Debate on canal bill ends with procedural shifts and heated exchanges
The House erupted in a heated session over the Nicaragua canal bill with Cannon and Hepburn trading insults and accusations. Amendments were debated, some defeated, others adopted, as the committee proposals and a belt of alternative plans were reviewed amid rapid voting and party lines.
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Canno
Mephurn
Galner
Teno
Mana
Lla
Me Gaines
Mir
Teohepsee
Wal . Aomiber
Burton
Ohio
Grayvtown
Wake
Leavering
Minas
Ninaragoa
Costa Rica
Marek
Sic
Nicaragua Canal
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexics
Crosvenor
Cannon Richangen Breadaides
Aurton
Athe Mian Canal Commission
Itv
Dofliver Fowad
United Blates
Cannon
Inet
Dollister
Canton
Shackelford
Hoya
Adamson
Neparnia
Efona
Ief
Perm
Rowe Aite
Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill Funds River Harbor Programs
In Washington on May 2 the sundry civil appropriation bill was apportioned to the home for river and harbor improvements. The package includes contracts for port works totaling up to 12,200,005 dollars, reflecting a substantial increase from prior authorizations. The next major item allocates 9,000,000 dollars for the twelfth project in the program.
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Bigwest
Hertos
Washington
Jurgent
Debates On Veteran Pensions And Philippine Travel Pay
Senate sessions feature fierce remarks by Pettigrew on veteran treatment after Philippine service. Gallinger rejects blanket pension cuts while Turner and Rawlins press for travel pay and disbursement costs. Discussions touch on Fredericksburg battlefields memorials and unseating Clark of Montana.
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Washington
Senate
Gallinger
S. H
Vet+ertin’ union
Sewell N
Clark
Montana
Masten
Philippines
United States
Tarver
United State
San Francisco
Mr Turner
Washington Regiment
Vormen
Turner
Hevley
Conn
Tawlleg Utaby
Astor
Rawlins
Pettigrew
South
War Department
Spain
Hour
Montand
Theo Csere
Stewart
Sydney debate and army appropriation plan discussed in session
A brisk session featured debate on the army appropriation with Senator Chapellet urging prompt action on Senator Clark State. Other remarks covered territorial reforms, Indian Territory issues, and the Philippines conflict as a British protest linked to duties. Reports mention canal bill moves, Boer raids, and a dramatic church attack with American casualties, plus local business permits and a river survey.
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Sydney
Chapellet
Clark
Teliet
Din
Indian
Jeffereen
Nicafraun
Spring storm devastates Colorado cattle ranges
W. H. Dalton testifies in connection with the Goebel assassination case. Prisoners deny bail but seek no change of venue to Georgetown.
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Colorado
W. H. Dalton
Goebel
Heorgetown
Market activity and commodity notes amid varied demand
The report shows very active stocks with rising prices and notable speculation. It mentions Transvaal mines, Europe demand, and shifts in currency rates affecting New York capital. Wheat and corn futures appear weak while oats and provisions trend uncertain amid mixed investment signals.
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Sirene
Transvaal
Atmorira
Europe
New York
HNC
Mentions of political and military items from Limestone county
The item lists various local political figures and events including friends of Mr. Malley of Dallas, Mr. Henderson’s supporters, Moreton Light Guard officers, and a New York arrangement. It notes habeas corpus hearings before Judge Allen, a Mexico excursion, and an upcoming Bonney hurling from a light guard armory. Captain Lee reports encouraging news from New York as preparations begin to host the I. O. BOB convention next year.
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Malley
Dallas
Henderson
Limestone County
Oms
Moreton Light Guard
New York
Houston
Une Court
Republicans Rally as Bryan Addresses Michigan Banquet
Terriot Mich May 2 A Mohawk Democratic club banquet at Larned Street Auditorium drew a rapturous crowd with William J Bryan hailed as often as his name. Hon Thomas F Barbour of Jackson presided, Mayor Maybury welcomed guests, and James Hamilton Lewis spoke on Imperialism. Bryan attacked tariff and trusts, urged self government, and warned Republicans against imperial policies and Puerto Rico moves.
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Terriot
Mich
Larned Street
Michigan
Democratic Oh
Wiliam J. Bryan
Thomas FB. Barworth
Jackson
Detroit
William
Maybury
Wohawka
Guste
James Hamilton Lewis
Washington
Sulser
New York
Colonel Bryan
Philippines
Republican Party
Nebraska Republican State Convention Nominates Ticket
The Nebraska Republican state convention in Lincoln on May 2 nominated a full state ticket led by Governor Charles A. Dietrich and included A. P. Savage for lieutenant governor, George W. Marsh secretary of state, William Steuffer treasurer, Charles Weston auditor, Frank N. Frout attorney general, and Prof. W. K. Fowler superintendent of public instruction. Delegates at large to the national convention included Es Wird Rowewater and John M. Thurston with John B. McClay and John Ehrhardt as alternates. The convention backed President McKinley, a gold standard, and resisted imperialism while praising war aims and opposing trusts.
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Lincoln
Neb
Charles A. Dietrich
A. P. Savage
George W. Marsh
Wiliam Steuffer
Charles Weston
Frank N. Frout
W. K. Fowler
Eswird Rowewater
Senalor John M. Thurston
John B. McClay
Jobn Ebrhardt
al .Arae
United States
Thurstop
Rosewater
Steels
McKinley
North Carolina GOP Nominates White Ticket At Convention
The Republican convention nominates all white state officers. Ticket includes Governor J. Adams of Guilford, Lieutenant Governor A. Dookery of Richmond, State Treasurer L. J. Jenking of Gaston, Secretary of State J. F. Parrott of Lenoir, Auditor T. S. Rollins of Madison, Attorney General W. V. Walser of Davidson, Superintendent N. Binglieh of Randolph, Corporation Chair C. Reynolds of Forsyth, Corporation Commissioner J. A. Franks of Guilford, Commissioner of Agriculture Abner Alexander, Labor head Thomas Mallory of Davidson.
