Funeral for Lieut French Draws Helena Crowd
Several hundred people gathered at the Montana Central depot to witness the arrival from Manila of Lieut. French of Company L who fell in the Caloocan fighting. The body rests on a draped caisson at the Auditorium with a guard of honor, and a Sunday military funeral is planned as the largest ever held in Helena.
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Inter Mountain
Helena
Montana Central
Manila
Company L
Caloocan
Battery A. N. G. M
Broadwater
Lawton's Loss Heavy In Philippine Action
A Manila dispatch reports Major General Lawton's forces moved north along the lake and seized Longos and Paele. The North Dakota regiment faced cross fire while five sharp shooters flanked insurgents. The gunboat shelled positions for an hour and the expedition suffered five killed and two wounded, the largest loss Lawton has yet sustained. Idunehes captured Tuesday are valued at about $60,000.
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New York
The
Herald
Manila
Lawton
Longos
Paele
Fourth Cavalry
Santa Cruz
la Guna de Bay
North Dakota
North Dakota Regiment
Arrival of US troop transport to Manila and missing officer
The US troop transport formerly Massachusetts arrived in Manila from New York on February 1 with the Twelfth and a battalion of the Seventeenth Infantry aboard. On April 11 Lieutenant Meyer disappeared at sea while sleeping on deck. Three privates and children of privates died of pneumonia during the voyage amid intense heat.
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Manila
United States
Mausetts
Whch
New York
Seventeenth Infantry
Meyer
Leutenant
Pneumonie
Report From Otis Washington April 4 Casualties Listed
The message from Otis Washington notes the Sheridan accrued and lists casualties including Lieut. Meyer and three enlisted men who died enroute. It states Lieut. Meyer, previously reported missing in the night, is the same officer referenced in the Associated Press dispatch.
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Washington
Janila
Sheridan
Meyer
Indie
Associated Press Dispatch
Wants His Men Mustered Out
Washington reports the War Department will answer Governor Lee of South Dakota on April 1 regarding immediate muster out of South Dakota troops in the Philippines. Officials say troops will be brought home as soon as expedient and transports are available, the law permitting muster out being interpreted by the executive branch.
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Washington
War Department
Lee
South Dakota
McKinley
Philippines
United States
Executive Department
Keithsburg mayor wins 25th Interstate handicapped title
The 25th Interstate Association Tournament handicap concludes with Tom Marshall of Keithsburg HL taking first prize. Grimm of Clear Lake, Iowa, places second after a tight shoot off, ending with Grimm missing his 2nd bird. In Normal a long illness ends the life of Joten, famed horse importer and exhibitor, born in Clinton county Ohio and active since 1824.
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Mayor Marshall
Elkwood Park
Tom Marshall
Keithsburg
Grimm
Clear Laks
Iowa
Marshall
Normal
Joten
United States
Canada
Union
Dillon
Clinton County
Ohio
Illinois
Veterans of both wars still on active army list
Washington April 14 A statement from the adjutant general shows 14 officers who entered at the war's start and served through the Spanish War remain on active duty. Their combined service from April 1 1861 to April 1 1899 totals 38 years.
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Washington
Adjutant General
A. H. Alden
Medical Department
A. K. Arnold
Fifth Cavalry
Eighth Cavalry
R. T. Frank
A. B. Carey
Seventh Infantry
H. M. Roberts
Corps Engineers
F. L. Guenther
Fourth Cavalry
Fourth Artillery
Croker Under Spotlight At Investigating Committee
Richard Croker testified in New York before the investigation committee describing his leadership of Tammany Hall. He said he often gave advice to prominent Democrats, admitting that while some followed it others did not, and affirmed his central role in the party’s influence over city government.
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New York
Richard Croker
Maget Ivestigation Committee
Mos
Croker
Tammany Hall
Mose
Tait
Sam
Moss
Interpellation on Samoa in Reichstag
In Berlin on April 1 the Reichstag heard Dr Lehr present the Samoa interpellation, it was replied to by Foreign Minister von Ruel. The debate drew little attention and lasted about eighty minutes.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Samoa
Lehr
Baron von Ruel
Nawie
Wyo Floods Halt Traffic Amid Mountain Melt
Report of railroad wreck with loss of life is erroneous as floods in Sheridan from mountain melt halted calloway traffic temporarily and caused extensive damage to the city.
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Sheridan
Wyo
River Captain Dead St Louis Pioneer Captain Dorst Dies
River note: K A Dorst, an early river captain who survived injuries on the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, was the first to helm a steamboat up the Missouri to the Rocky Mountains, per April 14 reports.
