Platt Substitute Passes as Exclusion Law Extends
Washington reports show the Platt substitute for the Chinese exclusion bill passing 48 to 33, with amendments. The measure ends and continues existing laws restricting Chinese labor and descent, except for a clause about the St Louis exposition. A separate vote adopted a registration provision for Chinese in the Philippines. In Salem, Oregon, the Republican committee opts for a private reception for governor candidate W. J. Furnish with no public demonstration scheduled.
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Washington
Platt
Connecticut
St. Louis Exposition
Mitchell
Philippines
Mr. Platt
Yeas
Allison
Beveridge
Black- Burnham
Burrows
Burton
Clark
Wyoming
Cockrell
Lom
Deboe
Dietrich
Dillingham
Wer
Elkins
Foraker
Frye
Gal- Hager
Gamble
Gibson
Hale
Hannabrough
Hawley
Hoar
Kean
Kittridge
McComas
McLaurin
S. C
McMillan
Morgan
Nelson
Pettus
Conn
N, Y
Pritch
Proctor
Quarles
Quay
Scott
Stewart
Warren
Welling- Wetmore
Naye
Bacon
Beiley
Barr
Bate
Carmack
Mont
Clay
Fairbanks
Foster
Hoer
Appointment of agents to execute 1894 treaty provisions
The text states that with presidential approval, agents may be appointed as necessary to efficiently execute the treaty of December 8, 1894 and related acts, extending and continuing the agreement.
Giants and Phillies open season at Polo Grounds
New York opens the National League pennant chase with the Giants facing the Phillies at the Polo Grounds. A three game set starts today with a return in Philadelphia tomorrow and the third game here. Brooklyn hosts Boston, Pittsburgh at St Louis, and Chicago visits Cincinnati.
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New York
Polo Grounds
Giants
Philadelphians
Quaker City
Brooklyn
Bostons
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Charleston Exposition Sees Banner Attendance Week
Charleston Virginia and Pennsylvania Day drew large crowds at the exposition with many Virginians and Pennsylvanians visiting. Delegations from Savannah, Wima, Augusta, Chattanooga and other Southern cities added to the turnout during special days this week at the Charleston fair.
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Charleston
D. C
Pennsylvania
Savannah
Wi m
Augusta
Chattanooga
Georgia Travelers in Session Opens Largest Convention
Atlanta April 17 The Georgia division of the Travelers Protective Association opened its largest eight year history convention in Atlanta. Delegates were called to order at 2 pm by President R L Wylly of Savannah as greetings from the city, the commercial club, and the local post were delivered, occupying most of the opening session.
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Georgia Travelers
Atlanta
Georgia
Travelers’ Protective Association
R. L. Wylly
Savannah
Commercial Club
Post
Grand Army of the Republic Meets in Montgomery Parade Review
The 14th annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic Department of Alabama opened in Montgomery on April 17 with George F. Jackson as commander. A forenoon veteran parade was reviewed by Commander-in-Chief General Eli Torrence of Minneapolis.
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Montgomery
Ala
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Alabama
George F. Jackson
Eli Torrence
Minneapolis
Sullivan and Rice to Meet in Waterbury Bout
Sullivan and Rice prepare for a 20 round boxing match in Waterbury Connecticut tonight April 17 with Sullivan returning after a defeat to Terry McGovern. Opponent Austin Rice is set for a title bout type contest on a local card.
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New York
Dave Sullivan
Terry McGovern
Waterbury, Conn
Austin Rice
Sullivan
Pope In Good Heart In Rome After Health Report
The pope descended to St Peters and officials report he is in perfect health despite rumors of weakness. No signs of illness were observed as he received reports and remained in good spirits during the April 17 audience.
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Rome
St. Peters
Gegth Threatens Queen in Critical Condition
April 17 report states the queen Jein danger with kidney complications. Public prayers are offered for her recovery.
