South Africa Situation Dominates News From London
London notes the Mafeking relief train reaching Bulawayo and imperial reinforcements on the way. President Kruger’s reply to Chamberlain about Uitlander grievances draws sharp editorial critique from The Times, warning of self defense if rights remain unaddressed.
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England
London
Matabeleland
Bulawayo
Mafeking
Kruger
Chamberlain
Transvaal
the Times
Tornado Rakes Sandusky County Ohio Killing Two
A cyclone swept northwestern Sandusky county Ohio killing two people and injuring several others. The storm destroyed barns and houses, toppled a road bridge, and damaged a freight train. William L. Greene died, his wife was gravely hurt, and a baby survived. Booktown near Fremont suffered near-total destruction with no fatalities.
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Freemont
Sandusky County
Wheeling and
Lake Erie
Jacob Engler
J. E. Hefflinger
Upton Burgon
Anthony Swint
James Greene
Greene
William L. Greene
Amos Hetrick
Hetrick
John Low
Low
al Fairchild
Perry Parrish
George Waggoner
Charles Tucker
Tucker
Booktown
North Dakota Man Invents Wheat Washing And Drying Machine
Jamestown April 19 A flour mill in this city uses Walter Miller's combined wheat washing and drying machine. Wheat is washed twice with water, brushed on a revolving disk, and moved through a perforated cylinder to a second revolving cylinder with 14 drying fans. The grain then passes to rollers and is ground into flour. Miller has applied for a patent.
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Jamestown
N. D
Walter Miller
Miller
Window Glass Workers Consider Co Operative Factories
Pittspuro April 19 The Window Glass Workers association the wealthiest labor group may build cooperative factories at several sites to counter manufacturers who plan nationwide factory closures on May 29 The issue will be voted by members with a convention likely in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittspuro
Window Glass Workers’ Association
Trouble For Western Grain Shippers
Milwaukee April 19. The U S attorney for the Eastern district of Missouri will receive ICC instructions to present grand jury evidence of a conspiracy to defeat the interstate commerce law via false weights the issue involving Kansas grain shippers and other western points.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Kansas
United States
District of
Missouri
Interstate Commerce Commission
Grand
Galveston Pushes for Government Building Exhibit
At a Chamber of Commerce meeting in Galveston on April 19 the secretary was instructed to urge Texas congressmen to back the joint resolution authorizing a government building and exhibit at the 1898 Transmississippi exposition in Omaha.
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Galveston
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Congress
Omaha
Rev Knapp Commences Journey to Alexandretta
Constantinople reports American Missionary Rev. Knapp, expelled from Bitlis, has left Aleppo bound for Alexandretta as he continues his overseas assignment and movements in the region.
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Knapp
Alexandretta
Constantinople
Bitlis
Aleppo
First Lake Fleet Sails from Burravo Port
The first fleet left Burravo today while earlier arrivals faced heavy ice in Lake Erie. The voyage marks a significant early spring passage as ships push toward open routes despite frozen conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burravo
Lake Erie
Terror In Commission Elevates Brooklyn Navy Yard Monitor
The coast defense monitor Terror has been put in commission at the Brooklyn navy yard, adding a new asset to coastal defense. The event marks a notable upgrade in New York harbor security and naval readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Coast Defense Monitor
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Death of Mrs Mercur in TowanoDa Pa
Mrs Sareh Mercur widow of the late Chief Justice Mercur died at her home in TowanoDa on April 2 after a long illness.
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Mercur
TowanoDa
Sareh Mercur
Marquis of Bath Dead in Venice
Loxvon April 21 The Marquis of Bath died at Venice.
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Marquis of Bath
Loxvon
Venice
Senate Deliberates Dupont Case All Day
The Senate spent April 16 debating the Dupont seat claim with Mr Gray opposing Dupont. Mr Gorman proposed a plan for a final vote next Wednesday, while Mr Mitchell in charge declined an immediate agreement, signaling opposition confidence against Dupont.
