Olney Sought Rehearing In Income Tax Case
Washington April 17 Attorney General Olney filed a brief in the Supreme Court asking a full rehearing of the income tax cases. The brief argues the questions must cover all legal and constitutional issues, not just divisions, and highlights the direct tax issue and the potential need for refunds if new constitutional views prevail. It notes the government’s view on taxation power and possible effects on realty and personal property.
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Washington
Olney
Supreme Court of the United States
Department of Justice
Guthrie
United States
Unite States
Congress
Pacific voyage report from Honolulu to Yokohama shows political shift
From Honolulu aboard the China the writer notes rough seas and mixed crews while describing Honolulu’s social scene under monarchy, recent easing of partisan tension, and mounting support for annexation to the United States. Royalists and Republicans mingle as the new government stabilizes and seeks unity under President Dole.
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Ufe
Honolulu
United States
Pris Ier
E. W. Barrett
Canadian Elections Strengthened in Four Constituencies
A telegraphic digest shows four Canadian constituencies voting along familiar lines. West Dobell in Quebec elected an independent Conservative by a small majority. Antigonish in Nova Scotia elected Liberal Melisac by 112. Haliburton in Ontario re elected Secretary of State W. H. Montague by 612. Geotrein in Quebec elected Liberal by a clear majority, signaling government loss of one seat but Liberal gains overall. The report notes low voter interest and party-line choices.
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Ita
Marloba
Toronto
Ont
House of Commons
Quebec
Wst
Dobell
Conservative
Antiginish
Melisaccs
Liberal
Liberal Fain
Halimand
W. H. Montague
Vereneres
Geoftrein
Silver in the West distrusts Cleveland on money policy
Governors from Missouri Wyoming Nebraska Montana and Colorado report public support for free silver and perceive Cleveland's financial views as wrong or inadequate. They note strong silver sentiment across state lines with explicit calls for 16 to 1 coinage and fear of paper money inflation.
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Missouri
Wyoming
Nebraska
Montana
Colorado
St. Louis
Evening Chronicle
Cleveland
Stone
West
Richards
Holcomb
Wall Street
McIntyre
Dlone
Mississippis
Mississippi
Jeveland
One by One They Come Over Silver Ray Joins Club
In Chicago on April 17 a clash arises in democratic circles after the Irotola Club joins the Silver Ray. Ex Judge Samuel P. McConnell, president of the Trials Club, advocates a silver declaration at the forthcoming Democratic state convention. His remarks provoke strong reaction in the Equals Club and a possible bid to seek his resignation as president.
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Chicago
Siuel P. McConnell
Trials Club
McConnell
Forthcomic
Equals Club
Democrats Meet to Oppose Silver Plank in Party Platform
A Chicago gathering at the Great Northern hotel brought together twenty five leading Democrats to form a permanent organization opposed to a silver plank in the party platform. Postmaster Hesing stated the aim to plan action against alliance with the free silver movement and to contest delegates to the state convention. Henry Robbing and others attended, with a five member committee named to establish the new “sound money” group.
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Wesing
Chicago
Great Northern Hotel
Hesing
Allvicresy
Angie
Henry
Robbing
Washington
Penitentiary Directors Battle Gates at Raleigh
A Raleigh report details a clash as new Democratic penitentiary directors, appointed by Governor Carr, attempted to enter the state facility. Sworn in and organized, they reappoint most officers while Superintendent Leaser faces legal summons from Kitchen and the board.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
Carr
Adams
Moore County
Fuston
W. H. Day
Spier Whitaker
W. H. Kitchen
Itta
Cheek
Herbert
Kitchen
Will
Leaser
Democratic Board
Eitchen
Senate Committee Reports Favorable on Greater New York Bill
Albany Nov April 17 The Senate city committee tonight decided to report favorably Senator Lexow s Greater New York bill amended to create a commission appointed largely by the governor replacing the original mayors plan The measure aims to chart the Greater New York charter with Governor appointing most members amid talk of speeding the plan and limiting Mayor Strans term
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Albany
Senate Judiciary Committee
New York Police
New York City Police
Senate Committee
Senate City Committee
Lexow
Greater New York
Greater
New York
Brooklyn
Ths
Ihmediate
Strans
Offich
Knoxville Foreseeable Railway Reshuffle Spurs Local Stock Drive
In Knoxville Tennessee on April 4 officials from the Southern Railway announce no harm to Knoxville amid a planned increase in operations and a projected two additional departments. Superintendent Huger notes the plan centers on the system’s strength and a forthcoming road through Knoxville. Colonel Albert and others defend the changes as beneficial, while local citizens rally by subscribing for stock in the road project.
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Pat
Knoxville
Tenn
Offciis
Southern Railway
Huger
Toby Knoxville
Albert
Southern
Hoone
City Fines Distribution of The Sunday Sun in Huntsville
Huntsville, April 17. The city council passed ordinances making it unlawful to sell exchange or give away copies of The Sunday Sun and banning cows being found at large on city streets. Prominent citizens have faced abuse over the publication.
