Statue Dedication for Rochambeau Invited in Washington
President Roosevelt invites the government and people of France to join in unveiling the Marshal de Rochambeau monument in Washington on May 24. Invitations were extended to Count Rene de Rochambeau and M. Gaston de Lahune de Lafayette. French representatives will include a general, an admiral, aides, a warship, and two Foreign Office officers arriving May 18.
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Washington
Roosevelt
France
United States
Marshal de Rochambeau
Congress of the
Rene de Rochambeau
M. Gaston de Lahune de Lafayette
Taxation of Reservation Property Hinges on Tribal Status
Montana attorney general clarifies tax rules for Flathead reservation property. White men married to Indian women pay tax on personal property. half breeds tied to tribes are non taxable unless they maintain tribal relations. Half breeds from other tribes taxed if not maintaining tribal status. birth circumstances and mother's tribe influence status, not blood quantum alone. Sloan case cited to illustrate that tribal status governs taxability regardless of blood.
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Standard
Helena
Attorney General
Flathead Reservation
F. H. Ray
Flathead Indian Reservation
Sloan
Senate confirms postmaster general aide and land office appointees
The senate in executive session confirmed nominations including Robert J. Wynne of Pennsylvania for assistant postmaster general, Patrick M. Mullen of Nebraska as receiver of public moneys at Juneau Alaska, and John W. Dudley of the District of Columbia as registrar of land offices at Juneau Alaska.
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Washington
Senate
Robert J. Wynne
Pennsylvania
Patrick M. Mullen
Nebraska
Juneau
Alaska
Registers of Land
John W. Dudley
District of Columbia
Fixing Passenger Rates for Elks Grand Lodge Trip
The Transcontinental Passenger Association met in San Diego and set a limited first-class round trip fare from the Pacific coast to Salt Lake City for the Elks Grand Lodge gathering in August.
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San Diego
Cal
Transcontinental Passenger Association
Elks’ Grand Lodge
Salt Lake City
Pacific Coast
Capitol hires eight positions from 68 applicants
The state furnishing board filled eight capitol jobs in Helena including custodian Hugh McQuaid at 100 dollars per month and engineer M J Murphy at 350 dollars per day. Other appointees were janitors J C Bennett Frank P Smith J B McDermott, elevator man Richard R Pearson, night watchman J W Yates, and telephone girl Beulah Steinhauser. The board’s choice of custodian and engineer was not unanimous.
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Standard
Helena
Capitol
State
Hugh McQuaid
Montana
Butte
M. J. Murphy
Anaconda
J. C. Bennett
Frank P. Smith
J. B. McDermott
Richard R. Pearson
Cascade
J. W. Yates
Powell County
Beulah Steinhauser
Hays
George Henry
Ike W. Baker
Livingston
Alaskan Central Railway proposed to link Resurrection Bay and Rampart City
Business leaders from Seattle and Alaska announce plans to build a 574 mile railroad from Resurrection Bay to Rampart City on the Yukon. Promoters include John H. McGraw United States Senator George Turner and others. Articles of incorporation filed at Olympia after a preliminary survey by C. M. Anderson.
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Seattle
Alaska
Resurrection Bay
Rampart City
Yukon
John H. McGraw
United States
George Turner
George W. D. Dickinson
Chas. F. Peck
J. W. Godwin
John L. Denny
C. M. K. Cane
Charles L. Denny
C. M. Anderson
Turner
Mr. Peck
The
Alaskan Central Railway Company
Olympia
Secretary of the Interior
Washington
Anderson
Riley Tells Two Tales of American Troops in the Philippines
Lieutenant Colonel Dickman reports that American soldiers acted humanely in the Philippines, countering Sergeant Riley’s water cure accusations. He recounts Filipino atrocities against Americans and notes general order No. 100 remains unrepealed but not applied, while Major Cook Captain Mac Donald and Riley deny officers or soldiers participated in such acts.
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Washington
Dickman
26Th Volunteer Infantry
Congress
Presidio
San Francisco
Riley
Igbaras
Senate
War Department
26Th Infantry
Cook
MacDonald
Philippines
Chinese Troops Ambushed in Southern China Action Cut Off
A Canton courier reports 2,000 imperialist soldiers sent by Marshal Su against rebels were ambushed in a narrow defile and all were killed or captured. The rebellion spreads in Southern China as news from General Ma and Marshal Su dries up.
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Hongkong
Canton
Marshal Su
China
Pekin
Who Will Succeed Leo The Pontiff at Conclave
From Rome April 16 reports on Leo XIIIs feebleness and ap parent decline spark renewed cardin al maneuvering for the papacy. Rampolla and Vannutelli lead rival camps with Cotti as a likely successor, while about 150 cardinals have died in Leo XIIIs pontificate and longer reigns may alter ambitions.
