Prince of Wales Survives Brussels Assassination Attempt
A 16 year old tinsmith Sipide fired twice at the Prince of Wales as the train left Brussels station but missed. He was seized and interrogated while the prince and princess were unharmed. The incident sparked panic and widespread condemnation across Belgium and Britain.
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Brussels
Prince of Wales
Sipide
Princess of Wales
South Africa
Maison du Peuple
Young
Socialist Guard
la Patriote
Belgium
Journal de Bruxellen
Bipide
la Chronique
London
Leyds
Transvaal
Foreign Office
Marquis of Salisbury
United States
Henry D. White
Marlborough House
Prince of Wales visit impact debated after Paris incident
Officials weighed consequences of the attempt on the Prince of Wales in Paris. Some feared contagion to the Continent and Dublin while others argued the danger would only strengthen resolve to protect the queen's visit. Telegraphic news reached Queen Victoria promptly.
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Transvaal
Prince of Wales
Continent
Dublin
Ireland
Queen Victoria
Actress Belle Robinson and her soldier brother reunion tale
Special dispatch from New York recounts Belle Robinson, a Weber and Mield actress, and her brother Joseph Robinson in First Montana volunteers. In the Philippines, Charles C Provence of Third U S infantry found a haversack containing an unfinished letter to Belle, prompting a reunion of letters and renewed correspondence.
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The
Standard
New York
Miss Robinson
Provence
Robinson
War Department
Philippines
Montana G A R Encampment Opens In Helena
The sixteenth annual encampment of the Montana department of the Grand Army of the Republic opens in Helena with expected attendance of about 200 veterans from across the state. The gathering includes a 10 am business session at Grand Army hall and a public address of welcome at the Auditorium by Judge H. C. Smith, with responses by Rev. J. L. Albritton. The group will elect officers Friday and plans for next year’s encampment in Butte.
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Helena
Standard
Montana
Grand Army of the Republic
Council of Administration
Grand Army Hall
Montana Department
B. Miller
J.S. Wisner
Anaconda
J. D. Eaton
Kalispell
L. &. Holmes
Butte
Rey. J. L. Albritton
George W. Shaw
H. H. Garr
Columbia Falls
H. Almon
A. N. Bull
Ennis
J. M. Lindley
Bozeman
Secretary Gage Rules Cruse May Land Temporarily
Secretary Gage allows Jorge Cruse to land at Ellis Island with one year to depart and a potential $100 penalty suit against those who brought him under contract. He arrived unaware of a violation and the case is treated as moot. future deportation remains possible.
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Gage
Cruse
Washington
Jorge Cruse
Puerto Rico
Ellis Island
New York
Commissioner of Immigration
Gage Sa
Auit
Congress
Department
Department of Justice
President Hill Leads Special Train Through Spokane Coast Visit
In Spokane on April 4 a special train carrying President Hill and party including his two sons Second Vice President Miller Chief Engineer Stevens and Assistant General Superintendent Downs traveled toward the coast. The trip centers on the Seattle depot and Everett tunnel with plans for a Republic branch not realized during calls on mine owners.
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Spokane
Wash
President Hill
Miller
Stevens
Downs
Hill
Seattle
Everett
Republic
Montana Mining and Extraction Co Incorporation
Incorporated in Helena today by J B Collins Arthur W Browne and William Q Ranft all of Missoula. Capitalized for 12000 dollars with mining operations planned near the Ontario mine in Deer Lodge county.
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Standard
Helena
Montana Mining and Extraction Company
Secretary of State
J. B. Collins
Arthur W. Browne
William Q. Ranft
Missoula
Ontario
Deer Lodge
Convention Hall Fire Destroys Pride of Kansas City
Fire at Kansas City's Convention Hall ruins the vast structure and neighboring buildings within 30 minutes. The blaze, fueled by a stiff wind, damages Second Presbyterian church, Lathrop school, Williamson flats, and several residences. Officials plan rapid rebuilding with substantial insurance and local funds, aiming for July convention readiness.
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Kansas City
Second Presbyterian Church
Lathrop Public School
Central Street
Twelfth Street
Williamson
Commercial Club
J. M. Clendinning
Hall Association
Es City Lumber Company
Minneapolis
Fifteenth
Central Streets
Thirteenth
Central
Lathrop School
Convention Hall
Metropolitan Opera House of
New York
Arena
Senator Jones Seeks Details on Kansas City Hall Plan
Senator Jones chairman of the national democratic committee says no action will be taken until he receives further information on Kansas City plans. If the hall is to be rebuilt there is no need for other arrangements and if citizens act properly the hall could be rebuilt by July 4.
