General Cassius M. Clay Standoff At White Hall Deadline
Clay remains barricaded at White Hall Foxtown Kentucky after a long stand with authorities. He declares war on the world and sets a 50 foot deadline with a white and red flag display warning approaching men. Brutus Clay seeks audience while the old man rues his heirs over property.
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Foxtown
Cassius M. Clay
White Hall
Zach White
Brutus Clay
Jim Bowling
White
Brutus
Bowling
Colyer
Terrill
Clay
Riley Brock
Tuan's Fate Reported Decided by High Authority
Berlin reports Prince Tuan's fate has been decided with his death sentence commuted to banishment to Turkestan. Four Chinese provincial officials face beheading and several to face degradations. Chinese commissioners question the mercy shown. A Pekin letter details add to the report.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Prince Tuan
Turkestan
Frankfurter Zeitung
Pekin
Interview Scene Reveals Boxer Threat and Berlin Penitence Effort
A verbatim interview between Dr. Mumm von Schwartzenstein and a Chinese prince reports the prince admitting that Boxer forces would surge if allied troops withdraw. The prince and Li Hung Chang both know this. The correspondence also outlines competition to select an imperial princess to travel to Berlin to convey the emperor’s penitence for Baron von Ketteler’s murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mumm von Schwartzenstein
China
Li Hung Chang
Prince Chwang
Berlin
Baron von Ketteler
German Press Downgrades Emperors Toasts Across Berlin
Berlin reports say the emperor's recent toasts disturb the German press with dismay and amazement. The Cologne Volks Zeitung notes the guard emblem near the palace and claims the emperor signaled aggressive policy toward Russia via Britain or Japan.
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Berlin
Cologne Volks Zeitung
William
Emperor Alexander Grenadier
Great Britain
Japan
Beehler Reports Active Naval Build Up in Austria and Italy
Commander William Beehler, the U.S. naval attache in Berlin, Vienna and Rome, returns from Austria and Italy noting new shipbuilding. Trieste builds three battleships, Italy plans two launches in 1901 and two more under construction at Spezia. The king of Italy praises U.S. naval leadership and discusses Marconi.
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Berlin
William Beehler
United States
Vienna
Rome
Austria
Italy
Beehler
Trieste
Spezia
Victor Emmanuel
Signor Marconi
Marconi
Four hundred coal miners return to work at Blossburg
In Birmingham Alabama on April 1 four hundred coal miners who had been on strike for several days at Blossburg returned to work.
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Birmingham
Ala
Blossburg
Chorus Girls Gamble Night Way Through Delay Before Pacific Tour
Kathryn Kidder pace setter for an acting troupe leads a Josephine Stanton Opera company from a canceled Fra Diavolo performance to Main Street gambling. The chorus enjoyed roulette and luck, then prepare a long tour from Portland to Santa Rosa, Roseburg, San Francisco and on to Honolulu and Asia with stops in Hong Kong Shanghai and Vladivostok.
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Kathryn Kidder
Josephine Stanton
Margaret Theater
Santa Rosa
Cal
Roseburg
Ore
San Francisco
Hawaiian Islands
Asia
Hongkong
Shanghai
Viadivostock
Divorced and Wedded in Courtroom Nuptials
In Anaconda a brief divorce court ceremony united Vasko Bobaljik and Annie Kermos after Kermos filed for divorce from her husband Joe Kermos for cruelty. Bobaljik, found guilty of adultery, paid a fine or served 25 days, while Kermos secured a divorce and immediately wed Bobaljik. The new couple remained separated as Bobaljik returned to jail and Kermos to her home.
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Vasko Bobaljik
Annie Kermos
Justice of the Peace
Kermos
Joe Kermos
Napton Kermos
Porto Rico Governor Allen Seeks to Stay in Post
Governor Charles H. Allen after a Washington meeting with President McKinley announced he would not resign and would return to Puerto Rico in May. He praised the civil government, noted agricultural gains, tariff advantages for fruit and sugar, and discussed the island’s emigration and taxation under the Hollander law. He also met with Secretary Lane and Secretary Hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles H. Allen
Porto Rico
McKinley
Allen
San Juan
Boston
Alien
United States
Bermuda
Foraker
Hawaii
Cuba
Ecuador
Navy Department
Lane
Hay
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women’s ills
The notice extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for menstrual pain headaches and other pains caused by “womanly diseases.” It claims the medicine cures the cause of pains establishes regularity dries enfeebling brains heals inflammation and ulceration and cures female weakness. It asserts it makes weak women strong and sick women well.
