Bold Matabele Attack Near Bulawayo Endangers Communication
Saturday’s fighting near Bulawayo saw Matabele forces surround the town from north and west with an 8,000 strong force assaulting a 300-man white Cape and native column. The Bulawayo defenders, aided by rapid fire guns, repulsed the attack with three whites killed and several wounded, while the Matabele casualties were heavy with an observer noting 140 dead nearby. Telegraph links to Bulawayo remained open despite the siege atmosphere.
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Buluwayo
Bulawayo
MacFarlane
Umguna River
Garcia Succeeds Gomez In Rebel Command
Havana dispatches report Calixto Garcia has been appointed commander-in-chief of the insurgents with Maximo Gomez to take a different role. The news comes amid reports that Garcia's leadership will intensify Rebel efforts, signaling a strategic shift in the uprising. A cyclone near Torpexa Kansas, Clay county, caused multiple deaths and heavy damage as several towns suffered widespread destruction. At least five killed, eight fatally, 17 injured, with families of local residents among the casualties and fears of higher losses as communications with affected towns remain disrupted.
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Hauosaa Cylone Hills
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Kun
Clay County
Rank Peterson
Ole Halverson
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John Morris
Fr. Welkin
Peter Anderson
H. Gardner
Clifton
Russell Reaffirms Non pursuit of Massachusetts nomination
An ex governor William J. Russell of Massachusetts states he does not seek nor desire the nomination, requesting any movement in his interest be made in other states, while expressing appreciation for the state's endorsement. The note was printed in the World in reply to a staff correspondent’s question.
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Free Coinage Desire Dominates Nebraska Democrat Convention
Bliver Element of Nebraska Democrats held their convention in Lixcouy Nebraska on April 2. The platform passed with enthusiasm calling for direct vote on senators income tax revenue tariff initiative and referendum liberal pensions and free silver. The report also notes McKinley’s delegates and Republican positions on sound money as the parties prepare for the national convention in St Louis.
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Charles Pustolka
Louis P. Hermann
Singing
Empire Athletic Club
Buffalo
Frank Erne
Larry Burns
Cohoes
Oklahoma
Mitchellstown
Cork
J. 8
Casey
Land League
Bowell Retires as Canadian Premier Amid Cabinet Crisis
In Ottawa on April 25 the session in parliament buzzed with excitement as Sir Mackenzie Bowell resigned and moved toward retirement. Bowell plans to dissolve parliament, while Sir Charles Tapper and allies seek an offer from the premier to show unity, which Bowell declines despite pressure.
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Mackenzie Bowell
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Charles Tapper
Mackenzie
Democrats Open to Early Senate Adjournment
Washington April 25. Democrats indicate no opposition to quick Senate adjournment once the sundry civil appropriation bill is disposed of. Republicans see early adjournment likely as leaders plan to wrap up business while seeking a vote on seating Mr. Dupont as Delaware senator, which Democrats expect to defeat.
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Dupont
Delaware
British retreat after Matabele clash at Oars Town
Telegraphic reports from Bulawayo say British forces attacked the Matabeles at Oars Town, suffered heavy losses, and were forced to retreat after a forceful sortie. Matabele casualties are reported between 400 and 1,500, while British losses remain undisclosed but feared severe.
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Bulawayo
West Superior Iron and Steel Plant Resumes Operations
West Superior Wisconsin April 23 operations resume after final obstacle to reorganize the long closed West Superior Iron and Steel company is removed. The mammoth plant foundry is running with 150 men and plans call for full plant restart and about 1000 workers. The revival includes partial rebuilding and capacity expansion funded by new capital.
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West Superior
Wisconsin Girls Die In Double Drowning At Downsville
Edna Varney aged 16 and Emma Cunningham aged 165 years died by drowning in the mill pond at Downsville nine miles north of Menomonie Wisconsin. They were last seen Tuesday evening. A brown bottle of laudanum was found on the bank along with a watch. Letters pointing to the motive for the act are disclosed, involving prominent local parties.
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Menomonie
Wis
Edna Varney
Emma Cunningham
Downsville
Actoak
They All Plead Guilty in Transvaal Treason Case
In Pretoria on April 26 three reform committee members Francis Rhodes Lionel Phillips and George Farrar pleaded guilty to high treason while other committee members pleaded guilty to lese majeste without hostile intent. Case adjourned until Monday for sentencing with reports Kru ger may remit part of sentences. Also notes on log drivers aided by floods in Granrasore Wisconsin a whaleback collision near Detroit and Armenian arrests at Mosh Sassoun unrest.
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Francis Rhodes
Lionel Phillips
George Farrar
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Granrasore
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