Foraker Emergency Resolution Shapes Porto Rico Franchises
The House adopted the Foraker emergency resolution to keep current military officers in Porto Rico until civil government appointments are made. It added two amendments requiring franchises to be approved by the president and imposing charter restrictions to curb corporate stock or real estate ventures, amid debates on germane amendments and procedural rulings.
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New Hampshire Republicans Choose Delegates at Concord Convention
Concord April 24 The Republican state convention elected four delegates to the Philadelphia national convention. J H Gallinger led the ballot but F P Rowell opposed Jones who was labeled a renegade from the Democratic party. The platform backs McKinley’s renomination and annexation actions including Hawaii Porto Rico Guam and the Philippines with self government for the islands to be decided by Congress and the president. An amendment calling for self-government for Cuba and the Philippines was defeated.
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McKinley Arrives in Canton for Visit
President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley arrived in Canton to a large cheering crowd. They stayed at M. C. Barber’s home and the president inspected repairs at the North Market street cottage with Secretary Cortelyou. He greeted workmen and contractors and later spent the evening at the Barber residence while neighbors paid respects.
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Montana Affairs at Washington Prepare Butte Public Building
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports plans for a new Butte public building are being prepared by the treasury department. Bids will be asked and contracts made after plans are finished, expected in several weeks. The district attorney at Helena was instructed to secure title to additional land for the building, with C F Ellis offering the land for 19500 dollars if title is clear. A patent was issued today for Dolore Brabant of Lewistown, Mont, and a shifting bill for vehicles was noted.
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Dr Carmichael Held Bound Over After Preliminary Hearing
Dr D L Carmichael charged with assault on Dr B Miller was held to district court after a preliminary hearing. Bonds set at 2000 dollars were furnished promptly.
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Sinclair Robertson clash at Coeur d'Alene hearing turns chaotic
Bartlett Sinclair and Attorney Robertson nearly fought during Sinclair’s testimony about a July 11 cemetery meeting. Congressmen intervened as chairs and witnesses jostled, but no blows landed. The hearing adjourned with Sinclair resuming his direct examination.
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Emperor May Die In Uncertain Chinese Crisis News
Reports from Yokohama and Victoria describe conflicting signals about the emperor’s health and possible death. Dowager empress and court activities align with mourning rumors while other accounts note stays at the Ewo palace and ongoing political turmoil including insurrection in Shan Tung and Canton.
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Kellogg Case Progress As Jury Impanelment Question Decides
Helena dispatch reports Judge Dubose ruling on the Kellogg illegal operation case. Arguments centered on whether a regular jury could be impaneled as the term had expired. Court proceeded with jury selection efforts and a special venue was issued to find an acceptable panel.
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Wool Prices in Boston April 4 Quiet Market
General wool business in Boston remains quiet with territory wools leading the sales. Most activity centers on wools grown west of the Mississippi River with Montana Dakota and Utah Wyoming offerings showing price ranges for fine medium and fine and for scoured grades.
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Insurgents in Philippines Largely Defeated Says War Dept
Washington reports a January 1900 shift in control in Luzon with insurgent forces in Cavite Batangas Laguna and Tayabas still intact but degraded. General Wheaton and General Schwan led campaigns covering 650 miles and 323 combats establishing 21 garrisons while robbers or insurgent bands retreated as authorities gained support of trade centers and property owners.
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Philippine fighting report from Mindanao and Luzon
General Otis reports in Manila April 4 to April 7 clashes with local forces on Mindanao’s Cagayan coast and in several Luzon towns. Casualties include 2 Americans killed and 11 wounded, while the enemy suffered 53 killed and 18 wounded with captures.
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Helena remembers George Detwiler former Montana territorial speaker
George Detwiler former speaker of the Montana territorial assembly from December 12 1864 to February 9 1865 has died in a cabin in Trinity Gulch near Marysville. He came up the Missouri River from Omaha arriving at Bennion on November 1 1862. His death is being investigated by the coroner after a very sudden collapse.
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Bridge Swept Away Near Laurel by Yellowstone Flood
Two spans of the water bridge across the Yellowstone near Laurel were washed away by high water this morning. The new bridge, built by the county at a cost of $10,000, could not withstand the rapid river rise caused by recent heavy rains.
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No Japs Need Apply Denial of Nippon Maru Contract Laborers
Immigration Commissioner North refused landing to 2,000 Japanese migrants who arrived aboard the Nippon Maru, two weeks earlier, citing they are contract laborers and cannot enter the country. The quarrel centers on labor policy and immigrant status in San Francisco.
