Senate rejects Boer sympathy resolutions in 20 to 29 vote
The senate refused to consider resolutions expressing sympathy with the Boers by a 20 to 29 vote. The detailed tally lists 20 yeas against 29 nays led by Aldrich and Lodge with passage of time showing focus on Alaskan code and appropriation bills. A Carter amendment faces opposition as the Nicaragua canal bill advances in the house.
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McKinley Suffering Cold During Canton Trip
President McKinley remains active but visibly indisposed on his Canton trip as he works amid a head cold. The Hawaiian bill was signed at 1240 pm today. Conferees on the Porto Rico bill disagree on temporary officers. Claude M. Johnson tendered his resignation as head of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to Secretary Gage.
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Dewey Arrives in Chicago for Three Day Visit
Admiral George Dewey and Mrs Dewey reached Chicago amid cannon salutes and crowds. He will be hosted for three days with events planned until his Thursday departure for Jacksonville Illinois. A separate Havana report notes Matanzas mourns Maj Gen James H Wilson's wife Mrs Wilson after dress fire incident.
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Gladwin Blaze Destroys 16 Buildings Including Church and Depot
A Sunday night fire in Gladwin Michigan, aided by a high wind, destroyed 16 structures including the Methodist church Michigan Central depot the Brunswick hotel and the city hose house with total losses estimated at 50000 dollars.
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Root Speech Sparks Diplo inquiries on Monroe Doctrine
Secretary Root's remarks on the Monroe doctrine provoke diplomatic curiosity at the State Department. Germany rejects hostile intent yet notes many subjects emigrating to South America and Asia Minor. Officials consider Brazil coal station talks as Admiral Bradford reviews potential negotiations.
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Leaders Confer Bring Bryan Solid Illinois Delegation
A private Chicago conference with W. J. Bryan J. G. Johnson Willis J. Abbott and Mayor Harrison affirmed Illinois would send a solid Bryan delegation to the national convention. They avoided discussing Admiral Dewey and agreed expansion would be a campaign focus. Ex Gov Altgeld and other Democrats paid respects. Bryan planned Ohio Michigan speaking engagements and returned to the city next Saturday.
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News in Brief From Across Texas and Nearby States
A wreck on the Pittsburg and Gulf road near Mena Arkansas kills crewman Points. Atlas brewery in Chicago Illinois burns, loss 1 500 000. Saengerfest meets Austin Texas May 8 and 9. Austin Texas infested with bugs and robberies reported. Dora Johnson 11 killed by electric car in Dallas Texas. legs cut off and body mutilated. Smallpox worsens at Corrigan Texas. 2etus Brown shot dead near Crockett Texas. Marlin Texas to build a new hotel costing 75 000 to 100 000. Mrs T J Stewart of Lexington Oklahoma Territory dies after taking poison. Kiowa Comanche and Apache reservations face food shortage. Ed Jones 50 drowned at Sulphur Springs Texas while fleeing pursuer. Laura Mariscal daughter of Mexican VP marries in City of Mexico to her cousin.
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