British Forces Face Setbacks Near Bloemfontein in Boer War
Reports from Bloemfontein say five companies of infantry and mounted troops were captured near Heddersburg while Gatacre moved to Bethany. General Clement’s column, 6,000 strong, reached Bloemfontein, with limited Boer resistance noted along the northern route. Methuen reports capturing General Villabois and seven Boers at Boshof, with losses on both sides. A Pretoria letter praises 1,000 Boer cavalry at Spion Kop and Ladysmith.
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Bloemfon
Bloemfontein
Gatacre
Clement
Clements
Norval
War Office
Royal Irish Rifles
Ninth Mounted Infantry
Heddersburg
Bethany
Boshof
Free State
Kimberley
Vaal River
Villabois
Methuen
Villabois de Mareuil
Joubert
Lorenzo Marquez
New York
Pretoria
The
World This
Spion Kop
Ladysmith
Howard
Speculation on an American Girl and the Duke of Newcastle
A New York report notes the Duke of Newcastle aboard the Americano liner St. Louis with uncertain mission. If the duke dies, an American girl named Lady Francis could become a duchess of England through the next heir, Lord Francis Pelham Clinton-Hope, altering social ties between America and Britain. The piece casts light on potential matches and titles amid European nobility.
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St. Louis
Duke of Newcastle
Duke
America
England
Francis Pelham Clinton-hope
Francis
May
Yohe
Aetellar
Will
Alabama Senate Race Heats Up After Withdrawals
Alabama politics focuses on the upcoming primaries between Governor Johnston and Senator Morgan. The withdrawal of Gen. W C Oates and the death of Col. J D Roquemore leave both rivals with strong machines and broad public backing, shaping a close contest.
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Ala
Alabama
Johnston
Morgan
W. C. Ostes
J. D. Roquemore
Senator Morgan
Gen. Oates
Gov. Johnston
Requemore
Oates
Senate debate over Indian appropriation bill and press trust attack
In Washington on April 6 Senator Sullivan offered remarks on the day case after Thurston moved the Indian appropriation bill. Sullivan supported seating Quay. Pettigrew then rose to charge the Associated Press as a newspaper trust that misrepresents and hides truth from the public.
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Senate
Thurston
Sullivan
Uay
Quay
Pettigrew
Associated Press
Democratic subcommittee meets on Kansas City venue
Chairman W. J. Stone of the national committee arrangements sub committee called a meeting for Thursday April 12 in Kansas City. The group will inquire into Kansas City’s ability to host the national convention and request citizens to present facts and figures to the Democratic chiefs.
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St. Louis
W. J. Stone
Kansas City
Governor Tanner Leaves Palm Beach for Springfield
Governor Tanner of Illinois and his party began the return trip to Springfield last night. He is in better spirits but not greatly improved, with a local physician stating he is afflicted by consumption and not expected to live six months.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Tanner
Illinois
Springfield
Copper and Metals Prices Reported in New York
On April 6 in New York copper quoted at 163 and silver at 59 percent, with lead at 4.45.
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New York
A Flood at Del Rio
A flood event at Del Rio described with minimal readable detail. No further specifics available in the fragments.
San Antonio storm hailed as rail line wrecks bridges
A furious Southern Pacific storm between San Antonio and Sanderson wrecked a bridge near Lozier and collapsed rails leaving Del Rio in flood. Wires downed, eight miles of track washed away, and service may be interrupted for days. crews dispatched and a temporary bridge hoped for to restore freight and passenger movement.
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Sanderson
del Rio
G. H
Texas
Dallas
Iron Horse
San Antonio
Dewey Kin Sees Navy Chief Candidacy Surprise
Adelbert K. Dewey, a cousin of the admiral, reports astonishment at the navy leader's presidential bid after receiving a letter in which the admiral said he would rather be admiral of the navy than U.S. president. In Roseburg Oregon W J Bryans avoided commenting on Davey’s presidential announcement.
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Los Angeles
Adelbert K. Dewey
United States
Senator Culberson Proposes Fast-Track Duty Transport Bill
In Washington on April 6 the Senate saw Senator Culberson introduce the bill that the House passed March 24 extending immediate transportation of dutiable merchandise to Laredo Eagle Pass and El Paso without appraisement.
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Washington, D. C
Senator Culberson
Senate
House
Laredo
Eagle Pass
Beckham Court of Appeals Affirms Beckham Decision
Frankfort Kentucky April 6 The court of appeals at 12 30 today rendered a decision affirming Judge Field s decision in favor of Governor Beckham.
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Frankfort
Court of Appeals
Field
Beckham
Bryan declines El Paso stopover invitation
A telegram from William J. Bryan states he cannot accept the invitation to stop over in El Paso on his way east, signaling he will proceed directly to his next destination.
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William J. Bryan
el Paso
Taylor Bravery Mentioned As Goebel Case Unfolds
In Louisville Kentucky on April 6 State Senator Geo H Alexander testified before the grand jury recounting Gov Taylor's agitation at the time of Goebel s assassination He noted Taylor drew a pistol from his desk and became threat ened Henry E Youtsey is slated to testify next after Golden He is said to know the assassin and purchased cartridges tied to a Miami county feud leader who was paid 1600 in advance Depictions of Goebel case tension and bond conditions emerge with a warrant expected for Taylor tomorrow
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Franfort
Geo. H. Alexander
Louisville
Alexander
Taylor
Goebel
Henry E. Youtsey
Golden
Youtsey
Cincinnati
Clay County
Gov
Santa Fe Opens Port Richmond Terminus in Bay Rivalry
President Ripley and Santa Fe officials rode the first train on new tracks to Port Richmond in San Francisco Bay, marking the completion of the railroad’s terminus to rival the Southern Pacific.
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San Francisco
Ripley
Santa Fe
Port Richmond
San Francisco Bay
Southern Pacific
Apache attack wounds miner in Pinery canyon
In Tucson on April 6 a band of Apaches shot J. D. Mack in the abdomen at Pinery canyon. He reached a nearby ranch for help as Fort Grant was notified. Cavalry detachment is pursuing the assailants.
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Tucson
Ariz
J. D. Mack
Pinery Canyon
Fort Grant
Snow blocks roads as 16 inches fall at Santa Fe
Special dispatch reports Santa Fe received sixteen inches of snow on April 6 blocking roads. Officials say the heavy fall will greatly aid ranges and water supply. Fruit crops are not damaged by the storm.
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Santa FE
N. M
Well Known Cattleman Wounds Leg In Casas Grandes Accident
Juan Ascarate of Las Cruces accidentally discharged a pistol at Casas Grandes, wounding his right leg near the ankle. He was transported to the Hotel Dieu in this city and attended by Drs. Vilas and Stevenson, and is reported getting along nicely.
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Juan Ascarate
Las Cruces
Casas Gran
Casas Grandes
Sierra Madre
Hotel Dieu
El Paso Min2 Mil and Smelter Supply Eyes Pass City Foundry
A pending deal may give El Paso Min2 Mil and Smelter Supply control of Pass City Foundry and Machine works. A representative from the buyer is currently inventorying the foundry property.
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el Paso Min2, Mil and Smelter Supply Company
Pass City Foundry and Machine Company
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