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Rome
Sacred College
Rampolla
Vannutelli
Cardinal Cotti
Leo XIII
Memorial to Cecil Rhodes Proposed in Cape Town
A Cape Town meeting formed a national memorial committee to raise funds across the British empire for a vast cairn on Devil’s Peak. The statue of Cecil Rhodes will crown the cairn looking north, with Sir Gordon Sprigg and Cape leaders on the committee.
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Cape Town
Cecil Rhodes
Gordon Sprigg
Cape Colony
British Empire
Devil's Peak
Cape Peninsula
Mrs Walace King Burned With Family in Michigan Fire
Frankfort Michigan April 16 Mrs Walace FE King and her two children and their niece burned to death in a Wallin village home twelve miles from Frankfort. The fire originated from an unknown cause and destroyed one store and two houses.
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Frankfort
Mich
Walace Fe, King
Wallin Village
Progress in Louisville and Nashville settlement
In New York on April 16 further progress was reported in settling control of the Louisville and Nashville. George W. Perkins of J P Morgan & Co and John W. Gates met at the Morgan booking house to discuss possible terms with Belmont interests. A Morgan authority was quoted but contradicted by a Morgan partner who said Morgan will act only as trustees.
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New York
Louisville & Nashvilles
George W. Perkins
J. P. Morgein & Co
John W. Gates
Louisville & Nashville
Morgan Booking House
Gates
Belmont
Perkins
J. P. Morgan & Co
Nr. Morgan
Morgan & Co
Louisville & Nashville Road
Morgan Secures Half of New British Loan
London reports that J Pierpont Morgan the Barings and the Rothschilds have secured an aggregate 16 million pounds of the new 32 million pound British loan. The remaining 16 million will be offered to the public.
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London
J. Pierpont Morgan
The
Barings
Rothschilds
New Comet Discovered by Dr. Brooks in Pegasus
Geneva April 16 Dr W R Brooks director of Smith Observatory and Hobart College professor of astronomy announces a new comet in the Pegasus constellation. This marks the 25th comet discovered by Dr Brooks at Hobart College and Smith Observatory.
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Geneva
N. Y
W. R. Brooks
Smith Observatory
Hobart College
Constellation
Pegasus
Brooks
Cures Weak Men Free From Suffering and Weakness
A Detroit based advertisement promises a free home cure for sexual weakness and related ailments through a mail receipt from Dr. Knapp Medical Co. It urges men to send name and address to receive full directions and testimonials claim dramatic improvements in vitality and enlargement.
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Dr. Knapp Medical Co
Hull
Detroit
Mich
Daily Mail
Sirs
Mining expert Hobbs arrives as Shishler pack train reaches camp
Frank D. Hobbs, a noted mining expert, arrives in Lewiston from Thunder Mountain. The Shishler pack train, the first to reach the camp, relieved supply strain. Flour sold at $30 per sack, sugar and bacon at 75 cents per pound. Supplies will last until incoming pack trains arrive.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Frank D. Hobbs
Thunder Mountain
Bryan to Inspect Lathrop Remount Camp Tomorrow
St Joseph Mo April 16 William J Bryan and a party of pro Boer sympathizers will tomorrow inspect the alleged British remount station at Lathrop Mo at the solicitation of friends in congress who will urge congressional action following his visit
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St. Joseph, Mo
William J. Bryan
Lathrop
Bryan
Congress
Dr T De Witt Talmage Interred at Greenwood Cemetery
New York April 16 The remains of Dr T De Witt Talmage were interred in Greenwood cemetery today.
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New York
T. de Witt Talmage
Greenwood Cemetery
Tongday
Belgium debates constitution revision ends in near fiasco
Brussels April 16 rioting and heavy strikes shadow the first day of the constitution reform debate. Socialists shout for universal suffrage while government leaders vow a firm stance.
Railroad Shops Closed in Waterloo Strike
The Illinois Central shops in Waterloo Iowa were closed by order of Vice President Harahan. Strikers demand 20 to 25 percent salary increases and refused a 10 percent company offer. About 500 workers are affected.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Illinois Central
Harahan
Miners Walk Out in Tarentum Strike
Three hundred miners in the West Penn district walk out in Tarentum Pennsylvania and all mines shut down. They expect operators to sign the wage scale this week.
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Tarentum
West Penn District
Amalgamated Iron and Steel Workers Hearing Delays
In Wheeling West Virginia on April 16 the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers delays business awaiting the committee on contested seats. The hearing will require time and a report may come Friday.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Aurelian Scholl Dies After Operation in Paris
Aurelian Scholl a noted author journalist and duelist died today in Paris following surgery Born in Bordeaux July 18 1838 he was best known as editor of the Luhe de Paris.
