Floods cripple Mississippi rail service and swell rivers
Meridian Mississippi April 22 heavy rains flood streams disrupting passenger service and suspending freight along the New Orleans to north and east route. Pascagoula river near West Pascagoula to Scranton rises rapidly threatening log booms and bridge spans. Texas rains extend to Texarkana and San Antonio with damage around Marshall. Circuit court at Hattiesburg postponed due to high water. Scranton and Pascagoula river levels rise tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Miss
New Orleans
Pascagoula
West Pascagoula
Scranton
General Alger
Mobile
Louisiana
Dallas
Tex
Texas
Texarkana
San Antonio
Marshall
Jackson
Hattiesburg
Passenger Service Resumes After Washouts on Alabama Roads
Meridian Mississippi April 22 passenger traffic on the Alabama Great Southern road resumes with the Mobile and Ohio train water bound at Quitman for five days and nights. Eighteen cars were used to cover twenty miles. Full traffic on the Mobile Alabama and Vicksburg and New Orleans and Northeastern lines cannot be resumed within nineteen days.
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Meridian
Mase
Mobile & Ohio
Quitman
Alabama
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Enormous 1899 U S Coal Output Reveals Record Increase
Washington April 22 The 1899 coal production is estimated at 220,838,973 long tons about 258,599,644 short tons, up 17.5 percent from 1898. Value placed at $259,435,412, up over $51,000,000. Prices rose for the first time in ten years despite ongoing production growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Edward W. Parker
United States Geological Survey
Fisherman slays friend in brutal Chicago murder
In Chicago on April 22 William Aylward, in a liquor frenzy, slashed the throat of his old schoolmate William Larkins, killing him within ten minutes. He wounded Thomas Morris and cut his own hand, then surrendered at a police desk and was jailed.
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Chicago
William Aylward
William Larkins
Larkins
Thomas Morris
Aylward
Immigrant Burglary Suspects Deported After Confession
Alderbert Wolceth Bogdamowski and Anton Rody alias Anton Koschinowski arrived in New York aboard the Palatia and admitted involvement in a Lemberg Galicia store burglary that yielded about 10 000 florins and injured the owner. A special board of inquiry ordered their deportation after their confession. two accomplices were arrested elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alderbert Wolceth Bogdamowski
Anton Rody
Anton Koschinowski
Palatia
Lemberg
Galicia
Special Board of Inquiry
Strike Ends Quietly at Croton Landing Ground
Croton Landing New York April 22. Members of Coleman Broughard Coleman examined the site and reported the strike at an end, predicting no further trouble and an unusually peaceful day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croton Landing
N. Y
Coleman, Broughard & Coleman
Well Under the Wheels Illusionist Arrested in Albany
Albany Oregon April 22 A H Daniels of Napa California a sleight of hand performer and mind reader operating in Portland was attempting to get on the brakedavein line when the incident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Ore
A. H. Daniels
Napa
Cal
Mind Reader
Portland
Freight train accident leaves man injured at noon
An outgoing freight train incident at noon today left a man with a crushed left leg and a mangled right foot. He is receiving care from the county authorities.
Count Lautrec Arrested for Forgery in Chicago
Comte de Lautrec, a Frenchman tied to two Canadians, was arrested at the Auditorium hotel on forgery charges. Police say he forged papers to obtain funds in Quebec, denying guilt and claiming Canadian charges. A Canadian link via Count Castand, blank bonds found, and a bustling tale of European travels accompany the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Comte de Couse Lautrec
Auditorium Hotel
Quebec Canada
Lautrec
Harrison Street
Countess Lautrec
Comtesse de Intreville
Paris
Canada
Quebec
Poland
France
Russia
Universire Politechnique de
Vienna
Europe
America
Horse Guards
United States
Spain
Cuba
Logan
New York
Philadelphia
Tam
Count Swintree
V Castand
Montreal
Count Lautrec
Castand
Count de Lautrec
Strawbridge Lithographing Company of Cincinnat
Mortuary Notice of Benjamin Northrup
Benjamin Northrup, noted newspaper man born 1856 in Cleveland, died Saturday night after a brief meningitis illness. He worked with the Indianapolis News and various western papers before moving to New York in 1882 to join the Graphic, then served as staff writer for the New York Times and special writer for the Herald. He later became managing editor of the Mail and Express and editor in chief of the Baltimore Herald before resigning for health reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Benjamin Northrup
Mr. Northrup
Cleveland
Wisconsin College
Germany
France
Indianapolis News
Graphic
New York Times
Herald
The
Mail and Express
Baltimore Herald
Henry A Robinson Dies at 58 in Detroit
Detroit on April 22 reports the death of Henry A Robinson ex statistician with the agricultural department at age 58. Robinson had nominated Peter Cooper for the Greenback Party presidential nomination in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Henry A Robinson
Agricultural Department
Robinson
Peter Cooper
Indianapolis
Right Rev Bishop Mullen Dies in Erie
Erie, April 22. Right Rev Bishop Mullen died tonight. He was 88 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Bishop Mullen
Soldiers embark for Valdes to build new army post
Seattle dispatch reports Captain G B Jackson's Company G of the US Tth Infantry arriving from Columbus today with 100 men aboard the Rosecrans transport. They will sail tomorrow carrying lumber and supplies for a new army post at Valdes.
