Senate Reports Public Building For Great Falls Mont
In Washington on April 14 the Senate passed 83 private pension bills and several minor measures. A public building at Great Falls, Mont., was authorized with $200,000, plus other items including claims for the Monocacy monitor and a provision for the steamer Garonne. The day closed with executive session and adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
Chandler
South Dakota
Moreau
Union Pacific
United States
Berry
House
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Committee On
Privileges and Elections
Arkansas
Green Bay
Wis
State Department
Hansbrough
Stewart
Nevada
Gce
Great Falls
Mont
Court of Claims
J. S. Underhill
Eulogies of Morton in Honor of Indiana Governor Statue
Washington April 14 The House devoted its session to eulogies for late Indiana Governor Oliver P Morton in connection with his statue acceptance in the Capitol statuary hall Speakers included Indiana figures Steele Miers Crumpacker Overstreet Griffith Hemenway Alexander Faris Watson Grosvenor Cannon Grimoth Flemenway Prick and others from Indiana and Ohio The session adjourned at 2 35 o'clock with private pension bills passing earlier in the day.
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Washington
Hovse
Oliver P. Morton
Indiana
Messrs. Steele
Miers
Crumcker
Overstreet
Griffith
Hemenwayck
Alexander
Faris and Watson
Grosvenor
Ohio
Cannon
Tilmots
Morton
Mr. Steele
Fiest
Messrs
Crumpacker
Veratreet
Fire in Brooklyn Kills Bookkeeper and Injures Two
A $100 blaze in Brooklyn tonight left John Donaldson a bookkeeper dead and William Donaldson 11 and Stephen Moneypenny badly hurt. The trio, on an adjoining building, had to jump as flames endangered their positions.
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New York
Brooklyn
John
Donaldson
William DP. Donaldson
Stephen Moneypenny
Draft bill to appoint contract surgeons as assistant volunteers
The secretary of war sent to Congress, with his approval, Surgeon General Sternberg's draft bill. It would appoint contract surgeons who have served one year in the U S Army as assistant surgeons of volunteers with the rank of first lieutenant.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Congress
Sternberg
Army of the
Moody and Senators Elected as Delegates in Oregon
In Portland on April 14 the Republicans of Oregon's second district chose M A Moody as a congressional candidate and elected U S Senators Joseph Simon and F S Stanley as delegates to the national convention. Delegates were not instructed.
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Congress
Portland
Ore
Second
M. A. Moody
United States
Joseph Simon
F. S. Stanley
United States Rejects Spain’s Claim to Sibutu Caymayan
A Washington dispatch reports Secretary Hay rejects Madrid’s assertion that Sibutu Island and Caymayan Sulu belong to Spain. The U S cannot accede to the Spanish claim in the Philippine archipelago.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Hayhes
Madrid
United States
Sibutu Island
Caymayan Sulu
Philippine Archipelago
Spain
Germany's Interest in Controversy Cited in U S Note
Action taken in light of information in the possession of authorities shows Germany's deep interest in the controversy. Spain's government may answer the American note and propose arbitration, though a ruling by the administration seems unlikely.
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Germany
Montana Governor Proclaims Arbor Day May 8 1900
Helena April 14 The governor urges Arbor day observance and proclaims May 8 1900 as Arbor day. He cites legislative action designating a day for planting trees and shrubs to adorn homes and public spaces and asks citizens to comply with the law.
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Helena
Montana
Robert B. Smith
State of
Commonwealth
Doctors at odds endanger life in Helena confrontation
Dr C B Miller lies near death after a street encounter with Dr D L Carmichael in Helena. Miller, 68, was knocked down twice and suffered brain concussion with unconsciousness. Carmichael, younger and an athlete, was arrested for second degree assault and released on bail of 2909 dollars as public outcry grows.
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The
Standard
Helena
C. B. Miller
D. L. Carmichael
Outo
Miller
Montana G. A. R
State Soldiers’ Home
Miner Killed in Essen Coal Mine No 2 Blaze
Fire at Hazelton's Essen coal mine No 2 on the Pittsburg Youghiogheny line kills miner Wenzel Sternad. Only three men were in the pit when the fire started on pay day. Frank Lathick escaped after dashing through flames. The other miner remains missing as rescuers work to reach him.