Patient Rejoices Over Cure By Favorite Prescription
Mrs. George Riehl of Lockport Station Westmoreland County says Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription cured fifteen years of uterine trouble and monthly pains. She reports constant energy no headaches and a feeling of renewal after taking the medicine. She notes even the best doctors could not cure her and offers Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser free with 21 unsigned stamps.
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Gome
George Riehl
Lockport Station
Westmoreland Co. Pensa
Porto Ricans Starving Under New Puerto Rico Rule
A San Juan correspondent reports worsening conditions after the Spanish American War. Unemployment, no bank loans, paralyzed markets, and full warehouses drive thousands to seek work and emigrate to Hawai, Cuba, Santo Domingo, and Ecuador as authorities debate property valuations and tariff payments.
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Cincinnati
San Juan
Porto Rico
The
Enquirer
Spain
Hawai
Cuba
Santo Domingo
Ecuador
Pcuador
Porto Rican Commission
Washington
Helena Water Works Sues City for Water Charges
Helena Water Works filed suit in U S court seeking 52500 plus interest for water furnished since May 1898 at 1500 dollars a month. City has paid nothing since 1898, offering 500 gold monthly, which was rejected. The action followed council’s secret approval of 70000 Beaver Creek water rights to create an independent system.
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Special Dispatch Vc
E Standard
Helena
Helena Water Works Company
United States
Beaver Creek
Helena Dr W W Miller Wins Certificate Appeal
A Montana district court jury ruled in twenty minutes that Dr W W Miller of Helena should be granted a medical certificate after hearing his appeal of the Montana State Board of Medical Examiners denial. Colonel Sanders prosecuted for Miller with Assistant Attorney General Moore as friend of the court. An appeal by Dr Allan of Butte is pending, with prior successful cases in Anaconda and Billings.
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Standard
Helena
W. W. Miller
State Board of Medical Examiners
Montana
Colonel Sanders
Miler
Moore
Miller
Allan
Butte
Gattan
Anaconda
Clark
Billings
Boodle money distributed to Montana counties for schools
The $30,000 boodle money in state hands is gone as checks are mailed to county treasurers based on school children counts. Silver Bow County receives the largest share, about one fifth of the total to the most populous county.
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Standard
Helena
Anderson
Barret
Silver Row
Suppression of Cuban Press over Crucifixion Cartoon
Havana April 6 Discussione barred by order of Governor General Wood and offices closed after publication of a cartoon depicting Cuban public as crucified between two thieves with Wood and McKinley as thieves. Editor Coronada jailed on bail. charges of criminal libel planned for Coronada and Castellanos.
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Havana
Wood
General Wood
McKinley
Platt
Mary Magadaene
Senor Coronada
Senor Capote
Coranada
Castellanos
Parole bill for Younger brothers killed by Minnesota House
The Minnesota House of Representatives indefinitely postponed and thus killed the bill to parole the Younger brothers serving life terms for the Northfield bank robbery and murders. The measure had been sent to the governor but recalled to fix a constitutional issue. The long campaign for clemency ends for now after 20 years of effort.
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St. Paul
Minn
Northfield
House of Representatives
Man Cleared in Horse Theft Joke Case Near Helena
Charles Ranney was discharged at a preliminary hearing before a justice of the peace after being accused of selling a stolen horse to Sheriff OConnell. Ranney claimed the horse originated on his Helena range and later returned home after escaping, with the sheriff still holding the animal.
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The
Standard
Helena
Charles Ranney
Sheriff O'Connell
Justice of the Peace
Ranney
Luxora Farmer Hanged for Clyde King Shooting
Respected farmer living near Luxora was hanged for the shooting of Clyde King of Luxora on the night of Sunday March 31.
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Luxora
Clyde King
High school proposal crushed in Cascade county vote
Great Falls April 6 voters soundly rejected the high school measure under the new law by about 800 votes across Cascade county. In Great Falls city 73 voted for and 288 against, Belt 2 for 183 against, Neihart 4 for 544 against, Monarch 3 for 13 against, Cascade 35 against, with overall opposition rising as the details of the bill emerged. Andrew Thisted defeated J J McDonnell as district trustee 214 to 72 amid low interest beyond the school issue. Women mistakenly voted at several polls, but their ballots did not affect the result.
