Ross
Ireeport
Jones Property
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