Panorama of diverse 19th century notes from Buffalo to Egypt
A mixed summary reports on Towa church plans at the Pan-American exposition, a Tall Men’s club at the University of Pennsylvania with twelve tall members and six shorter associates, a Swiss landslide with no injuries, an inn garden’s hillside slide, a planned Jane Nicot statue in Paris funded by the French government, Irish language protests in Parliament, George W. Putnam as a long-serving railway mail clerk, a Naples court murder and stabbing incident, a Russian cleric counting émigrés in the U S, Beltrami County Minnesota’s bankruptcy risk and tax fights, Arabi Pasha’s captivity and potential release, and Egypt’s improving condition under British rule.
Juvenile discipline under fire and marching gear debate
A Kansas City judge argues nine boys whipped by guardians avoid court trouble and lead honest lives, while six years jailed youths return as hardened offenders. He warns jail can transform hoodlums. Separately, a plan to ease infantry marching load faces a board review, noting seventy three pounds plus water weight.
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Kansas City
Ang
Ani
Board of Ordinance For Fortifications
Boers Prepare to Fight to a Finish In War
Lord Kitchener has told the war office that eighteen volunteer companies freed by reliefs return home and more relief is planned. The Pretoria correspondent warns against confidence of early end to hostilities and notes the Boers must be crushed before surrender. Acting President Schaikburger moves government to Tweydsdorp. Kruger may visit the United States in June. De Wet and Botha reportedly met at Vryheid.
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Russell
Schaikburger
Tweydsdorp
Daily Mall
Hilservum
Kruger
United States
Washington
New York
Chicago
Boston
Times
Kroonstad
Gen, Dewet
Gen
Botha
Vryheld
Allied Commanders Agree to Raze Forts Along Rail Line
In Pekin on April officials from foreign contingents met at Count von Waldersee's headquarters and ordered destruction of forts at Taku Tien tsin Peitang and Shanhai kwan, plus camps and arsenals except west Tien tsin as barracks. Ten posts will be set between Pekin and Shanhaitewan garrisoned by 6,000 men. 2,000 troops at Tiensin, 6,000 retained there temporarily.
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Onc
Pekin
Count von Waldersee
Taku
Tien-tsin
Peitang
Shanhai-kwan
Shanhaitewan
Tivo
Tiensin
Chaffee
China
Mongolia
Tong Fuh Siang
Prince Tuan
Singen-fu
Millions Killed by Plague in India Review
London notes de population collapse across central provinces with a drop of over one million since 1891. Estimates say 5 million dead since 1808 from famine and cholera, with Western India hit hardest as Codeypool, Bhopay, Banda districts report large declines and Bombay city loses 60 thousand. Madras shows an 8 percent gain.
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India
Oodeypool
Bhopay
Banda
Bombay
Madras
Wyoming Oil Declared Best by New York Experts
New York analysts report a recent Evanston area discovery in southwestern Wyoming as the highest grade illuminating oil in the world. Excitement grows as 1,000 acres are staked and a rush to Pioneer Hollow follows a railroad crew well flow discovery.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
New York
Evanston
Wyoming
Vetle
St Yntil
Pioneer Hollow
Toons
Action Infuriates Mol Demands at Consulates in Geneva
A Geneva protest against the Transian and Venetian consulates followed the extradition of a suspected accomplice in the murder of King Humbert. Demonstrators toppled the Russian consulate coat of arms while police shielded other buildings from damage.
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Roxynin
Geneve
Geneva
Switz
Duffel
Gretano Preset
Humbert
Aguinaldo stays in Manila palace amid talks and trials
April reports say Aguinaldo remains at Malacanang or a nearby mansion with grounds as negotiations proceed. He allegedly scales back visitors, but correspondents are barred. Rumors claim a manifesto not yet signed and that Aguinaldo faces opposition from Wispinos. Gen. Sandico surrenders to American forces at Cabanatuan. Belgian M Brix Hoelterman’s trial for supplying insurgents proceeds, with Colonel Kerrera’s testimony supporting the charge.
