News Condensed: Imperial Victories and World Events
A cable from Consul Mc Wade says rebels in Kwang-He are defeated and imperial troops pursue them. Fires destroy Fisherll Illinois, $102,000 loss. Russian forces report 600 Chinese attacked on Linn river with 20 killed, two Russians dead, five wounded. Maude DeWitt Talmage and Clarence Wyckoff wed in Washington. Rev Frank DeWitt Talmage among relatives. Leonard Seed Company contracts 600 acres near Wausaukee for peas. farmers to plant five to ten acres each. Cotton mill wages rise about 10 percent in southern New England towns. 75,000 workers gain. Panama Railway reports earnings and a large surplus after expenses. US Cuba customs receipts rise over 1901, excluding export duties. Chicago South Side Club opposes admitting colored clubs to federation. Hudson Pa post office robbed. Father Spotanski held at gunpoint during robbery. Kruger oath denial in Transvaal clarified. UK customs ban on free entry of goods. timber included. Michigan man paralyzed in Woodmen initiation case. Indiana locust plague forecast for 17 years cycle. Blatchley warns against planting many fruit trees. Wheat exports and uses total 66,436,000 bushels in 1900. St Louis merges to form a major trust bank.
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State Department
McWade
Canton
Kwang-He
Fisher,ll
Broomington
Hilnois
Kwange-Tung
Manchuria
Linn River
Maude DeWitt Talmage
T. DeWitt Talmage
Clarence Frederick Wyckoft
Ithaca
N. Y
Washington
Frank DeWitt Talmage
Chicago
Geary
Leonard Seed Company
Wausaukee
Wis
Leonard Company
New England
Fajl River
Panama Railway Company
Interstate Independent TelePhone and Telegraph Company
American Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago
Division of Insular Affairs
War Department
Cuba
Chicago South Side Club
Los Angeles
Hudson
Father Spotanski
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Europe
Kruger
Transvaal
Amsterdam
Casper Kruker
Rustenburg
London
United Kingdom
Puig Ap
Charles Lewis
Herlin
Mich
Woodvien Society
Woodmen
Numerous Economic and Crime Items From Early 20th Century News
The report surveys varied topics including Feney company stock figures, a tariff ax on cotton goods in Melbourne, a large unlicensed whisky still raid in New York, and the hanging of James Jackson in Kansas City for a 1900 murder. It notes a Red Cross president Clara Barton annuity bill, a Chicago fire at the Benfost building, and a fatality in an Ateman incident. Wisconsin tax collections exceed last year while Western intercollegiate athletic meets are canceled, and postal receipts reach a quarterly high amid losses. A Montana cattle sale sets price records, a massive oil and gas deal in Ohio and West Virginia emerges, hog cholera fears rise in Wisconsin, and finch surgery provokes public comment.
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Pheney Company
Federal House of Representatives
Melbourne
Victoria
Nanare
New York City
James Jackson
Kansas City
Prophet Everett
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Clara Barton
Red Cross
Benfost
Chicago
Patrick McCormick
State Insurance Department of
Wisconsin
Western Intercollegiate Association
Wendell Huston
Postal Service
Montana
Marietta
Ohio and California Refining of Company
Mason
Jackson
Putnam
Kenawha
West Virginia
Guffey and Gailey
Standard Oil Company
Pine Creek
Edward Willams
Boynton
Grace of God Article Completed for Creed Revision
Washington DC April 12 The Presbyterian committee on the revision of the creed completed the article on The Grace of God for a brief doctrine statement to be presented to the General Assembly. Seven of the articles have been completed.
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Washington, D. C
Presbyterian Committee On
General Assembly
Liquor Cealers Admit Political Nature of Tie
Lexington April 12 Leonard B Shouse president of the Kentucky Liquor Cealers association said tonight a liquor men combine now in progress is political in nature. He described the group as resembling a secret society.
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Lexington
Leonard B. Shouse
Kentucky Liquor Cealers' Association
Boycott Set on Kansas City Stock Yards Shutdown
Kansas City shoe stock exchange votes to boycott the Kansas City stock yards over an objectionable yarding rule adopted yesterday. Resolutions urge shippers to move cattle hogs and sheep to other markets until the dispute is resolved.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Shoe Stock Exchange
Good catch in Chicago diamond thief nabbed
Edward Kelly, an alleged diamond thief, was arrested after a dramatic chase during which shots were fired. Wanted in Hamilton for a $10,000 diamond robbery, he is suspected of involvement in the $75,000 Chicago postoffice robbery. Police found fuse and safe-blower caps in his hotel rooms.
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Chicago
Edward Kelly
Kelly
Hamilton
Wisconsin Syndicate Buys 20000 Acres in Oregon Redwoods
A Wisconsin syndicate purchased 20,000 acres of redwood timber in southeast Oregon from Isaac Minor for nearly 1,000,000 dollars. The deal includes the harbor of Cheeto.
