Pacific cable bill passes senate for San Francisco to Honolulu
The senate approved a 3 million dollar Pacific cable project to connect San Francisco with Honolulu as an experimental line under Navy control. The measure, reported by naval affairs, follows debate over DC appropriations and includes provisions for American made materials and potential expansion to a Philippine route if successful.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
Philippine Line
Washington
Senate
Committee On Naval Affairs
District of Columbia
Committee On Agriculture
Arlington Estate
Secretary of Agriculture
Puerto Rico
United States
West Virginia
Burrows
Michigan
Allison
Connecticut
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Hale
Chairrman
Naval Committee
Navy Department
Mavn Department
Secretary of the Navy
Seattle
Japan
Pettus
Tillman
South Carolina
Ala- A
Alabama
Senator Pettus
Iron and Steel
Allentown
Carthage
Reno, Ney
Bluefields
W. Va
National Home For
Pinkney
Charlestown Harbor
D. C
International Congress of Navigation
Washington, D. C
Fire claims two victims in Parkersburg blaze
In Parkersburg West Virginia on April 11 a house fire at the Ruble residence in Daisey Encees caused the death of Mrs Peyton Ruble and nine year old Gordon Davis. Peyton Ruble suffered likely fatal injuries.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Peyton W. Ruble
Daiseyencees
Yton Ruble
Gordon Davis
Peyton Ruble
Solid for Bryan Celumbus Ohio April 11
Partial OCR item notes solid support for Bryan in Celumbus Ohio with an April 11 date. No further details, entities uncertain due to fragment.
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Bryan
Celumbus
Ohio
State Democratic League Convention favors Bryan on silver
The convention here today shows solid support for Bryan, while Akron's A C Buciatel in his address barely mentions Nebraska and ignores silver entirely. A large split is expected in the resolutions committee over the silver issue.
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League of Democratic Clubs
Bryan
A. C. Buciatel
Akron
Committee On
Maine Republicans Elect Delegates At State Convention
Lewiston April 11 delegates to the national convention at Philadelphia were elected and a platform endorsing President McKinley’s administration was adopted. The platform supports the gold standard Frye shipping bill Pacific cable and Nicaraguan canal. It pledges allegiance and notes insurrection must be suppressed to maintain peace and order under the American flag.
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Lewiston
Philadelphia
McKinley
Philippines
Islands
United States
Congress
Mining interests and political fallout reported in Boulder
Special correspondence from the Standard notes general satisfaction over the senate committee report adverse to Senator Clark amid claims of vindication plans. The Basin & Bay State Mining company outlines aims to raise funds to pay debt and complete the Basin mill and concentrator, with potential lease of the smelter and royalty-backed mill operation linked to the Katie mine. A Jefferson Valley Trading company suit against Paul Burket and others seeks possession of Pipestone hot springs property, alleging a lease agreement and damages for withheld possession and profits.
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The
Standard
Boulder
Senate Committee On Privileges
Clark
Senate
F. C. Berendes
Basin & Bay State Mining Company
Boston
Springfield
Mass
Basin
Jefferson Valley Trading Company
John E. Paul
Charles @. Burket
Ollie J. Burket
Paul
Pipestone Hot Springs
Burket
Berne Delagoa Bay arbitration report received in Washington
The full arbitrators report on the Delagoa Bay railroad case arrived by mail from Berne and aligns with the cable summary from the U S minister. The award, once viewed as inadequate, is likely to be accepted as final. England’s repudiation seems unlikely given broader interests and Portugal ties.
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Washington
Delagoa Bay
State Department
Berne
United States
England
Portugal
Navy Needs More Men Urges Senate Naval Affairs Change
Secretary of the Navy writes to the Senate Naval Affairs Committee urging changes in appointments to the naval academy to fill vacancies and increase the authorized quota. He notes four new ships nearing service and warns that manning them is essential to avoid loss of value and defense capability. The Kearsarge is underofficered at 28 vs Majestic's 70. he cautions conditions are growing more exigent.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Naval Academy
Department
Congress
Kentucky
Alabama
Wisconsin
Majestic
Committee
Debates on Garrison Relief Prospects Amid Bombardment Rumors
March 30 commentary notes the hopeless condition and fluctuating spirits in the garrison after Tuesday's terrible bombardment. It surveys rumors about relief forces, including southern column discrepancies of up to a hundred miles.
