Appeals for Aid to Flood Victims in Memphis District
A relief committee from Memphis arrives seeking federal aid as flood waters devastate a wide area from Marion Arkansas to Greenville Mississippi. An estimated 50 000 to 60 000 people, many farmers and predominantly African American, are left destitute with destroyed crops and stock. The Memphis relief body warns it has nearly exhausted resources and appeals to the president for assistance to continue distributing aid.
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Wallworon
R.C. Graves
J. 5
Menken
Memphis
Tenn
Tower District
Marion
Ark
Greenville
Citi Relief Committee
Reief
Habie Eis
Venezuela approves arbitration treaty with Great Britain
The Venezuelan congress unanimously ratified the arbitration treaty with Great Britain negotiated by the United States. The measure passed readings in the chamber amid eloquent remarks and cheers. The senate also ratified unanimously and President Crespo was to sign shortly.
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Ian Congress
Guiana
Venezuela
Congress of Venezuela
Great Britain
United States
Nona of Representatives
Senor Aranguren
Wilent
Senor Briceno
Brokers Fail In New York With Deputy Sheriffs In Charge
New York brokers fail with the offices of the FE. S. seat Company in charge of deputy sheriffs on an attachment. The firm, long known for discretionary orders, handled vast sums and drew customers mostly from outside New York. Forest fires rage in Pennsylvania. crews fight to protect lumber camps and property as mountains burn. President McKinley plans a rest after a lengthy White House reception. Ireland’s centennial preparation underway. Torpedo Boat No. 8 fast trials show twenty five knots.
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B.S. Dean Company
Ni York
FE. S. Seat Company
Convr
Sie
New York
Pennsylvania
Inti Nonth
Lh Just
Nittany Mountains
Seven Mountains
Helmlocket
Poperty
Wastixerox
White House
McKinley
Mary
Uladelphia Consul Arranges Free Bicycle Carrying
Chief Consul Samuel Hoyle of the L A W of Pennsylvania closes final dealings with the Isylvania company to carry bicycles free over its Nihse system. The agreement aims to ease transportation for cyclists and promote mobility.
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Uladelphia
Samuel Hoyle
Pennsylvania
Isylvania Company
Ces
Gond Murderer Theodore Durrant Denied New Trial
The California Supreme Court denied the Gond Murderer Theodore Durrant’s request for a new trial. He plans to seek a hearing in federal courts and then appeal for executive clemency. A Constantinople dispatch notes efforts to negotiate a £200,000 loan from the Homan Bank to aid cannon purchases, though success is unlikely.
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Durrant
Caleifornia Supreme Court
Gond
Theodore Durrant
Eorohosring
Os Ska
Effin
Iryati
Yarkey
Porte
Iss
Pacification of Crete Likely By England and Russia
St. Petersburg dispatch claims England and Russia may lead a joint pacification of Crete as the other powers stay disengaged. Germany had urged a blockade of Greece six weeks ago and blames delays by England France and Italy for current unrest. Germany refuses to send troops or bear responsibility for others' weakness.
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Crete
Russia
Britain
St. Petersburg
England
Germany
Greece
France
Italy
Yuma Mills Overwhelmed by Gold Rush Odds
In Yuma Arizona Col George F Hayne notes a mining fever rivaling Cripple Creek and Tombstone as the Golden Dream and Noonday mines at Pichaco district twenty five miles north of Yuma yield rich ore. Ledges run high value with $6,000 per ton and samples at $2,550 to the ton, while ore claims reach $175,000. Large ledges, including a sixty foot wide low grade vein, are reported.
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Cripple Creek
Arizona
George F. Hayne
California
Yuma
Virginia
Nev
Tombstone
Pichaco
Colorado River
Sicho
Anglo American Arbitration Treaty Shelved in Senate
The Anglo American arbitration pact faces delay in the senate this week as supporters and opponents alike avoid a vote. Senator Davis cites travel plans of many senators as the main reason for shelving the treaty while some supporters acknowledge the likelihood of opposition making ratification doubtful. Opponents say a Senate survey indicates the vote would fail.
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Senate
Davis
Friends of the Treaty
Australian arrest hounded by Monay steamer departure
Frank Butler, detained after a long spree of alleged crimes in Australia, faced a fresh turn as the steamer Mariposa sailed from San Francisco. For the first time since his arrest Butler showed genuine trepidation, realizing authorities and the public see through his inconsistent life story. He was handcuffed to two Australian detectives and taken aboard in a secured midship room.
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Australia
San Francisco
Frank Butler
Urged to Make the Race for 1900 Presidency
Kansas capital politics buzz over United States Senator W A Harris of Kansas as a possible fusion candidate for 1900. The Daily Capital notes a small cloud over Bryan’s chances for the Populist leadership and says Harris is urged by friends to enter the race.