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Huntsville
Ala
Sunday Sun
Race Track War in St Louis Opens Summer Meet
St Louis reports a racing track to reopen in a few days as Madison track plans a vigorous season. Officials say the outlawed status by the turf congress won’t deter their meetings to entice owners of outlawed horses with lucrative purses this summer.
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St. Louis
Madison
Turf Congress
Subsidizing Steamships Campania and Lucania Added
The Cunard liners Campania and Lucania have been added to the subsidized steamers list under the Admiralty. Their owners agree to place the vessels at the disposal of the Admiralty and in wartime they will be equipped with five inch breech loading guns and Nordenfeldt machine guns.
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Campania
Lucania
Admiralty
London
Cunard — Tiners
Ooisers
Resignation and transfers reported in brief notices
Ex chairman of New York state democracy executive committee resigns to acting chair Colonel Monroe, surprise to politicians. T. David, long time inspector for Southern Railway and Steamboat Association, transferred to New York. U.S. Marshal detains Pensacola pension fraud suspect Hill. Ware schedule rents restored in New Bedford mills after Fort River manufacturers act.
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New York
Ex-Mi
New York State Democracy
Robert Grier Monroe
Grace
Femassagor Grace
Chattanooga
Tenn
Sperlat
T. David
Southern “Railway and Steamskiet Association
Loulhville
Columbus
United States
Pensacola
Fla
D. Hill
Hill
Pensicela
W—Depu- Mason
New Bedford
Mass
Wases
Fort River
Crisis in China Ties and Treaty Terms Stir Powers
Long dispatches describe Li Hung Chang authorized to sign peace with Japan, cede Formosa and Liao Tong, open ports, and permit Japanese factories. Russia and England react with caution and potential wider conflict feared. peace ratifications expected within weeks as Chinese leaders gather in Canton and Hong Kong amid calls for a powers conference.
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London
The
Star
Tien-Tsin
Li Hung Chang
Japan
Formosa
Liao Tong
Peking
China
Wick
Canton
Wae
Shimonoseki
Saya Li-Hung Chang
St. James Gazette
Russia
Ingland
England
Pall Mall Gazette
Times
Port Arthur
Saya
Geatel
Tokio
Hiroshima
Hong Kong
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Frankfurter Seltung
Campos Takes Hold In Cuba Revolt
Santiago de Cuba April 17 The report says Campos seeks support from political parties and promises reform after the rebellion ends. Garrick appointed Santiago governor Salendo leads first division Cham bre second division Bayamo. Masso Crombet and Flor Congo et noted. Farther reports mention Cal leja transferring Cuba’s governorship to Arderius and departure plans. Refugees arriving in Kingston and a Friends of Cuba club formed in Jacksonville.
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Santiago del Cuba
United Press
Martinez
Campos
General Garrick
Santiago de Cuba
Salcendo
General le Chambre
Bayamo
Martines Campos
Havana
Calleja
Cuba
Arderius
Southeen
Friends of Cuba
Jacksonville
Fla
The
John A. Christopher
R. J. Martinez
J. I. Munoz
Kingston
Jamaica
Las Palmas
Cebreco
Hayama
Crombet
Guantanamo
Times-Union
Key West
Fife
Martinez Campos
Masso
Flor Cromoet
Alllanes
Dupuy de Lome
Spain
United States
Wavana
al Nanca
Nicaragua Seeks Arbitration Over Ginguicha Dispute
Washington reports a Nicaraguan ministerial reorganization and a note from Managua detailing updates on the Ginguicha dispute with Great Britain. Nicaragua favors arbitration while Britain demands a payment of 375,000 in smart money. other points to be decided by an arbitration tribunal. No belligerent news has reached the state or navy departments.
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Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Pacific
China
Yokohama
Randorm
Faun Ton
Japan
Flandula
Honolulu 13
Uts
United States
Philadelphia
Admiral Deardsleet
Min R
Wills
California
Chi« Naiman
Niceo
Aueva
Greritain
Washington
Louis Baker
Costa Rica
Honduras
Nicaragua
Manuel Coronel Matus
Francisco Balladares Teran
Ruben Alonzo
Santiago Callejas
Dr. Guzman
Managua
Great Britain
Hatch
Prince Bismarck Addresses Guild Delegates in Friedrichsruhe
Prince Bismarck, in good health, spoke to visiting guilds amid cheers in the castle park at Friedrichsruhe. Guild representatives from Berlin and other cities attended as bands played and crowds cheered. He urged defense of rights and organization among the military classes, then greeted deputations before concluding. Berlin reports later questioned his health despite the public appearance.
