Worldwide events collide in a packed daily listing
A sweeping roundup covers Congress adjournment and war taxes, British minelaying, burglaries in Chehalia and Toronto, mining and railroad delays after heavy Denver storms, notable deaths like John Hannigan and Rev. Rutledge, frontier colonization plans near Eugene, Alaska border migration, Carnegie Hall voice studies, and global tensions from India to Manila with naval shifts and trade accords.
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Denver
John Hannigan
Mildale
Johnson
Arizona
William J. Rutledge
Jacksonville
Ill
Trinidad
Canada
United States
Pacific
Cape Nome
Alaska
Inauguration of civil government for Puerto Rico May first
The report states that civil government for Puerto Rico will be inaugurated on May 1. It notes various global and domestic items from the period, including political shifts, trials, and military movements, with emphasis on the era's unsettled affairs and notable figures.
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Puerto Rico
John Hoffman
Praise for Tagals Roll Call of Dead Statesmen
Senate debate centers on imperialism policy as Hoar delivers a long address criticizing annexation of the Philippines. He honors Aguinaldo and rates Washington and McKinley among dissenting statesmen, while a rollicking vote recap marks negative positions except Aston Burr. House naval bill debate focuses on armor plate and warship construction with five minute rule coming.
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Washington
Hoar
Massachusetts
Atention
Senate
Ja Grippe
Aguinaldo
Kossuth
Dom Paul
Joubert
Nathan Hale
Philippines
George Washington
William McKinley
Aston Burr
Mississippi
Republican Party
Tour
Pre Lew
Battle at Cagayan involving 1200 Tagals and Fortieth regiment
Manila reports April 19 that 1200 Tagals attacked Case’s battalion at Cagayan Mindanao on April 7. Americans suffer 15 casualties. attackers estimate 50 killed and 80 wounded or captured. The fight lasted about 20 minutes with street clashes and sallying parties. Many insurgents flee to the mountains. Montenegro and Macabulo are noted. First American coal shipment to Japan arrives at Nagasaki aboard the steamer Needless with 6000 tons from Virginia.
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Case
Cagayan
Island
Mindanao
Manila
Fortieth
Island of Mindanao
Relief
Montenegro
Smith
Camling
Tarlac
Macalbulos
Seventeenth Infantry
Macabulo
San Jose
Batangas
Santa Cruz
Tailors Return to Work After Union Contract Signed
Chicago April 19 Tailors locked out February 15 return to work as the Journeymen Tailors Union and the Tailors and Drapers Exchange sign a new contract. The exchange wins most points in the dispute. Hack shops barred. The only concession is bushelen allowed to stay with the union. Striker losses include retention of workers replaced by shops.
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Chicago
Journeymen Tailors’ Union
Tailors’ and Drapers’ Exchange
Bushelen
Robbers Fail in West Pullman Bank Job
Early today, robbers wrecked the State bank of West Pullman but failed to seize the $10,009 inside. The blast drew two policemen, a robber fired a shot into the air, and the bandits escaped via a rear window. The time lock was undamaged and the door opened automatically this morning.
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Chicago
State Bank of
West Pullman
Turkey Must Pay It, Washington Diplomatic Stand
The state department declares it will insist on performance of Turkish claims for damages to American missionary property, after three ministers failed to collect. About 800,000 dollars in destruction claims plus a 40,000 dollar Lentz claim are at issue, with political risk in Smyrna and Europe. Minister Angell’s hawkish suggestion of seizure was rejected.
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Turkey
Secretary of War
Major Night
United States
Father Tierney
Division of Forestry
Puget Sound
Washington
State Department
Angell
Smyrna
Europe
Janey
Refugee reports on Johannesburg mine shaft destruction plot
London dispatch notes Natal Mercury accounts of refugees describing elaborate preparations to destroy mine shafts around Johannesburg supervised by the state mining engineer who has requisitioned copper wire. General Carrington moves toward the Transvaal borders from Keira as Boer opposition and fortifications, about 15,000 men strong, spread north of Ladysmith.
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London
Natal Mercury
Johannesburg
Carrington
Keira
Transvaal
Mafeking
Lourenco Marques
Ladysmith
Washbank
Oer
Senate backs Puerto Rico civil affairs control measure
Washington reports the senate adopted a joint resolution to administer civil affairs in Puerto Rico under the new Puerto Rican government law while awaiting officer appointments. Comment on Alaska code and Hansbrough amendments continues, with Spooner opposing both. Manila notes three guerrilla defendants convicted. two life terms, one 15 years after Otis's approval. A seaweed paper fact and a murder case in Anderson, Indiana, are also included. A parcels post treaty with New Zealand is signed and to take effect July 1.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Puerto Rico
Alaska
Carter
Spooner
Manila
Loallamba
Otis
Donel
New Zealand
Mob hanges and alleged crime reported from Mississippi
From Belton reports Henry McAfee a Black man is accused of attempted small crime. In Hinds county Mrs Saunders was hanged by a mob in front of the Brownsville schoolhouse.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Belton
Henry McAfee
Negro
Japanese Labor Influx Prompts Coast Immigration Alarm
Tacoma reports an official warning that over 10 000 Japanese were booked for passage to Kobe Yokohama and the Pacific coast aboard several ships with more expected. Agents lure families with promises of $14 daily wages and easy city work, urging upfront payments and sunken hopes, signaling a potential surge of 20 000 more workers this year if unchecked.
