Weather Summary for Friday and Saturday in Texas and Oklahoma
Eastern Texas fair and warmer Friday and Saturday with light variable winds. Oklahoma and Indian Territory fair and warmer Friday and Saturday with favorable winds. Observations from the U.S. Weather Bureau show temperatures and conditions across multiple stations including Abilene Dallas Corpus Christi Oklahoma City and others.
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Oklahome
Indian Territory
Abilene
Texas
Corpus Chriati
Roxas
Fresh Boer foreign legion forms near Pretoria
dispatch from Lourenzo Marquez reports that about 2000 foreigners join the Boer commando moving through Bawatoland. the new legion includes cossacks in uniform and a French captain, brother of the late general de villebois marauil, with several recruits headed for pretoria.
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London
Daily Mail
Lourenzo Marquez
Preforia
Bawatoland
Wepener
Foreign Legion
Pretoria
de Villebois Marauil
Colonial troupe holds line near Wepener amid Boer action
Allwalworth reports cannonading resuming at Wepener as Boer attack yesterday proved minor. British ammunition being disbanded by Hail Ish. Boers short of ammunition. Patrol notes small Boer groups near Oliviers Commando moving toward Smithfield. five images spotted between Bethany and Katiur River, twelve miles east of the railroad.
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Allwalworth
Wepener
Amumbat Tlom
Olivier
Capetown
Bloemfontein
The
Argus
Smithfield
Bethany
Katiir River
Battle update from Pretoria reports federal gain
Advices from We peter indicate British forces are surrounded as the battle continues favorable to the federals. About 500 British troops are believed to be cut off there.
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Pretoria
Wepeter
Jones on Warpath Over Privilege Aide and Sugar Bill
Washington April 12. The Senate, by strict party vote, declined to take up the Nicaragua canal bill. Senator Jones of Arkansas opened the session with a sharp retort to a charge by Mr. Dolliver and read his response regarding Puerto Rican duties and the sugar trust. The body debated the Spooner Philippine bill and an Alaska code bill before adjourning after an executive session.
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Mich
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Ark
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White House
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Filininne
Debated Session Passes Measures on Depositories and Pensions
Washington reports a lively session approving a treasury despository designations for Puerto Rico Cuba and the Philippines with Cuba limited by the plan. A Senate bill extending pensions to dependent mothers of Spanish American War veterans including those married to Confederate soldiers was also passed amid criticism and debate.
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Ineulor Affairs Committee
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Puerto Rico
Cuba
Philippines
United States
Galleres
Cooper
Puerto Hijo
Brewer
Alabama
War Department
Manila
Pesce
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Gooper
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Gage
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National City Bank
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Fitzgerald
Maus
Lex
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Tena
de Armand
Loudeosinger
Senate
Gibson
Tony
Sol Iititun
Shipping subsidy bill up for Senate action this session
Washington April 12 Republicans in the Senate committee announce intent to move the shipping subsidy bill ahead of unfinished business with Quay and the Philippine measure. Democratic members oppose swift action fearing extended debate and campaign impact. Senators Hanna, Frye, and Meserve push for early consideration despite opposition.
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Aerate Committee On Commerce
Republican Caucus Committee On
Order of Business Fe
Moesere
Hanna
Frye
Philippines
Direct Election Debate Sparks House Session Mood
Members gathered around a cartoon on direct election of senators as debate raged. Cortlas and Brosslue clashed over order while Powern and Zeigier supported popular vote to curb scandal, with a prolonged delay ending at 6:50 p.m.
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Brosslue
Cortisa
Pennsylvania
Broasiue
Powern
Disciplinary talk over Abbott and campaign committee chair
The text notes potential discipline for Mr. Abbott an ao employee of the National committee. Chairman Richardson faces criticism for placing goldbags on the executive committee, defended as needed for clone districts. It suggests those backing Chairman Jones may stay on the committee.
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Tiao
Abbott
National Committee
Richardson
Congressional Campaign Committee
Jones
Democrats Protest Gold Ties Meet Chairman Smooths Over
Measel's FitzGerald Ruppert and Daly, members of the congressional campaign committee, protested a Chicago press bureau circular calling gold Democrats traitors. They demanded accountability from Chairman Jones, who disclaimed responsibility and urged unity amid the gold issue.
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Washington
Measel
Fitzegerald
Massachusetts
Rapport
New York
Daly
New Jersey
Congressional Campaign Committee
Democratic Press Bureau of
Chicago
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National Committee
Tarhers Democrats Hold Convention and Strong Ticket
The Democratic State Convention in Raleigh named a full ticket for statewide offices. Governor Charles B. Aycock and others were selected, with Julian Carr, E. J. Hale, Walter Moore, and Thomas A. Jones named as delegates to the National Convention. A primary plan for a United States senator election was authorized.
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N. C
Charles B. Aycock
Wayne County
W. D. Turner
Iredell
J. B. Grimes
Pitt
B. BR. Lacey
Wake
B. F. Dizon
Cleveland
Robert D. Gilmer
Haywood
Wiliam
Jackson
Thomas A. Jones
Buncombe
United States
Weekly Course Schedule for Evening Classes
Mondays cover American Political Parties. Tuesdays present Recent Scientific Discoveries. Wednesdays offer Twenty Lessons in French Conversation. Thursdays feature Biographical Studies for Girls. Fridays include Photography for Amateurs. Sundays explore Golden Ages of Literature.
Boers Dominate Early Phase of Transvaal War
London reports the Boers score another victory as heavy bombardment drives British retreat toward Ladysmith. Boer forces in Natal estimated around 18,000 by Buller’s staff, with 96,000 British troops in reserve. Fischer asks Italy to intervene. Milner and British leaders harden stance on settlement terms.
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