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Payson opens a new creamery as a Springville branch while Provo weighs an up to date sewer system. Parowan launches a roller mill project and Salt Lake prepares for a major state fair. Weather records show a unusually wet March with 2.93 inches of precipitation.
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Springville Creamery
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Parowan Coop
IMDS
Huntingtop
People’s Co-op
Shasta Han
Philippines
Utah Batteries
Wells
Utah
Omaha
Nu Salt Lake
Deseret News Corner
Federal Building
Temple
Thomas D. Reese
Caloocan
Kansas
Kunea Bad
Utah Shoreas
Gundsda
Gunolson
War's Victims at Arlington in Grand Military Funeral
Washington observes 306 officers and men laid to rest with full honors of war as President McKinley and cabinet lead a ceremony at Arlington Cemetery. A crowd of 15,000 attends. caskets weigh about 100 pounds each and eight men move each casket. Interment continues over the next two or three days.
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Washington
Arlington
McKinley
First Session of Conference Opens in Salt Lake City
The sixty-ninth annual Latter-day Saints conference opened in Salt Lake City with a large attendance led by President Lorenzo Snow and church leaders including Brigham Young, George Teasdale, Heber J. Grant, J. W. Taylor, and Rudger Clawson. The Cuban scene features General Gomez pressing for independence and US withdrawal as 22 bandits are rounded up in Santiago under Major General Wood. In Holguin and surrounding districts, unrest and bandit activity prompt military actions aimed at restoring safety.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Latter-day Saints
Ebernaele
Orlook
Lorenso Snow
Eetelin D. Richards
Brigbam Young
Francia M. Lyman
Jobe Henry Smith
George Teasdale
Heber J. Grant
John W. Taylor
Marriner W. Merrill
Anthon H. Lund
Matthias F. Cowley
Abraham Gwen Woodruff
Rudger Clawson
Jobe Smith
Seymour H. Young
K. Roberta
George Reynolds
Johnathan G. Kimball
Rulon Wells
Joseph W. McMurrin
William HB. Preston
Robert T. Burton
John K. Winder
Santiago de Cuba
Santiago
Wood
San Luis
Tyro
Guantnamo
Potw Hutle
Outlawa
Romers
Holguin
Troop Returns Expected By May First
Washington reports about 15,000 troops returned in March and 2,000 more expected in April. War Department and hospital service take precautions to prevent infection as troops arrive. San Francisco notes a price drop in Hong Kong sugar granulated to 15 18 cents per pound affecting the grocery trade.
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Washington
United States
War Department
War Ine
San Francico
Hongkong
Prio
Japan Seeks Influence in China as Partition Looms
Vancouver April 7 Oriental g notices show Japan pressing for food grants and concessions if China partitions. Count Cleuma advisers urge favorable policy shifts while Japan prepares to drill Chinese soldiers and send students to study, with Amoy rail link and strategic settlements planned.
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Vancouver
S. C
Japan
Sao Mun
Marquis Ite
Li Wong Chang
Hoanya
China
Ching
Chios
Poklen
Count Cleuma
Amoy
Hankow
Obi- Hese
Poo Chow
Amos
Kuleaw
Nenchang
Shanghai
Chungking
Tientsin
Limn
Calumpit Feared Clash and Casualties Reported
Reports from Calumpit detail fighting forces north of the town with casualties. An allied unit suffered a death and multiple wounded as heat and exhaustion hindered operations. A mistrustful engagement near Veragoido left several injured and the Montagement area reportedly prostrated. The article notes 27,007 silver dollars found in Malolos.
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Hmv Litoni
Calwishout
Larire
Berth
Rupp
Trolylinch
Ai Malolos
Filipino forces see Luna acting commander in chief
Reports say Aguinaldo was superseded by Luna as leader of Filipino forces with Luna described as bellicose. The US cruiser Charleston conducted coast soundings near Dagupan after rebels fired on shore, wounding a US officer, then bombarded the town as insurgents fled.
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Tedder
Jone Antonio Luna
Luna
United States
Charleston
Luzon
Orth
Dagupan
Jamaica row over tariff bill and annexation push
Governor Hemming and representatives fail to reach a compromise on long pending issues in Jamaica. The governor declines to withdraw extra members and the tariff bill passes. Representatives protest unanimously and may back an annexation push to join the United States amid national demonstrations.
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Klogeton
Jamaica
Sir Augustus Hemming
United State
Prisoners Aid Aguinaldo in Organizing Filipino Army
A Madrid dispatch reports Spanish officers and artillerymen who had been prisoners have joined the Tagalog, aiding Aguinaldo in forming their army. Spanish military circles cite this as key to understanding the Tagalog organization against American forces.
