Mines Likelier to Be Blown Up in Johannesburg
London dispatches report Boer plans to blow up Johannesburg mines and disrupt copper wiring, with fears of a broader campaign as General Carrington aims for the Transvaal frontier. Capetown notes capituled forts empty, while labor protests prompt non union organizing and mass meetings.
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Johannesburg
London
Carrington
Beim
Portuguese East Africa
Transvaal
Mafeking
Lorenzo Marques
Natal Mercury
Ladysmith
Washbank
Capetown
Cape Colony
Orange Free State
Cape Police
Boshof
Queen Wilhelmina to Meet Boer Peace Commissioners
The Hague April 19 Queen Wilhelmina will grant a private audience this afternoon to the Boer peace commission with Dr Leyds diplomatic agent of the Transvaal in attendance.
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The
Hague
Wilhelmina
Boer Peace Commission
Dr. Leyds
Transvaal
Yaqui War Update From San Francisco Apr 19
Oakland man Henry Heahesty reports from Mexico that Mexican forces rush to front as Yaquis muster about 6 000 fighters armed with Remington Mauser bows and arrows and two captured Mexican cannons. Sonora population around 120 000 with half Yaqui. Several engagements recently favoring government troops. 17 Yaqui dead in one clash, one Mexican officer killed, many wounded. Wages go to community treasury. warriors alternate on firing line and mining duties.
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San Francisco
Henry Heahesty
Oakland
Mexico
Sonora
Robb outlines plan to organize wives of workingmen nationwide
Against Unions Chicago April 19 Mia J Robb testifying before the Congressional Industrial Commission described a plan to mobilize thousands of wives of workingmen and non union supporters across the country to bolster opposition to unions.
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Chicago
Mia
Robb
Congressional Industrial Commission
Ubcioria
Delegates in Alabama GOP convention clash at state house
April 19 Montgomery reports a deadly disruption as rival Republican factions clash during the Alabama state convention. Shots injure one man and two men exchange fire while guards block entrances. The governor orders both sides from the state house as factions move to Dorsett Hall and the Auditorium.
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Montgomery
Ala
State House
Gaston Scott
Vaughn
Moragne
Etowah County
Executive Committee
Scott
Morayne
Taylor Scott
House of Representatives
Bingham
Dorsett Hall
City of Mexico Plans Large-Scale Transit and Port Upgrades
The article notes American purchases for the electrical traction system of street railways in the federal district. It highlights Sir Weetman Pearson’s firms with $100,000 in contracts, finished breakwaters, a deep water quay over 800 yards, and preparations for cargo discharge. Vera Cruz to gain a disinfecting establishment to replace ship quarantine and a new main drainage pumping scheme is outlined by sanitary engineer Wm. Fox.
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City of Mexico
Mex
Federal District
United States
Weetman Earson
Vera Cruz
New Orleans
de Talent
Wm. Fox
May End Strike At Cornedam Dam By Higher Pay
May end the strike at the Cornedam dam after offering to raise wages by 16 or less a day for hand drilling workers, aligning with the compromise rate sought by strikers. The firm calls it a nonconcession since those not striking would have earned the higher pay anyway, and the union had not yet decided on the offer.
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New York
Coleman, Breachaud & Coleman
Dam
Ite
Tte
Becathac
Vanderbilt Estate Valued at 60 Million in New York
The Vanderbilt estate valuation tallies about 60 million dollars for Cornelius Vanderbilt. The residuary estate, held in trust for Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, totals 32 million. Inheritance tax on the estate amounts to 320972, receipted by the Comptroller-Coler.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
William H. Vanderbilt
Corneliua Vanderbilt
Alfred
Cornelius,Jr
Alfred Wan
Inheritance Tax Debate Over $44.5 Million Estate
Alfred waves to Cornelius as the estate estimate reaches 44.5 million dollars. A 2 percent federal tax on fortunes over 1 million faces legal challenge in the US Supreme Court. The appraisers defer the tax filing until Alfred is two. Congress is accused of overstepping state powers on inheritance taxation.
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Depew
Alfred
Supreme Court of the United States Ia
Congress
Foraker Resolution Advances Porto Rico Civil Affairs
The Senate passed the Foraker resolution to administer civil affairs in Porto Rico pending permanent officials under the new Porto Rico law. The action follows the chamber’s adoption of the related legislation.
