Boers Elusive As News From South Africa Tightens
London dispatches report Boer forces moving in multiple directions as Lord Roberts aims to trap them amid scarce horses. Reports vary on Wepener and Ladysmith, with doubts about rapid British advance due to supply and terrain.
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Lert Roberts
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Bethany
Natal
Biggardeberg Range
Ladysmith
London
Pretoria
Cape
War Office
Chicago invitation over Manila battle anniversary misaddressed
A controversial invitation from Chicago to Spain for the Manila battle anniversary caused offense. A Spaniard’s representative denounced the invitation as insulting and mistaken, while Mayer Harrison issued a clerical apology for the unintentional discourtesy.
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Manila
United States
Spain
Lemay
Mayer Harrison
Express Companies Win Stamp Tax Case at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of express companies on who pays stamp charges for packages. Justice White authored the opinion. The Michigan Supreme Court had previously ruled against the express firms.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Justice White
Boers Near Bloemfontein Stir Incognito in April Movements
London April 17 reports Boer incursions near Bloemfontein with small groups entering within eight to ten miles of the city. A Boer demonstration at Karee Rand covered a large convoy withdrawal. The drive south appears aimed at replenishing provisions as fighting spreads through the Free State.
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Bloemfontein
Morning Post
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Karee Fiding
Tno
Free State
Transvaal Hopeful for Davis and Davis Campaign
April 17 dispatch from the Lourengo Mar quiz correspondent says Transvaal government leans on American intervention. Expect great results from Woodrow Wilson Davis and the presidential cement. Blockade of Delagoa Bay has not harmed the Transvaal, but enriched foreign financiers at British expense.
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Lourengo Marquiz
Daily Mall
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Transvaal
Woobster Davis
Cenent
Delagoa Bay
Transvan
Reported blows to collier plants amid remote district action
A Ladysmith dispatch dated April 14 reports natives claiming that the Fools in the Blandelsagte district retired beyond Riggaresberg. Additional details support blowing up key collieries near Wes selt' Nek with destruction of engine houses and plants.
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Ladysmith
Saya
Scould
Blandelsagte
Riggaresberg
Goliiers
Wesselt
Nek
Fighting at Jammerberg reported with no decisive wins
Brandfort reports renewed fighting at Jammerberg with both sides claiming no clear laurels. Commandant Petrus Dewet says troops from Bloemfontein join Brabant’s forces while a British column advances toward Hultfontein. Foreign attaches are present as observers.
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Bravo
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Hultfontein
Roors retreat from Whepetr frontier near Mafeking
Fragmentary dispatch from Mafeking dated April 5 reports The Roors in retreat from Whepetr along the Hamardland border while the Kulok move parallel with them along the frontier amid hunger and bleak prospects as relief seems distant.
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Whepetr
Hamardland
Johnston Accepts Defeat with Grace in Alabama Senate Race
Alabama Governor Johnston endorses Senator Morgan after Saturday primaries, stating he remains a Democrat in victory or defeat and will support the party's nominee. Morgan, in a public wire, thanks the democracy for near-universal endorsement and pledges continued service to Alabama.
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Ala
Johnston
United States Senate
John T. Morgan
Morgan
Logia
Commonwealth
Thad
Senate
Age-Herald
Alabama Democracy
Alabama
John I. Morgan
Bloodshed in Italian strike sparks fear of more violence
On April 16 in Natreme Croton Landing Italian strikers brandished rifles and shotguns at soldiers. Sergeant Robert Dotghiss of the Cleveland Separate Company was killed by an unknown assailant during guard relief as chaos spread through camps. The Italian consul general in New York condemned troop deployments, warning of trouble and possible consequences.
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Cornell Tym
Robert Dotghiss
Clevemh
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Secon
Little Tialy
Pougrows
McDougall
Steomuch
Mb- Dottie
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Telien
New York
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Troopa
Nooner
Thorn
Southern Railways Telegraphers Strike Shows Limited Impact
The Southern Railway reports no change in status since yesterday with passenger traffic normal. Telegrapher union leader Powell claims the strike revived and improving, while three traveling auditors arrive as Superintendent Vaughan says offices will reopen with new staff tomorrow.