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Pittsburg
Essen
Hazelton
Youghingheny
Wenzel Sternad
Sternad
Frank Lathick
Lathick
Latrick
President Nominates Surgeons to Marine Hospital Service
Washington April 14 The president sent nominations to the senate for the Treasury unit of the Marine Hospital Service. Names include Passed Assistant Surgeon Ri. M. Woodward of Indiana Passed Assistant Surgeon George T. Vaughan of Virginia and Passed Assistant Surgeon Thomas B. Perry of Georgia.
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Washington
Senate
Treasury
Marine Hospital Service of the
United States
Ri. M. Woodward
Indiana
George T. Vaughan
Virginia
Thomas B. Perry
Coorgia
English press attacks army officers and U.S. politics
London dispatch analyzes how English papers blame army officer selection for failures in the Boer War, urging reforms and merit over birth and money. It notes American politics and Dewey’s unclear standing in England, warning readers to be patient as electoral contention wanes.
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Associate
London
Buller
Natal
Methuen
Gatacre
Saturday Review
Vanity Fair
Lonedale Hale
Times
Hale
England
Cabinet
Bloemfonten
Blomfontein
Philadelphia
United States
Admiral Dewey
Hght
West Indies
Manila
The
Spectator
America
Great Britain
Creatistitei
Mr. Tiryan
Tehalf
Kruger
Ie Atinet
Lord Pauncefote
McKinley
British Views on United States Trade and Queen's Image
The article argues Britain and the United States share peaceful trade goals and respect for the queen. It notes American voters will not caricature the queen, praising her influence during the Civil War and as a European observer of prosperity. It also comments on the Nicaragua treaty debate and McKinley’s stance on South Africa.
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Menarch
Europe
America
England
Nicaragua
United States
Saturday Review
McKinley
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Mysterious shooting shocks Chicago businessman in hotel
Jusus Wright a millionaire and treasurer of Morgan and Wright bicycle tire firm lies dying after a bullet wound to the neck in his Leland hotel room. Mrs Louisa Lottridge of Pawpaw Mich is arrested claiming the shooting was accidental with a friend also detained.
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Chicago
Jusus Wright
Morgan & Wright
Leland Hotel
Louisa Lottridge
Pawpaw, Mich
Burns
Boers Growing Ureasy
The report notes ongoing discomfort for Boer forces with sickness at Ladysmith due to siege conditions. It contrasts American campaigns where troops wore very light clothing. Lord Roberts travels from Bloemfontein seeking warmer attire to guard against potential pneumonia.
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Ladysmith
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Boer commando holds line in Orange Free State reports
From Leemokop near Bloemfontein dated April 9 the Boer commando in the southern district is said to have held its position against Basutoland police incursions. Four British scouts captured claim Bloemfontein lacks water. Reports say a British force of about 1000 under General Brabant is surrounded at Robertson’s mills with uncertainty about relief.
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Leemokop
Rloemfontein
Basutoland
Orange Free State
Bloemfontein
DeWet
Smithfield
Rouxville
Johannesburg
Brabant
Robertson's Mills
Robertson’s
Wepener
General Brabant
Aliwal North
Kitchener
Carnaveran field forces arrive after long march
The Carnaveran field forces under Colonel Parsons reach here after a five week march from Victoria Road via Kenhardt covering over 600 miles. The unit includes Canadian artillery and mounted rifles and met no active opposition. Colonel Parsons pacified the previously rebellious country.
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Denar
Carnaveran Field Forcs
Parsons
Canadian Artillery
Mounted Rifles
Victoria Road
Kenhardt
Cronje and Party Arrive at St Helena Prison Camp
General Cronje his wife and three staff arrived at St Helena on April 14 with other Boer prisoners who landed April 10. They were greeted by the governor and commander in chief. Cronje spoke well and appeared cheerful. The remaining Boer prisoners will disembark Monday.
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St. Helena
Cronje
Cannonading at Wepen Lasted Into Nightfall
In Aliwal North on April 14 sporadic cannon fire broke out at Wepen and continued until 7 p.m. with a few shots heard again today, indicating ongoing unrest or engagement in the area.
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Aliwal
Wepen
Degree for Choate at Edinboro University
Edinboro conferred the degree of LL D on Joseph H. Choate United States ambassador to Great Britain. Sir James Grant Regius praised Choate’s genius and praised his work maintaining cordial U S Britain relations. The remarks drew prolonged applause.
