Davis as Statesman Spars With Roosevelts on Davis Word
In Savannah on April 28 the Confederate Veterans honor a Jefferson Davis tribute by Rt. Rev. Benjamin Keiley. He condemns attacks on Davis as malice and praises Davis as a statesman, soldier, and high character leader, contrasting with Theodore Roosevelt.
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Savanah, Ga
Benjamin J. Keiley
Georgia
Confederate Veterans of Savannah
Jefferson Davis
White House
Grand Army
Benedict Arnold
Davis
Theodore Roosevelt
International Chess Match Returns Rice Trophy to U S
Cable chess between American universities and Oxford Cambridge ended with the Americans winning four games, losing one and drawing one. They scored 4.5 to 1.5 and reclaimed the Rice trophy after three years in England.
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England
Boston
Columbia
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Oxford
Cambridge
Boston Athletic Club
British Chess Club
London
Wireless telegraphy test proves long-range sea messages
Norfolk reporters note a Roanoke Island test as the most important yet in four days of experiments. Reginald A. Fessenden, under Willis L. Moore of the Weather Bureau, directed a new system showing wireless messages can reach vessels at sea beyond 200 miles.
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Norfolk
Roanoke Island
Reginald A. Fessenden
Willis L. Moore
Montana Copper Combine Finds New Ownership
New York April 28 announcement states all Heinz Copper properties in Montana are now owned by the United Copper company. A syndicate including the Hallgarten company bankers of this city has taken the proposition in hand.
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New York
Heinz Copper
Montana
United Copper Company
Hallgarten Company
Pro Vision Expands Plans for Capital and Property
The statement notes a larger working capital facility and plans to acquire additional properties, signaling expansion.
Boston Laws Extended on Sunday Prohibit Dental Work and Photography
Boston residents faced stricter Sabbath rules as the new enforcement on the second Sunday bans candy and soda sales, tightens dental procedures, forbids making impressions or extracting teeth unless pain is present, and prohibits posing for photographs. Gum and maple sugar appeared where candy trade was suspended.
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Boston
Mass
Chicago rail line halts dangerous high speed runs
Chicago reports the Chicago Burlington and Disney railway system will stop excessive fast runs after officials ordered engineers to keep speeds within safe limits. The move targets speed bursts reaching about 100 miles per hour to reduce risk on the line.
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Burlington Road
Chicago
Burlington and Disney
Islands Pacified as Guerrarra Surrenders in Samar
Manila reports the surrender of Colonel Guevarra, commander of insurgents in Samar, ending armed rebellion across Samar Cebu Negros Panay Mindoro and Leyte. Earlier General Malver's surrender closed Luzon, leaving only Mindanao Moro tensions to be resolved.Total U S forces: 3477 officers and 168800 enlisted. casualties include 649 officers and 50 killed. 12 officers and 207 died of wounds. 60 officers and 2110 died of disease.
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Manila
Guevarra
Samar
Tts
Philippine Islands
Malver
Luzon
Cebu
Negros
Panay
Mindoro
Leyte
United States
Mindanao
Chaffee
Washington
Grant
War Department
Philippines
Step son arrested in Iowa for suspected murder and arson
Herman Myers fourteen is in jail after Sheriff Cook arrested him for the alleged murder of stepfather Frank Lavelleur in Newton Iowa. The body was found burned with a crushed skull and extensive wounds, the charred remains described as a terrible sight.
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Newton
Herman Myers
Frank Lavelleur
Cook
Lavelleur
Davenport Wins Flag For K P Uniform Rank
The Davenport company Uniform Rank K of P won Brigadier General J C Manchester of Iowa brigade s flag awarded for general excellency in inspection and drill at Ottumwa Iowa on April 28.
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Ottumwa
Davenport Company
K. of P
J. C. Manchester
Iowa
Delay in Beef Trust Case Moves to Permanent Injunction
Special Attorney Day and United States District Attorney Berea continued preparations to sue the beef industry trust. No immediate action or temporary restraining order is planned this week. A permanent injunction is expected with potential three to nine months before a decision, by which time grass cattle may ease markets and reduce prices.
