Milwaukee City Election Produces Mixed Aldermanic Results
A light April 2 city election in Rhode Island produced mainly aldermanic contests. Republicans won 19 of 35 alderman seats, Democrats 16, altering the council balance from 32 Democrats and 35 Republicans plus one independent to 40 Republicans and 29 Democrats. Townships outside city limits swung Republican, sweeping the ticket. north and West townships went Democratic with small majorities in the 1,000 to 2,000 range.
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Hyle Park
Lake
Lmits
Campaign closes as voters await results in Providence
The state campaign closed tonight in Providence with Democrats hopeful for gains but unlikely to win seats. Republicans appear set to control both chambers on joint ballot, aiding re election of Senator Wetmore. Governor hopeful William Gregory leads the GOP slate while Nathan W. Tittlefield faces party dissensions over Ari an and his policies.
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Providence
Senator Wetmore
William Gregory
Nathan W. Tittlefield
Arian
Bhode Ho
Republicans Sweep Kansas Municipal Elections
Kansas returns through midnight show Republicans victorious in most cities. Topeka reports GOP wins across Wichita Abilene Lawrence Columbus Concordia Eureka Arkansas City and Great Bend with GOP slate victories. Nebraska towns vote for mayors as Omaha excludes itself from ballot amid license issues.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kas
Wichita
Abilene
Lawrence
Columbus
Concordia
Eureka
Arkansas City
Great Bend
Nebraska
Omaha
Neb
Republicans Gain Ground in Multiple Cities Across States
Across the nation Republicans make notable gains in many centers while Democrats hold some strongholds. South Omaha and Lincoln report Republican mayors, Crete and O Neill also swing GOP. Milwaukee and Denver show mixed results. In Kansas City and St Joseph Republicans lead, Dalzell renominated, and Cabell sweeps Dallas contest. Texas and Arkansas vote locally with Republicans winning in Jaredo and Little Rock marks.
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South
Ormada
Lincoln
Crete
O Neill
Ashland
Milwaukee
David 5
Rove
Kansas City
James A. Reed
Sherrin Brown, Jr
Dallas
Tex
Ben E. Cabell
Wa Magyar
Bryan Barry
W. 8
Cabell
Sheruf
Southwest
Texas
Jaredo
Michall Drennan
Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
Joliet
Lil
Mount-Requisition Row Deepens KY Indiana Tangle
Frankfort dispatch reports Governor Mount may honor Kentucky requests only if tied to a recognized governor. Indiana ex-Secretary Charles Finley and other Goebel assassination case figures are in Indiana, prompting speculation Mount will not honor warrants unless signed by Governor Taylor.
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Mount
Finley
Kentucky
Indiana
Frankfort
Indianapolis
Beckham
Charles Finlay
Goebel
Mounton
Rudolph Gossman
James A Mount
Gossman
Floyd County
Co. Becksam
Governor Mount
Governor Beckham
J C W . Beckham
Taylor
Lewis Announces Re-election Bid in Georgia Third District
Washington reports Special Lewis of Georgia announces candidacy for renomination in the Third Congressional District. He cites past service, a record of opposition to Republican majorities, and dedication to constituents, asking for continued support in the May 16 Democratic primary.
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Georgia
Washington
Lewis
Congress
Couch
Vale Leam
Bo Wewis
Nethersole Trial Opens in New York Court
Jurors were selected for the Olga Nethersole case and co defendants on charges of maintaining public decency over a dramatization of Pho in Daudet’s work. Justice Fursman refused a two week adjournment for a special jury panel. Examining witnesses included Charles G. Becker and Joseph M. Kaufman.