Russian garrison strength at Kushk 30,000 men report
London April 12 The Times Simla correspondent cites a trustworthy source stating Kushk garrison strength at about 30,000 including a mountain battery. Earlier figures are said to be exaggerated. The Duke of Connaught is noted as a probable successor to Sir William Lockhart as commander in chief in India.
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London
Simla
The
Times
Kushk
Duke of Connaught
William Lockhart
India
Austrian financier Epler halts Rand mines boring order
Lourenco Marquez correspondent reports Epler the Rand mines police captain sent a remonstrance to Pretoria to stop boring. State Engineer Munnik canceled his order for boring following the protest.
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London
Lourenco Marquez
Times
Epler
Rand Mines
Pretoria
Munnik
British brigade sent to join Lord Roberts in South Africa
Durban correspondent reports a brigade from London is being dispatched to reinforce the main army under Lord Roberts. It will be commanded by General Hunter.
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London
Durban
The
Standard
Lord Roberts
Hunter
Bills Passed in House on Public Lands and Wyoming Soldier Home
The house committee on public lands favored bills granting right of way for electric power lines and irrigation ditches through government reservations and parks except Yellowstone. It would yield 590000 acres of public lands to Wyoming for a soldiers home, with Chairman Lacey filing a minority report. The Secretary of the Interior would reserve lands occupied by cliff dwellers and prehistoric monuments.
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Washington
House Committee On Public Lands
Yellowstone
Wyoming
Lacey
Secretary of the Interior
Results From Memphis Race Day Appearances
In Memphis on April 1 the track hosted six races. Wood trice led the mile and a sixteenth selling event to win, with Dandy H. second and Viscount third in 1:44. Garry Hermann won the four and a half furlongs purse, Bad Bam was second, Dick Burgess third in 1:54. Hello of Memphis won the mile purse streamer, with Greatiland second and Meddler third in 1:46. Molo captured the seven furlongs selling race, Eitholin second and Dr. Walmsley third in 1:33. Meddler won the steeplechase about two miles, University second and Zufalig third in 5:16. Schneil Laufer won the mile and a sixteenth selling, Ben Chance second and W. B. Gates third in 1:34.
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Memphis
Tenn
Woodtrice
Dandy H
Viscount
Garry Hermann
Bad Bam
Dick Burgess
Si4y
Streamer
Hello of
Greatiland
Molo
Eitholin
Dr. Walmsley
Meddler
University
Zufalig
Schneil Laufer
Ben Chance
W. B. Gates
Divorce Suit Begun In Seattle Over Insanity Claim
The case of William H. Parlin against Mary V. Parlin filed in Seattle on April 11 alleges she is incurably insane. Mary V. Parlin, sister-in-law of Congressman Abner Taylor, is confined in an asylum at Batavia Wisconsin. Parlin, reputedly one of eastern Illinois richest men, moved to Seattle to seek a divorce as affidavits with the petition claim he opposes any path to her recovery.
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Seattle
Wash
William H. Parlin
Mary V. Parlin
Chicago
Abner Taylor
Mllnois
Batavia
Parlin
Interstate Commerce Commission Guests Tour Portland River Excursion
The Interstate Commerce Commission visited Portland on an excursion aboard the T. J. Potter to discuss the Columbia River trip with the Chamber of Commerce. The group then proceeded to Seattle for continuing hearings on the St. Louis Business Men's League petition concerning freight differentials.
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Portland
Ore
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Columbia River
T. J. Potter
Seattle
St. Louis Business Men's League
Nebraska University appoints Chicago official as chancellor
The board of regents of the University of Nebraska elected E. Benjamin Andrews of Chicago as chancellor by a 4 to 2 vote. The decision was announced in Omaha on April 11.