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McKingley
Raleleb
Speheer J. Adams
Guilford County
V. Walser
Davidson
Binglieh
Handolph
State Democratic Convention Endorses Chicago Platform
The May state convention here endorsed the Chicago platform of 1896 in full. Delegates to the National convention were chosen and the party denounced Republican pretense of imperial conquest and its alleged evils. Beaty convention instructed for Bryan and Towne for president and vice president.
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Chicago
Concord
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Minneapolis
Mion
Srvan
A. Towne
Short News Briefs From Across Regions
Sterling reports Platte river floods over banks and covering fields. Ashland Republicans renominate Samuel J. Pugh for Congress in Ninth District. Mexico City notes House proposal for hemispheric international commissions to settle disputes. Rock Island notes United China-Wan Party convention spurs platform drafting. A sermon argues eternal principles of justice mercy and love should shape Ute nation constitution and government function.
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Sterling
Colo
Platte River
Ashland
Ninth
Samuel J. Pugh
Congress
City OF Mexico
Mexican Herald
House of Representatives
Rook Island
Dil
United China- Wan Party
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Promised by PAZO OINTMENT
The PAZO OINTMENT manufacturer guarantees refunds if piles are not cured. It claims six to fourteen days to work, one application offering relief, and a 60 cent price with a money back guarantee. Send 60 cents to PaZO for trial sample if not sold locally.
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Cine Apufaeturis 1 Co
St. Louis
Objective of Roberts Advance to Kimberley
Lord Roberts aims to form a belt of British ports across the Free State to block Roer raids, forcing Boers from Thabanebu to Ladybrand. Boers harass convoys near Bloemfontein to Jababanchu, while Amberley prepares for an advance. Milner writes Mafeking relief continues. garrisons strengthen along the railway as British mounted forces respond to Windsorton.
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London
Lord Robertate
Free State
Roey
Thabanebu
Ladybrand
Sauuasist
Bloemfontein
Mafeklog
Ide
Williary
Barleywest
Hoern
Windsorton
Hritinh
Daily Telegraph
Lord Roberts
Kruger
Holland
United States
Messrs Flecher
Weskeley
Retreat and Rear Guard Fire in Thabanchu Debacle
Dispatches from Winston Churchill report General Dickson abandoning water carts near Thabanchu on April 24. Hamilton’s forces fell back after fierce rear-guard action as Boers withdrew. both sides expended ammunition and muskets and artillery, with uncertain outcome for current operations.
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Dickson
Tandon
Winston Churchill
Thabanchu
Hamilton
Thabandhu
Boers Depart for America Amid War Peace Hopes
After farewells to Ministers Plereon and De Beaufort the Boer delegates left The Hague for Rotterdam en route to the United States. A large crowd at the station greeted them with floral tributes as they sought public sympathy in America to help end the war. They offered no details on possible peace terms.
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United States
Hague
Plereon
de Beaufort
Rotterdam
Associated Prowse
America
Swedish King Declares No Sympathy for Boers War Stance
In an Associated Press interview on May 2 the King of Sweden and Norway expressed clear alignment with the British elite in the South Africa War. He stated he has no sympathy for the Boers and condemns their position, urging support for the British cause.
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Maghera
London
South Africa
Gaid
Sweden
Nor- Way
Associated Press
Mine Disaster in Utah Claims Hundreds of Lives
May 2 Seafield Utah reports a terrible mine explosion with initial death estimates around 254 and rising. Relief teams extract bodies from No 4 and No 1 mines as families from across Salina Lathe Ogden await news.
Major Armes and Peruna Ad Feature Historic Notices
Major George Armes of Washington D C is described with dramatic military exploits from youth to age fifty five and a later expedition to the Transvaal. The piece also promotes Peruna Medicine with testimonials from Major J M Liddell praising its cure for catarrh and dyspepsia and invites readers to request a free book from The Peruna Medicine Co Cram
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George Armes
Washington
D. C
Lincoln
India
Iim
Washington, D
Transvaal
Peruna Medicine Company
Columbia
Ohio
J. M. Liddell
Philippines
Mississippi
Peruna
Hartman
Peruna Medicine Co
Tragedy at No. 4 Mine Leaves 137 Dead
Reports from a mine disaster describe John Kirton as the first rescues, his severe injuries and a cry for mercy. By Tuesday morning 137 bodies recovered, with fifty laid to rest in a Latter Day Saints meeting house and many more in the improvised morgue. The cause is believed tied to giant powder mishap as rescuers race to reach No. 4 where eighty five perished. Miners blame the company amid bitter accusations.
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John Kirton
Latter Day Saints
No. 4
Parmules
Hathaway’s Cure Promise for Chronic Diseases
Dr J Newton Hathaway claims expert treatment for chronic ailments and general weakness. He promotes a thorough scientific approach, offers private consultations, and advertises free examination blanks from his San Antonio office at 2003 Alamo.
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J. Newton Nathaway
Hatheway
Teaxan
Anthowsay
Trea Jt
Dr. Hathaway
Hathaway
J. Newton Hathaway
M.D
Alamo
DR. Hathaway & CO
San
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