Senate weighs Philippine form and China exclusion
Washington debates a Philippine governance form as unfinished business shifts in the Senate calendar while the Indian appropriation bill, upholding Chinese exclusion, passes. House actions include bridge and land title bills, and debate on the Chinese exclusion bill continues amid financial reform efforts and imperial war reports.
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Otten
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Houses
Fowler
British losses heavy in Hart’s River near Doornbalt Farm
British dispatch reports three officers and 24 men killed, 131 wounded, 16 officers and 431 men grounded. Boers claim 137 men killed or wounded. Action occurred at Doornbalt Farm south of Delarey’s victory near Hart’s River in the Transvaal frontier.
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Ambassador Clayton Clears U S in Mexican Case
Washington April 5 The authorit ative statement says United States Ambassador Clayton fully explained to the president and Secretary Hay all charges against him in Mexican court cases and his conduct He acted under exact State Department instructions and defended American citizens He will return to Mexico City after a brief Washington holiday with his daughter.
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United States
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Hay
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City of
Mexico
Roosevelt urged to address Denver Sunday school convention
A telegram from W N Hartshorn of Boston says efforts are under way to persuade President Roosevelt to accept an invitation to speak at Denver’s triennial Sunday school convention banquet in June, with an encouraging outlook.
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Cal
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W N Hartshorn
Boston
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Relief Sought for Famine in Sacaton Reservation
A Phoenix, Arizona dispatch reports about 20,000 Indians on the Sacaton reservation facing famine. Agent Hadley travels to secure temporary relief and to urge Congress to authorize measures to avert widespread mortality among the Pima and Maricopa tribes.
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US minister Ana contributes to McKinley memorial fund
Stockholm Sweden April 5 William M Thomas Jr United States minister here has sent over 500 dollars to the United States representing the minister and others in Sweden and Norway toward the Canton Ohio national memorial to the late President McKinley. Begins Suit Against Mayor St Paul Minn April 5 A West Superior Wisconsin special says Henry W Deforest of New York City has started a suit for libel against Mayor Fred S Parker for 25000 dollars. The action stems from communications Parker wrote to the council about a tax settlement with the city.
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New York City
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Crowd Crashes Barricades in Scotland England Match
At an international England vs Scotland match in Glasgow on Saturday two people were killed and about 50 injured as spectators overwhelmed barriers during a crushing collapse.
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Glasgow
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Scotland
Duke of Gratton's seat at Eins ton hall destroyed by fire
A large portion of the duke of Gratton's seat at Eins ton hall Thetford near Norwich was destroyed by fire on Friday. Valuable pictures and furniture were saved.
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Carter's Condition Improves at Leavenworth Prison
Former Captain Obertixt ML Carter, confined at Fort Leavenworth military prison, showed marked improvement from typhoid fever on Saturday and doctors say recovery is near.
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Fort Leavenworth Military Prison
New York to Invite Prince of Wales for Chamber Dedication
The New York Chamber of Commerce plans to invite the Prince of Wales to the dedication of its new home this August or September with a semi official invitation likely by May or June. European business leaders will be invited to attend, signaling an event of international importance. In Paris Texas Judge C Byson, first Lamar County judge under 1876 constitution and Civil War colonel, dies at 72.
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Paris
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Lamar County
South Carolina
Oklahoma Judge McAtee Resigns After Charges
Judge John L. McAtee of the Eighth circuit Oklahoma has resigned after charges were brought against him. the resignation was accepted by the president.
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Washington
John L. McAtee
Eighth Circuit Court
Oklahoma
McAtee
Rood Dies. Mayor Race Candidate Passes in Grand Rapids
Arthur R. Rood republican mayoral hopeful dies at Butterworth Hospital after a bout with typhoid fever that followed his March 18 nomination. The primary challenger was George R. Perry. Millard Palmer will lead the ticket. Election is set for next Monday.
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Williams to Assume New York Immigration Post
William Williams met with Secretary Shaw and immigration officials at the Treasury Department. He will take charge as commissioner of immigration in New York once Senate confirmation is received, with the nomination to be sent to the Senate on Saturday.
