U S Demands Prompt Indemnity From Turkey Over Mission Property
Washington reports that the State Department will insist on immediate payment of damages to American missionary property in Smyrna. Officials note previous ministers failed to secure payment, and a naval seizure or bombardment is deemed unlikely. Minister Straus in New York contemplates resignation as Turkey vows to avoid delay and honor promises. The Turkish government is urged to fulfill claims promptly to preserve relations.
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Thetate Department
United States
Turkey
Cach
Angell
Smyrnna
Semon
State Department
Smyrna
Europe
Parkish Ataister
Leinis
Straun Dia
New York
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Straus
lLis
Elias
Mgr. Straus
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Strats
Constantinoplc
Solhayi
Mfr
LNI
Mminister of Foreign Affairs of
Council of Ministers
Sultan warned by Times correspondent on arms claims
London reports that Vienna Times correspondent warns the sultan that opposing United States claims would risk grave consequences. The United States will not be deterred by threats and cautions the sultan against seeking protection from European powers, even mentioning Spain as a reminder.
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Wuening
London
Vienna
The
Times
United States
Spain
Storer Acted on Own Judgment in Madrid Etiquette Row
Washington reports no instructions were sent to United States minister Mr. Storer in Madrid about regrets for Duc d Arcos invitation to the Chicago celebration of the Manila fleet destruction. He acted on his own responsibility, aligning with proper decorum and avoiding a breach of diplomatic etiquette. The episode mirrors cautious steps taken by other diplomats to avoid premature disclosure of private mail details.
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Storer
United States
Madrid
Duc d'Arcos
Chicago
Manila
Hieron
Tis Coors
Secretars Lab
Maermin
Elects Officers as Mississippi Congress Opens Sessions
April 14 Houston Texas reports Mississipp i congress opens with day two sessions. Committee on permanent opposition reports by Ge Pitkin of New Orleans. Debates involve a US cable project to Vierwsti and Micotha and a canal bill.
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Houston
Pex
Ge Pitkin
New Orleans
Congress Vansiered
Two-Year-Old in Burlington Brick Attack Dies
Haley Whited of Pittsburgh dies from head injuries after a brick thrown by Joseph Czarniveki struck him at a Welsh parish school. Czarniveki, aged UW years, is held for the coroner's investigation at Heavy Inn. In Burlington John L. Farrar of Waterbury National Bank faces charges of embezzlement, waived exam, held for May term. bond set at 50,000 with 10,000 more than initially thought.
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Haley
Pittsburgh
Roweh
Joseph Czarniveki
Welish
Heavy Inn
Burlington
John L. Farrar
Waterbury National Bak
Waterbury
United States
Farrar
Will of Mrs Eliza Chrisman funds Topeka University
In Topeka probate court the will of Mrs Eliza Chrisman who died recently is filed. She leaves most of a fortune about 25050 000 for founding the University of Topeka contingent on Kansas Methodist churches raising an equal sum within ten years.
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Topeka
Eliza Chrisman
University of Topeka
Methodiet Churches of
Kansas
Pressure grows over Buller and Warren recall
London details criticism of Sir Redvers Buller and Sir Charles Warren as Lord Roberts signals disapproval. Reports suggest their recall from command of troops in South Africa, with scenes of indecision and waste of life noted by newspapers. Dispatches describe Boer movements toward Carrington and heavy casualties at Wepener and Maseru amid ongoing siege conditions.
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London
Redvers Buller
Charles Warren
Lord Roberts
Ife
Gem
Biddle
Warren
Globe
Yslan
Gudler
Wiutle
Progressive People's Party Formed at Kansas City Convention
Middle of the road populists at their main convention adopt a permanent state organization and a pen name the Progressive People's Party. The group plans to present the name to the national convention for ratification and calls for initiative and referendum, reduced salaries, and protections for national banks while denouncing William J Bryan and Daln D.
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Kansas City
Progressive People’s Party
Omaha
Wilhawin J. Uryan
Daln D
Paris Exposition and Southeast War News Update
Reports from the Paris Exposition mix with dispatches on the Southeast Free State, Boer operations near Brabant and De Wet activity, and a note on foreign volunteers forming units. Embargoed intelligence and scarce reliable tidbits contrast with hints large events may loom as stores move southward and hospitals report diphtheria cases.
