House Votes Today On Puerto Rican Bill
In Washington April 11 the House rules committee agreed to a special order for a five o'clock vote on concurring in Senate amendments to the Puerto Rico bill. A test vote on the rule adoption showed 158 ayes to 142 nays and 11 present not voting. The ruling lets the House consider the sail, with debate time allocated to each side.
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Unidad
Puerto Ruico
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Watson
Indiana
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Michigan
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Educational methods at Alachean Institute Conduc tors
Madison Wis April 11 enrollment at the school for Institute conductors reached 175 today Professor Mitchell of Oshkosh Wormal gave the principal discussion this morning His theme was Leagon Plans in Geography He urged bringing out commercial phases of geographical locations and avoiding dull routine work in questions and answers He urged the study of geography in its relations to men Prof H A Adrian of River Fate discussed work in arithmetic and aroused much interest How to interest Children in Reading to be discussed by Miss Mae Schreiber of the late superintendent s office will be the feature of the afternoon
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Mansfield to Appear at Mudd Avenue Tonight
Cleveland April 1 The patient Mansfeld, an actor who has been at the Wallender hotel since arriving Sunday, has improved sufficiently to perform tonight at Mudd Avenue. Mansfield has been suffering from acute laryngitis. A local fad is noted as a peculiar fancy.
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Powerful cruiser Powerful arrives at Portsmouth amid cheers
London April W The British first lags cruiser Powerful, noted for its defense at Ladysmith, sailed into Portsmouth this afternoon to immense enthusiasm. Thousands lined the water side as bunting decorated the town and fortifications. Warships blazed with bunting while crowds cheered as the vessel entered. Sirens and bands added to the raucous celebration.
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Strike threat at Milwaukee wagon works ends in lockout
Eighty five wagonmakers at the Charles Abresch company in Milwaukee were locked out as a strike warning circulated. Workers demand a ten percent wage increase. Seven other firms in the same trade in the city may be affected.
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Calling Them In Ambitious Efforts To Present At Vote
Washington April 11 The ambushment morning that the Puerto Rican bill would reach final vote in the house caused intense capitol interest. Republicans expect a majority of three to nine with members to be present or paired. Democratic leaders cautious on predicting outcome as absences loom and presiding numbers shift.
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Massachusetts
McKinley to Address Ecumenical Mission Conference
President McKinley will travel to New York on April 21 to address the Protestant Ecumenical Conference on foreign missions at Carnegie Hall. The event draws church leaders from around the world with addresses by the president and city officials. He will stay in New York over Sunday and may visit Canton for residence repairs early next month.
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Protestant Ecumenical Conference On Foreign Missions
Churches of the World
Carnegie
Cold Cars Prompt Passenger Complaints at Citizens’ Traction
For several days riders complain of chilly conditions in Citizens’ Traction electric cars. Heat has not been used since cold weather began, despite previous warm periods when radiators were heated. Motormen reportedly avoided turning on heat after issues with radiator connections, leaving cars uncomfortable, especially at night and morning. Passengers fear exposure could trigger health issues amid the ongoing cold.
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Widespread storms and frost sweep western plains
Weather Bureau reports ongoing rain and snow across Colorado to Ohio with 15 to 30 degrees below normal temperatures and heavy frosts in the wheat belt. Denver records eight above, Dodge City eighteen above. Frost extends toward the Ohio River. minor washouts noted but railroads hold. Snow falls in La Crosse and Des Moines with temperatures near 30 and 31. Red River and nearby streams rise sharply. Texarkana notes rising levels.
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Naval demonstration planned at Taku by German squadron
Berlin reports from Wiel that an international naval demonstration will take place at Taku. The German squadron under Admiral Bendenswing includes Hertha, Gefion, Irene, Kaiserin Augusta and gunboats Jaguir and Ith. Ships currently lie near Jo-Cai-Li to concentrate the fleet in the gulf.
