Shipping and industry urged for U S recovery and growth
Capt William W Bates of Denver argues for a strong marine in foreign trade and warns that the nation must expand power and machinery to harness resources. He cites labor versus machine power, rail and transport efficiency, and the need for broader markets, criticizing reliance on foreign shipping and urging commercial expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Birmingham
South
Willam W. Bates
Denver
Colo
Frye-Hanna-Payne
F. B. Thurber
United States Export Association
Carroll D. Wright
United States
China
America
Asia
Gren Asa
Gage
China and Glassware At Half Price
A sale announces half price on the entire stock of the Anaconda Hardware Co. celebrating business changes. The display week promises big values with emphasis on china and glassware and a nod to Hennessy’s window showcases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda Hardware Co
China
Hennessy
Anaconda Co
British Army Advances Toward Pretoria in Parallel Columns
London reports say Roberta is near an advance toward Pretoria with 7,000 troops in parallel northern columns west of the railway. Buller remains cautious, while Brabant and Chermside move toward Wepener and Ladybrand as Roberts plans a staged push after securing horse shipments from Capetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pretoria
Nortward
Roberts
Bloemfontein
Free State
Lord Roberts
Buller
Hague
Wilhhelmine
Dalgety
Wepener
Brabant
Natal
Cherm
Reddersburg
Hunter
Ladybrand
Boers Display Activity Around Reddersburg and Rouxville
From Maseru Basutoland on April 16 reports say Boers show heightened activity along the Reddersburg Rouxville road. Scouts say British forces advance on these towns to relieve Wepener, splitting burghers over whether to stay or retire. Olivier leads a faction hoping to seize Colonel Delgety’s garrison while others fear cutting off the Wepener investment. Rifles fire reported toward Thabanchu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maseru Basutoland
Reddersburg
Rouxville
Wepener
Commandan Olivier
Delgety
Beouts
Thabanchu
Boers retreat from Elandslaagte district in war update
London dispatch reports Boers withdraw to Biggarsburg positions after retreating from Elandslaagte. British inactivity cited as morale factor. Buller's scouts note dynamite attacks on three coal shaft engines. South Africans justify damage as future indemnity paid by Rand mining. Pretoria bulletin hints broad activity along line as Boer officials seek to show success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tribune
London
Ladysmith
Elandslaagte
Biggarsburg
Redvers Buller
Natal
Cape Colony
Commonwealths
Wher
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Bloemfontein
Proneman
The
Orange
Turkey to Pay Indemnity Demand Likely Soon
A Washington dispatch to the Times reports state department officials refuse public comment on U S Turkey debt disputes over 1895 missionary property riots and the Lens death indemnity. Officials hint a final strong reminder to compel payment while diplomatic relations remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Times
Washington
State Department
United States
Turkey
Strauss S
Frank Lens
Hoar On The Philippines Speech Before Senate
In Washington on April 17 a bill granting 12 month pensions to Mexican War soldiers passed. Senator Hoar addressed the Senate on the Philippine question reiterating Beveridge’s resolution that the Philippine islands are U S territory and must be governed by the United States. He urged adherence to liberty, praised McKinley, and warned against abandoning the principles that made the country great. He warned that mismanaging the Philippines could cost American lives and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoar
Senate
Beveridge
Indiana
Philippine Islands
United States
Unitedtazen
Spain
McKinley
Republican Party
Cuba
Debate on Philippine policy from a Republican perspective
Speeches criticize current foreign policy and fear for liberty in the Philippine islands. Speaker argues the fate of the islands hinges on the Republican party and warns against Bryan and imperial methods. Hoar discusses constitutional limits, claiming territorial governance must serve a constitutional end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
Republican Party
Bryan
Republica
Hoar
Feld
Naval appropriation bill debated in House session
Washington April 17 House proceedings resume consideration of the naval appropriation bill. Dayton of West Virginia, a naval committee member, argued the programme was not extravagant, not as liberal as it should be, and predicted larger future appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Dayton
W. Va
Naval Committee
Republican convention to meet at Grand Central Palace
New York April 17 The state Republican convention will meet at noon in the Grand Central Palace hall. Odell will call the order and Senator Wisberg will be temporary chairman with a speech by Senator Elsberg. Committees will be appointed and a 4 p m adjournment is expected. Sherman will preside after recess and speak again. Delegates at large include Platt Depew Roosevelt Odell Jr with alternates Roberts Waines Roberts and Smith. Resolutions will back McKinley and Roosevelt administrations and elect presidential electors. No VP candidate is to be suggested. The new state committee will be announced. Adjournment by 4 p m is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grand Central Palace
Lexington Avenue
44Th Street
Odell
State Committee
Wisberg
Elsberg
James
Sherman
Philadelphia
Thomas C. Platt
Chauncey M. Depew
Theodore Roosevelt
Benjamin B. Odell, Jr
James A. Roberts
John Waines
George H. Roberts
George’s. Smith
McKinley
Roosevelt
New York State
Republicans Open New York State Convention
The Republican state convention in New York was called to order by Chairman Odell. Senator Elsberg was named temporary chairman and spoke on the adept governance of state and national governments. Lemuel Quigg was appointed chairman of the resolutions committee before a 4 o'clock recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Odell
State Committee
Elsberg
Lemuel
Quigg
Requisitions Issued for Montana Crimes to Utah Suspects
The Inter Mountain reports on April 17 that requisitions were issued to Utah Governor for three Montana suspects. Edward Allerson, accused of killing Mrs Creech in Butte on April 3, was arrested in East Lake City last Thursday. Henry Lewis and Edward Kerrigan are wanted for burglary at Frank Hingham’s residence, Montana Central conductor. All three are in custody in Salt Lake City. authorities headed to Salt Lake City to secure extradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Mountain
Helena
Mont
Utah
Montana
Po- Wee Lavell
Butte
Edward Allerson
Creech
East Lake City
Davidson
Lewis and Clarke County
Henrey Lewis
Edward Kerrigan
Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress Meets in Houston
The Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress met in Houston on April 17 in annual session with record attendance from western and southern states. Presiding was Thomas M. Patterson. Presley K. Ewing delivered the welcome and discussed cooperative efforts to secure fair laws and broaden commerce across the West and South. Speakers urged stronger consular services and southern industrial growth as key to expanding trade routes and reducing transport costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Trans- Mississippi Commercial Congress
Mississippi
Moses
Thomas M. Patterson
Colorado
Presley K. Ewing
Ithia
California
Louisiana
John R. G. Pitkin
New Orleans
South
Soag
Gulf States
Pitkin
Manila battle shocks fortieth regiment at Cayayan
In Manila on April 7 insurgents attacked the Fortieth regiment headquarters at Cayayan, killing several sentries and wounding or capturing many. About 15 Americans were casualties. 160 insurgents faced the defense before withdrawing toward the mountains. General Montenegro surrendered to Colonel Smith near Camaling, Pangasinan. Cabatat escaped as insurgents pressed San Jose and Santa Cruz operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manta
Fortieth
Cayayan
Relief
Manila
Montenegro
Ene
Smith
Camaling
Pangasinan
Macabulos
Seventeenth
Montengro
Macabatad
San Jose
Batangas
Santa Cruz
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hennessy’s
Gordon-Lewin
Children’s Shoes
White Bros
Little Gents
Haviland
Wanton
Philippines
Trans-Mississippi
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!