Embargo on Front Intelligence Lets Surmise Grow Over War Leaders
London reports reveal heavy rains delaying British moves near Wepener and a near relief of the blockade. Bloemfontein freight shifts south as stores move to support southwest Free State operations, with 2,000 sick in field hospitals from dysentery and enteric fever. Public comment focuses on Sir Redvers Buller and Sir Charles Warren, while Boer rumors claim foreign volunteers are forming a continental-led corps in the Transvaal under possibly Gen. De Negrier.
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London
Wepener
Bloemfontein
Free State
Redvers Buller
Charles Warren
Lord Roberts
Bailer
Warren
Transvaal
Titherto
de Negrier
Supreme Council of War
Marquis de Gauifet
Dreyfus
Martin
De Wet Surrounds Calgary Forces as British Hold Boer Line
Reports from Pretoria dated April 1 state General De Wet still surrounds Calgary’s forces while British positions remain entrenched in Boer fashion. Commandant Frouemani reports chasing 400 troops across the river toward Aliwal North and the capture of several prisoners. Bothulie bridge has been blown up.
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Pretoria
Orange Free State
de Wet
Cralgary
Frouemiann
Aliwal
Bothulie
Chicago ambulance corps members spurn Mauser arms
London April 1 dispatch reports from Lourenco Marques that nearly half of the Chicago ambulance corps members on arrival at Pretoria tore off their Red Cross badges when offered Mausers. Adelbert S. Hay United States consul informed the Transvaal government that he would report the incident to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Mail
Lourenzo Marques
Chicago Ambulance Corps
Pretoria
Adelbert S. Hay
United States
Transvaal
Washington
British District Faces Grave Situation in Gold Coast
News from Accra reports Kumaasie is tightly invested and risks grow unless relief arrives. Governor Sir Frederick Mitchell Hodgson appeals for all available forces as natives suspect French influence opposing the British.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Accra
Gold Coast Colony
West Africa
Frederick Mitchell Hodgson
Col Thornycroft Takes Command After Kop Wounding
Col Thornycroft was appointed to command after Col Crofton was wounded at Spion Kop and Gen Buller promoted him following telegraph messages to Gen Warren.
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London
Col. Crofton
Pion Kop
Tlne
Woodgate
Thornyccroft
Warren
Buller
Thornycroft
Possible Intervention In South Africa Rumor From Paris
Paris reports a likely Russian foreign minister Count Muravieff may join Emperor Nicholas in Moscow. The move is seen as possibly linked to intervention ideas in South Africa.
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Paris
Count Muravieff
Nicholas
Moscow
South Africa
Boers March From Watervalander toward Carrington forces
Lourenzo Marques April 19. Two hundred and fifty Boers left Watervalander and marched through Zoutpaneberg district to intercept General Carrington's columns. Their movement signals intensified action in the theater.
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Lourenzo Marques
Watervalander
Zoutpaneberg
Carrington
Democratic nomination in Illinois district for congress
Centralia Illinois April 19 reports the Twenty first district Democrats nominated fledgling Bred J Kern of the Belleville News Democrat for congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Ills
Bred J. Kern
The
Belleville News Democrat
Earl Russell Shoots Bigamy Question In Reno Marriage
London reports a cablegram that Earl Russell wed Mollie Cooke in Reno on April 15 while still legally married to the Countess Russell. Under English law this could lead to imprisonment for bigamy upon his return to England. The Reno ceremony on April 19 noted Mollie Cooke as age over 18 and witnessed by A. Holmes and Miss Fernandes.
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London
Times
Earl Russell
Mollie Cooke
Reno
Nev
Countess Russell
Tivoli Music Hall
England
Reno, Nev
A. Holmes
Officer Pettit Court-Martialed in Zamboanga Incident
Col James B Pettit of the 31st volunteers faced court martial over handing a prisoner of war to Presidente Medell of Zamboanga who executed him without trial Pettit commanded at Zamboanga and is linked to a quarrel with Col Webster C Hayes over Morro dates and troop landing rights.
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81St Volunteers
Manila
James 8. Pettit
31St Volunteers
Zamboanga
Presidente Medell
Pettit
Web C. Hayes
Arrests of Russian Admirals Alarm Sebastopol Explorers
Vienna reports two Russian admirals and 42 other high ranking officers arrested at Sebastopol over construction irregularities and embezzlement involving millions. Black Sea ships ordered to Sebastopol for inspection amid rumors of mobilization.