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New York
Herald
Madrid
Military action near Malolos amid rebel resistance
An April 4 reconnaissance report details General and the Montana regiment advancing toward the river with two Uta artillery guns. About 1000 rebels were armed for defense as shots wounded Montana troops but no decisive loss occurred. Later movement northward was noted, with water supply at Malolos mentioned and rumors of Aguinaldo's proclamation impact.
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Colla
Montana
Disputed Public Utilities Bill Delays Elected Action
In a heated session a public utilities bill faced obstruction as a key figure accused the measure of being stalled to prevent signing before adjournment. A confrontation led to the missing bill being forced to the Senate for action amid party tension and anti trust attempts. Washington reports note the War Department sought AG opinion on alcohol sales in canteens. AG confirms canteen sales may continue with restrictions on officers and enlisted personnel involved in selling.
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Jact
Dickason
House
Senate
Menaure
D. H. Dick House
Carter Harrigon Wing Wins Chicago Mayoral Race
Carter Harrigon Wing of Chicago won the mayoral contest with 146,014 votes. Zing Carter the Republican nominee received 104,404 and John P L Altgeld the Independent Democratic candidate 44,401. Harrison’s plurality was 00,010. In the previous mayoral election Harrision secured about 148,000 votes against Sears 60,697 and Harlan.
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Chicago
Carter H. Jmiarribon
Mmyor
Zing Carter
John PL Altgeld
Haarrison
Harrison
Sears
Harlan
Railway scheme eyed from Khartoum to the Red Sea
London April 7 The Cairo correspondent of the Daily Mail reports Britain weighing a railway plan through the Eastern Sudan from Khartoum on the Nile to Saakim on the Red Sea via Kuasala Nubia to tap Abyssinian markets. Also notes thirty ore engines for the Uganda mine being built for the United States.
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London
Cairo
Mall Saya
Soudan
Khartoum
Nile
Saakim
Deal Sea
Kuasala
Nubia
Uganda
United States
Mormon Elders Meet Southern Conference Opens
Charleston April 1 The annual conference of Mormon elders engaged in missionary work in the southern region assembled here yesterday. Twenty delegates present, conference lasts two days. Kiler Hew BE presiding. South Carolina represented by one delegate. others attend from Utah Idaho Mexico Arizona and Oberber ethics are represented.
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Charleston
G C
Kiler Hew
Wich
Houth Carollon
Butane de
Bidwe Cleveland
Sean
Oa Uteh
Idaho
Mexico
Arieone
Obber Ethics
Cuban Assembly Dissolves Army and Dissolves
The Cuban military assembly voted 21 to 0 to disband the army. The muster rolls will be kept by the assembly’s executive committee to aid Governor General Brooke’s administration. In New York William K. Van derbilt Jr married Virginia Valrax in a ceremony at Hermon Delridha palace with mixed faith participants and a church-affiliated priest.
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Havane
Salvator Clanero
Brooke
New York
Wiliam K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Virglo Ia Valrax
Hermon Delridha
Atreet
Fifth Avenue
Thomas ¥. Murphy
Church of the Sacred Moors
Doble Perry
Cathoe
Returning Home Amid Filipino Insurgent Quiet in Philippines
Cable from Manila dated April 4 reports the Philippine commission will issue a proclamation to the natives denying independence and forcing subjection to the United States. Deserters and returning refugees rise, food shortages plague insurgents, a priest seeks to resume duties, and southern islands show uncertain moves as natives threaten to extinguish lighthouse lights.
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New York
Manilla
Philippines
Philippine Commission
United States
Phillippines
Althou
Receipts From Philippine Islands Under American Administration
Acting Secretary Merkeljohn released receipts for the Philippine Islands since American control began. Through January 1 total reached $1,510,815 with January to March reports showing $9,984. exports and port control limited by ongoing hostilities and partial port possession.
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Washington
Merkeljohn
Philippine Islands
Otis
United
Insurgent forces pressured as U S reports improve
A Manila cablegram signals insurgent government in perilous condition after defeats and scattered retreat to towns north of Malolos. Meanwhile Judge Dasenberry resigns as Utah Fourth Judicial District seat expected to prompt interim replacement. Balkan frontier tensions rise with warned consequences and growing drills ahead of potential upheaval.
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Washington
War Department
Manila
Ite
Ti Wo
Malolos
Vicayan Islands
Oris
Great Britain to seek indemnity for Manila battle death
Washington learns that within two weeks Britain will ask for compensation for Simpson a British subject killed at Manila. The incident occurred when a civilian, dressed in white, was mistaken for a Filipino during the fighting. This marks the first such claim arising from the Spanish American War.