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Washington
Foraker
Porto Rico
Senate
Indictments Returned in Goebel Murder Case
In Frankfort on April 19 indictments were returned by the grand jury against John W. Davis and Green Golden as accessories to the murder of Governor Goebel. Green Golden is a cousin of Wharton Golden who turned state evidence. John W. Davis, a Capitol Square policeman, was also indicted and implicated in the attempted escape with Caleb Powers.
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Fankfort
John W. Davis
Green Golden
Goebel
Wharton Golden
John W. Davies
Capitol Square
Frankfort
Caleb Powers
Canadian Pacific Ends Passenger Commission Payments
Pay No Commissions Chicago April 19. A meeting in Chicago among Canadian Pacific Santa Fe Illinois Central and Northern leads to Canadian Pacific stopping commissions on passenger business starting May 1. This road is the last to agree and the pact hinges on settling U S railroad friction.
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Chicago
Canadian Pacific
Santa Fe
Illinois Central
Warrants Issued In Italian Strike At Croton Landing
In Croton Landing New York on April 19 striking Italian workers largely left town for work in New York. Morning activities resumed with few laborers available. Judge Leyt issued warrants for the strike ringleaders on the complaint of Peter Breyeng, a locomotive engineer for the contractors. Ten arrests have been made.
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Croton Landing
N. Y
New York
Leyt
Peter
Breyeng
Imekeper
McKinley to Visit Canton After Washington Stop
President McKinley and party left for New Jersey this morning and will depart New York soon for Canton, Ohio. He will pause in Washington on Monday to sign bills and handle other urgent business before continuing on.
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Washington
McKinley
New Jersey
New York
Canton
Ohio
Trial begins in Denver shooting case of Post owners
Denver court opens the trial of attorney W. W. Anderson who shot Tammen and Bonfils, proprietors of the Denver Post, in January. Judge presides as defense and prosecution present their opening arguments.
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Denver
Colo
W. W. Anderson
Tammen and Bonfils
Denver Post
World Wires From Copenhagen to Denver in Brief
World news briefs from Copenhagen Madrid Alameda Cal New York Stockholm Chicago Findlay Ohio and other locales. Items note a Prince of Wales voyage, a new ministry in Madrid, tuberculosis policy for teachers, insolvency cases, navy bill support in Germany, Swedish armaments, a bankruptcy filing, estate rumors in New York and advance railroad construction plans in Indian Territory.
Resolution Introduced On Beet Sugar And Territory Admission
Houston April 19 Trans Mississippian congress opens with new resolutions. George Q Cannon Utah speaks on beet sugar and John W Springer delivers an address. Committee backs improvements in consular service territory admission food purity and various federal projects from Galveston harbor to deep water at Houston. Speakers urge canal and commerce plans and citizen responsibility.
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Houston
Texas
George Q. Cannon
Utah
John W. Springer
Department of Mines and Minerals
Department of Commerce and Industry
Galveston Narbor
Brazos River
Mississipp
Indian Territory
Courtney de Kall
New York
Nicayagua Canal
Pablic
Lethmus
Stan
B. B. Perkins
Dallas
J. M. Zone
Kansas
Nicaragua Canal
John B. Weber
Buffalo
Railway Regulation and Westward Expansion Debate
A speech excerpts discusses railway freight rates as a public service needing regulation to balance wealth with property rights. It argues rates shape city growth, regional development, and social progress, warning against city-biased pricing and urging public oversight. Additional remarks address populating the western plains, land values, railroad expansion, and federal storage reservoirs for arid reclamation boosting future growth.
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Canada
Mexico
Chis
A. Proity
Inter
Eiste Commerce Commission
United States
Commonwealth
Nndglty
Senate
Publc
Ratle Way
Strett
Tom J. Cannon
Miksouyi
Tivdal West
Misutesippi
Great Desert
Miastskapl River
Pacific Coat
America
Europe Watches Turko American Affair from London
Europe shows keen interest as the United States contemplates action against Turkey over Turkish finances. The fourth collective note protests a 3 percent duties increase without powers’ consent. Turkey remains firm, prompting speculation of covert intrigue and delaying tactics. Newspapers suggest Abdul Hamid may settle, with America ready to act in Asia Minor.
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United States
Turkey
St. James Gagette
Gaya
Europe
America
Asia Minor
Russia
Germany
Abdul Hamid
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