Belgium unrest grows as strike looming tops revision debate
Brussels faces a tense week as a general strike is planned for Monday and a constitutional revision debate opens in parliament on Wednesday. Socialists and liberals accuse rural clerical influence of skewed voting. police and troops guard mines and factories amid clashes near the Maison du Peuple. Anarchist suspects are being investigated as mobs disperse and reform.
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Brussels
Chamber of Deputies
Yberais
Uberal
M. Jansen
Chamber
Almst
Liege
Mons Charlerois
le Peuple
Peace by Sight Is Bratish Tie In Cabinet Talks
London report says a cabinet meeting reviewed Lord Kitchener’s communication and possible budget postponement tied to Kierksdorp talks. The Edinburgh News cites Boers willing to accept limits on independence, debt recognition, amnesty, prisoner release, and neutral powers supervising peace terms.
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Lord Kitchener
London
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Associated Press
Kierksdorp
Jor
Michael Hicks- Beach
Ibound
South Africa
Hdinburgh
Kruger
Prate
Lord Roberts
Cape
Rioters Rally at Lieze as Deportations Rise Near Mons
Foreigners guilty of revolutionary propaganda were deported from the mines near Mons. A mob of 3000 in Lieze smashed windows and shot, with two wounded socialists dying at St Pierre hospital. Troops dispersed the crowd as a new wave of rioting followed. Twenty four people were hospitalized from last night’s disturbances.
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Mons
Lieze
St. Pierre Hospial
Stewart Sentenced for Life in Dower Fountain Murder
Savannah April 12. James Stewart, colored, convicted of killing 16 year old Dower Fountain on March 27 on the Ogeechee road. Jury recommends mercy and Judge Barrow imposes life in the penitentiary. Richard Young also charged but remains at large. The solicitor general did not argue the case.
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Dower Fountain
Savannah
James Stewart
Barrow
Dover Fountain
Ogeechee Road
Stewart
Richard Young
Young
Watery deaths across Chickasahay river in Mississippi incident
At DeSoto near Quitman Mississippi Mrs W Baynes and two daughters drowned while attempting to cross the Chickasahay river on a flat boat. Mrs Baynes’ brother Charles Fleming died trying to save them in the tragedy dated April 12. Wynne nominated as first assistant postmaster general in Washington.
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Quitman
Miss
Chickasahay River
DeSota
Chinese Exclusion Debate Highlights Wu Criticism
In Washington on April 12 the senate debated the Chinese exclusion bill with sharp criticism aimed at Minister Wu of China for protesting to the secretary of state. Senators Mitchell Teller Lodge West Foraker Hoar Frye and Hanna urged various modifications while criticizing or defending Wu. The session adjourned after an executive meeting at 4:45 p m.
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Senate
China
Mitchell
Oregon
Telfer
Colorado
Foraker
Ohio
Hoar
Massachusetts
Lodge
Congress
West
Br. West
Missouri
Priefly
Philippine Islands
United States
Phillippines
Hawaii
Philippines
Philippine
Iha
Pacific
Vancouver
Hanna
Frye
Maine
San Francisco
Indiana
Mr. Fairbanks
California
Bir. Perkins
Fairbanks
Secretary of State
Mitchel
Great Britain
France
Germany
Teller
Spooner
Wisconsin
Mr. Teller
Mr. Foraker
Committee To Meet in St Louis Exposition Plans
The Mississippi committee, led by Governor Longino, will meet in St Louis to arrange next year’s exposition. Members include Quin, Still, Burkitt, Enoch, and R. H. Heny as state commissioner. They plan county and district commissioners to organize county exhibits and promote interest, with new commissioners to arrange separate displays of esro industries for Mississippi.
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St. Louis
N, Miss
Longino
Messrs
Quin
Still
Burkitt
Enoch
R. H. Heny
néeTo
Esro Industries
Distress Sifiar and Dyspepsia Remedies
Distress Sifiar describes symptoms of dyspepsia including meals, perching, vomiting, flatulence, nervous head aches and stomach pain. Claims Sarsupurn¢a distil PES Radically cures and strengthens digestive organs for natural function. Testimonials available by mail from C. L Hood Co. Lowell Mass.
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Sifiar
Bang Nansen
C. L Hood CO
Lowell
Mass
Pension for McKinley widow approved by House
The House passed a bill granting a widow of President McKinley a pension of 5000 dollars per year. The measure, previously approved by the Senate, drew an animated debate led by Mr Bell who questioned the large sum and precedent. Grosvenor defended the pension as established, citing duty and patriotism.
