Nashville Race Day Brings Clouded Track and Close Finishes
In Nashville on a cloudy day after yesterday’s rain, a large crowd watched seven races. Three of five favorites were winners with Dirat Race leading at a length, Agent top in the maidens, and Lady Inez edging Tar tarlen in a close handicap. Other races saw Bing Bluger and Lorrants winning, while several entries were declared off.
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European Situation: British Predicaments Foreseen Abroad
Special Wire from Paris discusses the European scene, noting England faces key strains. It cites Kruger's refusal to visit England, German help to Boars, Egyptian actions in Sudan, and the still unsettled Venezuelan dispute as risks that could hinder Britain and threaten its prestige.
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National Bankruptcy Bill Moves Through House
Washington May 2 The house after reading the journal proceeded through committees to final consideration of the bankruptcy bill. An amendment by Mr Spauiding of Michigan was agreed to striking out the clause describing as an act of bankruptcy the failure of a debtor to take up solvent commercial paper worth 5000 dollars for thirty days after payment date until the petition is filed.
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Grant Appointed Police Commissioner for Full Term
Police Commissioner Grant was appointed by Mayor Strong in May 1895 to replace Michael Kerwin and was sworn in by the mayor for a full six year term. The report notes continued political speculation in Persia and Paris with references to unrest and reevaluation of prestige amid evolving events.
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McKinley Seen as Nominee as Convention Talks Continue
Washington May 2 Senators Tillman and Sherman predict McKinley will be the nominee despite Illinois convention turmoil. Quay Chandler and Carter discuss strategy. anti McKinley forces claim the end is not yet. Timan from South Carolina says indications favor McKinley and gold standard remains the GOP platform.
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Strike a Failure Amalgamated strike heals with minimal turnout
In Philadelphia on May 2 the Amalgamated Association’s plan to strike against Union Traction failed, with about 240 volunteers and only minor disruption. Police, augmented by 800 officers, prevented violence. Two arrests for interference, while others faced criminal court sentences, including James Campbell who received two years in penitentiary and Wallace McGee and Joseph Dinsmore fined and jailed.
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Races at Lexington reveal tight finishes and strong favorites
May 2 Lexington crowds witness lively races with three of five favorites winning. Strathreel captures the first race by a length, Aca wins the second, Ornament takes the futurity, Lady Hover the fourth, and Treopon edges Cherry Leaf in the fifth. Entries list horses and trainers for Monday events.
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Fitzhugh Lea Posts Himself as Navina Consul General
Special Washington dispatch reports Fitzhugh Lea, the new U S consul general at Navina, met with Secretary Olney and Assistant Secretary Rockhill in the state department. They discussed the Cuban situation and planned a further conference. Departure date for Gen Leo remains unsettled, and Lea is expected to stay in Washington to focus on affairs of the island.
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Strike spreads as bricklayers and carpenters walk out
In Fall River Massachusetts a wide strike begins among bricklayers plasterers and masons with about two hundred workers out and many carpenters likely to join. Union aims to enforce ten hour days and twenty cent pay rise, while contractors face delays to building projects.
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Louisiana unrest over rush to capital for possible inauguration
Wariness grows as Louisiana lawmakers set May 11 for the governor elect inauguration amid competing claims of victory. Rumors of a dual government fade, while authorities move guns and ammunition from New Orleans to Baton Rouge. Officials say orders indicate readiness to maintain order amid expected trouble.
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Pleading For Mercy From Gurghers At Pretoria
The Diggara News reports Gurghers from Tranavaal flocking to Pretoria to petition the government to abolish prison sentences on reform committee members condemned by the Pratarla court as the country hears calls for clemency and reform.
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Dr Playfair Will Not Appeal In Defamation Suit
Loxpox May 2 Dr W Playfair withdraws appeal in a defamation action brought by Mrs Kittson who alleged character slander. The court had rendered a 12,000 pound verdict after two diet defendants faced trial. Settlement terms remain private and the doctor faced charges of betraying professional confidence with mistaken conclusions.
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Hig Views And McComb On Sound Money Debate
Special wire report from Montgomery shows Democrats rallying for McComb with arguments on sound money and federal aid for lexan harbor projects. McComb advocates full southern tax share in return. May Solve the Irish Question. O'Brien, former Cork city MP, writes in May Nineteenth Century that an arbitration treaty between Britain and the United States could resolve the Irish question.
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Trial date set for McCartney in sugar trust inquiry
Washington May 2 Judge Cole this morning fixed the trial date for J M McCartney a Washington stock broker who refused to answer questions put by the senate committee probing the sugar trust. The defense seeks postponement pending the supreme court ruling in the Chapman case, while McCartney faces similar charges.
Treasury figures show year to May deficit over twenty four million
Treasury figures released via the official wire show the fiscal year deficit to May 1 stands at about 24.2 million with April alone at 4 million. The ten month receipts total around 274.8 million and expenditures near 298.0 million. The President has pardoned R J Gilley of Alabama convicted in 1893 for conspiracy to intimidate witnesses, restoring citizenship. M R Fleming of Texas also pardoned for passing counterfeit money. Clemency requests by Samuel Peeples John Carnes and Anderson Black convicted in Georgia of conspiracy to kill an informer were denied.
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Harrison Concedes McKinlay Nomination in Indiana
Ex president Harrison allies concede McKinlay will be nominated at Indiana convention. Col John G Now asserts McKinlay support may secure delegates at large. Also reports Nicaragua revolt ends and various Senate and legal notices with mixed international dispatches.
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Baseball Scores From National League Stream
Results from yesterday include Brooklyn 8 Washington 4, New York 15 Philadelphia 10, Cleveland 2 Cincinnati 1, Boston 10 Baltimore 8 in ten innings, Louisville 14 Chicago 13, and Chicago 13 St Louis 6. Also notes on Houston and Dallas games plus a grand electrical exposition in New York and a Trade and Labor Alliance convention upcoming.
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Train accident claims life at Colioze Station
Arthur Phillipe, assistant janitor at the Agricultural and Mechanical colleges, was killed in a fall after being thrown against a rail from a train at Colioze Station in Proay Tex on May 2.
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