Senate Gracefully Accepts Punishment for Chinese Bill
Washington April 16 The Senate voted on the Chinese bill, expurgated to extend the Geary law with Philippine modifications, facing strong labor opposition yet choosing a commercial and diplomatic path. Leaders Cullom Foraker Hi nna Spooner attacked rigid exclusion, while Quay faced barbed jabs from rivals in a field day of debate. A cabinet post for the South appears unlikely with Yerkes favored, Thurston discussed, Hitchcock resisting resignations, and Taft in focus as the cabinet search opens.
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Philippines
Sienna
Cullom
Foraker
Hi -4- Na
San Francis
Spooner
Quay
Senate
Senate votes to extend laws barring Chinese immigrants in insular territories
Washington April 16 news reports the Platt substitute extending U S Chinese exclusion law to all insular territories. The vote for substitution was 48 to 33 and the final passage 76 to 1, with Hoar the sole dissenting senator. Hanna defended the measure and criticized Inspector Dunn as unreliable.
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Washington
Pacific States
Senate
Platt
Connecticut
United States
Hanna
Hannna
Beleving
White House to be remade in artistic style after Arthur death
Washington April 16. First remodeling since President Arthur’s death aims to transform the White House with Colonial decor East Room dining as a ballroom, new parquet floor, and a unified decorative scheme. Mrs. Roosevelt oversees plans for lighting, a new Serves porcelain service, and redecoration of the entrance hall and state dining room. An attic staircase and modern furniture are proposed with an estimated 30 000 dollars to be allotted by Congress.
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Washington
Arthur
White House
Roosevelt
Congress
Circus in Gnome Man's Land Featured in Paper
The small town paper Our Boys and Girls highlights a circusy feature with quaint pictures and clever verse. A copy of Next Sunday's Commercial Tribune is included with broader circus coverage.
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Commercial Tribune
Gnome Man’s Land
Papal Delegate to United States Named
Rome April 16 Archbishop Falconi the Papal Delegate in Canada has been selected to succeed Cardinal Martinelli as Papal Delegate to the United States. Official announcement awaits the October Consistory.
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Rome
Falconi
Canada
Cardinal Martinelli
United States
Washington Post
St. Peter's
Sistine
Mer. Bislett
Sacred College
Cardinal Rampolla
Papal
Cardinal Vannutell
Cardinal Gotti
Leo XIII
Sweetheart's Picture Used as Evidence in Robbery Case
The photograph of Martha Cook of Deshler appeared in court as crucial evidence in the State's case against Ted Troup, accused of belonging to a gang that robbed a saloon in Bowling Green. Troup admits the image is his sweetheart but says it was taken from him by other gang members. several gang associates remain at large.
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Commercial Tribune
Bowling Green
Pretty Martha
Cook
Deshler
Ted Troup
Troup
Liberty
Mimicked Tutors at Wittenberg College Faces Withdrawal
Paul Grosscup nephew of Federal Judge Grosscup of Chicago is asked to withdraw from Wittenberg College by the faculty. President Ruthrauff refuses to disclose details citing his parents in Virginia. It is understood he mimicked tutors at lectures and carried the act too far. He came from Ashland, Ohio.
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Commercial Tribune
Springfield
Paul Grosscup
Grosscup
Chicago
Wittenberg College
Ruthrauff
Young Grosscup
Virginia
Ashland
Queen Wilhelmina Reported Suffering Peritonitis
Amsterdam April 16 reports from Nieuws Van Den Dag say Queen Wilhelmina is suffering with peritonitis and remains under medical care.
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Amsterdam
The
Nieuws van den Dae
Wilhelmina
Indiana prison probe finds charges not sustained
Special Despatch to Commercial Tribune reports the Indiana State Prison inquiry concludes with no sustained charges against Deputy Warden Barnard or others. Ninety witnesses testified, findings plan to vindicate Barnard, and board may urge changes on insane inmates, guards, and hospital meat handling. Dr. Horne refunded $28 commission from a vaccine firm.
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Commercial Tribune
Michigan City
Inf
Horne
Barnard
Board of State Charities
Mutilates Wife and Self in Jail
In Washington City a jailed man Henry Cross attacked his wife Nancy Cross in the county jail after an earlier visit with her attorneys. Nancy was fatally stabbed and mutilated while Cross wounded himself, the sheriff left to treat them. Both were severely injured and the husband tried to kill himself.
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Nancy Cross
Henry, Cross
Alfred
Cross
Divorces Peacefully Settled in Ohio Case
In Hamilton Ohio Mrs Catherine A Creighton withdraws divorce petition against Baward E Creighton and is granted a divorce restoring her to Kennedy name. Alimony of 1120 plus costs agreed. Creighton drops $50 000 suit against Morey for alienation of affections. Charges against Morey are dropped.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
Creighton
H.L. Morey
Catherine A. Creighton
Morey, Andrews & Morey
Baward E. Creighton
Tikdies
Morey
Ellen M Stone Faces Court Lecture Enjoinment
Boston April 16 Ellen M Stone missionary back from Bulgaria is summoned to appear in Superior Court to show cause why she should not be enjoined from delivering lectures tomorrow and Monday. The bill alleges a contract with a lecture bureau and violation of terms if she speaks.
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Boston
Ellen M. Stone
Bulgaria
Superior Court Equity
Bill In Equity
New Comet Found in Pegasus by Dr. Brooks
Geneva New York April 16 Dr William R Brooks director of Smith Observatory and astronomy professor at Hobart College reports the discovery of a new comet in the Pegasus constellation. The observation records its position at right ascension 23h 8m 10s and declination 27°25′ with a daily motion southeast toward the sun. The find marks the twenty third comet credited to Dr Brooks.
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Geneva
N. Y
William R. Brooks
Smith Observatory
Hobart College
Constellation
Pegasus
Brooks
Mystery Still Clouds the B. L. N. Deal
Reportedly huge dealings around the B. L. N. affair continue to perplex investigators. A five million reward is offered for information and cooperation from the parties involved.
Morgan Co May Control Louisville & Nashville Rail
Wall Street ponders the exact terms of control over the Louisville & Nashville as J. P. Morgan & Co. appears to hold stock or voting influence amid Gates Belmont ties. Belmont denies a special meeting. observers doubt Gates holds full control and seek permanent assurances.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Louisville & Nashville
Wall Street
J. P. Morgan & Co
Gates and Belmont
Gates
Belmont
Morgan
Harris, Gates & Co
Louisvil
Asume
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
August Belmont
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