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Tacoma
Northern Pacific
Goodwin
Kobe
Yokohama
Japan
Sound
Miles
Portland
Porta
Arrest of Strikers in Croton Valley Riot Crackdown
April 21 in Croton Landing New York sees a major crackdown on striking Italians. Sixty-six arrests attempted with warrants for leaders and search warrants for Italian colonies. Over 100 fled overnight, about 150 sought work in New York and Syracuse. Police with 25 deputies and Company D of the Seventh Regiment conducted searches in the Bowery and surrounding areas, resulting in 25 arrests and 16 more on hilltop and Little Italy.
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Croton Landing
N. Y
Croton Valley
Molloy
Westchester County
Judge Smith
Sing Sing
New York
Syracuse
Bowsery
Bowery
Italy
Repair cost trimmed for Hipston cruiser not to exceed
The board of survey reports the United States cruiser Hipston can be repaired for 175000 dollars, half the original estimate, and work is ordered at Mare Island navy yard. In San Francisco the Nippon Maru brings the largest opium importation to the port, valued at 600000 dollars with a duty of 200082 dollars.
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Washington
Board of Survey
United States
Navy Department
Mare Island Navy Yard
San Francisco
Navy to ship 5000-ton steamer for India famine relief
The navy department has secured a 5 000 ton steamer to transport wheat and other food collected by New York charities to plague and famine victims in India. In Spokane the Exposition Company trustees raise 42050 dollars for a permanent building and the annual fair next October.
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Washington
Navy Department
New York
India
Spokane
Wash
Spokane Exposition Company
Westinghouse to Electrify Paris Rail System
From Paris comes word that Westinghouse Electric has signed contracts to outfit the Metropolitan and underground railways of Paris and the suburban lines of the railroad de l Ouest. The firm will power a major Paris surface rail network and has supplied the movable sidewalk at the exposition and an electric tram through the exposition grounds.
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Pittsburg
Paris
Westinghouse Electric Company
Railroad de l
West Governors Debate Public Lands Policy
At Salt Lake April 28 Governor Lee of South Dakota and Governor Poynter discuss western land policy. A committee urged against leasing arid lands by the federal government and favored cession to states under homestead safeguards. Lee opposed the resolution. a letter plan to contact other governors was adopted.
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Salt Lake
Lee
South Dakota
Poynter
United States
Congress of the
Yaqui War Update From Mexico Readies New Troops
Henry Headstey reports from the Yaqui frontier that Mexican forces retreat and 4000 troops hurry toward the district while Yaquis number about 6000 armed with Remington and Manser rifles and bows. The Yaquis hold the Sierras and have two cannons captured from Mexicans. government losses include 17 Yaqui dead in a recent engagement and many wounded on the Mexican side.
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San Francisco
Henry Headstey
Oakland
Mexico
Hoat
Novel Plan of Robbery Sparks Chicago Police Probe
Chicago police investigate a new and complex hold up after J H Smith president of the Industrial Trades Union at 151 153 Michigan avenue is arrested on robbery and disorderly conduct charges. Frank Gustavson, a carpenter, says Smith with two star officers seized him, took 46 dollars and papers, forced him to sign a paper, and warned of shooting if he spoke. Smith claims no prior meeting with Gustavson and will face a hearing. Also noted Stockholm votes funds for arms and naval construction for 1901.
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Chicago
J. H. Smith
The
Industrial Trades Union
Michigan Avenue
Justice Martin
Frank Gustavson
Gustavson
Smith
Aged Mrs Watson Dies After Poisoning Attempt Near Lewiston
Lewiston Idaho April 23 Mrs David Watson aged resident six miles east of Lewiston died at 10 oclock tonight after drinking half a bottle of cherry pec toral and collapsing. New York April 23 Miss Mary E Dinr4 of this city jumped from the Brooklyn bridge at 2 oclock this afternoon without serious injuries.
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Lewiston
Idaho
David Watson
New York
Mary E
Fridge Company plans large steel bridge empire merger
New York April 23 The fridge Company incorporated with capital of 100000 may be expanded to 70000000 with 30000000 preferred stock and 40000000 common stock. It is said to include most prominent steel bridge manufacturers while J P Morgan & Co are to finance the consolidation as negotiations proceed.
