Conference by Reed and Allison on Presidential Situation
A secret Capitol conference on Sunday drew Reed Allison Manley and other leaders to discuss methods to blunt the McKinley tide. Allison declined to reveal withdrawal plans while Reed proposed backing Allison if he gains more votes, prompting Allison to seek a dark horse solution to block McKinley. Harrison appears as a potential alternative, with letters reportedly urging readiness to back him in key states and among factions.
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Reed
Allison
Maine
Harrison
Asmington
Capitol
Manley
McKinley
Garrison
Loase
Nebraska
Kansas
South
New Currency Bill Proposed by Minnesota Republican
At the National Mouse today Representative Heatwole of Minnesota proposed a nonpartisan commission to study banking and currency reform, to report to Congress. The Treasury ordered New York subtreasury to raise gold bar premiums to curb exports and align with Bank of England pricing, aiming to reduce coin circulation and stabilize exchange.
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Perts
Waintreton
Heatwole
Minnesota
Congress
Treasury Department
New York
Bank of England
United States
Great Britain
Treasury
Hancock Statue Levy Sparks Controversy Over Ownership
A constable seized the unerected Hancock statue in Wasiixetonx for 60 dollars believed owed by sculptor Henry J. Huett. The levy, if the statue already belongs to the government, was unlawful. The statue’s unveiling is planned for about May 1.
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Nancock
General Hancock
Henry J. Huett
Tabor Knocks Out Davis in Minnesota Campaign
Senator Davis faced rail labor pressures during the 2 year ago strike after telegraphic appeals from St Paul leaders backing Debs. His response urging a swift government response was cited by opponents in the delegate campaign.
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Washtneaton
Davis
Minnesota
St. Paul
Debs
Mutiny in Bolivia and varied world brief
A mutiny breaks out in Bolivia with several deaths reported. The Italian Senate approves funds for further African operations. Professor Fessenden develops a meter to gauge X ray force. Charlotte Behrens of Mantell's company wins a Chicago divorce. Two white boys in Ramer Alabama disguise themselves, rob a station agent, and are captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivia
Africa
Professor Fessenden
Charlotte Behrens
Robert Mantell
Chicago
Ramer
Ala
New Copyright Revision Expected by House Committees
Washington reports the House committees on patents plan a major revision of copyright law. A proposed bureau of copyrights may be created within the library, with Spofford to advise and a substitute for the Treloar bill to follow after broader hearings.
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Washington
House Committees On
Bureau of Copyrights
Congressional Library
Spofford
Librarian of Congress
Draper
Texas Women Act Against Indian Territory Outlaws
North Texas petition signatures from Wichita county women urge President Cleveland and Congress to settle the Indian Territory. They claim ongoing robberies and crimes threaten border citizens and demand federal protection and territory settlement.
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Whatta Fallus
Texas
North Texas
Grover Cleveland
United States
Hoke Smith
Interior
Fifty-Fourth Congress of the
Indian Territory
Wichita County
Indian Territory Bill Discussed in House Committee
The House Indian affairs committee held an extended executive session on the Indian Territory bill. Flynn and Curtis measures formed the base of discussion while only the first three sections were reviewed. The panel will reconvene Saturday and meet daily until a final bill is perfected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waasamnatoy
House
Indian Affairs Committee
Flynn
Hawaiian Cable Question Delayed By Senate Committee
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee briefly considered the Hawaiian cable issue but deferred action until next Wednesday. A committee draft aims to reflect the best features of the Scrimser and Spaulaing bills.
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Washington
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
New Electric Heating Trust Formed in Boston
The American Electric Heating corporation unites major manufacturers of electric heating apparatus with headquarters in Boston. A syndicate of Boston New York and Western financiers controls it. Capital stock is set at 10 million dollars.
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Boston
American Electric Heating Corporation
New York
Western
Natives Revolt in Inzza and Tilabusi Districts
South African natives revolt and massacre white settlers including Commissary Bentley. Fugitives flee to Bulawayo and Gwelo for protection as a detachment of seventy five volunteers with a Maxim gun is sent against the natives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inzza
Tilabusi
Bentley
Bulawayo
Gwelo
Mantell Marries Actress Charlotte Hebrens at Home
Robert Mantell and actress Charlotte Hebrens wed today in a ceremony conducted by Bishop Samuel Sallows at the home of Attorney R. A. Wade. The bride, formerly Mrs Huln, had a divorce granted yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuicaGco
Robert Mantell
Charlotte Hebrens
Samuel S'allows
R. A. Wade
Huln
Senate Cuban Resolutions Adopted by Conference
The conference on Cuban resolutions has agreed to accept the resolutions as passed by the Senate. This marks formal adoption of the measure in Wasaineros on March 27.