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Omaha, Nev
Board of Regents
The
Nebraska University
E. Ben.jamin Andrews
Chicago
University of Nebraska
Track results from Tanforan meet reveal multiple winners
San Francisco notices warm with muddy track at Tanforan. Results: First race five furlongs Morelia takes win with Artilla and Bona following. Second race four and a half furlongs Rollick wins, Floran second, Haste third. Third race mile Per seus wins, Storm King second, Dolore third. Fourth race mile and a sixteenth Captive triumphs with Opponent second and Catastrophe third. Fifth race five and a half furlongs Amazo wins, Espirando second, Moringa third. Sixth race seven furlongs Sardine wins, Cromwell second, Fille d Or third.
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San Francisco
Tanforan
Morelia
Artilla
Bona
Rollick
Floran
Haste
Perseus
Storm King
Dolore
Captive
Opponent
Catastrophe
Amazo
Espirando
Moringa
Sardine
Cromwell
Fille d'Or
Smelter Strike Emerges After Wage Demand Refusal
Salt Lake Utah April 11 The Germania smelter combined refused to grant a wage increase demanded by workers. Forty employees began a walkout at 3 p.m. as the strike started.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Germania
Delegates Elected by Silver Republicans in Los Angeles
The state committee of the Silver Republican Party met in Los Angeles and elected 52 delegates to the national convention in Kansas City on July 4. J. D. Lane named honorary delegate and J. N. Phillips became delegation chairman.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Silver Republican Party
Kansas City
J. D. Lane
J. N. Phillips
Bryan Leaves for East via Phoenix Today
William J. Bryan departed Los Angeles for the East by way of Phoenix Arizona today as part of his travel schedule.
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Los Angeles
Cal
William J. Bryan
Phoenix
Ariz
Writ Served in Arizona Mine Owner Arrest Case
New York April 11 George W Hull reputed Arizona mine owner was arrested yesterday on a Providence telegram and today again arraigned At detectives request he was remanded until next Friday to allow officers from Providence to reach the city and take him Hull was placed in the jail attached to the Jefferson market.
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New York
George W. Hull
Arizona
Providence
R. L
Hull
Jefferson Mariget
Court Action Over Habeas Corpus Writ
The court set return of the writ for habeas corpus returnable at 11 30 before Judge Fitzgerald of the supreme court after service by his counsel on the jailer.
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Fitzgerald
Supreme Court
Dillon Council Meets in Quiet Session and Deliberates Lots
Dillon April 10 report: city council meets to address irrigation ditch issues, Reeder street crossing ban and new Blacktail bridge foundations, Virden alley costs against block property owners, water works pause, licenses granted to Montana saloon, and numerous bills paid. Election results show ward tallies for aldermen and bonds. A derailment near Grayling delays southbound service. local school election passes with Episcopal woman’s slate present but minor impact. Snow depth three feet raises water prospects for the Blacktail region.
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Standard
Dillon
Eliel
Robert Selway
North Street
Selway
Reeder Street
Blacktail
Virden Alley
Beaverhead County
Montana
Courtney & Nelson Proprietors
Caswell Patrick
B. L. Golden
Reuben Tripp
Wiliam Cantrell
H. R. Melton
H. Burflend
George Hurtiend
R. S. Conger
L. E. Boardwine
E. T Patrick
W. H. Steed
D. T. Hood
J. Rich
Ray Cox
Phil Anderege
Lorin Jones
W. 8S. Pyle
Board of Prisoners
Dennis Haggerty
Mrs. Hooker
Light
Tom O'Connor
Tribune Publishing Company
Orr Electric Company
Dillon News Company
J. G. Willis
A. Sullivan
H. F. Cape
F. Cushing
A. A. Elliott
I. Cashmore
A. Cashmore
William Spearin
B. F. White
Bonds
L. Eliel
Dr. Bond
FE. J. Morse
W. M. Knapp
Taft Commission Arrives in San Francisco
Judge William H. Taft head of the Philippine commission, arrives in San Francisco with his family from Cincinnati. Other commission members are due within two days. The group is scheduled to depart the city next Monday.
