Fierce Boer Briton battle near Hart's River reports heavy losses
London April 4 fierce fighting raged March 31 near Hart's River southwestern Transvaal as General Kitchener's force clashed with Generals Delarey and Kemp. Fifteen hundred Boers fought hard but were repulsed. Canadian Rifles distinguished themselves with one company holding a post until all were killed or wounded.
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London
Hart’s River
Transvaal
Kitchener
Delarey
Kemp
Canadian Rifles
Bruce Carruthers
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Keir Gnd Cookson
Wriekuil
Western Transvaal
Hart's River
Murders of Boer prisoners led to courtmartial verdicts
London reports the War Office statement on the Bushveldt Carabineers in the Transvaal. Five officers were tried at Pietersburg in January 1902 for twelve murders. Hancock and Morant were executed, Witton life imprisoned, Picton manslaughter and cashiered, Major Lenahan returned to Australia. The case tied to the Rev. C Hesse murder, with some evidence deemed insufficient for conviction.
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London
War Office
Bushveldt Carabineers
South Africa
Transvaal
Pietersburg
Lord Kitchener
Hancock
Morant
C. Hesse
Witton
Picton
Lenahan
Carabineers
Australia
Milarly Guil
SARGENT NAMED COMMISSIONER GENERAL OF IMMIGRATION
Frank Sargent, president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, was offered and accepted the post of commissioner general of immigration. He will need time to wind down his business affairs but will begin familiarizing himself with duties.
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Washington
Frank Sargent
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Resignations Sought and Staffing Changes Invoked
It is understood that the resignation of Messrs Powderly and McSweeney has been requested or will be at once. Joseph Murray will succeed the latter and William Williams will be nominated to succeed Commissioner Fitchie at New York.
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Messrs. Powderly
McSweeney
Joseph Murray
William ‘Williams
Fitchie
New York
Cholera in Manila Prison Sparks Quarantine Camp
Manila reports two cholera cases in Bulibid prison leading to inmate discharge and transfer to a detention camp to be quarantined. Up to noon today 140 cases and 115 deaths in Manila. provinces with 32 cases and 19 deaths.
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Manila
Massacre Scene Attends Balangiga Exhumation and Fine
A burial corps travels to Balangiga to exhume Ninth Infantry remains massacred in September. Senor Valdez, editor of a Manila weekly, fined 4000 pesetas for libeling Filipino commission members Benito Legarda and Dr Pardo de Tavera. Manila hosts a welcome for the Peru steamer, with Luke Wright and Dean Worcester speaking. Judge Villamor heads to Tayabas for a special court to try over 500 treason and sedition cases.
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Manila
Balangiga
Island of
Samar
Ninth Infantry
Senor Valdez
Philippine Commission
Benito Legarda
Pardo de Tavera
Liberal Party
Peru
San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce
Luke Wright
The
Philippines
Dean C. Worcester
Villamor
Tayabas
Justice moved swiftly murderer's quick trial in Philadelphia
William H. Lane, a colored servant, was convicted of murder in the first degree for killing Ella J. Jarden and her daughter Madeline in Philadelphia. He pleaded guilty the previous day, avoiding a jury, with only three witnesses called to determine murder degree. Judge Biddie sentenced Lane to death. execution date to be set by Governor Stone.
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Philadelphia
William H. Lane
Ella J. Jarden
Madeline
Eloise
Lane
Biddie
Governor Stone
Cabinet Probes Louisiana Mule Camp Alleged British Support
The April 4 cabinet session focused on a communication from Louisiana's governor protesting a camp in the state said to be run by British agents to supply mules and teams to the British army in South Africa. The president ordered a fact and law inquiry.
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Washington
Louisiana
South Africa
Plumber Slays Wife Then Ends Life in Toledo
In Toledo on April 4, Harry Preston, a 57 year old plumber, shot his wife in the head and killed her instantly then wounded himself with three shots in the abdomen. He died minutes later. Officials say liquor influence but no stated motive.
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Toledo
Ohio
Harry Preston
Preston
Death threat to mayoral candidate grips Grand Rapids
Arthur Reed, Republican candidate for mayor of Grand Rapids, is critically ill with typhoid at Butterworth hospital after his nomination. Doctors say he will not survive the night. Election day is Monday.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Arthur Reod
Butterworth Hospital
Rhodes Will Creates Oxford Scholarships For Anglo American Links
Cecil Rhodes wills two American and colonial scholarships for every U S state and territory plus five for German students to study at Oxford. He envisions a united English speaking world with Oxford as a central hub and a fund valued around ten million dollars for Anglo American endowments.
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London
Cecil Rhodes
Rhodes
Oxford
William
South Africa
England
Germany
United States
Cape Town
Matoppo Hills
Bulawayo
Salisbury
Matabeleland
Rhodesia
Groot Schuur
W. T. Stead
Associated Press
British Empire
Educational Endowment Fund
Oriel College
Oxford University
Fine Structure to Rise on Wayne and Webster Corners
John Dreibelbiss purchased the old Peter Kiser homestead at the northeast corner of West Wayne and Webster streets, 60 by 150 feet, for 7500 dollars. Architects plan seven three story modern apartment houses costing about 40000 dollars, with construction starting by June 1, on a corner once eyed for a Christian Science temple and long the home of Fort Wayne pioneer Peter Kiser who died years ago.
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West Wayne and
Webster Streets
John O Dreibelbiss
Peter Kiser
Wayne Street
Webster Street
Dreibelbiss
Christian Science
Fort Wayne
Revelations of Brutality at Indiana Prison Prompt Calls
Dr Borse Horne testifies to brutal treatment by Deputy Warden Barnard and guards at Indiana State Prison. Ex-Guard August Tabbat corroborates abuses as calls for full investigation grow. Governor Durbin resists action while state charities and labor groups prepare inquiry.
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Indianapolis
Ind
the Sentinel
Michigan City
Barnard
Kimbrougth ‘Tas
Nebeker
Reid
Borse
S. Horne
Durbin
State Board of Charities
State Federation of Labor
Horne
August Tabbat
Harley
Shideler
Landis
Mgr. Webeker
Indiana State
Stockholm contribution to McKinley memorial fund
William W. Thomas Jr the United States minister at Stockholm has sent a check for over 500 dollars to the U S fund for the Canton Ohio memorial to the late President McKinley. The money comes from ministers and others in Sweden and Norway and from friends of America in Stockholm.
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Stockholm
Sweden
William W. Thomas, Jr
United States
Norway
Canton
Ohio
McKinley
Europe
Friends of
America
Bucket Shop Case Postponed in Indiana
Indianapolis April 5 The suit to stop bucket shops using Chicago board of trade quotations faces a 30 day continuance after defendants asked for delay. Judge Baker granted the request in the United States court.
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Indianapolis
Chicago Board of Trade
Bucket Shops
Indiana
Baker
United States Court
Board of Trade
Prof Cushman Dead in Jacksonville
Prof M W Cushman of Indiana, author of several books on stock treatment, collapsed and died in Jacksonville Florida late last night. The notice records his sudden death and identifies his academic affiliation.
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Jacksonville
Fla
M. W. Cushman
Indiana
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