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Edinboro
Joseph H. Choate
United States
Great Britain
Choate
James Grant Regius
London
Railways Combine in Major Chicago Consolidation
Meetings today by directors of Chicago Union Traction and stockholders of Chicago Consolidated Trust indicate negotiations nearly finished to merge the two into a single large street railway system. The Consolidated Trust operates cross town and suburban lines on the north and west sides. W. L. Elkins of Philadelphia resigns as Union director, J. M. Roach elected as his successor.
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Chicago
Chicago Union Traction Company
Chicago Consolidated Trust Company
Consolidated Company
Union Company
W. L. Elkins
Philadelphia
J. M. Roach
Steamer Lakme Collides With Queen Elizabeth Near Seattle
In Seattle on April 1 a collision between the steamer Lakme and the British ship Queen Elizabeth caused about 3000 dollars in damage to both vessels. The Lakme carried lumber to San Francisco and the Queen Elizabeth headed for Port Blakley towed by the tug Tye. The impact likely stemmed from a signaling error as both ships met with force. The Lakme lies at Seattle, the Queen Elizabeth bound for Port Blakley.
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Seattle
Wash
Lakme
Port Townsend
San Francisco
Port Slakeley
Tye
Port Blakley
Boycott Declared Against Southern Railway By Railroad Telewriters
The Order of Railroad Telegraphers declares a boycott on the Southern railway asking 20 000 ticket and freight agents to route traffic via other lines. Telegrams were sent to President Gompers requesting a federation of labor boycott. Officials report little delay in trade.
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Atlanta
Southern Railway
United States
Federation of Labor
Powell
Gompers
Mrs Kruger Views Bloodshed and Defense in Pretoria Fight
London dispatch from April 1 reports Mrs Kruger stating she trusts God to end the merciless bloodshed. She says the republic will be victoriously defended even if Pretoria falls, and notes two grandsons killed among many relatives including four sons and six sons-in-law.
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London
Pretoria
Czar and Czarina Head to Moscow amid Peace Ultimatum Rumors
From St. Petersburg dated April 14 the czar and czarina departed for Moscow. Reports in Moscow say an Easter Sunday manifesto could demand Britain end the Boer War with immediate peace, threatening occupation of Cabul and Herat if Britain refuses.
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St. Petersburg
Moscow
Great Britain
Cabul and
Herat
Telegraph line to Nome to be built by next winter
Telegraphic communication between Valdes St Michael and Nome will be established by next winter. Major Frank Greene of the United States signal corps now in San Francisco has been assigned to supervise construction and will arrive soon to begin preliminary work.
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Seattle
Wash
Valdes
St. Michael
Nome
Frank Greene
United States Signal Corps
San Francisco
Gold Find Reported Near Joplin Galena Belt
Have Pound Gold Joplin Me April 14 J C Murdock and others of Galena Kas near here claim to have found gold in quartz formation within two miles of that place that assays 4 to a ton An effort to lease or buy the land which is said to be included in the great Galena zinc and lead belt is being made Excitement over the alleged find is intense.
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Joplin
J. C. Murdock
Galena
Kas
Appointments Made For Top White House Posts
Washington April 14 The promotion of Assistant Secretary Cortelyou to secretary to the president was followed by the appointment of Benj F Barnes of Pennsylvania as assistant secretary to the president and Rudolph Forster of Virginia as executive clerk to the president.
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Washington
Cortelyou
Benj. F. Barnes
Pennsylvania
Rudolph Forster
Virginis
Queen visits Kilmainham Castle with royal entourage
This afternoon the queen rode to Kilmainham where she was greeted by the Duke of Connaught. Pensioners lined the quad and gave her a bouquet before she entered the castle to be welcomed by the Earl and Countess of Cadogan.
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Dublin
Kilmanham
Duke of Connaugst
Transport Lake Erie Sails with 300 Trans-Vaal Prisoners
The transport Lake Erie departed with upwards of 300 Trans- Vaal prisoners aboard including French German and Russian members of the foreign legion captured at Bashof. The vessel set course for St. Helena on April 14.
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St. Helena
Cape Town
Lake Erie
Foreign Legion
Bashof
Royal Irish Patrol Captured Near Bloemfontein
A Royal Irish unit including Lord Rosslyn was captured near Bloemfontein. Lord Rosslyn was sent to Kroonstad after the seizure in the April dispatch.
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Nepal
London
Bloemfontein
Royal Irish
Lord Rosslyn
Kroonstad
Laguna Ashore Near Tillamook Bar
News from Portland reports the steamer Laguna ashore on the north spit of Tillamook bar. She discharged all cargo and did not float at high tide, but is resting easy and expected to be gotten off without serious injury.
