Censorship Hamps Boers Retarding Roberts Advance
London reports no new updates from Bloemfontein as war offices face censorship. The Standard notes Boer defenses strong near Mafeking and stresses delays at Bloemfontein and in Natal hindering Lord Roberts. Steyn named Free State commandant. Plumer to be reinforced via Beira later this month to speed relief.
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London
War Office
Bloemfontein
Standard
Clem
Lord Roberts
Natal
Eney
Elandslaagte
Dathy
Ladysmith
Daily Chronicle
Buller
Lourenzo Marques
Steyn
Free State
Col. Plamer
Mafeking
Col. Plumer
Beira
Queen's Dublin visit draws crowds and yeomanry departure
The Queen in Ireland was hosted by Countess Cadogan and other nobles. Illumination displays drew large orderly crowds with many traveling to Kingstown for the light show. Attention also followed the late departure of Dublin Yeomanry's second company bound for South Africa.
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Ireland
Dabdlin
Countess Cadogan
Duke of Snevonshire
Boers Demand Surrender in Wepener Action
April 5 report from Wepener says Boers are driving back British patrols. A blindfolded Boer party arrived with a message signed Banks general demanding immediate surrender to avoid a dreadful battle loss. The reply was no reply. Gen Brabant’s force is in the area and may oppose any Boer attack.
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Wepener
Banks
Clements' Division Arrives North of Bloemfontein
The Bloemfontein correspondent reports Gen. Clements' division, about 6000 men, arrived from the south and encamped five miles north of the city after a fortnight of marching. An unimportant engagement lasting several hours occurred yesterday afternoon at Bosman Kop between Boer and British outposts.
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Clements
London
Bloemfontein
The
Daily Mail
Bosman Kop
Irish Guards Regiment Ordered by Queen in London
London April 6 The army orders announce the formation of an Irish regiment of foot guards under the designation Irish guards to commemorate the bravery of the Irish regiments in the recent operations in South Africa.
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Irish Foot Guards
London
South Africa
Foot Guards
Irish Guards
Plumer Meets Reverse in Kamathlabama Clash
A Molopo dispatch says Col. Plumer's cavalry and Mafeking garrison sorties repulsed in attacks near Kamathlabama. Twenty British troops were found dead and six taken prisoner.
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Plumer
Pretoria
Molopo
Mafeking
Kamathlabama
Piumer
Hawaii Territorial Government Bill Still Hanging Fire
Washington reports the House did not finish the Hawaii territorial government bill. With few votes cast and many amendments, debate continued under the five minute rule to completion. Amendments included labor contract nullification, extending alien contract labor laws, liquor sale bans, land holdings limits, and governor versus president appointing power. The Senate spent time on constitutional questions about seating M S Quay and the day mostly in executive session on the Hays fore treaty and Clayton Bulwer treaty.
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Hawaii
Washington
House
Mr. Robinson
Senate
Gallinger
Quays
Pennsylvania
Republicans Send Porto Rican Bill Direct to President
In a House caucus Republicans voted to concur with Senate amendments and send the Porto Rican tariff bill directly to the president. Cooper and Mood objected to the civil government provisions granting the upper council power to appoint and grant franchises, but GOP sentiment favored the measure. Absentees will be urged to attend. action possible as soon as Monday.
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House
Washington
Senate
Cooper
Wisconsin
Insular Commission
Mood
Massachusetts
Managers Elect Officers at National Soldiers Home
The board of managers of the National Soldiers' Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers in Washington elected officers. Martin Machon of New York was chosen president, W J Sewell of New Jersey first vice president, J L Mitchell of Wisconsin second vice president, and George W Steele of Indiana secretary. They will depart Friday to inspect the Haipton, Va home.
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Washington
The
National Soldiers’ Home
Ton. Martin Machon
New York
Gen
W. J. Sewell
New Jersey
Col. J. L. Mitchell
Wisconsin
Maj
George W. Steele
Indiana
Haipton
Largest single shipment of postage stamps ordered
Washington April 6 an order by the post office department calls for the largest one time shipment of ordinary postage stamps in history. 553 504 0200 stamps valued at 965 267 will be sent next Friday to 1 306 offices nationwide.
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Washington
Post Ofice Department
My Papa Sells Talk A Remark by Nev. Divine
A brief anecdote from the Los Angeles Times recalls a bright four year old daughter of Joseph Whyte a Methodist divine in northern California who declares her papa sells talk after a pair of mercantile sons discuss their fathers occupations. The item sits among assorted notes and fashion chatter about Paris sleeves.