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Washington
House
McKinley
Senate
Bell
Colorado
Grosvenor
Congress
Harrison
Avita
Klutts
North Carolina
Calderhead
Kansas
Richardson
Tennessee
William McKinley
Kleberg
Texas
Taft Defends Freedom Editor Case in Sedition Charge
Governor General Taft commented on Rev. David Philipson’s letter regarding the prosecution of The Freedom editor under sedition law. He argued the action targets corruption claims against a governmental body, not mere criticism, and defended the paper’s role in exposing abuses while noting debates over the Tayabas report and governance in the Philippines.
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Cincinnati
Onia
Taft
Philippines
David Philipson
The
Freedom
Americana
Commission
Gardener
Philipson
Tayabas
Wiin
Secretary of War
Tarabas
Garacer
Ayabas
Scott's Emulsion Promised Cure for Scrofula
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for scrofula a form of consumption under the skin. It claims the product not only heals sores but also strengthens weak children, feeding and rebuilding flesh. offers free samples and lists Scott & Bowne as the makers.
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Scott
MacArthur Dispute Over Manila War Plans Rages in Senate
Washington April 32 The Philippines committee hears General MacArthur on friction between military authorities and civil government in Tayabas Batangas Samar Laguna. Questions on Merritt Dewey understanding and a sham Manila attack trigger clashes over policy with senators debating if facts or opinion may be forced from the witness.
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Batangas
Laguna
Samar
Tarabas
Manila
Gardener
Tayabas
Islands
Bose
MacArthur
Washington
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Carmack
Secretary of War
Bantangas
Samarnd Laguna
Merritt
Iudge
Manila Court Martial Sees Judge Advocate Blame Major Waller
In Manila April 12 the judge advocate Major Henry P. Kingsbury answered in court for Captain Arthur T. Marix, representing Major Littleton W. R. Waller, on the case over executions of natives in Samar. He argued military not martial law governed, faulting Waller for disasters and abandoning wounded comrades. He condemned the selection method as a raffle of death led by Private Davis. The court delayed verdict, offering no division after a brief deliberation.
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Manila
Henry P. Kingsbury
Arthur T. Marix
Littleton W. R. Waller
Samar
Kingsbury
Waller
Major Waller
Lananag
Judge Advocate
Davis
Hig
Marix
Primary to wait for Flynt action altered in Georgia
Griffin Georgia April 12 The democratic executive committee of Spalding postponed the legislative primary from April 18 to June 6 aligning with the state primary due to the illness of Hon J J Flynt. Opponent Captain J Addwell endorsed the move and Flynt’s condition is improving. Chamberlain denies cabinet crisis report in London saying allegations are pure invention and untrue.
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Griffin
Democratic Executive Committee
Spalding
J. J. Flynt
J. A.ddwell
Mr. Flynt
Chamberlain
London
Michael Hicks- Beach
Miller Guilty of Murder in Hatchet Slaying
Joseph M Miller pleaded guilty to murdering Miss Jennett with a hatchet in Detroit Michigan He was sentenced by Judge Murphy to life in Jackson prison with hard labor A sanity commission found no insanity Miller confessed and his wife Mrs Miller lies gravely ill at home due to shock and distress
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Detroit
Mich
Joseph M. Miller
Misa Cartie M. Jennett
Jackson
Recorder’s Court
Miller
Murphy
Emmerson
Hitchcock
Kennedy
Miss Jennett
A K Hawkes Eyewear Ad Claims Superior Prescription Glasses
An ad touts A K Hawkes at 14 Whitehall on the viaduct, claiming their prescription eyeglasses are scientifically and artistically perfect and inviting comparison with other optical makers.
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A. K. Hawkes
Whitehall
Delegation Returns Home From Mobile Meeting
Huntsville attendees at the state council of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics report a strong Huntsville showing with officers elected. W L Humphrey becomes secretary,Mitchel treasurer, Gen James T Baker inner sentinel, James McKee club sentinel, John L Hay chairs the financial committee, B H Foster chairs the law committee. The order grows rapidly and chamber of commerce seeks a new Rea factory in the south, with Indiana firm arranging Southern plant.
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Huntsville
Mechanics’’ Council
Mobile
Huntaville
Ala
State Council
Order of United American Mechanics
Boule
W. L
Humphrey
Withthm Mitchel
James T. Baker
Inner Sentinel
James McKee
John L. Hay
B. H. Foster
Chamber of Commerce
Indiana
Jamestown Exposition Group to Organize in Norfolk
The incorporators of the Jamestown Exposition Company meet in Norfolk on Wednesday to outline a general plan for operating the exposition and conduct. focus rests on selecting a president.
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Norfolk
Jamestown Exposition Company
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Wail
Lectricity Newspaper Company
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