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Jein
Quiet at Brussels movement nears peaceful reform stance
In Brussels the premier proposed a plan accepted by opposition, signaling a temporary end to the crisis. The premier said the universal suffrage movement is not serious yet and would advance only when the movement becomes serious and pacific, rejecting riotous agitation. Ottawa hosts the Canadian Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis as its annual convention gathers physicians to discuss cure and prevention of consumption.
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Brussels
Ottawa
Ont
Canadian Association For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
Inman Nominated for Portland Mayor by Democratic Caucus
Portland April 17 Democratic city and county caucus nominated State Senator R D Inman for mayor. Several county and city ticket places were left open and will likely be filled by Simon faction Republicans. No legislative nominations were made and the committee will confer with Simon Republicans to name a joint ticket of Democrats and Simon Republicans.
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Portland
Democratic
R. D. Inman
Simon
Simon Republicans
General Butler Has Regrets
London April 17 dispatches between General Buller and Lord Roberts discuss the Spion Kop reverse. Buller condemns General Warren and says the British lost their chance by Warren’s slowness. He adds that he ought to have assumed command himself.
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General Butler
London
General Buller
Lord Roberts
Spion Kop
General Warren
Warren
Amalgamated Copper to Decide Dividend at Annual Meeting
New York April 17 The much discussed annual meeting of the Amalgamated Copper Company is in session today. Interest centers on the dividend question with strong belief that a dividend will be declared, perhaps one per cent, but not more than one per cent.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper Company
Rathbone Sisters Meet Opens in New Albany
Rathbone Sisters of the district begin their annual convention in New Albany Indiana with full attendance of delegates from Washington Scott Harrison Floyd Clark and surrounding counties.
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Rathbone Sisters
New Albany
Ind
Distr*c
Washington, Scott, Harrison
Floyd, Clark
Kaiser Goes Sailing On Kronprinze Wilhelm
Berlin reports Emperor William and the German crown prince departed Bremerhaven aboard the Kronprinze Wilhelm at the invitation of North German Lloyd for a multi day leisure voyage in the North Sea.
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Kaiser
Berlin
Lloyd Steamship Company
Emperor William
Bremerhaven
New Loan of £32,000,000 Announced in Commons
Sir Michael Hicks Beach announced in the house of commons a loan of 32 million pounds sterling. The issue has already been subscribed forty times over, reflecting strong demand and confidence in the funds raised.
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London
Michael Hicks-Beach
House of Commons
Prominent Odd Fellow Dead in Springfield
James Miller, secretary of the grand lodge of Illinois and a prominent Odd Fellow, died this morning in Springfield from congestion of the brain. He was a longtime officer and respected member of the organization.
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Springfeld
James._ Miler
Grand Lodge of
Attack on Speaker Spurs heated House clash over reciprocity bill
Washington April 17 Cushman a Washington Republican pressed his attack on Speaker Henderson during debate on the Cuban reciprocity bill saying terms with the speaker control business in the house. He asserted most Republicans opposed the bill but were steered by powers to support it. Cushman pledged to back American industry protection while delivering a fiery, applauded speech. The same day the senate heard Senator Morgan argue the Isthmian canal route was national necessity favoring Nicaragua over Panama. The isthmian canal was deemed the safest route and essential for national interests.
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Washington
Cushman
Committee On Rules
House
Senate
Morgan
Congress
United States
Panama
Billings and Northern to push Burlington connection plan
Helena Mont April 17 It is reported that the Billings and Northern will be incorporated soon to carry out the project coupling the Burlington with the Great Northern and Northern Pacific. Construction will start at an early date on the Burlington engineers survey.
Wage boost aids over thousand at Manchang mill
Over a thousand workers at the Manchang cot ton mill in Sutton receive a 10 percent wage increase that takes effect today without any demand from employees. The move, announced in Millbury on April 17, benefits workers across the facility.
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Millbury
Mass
Manchang
Sutton
Maresh Re-nominated in Fourteenth District Convention
In Monmouth DL on April 17 the Republican convention of the fourteenth district renominated Congressman Benjamin F. Maresh for another term. The meeting confirmed support and endorsed his candidacy.
