Two Robbers Killed in Daring Train Hold Up
Detectives opened fire as soon as the six man gang halted a southbound Queen and Crescent train near Greenwood Kentucky. Two robbers died at the scene and another died later, while a fourth was wounded. Three others disappeared as the train pressed on with no injuries to passengers. The attack occurred in rugged, isolated terrain and was led by I R Griffin with two assistants.
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Greenwood
Kentucky
Queen and Crescent Road
Ant
Miller
I’. R. Griffin
Griffin
Ex Consul Waller Case Receives State Department Scrutiny
Washington reports that no confirmation has reached the State Department on ex United States Consul Waller's imprisonment in Madagascar. The White House noted Governor Morrill of Kansas urged action for his protection and release, while officials await consular details and deny any loss of citizenship.
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State Department
Washington
White House
Gov
Morrill
Kansas
United States
Waller
Madagascar
Tamatave
Mauritius
Jie
Department
Wound to Li Hung Chang Opens Risk in Oriental Talks
Washington reports note serious fear of Li Hung Changs wound affecting peace terms with Japan. Officials discuss consequences of his possible death and the impact on Japan's leverage in the Orient talks.
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Japan
Washington
Li Hung Chang
Orient
Will Succeed Minister Muruaga in Spanish Cabinet
Madrid reports that Senor Muruaga resigned to the Spanish Government with the new cabinet forming. Dupuy de Lome is named as his successor and will be gazetted once the U S approves. In Oklahoma smallpox spreads near Moore in Cleveland County. Scores exposed before recognition.
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Muruaga
Madrid
United States
Senor Muruaga
Senor Dupuy de Lome
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Moore
Cleveland County
Student Improves on Edison Motor Dynamo Concept
A Yale University student in New Haven Connecticut has devised an apparatus in the Yale Scientific School mechanics department that obviates the need for Edison's motor dynamo.
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Edison
New Haven
Conn
J. J. Morgan
Yale Scient
Thool
Ships Ordered to Formosa by British Warships
A dispatch from Hong Kong to the Times says British warships Spartan and Red Greast have been ordered to proceed to Formosa immediately.
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Formosa
London
Irish Bill Passed in Commons Second Reading
London special Irish municipal franchise bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons and was referred to the Grand Committee without a division. Earthquakes in Italy reported with shocks felt across Rome and Reggio di Calabria. Canada crisis noted with conflict reported from Winnipeg.
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London
Ireland
House of Commons
Grand Committee
Italy
Rome
Reggio di Calaboria
Crisis in Manitoba as parochial schools spark religious clash
Manitoba and the Canadian northwest face a historic crisis as a fierce dispute over parochial schools pits Catholics against a Protestant majority. The conflict threatens to strain confederation while councils urge moderation and churches temper rhetoric amid rising tension.
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Manitoba
Canadian Northwest
Confederation of the Dominion
Giant Whisky Trust Frauds Exposed in Chicago Report
A sensational report to Receiver McNulta details alleged stock looting by Greenhut management of the Distilling and Cattle Feeding Co. Officers sold 34,084 shares to themselves at 45 cents on the dollar, creating an alleged shortfall near 2,090,000. Books were allegedly altered to hide the discrepancy, with treasury stock and original construction accounts modified. action to recover the funds is undecided.
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Whisky Trust
Chicago
McNulta
Greenhut
Mareh St
Riscitind
ASML
Treasury
GOS
aLean Ug ES Believ Ees
Supreme Court hears Debs habeas corpus arguments
Washington special. The Supreme Court considers the habeas corpus appeal of Eugene V. Debs and associates. Defense counsel include Thou, Leaimin Wrombull, S. B. Gregory, and J. B. Darrow. Government counsel are Olney Whitney and Edwin Walker. Debs seeks release from imprisonment in the northern Illinois district for contempt of court over interference with interstate mail transportation and railroad employee activities.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Eugene V. Debs
VR. UU
States Supreme Court
Thou
Leaimin Wrombull
Messrs. S. 8
Gregary Andl
Darrow
Olney
Gerral Whitney Wind
Edwin Walker
Debs Aund Lis
Habeas Sovp US
Jadae Woods
United States Circuit Court
Ilinois
Detectives to Omaha Hunt Counterfeit Gang
National service agents head to Oni to chase a skilled Missouri River counterfeit ring. The gang alters small denomination bills with ink and uses chemicals to erase figures, alarming bankers and treasury officials.
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Omaha
Secret Service
United States
Oni
Missouri River Valley
Treasury
Milwaukee Fire Ravages Lower Grand Avenue Commerce Sector
A massive Milwaukee blaze on Lower Grand Avenue causes over 1 million in losses to leading mercantile firms, the Y M C A, and the Public Library with 80 000 volumes. The library narrowly survives, and August Pleiss helps alert Schlitz Hotel guests to evacuate. No fatalities reported.
