Weex Aa Told by Teleograph From Foreign Shores
Report from Pretoria notes General Dewet advancing to Heilbron and General Botha to Vryheid while Delarey and Stein travel to Leiksdorp to meet burghers and discuss British terms. Delegates expected back mid May with orders for clothing and provisions as hostilities continue. Pope hints Cardinal Sarto could be his successor in future.
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Pretoria
Dewet
Heilbron
Prange
Botha
Transvaal
Vryheid
Delarey
Mr. Stein
Orange Free State
Leiksdorp
Rome
Lorenzo Perosi
Giuseppe Sarto
Venice
Perosi
Cardinal Sarto
Meat price advances spark concern across districts
Prices on beef pork and mutton rose from one-enth to one fourth of a cent at Chicka. Largest dealers say crest reached. In poorer districts retailers report families going without meat for days and subsisting on vegetables and cereal fruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicka
Iowa Governor Boosts Reward for Peterson Children Killers
Governor Crimiins offers 81200 for the murderers of the Peterson children found dead in Des Moines suburbs and will raise the bounty if not caught within a week. The city plans to buy bloodhounds amid rising public sentiment.
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Crimiins
Iowa
Peterson
Des Moines
Rome visit eyed for pope cardinalate nod to Ireland
Officials in Rome state Governor Taft will tell the Pope that elevating Ardyis koep Ireland to a cardinalate would gratify many Americans and especially please President Roosevelt during the visit.
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Rome
Vyatjean
Taft
Ardyis Koep Ireland
Wuld
Roosevelt
Strike Clashes At Buhl Iron Works In Detroit
Non union workers clashed with union members at the Buhl Iron Works in Detroit Michigan during a strike. Brick and stone attacks occurred followed by pistol fire with several arrests but no fatalities reported.
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Buhl Iron Works
Detroit
Mich
Tramp Shot Dead at Leavittsburg Hoover Camp
A tramp was shot and killed at a Leavittsburg Ohio hobo camp. Warrant was served on hire detective E R Beaver of Cleveland charging him with the crime based on statements from the dead man s companions. Beauver denies any knowledge of the shooting.
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Leavittsburg
Ohio
E. R. Beaver
Cleveland
Beauver
Wrightful Explosion in Managua Destroys Barracks
A severe blast in Managua Nicaragua flattened a large two story barracks by the lakefront in the city center. Reported casualties range from 100 to 200 officers and men killed with many more injured.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Lake Front
Rebels Besiege Nan-King. City Reported Fallen
Canton special reports Nan-King in Kwangsi province under siege by rebels. Telegraph wires beyond Wu Chow between Canton and Nan-King are cut, signaling continued disruption and possible fall of the city.
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Canton
Nan-King
Kwang Si
Wu Chow
Michigan Supreme Court Denies Change of Venue in Water Supply Case
The Michigan Supreme Court declined a mandamus petition to compel Circuit Judge Wallcott of Grand Rapids to grant a change of venue for the trial of Thomas F. McGarry tied to an alleged water supply scandal.
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Michigan Supreme Court
Wallcott
Grand Rapids
Thomas F. McGarry
Watal Grade Crossing Tragedy Kills Four on IC Train
An Illinois Central Confederate reunion excursion train derailed or struck at Watal Grade Crossing near Loone seven miles north of Bolivar Tennessee. Four people were killed and a fifth was fatally injured.
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Watal
Loone
Bolivar, Tenn
Illinois Central
Bond Accepted for Estes Rathbone in Havana Case
The Audencia court accepted a $100 000 fidelity bond for Estes G Rathbone s appearance but requires the bond to be drawn before a notary. This adds time and expense due to notary fees and a state tax.
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Havana
Audencia
Fidelity Company
Estes G. Rathbone
Executions in Donaldsonville for Geismar murder
Ellis Washington and Phil Wallace were hanged at Donaldsonville Louisiana for the murder of Lee Geismar a wealthy storekeeper.
