Adjourning Congress Ends Long Night Session
Washington March 4. After an all night session the Senate and House agreed on conference reports for river and harbor and naval bills. Key fights centered on Missouri river reservoir funding and armor plate costs, with final acts including a Massachusetts land cession for Boston navy yard and a dramatic farewell by Speaker underlines the completion of Fifty fifth Congress.
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Cong
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Reeves
Ilinois
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Texas
Capitol
United States
Massaachusetts
Boston Navy Yard
General Wheeler
Speaker
Payne
Wheeler
Representativ
Dockery
Dem
Missouri
Trailey
Olations
Bailey
Bellpop
House Proceedings in Washington March 4 Reported Delays
The House lagged past midnight with conference committees not ready to report on appropriation bills. A river and harbor conference report was adopted, armor-plate and ship issues held firm, and several reports including the District of Columbia and deficiency bills were presented and agreed to amid stalls and recesses.
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Washington
House
Burton
Bam
Boutelle
District of Columbia
Saloons to Close Sundays Ordered by Police Board
In St Louis on March 4 the police board adopted a resolution enforcing Sunday saloon closure. District captains were told by Chief Campsbell to prevent liquor sales next Sunday and thereafter. A fight by dram shop keepers is expected, with the Berry law's constitutionality possibly challenged in court.
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St. Louis
Police Board
Bell
Cabinet order limits officer loan offers in Germany
An Imperial decree issued by Emperor William cites regrettable affairs and frequent offers of loans to officers from professional lenders at usurious rates. It instructs that every officer must immediately report all such offers to his superiors.
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Berlin
William
Attack on an Outpost Sparks Battle at Guadaloupe
Manila dispatch reports Gen Wheaton's outposts repelling rebels near Guadaloupe with a gunboat firing into river jungle. Private John T. Quoise of Battery Third Artillery killed. Privates William Wheeler and Louis Barrien wounded. Rebels shelled San Jose. Bennington responded. Reinforcements arrive aboard transports Senator and Ohio.
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Manila
da Heit
Wheaton
Guadaloupe
John T. Quoise
Third Artillery
William Wheeler
Louis Barrien
Califon Regiment
San Jose
United States
Bennington
Malabon
Senator
Ohio
Dewey Extends Thanks for Honor from Washington
Manila dated cable from Admiral Dewey expresses heartfelt thanks to Secretary Long as well as the president and Congress for the honor conferred. The message requests acceptance on behalf of the president and his countrymen.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
Long
Manila
Congress
War dispatches from Manila report allied casualties
The War Department received a cable from Otis Manila dated March 4 listing casualties near Caloocan and San Pedro Macati. Private Alfred Cashmore sustained a thigh wound March 2. Sergeant Dennis Shea is reported missing March 1. Grant Cullam of the 10th Pennsylvania has not been seen since January 27 and is outside the lines.
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Washington
War Department
Otis
Manila
Teocan
Alfred Cashmore
San Pedro Macati
Third Artillery
Dennis Shea
Grant Cullam
Pennsylvania
Admiral Raises Flag On Olympia In Manila Harbor
Admiral George D. Dewey raised his flag as admiral aboard the Olympia in Manila this morning, firing salutes from the British cruiser Naversus and the Kaiserin Augusta and American ships in port. The U.S. flagship arrived from Hong Kong with civil members of the Philippine Commission aboard.
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Manila
George D Wey
Naversus
Hong Kong
United States
Philippine Commission
New Spanish Ministry Takes Oath of Office in Madrid
Madrid March 4 new cabinet sworn in today led by Senor Silvela as premier and foreign affairs minister. Dato takes interior, Marquis Villaverde finances, vor Duran justice, General Palievasi war, Marquis Pidal public affairs, pontes, and Admiral Camara military.
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Madrid
Senor Silvela
Senor Dato
Marquis Villaverde
Vor Duran
Palievasi
Pidal
Pontes
Camara
Poison traces in the stomach in Barnet case
New York March 4 The Herald reports traces of mercurial poison in sufficent quantities found in the viscera and organs of Jenny Crossman Barnet. The finding was made by chemist Prof Rudolph A Witthaus who received parts of Barnet’s body after disinterment. Dr Henry Loomis will receive his portions report soon.
