Iowa Republicans split over prohibition at state conference
Des Moines April 2 The anti prohibition wing of the Republican party held a state conference with 196 delegates. Ex Governor Kirkwood urged local option with regulation while resolutions urged limiting intemperance and favoring state ballot for liquor laws. The party pledged allegiance to the Chicago platform but opposed universal prohibition and urged changes allowing local option with high license to curb evils.
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Democrats Propose Local Option Liquor Law in Legislature
The lower house debated a Democratic license bill to allow localities to choose prohibition or regulation by popular vote. Licenses granted only by district court with remonstrance rights, bond of 5000, and penalties for violators. Drugists may hold liquor with permits. repeat violators lose license eligibility. After four hours the measure was tabled.
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Senate Action On Anti Trust Bill And Montana Case
Edmunds reports the anti trust bill in substitute form from the judiciary committee and plans to take it up after the Montana election case. The conference report on the urgency deficiency bill is agreed. The Senate discusses election results and party lines with minority views voiced on Montana figures.
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Montana and Idaho statehood debates roil Senate and House
The Senate heatedly argued over Montana certification and the Silver Bow county canvassing board, with calls of usurpation and partisan bias. Idaho admission faced criticism over bigamy and polygamy provisions, while Arizona and New Mexico statehood bids drew protest and support before adjournment.
Wrathy Democratic Women Protest Wyoming Admission Bill
April 2 report shows Democratic women denouncing the Wyoming admission bill and urging Republicans to enforce election laws. They accuse party leaders of tyranny by taxation without representation and demand lasting representation to expose Democrats as preserving religion and purity while fearing reform.
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Antitrust Bill Declares Restraint of Trade Illegal
Washington reports that the antitrust bill declares any combination or conspiracy in restraint of trade illegal. It makes individuals who aim to monopolize trade guilty of a misdemeanor with fines up to 5000 dollars or imprisonment up to one year or both. Property under such contracts may be seized and forfeited to the United States, with triple damages available to injured parties in federal court.
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Unhappy Czar amid rising discontent in Europe
Berlin and St Petersburg reports indicate a partial assassination attempt on the czar and peasant uprisings in Riazen with bloodshed. Gendarmes and Cossacks move to quell the disturbances as Finland and Poland feel the agitation and crowds sympathize with students.
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Corbett Seeks Quick Four Round Match With Sullivan
Jim Corbett known as the California wonder says he will meet John L Sullivan in a four round bout with gloves within two weeks. He will meet in any business office Sullivan names to arrange terms and cites his California Athletic Club duties requiring a prompt decision. He speaks modestly and fears being seen as boastful.
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Mexico and United States Congress Opens with Diaz Message
Mexico City April 2 Both houses opened last evening. President Diaz's message praises Pan American conference plans for a new world and maritime congress in Washington. He mentions U S apology over a Consul Mizner remark and says the United States will consider Mexico’s protest on Apache prisoners. The message notes U S court decisions on the Abra Weil fraud, asserts January last installment was paid, and hints at possible refund. Diaz urges government retrenchment and notes railroad, postal, and telegraph progress.
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Idaho admission bill debate reports strong party lines
Senate debates Idaho statehood amid conflicts over Mormon disfranchisement and Edmunds Tucker influence. Perkins argues Idaho constitution bars Mormons. supporters tout unity and population merits. Minority proposes new convention and Oath provisions. votes on amendments fail. passage delayed amid partisan jabs and procedural motions.
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Senate Debates Over Chinese Exclusion Bill And Census
Hale denounces the bill as a sham census in a plan to enforce treaty based restraints on Chinese residents. He argues the aim is to curb Chinese laborers from entering the United States citing established policy. Mitchell signals amendments as the matter advances to Monday executive session.
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House Adopts Quorum Rule Test Case Amid Vote
Democrats refuse to vote as they plan a test case to challenge quorum rules. The bill passes 129 to 1 with Speaker Buckalew counting a quorum, aiming to have courts decide constitutionality. The House then adjourned.
