Free Staters Hold Back on Surrender in South Africa Peace Talks
London reports progress in peace negotiations with Transvaal leaders urging terms. If Transvaalers agree to surrender, officials believe Boer resistance could collapse and Free Staters’ opposition fade. Rumors of an imminent proclamation circulate amid stock market speculation. Gerald Balfour warns that independence demands could end negotiations.
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London
Associated Press
War Office
Amsterdam
South Africa
Stock Exchange
Gerald Balfour
Board of Trade
Leeds
Trial of Commandant Kruitinzinger Ends Acquittal
Graf Réinet April 9 The three day trial found no evidence linking Commandant Kruitinzinger to the shooting of natives. A scout testified he was well treated and granted a pass. The charge of train wrecking was withdrawn and the Boer commandant was acquitted without cross examination.
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Graf Réinet
Cape Colony
Kruitinzinger
British prepare drives as reinforcements arrive in Pretoria
Pretoria reports the British are making a great series of drives on reinforcements arrival. The Boers are seen as disheartened with many rebels said to wait for promises of non banishment before surrendering.
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Pretoria
Steyn In Peace Negotiations Suffer Setback
Pretoria April 9 Mr Steyn former president of the Orange Free State in South Africa peace talks suffers a setback as reports indicate renewed difficulties in the negotiations and he is taking part in the discussions.
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Pretoria
Mr. Steyn
Orange Free States
South Africa
Suf
Miles City Notes Pierce Missing From Parole
Vincent Pierce, eight years at the reform school and now on parole, has disappeared since Sunday morning while working for Abraham Hall. Sheriff Conley brought Cole from Anaconda to be sent to reform school, and returned by train. Carnegie library trustees plan bids for a $10,000 building by May 10 at 10 o'clock. plans available at State National Bank in Miles City.
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The
Standard
Miles City
Vincent Pierce
Reform School
Abraham Hall
Cole
Anaconda
Jack Conley
Savage
Strict party vote defeats Philippine independence substitute
The insular committee of the house rejected a democratic substitute proposing eventual independence for the Philippines and ordered a favorable report on the republican bill establishing civil government. The Patterson slavery abolition amendment failed, while the main bill moves toward passage with Cooper to report tomorrow.
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Washington
Insular
House
Philippines
Cooper
Jones
Virginia
Philippine Commission
United States
Patterson
Tennessee
Bates
Sultan of
Sulu
Tide Turns as Imperial Forces Quell Kwangsi Rebels
Imperial General Ma and Marshal Su defeat Kwangsi rebels at Kongcheun. Rebels retreat to mountain strongholds while Su blocks routes to seaports for supplies. US Consul reports rebel defeat with pursuit by imperial troops. missionaries reported safe.
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Hongkong
Liuchow
Marshal Su
Kwangsil
Kongcheun
Wong
Washington
State Department
United States
McWade
Canton
Peng
Kwangsi
Rockhill
Foreign official murdered as rebels in Kwang Si revolt
From Victoria B C April 9 the steamer Victoria reports the murder of a foreign official in Talongerhwa during a rebel and retired soldier plunder spree. An edict from Pekin dated March 12 orders Governor Ting Sheng Tao to investigate local officials and dismiss them, and to suppress rebels and protect foreigners and missionaries.
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Victoria
B. C
Orient
Kwang Si
Pekin
Ting Sheng Tao
Talongerhwa
Charges Will Be Ignored Troops in South Africa
London dispatch notes British troop conduct charges in South Africa tied to General De. authorities say inquiries will be ignored and a decisive stance may follow as war letters recount criticism.
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London
South Africa
War Office Dismisses Delarey Allegations Abo ut Methuen
War office officials ridicule Delarey charges as arising from continental sources and see no basis in truth. They note Lord Kitchener would have been informed if notable, but no action is planned without definite charges. The matter gains little attention among pro Boer press and Commons members.
