Dewey Interview Sparks Presidential Talk Across Cities
The Journal prints Admiral Dewey saying his Manila duties rival any presidency in responsibility. Press reaction varies from mockery to skepticism as Dewey’s candidacy becomes a national topic. A procession of confirmations and denials follows from Whitney Cleveland and Bryan supporters.
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Memphis Turf Event Sparks City Ahead of Spring Meet
Memphis Tenn April 5 Enthusiasm runs high as turfmen gather for the Montgomery handicap at Montgomery park today opening the New Memphis Jockey club spring meeting. Racing continues to April 27 featuring the Tennessee Derby and other classics marking the twentieth annual event.
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Queen Victoria Hears News of Prince of Wales Assassination Attempt
The queen in Dublin April 5 hears reports of an assassination attempt on the Prince of Wales during a vice regal reception.
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Battles and Movements Near Mafeking and Zeerust
April reports from Mafeking show sharp fighting on April 2 as a garrison sortie and Plumer's cavalry clash with Boers at Ramathalabama station, both repulsed. Col Plumer marches into the Transvaal toward Zeerust and seeks to disrupt Boer communication around Mafeking. Boer activity increases near Bloemfontein.
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Passenger wreck near Channing kills five in Texas
A Fort Worth and Denver Railroad wreck near Channing at 2 a.m. today leaves five dead and several injured. Express Messenger Chapman is among the dead as coaches burn. A special train with physicians embalmers and nurses heads to the scene led by Superintendent Cook.
Death of George Scarborough in Chiricahua mountains
Special dispatch reports the death of George Scarborough, famed frontier fighter against outlaws in New Mexico and Arizona. He was ambushed and shot in the Chiricahua defile after a fearless stand, leaving a tale of frontier violence and a son now pursuing the same bandits.
Scarborough duel and pursuit near San Simon New Mexico
Desperadoes stalk a valley near San Simon as George Scarborough Jr and Dr Swope chase to aid the wounded deputy. Gunfire erupts, Scarborough risks his life behind a boulder while Walter Burchfield guards him, as two escapees flee toward the Cairica hua mountains.
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Death of George Scarborough Recalls Noted Texas Ranger
The obituary remembers George Scarborough, a Texan who served as sheriff in eastern Texas, deputy U.S. marshal in El Paso, and famed for killing John Sellman, the slayer of John Wesley Hardin. It notes his later Deming residence and his work as a ranger and special officer chasing rustlers, including recapturing Pearl Hart.
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Battle Cry Is Sounded Valley
A brief notice proclaims a battle cry sounding alert within the Valley region. Local authorities assess the event and urge calm as preparations proceed for potential action. No injuries are reported and officials request residents stay vigilant.
El Paso Baseball Sprint To The Mexican Republic
A rousing call to fans and players from El Paso and across the Southwest as baseball readiness swells for 1900. The piece predicts packed grandstands from Phoenix to Mexico City, a hard skirmish with top Mexican diamond artists, and El Paso leading the charge against all challengers. It cites loyalty, travel plans, and a booming regional league scene, with references to California and San Francisco, Oakland, and Stockton as part of the expanding baseball map.
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Sapho verdict clears Olga Nether sole co defendants freed
In New York on April 5 the Sapho trial jury found Olga Nether sole and acquitted the other defendants of producing an immoral play at Wallack's theatre. In Detroit Mayor Maybury refused Langtry permission to show The Degenerates, deeming it too immoral for public performance after Toledo viewing.
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Catron Wins in Santa Fe Election Amid Lynch Threat
The Democratic Catron ticket won Santa Fe's municipal vote with J. A. Sloan elected mayor by a large majority in a 969 total. One alderman and the school director also favored Catron. a stabbing occurred during the tense contest and a mob attempted to lynch the assailant before being persuaded to stop.
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J. A. Sloan
British Destr Roy Virago Pursues Jeannette Off Coast
Victoria April 5. The torpedo boat destroyer Virago chases the whaler Jeannette. The Jeannette is believed to be carrying Paymaster Clark of the British navy, fleeing to Cape Nome.
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Kansas City Convention Hall Fire Sparks Local Solidarity
The rational committee expresses support for keeping the Kansas City setback centralized. Senators Jones Ex Gov Stone J G Johnson J M Guffey Henry D Clayton Secretary Walsh and Jv O Wall of Milwaukee favor staying in Kansas City to recover from the disaster.
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Kansas City
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Stone
J. G. Johnson
J. M. Guffey
Henry D. Clayton
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Jv. O. Wall
Milwaukee
Philippine pacification outlook voiced by brigade surgeon
Major George P. Shiele, surgeon with General Wheaton's brigade, returned from Manila says continuing current policy will take ten years to pacify the Philippines. He notes the struggle requires patience and sustained effort from American forces.
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George P. Shiele
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Shiels
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Puerto Rico Bill Conference Set Tonight
Puerto Rico bill conference to be held tonight after consultation with Speaker Henderson. Washington dispatch notes the decision came during talks on the Puerto Rican measure.
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Henderson
Found Dead in Pasture Near Here
A. Rogers was found dead today in a pasture four miles away after disappearing yesterday morning. He had been in poor health for some time and his death is thought to have resulted from illness. He was well known in the area and leaves a large family.
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Tee
A. Rogers
Rogers
Ranch cook fatally injured in wagon accident near Silver City
Special dispatch reports Billy Lawrence, a ranch cook, fell from a chuck wagon a few miles from Silver City New Mexico yesterday and broke his neck according to officials.
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N. M
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