British Forces Rout 1500 Boers Near Dreikuil Transvaal
Kitchener reports a heavy engagement on March 31 near Dreikuil western Transvaal where 1500 Boer troops under Delarey and Kemp were routed by British forces led by Generals Cookson and Keir. The running fight covered eight miles before Boer reinforcements struck and the enemy retreated with heavy losses. British casualties were also severe.
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London
Kitchener
Dreikuil
Western Transvaal
Delarey
Kemp
Cook- Son
Keir
Hart River
Delaney
Course of Legislation in Senate Steering Committee
Washington April 4 A meeting of the senate steering committee will decide the legislative course after the disposition of the Chinese exclusion bill The Philippines civil government bill is seen as the first measure with priority over the Nicaragua canal bill which may await the next session due to canal changes The House in committee began considering the Chinese exclusion bill.
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Senate
Washington
Philippines
House
Wilson
Blakemore
Taylor
Cummins
Elkins
Military Ball for Governor Cummins at Iowa City
Iowa university battalion under Major W. O. Coast will hold a military ball on Friday evening April 18 in honor of Governor A. B. Cummins. The event follows the junior prom and will be the second university party after the tent week, with many guests staying over.
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Iowa City
Iowa University Battalion
W. O. Coast
A. B. Cummins
Student to Wed: Miss Anna Conger to Marry Myron D. Moulton
Miss Anna Conger of Des Moines, a niece of Minister Conger, will marry Myron D. Moulton of Stuart in Des Moines. Moulton is a top liberal arts student at the university and earns his way through college.
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Anna Conger
Iowa City
Des Moines
Conger
Myron D. Moulton
Stuart
Moulton
College of Liberal Arts
Miss Mabel Redington Struck by Stroke at Dance
Miss Mabel Redington of Waverly Iowa is near death after an apoplexy stroke that occurred while she was attending a dance last night. The popular young society figure is being cared for at her home.
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Waverly
Mabel Redington
Big Battles in Colombia Reported by Panama
Panama on April 4 reports Gov Salazar disclosed a telegram stating Rocota and Gen Valencia defeated and destroyed the forces of Generals Soto and Medalliver. Gen Arbre who crossed into Viamedina was likewise defeated.
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Panama
Salzar
Rocota
Valencia
Soto
MedAlliver
Arbre
Viamedina
Rosewater Arrested Over Corrupt Practices Charge
Omaha April 4 editor Rosewater of the Bee was arrested for violating the corrupt practices law. He allegedly spent funds to influence the election of legislators who supported his senatorial bid a year and a half ago.
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Omaha
Rosewater
The
Bee
Sargent to Head U S Immigration Service
Washington April 4. It is reported that Frank Sargent chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen has accepted the post as United States commissioner general of immigration to succeed Powderly.
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Washington
Frank Sargent
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
United States
Commissioner General of Immigration
Flood May Be Named Commissioner of Pensions
Washington reports strong indications that Dr. T. L. Flood of Erie Pennsylvania will be appointed as commissioner of pensions to succeed the resigned H. Clay Evans. The announcement is described as convincing.
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Washington
T. L. Flood
Erie
H. Clay Evans
Foundling to Have Fortune in Kenosha Adoption
Grace Millicent, a foundling found in a Chicago basket on Wood Street last September, was adopted in Kenosha by Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Bassett, wealthy locals, and will be sole heir to a large fortune.
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Chicago
Kenosha
Kenosha, Wis
Grace Millicent
Wood Street
Edgar Bassett
Boers Yarns At Esquimault Plot Ended By Timely Warning
Vancouver dispatch reports ex Premier Semlin publicized details of a plot to blow up Esquimault dockyards and forts. Two men were to carry out the plan but timely warnings stopped the conspiracy and agents were returned to the United States.
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San Francisco
Vancouver
British Columbia
Semlin
Esquimault
United States
Senate Passes Hubbard Bill Allowing Iowa Railroads Ownership
Des Moines April 4 The senate approved the Hubbard bill permitting Iowa railroads to own stocks bonds and lines in other states. It is viewed as a leading measure of the session aiding Rock Island and Burlington lines. Messberry's new bill became a special order for this afternoon. The house earlier passed a female reform measure and state tax levies including a tenth mill for normal and as a fifth for the university and agricultural college.
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Des Moines
Senate
Iowa
Rock Island
Burlington Roads
Messberry
House
Normal
University and Agricultural College
In Memory of Altgeld Held at Cooper Union
A New York workingmen memorial service honored John P. Altgeld former Illinois governor. A. J. Boulton opened the meeting and Henry George Jr. chaired, praising Altgeld as a heroic figure with the courage to stand by his convictions despite opposition.
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Henry George, Jr
New York
John P. Altgeld
Illinois
Cooper Union
A. J. Boulton
Duncan Rule enters race for congress in Mason County area
Duncan Rule of Mason City announces his candidacy for congress. The race likely pits Rule against incumbent G N Haugen of Northwood Worth county who seeks renomination amid strong opposition.
