Will contest and probate fight over Colbert estate in Montana
The Montana supreme court intervened in the Colbert will proceedings. Attorney General Harry E R Moore seeks a mandate to force Judge Harney to hear state objections to the will annexation, alleging Colbert was incapacitated and unduly influenced by Lippincott and Woolbeater. The case, tied to $59,000 in the estate, includes forged signature claims and bribery of witnesses.
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Inter
Helena
Mont
Supreme Court
Oday
Harry ER. Moore
Harney
Mstiviet Court of Silver Bow
John Woolbeater
Colber Colbert
Colbert
William J. Lippincott
John Wools Beater
Montana
Wootexter
District Court
Supreme
Distriet Court
Olange
Woolbeater and Lippinestt
Edward Wegner
F. Harronter
Mothert
Woolbeater
Lippincert
Jong
Population gains in Samoa under different regimes
A census across the Samoan group shows 2 000 Samoans on Upolu and other German islands versus 5 400 on US governed islands. Infant mortality remains high, though health laws and medical care have improved since US possession. Governor Tilley returned from New Zealand amid feasts in his honor.
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Tutuila
San Francisco
Upolu
United States
Sie
Tilley
Newealand
High Court
Alll
Must Pay His Gambling Debts
New York news reports a landmark jury ruling in a case over gambling debts. Henry Wy Ivison paid Bradley 1,000 in roulette losses and signed two promissory notes. Bradley’s side argued illegality, but the jury quickly held Ivison liable for the debts.
Cuban Copper Mine Dispute Resolved in Favor of Salamon Claimants
Havana April 11 The Salamon copper mine at Las Minas now rests with Gustavus Salamon and H H Reilly of New York after courts ruled an old document did not grant others possession. The land was bought in 189% and $50,000 spent on development. Work to begin on a large scale.
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Havana
Las Minas
Meusrs
Gustavus Salamon
H. H. Reiily
New York
Denver trolley line to connect Colorado Springs and Pueblo
Chicago dispatch reports a $2,500,000 trolley line linking Colorado Springs Denver and Pueblo. Chicago Detroit and Cleveland capitalists back the project led by Charles W Taylor who seeks rights of way over county roads. Main power station will be in Denver. completion expected in a year. fare to terminal station set at 50 cents.
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Chicago
the Chronicle
Colorado Springs
Cal
Denver
Pueblo
Detroit
Cleveland
Charles W. Taylor
Terminal Polite
International Counterfeiter Skoog Captured in Chicago
Chicago reporters say Albert Skoog, famed as a top counterfeiters, was arrested after a New York tip. Captain Clark of the U S secret service arranged return to Chicago for trial, with warrants issued and indictment sent east. Skoog, captured January 1897, had an outfit and fake currency stashed at his home, escaped March 22 with two others, and allegedly resumed counterfeiting after the escape.
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Chicago
L Pon
New York
Albert Skoog
Captain Clark
United States
Aervne
Sweden
Skoog
Skoog Wa
Joliet
Cook County
James Foley
Jacob Johnson
A &E
Labor War in Arizona Graders Strike at Fronteras
Serious trouble continues along the Nava Morris railway line as graders strike. Yaqui Indians are put to work under heavy armed guard by deputies. At Fronteras a gambler is killed in a clash with strikers. two Mexicans wounded and others hurt. Four Mexican troops are sent to Fronteras. Contractors seek more protection. Authorities say organizing the graders sparked the strike and riot.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Navomiri
Arizona
Fronteras
Kruger Says Peace Talks Not Yet Confirmed
A London dispatch reports potential revival of peace talks with General Botha, but official confirmation is lacking. Kruger had rejected peace without independence, and Boers may have abandoned independence as a goal. De Wet’s cooperation and mental sharpness amid Boer retreat are noted.
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New York
London
Botha
Capetown
Kruger
South Africa
de Wet
Cape Colony
VESSELS NOT LIABLE IN LAKE MICHIGAN COLLISION CASE
Chicago April 11 The United States court of appeals rules vessels cannot be held liable for loss of life due to negligence in the Mary Ayer Onoko case The decision says recovery lies only against vessel owners no lien against the vessel The collision between the steamer Onoko and schooner Mary D Ayer led to three crew deaths suit for 15000 dollars against the steamer was defeated and many similar suits are expected to be dropped
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Court of Appeals
Mary Ayer-Onvoko
Onoko
Mary D. Ayer
Lake Michigan
Ayer
Jakes
Patrick Rice murder case draws handwriting experts
New York April 1 Albert T Rick charged with causing William Mareh Rice death may learn this afternoon if Justice J Will binds him to await grand jury action. Witnesses tested signatures on wills and checks. experts say they were not written by Rice or the same hand as the admitted signatures. Proceedings paused awaiting Prof Witthaus after two handwriting experts testified. Colorado Springs April 11 Pike's Peak cog road buried under two to ten feet of snow. Snow and a gale block Cripple Creek district. transit kept open by electric plows. city schools dismissed.
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Edward McCall
Mabel Hancock
Priel
Billings
Livingston
Hancock
Butte
Helena
Metall
Caulfield's
McCall
WN. W. Hanson
New York
Albert T.rick
William Mareh Rive
Jerome
William J. Kinsley
Swenson and Company
William Rhead
David N. Sarvalho
Kinsley
Osborne On
Prof. Witthaus
Colorado Springs
Col
Pike's Peak
Snn
Denver
Cripple Creek
Santa Fe
Cable lay resumed to Philippines under state purpose ruling
Washington reports the cable ship Mayaside will continue laying cables from Manila to the Philippines, citing a 40 year Spanish concession. The Eastern Cable Company protests, insisting the concession is for state use and warns against commercial use. Rates for messages to the Philippines run $2.45 per word, with higher charges from Manila to the United States.