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United States
W. A. Harris
Kansas
Capital
Harris
Bryan
Fight Pictures a Failure From the New York Viewfield
E J Rector of New York warns that kinetoscope prize fight views face a bleak future if legislation cripples peep hole exhibitions with the recent Carson Ney bout. Rector says ringside footage shows dismal results and haunts his dreams amid regulatory looming. Train Falls Into Pittsburg Road A train wreck on the Ohio railroad bridge's north approach drags thirteen cars downhill into McClure Avenue. A fireman dies and the engineer is fatally hurt as engine and cars are destroyed.
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E. J. Rector
New York
Carson, Ney
Rector
Ohio Railroad
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
McClure Avenue
Daughter Born to the Schofields in St Augustine
Mrs. Schofield gave birth to a healthy girl this Sunday. Lieut. Gen. John M. Schofield, aged 66, retired from the United States Army, received the news at their St Augustine home.
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Schofields
Schofield
John M. Schofield
St. Agustine
Fla
United States Army
Pope Means to Intercede in Cretan Crisis
Reports say the pope intends to intervene between the powers and Greece to help secure a peaceful solution to the Cretan difficulty.
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Greece
Bryan as Counsel for Nebraska in Maximum Freight Rate Cases
In Washington on Monday crowds gathered to hear the Supreme Court arguments on the Nebraska 1898 law fixing maximum railroad freight rates. W. J. Bryan appeared as counsel for Nebraska beside Attorney General Smythe, as the high court examined the constitutionality of the state law and its implications for other states.
Shock the Winner in Six Day Race at Washington
Albert Schock won the six day bicycle race at Washington finishing with 1 670 miles credited. He led much of the event and near the end was within six miles of the existing record of 1 910 miles and 1 200 yards set at Madison Square Garden last December. Most riders spurted often to break monotony.
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Washington
Albert Schock
Madison Square Garden
New York
Chandler Oklahoma appeals for relief after tornado disaster
The town of Chandler Oklahoma asks for immediate aid as hundreds face destitution from a severe tornado. Contributions of money supplies or clothing should go to Clare Blank treasurer of the relief committee, with Wan Scunacen as president and A B Girstrap as secretary.
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Chandler
Oklahoma
Oklahom
Clare Blank
Relief Committee
Wan. Scunacen
A. B. Girstrap
Governor Thornton Resigns as New Mexico Governor
Gov Thornton wires Washington to resign as New Mexico governor. His commission ends immediately. He had vowed to quit once the conspirators known as the button gang were executed. Dispatches say the resignation will be accepted at once and Captain T W Collier of Raton NM may be named governor.
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Thornton
Washington
New Mexico
T. W. Collier
Raton
N. M
Fatal Fire at Richardson Building in Chattanooga
A Sunday morning blaze swept the Richardson Building, Chattanooga's largest. Wealthy resident Boyd Ewing died after a fall from a fire escape while M. D. Patton, famed southern architect, remained missing in the ruins. Loss pegged at 400000 dollars.
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Chattanooga
Richardson
Tenn
Boyd Ewing
M. D. Patton
South
Ewing
Patton
Circus Proprietor Killed in Wichita Dispute
Joe McMahon circus proprietor was killed after a quarrel with Deputy Marshal Cunningham of Abilene Texas over a prisoner held in Wichita awaiting requisition papers. The prisoner claimed circus membership. The exact facts are uncertain. The U.S. Supreme Court advanced the Joint Traffic Association case to the October term, denying a hearing this term.
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Joe McMahon
Cunningham
Abilene
Tex
Wichita
Kan
McMahon
United States Supreme Court
Joint Traffic Association
Market Quotations by City and Commodity Ranges
A dense listing of prices by city for cattle hogs sheep and crops. Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York and others show bid ranges for cattle hogs and sheep and prices for wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and seeds. Prices are given as No 2 grades and standard varieties with varying cents per unit.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
Frightful dynamite accident in Lyman County shocks community
Roy Rosencranz, 9, died when dynamite concealed in an artesian well derrick used as fuel exploded at a farm near Chamberlain. The blast wrecked the house, tore the boy apart, blinded him, and left a severed limb. The derrick was cut up for stove wood and dynamite may have been hidden among chips in the stove. Also listed are 1897 state institute conductors appointed by the South Dakota Institute.
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Lyman County
F. Rosencranz
Lyman
Chamberlain
Roy
Rosencranz
G. S. Grant
Rosentranz
Grant
Pasteurize Milk Patent Champions Quick Sour-Free Delivery
Cross and Jensen of Centerville seek a patent for a milk pasteurizer to aid creameries. They argue their process keeps milk sweet for thirty six hours, preventing can souring and allowing farmers to deliver milk in good condition.
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Cross & Jensen
Centerville
Farmers Warned to Test Seed Corn for Spring Planting
Farmers are urged to inspect seed corn for spring planting. Tests on kernels from the 1896 crop show only about half will germinate due to early frosts and sleet. Seed from the 1895 crop is recommended as the safer, in-demand option.