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Vienna
Sebastopol
Black Sea
Hawaii imports and exports via the United States in 1800
Consul General Haywood reports to the state department that Hawaii imported goods worth 15 020 830 from the United States while exports to the U S totaled 22 517 748.
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Washington
Haywood
Honolulu
State Department
Collector General of Customs of
Hawaii
United States
Death Ends Divorce Suit In Prayerful Bedside Moment
Moses Swift and Martha Swift faced a divorce case in Lanenaster Ohio when Martha arrived from Chicago to contest. The plaintiff died at his bedside on his knees as she prayed for his restoration, ending the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanenaster
Moses Swift
Martha Swift
Chicago
Peru Accepts US Plan for Pan American Congress
Lima reports that the Veruvian government has accepted the United States proposal for a new pan American congress and will provide earnest support when required. The announcement came via Galveston Texas on April 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Galveston
Tex
United States
Pan American Congress
Old Kentucky racecourse to open May 1 in Lexington
The Old Kentucky Association race course in Lexington will be opened on May 1, as part of a busy spring scene. Other items note work starting Monday on Kansas City's new auditorium steel framing and a fatal Erie freight train crash at Manafield involving Judge Isaac Johnson of Wooster Ohio.
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Kentucky Association
Lexington
Kansas City
Isaac Johnson
Wooster
Erie
Union Depot
Manafield
M. Chartran
Washington
Adurat
Mra. Dewey
Cecil Leslie
Franklin Syndicate
Imates
TheProgressive People's Party
Long
Root
Gage
Wilson
Hay
Boston
National Manufacturers’ Association
Eastern Baseball League
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Charles Steele
C. H. Crosby
Steele
J. P. Morgan & Co
Treasury
St. Thomas
Jamaica
Realism praised in stage scene handling
A Philadelphia North American critic lauds a stage moment describing a mob scene as splendidly managed. The manager confirms the tactic by hiring the villain’s creditors to appear in the scene.
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Philadelphia
North American
Local resident praises kidney health cure trial
A. B. Farrington of Constantia New York reports years of kidney pain and backache improved after using a remedy. He recommends the product to a friend and claims perfect satisfaction with one bottle.
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A. B. Farrington
Constantia
N. Y
Ai.c
Revelations From Translated Filipinos Documents Seized
Washington reports expose translations of papers captured from Filipino forces. Highlights include Col Aramas Blanco's Feb 2 1899 account at Tondo and plans to burn American barracks, plus letters from J M Leyba and Aguinaldo's May 4 1898 proclamation signaling a shift toward dictatorship and impending government.
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Washington
Senate
Philippines
Aramas Blanco
Philippine Army
Tondo
Melsic
D. B Rosend Loman
Calzadala
Azcar Raga
Tarlac
J. M. Leyba
Janiin
Rion
Lollo
Malolos
Aguinaldo
Spain
Ottis
Filiping
Hilo
Gen. Otis
United States
Millete fatally stabs rival in Natchez dance quarrel
Early today in Natchez Mississippi Ferman J Millete killed L Schuschs during a quarrel at a dance Millete a drugstore manager drew a dirk and stabbed the man to the heart Schuschs was married with a widow and three children Both men were well known Millete remains at large and the case is under investigation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natchez, Miss
Ferman J. Millete
L. Schuschs
Millete
Milete
Ife
Schuschs
German officials secure Shan Tung rail guard guarantees
Quiet at Shan Tung under new governor general after guarantees from Kiao Chou reports. Native rota and interference during railroad construction are promised to be curbed, with officials stating conditions are peaceful now.
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Shan Tung
Berlin
Kiao Chou
Imperial Edict Warns Officials Against Aiding Native Christians
Pekin issues an edict directing viceroys and governors to warn armed groups to refrain from acts of hospitality toward native Christians. They must punish severely any infractions of the order.
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Pekin
Child Killed by Brick in Pittsburg Incident
Pittsburg report states two year old James Roach died from a head injury after a brick thrown by twelve year old Joseph Craniuski struck him. Authorities investigate the fatal mishap as a tragic accident.
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Pittsburg
James Roach
Joseph Craniuski
Doings of Congress Shows Tense Naval Debate in House
In Washington the House debated the naval appropriation bill under five minute rule. Grosvenor of Ohio clashed with Williams of Mississippi over procedures and politics. A fight over the Porto Rican tariff touched off sharp exchanges. Some progress on the bill occurred but key points were deferred. Senate focused on the Alaskan civil code as Stewart spoke on mining laws and alien locator rights with Nelson Carter and Teller denouncing amendments.
