Ripper bill passes senate amid heated debate and defections
After hours of debate the Muchibronner bill cleared the senate on a 28 to 18 vote. Senators Vaughan Sproul, and others opposed. Penrose and Denrose led support while Flinn pressed to remove mayoral powers and faced questions about procedure. The measure now heads to the house for concurrence.
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Senator Penrose
Mgr. Flinn
Focht
Union
Hitlishure
Senate
House
Quay Democrats
Haines
Boyd
Stiles
Seeley
Higgins
Denrose
Penrose
Abindaies
Confederate Reunion Invites President McKinley in Memphis
The Confederate executive committee adopts resolutions regarding inviting President McKinley to attend the May Memphis reunion. The item faces internal opposition and excludes participation by certain allied organizations while stressing the host city’s dignity and proper conduct for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederate Reunion
Memphis
Tenn
McKinley
Wierda
Tiniqunderenaid
Electoral Vote Counted Amid Senate Debate
The Senate counted the electoral vote for president and vice president as the House continued its tally. Executives in the chamber focused on the agricultural and civil appropriation bills while a District of Columbia code measure was read at night. The session featured speeches attacking excesses in current Congress and defense of appropriations, with fifteen of the 134 pages of the bill laid aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomorrw
Senate
Miinn
Gobin
Flinn
Finnagiin
Wie
Cotin
Weller
Mealford
Freeldent Gobin
Coder
Washington
Merc
Thomas €. Platt
New York
Sergion
United States
House
Mesara
Bell
Colorado
Richapydson
Tennessee
Cochran
Missouri
Mesere
Connan
Minois
Moody
Masachusetts
Congress
Army to reach full 100000 strength for war effort
The Army will be increased to the full authorized strength of 100000 men. The current forces total about 87000, including Philippines troops, with about 1000 more planned to enlist soon. Officials expect recruitment to accelerate as agencies work, aiming to fill the expanded manpower as quickly as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Peb
War Department
Philippines
Willement
Lynch Threat Sparks Mob Rumors in Unclear Territory
An unclear report describes a threatened lynching and chaotic remarks amid alleged tension in a locality. Mentions of individuals Phil and Kateeth accompany references to a confrontation at a place named Chocaville, with inexplicable dialogue about a rope and a crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anette
Phil
Gutiterey
Annual convention opens amid garbled wire service text
An offbeat, partially readable wire reports the start of a convention with references to delegates and officers. The fragmentary text also mentions health, sleep, and environmental notes, but many words are garbled and unclear.
Fragmented street rumor reports unclear local event
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names and actions in a confused sequence with no clear event. The text lacks coherent details, places, dates, or outcomes to summarize reliably.
Chinamen Decline Chinese Punishment Debate T: Chinamen decline foreign envoy views on death penalties and possible distinctions in punishment.
Foreign envoys say even the least guilty deserve death while Chinese officials argue punishments could differ by crime. Emperor Kwang Si withdraws self death demand as talks hinge on whether the court will adopt distinctions or insist on uniform execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Constitution for Cuba Edits At Havana Convention
The editing committee completed changes to the constitution draft in Havana. A clause removing pernicious foreigners is inserted and two congress sessions are set for May and November. A Cuban US relations proposition is to be drawn by five senators and reported next Monday. General Maximo Gomez is summoned as a witness in a local post office fraud case aiding his presidential bid.
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Flinn
Fiih
Muchibronner
Allegheny
Muehlbronner
Allo- Bheny
Havana
Congress
Beeln- Hing
Atel
Senores de Quesada
Tamayo
Gomez
Villuendas
Silva
Cuba
United States
Maximo Gomez
Auditors’ Department
Gomes Acsert
Paris Exposition Medals Delayed Distribution
Frequent inquiries reach the state department about medals for American exhibitors at the Paris exposition. A letter from J H Gore for Commissioner General Peck says medals will not be sent until all are ready, with about 100 awarded, requiring months before distribution. Each medal accompanies a diploma and may be silvered or gilded to suit value.
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Washington
State Department
Ameran
Ao Fother
Department
J. H. Gore
General Peck
Mob Wrecks a Saloon in City Turmoil
A mob attacked a saloon in Winfield Kansas wounding Brame Nigniy with a pistol shot. Police reported gunfire and property damage as the crowd forced entry. The city council ordered immediate closure of all saloons to curb further bloodshed.
