Fight of McCarren to seat his delegates dominates New York meeting
In New York the battle between Senator McCarren and Charles F. Murphy over seating McCarren delegates from Kings county delays the opening of the Democratic state convention. The credential contest spills into resolutions on unit delegation for the national convention. Bryan telegrams congratulate supporters as the party braces for floor fights and late voting.
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New York
McCarren
Charles F. Murphy
Kings County
Committee On Credentials
Bryan
Bryan Progressive League
Chicago
William J. Bryan
Committee On
Carmody
Friends of
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J. Bryan
Conners
State Committee
Alton Parker
Lewis Nixon
Greater
Bulger
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Frana
Tiirteenth
Kings
Hearst
Kings County Democracy
Buffalo
Ion
York
Carnegie Hall
Denver
Augustus Thomas
Bryan, Progressive Democratic League
Ibs
Convention
Marriage agency operator sentenced to year in jail
Chicago April 15 Marian Grey the young woman convicted of using the mails to promote fraud in a matrimonial agency at Elgin Illinois was sentenced today to one year in the house of correction.
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Chicago
Marian Grey
Elgin
House of Correction
Fighting on Mindanao Island Reported in Telegram
A private telegram from Manila dated April 15 claims an engagement between regular troops and Moro outlaws near Lanao on Mindanao. Two constabulary soldiers were killed and three soldiers wounded in the clash. The report remains unconfirmed and indicates a defeat near the island.
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Manila
Lanao
Mindanao
Revolt over parliamentary rules sparks bid for reform in Congress
In Washington April 15 a proposed resolution led by Rep John Nelson of Wisconsin seeks a full revision of House procedural rules. The measure argues current practices are archaic, complex, and secretive, urging creation of a mixed committee to overhaul rules and restore the House’s rights and dignity.
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Washington
House of Representatives
John m. Nelon
Wisconsin
House of Commons
Four Georges
England
Nelson
America
House
Congress
Dean Franklin enters Fourteenth district race in Macomb
Macomb Illinois April 15 Dean Franklin announces his candidacy for representative from the Fourteenth district. He plans a strong fight in the August primary against incumbent James McKinney of Aledo, with Charles Searle of Rock Island possibly as a passive candidate. McKinney is expected to seek renomination. John Rugh of Monmouth may run for the general assembly. Franklin, 33, a native of Illinois, son of County Judge Franklin, is a McDonough county favorite in the primary race.
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Macomb
Dean Franklin
Fourteenth
James McKinney
Aledo
Charles Searle
Rock Island
McKinney
McDorough
John Rugh
Monmouth
Rugh
General Assembly
Franklin
McDonough County
Illinois
Uni
Fears Arrest Prompt Suspect Harry De Habe
A confusing report from Galesbuxx Illinois dated April 15 describes Harry De Habe of Camp Point facing arrest for petty thefts. He reportedly swallowed a toxic substance at his boarding place amid precarious condition, with unclear details about the conservatory music setting and location.
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Kriex Golege
Galesbuxx
Harry de Habe
Camp Point
Loge Cetera Conservatory
Spunene
California Hits Saloons In Southern City Votes
Los Angeles April 15 voters in sixth class southern California cities favored clean government. In most towns where saloon or pool room issues were on the ballot the vote backed a closed town. Prohibitionists claim wins in two thirds of saloon contests, while large turnout marked the largest city votes in history.
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Los Angeles
Cal
California
Friends of Clean Government
Copenhagen Passes Government Franchise Bill
In Copenhagen the folkething voted 64 to 35 to approve the government franchise bill. The measure, already adopted by the landsthing, grants voting rights to all taxpayers over 25, including married women whose husbands pay taxes, in all communal elections.
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Folkething
Copenhagen
Landsthing
Milford Utah Shaken by Early Morning Quake
Five distinct shocks rattled Milford Utah about dawn, sending residents fleeing in alarm. No serious damage reported though houses trembled as the tremors were felt across the area.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Milford
Here
Americans Battle Fleet Arrives in San Diego Parade Welcomed
San Diego hosts the arrival of the United States battleship fleet with shore parade by 5000 sailors and marines. Governor Gillette and Mayor Forward attend as admirals Thomas and Emery are decorated and a gold key is presented. A night illumination and ball honor naval officers cap the coastal welcome.
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Cal
United States
Hand
Seaton Schroder
Virginia
Gillette
Forward
Admiral Thomas
Evans
Golden Key
Thomas
Emory
Th Sisi
Amede
Ini
Samba Evans
Jit
Chandler
Connecticut
Hotel del Coronado
James N. Gillett
Agral Thomas
Sperry
Emery
Hampton Roads
Archor
Gillett
Cuttin Eee
Ais
Necticut
Rage autos off for Orient in Seattle port race
French and Italian cars from the Orient depart Seattle on April 15 in a notable auto voyage. The dispatch notes preparations and the expected route, highlighting the involvement of French and Italian marques in the expedition.
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RAGE
Orient
Seattle
Wash
Operators Fight One Year Contract In Toledo Coal Talks
In Toledo on April 15 the scale committee of operators and miners opened talks over a contract for two years or a one year term. Operators favor 90 cents for two years while miners demand one year with a reduced 80 cent rate. Kansas City reports say a joint session in the southwestern coal miners strike resumed.
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Toledo
Ohio
Kansas City
Bryan and Sullivan endorsement splits in Sangamon meeting
Springfield April 15 The Sangamon county central committee endorsed William J. Bryan for national delegate while the 38 member delegation favored Roger Sullivan of Chicago. The session was stormy with Sullivan supporters accusing Bryan backers of bolting. Wayne Carroll Clinton Montgomery Cumberland counties elected Bryan delegates. Macon county delegates were instructed for Bryan while national committeeman stance was neutral. Pope receives Prince Von Buelow in private audience at Rome.
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Springfield
William J. Bryan
Sangamon County Central Committee
Roger Sullivan
Chicago
Sullivan
H. W. Clendenin
Lee Metcalf
Lliopolis
Werner
Bryan
Mullivan
Wayne County
Carroll County
Clinton County
Montgomery
Cumberland County
Macon
Decatur
Ill
Macon County Democratic Central Committee
J. M. Gray
Dunlap
von Buelow
Rome
Prince von Buelow
Vatican
Germany
Yesterday in Congress Highlights and Messages
In Washington on April 15 the Senate and House proceedings from official records are summarized. The Senate featured a naval preparedness debate and messages from Roosevelt urging four battleships, with lively exchanges and a recess until 11 30. The House discussion focused on foreign policy and interparty responses as legislators debated key Philippine and naval issues.
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House
Tawney
Appropriations
Treasury
United States
England
Germany
France
Congress
Senate
Naval Committee
Senator Hale
Committee On
Naval Affairs
John Sharp Williams
Burton
Ohio
Hobson
Alabama
Cochrane
New York
Bbrief
Naval
Philippines
T Roosevelt
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