Democratic Split on Cuban Sugar Tax Fails to Unite
Washington reports growing division among Democrats over the Cuban sugar tariff reduction bill. Minority leaders from Texas New York South Dakota and Nevada advise unity or strategic voting while Beets Sugar interests mobilize against the measure. Burleson Cooper Randell and Burrows pledge votes or obstruction as sentiment shifts from likely defeat to potential passage being blocked.
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Ambassador Clayton Submits First Case to The Hague
United States ambassador to Mexico Powell Clayton presented the first case to The Hague for arbitration. After years of efforts and about $1,000,000 invested, he reached an agreement with Mexico to submit the Pius claim involving the Catholic church of California and land held in trust for the church to the arbitration tribunal for settlement.
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Margarine bill fate debated in Senate stalemate
Washington officials say the margarine bill faces heavy opposition and likely dead this session. General Grovener argues provisions require redrafting, sending the measure back to the House rules committee where no second favorable report is expected, sealing the bill's fate this term.
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Funeral Train of Cecil Rhodes Reaches Kimberley in Mourning
The body of Cecil Rhodes arrived in Kimberley from Capetown on Friday on the way to Bulawayo. The town mourned as nearly all residents joined a funeral procession past the hearse. New York discussions praised Rhodes funding for education and international student exchange, with Columbia University President Butterworth commenting on its power to promote national reciprocity and scholarly cooperation.
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Question Raised in Dem Nomination Bar for Congress
In Arkansas Herena and Macon of Thilligee are likely to secure the Democratic nomination in the First Congressional District as Macon nears the 35 vote total after 37 of 25 reported. The Woodrull county apportionment shift increases Macon's lead, with Parikh at 21 votes and Velix Taylor at 7 as the convention approaches.
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Gould Clark combine to build transcontinental line through LA
The Herald reports Gould and Clark interests unite to create a continuous continental railway from Salt Lake to the Atlantic. Senator Clark and George Gould back routes from Pittsburg to the Atlantic coast with connections via Rio Grande Western Denver and Rio Grande Missouri Pacific and Wabash systems.
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Weather Outlook for Washington and Southern Plains
Weather forecast summarizes fair conditions for Washington and eastern Texas with cooler Monday in the north portion and fresh southerly winds along the coast. Oklahoma and Indian Territory project fair and cooler Sunday and Monday, with cooler trends extending northward.
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Livingston Plan Aims to Block Senate Action on Canal Bill
A movement led by Livingston of Georgia and Mepboin of Town seeks to force the Senate to take up and act on the Hepburn canal bill for constructing an Isthmian canal via Nicaragua. Republicans support blocking House measures to push a river canal proposal through this session.
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Suffering in Zapata Detail of Aid Request from San Spawrie
A San Spawrie postmaster letter from Zapata county Texas describes extreme hunger and misery in the precinct. It cites people needing corn and beans and notes several sick residents needing care while a pharmacist offers limited relief and a designated to oversee supply distribution.
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University of Washington and Vesne appropriation bill action
The University of Vesne may receive an appropriation from public land proceeds for its school of minutes and other funds. A proposed amendment by Burlieson would allocate the Texas school funds annually, while opposition to the bill is noted.
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Kandos Governor Probes Dunn Escape in Wichita
Governor Stanley and Assistant Attorney General Hamilton travel to Wichita to investigate the escape of Dunn, the alleged Arkansas murderer. A reward of 560 dollars is offered for Dunn’s capture and return, plus 256 for those who aided the escape.
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House Determined as Ship Subsidy Bill Sparks Debate
Washington reports from the commerce committee state Hanna and Payne push a revived ship subsidy measure. Republicans in the House, focused on rivers and Heckors Hill, refuse adjournment without Senate assurances that improvements will be sanctioned.
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Recognition of the Boers Stirs House Debate
Special to The Post reports Governor Heard of Louisiana influenced Representative Livingston of Georgia to offer a resolution recognizing the belligerency of the Boers. The move, seen as a direct result of Boer sentiment, follows a communication sent to the president.
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Bank Robbery Shocks Town as Explosions Open Safe
Bandits robbed a Nebraska bank after blasting the vault with explosions that blew doors apart. They escaped with currency and notes as bloodhounds trailed toward the west and south before hopping horses near a line toward Denver.
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Danish West India Treaty Talks Continue in Landssthing
Copenhagen April 5 The landsthing met in secret session to discuss the Danish West Indies treaty with no result after three hours. It is hoped a conclusion will be reached Monday. The National Tendente reports the Might party now favors cession to the United States contingent on the approval of the islands’ inhabitants.
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