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St. Louie
K.A. Dorst
Missouri
Mississippi
Rocky
Return of U.S. consuls to Spain directed by secretary
April 14 The secretary of state orders United States consuls who were compelled to depart during the war to return to their posts in Spain.
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Aut
Washington
Secretary of State
Spain
United States
Dreyfus Dossier Publication Sparks Legal Debate
Paris controversy centers on Figaro publication of cassation dossier in Dreyfus new trial case. Ferdinand de Rodays says sources deny journalist ties, while experts question press law reach. Officials warned of potential action, but legal view holds action unlikely.
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New York
the Tribune
Figaro
Court of Caseaent
Ferdinand de Rodays
The
Desester
Court of Cansation
National Printing Office
Dreyfus
M. de Blowitz
Paria
London Times
M. de Redays
Court of Cassation
M. Maza
General Mangur
M. Mornard
M. Difreycinet
M. del Casse
Court of Bas
M. de Rodays
Criminal Chamber
France
United States
L Bt
British encampment travel fare set for Central Pennsylvania
Chicago April 14 reports Britain approves a reduced round trip fare for the Chicago to Philadelphia central Pennsylvania and northern territory routes. The rate covers standard and differential classes and applies to New York with tickets valid return until Sept 12. extension to Sept 30 possible for a 40 cent fee. Travel demand expected to be heavy this year.
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G. A
Chicago
Phila
New York
Philadelphia
Greater Chicago resolution beaten by natives plan to organize
The Greater Chicago resolution was defeated by a Native sentiment. A 160 member Chicago committee will run an active campaign to educate residents about the proposed governmental changes and their advocates. A key feature is a speech by Wm. Dewitt, author of the Greater New York charter, planned soon.
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Chicago
Greater Chicago
House of Natives
Cook County
Wm. ©. Dewitt
Greater New York
Chicago College Debaters Clash in Second Annual Contest
The national contest brings the University of Chicago and Columbia University of New York to Central Music Hall in Chicago for the second annual debate between eastern and western colleges. The issue is whether the United States is justified in assuming sovereignty of the Philippines with Chicago supporting the affirmative. Last year Columbia won by arguing the U S would not be justified in declaring war with Spain.
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Chicago
Central Music Hall
University of Chicago
Columbia University of New York
Aedates
United States
Philippines
Columbia
Spain
Agreement Reached On Samoan Commission Instructions
Washington April 14 the state department announces that the three powers Berlin treaty have agreed on instructions for Samoan commissioners and that the commission will sail from San Francisco on the 25th. The form is agreed and aims to place Samoa in a peaceful, satisfactory condition under three powers approval. The commissioners cannot alter the treaty or Berlin.
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Washington
State Department
Berlin
Red Book Evidence in Quay Trial Opens in Philadelphia
The handwriting expert testifies on Cushin Hopkins and Albert Tabor in a case involving the Red Book. The district attorney seeks all bank books except the Red Book, which becomes central as Judge Biddle allows Goldsmith to testify on its entries. Cross examination probes alleged conspiracy with Senator Quay.
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Philadelphia
Hagan
Cushin Hopkins
Albert Tabor
Teter
Hopkins
Blapkins
To. Greenwatt
Shively
Aguiliet Quay
Town Under Water in Goose Creek Flood
Wyoming dispatch reports Goose Creek swelled to four feet in Cheyenne area with bridges washed away and many homes deserted. Bad Lands snowmelt blamed for flooding. Burlington and Missouri train reportedly plunged with six passengers drowned, though report unverifiable.
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Denver
Times
Cheyenne
Wye
Wyoming
Goose Creek
Burlington
Missouri
New Park Planned at Lake Tahoe in California
April 14 report that the president prepared a proclamation setting aside 136000 acres on the south side of Lake Tahoe California as a forestry reserve and public park. The move expands federal protection and provides recreation and conservation space near the lake.
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Washington
Sath
Lake Tahoe
California
The Best Kid Gloves Glove Styles for Spring
The Best Kid Gloves offers Paris point embroidered Reynier gloves in black opera and spring shades at $2 per pair plus Flavia gloves with three clasps in black opera and street shades at $1.75. Also P and L three clasps two toned embroidery in brick opera tans and browns at $1.50 per pair.
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Flavia
Cleaning Gloves Sell Like Hotcakes in Butte
In Butte a new glove cleaning preparation by C F Buell & Co promises to restore worn gloves and fabrics. Demonstrations are planned for Saturday morning to show stain removal and fabric brightening, claiming quick sore cleaning and restoration of silk and cloth items.
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Butte
C.F. Buell & Co
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