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MacArthur
Aguinaldo
Malacanang Palace
General Solano
Passo River
Manila
Gen
Sandico
Cabanatuan
New Ecija
M. Brix Hoelterman
Philippine Trading Company
Kerrera
Grain and Livestock Prices Across Markets, April Notes
Market reports from St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul and surrounding areas present mixed grain and livestock pricing. Wheat and corn prices vary by grade and delivery month, with oats rye and barley quoted alongside cash and future prices. Cattle hog and sheep values show regional shifts as buyers and sellers price by grade and weight.
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St. Paul
Northern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Chicago
Milwaukee
Wis
Texas
South St. Paul
Life Pensioned Railroad Burden to Rest
John R. Jeffreys, a Michigan Central pensioner for injuries from a 1879 wreck at Jackson Junction, dies at 73. He chose an annuity over a lump sum, receiving $22,000 in quarterly payments. his body to be cremated at Graceland cemetery per his wish.
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Chicago
John R. Jeffreys
Michigan Central Railroad
Jackson Junction
Mich
Graceland Cemetery
Mgr. Jeffreys
Ones
Grain elevator blaze in St Louis likely started by boys
Fire destroyed the grain elevator owned by the St Louis Elevator and Sterne company with an estimated loss of 650000 dollars. Authorities say the blaze, which occurred near Rt Louis on April 10, was believed to have been started by boys.
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Rt. Louis
St. Louis Elevator and Sterne Company
Pine Ridge blizzard blocks roads. cattle die in Nebraska
Weavy Crétle Losses reports from Chadron Nebraska on April 10 describe the Pine Ridge agency receiving initial news after a severe blizzard and heavy snow. The storm caused cattle deaths and disrupted inland routes.
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Wweavy
Chadron
Neb
Pine Ridge Iiding Agency
Teacher's heroism amid flood saves school at Mer
In Harrison Nebraska on April 10, Miss Lizzie Cottman, a district teacher, braved a torrent of floodwater and debris to rescue her school and its pupils. She crossed water to a horse, fastened a rope to the saddle and building, and held on for 45 minutes until help arrived, saving the students and keeping the structure intact. County citizens hail her act as unsurpassed and consider formal recognition.
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Harrison
Neb
Sioux County
Misa Lizzie
Cottman
Miss Cottman
Miss Jottmaen
Fault of Cubans and Platt terms set by Cuban convention
Washington faces a continuation of the American military government in Cuba after the Cuban constitutional convention rejects the Pratt amendment. Congress will revisit conditions for withdrawal in six months. President must follow Platt amendment terms or await new congressional action. Public sentiment abroad shows mixed views on annexation and U S relations. Gov Gen Wood to maintain order pending further decisions.
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Washington
Congress
Cuba
Cubs
United States
Gen. Wood
Jongreas
Illness in Washington postpones unveiling ceremony
Illness of Mrs. Logan delays attendance at the unveiling of her husband’s statue. Mrs. John A. Juegen reports she is seriously ill at home in Washington and may not attend the ceremony where the Campus general and senator from Illinois statue is to be presented to the government.
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Logan
Washington
John A. Juegen
Tucker
Ilnois
Suit to determine mayoral office in Yeneka Opeke
Albert Parker sues in district court seeking a writ of mandamus to compel Col J W F Hughes to surrender the mayoralty. Parker alleges he was legally elected despite Hughes holding office by a seven vote majority. Parker appears on Democratic and Citizens tickets.
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Yeneka Opeke
Kan
Albert Parker
District Court
Mandaamus
Pel
J. W. F. Hughes
Parker
Col. Hughes
Law and Order
Mr. Parker
Democratic
Citizens
Frightened Horse Dives with buggy into River
Milwaukee April 9 Mia Michael of Lake town and her seven year old daughter Mary drowned in the Kinnikinnic river near the Kinnikinnic avenue bridge after a buggy driven by Mrs Hart overturned when a nervous horse bolted past a passing train. Hart was thrown clear and rescued. mother, child, and horse died.
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Milwaukee
Mia
Michael
Lake
Mary
Kinnikinnic
Kinnikinnic Avenue
Hart
Wisconsin Court Rules on Medical License Registration
A Wisconsin court decision, dated April 10, holds that the state board of medical examiners may determine if an applicant for registration is a reputable physician. The case, Dr W M Canwell of Hillsboro versus the state Board, concerns compelling the board to grant a certificate of registration.
