Flood Devastates Waco With Eight Known Dead
A cloudburst and high winds flood Waco Texas on April 27. Eight residents are confirmed dead within the city, many injured, and property damage estimated at fifty thousand dollars. Bridges collapse as Barron’s branch and the Brazos overflow, trapping and drowning several people. Relief committees mobilize while searchers recover bodies.
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Waco
Tex
Nancy Caudlee
Clara Caudle
Rosa Chapman
Emma Decker
Thomas Capps
Frank Walker
Brazos
Barron's Branch
Franklin
Washington
Austin Avenue
Waco Creek
Nancy Caudle
Norton
Jackson and
Jith Streets
Montana Regiment Captain Returns Home After Wedding
The captain of the 1st Montana regiment of volunteers arrived in Helena with his bride Miss Fitzgerald after a San Rafael wedding. Friends welcomed them at the depot and escorted them to Colonel W. F. Sanders's home for a reception that was postponed due to the colonel’s illness. Sanders' condition improved tonight with hopes for a quick recovery.
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Montana Regiment of Volunteers
San Rafael
Fitzgerald
Helena
W. F. Sanders
Sanders
Allen Named Porto Rico Civil Governor Arrives Quietly
Charles A Allen arrives aboard the Dolphin as the new civil governor of Porto Rico. He meets General Davis on board and stays with Davis for breakfast while plans for the new regime are settled. A modest landing draw s small crowd and muted reactions from residents. Allen says he will remain in San Juan to finalize details with General Davis until the new appointees arrive.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
U. S. S. Dolphin
Charles Albert Allen
United States
New York
Texas
Machias
Davis
Mr. Allen
Dolphin
Porto Rican
General Davis
Parker
Texas and Dolphin
Port Arms
Executive Mansion
Allen
Boers In Safe Retreat A Far Cry To Pretoria
London dispatch notes Boers under Commandant General Louis Botha have safely retreated northward after raids toward Bloemfontein with British guns and prisoners. Criticism grows of Lord Roberts as forces must concentrate at Bloemfontein before a major advance toward Pretoria. Geneva and railway improvements aid supply to Bloemfontein as Hunter’s division moves to Kimberley to counter Boers on the Vaal river. Poultney Bigelow urges liberal postwar policy toward South African rebels.
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London
Louis Botha
Joubert
Lord Roberts
French
Rundle
Brabant
Pole-Carew
Hart
Chermiside
Pretoria
Bloemfontein
Hunter
Kimberley
Vaal
Barkley
Mafeking
Geneva
Lorts
Bethulie
Poultney Bigelow
United States
South Africa
Boers in Biggarsberg district commanded by Lucas Meyer
Ladysmith correspondent reports Boer strength in the Biggarsberg district estimated at 5 000 to 8 000 under General Lucas Meyer with artillery. The issue states Kaffirs must work or leave south of Sunday river under government decree.
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Sunday River
Ladysmith
The
Standard
Biggarsberg
Lucas Meyer
Forces Split After DeWetsdorp Departure
General French's and General Rundle's forces moved out in different directions from DeWetsdorp on Thursday. General Chermiside stays to garrison the town and restore order.
Clark Case Wednesday
Senator Chandler announced he would call up the Clark case resolutions next Wednesday. He proposed a continuing order for the report but withdrew the suggestion, and no extended debate is expected.
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The
Standard
Washington
Chandler
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Clark
Reception V Postponed in Helena
Special dispatch reports Louia P. Sanders, late, linked to a postponed reception in Helena on the date of April 27.
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Standard
Helena
Kellogg Case in Helena. Defense News Motion to Dismiss
The Kellogg case in Helena is set to conclude tomorrow if Kellogg’s counsel achieves a verdict directed by the court. After Drs Hagenburger and Tuttle testified on the woman alleged to have died from malpractice, the state rested. Defense counsel Walsh asked the court to instruct a verdict for Kellogg, citing section 2085 of the penal code. The court gave the state until tomorrow morning to corroborate Mrs Hrella’s statements with evidence, a challenge given the uncertain prospect of further proof.
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Standard
Helena
Kellogg
Drs. Hagenburger
Tuttle
Dr. Kellogg
J. W. Walsh
Walsh
Hrella
Revenue Agents Track Canadian Steamer Alpha to Nome
United States revenue agents from Portland aboard the steamer Cottage City followed the Canadian vessel Alpha, which sailed from Vancouver bound for St Michael with Nome as a target. Agents were instructed to prevent any landing of passengers or freight at Nome, coordinating with a cutter at Sitka.
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Vancouver
B. C
Cottage City
United States Revenue
Portland
Alpha
St. Michael
Nome
United States Revenue Cutters
Sitka
House Passes 91 Private Pension Bills in Record Session
The House broke all records by approving 91 private pension bills, including a $40 per month pension for the widow of Colonel John M. Stotsenberg of the 1st Nebraska, killed in the Philippines. The Hawaiian government conference report was adopted and sent to the president.
