Senate battle over armor plate roils naval bill action
Washington June 6. Senate adjourns amid bitter fight over the armor plate clause in the naval appropriation bill. Penrose compromise adopted 39 to 35 after hours of debate as senators denounce alleged scheming by shipbuilders and armor makers. The conflict continues into tomorrow with final adjournment delayed to 11 a.m.
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Socialist Labor Party nominates Maloney for president
In New York on June 4 the Socialist Labor Party convention nominated Joseph F. Maloney of Lynn Massachusetts for president of the United States. On a single ballot Maloney received 6 delegates. He delivered a brief acceptance speech. Valentine Remmell of Pittsburgh was chosen for vice president on the first ballot.
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Two Drowned in Cosumnes River Near Plymouth
A Sacramento man Charles Phillips and Miss Jennie Vanderpool of Plymouth drowned in the Cosumnes river while fishing with a party. Vanderpool fell in first and Phillips perished saving her.
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Congress in clash over ocean survey funding and armor plate
Debates raged as the House demanded changes to the naval appropriation bill with a focus on ocean surveys and armor plate provisions. Cannon exposed Navy pressure and hid tensions rose with Lentz blocking unanimous consent until Coeur dAlene testimony was printed.
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Pretoria to be Lord Roberts base in South Africa
London dispatch reports Roberts resting his tired troops in Pretoria as base for a long chase after Boer forces. British aim to cut rail lines, intercept Botha, and push toward Lydenburg while Boers delay to clear retreat routes. Corroborating notes describe supply moves and martial law extensions.
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British Flag Hoisted Over Pretoria After Satisfactory Occupation
London reports from Pretoria dated June 5 state the occupation passed off satisfactorily and the British flag flies atop government offices. The Grenadier Guards formed the march past as crowds greeted troops. many officers held as prisoners watched from the square.
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British and Boer agree three days armistice at Laing's Nek
A dispatch from Laurence Marquez dated June 5 reports General Buller and Christian Botha meeting at Laing's Nek where a three days armistice was agreed at Buller's request. The British evacuated Utrecht as part of the development.
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Senate Committee Explodes Clark Case in Supplemental Report
Senator Chandler releases the majority's supplemental report on the Clark case. The document rebuts Pettus and Harris's minority report and Clark's farewell, defending the hearing and alleging perjury by prosecution witnesses. Chandler adds a memorandum refuting claims the chairman did little and states witnesses were not refused.
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Chandler's Reply on Clark Montana Case by Senate Committee
Senator Chandler presented a supplementary report rebutting Clark's criticisms of the privileges and elections committee. The panel denies charges of unfair methods, asserts full consideration, and maintains Clark was a campaign candidate from the outset.
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Clark leads in Bozeman primary delegate race
Special dispatch from Bozeman reports two delegate tickets in the field for the county convention on June 16. Most city precincts backed Clark except West Bozeman where anti Clark forces took 10 of 14 delegates. County results pending, but Clark supporters appear to control the expected convention. Primaries well attended.
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Chestnut Delegates Chosen for County Convention
Democratic electors of Chestnut met to select delegates and alternates for the Gallatin county convention to be held at Kogeman on Saturday. J. C. Mee Carthy was elected chairman with D. F. Johnson as secretary. Delegates include J. McCarthy Dig Job A. M. Maxetney James Brady John ith Thomas Healy. Alternates listed: John Daly Perry Munger Arthur Booth Fred Tressel Gus Alvin George Killern.
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Senate Confirms William Haywood for Hawaii Internal Revenue
The senate confirmed William Haywood of Honolulu as collector of internal revenue for Hawaii and Thomas H. Norton of Ohio as consul at Harpoot Turkey. It rejected K Spriggs of Utica New York for the Nevada Agency position.
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