England's Budget Relief Gains Ground on Peace Hopes
London April 1. Britain's budget draws strong interest as Sir Michael Hicks Beach announces a £32,000,000 treasury loan with a seed of peace negotiations. He backs Boer farm restocking and imposes import duties on grain and flour to raise funds, signaling potential shifts in policy and reactions from Conservative and Liberal papers.
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Uberal
Government Crop Report Shows Wheat Poorer On April First
Washington April 11 The April report of the department of agriculture gives the average condition of winter wheat on April 1 at 78.7 percent, down from 91.7 a year earlier and below the ten year mean of 82.4. State figures include Ohio 77, Michigan 83, Indiana 81, Withers 40, Texas 72, Missouri 91, Kansas 75, Nebraska and California 93 each, Oklahoma 67. Dr Miles nerve pinatary noted.
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Orders Inquiry into alleged cruelties in Philippines
Washington April 16 Secretary Root orders investigation into reports of the Waller trial and possible court-martial of General Smith. Officers Glenn Conger and Lyon named with water cure alleged at Igbaras. Major Glenn to San Francisco for trial. President insists full facts, punish those found guilty.
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Jacob H. Smith
Senate Committee On Philippine Affairs
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Lewia Smith
Twenty-sixth Volunteer Infantry
Igbaras
Panay
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United States Infantry
Arthur L. Conger
Edwin F. Glenn
Palmer Lyon
Lyon
Sixteenth Infantry
United States
Secretary of War
San Francisco
Gardner
Funeral of Dr Talmage in Washington Church of the Covenant
Funeral services for Dr. Talmage were held at the Church of the Covenant in Washington with a crowded audience. The 5 o’clock ceremony featured Rev. Drs. Sarahatley Easton Nicols and Demarest officiating, a casket before the pulpit, and numerous floral tributes including a wreath from the White House.
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Washington
T. DeWitt Talmage
T. S.aratley
Thomas C. Easton
J. Nicols
James Dem
Chicago Grain and Provisions Trading and Prices
Features of the day show Wheat and Corn futures with May July September quotes. Pork and Lard prices listed with May July Sept futures. Chicago cash and futures for wheat corn and oats are given alongside live stock notes and market conditions.
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Wessie
Tome
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Willy Wits
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cures Colds and Pneumonia Risk
A historical notice describes Foley’s Honey and Tar as a remedy claimed to cure colds and prevent pneumonia, reflecting period patent medicine marketing and public health skepticism regarding such tonics. The brief item notes consumer warnings and regulatory caution surrounding unverified remedies.
Iowa Tappenings: Dust Storms and Trials Across State
Humboldt endures a 12 hour dust storm described as one of the worst in years. A 1½ year old in Fort Dodge dies from burns after clothing catches fire at a bonfire. Callender post office safe blown by dynamite by suspected experts. Talbot usury cases decided in favor of Sioux City banks, over $130,000 at stake. Busse murder case in Waverly yields death sentence for wife killer. Col Elliott Spurtz, Civil War veteran and Shiloh hero, dies in Marshalltown. Bertha Bowers sues Chicago and Northwestern for $1,000 over alleged illness after being ejected at Onawa. case cites travel from Council Bluffs to Whiting.
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Elkins to be released after illegal imprisonment
Des Moines April 12 John Wesley Elkins who confessed to murdering his father and step mother at age 11 is to be released from the state prison at Anamosa after 12 years and 3 months of alleged illegal incarceration The parole was granted by a margin of one vote amid a senate contest The crime stemmed from alleged excessive punishment by his father aided by the step mother During confinement Elkins earned an education beyond his years and seeks final release through a clean record and self improvement.
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Two Children Murdered Near Des Moines in Brutal Attack
April 13 reports describe the murder of Mary Peterson fifteen and Thomas eleven on the outskirts of Des Moines. Both victims suffered severe head injuries after a brutal assault. a black suspect named Jasox Mitching, twenty seven, is arrested as police pursue connections to the crime.
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Man Arrest In City Jail Amid Lynch Threats
A man named Hutching was arrested after a bloody handprint was found on his rear and he gave a rambling story of his whereabouts last night. A crowd of thousands gathered before the city jail as talk of lynching spread and police made no move to remove him.
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Payne Men Confident On Cuban Reciprocity Passage
Washington reports the Cuban reciprocity bill is near certain passage in the House in its committee form with three fourths support and no overbearing amendments. Leadership claims Republicans from Michigan and California will not vote to override the chair, while debate over the measure continues. In the Senate Chinese exclusion debate nears a conclusion with key amendments agreed to and senators weighing political factors in support or opposition.
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Foley's Honey and Tar for Children Safe and Sure
Dr. Miles' Nervine linked to Grip threats and the era's warnings in a fragmentary note about children's remedies and safety claims. The text mentions no opiates and hints at medical product publicity amid prevalent patent medicine language.
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Foley
Beedf Trust Probe Ordered by U S Attorney Bethea
United States Attorney Bethea, acting on presidential and justice department guidance, will conduct a secret inquiry into the beef industry’s price actions to determine if a Sherman Act violation exists. The probe, centered in Chicago, seeks evidence on whether a price fixing or market manipulation constitutes a dangerous combination among the major packers.
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Brussels Strike Turmoil Follows Socialist Rallies
Reports from Brussels describe escalating labor unrest linked to socialist protests. Violent speeches by leaders met with police absence, while civic guards kept crowds orderly. Disturbances extend to Ghent textile workers and quarrymen at Huey, with injuries on both sides and a fatally wounded gendarme. Officials may face government action as calls for inquiry rise.
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Huey
Eleven Men Killed In Mars Battleship Explosion
A Mars battleship off Berehaven sees eleven killed including Gunner Lieutenant A. S. Borne Lieutenant Miller and nine bluejackets when a 12 inch gun bursts after a misfire during practice. Several others injured as bodies were scattered and blown overboard. wounded men were brought ashore at Queenstown.
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