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Ellis Washington
Phil Wallace
Megroes
Donaldsonville,Le
Lee Geismar
Grealthy
Geismar
Turmoil Grows as Buendia Forces Reach Old Bank
Dispatch from Colon reports Liberal troops under General Buendia advance to Old Bank near Bocas del Toro. Buendia gives 14 hours to surrender. government commander at Bocas rejects terms and prepares for immediate attack.
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Colon
Columbia
Panama Canal Company
Bocas del Poro
Buendia
Old Bank
Bocas del Toro
Bocas
South China Revolt Signals Growing Turmoil Abroad
Victoria notes a spreading South China uprising with heavy casualties as rebels press on. A Boxer-like disturbance in Kwang-Si faces alleged French provocation to invite French and Russian involvement. In Hanan riotous tax protests erupt amid violent acts by rioters.
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Victoria
BL. C
South China
Kwang-Si
France
Russia
Hanan
Frick Deposits Vast US Steel Stock Certificate
Henry C. Frick places a certificate for 100000 shares of United States Steel preferred stock with J P Morgan & Co. The stock yields $700000 in dividends annually. The transfer aims to exchange two fifths of the stock for $4000000 in bonds and $6000000 in new preferred stock to be issued.
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Henry C. Frick
J. LP. Morgan & Co
United States Steel Corporation
Frick
Plymouth Mob Beaten Off in Indiana Clash
At midnight a mob attacked Italians employed by a railroad project in Plymouth, Indiana. The Italians returned fire, wounding 15 year old David Fetters in the face and injuring several others lightly. the mob fled. Fetters was not seriously hurt.
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Plymouth
Ind
Pennsylvania Railroad
David Fetters
Young Fetters
Jail Break Foiled by Jailhouse Cleaning Crew
In Kokomo a daylight jail delivery failed when scrub women barred the escape. With the sheriff absent the inmates sawed bars and fled but were beaten back by cleaners wielding brooms and mops. Turnkey Applegiate later aided the women in repelling the escape attempt.
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Kokomo
Tragic Explosion Kills Marines on British Battleship Mars
Gunnery Lieutenant James H. H. Ss Journey Lieutenant Miller and nine blue jackets were killed when a twelve inch gun on the British battleship Mars burst during Berehaven practice. Several others injured as the gunborne breech blew out after two misfires. sighting crew bodies blown overboard.
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James HH
Miller
Bluejackets
Mars
Berehaven
Santos-Dumont Seeks Free Admission for Airship Machinery
M Santos-Dumont applied to the Treasury for free admission under bond of his airship machinery on the ground it is scientific apparatus. The department replied that under the showing trade it cannot grant the request but will consider further evidence that the machinery is scientific apparatus under the law.
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M. Santos-Dumont
Treasury Department
Department
Gasoline Stove Explosion Burns Woman in Indiana
In Duntinton Indiana Mrs Henry H Wagner wife of the laundry proprietor was severely burned when gasoline spilled while she poured it into a stove. The flames peeled skin from her arms and her hair caught fire though her face and head escaped injury.
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Duntington
Ind
Henry H. Wagner
Brooks Discovers His Twenty Third Comet
William R. Brooks director of Smith Observatory renowned astronomer announces a new comet visible in the northwest corner of Pegasus in the eastern morning sky. It marks the twenty third comet discovered by the professor.
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Jeneva
N.Y
William R. Brooks
Smith Observatory
Pegasus
Brooks
Robbers Loot Eaton Blacksmith Shop and Post Office
Robbers broke into a blacksmith shop at Eaton Indiana secured tools and pried into the post office. They took 1600 cents in stamps 109 dollars and 400 in jewelry and fled after stealing a horse and buggy.
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Eaton
Ind
Assassination in St Petersburg Minister's Lobby
The Interior Minister M. Sipiaguine was shot and killed inside the ministerial offices lobby by an armed assailant. No motive or identity of the shooter is provided in the report.