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Clarkson on the Iowa Liquor Law
Washington reports First Assistant lost master General Clarkson endorses modifying Iowa's prohibition after seven years. He notes enforcement limits in large cities and along the Mississippi, cites Republican opposition, and argues for action grounded in experience rather than another constitutional vote. He opposes a silent platform and urges legislative changes to repress liquor traffic.
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The Temperance Cause Traverses the Pacific Coast
President Phinney of the Non Partisan Woman's Christian Temperance Union announces Miss Mary F Lathrop Denver national organizer will tour the Pacific coast in early May to promote temperance work. No party questions will be raised in her addresses. Ministers and temperance supporters welcome her and invite cooperation.
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Union Pacific Funding Bill Moves Through House Committee
Washington April 3 The house committee on Pacific railroads heard Morefield Story attorney for the Union Pacific present statements supplementing President Adams address. He submitted a copy of the pending bill to fund government indebtedness on Pacific roads with amendments urged by the president including abolishing the government guarantee of bonds and cancelling the mortgage upon full payment. The plan also adjusts payments to fund half interest for ten years similar to Central Pacific, reducing initial payments with higher later totals.
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Fractional Currency Debate Narrows Postal Plan Choices
Washington April 3 The house banking and currency committee advanced the issue of issuing fractional currency for mail use. The sub committee reported the post master general did not favor the proposal preferring an English style system of mailing slips redeemable by postmasters. Postal stamps would be affixed to a card making the card unusable for mail.
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Mysterious loss of $10,000 on express wagon
Chicago April 3 The driver and messenger for United States Express Co delivered money to various banks Monday and a $10,000 currency packet disappeared. Police suspect an expert thief may have stolen it as the messenger entered a bank, though officials doubt the man’s honesty.
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Landslide Crashes Freight Train Near Garrison
A morning landslide in a trench south of Garrison New York toppled earth and rocks into a passing freight train. Over thirty cars and the engine were wrecked, with the engineer fireman and brakeman injured but not fatally. The Atlantic express traveling behind was stopped in time to avert disaster.
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Sullivan and Jackson May Meet at Puritan Club
New York April 3 It is not unlikely that Sullivan and Jackson may meet at the Puritan Club if reports are true The club directors are said to be prepared to offer a pool of 25000 dollars to secure the meeting in their building.
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Breakfast Run Q&A Punctuates Everyday Wit and Wisdom
A collage of aphorisms and light humor on politics marriage work and daily life. Observations on character fortitude gratitude and social roles weave through playful misdirections and self aware quips. The piece riffs on common sayings with a sharp casual tone.
The Queen's Signature and the Stamp Autograph
The passage recounts Queen Victoria signing state papers with a bold legible signature. It notes George IV's frail state that led to a facsimile stamp and a required verbal assent. The Iron Duke, the Duke of Wellington, challenged missing formality, and the King began repeating it as he stamped documents.
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Whisperphone novelty fades as sales dwindle in Birmingham
An Ansonia Sentinel tale recounts a Birmingham man selling for two dollars a so called whisper phone that claimed to amplify speech over a distance. The device drew buyers initially but patience wore thin with many noting limited real utility and a reporter recalling a comical remark about borrowing the device from a wife.
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Bank of England Protest Avoided By Wealthy New Yorker
A wealthy New Yorker demanded cashing his notes at the Bank of England after refusing identification. The teller insisted on identification and the man threatened consequences if not cashed. Eventually the notes were exchanged and the man left, identified as Gould's secretary per Mo-Chiengo News.
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Maverick Sale Yields Meager Revenue at Capitol Auction
The round up mavericks at the capitol yesterday sold poorly with only a few animals fetching $5 to $6 while most brought $1 to $5. Bids were sparse and competition was limited, suggesting the sale will yield little revenue and reflects opposition to the stock sion bill in the last legislature.
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