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Seattle
Wash
United States Tth Infantry
G. B. Jackson
Columbus
Valdes
Rosecrans
Oregon rail lines inaugurate double daily Portland Chicago train
Portland, Ore. April 22 The Oregon Railroad and Navigation company with Oregon Short Line Union Pacific and Chicago North Western began a new double daily passenger train service between Portland and Chicago. The schedule cuts travel time by 13 hours.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Oregon Short Line
Union Pacific
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago
Placer Discovery Reported on Chistuchina River
A Valdes arrival from Seattle notes placer grounds found on the Chistuchina tributary of the Copper River with dirt values ranging 65 to 70 cents per pan. The Excelsior reports the discovery as of April 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Excelsior
Valdes
Chistuchina
Copper River
Cabinet faces resignations as Ruiz Rivera pushes time limit
Havana reports cabinet members weigh resignations amid General Ruiz Rivera demand for a set occupation deadline in Cuba. Officials fear salaries and risk of replacement by the Democratic Union party allied with autonomist groups, while the Democratic Union gains strength seeking U S influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Ruiz Rivera
United States
Democratic Union Party
Senor Villalon
National Party
General Rivera Likely Resigns as Cuban political shifts loom
General Ruiz Rivera, Cuba's agriculture secretary, has had a long talk with Governor General Wood about a union of political parties and a demand for independence by 190?. Rivera plans to resign early this week, with others in government possibly following. Editorials praise electoral law while Democratic Union leader Pierra says Cubans need an advisory board to show self government is possible before municipal elections.
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Havana
Ruiz Rivera
Wood
Rivera
The
Cubano
National Party
la Lucha
Nacion
Senor Pierra
Democratic Union Party
United States
Governor General Restricts Appeals In Mining Claims Case
Havana reports Governor General Wood issues an order limiting appeals to the secretary of war and halting pending appeals under General Brooke's order. The move follows a dispute over mining claims, with Wood deciding that his appointees had overridden his prior decision.
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Havana
Wood
Secretary of War
P Brooke
Cuban treasury receipts in March 1900 reach 1.68 million
Washington reports total Cuban treasury receipts for March 1900 totaled 1,678,668 dollars, compared with 963,023 dollars for the same month in 1899. The year over year gain reflects increased revenue in the period.
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Washington
Doctor Kel logs to stand trial in Ada Brumley death
A coroner’s jury ruled Ada Brumley died from a criminal operation by Dr EB Kel logs. An arrest warrant issued, but he was missing. later reports say he went to Putte and will return for trial on a prior district court charge. Further trouble is feared as townsmen threaten action.
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Standard
Helena
Ada Brumley
Kellogs
Great Falls
Great Northern
Guerin
Butte
Billings
Putte
Townsend
Kelly Knocked Out in Indianapolis Lightweight Bout
Spider Kelly of Terre Haute was knocked out in the first round by Jack Cullen of Indianapolis, the lightweight champion, in a bout billed as a round contest. The result occurred in Terre Haute on April 22.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Spider Kelly
Jack Cullen
Indianapolis
Round Up Meeting Arrives in Helena Tonight
Helena welcomes cattle men and railroad solicitors for the annual North Montana Round Up association meeting starting tonight. The gathering brings regional interests together in the capital city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Helena
North
Great Northern Train Delivers Stockmen Delegation
The Great Northern train from the north brought a sizable delegation of stockmen from Great Falls Benton Havre and other points and more are expected tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Great Falls
Benton
Havre
Difficulties Delay Pretoria Advance In Bloemfontein Dispatch
London reports from Bloemfontein describe heavy transport problems worsened by rain and long supply needs for weeks or months. The note says forward movement hinges on clearing flanks and securing horses, with General Hamilton employing Australian bushmen to raid and recover horses from farmers and unoccupied farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Standard
Bloemfontein
Pretoria
Hamilton
Free State
Alaskan Notes from Cape Nome Report Weather and Woes
Special advices describe extreme cold near Nome with frost-bitten men and frozen dogs. Fuel shortages and stolen wood plagued Nome through January. A copper strike is noted in Port Clarence and a sand bar yield near Nome is reported. A body found at Cape York, and a man named Gilbert remains missing.