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Jockey dies after Aqueduct race track accident
At Aqueduct on April 24 Jockey O Leary was fatally injured when his horse Randy stumbled and kicked him in the head. Two other riders, McJoynt and Hewitt, were shaken but escaped serious harm. Ambulance took O Leary to St Mary’s Hospital in Brooklyn where he died.
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Memph is Sprint Meet Opens With Six Races At Aqueduct
In Memphis on April M First race six furlongs selling Al Caskey wins Etta Fonso runner up Galloway third in 1 16 Second race mile and a quarter selling Atlantus takes victory Ben Chance second Schnell Laufer third in 2 09 Third race four and a half furlongs Miss Bennett wins Silverdale The Mecca follows in time 55 percent Fourth race mile handicap Great Bend wins The Lady places second Ed Tipton third in 1 42 Fifth race about two miles steeplechase Cheersemite wins Livonian second Jim Hogg third in 3 12 Sixth race six furlongs Maggie Davis wins Clara Wooley second Winter third in 1 14
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Oakland track speeds to a racing results parade
In warm weather at Oakland six furlongs Brown Prince wins with Lou Rey second and Yule third. Corolla takes seven furlongs with Coming Events second and Jack MetCabe third. Ada N. wins four furlongs with Illusion and Phil Archibald following. Genoa wins five furlongs with Beau Monde second and Utero third. Twinkler wins the mile and an eighth, Gauntlet second and Twinkle Twink third. Mistral II wins seven furlongs with Pat Morrissey second and Alaria third time: 1:28 to 1:55.
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St. Louis Beats Chicago 4-1 Behind Early Lead
In St Louis yesterday Chicago forced a second game after Motormack and Taylor faltered early. Tebeau's club built a commanding lead as Chicago failed to locate Young's curves. Attendance 2,700. Batteries Young and O Connor Maynor and Chance Umpire Huratt.
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Donahue’s pitching powers Philadelphias to win over Brooklyn
Philadelphia defeated Brooklyn 4 to 2 in a superbly played game. Donahue dominated on the mound for the Phillies, supported by solid defense and steady batteries Kennedy and McGuire for Brooklyn and McFarland for Philadelphia. Attendance was 5,322.
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New York Team Wins Tight Home Game at Polo Grounds
Timely seventh inning hitting lifts New York past Boston at the Polo Grounds. Boston ties in the eighth before Gleason Carrick and Van Haltren drive in the decisive run. Carrick and Nichols star on the mound. Attendance 4,500. Batteries Carrick Grady Nichols Clark. Umpire Connolly.
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Cincinnati and Pittsburg Battle as Errors Decide Game
Cincinnati fell to Pittsburgh 5 to 1 as Breitenstein surrendered long hits and Greir misplayed at third. The Pittsburg infield solidified the win with timely hitting while Tannehill struggled and Cincinnati failed to plate runs.
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Baseball Scores Report From American League Games
In Kansas City Milwaukee and Kansas City Chicago matchups the Kansas City teams split. Minneapolis fell 6 to 2. Detroit defeated Cleveland 4 to 2, while Indianapolis hosted Buffalo 3 to 0.
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London Quotations Apr 24 Anaconda Rands and Silver Rates
London quotes on April 24 show Anaconda at £97 percent and Rands at £363 with bar silver priced at 2?yd per unit and other money figures noted.
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British Losses at Wepener Listed in Official Roll
London April 24. An official list records British losses at Wepener from April 9 to 18: killed three officers and 15 men wounded 14 officers and 86 men.
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Wepener
Middle-of-the-Roaders Rejected Delegates at Convention
Des Moines Iowa April 24 1 The middle of the road populist state convention today rejected four delegates to the national convention at Cincinnati.
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Treasury Statement Shows Treasury Cash Balance and Gold
Washington on April 4 reports available cash balance of 144,442 dollars and gold holdings totaling 52,052,022 dollars as the current condition of the treasury.
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Prisoners for St Helena Transport Sailors
Cape Town reports the transport Ba sis will sail tomorrow carrying Boer prisoners to St Helena.
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Cape Town
Judiciary panel backs bill aiding foreigners harmed in mob violence
Washington lawmakers endorsed a favorable report from the judiciary committee on a measure to indemnify foreigners injured in person or property through mob violence or similar acts in the United States.
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