Convention hall blaze wipes out major venue in Kansas City
Fire started in the furnace room at 1 10 PM destroying the convention hall and a wide block of property. The three story hall, Second Presbyterian church, Lathrop school, and several Twelfth street residences were lost with damages estimated at 350000 to 450000 and half the losses insured. rebuilding was planned immediately for the Democratic convention.
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Milwaukee Mayor Seeks Convention Move After Kansas City Fire
Milwaukee Mayor Rose wired the Democratic National Committee chair asking to consider Milwaukee for the next national convention if Kansas City’s fire alters plans. Senator Jones said no action until more information. if Kansas City rebuilds, completion by July 4 is possible. Women’s talk about mothers and babies ends with a tongue in cheek remark.
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Kansas City
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House debates Hawaii territorial government bill in Congress
Washington April 4 without preliminary business the house resumed the bill to establish a territorial government in Hawaii. Mr McDowell of Ohio spoke against labor conditions and corporate influence in the islands as the Puerto Rican tariff bill with amendments passed the senate and was sent to the ways and means committee for concurrence.
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Admiral Dewey Enters Presidential Discussion Headed Off Bryan
A New York dispatch reports Admiral Dewey may enter the race as part of eastern Democrats plan to head off Bryan nomination. Dewey says he seeks the people’s choice and would obey the popular will, declining to reveal any organization behind his candidacy. Detroit Democrat Campau counsels a bold platform driven candidate and cites Bryan’s historic strength and broader appeal.
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Detroit
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Michigan
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Mrs Grant Travels From St Petersburg With News Of Princess Cantacuzene
Mrs Frederick Dent Grant leaves St Petersburg bound for the United States while her daughter Princess Cantacuzene recovers from pneumonia. The princess is reported to be much improved and not in serious danger. Mrs Grant plans to return in the summer and hopes her husband will join.
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United States
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Kansas City Returns Show Taft Regains Mayor Bid
Full returns from Kansas City indicate A Reed Tarftes Democracy candidate won the mayoral race by 2127 over P J Brown Jr Rep. Democrats sweep the council except five lower house seats with pluralities ranging from 36 to 1077.
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Tarftes
A. Reed
P. JH. Brown
Jones
River steamer Stanley sinks after tow collision
The river steamer Henry M. Stanley struck a tow boat early today and went to the bottom near San Indiana. No lives were lost. The rest of the text contains unrelated opinions and garbled lines about politicians and acting.
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Prince of Wales Heroically Targeted in Brussels Gunfire
An assailant fired at the Prince of Wales from a footboard as his train departed Brussels stations. He was unhurt and arrested. London reacts with shock, tying the incident to Boer sympathy and affecting perceptions of the Paris exposition visit. Concerns arise for the Queen and Ireland amid rising tensions.
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Queen Victoria Lands in Ireland First Time in 39 Years
Queen Victoria arrives in Dublin aboard the royal yacht after 11:30 am and is greeted by the duke of Connaught the lord lieutenant and crowds. She expresses gratitude for loyal welcome and wishes Ireland welfare and prosperity during her first visit to the land in decades.
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Waleses Leave for Copentwomen Celebration in Denmark
The Prince and Princess of Wales depart for Copentwomen this morning to attend the celebration of King Christfin's birthday on April 5. Doctors debate aiding an incurable patient to die if medical assistance is required.
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Detrait Journal
Grand American Handicap Opens At Interstate Park Queens
Two hundred twenty five trap shooters gathered at Interstate Park Queens at ten o clock for the grand American handicap. The frigid wind persisted yet conditions were favorable as targets were efficiently dispatched. Joe Mt George of San Antonio Texas opened with a clean double hit at twenty seven yards and posted strong form throughout the first round. King achieved perfect scores in his initial four birds across the four trap sets.
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San Antonio
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Admiral Dewey Open to Presidency Says Report
Admiral George Dewey confirmed he would accept the presidency if the people desire him but declined to state party preference or future plans. Reporters gathered at his Rhode Island Avenue home as officials noted no definite political decision yet.
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Petition from Cuba prompts Cable landing debate in Senate
In Washington the Senate received a Cuban petition claiming 150 million in capital and urging a law to stop using U.S. military force to block a two cable landings from the United States. The petition faced reception rules questions before being printed. The Quay seat dispute dominated afternoon business with a heated exchange over seating status and timing.
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Rose Wins Milwaukee Mayor Race by Narrow Plurality
Complete returns show Democrat David 3. Rose the mayor with a 2,274 margin over Republican H. J. Baumgaertner. Treasurer Willam Bollow and Controller John H Wolf, both Democrats, won by 1,060 and 1,246 margins respectively. Baumgaertner carried twelve wards.
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John H Wolf
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Inventory of Property of Deceased E Brush of Omro
Inventory filed in probate court lists real estate notes and chattel mortgages for the estate of E Brush of Omro. Total assets amount to 60 692 11 with items including real estate contracts loans secured by mortgages piano notes and accounts receivable.
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Recalled by Roberts and Allied Movements Reported
General Colville and French's cavalry have returned to Bloemfontein as quiet is observed in London. Reports say Colville and French rejoined the main army after movement east of Bloemfontein. British forces appear inactive, awaiting supplies for a Transvaal advance. Premier Schreiner faced an English demonstration in Cape Town, then sought refuge in a restaurant before Parliament.
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Wreck on Omaha Road Injures Eighteen in Neb Town
A passenger train on the Omaha & St. Louis road wrecked near Silver City Iowa injuring eighteen. A relief train with surgeons on board departed Council Bluffs for the scene. The report includes scattered excerpts from scientific and royal anecdotes amid the damaged text.
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Vanderbilt Controlled Merger Reshapes Coal Rail Lines
The Times reports Vanderbilt forces acquire Reading railroad and merge Lehigh Valley and Erie into Reading to unify anthracite coal supply. Herald notes a new coal trust forming with central control over eastern railroad assets. Rochester confirms talks on a potential Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg sale to New York Central, not yet completed.
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Boom for Lake Winnebago After Regatta and Property Sale
Inland Lakes regatta on Lake Winnebago last summer inspires optimism for the lake as a summer resort. Commodore F H Libbey replies to a Peoria letter about a new 18 by 28 foot boat built in 1899, and Oshkosh club offers care for the craft. The Morgan and Randall property sale is also noted as good news for resort development.
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Masked men blow bridges on Logansport toll road
Logansport Indiana reports five hundred fifty masked men blew up two bridges and burned two toll houses on the Logansport and Burlington pike last night. The toll road has faced hostility for four years after the Burlington bridge was burned previously and not rebuilt.
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