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Washington
House
John M. Stotsenberg
1St
Nebraska
Philippines
Klondike Migration From Vancouver and Victoria
Many Japanese are leaving Vancouver and Victoria for the Klondike hoping to find wage work or to wash abandoned ground. Seventy five boarded the Daube yesterday.
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Klondike
Victoria
B. C
Vancouver
Boers retreat amid reports of transports and foraging force
Bloemfontein dispatches describe Boer retreat from De Wetsdorp and Wepener as British forces pursue. 750 Boer heavy transport wagons reach Kroonstad, while a mobile foraging corps operates. About 7,000 Boers head toward Ladybrand with large supplies and harvestable cornfields nearby.
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Louis Betha
DeWetsdorp
Wepener
Bloemfontein
Daily Chronicle
Thaba N’'Chu
Leeuw Kop
Daily Telegraph
de Wetsdorp
French
Kroonstad
Roberts
Vaal
British Forces Push From Thaba N'Chu Outlets
War Office dispatch from Bloemfontein dated April 2 reports General French reaching Thaba N’Chu with cavalry and joining Generals Hamilton and Smith-Dorrien. They aimed to clear the eastern outlet while General Rundle’s division stood about eight miles south.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
French
Thaba N’chu
Hamilton
Smith-Dorrien
Flamilton
Rundle
Ladysmith Dispatch Reports Boer Winter Plans in Natal
London April 26 The Ladysmith correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says the Boers plan to spend winter in Natal bringing stock from the high veldt for winter grazing. They demand Kaffir laborers pay the fey tax to them rather than to Natal authorities.
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London
Ladysmith
The
Daily Telegraph
Natal
High Vyeldt
Ultimatum Demands Immediate Indemnity Payment from Turkey
Constantinople April 27 The American note to Turkish Foreign Minister Tewfik Pasha demands immediate payment of the indemnity promised to Minister Strauss. The note implies an ultimatum like stance though no clear deadline is set. The Porte resists liability and seeks to minimize the matter while considering naval investment as a possible offset.
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Constantinople
Tewfik Pasha
Strauss
Porte
United States
Turkey
America
Griscom Presses for Turkish Indemnity Claims
Washington reports Mr. Griscom United States charge d affaires at Constantinople has been instructed to press vigorously for payment of American indemnity claims. Officials withhold specifics, noting his prior proactive stance and that current representations echo his earlier deliveries to the Turkish government.
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Washington
Griscom
United States
Constantinople
Gardner Wins Disqualification Over Bernstein In 16th Round
Oscar Gardner the Omaha Kid gained the decision over Joe Bernstein in a 124 pound bout at Broadway Athletic Club after Bernstein fouled at the end of the 16th round. Gardner used a hard jab and body blows as Bernstein battled gamely, with blood drawn and a disqualification for repeated fouling after the bell.
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New York
Oscar Gardner
Joe Bernstein
Broadway Athletic Club
Gardner
Bernstein
Mth
Cuban insurrection movement tied to Santiago province leader
A Madrid dispatch reports from Cuba that Jesus Rabi, the Cuban leader, has headed an insurrectionary movement in the Santiago province. The sender believes the effort is supported by the chief towns of the province.
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Madrid
Cuba
Jesus Rabi
Santiago
Cabinet meeting short without major business
Washington April 27. With Secretariaa Gage Root and Long absent the cabinet meeting lasted just over an hour and no important business was transacted. The attorney general recommended to the president the nomination of William Wirt Howe as United States attorney for the district of New Orleans.
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Washington
Secretariaa Gage
Root
William Wirt Howe
United States
District of New Orleans
Birthday Celebration With British Pacific Squadron
Victoria BC reports nearly the entire British North Pacific squadron will take part in the queen's birthday events. The flagship Royal Arthur is due back from the south between the 12th and 17th in April.
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Victoria
B. C
Royal Arthur
Standard to Feature Montana Sketches and Historic Tales
Tomorrow's Standard will publish a portrait rich issue with W H DeWitt's sketch of Silver Bow county's first court. W B Napton recounts Meagher's Fort Benton voyage aided by Tom Baker. A Clark trial illustrated with portraits accompanies new vigilante history. Includes social life summaries and women's club notes. Advertising pages promise extra merchant notices.
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The
Standard
Silver Bow County
W. H. DeWitt
Thomas Francis Meagher
Fort Benton
W. B. Napton
General Meagher
Montana
Tom Baker
Clark
Milford Seeks Work After Pardoned Robbery Case
Helena April 27 James Milford recently pardoned by Governor Smith after six years in prison for a 1894 Helena robbery, disputes a Butte paper claim of further involvement. He thanks the governor, proclaims innocence, plans to relocate to Ogden for work before returning home.
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The
Standard
Helena
James Milford
Smith
District Court of
Lewis and Clarke County
Butte
Milford
Ogden
New York Outplays Boston In Easy Baseball Victory
The New York team defeated the Boston club clearly with Carrick pitching after relieving Seymour in the third and Doyle delivering heavy timely hits. Attendance reached about 2000 as the batteries were Seymour Carrick Grady Warner Willis Pittinger Clarke with Connolly umpiring.
