Tariff talks and House field day eyed in Iowa Statesman
The article outlines plans for a major tariff debate led by Col Hepburn of Iowa and a counterpush by Democrats, plus a prefood bill move and ongoing Senate discussion of the railroad rate bill. It notes expected floor speeches by Ratney Tillman McLaurin Morgan Bailey Spooner and Knox and anticipated replies and procedural maneuvers as Congress weighs five minute rule amendments and district business.
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Senate
McLaurin
Morgan
Belog
Del
Hepburn
Overstreet
Tillman
Lis Remmest
Mississippi
Mabama
Bailey
Spooner
Annox
Tate Causes
Funeral of E. Swift Held at Beverly Hills Church
Bev Mss April 8 funeral of Lidwin Swift held at Beverly Hills Church with services by Rev EL Hanginn and Rev DeWitt Clark. Pallbearers represented industries associated with Swift. Flowers from friends and employees of Siete Co. Body moved to Morest Hill Cemetery awaiting Mrs Schitz arrival from Searope.
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Lidwin
Swift
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St Jonas Church
Hanginn
DeWitt & Clark
Af Salen
Swill
Sagameh
Lathrel
Indicted for Saeting Imine in Wilkesbarre Pa
Grand jury returns true bills in twenty two cases against L. T. Mitchell of Los Angeles California, president of Joaquint Gold-Mining Company, and J. D. Shaffer formerly of this city. Seven true bills accuse them of conspiracy to defraud and one set of false pretenses. About sixty local investors put in roughly two dollars each into the mine, claiming deception. Shaffer resides in Philadelphia.
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Wilkesharpe
Grand Jury
Los Angeles
Cal
Joaquint Gold-Mining Company
J. D. Shaffer
Mitchell
Shaffer
Shafter
Philadelphia
Chief Big Thunder Dead in Penobscot Nation
Chief Big Thunder, oldest Penobscot leader and father of Peter J. Loring, died yesterday on Indian Island at Ola Town Me. He was about seventy nine, and his death follows the fatal quarrel last fall between Peter J. Loring and another Indian.
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Penobscot
National University Law School debaters argue railroad rate review
The second semi final debate at National University Law School addressed railroad rate legislation requiring court review of Interstate Commerce Commission decisions. Judges Judson C. Clements and representatives Cushman and Knowland favored the affirmative, awarding Walter N. Weston and Wisdom D. Brown spots for the final prize debate. John F. Gardiner presided as Gorham F. Whitney, John F. E. Stobert, Walter N. Weston, Wisdom D. Brown, Frederick D. Maphis, and Morris R. Berrington spoke for the teams.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Judson C. Clements
Apketelete Commerce
Francis. W. Cushman
Toseph K. Knowland
Walter N. Weston
Massachusetts
Wisdom D. Brown
Missouri
Board of Judges
John F. Gardiner
Maryland
Society
Gorham F. Whitney
Michigan
John FE. Stobert
Fireproof buildings seek amendment to fire escape law
More than twenty Washington fireproof building owners oppose the new fire escape law passed by Congress and push for an amendment exempting modern fireproof structures. They say iron ladders threaten women and children and would raise costs while not improving safety. A committee led by I F Schnieder will push to secure the amendment.
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Washington
Congress
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John L. Weaver
I. F. Sehileden
Holgar §. Kennedy
Music Pleases Angle Joe at Dewey Hotel Soiree
Speaker Cannon applauded old favorites like The Palms and Pull for the Shore during a Sunday night song service with Representatives Grosvenor Crumpacker and Graf. He recalled singing in Springfield sixty years ago and discussed attending despite rain. A separate event will feature a discussion on the child labor bill with Towne Greene Goldfogle Hearst Morris and President Gompers addressing compulsory education and employment bureau regulation.
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Dewey
Grosvenor
Crumpacker
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the Republic
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Fluchinson
Granite
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Towne
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Hearst
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Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Army Medical Department Reorganization Moves Ahead
Congress presses army measures as Senate favors a medical department reform. The House panel trimmed colonels and majors while preserving key ranks, aiming to restore higher officer grades to attract recruits. Taft pushes only essential appropriations amid broader artillery and signaling expansions.
No Place for Soldiers Arrival of First Infantry at Manila
Special Cable Dispatch reports embarrassment as the First Infantry's arrival in Manila prompts reconsideration of Camp Stotsenberg due to water shortages malaria and lack of quarters for married officers. Authorities may restore Luneta camp while Corbin protests War Department policy. An unrelated cartoon and barber joke follow in the piece.