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Washington
Great Britain
Simpson
Manila
Sloip
Sob
Cuban aid bill hung up in Washington as Alger weighs fate
Washington in April reports the improvised Cuban aid plan under rapid decision by the assembly. Secretary Alger met General Brooke before leaving Havana and explained his position. If Cuban muster rolls are not surrendered promptly, General Brooke may order a $9,000,000 withdrawal.
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Washington
Caoban Assembly
United States
Alger
Brooke
Howane
Trooke
Collapse of Rebellion in the Philippines Near Malolos
Advices from Manila state American troops under General MacArthur rest at Malolos with quiet today. Exchanges of fire near the waterworks have limited to brief shots as insurgents and U S lines skirmish. reports say the insurgent backbone may be broken and 9000 soldiers want peace if officers permit. Civilians return to homes carrying white flags as Americans seek trust and safety.
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Washington
Manila
MacArthur
Malolos
Howes
Lawton
Hall
Lonla
Lres
Pio del Pile
Aguinaldo
Oy Aestrion
Rear Admiral Carpenter Shoots Himself in Mead County
Rear Admiral Carpenter retired from the Navy reportedly shot himself at Portamoduring the war era. He had been a patient at Adams Ner Asylum near Jomelea Plain district for weeks and details were withheld at the family’s request. He had long suffered from various disorders after retirement and had recently shown improvement before the relapse that led to his death.
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Portamo
Conmed Retacy
Key W
Carpenter
Adm
Adams Ner
Jomelea Plain
Tie Fam
Admiral Carpenter
Xow Combine Will Raise Prices and Shift Silver Market
New York on April 4 reports many western wineowners and smelting interests believe the amalter trust will raise the price of alloy and move the central silver market from London to New York. U. S. control now about two sevenths of world production. Victoria B C April 4 notes Tartar arrives from Orient with word of a massacre of twenty nine farmers by aborigines at Byorsotau Japan. Germany reportedly concentrates fleet at Amoy to challenge Pu talion. Tokyo dispatches claim Americans shot at civilians in the Philippines.
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New York
Amelter Trust
London
United States
Victoria
B.C
Sha
Byorsotau
Japan
Germany
Amoy
Putalon
Tokyo
Philippines
Prominent Augusta Woman Dies by Her Own Hand
Mina Mary Wilson, a young Augusta social figure, kills herself after learning lover Alve Dix, a private in Company G, Twentieth Kansas Volunteers, was killed at Malo Los. Dix had been a mining businessman in Wilson County and planned to marry Miss Wilson in June after her Var saw graduation. The report notes the tragedy and a doomed fiancé.
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Wichita
Kan
Mina Mary Wilson
Augusta
Alve Dix
Malolos
Alva Dix
Twentieth Kanans
Wilson County
Northwest Notes Chronicle Western Mining and Cattle News
The Diamendrille mine resumes daily coal shipments averaging 100 tons. A Borg robbed near Tacoma of 400 dollars. a fight near Monroe ends in a death. Gold Mining and Milling Co near De La Mar sold for 11,000 to George C. Fetterman. Montana range horses die while cattle feed scarce in Cadade Cam cade and Choteau. Jailbreaks in Olenwood Springs. Pinnacle Jim shot at Loomis in self defense. San Francisco tragedy claims Kitty Wannenmacher. Colorado promotions in the First Colorado unit bound for the Philippines. Flood risks threaten Mokelumme valley grain, while Colorado Midland trains clear Hagerman pass pending legal receivership. Reynolds brings two pack horses with flour to feed cattle. Wyoming sheep board elected Snow secretary and appointed inspectors. A Cheyenne cattle sale nets 150,000. Montan supreme court denies writ to halt a receiver. Swan Land and Cattle reports large cattle movements and winter feeding sustaining stock. Montana winter losses appear limited, with higher losses in southeastern Montana due to heavy snow.
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Camcade
Choteau
Teton
Montana
Rh. H. Ford
George Kinkleman
Olenwood Springs
Liberty
James O'Connell
Pinnacle Jim
Loomis
Wash
Johan O'Herrin
San Francisco
Kitty Wannenmacher
Joseph Miller
Thomas
Colorado
Charles I. Hilton
Fred L. Perry
Benjamin Lear
Philippines
San Joaquin Valley
Cala
Mokelamme River
Colorado Midland Railroad
Hagerman Pass
SV. Reynolds
Perk
Long Creek
Ore
Reynolds
Wyoming State Board of Sheep Commissioners
KE. PB. Snow
Cheyenne
William 1
Converne
James Regan
Fremont
J. G. Oliver
Johnson County
Ore Haley
Albag?y County
James W
Montie Blevina
North Park
Becker and
Digman
Omaha
Laramie
Blevins
Supreme Court of Montans
Boston and Montana Company
Clancy
Swan Land and Cattle Company
Wyoming
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