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Joseph Whyte
California
Lettle Jagsie
Ltve
Los Angeles Times
Farrington of Cratia Praises KroongEy Cure
A.B. Farrington of Cratia New York reports years of kidney trouble and back pains. He used KroongEy Cure and found it cure a bottle restored health and he recommends it to friends.
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A.B. Farrington
Atia, N. Y
Plan Approved An Initial Experience For Filipinos In Local Government
Manila reports Gen Otis approves a municipal government plan to give Filipinos suffrage for town elections and self government outside provincial control. Alcaldes and a council will manage funds with salaries capped at 1200 dollars, voters aged 23+ with tax and language qualifications, and officials serving without salary.
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Philippines
Manila
Leutenant
Monon Railroad Posts Strong Prosperity Report
President W. H. Melevel of the Monon announces a year of remarkable prosperity with gross earnings up $545,000 in eight months over the prior year. Net gain exceeds $350,000 and $400,000 to $500,000 is set aside to improve equipment and roadbed. Ballast purchases reach 6,000 carloads. new rolling stock ordered. freight depot at Louisville and passenger station at Lafayette contracted. The line can currently pay 4 percent on preferred stock and 6 percent on common.
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Chicago
W. H. Melevel
The
Monon
Louisville
Lafayette
General Wood Advises Caution on Lagloria Colony Visit
In Havana on April 6 General Wood reports rising U S inquiries about the Lagloria colony. He warns visitors there are no hotels and living conditions are harsh. About 41 000 Spaniards have enrolled on the island with an estimated 50 000 more by April 11. Anticipated unenrolled total near 100 000. Eighty percent of enrollees can read and write. Of the enrollees, 18 000 reside in Havana.
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Havana
Wood
United States
Lagloria
Ilavana
Mules Ship Ixnight Bachelor Sails to Cape Town for British Army
New Orleans reports the steam ship Ixnight Bachelor cleared yesterday for Cape Town carrying 1,400 mules bound for the British army.
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New Orleans
Cape Town
Marsh Convicted In Michigan Military Equipment Scam
Arthur F. Marsh of Allan former inspector general of the Michigan National Guard and ex-chairman of the Republican state central committee was found guilty of conspiring to defraud the state in a scheme involving military clothing and equipment valued at about 65 000 dollars. The verdict came after a trial that lasted a little over two weeks with Kalamazoo suppliers as key witnesses and strong documentary evidence supporting the charges.
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Michigan
Lansing
Mich
Arthur F. Marsh
Allan
Michigan National Guard
Republican State Central Committee
Chicago
Kalamazoo
State Military Board
William L. White
Col
Eli R. Sutton
Detroit
University of Michigan
Pingree
Marsh
Outlaw Ambush Wounds El Paso Cattlemen Scarborough
George A Scarborough and his son Ed Scarborough were fired on from ambush while pursuing two cattle thieves ten miles from San Simon. George Scarborough an ex Texas ranger and deputy US marshal was shot in the right leg above the knee. The elder Scarborough may lose the limb. The assailants hid behind rocks and were not seen.
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el Paso
Tex
George A. Scarborough
Ed Scarborough
San Simon
Scarborough
George Scarborough
United States
Battle fears rise after torpedo incident near Hakodate
Report from Oriental papers recounts a March 24 clash when a Russian cruiser fired a torpedo at a Japanese battleship near Hakodate, missing, and the Japanese vessel fired back as it withdrew.
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Vancouver
B. C
Russia
Japan
Hakodate
Roosevelt to Speak in Talena on Grant Birthday Anniversary
Gov. Roosevelt will address residents of Talena April 27 during anniversary exercises for Gen. Grant. The event marks the birthday remembrance with the governor listed as speaker.
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Talena
Ilis
Markets by Wire Prevailing Prices for Grain and Livestock
Indianapolis Grain and Livestock reports April 5 prices. Wheat No 2 red 72 cents, corn No 2 mixed 40 to 44 cents, oats No 2 mixed 27 to 44 cents, cattle 3.25 to 5.75, hogs 4.50 to 5.00, sheep 3.00 to 4.73, lambs 5.00 to 6.75.
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Indianapolis
Grain and Livestock Quotations From Louisville and Cincinnati
Louisville and Cincinnati market updates show bids for wheat, corn, oats, cattle, hogs, and lambs. Prices reflect steady or active trends with No 2 red wheat around 73 cents and hogs trading near 5.35 to 5.65, while lambs reach up to 7.40 per hundredweight.