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Wihheliftente Peowah Physics
Axadinon
Wis
Z. D. Schie~ Hecket
State Board of Medical Examiners
Mandamus
W. M.’ Canwell
Hillsboro
State Board
Alleged horse thief captured after shootout in Dickinson
In Dickinson North Dakota April 9 Me Peak alias Jim McCartney, an alleged horse thief, was arrested by Sheriff John Goodall and deputies and shot while resisting. Walter Barnet was convicted of horse stealing after a hard fought trial, transporting stolen horses to Lake City Iowa, then fabricating a bogus bill of sale. The case has drawn intense stockman interest, with a maximum possible sentence of five years anticipated for Barnet.
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Dickinson
N. D
Me Peak
Jim McCartney
John Goodall
Walter
Barnet
North Dakota
Lake City
Iowa
Milliner Magele Riggs Dies In Store Fire
Miss Magele Riggers operated a millinery shop in Ada Mina. She perished in a back room fire on April 9. Fire confined to the building. origin undetermined. Rescue attempts failed. body found near the street door after smoke and heat overpowered her.
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Ada
Mina
Misa Magele Riggers
Miss Rig~ret's
Montana Boodle Fund Divides to Counties
In Welena Montana on April 93 the last net from Montana s boodle fund linked to Whiteside bribery in the sixth legislative session was distributed. State Treasurer Barrett sent checks to county treasurers proportionate to school child counts, with Silver Gow County receiving a fifth of the $20 000.
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Trenducer
Quanrel Over a Woman Stabbed by Morristown Man
Faribault Minnesota April 8 Fred Schultz son of Albert Schultz was stabbed by Charles Hoffmeister of Morristown in a quarrel over a woman. The wound nearly hit the jugular and required five stitches. Schultz also suffered two arm wounds Hoffmeister is under arrest and Schultz will probably recover.
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Albert Sen
Morristown
Faribault
Minn
Fred Schultz
Albert Schultz
Charles Hoffmeister
Hoffmeister
Schultz
Loggers Prepare for Summer Drive in Bemlajl Minnesota
Spying rains melt snow as ice rots away on lakes and streams. Loggers, many with their own horses, rush to secure contracts with railroaders for summer use. Operations focus near rail lines with Minnesota and International Railroad expansion northward ongoing.
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Loemers
Bemlajl
Minn
Minnesota & International Railrroad
Band of Horse Thieves Targeting Sanborn Region
On the track of a reportedly organized horse thieving band that has operated for months in Sanborn and nearby counties. They allegedly drive stolen horses into North Dakota for disposal. Authorities identify certain individuals as likely leaders and anticipate arrests soon.
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Bronx Falls
S. D
Sanborn
North Dakota
Suapielon
Fracas Among Northern Pacific Foremen Ends in Injury
Oberon Georges Wagner and Charles Gillgan clashed during a fight at Grand Forks. Wagner suffered serious wounds and Gillgan was arrested.
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Serlonws
Grand Forks
N. C
Oberon
Georges Wagner
Charles Gillgan
Northern Pacific
Wagner
Glilgan
Four Men Injured As Engine Demolished In Crash
Kansas City April 4 A derailment on the suburban belt left four crew members injured and one fatally harmed as an engine and several empty freight cars were wrecked. The engine was demolished in the incident.
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Kansas City
Police Judge Gordon Suspended Again in Omaha
Omaha city council suspends Police Judge Sam wel Z. Gordon for a second time on charges of malfeasance in office. He allegedly suspended fines and sentences illegitimately, prompting council action and ongoing controversy.
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Omaha
Samwel Z. Gordon
NIG LAND SALT. Five cheese factories planned in Grantsburg
Grantsburg Wisconsin April 10 L Co Elbus of Grantsburg has sold an undivided half-interest in 16000 acres of meadow lands and half-interest in $12000 worth of ditching machinery to John L Goben of Casaville Wisconsin. Goben plans to attract Illinois stock men and build five or six cheese factories at various spots.
