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Scott Act Defeated in Leeds and License Proposals
News notes report the Scott Act defeat in Leeds by a large majority on the 25th alt. Compton Conservatives nominate Rufus Pope for the seat his father once held. Hamilton license board not reviewing nineteen saloon licenses. no new licenses granted. Toronto licensing seeks liquor separation and estate use rules. Prince Ferdinand named heir. residence to be built in Bucharest. Coraloon yacht Coronet returns to port after world tour. Connecticut votes to favor a prohibitory amendment 133 to 63. British envoys named to the Samoan conference. Italian press notes lack of suits against newspapers. George Francis Train remains on a fast but active in Madison Square. Empire council calls for dropping prosecutions after rail accident. New buffalo herd found in Dawson county Montana. Parisian sails with 100 saloon, 130 intermediate, 775 steerage passengers for Northwest settlement. Samoa conference opens under secrecy at Prince Biemarck’s residence. Chapleau arrives from France and greets by many friends. Secretary of State remarks on health and vigor.