Japanese Resolve to Face Russia Intensifies War Talk
Reports from Yoromama via San Francisco describe a rising patriotic mood in Japan and a government ready to act decisively on Manchuria and Korea. Editors warn Russia’s hold must be challenged, with a standing squadron near Korea and arsenals refitting for possible conflict.
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Yoromama
San Francisco
Japan
Russia
Reuter
China
Lo Mancharia
Corea
Atata
Manon
Corean
Tle
Washington addresses race problem with practical reforms
Booker T. Washington spoke to a large audience in Startaxsura Ohio on April 18 outlining a plan to solve the race problem through social and economic advancement. He urged improved education banking access and honest labor as paths to progress without coarseness or hostility. The remarks blended humor with persuasive guidance aimed at both white and black listeners.
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Booker T. Washington
Socialist Scheme In New Zealand News
News from New Zealand reports a Socialist plan to establish a national coal mine to supply railways and private buyers. Premier Beddon will seek government backing to lower prices while a hurricane in the Fijis causes substantial damage and loss of life.
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New Zealand
Fijit Group
Victonia
Antipodes
Beddon
Fini Group
Levya
Levoka
En Hebrides
Tuana
Oboa
Sydney
Cape Town
Fierce Storm Wrecks Train and Damages Alabama Town
A fierce Alabama storm battered Selma with high winds and heavy rain. The electric plant and buildings suffered damage while oaks were unroofed. no deaths reported. The same storm caused flooding in New Orleans and led to injuries as a woman died in a house fire in North Carolina.
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Southern Railroad
Berwa
Ala
Selma
Jackson
New Orleans
A Superb Grip Cure for Sale at Robertson Marble Yard
An advertisement notes Johnson's Tonic claimed to cure grip and fever and urges readers to inquire at Robertson Marble Yard for low prices on monumental work located at 115 Thomas St Athens Georgia.
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Johnson
Robertson Marble Yard
Thomas St
Athens, Ga
Robertson Marble
Thomas J
Wanted business leaders to exclusive state control offer
An advertisement from D. N. Rose, Gen. Mgr., Decatur Illinois, seeks business men and women to take exclusive for a state and control of Dr White's Electric Comb with 2000 per month compensation. Call to prove it. Also mentions illustrated catalog and free instruction for barbers.
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Suha Dr. White
D. N. Rose
Mgr
Decatur
Ill
Man tells of lynched man now on ten year term in penitentiary
Atlanta April 18. N J Uruger of Cruger and Pace Albany reports a tale of a man once lynched who later survived and now works at an Albany convict camp on a ten year sentence after a horse and buggy theft conviction. The account notes a dramatic past and claims of recovery.
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Savannah
Florida
Servite
Fla
D. Kaboweiler
Juanita Provatt
Kahlenweiler
Seville
Kahnweiler
J. C. Robinson
Miss Prevaté
Miss Provatt
Atlanta
N. J. Uruger
Cruger & Pace
Albany
Odom
Megro
Odam
Attempted assassination shocks Manville Alabama
Reports from Manville 19 miles north of Mobile detail Edward Moore a Black man firing on Henry Williams a merchant after a prior confrontation with John Williams Henry Williams is wounded and in critical condition while the attacker is hunted. Also mentions education funding and gambling law enforcement notices in related briefs.
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Alabama
Montex
Manville
Mobile
Mobile and Ohio
Henry Williams
Odo
Edward Moore
John Williams
Williams
Henry
John
Heury Eee
Iliams
Alabama Physician Slain in Blocomb Near Dornay
In Blocomb near Dornay Alabama a black man named Joe Townsend shot and killed Dr EP Locke and wounded J Solwells and Emmett Laughton. The incident stemmed from a dispute between Townsend and a showman. A medicinal ad cites De Witt’s Little Early Risers as a laxative remedy.
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Alabama
Dornay
Ala
Blocomb
Here
Joe Townsend
EP. Locke
J. ©. Solwells
Emmett Laughton
Double Tragedy in Chicago Wife Killed by Husband Then Suicide
Charles Sweeney a Worth Tobacco agent shot and killed his wife Sarah Sweeney in the Dubuque flats on Rush street and then took his own life. The couple formerly lived in Lexington Kentucky and had separated. Sarah Morgan was the bride’s maiden name.
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Chicago
Caicago
Charles Sweeney
Worth Tobacco Company
Lexington
Sarah Sweeney
Dubuque Flats
Rush Street
W. L. Philips
Sweeney
Sweeneys
Worth Company
Cutorie
War in South Africa dispatch from British commander
April 17 Pretoria report by General Kitchener notes Flomer occupying Bathfont with 13 prisoners and rifles. Douglass column engaged Balh room. Kitchener’s advance from Edenburg faced Boer mine explosion. sixteen prisoners captured. Elliott division seized many cattle.
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Loxpox
Kitchener
Pretoria
Flomer
Bathfont
Douglass
Balhroom
Edenburg
Elliott
Boers Seek Presidential Relief After Court Refusal
General Samuel Pearson, a Boer officer, asked President McKinley for relief after the U S circuit court denied a writ of injunction to stop further mule exaction from the port to Africa. Judge Parnage noted the political nature of the matter and urged executive action. Attorney John Clegg filed the petition today.
