Anxious for adjournment eyed Hay Pauncefote fate
Washington dispatch reports McKinley administration seeks early adjournment to dodge Porto Rico and canal fights. Treaty delay appears likely as Republicans shelve Hay Pauncefote until after elections. House moves on Porto Rico bill amid high party pressure and absentees risks.
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Cleveland
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Lraders
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Foreign Relay S Committee
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Porto Rico
Thor
General Wheeler Denies Vice Presidential Ambition
Washington April 6 General Wheeler declares he has no ambition for the vice presidency. He says his name is mentioned only as a compliment, and his real goal has been achieved by seeing Confederate veterans and others rally for the country’s cause. He notes improved U.S. standing and potential southern benefits in a new era of prosperity.
Southern Secures First Mortgage Bonds Sale
Louisville April 6 The Southern Railway becomes owner of the Air-Line road via a Boston deal that transfers the entire $2 000 000 first mortgage bonds. Bondholders holding a majority accepted the Southern offer. In Indianapolis bondholders moved for sale and foreclosure, resisted by second mortgage holders, but the sale of first mortgage bonds may halt that action.
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The
Southern Railway
Boston
Southern
Indianapolis
Judge Woods
Striking Carpenters To Halt All Building In Houston
The building trades council in Houston resolved to strike Monday if Builders' Exchange does not meet carpenters demands. About 500 workers will halt work on all ongoing projects across the city, as wages and hours are contested. The carpenters seek control over supervision of construction, impacting every building trade in the area.
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Tex
Building Trades Council
Builders’ Exchange
Dublin Paper Seized Over Objectionable United Irishmen Article
Dublin police by government order seized today’s issue of The United Irishmen for discontent disaffection and disloyalty. The trigger was the publication of an article titled The Famine Queen.
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United Irishman
Dublin
United Irishmen
Dewey candidacy shocks Mexican press and residents
The Mexican Herald notes Admiral Dewey’s announcement of his candidacy for the American presidency astonishes local Americans and press in Diaz city. It questions how far he can advance without a strong political organization backing him.
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Dewey
Diaz
Mexico
Admiral Dewey
Ita
Mexican Herald
Kentucky Court Sustains Beckham in Goebel Case
Frankfort April 6 The Kentucky court of appeals sustains Circuit Judge Field in the Goebel Beckham gubernatorial contest ruling the legislature decisive and the courts without power to review it. The decision upholds adjournment limits and journals as authentic and leaves Beckham as lieutenant governor to continue the contest.
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Court of Appeals
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Field
William Goebel
J. C. W. Beckham
General Assembly
Durelle
Hobson
Guify and
Burnam
Taylor
Marshall
Bradley
United States Supreme Court
Goebel
United States
Kentucky court action pleases Democrats in April
Washington reports that Kentucky Democrats rejoice at the court's decision endorsing their contention. They note that two of three Republican judges agreed with the Democratic view and that Beckhams's right to his seats is strongly confirmed, a finding that pleases Democratic leaders.
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Washington
Kentucky
Beckhams
Taylor's Counsel to Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court
Ex Governor Taylor authorizes an appeal on behalf of Governor W. G. Bradley and Lieutenant Governor Marshall to the United States Supreme Court. Bradley and Judge W. H. Yost confer with Taylor. Breckinridge and party plan talks in Frankfort as Republicans push for swift action and a writ of error.
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Taylor
W. G. Bradley
Marshall
Supreme Court of the United States
Bradley
W. H. Yost
C. PB. Breckinridge
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
SUSTAINS GOLDEN'S STORY
Louisville Courier Journal reports circumstantial evidence tied to Golden testimony about a plot to riot the Kentucky legislature during Goebel’s assassination. The article names a Clay County suspect, claims he fled to the mountains, and notes purchases of firearms and ammo, an advance payment, and an escort after the shooting.
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Courier- Journal
Wharton Gulden
W. E H. Dutton
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Goebel
Clay County
Golden
Cincinnati
Premeditation ruled out in Brussels Prince of Wales shooting
The Brussels police investigation into the Prince of Wales shooting shows that assailant Jean Baptista Sipido acted without premeditation. Sipido was under pressure from companions who urged him to commit the act, against his will.
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Brussels
Prince of Wales
Jean ‘Baptista
Sipido
Admiral Dewey Not Discouraged By Candidacy Comments
Philadelphia April 6 Admiral Dewey, in a two hour talk with three New York visitors, said he is not discouraged by his candidacy. He refused to reveal who backs him, stating he would issue a statement later and would not confirm running if McKinley and Bryan are nominated. He noted public reaction to his announcement and declined further comment.
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Philadelphia
Admiral Dewey
New York
Bronson
Re Mica
McKinley
Bryan
Vermont Will Be For Bryan Democratic Delegation
New York April 4 B B Smalley Democratic national committeeman from Vermont says Vermont delegates will back William J Bryan at the state convention June in Montpelier instructing to vote for Bryan regardless of Admiral Dewey and forecasts Bryan’s election amid McKinley administration criticisms.
