Court of Appeals Rules Beckham Seat Final
Frankfort Ky April 7 the court of appeals held the legislature action in seating Beckham was final and courts cannot review it Judge Hobson wrote the opinion with Dunelle dissenting and Burnam Guilty opposing the democrats. The decision prompts possible appeal to the United States Supreme Court and outlines the legislature as sole arbiter of the governor contest.
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Beckham
Frankfort
Dunelle
Burnam
Hobson
Guify
United States Supreme Court
Soiday
Gov. Taylor
London
Goebel
Beard
Hazelrigg
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Supreme Courte of the United States
Wm. Goebel
Henry Youtsey
W. H. Culton
Wharton Golden
Culton
Youtsey
Caleb Powers Youtsey
Col. L. J. Crawford
R. W. Xe
Newport
Dick” Combs
Cantrill
Wiil
Alaska Parties Set May Conventions For Delegates
Victoria B C April 7 Both political parties in Alaska will hold conventions in May the republicans on the 12th and the democrats on the 20th to name national convention delegates. All representatives will go specially instructed.
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Victoria
B. C
Alaska
Ivor Fire Destroys Seven Buildings On Principal Street
Suffolk Va April 7 a Negro incendiary set a blaze that destroyed seven structures on the town principal business street in Ivor including three stores the post office and an Episcopal church Luss ten thousand five hundred dollars insured for fifteen hundred dollars
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Suffolk
Ivor
Episcopal Church
Luss
Wheeler Interviewed On Presidential Prospects
Washington April 7 Gen Wheeler denies serious talk of a vice presidential bid. He says such mentions are compliments from partial friends and not a serious consideration. He praises national unity and notes southern states gain from a powerful new prosperity and strengthened foreign relations.
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Washington
Wheeler
United States
No Work For Them In New York April
City charity officials report an influx of laboring men seeking jobs on the new rapid transit tunnel. Superintendent York of the lodging house says about 25 men come daily, with 40 sent to the outdoor poor department for help back to their homes. Men say advertisements promised 40,000 workers for the project.
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New York
York
City Lodging House
Mye
CIA
Shiloh Battle Anniversary Veterans Reunion Opens
Corinth Miss April 7 veterans from both sides gathered on the Shiloh battlefield to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the 1862 clash. The two day reunion brings together noted federal and Confederate veterans at the site of historic deadly encounters.
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Corinth
Miss
Shiloh
Armes
Grant
Bueh
Albert Sidney
Johnston
Seauregard
Senate amendments to army bill raise ranks and dental staffing
Washington April 7 Senator Ledge moves amendments to the army appropriation bill to grant the army commander the rank of lieutenant general and the adjutant general the rank of major general Senator Vettus adds an amendment for contracting dental surgeons at one per 1000 soldiers in the army.
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Washington
Senator Ledge
Army
Vettus
Pittsburgh Strike Sees About Half Return to Work
In Pittsburgh on April 7, roughly 10,000 miners, about half the district, resumed work as the miners association executive committee met to plan possible settlement talks with the local mine combines. Irwin miners remain idle.
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Pittsburgh
Miners’ Association
Cecal
Irwin
New York Chamber Calls for Stamp Tax Abolition
The New York chamber of commerce adopted resolutions urging abolishing stamp taxes when government revenues permit. If immediate abolition is impossible, telegrams, express and freight receipts, proprietary articles, and exchange sales should be prioritized.
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New York
New York Chamber of Commerce
Philippines Command Not Yet Ordered to Relinquish
Washington reports in authoritative quarters that no order has been issued to Maj. Gen. Oti to relinquish his command in the Philippines and return to the United States.
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Washington
Oti
Philippines
United States
Stancliffe Named Receiver for National Railway Building and Loan
Atlanta on April 6 reports D. B. Stancliffe was appointed receiver for the National Railway Building and Loan association. The firm holds about 300 300 dollars in assets and liabilities. Auxiliary receivers are expected to be named Friday in Florida Louisiana Texas and Mississippi.
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Atlanta
D. B. Stancliffe
National Railway Building and Loan Association
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
Mississippi
Gilmore Passes Examination for Promotion
Washington April 7 Lieut Gilmore has passed the examination for promotion to lieutenant commander in the navy.
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Gilmore
Washington
Navy
Rumors Weather the War as British Losses Mount
London dispatches reveal confusion over Hussars sent to aid the Royal Irish Rifles and reports of missing soldiers. Gen. Colville’s division returns to Bloemfontein as battles near Reddersburg and Bethany unfold with casualties and uncertain outcomes.
