British leaders under fire in South Africa dispatches debate
London reports on Lord Roberts sharply criticizing General Buller Warren and Thornycroft. Papers praise his frankness and question Buller's leadership with editorials accusing indecision and failed plans. Updates from Warrenton and Wepener show no clear battlefield gains. Boer manifestos urge Afrikanders to unite and fight. Casualties at Wepener rise as Dalgety’s forces face continued siege and bombardment.
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Russia and Afghan letter hint at deeds not talk
London commentary notes British indifference to Russian aggression and a signal to the Indian government that this is a moment for action. Diplomatic circles expect Russia to wait through the South Africa war before moving on Portuguese territory, offsetting gains with an advance on Herat and stronger control of Perala. Berlin reports Germany resists Boer peace delegates.
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Prospects Dim for Immediate Nicaragua Canal Action
Washington dispatch reports Hepburn and allied sponsors pressing immediate action on the Hepburn bill to authorize Nicaragua canal construction. Delays from the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and Walker Commission stall passage, but signatures favor a special order to force a vote this session. Supporters expect a large majority if brought to the floor.
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Alaska Exploration Report Presented by Senate Committee
Senator Carter introduced a committee report detailing the army's role in Alaska exploration since its acquisition. The document outlines various military expeditions in narrative form. Senator Money announced plans to bring up next Wednesday a bill to revive and amend an act for abandoned property collection and fraud prevention in insurance.
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Inauguration of civil government in Puerto Rico planned
A Washington report to the Tribune details May 1 inauguration plans for civil government in Puerto Rico under new statutes. General Davis to parade troops, ships to salutes, and a ceremonial display on the island's capital. Governor Allen to oversee selections for executive council and judiciary, with U.S. officials retaining key posts.
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Senate actions on Alaska code, inmate race data, and land acts
The Senate resumed discussion on the Alaska code bill and passed a resolution by Hoar to query the War secretary on the racial composition of inmates in national soldiers homes, aiming to gauge need for segregated facilities. Pettus sought parallel data on national insane asylums, and a concurrent resolution by Fout er ordered a survey of the Nookaack river mouth. Gallinger urged a Treasury query on total revenue from multiple note and policy taxes. A Wisconsin land relinquishment bill was passed to allow land transfer to the United States and replacement selections.
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Dewey for the Lead Provokes Kansas City Convention Split
Carl Brown urged Dewey for the presidential nomination with Barker or Donnelly as running mate, shocking Wharton Barker supporters who favored the ticket backed by money power and President McKinley. Delegates to the Cincinnati convention were chosen, but the session recessed after lunch.
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Craton Landing resumes work at Cornell dam amid grim strike
On April 18 General Roe ordered resumption of work at the Cornell dam with about 200 men reporting for duty. Strikers were absent, leaving 400 to 600 workers, mostly Italians, at large. Troops demonstrated readiness and Corporal James O’Brien discharged a shot at three fleeing men during dawn guard duties. No injuries reported.
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Harrison to preside at Ecumenical council opening
Indianapolis April 18 Ex President Harrison will leave for New York to preside over the Ecumenical council opening Saturday General Harrison will give the opening address but will not discuss the proposed change in the Presbyterian creed He will confine remarks to the council’s general work and declined to state views on the creed question
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Libel suit over steamship collision filed by Queen company
Beattie April 18 a libel for 10 damages was filed in the fed here yesterday by the Queen company limited an English corporation against the steam schooner Lakme arising from a collision April 14 with the British ship Queen Elizabeth in tow of a tug. The ship will be docked for repairs here today. Avkland Ore April 18 This section Tuesday night was visited by a brilliant meteoric phenomenon a meteor as large as the full moon burst and left a comet like trail across the sky. Topeka Kan April 18 The will of Mrs Elisa Chrisman who died in Topeka recently has been filed in probate court she bequeaths the greater part of a fortune about 250000 for founding a university of Topeka.
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University of Topeka
Irrigation needs urged at Trans Miss. congress
Elwood Mead of the U S Department of Agriculture spoke on irrigation needs during the second day of the Trans Mississsippi congress in Houston. He warned arid lands could support up to 100 million people with proper irrigation and called for public supervision and water law reform to control and fairly distribute water from common sources. He urged national action on public land and large scale works beyond private enterprise.
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Policy Talks on Irrigation and Overseas Trade
Speakers argued federal action to reclaim arid lands and lease public grazing grounds to fund irrigation. Prof Waterhouse urged boosting Orient trade with Philippine development, exhibitions, and a Pacific cable. S Bradford Prince pressed immediate statehood for New Mexico Arizona and Oklahoma. James A Troutman recounted western development and assets. Lyman E Cooley praised a Lakes to Gulf waterway via Chicago and Mississippi routes.
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United States presses payment of indemnity from Turkey
New York April 13 A Raleigh Tribune special from Washington says the US charge d affaires at Constantinople will inform the sultan that the government demands prompt payment of the $100,000 indemnity for outrages on American missionaries and property. Diplomatic options include enforcing debt, possibly using Smyrna’s port for revenue, but war risk and European balance concerns restrain action. The case totals about $300,000 for property destruction plus $40,000 claimed by Olney, with priority to diplomatic avenues.
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