Senate chess for seating Quay and Alaska code debate looms
Senate work this week centers on a vote on the Quay seating resolution led by Senator Chandler with opponents Burrows Quarles and Platt. The Indian appropriation bill and Alaska code measures face discussion while Lodge seeks a timed vote on the Philippine temporary measure. The elections committee aims to finish Clark case state early, and legislators plan eulogies for Representative Richard Bland as Tuesday's session opens.
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Washington
Chandler
Senate
Gay
Senator Quay
Burrows
Quarles
Platt
Connecticut
Quay
Carter
District of Columbia
Lodge
Committee On Elections
Clark
Richard Bland
Missouri
Washington House Sets Stage for Puerto Rican Tariff Fight
The feature of the week is the closing fight on the Puerto Rican tariff bill as Republican managers press a caucus agreed program. A special rule will bring the motion to concur in Senate amendments to a vote after hours of debate. Republicans feel confident they will win by a safe margin.
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Washington
House
Senate
Oliver P. Morton
Indiana
Adverse Reports On Mining Leases And Public Lands
The commissioner of the General Land Office reports adverse on bills to grant exclusive mining leases and to lease public lands for grazing. He notes the proposed bond would bar poor miners, and he opposes broad grazing leasing as contrary to a century of land-use policy. He also cautions the measures could apply to Cape Nome.
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Washington
April
Congress
Ormann
General Land Office
United States
Hermann
Cape Nome
Relic Hunters Loot After Garrote Execution
The five garrotted men were buried in the potter’s field. A crowd of relic hunters broke up the execution platform and took fragments as souvenirs. Photos of the execution were reportedly taken. Executioners and the garrote were returned to San Juan. Paupers overrun the city and a woman died of starvation in the plaza.
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Ponce
San Juan
Emperor refuses to confirm Arenberg sentence in African murder
Berlin reports Emperor William declines to confirm a short imprisonment verdict against Lieutenant Prince Prosper Arenberg for the murder of a Black man in German Southwest Africa last year. The case drew attention to the brutality of the crime and the severity of colonial tensions.
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Berlin
William
Prince Prosper Arenberg
Africa
Men for Bequimalt Reach Pacific Coast
Officers and drafts of men for the British Pacific squadron and for the garrison at Mequimalt B C arrived tonight from Liverpool and proceeded at once to the Pacific coast.
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Bequimalt
Halifax
Rome
Mequimalt
B. C
Liverpool
Pacific Coast
General Randall sails toward Skaguay for port survey
General G M Randall commander of the Alaska department sails from Seattle for Skaguay to select a site for an army port and to inspect the area.
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Seattle
Wash
G. M. Randall
Department of Alaska
Skaguay
Alaska freight to Valdes telegraph line plan outlined
General Randall predicts a future cable from Port Valdes to Nome via Yukon telegraph to provide direct Alaskan communication. Quartermaster Robinson calls for bids to lighter 25 000 tons of government freight at Valdes St Michael and Nome this summer with troops at Wrangel Skaguay and return days to Seattle.
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Wrangel
Skaguay
Seattle
Randall
Port Valdes
Nome
Yukon
Valdes
Quartermaster Robinson
St. Michael
Saints Conference Draws Large Crowds in Lamoni Iowa
In Lamoni Iowa on April 8 the Saints conference filled both the church auditorium and basement. President Joe Smith spoke in the main hall while Elder J J Cornish preached in the basement. Morning services included prayer meeting at nine and two preaching sessions. Afternoon events featured prayer meetings, a young people’s meeting at the Mite society, and evening preaching by Elders J W Wright and W W Blanchard.
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Lamon
Iowa
Saints’ Conference
Joe Smith
J. J. Cornish
Mite Society
J. W. Wright
W. W. Blanchard
Murder by Burglars Near Barnesville Ohio
Two masked men broke into the home of Mrs James Warrack near Barnesville Ohio. James Warrack was shot and killed after a scuffle. The intruders bound three women, looted the house then fled. Bloodhounds will track the killers.
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Columbia
Ohio
Ohio State Journal
Barnesville
James Warrack
Goebel Investigation—Grand Jury Weeklong Probe Continues
In Frankfort the grand jury will press the Goebel assassination inquiry through the week with about 40 witnesses questioned and more than that number yet unheard. No report is expected until later. Several key witnesses have testified but details remain guarded. Habeas corpus hearing for Tallow Dick Coombs set for Tuesday, unlikely to reveal new clues.