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Washington
Senator Jones
National Democratic Committee
Kansas City
Jones
Testimony on freight handling at interstate commerce session
Julius Kruttschmitt of Southern Pacific testified on freight costs during the third day of the interstate commerce commission session in San Francisco. He described higher costs for less than carload and job lot freight, noting more handling, warehousing, and clerical needs, plus higher labor and coal costs on the coast compared with the East and North.
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San Francisco
Interstate Commercce Commission
Julius Kruttschmitt
Southern Pacific Company
Lovett
Texas
Consignee
Ile
Louisiana
A. Parker
St. Louis Business Men's League
Ite
Burbridge Under Fire in Coeur d Alene Hearings
Frederick Burbridge, manager of the Bunker Hill mine, testified amid sharp clashes over counsel authority and inquiry limits. He disclosed he was not a US citizen at becoming manager and later gained citizenship, and he said the Standard Oil company had no interest in the mine. The hearing adjourned after his testimony.
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Washington
Frederick Burbridge
Bunker Hill
Coeur d'Alene
Crosathwaite
General Merriam
Breunenerg
Hay and
Standard Oil Company
Burbridge
Thought to Be a Murderer Held in San Francisco
A man claiming the name William O Neill awaits extradition papers in San Francisco after transport from Manila. He is suspected of being Alfred Girard, tied to the James Redmond killing of Miss Emma Schumacher in Kansas City. He denies being the suspect and cites alibis in Roseland British Columbia and Seattle.
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San Francisco
William O'Neill
Kansas City
Manila
Sheridan
James Redmond
Emma Schumacher
J. F. Morrison
20Th Infantry
Cobb
39Th Infantry
Troop 1
Rough Riders
W. G. Lewellyn
Clifford and
Griffiths
Denver
Seattle
Roseland
B. C
Bryan at Portland Exposition Speaks on Money Trusts and Imperialism
Colonel Bryan arrived from Puget Sound and addressed about 6 000 people at the exposition building in Portland. He spoke for over two hours on money trusts and imperialism with strong applause for his remarks on the South Africa war. He also conducted four speeches in Yamhill and Washington counties and will depart tomorrow on a tour through the Willamette Valley, Southern Oregon, and California.
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Portland
Ore
Colonel Bryan
Puget Sound
Exposition Building
Mr. Bryan
South Africa
Bryan
Yamhill
Washington
Willamette Valley
Oregon
California
Washington Republican Convention Opens with Lively Caucus
Ellensburg April 4. Two thirds of the delegates are on the ground and caucusing at a brisk pace. E H Guie of Beattie to be temporary chairman. Western Washington expected to yield five national delegates, the east side three. C B Hopkins, ally of ex Senator John L Wilson, tipped as eastern national delegate to promote harmony.
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Washington
Ellensburg
Wash
E. H. Guie
Beattie
East Side
C. B. Hopkins
John l L. Wilson
Admiral Dewey Won't State Party Preference For Presidency
Admiral George Dewey confirmed he would accept the presidency if the American people desire him, but declined to declare party affiliation. Reporters swarmed his Washington home as officials noted surprise at the announcement and discussions of a potential Democratic strategy to oppose Bryan.
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Washington
George Dewey
New York World
Dewey
Navy Department
New York
Evening Telegram
Bryan
Omaha
Omaha World- Herald
Admiral Dewey
William J. Bryan
United States
Camille for Bryan Leads Democrats in Campaign View
Daniel B. Campau, Michigan member of the national Democratic Committee, tells the New York World that the party needs a leader with firm convictions and a strong platform. He argues the nominee must embody the platform and that Dewey’s popularity cannot replace Bryan’s proven electoral strength.
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Detroit
Mich
Daniel B. Campau
Michigan
National Democratic Committee
New York World Today
Dewey
Bryan
Democratic Party
William J. Bryan
Dewey’s Presidential Candidacy Faces Bryan Strength
The World-Herald previews Admiral Dewey as a potential presidential candidate amid Democratic support for William J. Bryan. The piece argues Bryan would secure the nomination and defeat any Dewey challenge, labeling Dewey as a lamb for the slaughter in Eastern political aims.
