Senator Tillman Opposes Chinese Exclusion in Senate Speech
WN Speaks hator's First Public Voice since his encounter Senator Tillman. He voiced opposition to the Chinese Exclusion bill, arguing it violates treaties and would harm Southern trade with China. He warned it would crush the South's mining and manufacturing by limiting China's trade. The speech drew strong attendance and spirited debate among Senators about the bill.
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McLaurin
Senate
le South
China
Proceed Against Beef Trust In Washington April 14
Attorney Knox sends a letter to the committee outlining the administration's stance toward the beef trust. The letter will be public tomorrow and the committee chairman predicts the attorney general will push the matter to the bottom. In New York on April 14 Attorney Pavies plans a thorough preliminary inquiry to craft the strongest case against the trust.
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Beef Trust
Ashington
Knox
Ent
Albeef Trust
Ihee Saye
York
Pavics
California State League Republican Clubs Meet in San Jose
The California State League of Republican Clubs holds its largest convention in San Jose with about two thousand delegates and visitors. President Alden Anderson opening remarks herald Republican success, as committees form, impromptu speeches occur, and plans for the fall campaign begin for stronger state-wide organization. Governors and party leaders, including Duncan McKinley, expected to speak over two days.
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California State League of Republican Clubs
Alden Anderson
Suisun
Anderson
Gage
Duncan McKinley
California
Meeting of Manufacturers Arrives in Indianapolis
Members of the National Association of Manufacturers travel to Indianapolis for an annex convention. Governor Durbin and Mark Luckwalter welcome delegates, Theodore C. Search delivers the response. The next day covers the president’s annual report with a luncheon featuring General Lew Wallac, James Whitcomb Riley, and Charles Major as guests.
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Indianapollis
Ind
National Association of Manufacturers
State Capitol
Durbin
Mark Luckwalter
L’vesid
Theodore C. Search
Lew Wallac
James Whitcomb Riley
Charies Major
Editors Gather at Hot Springs Convention
Editors and their families pour into Hot Springs Arkansas for the National Editorial Association meeting. Trains arrive hourly from states including Michigan Pennsylvania Minnesota Nebraska Texas Ohio Indiana New York Colorado and more. About a dozen business sessions will discuss publisher matters followed by entertainment features.
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National Editorial Association
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Minnesota
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Ohio
Indiana
New York
Lorado
Supreme Court to Rule on Soldier Fee Rebate Case
Washington April 14 considerable interest centers on Henrietta Hoffeld administratrix United States in the Supreme Court hearing over the legality of the June 16 1880 act. It provides for repayment by the government of fees paid in land entries by soldiers and sailors where the entries proved void a large class and large sums are involved.
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Washington, D. C
Henrietta Hoffeld
United States
United States Supreme Court
Shakespeare Festival Opens at Stratford with Twelfth Night
The Shakespeare Memorial Theatre at Stratford on Avon begins its annual festival today with Twelfth Night. The three week event features Shakespeare's histories, including King Henry VI with Miss Ellen Terry as Queen Katherine, marking a principal highlight of the season.
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Stratford
London
Shakespeare Memorial Theater
Stratford On Avon
Henry VI
Ellen Terry
Katherine
National Masonic Fair Opens in Washington
The National Masonic Fair opened today in Convention Hall after months of preparation. The two week event attracts Washington society’s elite and aims to raise at least $100,000 for the proposed National Masonic Temple.
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Convention Hall
Washington
Ackerman Fined After Altercation At Waits Buts
Thomas Ackerman drew and gun OD R. H. Ormsbee attorney at Waits buts Saturday and was fined $20 for the incident.
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R. H. Ormsbee
Waitsbuts
Belgium Turmoil as Universal Suffrage Demands Rise
Reports from Brussels describe escalating unrest over universal suffrage with strikes spreading nationwide. Police clashed with rioters in Gramo, two killed and many wounded, while M. Vandervelde led socialist calls for constitution revision and broader democracy amid a fragile, pacific protest strategy.
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Chamber of Deputies
Aasaga
Federation of
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Socialist Party
Ghent
Brussels
Storm Sweeps Berlin Causes Floods and Damage
Berlin reports a terrific storm on April 14 causing widespread damage. Lightning struck buildings, several railroad stations were isolated by water, streets flooded, and traffic suspended as roads and highways became impassable. Abodes closed due to the disruption.
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Berlin
Cathedral Tower Collapse Kills Seven in Madrid
A cathedral tower fell during services in Cuenca yesterday, in Madrid, killing seven people and injuring fifty. Authorities investigate the collapse as rescuers search the debris for survivors and verify casualties.
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Cathedral Tower
Madrid
Cuenca
Hawaii Territory Criminal Case Reaches U S Supreme Court
The first Hawaii territory criminal case, Osaki a Japanese resident, arises in the U S Supreme Court. Osaki was convicted of manslaughter by a jury but released on a habeas corpus writ arguing Hawaii was U S territory. The territory appeals the ruling.
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Hawaii
Supreme Court of
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Osaki
Hawaiian Islands
Hawaiian
Congress
Nnfan
United States
Supreme Court
Boston Horse Show Opens In Mechanics Building
Boston on April 14 hosts the Boston horse show in Mechanics Building where top harness and trotting classes from the United States and Canada compete this week. Hunters jumpers coaches and hackneys are highlighted as judging begins tonight and continues to the show’s end with twenty thousand dollars awarded to winners.
