Senate Vote Sways Over Seating Chandler in Deep Debate
April 26 reports the Senate near a pivotal final vote on seating Chandler, amid crowded galleries and passionate speeches. The roll call ends with Quay denied the seat, while discussions in Washington seek continued officers in Rico and post office appropriations with limited amendments.
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United States Senate
Pennsylva
Senate
House of Natives
Spooner
Daniel
Dem. Va
Presi
Fen
Chandler
Pet
Vet
Maine
Friends of
Guay
Meate
Ome
Tatva
German neutrality cited in Turkish concession talks
Rev. George Kare, president of Roberts College Constantinople, speaks at the Brooklyn Congregational church about Turkish political transitions and possible German influenced railroad concessions from Constantinople to the Persian Gulf, noting a shift in empire affairs.
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Mets
Tukey
New York
George Kare
Roberts Col
Constantinople
Brooklyn
Turkey
Empire
Avelan
Persian Gulf
Boers Still Retreat as British Pursuit Advances
London April 27 The retreating Boers avoid net by Lord Roberts forces and move into difficult hills. Cavalry under French and Hamilton race to cut them off while infantry lags. Relief of Wepener noted but Boer army remains a threat. cattle and horses suffer from bombardment as Mafeking residents endure scarce rations.
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London
Lord Roberto
Rundle
de War
Wepenerarees
French
Hamilton
Lord Roberts
Wepener
Free State of
Dalgety
Garrisors
Mafeking
Akilly
BOLO MEN FACE RIFLES IN Philippine battle near Manila
Reports from Manila say April 27 officers from Nueva Caceres describe 80 bolo armed Filipinos killed as American troops led by General Bell, with the 45th regiment and two Maxim guns, clear the countryside. Filipino guerrillas burn villages and terrorize natives trading with Americans. Bell vows retaliation if guerrilla warfare does not cease.
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Nueva Caceres
South Camarines
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Batch
Thirty-seventh
Eleventh Cavalry
Lennox
San Fernando
Boracgon
Albay
Hawaiian Council Adopts Claims Resolution Amid Plague Losses
The Hawaiian council of state approves a resolution urging the executive to fund all losses from plague related actions, including burned properties and land fencing after January 1900, and recommends forming a five member claims court. Also notes 16 ships and 3 barks to carry 1900 sugar around Cape Horn and quarantine measures for infected Australian ports.
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Honolulu
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Here
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Court of Claims
Cape Horn
Atlantic
Peru Chile uneasy former seeks united rentes to smooth difficulties
Washington reports a lingering Chile Peru dispute over the Tacna and Arica plebiscite terms from the late war. United States has shown little intervention despite interest in peace terms, as Peruvians reportedly seek US sympathy for their cause. Confederate Memorial Day observances in Atlanta include a governor’s speech criticizing Philippine war. A fatal labor riot in Chicago leaves Peter Miller dead and several injured amid street clashes.
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Chile
Peru
Victor
Tacha
Arica
Para
United States
South America
Atlanta
Geonwa
Georgia
Philippines
Northwest coal mining and regional prospect updates
Reports on Stella Washington coal discoveries, investment by The Dalles capitalists Moody French Molherny and Nicholas, and a new rail link to the mine. Also notes on Blue River quartz prospects near Hood River and Corvallis Mohair pool sale. Local infrastructure and agriculture developments include a Coos county creamery restart, a Coquille river bridge completion, and sugar beet field expansions in La Grande.
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Stella
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Dalles
Malcolm A. Moody
J. M. French
J. B. Molherny
J. Nicholas
Cold Creek
Blue River Ledge
Hiee River
Blue River Falla
Biue River
McKinszile
Northwest Notes
Wilmarth
Burns
Buodderly
Grant County
Long Creek
Canyon Creek
Sassoville
Iron and Steel Markets and Trade Conditions This Week
The text reports ongoing irregularity in iron and steel trade prices due to weather conditions and market friction. It notes coalitions remaining generally favorable, railroad earnings solid, and bank clearings down partly from holidays and stock speculation. Wheat and cereals rise early then ease. wool weak but steady demand. lumber affected by weather. raw oats prices ease while refined stay unchanged. Weekly rail, wheat, and failure figures are cited across the U S and Canada.
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Bradetreet
Thas
United States
Canada
Pacific Coast Trade Prices Pack Market Listings
The Pacific Coast trade column lists prices for onions, potatoes, cabbages, apples, butter, eggs, cheese, poultry, hay, corn, flour, mill products, feeds, and fresh meats. Items are shown with varying grades and per unit costs including sacks, per barrel, and per ton figures.
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California
Washington
Jsc
Local Market Prices Reported for Staples and Livestock
The market lists prices across commodities and farm goods including wheat varieties at 541 560 and 540 Bluestem 670 per bushel. Flour funnel products, barley, hay, dairy and meat items show varied per unit rates and ton or sack measurements.
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Walla Walla
Valley
Bluestem
Graham
Oregon
Pownd
Wool—Valley
Fantern Oregon
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Grangeville
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Davidson Fruit Company
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Hull
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