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Seattle
Wash
Cape Nome
Cottage City
Peter Barnard
Nome
Siberian
Port Clarence
A. Gordon
FE. G. Stanley
Leonard Willard
Cape York
FE. E. Gilbert
Major Brainerd on Sick Leave in Helena Montana
Special Dispatch reports Major Brainerd of the U S S A on sick leave after returning from the Philippines. He recently served in the commissary in the Philippines and before that with the Second Cavalry under Colonel Wallace. He visits Fort Assinniboine’s former site and praises several First Montana officers and the regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Helena
Brainerd
Uv. S&s A
Philippines
Montana
Fort Assinniboine
Second Cavalry
Wallace
Arizona
Kessler
Drennan
Sanders
Ohio Republicans pick delegates for Philadelphia convention
Columbus April 22 The Republican convention meets next Tuesday and Wednesday to nominate a state ticket and choose delegates at large to Philadelphia. Senators Hanna and Foraker, Governor Nash and Congressman Dick are slated as delegates at large. Hanna hopes to avoid his own replacement, but a contest could arise if he declines. The platform is being finalized in Washington with little revision expected.
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Columbus
Ohio
Philadelphia
Hanna
Foraker
Nash
Seator Hanna
Washington
Messrs
Imperial rescripts honor Moscow and sergius portraits
Emperor Nicholas issues an imperial script to Grand Duke Sergius, governor general of Moscow, praising Holy Week in Moscow. The message speaks of autocratic sanctity, saints, and builders of the empire, and notes a jeweled portrait of the czar granted to Sergius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Sergius
Moscow
Russian Empire
Czar
Emperor William Fires Altona Commander For Poor Arrangements
Berlin reports that Emperor William criticized Lieutenant General Von Schieinitz for flawed Altona arrangements during the Prince of Wales visit. Upon returning to Berlin the emperor ordered six months leave of absence for Von Schieinitz, who has resigned and left the army.
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Berlin
William
Altona
Prince of Wales
Copenhagen
London
von Schieiitz
von Schieinitz
Guards at Clifton Jail After Niagara Falls Lock Bombing
A Niagara Falls dispatch reports Dominion police and local militia guarding Clifton Ont jail where three men held for blowing the Thorold lock. Officials fear Buffalo grain shovelers may mount a raid to free them and halt grain flow on the Welland canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Niagara Falls
The
Express
Young
Dominion Police
Clifton
Ont
Thorold
Slater
Vandersluys
Welland Canal
Port Colbern
Montreal
Walsh
Nelson
Philadelphia
Washington, D. C
Grand Trunk
Nighttime Hold Up Ends in Teen’s Fatal Shooting
A mother and her son were accosted by two men who demanded surrender. The mother fled across the street while her son pursued, then two shots were fired in the street leaving the boy dead from a heart wound. Police have no leads on the attackers.
Berlin Bourse Feels Pressure From American Iron Market
The Berlin bourse week saw heavy realisation sales and declines as fears of American iron competition reduced earnings for German iron and steel firms. Prices in iron shares fell 2 to 7 percent amid slowing new business and cautious demand while Reichsbank cautions on improvements. Baden plans a 28 million mark loan on April 27 at 3 percent. A German oil mills association formed and the German Australian company to start a new Sydney and Brisbane steamship line via Cape Town.
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Berlin
Reichsbank
Baden
Sydney
Brisbane
Cape Town
St Louis Triumphs Over Pittsburg in Close Baseball Clash
St Louis beat Pittsburg in an exciting April game as Heidrick made a spectacular catch to deny a Pittsburg rally. Heidrick later doubled in the winning run after Donovan sac bunt, with McGann delivering a key hit. Attendance reached 18,300. Powell and Oconnor vs Wad dell Flaherty Phillippi and Zimmer cited. Umpire Hurst.
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St. Louis
Pittsburg
Heidrick
Donovan
McGann
Aysanip
Cick Shew'ceverees
Siscess
Powell
Oconnor
Waddell
Flaherty
Phillippi
Zimmer
Hurst
Reds Night Rally Wins In Ninth In Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on April 22 the locals avoided a late collapse in the ninth by singles from Irwin Crawford Peitz Woods and a McBride RBI single after Woods double. Batteries Hahn and Peitz Garvin Donohue shared duties.