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Milwaukee
Lower
Grand Avenue
West Side
Third Ward
Plankinton
Lundeur & Co
Tanney & Co
Lundtur & ¢ Whalesale
Tanner & Co
Reliance Storage Company
Barling & Watbold
Columbia Clothing
Foster
Fourth Street
August Pleiss
Schlitz Hotel
Davidson Hotel
Rumor of Rift Between President and Secretary Gresham
Washington reports persistently allege a breaking rift between President Cleveland and Secretary Gresham over foreign policy. Gresham pressed for firmer action toward Spain after an ultimatum on the Allianza affair, while the President delays for cabinet changes and Spain’s domestic issues.
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Washington Special
Gresham
Cleveland
Spain
Thurston
State Department
Taylor
Thurston to Go Home from Washington to Hawaii
Minister Thurston of Hawaii leaves Washington for Honolulu aboard the ship from San Francisco on April 4. He states no recall has been requested and notes no urgent reason to stay. Departure could strain U S Hawaii relations, with Thurston leaving his legation in charge rather than presenting recall.
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Er Ras
Washington
Honolulu
Thurston of Nawaii
San Francisco
Ha-waii
Gresham
Thurtson
United States
Hawaii
Thurstom
State Department
Thurston
John Brady
Vermillion
Honduras Ready to Settle Renton Case Indemnity Expected
A Washington cable from Gen. F M L B Young, U S minister to Honduras, says Honduras will quickly settle the Renton case. The message implies payment of indemnity to Mrs. Renton for her husband and property loss by the U S ship Montgomery investigation. Landlords liable in the action. In Ohio, Mrs. Belle B Trout sues Cafe Royal proprietors and premises owner for 7000, verdict 3500, citing joint landlord liability. Tennessee officials resign after prison probe bribes testimony.
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Honduras
Washington
State Department
F. M. LB. Young
United States
Renton
Capt. Davis
Montgomery
Ionduras
Tindsay
Ohio
Belle B. Trout
Frank IH. Trout
Clifford & Gassman
Cafe Royal
William Marion
State Fair Site Bids Considered by Agriculture Board
The State Board of Agriculture met in Huron to locate the state fair site in Chamberlain for six years. Sioux Falls bid to supply grounds erect buildings fund advertising and cover travel costs plus a cash bonus of 1500 dollars the first year and 1000 dollars for each of the following five years.
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State Board of Agriculture
Huron
State Fair
Chamberlain
Sioux Falls
Forfeited Railway Land to be Opened for Settlement in Chamberlain
Land in Chamberlain and nearby areas will be opened for settlement on April 16 after being declared forfeited by a presidential proclamation. Officials cite 188 acres in Chamberlain near Main Street and 640 acres west of the Missouri River, with townsite and Oacoma additions contested by homesteaders and town developers. Early filings on April 15 give priority to the first accepted applications.
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Chamberlain
Secretary of the Interior
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company
Cleveland
Arthur
Missouri River
Oacomaf
Oacoma
Bogus Spink County Bonds Reported in New York
A Redfield Register of Deeds letter asks if Capitola School Township bonds from 1895 exist and were registered. Nine bonds of 500 dollars each, dated January 6 1895, are disputed as forged with fictitious clerk and chairman names and an unknown signer. Officials deny knowledge. frauds traced to Courtland New York network with other individuals suspected. Further developments awaited.
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Spink County
New York
Register of Deeds
Redfield
Rufus T. Peck
Courtland
N. Y
Capitola
Doland
Capitola Township
Inman
Taylor
N.Y
Father Nolan recants charges against Sioux Falls sisters
The Sioux Falls conflict between Father Nolan and the local nuns appears resolved as Nolan retracts year old accusations during Sunday services, following guidance from Archbishop Ireland and an investigation led by Father Ravoux. The sisters may leave with Bishop Marty for St Cloud, while no formal reconciliation completed. Additional notes cover Taylor's arrival in New York after Havana detention, tax returns progress in Pierre, a miner’s fatal shaft fall in Deadwood, and critique of ceded Sioux lands.
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Sioux Falls
Nolan
Ireland
Father Ravoux
Marty
St. Cloud
New York
Land Dispute Over Sioux Reservation Lands Moves On
Yankton dispatch reports Lockhart releases 60 000 acres his predecessor filed on for the state amid a fight by Ruth to obtain ceded Sioux lands. The General Land Office and Interior Secretary had canceled entries, and critics warn further moves could hurt the entire state.
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Yankton
Lockhart
Yankton Reservation
Ruth
South Dakota
Sioux Country
General Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
United States Land Office
Chamberlain
Commissioner of Lands
Pierre
Gibson
Hand County seeds and new West Aberdeen townsite planned
Hand County commissioners refuse seed funds prompting townships to procure seed. squatter tract west of Aberdeen to become West Aberdeen with two acres per squatter and $200 improvements. Grand Lodge of AOUW may redirect funds to seed for needy members. broader notes include land leases, local crimes, and civic activity.
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Hand
Aberdeen
Grand Lodge
The
Yankton Reservation Land Fight Sparks Indian Protests
The Yankton Indians denounce state land seizures on their reservation after a treaty pledge to reserve surplus lands for agency school and other uses. They urge President to disapprove state selections and cite the Dawes Act and 1895 appropriation clause as justification for open settlement.
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Yankton Reserve
Yankton
United States
Congress
South Dakota
Conference Committee
E.dent
Secretary of the Interior
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