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Manila
Washington Post
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Port Kilpatrick
Luneta
Stotsenberg
War Department
Camp ‘Stotsenberg
Corbin
Compulsory education bill eyed by House panel
The Morrell subcommittee reports about a proposed compulsory education law for about 18,000 district children. It suggests starting at age six rather than eight and notes most youths finish schooling by fourteen. The panel argues extending to fourteen is impractical and not advisable to reduce life preparation time.
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Morrell
Houge
CANNOT HOLD COMMISSION FOR DAMAGE IN PANAMA
Government fails to reimburse 32 houses burned during malaria campaign in Panama Canal Zone. Comptroller rules no liability for acts of servants. suggests debt commission apportion damages to United States and Panama.
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Panama
Panama Canal Commission
Comptroller of ‘the Treasury
Canal’ Commission
Canal Commission
United States
Republic of Panama
Kansas Supreme Court rules cattle mortgages void as trust
Topeka April 3 the Kansas Supreme Court unanimously held that the Kansas City Live Stock Exchange is a trust and that all cattle mortgages made through exchange members are invalid. The decision reverses a prior ruling, affects millions of dollars of notes, and declares nearly all chattel mortgages issued through the exchange void and unenforceable. Kansas City April 8 G Robinson president of the exchange downplayed impact on existing contracts.
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Kansas Supreme Court
Kansas
Exchange
Supreme Court
Kansas City
R. G
Kansas Live Stock Dxchange
Robinson
United States
Livestock Exchange
Apitezo cereal advertised for health and energy
An old style advertisement touts Apitezo as a crisp, nourishing cereal rich in iron. It claims to balance meals, aid red blood cells, and suit athletes and children alike, promising better appetite, digestion, and energy after a month of use.
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Apuero
Gannon age to bar candidacy sparks GOP bid intrigue
The article suggests Joseph Cannon of Illinois may be groomed for the Republican nomination while age defenses soften and donors, Senate allies, and state lawmakers weigh Oklahoma and Indian Territory statehood timing. Ohio figures push Foraker for president as Cannon watchers eye 1900 race dynamics.
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Indian Territory
T Am
Willas
Herat
Appbee
Oklahome
New Mexico
Arizona
Cannon Hill
White’ House
Ohio
Olio
Foraker
Fairbanks
National Geographic chair proposal for geography study in Sudan
Dr. H Karl W Kumm urged the National Geographic Society to establish geography chairs at universities across the land. He spoke at a society meeting delivering a stereopticon lecture on Cannibal Regions of the West Central Sudan. He noted many European universities have such departments and stressed their value for understanding country conditions, resources, and religious dynamics.
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National Geographic Society
H. Karl W. Kumm
West Central
Sudan
Europe
United States
Kumm
Ringland
Royal Geographical Society
Great
Britain
Land
Smith’s Senate Bid Questioned by Michigan Republicans
A cautious review of candidate A. Smith’s withdrawal outlines the reasons behind re-evaluating his bid for United States Senator. The letter emphasizes loyalty to Michigan and the hope that his life’s work and patriotism will be recognized by voters, while acknowledging multiple contenders in the race and the impact on the primary canvass.
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Atiert
Alger
Voluntar
Pethcennesis
Canaries
Ray
Mike A
Finemy
Jon
Dacy
Tyne
United States
Smith
Sherman on Leadership and Grant in Civil War Debate
A fragment from a historical piece relays Gen Sherman favoring Grant as a tactician but noting he would not fret over rivals. It cites a public life memory and a political philosophy quip from Mr. Smith about Steele, reflecting 19th century military and political discourse.
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Grant
Mr. Smith
Steeles
Boiseau Funeral Tomorrow for James Boisean
The funeral for James Boisean, who died Saturday at his residence 23 Street South East, will be held tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. at St Peter's Church, of which he was a member. Boisean, born in Alexandria on December 6, 1848, moved to this city with his parents at age six and was educated in Washington schools. He learned machinist trade as an apprentice, rose to foreman in a shipyard, then moved to rails and retired three years ago. He actively participated in politics and served years on the common council. For twenty nine years he was vice president of the adjacent De Paul’s Conference of St. Peter and president of the Young Gata Friends’ Society. He also belonged to the Oldest Imbablants Association.
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