Ashantee Rebellion Alarm Grows as British News
Reports from Accra British Gold Coast Colony say the Ashanti uprising remains unchecked with tribes in arms and only Bokwai loyal. A Comassie runner notes the golden stool may be found and captures near Shnontowa escapees. one prisoner killed another wounded. Dispatches describe Cape forces bolstering positions at Kenhardt Kant and Capetown.
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Lexpos
Idvices
Accra
MC Sonepenin
Sir Char Pat
Kenhardt
Kant
Maseru
Orange Free
Bloemfe
Ehpresa
Ama Contin
Fontein
Lord Roberts
Cape
Italians in phosphate mines face alleged enslavement
The Italian consul Branchi reports harsh conditions for phosphate laborers at Pon Pon with claims of slavery level wages and heavy board charges. An Italian guard supposedly killed a laborer who fell ill, as affidavits recount abuses. Also noted are local notices about Kaneawha officials and a Florida Escambia county anecdote.
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Branchi
New York
Pon Pon
Zanbe
Trak O'Neill
The
Hibernia Sa’ Aiek Charleston
Jonnie Wo Ty
Mewrms
O. L. Lehnis
Kanawha
Texas Cloudburst Causes Wide Damage and Flooding
A Texas cloudburst at 4 o clock floods Austin area, inundating counties and washing out the International Great Northern bridge north of the city. The Colorado river rises rapidly, trains halted, broad damage expected with possible loss of life and many homes evacuated. Reports from LaGrange indicate dam damage and released water endangering downstream communities.
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Austin
Colorado
International, Great Northern
Here
St. Louis
Austin and Northwestern Railroad
Colorado River
Show River
Srcan Conchaiver Alers Hive
Loas of Life
LaGrange
Belleview Florida postmaster resignation urged after controversy
In Belleview Florida April 7 officials report that white and black residents condemn the appointment of a Negro postmaster made by a deputy. Community leaders believe the incumbent can be persuaded to resign and end the dispute.
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W. L. Douclas
W. L. Dover Las
Betceview
Fla
Belleview
Chicago University Plans Eclipse HQ Near Atlanta
The University of Chicago science department organizes eclipse study for May 28 with the Yerkes Observatory teams taking scientists south of the Mason Dixon line. Professor Hale will lead the party, basing operations near Atlanta for data collection and future use.
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Chicago University
Atlanta
Umcana
University of Chicago
Yerkes Observatory
Take Geneva
Wis
Mason and Dixon Line
Hale
Department of
Profits From Convicts Under New Lease System
Atlanta reports the state closed the convict lease period April 1. The final accounting shows convict hire incomes of $200,389.13 with about $10,000 to $12,000 in annual profit. Other items include Alabama oil company organization, murder verdicts in Tallapena, Ga, a Georgia bailiff bound over on fraud charges, a Mexico City duel over bribery, and Captain Codman’s death.
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Atlanta
W. M. Austin
Central of Georgia Railroad
Office of
Thest
Tallapena
Ala
Curry
Calhoun
Pink Dobbins
Convanses
F. V. Dollar
Moster
T. J. Shes
Maud Gonne Excerpt From The United Irishman Seized
A seized United Irishman issue includes Maud Gonne’s article The Famine Queen. It condemns Victoria in old age and critiques policy that harmed Irish tenants, evictions, and emigrant girls, arguing for justice and protection of Ireland.
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Maud Gonne
Duntrx
United Irishman
Maudo Gonne
Victoria
Daeidad
Ong
Seeland
Ireland
Attempt on Wales Life Recalls Attacks on Queen Victoria
Report from Leppos dated April 7 recalls England's early 20th century panic after a scatterbrained youth with a three franc pistol threatened the Prince of Wales, marking the first attack on the future king while noting past royal threats against Queen Victoria.
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Lespos
England
Prince of Wales
Ford
Bens
Hamilton
Tailor near decapitation frightful in Newton Eyewitness wife endangered
A Newton tailor Andres Pau attempted suicide in front of his wife after a brutal struggle in which she fought for her life. A razor severed his throat amid the violence. The incident, described as one of the city’s most frightful personal crises, drew rapid attention.
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Newtont
Andres Pau
Bill
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