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Oregon
San Francisco
Cal
Hag
Isaac Minor
Cheeto
Moors Troops for Ireland to Suppress U I L
Dublin dispatch reports ten battalions of English and Scottish militia to Ireland within a month under the coercion act. Lord Londonderry threatens to resign if cabinet fails to act against the United Irishmen, urging stronger measures.
Noted Presbyterian Divina Rev T Dewitt Talmage Dies in Washington
Rev. Thomas Dewitt Talmage, famed Presbyterian preacher, died at his Washington home at 9 p m due to brain inflammation after influenza illness. He was 79, survived by his wife and children including Rev Frank Dewitt Talmage of Chicago and several daughters. Born 1832 in New Jersey, he led churches in Belleville Syracuse Philadelphia Brooklyn and Washington, editing multiple religious publications and authoring over 60 works. His sermons circulated in 2600 papers, reaching an estimated 30 million readers worldwide.
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Washington
Washington, D. C
T. Dewitt Talmage
Bia Tfe
Talmage
Mexico
Maud
Dr. Talmage
Frank Dewitt Talmage
Chicago
Warren G. Smith
Brooklyn
Daniel Mangam
Allen BE. Donnan
Richmond
Clarence Wyckoff
Thomas Dewitt Talmage
Round Rock
N. J
University of the City of
Philadelphia
Central Church of
Frank Leslie
The
Christian Herald
United States
Three Heads In Basket Washington Changes In Civil Service
Secretary to the President Cortelyou informs Secretary Show that the president orders a sweeping personnel shift. Powderly, Fuehle, and Williams will be replaced. Sargent to succeed Powderly. McSweeney is asked to resign and Joseph Murray named in his place. The changes aim to benefit the service and require weeks before taking effect.
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Washington, D. C
Cortelyou
Secretary of the Treasury
Messrs
Powderly
Fitchla
McSweeney
Fuehle
Williams
Sargent
Joseph Murray
MicSweeney
Rock Island Churches Call Rev H W Reed
Springfield April 12 The First Baptist church of Rock Island extended a call to Rev H W Reed formerly pastor at Waukegan Illinois and LaCrosse Wisconsin Reed left active ministry to tackle a $26000 debt of the Young People's Baptist union organ society which he has completed
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Springfeld
First Baptist Church of
Rock Island
H. W. Reed
Waukegan
Ill
LaCrosse
Wis
New Tune For The Anthem Proposed By Rhode Island Society
President Asa Bird Gardiner of the Rhode Island State Society of the Cincinnati announced a gold medal will be given to the composer of a new tune for the national anthem America. Gardiner said America has general consent as the national anthem and if a tune as inspiring as God Save the King can be found it will be taught in schools and accepted readily.
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New York
Asa Bird Gardiner
Rhode Island State Society of the Cincinnati
America
Gardiner
Waterline protection and armor work on Des Moines cruiser
Boston report describes waterline protection for the United States cruiser Des Moines with corn pith bricquettes from the West to seal hull breaches. It notes 2 inch nickel steel deck armor being installed at Fore Rio shipyard, and water tightness tests on 100 compartments using donkey pumps.
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Boston
United States
Rio
Quincy
Maes
Des Moines
Peace talks and budget clash shadow top South Africa note
London dispatch reports Cabinet weighing peace signals from Lord Kitchener, with taxes and budget timing under review amid war weariness. Edinburgh rumor mill cites Boer demands on internal governance, debts, amnesty and release. Pretoria hosts Boer peace conference as delegates arrive by special train.
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Edinburgh
Evening News
Kruger
Lord Roberts
Cape
South Africa
Pretoria
Schalk-Burger
Generala Botha
Meyer
Delarey
Steyn
DeWet
Klerksdorp
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Maggio's Case Is Dismissed in New Mexico
Antonio Maggio, once jailed in Las Cruces on suspicions tied to an anarchist plot against President McKinley, has been released. The case was dismissed at the request of U S District Attorney Reid. Maggio reportedly had predicted McKinley’s death months before the Buffalo shooting.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Antonio Maggio
Las Cruces
McKinley
Maggio
Buffalo
United States
Atorney Reid
Casa
Congressional Debate and Senate Chinese Exclusion Talk
Rep McCall and Brantley urged the bill while opponents Robertson and Stevens pressed against it. Cu ban annexation challenged as harmful to American workers. Senate Chinese exclusion debate saw Foraker oppose new terms citing treaty limits and cotton trade impact. Teller, Lodge offered amendments and responses.
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Senate
Wershington
D. C
Foraker
McLaurin
South Carolina
China
Far East
South
Teller
Senator Foraker
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Appointment of James Clarkson as New York surveyor of customs
The president has appointed James Clarkson of Iowa, former first assistant postmaster general, as surveyor of customs of the post of New York. Additional postmaster appointments include TtHnois, William BE. Nipe, Mt. Carroll, George W. Baker, Paris Iowa Wesley L. Burton, Gresne. Also, a White House statement upholds Governor Dole’s continuation in Hawaii, praising his course and asking for administration support. Catholic Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia named to the Indian commissioners board, succeeding Bishop Whipple who died recently.
