British Dispatches Criticise Buller and Warren Over Spion Kop
London reports reveal Lord Roberts censuring General Buller and General Warren for planning errors at Spion Kop. The Feb 13 dispatch, published amid Troop movements toward Wepener, warns of leadership weaknesses and potential changes in South African command.
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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
Spion Kop
Peruna Praised By Noted Figures In Late 1890s
A letter-filled promotion places Peruna as an ideal spring remedy. Notable voices include Amos J. Cummings M C from New York, W G Lienallen of Moscow Idaho, J R Stuart of Eastland Texas, Ella Bough of Gettysburg and officials from Washington and Grand Rapids praising its relief of catarrh and tonic benefits. Addresses and endorsements urge use and request free book from Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio.
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New York
M’f’g Co
Columbus
Cuba
Amos J.cummings
M.C
Senate Chamber
Washington, D.C
W.G. Lienallen
J.R. Stuart
Eastland
Texas
Ella Bough
Gettysburg
Washington, D. C
Ida Bough
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Register
United States Treasury
Judson W. Lyons
Grand Rapids
George G. Steketee
Mich
Hartman
Ohio
Matthews Captures Welterweight Title in Broadway Fight
New York reports Matty Matthews defeats Mysterious Billy Smith to win the world welterweight championship at the Broadway Athletic Club. Matthews lands decisive right hand in the 19th round, outpoints his rival, and finishes with cleaner, accurate blows as about 4,000 spectators cheer.
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Matthews
New York
Broadway Athletic Club
Billy Smith
Matty Matthews
New Yorker
Smith
Land of Dreams
Trampled by Horse Claims 11 Year Old in Ohio Hay Loft
In Massillon Ohio on April 18 Elizabeth Amstutz eleven fell through a hole in a barn hay loft into a stall with a vicious horse and was killed. David Zurcher entered to help and was kicked in the head by the animal. doctors doubt his recovery.
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Massillon
Elizabeth Amstutz
David Zurcher
Missouri Populists Meet in Kansas City
At the Populist convention in Kansas City on April 18 committees on organization and platform were named. A motion to instruct delegates to Cincinnati to vote Barker and Donnelly for president and vice president was twice tabled. The convention favored adopting a platform before nominating candidates.
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Kansas City
Cincinnati
Barker
Donnelly
US envoy apologizes for Chicago mayor summons
Madrid reports U S minister Bellamy Storer met Premier Silvera to apologize for Chicago mayor Carter H Harrison inviting the Duke of Arcos to the Dewey day celebration. Storer said the United States government regretted the incident.
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Uncle Sam
Madrid
United States
Bellamy Storer
Silvera
Chicago
Carter H. Harrison
Duke of Arcos
Washington
Mr. Storer
Yacht disaster claims Count Festics family in Minecroy
A Lokal Anzeiger dispatch reports the yacht of Count Rudolph Festics foundered near Minecroy with all on board lost except the owner and two servants. Among the victims is the countess once Miss Hagzgin of New York City.
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Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Rudolph Festics
Hagzgin
New York City
Emperors to Discuss Albania Occupation in Berlin Meet
The Tribuna reports that the April Berlin talks between Emperor William and Emperor Francis Joseph will consider Austro-Hungarian troop occupation of Albania and European Turkey. The prospect has caused a sensation in Rome and across the region.
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Italy
Rome
the Tribuna
William
Francis Joseph
Berlin
Albania
Turkey
Vela
Flood Devastates Railways Crops Bridges Across Gulf States
Across Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama floods from record rains wash out bridges flood fields and halt rail traffic. Tens of thousands in losses to railroad property crops and telegraph lines with hundreds of miles of tracks impaired and several communities reporting drowned livestock. Laborers rush to make repairs as communications slow and recovery begins.
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New Orleans
Middle Gulf States
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Amite City
Vicksburg
Illinois
Mississippi Valley
Little J
Jackson
The
Postal Telegraph Company
Diplomatic Tensions Rise Between United States and Turkey
Washington reports confirm a critical state in US Turkey relations over a promised indemnity of 90000 dollars for American missionaries. The sultan’s failure to fulfill the pledge for Euphrates college buildings at Harpoot and Marash blames bad faith. Secretary Hay may demand passports for the Turkish minister.
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Turkey
Washington
United States
Euphrates Colleges
Harpoot
Marash
Mr. Straus
Hay
Senator Hanna Declines Convention Delegation Here
The Post reports Senator Hanna will not be a delegate to the Republican national convention. He will attend as chairman of the national committee. The Ohio state convention in Columbus next week is expected to choose Senator Foraker Governor Nash and Representatives Grosvenor and Dick to form the four member delegation.
