Boers Return from Elandslaagte and War News
A Ladysmith special dated April 1 reports Boers in the Elandslaagte district have retreated beyond Biggarsber. It notes possible destruction of three coal mines near Wessel's Nek, conflicting updates on Wepener, and British efforts to shore up organization in Cape Town. Analyst commentary on war funding, bank rates, and stock market effects follows.
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London
Ladysmith
Elandslaagte
Biggarsber
Wessel
Nek
Brabant Victorious in South African Action Report
Dispatch from Capetown dated April 16 says General Brabant defeated the Boers at Wepener and captured their army at Brandfort. On Friday April 18 the fight with Brabant's horse at Jammerberg drift continues as Commandant Petrus Dewet engages Bloemfontein troops. A brush with a British column toward Bullfontein yields no decisive result. all foreign attaches are now here.
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Capetown
Brabant
Wepener
Conference Denied by German Minister on Boer Delegates
Berlin April 16. A semi official report of talks between Minister Von Buelow and Boer delegates is deemed pure invention. The sole event cited is courtesy visits by the German consul at Milan who knew the delegates but did not discuss politics.
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Berlin
von Buelow
Milan
Kentucky Governorship Case Set for April 30 Hearing
Washington April 16 The supreme court announced a hearing date of April 30 for the Kentucky governorship dispute. The ruling will determine the legality of the election outcome and who holds the office.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Kentucky
London Money Market in Wrath Against Bank of England
The Times dispatch reports the London money market in fierce dispute with the Bank of England and Governor Samuel G. Gladstone. After government disbursements wiped short loan debt, discount houses pushed rates down and paper arrived at month start bought at 3 1/4 percent. Bank hints that if market seeks funds after April dividends, rates could rise to five percent as authorities cite large overs ment balances from the charkes.
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Bank of England
Russia
Germany
Stock Exchange
New York
the Times London
Samuel
Gladstone
Ing
Asi
War Indemnity Talks Shake South African Mining Plans
London discussions among South Africans focus on war costs and indemnities. Rhodes and Bell meet with capitalists as mine and railway assets in the Dutch republics are eyed for payment. British control of Railways and mine profits could fund a large indemnity loan, with totals rising from estimates of the war bill.
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New York
the Tribune
London
Pbs
Rhodes
Alfred Bell
Natal
Cape Colony
Free State
General Roberts
Roberts
Vaal
Transvaal
Policy Board Meeting in New York City
District records report that the policy board with Adiniens Dewey as chairman will convene at the public department today to discuss strategy and real matters placed in Tr OmASE. The meeting aims to examine issues and outline next steps under current oversight and leadership.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Bolley Board
Adiniens Dewey
Prvy Department
Adimend Lewes Ney Font
Rear Admiral Crowninshield to Succeed as Chairman
Secretary Long said the battleship Texas and cruiser New York will not be placed out of commission on arrival at Hampton Roads. The battleship Kearage will join the flagship and the Kentucky will be assigned to Admiral Farquhar after trials next month. The department expects summer maneuvers under a policy board plan.
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Nent
Crowninshield
Long
Texas
New York
Hampton Roads
Kearaarge
Kentucky
Farquhar
Department
Election by the People in Senate Debate on Amendment
Washington April 16 The Senate discussed a House joint resolution urging a constitutional amendment for electing United States senators by the people. Butler urged calendar placement, Chandler defended the committee, and Hoar warned against the proposal. The bill for urgent residency and a removal trial measure passed, and a state department memorial related to Peru was ordered transmitted. The senate returned to the Alaska civil code bill with Stewart's gold mining regulation amendment debated.
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Washington
House
United States
Senate
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Butler
Committee of the Senate
Chandler
Hoar
Golding
Hale
State Department
Peru
Department of State
Stewart
Alaska
Questions for Dewey about Democratic nominating plans
A Washington letter to the Herald reports Admiral Dewey being asked by a Democratic National Committee member to clarify his political position. The inquiry covers whether he will enter the Kansas convention, back a party platform, and support a party nominee if not chosen. Nathan Strauss visited the admiral amid talk of Dewey backing a fund-backed move, with a hoped public statement next Tuesday.
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New York
the Herald
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Democratic National Committee
Dewey
Kansansity
Tigu
Hether
Nathan Strauss
Strauss
Mr Strange
Perry Bel ™Mont
Mr. Strauss
Ni York
Dewney Thom
Illness Denied Senator Hanna Saga at Old Point
Reports from Norfolk claimed Senator Mark Hanna and his party at Old Point were seized by grippe, with Mrs Hanna and Miss Hanna as guests. The tale, says Newport News Tribune, is unfounded as Hanna rested first day, then walked Port Monroe and later toured sites with his party, including the National Soldiers home and Hampton institutions.