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Boston
Mass
Mechanics Building
United States
Canada
Lakewood Polo Club Opens Annual Tournament
New York reports the Lakewood Polo club annual tournament opening in Lakewood New Jersey with play continuing until Thursday. Participants include the Waterbury brothers and Cowdin who will travel abroad in two weeks to represent the United States at the international polo tournament in Bulingam.
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New York
New grain rate schedule takes effect nationwide
Chicago April 14 The new grain and grain products rates went into effect today after a recent agreement by eastern railroads. The changes raise rates by 2 to 5 cents per hundred pounds and create a 2 cent differential favoring the lakes, compared with the former 3 cent differential.
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Chicago
Estern
An Unfair Deal Poem by EB Kiser
A short verse reflects on life as a game of cards with fate dealing welcome aces and occasional kings. The speaker laments uneven luck, noting many lose while few win, as fate disposes extra unlucky spots. The tone is contemplative and critical of fortune.
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Kiser
New York Market Wheat Slips on Liverpool Pause
Report by J L Ray & Co indicates wheat eased as Liverpool held back after recent gains. Market closed 0.5 to 1.5 cents lower with May on the New York exchange opening 78 to 79 and settling near 78. Chicago shows 72 cents while visible supply fell by 1.8 million bushels for the week. Sugar 131, Steer 4144, St Paul 168, Union Pacific 101.
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Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Liverpool
Chicago
St. Paul
Union Pacific
Wheat price report from San Francisco on April 14
In San Francisco on April 14 the wheat price stood at 1.09 percent per cental. The brief market note records the latest quotation and implies steady trading with no major shifts noted for the day.
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San Francisco
Dr D K Pearsons Celebrates Eighty First Birthday
Chicago April 14 Dr D K Pearsons celebrates his eighty first birthday after forty years of charity. Messages arrive from across the country as colleges and other beneficiaries honor his generosity. He has given about 2 500 000 and plans to give away nearly 2 000 000 more.
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Chicago
D. K. Pearsons
Democratic Club Plans Large At Home Event in New York
In New York on April 14 arrangements for a large scale At Home have been made by the democratic club. Invitations go to former President Cleveland William J Bryan David B Hill William C Whitney Daniel Slamont Jo hn G Carlisle and eleven democratic senators and representatives in Congress as part of a program to restore party harmony.
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Democratic Club
Cleveland
William J. Bryan
David B. Hill
William C. Whitney
Daniel 8. Lamont
Jowhie G.carlisle
Congress
A Few Don’ts for Food Storage and Freshness
Practical kitchen guidance warns against buying frozen wrong choices and cold storage tricks. It notes fresh meat and firm fish are essential, explains green smelts differ from frozen, advises wrapping celery in damp cloth before refrigeration, and suggests small salt and sugar adjustments to improve boiling and salinity.
Pricey Gray Sunday concerts draw encore headaches
The Metropolitan Opera House has set the hour for Gray Sunday evening concerts at 30 dollars this season to curb encore demand. The practice aims to please fans while avoiding repeated performances, but the public feels worn by hearing the same popular numbers again.
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Metropolitan Opera House
Isthmian Canal Legislation Likely At Session End
Observers in Washington say there will be no canal bill this session. Republican steering committee members in the Senate reportedly oppose moving canal, Philippine government, river and harbor and other measures. By then Congress will be ready to adjourn.
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Washington
Congress
Republican Steering Committee
Senate
Still Fight Boers Commandant Potgieter Killen In Engagement
London April 14 Lord Kitchener in his weekly budget reports several engagements with Boer forces. Enbra nder’s force near Pietersburg suffers 106 killed and wounded seven missing. Near Rooswald Boer attack on Pierce Hamilton’s force repulsed with 44 killed 24 wounded 20 captured. Potgieter killed. British losses six killed five wounded. Kekewick captures two guns and a pom pom. Budget notes peace talks and a cable request by Boer leaders to consult Kruger in Amsterdam regarding settlement. Budget shows South African war cost 73 197 000. Bread tax proposed with 3 pence per hundredweight on corn and 6 pence on flour and wheat. Government fears impact on people. Sums up with Kitchener’s reports on communications from Boer leaders and responses. further messages anticipated.
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Lord Kitchener
Enbrander
Deyer
Pietersburg
Beyer
Rooswald
Pierce Hamilton
Kekewick
Delarey
Paul Kruger
Amsterdam
Europe
Report Probably False Fort Smith April 14
The message from Brages J T says nothing is known here of a battle between officers and outlaws. Four were reported killed and several wounded, though this claim is doubtful and not confirmed locally.
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Fort Smith, Ark
J. T
Great Britain's Deficit Shown in Commons Statement
London report notes the British empire's financial statement in parliament shows a deficit for the year amounting to 64,624,000 pounds. The figures underline fiscal strain amid postwar adjustments and imperial expenditures.
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London
House of Commons
A Costly War and the Boer War Start
The Boer war Britain entered with cheerful alacrity expecting four months of fighting. War secretary Mr. Brodrick told the House of Commons that no previous war had been waged on such a scale in South Africa and introduced army estimates of 346,600,000.
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Great Britain
Brodrick
House of Commons
Oregon's Humane Charity Reflects Asylum Inmate Surge
The Oregon insane asylum housed 1241 patients in March, the largest monthly total in the institution's history. The Oregonian notes this rising figure reflects population growth rather than a rising state insanity rate, yet underscores the state's most humane charity in caring for the afflicted.
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Oregon Insane Asylum
Oregonian
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