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Broadwood
Bush
Samas Post
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Reddersburg
Bethany
Gatacre
Springfontein
Cameron Highlanders
Reddersp
War Office
Lowing
Thursd
Eden - Eee
Boyle
Liams
Yeomanry
Kimberey Mounted
de Villebois Mareml
England
Cape Town
Hussars
Royal Irish Rifles
Colville
Reitfontein
Free State
Colesberg and
Stermberg
Cape Tor
Tix Daily News
Aliwal North
Irish Rifles
Rouxville
Brabant
Bonsey
Bbant
Walsekop
Rov
Admiral Dewey Contemplates Presidential Run
A Washington interview reports Admiral Dewey willing to accept a presidential nomination if offered. He cites the honor of the office and says he would consider the role if urged by friends, while noting ongoing debate among political camps about his candidacy.
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New York
United States
Indianapolis
Ind
Washington
Dewey
Rey
Admiral Dewey Considers Independent Presidential Run
Washington April 7 Admiral Dewey believes he cannot win the Democratic nomination and is willing to run as an independent. He told friends he is a Cleveland Democrat and never voted until Cleveland’s last nomination. Ex-President Cleveland and former cabinet reportedly back Dewey to counter Bryan. Kansas City April 7 John R. McLean plans provide rooms for Dewey at a leading hotel for the Democratic convention, shared with a friend.
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Mery Department
Washington
Dewey
Cleveland
Bryan
Hanna
Kansas City
John R. McLean
Adm
Ewey
Guar
McLean
Bryan declines to discuss Dewey presidential candidacy
Portland Oregon April 7 W J Bryan asked for an opinion on Adm Dewey's candidacy for the presidency replied I do not care to discuss the subject.
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Portland
Ore
Adm. Dewey
W. J. Bryan
Rhodes Arrives in London After Meeting in Madeira
Cecil Rhodes landed in London on Friday and appeared cheerful though greatly exhausted. He had a warm reception from Dr Rutherford Harris, former secretary of the British South Africa Company, and Alfred Beit, the South African financier, who met him at Madeira’s Funchal island and urged him to observe restraint in his actions.
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London
Cecil Rhodes
Rutherford Hars
Brit‘South Africa Company
Alfred It
Rhodes
Funchal
Mafa
Railway auto coupling bill advances in house
In London on April 6 the railway auto coupling bill passed its second reading in the house of commons amid debate. The measure provoked strong statements with claims that American railroads favor Britain in the matter of automatic couplings and that cooperation between nations shapes the future of railway safety.
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House of Communi
James Liberal
America
Great Britain
Navy orders shuffle command roles on Pacific station
April 5 report states Commander M Wise has been detached from the Enterprise and assigned to the Asiatic station. He will command the Monocacy in relief of G A Bicknell who moves to Mare Island Navy Yard.
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Mgton
M. Wise
Enterprise
G. A. Bicknell
Mare Island
Death notice of Gen George Bidwell reported from Chico
San Francisco April 5 a special copy from Chico California reports the death of Gen George Bidwell once a prohibition candidate for president in 1992.
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San Francisco
Chico
Cal
George Bid
Bidwell
Prominent Bataar Native Assassinations Amid Philippines Strife
Reports from Manila detail ongoing clashes between American troops and insurgents across Luzon and nearby islands. American forces under Capt Sturgis and Lt Gordon engage insurgent groups. several allied soldiers killed or wounded. Generals Young and Bell request reinforcements as insurgents threaten towns. a Bataar provincial president and another prominent native are assassinated for their friendliness to Americans.
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Manila
Sturgis
Nevaliches Road
Laguna
Aeto
Lisut. Gordon
16Th Infantry
Aparri
Cagayan Province
Lieut
Gordon
18Th Infantry
Cadz
Panay
Calbayon
Saumur
Maj. Gilmore
Gen. Young
Luzon
James Bell
Samar
Bataar
Great Dam Gives Way In Austin Flood Disaster
The Colorado river dam near Austin collapsed during a heavy flood on Saturday. Eight people died in the power house as the structure, built seven years ago for one million dollars, washed away. Entire communities along the river valley face inundation with extensive property losses and railroad disruptions across Williamson and Bastrop counties. Estimated damages exceed three million dollars with Austin the hardest hit.