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New York
the Herald Today
Jenyy Crossman
Barnet
Gardiner
Rudolph A. Witthans
Barnet's Body Was Disinterred A Few Weeks Up. Prof. Witthans
Henry Loomis
Witthaus
Nevada California Oregon railroad advances toward Oregon
The construction crews on the Nevada California & Oregon railroad reach 12 miles north of Amadee in Lassen county and rapidly extend the roadbed across the Madeline plains toward Alpeuran and southeastern Oregon.
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Redding
Cal
Nevada, California &Oregon Railroad
Amadee
Lassen County
Madeline Plains
Alpeuran
Oregon
War scare travels south eastward and health quarantine
Reports say rumors rise of potential danger as a party moves toward the rich stock regions of Klamath and Lake counties in Oregon while Washington notes no apprehension. A quarantine is observed as a precaution regarding disease transmission to Gibraltar. In other remarks, Cornelia Jackson, sister of comedian Joseph Jefferson, dies at 62 in New York City after an early stage career. Tremonty the thoroughbred stallion owned by Ger W H Jackson is found dead with a broken stifle joint, killing the horse at Ashville Tennessee.
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Grants Pass
Klamath
Lake Sles
Oregon
Washington
War Department
Sheridan
Glivanae
Gibraltar
Desi Xew Yi
Cornelia Dete
Jackson
Joseph Jefferson
Killidashville
Tenn
Tremonty
Ger. W. H. Jackson
Keen
Swigert
Withdrawal of US Troops from Cuba Urged by Cuban Junta Leader
New York March 4 T. trad Pana former head of the Cuban junta discusses clashes in the Cuban assembly and General Gomez's public confidence. He argues for a U.S. troop reduction before summer, warning against large forces remaining on the island, and suggests convening a constitutional convention to establish a stable republic by autumn.
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New York
T. Trad
Pana
Friends of
Cuba
Gomez
United States
Jomer
Britain Will Hold China to Railway Contract Terms
London reports Sir Chiude MacDonald told Chinese foreign office Britain will enforce the Levins of the railway loan contract. Anglo Russian talks end without incident and an amicable settlement appears likely. A Melba concert at Music Hall drew over 3,000, with Faust performed by the Bilis Opera Company and praised as the season’s best.
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London
The
Daily Graphic
China
Chiude MacDonald
Lord Salisbury
Great Britain
Ching
Levins
Melba Sr Wis
Mareh
Music Hall
Mme. Melba
Faust
Bilis Opera Company
Merriam Named Census Director and Other Nominations
Telegraphed briefs report President Merriam of Minnesota nominated for census director with Senate confirmation. Also Senate confirms George M. Stewart as postmaster at Seattle Washington and Marine Corps nominations. Pope in Rome deemed condition satisfactory amid other brief notices.
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Washington
William R. Merriam
Minnesota
Senate
George M. Stewart
Seattie
Wash
Marine Corps
Rome
Notice to business men for collection by Blue Coat Collectors
Notice to business men that they cannot collect accounts themselves. Collectors will give prompt attention. Collections made anywhere in the United States. Copper City Law and Collection Agency. Preps 75 76 Owsley Block. Telephone 122. Shoes for men women and children priced from $1 to $5. Tassel's 25 West Park.
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Blue Coat
United States
Copper City Law and Collection Agency
Owsley Block
Kid Gloves On Display At Glove Counter
Rich selection of Kid Gloves in tans browns and blacks offered today. Available in all sizes with each pair fitted to the hand. Showroom trem and front windows on display for examination. Located opposite the main entrance. Only 95c per pair.
Last Day Lunch Offer Tests Merits of Dainty Meal
Readers are invited to a final lunch service designed to let those interested thoroughly test the merits of a small, carefully prepared meal. The event emphasizes quality, value, and taste as a preview of future offerings.
Armour's Extract of Beef advertisement
An advertisement extols Armour's Extract of Beef as a reliable, easily prepared aid for soups and gravies. It claims national reputation, freshness, and invigoration, inviting readers to visit in the afternoon for a cup and a favorable impression.
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