Report on Gardener's Philippine conduct sparks war bureau inquiry
Senator Lodge reveals Maj Gardener's December 16 1901 report criticizes U S troop conduct in Tayabas Batangas Laguna and Samarks provinces. It cites water torture burning barriers and harsh treatment provoking native hostility and calls for concentrated garrisons and fairer policy. Gen Corbin and Gen Chaffee push a full investigation.
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Senate Committee
Philippines
Lodge
Cornelius Gardener
Philippine
Tayabas
Glen Miles
Root
Filpinoa
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Mentenanta
Batangas
Laguna
Samars
Chaffée
Corbin
Chaffee
Maj
Gardener
Maj Gardener
Tabayas
Brussels Riots Fire and Casualties Across City Streets
Rioters clash with police and gendarmes in Brussels early Thursday with sabres drawn. one policeman shot, many wounded as mobs attack the Maison Du Peuple and streets like Rue Des Minimes and Rue Stevens. Fires erupt, a cafe is looted, and barricades form as authorities regain control.
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Maison du Peuple
Rue Des Minimes
Rue Stevens
Matson du Peuple
Eighteen Hundred Shickle Harrison & Howard Workers Idle
In East St Louis the Shickle Harrison and Howard Iron Co shut its works for repairs leaving 1800 employees idle. The company said operations would resume when repairs end, while workers blame the closure on wage-scale agitation.
Porto Rico Supreme Court Hears Iglesias Appeal
In San Juan Porto Rico on a Wednesday the supreme court heard the appeal of Santiago Iglesias president of the Federation of Workmen of Porto Rico who had been sentenced December 12 to three years four months and eight days for conspiracy to raise the price of labor. Ded alon was reserved until Saturday and Iglesias is expected to be acquitted.
Miss Alice Roosevelt Returns from Cuba
Washington notes Miss Alice Roosevelt arrived back in the capital on Thursday after a trip to Cuba. She journeyed with a party and was greeted upon arrival by officials and friends.
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Washington
Alice Roosevelt
Cuba
Entombment of Cecil Rhodes in Matoppo Hills
Amid a vast gathering of soldiers civilians and natives the body of Cecil Rhodes was laid to rest in the Matoppo hills. The funeral procession stretched five miles with varied conveyances culminating in a Christian burial observed by chiefs and 2 000 natives followed by a native oxen sacrifice. Thousands of whites watched the ceremony as the grave was marked with six boulders and the Nead March rang out.
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Bulawayo
Matabeleland
Cecil Rhodes
Matoppo's
Queen Alexandra
Fuller
Kopje
Shembli
Faku
Umgula
Detroit Murder Case Tied to Music Teacher Miller
Detroit police press a strong circumstantial case against Prof. Joseph Miller a 47 year old music teacher and husband accused of murdering Carrie Jennett near Thirteenth Street. A blood stained hatchet was found in his kitchen, with further stains on garments. Miller claims innocence and a lodge event timing conflicts with police estimates of the crime time.
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Detroit
Mich
Joseph M Miller
Carrie M Jennett
Thirteenth Street
Miller
Inder
Miler
Baker Street
Grand River Avenue
Jennett
Burial at sealed tomb for empire loyalist Rhodes
The bishop of Marhona- Tand led interment rites as mourners watched the coffin lowered into a rock tomb. People sang Old Hundred and Now the Laborer's Task is O'er while the Dead March in Saul played. Wreaths covered the grave and attendees laid flowers on the site.
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Marhona- Tand
Saul
Rhodes
Santos-Dumont Arrives to Discuss Air Exhibition Plans
Alberto Santos-Dumont, famed airship builder and navigator, arrived in New York aboard the Deutschland to meet St Louis exposition managers about an aerial navigation exhibition. He will stay in the United States for three weeks to discuss arrangements. Disaster in a Mine in Butte Mont Leaves One Dead Two Hospitalized. A steam pipe burst at the Farrell mine’s 700-foot shaft caused Williams to drown after entering the water while Gillis and Trythall suffered severe scalds. Cholera in Manila Provinces reports 224 cases and 166 deaths. Manila totals 206 cases 160 deaths.
