Flood relief and House privilege clash in April session
The Mississippi and Red River flood relief bill of 200 000 dollars dominated the day as the House acted promptly on the president's message. Walker of Massachusetts criticized the appropriation as unconstitutional while Catchings defended federal aid amid state inaction. Simpson sparred over Speaker power, reading Hoar on Senate degeneration and arguing for caution in committee appointments as the Senate later passed the relief measure and continued talks on Cuba with Morgan.
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Cuba
McKinley Signs Relief Resolution Then Heads on Potomac Trip
President McKinley signed the relief resolution for Mississippi flood sufferers shortly before 2 PM and joined Mrs. McKinley and others for a Potomac trip. The party travels aboard the United States steamer Dispatch, with Doctor Bates and Mrs Bates aboard. Return time uncertain, weather permitting and Mrs McKinley’s health improving.
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Potomac
White House
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Porter
Bates
Education by Ten Commandments in Immigration Test
Senator Morgan proposes using the Bible and especially the ten commandments to educate future arrivals under the new immigration bill. He says the commandments’ plain language is universally understood, unlike constitutional interpretations among highly educated circles. The plan seeks a clear standard for entrants.
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Washington
Morgan
Simpson Urges Committees as Reed Defends Speaker Power
The Kansas speaker from Simpson called for the appointment of committees in the U S House while charging chaos under Speaker Reed. Reed replied that the power is vested in the House and can be changed, stressing the need for formal consideration and committee action. He noted the president suggested financial legislation and cited returns from Chicago Cincinnati and Detroit as indicating public support.
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Secretary Sherman backs treating Rivera as prisoner of war
Washington report says Secretary Sherman is assured General Rivera will be treated as a prisoner of war rather than executed. Angell gets Turkish minister bid. Michigan president considers request from U.S. senators. Draper confesses to Hastings murder as self defense claim. Michigan agricultural college notes $2000 theft from secretary's office.
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Washington
Sherman
Rivera
Battleship Iowa Sets Speed Record in Four-Hour Trial
The Iowa, built by William Cramp & Son, exceeded rival ships Indiana and Massachusetts by a fraction of a knot during a four-hour speed trial off the Massachusetts coast earning builders a 200000 bonus. A near perfect run with favorable wind and steady crew, the ship averaged 17 knots in early legs and finished strong, proving a dominant American battleship.
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Massachusetts
Bostom
Iowa
William Cramp & Son
Philadelphia
Massa
Chusetts
Illinois Solons at Work in Springfield
Illinois legislature sessions show confirmations of claims commissioners and grain inspectors, a repeal bill for city civil service, and several enacted measures including compulsory education and crow bounty. House speakers count quorum. Democrats clash over revenue deficit investigation. Republicans tighten attendance and push apportionment bills.
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Fifty Thousand Dollars At Stake In Final Fifty Feet Race
The battleship Iowa narrowly exceeded the required seventeen knots to win a seventy five foot handicap over shallow water. The crew pushed the last fifty feet to beat the line by scant margin, with precise timing down to decimals. The Navy ship finished with a broom on the fighting top before heading to Boston as tidal corrections may increase speed. The King of Siam begins his European and American visit, Bangkok reports April 8.
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Lew Chambers
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Massachusetts
Harrison Wins Chicago Mayor Race With Large Margin
Chicago elections show Harrison leading with 147,273 votes to 68,203 for Harlan and 59,005 for Sears in a total of about 292,652 ballots. Collier claims 87 votes at a cost of 35.6 dollars per vote as a pawnbroker quip.
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Harry Ziegenhein
Ziegenhein
Robert McMath
Board of Public Improvements
Isaac M. Mason
Treaser
New Detroit Mayor To Continue Pingree Policies
Governor Pingree proclaims that the defeat of Captain Stewart in Detroit is not a setback for him. He says Mayor-elect Maybury will continue the anti street railway fight with Pingree’s full backing. He notes a national political shift toward bimetallism and predicts continued Republican strength elsewhere. In Providence, Chairman White asserts the Republican ticket is safe and Dyers’ plurality will exceed last year.
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Exposition opening invite and notable 1900s items
The Tennessee centennial committee invites President McKinley to open the exposition on May 1. Colonel Daniel S. Lamont is named president of the Northern Pacific, to be announced within a week. Standard Oil stock trades at 287.50 in New York, a record high with a 56 percent dividend last year. Alfred Johnson of Sugar Grove, Illinois, loses his left arm in a corn shredder and may die. Hirsch charities total 14,300,000 with Mme. Hirsch contributing 1,800,000. the Hirsch family remains noted for philanthropy. Daniels-Fast Cycle of Chicago assigns to James Turnock. assets 10,000, liabilities 8,734. United States Minister James A. McKenzie is dangerously ill in Lima. The sultan of Zanzibar issues a decree abolishing slavery. California, Washington and Oregon oniuns are cornered. The New England Associated Press effectively dissolves as members join the AP. Pius Dreher, longtime Milwaukee Garden proprietor, dies at age 83. Queen Victoria visits the Prince of Wales' cutter Britannia at Nice and awards Captain Carter the Victorian order.
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Ills
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Hirsch
Daniels-Fast Cycle Company
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Oregon
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Nice
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Yacht’ag
Overstocks prompt deep discounts at Schulz The Cash Grocer
The ad lists heavy sale prices across groceries and dry goods from Schulz The Cash Grocer. Bargains include W H Bakers chocolate 25c per lb, rutabagas 14c per lb, Jersey sweet potatoes 1b, Postum 25c per package, seeds and garden goods at deep cuts, canned fruits and vegetables, cereals, soap, and a large meat department lineup with Armour ham 10c per lb and corned beef 7c per lb. Numerous household items like salt, matches, and vanilla extract are offered at reduced prices.
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O. P. Bucher
California
Bartlett
Eli Petijohn
Burbank
Japan
Armour
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