American Skipper Saluted Boer Flag Amid Turmoil
An American skipper in Norfolk saluted the Boer flag aboard the Danish steamer Polar Star as it neared Virginia waters. British and American mariners clashed over flags while discussions of international reactions intensified. A veteran sailor reportedly challenged the salute, and tensions stretched toward possible broader consequences.
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Norfolk Bote
Wasmsoros
Polarstjernan
Polar Star
Brooklyn
Marth
Nia Ae Relist Fond Association
Eee
Congressman Smith
Michigan
Selessr Capa
Transvaal
Seventh Avenue
Roetalki
Valparaiso
Chile
Family tragedy in Evravia. wife killed by husband
In Evravia near Clapton on a Saturday afternoon a husband killed his wife during a quarrel. The victim Mrs Slanton was a well known local woman, daughter of the late John Glass, and previously married to her second husband. Nearby notes also mention Atlantic Coast Line stockholders approving consolidation and a May 1 consideration of the 3200 mile plan, with a canal land measure advancing in Congress.
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Coast T4nn
Ouantzstox
Atlantic Coast Line
South Caroles
Eee Nates
Chapel Street
Carolina Line
Consolidated Virwintenad
Carolina
Lacryote
Real Youth and Health Advice From Dr Le of Buffalo
A fragment discusses health, urging readers to seek Dr. Le of Buffalo for advice on obstinate chronic conditions. It mentions a man with a red trunk and hints at lope or hope in treatment, implying medical guidance available at no cost.
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Buffalo
Senate Committee Report Calls Clark Seat Vacant Over Election Methods
The Senate Privileges and Elections Committee reports that William A Clark was not duly elected to the U.S. Senate by lawful means. It urges immediate passage of a resolution declaring his seat vacant and restoring Montana’s public integrity amid concerns over money in politics and violations of statute.
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Montana
Wasumnoros
Chandler
Senate Committee
Civl Privileges and Elections
Senate
Clark
Ita
William Aries
William A. Clark
United States Senate
Legisla
Repay Aucinies
Sharip
Ohio Republicans to Meet for State Convention
Columbus April 23 Republicans gather in Columbus ahead of the state convention to choose delegates for Philadelphia. The early meeting aims to signal campaign posture in President’s state with a limited lineup and indications of support for populist ticket. A reported deal suggests Republicans will back the Populist state ticket.
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Philadelphia
Columbus
Raueian
New Charters Granted For South Carolina Industries
A charter was issued to the Orangeburg Knitting Mill and a commission for a charter to Mills Avenue store. The capital stock is $60,000 with a $10 commission. A charter was granted to Latta Grocery Company and Hartsville Hotel Company with $15 and $5,000 capital respectively.
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South Carolina
Orangeburg
Mills Avenue
Latta Grocery
Hartsville Hotel Company
Hartsville
Counterfeit Bills Flood Charleston As City Suffers Faked Money
In April reports from Onantestog and nearby areas allege Charleston is flooded with counterfeit currency including S85 and $10 bills. General Beazell, a former U S Army paymaster, confirms widespread circulation of counterfeit notes and silver, amid chaotic conditions. A separate report from Loutsyrze, Ga notes a killing on Captain GH. Williams's staff, signaling a violent incident within the same period.
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Charleston
Onantestog
Beazell
United States Army
Loutsyrze
GH. Williams
Family of Seven Perished in Flood
Heavy rains Sunday swelled streams and tied up rail lines as Meubian Mississippi area endures rising flood danger. The downpour of 1.84 inches drenched the region. graves of farms and livelihoods lie under threat while weather forecasts warn of worse to come.
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Theis
Meubian
Miss
Desperate Conditions as Mobile Bridge Fails and Railbed Washes Away
Reports from the Mobile area describe mounting destruction as a crucial bridge gives way and the Mobile and Ohio rail line suffers extensive washouts. Thousands of logs have washed into the water, blocking routes and forcing reevaluation of the damaged road bed. General Manager J. G. Metcalf from Louisville-Nashville plans rail reentry, while the railway foot of the line is washed clear, leaving a gapping bed and necessitating rebuilding over miles.
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Mobile
Pascagoula
Fortheastern
Ohio
Bates
J. G. Met
Louisville
Nashville
Rainstorm in New Orleans halts city traffic
Severe rainfall lashed New Orleans overnight flooding streets and disrupting railroad traffic. The April 23 report notes the storm as the season’s hardest, with authorities assessing damage and pedestrians braving slick conditions across the city streets.
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New Oxtrans
New Orleans
Seven Negroes Drowned In Pearl River Backwaters
A Mississippi town reports that John Horetan and his wife along with five children drowned in Pearl River backwaters while the Renault heirs pursue a vast estate valued at about 200 million. The event has drawn widespread local interest amid ongoing claims and speculation.
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Are Jackson, Mim
John Hore Tan
Pearl River
Helra
Renault Milliana
Mostoomtry
Alu
Renault
Bullsadvance Toward Wepener in Boer War Update
Dispatches report General Buller slowly advancing toward Wepener while Boer forces press near Dewit's Corp and retreat toward Wakkerstroom. A Thaba N'Chu report notes Dewet and Wilhelmiers attacking 3,000 British under Gatacre, misidentified as Rundle. Casualties include one killed and five wounded for the Boers. a British patrol near Brandfort loses one man and two captured.
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Loxpox
Buller
Wopener
Avery
Thaba N’chu
Dewet
Wil‘ Heres
Gatacre
Rundle
Kopies
Rene Waa
Brandfort
Dorp
Bloemfontein
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Wheatley
Sumter County
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