Debates on Alaskan Mining Code and Puerto Rico
Senate debates the Hansbrough alien miners amendment and Carter substitute affecting Alaskan mining laws. Discussion on Puerto Rico civil administration and potential adjournment, with remarks on army officers’ pay and future governors. The Alaska bill was laid aside after executive session and adjournment.
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Abolition Plea Against Stamp Taxes Pressed
Washington April 19 Chairman Payne of the house committee on ways and means received a memorial from the Merchants Association of New York requesting abolition of the stamp taxes on express shipments railroad and steamship shipments and telegrams The petitioners represent 1400 business firms in New York City employment for hundreds of thousands of workers and 30000 nonresident firms nationwide They argue express charges are monopolistic and ruinous and the stamp tax compounds costs proposing to shift taxes to express companies or remove them entirely
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Payne
House Committee On Ways and Means
Merchants’ Asociation of
New York
New York City
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Whites in a Majority Read and Write Cuban Census
From Havana a war department cable reveals Cuban census results showing natives form a large portion of the population. The report notes substantial literacy, urban and provincial totals, schooling rates, and projected native Cuban voters under future suffrage measures.
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General Sanger
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War Department
Cuba
Spain
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Pinar del Rio
Puerto Principe
Santa Clara
Santiago
Dewey Denies Quote About Democrats War and Peace
Admiral George Dewey replies to a Hamilton Democrat editor regarding a reported remark. He denies ever saying the line criticizing Democrats in war or peace and asserts praise for war Democrats and the fighting spirit of the nation in a formal Washington communication dated April 19, 1900.
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Hamilton Democrat
Hamilton, Oho
Admiral Dewey
Washington, D. C
George Dewey
Homer Gard
Hamilton
Ohio
Western Washington Hardware Association Formed in Seattle
The Western Washington Hardware association was organized in Seattle to protect retailers against wholesalers. A key goal is reducing less than carload rates from the east to the coast. Officers elected include President B. C. Adams Port Townsend Vice President Henry Moore Tacoma Secretary C. J. Beckers Seattle Treasurer L. H. Theding Seattle.
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Wash
Western Washington Hardware Association
B. C. Adams
Port Townsend
Henry Moore
Tacoma
C. J. Beckers
L. H. Theding
Italians Arrested in Croton Strike Roundup
In Croton Landing New York on April 19 authorities rounded up strikers and Italian residents. Twenty six Italians were jailed awaiting examination on inciting riot and weapons charges. Sheriff Molloy led a sweep with 2% deputies and National Guard Company 1D.
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N. Y
Croton Valley
Molloy
Westchester County
Judge Smith
Sing Sing
New York
Syracuse
7Th Regiment
Bowery
Little Mary
Diamond Mine Bought Near Gibron in Southwest Africa
Berlin reports that De Beers Mining company has secured a controlling interest in southwest African properties near Gibron Great Namaquala where diamond blue clay beds were found. Dr Passard warns the German colony faces potential injury if new mines worsen prices and calls German company members to reveal full facts.
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Deutsch Colonial Zeitung
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Africa
New Jersey Republicans Endorse McKinley at State Convention
Trenton April 19 delegates to the national convention were elected after the Republican state convention endorsed the McKinley administration. The body adjourned with tributes to the late Vice President Hobart and strong endorsement for the proposed shipping subsidy bill.
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Hobart
Funeral Postponed in Spokane For Millie Harr
In Spokane Washington on April 19 the funeral for Millie Harr a prominent young lady was announced for today but her mother believed she detected signs of life and the service was postponed.
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Wash
Millie Harr
Girl's funeral postponed from wedding day amid lingering doubts
Physicians testing the girl's condition report death, but the mother remains doubtful and funeral plans may be delayed beyond Sunday. The prospective bride would have worn her wedding gown on what was to be her wedding day.
Governors Oppose Leasing of Public Arid Lands
Salt Lake Utah April 19 Governor Lee of South Dakota and Governor Poynter join western governors to oppose leasing public arid lands to the federal government. The resolutions favor existing federal controls or a state cession with homestead provisions to benefit settlers and prevent large corporations from dominating land ownership. Governor Lee dissents, urging a call for cession first. A letter plan to other governors was approved.
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Lee
South Dakota
Poynter
United States
Congress of the
Revolvers Rule the Convention in Montgomery Alabama
The Republican convention split into two delegations after stormy sessions. Gaston Scott was seriously wounded when Maragne fired three shots. the governor's office disarmed both factions, and Johnston closed the state house. Delegates named include M. P. Wyckersham and A. N. Johnston. The platform praises McKinley, the currency act, and aid to Puerto Rico.
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Vaughn
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Maragne
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State House
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A. N. Johnston
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Congress
South Africa
Puerto Rico
Republican state convention stalls amid 300 contested seats
Nashville April 198 The republican convention opened with un contested delegates admitted by tickets while over 300 seats were contested. After electing Gibson temporary chairman the body adjourned to p m. Night session brief as factions wrangle before credentials committee with a bolt likely against the Evans faction tomorrow.
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Brownlow
Gibson
Evans
Parker and Collins Bound Over in Bank Theft Case
Seattle April 1 Lawrence Parker and Joan Collins accused of stealing money from the First National Bank were examined in Justice Cann's court and bound over for trial. Bonds set at 1500 each. they could not furnish the bonds.
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Wash
Lawrence Parker
Joan Collins
First National Bank
Justice Cann
Arrival of transports Lennox and Port Blepusie at Manila
Telegrams to the war department announce the Lennox arriving at Manila and the Port Blepusie seen at the same location. The reports reference transports in the ongoing military movement.
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War Department
Lennox
Manila
Blepusie Ab Tve
Navy Turned Down Compromise on Cuba Philippines Ocean Surveys
Washington April 19 The house debated a naval bill to turn over survey and chartering waters of Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines. An amendment funded only general ocean surveys while Cannon pressed for plans for a new naval academy cost up to six million. The Cannon amendment passed 111 to 40.
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New York
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Snonen House
Unlawful accusation against W. H. Smith at Falls
Special Dispatch reports April 19 at Giveat Falls that W. H. Smith, a colored man, faces unlawful charges. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.
Man Pleads Not Guilty in Cohabitation Case
A man pleaded not guilty before Justice Race this morning in a cohabitation case involving a young white girl. His trial was scheduled for next Wednesday, and the girl was released from custody.
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Justice Race
Filipino guerrilla case yields life terms and 30 years
Manila April 19 The military commission tried three Filipinos at Loallamba for guerrilla warfare and found all three guilty. Two receive life imprisonment and one a 30 year sentence. Major
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Manila
Loallamba
Odanna hangs ordered for Ladrones murder conviction
General Otis approves findings but reduces sentences to 15 years for the Ladrones convicted of murder. The court orders the condemned to be hanged at Odanna.
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Otis
Odanna
Navy secures 5009 ton steamer for Indian famine relief
Washington reports the navy department has obtained a 5,009 ton steamer to transport wheat and food donations from New York charitable organizations to plague and famine victims in India.
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Navy Department
New York
India
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