President arrives in Charleston amid cordial reception
President and entourage visit Charleston with crowds lining streets and watering eyes. Mayor's reception extends official welcome as visitors tour navy yard harbor and jetties. Public buildings and businesses honor the occasion while trains fill with guests for tomorrow's exposition celebration. Continuous rain earlier gives way to a balmy afternoon as locals greet the president.
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Death of John Wodehouse Earl of Kimberly
London April 8 famed Liberal leader in the House of Lords John Wodehouse first Earl of Kimberly died after a long illness at age 74. Born January 7 1826 he held posts including lord lieutenant of Ireland 1864 66 colonial secretary for India 1882 85 lord president of the council and secretary of state 1892 and foreign affairs secretary under Lord Rosebery in 1894.
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Francisco Men With Contra Band Opium Frauds
Police interrupted two men on a tar conveyance with three bags of opium in mud splashed coverings. Suspects Joseph Murphy and John are believed to be part of a smuggling gang active over the past year. Officers valued contraband at 25 dollars.
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Bellingham Rail Extension Aims Northward Toward Spokane
From Maple Falls to the Methow and Chan talue districts the Bellingham and Urbish Columbia railroad is extended across the Cascade range. The line will terminate in Bellingham and handle heavy traffic of lumber and shingles with access to the Canadian Pacific. The plan envisions further extension to Spokane, boosting capacity beyond any northern line.
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Canadian Pacific
Spokane
Republicans to Submit Insular Government Bill Tomorrow
The Republican House committee on insular affairs concluded work on the full government bill and will submit it to the full for consideration. A minor item is expected to be reported.
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Great Events to Be in Philippine Policy Debate
Washington April 8 General MacArthur testifies before the senate Philippines committee on island governance urging permanent U S occupation as essential to national development. He says republican institutions once planted cannot be eradicated and declares Americans as instruments of great events to be accomplished. Major Waller trial continues in court martial over killings in Samar. He claims Smith ordered burning and killing with an age limit of ten for victims.
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Irishmen Pro Boer Demonstration Sparks Cork Unrest
In Cork on April 8 Boer supporters demonstrated, with authorities fearing further unrest. Tonight another rally is planned as factions prepare and serious trouble is anticipated.
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Harvard Opens Season Versus Trinity In Cambridge
Harvard baseball faces Trinity College in Cambridge in the season opener. The team has impressed in practice and looks for a strong year with a 27 game schedule featuring Annapolis West Point Penn Lehigh Cornell Princeton and Yale as major opponents.
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Catholic Pilgrimage to Rome Sails From New York
The annual Catholic pilgrimage to Rome conducted by Bishop McDonnell of Brooklyn sails from New York. This jubilee year of Leo XIII sees a larger party than usual, including about fifty priests and several prominent laymen. After ten days in Rome the pilgrims will tour the continent before returning home.
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Heavy Life Insurance Across European Royals
The article lists high life insurance amounts for European royals. King Edward VII held about 3.76 million, the Prince of Wales 2.5 million, the czar 1.6 million, Grand Duchess Olga 2.6 million, the czarina 1.2 million, and the late King Humbert valued at 7.5 million by himself. The German emperor’s policy also reaches seven figures, illustrating widespread heavy coverage and the market impact of royal assassinations.
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Illinois Senator Opposes Chinese Exclusion Bill
Cullom of Illinois, chair of the foreign relations committee, speaks in the Senate against the Chinese exclusion bill from Pacific Coast sponsors. He cites treaties and laws, argues against violating treaties, but concedes Congress can override them in exceptional cases. Patterson of Colorado backs the bill amid harsh language. A protest telegram from San Francisco capitalists and a Honolulu petition urging exclusion of Chinese and Japanese laborers are noted.
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Geer A Candidate for United States Senate
Portland April 8 The Oregonian Salem correspondent says Governor Geer will likely enter the race for the United States senate and be the central topic among Oregon political circles. Geer declined to comment when approached and Republican workers expect his bid to succeed Senator Simon.
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Senate confirms John Yost as Coeur d Alene land register
Washington April 8 The Senate confirmed the nomination of John Yost to be register of the Coeur d Alene land office.
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Admiral Evans Sails to Command Asiatic Squadron
San Francisco April 8 Rear Admiral R. D. Evans departs for Hong Kong to assume duties as senior squadron commander of the Asiatic station.
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R. D. Evans
Hong Kong
Asiatic
Beet Sugar Beaten the Fight in House Debate
In Washington on April 8 the Ways and Means bill for Cuban reciprocity opened in the House. Beet sugar advocates moved to committee of the whole but were overruled as Payne led the floor discussion. Payne argued Cuba needs reciprocal trade and denied 20 percent sugar cuts would hurt American beet sugar.
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English Cabinet Considers Peace Steps in South Africa
London reports the cabinet met this afternoon to discuss the South African situation. Ministers are expected to debate at length and rumors suggest progress toward a peace settlement are persistent.
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Holland Sub Marine Boat Approval Draws Navy Budget
Washington April 8 The house committee on naval affairs decided to recommend appropriations for submarine boats of the Holland type.
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Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Rhodes Funeral Tomorrow in Bulawayo
Remains of Cecil Rhodes arrived in Bulawayo amid widespread demonstrations of sorrow. The body will be buried on Matoppo hills on Thursday.
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Matoppo Hills
Hubbard railway merger bill moves through Iowa house
Des Moines reports the Hubbard railway merger bill passed the Iowa house after clearing the senate. Observers expect a gubernatorial veto mirroring the Molesberry action. The measure would allow Iowa incorporated lines to lease any line entering the state and to exercise all privileges granted to domestic lines, benefiting the Northern Securities Company.
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New York Market Report on Wheat and Stocks
I L Ray & Co reports on New York Market with wheat firm today and weak country elevator stocks. New York opened 77 and closed 77. Chicago records show wheat at 14s4 and 77% range, with other grains and rails listed. Wheat in Chicago and San Francisco moves noted with 1% and 108 107% respectively.
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Perpetual motion plan pitches St Louis expo feat
Charles Wendries of Lagrange TI claims a perpetual motion machine will run until worn out. He seeks to display at the St. Louis exposition, powered by a dravelet from a half stack chimney. He proposes a 1050 foot stack with 200 foot base, promising 50 horsepower to light the stack, at a cost of 500000 with funding from a stock company.
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Lagrange
Rothrock Shoots Wildly In Hermitage Saloon Scene
Andy Rothrock fired a sixshooter into a saloon wall at the Hermitage early morning. The bullet cracked the wall and struck a telephone near Lyons, who worked at the ticket office. Authorities reported intoxication and domestic troubles as factors. no arrests or complaints were filed.
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