Russian War News From Port Arthur Scene Remains Quiet
Reports from St Petersburg dated April 11 indicate no attack on Port Arthur occurred. Grand Duke Cyril notes enemy ships sighted on the horizon while Admiral Makaroff's torpedo flotilla patrolled the open sea and warships kept full steam outside Port Arthur. A Kouropatkin plan chief says heavy resistance at the Yalu is not planned and sea and land actions will converge next summer with reinforcements to decide the campaign.
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St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Grand Duke Cyril
Makaroff
Associated Press
Kouropatkin
Yalu
Korea
Manchuria
London War Rumors Across World Newsdesk
London reports no confirmation of land fighting or Japanese landings on the Liao Ting peninsula with Russian departures from Korea. Che Foo notes a Japanese squadron headed to Port Arthur while Wireniew left Cherbourg for the Baltic. Easter decorations honor naval and military leaders amid war chatter.
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London
Paris
Liao Ting Peninsula
Korea
Che Foo
Port Arthur
Wirenieus
Cherbourg
Baltic
Far East
Times
New Chwane
No Attempt to Make In Russia to Re new Jewish Disturbances
The Associated Press reports from Jewish districts of Russia that Easter Sunday passed quietly with no molestation of Jews. Governors followed orders, police kept the peace, and Kisineff saw no clashes between Jews and Christians. Government officials express gratification at maintained order.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Kishineff
Death of Former Queen Isabella Noted by Official Gazette
The Official Gazette announces Queen Isabella's death with no funeral details. King Alfonso seeks full honors while cabinet members will not meet the remains. Minister of Justice Toca will escort to El Escorial for burial. Requiem masses set for Madrid and Barcelona on April 12 as the court enters one year of mourning.
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Toca
el Escorial
Barcelona
Tragedy at Ohio Penitentiary Stabbing Fatal Wounding
In Columbus on April 11 George Duncan, an inmate, fatally wounded fellow prisoner Burglar Jim Anderson at the Ohio penitentiary. Duncan attacked Anderson from behind in the dining hall with a hidden shoemaker knife, delivering six wounds that pierced a lung.
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Columbus
George Duncan
Jim” Anderson
Anderson
Duncan
Porto Rican Admission Discussed By White House Aides
Senator Heyburn of Idaho and Representative Fishback visited the President to discuss Porto Rican affairs including the Porto Rican legislature and the possible successor to Governor Hunt. Remarks indicate strong support for movement toward statehood and broader union with the United States.
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Union
Washington
Heyburn
Idaho
Fishback
Hunt
Porto
Five Gilbride and McShane brothers stabbed in New York saloon fight
In a street and saloon feud in New York on April 1 five men were wounded. Thomas William and Michael Gilbride were fatally stabbed, Harry and John McShane badly wounded, with Michael taken home after a serious chest wound. Police arrested Harry Gilbride?
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William
Michael Gilbride
Harry
John McShane
Harry McShane
Thomas Gilbride
Gilbride
Twenty-third Street
Shane
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MeeShanes
Leader of Yaquis Executed After Identity Revealed
Manuel Guavesi, head of Yaqui rebels in Sonora for five years, was captured by Captain Barron near Batomore and immediately shot after his identity was discovered. The execution, coming after Guiavesi led ambushes against Mexican forces, signals a blow to the Yaqui rebellion. Another captive, Maravilla, confessed to killing Rafael Torres and was also shot.
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Hermosillo
Mex
Manuel Guavesi
Sonora
Guayesi
Captain Barron
Batomore
Barron
Guavesi
Zamorata
Contempt Hearing Over Moyer Writ Sparks Colorado Clash
In Ouray Colorado on April 12 District Judge Theron Stevens held Adjutant General Sherman Bell and Captain Bulkley Wells in contempt for not producing Charles H Moyer before the court The judge condemned Governor Peabody and the National Guard for insurrection and ordered arrest of the officers He discharged Meyer from custody and imposed 500 fines on each Bell and Wells while criticizing military control over civil authority and the safety claims cited in the return
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Colo
Theron Stevens
Sherman M. Bell
Bulkley Wells
General Hell
David Howe
Telluride
Mr. Moyer
Moyer
San Miguel County
Stevens
Captain Wells
Colorado
National Guard
Charles_H_ Meyer
General Bell
Judge Stevens
Ouray County
Corbett
Peabody
Botkin Guilty of Murder in First Degree Life Prison Term
The jury fixed Mrs. Cordelia Botkin’s punishment at life imprisonment after finding her guilty of first degree murder for poisoning Mrs. John P. Dunning and Mrs. Deane of Dover Del. Five years earlier she sent them poisoned candy. The case followed a 1898 prior conviction and re trial begun March 10.
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Botkin
Cordelia Botkin
John P. Dunning
Deane
Dover
Del
Pennington
Dunning
Montreal Suburbs Flooded Drive Thousands to Upper Floors
Verdun and Point St Charles near Montreal face rising water after ice jams at the Victoria bridge. Dykes are being strengthened and boats used to access areas as three thousand residents shelter above ground. Mississippi River stands at thirty nine feet in Memphis with signs of eventual recession.