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New York
Tren& Domina
J. P. Morgan & St Iare Co
Canned roast beef chosen for Philippine Army subsistence
Washington officials approve canned roast beef to feed troops in the Philippines due to lack of cattle and distance to markets. Major General Otis approves immediate dispatch of about 100000 cans to Manila with 50000 more planned, ensuring quality and proper preservation during transit.
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Washington
Philippines
Manila
Fog
Otis
Alexander
Chicago
Francisco
Philipines
Kissed the BG Girls at Reedvill School
Hillsboro Oregon April 21 A swan complaint signed by N I Oakerma and 11 other patrons of Reedvill School District 290 seeks revocation of principal U M McHargue s certificate by the state Department of Public Instruction at Salem alleging gross misconduct Kissing older girls during school hours and causing many to skip classes also noting a January school meeting vote by McHargue and an alleged accusation against a complainant s eldest son at the March meeting The petitioners demand revocation of his state certificate
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Hillsboro
N. I. Oakerma
Molargue
Reedvill School
State Department of Public Instructio
Salem
McHargue
Two men killed in pursuit near Thompson's after cattle brand theft
Salt Lake April 23. Mr Fullerton of Webster City Cattle Company reported two men mutilating brands. They fled, were pursued with Sheriff and posse 70 miles north, surrendered after a fight. One outlaw, identified as Flat Now George, was killed. he is tied to last year's Union Pacific train robbery. Cheyenne men head to identify the dead man.
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Salt Lake
Tribune
Thompson's
Utd
Fullerton
Webster City Cattle Company
I'Jesse
Pos
Here
George
Almet
Union Pacific Railroad
Thopmeon
Cheyenne
Quiet at Croton Landing strike station
At Croton Landing New York April reports show the strike activity remained calm. Workers reported for their 7 AM shift as usual with a few more men turning up. At the quarry about 150 men appeared for work.
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Croton Landing
N. Y
Canal Bill Change Delays Nicaragua Aid Plan
Washington April 23 The house committee on interstate and commerce altered the Hepburn Nicaragua bill by striking out provisions for modifications and thus pushing toward a compromise. The amendment proposed by Representative Barham of California was agreed to aimed at expediting bill consideration.
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Washington
Ber
Barham
Alifort
Locomotive Engineer Killed in Canada Rail Crash
Vancouver March 23 report says Rubert Soames freight engineer on the Indian Pacific was instantly killed at Beaver Canyon while talting three through. He rode at about 30 miles an hour when a rock slide crashed into the train. The motive and three cars toppled over. Soames was thrown against a rock, which pierced his temple.
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Vancouver
B. C
Fragmented OCR seems unclear and incomplete text
The readable bits show disjoint phrases and stray words about a “shat” and “Ab” with no coherent events, names, dates, or locations clearly identifiable for a factual summary. The piece appears damaged and does not present a valid news item.
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Great Britain
Chehalia
Johnstown
Eugene
Toronto
Carnegie Hall
Giacomo Minkowsky
Metropolitan School of Voice and Singing
Edouard de Reezke
Mme
Nordica
Minowscky
Maurice Gran
Andrew A. McCormick
Minkowsky
Brooklyn
Ladyamith
White
Lessea
Joplin, Mo
Peking
Wa Chang
University of Edinburgh
Scotland
Joseph H. Choate
Rafua Wright
Morgan & Wright
Detroit
Marblehead
Bennington
Concord
Shan Ting
Lake Erie
Perico Pipin
Santo Domingo
Primoner
Hoke Smith
Atlanta
Gia
Boston
Germany
Russia
Asia Minor
Cyril Arthur Pearson
Pearson's Magazine
Helena, Mont
Cuba
Porto Rico
Pennsyvania
Guam
Hawaii
Pagile
Louisiana
Ameer
Afghanistan
Warna
England
Harry F. Allen
Atlin
Colombo
Rhine
Bingen
Lora Roberta
Buller
Warren
Tartar
Westminster
Topeka
University of Topeka
Harry B. Wandell
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Canary Islands
Porte
Siberia
Klappi
Bohemia
Bohemia Middle Range
Naval Strategy Board
Ohio
Nebraska
Newcastle
Perentta
Charles H. Allen
Joliet
Tloar
Albany
Notre Dame Des Vortus
Commodore Cowle
Dorie
Cavite Navy Yard
General Montenegro
Camaling
Angasi- Than
New York City
James G. Blaine
California
Pennsylvania
Cleveland Aya
Sicaragua Canal
Gen. Wheeler
Fair ‘Teeney
Mexico, Cuernavaca & Pacific Railroad
House
Nagasaki
Needless
Virginia
Hoers
Anderson
Ind
John Rodmore
Thomas EF. Rodmore
Rodmore
Mra. Rodmore
Greenland
Hecira
Pacific Coast of America
American Machinery
France
Agstnet
Public Arid Lande
Norway
Stockholm
Rikedag
Great Bridge Trust
Philippine Army
Reedville
Croton Tramn
Bu As
Tve
Aval
al Ve Re
Ug Ul
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