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New York
New Yorks
Bostons
Carrick
Seymour
Doyle
Grady
Warner
Willis
Pittinger
Clarke
Connolly
Orth Keys Brooklyn Victory Over Philadelphia
Orth starred for Brooklyn, delivering four hits against Philadelphia and drawing four walks across the game. Brooklyn capitalized on a late eighth inning scare with three on, none out, then pulled ahead as Orth collected four safeties and four bases on balls in nine innings. Attendance was 4,400 as McGinnity and McGuire pitched for Brooklyn with Orth, Douglass, and McFarland contributing offensively.
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Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Orth
RH. B
McGinnity
McGuire
Douglass
McFaarland
Emeatie
Cincinnati Fails To Break Pittsburg League Record
Pittsburg April 27 Cincinnati failed to break league records as Pittsburg routed them. Attendance 3 000. Players cited include Tannehill Woods Flaherty Zimmer Lattimer Newton Scott and Peitz with umpires Swartwood and others noted.
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Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Beore
R. H. EB
Statcacise
Hugcot Cormier Det
Octave Cabiss
Tannehill
Woods
Flaherty
Zimmer
Lattimer
Newton
Scott
Peitz
Swartwood
Scores From American League Inst: Cleveland Buffalo Detroit and Chicago
American League results show Cleveland beating Indianapolis at Cleveland 8 to none, Buffalo hosting Buffalo defeated by Detroit 12 to 4, Minneapolis beat Kansas City 7 to 8, and Milwaukee defeated Chicago 6 to 2 for the day.
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Cleveland
Indianapolis
Buffalo
Detroit
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Chicago
Pollinger Bound Over on First Degree Assault Charge
Special Dispatch reports Constable A. L. Pollinger bound over to district court in $0 bail after preliminary exam. Accused of snapping a gun in Judge Bollinger's face. defense by State Actor W. A. Clark, with county attorney prosecuting.
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Branchard Twin Bridges
A. L. Pollinger
District Court
Pollinger
American salmon cameras offer hatchery on Fraser river
Victoria B C April 2 American salmon cameras operating at Anacortes and nearby places have offered the Dominion government to establish and maintain a first class hatchery on Fraser river.
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Victoria
B. C
Anacortes
Dominion
Fraser River
Destructive Hull Ottawa Fire Destroys City and Hull
A massive fire swept Ottawa and Hull destroying over 2 000 buildings across five square miles. Seven lives were lost and about 7 000 people homeless as property losses reach 17 million dollars insured at about half value. Relief committees and church groups appeal for aid while unemployment looms for displaced residents.
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Ottawa
Que
Hull
Minnie Cook
John Pumple
Somerset
Canadian Pacific
George Peeley
Queen Street West
John Bare
Eddy Co
Meyer
Wellington Street
Carroll
A. Bawdin
Charles Bawdin
Duke Street
Montreal
Dalhousie
Wernoe Eer
Bomerset St Bridge
Preston
Streets
John Pinney
James Murphy
Catherine Pinker
Alexander Coulter
A. Rochester
Thomas A. Cook
Edward Foxton
A. J. Warnock
French Presbyterian Church
Victoria Brewery
Ottawa Electric Company
Britain urged to promptly aid Ottawa fire victims
London reports unanimity among newspapers calling for prompt substantial assistance from Great Britain to repair the losses suffered by Ottawa due to the fire.
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London
Great Britain
Ottawa
Chinese merchants of Victoria send sympathy to Ottawa and Hull
Victoria residents report that Chinese merchants wired expressions of sympathy to the Ottawa and Hull fire victims in a show of solidarity. The gesture reflects cross city support during the disaster.
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Victoria
Ottawa
Hull
Australian Denny and Montana’s Lever Fight Ends Draw
In Tacoma on April 27 the Denny Lever bout went the limit with both fighters on their feet at the end. Referee Crane ruled a draw as Lever’s youth and strength clashed with Denny’s experience and ring generalship, though Denny faded late and Lever could have finished him with more rounds.
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Tacoma
Wash
Martin Denny
Australia
Charles Lever
Montana
Crane
Lever
Denny
Prices cut at Seattle shingle mills as demand wanes
Prnces Cut Seattle April 27. Prices for all grades were cut 12 cents below list as the shingle mill association abandons further closure efforts. Demand was light and more deep cuts are anticipated in coming days.
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Seattle
Wash
Steamer Abergeltie Aground at Kobe Harbor
A cablegram from London reports the British steamer Abergeltie from Portland, Oregon, ashore in Kobe harbor. She will lighter her cargo to float again, suffering no obvious damage and likely to come off at high water.
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San Francisco
London
Abergeltie
Portland
Ore
Kobe Harbor
Two Couples Granted Licenses to Wed in Great Falls
Andrew Povil admitted his name as Powell and Mary Vravetep were granted licenses to wed in Stockett. Paul tska and Agnes Krall, both of the same district, also received marriage licenses.
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Standard
Great Falls
Andrew Povil Ho
Powell
Mary Vravetep
Stockett
Paul Tska
Agnes Krall
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