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St. Petersburg
M. Sipiaguine
Treasury awards public building contract in Indianapolis
The Secretary of the Treasury awarded the construction contract for a public building in Indianapolis to John Pierce of New York for 1,297,200 dollars.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Indianapolis
Ind
John Pierce
New York
Condition of crops shows general winter wheat improvement
Government crop report notes above normal temperatures since March 1 but backward seasons in many regions, rain urgently needed in Ohio Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys, warmer drier weather sought on the north Pacific coast, oat and corn seeding progressing, vermin and frost slowed growth in parts, and statewide variations in wheat, oats, barley and potatoes across Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Iowa South Dakota and surrounding areas.
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Ohio
Mississippi
Missouri
Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountains
New England
New York
Atlantic Coast
East Gulf
Lake Region
Florida
Jite Grande Valley
New Mexico
Colorado
East Gulf States
Carolinas
North Pacific Coast
West Gulf States
South Atlantic
East Gulf Districts
Tennessee
Ikansas
Iowa
Pacific Coast
California
North Dakota
Missouri Valley
Ohio Valle
Mansas
Nebraska
South
Tisus
Alabama
Cleoreia
Seoath
Kentucky
Tlingis
South Central
Tdet
Foo Wegi
Michigan
Wisconsin
South Dakota
180 Miles in 180 Minutes on Continental Limited
The Continental Limited on the Wa bash Railroad set a new record with 180 miles in 180 minutes from Tilton to Granite City AL including five stops. Actual running time was 2 hours 38 minutes. Danville to Decatur covered 71.6 miles in 70 minutes with two stops. Burlington reports 14.8 miles Eckley to Ouray Ga at 98.6 mph on March 24, claiming a new distance-record.
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Continental Limited
Wabash
Tilton
Granite City
Danville
Decatur
Tolono
Bement
Burlington Road
Eckley
Ouray
Galo
Engagement announced in Paris society lines Chaulnes family union
The Paris newspapers report the engagement of the Duke of Chaulnes-et-de-Picquigny, brother of the younger duchess of Uzos, to a daughter of William Gebhard of New York who has resided in Paris for several years.
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Paris
Irrance
Chaulnes-et-de-Picquigny
Uzos
William Gebhard
New York
Cuban tariff bill sails through House amid dramatic party split
The Cuban reciprocity bill passed after 34 Republicans joined Democrats, shifting control to a pro protection alliance. The Morris amendment cut sugar duties to equalize rates, and the Cuban 20 percent reciprocity bill cleared 247 to 52, with terms linking a Cuba US trade pact to a 20 percent duty cut. The clash centered on sugar protection and party discipline in a frenzied session.
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Henderson
New York Sugar Trust
Bect
House of Representatives
Congress
Democratic Ultra Protection Alliance
Sugar Trust
Cuba
United States
The Goose Mace of the House Keeps Order in Congress
A Washington report describes the Goose, the House mace, as a four foot silver eagle globe with thirteen arrows. It sits on a pedestal when in session and is used by the sergeant at arms to quiet unruly members, with notorious moments like Jerry Simpson resisting its authority.
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Washington
Jones
Jerry Simpson
Kansas
Jerry
House of Representatives
Paupers End Run Across Frontier to United States
Immigration officials face trouble from European agents who ship paupers to Canada with promises of crossing the frontier into the United States. The Greek consul sent 150 Greek paupers to America via Anegsvero, with ships refusing to transport them to New York. It is believed they entered through Canada, aided by evasive methods, and thousands may have followed this route.
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United States
Canada
Anegsvero
America
New York
Butt
Methodist temple proposed for Ottawa Kansas area
News notes include a plan to build a $30,000 Methodist temple in Ottawa Kansas. The item notes weather damage to corn crops across several Texas counties and a seven foot wingspan bald eagle shot near Ottawa Kansas. Five Kansas City policemen sue the city for pay for unserved terms after discharges without trials. Missouri Supreme Court rules against entitlement.
