Foster's Fierce Defense in Clark Case Setback
Roger Foster, counsel for Senator Clark, faces criticism as his aggressive tactics anger committee managers. Foster’s prewritten briefs circulated to newspapers ignite debate over campaign spending and the role of paid supporters. He argues witnesses’ perjury risks and defends expenses for delegates and travel in Helena.
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The
Standard
Washington
Roger Foster
Clark
Foster
Faulkner
New York Evening Post
Associated Press
Evening Post
New York
Senate Committee
Senator Clark
O Day
Wellcome
Whiteside
Charles Clark
Mr. Wellcome
Yale
New Hampshire
Montana
Beth
Madison
Marcus Daly
Dolar
Helena
Murdered by an insane man in Kansas City home
John W. McKimm 29 shot and killed Dr H B Shaw 65 while he read a Sunday school lesson to his daughter at 1617 First Avenue. McKimm, recently discharged from a sanitarium, threatened others then was overpowered by two brothers. Shaw was a widower.
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Kansas City
John W. McKimm
H. B. Shaw
Shaw
McKumm
Dr. Shaw
McKimm
First Avenue
Memphis Jockey Club to Open 20th Annual Meet at Montgomery Park
Memphis Tennessee April 1 The 20th annual meeting of the Memphis Jockey Club will begin next Thursday at Montgomery Park and continue for 2 1/2 racing days. Eleven stakes will be decided, some among the richest in the West. The Montgomery handicap is slated for opening day. There are in excess of 100 horses at the track.
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Memphis Jockey Club
Memphis
Tenn
Montgomery Park
Bandit Leader Ruiz Captured in New Mexico
Alamogordo reports R. Ruiz the noted bandit and cattle thief chief, along with a follower, have been captured by the county sheriff. Ruiz confesses implicating several settlers along the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico.
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Denver
Colo
Alamogordo
R. Ruiz
New Mexico
Ruiz
Rio Grande
Union Eyes Pro Baseball Players Group
Washington April 1 President Gompers of the Federation of Labor said the federation is considering forming a union of professional baseball players. The main obstacle was player timidity but with clubs reduced to eight there is more willingness to unite.
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Washington
Gompers
Federation of Labor Today
Ice in Upper Yukon Shows Early Breakup
The steamer City of Seattle arrived with news that ice on the Upper Yukon is breaking up this spring, making navigation possible six weeks earlier than any previous season, according to Alaska pioneers.
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Seattle
Yukon
Alaska
Walked into a Trap British Lose Guns and Men in an Ambush
British forces report an ambush where several soldiers were killed and weapons lost. The attack disrupted operations near the border as survivors were evacuated to a field hospital. No outpost details or casualty figures were released.
Near Bloemfontein convoy ambush alarms British forces
A British convoy with guns walked into a Boer ambush near Bloemfontein about 20 miles away. Six of twelve guns were captured with wagons and men feared in Boer hands. Broadwood retreated toward Thaba Nchu as Boer resolve grows under General Botha, while Colville struggles to recover the position.
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London
Buller
Bloemfontein
Lord Roberts
War Office
Bushmankop
Broadwood
Thaba Nchu
Colville
Botha
Moers
Free State
Ora
Karee Siding
Brabant
Wepener
Lord Methuen
Kimberley
Vaal River
Prisoners Endure Hardships After Capture at Sea
The text notes that prisoners do not complain of their treatment or fate. General Cronje's men, when captured, are worn out by hardships and have little strength left to fight disease. Shipboard confinement also irks those used to outdoor life.
British Retreat From Bushmankop After Boer Advance
British force under Colonel Broadwood retreating from Bushmankop due to Boer approach. They move to Bloemfontein water works and encamp, while Colonel Pitcher’s mounted infantry and artillery guard. dawn shelling occurs with limited casualties. General Colville’s division arrives from Bloemfontein and shells the Boers.
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Colville
Bloemfontein
Last Controversy Over Bible Infallibility Ends in Death
Dr. St. George Mivart, former zoology lecturer and biology professor, dies after a public clash with Cardinal Vaughan over biblical inspiration. He criticized the church as petrified and urged reform of dogmas, claiming the Vatican erred and demanding change in infallibility.
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London
St. George Mivart
St. Mary's Hospital Medical School
University of Luvain
England
Mivart
Cardinal Vaughan
Westminster
Tablet
The
Dr. Mivart
North American Review
Tower of Babel
Professor Mivart
Church
Florence
Trent
Vatican
Davis Will Resign as Assistant Secretary of the Interior
Webster Davis of Kansas City will resign his post as assistant secretary of the interior to deliver a public address on the South Africa war and its issues. He cites conscience and desire for free narration without restraint as reasons for stepping down after returning from Pretoria where 2000 mournful friends bid him farewell.
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Kansas City
Washington
Webster Davis
Davis
South Africa
Bieves
Pretoria
Lisbon orders allow British troops to pass to Rhodesia
The Lisbon corre spondent reports the Portuguese government wired orders to Beirut permitting British troops and ammunition to pass freely to Rhodesia. Vega Beira announced in the chamber that the government holds railroad bonds to pay the Delagoa Bay railroad arbitration award.