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Sapho
New York
Olga
Tlon
Pho
Nethersole
Daudet
Supreme Court
Justice Fursman
Miss Nethersole
Hamilton Revelle
Marcus Mayer
Theodore Mogg
Moss
McIntyre
Fursman
Charles G. Becker
Josph M. Kaufman
2 Manufacturing Company
Columbus Woman Claudia Maxwell Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Claudia Howard Maxwell of Columbus Georgia died this afternoon at her home after a brief illness from a severe cold that developed into pneumonia She is survived by her mother three brothers RMC and Richard Howard and seven sisters including Mrs M B Joseph Mrs Emma Bickerstar Ruth Howard Julia Gatewood and several others Funeral services set for Thursday in Columbus
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Claudia Howard Maxwell
Columbus
Ann J. Howard
Richard Howard
M. B. Joseph
New York
Emma Bickerstar
Seale
Ruth Howard
Julia Gatewood
Misa Atlis Howard
Misa Wham Howard
Misa Augusta Howard
Monster Company Chartered
The Interocean Canal company was incorporated in Trenton New Jersey with an authorized capital of 100700000. It aims to construct own and operate a maritime canal between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Central America. Incorporators include W B Crowell Levi B Gilchrist James Rooney James K Traynor George W Bel Chase Carley and Richard W Purcell all of Jersey City. The company may acquire government concessions to build railroads telegraphs cables steamships and supply water for irrigation and motive power.
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New Jersey
Trenton
Interocean Canal Company
Nicaragua
Central
South America
W. B Crowell
Levi B Gilchrist
James Rooney
James K Traynor
George W. Bel
Chase Carley
Richard W
Chattanooga Forms $30,000 Barrel Hoop Plant Venture
Chattanooga Tenn April 3 Special a new company with 30000 capital was formed to build and operate a barrel hoop and building lab plant it plans to manufacture 60000 barrel hoops yearly ample backing exists to ensure success based on available support and optimism from backers.
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Chattanooga
Sm Foot
Tenn
Heart Disease Believed Tied To Digestion And Nerve Action
The article argues heart trouble in Americans rises from worry and poor digestion rather than organic disease. It links stomach pressure and gas to palpitations and breathlessness, urging digestion improvement and regular use of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after meals as a cure for stomach problems except stomach cancer.
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Stuart
Brandy Fort and Bloemfontein Clash Amid Heavy Fighting
Reports from Pretoria describe fierce engagement between Brandfort and Bloemfontein as 7,000 British forces were driven back by Wakkerstroom and Ermelo commandos with heavy losses. Federal casualties stood at nine. later wire reports claim 2,000 federals attacked 1,000 British, British reinforcements forced a federal retreat after sharp fighting.
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Pretoria
Brandfort
Bloemfontein
Wakkerstroom
Ermelo
Grandfort
No News on Expected Battle with Boers in April 4 Dispatch
London reports no update on General French and the anticipated clash with the Boers. Recapture of guns now unlikely, while political effects loom large. Bloemfontein notes Commandant Olivier’s bold moves reoccupying Ladbrand and Thalia N’Chu, unsettling Free State sentiment. British protection limits threaten farmers, with penalties for surrender under Lord Roberts’ Proclamation.
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London
French
Bloemfontein
the Times
Olivier
Ladbrand
Thalia N'Chu
Lord Roberts
Otis Corrects Impression on Insurrection in the Philippines
General Otis to the war department reports updated campaign results from Manila dated April 4. Since January 1 skirmishes totaled 124, with American casualties 3 officers and 78 men killed or died and 13 officers and 131 men wounded. Insurgents lost 1,426 killed or wounded, 1,453 captured, 3,031 small arms, 163 artillery pieces and other property seized. Several insurgent officers have surrendered as the situation grows more pacific.
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Otis
Washington
War Department
Philippines
Manila
Mo Pacific
OTIB
Molders Union to Visit Chattanooga for Arbitration
The molders union will send an arbitration commission to Chattanooga by April 5 to investigate a complaint against local foundrymen employing Negro labor. Vice President Valentine of the national union notified the local union of the arrangement under the New York agreement.
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Chatnooga
Chattanooga
Tenn
Molders’ Union
Valentine
National Union
New York
Organization of American Foundrymen
Griggs Seeks Pound Rate Favor for Departments of Agriculture
Judge Griggs reports a favorable view from the house committee on a bill to grant pound rate publications for departments of agriculture. The measure would extend franking privileges to their publications, improving efficiency. Hon. A. P. Adamson of Clayton county visited Congressman Adamson in Washington.
