Congressional moves and global updates in late 1899
Senate debates Puerto Rican tariff bill and Alaskan civil code. House focuses on army appropriations. Reports cover Dewey cable, British sympathy to Joubert, and Archibald Forbes death. Chicago machinists strike settlement reached. Gonzalez Morales executed in Pangasin. Lieut Batson named organizer for Macabebe native force.
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Senate
Foraker
District of
Alaska
Lentz
Philippines
Marshall
America Congress
Mawar
Ari- FeNa
Dingle
BDH
Queen Victoria
Lord Roberts
Chicago
Morales
Gonzalez
San Charles
Pangasin
Luzon
Seventeenth Infantry
Lieut
Batson
Turmoil and War Updates From South Africa and Americas
Reports describe a clash involving Congressmen George Worris and C Pugh, a funeral procession for Gen Joubert, and a major Boer-British engagement near Karee station. Notes mention Peru cabinet changes, Puerto Rico fiscal amendments, and bond receipts as U S troops maneuver at Bloemfontein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohs Cath
Prisa
Theodore Kestolds
Monsor
Albany
Peru
Rome
Preghel Vega
Homie
Carl Hasadre
Ferervo
Wilet
South Africa
der Roberts
Hoemfontein
Lik. G. Don & Co
Soth
United States
Canada
Proctor
Puerto Rico
Treasury
Senate
J. J. Girimondi
California
Santos
Brazil
Louis Poetha
Joubert
Transvaal
Frankfort
Goebel
Roberts
Karee Station Siding
Bloemfontein
Brendfort
Kriger
Debates Navigate Tariffs and Amendments in Senate
The senate on the 31st completed action on amendments to the Vuerta Nican bill with two postponed. Fairbanks spoke in support as voting on pending amendments and the bill was set for the 3d. In the house, the fortifications appropriation bill of 7000.88 passed without amendments and a board re election for the National Soldiers home was approved.
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Senate
Fairbanks
National Soldiers’ Home
Couple Reunite After Secret Indiana Wedding
Dr. J. M. Hicks and Zella Hicks, once divorced, renewed their marriage after a brief reconciliation. The ceremony, conducted by Rev. W. T. Wells of the Christian church, was held February 27 and kept secret until now, surprising friends across the state.
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Wabasa
Ind
J. M. Hicks
Huntington
Zella
Rev. W. T. Wells
The
Christian Church
Piet Joubert Death Brings Mourning in Pretoria
Gen Piet Joubert, Transvaal commandant general and feared fighter known as Sien Fiet, died suddenly after a stomach illness. Born in Cape Colony and raised in the Orange Free State, he led boer forces at Majuba Hill and shaped Transvaal policy, allies Kruger and Pretorius, favoring force over diplomacy.
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Pietrus Jacobus Joubert
Transvaal
Piet Joubert
Sien Fiet
Sim Peter
South Africa
Cape Colony
Orange Free State
Natal
South African Republic
Joubert
Picci Kruger
George Coley
Majubahul
Republic
Kruger
Europe
Pretorius
Majuba Hin
General Joubert Led Boer War Efforts and Strategies
The article chronicles Gen. P. J. Joubert forging a centralized Boer army, organizing 17 military departments, and training civilians as soldiers. It notes his plans for rapid mobilization, massing war munitions, and his tactical actions in defense of Bechuanaland, as well as subsequent reports of his death and possible succession by Gen. Botha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Joubert
Joubert
South African Republic
Pretoria
Kruger
Bechuanaland
Iss
England
Lourenzo Marquez
Wm. Cox
Durban
Gen. Joubere
Mishawaka Officials Seek Evidence in Mishawaka Sand Body Case
Sheriff Henderson of ANegan county and a Michigan Ottawa county official arrived to gather evidence to identify the body found buried in sand near Macatawa Park. The dead man, Harry Smyster of Mishawaka, was last seen with a Chicago companion in June and disappeared last fall. authorities consider the case a murder.