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Washington
Grosvenor
Ohio
Mr Williams
Mississippi
Hawley
Texas
Williams
Mr. Grosvenor
Navy Department
Naval Academy
Annapolis
House
Senate
Stewart
Nev
United States
Hansbrough
Nelson
Minn
Carter
Mont
Teller
Col
Record Breaking Hereford Cattle Sale in Chicago
The two day sale at Dexter Park amphitheater Union Stock Yards shattered records with 86 Hereford cattle selling for $64,415 averaging $671. The dispersal of the Fairview herd owned by I. A. Nave of Attica Indiana drew buyers from 18 states and Canada, marking the largest ever auction of its breed in America.
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Chicago
America
Dexter Purk Amphitheater
Union Stock Yards
Cochrane
Dexter Park
Friction Persists Between Corea and Russia in Orient
In Yokohama on April 19 a note on ongoing friction between Corea and Russia is reported. Russian demands remain contentious and it is believed large tracts of land are now claimed by the Russian government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
Corea
Russia
Coal Mines Return to Work In Pittsburg District
Coal miners in the Pittsburg district returned to work yesterday with the Buena Vista mine on the Youghio ghenny still idle and expected to reopen shortly.
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Pittsburg
Buena Vista
Youghiogheny
Eight Chinese Arrested in Main Case in Vancouver Province
Vancouver April 19 Eight Chinese are held in New Westminster jail charged with the serious case of Alexander Main the chief of police or as accessories to the crime. The incident centers on the chief of police and related alleged involvement.
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Vancouver
B.C
New Westminster
Alexander Main
Courthouse Seat Change Topic Sparks Newton Election
Newton County Indiana voters will decide July 19 whether the county seat moves from Kentland to Morocco, a contest stretching back to 1897. If Morocco fails to reach required votes, relocation to Brook in may prompt a second election.
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Kentland
Ind
Newton County
Morocco
Archibald
Senate
Hall
Board of Commissioners
Brook In
Costly Factory Accident At Craig Martin Plant
In Scottsburg Indiana on April 19 a belt attached to the governor broke leaving the engine without control. Steam pressure built up as the large engine ran away. The 6 foot flywheel burst sending iron fragments through the factory roof and yards. no injuries were reported though several near misses occurred.
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Scottsburg
Ind
Craig-Martin
Missing Evanaville man writes family from Nebraska
C L Storrs of Evanaville Indiana vanished weeks ago under mysterious circumstances. He later sent word from Nebraska to his relatives saying he has no memory of fleeing except a vague recollection of entering a freight car in the Louisville and Nashville yards. He is now under care at his sister’s home in Nebraska.
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Evanaville
Ind
C. L. Storrs
Nebraska
Louisville
Nashville
Indiana Crop Report Notes Cool Weather Delays Farm Work
Weather remains cool with rain or snow delaying plowing and planting. Wheat is unimproved with much being plowed up. spring crops sown. Oats, barley, clover and timothy seeds spread over most acreage. Early potatoes planted. rye in good condition. fruit outlook favorable with swelling buds. Spring plowing continues. ground in good condition.
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Indiana
Indiana Earlham debate to be held in Bloomington
The Indiana Earlham debate is scheduled for tomorrow night in Bloomington. The topic asks whether the regular U S army should stay at its present strength of 65 000 men Earlham will argue in the affirmative with Bloomington participants observing the event.
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Bloomington
Ind
United States
Earlham
Barnes Golden Wedding Observed In Idaville Country Dinner
Idaville Indiana on April 19 Mr and Mrs J T Barnes celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a large country dinner. Guests included D L Drake J B Shaver and Mrs J Shaffer who attended the Barnes marriage.
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Idaville
Ind
J. T. Barnes
D. L. Drake
J. B. Shaver
J Shaffer
Mrs Enright Reported Missing After Fleecing Laporte Merchants
Laporte Indiana April 10. Mrs Enright claiming to be from Tuttingdon has disappeared with her family after two weeks in the city. She obtained about 500 dollars worth of merchandise from local merchants by spinning a plausible tale of responsibility and intent.
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Laporte
Ind
Enright
Tuntingdon
Oil Boom Hits Adams County New Territory
Oil activity rises in eastern Adams county with several wells under drill in the new territory. Early wells report remarkable production and attract oil men from across the county to the region near Decatur Indiana.
