McCumber shifts on Quay seating in Senate debate
In Washington on April 25 the final day of debate over M S Quay opened with wide attendance. Culberson's resolution asking the president to report commissions created since March 4 1895 and related war with Spain inquiry passed. Penrose spoke. McCumber of North Dakota, once backing Quay, now opposes seating him after a carefully reasoned reversal.
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Mr. Quay
Distress in flood section amid rail relief efforts
New Orleans reports some improvement in Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama flood areas but relief remains slight due to railroad communication breaks. Freight delays and mail suspension disrupt interior towns. supplies cut off for over a week. Rail lines reopen gradually with limited service as downpours recede.
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Cabinet Will Not Resign Over Rivera Comment In Cuba
Cabinet members met Governor General Wood and decided not to resign after General Rivera urged all political classes to press the United States for a time limit on occupation. They called Rivera's remarks unwise and insulting to the American government and pledged support for Wood.
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Complicated Disposition Delays Boer Advance in Orange Free State
London April 25 The southeast Orange Free State situation remains fluid as General Rundle marks time near DeWet's dorp awaiting Supports while Brabant Hart French and Pole Carew push frontier Basutoland. Boers at Thaba N'Chu threaten delaying action to cover DeWet's dorp and Wepener retreat prompting potential Paardeberg risk and continued guerrilla pressure. Canadian mounted infantry faced Boer fire near Donkerpoort, retreating under hospital flag cover with Canadian rearguard support.
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Taking of Twelfth Census and Field Dates Explained
Washington notes the census law sets July 1, 1992 for publication of populace, death, and production data. Field work for manufactures may begin before June 1, with the census year aligned to the fiscal year nearest to June 1, 1960, since establishments usually close after May.
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Hill to Fight Requisition in Bigamy Case
Noland P Hill, ex Puget Sound University professor, arrested on bigamy charges, will contest the requisition and seek release via habeas corpus. Sheriff Mencke reports extradition papers stalled due to Governor Rogers absence. Hill's first wife resides in Blair Nebraska.
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Perry and Kempt Take Charge
Read Admiral George Remy assumed formal command of the Asiatic station at Yokohama on Friday hoisting his flag aboard the Brooklyn and relieving Rear Admiral Watson. Rear Admiral Louis Kempf took command of the second division with the Newark as flagship and will operate in Chinese waters.
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Newark
Important Move
WARRENTON April 25 Shelling resumed this morning directed at the Britain river redoubts steadily advancing. The Boers seem stronger along the river and Yeomanry patrols are frequently gniped.
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Dewey Backs Hol Jana Submarines For Defense
In Washington on April 25 Admiral Dewey and Rear Admiral Hichborn urged the House Naval Affairs Committee to approve the Hol Jana type of submarine boats for coast defense and for their morale impact as a mysterious engine of warfare. In New York on April 25 Methodist ministers plan to travel to Chicago to seek a change in rules barring dancing card playing and theatre going at the General Conference. Dr. Mains and Dr. Pullman, delegates, spoke at the weekly Methodist meeting supporting the modification, as Rev Dr Reed sparked debate with a talk on Paragraph 248 of the Discipline.
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Settlement hopes rise from Turkish pledge to aid missions
Washington reports a sultan approved rebuilding of American mission property at Kharput and an annex for Robert College in Constantinople. Officials call it a friendly act toward settlement of indemnity claims, while cautioning the move does not end the dispute or guarantee full compensation. Diplomatic circles note the note may weaken U.S. standing among European powers.
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Abdul Hamid urged to pay indemnity swiftly in U S Turkey row
Paris reports The Temps reviews the Turko American situation with friendliness to the United States and predicts Turkey will satisfy the indemnity. It notes no US occupation of Smyrna but hints at a display of naval power and cautions Abdul Hamid against resisting a minor objective that could trigger serious consequences.
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McKinley Heads to Canton for Canton Home Visit
President and Mrs. McKinley departed at 7 20 from McKinley Station via the Pennsylvania road for a several day stay in Canton. They rode the private car Olympia with Secretary Cortelyou Dr. P N Rixey George Barber and William S Hawk. They will inspect ongoing Canton home work and return to Washington likely Friday.
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Sumner Arrives at Port Said Bound for Manila
The United States transport Sumner arrived at Fort Saldinus Port Said Egypt on April 24 after departing New York March 41. It carries 728 enlisted men, 60 commissioned officers and 4 nurses for Manila hospitals. A large amount of money is in the ship's strong box to pay troops in the Far East.
Famine District Reports Increase in Misery and Strain
Official famine district reports describe indescribable misery and inadequate relief. Mortality among cattle rises as authorities seek farm implement replacements for bullock power. The situation prompts unprecedented measures amid rising native tensions toward Europeans.
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Rundle Advances Under Fire amid Boer Resistance
London April 44 General Rundle is reportedly advancing slowly toward Wepener, with near-daily clashes as Boers contest progress. Dispatches from Thaba N'Chu report DeWet and Villiers arriving and attacking 8,000 British led by Gatacre, while Brandfort notes a patrol loss and capture. Pretoria says fighting near Denetsdorp with no decisive result, and Ladysmith reports quiet fronts. A proclamation bans Sunday mining and penalizes high pay to natives. A Gapetown contractor Bam is jailed for harboring escaped prisoners dressed as clergymen.
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Election Of Clark Void Senatorship Report
Senator Chandler cites a senate privileges and elections committee finding that William A Clark of Montana was not duly elected due to briberies and corrupt practices. The panel urges the senate to adopt a resolution declaring Clark not legally elected by Montana's legislature and recommends early action.
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Carter's Last Hope Gone
Washington April 24 Chief Justice Fuller delivers the court opinion in Captain Guerrin M Carter's appeal. The Supreme Court dismisses the appeal for lack of an appeal route, leaving intact the circuit court of New York's ruling. Carter remains imprisoned five years after his court martial sentence.
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Farmers Abandon Property As Rain Hurts Meridian Rail Links
Meridian Mississippi reports heavy rains worsen field conditions and damage temporary rail track work. Isolated towns face worsening hunger with food supplies dwindling and no relief seen. Farmers desert farms and seek railroad labor amid widespread devastation.
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Turkish tariff pledge reported by U S envoy
Will Not Raise Tariffs report from Washington says Lloyd Griscam, U S charge d affaires at Constantinople, cabled that the Turkish minister of foreign affairs told ambassadors the porte will not raise tariffs without prior agreement with the powers.
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Porte
Supreme Court Sets Schedule for Kentucky Governor Case
The Supreme Court will hear Kentucky governor case arguments on Monday and Tuesday, then recess to May 14 and again to May 21 for motions and opinions, with final adjournment set for May 21.
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Warolag to the United States amid European restlessness
London reports the Yienns correspondent says the Hoer peace commission will not be received in Vienna Berlin St Petersburg or Rome. The mission’s failure in Europe and widespread hostility to the United States shape future commercial treaty negotiations.
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Oldest Grand Army man in the country turns 100
Traverse City Michigan resident Uncle Dan Whipple celebrated his 100th birthday and was initiated into McPherson post No 13 G A R. He is believed to be the oldest Grand Army man in the nation. Also in the post John I Chratnings, possibly the youngest, joined the army at age 16 and served three years before mustering out at war’s end.
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Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Cure for Infant Eczema
A Rochester mother recalls her three month old baby's severe skin sores improving after using Hood's Sarsaparilla Medicated Soap Olive Ointment and Hood's Sarsaparilla. She says less than two bottles cured the illness and offers to send the full letter to readers upon request.
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