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Commission
San Francisco
William H. Taft
The
Philippine Commission
Cincinnati
Constitution Not Relying On Congress for Puerto Rico
Washington April 11 War department released opinion by Magoon, insular department law officer, stating the Constitution already applies to Puerto Rico after Spain ceded the island. No further congressional action needed. Meiklejohn notes an unofficial memorandum on tariff practice and that arguments against it were not found sound. Magoon later issued a general opinion previously made public.
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Washington
War Department
House of Representatives
Magoon
Insular
United States
Congress
Puerto Rico
Meiklejohn
TO CURE LA GRIPPE IN TWO DAYS
An old drug advertisement promises quick relief from la grippe using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The copy notes a refund if not cured and bears E. W. Groves' signature on each box.
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E. W. Groves
Portland hearing ends on Milwaukee differentials case
The Interstate Commerce Commission adjourned after hearing evidence from St Louis Business Men's League and Pacific coast jobbers on reducing rail differentials for less than carload lots. Seattle will host the next meeting. Witnesses testified about sea rates, Great Northern and Northern Pacific stances, and how tariffs affected hardware trade and pricing.
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Portland
Ore
St. Louis Business Men's League
Interstate Commerce Commission
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Middle West
Goldsmith
Schwabacher Bros
Great Northern
Milwaukee
Hannaford
Northern Pacific
George Boole
Cape Horn
St. Paul
Atlantic Seaboard
James E. Hunt
St. Louis
Pillsbury
Hunt
Mr. Hunt
Wool Market Shows Firmer Tone in Boston Trade
The American Wool and Cotton Reporter notes renewed buyer interest among manufacturers and a firmer mood. Sales in Boston last week totaled 5,093.4 pounds, up from the prior week, with domestic and foreign wool volumes rising as holders hold firm above seaboard levels.
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Boston
Weel and Cotton Reporter
Seaboard
Sales Soar But Down From Last Year In Jan to May
The sales since January 1 total 47 421 909 pounds, compared with 57 003 800 pounds for the same period last year.
Chambers Examination Delayed as Hearing Remains Open
In Great Falls on April 11 the preliminary examination of P. H. Chambers and his wife continued before Judge Race and adjourned to tomorrow morning. Boyle’s testimony finished. Prose and Hovesich echoed earlier statements. Defense witnesses Sires, Cos, Peterson and Hires largely disputed minor points. a composed scene ensued when a joke about a man said to be dead caused court disruption, but order was restored.
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Great Falls
P. H. Chambers
Race
Boyle
W. H. Prose
George Hovesich
Sam Carr
Joe Cos
Alfred Peterson
Asa Hires
Sires
Chambers
Peterson
Kellogg Convicted In Grand Larceny Case
James B. Kellogg head of the E. 8. Dean company was sentenced to seven years and six months in state prison for grand larceny in the first degree after a four week trial. The court granted a stay of commitment until tomorrow to allow Kellogg's counsel to seek a stay pending appeal before the Supreme Court.
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New York
James B. Kellogg
E. 8. Dean Company
Kellogg
Supreme Court
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Pacific Cable
NAVY
Maine
McKinley Indorsed
Delagoa Bay Railroad
Bain
Dillon Council
Grayling
Lima
Nutet
Messrs. Melton
Best and
Featherly
W. Slack
al Lewis
Upper Blacktall
Shilohs
Canada
Fogland
S.c.wells & CO
Leroy, NY
Hamilton, Can
Newbro Drug Co
Gaile Ery
Paxton & Rockefeller
Martha Lbius Co
Smith Drug Co
MR. Magoon
Law Officer
Insular Department
Butte, Montana
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Hardware Department OF Butte
Alsen
Yankton
Steel
Dr. Bennett
Bennett
Dr. Bennett Electric Belt Co
Iriga
Denver, Colo
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