Dissenting report on civil list raises costs in royal grants
In Loxpom April 4 a minority report by Mr LaBouchere questions a proposed civil list of about 470000 pounds. It argues no increase is needed and condemns pomp and ceremony as excessive amid rising living costs for the wealthy. The report cites specific allowances and annuities to royal family members and notes a net rise of 67000 pounds.
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LaBouchere
Duke of Cornwall
York
Duchess of Cornwall
Berme
Mr. LaBouchere
Bug Ona
Aes
Sugar Cane and Cassava Supplies For Experimental Use
Brunswick Ga April 4 The board of trade forecasts at least 400 delegates will attend the sugar cane and cassava convention on April 9 where prominent Georgia farmers expect to be present. The arrangements committee has ordered cassava seed for free distribution under the new act with delegates to sign an agreement to report back.
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Baunswick
Board of Trade
Georgia
Steamer Chester W Chapin Runs Aground in Dense Fog
The Chester W Chapin of the New Haven and New York line ran ashore near an island in Narragansett Bay in heavy fog at 7 pm. Tugboats and a relief train moved passengers to safety and officials think the ship is not seriously damaged.
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Narragansett Bay
Providence
Chester W. Chapin
New Haven
New York
Warwick Neck Inlet
Soares
Providence, River and Newport Line
Bay Queen
Newport
Carl 5
Lipe
Botha to Lord Kitchener Seeks Peace Dialogue
Boer commander in chief General Botha expresses desire for peace in a letter to Lord Kitchener. The missive, dated February 18 at the Boer camp, invites formal discussions to end the strife and requests safe contact with the British high command.
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Botha
Lord A Kitchener
South Africa
Genener
Chamberlain Nee Onal
Pice
Tor
Aatex
Rm Spee
Oriental Items Received by Mail
Overseas dispatches report raids near Pao Ting with Chinese authorities unable to stop them. Marshal Von Waldersee orders the foreign garrison to offensive after a March 8 clash with 400 Chinese regulars in which 62 were killed. A North China Daily News massacre list follows, while other items mention Carman's Manila case and a Corean mint fire amid worker strikes.
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Carman
Manila
Corean
Vancouver
B. C
Japan
Pao Ting
Marshal von Waldersee
North China Daily Nova
Mra. Osleh
W. Noreen
Anderson
A. E. Palm
E . Ericson
Helberg
J. W. Alstedt
D. M. Carman
Manilla
Romaina
Ione Ne Times
Teodoro Carranzas
Pagorapjau
Bara
Corea
Yong San
Rivers in Augusta and Columbia Hit by Major Flood Boom
Reports from Augusta Georgia and Columbia South Carolina describe records of high water on the Savannah and other rivers. Mills and electric plants powered by water are shut down, risking outages and darkness without the moon to light streets.
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Avoosta
Savan‘pah
Augusta
Columbia
Corvutia
South Carolina
Cougares
Athens Man Wounded in Brother Firing on Georgia Train
R. Lee Calloway of Atlanta suffered two gunshot wounds when his brother Jewett Calloway shot him aboard a Georgia train near Antioch. Passengers witnessed the attack as the train stopped at Antioch, with Lee transported to Athens for care. The feud reportedly stems from the estate of their late father.
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R. Lee Calloway
Atlanta
Jewett Calloway
Georgia
Antiochsation
Lee Calloway
Antioch
Lee Calloway Rn
Athens
I. H. Goss
Leons
Crawford
George Little
Dr. Little
Mr. Callaway
Mr. Calloway
Commercial Hotel
Dra, Goss
Little
Calloway
Jowett
Leo
Leo Calloway
J. J. O. McMahan
Robertson
Thomas St
Athens, Ga
Russians Keep Two Warships In Toulon During Festivities
An official says the departure of the Russian squadron from Toulon was artificial and not aimed at signaling politics. The czar prefers two ships remain to avoid overstating the event while Italian French celebrations proceed. A Russian contact echoed restraint and blamed consul lacked discretion.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Toulon
Dover
Italy
France
President and advisers in conference on China Manchurian pact
President McKinley and Secretaries Hay and Root met this morning to discuss China and the Manchurian agreement. The exact subject was not disclosed but it is noted that China had definite terms. Pauncefote, the British ambassador, was received by the president to present acknowledgments of Britain’s condolence on Queen Victoria’s death.
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McKinley
Hay
Root Wasumarox
Root
China
Tome
Pains
Pauncefote
Queen Victoria
Funeral of John Jasper at Mount Zion Church
The funeral of Rev. Dr. John Jasper, famed preacher who declared The Sun Do Move, took place today at Mount Zion Church where he served as pastor. The body lay in state all day as a large crowd attended the service with reserved seating for white attendees and many honored mourners present.
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Ricunoxo
John Jasper
Mount Zion Church
Self-Defense Claimed in Lumberyard Fatal Shooting
Kworvinze April 4 Thomas Woods fatally shot Joseph Johnson at the D M Rose lumber mills. Johnson remains alive but precarious. Woods claims self defense while Johnson alleges Woods struck first and hid until Woods began to shoot. Woods under arrest. Both men employed as skilled mechanics at Rosemill.
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Kworvinze
Thomas Woods
Joseph Johnson
D. M. Rose
Johnson
Woods
Herman Johnson
Young Johnson
Jack Road Via
White Star launches largest vessel Calito in Belfast
The White Star line introduces the Calito, claimed as the largest ship yet built, launched in Belfast before a large gathering. It measures about 680.9 feet in length, 75 foot beam, 44.1 feet depth, with a 20 590 ton net tonnage and 89 000 ton displacement.
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Belfast
White Star Line
Caltio
Celtic
Bank robbery ends with minor injuries and loot
A group of robbers attacked the Citizens Savings bank in Cuarvos on April 4, forcefully entering after a night watchman and Pomeroy fought back. The band escaped with less than 200 dollars as shots were fired and one robber was wounded.
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Cuarvos
Citizens Savings
Pomeroy
Ofa
Dr. Hudson
Aise
Ecens
Artag
Ieee Pomeroy
Alabama Supreme Court Declares Dog as Property
The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that a dog is property in a damages case. Justice Sharp wrote the opinion noting dogs have no inherent rights beyond property status. The decision aligns with prior view that a dog lacks legal standing separate from ownership. All justices concurred.
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Alabama Supreme Court
Monroomeny
Ala
Suxpreme Court of Alabama
Bharp
Supreme Court
Big strike at Riverside cotton mill shocks South
The Riverside cotton mill in Danville is shut down drawing wide attention as labor groups spark fear of a Southwide textile strike. The Federation of Labor backs the action and hints at broader stoppages planned for May 1.
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Riemwonn
Riverside
Danville
Federation of Labor
Witt
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