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Washington
William Willams
Thomas Fitchie
New York
Treasury Department
Shaw
Willams
Senate
Philosophical Society Meeting Closes After Papers Read
The American Philosophical Society meeting in Philadelphia concluded Saturday after two days of lectures and discussions. Scientists presented numerous papers and debated findings among members.
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Philadelphia
American Philosophical Society
Confession of Murder by Salt Lake City Boy Clyde Felt
Clyde Felt a fifteen year old of Salt Lake City confesses to killing Samuel Collins the Wasitka springs watchman. Felt recounts being urged by Collins to wall up a cave and kill himself then says he killed him with a razor after being forced by the old man. He led police to locate a valise and bury Collins clothes, claiming Collins urged execution to die. Police suspect others were involved and note moral decline behind the crime. Also obituary for Civil War correspondent Epes Sargent aged 76.
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Congress Will Not Be Asked For Coronation Embassy Funds
Washington reports that no appropriation will be sought to cover expenses of the United States special embassy to the coronation of King Edward. Civilians of the party will pay their own costs, while army and navy attaches go to London on duty and rely on ordinary mileage.
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Hirschy Wins Great American Handicap Live Bird Shoot
Kansas City April 5 H C Hirschy won the great American handicap with a 29 yard mark to become champion wing shot of America. C G Spencer of St Louis 29 yard man finished second after a dramatic shoot-off as the windy conditions tested 14 clean scores. Spencer and Hirschy led a sensational event with records falling and both reaching 52nd third without error before the decisive 53rd bird.
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Cushing
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Spirit Lake
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Minnesota Sues to Block Merger of Rail Firms
The state of Minnesota began its merger suit in St Paul on April 5 seeking to restrain stock interchange and cross involvement among the Great Northern, Northern Pacific, and Northern Securities. J J Hill is named as president of Northern Securities, and the complaint was served on him in his various capacities. Deputy Reichow reported the service to the sheriff, and the court is asked to issue orders barring the merger as unlawful and stopping interference between the two railroads and the voting of directors across corporations.
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State University of Washington
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Secretary Hay orders no thorough probe into Chalmette operations
Washington April 5 Secretary Hay, acting on Governor Heard's request, replies that no full investigation will be conducted into British officers at Chalmette La. The president directs no inquiry and no opinion from the attorney general on the legal aspects has been received. The stance aligns with the department's prior policy in such matters.
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Corruption at St Louis Grand Jury Report
St Louis report outlines sensational charges arising from the February grand jury investigation. The document details alleged misconduct and lists names connected to the inquiry as it probes corruption in public affairs.
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Ita
O'Neill Ryan
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Robert N. Snyder
Edward Butler
John H. Becker
George J. Kobuch
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National League Schedule Opens April 17 and Ends October 4
National League officials adopted a 140 game schedule with each club playing ten games against others on the home grounds. Eastern teams will be sent west first as part of the revived planning. A separate note mentions a rumored $100,000 fund to counter the American League and star player raids amid league discussions.
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National League of Baseball Clube
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Bodies Retrieved After Detroit River Drowning Incident
In Detroit on Friday and Saturday divers recovered the body of Second Lieut. William Ashbridge Fourteenth United States Infantry who drowned in the Detroit River last Thursday Also missing is Lieut Avery whose body is still sought Firehugh See Not After Office Charlottesville Va April 5 Gen Fitzhugh Lee says he seeks no diplomatic post including minister or consul general to Cuba Dr Lelavan Bloodgood medical director USN retired is dead at his Brooklyn home born August 20 1831 in Erie County New York King Menelek to attend King Edward’s coronation appointed Raz Makonnen Abyssinia general to accompany the king
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Tieut Avery
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Fitzhugh Lee
Cuba
New York
Lelavan Bloodgood
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Brooklyn
Erie County
N. Y
Professor John Meikeljohn Dies in St. Anthony
Professor John M. D. Meikeljohn, a theory history and practice of education professor at the University of St. Anthony, has died. He contributed to education theory and teacher training during his career.
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Apri
John M. D. Meikeljohn
University of St. Anthony
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