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Mishawaka
Ind
Henderson
Anegan County
Ottawa County
Michigan
Gaylor
Macatawa Park
Mich
Harry Smyster
Chizagoan
Deep Ship Canal Plan Touted by Chicago Indiana Capitalists
An April meeting in Mishawka announced a project to build a deep ship canal from Lake Erie to the Mississippi River. Attorney Charles H. Peters of Knox submitted plans proposing a route via the St. Joseph river through Mishawaka to connect with the Kankakee Illinois and Mississippi rivers.
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Mishawaka
Lake Erie
Mississippi River
Chicago
Indiana
Charles H. Peters
Knox
St. Joseph
Kankakee
Ilinois
Mississippi
Mysterious Drainage Basin In Indiana Farm
On James McFadden’s farm in Rock Creek township Huntington county Indiana a large 20 foot wide by three foot deep basin collects drainage from 100 acres. Despite several large ditches emptying in water vanishes instantly with no surface accumulation. No tiles or ditches under the basin.
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Wabash
Ind
James McFadden
Rock Creek
Huntington County
Butler window glass workers strike at Upland plant
In Upland Indiana April 2 workers at the Butler window glass factory walked out over a pay dispute affecting one blower. The mill closed and the issue was sent to President Barnes of local assembly No 08. Most workers opposed strike, but Belgian members led the vote to quit.
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Upland
Ind
Butler Window Glass
Barnes
Diamonds Found in English Bale at Hartford City Mill
Hartford City Indiana April 2 Dock Bonner a machine tender at the Hartford City paper mill found in a bale of old papers shipped from England a small tin box containing 3S large brilliant stones believed to be genuine diamonds The stones vary in size and are thought to be worth not a fabulous sum Bonner is greatly elated over his find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
Dock Bonner
England
Bolner
Magnificent new Methodist church dedicated in Vincennes
The renovated stone church in Vincennes was dedicated by Bishop McCabe with Bishop Moore assisting. The structure cost 125000 dollars, fully paid, and thirty one new members joined on dedication day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes, Tid
McCabe
Moore
The
Advocate
Notre Dame Prep Defeats South Bend High in Debate
In South Bend Indiana on April 2 Notre Dame preparatory school won against South Bend high school with a score of 66 14 to 78 9 The debate asked if strikes are more harmful than beneficial to workers Notre Dame supported the affirmative with the winning team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Notre Dame Preparatory School
South Bend High School
Notre Dame
Pendleton Railroad Man and Politician Dies in Indianapolis
R. C. J. Pendleton aged 68 died in Indianapolis. A forty hiner and Civil War en ssign, he served in government work in Paraguay and was assistant general agent of the Mexican Central railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
R. C. J. Pendleton
Paraguay
Mexican Central Railroad
Heir in New York Estate Shared by Brothers Traeger
Joseph Traeger of Valparaiso Indiana learned he is an heir to an New York City estate valued at 250000 dollars left by an uncle. His brother John Traeger of Chicago will share the fortune with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Ind
Joseph Traeger
New York City
John Traeger
Chicago
Watts Wins Points Decision in 20 Round Bout
In Anderson Indiana on April 2 Jim Watts of Cincinnati defeated Shine Russell of Orestes over 20 rounds before the Alexandria Athletic club. A large crowd witnessed a tame affair with Watts taking the decision on points.
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Anderson
Ind
Jim Watts
Cincinnati
Shine” Russell
Orestes
Alexandria Athletic Club
Watts
Interscholastic track set for May in South Bend
South Bend Indiana April 2 The Northern Indiana Interscholastic Association will hold a triangular track meet in this city Saturday May 19 High schools of South Bend Elkhart and Goshen will enter 15 men each.
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South Bend
Ind
Elkhart
Goshen
Laforce Dies After 20 Years in City Boot and Shoe Trade
Laforce aged 53 died suddenly after two decades in the local boot and shoe business. He served in the Civil War and leaves a wife and five children. The Louisiana supreme court rules that the warehouse business is not incidental to the railroad’s common carrier duties.
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Valparaiso, Ind
Joseph Laforce
Louisiana Supreme Court
of 'S Railroad
Multiple City Elections Show Shifts in Power Across States
April 3 election results list mayoral and council outcomes. Fleischman leads Cincinnati mayoralty by 5,518 in GOP victory. Robert Allison tops board of public service. Polde and Milliken win local offices with strong majorities. Beattie Beattie women candidates lose overall. Topeka and Cleveland report party gains, with Ohio Democrats securing police judge and Cleveland Republicans expanding school control.