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Dupont
Senate
Gray
Del
Gorman
Mitchell
Congressman Blue Beaten in House Vote
Wasu Hineton April 17. Mr Blue’s bid to substitute General O O Howard for General W B Franklin on the board of managers of the national home for disabled volunteers failed in the house with 61 yeas and 149 nays.
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Blue
Wasu Hineton
Mr. Blue
W. B. Franklin
National Home For Disabled Volunteers
O. O. Howard
General Franklin
Yeas
Senator Hill Defends Carlisle in Bond Investigation Debate
In Washington on April 17 and 18 the senate debated a resolution to investigate recent bond issues. Senator Hill opposed the measure defending Secretary Carlisle and treasury practices amid insinuations of irregularity. The session drew crowds as Gear and Allen clashed over railroad debt and Huntington lobbying.
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Hill
Carlisle
Washington
Senate
New York
The
Treasury
Hoar
Pacific Railroads
Gear
Pacific Railroad Committee
Allen
Neb
Collis P. Huntington
Mr. Allen
General Weaver
Iowa
Hear
Faulkner
House Acts on Private Bills
Washington April 18 The near adjournment of Congress brings a rush for unanimous consent for minor bills at the opening of each session. Several pension bills and measures to donate condemned cannons to G A R posts were passed by unanimous consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Washineaton
Congress
G. A. R. Posts
General Deficiency Bill Passed Including Indemnity
The house approved the general deficiency bill with an item authorizing $2,200 indemnities to F. O. Dawson, wife and daughter for loss of property and injuries from the Vic McCarty gang incident in Nebraska.
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Hineton
F. O. Dawson
Vic McCarty
Nebraska
Amend Carey Act to Define Desert Lands and Irrigation Rules
Washington April 21 The irrigation committee favors a bill amending the Carey act. Changes state that if most of a subdivision is desert it shall be treated as desert. To qualify, states must irrigate and occupy at least 20 acres in every 160 and settlers must cultivate within 10 years. Desert lands are lands that won’t yield crops without artificial irrigation.
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Washineton
Committee On Irrigation of
Wessrer Cry
Franklin
Franklin County Record
Favor Transmississippi Exposition Funds Favorably Reported
Washington April 21 The house ways and means committee reported favorably a senate bill to provide 200000 for a government building and exhibit at the Transmississippi and International Exposition to be held in Omaha in 1898 An amendment requires the exposition authorities to raise an equal amount President G W Wattles of the exposition company and Representative Mercer urged the bill's merits before the committee.
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Washington
House Committee On Ways and Means
Senate
Omaha
G. W. Wattles
The
Exposition Company
Mercer
Thurston Addresses National Religious Education Congress
The first session of the national congress of religious education met at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington with General John Eaton presiding. Speakers included Chaplain Milburn Rev G E Gremimar of Baltimore and Senator Thurston whose eloquent address drew applause.
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Thurston
Washington
National Congress of Religious Education
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
John Eaton
Milburn
G. E. Gremimar
Baltimore
National Arbitration Conference to Open in City
The national arbitration conference will hold a two day session in this city next week. Between 300 and 400 written invitations have been accepted from attendees representing 35 states. Senator Edmunds of Vermont is expected to serve as permanent president.
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Wasa
Sinking of Gloucester schooner Campbell kills nine off Long Island
Nine Gloucester fishermen die when the J. W. Campbell is struck by a sudden squall off Long Island. Seven survivors cling to masts and later escape in a dory and towed to safety by the Gladiator. Survivors tell of a three minute catastrophe with no warning.