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Cantrill
Pension Court of Appeals Sifts Pension Cases
Washington April 8 Grand Army of the Republic leaders push legislation to create a pension court of appeals to rule on pensions rejected by pension officers and the Interior department. General Shaw and General Bickles oversee drafts for submission to the president and Congress. About 13,000 Interior rejections would move to the new court. Shaw expects favorable action this session.
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Washington
Leforts
Grand Army
Republc
Pension Court of Appeals
Interior Department
A. D. Bhaw
Daniel Bickles
Congress
Shaw
Bryan in California greeted by crowd in Los Angeles
W J Bryan arrived from Fresno and was greeted by a committee of prominent democrats at the depot. A large crowd cheered him as he rested at the hotel before a public reception. He met many locals and shook hands. He stays with ex Senator White tonight and travels to Santa Ana and San Diego for speeches.
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Los Angeles
W. J. Bryan
Fresno
Bryan
White
Santa Ana
San Diego
Queen Victoria Visits Dublin In Private Chapel And City Drive
Queen Victoria attended a service in the vice regal lodge chapel with the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and Princesses Christian and Henry of Battenberg. She then conducted a country drive through Cabra Finglas Kilashana Coppagh and Blanchardstown meeting large crowds and later arranging a gate greeting for disappointed children. An estimated 62,000 people attended yesterday.
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Dublin
Victoria
Vice Regal Lodge
Duchess of
Kilashana
Coppagh
Blanchardstown
Tolka
Maya
Rioters Attack Dublin Excursionists at Tipperary
At Tipperary a crowd at the railway hotel harassed Dublin excursionists, roughing many girls and pelting them with mud. A hayrick belonging to a firm on holiday was set ablaze, hindering firefighting as two hose cuts impeded efforts by the military.
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Dublin
Tipperary
Future of the Race Rights of the Black Industrial Education Is the Solution
Discussion at Carnegie Hall on the future of the Negro race cites industrial education as the cure for lynching and social ills. Speakers Baldwin Adler Fehr Taylor praise Tuskegee Hampton models. balance rights, labor, and moral training with equal suffrage and education.
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New York
Carnegie Hall
Society of Ethical Culture
William H. Baldwin, Jr
Long Island Railroad
Felix Adler
Isaac Fehr
Robert W. Taylor
Tuskegee, Ala
Baldwin
South
Hampton Institute
Tuskegee School
Insane Febr
Tuskegee
Schofield School
Aiken
8. C
Congreta
Officers Killed in Kentucky Town Clash
In Middleahorn Kentucky a deputy sheriff Charles Cecil was shot by special policeman Will Mosley who was later killed by unknown assailants. Warrants issue for Chief of Police King and John Mosley and Will Bullivan. The two extra policemen aided King to arrest a released negro. Tense, unstable situation following factional fighting.
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Middleahorn
Will Mosley
Charles Cecil
King
John Mosley
Will Bullivan
Unconfirmed report of clash amid Middlesboro government fight
An unconfirmed report from Frankfort says a collision occurred between factions contesting Middlesboro city government and that Democrats here asked Governor Beckham for troops. Beckham is in Shelbyville tonight.
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Frankfort
Middlesboro
Beckham
Shelbyville
Adjutant General Murray Sees No Official Report
The Adjutant General, head of the military department, has heard nothing official regarding the reported trouble.
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Murray
Military Department
Dewey to Visit Chicago for Manila Battle Anniversary
Washington reports that Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Dewey will be feted in Chicago the second Manila battle anniversary. A review and parade are planned with governors from all states invited. No political speeches are planned and Dewey declines any campaign tour.
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Washington
W. B Conkey
J. M. Glenn
Chicago
Admiral Dewey
Manila
States of the Union
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Ohio
Indiana
Admral Dewey
Thoroughbreds From Churchill Downs Headed East
Louisville April 8 Trainer Peter Wimer will ship his large string of thoroughbreds to the Met ropolitan tracks with many heading to Sheepshead Bay. The group includes Jean Bernard Rush Harmonica Ni illashandra Annoy Chanticleer and others owned by notable clients. More than 609 thoroughbreds are in training at Churchill Downs. Lieutenant Gibbon owned by Charles J Smith worked a mile and an eighth with 118 pounds in 1 56 this morning and the mile in 1 41 2 5 the fastest at the track this spring.
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Louisville
Peter Wimer
Churchill Downs
Metropolitan
Sheepshead Bay
Jean Berard
Rush
Harmonica
Ni Illashandra
Annoy
Chanticleer
William C. Whitney
Kinley Mack
Teod
Dare
High Order
Lida Holliday
Sharpshooter
Max Bendiff
Taloose
Flying Torpedo
Julia Hanover
Edgeworth
Fanton & Larabee
John EF. Madden
Wooster Boy
Brown & Wirss
Mondour
Lieutenant Gibson
Charles J Smith
Chicago
Georgia Sawmill Association Plans Two-Thirds Time
The Georgia Sawmill association representing about 300 yellow pine mills in Georgia South Carolina and Florida votes to run on two thirds time after May 19 affecting thousands of workers. Limited timber supply drives the move with expected higher prices. Mills report remaining timber in sight lasting three to eight years depending on plant.
