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23 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1900
Page
1
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The Republican peace committee met after adjournment to consider separating the house Porto Rico tariff bill from the government bill and voting on it as passed. It may seek amendments if the house agrees, but there is fear amendments could derail a conference report. Eight senators may oppose unless amended.
Loud bill on second class mail matter recommitted to the committee on post offices without instructions after a three day debate. Vote 148 to 96 with 16 present and not voting. Land calls it three strikes and out. The measure's fate in the current congress appears unlikely.
A blast at the Hercules powder works in Lamotte Missouri rips the separating house apart. Workers Peter Bucks and Edmond Carter are killed in the explosion with unknown cause. Local authorities investigate the incident.
President Hickey calls a meeting of Western League club managers in Omaha on March 27 to set a new schedule. Mayor Van Wyck vetoes a bill allowing a governor appointed charter revision commission for Greater New York. Navy plans $800000 repair orders for the cruiser Boston at Mare Island.
Count Longay and his partner were married in the chapel of Miramar castle with the court chaplain officiating. The Bank of England reports six months ending February 28 profits at 786,149 pounds and a dividend of a specified percent was declared by Governor Samuel Stewart Gladstone.
London dispatch reports ongoing rumors that Mafeking has been relieved. The War Office denies confirmation and offers no fresh news. Boer claims of victory are dismissed as attempts to boost morale amid continued British progress. Pretoria reportedly braces for a siege. Italian intervention is denied.
Colonel Harold Smith testified for most of the day that under orders from Quartermaster General White he wrote letters leading to the sale of state clothing to the Illinois Supply Company for 10500. He said White planned to repurchase the goods and that proceeds were booked as secondhand military stores. He also said bids were steered to Henderson-Ames of Kalamazoo enabling a purchase around sixty thousand dollars for essentially the same goods.
Albany March 23 The New York Senate voted 83 against and 16 for a mortgage tax bill. Internal Republican conflict doomed the measure as U S Senator Platt demanded an exception for mortgages under 4 percent to relieve the New York Central railway and Governor Roosevelt warned of a veto if the bill lacked that clause.
Havana March 28 editorial notes a Senate commission questioned Havana journalists about electing a president. It says the question signals a future presidential vote and praises the Spanish press for declining to express political opinions.
Report shows shortage of Frank Bundy, city chamberlain, estimated between 60 000 and 85 000 dollars. Authorities expect his arrest once he is able to leave bed.
State troops loyal to Governor Beckham occupy the Fraxcront county courthouse and jail for the hearing on powers case against Caleb Powers Captain Davia and W H Coulton. Lexington company under Captain Longmire arrives with arms drawn. 75 special deputy sheriffs sworn in. Trial expected to begin tomorrow. courthouse access restricted to attorneys witnesses and press.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania introduced a bill detailing the Northern Pacific railway restructuring. It declares land transfers to be illegal and appoints the Pacific railroads committee to summon witnesses and papers for an early report. In Chicago Arthur Daubner the so called big restaurant man is dead at 40.
The Kiel launch named Prinz Heinrich was christened by Princess Henry of Prussia. The 8500 ton cruiser with 15000 hp triple expansion engines can reach 204 knots and carries displacement of 8500 tons.
The 15 year old Bugler Dunn of the First Royal Dublin Fusiliers led the advance at the Tugela amid fire. He was wounded but resumed the call with his left hand and the troops surged forward. Awarded a medal with three bars he hopes to return to the front. Queen Victoria praised him and gave him a silver bugle. Also note Burlington selling one way second class tickets to Minnesota and North Dakota on March 14 21 28 and April 4.
For the first time in 90 years the eltee Connaught and Strathern commander of the forces in Ireland visited Belfast on a tour of military inspection. He was enthusiastically received.
The advertisement touts GRAIN-O as a coffee substitute safe for children and adults. It imitates the dark color of Mecca or java and is said to be made from pure ng, with readers urged to ask their grocer to show a pack.
A Republican Senate caucus committee authorized Senator Foraker to separate the tariff feature from the Puerto Rican government bill and pursue passing the House tariff bill without amendments. The plan aims to defeat all amendments and enact the House bill as is.
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