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Federal Court
Samuel Pearson
United States Circuit Court
Africa
United States
Parange
Pearson
Executive Department
Judicial
John Clegg
McKinley
Russian labor troubles disturb authorities before May Day
A Reuters dispatch from Saint Petersburg reports quiescent students but growing worker discontent. Authorities anticipate unrest on May 1 as St. Petersburg Steel workers demand a half holiday and full pay, rioting occurs, officials suppress rioters, and books and papers are burned. Police pursue and rout the crowd. Copper vein found near Charlotte in Clear Creek township, 11 miles from the city. Ritch shows two large samples. Detro it, Cal, offers cheap rate to San Francisco for Episcopal conference travel. Transport ship Rocrans arrives from Manila with part of the Thirty fifth regiment and goes to quarantine for inspection.
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Lonpos
Reuter
Bt. Petersburg
Rorpeo
St. Petersburg Steel Company
Aan
Charlotte
Cnamorre
T. L Ritch
Clear Creek Township
Mr. Ritch
Hasse
Ripley trial instructions begin as Goebel case parallels
Judge Cantrill outlines instructions to a Ripley jury mirroring the Caleb Powers case. The jury will be told a conviction requires proven conspiracy to Goebel’s death and may consider unlawful-conspiracy intent even if Goebel’s death was not the original object. Defense cites Goebel murder context and questions remaining conspirators.
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Ripley
Franxport
Jadge ‘ Cantrill
Garnett Ripley
Goebel
Pect
Caleb Powers
Taylor
Piri
P. W
Firat
Secretary of State
Fens
Budget raises income tax in House of Commons report
A new budget report from Loxvon on April 18 notes the income tax rises to 1 shilling and 2 pence with no increase in duties on beer wine tea spirits or tobacco. It details duties on sugar and opium and presents the national balance sheet for 1900–1901 with a net deficit of £53,207,000.
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House of Commons
Loxvon
Royal Baking Powder Promotes Finest Cakes and Free Recipe Book
Royal Baking Powder is indispensable for top cakes breads rolls and muffins. The Royal Baker and Pastry Cook volume with over sea recipes is offered free to patrons who send a postal card with their full address. Alum is used in some bakers and in many so called products.
Royal Baking Powder Company Listing
The Royal Baking Powder Company page lists its New York address at 100 William Street, detailing its long-standing presence in the baking industry.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
New York
Compromise Reached In Western Union Tax Dispute
The Western Union Telegraph Company agreed to a tax settlement for the past two years based on a $1,000,000 valuation, paying $10,000 and 3 percent of earnings plus court costs. The deal ends similar federal disputes over local assessments and affects tax due for 18 years.
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U-top Telegraph Company
Paya
Western Union Telegraph Company
Corporation Commission
Simonton
Tay
Commission
Hypnotist Boone Leaves Brunswick After Warrant Issued
Hypnotist Boone Yoki performed two nights in Brunswick Ga and fled town as J W Thomas filed a warrant for injury to a horse used in his street show. Manager Wolfe then swore out a cheating and swindling warrant. Boone promised another show then posted bond to remain Monday. A street quarrel with Percy Ammons preceded an arrest.
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Brunswick
Bausswick
Boone
Tokets Meany
Percy Ammons
Ammons
Atorn Ammons
Banes
Land Sale Notice and Administration Proposal
A garbled notice references land in a Georgia state area near Athens with references to a 4th day of ix P. d. Roccisvot and an administrator on hia April 1st. It mentions property tied to GEORGIA and GEORGIA Oranty and court proceedings in Bevesces OF Oc4uxe COURT.
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Thens
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Little Brown People
Bax Francisco
Pacific Improvement Company
Monterey
Exico
Thero
The
Mon National
Southern Pacific
DeWitt
Hazel Galve
S. H.R Palmer & Sons
J. B. Toomer
Singer
Wheeler and Wilson
Onansorre
N. C
Dora
Elizabeth Gunter
Chatham County
Thomas Gunter
Anderson Riggs
Sunny Lane
Tex
Mr. Riggs
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Corvuma
Cnantorte
Char
South Africa
Detatont
Cal
Transcontinental Passenger Association
Episcopal Conference
Philippines
Rorecrans
Manila
Thirty-fifth
Englang
California Fig Syrup Co
E. O. Boice
Somers Point
S. H.R. Palmer &Sons
Sala Delle Benedizion
Bish Lates
Difanctionaries
Vatican
Eeane
Questa
Miss
New Booth Building and Loan Association of
Mississippi Supreme Court
H. B. Palmer & Bons
H. R. Palmer & Bons
Knights and Ladies of Honor of Alabama
Bruavonam
Als
Grand Lodge of Alabama
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Pepperman
Supreme Lodge
Georgia
Clarke County
Horace Om
Tinley
Tom Bailey
Powesdon
Cate
Mary
Hasan
Pest Erie
Iyime Te
Eeesad
Aurold
Stearate
Raney Hanes
Miron
Bae Alrite
Cabstoti Sears Ti
Grorgia
Crees Concern
Gear Ton
Georg
Oranty
Hia
Oan Ageiy
Mate
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