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Friedrichsruhe
Prince Bismarck
Anmuehle
Forester Lange
Herr Foster
Gberlin
Bismarck
Berlin
China to pay indemnity to Japan in silver
April reports from London state China will pay indemnity to Japan in silver in yearly installments. Japan to receive Formosa and islands near the Ling Tung peninsula along the Yalu, with 200 million taels indemnity in silver. China grants commercial concessions shared with others. no temporary occupation except possibly Liu Kung Tan.
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Ching Witl
Japan
London
Central News
Tokio
Formosa
Pescarolo Islands
Ling Tung
Yin Kow
An Ping
Yalu River
China
Liu Kung Tan
Kimberly in London returns tied to China Japan talks
London dispatches report Earl of Kimberly secretary of state for foreign affairs reappeared in London amid speculation his return relates to China Japan peace negotiations and the Nicaragua dispute. The Standard cites merchants pleased with China Japan settlement easing eastern trade and Lancashire's cotton industry unaffected. The St James Gazette critiqued American newspapers on diplomacy and reaffirmed the Monroe doctrine as long standing policy. The Crew Rescued notes a Norwegian bark Ludwig Holberg arriving at Dunnet Head with a rescued crew from Leith after a wreck near 39N 30W.
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Londons
Earl of Kimberly
London
Globe
Exchange Telegraph Company
China
Japan
Standard
Lancashire
England
Nicaragua
St. James Gazette
South America
Greytowns
Ludwig Holberg
Kaldager
Sivannah
Norriképing
Hes
Dunnet ~Head
Scotland
Larsen
Pen&zeola
Ith
Leith
Senate adjourns after tense Texas fever over anti trust bill
Austin April 17 The Texas legislature faced a day of turmoil as the house closed for the day while the senate, in a crisis over an anti trust measure, lacked quorum and adjourned amid heated disputes. Senator Atlee presided briefly as supporters clashed at the doors and tensions flared over the ruling.
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Atlee
Senate
Austin
Tex
House
Texarkana
Senator Atlee
Ag Boon Ag Atlee
Beall
Ster- Till
Devk
Batley
Postmaster General Wilson Receives Richmond Reception
William L. Wilson arrived by the 235 o clock train from Washington and attended a reception at the Governor’s mansion hosted by Mr. Windham. A colored letter carrier was announced at the door as Wilson greeted the crowd. later Wilson spoke at a banquet, urging scholars to guide politics and educate for democratic institutions.
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Richmond
William L. Wilson
City
Thas
Washington
Ashland
University of Teaching
Windham
Albredith
Uc Hs Zen
Thomas Jefferson
University of Virginia
Virginia
Wreck Near Florence Trains Wiped Out by Washout
Charleston reports a southbound fast mail train No 35 struck a washout near Howes crossing four miles below Florence South Carolina early this morning. The engine passed the washout while the tender mail baggage and three sleepers plunged down. No passengers were killed two injured badly but not fatally Reverend Thomas Dian Jr and Robert Petteway suffered the worst injuries. The rear sleepers caught fire from gas lamps but were extinguished. Work crews clear the track and trains run via Sumter and Lane.
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Cara
Charleston
S. C
News and Courier
Florence
Tor
AvaSvant
Howes’ Crossing
Thomas Dian, Jr
New York
Robert Fpetteway
Wilmington
N. Y
Meadors
Thomas Oglesby
Sumter
Editor McClure Withdrew in Libel Suit Verdict Reached
In Philadelphia on April 17 Colonel AL Ix McClure withdraws from the libel case filed by ex-Mayor Wilam B. Smith against The Philadelphia Times. The jury awards the plaintiff 15000 dollars after brief deliberation as defense witnesses were excused and the court continued.
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McClure
Philadelphia
Wilam B. Smith
Philadelphia Times
AL Ix. McClure
the Times
P. E. Rothermel
James H. Shakespeare
Gordon
Smith
Colonel McClure
Convict Phillips Freed on Habeas Corpus Release
In Nashville Tennessee on April 1 Judge J M Anderson granted a writ of habeas corpus releasing J B Phillips a Claiborne county convict who had been sentenced to one year for compounding a felony A jury found him guilty of compounding a felony but did not fix the penalty The judge overruled a motion for new trial and set one year before releasing Phillips
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Washvile
Tenn
J. M. Anderson
Anderson
Phillips
Duel Follows Insult Between Poets In St Germain Forest
In The Tisaro Tuied Burst reports Catullo Mendez, poet and playwright, demanded satisfaction for an insult to Oscar Wilde. A duel with swords occurred today in the St Germain forest, leaving Mendez with a forearm wound. In Cincinnati, coat makers resume work after a ten day strike, with a 25 percent wage compromise. Orlando assigns Winkleman & Co assets to W. B. Jackson. An earthquake rattles Vermont Burlington at night around 1 o clock, with unspecified damages and casualties.
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Tisaro
Tuied Burst
Catullo Mendez
Oscar Wilde
Cincinnati
Ciya
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