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Senate Cubag
Wasaineros
Senate
Nations Split Over Funding of British Egyptian Expedition
The commission debates covering the expenses of the British Egyptian expedition against Dongola with $1,000,000 available immediately. English German Italian Austrian members back advancing funds while Russian and French members vote against and protest the use of the reserve fund before leaving the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raseia
France
Caira
Dongola
Senator Platt Seeks Early Adjournment By May
The Senate opened with sparse attendance as lawmakers planned routine appropriation bills. Senator Platt proposed adjourning both houses by May 2 at 8 pm, sending the motion to the appropriation committees while Senator Gallinger urged a constitutional article restricting state church establishment and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washrnaton
Senate
Sherman
Harrison
Brazil
Spain
Allen
Nebraska
Gallinger
New Hampshire
United States
Platt
Connecticut
House of Representatives
Reed not discouraged as McKinley gains delegates
Washington reports Joseph H Manley states 375 delegates elected for the Republican national convention with 36 contested cases. McKinley leads with 154 if 26 from Indiana and 18 from Minnesota conceded, others divided among Morton Quay Cullom Allison Reed. Davis withdraws boosting Reed Allison alliance grows amid McKinley strength in North. South votes disputed.
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Washington
Joseph H. Manley
Maine
Reed
Cleaves
H. B. Cleaves
McKinley
Indiana
Minnesota
Morton
Quay
Cullom
Allison
Mr. Reed
J. E. Manley
Alaison
Cushman K. Davis
Davis
Ilinois
North
South
Tramp Defies Mob After Brutal Farmhouse Assault
In Estorra Kansas a tramp attacked Mrs. C Dilley five miles west of Madison last night, beating her with a club. Her husband and son joined the struggle, subduing the assailant after a fierce fight. Mrs. Dilley is dangerously hurt and her husband badly cut. Rumors of lynching surround the calaboose as the crowd gathers.
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Estorra
Kan
A. P. A. Advisory Board Meets in Washington
The advisory board of the A P A convened in Washington for most of the day with Judge Stevens of Missouri presiding. Prominent supreme council members from Illinois Michigan and other states attended to present political views while security was tightened in the city.
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Washington
Judge Stevens
Missouri
Supreme Councils of State
T. Beatty
Chicago
Supreme Council
C. P. Johnson
Illinois
J. H.traynor
Michigan
Bold $50,000 Chicago robbery shocks city
Christopher Schrage, 76, was bound and gagged by two men at his home on South Jefferson Street last evening around 6:00 PM. They robbed him of more than $50,000 in money and papers, and no arrests have been made as police search for clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caicaco
Christopher Schrage
South
Jefferson Street
House Debates Record Corrections On Grant Bill
In the House, Mr. Bartlett denies causing a campaign circular and calls the charge libel. Mr. Boutelle seeks to correct the record over remarks attributed to General Wheeler about the Grant bill, noting 58 of 79 opposing votes were by ex Confederates. The chamber then debates the naval appropriation bill with Boutelle praising the new navy.
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Tello
Wheeler
Wasimoros
Bartlett
New York
Suizer
Gibson
Tennessee
Boutelle
Maine
General Wheeler
Alabama
House
England
Spain
Congressional
General Grant
Owens
Kentucky
Sle
Pew Navy
Pay for Mail Men Bill Sets Carrier Salaries
Representative Sperry from Connecticut reports a postoffice committee bill fixing maximum salaries for letter carriers. In cities over 75,000 population pay would be 1200 dollars yearly, in smaller cities 1000 dollars. The report notes free delivery already yields significant government income and would be self sustaining if enacted.
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Washington
Sperry
Connecticut
Postoffice Committee
Clouse
Murder linked to wealthy coal operator in Annie McGrath death
Privapretpia March 26 18 year old Annie McGrath was found dead at 2926 Girard avenue. Police name Samuel P Langden a wealthy coal operator and former lover as the murderer. Langden is jailed in city hall. Wet towel over the face remains in detective storage.
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Privapretpia
Annie McGrath
Girard Avenue
Samuel P. Langden
Landen
Heavy Judgment Against the Atchison
A deficiency judgment of 63,549,280 was filed against the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway by Union Trust Company as trustees for general mortgage bondholders. The filing occurred just as the county clerk’s office closed in New York on March 26.
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Atchison
New York
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Union Trust Company
Kansas
Train Wreck Near Rock Port injures passengers lightly
A Rock Port Missouri train wreck on the Rock Port Langdon and Northern line occurred about two miles south of town when the track spread. The accommodation passenger and freight train toppled an embankment with a coach and two cattle cars sliding into a ditch fifteen feet below. Passengers were badly shaken but no serious injuries reported.
