Scramble for the right of way in congress this week
In Washington the Senate likely opens with a contest over the bond sale investigation and proceeds to Indian appropriation bills, with Peffer pushing his resolution. Debate, votes, and possible adjournment tactics shape a busy week as House leaders jockey for priority on bankruptcy and pension measures. The National Arbitration Conference also begins a two day session with invites from governors, judges and business leaders.
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Senate
Appropriations Committee
Friends of the Peffer
Pettigrew
Peffer
Hill
House
Henderson
Judiciary Committee
Cannon
Pickler
Banking and Currency Committee
Public Lands
Pensions Committee
Edmunds
Vermont
Cuban Home Rule Bill Quietly Portends Change
Madrid reports Spain ready to conciliate but refuses Cuba independence, pursuing home rule secretly while U S and Madrid deny plans. Also notes Siberian Nansen report silent, and Nice hosts royals for Victoria era wedding events with salutes and crowds.
Lightning Strikes Twice Two Killed and Fatally Hurt
Two bolts of lightning struck the dwelling of Andrew Olson at Wallace Michigan. A boy and a girl aged 6 and 4 were killed. Mr and Mrs Olson were fatally injured. Another child and Mrs Anderson a caller were badly injured. The house caught fire but neighbors put it out.
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Wallace
Mich
Manette
Wis
Seriou
Andrew Olson
Allen and Gear Clash in Senate Over Bond Debates
In Washington April 18 the Senate debated the bond investigation with Mr Hill opposing and Mr Hoar supporting the measure. A heated clash arose between Mr Gear and Mr Allen over railroad debts and Collis Huntington lobbyists, culminating in muttered accusations and a testy exchange. The session included a note on the Carey Act amendment and adjournment to Monday.
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Hoar
Pacific Railroad
Gear
Pacific Railroad Committee
Allen Neb
Collis P. Huntington
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Allen
Weaver
Alle
Faulkner
Walthall
Democratic Party
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
Tom
Harry
Nebraska
Lincoln
Grant
General Weaver
Mr. Gear
Menr
Bii
Chandler
Mr. Hoar
Pofter
Sraud
New York City
Distinct Gain in Trade Amid Weather and Ports
Bradstreet's reports a distinct weekly trade gain with favorable weather boosting demand for light summer clothing and central states showing strength. Trade expansion centers on St. Louis Chicago Kansas City Omaha Milwaukee and Memphis while Pacific coast gains lag. Wheat exports reach over 2 million bushels and corn 1 million. business failures total 244. R G Dun notes brisk retail buying with cautious wholesale demand and continued conservative spending. wheat rose about six cents, western receipts in April forecast 3.84 million bushels vs 2.28 million last year.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas
City
Ormahe
Milwaukee
Memphis
Pacific Canal
New Years
G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Seven World Records Fall in Bicycle Events
Seven world records are reported set by bicycle riders in San Diego and nearby locations on April 18. Schofski shattered the standing start one-third mile mark, while Will Evane and Kisor set unpaced flying start and paced records for several distances. Randall and others chipped away at quarter and half mile marks. Separate notes cover amateur sprinting records in Danville and a Washington visit by ex-Consul Waller seeking redress, plus a crop report and an anti betting bill introduced in Congress.
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Blcyolo
San Diego
San Dreso
Gal
Schofski
William Hamilton
Schefski
Will Evane
Kisor
Randall
Waller
Washington
Madagascar
Baltimore
State Department
Paul Bray
Olney
Bray
Zanzibar
Crisis and fears of massacre in Cuba and Matabele unrest
Havana reports Maceo and rebels pressed by a 20 000 strong Spanish force across a barbed wire frontier. Maceo in Lechuza mountains, supplies scarce, while Spain pushes pursuit and holds a 25 mile wide front. In Bulawayo fears of massacre grow as Matabele mass near Umgusa river, with treachery concerns and native dress signaling collusion. London notes Bulawayo not yet in danger. Bishop Diaz in Cuba faces charges tied to rebel communications. Swift's comet moves north from Hamilton California with a bright head and small tail.
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Havana
Macca
Mariel
Mojanga
Maceo
Lechuza
Candelaria
Aorteia Janear
Weyler
Bouiuwayo
Point A
Umgusa River
Bulawayo
Reverse for the Cubans Insurgent defeats near Cienfuegos
Spanish troops clash with insurgents moving west to aid Maceo near Cienfuegos in Santa Clara. The Spaniards win a bayonet battle leaving 8 dead and over 260 wounded on the insurgent side, while Spanish losses are not stated. Officials hope to force Maceo to fight or move toward the line.
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Maceo
Havana
Elota
Luzon
Cienfuegos
Santa Clara
Pinar del Rio
Marcel
Six Hundred Mada Idle After Disciplinary Dispute
In Bartrorp Orry Indiana on April 20 workers at the Howard City Window Glass plant refused to work after a blower was discharged in alleged violation of union contract. Six hundred men were left idle as a result of the walkout.
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United States Grand Jury
Bartrorp Orry
Ind
Howard City Window Glass Company
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