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Ottawa
Kan
Texas
Ikan
Kansas City
Missouri Supreme Court
Unanimous Senate Vote Extends Chinese Exclusion Policy
Senate passes Platt amendment 76 to 1 with Hour as sole dissenter. Bill extends exclusion to insular possessions and applies treaty terms for ten year periods with renewal. Treasury may issue rules to enforce the act while Chinese laborers must prove entitlement or face deportation.
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United States
Senate
Hoar
Uncle Sam
Secretary of the Treasury
Ravermmont
Walk on Water: Captain Grossman Finishes 160 Mile Danube Walk
Captain Grossman of Cologne, inventor of water shoes, completed a 160 mile surface trek on the Danube from Linz to Vienna in under two days. He wore aluminum thirteen foot long cylinders with wings driven by a tread motion, drawing his wife in a boat, and aims to integrate the shoes into life saving operations after a German flood rescue of twenty people.
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Grossman
Cologne
Germany
Danube
Linz
Vienna
Mormon Growth in New York Alarms Home Missionaries
The rapid spread of Mormonism in New York alarmed home missionary societies as authorities report 3 000 adherents and three churches. Apostle John Henry Smith spoke to converts describing the church's history and doctrines while noting defiance of Federal authorities and a worldwide expansion with 20 000 U S converts claimed last year and 2 000 missionaries active.
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New York
Home Missionary Societies
John Henry Smith
Salt Lake City
Smith
Joseph Smith
Utah
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Europe
World YMCA Conference to be Held in Christiania
The world YMCA conference meets every four years in Christiania from August 20 to 24 this year. Norway's parliament has approved a government appropriation for the gathering.
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Christiania
Storthing
Norway
Senate Debates Chinese Exclusion and Cuban Reciprocity
Friday through Saturday coverage shows Senate contention over the Chinese exclusion bill with Foraker and McLaurin opposing and Teller weighing in. The House advances the Cuban reciprocity bill amid floor speeches and votes, while a conference report on the post office appropriation bill is adopted and pension measures pass.
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Senate
Quincy Railroad Bridge Company
Mississippi River
Quincy
Catendar
Mels
Inley
Foraker
McLaurin
S. C
China
America
Far East
Melaurin
South
Teller
Mr. Foraker
Messrs. McCall
Alass
Brantley
Messrs. Robertson
I.a
Stevens
Minn
Mr. Robinson
Ind
Post Office
House
General Land Office
Louse
Payne
Messrs. Swanson
Usq
Messrs
S. W. Smith
Mich
Dayton UW
Vao
Burgess
Texas
Meyar
Sutherland
Utah
Cate
Lodge
Philippine Islands
Red Lake
Pembina
Red Lake Reservation
Minnesota
United States
Secretary of State
Kalamazoo
Abraham Lincoln
Exouse
Vereschagin to paint San Juan battle scene
Washington Notes report Vereschagin will paint a San Juan battle scene. Robert B. Armstrong of Chicago appointed private secretary by Secretary Shaw. Germany asks U S help to curb wireless telegraph monopoly. President promotes Gen. R P Hughes and Cols Derussy Burt and Sheridan to fill retirements based on soldierly records.
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Washington
Vereschagin
San Juan
Robert B. Armstrong
Chicago
Shaw
Germany
United States
R. P. Hughes
Isaac D. Derussy
Andrew S. Burt
M. V. Sheridan
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Crimea
Tumane Society
Marshall Flapsturg
Parkersbuarg
W.va
Nanking
Rathbone
Louisiana
Bic Gun
Dumont
Springfield
Rock Island
Waller
Secretary of War
Committee On the Philippines
Chaffee
Major Waller
Hong Kong
Marshal Su
Diabekir
Kurdestan
Philippines
Morgan
Culberson
Philinsine Commission
Cushman
Rep. Wash
de Armand
Pierce ‘Tenn
Douglass
No Yi
Lacey Towa
the Hill
Jenkins
Wis
Gaines
W. Vad
Warner
Gardner
Mich. Jones
Wash
Sad Loud
Cal
Mr. Loud
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