Death ends his dream of empire Cecil Rhodes dies in Cape Town
Cane Town March 27 Cecil Rhodes dead. He died peacefully at 5 57 p m with Dr Jameson Dr J W Smartt the public works commissioner Col Elmhurst Rhodes and Walton at his bedside The body will be taken to Groote Schuur near Cape Town for public viewbefore burial at Matoppo Hills London and Cape Town editorials note Rhodes shaped British empire but blame the Jameson raid The death triggers public mourning and questions about his estate and succession
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Train Strikes Buggy. Three Die in Pueblo Crossing
The Rock Island passenger train hit a buggy at a street crossing in East Pueblo. Mrs John Close and her infant son were killed and Miss Ella Hines aged 21 was fatally injured.
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Congress Debate on Military Appropriation and Burleson Clash
Washington agents report the military appropriation bill debate concluding with a five minute rule session. Burleson of Texas renews attacks on Secretary Hay over Boer relief funds while Hitt counters that no new developments exist. Separately the Senate discusses the oleomargarine bill with Senator Hansbrough defending prohibition and arguing state legislatures outlawed the industry.
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Patrick Convicted in Millionaire Estate Murder Case
Albert T Patrick, lawyer, found guilty of the September 23 1900 murder of William Marsh Rice, the New York recluse. The verdict after nine weeks and three hours of deliberation carries a penalty of death in the electric chair. The trial alleged Patrick conspired with Rice’s valet to seize the estate valued near seven thousand dollars.
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Senators Debate Oleomargarine Tax and Labeling
Congress directed removal of a mask on oleomargarine as a market product. Senator Stewart of Nevada argued against taxing colored oleomargarine, while Senator Dolliver praised farm life and farmers. Senator Nolliver of Iowa delivered a forceful speech denouncing the industry for lawless behavior and false pretenses, drawing wide attention in the Senate and House gallery.
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Post Office Fraud Convicts Remanded Without Bail
Neely Rathbone and Reeves, convicted of postal frauds, were committed to jail on an order of arrest in Havana. They cannot post bail due to sentences exceeding six years. Counsel for Rathbone and Neely plan to appeal.
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Beas at Buffalo Memorial Bill Passed by Senate
Albany March 27 A bill provides 100000 dollars for a Beas at Buffalo in memory of President McKinley. The senate passed the measure Wednesday and Gov Odell sent an emergency message urging immediate passage of the bill.
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Prisoner Jones Found Guilty of Murder by Chloroform
Patrick Jones was found guilty of killing his employer by chloroform. To quell expected unrest the court ordered all women to leave. among them were Jones's two sisters and his landlady Mrs. Francis. The foreman delivered the verdict as excitement erupted outside the courtroom.
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Prisoner’s Sister Faints In Court Scene
The eldest sister ran along the corridor begging to see her brother. Mrs Francis fainted and, after recovering, rushed into the courtroom where Patrick had just been removed. Both women swooned and were later moved to an update room and sent home by carriage.
Race riot near Jasper escalates with militia called
A race riot 12 miles east of Jasper Alabama broke out late Wednesday with about 150 shots fired. Sheriff Moore asked Governor Jelks to mobilize the militia. Capt Bankhead was ordered to respond. Tensions stem from racial hostility after two black men were whipped on a theft accusation at a nearby negro colony on the Warrior River.
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British War Report Seizes Prisons and Guns at Delarey
Lord Kitchener reports the capture of about 136 prisoners, 15 pounders, pom poms, wagons and cattle after a night march against Delarey from Comando Drift to the Lichtenburg line. Other columns posted mixed results with prisoners and materiel taken along the blockhouse line.
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General Leonard Wood Leaves Cuba After Final Visit
General Leonard Wood, military governor of Cuba, departed Havana on his last visit. He expects to leave May 20 after the new government is installed and the Cuban flag saluted. Meanwhile 1,200 American troops will evacuate via Havana and 400 from Santiago.
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Cholera Toll Reported in Manila March 27
Health authorities report 49 cholera cases and 39 deaths in Manila by noon Wednesday.
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Civic Federation Appoints Panel on Miners Dispute
The National Civic Federation industrial department heard the United Mine Workers plea for help in settling differences with mine operators. John Mitchell and leaders spoke for the miners while Senators Hanna and Straus and others represented the federation. An executive session was held to decide on intervention and a three member subcommittee was named to report progress.
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Insurgent General Noriel Captured by U S Forces
Manila reports Noriel the last major insurgent general still in the field was captured with a small bodyguard by Lieut. Bamford of the Twenty-eighth Infantry. A major two captains a lieutenant and five guards were prisoners. One guard may be Gen Malvar in disguise. Noriel says the insurrection is over and leaders are fleeing.
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Immigrant rush and disasters reported across states
Minneapolis reports over 5 000 homeseekers en route to North Dakota and beyond, with totals near 7 000 over two days. A prairie fire near Anaviarke, Oklahoma kills Mrs Hand and her two children. A 5-pound gold nugget is found in Lawton area. Bank of Africa notes a 40 million dollar drop in gold supply due to mine closures. John M Kemble named revenue collector for southern Iowa. Lake captain Capt John O Connor dies of blood poisoning after tooth extraction. William Griggs drowns when boat capsizes on the Illinois River.
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