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B. B. Smalley
Vermont
Democratic National Committee
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Wiliam J. Bryan
Montpelier
Mr. Bryan
McKinley
Bryan
Judge Brawley denies aiding Dewey presidential plan
Charleston April report says Judge Brawley of Charleston with others allegedly helped engineer Admiral Dewey's presidential announcement. Brawley says he spoke to Dewey. the admiral refused, and no further contact occurred. He argues Dewey would have honored the party and country if nominated.
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D. C
New York
United States
Brawley
Gorman
Whitney
McLean
Dewey
Johnston on Dewey's Hopes Not a Democrat Says Governor
In Montgomery on April 6 Governor Johnston replied to The New York Journal by telegram. He states Admiral Dewey is not in accord with the Democratic Party on vital issues and would not seek its nomination. He argues Democrats should not surrender principles for honor or office.
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Taylor
Frankfort
Kentucky
Goebel
Johnston
Dewey
Montgomery
Ala
New York Journal
Admiral Dewey
Iis
Meet on Shiloh Field Again in Friendly Way
In Corinth Mississippi on April 6 the town marks the thirty eighth anniversary of the Shiloh battle the famous clash of Civil War forces led by Grant and Johnston. Local veterans recall the rattle of muskets and the era while reunions bring Blue and Gray together in a peaceful remembrance.
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Soldiers Gather for Shiloh Field Reunion and Barbecue
Sidney Johnston inspired veterans march to Shiloh field for a grand reunion. Trains bring Federal and Confederate veterans from many states as over 2,000 old soldiers converge on the battlefield twenty miles from Corinth for a two day exercises and barbecue.
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Iowa
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Corinth
Dewey Leaves Philadelphia For Washington Plans
Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Dewey return to Washington after a brief Philadelphia visit. He says a future plan statement will be prepared for the press in a few days. Asked if he supports a straight gold Democratic platform he replies he is a Democrat and never voted before. They will move to Beauvoir for the summer starting Monday.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Trans-Mississippi Congress to Hold Session in Houston
Attendance expected to be large as officials from every western state and territory confirm representation at the Trans-Mississippi congress in Houston. The session will run April 17th to 19th with Colorado wiring for fifty reserved rooms.
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Tex
Richardson
Mississippi
Colorado
Dallas Warehouse Fire Destroys Brick Structure
A three story brick warehouse on North Lama street in Dallas was destroyed by fire at 7 30 tonight. Half a dozen firms stored stock there including bar fixtures and saloon sundries for the Brunswick Balke Collender Co of Chicago. The loss is about 30000 dollars with roughly half covered by insurance. Cause unknown.
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U'Onight
North Lama Street
Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company
Chicago
Stock Not Returned Ryan Loses in Maryland Court
Thomas E. Ryan of New York challenged a committee pooling major Seaboard Air Line stock in Baltimore. The Maryland Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court ruling favoring the committee, confirming decisions to keep the stock certificates.
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Maryland Court of Appeals
Baltimore
Thomas E. Ryan
New York
Laula McLane
Seaboard Air Line
Ryan
Tower Court
Secretary Returns Mexican Award Funds to Mexico
The Secretary of State turned over to the Mexican ambassador the balances Mexico paid under the La Abra Silver Mining Company award. Congress had reserved the La Abra claim for the courts, making the awards repayable to Mexico. The president announced the action as an act of equity toward a friendly republic, with acknowledgment from Senor Aspiroz.
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Diaz
Washington
Congress
Mexico
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la Abra
Senor Aspiroz
Democratic Convention Set for Raleigh Meeting on 10th
Special dispatch from Raleigh reports arrangements completed for the state Democratic convention on Wednesday with 4 votes. Interest is high and a large percentage of delegates is anticipated. Wagers suppose five ticket places may be on the first ballot amid sanguine sides. In Chattanooga Brownlow and Evans contest gains are revised with Brownlow at 193 delegates and Evans at 144 plus 23 contested. Evans claim 166 instructed and uncontested to him, Brownlow 151, with Gibson noted.
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Foster VY. Brown
Brownlow
Evans
Newell Sanders
Gibson Ig
McKinley Will Visit Charleston for Conference
Senator McLaurin Mayor Smythe and Alderman ONeill of Charleston visited the White House and secured a promise from the president to attend the National Educational Association convention in Charleston early July if public business permits.
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Washington
Senator McLaurin
Smythe
Alderman O'Neill
D. C
White House
National Educational Association Comvention
Lawyers Charge Col Jordan Details Jury Tampering Allegation
Detective David S. Looney and William M. Bradley faced contempt attachments in Fulton County Superior Court over alleged attempts to influence a juror in a pending will case. Colonel Robert J. Jordan disclosed how Looney discussed obtaining a verdict, while Looney denied intent and claimed he sought evidence and only learned of a juror willing to sell out for money.
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William M. Bradley
Justice Court
Superior Court
Robert J. Jordas
Reuben Arnold
Lumpkin
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Bradley
Georgia
Fulton County
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Robert Weems
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Tinney Rucker
Dave Looney
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