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Mason City
Duncan Rule
James E. Clythe
G. N. Haugen
Northwood
Worth County
Fitz Has New Bluff Over Championship Battle Ground
Robert Fitzsimmons and James J. Jeffries remain at odds over a battleground for the title bout with Charleston or Los Angeles options discussed. If terms fail, promoters plan to pair McCoy and Fitzsimmons. McCoy seeks a match and trains at Muldoon’s farm in White Plains weighing about 190 pounds.
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New York
Robert Fitzsimmons
James J. Jeffries
Charleston
Los Angeles
Jeffries
McCoy
Fitz
Iftzsimmons
Muldoon
Farm Without Fruit or Improvements Described as Finger Board
A historical saying portrays a farm lacking fruit and modern improvements as a mere finger board guiding children to town. The line emphasizes rustic deprivation and the pull of urban life.
Bel Hur Takes in London at Drury Lane
The Drury Lane production of Ben Hur opened last night in London and drew an audience that packed the theater. Reviews note a smooth performance and strong audience satisfaction.
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Drury Lane
London
Drury Lane Theater
Last Day of Shoot Began Under Fine Weather
Kansas City April 4 observers report the grand handicap nearing finish as the final nine rounds started this morning after a day of good weather.
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Kansas City
Bird Utterback Killed on Milwaukee Train Near Sigourney
Ottumwa Iowa April 4 Bird Utterback of Haysville fell from a Milwaukee passenger train last night and was killed. He was found this morning by bridesmen. Haysville is the first station stop of Sigourney.
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Bird Utterback
Haysville
Sigourney
Ottumwa
Big haul in a joint robbery shocks Memphis
Memphis police report six masked men raided an opium joint at about dawn. At gunpoint they took money and jewelry from about 20 men and women, with $2,001 seized from one victim and additional losses around $140.
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Memphis
Tenn
Cremation of Mrs Levy Under Scrutiny in Austin Area
Authorities investigate the cremation of Mrs. Ernestine Levy a wealthy widow living alone sixteen miles south of Austin Texas believed to have been staged to conceal a murder. The April 4 report notes Levy resided in a rough county area with no nearby neighbors and the case prompts a formal inquiry into foul play.
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Austin
Texas
Ernestine Levy
Epworth Acetylene Gas Machine For Sale
Fifteen light Epworth acetylene gas machine in excellent condition. Used nine months. Bargain price. Enquire T Journal.
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Enquire T Journal
Iowa Lawmakers Debated Clemency for Wesley Elkins
Des Moines reports a lengthy legislature debate over mercy for Wesley Elkins. The House and Senate weighed justice and mercy as Elkins remains in Anamosa for at least two more years. A dramatic roll call ended 40 to 47 with one vote swaying fate.
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DES Moines Bureau Journal
Des Moines
Iowa
Wesley Elkins
Anamosa
House
Senate
Col. Moore
Davis
Biggest fire in Atlantic City destroys twelve hotels
A morning blaze along the broad walk wiped out over a million dollars of property. Twelve hotels were burned with only the Windsor and Rio Grande left standing charred. Militiamen were withdrawn from patrols as investigators seek the fire’s mystery origin.
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Atlantic City
Broad Walk
Windsor and
Rio Grande
Train Races for Water Save Crew From Burning Car
The Chicago and Alton freight crew raced to a water tank at Griggs Siding to save a burning car. Two men escaped the blaze and, between convulsions, described a missing coworker whose remains were later found as bones.
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Lincoln, HL
Chicago and Alton
Griggs’ Siding
Western Pearl Specialty Company Formed For Pearl Goods
Thursday articles of incorporation filed for the Western Pearl Specialty Company. It becomes effective April 23 for 20 years with capital stock of 10000 dollars, 2500 issued. Directors are Elmer B. Becker, Lee Richards, and George Baer. Plant to be erected near Mart Creek by Fifth Street Bridge.
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Western Pearl Specialty Company
Elmer B. Becker
Lee Richards
George Baer
Bock Beer Triggers Surge of Defendants in Insanity Court
Chicago on April 4 reports that bock beer spurred eighteen people to appear as defendants in the court for the insane at the detention hospital. Of Judge Pond's docket of thirty five cases, over half linked to the beer season. eight were adjudged insane and sent to an asylum with prospects of recovery in months.
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Chicago
Bock Beer
Lyman J. Gage Heads United States Trust Co
Lyman J. Gage formerly secretary of the treasury has been elected trustee and president of the United States Trust Company of New York. The announcement is dated April 4.
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United States Trust Company
New York
Lyman J. Gage
the Treasury
Iowa Forecast Keeps Fair Pleasant Through Weekend
Special Indications from Chicago indicate fair conditions in Iowa tonight and Saturday with partly cloudy west portions. Slightly warmer readings expected in central and eastern areas.
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Chicago
Iowa
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