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Adams
Decatur
Ind
Adams County
Miners Accept Proposition in Brazil Indiana
Miners in Brazil Indiana voted to accept the operators proposition with semi monthly wage payments. A one year contract was signed and over 3000 miners returned to work today as a result.
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Brazil
Ind
Local Man Hangs Self in Michigan City
Michigan City Indiana April 19 Gott loib Gracasele a well to do resident of the city hanged himself from a chandelier there is no known reason for the suicide authorities reported the death was self inflicted with no external cause found.
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Michigan City
Ind
Gottloib Gracasele
Noted Healer in Town Banner Salve Claim
An advertisement touts Banner Salve as the greatest modern healer for cuts wounds sores piles and all skin diseases with a guarantee and availability from all druggists.
Competition Strangle Argument Over Second Street Pavement
In Elkhart Indiana George Murdock sues to stop the city from accepting Second Street asphalt laid by Central Bermudez Asphalt Co alleging collusion among Bermudez and rivals to bar competition and that specifications were not followed. About 560000 at stake the case delays city action while defects are reviewed. In Constantinople the porte rebuts powers on duty hikes, diplomats file a second protest amid Turkish financial strain.
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Elkhart
Ind
George T. Murdock
Bermudez
Central
Purcell Found Guilty in Ross Murder Trial
The jury in Princeton Indiana returned a verdict finding Frank Purcell guilty of murdering Rufus Ross in Augusta Pike County on January 13. Purcell received a life sentence.
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Princeton
Ind
Ross
Frank Purcell
Rufus Ross
Agusta
Pike County
Purcell
Liquor Issue Dominates Royal Center May Election
In Royal Center Indiana the May vote centers on liquor policy with dry supporters backing the citizens ticket and pro liquor advocates voting for the voters ticket. The contest splits along anti and pro tavern lines in the town election.
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Royal Center
Ind
Indictment in Slaying At Fowler Stableyard
Kokomo Indiana April 19 the grand jury returned an indictment against Joseph Fowler for manslaughter in the slaying of Jonah Harris in Fowler s stableyard Monday night.
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Kokomo
Ind
Joseph Fowler
Jonah Harris
Fowler
Miss Maude Knapp Burned In Gasoline Fire Accident
Flora Indiana April 19 Miss Maude Knapp suffered dangerous burns after mistaking gasoline for coal oil while building a fire. She remains in serious condition at the local hospital.
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Flora
Ind
The Final Demand on Turkey Over 1895 Mission Damages
The United States has sent a final demand for 100000 dollars for the destruction of American mission property during the Armenian outrages of 1895. The note warns that failure to settle promptly will end diplomatic relations. no threat of war is stated. A Vienna Times correspondent notes further resistance could bring grave consequences for the sultan.
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Washington
United States
London
Vienna
the Times
Preacher Withdraws From Ministry Over Creed Conflict
Rev. H Wat ton Smith of the Second Presbyterian church resigns in protest against the Westminster confession of faith stating no revised creed is possible for the Presbyterian church He plans to join the Congregational church in Little Rock on April 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolta
Little, Rock
H. Watton Smith
Second Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Congregational Church
Ex-Gov John Young Brown Seeks Immediate Powers Arraignment
Frankfort April 19 ex governor John Young Brown, leading Powers counsel, arrives from Louisville to request immediate arraignment of Secretary Powers in the Goebel murder case before Judge Cantrill.
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Frankfort
John Young Brown
Secretary of State
Powers
Goebel
Louisville
Cantrill
Generous Claim About Dr Kig’s New Discovery
Public interest grows as Dr Kig’s New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds reportedly gives away over ten million trial bottles. The ad claims thousands cured, listing asthma bronchitis and lung diseases and promising free trials with guaranteed refunds and priced bottles.
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Kig
Tim
Croton Landing Influx Boosts Dam Work Force
At Croton Landing New York on April 16 the army presence grew by six companies of the 7th regiment bringing the canvas force to about 1250. The increase aims to safeguard workers the builders may employ on the Cornell dam project in the Croton valley.
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Croton Landing
N. Y
Croton Valley
7Th Regiment
Cornell Dam
Optimist Folly and Cures in a Fragmented Column
A Morgantown man, A R Basa, awoke many times with backache and kidney pains, claiming Foey's Kidney Ours cured him. London plans a religious daily under editor A E Clarke. A grippe cough often lingers, Fozy's Honey and Tak offers protection against flare ups.
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A. R. Basa
Morgantown
Ind
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