Maine Republicans Rally Behind Reed and Sound Money
The Maine state convention, a Reed-led gathering, showcased strong support for Hannibal Hamlin as chair and endorsed Reed’s policy platform including protection, reciprocity with Blaine, and opposition to free coinage of silver without international agreement. Delegates elected include Amos L. Allen and Herbert M. Heath, with Heath steering the resolutions committee.
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Port Layo
Joseph Manley
Hannibal &. Hamlin
Mapino
Herbert M. Heath
Augusta
Maine
House of Representatives
Lincoln
Blaine
Hoe
Amos L. Allen
Alfred
Charles E. Littlefield
Rockland
Edwin C. Burleigh
A. E. Thompson
Dover
Cleves
Llewellyn Powers
Reed
McKinley Victory Dominates Kentucky GOP Convention
Louisville reports the Republican state convention completed its business with McKinley declared the preferred candidate for president, Bradley’s supporters losing influence. Delegates for St Louis were instructed for McKinley and sound money, despite Bradley allies organizing the event. North Carolina and Cleveland developments follow, with Morrow denying A P A charges against McKinley and detailing his church and fraternal affiliations.
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McKinley
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Mckkinley
Bradley Atate
Omaha
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Asurville
N. C
Pritchard
Morrow
Aid From German Sources In Transvaal Arming Effort
The Times reports that arming of Transvaal inhabitants proceeds with German support. A Cape Town dispatch notes the German steamer Bundesrath reached Lalagoa bay April 14 and St. Komati April 16. Passengers resisted luggage checks but unearthed military gear. a German officer produced a passport and the group moved on to Pretoria.
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National Arbitration Conference Opens in Washington
The National Arbitration Conference will hold a two day session in Washington beginning Wednesday. Between 860 and 400 written acceptances have been received from governors judges publicists lawyers and other eminent citizens representing 88 states. Ex Senator Edmunds of Vermont is expected to be the permanent president.
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Powder causes death and mine blast kills seven in Montana
In Nievarr Montana on April 20 seven men were instantly killed and six seriously wounded by an explosion of a magazine in the Broadwater mine used for thawing powder. The dead include Frank Doran W J Morrison Hugh McKenzie Dan O Leary D H Ross John Cairns and J T Gallagher. Also noted J R McDonald bought the Milwaukee and Wauwatosa Motor railway for $150000, plans to extend and electrify with a route to Waukesha and Wisconsin lakes resorts. Additionally royal speech to open new cartes promises reforms for Cuba and Porto Rico and a prohibitory liquor law injunction in Abenpuxy S D was sustained.
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Frank Doran
W. J. Morrison
Hugh McKenzie
Dan O'Leary
D. H. Ross
John Cairns
J. T. Gallagher
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Milwaukee
J. R. McDonald
Detroit
Milwaukee and Wauwatosa Motor Railway
Eastern
Waukesha
Wisconsin Lake Resorts
Cuba
Mariio
Porto Rico
Dominion Gives It Up In Obstruction Debate
In Ottawa on April 16 Sir Charles Tupper withdrew the remedial bill citing obstruction and moved for the committee to rise. Laurier denied obstruction, noting opposition amendments. the House adjourned after a long session. In Betawayro a report from Bulawayo describes Matabele threats and treachery fears as Dutch scouts gather information ahead of potential attacks, with natives shifting to European dress and large hostile forces reported along routes to outlying settlements.
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Charles Tupper
House of Parliament
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Betawayro
Umgusa
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Bulawwayo
Spain and United States seek Cuban settlement amid denials
Madrid and Washington publicly deny discord yet both sides discuss Cuba. Spain signals readiness to conciliate while opposing independence or suspension of hostilities. A Cuban home rule bill is planned but no date fixed. officials warn public opinion would resist humiliation.
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Congressional actions and debates from April sessions
Report covers April Senate and House actions in Washington. Senate focused on Dupont election inquiry and Behringsen arbitration treaty. House pursued district business, fortifications appropriation of 11,884,813 dollars, pension bills, and opposition to the Blue amendment replacing General Franklin with General Howard on the Soldiers Home board amid sensational charges.
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Washington
Chandler
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National Soldiers’ Home Board
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Leavenworth
Senaate
Behringsen
General Howard
Franklin
Soldiers' Home Board
Hitt
Carlisle
Peller Bond
Last of the Appropriation Elis Before the Jour
The House opens with Cannon of Illinois reporting the general deficiency bill, totaling 5,791,340. It lists principal deficiencies by department and office, including treasury, war, navy, interior, justice, printing, and funds from postal revenues. Total deficiency actions exceed 11,406,000 for the session, with regular appropriation bills plus miscellaneous items bringing overall house totals to about 505 million dollars this session.
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House
Cannon
Illinois
Appropriations Committee
Treasury Department
District of Columbia
Reciprocity Dead as For nn This Session
Washington April 18 No action toward reviving the reciprocity scheme will be taken by the house. The Republican ways and means caucus decided to report the committee’s testimony on reciprocity but not to recommend any legislation this congress. The scheme is tied to tariff issues, and Republicans prefer to wait for a general tariff revision.
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House
Ways and Means Conmittes
Congress
Grain and livestock prices from Milwaukee and Chicago markets
Historical market items show wheat and corn quotations across Milwaukee Minneapolis and Duluth with April 20 dates in 1696 to 1896 ranges. Hogs cattle sheep quotes from Chicago and St Paul markets report activity, with price bands and receipts noted for early 1890s auctions.
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