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Beef Trust
Chicago
Day
United States
Berea
J Sterling Morton Death Remains Echo Nebraska Leader
J Sterling Morton former Secretary of Agriculture under Cleveland died suddenly at the Lake Forest home of his son Mark Morton at 430 PM. His health had waned after months of illness though he remained a towering figure in Nebraska history and national politics with a career marked by Arbor Day advocacy and staunch gold standard views. He clashed with Bryan in early political disputes.
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Chicago
J. Sterling Morton
Cleveland
Mark Morton
Lake Forest
Morton
Nebraska
United States
National Treasury
Showers and Cooler Across Iowa Forecast
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with likely showers in the eastern part. Cooler Tuesday with cooler conditions in the western part tonight. ChicagoApril 28 Special Indications for Iowa note unsettled weather with showers and cooling trend.
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Chicago
Iowa
Agriculture in Iowa 1900 Census Totals Farms and Values
The 1900 Iowa census reports 228,622 farms with total farm property valued at $1,834,345,546. Land improvements accounting for 16 percent, implements and machinery $57,960,660, livestock $278,830,096, and farm value plus improvements total $1,497,790.
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Washington
Iowa
San Domingo Revolt Report Cuts Telegraph Links
Port au Prince reports a revolution breaking out in San Domingo with telegraphic communication interrupted, signaling a serious development as lines to the capital are disrupted.
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San Domingo
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Actor Sol Smith Russell Dies After Illness
Washington April 28 Sol Smith Russell the actor is in a dying condition at his Hotel Richmond apartments and is not expected to live through the day He has suffered months of intermittent paralysis Later Russell died at 2 30 this afternoon confirming the death of the famed performer from the same illness and long career in stage and screen circles.
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Washington
Sol Smith Russell
Richmond
Polish Immigrants Hide Gold In Door Yards
In St Joseph Missouri on April 28 a discovery shows many Polish immigrants in the eastern town area have buried about 100000 dollars in gold in small sums across door yards. They avoid banks and secretly dig for savings guarded by family members.
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St. Joseph, Mo
Not Going On Stage Elopement Pair Arrives in New York
Putman Bradlee Strong and May Yohe, who eloped from San Francisco months ago, arrived in New York from Italy. They refused further comment and she says she is not going on the stage.
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Putman Bradlee Strong
May Yohe
New York
San Francisco
Italy
Train kills three in Joliet buggy crash
A buggy carrying Mrs. Micheal Pulock and her 20 year old daughter and Floyd Pearce, all from Joliet, was struck by a train at a crossing last night. All three occupants were killed.
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Joliet, I
Micheal Pulock
Floyd Pearce
Ottumwa Man Hangs Self While Insane Over Cocaine
Howard Padgett, 25, of Ottumwa hanged himself with a halter strap while insane from cocaine use. The incident is reported in a local crime note detailing a tragic death due to narcotic influence.
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Ottumwa
Howard Padgett
Queen Bounces Back After Quiet Night
Hetloo April 28 The queen passed a quiet night and is free from fever this morning according to physicians.
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Hetloo
Chicago restaurant owners plan meat price hikes
Chicago restaurateurs announce May 1 raises of 10 to 25 percent on meats as a response to pressure and a beef trust investigation. Some eateries will steer patrons toward stews and cheaper dishes to limit meat usage and preserve profits.
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Chicago
Avoi
Beef Trust
Boies Declines Candidacy for Congress
Waterloo April 28 Former Governor Boies will not run for congress on the Democratic ticket under any circumstances. Friends dispute contrary statements and a close associate says Boies has repeatedly said he cannot accept the nomination or run for the office.
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Waterloo
Boies
Congress
Hoar Denies Tie to President's Funston Talk Curb
Senator Hoar declares no involvement with the president's order to the war department to tell General Funston to refrain from politics and public affairs remarks. Worcester April 28. Hoar says he had nothing to do with the action.
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Worcester
Mass
Hoar
War Department
Funston
Chase Dies Suddenly as Mitchell County Treasurer
B M Chase county treasurer of Mitchell county died suddenly yesterday in Osage Dubuque Ia April 28 special.