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New York
Alberto Santos-Dumont
United States
Butte
Mont
Manila
Brutal murder of 92-year-old Miss Jennett shocks town
Police investigate a fatal attack on Miss Jennett found on Thirteenth street with multiple wounds and a bloodstained outfit. Eyewitnesses mention her Rebekah lodge attendance and Jen Nett’s reported affection for Prof Miller as investigators pursue clues.
Murder Mystery Stuns Detroit as Suspect Is Detained
Detroit police report no solution in the murder of George H Heywood head bookkeeper at Michigan Malleable Iron Works. Suspect William M Jopes is in custody after a daylong sweat box. weapon and hammer found near the body raise questions about ownership and linkage to the crime.
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Detroit
Mich
George H Heywood
Michigan
Heywood
Jones
Ind
Wynne Named First Assistant Postmaster General in Washington
Robert J Wynne Washington correspondent for the New York Press has accepted the postmaster general’s first assistant position. The nomination likely goes to the senate after the president’s Charleston trip. The change could take effect May 1 or sooner as W M Johnson of New Jersey wishes to retire at once.
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Robert J Wynne
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New York Press
Senate
Charleston
W M Johnson
New Jersey
Letter on Monroe Doctrine in Prince Henry Visit
Berlin reports in the Berliner Volks Zeitung a letter from an unnamed New York senator to a Berlin merchant. The letter argues Germans are mistaken that Prince Henry of Prussia’s U S visit will alter America's Monroe Doctrine, noting America’s strong hospitality and prowess in hosting a prince.
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Berliner Volks Zeitung
United States
New York
Prince Henry of
Prussia
America
Change for the worse in Dr Talmage condition
Washington April 11 press bulletin reports a marked decline in Rev T Dewitt Talmage with cerebral inflammation evident, physicians now very apprehensive of the outcome.
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Washington
T. Dewitt Talmage
Thursda
Talmage
Peace Reported From Pretoria as Boer Leaders Accept Terms
London reports a Pretoria dispatch saying Boer leaders have accepted British terms and peace is arranged with terms cabled to Boer agents in Europe. Other untied statements circulate in London about officials, with no reliable confirmation.
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London
Winander and Bullionist
Pretoria
Europe
Frederic Rutherford Harris
MISS STONE ARRIVES AFTER CAPTURE IN BULGARIA
New York quieted as MISS STONE and her companion arrive from Europe aboard the Deutechian. She appears pale after the voyage and describes insults from brigands but says neither she nor Miss Tsilkna were harmed beyond fear. She plans to visit her mother in Chelsea, Massachusetts, who is over 90.
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New York
Moss Filen
M Stone
Bulgaria
Charles Oomtone
Misa Stone
Miss Stone
Mrs Wostert
Opus Roth
Marks Steat
Chelsea
Massy
Senate fails to advance Chinese exclusion bill
In Congress on April 11 an effort to secure a vote on the Chinese exclusion bill failed. Indications show a vote likely next Tuesday after a day largely devoted to other business. Three speeches opposed the bill in its present form, including remarks by Senator Dillingham.
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Nev
Hoar
Mass
Depew
Congress
Washington
House
Grosvenor
Prince
Messrs
Lawrence
Miers
Weeks
Mich
Kleberg
Tex
Senate
Dillingham
President Draper Loses Leg After Runaway Accident
President Draper of the University of Illinois suffered amputation of his right leg above the knee following a Sunday ranaway. His left leg remains broken but is reported to be doing well. He is as comfortable as can be expected.
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Draper
Champaige TL
University of Illinois
Markets See Mixed Gains Across Grains and Livestock
Chicago and South Omaha reports show firm demand in pork and cattle with higher packer bids. Grain futures move varied as Wheat, Corn and Oats show modest shifts while live cattle prices edge up for choice to prime cuts and stockers hold steady amid brisk buying.
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Cample
Emul Sereer
Stein
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