Death sentences announced against Hammond Rhodes Phillips Farrar
Pretoria April 30 reports that the death sentence imposed on American engineer John Hayes Hammond and on Colonel Francis Rhodes brother of Cecil Rhodes Lionel Phillips head of the chamber of mines and George Farrar proprietor of Country Life Johannesburg has been carried out or committed. Fifty nine others received lighter penalties. Great public excitement in South Africa follows the announcements.
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South Africa
Pretoria
John Hayes Hammond
Francis Rhodes
Cecil Rhodes
Cape Colony
Lionel Phillips
Chamber of Imines
Johannesburg
George Farrar
Country Life of
Reform Committee
Tall
Oars Town
Johannasburg
Chamber of Mines of
Tohannesburg
de Boers Mines
Lawrences
Joel Barnato
Barney Barnato
My. Pettleheim
J. W. Leonard
Mein
D. S Curtis
W. B. Clement
J. Lawley
King
Mr. Lingham
Lonpos
Paris
Jameson
Doornkoop
South Africa Company
Johannesburg Reform Leaders Sentenced in High Treason Trial
In Pretoria reports, the Johannesburg reform committee leaders were sentenced after guilty pleas to high treason. Lionel Phillips George Farrar Colonel Rhodes and John Hammond received death by execution. Fifty nine others, including Barnato and others, were jailed or fined with varying terms.
Matabele Withdraw From Bulawayo Threats Fade
From Bulawayo Earl Grey reports Matabele forces have retreated from the vicinity and plan to move northward. Mangwe road secured by 400 men in seven forts. King Khama cites famine and cattle deaths, urging relief measures. Transvaal border chiefs condemn Johannesburg reform sentences and seek Boer clashes. Northern Pacific sale decree signed in Milwaukee, with wide court-discretion and potential modifications. Lands west of the Missouri to be sold. sale to occur within 60 days from West Superior depot unless halted.
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Lonpox
Earl Grey
Mangwe
King Khama
Khama
Transvaal
Johannesburg
Junkings
Milwaukee
Millwatter
Northern Pacific Railroad
Jenkins
United States
Northern Pacific Company
Missouri River
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
West Superior
McKinley Chosen by Illinois Republicans After Bitter Fight
William McKinley Jr of Ohio is chosen as the Republican presidential candidate by Illinois Republicans after a sharp convention contest. Supporters of Cullom led a rival caucus with the Cook County machine. McKinley allies won support when delegates backed replacing Cullom with McKinley for the St Louis convention. The vote on the substitute name was decisive, with a large margin in favor of McKinley.
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Sprivamith
William McKinley, Jr
Ohio
Ilinois
United States
Shelby M. Cullom
McKinley
Cullom
Cook County
Illinois
Major McKiley
Svith
State University
Pattison In The RaceN Presidential Endorsement In Pennsylvanian
Allentown Pennsylvania April 20 Robert Emory Pattison was unanimously endorsed by the Democracy of Pennsylvania for the presidential nomination at Chicago. A sound money platform pledged the 64 delegates to support Pattison, with a spirit of harmony seen as promising for the fall campaign.
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Allentown
Robert Emory Pattison
Democracy of
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Pattison
Vermont Republicans Declare McKinley Their First Choice
Montpelier April 30 Vermont Republicans at the state convention adopt a resolution recognizing William McKinley of Ohio as their first choice for presidential candidate, pledging support for his protectionist platform.
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Vermont
McKinley
Montreuire
William McKinley
Ohio
McKinley Cannot Win Says Maine Manley
Joseph H. Manley of Augusta Maine writes to The Commercial Advertiser disputing McKinley's nomination. He argues McKinley will not be nominated and credits a sound money issue for the St Louis outcome. Ex Senator Platt says McKinley may lack enough votes but won’t refute his managers yet. M A Hanna declined to comment on the Illinois Springfield convention results.
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Manley
Maine
Saura
New York
Joseph H. Manley
Augusta
Reed
McKinley
St. Louis
T, OC
Platt
Milwaukee streetcar strike ties up service at night
Street Car Employes at Milwaukee strike to enforce demands. May 4 report says 900 workers of the Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light company walked out after last night’s action, halting service as motormen and conductors refused to return until union wage increases and recognition were granted. company prepared to substitute workers from other cities.
