Roberts Blames Buller and Warren in Dispatch
London reports Lord Roberts censures Sir Redvers Buller and Sir Charles Warren for flawed plans and poor leadership. The dispatch dated February 13 criticizes Spion Kop actions, notes unclear operations, and suggests changes undermining troop confidence amid Wepener siege.
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London
Lord Roberts
Redvers Buller
Charles Warren
War Office
Buller
Warren
Daily News
Dispatch
Gatacre
Pretoria
Wepener
Basuto
Dewersdorp
Chermside
General Buller
General Warren
Arren
Eas
Uller
Spion Kop
Peruna Praised as Ideal Spring Remedy by Noted Leaders
A 1898 report compiles endorsements for Peruna from Amos J. Cummings and other prominent figures including W. G. Lienallen, J. R. Stuart, Judson W. Lyons, and George G. Steketee. Letters claim relief from catarrh and improved health, noting use as a spring tonic and appetite builder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
M’f’g Co
Columbus
Cuba
Amos J.cummings
M.C
W. G. Lienallen
Moscow
Idaho
Senate Chamber
Washington, D.C
W.G. Lienallen
J. R. Stuart
Eastland
Texas
Grand Rapids
George G. Steketee
Mich
Peruna
Dr. Hartman
Ohio
Floods In Three States Ravage Railways Bridges And Crops
Floods across Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama from four to nine inches of rain cripple rail traffic and wash out bridges. Losses mount to hundreds of thousands of dollars with crops submerged and livestock at risk. Telegraph lines down and postal offices closed hinder reports as crews begin repair work and northern Mississippi reports drought of information.
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New Orleans
Middle Gulf States
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Amite City
Vicksburg
Mississippi Valley
Little J
Jackson
The
Postal Telegraph Company
Matt Matthews Wins Welterweight Title at Broadway Club
In New York on April 18 at the Broadway Athletic Club Matty Matthews defeats Mysterious Billy Smith in the 19th round to claim the world welterweight championship. Matthews led from early, outpointing and outlasting Smith in a fast, crowd cheering bout watched by about 4,000 spectators.
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Matthews
New York
Broadway Athletic Club
Billy Smith
Matty Matthews
New Yorker
Smith
Land of Dreams
Missouri Populists Convene in Kansas City
At the Populist convention in Kansas City on April 18 committees on organization and platform were appointed. A motion to instruct delegates to the Cincinnati convention to vote for Barker and Donnelly for president and vice president was twice tabled. The sentiment favored adopting a platform before nominating candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Cincinnati
Barker
Donnelly
Turkey Promised Indemnity for Missionary Losses
Washington reports a crisis in US Turkey relations as the sultan pledged 90 000 dollars for indemnities to American missionaries harmed in the Armenian massacres of 1895. Secretary Hay may expel the Turkish minister if the promise remains unfulfilled. Mr Straus is currently on leave in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Washington
United States
Euphrates Colleges
Harpoot
Marash
Mr. Straus
Hay
Trampled by Horse Fatal to 11-Year-Old in Hay Loft
Massillon Ohio April 18 Elizabeth Amstutz 11 fell through a hole in a barn hay loft into a horse stall. The beast trampled her to death. David Zurcher entered to rescue the child and was kicked in the head. Doctors fear for his recovery.
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Massillon
Elizabeth Amstutz
David Zurcher
US envoy apologizes for Chicago invitation incident
Madrid April 18 United States minister Bellamy Storer met Premier Silvera and apologized for the mayor of Chicago Carter H. Harrison sending an invitation to the Spanish minister Duke of Arcos to attend the Dewey day celebration. The US government said it regretted the incident.
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Uncle Sam
Madrid
United States
Bellamy Storer
Silvera
Chicago
Carter H. Harrison
Duke of Arcos
Washington
Storer
Count Festics Yacht Disaster Claims Countess Haggin
A brief Lokal Anzeiger dispatch notes the yacht loss near Minecroy with owner and two servants surviving. It states among the victims was the countess Haggin, formerly Miss Haggin of New York City, indicating an American woman perished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Count Randolph Festics
Miss Haggin
New York City
Stir in Italy Over Berlin Albania Occupation Plans
The Tribuna reports a forthcoming meeting between Emperor William and Emperor Francis Joseph may discuss Austro-Hungarian occupation of Albania and European Turkey, a move that has caused a sensation in Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Rome
the Tribuna
William
Francis Joseph
Berlin
Albania
Turkey
Senator Hanna Declines Delegation Seat At Convention
The Post reports Senator Hanna will not be a delegate to the Republican national convention. He remains chairman of the national committee and unlikely to reverse his decision. The Ohio state convention in Columbus next week is expected to name Senator Foraker Governor Nash and Congressmen Grosvenor and Dick to the state delegation.
