Democrats Adopt Resolution on Sugar Differential in Cuban Bill
The caucus of Democratic members in Washington adopted by a large majority a Swanson resolution favoring removal of the refined sugar differential from Cuba and elsewhere in the Cuban reciprocity bill. It binds Democrats to vote for amendments lowering tariffs and against the previous question, with 94 attendees and some Republican overture discussions reported but not confirmed.
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House
Swanson
Virginia
Cuba
Underwood
Alabama
North Carolina
South Carolina
Mississippi
Louisiana
Underwood Declins
Williams
Williama
Thoroughbred
Grosvenor
Cushman
Pierce
Tennessee
Jenkins
America
Gaines
West Virginia
Jones
Loud
California
United States
Deadlock Over Reciprocity Bill Resolutions in House Debate
In a heated session the House discussed the Crumpacker resolution and reciprocity bill amid accusations of silencing opponents. Republicans alleged a bid to defect Democrats via killing the Crumpacker measure, while Williams and Bankhead backed actions to abolish the refined sugar differential. The Swanson resolution was adopted by a large majority, binding Democratic caucus action.
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Mr. Burlesson
Texas
Underwood
Mr. Crumpacker
Bankhead
Alabama
Williams
Cooper
Breazeale
Louisiana
Swanson
Willams
Mississippi
DeArmond
Missouri
Illinois
House
Three Daring Burglaries In Peoria Reported
In Peoria on April 17 three daring burglaries occurred between 2 and 4 am at the homes of F. G. Shurtleff George H. Littlewood and Dr. George T. Gray. Robbers took upwards of $2 in money and jewelry. Victims were held at gunpoint with revolvers while the intruders were in the houses. Police have no crew.
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Peoria
Ilinois
F. G. Shurtleff
George H. Littlewood
George T. Gray
Shurtleff
Littlewood
The Fair May Be Postponed In 144 Hours
Secretary Stevens said the Louisiana Purchase Exposition company has no official knowledge of Senator Allison's amendment to postpone the fair to 144. He stated the matter has not been submitted to the board and he believes Congress would need to act first. If Congress votes postponement, management will accept the decision and act.
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St. Louis
Walter B. Stevens
Allison
Washington
Francis
Congress
Man Injures Self in Delirious Knife Attempt
W H Farris and his son Ernest traveled from Missouri to Billings. Near Grand Island he slashed his throat with a pocket knife in a delirious act, mistaking a mob and murder charge for threat. Police restrained him, he was treated, and both were sent to Broken Bow for care and transport.
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Standard
Grand Island
Neb
W. H. Farris
Ernest
Missouri
Farris
Dietz
Billings
Biings
Broken Bow
Burlington
Timers for the new Capitol get clocks from state board
The state furnishing board ordered 14 clocks for the new capitol building after inspecting the progress. The dispatch notes plans to install timepieces as part of the building’s interior fittings. The report from Helena dated April 17 highlights the procurement action.
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Helena
State Furnishing Board
Capitol
Capitol Board Details Clock Purchases and New Labors
The Capitol board outlined electric self winding mantel clocks for the governor's reception room and the law library with the rest to be wall mounted. Two more laborers, Rees Davis of Red Lodge and William Nangle of Winston, were appointed at $65 a month. Appointments take effect late next month or in June, amid unconfirmed union protests over yesterday's selections.
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Capitol
Rees Davis
Red Lodge
William Nangle
Winston
Peace terms near as Boer conference makes progress
London reports a Daily Mail claim that peace bases are nearly settled at Pretoria with Boer delegates accepting most terms after British refusal to concede amnesty and responsible government. Milner to add seats on the executive council, while Botha and Schalkburger press for unity among delegates despite looming obstacles.
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Lord Milner
South Africa
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Johannesburg
Holland
Hans Sauer
Afrikander
Bradford
Great Britain
Transvaal
Free State
Botha
Schalkburger
Free States
Klerksdorp
Miners Seek Return to Work in Red Lodge Strike
The Miners Union of Red Lodge met with Manager O Shea seeking to return to work. O Shea stated he had no comment and that the decision rests with Northern Pacific Railway officials in St Paul. The move is seen as the company no longer needing the workers and planning to hire others.
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St Paul
Queen Wilhelmina Ill With 104 Degree Temp at Palace
Amsterdam reports Queen Wilhelmina seriously ill with a fever near 104 degrees. Prince Henry and the queen mother stay at the bedside as telegrams pour in from European courts. Doctors attend and prayers for recovery are offered. rumors of a cold in park and Castle Loo remain unconfirmed.
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le Ness
Prince Henry
Netherlands
Roessings
Ravenstein
Leyden University
Wlhelmina
Castle Loo
Wilhelmina
Nolan
Buller Unto Blame In Spion Kop Dispatches
Publication of official dispatches on the January 1900 defeat at Spion Kop shows General Buller should have assumed command over General Warren. Roberts criticizes Buller for shifting blame, stating he should have acted earlier. Dispatches reveal muddled preparations and a desire to shirk responsibility with no new conclusions.
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London
General Buller
Spion Kop
Natal
Charles Warren
Lord Roberts
Buller
Warren
Roberts
Major P. S. Dawson Injured In Horse Fall
Miles City April 17 Major P S Dawson was thrown from his horse when frightened by children as he rode about town. He sustained a concussion of the brain and could not recount the incident at first. He is now rapidly recovering in his Miles City Annex room.