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Milwaukee
Milwaugee
Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company
Electric Railway Company
Assassination of the Shah At Shiraz Shrine
TenERAN May 2 report says the shah of Persia was shot and killed while entering the shrine of Shah Abdul Azim. The assassin was arrested. Officials say quiet prevails and no disorder is expected due to the murder.
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Teneran
Shah of
Persia
Shah Abdul Azim
City Devastated as Second Fire Sweeps Through Downtown
Last Saturday’s horror repeats with a second blaze engulfing Portland hotel and east west districts. Wind drives flames northward, 17 blocks of business property destroyed, over 1 million in loss, 450 thousand insured. at least one death, many injured, 4,000 homeless as city roars through ashes.
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Cole
Old Town
Capitol Hill
Portland
Bennett Avenue
Myers Avenue
George Griffith
Will Seat the Women in Methodist Conference Fight
In Cleveland on May 4 the quadrennial Methodist Episcopal session opened with a battle over seating women delegates. Lydia A. Timble’s election spurred moves to bar her until a credentials committee rules. Bishop Bowman opposed the halt. A 28 member special committee was formed to decide eligibility. Afternoon district conferences largely backed seating women, yielding 17 to 11 in the committee.
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Methodist Episcopal Conference
Cleveland
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lydia A. Timble
Bowman
Lowman
Planet
North Dakota
Buckley
Congress
Cleveland to preside unveiling of Hancock statue
Washington May 4 The programme for the unveiling of General Hancock statue on the 12th is complete President Cleveland will preside and may make introductory remarks Senator Palmer of Illinois will be the orator of the day.
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Hancock
Washington
General Hancock
Cleveland
Palmer
Ilinois
Congressional Day By Day Pension and Naval Debates
A diary of sessions from early April to May detailing House votes on the general pension and bankruptcy bills, Senate debates on the naval appropriation bill, opposition by Gorman on revenue, and the Alaska delegate defeat. The bankruptcy bill passed the House 57 to 41 while the Senate confirmed the naval appropriation bill.
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Lue Housa
Senate
House
Pickler
Gorman
Treasury
Congress
Alaska
Rouse
Henderson Bankruptcy Bill Passed by House in May
Washington May 4 The Henderson bankruptcy bill based on the Doorsay plan provides for voluntary and involuntary bankruptcy. It lists eight acts that trigger involuntary action including concealment for 48 hours intent to defraud, insolvent failure to release property over 3500, fraudulent transfers, assignments for creditors, preferences while insolvent, obstructed judgments unpaid after 10 days, secreting property to avoid levy, and insolvent executions for 500 or more with no property found.
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House
Washingeton
Henderson
Congress
Weyler Says US Recognition Boosts Cuban Rebels
Maprioo May 4 report in Heraldo prints an interview with Captain General Weyler. He states that US congress recognition of Cuban insurgents' belligerency has increased their numbers, warranting postponement of political reforms until the rebellion is crushed.
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Weyler
Maprioo
The
Heraldo
Congress of the
United States
Market report highlights Wheat prices across Minneapolis and Duluth
Minneapolis wheat notes May contracts closing at 57 3/4 for May and 59 for September with No.1 Northern at 6 1/2. cash No.1 hard at 62 1/2 cents. Duluth lists cash No.1 hard at 62 cents and July futures near 61 1/2 cents. Elgin butter offerings reach 73,880 pounds with sales differing by price. St Paul stockyards report hogs up 6 cents, cattle steady, sheep strong. Chicago stockyards show hogs rising with mixed cattle and steady sheep. Chicago grain closes wheat May at 59 5/8, June 8 1/4, July 11 3/4. corn and oats move little. pork and lard prices noted.
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Minneapolis Grain
Minneapolis
Northern
Duluth Grain
DuLuth
Elgin Gutter
Elgi
Ill
6 Paul Union
Souru
St. Paul
Chicago Union Stock Yardu
Texas
Chicago
Cimicsaco
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