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Washington
Hanna
Columbus
Foraker
Nash
Grosvenor
Republicans Elect Delegates At Eighth District Meet
In Decatur Alabama on April 18 the Eighth congressional district Republican convention elected two delegates to the national convention and endorsed the McKinley administration.
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Decatur
Ala
Eighth Congressional District
McKinley
Tommy White Fights McGovern in Six Rounds at 130 Pounds
Tommy White of Chicago and Terry McGovern of Brooklyn battled six rounds in a 130 pound bout. McGovern pressed the attack throughout while White showed clever jabs and aggressive moments. McGovern opened a bleeding eye from a hard right in round two and both fighters finished on their feet with no decision due to the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy White
McGovern
Chicago
Terry McGovern
Brooklyn
White
Riot in Castle Caulfield over nationalist band visit
An armed mob attacked Castle Caulfield in County Tyrone after residents kissed a passing Nationalist band. Shots were fired, windows broken, and the Orange hall and several houses wrecked. Police arrived late. several arrests were made.
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Belfast
Castle Caulfield
County Tyrone
Orange Hall
Boundary dispute between Tennessee and Virginia sent to commission
Washington April 18 final steps completed to refer the disputed state boundary to a commission for final determination. Representatives agreed on the facts and asked the supreme court to decree the appointment of a commission to settle the question. A ruling is expected Monday.
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Washington
Tennessee
Virginia
Supreme Court
Taylor Seeks Aid in White House Talks with McKinley
Governor Taylor of Kentucky met with President McKinley at the White House. The interview lasted about thirty minutes as Taylor urged support or action on his requests.
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Taylor
McKinley
Washington
Kentucky
White House
New Incorporations In Columbus Area This Week
April 18 report lists Kennessey Foundry of Springfield with $10000. Macedonia Implement of Macedonia $3000. West Side by 7% and Ren in Christchurch company of Cincinnati.
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Columbus
Kennessy Foundry Company
Springfield
Macedonia Implement Company
Macedonia
West Side
Christch. Company
Cinc
Casualties Report From Mafeking Engagement
A April 18 dispatch from Lourenzo Marques quotes Colonel Pinier reporting from Comineand art Snyman on British losses after the March 13 action near Mafeking. Captain Crewe died of wounds. Lieutenant Milligen is not a prisoner and may be buried among Boers. Casualties: 2 officers and 6 men killed. 3 officers and 36 men wounded. 1 officer and 11 men captured.
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Pitemner
Lourenzo Marques
Pininer
Comineand
Art Snyman
Mafexing
Crewe
Milligen
Ohio Republicans adjourn after 75 ballots without nominating
Eighth Ohio district Republican convention adjourned after 75 ballots with no congressman chosen. Top contenders include Walter L. Weaver Wilson Festu Walters and Senator Marchant. Chilton withdraws from Texas senate race citing ill health. Bailey leads in Texas race with Travs County tally. Naval bill debate in the House focuses on armor plate and shipbuilding.
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London
Ohio
Walter L. Weaver
Clark
Wilson
Madison
Festu, Walters
Pickaway
Marchant
Fayette
Chilton
Austin
Tex
Horace Chilton
United States
Joseph Bailey
Bailey
Travs
General Wheeter Seeks Special Election for Vacant Seat
Huntsville Alabama April 18 General Joseph Wheeter of the Eighth district asks Governor Johnston to call a special election to fill the vacancy caused by his resignation from Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Ala
Joseph Wheeter
Eighth Congressional District
Johnston
Congress
Russian Reaches Legal Age Noted At Twenty Six
A Russian individual is described as not reaching the typical age of majority yet being twenty six years old. The statement clarifies age status in relation to adulthood and legal rights.
Market Reports from Hogs to Sheep and Cattle Prices
Market reports list hogs at various weights and conditions with prices from 5 45 to 5 75, sheep and lambs priced from 4 00 to 7 50, cattle including good to prime steers 4 90 to 6 00, calves at 4 50 to 7 25, and assorted stockers and cows priced by category. Wheat No 2 red quoted near 68 70 cents, corn No 2 around 44 cents, oats No 2 about 22 25 cents.
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Texas Fed
Texas
Lexington Women Rally for Honest Elections in Ky Action
In Lexington on April 18 women held a large meeting to push state politics and urge men to vote for honest elections. Speaker Hon. J. W. Yerkes of Danville and ministers from various denominations addressed the gathering.
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Lexington
J. W. Yerkes
Danville
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Bobs
Bloemfontein
Rundle
Reddersburg
Brabant
Hart
Rouxville
Ella Bough
Gettysburg
Washington, D. C
Ida Bough
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
United States Senate
Register
United States Treasury
Judson W. Lyons
Amos J. Cummings
Middle Gulf Region
Bradfield Registeres Jy
Atlanta, Ga
Senator Hanna
McKinley Indorsed
Sterling Khenedy Company
Montreal
Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
Miceler
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Women In Politics
Macy
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