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Rock Port
Langdon & Northern Railroad
Here
Cuban Archives Captured in Santi Spiritus Province
A Cuban reverse cited by a cablegram to the Spanish Legation reports Spanish forces seizing all archives of the insurgent government in Santi Spiritus, a move seen as morally damaging though not overtly practical for the insurgents.
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Washington
Santi Spiritus
Treloar Renominated in Missouri Republican meeting
William M. Treloar was renominated for Congress by the Republican Congressional committee in Warrenton Missouri. His Democratic opponent will be Champ Clark who faces no opposition to renomination. Washington report notes the National Board of Soldiers Home panel recommended reappointing General Franklin as his own successor. Congressman Blue of Kansas contested the appointment.
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Mexico
William M. Treloar
Congress
Republican Congressional Committee
Warrenton
Champ Clark
National Board of Soldiers’ Home
Washington
House Military Affairs Committee
Franklin
National Board of Soldiers’ Homes
Blue
Kansas
Two Blackmailers Sentenced in Lebaudy Case
Ulric de Civry and Count Lionel Werther de Cesti were sentenced to thirteen months in prison and fines of 500 francs each for blackmailing the late Max Lebaudy, the millionaire conscript who died in Amelie-len-Bains military hospital. Other defendants, including Armand Rosenthal, were acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
the Figaro
New York
Ohio Man Bids for Presidency in Delegates Scheme
J H Manley dispatches to Massachusetts Republicans projecting McKinley at 150 delegates after reallocation from Wisconsin Indiana Minnesota and twelve anti McKinley switches to Reed. The memo casts Reed Morton Allison Cullom Quay and Reed as opposing McKinley with Morton and Quay named as likely rivals in St Louis.
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McKinley
Reed
Morton
Allison
Quay
Senator Cullom
Cincinnati
Blaine
Conkling
New York
Indianna
Bristow
Kentucky
Hayes
Ohio
Maartranft
Pennsylvania
Maine
St. Louis
Iowa
Cullom
Ilinois
J. I. Manxtwey
Trade Review Sees Mixed Outlook With Slight Improvement in Iron
R G Dun & Co reports no major change in overall business. Some failures raise lending fears. dry goods softer, iron and steel modestly improved, boots and shoes more hopeful. Labor disputes in clothing disrupt activity. Foreign trade shows 6 percent NY export rise over last three weeks while imports fall, domestic markets possibly overstocked with foreign goods. prices trend to favor selling staples abroad.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Launching of the Iowa battleship at Cramp’s yard
The battleship Iowa was launched at Cramp’s shipyard with Miss Mary Lord Drake, daughter of Iowa’s governor, christening the vessel. The 11,400 ton ironclad measures 300 feet long and 72 feet wide, armed with two revolving turrets and multiple guns, costing 9 500 000, and crewed by about 490.
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Iowa
Olney Likely Candidate for Democratic Nomination
Secretary of State Olney is expected to be a candidate at the Chicago Democratic convention. Massachusetts plans to present his name and send a solid delegation for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasninetos
Olney
Chicago
Massachusetts
New Consumption Cure Reported by Charity Hospital
The Orleans Parish Medical Board announced successful experiments at Charity hospital claiming a cure for consumption after five to six months of testing. The method uses an antiphthesia discovered about a year ago by Dr Karl von Buck, a student of Professor Koch in 1892.
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New Orleans
Orleans Parish Medical Board
Charity Hospital
Karl von Buck
Koch
Oerlin
Wife saves five hundred dollars for husband sake
Tom Masson in Truth recounts a weary husband lamenting endless bills. His wife reveals she saved nearly five hundred dollars to ease his burden, so he can buy the sealskin cloak he desired, lightening their finances and spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mason
New York
Tom Masson
Cheap but No Bargain in Auction of Aged Horse
An east end auction saw a nearly 25 year old hack horse sold for 50 cents. The auctioneer kept half as commission, leaving the driver and helper with a net gain of just 5 cents after a 10 cent drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Hackman
Louisville Courier-Journal
Man Arrest Sought Over Piano Theft Fraud
Mrs Lola Miller and husband say Lee McDonald called at 1604 Jackson Ave to remove their Chickering piano for use at a music hall and paid 2. He promised to return next day but disappeared. Miller obtained a warrant from Justice Spitz, and authorities learned McDonald had left town.
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Lee McDonald
Lola M. Miller
Jackson Avenue
Miller
Justice Spitz
McDonald
Vaughn
Kansas City Star
Death of George Leonard of West Rutland at 97
George Leonard of West Rutland Vermont died aged 97 years 10 months leaving a wife who died at 99 and four sons three daughters. He had thirty grandchildren and twenty seven great grandchildren. The obituary includes moral reflections on thought and action and a brief quiz on life.
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George Leonard
West Rutland
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Wm. M Treloar
M'Kinley
Dun's Trade Review
Stola Tha
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