Ratification Declares Porto Rico US Territory Under Constitution
United States District Judge Tachren holds that the treaty of peace with Spain makes Porto Rico American territory and bound by the US Constitution from ratification forward. Raphael Ortiz, a Porto Rican, is denied habeas relief as his murder trial occurred when the island was at war, justifying military jurisdiction.
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Sr. Valli
United States
Tachren
Spain
Porto Rico
Raphael Ortiz
Stillwater
Beechee
Supreme Court of the
Congress
Confess
Ile
Supreme Court
Wnth
British Cross The Vet North of Brandfort Advance Reaches 18 Miles
The British column led by Lord Roberts and Canadian troops has picketed houses on the Vet river south bank eighteen miles north of Brandfort. The advance from Karee Siding spans 32 miles in five days, with Bronte fort and Broemfontein distances noted as the Boers retreat. General Irenel’s cavalry roves northward as infantry press toward Kroonstad.
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Lord
Irenel
Kroonstadt
London
Lord Roberts
Hunter
He Waal
Windsortown
Mafeking
Ainost
Tonvon
Brundtort
Cieneral Cronje
Ladysmith
Drakensturg
Biller
Tours
Hoemfontein
Toer
Veandfort
Delarey
Windney
Brandfort
Transvaal
Lord Juberts
PLAN FOR LONG WAIL AND VOICE OF THE BOERS
A French steamer arrives with 10 000 bags of votes and 10 000 bags of sugar for a Pretoria syndicate. Boers fortify Laudemburg store provisions and plan to link the Selati line to Lydenburg to block Dutch railways. Portuguese objections grow over searchlights and night patrols. United States trip for Bow peave commission set for May 6. Leyds and Dr Mireles join the delegation after Amsterdam.
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Los Anos
Borenza Maryque
Daily Mail
Pretoria
Trans.voul
Laudemburg
Selati
Wonatipourt
Lydenburg
Netherlands
Drakensburg Range
United States
Sui Haak
Bow Peave Commisssion
Vv. Leyds
Mireles
Amsterdam
All Down for Chadwick Bevere Reprimand Revealed
Waketon May 4 Secretary Long releases correspondence between the navy department and Captain Chadwick over a published interview in which he severely reflects on Rear Admiral Schley. The department issues a severe reprimand, with the letter made public after a conference with the president.
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Loup. Waketon
Long
Navy Department
Chadwick
Schley
Mine Explosion Kills Hundreds At Scofield Utah
From Scofield Utah May 1 a Tribune special reports a blast at Pleasant Valley Coal Company mine No 1 possibly 200 men dead with 19 percent bodies recovered and rescue ongoing. By May 3 the death toll rose as crews describe the disaster and a survivor recalls the rush of air and after damp.
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Savy Lynn
Utah
the Tribune
Scofield
Wenh
Pleasant Valley Coal Company
W. C. Wilson
Cholera in famine struck India amid aiding relief efforts
The report states cholera tightens its deadly hold on famine struck India. About 93,600,000 people in the affected district endure pestilence and misery as aid comes but barely meets need. A Shiota correspondent laments relief could be ten times larger. hope rests on better years ahead.
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India
Verror - Toxpan
Wmib
Shiota
Jaldant
McLean abandons Dewey candidacy at Bryan meeting
In Ohio, John S McLean the Admiral Dewey ally shifts support to William Jennings Bryan. Democratic leaders at Columbus discuss timing and venue for state convention. Also notes Charles Herbert Allen sworn in as civil governor of Puerto Rico amid turbulent talks. Copenhagen reports Danish West Indies talks with Dempark collapsed.
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Ohio
Dewey
Smea
Key
John S. Mciean
Admiral Dewey
W.O. Whoiwas
Ebaionin
Democratic Central
McLean
Columbus
Democratic Shate Central Committee
Loxpon
Magy
Dempark
Danish West Indies
Copenhagen
Party Mail
Odd Bits and Quips From Anecdotes and Events
A collage of historical quips and anecdotes recounts wartime banter at Trafalgar and a judge’s remark on counterfeiting, plus a Virginia bill opposing wife-beaters, tales of Riley and Nye’s stage wit, a humorous insult exchange with Matilda the servant, and a colonial era warning about counterfeit currency. It also lists upcoming Iowa Central Railway homeseeker excursions and a promotional note for Allen’s Foot-Ease with a sharp closing jab about women wearing makeup.
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England
Virginia
Powell
Brunswick County
Dr Hartman Ad Highlights Free Advice for Women
A regional note extols Dr Hartman’s free guidance for women with chronic female ailments. It praises Pernna and Veruna remedies and urges readers to correspondence for personalized steps toward health. The doctor’s book Health and Beauty is offered free to readers who write with symptoms and history.
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TF. OW. Goulder
Athave
Roel
Island
Peruana
Dr. Hartman
Hartman
Columbus
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