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Great Falls
Cascade County
Belt
Neihart
Monarch
Cascade
Andrew Thisted
J. J. M ‘Donnell
Bubonic Plague Report From University of Michigan
A Michigan student was taken to the university pesthouse for suspected bubonic plague. Dr. Dock ordered the move and Dr. Frederick Novick consulted but could not confirm the illness without further tests. Professor Nedvick says there is no danger of spread if it is bubonic plague and avoids further discussion.
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Detroit
Mich
the Tribune
Ann Arbor
University of Michigan
University Contagious Diseases Hospital
Dock
Frederick Novick
California
Nedvick
Muezzin’s Call Through Earthquake Panic at Sultan’s Reception
During an earthquake shock felt at the sultan’s palace in Constantinople the Aleppo muezzin’s powerful Koran chant for protection moved the crowd. The sultan and congregated Moelems joined in the supplication, then the band resumed and the reception continued.
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Constantinople
Beyer Case Heads to Imperial Court After Damages Rejected
Frederick W. Beyer of Gera once a large importer and dealer in American meats fights damages from state actions that ruined his business. The highest land court at Jena rules no 50,000 mark compensation is owed. Beyer plans to appeal to the imperial court at Leipzig.
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Berlin
Frederick W. Beyer
Gera
Jena
Beyer
Leipste
Mills Suspend Three Quarters of Machinery
Tremont and Suffolk Mills orders halt on three quarters of their machinery. About 1,000 workers will be laid off due to sustained low spirits in trade, according to mill management.
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Lowell, Maxss
Thomas
Tremont and Suffolk Mills Company
El Paso Letter Says Ding Refuses McKinley Meeting Invitation
A letter from Juan Creel to the El Paso Chamber of Commerce states President Ding will decline the invitation for El Paso to meet President McKinley because Congress will be in session on the specified date.
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el Paso
Tex
Juan Creel
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
Ding
McKinley
Confess
Forty three Chinese Ordered Deported from San Diego
Forty three Chinese detainees brought to San Diego on the steamer Belgian King have been ordered deported after an investigation found their certificates were purchased in China.
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San Diego
Cal
China
Lynching at Osceola Lynching of May Hearn
A mob seized May Hearn of Luxora from the county jail in Osceola Arkansas early today between 1 and 2 AM and hanged him. The victim was a young white man and son of J R Hearn, a prominent local resident.
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Osceola
Ark
Private Revenue Stamp Covers Bottle Neck
Digestive summary claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters improves appetite by clearing bowels and stimulating stomach secretions. It purportedly purifies blood strengthens liver and kidneys and is called the most efficient medicine for stomach troubles. Revenue stamp visible on bottle neck.
Hospitality of the West preps for president tour across continent
Secretary Cortelyou coordinates with senators representatives and railroad officials to finish the itinerary before the train departs on a six week 12 000 mile journey covering half the states. West coast hosts offer residences and officials at several stops including Chehalis and Salt Lake City with brief speeches expected.
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Washington
Cortelyou
States of
Union
White House
H. T. Scott
Union Iron Works
San Francisco
California
Los Angeles
Knox
Gage
Root
Washington State
Chehal's
Hazzard Brothers
General Funston
Aguinaldo
Puluth
Chicago
Buffalo
Yellowstone Park
Salt Lake City
Utah
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pike's Peak
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Niagara Falls
Two Cuban Men Die In Mountain Knife Fight Near Santiago
In the mountains 16 miles from Santiago de Cuba, two Cuban men fighting over mule-delivered merchandise were found killed after a nightlong machete battle. Both were badly mutilated and discovered by a coffee pack train returning to the city. The quarrel occurred while they camped by the trail.
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Santiago de Cuba
Harrison's Big Majority in Chicago Mayor Race
The official canvass shows Harrison the Democrat with 156,756 votes and Hanecy the Republican with 128,413, giving Harrison a plurality of 23,43. The largest Democratic margin was Charles F Gunther for city treasurer at 32,392.
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Chicago
Harrison
Hanecy
Charles F. Gunther
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Water Works Company
Tas
Dr. Miller
the Boodle Fund
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the Two Thieves
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