President Vetoes Pension Bill For Civil War Officer
President Roosevelt sent to the house a veto of the pension bill for Thomas Walter a Civil War lieutenant from a Pennsylvania volunteer regiment slated for 17 dollars monthly. The veto cites court martial records disobedience and emphasizes that honoring such a case would condemn a commissioned officer. The message rejects pension for this officer under the 1800 act.
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Washington
Rosevelt
House
Thomas Walter
War Department
Minduro Insurrection Declared Over by Capt Pitcher
Manila dispatch reports Capt Pitcher has telegraphed Wheaton that the insurrection on Minduro island is over, signaling a quiet in the territory and the end of hostilities as of May 1.
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Manila
Capt Pitcher
Fien Wheaton
Minduro
Former King of Spain Dies in France
Don Francisco d Asise, former king of Spain, died here Wednesday night at an unknown age. He was expelled from Spain in 1868. The obituary appears in the Epinax department of the Seine, France.
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Epinax
Department of the Seine
France
Don Francisco d'Assise
Markets show firm tone across grains and butter
Chicago and New York reports note dull but firm flour with high grade patents and strong pork lard and butter markets. Corn, rye, oats and cheese hold steady amid active trading and price increases for cash and near futures while weather optimism supports early gains.
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Tuga
SMO
Burbanks
New York
Minnesota
State Dairy
State Creamery
Hogs Prices Mixed At Chicago Market Report
Chicago buyers mixed on hog futures and spot quotes with various grades and weights shown. Strong weight shipping favored by some buyers while lighter selections attracted different bids and adjustments.
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Chicago
Presbyterian Creed Revision Committee Completes Labors
Washington April 18 the Presbyterian creed revision committee completed its labors and adjourned It finalized a 16 article report to the general assembly meeting in New York May 15 The committee also approved a declaratory statement clarifying portions of the confession including chapters 3 and 10 concerning the eternal decrees and the elect infant clause and related matters.
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Washington
Presbyterian Creed Revision Committee
General Assembly
New York
God
Boers Yield Delay in Finalizing Pretoria Peace Plan
Britain threatens to break up the conference as Boer delegates meet again after the government refuses to modify terms on amnesty and responsible government. The Daily Mail says bases of peace have been preliminarily agreed, but details remain to be perfected. The mood at Pretoria shifts toward more reasonable terms as Milner reports to delegates.
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Othe Free State
Cholera totals and early season baseball open day notes
Manila reports 306 cholera cases and 235 deaths up to Thursday noon with 621 cases and 422 deaths in the provinces. In New York two local ministers failed to obtain licenses after arguing Adam and Eve myths. Baseball opens with multiple MLB results across Cincinnati St Louis Brooklyn and New York.
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Elizabeth
Gilbert Lovell
Harrison Ro Wright
Cresecent Avenue Presbyterian Church
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National Baseball League
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St. Louis
Pittsburg
St Louis
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
Family feud ends in fatal shooting in De Witt
A De Witt report to the Gazette states Henry Hill shot and killed his brother in law R F Dillion and likely fatally wounded Mrs Dillion, Hills sister, before Walter Dillion killed Hill. The conflict arose from a dispute involving a fence between B F Dillion and Hill.
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Ark
the Gazette
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Henry Hill
R. F. Dillion
Labor Talks With Roosevelt Highlight Eight Hour Bill Push
The American Federation of Labor executive council met with President Roosevelt to discuss labor issues including Chinese exclusion, an eight hour law, prison labor, and government employee lobbying rights. Roosevelt favored a strong exclusion policy and supported labor desires for an eight hour frame and prison labor reforms.
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Executive Council
The
American Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
Senate
Wisconsin G A R encampment set for Stevens Point dates
General orders from Department Commander A H De Groff set the Grand Army of the Republic annual encampment for Wisconsin at Stevens Point from June 11 to 13. The announcement pins down the gathering location and dates for the veterans group.
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Madison
Wis
A. H de Groff
Grand Army of the Republic of Wisconsin
Stevens Point
Water Cure Testimony Spurs Senate Hearing On Philippine Events
Edward J. Davis of Greenfield Massachusetts testified before the Senate committee on the Philippines detailing alleged water cure torture in Igbaras November 27 1900. He named Capt Glenn and other officers as involved and described burning towns and forced evacuations during operations in the Philippines. He also recounted interlinked actions by foreign correspondents and a late April 1900 Manila context.
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Sante Lopes
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Torres Howard W Bray
Philipines
Robert Mo Collins
Harekd Martin
America
New York
Cuba
Brother Kills Brother in Down River Saloon Fight
Detroit on April 15 reports Edward Wawley was killed during a saloon brawl. his brother James is implicated. The Hawley Bros saloon, site of the confrontation, is owned by Hawley Brothers.
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Jones
Mich
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