Nicaraguan Canal Drive Faces Delay Roadblock
Washington April 18 The Pacific coast congressional delegation pressed President McKinley for immediate canal action while urging quick passage of the Hepburn bill. They cite Hay-Pauncefote treaty delays and Walker commission reports, warning that opposition to Panama interests may be delaying interoceanic connection.
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Theklis
Rill Ajony
New York
the Tribune
Washington
Hepburn
Committee On Interstate and
House of Representatives
Panama Canal
Romanitios
Hepburs
Pacana Comal Inter Cat
Nicaragua
Panama
Heir to Large Fortune Claimed by St Louis Editors
City editor Harry B. Wardell of the Globe Democrat and his sister Mrs Adary Wiest learn they are heirs to a fortune estimated between 10 and 20 million dollars left by Toasler Wandell, a resident of Athens New York, according to a dispatch.
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Globe
Democrat
Euough
St. Louis
The
Post-Dispatch Today
Harry B. Wardell
Chaire-Democrat
Slater
Adary Wiest
Atheny
N. Y
Toasler Wandell
Texan postmasters appointed in several counties
Washington reports postmasters appointed in multiple Texas counties including Wm. M. Shelton in OCsas, Andrew 4G. Mitchell in Montgouisry, and David V. Brandon in Wa. Edwin H. Church Jr and Pram A. Parso have been named lector cafetera and Wa. T. Carter becomes a clerk at Coraledua amid a new Texas post office establishment lacoola Madinen counts Caroline Paisley and poet master Leonidas named in the roster.
Unclear Passage on Canal Conceptions and Hepburn Bill
Fragmentary text discusses a proposed canal across continents and hints at removing opponents before the Hepburn bill. Mentions inability to link Atlantic and Pacific, comparing to New York and Liverpool. No clear event, date, or named entities can be reliably identified from the readable fragments.
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Sehip
Comte, Ton
Nicaragua
Atlante
Pacific
New York
Liverpool
McKinley urges joint resolution on Puerto Rico civil rule
President McKinley asks Congress to pass a joint resolution to authorize temporary civil governance for Puerto Rico until new officers can be appointed and qualified. Senator Foraker introduces the measure, stating army officers can remain in civil duties under the act until August 15, 1900.
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Washington
Congress
Mand
William McKinley
Foraker
Renolitiot
Memedae
Puerto Meo
War Department Death List From Manila Arrives at Washington
April 18 report from General Otis lists officers and soldiers dying of diseases and in self defense in Manila area. Entries include malarial fever fatal cases in Fort Deshian and Fourth Cavalry, tubercular peritonitis, dysentery, typhoid fever, and alcoholism among various infantry units, with names, companies, and dates.
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Washington
Hao
War Department
William H. Shuman
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George Paul
One Hundred and Thirty-eighth
Frat
Frank Foster
Thirtieth Infantry
Mension
Ater Farthing
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William Smith
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Frank J. Stone
Twenty-eixth Infantry
Nephro Wiinela
William M McKay
Eleventh Cavalry
Ralph
Patterson
Thirty-eighth Infantry
Phillip Gallagher
Twenty-first Infantry
William Bowman
Biwart Hale
Willey HM. Tudor
Wilford B. Marian
Forty-fourth
Daniel Gillespie
Rain Aids Boers Providence War News From London
Reports describe rain hindering British movements near Wepener and Bloemfontein. The Boers face supply strain while dispatches suggest Bulls Warren and their recall by authorities is likely.
General Warren Ordered to Return Home from South Africa
General Sir Charles Warren commander of the Fifth division of the South African field forces has been ordered to return home. It is said a peremptory order for his return was cabled to South Africa this morning.
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Charles Warren
Warren
South Africa
South Africa Campaign Updates From London Despatches
April reports from London note Colonel Dalmetty's cavalry defeated at Wepener with twenty killed and 100 wounded. The Maine hospital ship brings 110 invalids to Aldershot. General Gatacre to return to command a local district this week.
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London
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Populist Delegates Nominate Ticket For State Office
Raleigh April 18 populist state convention nominated Cyrus W. Thompson Onslow as governor A C Shufons Catawba secretary of state J B Sthulken Columbus treasurer W H Worth Guilford auditor H W Ayer Wake attorney general H Stawal Moore state superintendent NC English Randolph corporation commissioners A C Peane Granville J T Harchel Chatham commissioner of agriculture J Mr Newborne Lenore commissioner of labor C Hamrick Cleveland electors at large Rh B Davis Hanover W D Merrill Peruon Delegates to national convention instructed to vote for W J Bryan for president. No change to national platform reaffirmed 1896 platform. Speaker urged Bryan support predicted his election this fall. No state politics mentioned.