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Winfield
Kana
Mii
Roneam
Alintaun
Reeke
Gijie
Brame Nigniy
Indoor skating event highlights at Duguesing gym
Report from Pilttaburg details a half mile indoor exhibition where Ler Boe from Brooklyn led a field including John Nilleow with Joe ss. close behind in a tight race timed around 262 inches behind the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kachaive
Amendiated Pines
Pilttaburg
Inidoor
Duguesing Guyetin
John Nilleow
Idohnean
Ler Boe
Soatgur
Brooklyn
Commission Inspects Pix Box At The Mint For Coin Fineness
A presidential commission opened at the mint to examine the weight and fineness of coins in the pix box. Horatio C. Burchard of Freeport was chosen as chairman. Coins are weighed tested and logged with notes to prepare an accurate report. The pix is heavier due to higher mint output this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Horatio C. Burchard
Freeport
Carrie Nation Leaves Chicago on Topeka Trip
Mrs. Carrie Nation spoke at Willard hall in Chicago and visited a saloon at 280 State Street. She warned authorities to act or face further action, pledged peaceful methods while abroad, and vowed to return with renewed effort to close saloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pel
Carrie Nation
Topeka
Hutelity
Stare Street
Nation
United States
The Electoral Vote Count Declares McKinley Victory
The joint session of Congress counted the electoral votes and proclaimed William McKinley president and Theodore Roosevelt vice president after last fall’s election. The slate totaled 447 votes with McKinley at 202 and Bryan at 155. A separate wire dispatch reports a wreck on the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad near Emporium, killing a worker and seriously injuring others.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Profem Frye
William McKinley
Vheodore Roosevelt
United States
McKinley
Bryan
Pampanga appoints new officials with salaries listed
Sekrina Joven named governor provisional until successor is elected. Marino Cunanan becomes secretary and Lieutenants Gregdale and Butler named supervisor and other posts. Salaries set: governor 31000, secretary 100, treasurer 200, supervisor 1350, etc. Major Maximo Angeles surrenders 112 rifles at Haganoy Bulacan.
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Sekrina Joven
Maximo Angeles
San Fernandes
Pampanga
Liven
Philippine Islands
Bacolor
Sokrinag Joven
Teutor
Marino Cunanan
William A. Gregdale
Lawrence Butler
Forty-first
Fisca
Juan Garcia
Lucerne Disaster Victim Report From St Johns
A chaotic dispatch from St Johns reports the Lucerne likely wrecked near Baoenliou with thirty lives lost. Unidentified wreckage matching Lucerne fittings washes ashore at Lead One while crew members are feared dead and the community mourns the worst disaster since Greenland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freee
St. Johns
N. FL
Lucerne
Baoenliou
Marinees
Greenland
Blackhead
Liverne
Bt. Johns
Porto Rico conditions reviewed by University of Pennsylvania professor
Professor Rowe of the University of Pennsylvania and Porto Rico commission members returned from San Juan to Washington. He reports a new wave of development with wharf upgrades and electrified railways. workers begin 25 to 30 cent daily wages, coffee remains the slow recoverer amid improving prospects.
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Washington
Henry B. Stowe
University of Pennsylvania
Porto Lionate Commission
San Juan
Rowe Toddly
Foraker
Cieneral Griggs
Porto Rico
Rowewall
Double fatality at Home stations after midlevel event
Report from The Amselgted Prees describes a midlevel Home stations incident where Martin Luter of Vernon and Joly Streeter of Home died after a crash while attending hay drawing at Port Stanwix farm. Streeter died en route to hospital in Baltimore. Vic Joe Cana won a five round music boxing bout against Wilmington Jock Daly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Martin Luter
Vernon
Joly Streeter
Home
Port Stanwix Farm
Butler
Streeter
Vie Hospital
Baltimore
Vic Joe Cana
Declan
Wilmington
Jock Daly
Echedwlet Ag
Weather Indications Today Partly Cloudy and News Summary
Weather outlook shows partial cloudiness across regions with general indications of stable conditions. News items report political tensions in the Senate, a marriage uproar in Spain, and civil government inaugurations in Philippine areas amid broader national and local updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Spain
Philippine
Arranging for Royal Wedding Delays Amid Public Tension
Reports say the Asturias-Toourbon marriage festivities faced disruption as crowds react to the public mood. Officials expect no royal family appearances or military parade, with arrangements accelerating at the palace for a private ceremony tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ybon Hamon
Beat
Chet Feilure
Caserta
Engineers Plight on Snowbound Elmira Line
A passenger train on the Elmira Cortland and Northern line near East Ithaca becomes derailed by heavy snow. Engineer Reidy is trapped in the cab as snow piles against the locomotive. the fireman rescues him and stops the train using the emergency valve, avoiding disaster.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Elmira, Cortland and
Northern Road
East Ithaca
Lalion
Reidy
Peace Efforts Driven by Boer Leaders Amid Global Tensions
The report describes ongoing peace efforts by Boer leaders amid wider international mediation. It notes allied and opposing powers, mentions General Wet and Commander General Tete, and outlines strategic moves affecting the region's stability and possible ceasefire actions.