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London
Lisbon
The
Daily Mail
Beirut
Rhodesia
Vega Beira
Chamber of Deputies
Delagoa Bay
Plague Fears Rise as Steamer China Quarantined
San Francisco April 1 The steamer China from Hong Kong is placed in quarantine after reporting the death of a Chinese passenger and illness aboard. The ship's doctor has not determined the disease.
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San Francisco
China
Hong Kong
Boers fortified near Plattberg as Ladybrand tensions rise
In Basutoland on March 41 President Steyn reportedly traveled to Ladybrand to rally burghers for renewed resistance. Boers have withdrawn from Plattberg area to a commanding position nearby. Dutch surrendering arms at Ladybrand now face seizures of their livestock.
Glass House Fire Hits Anheuser-Busch Plant
Fire partially destroyed the Anheuser-Busch glass house in St. Louis on April 1, causing $75,000 in losses with partial insurance. About 1,000 workers will be out of work temporarily.
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St. Louis
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company
Collision sinks schooner in Vineyard Sound
The schooner Abraham Richardson of Bangor sank after a collision with the bark Alaska off Fast Chop Vineyard sound this morning. All hands were saved. The Abraham Richardson carried 213 tons of coal which is a total loss.
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Vineyard Haven
Mass
Abraham Richardson
Bangor
Alaska
Fast Chop
Vineyard Sound
Olivier's Column Move Through Masteng Basutoland
The Times reports from Masteng Basutoland dated March 20 that General Olivier advanced past JamaResberg drift with 200 men four guns and eight wagons. The long column extended 30 miles and included numerous women and children.
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Olivier
London
Times
Masteng
Basutoland
Jamaresberg Drift
President Kruger Names Louis Botha as Heir to Commandant General
Pretoria on Friday March 20 reports that President Kruger disclosed the late Commandant General Joubert wished to be succeeded by Louis Botha. The public statement signals Botha’s anticipated rise to command.
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Pretoria
Kruger
Joubert
Louis Botha
Roberts' Sympathy for General Joubert's Death
Lord Roberts sends a dispatch to President Kruger expressing sincere condolences on General Joubert's death. He offers deep regret at the loss of a distinguished gallant and humane leader who served his country faithfully.
Boers Aim for Decisive Blows to End War
In the Morning Post Spencer Wilkinson says attacks on Thaba Nehu and the convoy illustrate Boer strategy. He argues this legitimate mode burdens the British and suggests a swift advance and decisive blows against the main Boer army could end the conflict.
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London
Spencer Wilkinson
Morning Post
Thaba Nehu
Army orders abolish tithe railways rename to International Military railway
Cape Town reports army orders cancel the tithe for Free State railways and replace it with a new title International Military railway. The move reflects a formal rebranding of the rail service under military authority.
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Cape Town
Free State Railways
International Miltary Railway
Berlin drive raises 400,000 marks for Boers
Dr. Leyd reports to the Berlin press that 400,000 marks have been collected to aid the Boers, with funds gathered from local supporters. The announcement underscores international humanitarian support during the period.
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Berlin
Senate prepares Puerto Rico bill vote in narrow session
Washington April 1 The senate will vote on the Puerto Rican bill Tuesday at 4 o clock with most speeches by Bate Depew Spooner Cullom Mason Clay and Culbertson The bill faces seven Republican votes against it while McEnery and some independents back it The pending Quay Philippine and Alaska measures will follow and shifting orders may delay other business
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Senate
Bate
Depew
Spooner
Cullom
Mason
Clay
Culbertson
Congress
Friends
Davis
Hoar
Nelson
Proctor
Wellington
McEnery
Dem
Clark
Puerto Rico
Chicago gas trust figure dies in Suffield at 66
Sydney A. Kent, longtime Chicago speculator and organizer, died today at his summer home in Suffield Conn aged 66. He suffered a complication of diseases. Survived by a brother in San Rafael Cal a sister and two daughters. Kent build many enterprises including the Chicago gas trust site.
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Suffield, Conn
Sydney A. Kent
Chicago
San Rafael
Cal
Kent
Sawyer Burial Draws Largest Oshkosh Funeral Procession
Former Senator Philetus Sawyer was buried in Oshkosh on April 1 after a funeral led by Rev. Edward H. Smith of the First Congregational Church. The procession was the longest in memory with state officers and numerous prominent citizens attending.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Philetus Sawyer
Edward H. Smith
First Congregational Church
House Schedule Includes Hawaii Civil Government Debate
In Washington the agenda for tomorrow marks District of Columbia day and a debate on the Hawaii civil government bill. The Hawaiian bill will be opened to amendments under the five minute rule. final vote is set for 4 pm Thursday. Friday covers private pension legislation and Saturday honors the late Richard P. Bland of Missouri.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Richard P. Bland
Missouri
Funeral of Santiago Mayor Tallant Held with Honors
The funeral for Mayor Tallant in Santiago de Cuba occurred this afternoon with elaborate ceremonies. Colonel Whiteside and other United States officers served as honorary pallbearers as military and civil processions stretched two miles.