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New Breprorp
Mass
Gloucester
Long Island
J. W. Campbell
Norman
Robert Smith
Joan M. McGuire
Frank Sylvia
Thomas Rogers
George Ela
William McAllister
A. L. McCarmey
George Graham
Charles Doherty
Campbell
New York
Gladiator
Chief Black Hawk Nearing Death at 100 in Wisconsin
News from Bulack River Farls Wisconsin reports Chief Black Hawk age 100 dying at his wigwam nine miles north of Fairchild. He is the last survivor of his line and led the Winnebago for decades though younger warriors reproached him. His death follows the loss of his son George who perished in a knife fight with Jim Swallow near this city a year ago.
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Wisconsin
Bulack River
Farls
Wis
Black Hawk
Fairchild
George
Jim Swallow
Merrill and Rogers Win at Manufacturers' Shooting Tourney
In Atchison Kansas on April 17 the open events saw R M Merrill of Milwaukee post the highest average. Frank Pimalee of Omaha took second, with O W Budd Des Moines Tom Marshall Keithsburg and Fred Gilbert Spirit Lake in the top ranks. Amateur victor Rogers of Hiawatha broke 49 of 50 in the deciding shoot off for the E C Powder Company's silver cup.
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Merrill
Rogers
Atchison, Kan
Milwaukee
Frank Pimalee
Omaha
O. W. Budd
Des Moines
Tom Marshall
Keithsburg
Fred Gilbert
Spirit Lake
J. den
Arapahoe
R. O. Hickes
Dayton
Fred Rogers
Hiawatha
A. B. Bigelow
Ogden
Oldest Woman in New Jersey Celebrates 108th Birthday
Mrs. Hannah Chard known as Aunt Hannah marked her 108th birthday at Ferrell in Gloucester county. Three sons attended, the youngest 66, with 82 grandchildren 82 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren. Hundreds paid respects to New Jersey’s oldest woman.
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New Jersey
Pavaissoro
N. J
Hannah Chard
Hannah
Ferrell
Gloucester County
Ives Wins Championship in International Billiards Final
Boston April 18 Frank Ives captured the championship in the second series of the international billiards tournament by defeating Schaefer 300 to 274 in the closing game at the venue.
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Ives
Boston
Frank Ives
Schaefer
Wolf Bounty Swindler Arrested in Iowa Case
William Ballinger, accused of selling fraudulently obtained wolf scalps at 5 dollars each, was seized in Sioux City while trying to claim a bounty in the county auditor’s office. He admits buying hides for 30 cents in states with little or no bounty and selling them in Iowa. Authorities seek Tom Teller of Sioux Point, S D, who Ballinger says supplied hides from the west. The scam has defrauded northwestern Iowa counties of thousands over years. Also noted: Donahue fatally shot by a patrolman in Winterset during a manhunt for a bank robber. Memorial services for Frank Fuller held in Jefferson with attendees from multiple locales. Cedar Falls strawboard factory project approved in Des Moines by the Iowa Butter and Egg Dealers association, after failing to reach terms with the American Strawboard trust.
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Sioux City
Apri
William Ballinger
Ballinger
Iowa
Tom Teller
Sioux Point
S. D
Des Mornes
Iowa Butter and Egg Dealers’ Association
Cedar Falls
American Strawboard Trust
Forty Per Cent of All Claims Will Be Paid at Once
Officers of the National Masonic Benevolent Association in Council Bluffs discuss a compromise plan with the state auditor to pay 40 percent of face value on all policies. The association owes over 160000 in death losses and faces possible receivership after mismanagement. Most claimants have signified assent and payments could begin within four months.
Iowans Favor the Ohioan After Allison Organize
Des Moines April 18 officers of the Iowa Allison McKinley club say they have over 1,000 members in the city and branches in most counties. They pledge loyalty to Allison while acknowledging state support for McKinley if Allison cannot be nominated. The group aims to prevent trading the delegation to defeat McKinley and plans a 1000 strong marching club to St. Louis to back both candidates.
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Des Moryes
Iowa
Allison-McKinley Club
Allison
McKinley
St. Louis
Des Moines River Land Claims Probed for Indemnity
Des Moines river settlers begin gathering information on indemnity claims for bad titles. Commissioner Berner lists payables and suggests prorating the $200,000 appropriation. A second list calls for future payment, and Iowa leaders plan a new bill to seek about $500,000 more.
