Senate Passes Porto Rico Bill After Tight Vote
Washington April 4 The Senate narrowly approved the Porto Rican tariff and civil government bill by a 40 to 31 vote after a heated debate. A Davis amendment on duties failed 30 to 40 and Nelson’s free trade proposal was beaten 20 to 41. Several notable exchanges occurred as Wolcott of Colorado and Lodge of Massachusetts clashed over the Spooner bill and unfinished business.
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War Dispatches From Cape Town and Bushman's Kop
Reports from April 4 describe General Cronje and 1,000 Boers sailing for St Helena, Boer escapes near Cape Town, and a Reuters note on Bushman’s Kop where an American sightseer praised British courage while details on Boer movements remained scarce.
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South Africa
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Reuters Telegram Agency
Negro Dances Be Barred In Havana Petitioned
Havana officials consider banning tangos and similar dances after a petition from prominent Havana figures alleging degradation and remnants of slavery. A local theatre skit featured flag reactions with the American flag hissed, debated as Spaniards’ doing.
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Senor Iéstrada Mora
Senor Mora
Parivo
Tlavana
Chicago City Election Logs Light Voter Turnout
An across the board light turnout marked Chicago city elections with alderman races at center stage. Republicans won 9 of 35 aldermen, Democrats 16, shifting the council from 82 Democrats and 3% Republicans to 40 Republicans and 20 Democrats after wards. Townships outside the city largely favored Republicans. The Municipal Voters League endorsed 39 aldermanic candidates, with 19 of those elected. In Second Ward Col Gunther trailed Col W F Thompson by about 400 votes. Wisconsin results mirrored party lines with scattered ticket votes. several counties elected Republicans, others Democrats, and four circuit judges were chosen without opposition.
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Municipal Voters’ League
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Col. Gunther
Gaunther
W. F. Thompson
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Poadson
Duriad
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Leroy
Leikhart
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Abemelle
Cobtuibins
Monroe
Charlington
Ripon
Maurshfield
Clayward
Edkhorm
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Viraqua
Stoughton
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Garaiuitshure
Tiartford
Shebosypad Balls
Phymouth
Fox Lake
Chilton
Minera Point
Watertown
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Bdeerton
Saighe
Miizounmmnne
Bamboedha Wort Atkinson
Churgens
West Bend
Beeds Bore
Bivaisville
Pitth
George Clementson
Laancaster
Eircuit
Orvis
A. Do Vinto
Superioris Pwelfii
Diwiddie
Janesville
Dravid
Rose
Carriad
Tle
Admiral Dewey Renews Candidacy Hope for Presidency
A World dispatch from Washington reports Admiral Dewey has reversed his previous stance and will consider running for president. He cited public encouragement and a willingness to serve, but did not indicate a party or platform. Separate reports cover Democratic gains in Missouri and municipal results across Nebraska and Kansas.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
Admirral Dewey
Congress
Figure for Cancer in Palmyra Woman's Recovery
Palmyra Wisconsin April 4 Amirs G Wooster a leading resident and church worker credits a self devised "figure" treatment with curing a cancer. After doctors warned surgery, she used figs fig syrup and salve then claims the cancer transferred to a bottle of alcohol she now exhibits as a miracle.
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Palmyra
Wis
Amirs
Wooster
MEN FOR THE HALL OF FAME
New York senate selects one hundred judges to choose great Americans for the Hall of Fame. President Filot of Trarvard and President James B Angell of Michigan join the board along with Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison. Ninety six names to be announced after final selection from two hundred nominees.
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New York University Senate
Filot
Trarvard
James 3B. Angell
University of Michigan
United States
Grover Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
Senate
Lst
Weather and war notes from diverse regions
Rain improves Australia crops while reports from the Philippines note ongoing skirmishes and heavy casualties for American forces. Observations include a Chicago lake tragedy, a New York hotel incident, and various political and social items across Boston, Michigan, Green Bay, and Port Rico.
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Philippines
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Pire
Lioffuaini House
Albentine Hotel
New York
Olga Nethersote
Mason DB
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Cufeage
A. Agassiz
South Pacific
Tigane
Boston
sUunides Caovernar Pingree
Michigan
Union Laver
Green Bay
Wis
Vernesuelan
Adder Phernandez
General Electric Company
New York, As Secured Comltol
Siemins & Halske Electric Company
Samerton
de Cattifer
Pratee
Singapore
Chiat Ayulapido
Mount Vernoudis
Shelby
Culloun
Ulineis
Queen Victoria Arrives in Kingstown Amid Rain and Fanfare
Despite showers and waterlogged streets, Queen Victoria’s royal yacht Victoria and Albert reached Kingstown ahead of schedule to a warm reception. Battleship guns fired twenty one salutes as crowds braved the rain, singing God Save the Queen and Soldiers of the Queen. No counter demonstrations occurred. celebrations centered on warship displays and sporadic fireworks.
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Queen Victoria
Kingstown
Dublin Bay
Kingstown Pier
Wisconsin Woman Seeks Chicago Police To Find Poodle
Miss Mima Curtis of Spring Lake Wisconsin asks Chicago police to locate her lost poodle Dave. In a long letter to Chief of Detectives Colleran she lists the dog’s fine points and asks two top officers be sent to Wisconsin. She notes a local amateur detective once found lodging at her home and offers the same for Chicago detectives. The dog disappeared January 12 and she suspects a neighbor may have taken it.
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Mima Curtis
Spring Lake
Wis
Chiengo Police
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Ino
Colleran
Wisconsin
Dn Semrel
Chicago Produce Prices and Stock Market Report
Chicago April 3 report notes election closure of Board of Trade and pricing for dairy poultry fruit and vegetables. Live stock shows cattle steady to higher, hogs steady with little advance, and lambs and sheep strong with best prices of the year. Two day totals compare favorably to last year with mixed demand in later trading and generally solid prices.
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Butler
Chicnago Live Steel
Chicago
Pooday
Ancient Egyptian arithmetic and early papyrus lessons
Ancient records reveal a 1700 B C papyrus showing Egypt's arithmetic via addition and multiplication with fractions, equations, area and volume tasks. Examples include barley division among ten and a seven cats tale. The note then shifts to praise for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and a local druggist.
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Nellele
Pyramids
Philadelpha
The Birthday Dilemma Sparks Quick Revelation
Harry struggled to choose a present for Lucy and confessed his dilemma. Lucy feigned surprise asking for a gift. Harry seized the moment and offered himself, prompting a playful yet decisive exchange.
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Harry
Lucy
Ely's Team Balm Recounts Cure For Catarrh Affliction
A reader from Rahway New Jersey reports Ely's Balm cured catarrh affecting taste smell and hearing. The letter notes rapid relief after first application and praises non irritant formula. Sold by druggists for 50 cents or mailed from Ely Brothers New York with additional studio contact in Dover New Hampshire and Franklin Freeman.
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Marcus G. Shantz
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N. J
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Franklin Freeman
Dover
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Ely Brothers
Warren St
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