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Clarkson
Washington
James
Iowa
New York
TtHnois
William BE. Nipe
Mt. Carroll
George W. Baker
Paris
Wesley L. Burton
Gresne
Dole
White House
Hawaii
Archbishop Ryan
Philadelphia
Board of Indian Commissioners
Bishop Whipple
Vassar Awards Babbett Fellowship to Elizabeth J. Adams
The Vassar College faculty grants the Babbett Fellowship for the ensuing year to Miss Elizabeth Jemper Adams of the class of 1993. She is currently pursuing English studies at a Chicago university.
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Vassar
Poughkeepsie
Vassar College
Babbett
Elizabeth Jemper Adams
Adams
Chicago University
Merger Case Before Court in Washington Rail Monopoly Clash
Washington April 15 The United States Supreme Court heard arguments on a Washington state merger case. Attorney General Stratton urged that the court is the proper tribunal and that the stock and control power of two big railroad lines across Washington Montana North Dakota and Minnesota could be consolidated to create a railway traffic monopoly.
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Washington, D. C
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Stratton
Northern Securities Company
Shawn
Justice Brewer
Montana
North Dakota
Minnesota
Sobui Orier Bunnt Coataiog Iatate
Whshington
Courk
New Jersey
Sneha
Cyiges
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Defends Illinois Mine Inspection Law
Washington, April 16. Justice Brown announced the opinion in Consolidated Coal company vs. the people of Illinois. The court upheld the Illinois statute for mine inspection despite attacks on discrimination against mines with few minors and inspector discretion on frequency and fees. The ruling affirms the Illinois Supreme Court decision.
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Illinois
Washington, D. C
United States Supreme Court
Justice Brown
Consolidated Coal Company
People of Illinois
Imois
Supreme Court of Illinois
Flour Mills to Close in Minneapolis as Demand Falls
About 60 percent of Minneapolis mill capacity will idle next week and for an indeterminate period, impacting around 1,000 mill employees. The shutdown stems from May wheat premium and discriminatory rates favoring wheat. Negotiations between millers and railroads aim to equalize rates, but Eastern lines resist. export flour demand has dropped as wheat is shipped abroad.
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Minneapolis
American Gunboat Machias Arrives Colon on Way to Bocas
Dispatch from Commander McCrea reports the gun boat Machias arriving at Colon on Saturday and departing the same day for Bocas Del Terra under orders from the department. Consul Malmros at Colon warned the state department of a threatened attack and urged dispatch of a warship to the scene.
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Washington
McCrea
Machias
Colon
Bocas del Terra
Malmros
State Department
Bocas
Markets by Wire Chicago Grain April 16 report
The market was steady with early gains in Wheat before closing lower. May wheat opened higher, traded to a peak then eased to a close around 72.75. Corn showed active strength, closing unchanged to higher, May corn opening around 61.4 and finishing near 62.14. Oats rose on session, rye advanced in May, flour and grain shipments listed with several carloads moved.
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Chicago
TiM@rt
Cary
Chicago Live Stock Market Report April 1
Cattle receipts about 38 500 head, prices at record highs for April. Good to prime steers 4 40 to 4 74, cows 1 05 to 5 50, stockers 2 60 to 5 85. Hogs about 35 000 head, bulk sales 6 95 to 7 90. Sheep 10 000 head, lambs 4 76 to 6 9. Strong demand with initial declines recovered. light offerings quickly absorbed.
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Chicago
Lnter
Prises
St Louis Live Stock Market Report April Prices
St Louis market data shows cattle receipts around 6 head with prices steady to strong for beef cattle. Texas steers bring 3.35 to 1.50 per hundredweight while stockers and feeders range 2.70 to 6.05 and cows and heifers about 3.50 to 500. Hogs receipts about 2,000 with market steady to lower and range MTB.
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St. Louis
Texas
Wheat futures update from Minneapolis market notes
Minneapolis grain market report dated April 16 shows Wheat May futures at 734a with July contract at 72 percent on track. Mentions No.1 hard and No.1 Northern with slight changes from the previous listing.
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Minneapolis Grain
Minneapolis
Northern
Women’s clubs oppose color line in federation
Peoria April 16 delegates of Woman’s clubs voted against further agitation of the color question and against excluding colored clubs from the national federation. Delegates to Los Angeles were uninstructed but aligned that the organization’s sense is against any limitation on membership while opposing segregation within the federation.
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Peoria
National Federation
Los Angeles
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St. Louis & Union Trust Company
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Kansas City Exchange
Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage
United States Bureau of Immigration
BR. W. Reed
First Baptist Church
That City
Rhode Island Society
Des. Moines
Peage
Great Britain
Lord Kitchener
Kitchener
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McCall
Brantley
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Louisiana
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