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Portland
Ore
Laguna
Tillamook Bar
Chinese Troops Deployed to Shan Tung to Suppress Boxers
The Chinese government dispatches 7,000 troops to Shan Tung to quell the boxers. Most troops are members of the same society, suggesting a unified command or shared affiliations among forces in the field.
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Shanghai
Shan Tung
French cruiser Chateau Renault sets speed record in trial
Trini Toulon April 14 reports the new French first class cruiser Chateau Renault reached 25 knots during her speed trial yesterday.
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Toulon
Chateau Renault
Cigarmakers Locked Out in New York Strike
Five thousand cigarmakers among six factories in New York are locked out as labor unrest escalates. Officials report production halt and disrupted supply chains, with negotiations ongoing between union leaders and owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
City firms shut down as lockout ends six week strike
Largest firms in the city were notified this afternoon that there would be no more work for them until further notice. No reason was given but the cigarmakers believe the move aims to stop support for 2,200 workers on strike at Korbs Wertheim Schiffer factory, out six weeks.
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Pierce
J. Dennis
Mast College St
Jacksonville
J. Pierce
Korbs
Wertheim & Schiffer
Navy reduces commissioned ships citing officer shortages
The Navy Department orders the Detroit to Portsmouth to go out of commission and prepares to decommission Marblehead at Mare Island. Bennington and Concord head to Los Angeles for decommissioning while Indiana and Massachusetts will be laid up at League Island. Kearsarge Illinois and Wisconsin must be commissioned to take over from contractors amid a staff shortage with 160 officer vacancies.
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Washington
Navy Department
Detroit
Portsmouth Navy Yard
New Hampshire
Marblehead
Mare Island
Admiral Watson
Bennington
Concord
Manila
Los Angeles
Indiana
Massachusetts
New York Navy Yard
League Island
Kearsarge
Illinois
Atlantic
Wisconsin
Pacific
Stringham
Navigation Bureau
Paris Exposition Expected to Draw World Interest
General Horace Porter US ambassador hailed the Paris exposition as surpassing all prior displays and foreseeing broad international representation. Ferdinand Peck US Commissioner General praised the event as an unparalleled showcase of arts sciences and industries with wide global participation.
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Paris
Horace Porter
United States
Associated Press
Ferdinand W. Peck
Dixie Ordered to Manila via Mediterranean and Suez
The training ship Dixie, currently at Naples, has been ordered to continue its cruise through the Mediterranean Sea and the Suez Canal to Manila, with officers directing the voyage to proceed as scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dixie
Naples
Mediterranean Sea
Suez Canal
Manila
Czar and Czarina Arrive in Moscow
The czar and czarina arrived in Moscow today confirming the royal visit and signaling continued imperial engagement abroad.
Sulphur Baths in Coamo Leased by Philadelphia Syndicate
A Philadelphia syndicate has leased long term the sulphur baths at Coamo Puerto Rico and the associated hotel and estate. Coamo, once a West Indian Monte Carlo, lies high in the mountains east of Ponce. It drew wealthy planters and Cuban merchants during the rainy season when mountains offered a summer retreat. The old hotel site, built nearly a century ago, remains exceedingly beautiful.
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Philadelphia
Coamo
Ponce
Cuba
Islands
Berlin Prepares Welcome for Austrian Emperor Visit
Berlin plans a grand reception for Emperor Franz Joseph on May 5 with decorations, arches, and Austrian displays as 30 000 Austrians in Berlin back lighted celebrations. The Antagonistic meat bill negotiations continue amid government agrarian clashes as Reichstag reform aims to pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associatio Pross
Berlin
Nord Deutsche Allgemaine
Count von Mirbach
Baron von Mantuefel
Bundesrath
Reichstag Committee
Reichstag
Federation of Husbandry
Herren von Mirbach
Mantuefel
Levethow
Klinckowstro
Kropatcheck
United States
Emperor of Austria
Anhalter Depot
Arive
Prandenburg
Unter der Linden
Austria
Germany
Migon
James C. Monaghan
Chemnitz
Palace Hotel
Andrew ID. White
For Rent Two Furnished Rooms in Butte
Two nicely furnished rear rooms available for gentlemen at 219 North Washington Butte. Quiet house with shared facilities and convenient access.
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North
Washington
Butte
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Czarina
Puerto Rico
Joseph
Madras
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