Plot to kill Lord Roberts uncovered in telegrams
London reports officially received of a plot to assassinate Lord Roberts. Telegrams pass between Cape authorities, Roberts, and home officials. Other dispatches describe railway damage near Brandfort and Vet River, Boer movements, and Mafeking relief prospects as British advances continue amid setbacks.
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Pension Reform Advances Through Congress for Civil War Veterans
Attorneys backed by the Grand Army pressed Pension Commissioner Evans to raise benefits. The bill, now passed by both houses, sets aggregate disabilities pensions up to 12 dollars monthly, and widows with income up to 250 dollars yearly become eligible.
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St Louis transit strike paralyzes city with 2600 workers out
In St Louis a major transit strike began as about 2600 workers left their posts demanding union membership for all staff and arbitration in disputes. Rioting erupted on multiple routes including Park Avenue and Washington Avenue with cars damaged and several injuries reported. Six postal cars operated despite unrest.
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Need for More Cadets at West Point
Washington dispatch notes the secretary of war adds 100 cadets at large to the pending army bill for the Military Academy at West Point. This year’s class graduates 54, leaving 120 regular vacancies. even after expanding worthy material, about 50 lieutenant slots remain. The academy class is 76 and will graduate about 60, leaving vacancy totals rising to 160, then 176 in four years with no extra qualified graduates.
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Jamaica lawmakers vow no council participation until nominees withdrawn
Kingston May 1 The elected members of Jamaica's legislative council met April 25 and decided to stand apart from deliberations until the four extra nominated members are withdrawn. They plan to send a delegation to England to press for political freedom and a prompt decision.
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American Tract Society Annual Meeting Set for City
The American Tract society to meet in New York tomorrow, highlighting a mortgage now paid on the Nassau and Spruce Street office building and a $200,000 fundraising goal. General O O Howard to speak, with City Philadelphia announcements and subscriptions expected to be reported at Holy Trinity church tonight.
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George L. Shearer
Museum to Search Indian Dwellings Collections
Five expedition parties will inspect Hopi dwellings in Arizona and other tribes in the far northwest for the Field Columbian Museum anthropology department. Two assistants departed for Arizona for months, and Dr George A Dorsey began a three month tour across Colorado Wyoming Utah Idaho Washington Oregon and California.
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Pension Expenditures Under Pension Law Change
Washington report says pension outlays will rise from two to three million dollars yearly under a bill passed by the House and already approved by the Senate. Commissioner Evans notes changes to the 1890 pension law aim to meet objections raised by the Grand Army of the Republic and other groups.
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Herald
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Reform steps in China not yet seen as alarm threat
Victoria B C May 8 Oriental advices by the steamer Tosa Maru say the Chinese government investigation finds reform efforts not yet a source of alarm. Goods enter China in small lots for private protection. Over 100 Japanese immigrants aboard the Tosa Maru are weavers, reportedly contracted by United States manufacturers.
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United States
Fire destroys Genesee hotel. two men die
Genesee New York May 8 fire wipes out an American hotel. Bodies of Lafayette Carney and Sherman Deboray of West Sparta found on the third floor. A woman, Miss Schreiner, is said to have perished. A witness saw two men flee just before the blaze. Loss around 15000 dollars.
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American flag hoisted over Tutuila in Samoa ceded to U S
Advices from Samoa report the American flag has been hoisted over Tutuila as the island is ceded to the United States amid native enthusiasm. Manua requests formal hoisting of the flag as it also will be ceded. Natives will govern themselves until naval commandant appoints governors. quiet prevails in German Samoa.
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Insurgent Officer Captured With Documents Near Panay
May 2 rebels attacked 20 men of a U S Company in Barotac Panay. Three Americans killed or wounded. General Pantaleon Qarein, a northern insurgent leader, captured with valuable documents yesterday by Funston's troops. MacArthur report.
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Trouble Over Women at Bannei Restaurant Fight
Special to the Inter Mountain reports a disturbance at the Bannei restaurant in Missoula around 4 near by John Cannon and Gannon. Cannon allegedly struck Gannon with a weapon, seriously injuring him. No arrests have been made. The incident appears linked to tensions over a woman.
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Fifteen Rescued From Leaking Boat After Shipwreck
Philadelphia reported a May dispatch stating the steamer Paso arrived from New York with the second officer and crew of the Vire gundy. They survived the wreck after going to pieces on Diar and Bhoat, and were rescued from a leaking yawboat with unclear location of the rescue.
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Labor and anti Chinese exclusion policy notes
A May meeting reported protests against Chinese exclusion violations and Japanese laborers. Obituary notes Mary M. Kelly, Chicago and Waldorf-Astoria death. Canadian Cyclists Association formed to control racing with provincial boards. Treasury directs inspector assignment to address related matters.
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Presidential Possibilities at Midway Road Populist Meet
Cincinnati May 7 Two presidential candidates are hinted for the middle-of-the-road populist convention to be chaired by Deaver at Robinsons opera house Wednesday. Ignatius Donnelly of Minnesota and Wharton Barker of Pennsylvania appear as options with Donnelly pressed for nomination after an early arrival. The Texas delegation lags due to a delayed train and Mrs Luna Wells of Fort Worth voices a push to include woman suffrage in the platform. Donnelly rejects fusion with the social labor party and insists on the middle-of-the-road principles amid debates over the silver issue and war legacy.
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House Proceeds On Claims and Damages Over Monitor Contract
Washington May 8 The House Committee of the Whole acted favorably on paying Caton Iron Works San Francisco 32888 for withholding from the Monitor Perry contract due to failure to meet speed specs. The day focused on claims committee business and the Tawney resolution regarding materials used in margarine production was tabled amid debates.
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Boy 3 Injured In Columbia Gardens Accident
An 11 year old boy, unnamed, was injured at Columbia Gardens this afternoon when mischievous boys pushed a counter over near a pavilion. He suffered a fractured leg and was brought to the city for treatment.
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