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City Council Debates Water Works Ordinance Rates
The council debated hydrant rent and water rates tied to a five and eight and a half year franchise. The water commission proposes 17500 and 16000 yearly figures, while the company seeks 18000 first five years, 17000 next five, and 16000 thereafter. Voted largely along party lines with 12 ayes and 13 nays. A final adoption vote will be scheduled after two weeks.
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Three Deaths Reported In Local Area
Chae M Hathaway dies at home on Wisconsin Avenue at seventy seven. Interment planned at Bil letuwood cemetery. Etella M Roberts age three months dies at 300 Main Street with funeral set for Friday at ten in the morning. Maria Elizabeth Paul age eighty one dies at 38 Michigan Street from paralysis with funeral Friday at two in the afternoon.
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Michigan Street
Sigler and Larsen wed at First M E church in city
Last evening at the parsonage of the First M E church at 267 Washington Street, the marriage of Ryan Sigler and Pauline Larsen, both of this city, was performed by Rev S H Anderson in the presence of a few immediate friends. The newly married couple expect to reside here.
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Maine Republicans Endorse McKinley Roosevelt in State Nominating
In Lewiston on April 11 the Maine Republican state convention nominated six presidential electors and four delegates to the Philadelphia national convention. The platform endorsed the McKinley administration, pledging renewed allegiance, praised Roosevelt, and supported the gold standard free trade and the Nicaragua canal project. It also endorsed Maine senators and representatives in Congress and favored a parite cable plan.
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Divorce Granted to Nellie Armstrong in Texas Case
Nellie Armstrong, once known as Milha, was granted a divorce from Chis N Armstrong in the Tenth district court in Galveston Texas. The petition filed December 12 18%. Custody of their son was given to Armstrong with Buena Vista ranch in Karnes county Texas awarded as property. Service on Nellie was by publication.
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British Losses Total 33,000 Men Out of Action Since War
British casualty totals through April 7 report 211 officers and 1,960 men killed or wounded, 45 officers and 6 men wounded, 168 officers and 372 men missing or prisoners, 17 officers and 1,459 men by disease, 6 officers and 3 men accidental deaths, 28 officers and 4,504 men repatriated invalids. Grand total 13,965, not counting those in hospitals, with further losses expected from the past week mounting the grand total above 200 officers and men out of action.
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Wisconsin appoints librarian to state uniformity commission
John P. R. Berryman, state law librarian, was appointed by Governor Scofield to succeed A. L. Sanborn on the commission to promote uniformity of legislation in the United States. The governor also reappointed Baward W. Prost for three years. Flattery is the bridge some men walk over to peach other good graces of others.
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London doubts truth of reported disaster
Pretoria and London sources debate a supposed Meerkatsfontein reversal. Dispatches from Roberts in Bloemfontein and Boer reports conflict over British losses, with Meerkatsfontein and Brandfort cited amid wider fighting near Wepener and Ladysmith.
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Pacific Cable Bill Passed for Brain Work Funding
The Pacific cable bill has passed in Washington. Introduced by Mr Hale, it provisions the navy department to oversee construction with 200000 dollars allotted to begin the work, part of a total appropriation of 300000 dollars.
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Missing Wisconsin youths feared after ice shove
An Evening Wisconsin telegraph from Marinette reports Wallace Hl and Charles Jones two Fish Creek youths left Door County on a sleigh with the big ice shove approaching and have not been heard from since. Fear for their safety grips the area as authorities search.
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Neenah Council Appointments Prompt Sharp Clerk Remark
Retiring City Clerk Syke denounces the council after new administration takes seats for twelve months. Republicans sweep most posts including City Clerk and City Attorney. Syke condemns removal of clerkship, calling for reflections on past promises and future loyalties as comments spark stirred reactions.
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Milwaukee Council Decides Appointments Amid Local Strife
In Menasha Wisconsin on April 1 the newly elected Milwaukee council convened with Mayor-elect McCarthy Pleasants presiding. They named D McMahon as council president and filled key posts including cit y clerk S Little city attorney Silas Bullard and fire chief Jon Zineg along with town officers and ward officials.
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