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War Office
House of Commons
Delarey
Methuen
Westin Stockgrowers Elect Officers and Pass Land Leasing Resolution
The Western Stockgrowers association at Rapid City elected C. K. Howard as president H. A. Dawson as vice president and F. M. Stewart as secretary and treasurer. It adopted resolutions opposing the oleomargarine bill opposing the Grosvenor pure food bill and urging a permanent livestock census while narrowly approving a land leasing bill championed by Jerry Simpson and Bartlett Richards. The executive committee set next year’s convention for the Thursday after April in Rapid City and rain canceled today’s cow events.
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Rapid City
Western Stockgrowers'’ Association
C. K. Howard
H. A. Dawson
If’. M. Stewart
Corliss
Jerry Simpson
Kansas
Bartlett Richards
Nebraska
Oregon Republicans Meet To Day
Portland hosts the democratic State convention tomorrow to nominate a full state ticket. George F. Chamberlain, former attorney general and current prosecuting attorney for the city and county, is likely to win the governor nomination as the sole name mentioned.
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Portland
George F. Chamberlain
Pensions Granted to Montanans in Washington Listing
Washington on April 9 announced pension grants for Montanans. Frank Benoit of Butte receives an increase and Morris Sharp of Jefferson is noted among recipients.
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The
Standard
Washington
President Roosevelts Charleston Visit Honors Major Jenkins
President Roosevelt awarded Major Michah Jenkins a cavalry saber in Charleston recognizing his gallantry with the Rough Riders. The ceremony followed a formal address by Governor Thompson and included a military guard and a luncheon at the women’s building. Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt then toured exhibitions and departed for Summerville for rest and a pine forest visit.
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South Carolina
Micah Jenkins
South
Rough Riders
Jenkins
Major Jenkins
Thompson
United States
Michah Jenkins
France
Roosevelt
United States Marines
Sarah Calhoun Simmonds
Charleston
Waener
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise a one day cure for colds. All druggists refund the money if it fails. Each box bears E W Groves signature. Price 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Marconi Sails for England on Ma jestic for Rest
William Marconi departed New York aboard the Majestic heading to England for a two month rest. He said he would remain in England for about two months before returning.
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New York
William Marconi
England
Majestic
Smelting Firm Plans Ore Treatment in Leadville Camp
A Leadville report to the Republican states the American Smelting and Refining Company will start treating low grade sulphide ores abundant in the camp. The April 9 dispatch notes the decision aims to develop local ore resources and boost mining activity.
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Denver
Leadville
American Smelting & Refining Company
Last Stage to Matoppo Hills for Cecil Rhodes
In Bulawayo on April 9 the funeral procession for Cecil Rhodes began the final leg to the Matoppo hills. Thousands filled the drill hall as the coffin departed with troops onlookers lining streets and singing the funeral anthem. The crowd spread through the town as the cortege moved toward the hut on the Matoppo summit.
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Bulawayo
Mashonaland
Cecil Rhodes
Matoppo Hills
Will of Mrs. George Smith Filed for Probate
The will of Mrs. George Smith who died from burns received on Thursday was filed for probate. She leaves $500 a watch chain and ring to Miss May Gordon a Kalispell lot to her mother Mrs. Mary Haney of Leadville Colorado and the residue to her husband who is executor.
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Standard
Great Falls
George Smith
Burns
May Gordon
Kalispell
Mary Haney
Leadville
Colo
Library Board
N. M. Ladd
Brown
Carnegie
Reinheimer
Ingram
Western Federation of Labor
H. P. Crowther
B. B. Kelly
E. A. Newton
Elmer Prouts
O. F. Wadsworth, Jr
A. E. Wheeler
W. D. Dickinson
Arthur Crowfoot
William Haywood
Ed Stokes
Stokes
Henry Weigand
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Ed—Fefforte
Kwangs
Isaacs
British War Office
Oregon
Flere
Butte
Skinner
North Main Street
Oxford
Serge
Ercoats
Siegel
Cravenette
Marconi
Cecil
Rhodes
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