Nicaragua Canal Bill Amended to Omit Fortification
The House committee amended the Hepburn Nicaragua canal bill to remove fortification and replace defense with protection, aligning with Hay Fauntleroy treaty concerns. The change aims to avoid diplomatic friction with England while permitting later protection through negotiations. Adamson of Georgia leads dissent. a minority report is expected.
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Jos. Ohl
Ashington
Nicaragua Canal
England
Secion
Secretary of War
Caribbean Sea
Greytown
Grey Town
Breve
Hernar
Hepburn
United States
Ihr Teise
Hav
Senate
Sultan
Gav
Turkey
Smer
Europe
Dtrays
Leaps From Brooklyn Bridge Woman Taken to Hospital
Marie Dinse of New York jumped from the Brooklyn bridge at 2 pm landing in the East River. She was pulled from the water by the tug Tacoma’s crew and taken to Hudson Street Hospital with likely internal injuries but no broken bones. The 32 year old former boardinghouse co owner appeared melancholy and acted oddly beforehand.
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New York
Marie Dinse
Brooklyn Bridge
East River
Miss Diase
Hudson Street I
Tacoma
Hackman
Troops to Ashanti Country Move Reported
Three hundred Nigerian troops have been dispatched overland toward the Gaman country northwest of Ashanti where disturbances have revived, while 150 more advance from the Gold Coast. Rumors of possible clashes with France near Meko in Yoruba Dahomey frontier are unconfirmed.
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Lago
Commissioner Rules Brewers Must Pay Per Place Tax
Washington April 2 The commissioner of Internal revenue rules brewers must pay a separate special tax for each place where bottled beer is sold and obtain a distinct tax stamp for every sales location amid anti liquor dealer action.
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Washington
Two Tennessee Tickets Nominated as Convention Splits
Bitter speeches marked Evans and Brownlow factions at the Nashville convention. Two delegations were seated, two full state tickets chosen, and two platforms adopted amid a heated two hour session. The party reaffirmed pro gold stand and support for the St Louis platform while denouncing certain party rivals and calls for expansion in new territories.
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Brownlow
Hiaden
Nashville
Tenn
Philadelphia
W . Tipton
Newell Sanders
McKinley
Tennessee
Kentucky
St Louis
Welley
Republican Congress
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Nebraska
Democratic Party
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Inbor
Spain
Luke K. Wright
South
Morgan
Alabama
McLaurin
South Carolina
Lurton and Wright
Scott They Say Fired First Shot In Caps War Trial
In a lengthy Lexington trial testimony describes Lt Scott and Frankfort prisoner threats. Willam Smoot testified overheard Scott threaten an end to the trouble as Golden warned not to let him get the drop on him. Witnesses placed Scott firing the first shot at a confrontation in the Capitol hotel lobby.
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Colson
Willam Smoot
Scott
Tolden
Capitol
Smoot
Golden
Kit Chinn
Jack Chinn
Breck Combs
Breathitt County
Wix Hansberry
Max Redin
Midway
Charles Willis
Colsons
Anniston
Ala
Bosworth
Fayette County
Lexington
Thomas B Cromwell
Georgia Medical Association elects officers at joint meeting
Delegates from Evans area left a capitol gathering as Colonel Tipton spoke of Turneyism and Goebelism In Kentucky. The Brownlow Wing convened electing Walter H Brownlow permanent chairman and naming officers Henry R Gibson Foster W Brown G N Tillman John E McCall and alternates. A new state committee and platform were adopted. Delegates elected McCall governor and other statewide posts. Continued on Second Page.
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Capitol
Tipton
Tennessee
Kentucky
Brownlow
Walter H Brownlow
Pases
Henry R Gibson
Knox
Foster W Brown
Hamilton
Tillman
Davidson
John E McCall
A J. Tyler
Hancock
R W Austin
J QO Manson
J T. Settle
Shelbs
W. D. Humsby
McMinn
T A. Wright
Roane
A M. Hughes
Maury
Armor Plate Case Proceeds With Rebuttal Testimony
In Lexington the defense rests after testimony on Scotts character. The commonwealth begins rebuttal as two Lexington attorneys declare Scotts reputation good. Two or three more witnesses expected tomorrow before final argument.
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Scotts
Colsons Hfe
Colson
Scott
Lexington
W Hobbs
W P Kimball
Lexington Scotts
NO WARRANT OUT FOR TAYLOR INDICTMENT RUMORS
Reports say Governor Taylor may face an indictment but the circuit court list omits his name and no record of a Taszler case exists. Court officers decline to confirm any indictment or bench warrant and say service may await Governor Taylor’s arrival tonight or tomorrow.
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Frankfort
Circuit Court
WS Taylowan
Taylor
Here
Washington
Circuit Qjuare
Grand Jury
Youtsey Pleads Not Guilty In Goebel Assassination Case
In Frankfort Kentucky on April 2 in circuit court Henry Youtsey pleaded not guilty to charges linked to the Goebel assassination. Attorneys entered a motion for bail and a hearing was scheduled for Monday April to proceed.
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Frankfort Ky
Henry FE ¥Outsey
Goveror Goebel
Youtey
Ball
Allen leaves for Porto Rico to accompany new governor
Governor Allen sails with Mrs Allen and daughter Miss Allen for Porto Rico. The Dolphin and other ships prepare at Washington Navy Yard awaiting arrival estimates. Admiral Farquhar reports New York and Texas will escort the governor from Bermuda to San Juan, with Machias sailing to Samana Bay for exercises before rendezvousing off San Juan Harbor.
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Washington
Allen
Porto Ri
Wheeler Howell
Porto Rico
Miss Allen
Washington Navy Yard
Farquhar
Navy Department
Bermuda
New York
Texas
Machias
Samana Bay
San Domingo
San Juan Harbor
Dolphin
Victoria Cross for Major William Babtie heroism
The Gazette reports Major William Babtie of the Army Medical Corps awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous bravery at Colina. He aided wounded gunners under heavy rifle fire and helped bring in Lieutenant Roberts after Roberts died attempting to recite guns, amid severe fusillade.
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William Babtie
London
Willam Babte
Army Medical Corps
Colina
Babtie
Roberts
Lord Roberts
Senator Davis Seeks 25000 for Delegation Travel Costs
Senator Davis introduced an amendment to the sundry civil appropriation bill proposing 25000 to defray expenses of a U S delegation to the international conference of American states in Mexico. The amendment follows a presidential suggestion.
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Davis
Washington
United States
International Conference of American States
Mexico
Union of American Republics
Senate panel approves army reorganization bill amendments
Washington April 20 the senate committee on military affairs agreed to report the army reorganization bill with several amendments The measure would grant the rank of lieutenant general to the senior major general and major general to the adjutant general of the army
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Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Washington
Armor Plate Debate Halts Navy Bill in House
Intense House session over armor plate for Maine Ohio and Missouri stalls passage as members clash on cost limits and authority. Underwood leads filibuster against armor clause. several amendments defeated. debate adjourned with provisions still in dispute.
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Missouri
Maine Oato
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Naval Committee
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Appropriations Committee
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New York
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Liderwood
Soto
Hepburn
Corfus
Hephara
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Ohto
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Wellingtons
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Atlanta
District of Columbia
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Youtsey
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