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Tifton
Georgia Sawmill Association
Georgia
South Carolina
Florida
Bates Wins Grand American Handicap in Wing Shooting
New York in April. H. D. Bates of St. Thomas Ontario a relatively unknown Canadian field shooter won the Grand American handicap, the year's key wing shooting event. J. R. Malone of Baltimore took second place.
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New York
H. D. Bates
St. Thomas
Ont
J. R. Malone
Baltimore
Calls for More Troops as Insurgents Keep Pressure in Luzon
A series of reports from Northern and Southern Luzon describe American units under strength and retreat or defense as insurgent activity persists. Captured and killed soldiers include two in Manila area outposts, a sergeant and corporal on Panay, and a sentry in Samar. Local governance officials are assassinated or flee as insurgents consolidate control amid calls for reinforcements before the rainy season.
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Manila
Sturgis
Novaliches Road
Sturgiss
Laguna
Paeto
Gordon
16Th Infantry
Scouing
Aparri
Cagayan Province
18Th Infantry
Capiz
Panay
Calbayon
Samar
Gilmore
Cook
Young
Luzon
James Bell
Samal
Baar
Trial of Goencz couple Ends in Death Sentences
The Goencz pair, Hungarian defendants, were convicted of murdering Herr Schulze's widow and daughter in August 1897 and sentenced to death. The trial concluded last evening in Berlin, ending a long legal drama.
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Berlin
Goencz
Herr Schulze
Iron shipments begin for Kansas City convention building
The Carnegie company has commenced shipment of structural iron to Kansas City for the convention building. The firm says the project can be completed on time, shipping from Pittsburg aboard the Tron in April.
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Tron
Pittsburg
Carnegie Company
Kansas City
Public Auction of Deer Lodge County Lands Anaconda MT
Notice declares a public sale by the Deer Lodge county board in Anaconda on Monday April 16 1900 at 10am. Describes numerous lots and blocks in Anaconda Deer Lodge towns and a northwest quarter of a Deer Lodge block plus land in Champion and Syndicate addition with cash payable to the county treasurer. County Clerk M Martin signs and seals the notice.
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Board of County Commissioners
Deer Lodge County
State of
Montana
Court House
City of
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Champion
Ni Rih
M. Martin
Anaconda Business Directory Highlights Attorneys and Services
Anaconda directory lists H P Napton and T O Leary as attorneys at law with offices in Durston block and Bank corner Main and Park. Also noted are T Z Strachen in charge of a carriage painting shop and Mahan Bros Dyeing and Cleaning Works at 3064 E Commercial Ave. J L Schiffman appears as part of the listings.
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H. P. Napton
Durston Block
Anaconda
Mont
T. O'Leary
American Steam Dye and Cleaning Works
E. Commercial Ave
J. L. Schiffman
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Relic Hunters
President Smith
Goebel Investigation
Court OF Appeals
The
Teriol Department
California
Ethical Society
Kentucky
Wimer
Yellow Pine Mill
Jcap
Philippines
Lugon
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Hardware Department OF
BUTTE
Portland
Alsen
Yankton
Steel
N. Main St
Butte, Mont
MacCallum & Cloutier’s
Quality
John B. Stetson
Langley
PacCallum
Cloutier
Anacunda
J.B. Losee
Losee & Maxwell
Main St
Anaconda, Mont
Doctor Cook
Cook Medical Co
Curtis St
Denver
Col
Anaconda Livery Stable
D. G. Brownell
Elret Street
Anaconda Business Directory
Attorneys AT Law
T. Z. Strachen
Eale
Tavernia
Prop
Commercial
Warm Springs
J. H. French
Pexter
Commercial Ave
Corner Oak
W. C. Haynes
R. T. Black & Co
L. F. Verberkmoes
Optician
Main Street
Fuea
DR_N
Snyder
Bt. Ann's Hospital
World Messenger Co
Furst Bidg
Miste AL
Baumeister
E. Park Ave
Marcus Daly
Daly, Donahoe & Greenwood
Mont Geneers
I Bseege
St. Paul
Omaha
Sa Francisco
England
Ireland
France
Germany
Orient
National Park Bank
National Bank
Bia T National Bank
Omaha National
Bank OF California
M. Bb
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