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New York
the Tribune
Newport News
Norfolk
Mark Hanna
Old Point
Port Monroe
National Soldiors' Hone
Hampton Normal and Apfusimal Institute
Cyclone Hits Royse Texas Wrecking Eight Homes
A late night cyclone struck Royse Texas at midnight causing eight homes to be wrecked and prompting widespread alarm. An electrical display earlier and ominous clouds preceded the event while telegraph and telephone lines were destroyed. The town lies about thirty miles north of Dulian.
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Dallas
Texas
Royse
Texan
Caye
Rouse
Dul‘ian
Hold Up at Gambling House Forces Escape in Benson Camp
A Phoenix report to the Chicago Chronicle describes Jesus Garcia and another Mexican named Flores holding up a gambling house in Johnson mining camp, 25 miles east of Benson. They killed Scott Withersby, a prominent mining man, who was entering the saloon when a shot rang out, piercing above the right eye.
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Chicago
The
Chronicle
Phoenix
Arizona
Jesus Garcia
Flores
Johnson
Benson
Scott Withershy
Withersby
Bandits flee after shootout as pursued by riders
The confrontation ends with one wounded outlaw and the other dragged by his accomplice to their horses. Pursuers chase briefly but abandon pursuit due to the missing mounts and the bandits' escape.
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Eve
Navy Appropriation Bill Debated As House Takes Up Funds
Washington April 1 The house began consideration of the naval appropriation bill. Foss suggested seven hours per side for debate while Underwood and Wheeler pressed for broader reductions on live topics, notably the puzzling uranium plate issue. The session adjourned to committee with Payne presiding and an indefinite delay on general debate. Foss opened with praise for Boutelle who has been ill since Christmas. The bill totals 61 200 000, the largest naval appropriation yet reported.
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Washington
House
Wismpts
Foss
Naval Committee
Underwood
Ala
Wheeler
Congress
ATL
Payne
Newark
Poss
Boutelle
Maine
Foes
Patt
American Congress
Investigation Resumed in Coeur d Alene Case
Washington April 16 The Coeur d Alene investigation resumes with W R Stimson on the stand to rebut earlier testimony He says removal came from state and military authorities who aimed to block their aims He cites the Bunker Hill mines and Standard Oil as instrumental tools He presents a 1892 photo of Gem saloon windows shot out by Pinkertons and guards brought in by mining firms to suppress unionists Most of Bumson's testimony covers minor details in the probe.
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Washington
W. R. Stimson
Shoshone County
Quescona
Bunker Hill Mines
Standard Oil, Company
Gem
Bumson
Albany Meantime Bill Cuts Drug Clerk Hours in New York
Governor Roosevelt signed a bill to shorten drug clerk hours in New York City and authorize local boards of health to inspect drug stores. Clerks are forbidden from sleeping in stores or in adjoining apartments.
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Albany
N. Y
Roosevelt
New York
Board of Health
Deaths of the Day presents Wood and Rutledge
Col o nel Adolph Wood of San Bernardino died of heart disease after moving from Cincinnati where he led the Arrowhead Reservoir company and served as president and director of the board of trade. In Jacksonville, Tennessee Rev W J Rutledge aged 86 and famed as a Methodist minister and early Grand Army of the Republic organizer, dies. long allied with Lincoln and other leaders.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Adolph Wood
Cincinnati
Ohio
Arrowhead Reservoir Company
Board of Trade of
New York
Tribune
Jacksonville
Wm. J. Rutledge
West
Grand Army of the Republic
Ben B. Stevenson
Ruttledge
Virginia
Mr. Ruttledge
Abraham Lincoln
Yates
Mth
Timels
Surprise Attack Surges in Renmuth Province
Captain Dodd and Third Cavalry surrounded a Renmuth village housing about 200 insurgents in barracks used as a recruiting center. The clash left 53 insurgents killed and 44 captured. The village was burned, one American wounded.
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Manila
Captain Dodd
Third Cavalry
Renmuth
Kansas Tornado Destroys Two Houses in Putnam
Wichita April 16 a tornado demolished two houses at Putnam and caused a fire with no fatalities reported among residents or nearby observers. Local authorities investigated the event and warned residents to stay clear of damaged structures.
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Wichita
Kan
Putnam
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