Murder trial verdict and community brief from Creston Iowa
The December killing of Deputy Sheriff Tom Walsh in Creston ended with a first degree murder verdict for the accused Williams, who claimed self defense and faces life imprisonment upon sentencing. The item notes Williams has a wife and nine children.
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Victory for Dokers in Bethany Captures by Boers
Roberts reports five British companies captured near Bethany by Boers. A separate action near Roddersburg resulted in three Royal Irish Fusiliers and two mounted infantry companies surrendering after prolonged defences. News reached Bethany as Gatacia and Cameron Highlanders were sent from Springfontein to Reddersburg to locate the missing detachment.
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Ninth Regiment Mounted Infantry
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Springfontein
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Ambuscade Losses and Prisoners Near Simmas Tost
In a Simmas Tost ambuscade near Brasxprorv on April 6 British and Boer forces clash as the Jurghers suffer three dead and ten wounded while Burghers take 389 prisoners. Free Staters aim to march on Cloemfontein amid joint southern Goer and Boer lines. Gen Denver sends guns wagons and prisoners to Winburg. Hidden British papers reveal invasion plans and routes including Mafeking Johannesburg via Dr Jameson's path.
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Steyn Addresses Free State Road Opening
President Steyn spoke to the Free State on the eve of its road opening, saying Bloemfontein’s surrender did not end republican hope. He claimed the war, begun to defend independence, has been successful and thwarted a dissension attempt among burghers. He criticized British violations of truce and the Red Cross and pledged to report the matter to neutral powers.
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Free State Road
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Bloemfontein
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Joubert
Red Cross
Kentucky Democrats Win Court of Appeals Governorship Decision
Pranktons Ky April 7 The Court of Appeals rules for Democrats in the governorship case with a six judge opinion four Democrats two Republicans. One Republican dissented. It holds the legislature seating Beekham final and limits court review, cites Taylor overstepping by adjournment to London, and upholds regular journals. Republicans seek US Supreme Court review. 30 days before mandate issues.
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Dewey Confirms Presidential Possibility After Interview
Admiral Dewey acknowledged a World interview stating he would accept the presidency if the American people asked. He refused to elaborate further.
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Olga Nethersole Acquitted in Sapho Nuisance Case
The jury in the Olga Nethersole nuisance trial for performing Sapho returned a not guilty verdict. The defendants included Olga Nethersole and others charged with maintaining a nuisance in the performance.
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Japan Calls Out Naval Reserve For Service
April 6 report from Shangual notes ominous wartime prep as Russia seeks to seize Port Arthur by flooding markets with wheat from North China. Japan mobilizes naval reserves while a new Australian fabric from spider silk is described for use in bayonets and related gear.
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Bearly Forty Lives Lost In Colorado River Flood
A Colorado River dam near Austin Texas failed sending a colossal surge downstream. The flood devastated the lower town wrecking power plants and drowning workers. Authorities list known dead including Walter Mower Frank Fitzgerald and others with fears many more unaccounted for as reports filter in.
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Mrs Kinney
Walter Mower
Walter Jolson
Ab Feed Johnson
Frank Fitzgerald
Walter Blossman
Joseph Newman
Dick Mortis
John Prees
Charles Turchard
Ihis
Lnter
Sixty Tow Captured in Boer War Dispatches
Welhuen reports the capture of General Villebois Marénil and a Boer leader at Noberts, with dozens of prisoners taken. Villebois Marénil and seven Boers killed or wounded. British casualties include one officer shot after a white flag incident. Methuen reports a relief force concentrated at Boshot as Boer forces retreat toward the Vaal River.
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Miles Open to Democratic Nomination for President
The World reports Governor Nelson A Miles is willing to seek the Democratic nomination for president. He has told friends and, ten days ago, spoke with William C Whitney about the possibility. Whitney said the leading gold Democrats oppose nominating Hegan as before, but did not commit to support the general and will consult his friends.
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Four Great Powers Demand Suppression of Boxers in China
A Shanghai dispatch says American British German and French ministers jointly urged the Chinese foreign office to eradicate the Society of Boxers within five months. If ignored, the powers will advance troops into northern provinces to secure foreign safety. Naval guards accompany locations at Taku amid a large fleet.
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Des Moines Legislation and Budgets Face Early Public Glare
Des Moines debates sweep through state government with bills on education finance public works and institutional funding. Lawmakers consider appropriations for Benedict Home Des Moines and reform schools while discussing tax exemptions and county education measures amid a broad package of oversight and reform bills.
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Michellville Reform School
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Des Moises
Shox City
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Stila Kociaty
Amon
Quivin
Iowa Legislature Addresses Reformatory and Funds
The session passes a bill to establish a woman’s reformatory at Amamosa and transfers inmates from Mitchellville. lowers the minimum age for commitment to 7 years. Major appropriations for Cherokee hospital, state universities, and colleges are approved. a commission on municipal codes is formed. The Knob Knoxville Industrial Mine closure is endorsed. insurance premium reforms gain approval. The April adjournment is delayed by a salaries dispute.
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Tyrillwh Casualties and Delegates Reports From April 1
A fragmentary update from Sannuas Post lists missing 134 ar til lists and 22 life guards among casualties, with 84 wounded and 4 killed. Pennsylvania delegates to the national democratic convention were instructed to support William J Bryan under the unit rule. A Republican caucus in Washington considered tariff amendments to send the Vorto Rican bill to the president.
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