Self-Confessed Murderer Reveals Rice Case Plot Under Oath
Chas T. Jones, secretary to the late William Marsh Rice, testifies under oath about killing Rice with chloroform. He describes a detailed conspiracy led by Albert T. Patrick to defraud Rice of 3 million in cash and securities and 25 million in realty, including forged signatures, forged wills, and slow poisoning.
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New York
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Rice
Patt
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Nice
Russia Faces Growing Revolutionary Signals In Dialystok
London dispatch notes that Russian unrest may be rippling beyond students as crowds disturb Dialystok where no university exists. The analyst cautions it will not immediately derail Russia’s foreign policy though domestic reforms loom. In Washington officials report Gov. Allen of Puerto Rico, aboard the Mayflower, may resign but has not yet quit.
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Dialystok
Russia
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Washington
Gov. Allen
Porto Rico
San Juan
Hampton Roads
Phillips Defeats Converse in Springfield Mayor Race
In Springfield Newfoundland and Labrador on April 3 Alderman John L Phillips Republican wins over William Converse by more than 500 votes after a tough campaign. Phillips favors a wide open town while Converse drew support from both major parties governing elements. Operatives strike follows in Riverside cotton mills, Danville Virginia, as directors refuse a 10 hour day demand.
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John L. Philps
Wm. C. Converse
Con“verse
Phillips
Danville
Riverside Cotton Tills
Harrison Re elected Chicago Mayor by 285257 Vote Plurality
Carter H Harrison wins a third term as Chicago mayor with a 285257 plurality over Republican Elbridge Hancey. Total city votes show Harrison 156952 to Hancey 125695. Democrats win city offices including clerk treasurer and attorney. Municipal Voters league backs 29 candidates with 18 elected.
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Carter H. Harrison
Elbridge Hancey
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Hanecey
William Loeffler
A. J. Ryan
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World's Fair Mayor Elects Rolla Wells in St Louis Victory
Rolla Wells won the World's fair mayoral race in St Louis by about 1000 votes, with the entire democratic ticket elected. Republican city collector candidate Charles F. Wenneker conceded defeat as Parker and Meriwether trailed for second. A democratic plurality overturned the usual Republican edge of 15000, prompting fraud accusations and contest threats from Republicans.
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Rolla Wells
Charles F. Wenneker
George W. Parker
Lee Meriwether
Kansas City and Beyond: Prohibition Drives City Mayors
Kansas municipal elections across major cities reflect temperance pressure. In Kansas City Kansas Craddock defeats Craddock? The Democratic ticket wins except two aldermen. Topeka backs Hughes with temperance support. Parker disputed. Atchison goes Democrat Orr by 500. Leavenworth votes Democratic by 500. Wichita defeats Nation temperance ticket. Republicans win. Galena elects Democrat McCann as mayor.
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W. H. Craddock
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Topeka
J. W. F. Hughes
Temperance People
Albert Parker
J. W. Orr
Atchison
Leavenworth
Wisconsin election results and city races report
Milwaukee county elected four non partisan judges and Joshua Eric Dodge to the supreme bench. Madison sided with W C Zimmerman Republican for county judge and Storm Bull Democrat for mayor. Oshkosh went Democratic by a 250 margin, Racine and Fond du Lac chose Democratic mayors, Janesville and Waukesha voted Republican. London dispatch notes Ottoman troops sent to Tripoli amid Italy tensions.
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Supreme Bench
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Oshkosh
Madison
W. C. Zimmerman
Storm Bull
Racine
Fond du Lac
Janesville
Waukesha
Earthquake Destroys Lighthouse at Cape Kaliakra
An April 3 report from Constantinople notes a March 31 earthquake near Cape Kaliakra in the Black Sea that destroyed a lighthouse. Details remain limited but the structure was reported ruined.
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Constantinople
Cape Kaliakra
Black Sea
Lghthouse
Aguinaldo Takes Oath of Allegiance Under Amok Amnesty
Washington reports Gen MacArthur received Aguinaldo s oath of allegiance to the United States under amnesty terms. Aguinaldo will be held for the present with immunity, while authorities assess past conduct and future disposition. MacArthur hopes the move will yield cooperation from resisting insurgents.
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Aguinaldo
MacArthur
Aguin
Taking of the Oath and its Army Implications
The article discusses oath taking as granting Aguinaldo loyalty to the United States, set against military rules that allow expulsion imprisonment or fines for revolting citizens who refuse. Gen MacArthur has deemed the oath expedient, and relies on it, though army regulations do not grant complete liberty to those who take it.