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Mitchell County
Dubuque
B. M. Chase
Osage
Congressman Cummings in Critical Pneumonia Case
Baltimore April 28 Congressmen Amos Cummings developed double pneumonia this morning and remains in extremely critical condition prompting medical teams to watch his breathing and response to treatment.
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Baltimore
Amos Cummings
Farmer killed by corn shredder in Marshalltown
Charles Jensen, a prosperous young farmer from Marshalltown, was torn apart after being drawn into a corn shredder. His body will be sent to Rochelle Illinois for burial.
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Marshalltown
Charles Jensen
Rochelle
Health Authorities Crack Down On Alum Adulterated Baking Powders
Missouri judge convicts and fines grocers for selling alum powders. New York Health Department seized alum based baking powder and dumped it in the river. Authorities warn alum substitutes threaten public health and urge purchase of established brands.
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Clark
St. Louis
Health Department of
New York
Irish Emigration From West Ireland Reaches Alarming Proportions
London dispatch reports a surge of west Ireland emigration to America with hundreds passing through Limerick to Cork in the last two weeks. Special trains from Port Arrington carried nearly 1,800 emigrants, mostly young men and women, while additional shipments of 200 or more sailed.
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London
England faces questions in parliament over the deal
Members of parliament pressed ministers on the deal detailing concerns about implementation and potential risks. Questions centered on timetables, economic impact, and safeguards, with MPs urging clarity and accountability from the government.
Government Power to Use Merchant Vessels in War
In the British House of Commons Gerald Balfour said the government can mobilize a set number of merchant steamers in wartime. He noted no official info on English firms joining the new shipping combine on German terms and highlighted English concern over the Morgan deal and fear of American stock subscription.
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London
House of Commons
Gerald Balfour
Board of Trade
Shipping Combine
Balfour
England
America
RELIEF FOR THE ISLAND Senate predicts Cuban reciprocity bill
Senator Allison, passing through Chicago en route to Washington, said reciprocity for Cuba will be granted in some form. He doubted the exact form and believed it would not follow the recent house amendment. He added that beet sugar interests may seek compensation and noted the army reorganization bill will not be acted upon this session.
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Allison
Congress
Chicago
Cuba
Washington
Money for the Navy Appropriation Bill Reported
Washington April 28 Chairman Foss of the committee on naval affairs reported a bill for the fiscal year ending June 30 1904. The appropriation totals $77,659,386.63.
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Washington
Foss
Committee On Naval Affairs Today
House
Astor to be Created Baron Cliveden of Tapelow Next Month
London reports William Waldorf Astor will be raised to the peerage as Baron Cliveden of Tapelow next month. He is noted as a Tory of longstanding and is said to have donated £50 to the Tory fund in the last election as a political offset.
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London
William Waldorf Astor
Baron Cliveden
Tapelow
Astor
Unknown Man Found Dead in Woods Near Dubuque
The body of an unknown man was found in the woods near Dubuque Iowa this morning. The death is a mystery and an investigation is under way.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Here
Addis Schermerhorn Dies at Charles City Home
Former trustee of the Agricultural College, Addis Schermerhorn, died yesterday at his home in Charles City from paralysis.
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Agricultural College
Dubuque
Iowa
Addis Schermerhorn
The
Charles City
Corrigan Improves as Archbishop Convalesces
New York April 28 Archbishop Corrigan who has been seriously ill with pneumonia is slowly convalescing. The physician said this morning that all symptoms are favorable.
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New York
Corrigan
Fire damages Summit Hotel and Ginsberg store at Marshall block
Des Moines April 28 Special report says a fire in the Marshall block caused $25,000 damage to the Summit hotel and the Ginsberg furniture store. The blaze in Des Moines Ia disrupted downtown activity and prompted investigations.
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Marshall Block
Des Moines
Summit
Ginsberg
Death of Girl Led to Doctor Spaulding Arrest
Des Moines reports Dr Homer L Spaulding has been arrested charged with causing Jessie Freiburgs death by an abortion. The girls lover Frank Crow is already in custody.
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Des Moines
Homer L. Spaulding
Jessie Freiburg
Webster
Madison County
Frank Crow
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