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Cincinnati
Fleischman
Cohen
Fusion
Robert Allison
Board of Public Service
Grogan Fusion
Tpolde
Noctor
Milliken
Boyden
Topeka
Kas
Beattie
Marshall County
Womn
Elizabeth Totten
Jeints
Cleveland, O
Thomas W. F Bell
Samuel Briggs
Arthur F. May
Bell
Columbus
N. W. Dick
M. B. Earnhart
Toledo
James Melvin
John W. Dowg
Relief of Puerto Rico funds transferred for public works
The War Department arranges 660000 of the 2000000 Puerto Rico relief appropriation for Capt. Wm. V. Judson as disbursing officer. Gov Gen Davis will spend about 100000 monthly on labor for public improvements. Plans cover six months with further use depending on future developments.
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Washington
War Department
Puerto Rico
Wm. V. Judson
Corps of Engineers
San Juan
Davis
Olujars
Fatal boiler blast at lamber co. brickyard in Atlanta
A boiler weighing several tons exploded at the G. O. Williams Lamber Co. brickyard in Atlanta killing three white men and injuring six others. Reports from the Cameroons quote precarious conditions with widespread disaffection due to harsh treatment of black workers. the German colonial department convenes meetings to curb unrest and gather aid for plantations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Atlanta, Ga
G. O. Williams Lamber Co
Ferlin
Cameroons
Africa
German official tensions rise over Shan Tung matter
Berlin dated April 3 reports strong representation by Bishop Anzer of Shan Tung leads German foreign secretary Count Von Buelow, acting on Em Williams orders, to wire the German minister at Pekin Baron Von Retteler to pursue further action.
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Berlin
Anzer
Shan Tung
Count von Buelow
Em Williams
Pekin
Baron von Retteler
Broadwood ambush in Boer action leaves 350 casualties
London dispatch reports Col Broadwood and seven guns captured after an ambush near Thaba N’Chu. About 350 casualties are claimed, including 200 missing. Roberts notes French cavalry support and a large Boer force of 8,000 to 10,000 with unknown gun numbers.
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London
War Office
Broadwood
Lord Roberts
Dited Bloemfontein
Gen. Roberts
Col. Broadwood
Thaba N'Chu
Bloemfontein
Sproadwood
Martyr
Reading
Roberts
Lieut
Chestermasters
Remington
Liicudwood
British dispatch from Bloemfontein notes missing officers
London reports Lord Roberts telegram from Bloemfontein listing missing British officers in several batteries. It cites casualties and prisoners with a claim of possible gun recapture, while criticizing British security and Boer tactics led by Gen De Wit.
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Tyre
de Wit
Lord Roberta
Crack Corps
the Household
National Treasury Public Debt Decline March 1900
The March 31 1900 public debt total excluding cash shows 1 112 256 558 with a monthly decrease of 6 629 701 due to increased cash on hand. The debt breakdown lists interest bearing debt 1 026 862 145 and non interest bearing 390 979 613 totaling 1 419 049 353. certificates and treasury notes of 720 500 779 offset by cash on hand. Net cash balance including reserve is 306 992 995 with 801 386 787 in outstanding demands.
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Washington
Treasury
Mohd
United States
Asia
Receipts and Expenditures Show March Surplus at $16.5 Million
The March monthly government statement reports receipts of 48,726,837 and expenditures of 82,188,271, yielding a surplus of 16,538,566. Revenue sources include customs 22,090,681 internal revenue 24,237,963 and miscellaneous 2,359,192. War disbursements 8,329,053 Navy 4,413,637 Civil and miscellaneous 6,839,156. Nine months into the fiscal year show receipts exceeding disbursements by 54,302,000.
