10 Nov 1903
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1903
Page
1
President Roosevelt asks Congress to act on the Cuban reciprocity treaty noting strategic naval stations and economic benefits. He argues the agreement supports US security, farm and merchant interests, and strengthens ties with Cuba while avoiding punitive economic shifts. The message accompanies Senate ratification and Cuban approval.
A fragment praising a newly independent nation’s steady progress and strong obligations to the mother country. It lauds her advancement among sister nations and asserts she is entitled to favorable treatment from the parent country.
Galleries packed and flowers filling the chamber as nearly every senator returns to their seats. The gavel of President Pro Tempore Frye marks noon and the senate begins its special session, reducing routine work that would have faced the body after the Fifty seventh congress adjourned last spring.
Minneapolis reports Chris Lien of Hanaford New Brunswick dead in city hospital from wounds suffered Saturday. He was found unconscious in an alley by police and died without regaining consciousness. Police suspect beating and robbery by footpads.
Reports from Utah coal camps show miners favor current wages and will keep working despite broader strike orders. News notes indicate Utah miners are unfazed and not joining the Colorado led movement.
In Paris on November 10, Count Cassini the Russian ambassador to the United States is among names considered for the Paris ambassador post. France is informed of Prince Ourousseff’s transfer from Paris to Rome succeeding M Nelidorff who was recalled. Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, new British ambassador to Washington, has presented his recall to King Alfonso and departed for London.
The article notes no ex speaker on the roll as Fifty eighth Congress assembles. J. G. Cannon expected as speaker, while Galusha Grow’s retirement leaves the House without a former presiding figure. Preliminaries are quiet with little contest or drama as the session begins.
The piece notes that entrenched House members are set for re election and that Congress will soon focus on Cuban reciprocity. It mentions chatter about the new grooms Senators Matt and Stewart, and reflections on past speakers like Henderson and Penderson. A Chicago visit ends with a fatal railroad accident. Weather forecast covers Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa with winds and cooler air.
Chicago and East Buffalo market notes show hog receipts of about 82 000 with hog prices from 4.00 to 6.30 for various lots and typical ranges around 4.65 to 5.06. Cattle receipts near 21 000 with steers priced up to 5.63 and cows and bulls priced down to 1.25. Sheep receipts about 35 000 with lambs around 3.25 to 6.25 and natives and westerns cited. East Buffalo quotes include cattle at 5.40 to 5.50 for select grades and pigs 5.16 to 6.26. St Louis grain markets show wheat futures and corn and oats bids with March May contracts.
London observed the king's birthday with a banquet at the Guild Hall hosted by Sir James Ritchie for 1,200 guests. Premier Balfour attended as guest of honor along with Ambassador Choate, foreign ministers, Archbishop Kerr, and other dignitaries.
Remarks of the premier cover far eastern prospects and Russia’s aims, Japan’s expected moderation, and the Macedonian issue. He notes Alaska frontier disputes, calls the U S Canadian border decision an immeasurable boon, and cites martial law in Erzerum amid Armenian revolutionary activity. Also reports U S protests over Brazil tariffs and false claims of papal talks, plus four arrests in a Waynesburg murder inquiry.
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