Bold Robbery Details In New York From Fourth Avenue Tunnel
Louise A Pryor wife of Ty W KR Pryor was struck and robbed near the Fourth Avenue tunnel at Thirty eighth Street. She carried diamonds and money. Patrick Hynes arrested on charges. Exclusive wire from The Pittsburgh Press reports a separate telegraph item about a conference in New York and Mr Schwab connected to a new corporation.
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New York
Mia
Louise A. Pryor
Ty. W. KR. Pryor
Roger A. Pryor
Fourth Avenue Tunnel
Thirty-eighth Street
Pryor
Patrick Hynes
Local Strike Report Amid Tight Manpower Shortage
A selective wire from The Anooined Prevt cites a day of lay strike for meurietinesien support with 1000 girls remaining at work. Workers from two large unions and segments from four ethnic groups are mentioned as affected. Employers refuse concessions in several cases, prompting precautionary layoffs and refusals by some to allow exceptions.
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Porte
Meurietinesien
Disorder and blood in Madrid street clashes
Reports from Madrid describe a night of rioting near the Stock Exchange with gendarmes and civil guards under fire, several wounded, and a major disruption as Hussars patrolled the city. Similar anti clerical mobs flare in Saragossa and Barcelona as authorities try to restore order.
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Madrid
Maria de la Mercedes
Prince Charles of Bourbon
Sagasta
Heralde
Stock Exchange
Saragossa
el Pats
Barcelona
Baomander
Uwi
At- Hlaya
Prarie
Temps
Santander
Thoe
Puerta del Sol
L de Parish
Puerta Tel Sol
Fire at Kimberley Mills injures mill in Appleton
Fire at the Kimberley mill of the Kimberley and Click Paper company near Appleton causes destruction of the pine machinery and fishing room. Total expense estimated at 1 200.08 with the plant partially damaged and the mill expected to reopen soon.
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Appleton
Wis
Kimberley
Kimberley & Clik Paper Company
Weather Forecast for Washington and Nearby Areas
The forecast covers Washington and surrounding regions with expected conditions and temperature ranges. Wind directions and possible precipitation are noted, with advisories if applicable. Local time and day-by-day outlook are summarized for residents planning outdoor activities.
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Mob
Convention of Sportemen
Te Associated
Jamarwy
Ding Well
Mexico
Maurice Thopimson
Pravedordhei
Tad
Hehe
Maurice "Thomson
Prus Mei
Geew Bo
Mit
Pekin
Kwang Si
Hae
Prince Ching
Gomez Activi
Paris
Mioe
The
Mint
Roosevelt
Assoriated Press
Philadelphis
Erie
Emyperium
Cat Lim
Thomas Reamer
Hellwout
Pinkeenger Traci
Vray
Thlee
Rhynland
Quemtown
Whynland
Phlaklphia
Liverpool
Government OF
Lead Cove
Inbend
Riley
Pwr
Gans
Cartondale Department
Voral
General—National Guard
Ohio
Continen
Scranton
Connerlvanta
Piet de Wer Ie
Cane Town
Afrikanders
Belelye
Cape
Promeililiniin
Stes and
Cieneral
Ruth
Louise Pryor
Schwab
Pittebure
Pittebiang Teader
Pittebung
Aloe
M. Schwab
Provident of
Combing
Prince Charles
Mercedes
Associated Press
Kimberley Mills
Clark Paper Company
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Aseland Pres
Low York
Qutendown
Wave
Fort Bimarwk
Genoa
Astoria
Bulgaria
Manbure
Gennaily
Wensington
Antwerp
Souilaippont
Tromen
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