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Jagudoa
Wepeier
Burr
Ual
Varios com‘Pras
le Fortier
Eupreme Council of War
Marquis de Gallifet
Dreyfus
Pretoria
Orange Pree
de Wet
Brabant
Dalgery
Frenemann
Senate Debates Initial Appropriation Bill in Bitter Session
Washington April 1 The Senate debated the initial appropriation bill with partisan rancor and threats of disruption as Grosvenor clashed with Williams over Porto Rican policy and naval funds. Debates on civil code and alien rights filled the day as other measures including a six month extension on Spanish residents in the Philippines moved forward.
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Washington
Grosvenor
Willaims
Sidtan Ley Tex
A. Grosvenor
Navy Department
Sahoo
Senate
Semler Stewart
Nev
United States
Hats Drough
Nelson
Minn
Aitor Carter
Peller
Col
Peugtor Nelo
Peller Peing
Porto
Vacaneles
Cougr & Inessiee
Porto Rico
Vornker
Senate c Committee On Foreign Relations
Spain
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Stove prices raised five percent by Chicago meeting
At a gathering of Western and Southern stove associations and local groups in Chicago on April 19, it was decided to advance the selling price of all stoves five per cent. Mr and Mrs E B Hughes were among those taking part.
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Mansfield
Jadve Isaay Pusetsia
Waster
Union Deipa
Republican Party
Vrices
Chicago
Western and Southern Associations of Stove Manufacturers
Plagued by Floods and Bank Liquidation Reported
The snippet notes a bank liquidation at Blackstone National Bank in Boston, widespread river floods in Wisconsin, and multiple disrupted operations. It mentions Croton dam work resuming with soldiers’ protection, plague reports on the Red Sea, and U.S. military moves to Alaska to aid miners. Also cited are rail and telegraph tests in Nebraska, a Doric steamer voyage, and various unrelated war and political references.
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Wisconsin
Jesse Spalding
Straits of Mackinne
Croton Dam
Red Sea
War Department
Seventh United States Infantry
Columbus
Alaska
Nebraska
State Board of Transporta
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San Francisco
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Tartar
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Wanduta
State Department
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Nicaragua
Lrane
Nicaragan Saunal
Sullivan AE Cuteheon
Michigan House of Repre
Detroit
Mich
Goreth Angell
Nealty Paying Beinks
Vie Machiven Hunkters
Ibn Attarh
Labia Convedtitan
Belateaul
Duslovel
Miners Hesitation Amid Pittsburgh District Work Disruption
On April 14, miners in the Pittsburgh district were set to resume work except at the Buena Vista mine on the Youghiogheny where workers remained idle. Officials expect them to return today. The government released an edict on April 19 directing vice kings and governors to warn authorities to avoid hostility toward native Christians and to punish violations of the order.
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Pittsburgh
Buena Vista
Youghiogheny
Toe
Hme
Massachusetts moves to abolish death penalty
The Massachusetts joint judiciary committee reported a bill to abolish capital punishment. It would sentence murderers to life imprisonment in the state prison. The measure reflects a major shift in the state’s approach to crime and punishment.
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Boaston
Joint Committee On Judiciary
Massachusetts
House
Monday Club Celebrates Fifteenth Year With Paris Talk
The Monday club marked the close of its fifteenth year with a refined evening at Mrs. G. Cook’s home. Mrs. Noble of Detroit spoke on modern Paris, followed by a decorated dining room, musical interludes, and a toast by Mrs. Wright. The event ended with thanks to the hostess and a pause until autumn.
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G. &. Cook
Bo'clock
Needham
Conk
Lucy Seward ,Noble
Detroit
Paris
Lades
Minchie Ward Patterson
Georgia
A. B. Wagner
Mrs. Cook
Neighbors Question Mrs. Robbins Death Cause
Neighbors suspect Mrs. Robbins died from violence after her husband Robbins allegedly caused a fall. Sheriff's inquiry continues as brothers-in-law press for facts. Mgr Williams urges action if violence is proven, while locals fear Robbins and question his sanity. Mr. and Mrs. E B Hughes unveiled a new casket lowering device.
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Robbins
E. B. Hughes
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