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Washington
House Committee
Departments of Agriculture
Iit
Commissioners of Agriculture
A. P. Adamson
Clayton County
Congressiman Adamson
Congress to be asked to act on Savannah river case delays
Savannah papers report Judge Emory Speer’s delay in the Savannah river and harbor improvement case involving Benjamin D Greene Edward H Gaynor John F Gaynor William T Gaynor and Oberlin M Carter. The grand jury urges Congress to amend removal laws to move indictments across states and criticizes local officials delaying hearings. The grand jury asks President McKinley Attorney General and Congress to take needed steps.
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United States District Court
Speer
Congress
B D Greene
J F Gaynor
E H Gaynor
W. T Gaynor
New York
O M Carter
Savannah River
Cumberland Sound
McKinley
Tudge Speer
United States
Shields
Hime
Addison Brown
Grand Jetors
Benjamin D Greene
Edward H Gaynor
John F Gaynor
William T Gaynor
Oberlin M Carter
Brunswick
Encinner
Megatty
War of Justice
New
York
Morocco
Atlantic Ocean
Georgia
Tria
Funeral of H A Blue in Macon Georgia
The funeral services of H A Blue, better known to the people of Macon, were held today with local attendance. Details of the ceremonial remarks and attendees are reported in this special despatch from Macon.
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H. A. Blue
Macon
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Spring Blood Purification
Insightful testimonial letter lauds Hood's Sarsaparilla for cleansing the blood and improving digestion and strength. Rev C V Arnold, a Methodist clergy man from Binghamton New York, recounts prior fevers and scrofula, credits Hood's with curing and recommends carrying the medicine, urging readers to buy today.
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Sydneys
Dyer
Hood
Elizabeth Klein Racehorse Injured at Montgomery Park
Elizabeth Klein the favored mare collapsed midway to the five-eighths pole at Montgomery Park in Memphis. Dr. Hollenbach diagnosed a broken left foreleg but deemed her savable for breeding only. Owner C. Buschmeyer and trainer Hiram Price face a significant loss as she was a leading contender in the Tennessee Oaks and other western stakes.
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Memphis
Tenn
Montgomery Park
Eizabeth Klein
Wittes Hiram Price
Elizabeth Klein
Matt Hollenbach
Co F Buschmeyer
Hiram Price
Memphis Jockey Club
Price
Elizabeth Wein
Louisville
West
al Mark
Thamas Carey
Tom Ryan
Stover
Nashville
St. Simonian
Ryan
Montgomery
Montgamery Park
Streamer
Flw. Brode
Brode
Brian
Thursda
Parmetian
Jolly Roger
Ruggle
Post Haste Beaten at Bennings by Ray Mare Race card notes
Crowds attend Bennings for a horse racing day as fair weather and good track conditions prevail. Winners include Goden Ratue ridden by Mitchell in the first race, Educate for Mercvnt with Moor aboard in the second, Queen of Song with Leary in the third, Gran deur with Mitchell in the fourth, Thermos with Beouker in the fifth, and multiple entries across six furlongs and mile events.
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O'Leary
Washington
Bennings
Goden Ratue
Mitchell
Jack Gavul Taber
Cees Rough Ryder
Ryan
X-Ray
Grandeur Hallbetl
Ortrud Demimal
Cannes
Tan
Albert Knright
Moor
Loater
Juniper Griy
Frank Mortisson
Leary
Robert Meal
J Stack
Bannock
Candi
Balkan Wi
Hothersoll
Beouker
J Black
Sir Christopher
Jie Aratoma
Lemon
Lady Baile
Clodhorper
Mit
Goold Marsian
Porte
Frick Pascale Larce
Vouch
Matt Simpson
Roney Boy
Anight
Charenius
Brek
Sidney Juncas
Beau
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