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Grantsburg
Wis
L. Co. Elbus
Burnett County
John L. Gohen
Casaville
Goben
Southeastern Iowa Teachers Association closes with 763 enrolled
The seventh annual session of the Southeastern Iowa Teachers' association in Grinnell, Iowa, closed Saturday with 763 enrolled. President Beardsheard delivered the key address. New officers elected include Supt. Carson of Marengo as president, I. B. Maln of Grinnell as vice president, Supt. Libble Dean of Newton as secretary, EH FP Schall of Muscatine as treasurer, and Supt. Finley of Oskaloosa as chairman of the executive committee.
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Chease
Supt
Finley
Oskaloosa
Boycott in Lead Merchants Face Libel Suit
Lead merchants B Baltsly and George Bothwell file damages suit after being boycotted by local unions for not closing at 6 pm. Several customers and others reopen conflicts at 6 o clock, with threats of further action to protect business interests.
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Lead
B. Baltsly
George Bothwell
Cliiz
In Junction Case Against ex Mayor Porter Peek Postponed
Sioux Falls April 10. The injunction case against ex Mayor Porter Y P Peek restraining him from further encroaching on the Big Sioux River was indefinitely postponed in the state circuit court. It can be called up on five days notice by either side. In the meantime Peek is restrained from dumping any more dirt into the river.
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S. D
Porter Y P. Peek
Big Sioux
Judge Ones
State Circuit Court
Peck
Surface Drainage Advised in Fargo Fields
A bulletin from the agricultural college warns farmers to drain surface water if spring rains continue. Soil tests show abundant moisture before warm weather and no extra moisture should remain on fields before crop conditions worsen.
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Fargo
N. D
The
Agricultural College
Congress man Jul Starts for Mastin
Des Moines Iowa April 10 Congressman J A T Hull chairman of the committee on military affairs accompanied by his family had started for the Philippines by way of San Francisco to inspect the government transport service and gather army in formation in the islands He will be absent until September.
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Congressiman
Mastin
Des Moines
Iowa
J. A.T. Hull
Committee On Military Affairs
Philippines
San Francisco
Alands
Minnetonka News: Farm Lands Draw Attention in Stephen Area
Towna Itny Minnexeta Lani Stephen in Minn April 20 notes growing interest in railroad lands. Over the last thirty days many sales have occurred at sale prices. John Gillespie did not close a sale of any sections Saturday at 21.50 cash per acre. One tract part of the Stephen farm. Weather is fine and seeding is under way.
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Towana Itny Minnexeta
Lani Stephen
Minn
Old Settlers Picnic Planned for Minnehaha County
The Old Settlers association of Minnehaha County announces the tenth annual meeting and picnic on June 10 at Thompson’s Grove near Sioux Falls. Officers and directors decided at a recent meeting to host the event at the grove, a noted local delight spot.
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Old Settlers of
Minnehaha
Sioux Falls, & C
Old Settlers’ Association
Thompson's Grove
Sioux Falls
Old Settlers and Pioneers
Minnghaho County
Boy’s toe broken after wheel catches in wagon
Sam Rlsck, four year old son of Mr and Mrs A Bloc of Hed to Remove the Wheel Atlantic Iowa, suffered a broken toe when he climbed into a moving lumber wagon. His foot was caught in the wheel and he was thrown forward, the wheel finally had to be removed to free him.
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Atlantic
Iowa
Sam Rlsck
A. Bloc
Cauht
Stabbing at Cedar Rapids Packing House Fight
Cedar Rapids Iowa April 16 William McCracken an employee of the packing house was seriously wounded in a quarrel with his son John who wielded a knife. The young man is said to have been intoxicated.
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Pather
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Twiliam McCracken
Packing House
Bla
John
Milwaukee Extension Advances as Rail Line Expands
The Milwaukee Railway company renews an option on sixty acres of land in Milwaukee. This suggests the southern extension of the line from Orient to Chamberlain by way of the town, signaling possible growth and improved access.
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Milwaukee
Miller
Milwaukee Railway Company
Mane
Orient
Chamberlain
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