Indignation over Pao Ting Fun expedition grows in Peking
News from Peking reports the 800 member international detachment led by Colonel Bradford repelled Boxers near Shan Hai Kwan, with 50 attackers killed and Major Browning’s body recovered. The expedition’s conduct provoked broad anger as Chinese and foreigners denounced forced labor and harsh treatment.
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Griscom in Washington Reports From Constantinople
Charge d Affaires Lloyd C. Griscom left Constantinople on leave and visited Secretary Hay at the state department to discuss affairs there. He did not comment on American claims against Turkey for indemnity and praised Turkish courtesies and friendly disposition toward U S interests, noting attention given to Captain Chester and his officers in Constantinople.
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United States
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No Interference Allowed in Mail Carrier Rates
Assistant Attorney General Tyner said no opinion supports a messenger company carrying mail at half legal rates. Congress already settled the issue and warned firms that attempting such service would be promptly dealt with.
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Washington
Omaha
Tyner
Post Office Department
Congress
Officially Cowhided in Suffolk Va Public Whipping
Two women Carrie Palmer and Lavinia White were publicly whipped 20 lashes each in Suffolk city hall by Chief of Police Ames as part of an anti-vice crusade. They were banished from town with a further 50 lashes on arrival if they return, marking Suffolk's first cowhiding of women.
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Carrie Palmer
Lavinia White
Ames
Lincoln Remains Placed in Crypt at Monument
Abraham Lincoln and family remains were quietly moved from a temporary vault to the crypt of the rebuilt Lincoln monument in Springfield. The ceremony drew Governor Yates, Judge Humphrey, Mayor Phillips, officials, and about 200 citizens as caskets were sealed in the marble sarcophagus. The rests now include President Lincoln, his wife, and sons Willie, Thomas, Eddie, and Robert’s son Abraham.
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Phillips
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Willie
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Eddie
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Was He Insane Portland Foreman Kills One Man
Portland Me April 25 A foreman electrician George H Brainerd opened fire on workmates on the fourth floor of the New England Telephone building killing J H Farnham and fatally wounding Earle Buxton and two others. Deputy Marshal W A Frith was nearly killed as Brainerd tried to resist arrest. Brainerd showed no clear prior signs of mental illness.
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New England Telephone Company
George H. Brainerd
W A. Frith
J. H. Farnham
Boston
Earle Buxton
Elmer Z. Lane
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Steamers icebound on Lake Huron in dense icefield
Port Huron Michigan reports a fleet of 14 steamers trapped by heavy ice on Lake Huron. Vessels include the Campbell Pentland McVittie St Paul Huron and Tampa plus six unnamed boats. The Pentwater and Campbell have been held since last Thursday as the fleet struggles to break free. Two Reynolds gang members have surrendered in Kentucky while others remain in fortified retreat with no plans for immediate surrender.
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Reynolds
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Letcher County
Upper Ohio flood rises threaten mid valley towns
Heavy rains push the Ohio River toward a predicted 58 foot limit with continued rises in Huntington and Cincinnati. Water covers Central City, with Riverside Hotel reaching the second floor and towns like Guyandotte, Hanging Rock, and Ironton evacuating residents as rail and coal traffic halt.
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No Radical Measures Sent To Governor Yet In Hawaii
Honolulu April 17 The first territorial legislature nears adjournment with no radical measures reaching Governor and none will reach him until after day 50 when veto power is final. The house killed a bill to grant ex Queen Liliuokalani 150000 and pension bills await session end. A 10000 set aside for the Washington delegate awaits action. One dog tax veto has come. several bills signed and the liquor dispensary law was killed in the senate.
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Hearing to Seize Prize Vessels in Dewey Libel Suit
In Washington on April 25 the admiralty court resumed the libel action by Admiral Dewey and fleet officers to condemn Spanish ships and captured property from Manila Bay. Assistant Attorney General Binney argued for government proof on details and noted many legal questions. The hearing will continue several days. Union Pacific breaks exchange record with 662,800 shares trading and a large price rise. Southern Pacific also set high turnover with 332,000 shares traded.
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Bowles Reported for Chief Executive Role at New Shipyard
Reports from the navy yard say Rear Admiral Bowles, chief of the bureau of construction and repair, has been offered the CEO post of a new shipyard combination to be formed soon. At the yard no one commented. It was alleged he would earn a $50,000 salary.
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Bureau of Construction and Repair
Washington
TUG CREW RETURN TO WORK AFTER WAGE STRIKE
Cleveland April 25 Tug firemen and linemen with Great Lakes Towing company ended a pay strike after returning to work at the old rate. They would not discuss details, saying grievances had been referred to their organization grievance committee for adjustment.
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Great Lakes Towing Company
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Americans Sentenced in Jamaica for False Labor Contracts
Frank Fuller and Thomas Smith, Americans, were jailed for six months in Kingston after a police inquiry found they filed false contracts with Jamaican laborers to work in Cuba. Fuller faces an additional forgery charge.
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Frank Fuller
Thomas Smith
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Campbell Bannerman Forecasts Protective System
In London Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman harshly attacked Sir Michael Hicks-Beach's budget predicting that new imposts would eventually yield a protectionist system.
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Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Michael Hicks-Beach
Genoa Strike Ends After Premier Arbitrator Ruling
Genoa on April 25 reports dock laborers at the Navigation company have accepted Premier Zamnedeili as arbitrator. The dispute ends as the strike is declared off and laborers resume work.
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Navigation Company
Zamnedeili
Senate Approves $1 Million For Arkansas Capitol
In Little Rock on April 25 the senate passed the house bill by 24 to 7, authorizing a $1,000,000 appropriation to complete the new state capitol.
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Little Rock
Ark
Senate
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Balfour Sartoris Nuptials Planned in London
The Times announces the approaching marriage of Archibald Edward Balfour second son of Archibald Balfour of 65 Pont Street London to Vivian May eldest daughter of Mrs Sartoris of Washington.
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