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Paris
Aurelian Scholl
Bordeaux
Luhe de Paris
Adams family to lease Spokane gambling house on Stevens and Main
Charles Francis Adams of the Adams estate plans a five year lease for a Spokane building on Stevens and Main to host a high end gambling venue. The site includes two roulette wheels two Klondike games and a lodging on the top floor. The Adams real estate trust holds the mortgage and now controls the property after a sheriff's sale in 1897.
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Standard
Spokage
Charles Francis Adams
John Adams
John Quincy Adams
Harvard University
Union Pacific
Spokane
United States
Stevens and
Main
Adams Real Estate Trust
Charles Francis
Harry Green
Harry Fazon
J. D. Sherwood
Boston
Adams
Harvard
George C. Adams
Charles Francis Adams II
Punish Natives for Murder in Mindanao Campaign
Washington reports a Chaffee cablegram detailing a Moros attack on a US recon and a later murder of a 27th regiment soldier near Parang Parang. An expedition of 1,200 men under Col. Baldwin is being formed to arrest murderers and punish the Dattos, who refuse surrender. Lake Lanao region locations are given.
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Washington
Chaffee
Manila
War Department
Parang-Parang
United States Infantry
Malabang
Frank D. Baldwin
Lake Lane
United States
Ilana
Mmar Bays
Ltch
Bids Opened for Crow Creek Schoolhouse Construction
Bids for the Crow creek schoolhouse at Washington were opened at the Indian office on April 16. Shacketon and Whiteway of Butte bid 5177 dollars while Motshawn and Co of Chicago bid 4790 dollars.
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Standard
Washington
Crow Creek
Indian Office
Shackleton & Whiteway
Butte
Motshawn & Co
Chicago
Bratnober Arrives in Helena to Review Interests
Henry Bratnober, noted mining man, arrived in Helena on April 16 to look after his interests in the district and meet local contacts.
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The
Standard
Helena
Henry Bratnober
Peruna praised by St Paul builder for cough cure
Ed J. Makinson of 610 Grand Block St Paul says Peruna cured his bad cough after four bottles and that many doctors treat catarrh, yet Peruna offers a affordable, universal remedy. Dr Hartman invites inquiries for free advice.
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Ed J. Makinson
Grand Block
Wabash Street
St. Paul, Minn
E. 2
Makinson
E. J. Makinson
United States
Hartman
Disagree on Terms in Boer War Peace Talks
The article notes tensions over terms for a Boer republic and a representative government. Britain seeks a delay and Bos respect for seats, while Boer leaders push for concessions. Cabinet meetings continue after Lord Salisbury met King Edward. A St James Gazette forecast suggests an imminent peace readiness if main points align.
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London
Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
Great Britain
Lord Salisbury
King Edward
Buckingham Palace
Sandringham Hall
Lord Milner
St. James
British and Boer Representatives Referred to Board
The note mentions drawn and minor points such as restocking farms being referred to a board of British and Boer representatives for consideration.
Allotments Open for British Consols Issue Led by Major Banks
announced in Wall Street that J P Morgan & Co and Baring Morgan Co New York Drexel Co Philadelphia and Kidder Peabody Co Boston are authorized to forward applications for allotments to the 32 million pound British consols issue of which 16 million have already been placed. The price fixed by the British treasury is 93 1 2.
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New York
Wall Street
J. P. Morgan & Co
Baring, Morgan & Co
Drexel & Co
Philadelphia
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Boston
Steamer Meteor damages City of Pueblo in collision
The Meteor from San Francisco struck the City of Pueblo while landing in Tacoma April 18 injuring only above water line. Three decks were smashed and steering gear broken with $5,000 damage estimated. Accident blamed on engineer misreading signals and backing wrong.
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Tacoma
Wash
San Francisco
City of Pueblo
Seven Murders Trial Opens in Lake Charles
The trial of A. E. Batson for the murder of seven members of the Earl family began today in Lake Charles Louisiana. Intense interest surrounds the case but it is expected that the law will take its course.
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Lake Charles
A. E. Batson
Earl
Copper firm ends ties with United States Selling agent
The Bowminton Copper company announced termination of relations with the US Selling company as agent. President Smith stated the firm is free to dispose of its copper and currently producing about 300000 pounds per manganese.
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Boston
Old Bowminton Copper Company
United States
Smith
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Peruna
Tion
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North Dakota
Peruna Medicine Company
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Ohio
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Gates Ave
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