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The
Standard
Miles City
P. S. Dawson
Cushman Attacks House Rules In Fiery Speech
In a dramatic floor speech, Mr Cushman vows to disrupt the House rules machine and promises a scorching address on the rules before the session ends. He laboriously contrasts reciprocity claims by Payne, Grosvenor, and Blaine with McKinley and others, poking fun at protectionism and party rhetoric.
Former King of Spain Dead After Abdication and Exile
Don Francisco d'Assiz former king of Spain and Duke of Cadiz died in ISTO France at age 82. Born 1822 in Aranjuez he wed Queen Isabella II in Madrid on Oct 10 1846 and was proclaimed king the same day. He and Isabella were expelled after the 1868 revolution and Isabella abdicated in Paris in 1870 for Alfonso XII. Alfonso XIII, born May 17 1886, is to be crowned May 17 next.
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Department of the Seine
France
Francisco d’Assiz
Spain
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Cadiz
Aranjuez
Madrid
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Isabella
Paris
Alfonso XII
Alfonso XIII
Assassins Hunt Deepens as Chaffee Warns Dattos
Manila reports General Chaffee returned from Malabang saying the Datto leaders have not joined a conference. A U S force of 1,200 under Colonel Baldwin sails April 24 from Malabang toward Mindanao to press the matter, with 600 reserves. Chaffee plans transport Hancock for Mindanao if resistance arises from the Datto camp, which fields about 20,000 fighters including 600 rifles. The natives, a fiercely religious, militant group, are described as ready to die for their cause. Officials seek to avoid a crisis.
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Chaffee
Malabang
Mindanao
United States
Baldwin
Liano
Hancock
Dattosa
Brutal assault on Tacoma child shocks city
In Tacoma on April 17 a 10 year old girl Susie Taylor daughter of Zachary Taylor was attacked by a masked man near Puget Sound avenue and South Nineteenth street dragged into bushes and stabbed with a large knife threatening death if she cried. The child is badly injured but expected to recover. A second girl saw the man fleeing toward the city as residents hunt for him amid lynching threats. His face was hidden by a handkerchief making identification difficult.
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Wash
Susie Taylor
Zachary Taylor
Puget Sound Avenue
Nineteenth Street
West End
Extradition sought for alleged Colorado killer known as Pug Ryan
Sheriff Detwiler of Summit county Colorado asks Governor Orman to extradite Pug Ryan believed jailed in Seattle Washington. Ryan, a former Colorado penitentiary inmate, allegedly led a gang in 1898 robberies and a Kokomo battle that killed Sheriff M H Conrad and another officer and two robbers. If returned he will face murder charges.
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Colo
Detwiler
Summit County
Orman
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Seattle
Wash
Colorado
Kokomo
M. H. Conrad
Burglar Fled After Arcade Owner Fire Shot
Great Falls April 18 Tom Howell owner of the Arcade restaurant on First avenue south fired a shot at an armed burglar who entered through a rear window about 1 am. Howell, in adjoining quarters, confronted the intruder as he fled pursued by police and others who did not capture him.
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Standard
Great Falls
Tom Howell
Arcade
First Avenue South
Howell
Swede, 35, Commits Suicide in Seattle County Jail
In Seattle on April 17, Carlson a 35 year old Swedish man hanged himself in a county jail cell at 5 am. Night Jailer Fred Berner found him still warm, indicating death occurred shortly before discovery.
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M Carlson
Carlson
Fred Berner
Coast Members Satisfied With Senate Exclusion Substitute
California lawmakers endorsed the Senate substitute to the Chinese exclusion bill after a conference. They argued the measure is more drastic than expected, re-enacts existing laws to apply to insular possessions, and would extend indefinitely. With Geary law expiring May 5, acceptance aims to prevent a gap that could allow border crossings from Canada.
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House
Senate
Kahn
California
Representative Coombs
Perkins
New York
Foreign Affairs Committee
Canada
Murdered for his money in Idaho murder case
Horace Rich aged 35 adopted son of San Rich a Blackfoot Idaho resident was found murdered beside the Ross Fork Idaho track at daylight He bore a large sum of money and a gold watch his heart showed two clean wounds indicating stabbing or shooting A horse trail led to the scene and a body was moved to Pocatello for coroner's inquest Rich had been seen in Pocatello yesterday paying bills, leading investigators to conclude homicide for his money.
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Ross Fork
Idaho
The
Tribune
Horace Rich
San Rich
Blackfoot
Pocatello
Rich
Fake telegram prompts arrest of Connine brothers
Fort Benton April 17. The sheriff’s office believes a telegram claiming a sick mother for Arthur and Fred Connine was forged to lure the pair from Big Sandy. The elder brother left yesterday and Under Sheriff Crawford is en route to return him if illness proves false. If the mother is ill she will be hospitalized. Dr. Carroll accompanied officers.
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Standard
Fort Benton
Sheriff's Office
Arthur
Fred Connine
Big Sandy
Crawford
Strode Buys Baker Hereford Herd in Sweet Grass Country
T P Strode of the Sweet Grass country purchased the Baker herd of Herefords today near Fort Benton. The herd numbers about 800 head. Private terms were agreed. Strode says the price was high but reflects the breed’s purity and quality.
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Standard
Fort Benton
T. P. Strode
Sweet Grass Country
Statement Denied On US Germany Meat Preservation Proposal
Berlin officials deny a U S government proposal to Germany about a mixed commission of American and German experts to study the effects of thoracic acid and other preservatives on meat. The foreign office asserts no such proposal has been made.
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United States
Germany
Foreign Office
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