Ambiguous Demonstration Planned for Kansas City
In Kansas City on July 4 a demonstration is discussed with uncertainty. Organizers weigh form and method to suit their preferences and aim to open observers’ eyes to their cause.
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Kansas City
Senator Proctor Responds To Dewey Presidency Statement
Senator Proctor of Vermont commented on Admiral Dewey's presidential announcement saying he was surprised by the claim and that no political discussion has occurred between them since his return last fall. He emphasized no direct or indirect talks about the presidency.
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Washington
Proctor
Vermont
Admiral Dewey
Bryan declines to discuss Dewey presidential candidacy
Portland Oregon April 4 Colonel W J Bryan when asked for an opinion on Admiral Dewey's presidential candidacy said he did not care to discuss the subject.
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Portland
Ore
Admiral Dewey
Col. W. J. Bryan
Leary Requests Relief as Guam Governor for Domestic Reasons
Washington reports Captain Leary requests relief from his Guam governorship upon completion of his sea cruise on July 24, 1900. The Navy Department confirms the decision is by his own request and commends his handling of duties at Government House Agana. Leary notes 45 months of sea service and seeks return home.
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Washington
Government House
Agana
Guam
Constitution Question Divides United States Puerto Rico Case
Solicitor General Richards argues in the Supreme Court that the Constitution does not extend to new U S possessions without congressional action. Ramon Baez of Puerto Rico seeks habeas corpus relief from two months’ imprisonment for illegal voting under a military order.
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Washington
Richards
Department of Justice
Supreme Court
United States
Congress
Ramon Baez
Puerto Rico
United States Provisional Court of
Samuel C. Bothwell
Provisional Court
Huemacoa
Baez
Provisional Court of
Milwaukee Mayor Holds Narrow Win in April Election
Milwaukee reports complete returns show Mayor David S. Rose Democrat defeating Republican H J Baumgartner by 237 votes. The aldermanic board stands 21 Democrats 19 Republicans and two Populists. supervisors lean Republican.
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Milwaukee
Davids. Rose
H. J. Baumgartner
Rose
James J. Brown
San Francisco Track Notes April Race Results
San Francisco reports from Oakland show six races with results and times. Homage wins the first at 3 1/2 furlongs with Tioliti second and Ada Fox third. Candlelight takes the five furlongs, Garbo second, Fernett third. Tuthill wins the six furlongs, Lavator second, Bamboulla third. Prestome wins the mile, Expedient second, Ailenna third. Alamora wins the mile and a sixteenth, Go to Bed second, Malay third. Mortgage wins the seven furlongs, Headwater second, Castake third.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Homage
Tioliti
Ada Fox
Candlelight
Garbo
Fernett
Tuthill
Lavator
Bamboulla
Prestome
Ailenna
Southern Pacific Elects Directors at Annual Meeting
At the Southern Pacific annual stockholders meeting in San Francisco on April 4 the board named directors including C P Huntington H B Huntington D C Mills Charles H Tweed John W Mackay Thomas H Hubbard John E B Searles John B Haggin John D Probst August Belmont and Edwin Hawley. About 95 percent of the 200 million dollar stock voted. A first dividend was not discussed. The nine month gross earnings were presented showing receipts above five million dollars per month totaling about 46 million. Officers will be elected at a later New York meeting.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific Company
C. P. Huntington
H. BE. Huntington
D. C. Mills
Charles H. Tweed
John W. Mackay
Thomas H. Hubbard
John EB. Searles
John B. Haggin
John D. Probst
August Belmont
Edwin Hawley
New York
Ex-Officio Chinese Legation Member Toy Loses 1700 Silk Handkerchiefs
On April 4 in San Francisco Yuen Toy an ex-officio member of the Chinese legation at Washington had three trunks seized by customs on arrival from the China. The trunks, declared as personal effects, contained 1700 silk handkerchiefs valued at 1 each.
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San Francisco
You Yuen Toy
Washington
China
Toy
Clements' Force Reaches Petrunberg En Route
Bloemfontein correspondent reports General Clements force traversed Petrunberg in the morning and is encamped a march from London. The dispatch notes the movement as of Tuesday via the Daily Mall telegraph.
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Clements
London
Bloemfontein
Daily Mall
Petrunberg
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Gans & Klein
Butte, Mont
Europe
England
Jim Hill
Southern Polfic
World-Herald
Lion
Captain Leary
Southern Pacific Directors
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