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Washington
Philippines
Manila
Eastern Cai Company
Islands
State, War and Justice Departments
Sitterney
Eastern Extension Company
United States
War Department
Tt Ves
Burlington route survey ties Wyoming to Salt Lake City
Chicago April 1 Burlington officials have tied in corps of surveyors to select a route from Quincy or Quernsey Wyoming to Salt Lake City. The Evening Post says this indicates Burlington authorities have received word that control of the road may pass to other hands or be transferred soon.
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Chicago
Burlington
Quernsey
Wyoming
Salt Lake City
Evening Post Day
Turk to pay cramps claim in Ottoman loan plan
Berlin reports that the Turkish government plans to raise a loan from the Ottoman Bank to settle W. J. Cramp claims. The dispatch notes disputed lines about Constantinople and the settlement of damages.
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Turk
Cramp
Berlin
Transport Turns Back From Manila Strait
San Francisco April 11 The Britten Gumer Arab which left here on Marty for Manila under charter by the government returned to port today with machinery disabled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Manila
Governent
Live Stock in Danger in Colorado Snow Storm
A Denver dispatch reports a snow storm that began Tuesday and continued into Wednesday turning to a blizzard. Eastern Colorado and Wyoming have one to two feet of wet snow. No serious damage yet but trains run hours late. Warmer weather prevails. if it turns colder, crusted snow may trap cattle and sheep, risking significant livestock losses.
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Denver
Colorado
Wyoming
Mrs Hossack Guilty in Iowa Axe Murder Trial
Mrs Margaret Hossack of Indianola was found guilty of murdering her husband John Torssock on December 1. The jury sentenced her to life imprisonment after a circumstantial case and testimony of long quarrels and a disputed inheritance.
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Des Moines
Towa
Margaret Hossack
Indianola
War County
John Torsock
Husssacle
Government appointments fill posts in diplomacy and war
The president announced new postings. State appoints Robert Skinner consul general at Marseille Oliver Hughes consul general at Coburg and Francis Gessner consul at Stuttgart. Treasury appoints Mite Internal Revenue for the District of Minnesota. Army promotions include captains, paymasters, quartermasters and assistants to various officers.
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Washington
Robert FP. Skinner
Ohie
United States
Marseiles
France
Oliver TD. J. Hughes
Connecticut
Coburg
Germany
Francis B. Gessner
Ohio
Ittat
Treasury
Tanes
Internal Revenue
Distret
Tiinels
United States Army
Albert
Hrookes
Thomas F. Dwyer
Fine W. Smith
Herbert M. Tend
Mlk
Espetain
Robert Lo Brown
Frederick W. Cole
Frank A. Grant
Geoorge L. Goodeale
George H. Pancake
Robert H. Rolfe
Plague at Pekin Reports and Monterey Smallpox
United States consul at Canton reports about 1000 deaths from the plague in Pekin over six weeks and 15 smallpox cases aboard the Monterey. One death occurred on the Monterey. other smallpox cases progress favorably. Foreign ministers meetings at Pekin postponed for Easter holidays per M. de Giera of Beswunt.
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Pekin
Robert Wo MeWale
United States
Canton
Unitet States
Monterey
M. de Giera
Two Armies Surrender and Honors in Philippines
Washington cable reports multiple surrenders in the Philippines with Gen Delgado honored as rebel governor of Iloilo on good salary. Also notes torture plan against Aguinaldo and protests to European powers. Details include Masile, Puvingo, and Bataan Zambales districts with units and officers surrendered.
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Iloilo
Washington
Manila
Monel Acres
Masile
Jos
Alva
Puvingo
Bataan
Zambales
Macarthi'r
Delgado named governor of Panay province in new US decree
In Panay Island Moilo, Governor Delgado, former chief insurrection commander, was named governor of the new province of Tollo by the United States Philippine Commission. The announcement met with cheers from delegates and spectators as General Delgany and local officials were noted, while Mand taxation provisions sparked opposition during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syevenor
Thompson
Phirts
Proliiel Trea Uher
Conkaiis
Secret Philippine Junta debates alleged Aguinaldo torture
London reports a secret Philippine Junta meeting with Filipino reps from Madrid Barcelona and Paris. A telegram from Singapore supposedly claims General MacArthur plans to torture Aguinaldo and force allegiance to the United States, prompting protests to European powers.
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London
Avril Ib
Iipine
Olay
Midland
Barcelona
Paria
Brijsaets
Singapore
MacArthur
Aguinaldo
Tega
Allegitier
United States
Jonce
Matlin
Aguivalda
Turbulent April Conflicts Reach Global Tensions
Fragmented reports from Lonievill Capetown Havana and Capetown document Elven debates in Tarkirk and Eddhy Connally trial drama. Dated April 1 the items reference wealth, military service, CubanSpain Spain United States relations and a Chinese minister incident in Russia with a fatal fall caused by Count Larmicael's order.
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Lonievill
Tarkirk
X.Y
Eddhy Connally
Yung Tu
Russia
Reeort
Larmicael
Jiiniss Tee
Tut
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Commonwealth
Onmon
Census OF the
South Pacific Islands
the Herald
Fitzsimmons
John Bradley
O. U
Henry Wy. Ivison
Ivison
St. Augustine
Fla
Bradley
Roulette
A. H. Hummel
Hummell
Alexander Lamont
Patrick
Rice
Salt Lake Extension
Mrs. Hossack
Gen. Delgado
Funny Story
Tioilo
Remler
Senor
Juan Gomes
Spain
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