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Maresh
Monmouth
Republicana
Fourteenth Congressional District
Benjamin F
Anti Chinese Meeting Sparks Skagway Eject Action
Dolphin arrives from Skagway with 50000 dollars in gold. Officers report an anti Chinese base meeting at Skagway where locals may decide to eject Chinese residents.
Wheat market rises on winter wheat crop concerns
New York market reports a stronger wheat trend amid worsening conditions in winter wheat states. Liverpool and New York show gains. Chicago opens at 73% and closes at 74% cents per bushel with earlier ranges around 79%. Data includes prices for Sugar Steel Union Pacific St Paul. Wheat in San Francisco lists 111% per cental.
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J. L. Ray & Co
Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Liverpool
Chicago
Union Pacific
St. Paul
San Francisco
Scientists Meet at Washington for AAAS Spring Meeting
Scientists and educators gathered in Washington for the spring meeting of the Council of the American Association for the Advancement of Science held at the Cosmos Club. The ASA, chartered in 1874, traces to the American Association of Geologists and Naturalists formed in 1840 with over 8000 members. President Charles Sedgwick Minot of Boston presides.
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Washington
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Cosmos Club
American Association of Geologists and Naturalists
Charles Sedgwick Minot
Boston
Reeves Seen Favored In 12th District Nomination
Republican leaders monitor the Plano convention as Congressman Walter Reeves seeks re nomination against Judge Charles E B Fuller of Belvidere. Most insiders expect Reeves to prevail in the session today noting Reeves strong support in the district.
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Chicago
Plano
Walter Reeves
Charles EB. Fuller
Belvidere
Reeves
Hale declines to run as representative nominee
Eugene April 17 K Hale Democratic candidate declines in a letter published in the Evening Guard saying he was nominated without knowledge or consent and does not wish to run. Democrats of Lane county expect slim chances of winning in June but plan a hard fight for sheriff and senator.
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Eugene
K. Hale
Evening Guard
Lane
White Swan mines resume operations after five years
Baker City April 17 The White Swan mines resumed operations today after a five year closure due to litigation. This marks the third mine in the region to reopen this year.
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Baker City
White Swan
Prisoner Hangs Self in Seattle Jail
Seattle-April 17 An insane prisoner M Carlson in King's County jail hanged himself in a padded cell this morning.
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Seattle
M. Carlson
King's County
Water cure testimony on Philippine insurgent town incident
Edward Davis ex sergeant of the Twenty sixth Volunteers testifies before the senate Philippines committee about the water cure used on the Ingbaris town president. The victim endured five to ten minutes under the tank and fists kneading the abdomen as water spurted from his mouth. Afterward the president confessed to being a captain of insurgents while feigning friendliness to Americans. Present were Captain Glenn Lieutenant Conger and Surgeon Lyon.
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Washington
Edward Davis
Twenty Sixth Volunteers
Senate Philippines Committee
Ingbaris
Glenn
Conger
Lyon
Corporal OBrien accuses US officers in Philippines
Richard OBrien of the Twenty Sixth Volunteers alleges abusive conduct by US officers in the Philippines. He describes a Barriolinon massacre on December 27 where villagers, including a small boy, were shot after a word passed that no prisoners would be taken. Women and children were among the victims.
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New York
Richard O'Brien
Twenty Sixth Volunteers
United States
Phillippines
O’brien
Barriolinon
Admiral Farragut Sails with President Palma to Cuba
The steam er Admiral Farragut left Norfolk VA for Cuba this morning carrying President-elect Palma. He delivered a brief address to cheering crowds at the pier as the band played Cuba Libre and the ship was saluted by harbor whistles.
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Norfolk
Farragut
Cuba
Palma
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Premiere
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Considera
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Pacific
Mr. Cushman
Henderson
Burlington Connection
New York Market
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White Swan Mines
Amer
Corporal O'Brien
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Whliam BT
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