Market quotes show mixed changes across livestock and grain
Cattle active at 4.00 to 5.50, hogs firm around 5.00, sheep steady near 4.50 to 6.00, lambs active and higher at 6.70 to 8.40. Toledo grain notes wheat active and higher, No 2 cash and futures. Several garbled terms obscure some grades and dates.
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Cincinnati
Settlement Soon The Powder Question In Indiana Miners
Terre Haute April 6 The Indiana miners and operators near term for an agreement when they resume Tuesday's conference on the wage contract. The adjournment aimed to settle powder business so operators could term with miners on powder sales. The powder trust sought to reap profits by agents in Indiana and to raise powder prices if the trust regains control. Miners favor a contract allowing powder at 1.75 bought from operators, amid worries of being used to shield the trust.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
Powder Trust
Here
Muvoreover
Powder Company
Trust
Boiler Battery Explodes at Millersburg Mill
A battery of boilers exploded at the Ohio Stave company mill in Millersburg nine miles east of Goshen on the Lake Shore railway. The blast wrecked the building and caused about $5,000 in damage. The day shift of 50 workers had just left and suffered no injuries.
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Goshen
Ind
Ohio Stave Company
Millersburg
Lake Shore
Southern Indiana Teachers Begin Session in Evansville
In Evansville Indiana opening session of the Southern Indiana Teachers association drew over 1000 teachers. Mayor William M Aikin Jr and Aaron M Weil welcomed delegates while Superintendent T A Mott of Richmond addressed the gathering with an engaging program noted for the day. In Topeka Kansas Gov Stanley led a mass meeting aiming to raise one million bushels of corn for India famine relief with Rev Charles M Sheldon giving the keynote and pledging $1000 from profits of The Capital Sheldon edition.
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Evansville
Ind
Southern Indiana Teachers’ Association
William M. Aikin, Jr
Aaron M. Weil
T. A. Mott
Richmond
Topeka
Kan
Gov. Stanley
India
Charles M. Sheldon
Death of Gilbert C. Van Camp Pioneer in Canning
Indianapolis reporter notes Gilbert C. Van Camp founder of Van Camp Packing company died at his home aged 12 years He arrived in Indianapolis in 1860 and started the United States first cold storage operation He also pioneered canning fruits and vegetables for markets.
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Indianapolis
Gilbert C. van Camp
The
van Camp Packing Company
van Camp
United States
Save the Songsters Movement Aims to Stop Bird Slaughter
In South Bend Indiana on April 6 a push to halt songbird killings gains traction among farmers and gains support from the Horticultural Society and local schools as crucial for crop protection. Also reported Rochester discussions note Nelson G Hunter seeking county right-of-way for an electric railroad from Wabash to Rochester via Akron and Disko.
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Save the Songsters
South Bend
Ind
Horticultural Society
Rochester
Nelson G. Hunter
Wabash
Akron
Disko
Marion
Carpenter James Conner Killed in Garrett Timber Collapse
In Garrett Indiana on April 6 James Conner formerly of Auburn died after heavy timbers fell on him at the railway shops where he worked as a carpenter. He had married six months prior.
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Garrett
Ind
James Conner
Auburn
Finished Their Work Turnpike Raiders Not Content
Logansport Indiana April 6 a mob opposing the Logansport and Burlington Turnpike dynamited the Rock Creek bridge and two tollgates finishing the destruction after a previous blast. Directors have not arrested suspects and will offer a reward. Protest over tolls stems from poor road upkeep and the county may purchase the road.
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Logansport
Ind
Logansport and
Burlington Turnpike Company
Rock Creek
Indiana Postmasters Appointed in Fourth Class Posts
Washington April 6 four class Indiana postmasters were appointed yesterday listing Ambler William Stout Bippus F M Howenstine Chester J W Hall Guionsville Anna Robinson Lester Thomas J Rose Park William A Grove Payne Perry Hill Powers R J Shelley terms and agencies included in the orders.
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Indiana
Washington
Ambler
William Stout
Bippus
F. M. Howenstine
Chester
J. W. Hall
Guionsville
Anna Robinson
Lester
Thomas J. Rose
Park
William A. Grove
Payne
Perry Hill
Powers
R. J. Shelley
Schoolteacher Sues for Defamation in Indiana
Miss Ida Beck, a Richland township teacher in Peru Indiana, sues Webster Lockridge and John B Lockridge claiming 10000 damages from each for alleged defamation of character.