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Washington
War Department
Navy Department
Currency in Circulation Rises Across All Measures
The Comptroller of the Currency reports March 31 1900 total national bank note circulation at 270 953 068 dollars up 27 900 751 for the year and 21 208 190 for the month. Base on US bonds circulation stands at 363 284 230 up 23 358 241 yearly and 19 674 201 monthly. Lawful money secured circulation reaches 37 668 338 up 4 542 510 yearly and 1 842 900 monthly. Registered bonds on deposit to secure notes total 256 001 480 with new two percent issues 97 797 690 and 39 631 080 for public deposits 10 992 900 of which are new two percents.
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Brooks
Church Missionary Society
Canterbury
England
Italian Chamber of Deputies
Washington
Haron Fava
Amississadoro
John A. Kasson
United States
Newfoundland
St. Johns
Iceland
Shermie
Manila
Fourteenth Infantry
Richard Pf. Yeatman
Armand
Lusseigne
Wiliam
Brack
Robert Field
Oliver
Cherbourg
France
Senate
House
Payne
Fort Hall
Oklahoma
New York
Anzer
Shan Tung
Count von Buelow
Emperor Williams
Pekin
Baron von Ketteler
China
Berlin
Germany
Austro-Hungary
Italy
Hernandez
Orinoco
Ciudad Bali
Comptroller of the Currency
National Bank
Mint Director Reports March Coinage Totals
Washington April 2 The monthly statement of the director of the mint shows the total coinage at the mints of the United States during March to have been 317,075,688. Gold 12,596,240 silver 4,341,375 and minor coins 138.72.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Bonds Deposited For Exchange Reach 201 Million
The amount of bonds deposited in the treasury for exchange into new two per cent bonds totals 201,675,600 dollars. Of this sum 22,797,900 dollars were deposited by individuals and institutions other than national banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Webster Davis Resigns to Lectures for Boer Reforms
Washington reports Webster Davis assistant secretary of the interior resigns to lecture in support of the South African republics. He cites his Transvaal visit and says the move will arouse American enthusiasm for the Boers and aid their cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Webster Davis
Davis
Transvaal
Chinese Fisherman Left Tied at Beacon Stake
In Richardson's bay near Point San Pedro San Rafael on April 3 Choy Fook a Chinese fisherman was tied to a beacon stake by five men from rival companies and left without food or water for two days. He was found nearly dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Rafael
Cal
Choy Fook
Point San Pedro
Richardson’s Bay
Chicago President Harper Aches Through Eleventh Hour
Chicago April 3 President Harper of Chicago University struggled at the eleventh hour to secure an outcome. The fragment hints at a tense last moment effort by the university leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harper of Chicago
University, At
Queen's Ireland visit praised as wise act of grace
Dispatch notes Dublin welcomes Queen Victoria with holiday attire and civic honors. Lord Mayor Tallon aligns with Redmond’s politics, while fears of Orange protests loom. Route, state coaches, and a large royal retinue herald a potentially long stay to showcase imperial splendor.
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New York
Tribune
Dublin
Ireland
Windsor
Buckingham Palace
Vice Regal Lodge
Reed
Queen Victoria Sets Out for Ireland Amid Tight Royal Guards
Queen Victoria leaves Windsor at 9:30 PM for Ireland accompanied by Princesses and notable aides. Royal train safety near unprecedented for Great Western and London and Northwestern routes with strict precautions and night travel planned to cover 11 hours.
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London
Victoria
Windsor
Ireland
Christian
Princess Henry of Battenberg
Countess of Antrim
Harriet Phipps
Arthur Biggs
Fleetwood Edwards
Ponsonby
Frogmere
Great Western
London & Northwestern Railways
Holy Head
Althoug
Bushberry
Don. & Northwestern Co
Chester
Holyhead
Little Sleep
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Pet Roubert
Transvaal Republic
Majuba H 1
Botha
Daily Mail
Louis Botha
Gen. Joubert
Tugela
Hildyard
Estcourt
Barton
Mooi River
Seema Hottomlens
Giana
Biz Legacy
Cleveland
Butte
Mont
Detroit
Port Huron
Amaconda
the Relief OF
Congress
Col. Broad
Wood
Penner
Maj. Taylor
Ladybrand
Chronicle
National Treasure Chest
Comptroller
Mgtorins
Tallon
Mr. Redmond
Harrington
Leeson Street
Redmond
Bfr
Queen
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