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Des Mores
Des Moines
Berner
Iowa
Congress
Demise of Auditor Gabelman Reported in Owa
April 21 in MarshaLstrown Ia. former Iowa Central railroad general auditor Gabelman died here of cancer. Ottumwa April 17 reports a thermomer 80 with crops booming and forecasts of a severe storm.
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Gabelman
MarshaLstrown
Herman Gabelman
Iowa Central Railroad
Ottumwa
Burnell Held for Federal Grand Jury in Debtor Case
Des Moines April 18 A. B. Burnell of Marshalltown connected with a bad debt publication was held by Commissioner Mason to the federal grand jury under a five thousand dollar bond.
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Burnell
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Mason
Federal Grand Jury
Important Cedar Rapids Methodist Conference Action
The Cedar Rapids conference of the Methodist church closed at Mount Vernon. Temperance resolutions were crafted not to bind members to the Prohibition party.
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Cedar Rapids
The
Methodist Church
Mount Vernon
Prohibition Party
Sale of Securities Ordered by District Court
Sioux City April 18 The district court has ordered the sale on May 7 of several hundred thousand dollars in securities chiefly on Southern California orange groves pledged by the defunct Union Loan and Trust Company to secure holders of 232 500 dollars of its debentures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
California
Union Loan and Trust Company
Conger Confesses Bankruptcy in Court Testimony
Des Moines April 18 Major E H Conger ex congressman and ex minister to Brazil appeared in court to testify about his property as part of a case to collect a 5600 judgment. He said he has lost over 50000 in various investments recently and is now bankrupt. He had been regarded as wealthy.
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Conger
Des Moines
E. H. Conger
Brazil
Cedar Rapids Treasurer Shortage Sparks City Council Inquiry
Cedar Rapids officials confronted a sudden 12,000 shortfall reported by outgoing city treasurer J C Stoddard who served nearly twenty five years. The loss location is unclear and officials vow protective steps while denying personal profit.
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Cedar Rapids
J. C. Stoddard
Desperate Whelan Arrested for Shootings and Robbery
Desperate character Mickey Whelan was arrested by Sheriff Davenport in Creston Iowa for firing at bartender Charles Ohlschlager. He is held for arrival of U S officers and is suspected in robbing the Tabor post office. A $300 reward is offered for his arrest.
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Creston
Davenport
Mickey’’ Whelan
Charles Ohschlager
Whelan
United States
Tabor
Medical Society Elects Officers in Iowa
On the second day of the Iowa State Medical Society meeting in Des Moines officers were chosen. President John O. Schrader of Iowa City, first vice president E. L. Baker of Indianola, secretary J. W. Cokenower of Des Moines, treasurer George B. Skinner of Cedar Rapids, and finance committee members Donald Macrae of Council Bluffs, E. E. Overfield of Elma, and W. F. Graham of Atlantic were elected. The next gathering is set for Marshalltown.
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Medical Society
Des Moines
Iowa State Medical Society
John O. Schrader
Iowa City
E. L. Baker
Indianola
J. W. Cokenower
George B. Skinner
Cedar Rapids
Donald Macrae
Council Bluffs
E. E. Overfield
Elma
W. F. Graham
Atlantic
Marshalltown
Railroads Fail to Agree on Northward Case
Mason Orry reports that post supreme court ruling the Iowa Central railroad faces ongoing litigation with Northward. The Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northwestern block train runs citing a 99 year lease and major improvements. Iowa Central argues the lease was void while Burlington claims it remains valid.
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Mason Orry
Northward
Iowa Central Railroad
United States Supreme Court
Burlington, Cedar Rapids
Northwestern
Iowa Central
Burlington
Iowa Photographers Plan Sixth Annual Convention
President Reed of this city and Secretary Hall of Monroe discuss the Iowa Photographers association event in Des Moines May 5 to 7. A feature exhibit will display master pieces by famous artists open to the public with a week of instructional sessions to follow.