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Peru
Ind
Ida Beck
Richland Township
This County
Webster Lockridge
John B. Lockridge
Baney's Ninth Liquor License Bid in Year Rejected
Roann Indiana April 6 Reuben L Baney applied for a license to sell intoxicants but faced a strong remonstrance and withdrew. It marks the ninth application defeated in twelve months in the town.
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Roann
Ind
Reuben L. Baney
Playmate's Fateful Act Shocks South Bend
Antoine Lambert aged 17 accidentally shot and killed his playmate Achille Debaets 14 in South Bend Indiana. The bullet struck Debaets in the right temple causing instant death.
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South Bend
Ind
Antoine Lambert
Achille Debaets
Death of Winamac Politician After Operation
John Owens of Winamac Indiana died in Chicago during an operation. He was a well known local politician in the area.
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Winamac
Ind
John Owens
Chicago
Kansas City Journalist Ends Life at Jackson Hotel
F Q Dickensheets of the Kansas City Journal killed himself at the Jackson hotel by taking morphine. Before dying he wrote a letter requesting readers remember him and begging that no medical college use his body for dissection.
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Atlanta
Varied World News Briefs From Across Europe and America
The item compiles short notes: Boer prisoners sent to St. Helena. A D Buchanan jailed in Chicago for stamp counterfeiting. three miners killed in Wellston Ohio. Lt. Gilmore wins promotion exam. Dr. Jameson ill in Capetown. Japan Russia war tensions rising. Alaska troop moves under way. Diaz awarded degree by Penn. a royal christening rumored for Prince Patrick. Nubar Pasha dies. Hay protests Turkish pork edict. Lipido questioned over attack attempt. Porto Rican relief led to hunger in Ponce. Rhode Island votes Gregory governor. Porto Rican garroted murder sentence set. Queen Victoria seen at Phoenix Park. treasury balances report shows cash and gold figures.
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St. Helena
A. D. Buchanan
Chicago
Superior Coal Company
Wellston
Lieut
Gilmore
Jameson
Transvaal
Capetown
Yokohama
Japan
Russia
War Department
Alaska
Diaz
Mexico
Iine
University of Pennsylvania
Porto Rican Benevolent Society
Ponce
Rhode Island
William Gregory
North Kingston
N. W. Littlefield
Pauwtecka
Porto Rican Supreme Court
Victoria
Aoenix Park
London
Treasury
Noted healer in town promotes Banner Salve cure
The Philadelphia Press notes a prominent healer touting Banner Salve for cuts wounds sores and piles with guaranteed results. Drug stores advertise the remedy as a modern treatment.
The Eminent Kidney and Bladder Specialist
An old advertisement proclaims Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles and Bright's disease. It claims the tonic cleanses the blood and protects vital organs, with sample bottles and a medical booklet offered by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, NY.
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Bright
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Fatal Wreck on Fort Worth and Denver Line
A serious Fort Worth and Denver City wreck near Magenta Texas leaves two dead Mail clerk John F Dane of Denver and passenger John J Kuntz among the victims A derailment caused by track washout led to a fiery crash with cars piled in a heap and many passengers badly burned The railroad faces heavy losses as the entire train burned with valuables and mail.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Denver City
Magenta
John F. Dane
Den
John J. Kuntz
Denver
McGinnis
Wells, Fargo Express Company
New Discovery Cures Throat Chest and Lung Ailments
Mrs H Lincoln recalls how General Burnham’s widow in Machias Maine faced threatened pneumonia relief after relying on Dr King’s New Discovery. Three doses brought sleep and cure, with guarantees and trial bottles at C D Knoefel’s drug store.
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Burnham
Machias
Hill
H. Lincoln
C. D. Knoefel
Rat Portage Named Town For Rats In Ontario
R J Sharpe explains Rat Portage in Ontario gets its name from a rat portage on the Winnipeg river near the Lake of the Woods. The community sits at a river outlet where a waterfall once blocked rat passage, forcing a seasonal portage for thousands of muskrats.
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R. J. Sharpe
Ontario
Winnipeg River
Lake of the Woods
Pont
Denver Republican
Plotting in Brussels linked to Sipido attempt on prince
A suspect in the Sipido bid to kill the Prince of Wales at a Brussels railway station was arrested and interrogated as a possible plotter. Sipido may confess, suggesting the attack resulted from a conspiratorial plan.
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Brussels
Sipido
Prince of Wales
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