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Cincinnati
Irwin
Crawford
Peitz
Woods
McBride
Cirbingru Cccadve -Ebusseton Anvayrey
Hahn
Garvin and
Donohue
American Leagnue results from Chicago and Kansas City
In Chicago Milwaukee defeated Chicago 5 to 3. In Kansas City Kansas City won 10 to 6 against Minneapolis. Detroit game against Buffalo was postponed due to wet grounds.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Detroit
Harrisburg Convention to Nominate State Tickets
Harrisburg on April 22 reports the Republican state convention will meet Wednesday to nominate candidates for congressman at large auditor general presidential electors and national convention delegates. Dr Flood of Meadville, Galusha A Grow, George T Oliver and Robert H Forde are named allies.
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Harrisburg
Dr. Flood of
Meadville
Hon
Galusha A. Grow
George T. Oliver
Robert H. Forde
Blair says Welland Canal damage trifling delays none
Ottawa April 22 A J Blair minister of railways received a dispatch from Superintendent Thompson of the Welland Canal stating the damage to the canal was trifling and no delay would occur to the planned opening for navigation on April
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Ottawa
Ont
A. J. Blair
Thompson
Welland Canal
Bryan to Mediate Fusion Split in Kansas Districts
W J Bryan plans to visit Wichita to aid negotiations between Democrats and populists in Kansas Sixth and Seventh districts where fusion is strained. Leaders fear a split may extend to the May 21 Third district convention and spill over to the state conventions at Fort Scott. Bryan is set to speak in Wichita on Tuesday.
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Topeka
Kas
W. J. Bryan
Wichita
Congress
United
Fort Scott
E. R. Ridgeley
Bryan
Great Gains in Mexican Trade Reported
City of Mexico reports sharp rises in imports exports and federal revenue over 15 years with gold value imports up to 51 million and exports to 148.9 million. Platinum from Sonora placer mines reported and copper deposits found near Oaxaca increase foreign interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mexico
Sonora
Oaxaca
Cecil Rhodes
London Bank
Rhodes
Boston
United States
Footpads Kill Joseph Hildner in Los Angeles Attack
Footpads shot and killed Joseph Hildner in Los Angeles last night. Hildner had arrived from Peoria Illinois about a month ago, and was accompanying his mother when the assault occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Joseph Hildner
Hildner
Peoria
Ill
Earl Russell Arrives in Chicago With New Bride
Earl Russell and his bride Mrs Moline Cook arrived in Chicago today. He plans to depart for London in a few days despite Finrich lawyers arguing his Nevada divorce may not be valid there.
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Chicago
Earl Russell
Nevada
Countess Russell
Moline Cook
London
Fighting Around Manila Casualty List and Renewed Hostility
Manila dispatch reports a deadly week in the Manila area with 378 Filipinos killed 12 officers and 244 men captured and many wounded. American losses include nine killed and 16 wounded as engagements continue with ambushes and a five hour fight near Nueva Cacoras. Monteno Montenegro and his forces face capture and a shift toward reconciliation with Colonel Smith. One hundred Spanish prisoners have escaped, with 400 more held. insurgents damaged the Yanique railroad line in an abortive wreck attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Santangas
Wende
San Jose
Leutenant
Ledonius
Sith
Baliung
Bat
37Th Infantry
Nueva Cacoras
Smith
17Th Infantry
Montenegro
South Luzon
Yanique
Insurgent forces clash with 35th Infantry at San Miguel
Manila reports Gen Pio del Pilar's 400 strong band resurfaces in Luzon near San Miguel. Pilar is said to be in command again and engages the American garrison of three 35th Infantry companies with Gatling in a night attack lasting three hours. Insurgent casualties not counted in total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Luzon
Pio del Pilar
San Miguel
Pilar
35Th
Rebels seize Bocas del Toro and threaten Colon
Kingston reports from Colombia that Bocas del Toro Panama is in rebel control. The government chartered a British steamer to move troops there for a likely battle. Cargena excitement grows over Baranquilla rumors, with belief the town may fall to insurgents soon.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Colombia
Bocas del Toro
Panama
Colon
Cargena
Baranquilla
Rifled Mortars for Seattle Fortifications
Four eight inch rifled mortars of the government fortifications at Morristown point were received in Seattle today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Morristown Point
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Utah
Wyoming
Eod
Mortuary Record
Henry A. Robinson
Lavin
Peple
General Rivera
Kellogg
Kelly
Major Brainerd
Committee On Resolutions
Imperial Descript
Ite
Las
Leeton
St. Lawrence
McMahon
Gratin Shovelers’ Union
Bourse
Cincconati
P. Cc
Brooklyn
Henseeee
Pittsburgian
RRS
Butte, Montana
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