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Iowa
Missourii
Lightning Strikes Twice in Wallace Michigan
Two children ages six and four are killed after two bolts of lightning strike the Olson home in Wallace Michigan. Mr and Mrs Olson die from their injuries while another child and Mrs Anderson, a caller, are badly hurt as the house catches fire and neighbors douse the flames.
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Wallace
Mich
Marinette
Wis
Andrew Olson
Eckels Discusses Presidency and Chicago Visit
Comptroller James H. Eckels rests at the Palmer House in Chicago while noting he has no clear view on President Cleveland’s plans. He says Cleveland may be open to entering a presidential campaign if he wishes.
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Eckels
Curcaco
James H. Eckels
Palmer House
Chicago
Cleveland
Wettest April in Years Shocks Huron Area
Weather record shows April rainfall far above normal with over three inches in Huron and parts of the state. The historic high remains 6.91 inches in 1892, while the long term April average is 2.05 inches.
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Huron
Man Dies After Axe Assault by Wife in Big Horn
Sheridan reports J. N. Perry of Big Horn died after an assault by his wife. The attack occurred Wednesday while Perry slept, using an ax and leaving two severe gashes at the back of his head.
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Sheridan
J. N. Perry
Big Horn
Perry
Judge McConnell Will Retire From Third Judicial District
Faro April 20 Judge McConnell announces he will not seek re election as judge of the Third judicial district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell
Faro
Third Judicial District
Olcott Elected President of Galveston Railroad
F. P. Olcott was elected president and director of the Galveston, Houston and Henderson railroad in New York on April 21.
Wheat Market Dips on Ideal Winter Weather
Wheat prices fell about one cent as unusually favorable weather boosted winter wheat prospects across the region east of the Rockies. Corn oats and provisions closed lower in sympathy. Cash quotes show No 3 red wheat at 70c No 3 red at 68c No 2 spring 65c No 2 corn 92c No 2 oats 19?c May options: wheat 66c July 66c corn May 29% bid July 29% oats May 19% July 21% pork May 8.55 July 8.75 lard May 4.874 bid July 5.0%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountains
Chicago Live Stock Market Summary April 2
CATTLE Sales show common to fancy steers at 3.25 to 4.40 with cows and heifers 2.35 to 3.85. Bulls hard to sell while calves unchanged. HOGS Ten cents lower with prices 3.53 to 3.65 for most lots, light weights 3.05 to 3.60. SHEEP Slow demand with mutton 2.50 to 3.50 and lambs 3.50 to 4.50. sheep and lambs have declined 40 to 50 cents in a week. Texas sheep 4.25 to 4.63, westerns 3.00 to 3.50. Receipts Cattle 21,000. hogs 88,000. sheep 13,000.
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Chicago
Texas
Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices at Kansas City Market
Kansas City live stock report for April 2 shows cattle receipts 8 700 with Texas steers at $2.90 to $3.00, cows $2.00 to $3.20, beef steers $3.00 to $4.00, native cows $1.93 to $3.35, stockers and feeders $3.00 to $3.90, bulls $1.95 to $3.20. Hogs receipts 6 400 with bulk sales $3.30 to $3.40, heavy $3.10 to $3.60, packers $3.30 to $3.45, pigs $3.20 to $3.50. Sheep receipts 6 300 with lambs $3.50 to $4.40, muttons $2.50 to $3.60.
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Kansas City
Texas
S.H
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Ohio
North Dakota
Congressional Proceedings
Allen and Gear Clash
Landers
Frank Landers
Germany
Ireland
Winterset
James Donahue
Frank Villiers
Davies
Donahue
Knights Templars
Jefferson
Masons
Frank Fuller
Town
Masonic Benevolent Closing
M’kinley
Des Mobres River
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