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Santiago de Cuba
Tallant
Whiteside
United States
Faraday Completes Section of Transatlantic Cable Run
The cable steamer Faraday arrived from sea work at Halifax on April 1. Six hundred miles of new cable from Canso to the Azores have been laid and paid out. The Faraday will coal, then receive another section of the line for continued laying.
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Halifax
Faraday
Canso
N. 8
Azores
Transport Sheridan Arrives with Prisoners in Quarantine
The transport Sheridan reached San Francisco from Manila on April 1 reporting typhoid aboard. It was placed in quarantine for several days. The ship carried 110 army prisoners 86 sick 11 insane 32 discharged soldiers 11 navy prisoners and 14 sick sailors.
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San Francisco
Sheridan
Manila
Navy
Pendleton Dies in Indianapolis at Age 68
D Pendleton, a railroad man and politician, died in Indianapolis on April 1 at age 68. A forty niner, he served as an Civil War ensign and later worked in government service in Paraguay and as assistant general agent of the Mexican Central railway.
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Indianapolis
Pendleton
Paraguay
British Prisoners Delayed Transport from Cape Town
The departure of British transports carrying Boer prisoners to St Helena is delayed due to sickness among prisoners. Three died today and twelve more have died this week. Arrangements are being made to prevent overcrowding aboard.
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Cape Town
St. Helena
Frostridden Crops Hit Central and Southern Mississippi
Frosts across Central and Southern Mississippi have damaged fruit and vegetable crops, with losses reaching as high as 35 percent in some areas as of April 1 in Jackson Mississippi.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Hotel Fire Claims Tacoma Area Loss In Washington
A wood hotel 50 miles from Tacoma burned to the ground within an hour after a fire started in a room over the baths. Twelve patients and an employee were moved to Lester by a Northern Pacific freight train. Loss estimated at 825,000.
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Tacoma
Wash
Hot Springs
Lester
Northern Pacific
Rector Grant Speaks of Philippines Trip at Service
Rev. Percy Stickney Grant, rector of the Church of Ascension, who served as secretary to Bishop Potter on the Philippines visit, addressed the congregation in New York on April 1 about the recent journey and its insights.
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New York
Percy Stickney Grant
Church of Ascension
Potter
Philippines
Manila Military Rule Praised By Observer At Cooper Union
Mr Grant states during a talk at Cooper Union that the Manila military government appears almost ideal from an unbiased view. He adds that he observed no drunkenness among soldiers in Manila and disputes reports of debauched behavior.
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Ple’s
Cooper Union
Philippines
Grant
Manila
Diaz Opens Mexico's Congress in April Address
President Diaz opened the spring session in Mexico City detailing foreign suits and rulings, praising impartiality of American courts in the Woodhouse and Weil cases, and noting progress in commerce, colonization, harbor works, and finance. He highlighted reforms, Yaqui and Maya actions, and plans to educate prisoners while expanding the army.
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City of
Mexico
Diaz
Congress
New York
Woodhouse
Morgans
Weil
Abra
China
Senate
Vera Cruz
Republic
Manila cleric rebuts Bishop Potter over Philippines revolt
Rev. Joseph M. Aique, Manila conservatory director, now in Washington, counters Bishop Potter and Rev. Percy S. Grant. He argues taxes on religious orders did not cause revolt, cites native-parish administration, and denies widespread concubinage as claimed.
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New York
Joseph M. Aique
Conservatory
Manila
Washington
Henry C. Potter
Percy
United States
Spain
Potter
Finley Denies Arrest Warrant Actions In Indianapolis
Charles Finley former Kentucky secretary of state was seen at the Plaga hotel in Indianapolis where he said a warrant for his arrest over Goebel killings was issued in Frankfort. He denied any intent to flee and cited private matters and a preference to stay in Indianapolis rather than a Franklin County jail.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Charles Finley
Kentucky
Plaga Hotel
Ag Frankfort
Goebel
Powers
Davis
Lexington
Pranklin County
Dredge Finds Historic Cannons in Savannah River
The Babcock dredge in Savannah recovered two old English cannons from a man-of-war wreck. One gun weighs about 1000 pounds and the other 850 pounds. The vessel likely sank during the British occupation as French allies attacked. Cannons balls and silver coins over a century old were also recovered.
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Savannah
Babcock
Springfield educator offered Philippine islands post
Springfield Massachusetts April L Fred W Atkinson principal of a new high school has received an information offer of the position of superintendent of education in the Philippine islands.
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Springfield
Mass
Fred W. Atkinson
A Neae
Philippine Islands
Painters Strike Possible Over Wages in St. Louis
In St Louis on April 1 a painter's strike looms as journeymen press for a wage rise from 2.6 to 3 dollars per day, unless master builders’ association grants the demand. The action would affect about 200 journeymen.
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St. L.ouis
Pl Oy Master Huilders’ Association
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