Farmer Injured In Failed Explosive Drill
P C Eliason a Lincoln County farmer loading and lighting a fuse failed to explode the charge. The unignited charge exploded when he attempted to drill it, tearing away the lower part of his face. Doctors could not save him. A Narrow Escape: Ben Grimshaw of Clark nearly drowned while wading for deep water but was rescued and survived. Homestead Entries Held Up: Over thirty entries on White and Bad Rivers suspended and canceled for abandonment and noncompliance per General Land Office inquiry.
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P. C. Eliason
Lincoln County
Ben Grimshaw
Clark
General Land Office
Chamberlain
State Sunday School Convention Set for Madison
The South Dakota Sunday School Association holds its state convention in Madison from May 11 to 13. An instructional program and talks are planned with representation for every school by pastors and delegates.
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Madison
South Dakota Sunday School Association
Banking Firm Dissolved In Tyndall Firm Changes Name
The bank of Albright Smith and Dye dissolves with J A Albright retiring. The new firm becomes Smith Dye and Co Brookings College. An electric light plant will light the Agricultural College at Brookings this spring for buildings and scientific use. Edward P Murphy pioneer druggist of Watertown dies after brief illness. Sisseton Indians begin receiving 25 per capita payments at the agency on the 5th. Sanborn County plans a new jail to keep prisoners local rather than Davison County jail. J H Flynn Dead Deadwood Times mining editor dies suddenly in front of his home. veteran who served and lived in Deadwood since 1876.
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Albright, Smith & Dye
Tyndall
J. A. Albright
Smith, Dye & Co
Brookings College
Agricultural College
Brookings
Sanborn County
Davison County
Deadwood
J.H. Flynn
Hog Cholera Breakthrough Claims By Clay County Farmer
A Clay County farm owner asserts a solution to hog cholera after reporting two thirds of hogs fattened last fall died this winter. He credits better feeding and year round care, noting cold months worsen the disease and urging spring germ destruction to protect herds and save money.
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South Dakota
Tns
Clay County
Embezzler James Wilson Caught After Three Years
Des Moines detectives Johnson and Hardin arrested James Wilson alias James Knudson in a case tied to Singer Sewing Machine Company thefts. Wilson, once trusted in Sioux Falls and Yankton, vanished with 500 dollars three years ago and posed as a local repairman while eluding authorities.
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James Wilson
Johnson
Hardin
Des Moines
Iowa
Sioux Falls
Yankton
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Wilson
James Knudson
Young Men’s Social Club Forms in Lead with 100 Members
Lead residents organize a social club aiming to provide amusements free from saloon influences. A stock company with 1000 capital and twenty shares forms, directors include seven progressive men, and top business leaders join as workers. The club plans a gymnasium, baths, reading rooms, billiards, and semi monthly dances in purpose built rooms.
Child and Loaded Gun Maims at Bridgewater Market
A farmer’s wagon in Bridgewater drew a crowd when a loaded gun in the wagon accidentally discharged. The shot pierced the back gate of a buggy, injured a team, and terrified a young butcher’s boy who had been playing with the weapon. No serious injuries reported.
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Bridgewater
Watertown Cheers Milwaukee Road Gain Amid Regional Rail News
Enthusiasm runs high in Watertown as reports claim the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad gained control of the Benson and Huron division of the Great Northern Railroad in exchange for the Fargo Southern. The town has long sought the Milwaukee road as a Northwestern competitor and welcomes the possible alignment.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Benson and Huron
Great Northern Railroad
Fargo Southern
Watertown
Milwaukee Road
Northwestern
Pierre's Saloons Close Over License Question
In a dry town move Pierre saloons shut doors on April 1 and will not reopen until the license issue is settled and payment requirements are known.
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Pierre
Floods Roar Through Dakota Mills and Rail Lines
Melting snow and rain flood South Dakota rivers from bank to bank. Sioux Falls cut off as bridges wash away and roads become impassable. Aberdeen, Yankton, Huron and Chamberlain report severe flooding with rail lines washed out, ferries in use, and crews drowning risks along the Sioux, Jim, Vermillion, and Missouri waters.
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Dakota
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Milwaukee Railroad
Vermillion
Jim River
Eleson
Brule
Aberdeen
Groton
Andover
Hastings & Dakota
Yankton
Bluff
Milwaukee Road
Great Northern Railroad
Huron
Chicago and Northwestern
Great Northern
Jim Rose
Mitchell
Milwaukee
Omaha
Chamberlain
Charles Reber
Smith Creek
Missouri
Manchester
Miller
Tyndalk
John A. Bushnell
Sioux City
Sioux River
Hudson
Calliope
Bushnell
Air Jam ina Tunnel and New Museum for Windsor Castle
In Budapest the tunnel ventilation is inadequate with one vent per two miles causing air pressure similar to a dynamite gun and near suffocation events. Authorities plan ten air shafts per mile and large exhaust fans to prevent danger on the two-track tunnel. Windsor Castle will house a museum for historical relics previously inaccessible due to lack of display space. Senator Beranger, a Paris reformer, leads a crusade against vice in the French capital.
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Budapest
Zalinski
Windsor Castle
Senator Beranger
Parkhurst
Anthony Comstock
Paris
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Young Men’s Social Club
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