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Southern Railway
Republicans Set Draft Platform for Philadelphia Convention
Washington dispatch says Administration leaders agree on a National platform endorsing McKinley and his leadership. It calls for a gold standard, expansion abroad, retention of the Philippines, protectionism, reciprocity, a larger merchant marine, pensions, Monroe Doctrine, and an enlarged navy. Civil service reform immigration limits temper woman suffrage and home rule are included as planks.
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Washington
Philadelphia
McKinley
Philippines
Nicaragua
Eesgison
Congrew
Cuba
Sebiars
Pension Bill Introduced for Widow of Philippine War Veteran
A Special ALD Introducen Washington April 1 reports a pension bill by Cone Keneman for Alfred W. Drew of the Nevutenwat Twelfth United States infantry. The measure seeks to add Charlotte W. Drew as beneficiary, paying two months of pension in place of the prior monthly rate, with referral to the appropriate committee.
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Hawleys
Alfred W. Drew
Angeles
Philippine
Elands
Hia
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House of Representatives
United Binton
Arar Joa Ir
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Charlotte W
United States
Weather and Carpenters Strikes Reported Across Regions
Weather outlook shows cooler conditions in the East with southerly winds shifting to northwesterly and colder air over Oklahoma and Indian Territory through Wednesday. In labor news, Kansas City carpenters strike for higher wages, rejecting a contractor offer, while Staten Island carpenters strike seeks an eight hour day and a four hour Saturday.
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Warhington
Oktihemna
Indian Territory
Staten Island
Louisiana election tightens as St Mary heightens
On April 16 in New Orleans the state election outlook focuses on St Mary parish where Senator Caffery and Governor Freter reside and both parties claim control. Republicans carried the parish in the last election.
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Democracy
New Orleans
Parish of
St. Mary
Caffery
Freter
Creditors Meeting Noted in Texas Bankruptcy Proceedings
In Bryan Texas on April 6 Hon M G L Park of Waco acted as referee in bankruptcy during a creditors meeting.
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Bryan
Texas
M. G
Park of
Waco
Bankruptcy hearing noted in district with Judge Clarke present
In the district today the matter of A. A. Carr, Jn bankrupt was held. Judge George Clarke of Wace was present and represented certain interests in the proceedings.
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A. A. Carr
George Clarke
Wace
Winter Storm Strands Denver Area Trails and Rails
A major spring storm swamps northern Colorado and parts of Wyoming and New Mexico. Cherry Creek floods the Platte, raising safety fears for Castlewood dam while Cripple Creek reports near constant snowfall hampering mining and rail lines. Bridges and roadbeds are blocked, trains halted, and crews rush to clear routes for tomorrow.
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Colo
Colorado
Wyoming
New Mexico
Kansas
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Castlewood
Cripple Creek
Giipin
Clear Creek
Ulstriota
Todds
Mississippi River Floods and Dam Breach Hit Meridian Area
Reports from Meridian and surrounding towns describe record floods across the Mississippi region. Dam failures and rising waters threaten property, crops, and a water shortage as the eastern and western electric street rails suffer damage and rescue efforts begin.
Tennessee Republicans feud over convention contests in Nashville
The Republican factions led by Evans and Brownlow clash as contests spread across sixty five counties. Delegates remain unsettled while a second state convention discussions begin. Evans supporters push for changes and potential district alignments as Brownlow claims leverage.
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Nashville
Teco
Repid- Hean Blate
Hylay Evans
Evans
Inter national and Great Northern buys Colmesneil branch
The International and Great Northern Railway has purchased the Colmesneil branch of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas line. They have been taking stock this week and will operate a regular daily local passenger train between Colmesneil and Trinity at once, according to reliable reports.
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Texas
International
Great Northern
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Texan
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Trinity
Famine Conditions Reported Across Regions
An abbreviated report notes famine distress in Iodia and broader suffering. It cites observers including Rev. Rockwall Clan cy and Missionary at Allahabad describing grave hunger, with thousands dying and millions receiving government aid in a February timeframe.
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Boston
Rockwall Clancy
Allahabad
Medod
Iodia
Humber
Kentucky Governors Clash Reaches Supreme Court
The Kentucky governorship dispute moves to the U S Supreme Court with Taylor and Beckham claiming the governor’s powers. Parties seek an earlier ruling and outline conflicting authority over pardons appointments and commissions, signaling a pivotal state constitutional crisis.
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Kentucky
United States Supreme Court
Taylor
Hoth
Williams. Taylor
JC. W. Beckham
William &. Taylor
Érron J
Louis McQuown
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