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Austin
Tex
Colorado River
Join Baiz
Walter Blossom
Frank Piaget
Thomas Kirkpatrick
Old Dan
Willaamson
Bastrop
Tennessee River Improvement Report Seeks Congressional Action
Washington April 8 Brig Gen Wilson forwards Maj Kingmans survey of the Tennessee river between Chattanooga and Riverton. An appropriation of 35000 was authorized in 1998 to assess possible improvements to Coal Creek at moderate cost. Kingman deems the project worthy of improvement.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Maj. Kingman
Tennessee River
Chattanooga
Riverton
Coal Creek
Maj
Kingman
Real Estate Executive Dies by Own Hand in New Orleans
Alfred C. Green of J. H. O Connor & Co. shot himself at the entrance to his office opposite the St Charles hotel. He died almost instantly, authorities report.
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New Orleans
Alfred C. Green
J. H. O’connor & Co
St. Charles Hotel
Capt. Sigsbee in St. Paul on travel homeward
Capt. Chas. D. Sigsbee of the U. S. Navy arrived in St. Paul from Fargo and the Red River valley early Sunday. After a quiet day at his hotel he departed for Chicago en route to Washington.
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St. Paul, Minn
Chas. D. Sigsbee
Fargo
Red River Valley
Chicago
Washington
Famine Queen Document Sparks Irish Outcry in Dublin
A Dublin dispatch reports the United Irishman copy seized includes Mau Conne’s article The Famine Queen. It denounces Queen Victoria for alleged policy caused Irish suffering, evictions, and starvation, calling for accountability and accusing her of aiding “extermination” of the Irish.
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The
United Irishmas
Maud Conne
New York
Dublin
United Irishman
Mau Conne
Victoria
Ireland
Powers demand suppression of the Boxers with force
A Shanghai dispatch reports that American British German and French ministers urge the Chinese foreign office to abolish the Society of Boxers within two months or invasion will follow. The note threatens to land troops into Shan Tung ChiLi and interior provinces to protect foreigners.
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London
Shanghai
Society of
Shan Tung
Chi
Taku
Li Kun Yih
Liang Kiang
Agricultural bill provisions expand funding and staff
Washington reports the agricultural appropriation bill adds 590,778 to the current year, adds two scientists, expands seed distribution by 40,000, funds iron warning towers for the weather bureau at 60,000, allocates 38,000 for a New York animal inspection station, 347,000 more for meat inspection, and 200,000 for a Washington laboratory building.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
New York
US Navy squadron to base at Hong Kong
The United States Navy squadron recently formed in Chinese waters will have its headquarters in Hong Kong. Earlier assumptions that ships from Manila and San Francisco were on temporary duty are now denied. Pay director D A Smith and pay clerk W M Long have arrived to report for duty in Hong Kong.
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San Francisco
United States Navy
Hong Kong
Manila
D. A. Smith
Navy
W. M. Long
John R McLean Engages Deluxe Rooms for Democratic Convention
John R McLean brother in law of Admiral Dewey has secured elaborate quarters at a leading Kansas City hotel for the July Democratic convention. The rooms are described as choice and rumors say they may be shared with Dewey. When the selection was announced it was said the rooms would be occupied by McLean and a friend.
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Washington
Adm
Dewey
John R. McLean
Grover Cleveland
Kansas City
McLean
Sai
Wabash Railroad Plans 35 Million Mortgage for Toledo to Chicago Line
New York officials announced Saturday that the Wabash directors approved a 35 million mortgage at four percent to build a Toledo to Montpelier Ohio to Chicago extension. They will sell 4 million in bonds to fund construction and equipment. The new line completes a continuous Toledo to Chicago route.
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New York
The
Wabash Railroad
Toledo
Montpelier
Chicago
Tobacco Plug Deflects Mauser Bullet in Combat
Washington April 8 Major Batson reports a Mauser bullet struck a plug of tobacco in the back of Lieut Quinlan’s shirt and knocked him down without piercing the body. The event occurred while Batson led a battalion of Maccabebe scouts.
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Washington
Maj. Batson
Lieut. Quinlan
Fire destroys glucose works and electric light plant
A large fire in Cardineal Ontario wiped out the glucose works part of the Edwardsburg starch complex and also burned the town’s electric light plant. Loss estimated at 150000 dollars. No injuries reported.
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Cardineal
Ont
Edwardsburg
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