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Raleigh
N. C
Moday
Cyrus W. Thompson
Onslow County
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Catawba
J. B. Sthulken
Columbus
W. H., Worth
Guilford
H. W. Ayer
Wake
W. J. Dryan
Loule
Nebraska
Bryan
Vermont Republicans Name Four Delegates for Philadelphia
Burlington April 18 The Republican Bible convention chose four delegates and four alternates to the National convention in Philadelphia next June. Delegates named were G Mottaligh of Burlington Lieutenant Governor Henry Co Bata of St Johnsbury Edward Wolfe of Burlington and Latjont Green of Brilows Falls. The group reaffirmed allegiance to Republican principles and supported increased duties and tariffs under the current administration. The resolution praised the administration of the nation’s president.
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Bata
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Pot Mslradel
Tn Linda
Platform Maya
Indoraing
Memorial Services for General De Villehais Mureau in Paris
Memorial services in Noire Tam cathedral honor General De Villehais Mureau who died fighting in South Africa. Large crowd attended as public demonstrations erupted outside the church, followed by counter protests. Several arrests were reported as tensions flared around the event.
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Paris
General de Villehais Mureau
South
Alfrica
Noire Tam
Mercier
Natuire
Catheea
Millevoye
Reault
Missouri Med ords and tensions at the Midwestern gathering
The report details Kansas, Missouri and Pennsylvania figures addressing the Midwestern convention. It notes nominations and the selection plan for Cincinnati, plus debates over party principles and a resolution denouncing William J. Bryant and John D. Rockefeller for alleged protections against public rights.
British Forces Tighten Grip in Orange Free State Action
Reports from the Orange Free State say General Dowel’s lines surround Brahint’a while British fortifications hold firm. Commandant Fronemane claims to have driven 400 troops across the river toward Allwaltorth and taken several prisoners. Bethulie bridge reportedly blown up.
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Allwaltorth
Jed
Bethulie
Pomp for Peentomicas and Puerto Rico Inauguration
A Washington dispatch reports the cabinet meeting focused on inaugurating civil government in Puerto Rico on May 1 under new statutes. The administration plans a grand display with the entire North Atlantic squadron to impress the island's people in the early days of the regime.
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New York
Tribune
Washington
Governor Phanctis By Toute A Tim to Secure World’s Fair Aid
Ex Governor D R Francis travels to Houston to advocate a special delegation from Missouri to Washington to press for support for St Louis World’s Fair funding. The Houston delegation will leave St Louis Wednesday with Governor Jones of Arkansas and ex Governor Hubbard of Texas aboard. Replies are expected from other governors.
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St. Louis
D. R. Francis
Tmouston
Texianhorshe
Vrancis
Congress
Howston
Washington
Chicago Ambulance Corps Badge Incident in Pretoria
Nearly half of the Chicago Ambulance Corps tore off their Red Crown badges on arrival in Pretoria during a wartime mission. Adelbert Hay, United States consul, reported to Washington that he must relay circumstantial details to officials.
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Chicago
Congress Tenders Brigadier General Ranks to Volunteers
Representative Grosvenor of Ohio introduced a bill authorizing the president to appoint three volunteer officers as brigadier generals and retire them, aiming to benefit Generals Wheeler Lee and Wilson, all volunteers, by elevating them to the regular army rank before retirement.
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Congress
Wheeler
Jer Ae Wilson
Grosvenor
Washington
Ohio
Jogeth Wheeler
Fiteugh Lee
James Wilson
Arbitration Award Declined by Portugal and Brazil
The Transvaal government offered to pay 95,009,000 to Portigal the amount tied to a Berne award. Portugal refused to accept or sympathize with the gesture, and the funds were said to have already been provided.
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Transvaal
Pretoria
si-An Econ
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Delagon Bay
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Governnce
Portigal
Favor for Wavan Mark Honne’s Bryan Endorsement
Cleveland dispatch April 18 reports supporters in the Twenty-first district rally behind Bryan and the Chicago platform amid a controversial convention scene. The fragmented text notes demonstrations and party alignment with Bryan.
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Mark Honne
Bryan
Cleveland
Ohio
Twenty-firet
Ciewesacasey
Chicago
Diplomatic Stance Delays Turkish Claims Settlement
Washington reports the United States will not send warships over Turkish damages to American missionaries. Officials say force would harm European diplomacy and Turkish relations, opting for a dignified approach to pressure Ankara while avoiding military action. The Turkish minister in Washington remains popular despite stalled negotiations.
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Diplomatia Directes
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Mindeter Angell
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Huron
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Wathlogton
Vienna Advises Sultan on Spain Crisis
Vienna correspondent of the Times says renewed U S claims may bring grave consequences for the sultan. The United States government is not prone to empty intents. The note warns the sultan to recall Spain and not expect protection from European powers.
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TRANSMISSISSIPPT DELEGATES EXCURSION ADVERTISEMENT
Delegates planning a ten days trip to Mexico offer an excursion with final car departure this Saturday night. The Post business office invites inquiries and promises helpful information and space availability.
Vague Military Rumor Raises Guilt in Transvaal Circles
A London report from April 18 cites persistent whispers within military circles that Lieutenant is connected to a troubling issue in the Transvaal. The item conveys cautious speculation without detailing names or concrete actions.
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Transvaal
London
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