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Philippine Islands
United States of America
United States
Aguinaldo
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MacArthur
Asuinaido
Woolwich
Guggisberg
Beginning of the End. U S Naval Reorder in the Philippines Scene
The capture of the Filipino chieftain signals broader shift as American naval strength in Asiatic waters contracts. Seventy vessels and officers may be recalled, with ships like the Oregon, New York, Brooklyn, Kentucky, and cruisers New Orleans and Albany awaiting overhaul or reassignment.
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Asiatic
Far East
Mediterranean
South Pacific
China
Oregon
New York
East
United States
Brooklyn
Adm. Remey
Kentucky
Aguinaldo Takes Oath and Signals End of Insurrection
A cabinet member on April 3 said Aguinaldo swearing allegiance clarifies the collapse of armed resistance. He notes few Filipinos remain in arms and predicts swift establishment of U S sovereignty and governance. Decisions on Aguinaldo’s fate will await further deliberation by Gen MacArthur and the Philippine commission.
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Washington
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United States
Philippines
Gen. MacArthur
Philippine Commission
Insurgent Leader Subscribes to US Oath of Allegiance
A Washington dispatch reports that Aguinaldo, former insurgent leader in the Philippines, has proposed surrender terms to the US government. Major General MacArthur supplied the dispatch dated Tuesday, noting Aguinaldo has subscribed to the oath of allegiance to the United States.
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MacArthur
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Boers derail train near Mount Prospect in Natal
In April 3 reports from Newcastle a Boer derailment wrecked a train near Mount Prospect. General Campbell's column counterattacked amid heavy fighting, with Campbell at a disadvantage. Outcome unclear due to mist on the hills.
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Natal
Mount Prospect
Campbell
Brenham selects J A Wilkins for seventh term as mayor
Houston Texas April 3 reports municipal elections statewide J A Wilkins wins Brenham mayoral seat for the seventh two year term with opposition weak R E White semi elected Austin mayor in a hot statewide contest Also New Orleans note Gen Samuel Pearson sues in U S court to stop steamer Australian from sailing with mule cargo to South Africa
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J. A. Wilkins
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Eee
R.E. White
Austin
New Orleans
Samuel Pearson
United States
Alfried
London Bankers Defrauded Over Sand Filled Gold Bags
Two men faced London police court charged with defrauding Barclay & Co Ltd of about £23,000 via forged documents claiming larger gold ore shipments. The Daily Chronicle says seven bankers were also defrauded of nearly $250,000. the bags of bullion were alleged to be filled with sand.
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London
Barclay & Co., Limited
Daily Chronicle
New Glass Lamp Makers Combine Formed in Pittsburgh
A new combine uniting ten glass lamp and fixture manufacturers was launched in Pittsburgh. Eight plants were represented at the meeting with options on two more, targeting a total $6 million capitalization and expanding across Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia.
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Combine
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Treasury balances show cash and gold reserves
Washington reports available cash balances at 157,634,342 and gold at 99,901,114 in the general fund excluding the $150,000,000 gold reserve. In Burlington, Keokuk Presbytery votes a man may marry his deceased wife's sister. decision to be settled at Des Moines assembly in May.
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Treasury
General Fund
Burlington
Keokuk
Mining accident claims two lives in Crossville quarry
Crossville Tennessee workers Tom Brawley and Alford Atwood were killed and Louis Bohannon fatally injured in a mine incident when a loaded car broke away on a steep incline crushing them.
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Crossville
Tenn
Crab Orchard
Qogs’and Coke Co
Tom Brawley
Alford Atwood
Louis Bohannon
Market Report from Cincinnati and Indianapolis Areas
The report covers grain prices in Cincinnati with flour and corn ranges, and livestock quotes for hogs, cattle, sheep, and lambs in Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and East Buffalo markets. Values span from flour patents to common stockers and prime steers, with multiple city-specific price points and ranges.
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Cincinnati
Indianapolis
East Buffalo
Woolwich and West Point Compared in Disciplinary History
An American discussion compares Woolwich and West Point, noting Woolwich older than 1741 and detailing hazing, sleeping arrangements, and daily routines. It contrasts two cadet cultures, highlighting harsher early enforcement at Woolwich and stricter early-morning discipline at West Point.
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West Point
Woolwich
Guggisburg
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