British reports question Boer losses at Meerkersfontein
London dispatches claim Dewet led a Boer attack causing heavy British casualties and a large capture near Meerkersfontein, though the war office denies a disaster. Reports also say Brabant at Wepener faced attack and possible evacuation, amid Gatacre recall and promotions in Bloemfontein. Baden-Powell reportedly dead. Bryan speaks to 14,000 in Los Angeles showing pro Bear stance.
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The Shah's Visit to Europe and London Plans
The Shah of Persia will tour Moscow and St. Petersburg before Berlin and Wiesbaden then reach Paris in July for the exposition. He will visit London after Paris with two ministers and several princes, and later travel to Vienna and Constantinople before returning home.
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Yukon Diggings Report Sparks Rush To New Claims
Jack Bourne relays news from Circle City to Dawson of a mad rush of 510 or 630 men toward the Koyokug diggings along the American Yukon. Cottage City steamer carries Bourne’s subreport. Reported wages at the diggings run around 100 dollars per pan and average about 60 dollars daily per man. Guides McKinley and Bryant noted as top trail specialists. Estimated three claims for each 5000 miners and under 5000 miners in the district.
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Jack Bourne
Circle City
Dawson
Yukon
Koyokug
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Kid McCoy backs Corbett to beat Jeffries in challenge
New York April 11 Kid McCoy declares he will fight the winner of the Jeffries Corbett match and predicts Corbett will defeat Jeffries. He praises Corbett as shifty clever and hard hitting. McCoy also begins light training for a forthcoming bout with Sharkey.
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Jeffries
Puerto Rican tariff bill sparks crowded house scene
In Washington the Puerto Rican tariff bill and civil government proposal draw a packed gallery as lawmakers prepare for a 5 pm vote. Elsewhere floods in Texas cause deaths and wide crop damage with San Angelo inundation and relief efforts around Austin.
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Trans-Mississippi congress to include western states
Delegates appointed by governors and commercial groups will attend the upcoming Trans-Mississippi congress with full western representation. In Santa Fe, the Presbytery elected W. H. Moore moderator and prepared delegates to the St. Louis assembly. The meeting aims to promote growth and interests across the territory with many topics planned for discussion.
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New Mexico
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Manuel Madrid
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Miner T F Campbell killed in San Andreas mine cave in
Special correspondence from San Marcial New Mexico reports prospector T F Campbell died when the San Andreas mine caved in burying him. Rescue efforts failed and his body was severely bruised. He leaves a wife and child.
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N. M
T. F. Campbell
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John Tweed
Rosedale
Local golf record falls to visiting instructor J H George
J H George, a golf expert now in town, shattered the nine hole record with rounds of 46 45 and 40 as fifteen golfers watched. He urges female participation in golf with free lessons for members after today. US Marshal Liebrecht expects to deliver Blas Aguirre to Mexican authorities this afternoon per Washington backed decision, with Mayor Onate meeting at mid bridge.
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Leather Hustling To Get In Good Trim For The Field
Leather program players pursue improved conditioning and strength work as they prepare for upcoming football practices. Coaches emphasize endurance drills, agility work, and scrimmage focus to sharpen matchup readiness.
Baseball Clubs Plan Delayed Start For Southwestern Tournament
Storms and sand storms cause practice delays as Southwest clubs suspend preliminary series. Managers discuss one summer series or moving straight to semi finals and finals to decide diamond supremacy. Tucson raises $800 for a crackerjack team and El Paso plans a Mexico trip with three games to boost attendance and revenue.
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Cried Her Eyes Out Over Loss Becomes Blind
Mrs. Matilda Quitman of Fifth Avenue grieves anew after the death of her husband and her little daughter. Doctors have seen her. one physician believes sight might return though others doubt it. Her continuous crying is cited as the cause of her sudden blindness.
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Charter granted for El Paso and Juarez Traction
Austin April 11. A charter is granted to the El Paso and Juarez Traction company with offices to be in El Paso and capital stock of 200000 dollars. The company will construct and operate street railways between El Paso and Juarez. Incorporators include J. T. Terry Anson Mills Max Weber Jos Magoffin and John A. Happer.
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Queen
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McCullough County
Gonzales
Marcus Tate
Henry Valentine
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Fire Burns Transportation Building at Exposition
Early today at two oclock the transportation building of the exposition in Omaha Nebraska was destroyed by fire. A vast quantity of debris was destroyed and the cause is not stated.
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Neb
Three Posses In Field After Bandits In Arizona
Special Dispatches report three posses tracking the Alvord gang of train robbers in the mountains south of Bowie San Simon and Bisbee Arizona. No word from scouts or deputies as officers vow to capture the outlaws and end the crimes.
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Bisbee
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Dewey rejects withdrawal report as baseless
Washington April 11 Dewey says a yesterday report that he withdrew from the presidential race is unfounded. He explains he has scarcely entered the campaign and has not been nominated, stating there is nothing to withdraw from at present.
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War Office
Lord Roberts
Biocemfontein
Washington
Dewey
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Tate
Democratic state convention called in Bryan for June 12
Bryan Milwaukee April 11 The democratic state committee has called a State convention in this city on June 12 They declared for Bryan.
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Democratic State Committee
Bryan
Dewey the Devocrat Song Parody
Verse satire criticizes former hero Admiral Dewey tying him to the Democrats. It mocks his rumored presidential bid and implies loss of public admiration as he sides with the party. Refers to Manila Bay hero status and Mrs. D Wil in playful political mockery.
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Great Southwest Souvenir Edition Praised by Snyder Herald
A Snyder Texas Herald correspondent releases a copy of the Great Southwest Souvenir Edition calling it a gem and praising the Herald for its work and credit.
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