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Washington
the Post
Hanna
Columbus
Foraker
Nash
Grosvenor
McKinley Indorsed at Decatur GOP Convention
The Republican convention of Alabama's eighth district met in Decatur on April 18 and elected two delegates to the national convention. The McKinley administration was indorsed.
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Decatur
Ala
Eighth Congressional District
McKinley
White Fights McGovern Six Rounds In Chicago Bout
Tommy White of Chicago and Terry McGovern of Brooklyn fought six rounds at 130 pounds with no decision as they remained on their feet. McGovern pressed the attack, scoring several knockdowns while White countered with smart jabs and uppercuts, ending with a bleeding eye from a hard right in round two.
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Tommy White
McGovern
Chicago
Terry McGovern
Brooklyn
White
Disorder in Castle Caulfield Sparks Rioting
A serious disturbance at Castle Caulfield in County Tyrone followed claims some inhabitants kissed a passing Nationalist band. An armed mob attacked the village, shot, damaged Orange hall and houses, police came too late, and several arrests were made.
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Belfast
Castle Caulfield
County Tyrone
Orange Hall
Boundary dispute between Tennessee and Virginia to be referred to commission
Tennessee's Roundaby Washington April 18 final steps set to refer the disputed boundary line between Tennessee and Virginia to a commission for final determination. Representatives of both sides agree on the facts and ask the Supreme Court to decree the appointment of a commission, with a decision expected likely Monday.
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Tennessee
Roundaby
Washington
Virginia
Supreme Court
Kentucky Governor Taylor Meets President McKinley
Governor Taylor of Kentucky called at the White House and had a half hour interview with President McKinley in Washington on April 18.
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Taylor
McKkinley
Washington
Governor Taylor
Kentucky
White House
McKinley
Columbus News Snippet Reads City Trade Figures
April 18 item lists Hennessy Foundry of Springfield with 10000 dollars Macedonia implement company at 3000 dollars and West Side Wr dt Br ren in Christch company in Cincinnati with unclear context.
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Columbus
Hennessy Foundry Company
Springfield
Macedonia Implement Company
Macedonia
West Side Wr ‘Dt Brren
Christch Company
British Casualties After Mafeking Engagement Reported
Plumer's dispatch from Lourenzo Marques dated April 18 states Colonel Pinsiter relieved from Commander Snyman details British losses after the March 13 fight near Mafeking. Captain Crewe died of wounds. Lieutenant Milligan is not prisoner and may be buried among Boer dead. Casualties: two officers and six men killed, three officers and 36 men wounded, one officer and 11 men captured.
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Plumer
Castslties Lourenzo Marques
Pinsner
Snyman
Mafexking
Crewe
Milligan
Ohio Eighth district GOP convention ends after 75 ballots
The Republican convention in London Ohio adjourned after 75 ballots without nominating a congressman. The vote split among Walter L. Weaver Wilson Festus Walters and Senator Marchant. Chilton withdraws from Texas U S Senate race leaving Joseph Bailey clear field. Bailey carried Travis county by about 1200 in recent primaries.
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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
Travis
Naval appropriation bill debate confines to armor plate and ships
Washington April 18 The second day of debate on the naval appropriation bill in the house stayed on bill substance. Armor plate and government shipbuilding drew the most attention as general debate closed and the measure moves to amendment under the five minute rule.
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Washington
Wheeler asks for special election to fill vacancy
Huntsville Alabama April 18 General Joseph Wheeler of the Eighth district has asked Governor Johnston to call a special election to replace his resignation from Congress.
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Huntsville
Ala
Joseph Wheeler
Eighth Congressional District
Johnston
Congress
Russian Youth Turns Twenty Six Not Reaching Majority
A Russian individual remains under the age of majority at twenty six, highlighting a legal or social anomaly. The case involves questions about age thresholds and rights tied to adulthood. Authorities review applicable civil status rules and potential exemptions.
Market Report Prices for Livestock and Grains
Market reports list hogs cattle sheep and lambs with price ranges across categories. Western and Texas fed cattle and calves show varying bids, while grains show No 2 red wheat at 68 84 cents per bushel and corn and oats pricing noted.
Cattle and Livestock Prices Mixed at Market
Market prices list cattle hogs sheep and lambs with several grades and weights. Cattle include prime tidy choice and common to good at various per hundred weight rates. calves and bulls stags cows present with multiple price points. Hogs show prime heavy mediums and night Yorkers with several figures. sheep and lambs feature choice good fair clipped and spring lambs with assorted prices.
Lexington Women Endorse State Politics Move
In Lexington on April 18 the women held a large main meeting passing resolutions to engage in state politics and persuade male relatives to vote for honest elections. Hon. J. W. Yerkes of Danville and leaders from multiple denominations spoke to the gathering.
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Lexington
J. W. Yerkes
Danville
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Bradfield
Regusic
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