Puerto Rico tariff bill rouses heated House battle
Special from The Pas Washington notes a sharp partisan clash over the Puerto Rico tariff bill. Republicans pressed a party line while Democrats argued the measure violates the constitution and betrays the people of Puerto Rico. The debate featured charges of a campaign slush fund and carpetbag politics as votes split along party lines, with emphasis on trust influence in foreign territory.
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Michigan
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Mane
Barolog
Puerto Rico
Dalxell
Senate
Boers Fought British Forces at Flandslaagte Front
Official reports from Roberts describe Boer artillery and long range fire against British and naval forces at Flandslaagte. A naval 4.7 inch battery supported the defence as Boers pressed, shells fell in British camps, and two gunners were killed. British pickets faced sniper fire while preparing to withdraw, the Boer force fortified, and a rumor of Boer movement to cut British lines persisted.
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Weather observations across stations at p m yesterday
The United States Weather Bureau compiled general observations from multiple stations including Abilene Amarillo Corpus Christi Davenport Galveston Memphis Montgomery Nashville New Orleans Oklahoma Palestine Vicksburg and Mexican stations with temperature readings and notable deviations around the 100 degree mark at various locales.
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Tex
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Montgomery
Ala
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Tenn
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Palestine
Texas
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Vita
North Carolina Democratic Convention Names Ticket
Raleigh April 12 delegates nominate Governor Aycock for first position lieutenant governor Turner secretary of state Grimes state auditor Dixon state treasurer Lacey. Platform denounces tariff and gold standard and trade combinations and calls for US Senators elected by people and an income tax. Delegates instructed to support William J Bryan for renomination.
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Raleigh
N. C
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Iredell
J. Bryan Grimes
Pitt
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Cleveland
B. R. Lacey
Republican Party
United States
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Macrum Charges Mail Tampering Claim in Pretoria Visit
East Liverpool Ohio April 11 Former Consul Charles E Macrum charges that Consul Adelbert Hay failed to find evidence of consular mail tampering during Macrums stay in Pretoria He rebuts newspaper reports calling them malicious misrepresentations from the state department and says the published statement is a slanderous falsehood demanding proofs.
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Ohio
Charlies E.macrum
Pretoria
South African Republic
Adelbert Hay
Ma‘dom'e
State Department
Came Department
Sle
Boers Protest Portugal Over Beira Aid Route
The Boer governments formally notify Portugal that shipping British troops and war munitions to Rhodesia via Beira is hostile. Britain arms Portugal with support if reprisals occur, though Portugal has not yet asked for aid and no decision to escalate is shown. The UK stance leans toward backing Portugal if Boers press actions.
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Rholesia
Beira
Portuguese East Africa
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Rhodesia
Associated Press
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Great Briealo
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British General's Blunders Prompt His Removal
Dispatches from Bloomfontelin dated Tuesday April 10 report ongoing Boer pressure along the Orange River north of Ahwalworth and near Wepener. Major Springs of the Cane Mounted Rifles is dead, with six Dragoon Guards returning from a missing patrol. Discrepancies in Meerkatsfontein telegrams cast doubt on claims of a Sunday British reversal. Generals Gatacre and Delacre face scrutiny while brigade commands near to be reshuffled amid fresh troop arrivals.
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Lord Roberts
War Office
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Mlessie
Acrely
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Gatacre
Bloemfontein
Alfwalworth
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Victoria Delights Spectators With Windsor Park Drive
Queen Victoria with Princess Victoria of Battenberg astonished crowds in Phoenix Park by a long afternoon drive despite continual rain and wind. The carriage reached the vice regal residence at 5 o clock after an eighteen mile trip. In Washington a Pan American Congress meeting of representatives and ambassadors from the Americas was convened for Saturday at the Bureau of American Republics to plan the Pan American event in Mexico City.
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Hoers Mas sed At Kroonstad Thirty Five Thousand Strong
London dispatch reports a large crowd of about 35,000 men massed at Kroonstad amid tense mood. The Daily Mafia correspondent Louresto Marquaz notes the departure of the Chiefs ambulance corps to Pretoria was delayed due to suspicions of filibustering. A mixed delegation of French and Germans accompanied the convoy, and the event followed heated interviews with Portuguese authorities.
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Bellain's Heavy Contribution and War Casualty Totals
The report summarizes war casualties through April 7 including 11 officers and 3,980 men killed in action, 48 officers and 405 men missing or prisoners, 47 officers and 1,485 men died of disease, 3 officers killed in accidents, plus repatriations totaling 288 officers and 4,704 men. Overall casualties, including last week losses and wounded, exceed 21,000 officers and men out of action.
Boers Recruit Proof of Strength in South Africa
The text notes Boers openly expressing intent to fight and recruiting for £30 to £40 per month. It mentions thirty five thousand Boers with ninety runs concentrated between Kroonstad and Winburg, with fortifications described as impregnable.
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Fischer Blames Milner for War in Naple s Interviews Say Milner Aimed for War
Naples telegraph interview with Mr. Fischer, a peace commissioner, claims Sir Alfred Milner went to Cape Colony with a fixed mission to provoke war. Fischer alleges Milner opposed Transvaal conciliation and accused Milner of falsifying reports as major charges. Boer envoys move toward St. Gotthard Pass without stopping in Naples.
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Fought Stubbornly Then Overpowered at Bloemfontein
London reports Lord Roberty dispatch from Bloemfontein detailing a four hour stand by the enemy before surrender as advancing Polish troops used fixed bayonets within ten yards. Seven of the enemy killed, eleven wounded, and many captured. Lieutenants Boyle and Williams and Sergeant Patrick Campbell killed. Williams killed after flag raised. perpetrator shot. Imperial Yeomanry and Kimberley mounted infantry praised. Artillery stopped a flank attack. four killed, eight wounded. No further news from Wepener.
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France Watches Ritalin Keep Clear of Portuguese Deal
Paris dispatch reports French deputies debated transporting British troops via Portuguese soil to Rhodesia. Foreign Minister Del Casne refused discussion, stating France remains neutral at war’s outset and cannot guarantee neutrality for other powers. He noted no threat to French capital in Lisbon and cautioned against government collapse over protection.
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English Review Reports General Chermalde Takes Command
London April 12 Bloemfontein correspondent via Time states General Sir Hoebert Chermalde is appointed to command the third division, replacing General Sir William Gatacre who returns to England. Brevent’s force is confident of victory while Boers show dash then pause near the Hasuto border amid reorganizations and prolonged tensions.
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