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Verdun
Point St. Charles
Victforia
Verdan
Queen's Park
Mississippi
Memphis
Tenn
United States Weather Bureau
Two Die From Slavs and Poles Celebration Incident
Two men were fatally injured at the Manifold coal works near Washington Pennsylvania after a Faster Sunday celebration by Slavs and Poles. Steve Ravena, a Slav, was struck in the side by a coal pick and is expected to die. Edward Wilkins of Washington suffered fatal injuries from a rifle-related incident.
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Washington
Manifold Coal Works
Patterson & Robbins Coal Company
Steve Ravena
Edward Wilkins
Night Watchman Murdered at Philadelphia Club
Night watchman John Thomas of the Houston club at the University of Pennsylvania was killed on the basement bowling alleys. Police believe the motive was robbery with the crime occurring early in the morning. A Black suspect is being sought for questioning.
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Philadelphia
John Thomas
Houston
University of Pennsylvania
Telluride Standstill as Sheriff Faces Contempt Arrests
General Sherman M. Bell declares the Telluride garrison will resist moving to Ouray to deliver Judge Stevens and Captain Wells, held for contempt. He vows not to surrender without a governor’s order or an escape across the range, warning of deadly resistance.
Progress of Irrigation Work in Government Projects
The Geological Survey reports cautious progress on 1903 irrigation schemes. Nevada and Arizona Truckee and Salt River projects show feasibility, with engineering works advancing. Montana faces engineering and water-right issues slowing progress. Wyoming project deemed impracticable. North Platte site offers better reservoir potential. Colorado efforts yield fewer reclaimable arid lands than expected.
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Geological Survey
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Nevada
Salt River
Arizona
Milk River
Montana
Sweetwater
Wyoming
Gunnison
Colorado
Salt Rivers
North Platte
Texas Ready for Race Riot
News from Waller county states race feeling is high after the Hempstead murder of Tucker Pinckeny brother of Congressman J M Pinck eny. He and a companion were riding past a negro church when fired upon. The dead man lay before the church as a shotgun negro rode by claiming the shooting then disappeared. The shooter had a finger shot off suggesting return fire.
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Houston
Tex
Waller County
Here
Hempstead
Tucker Pinckeny
J. M. Pinckeny
Pinckeny
Poles Rally for War Fund Across Empires
In Zurich on April 11 the Polish communities of the three empires plan a unified effort to rally support for a war fund. The text reflects ongoing Polish activity amid complex national affiliations and the call to contribute to the wartime cause.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Citizens' Bank Closes Doors After Deposit Withdrawals
Ponca City Oklahoma April 12 The Citizens bank closes as directors post that withdrawals and failed collections forced the action They state a plan to pay about 33 cents on the dollar though this figure is not authenticated
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Ponca City
Okla
Citizens’ Bank
Chicago grain and provisions slide amid damage reports
Alarming reports of damage to the grain in the south west sent firmness into Chicago wheat pits. May wheat at 98 a share and July corn around 86 with oats steady. Cash prices list No 2 red wheat at 1.00 to 1.03 and No 2 cash corn around 46 to 44 cents.
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Omaha Grain Exchange Closing Prices Report
Omaha April 11 closing prices list Wheat May 88c July 83 1 2 percent Corn May 494e July ai Oats May 88c July 8640 Cash prices No 1 hard wheat 3688e No 4 hard wheat TR No 2 sprine wheat Bh No 3 spring wheat R28 No 4 spring wheat TR No 2 cash corn Me No 8 cash corn 46 4Se No 4 cash corn 45 G4AlOC No 2 yellow corn 40e No 8 yellow corn 470480 No 2 white corn 48the No 8 white corn 464 48e No 6 centsh oats 40 41e No 8 cash oats 39400 No 4 cash oats 3R 390 No 2 white ie 49430 No 3 white oats 404 4lMc 4 white oats 387390 standard oats ay M4 Ie
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Omaha Grain Exchange
Cattle and hog market receipts state and Kansas City reports
Chicago and Kansas City market summaries show cattle receipts and prices for calves cows and heifers hogs and feeders. Figures include steer and stocker price ranges and per hundredweight quotes across several categories with persistent market tone and daily comparisons.
Cattle Receipts Reported At South Omaha Market
Cattle receipts at South Omaha totaled about 2000 with steady trade noted for native steers and cows. Prices appeared lower on other classes with buyers cautious as market activity showed uneven demand.
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South Omaha
Kteatly
Terese
AL Taa
Prils
Peinte
Senna
Benefit of Biliary Therapy Promises Healthful Liver
Describes a remedy that improves bile flow and smooths the liver into a healthy state. Claimed effects include banishing drowsiness lethargy and apathy from liver disorders. Price 50 pts at Riley's Drug Store.
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Riley's
Butte Pioneer Brown Boughner Dies After Drinking
Butte resident A. B. Boughner known as Brown or Browney died Monday night likely from liquor effects. The death follows reports of heavy drinking and public concern over alcohol.
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A. B. Boughner
Brown
Browney
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