Cecil Rhodes Dies At 49 In Seaside Cape Town
Cecil Rhodes died in a seaside cabin near Cape Town aged 49 after two heart attacks. He spoke his brother’s name as a final goodbye and died at 5:55 pm with Drs Jameson Smartt and Stevenson present. Public funeral planned. burial at Matoppo Hills, Rhodesia. body to Groote Schuur for viewing and cathedral service after which interment in Rhodesia.
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Rhodes lauded as heroic figure in imperial history
The Times editorial defends Cecil Rhodes despite faults, calling him an heroic figure around whom imperial history traditions will cling. A comic line notes a bride’s vanity as she vetoes Yellowstone Park on a bridal tour for color reasons, remarking it would clash with her complexion.
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Duck Hunter Mutilated in Accident in Indiana
Valparaiso Indiana March 27 James Opman duck hunting事故 discharged gun severed his right leg in an accidental shooting report describes the injury and incident with local authorities and responders at the scene
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Valparaiso
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James Opman
Patrick Convicted in Rice Murder Case For Electric Chair
New York March 27 Alvert T Patrick lawyer convicted of the Sept 23 1900 murder of William Marsh Rice the Texas estate valued at 7 million dollars. The jury deliberated three hours before finding him guilty with Jones accused of chloroforming Rice at Patrick’s instigation. Sentencing set for a week from Monday. Patrick’s father and sisters reacted with shock while the courtroom scene included fainting and sobs. A new trial motion will follow arraignment for sentence.
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Prairie Fire Claims Three Lives Near Anardarko
Anardarko Oklahoma March 27 A destructive prairie fire burned about 12 miles southeast of town. Mrs Hattie Hand and her two young children died after fleeing toward a neighbor’s house. The abandoned home had a fire guard around it that protected it from the blaze.
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Lentz Tompkins Election Case Decided in Columbus District
The house committee on elections No 2 sustains Emmet Tompkins in the Columbus Ohio district race against John J. Lentz. The committee’s report will be issued next week.
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Statesman Eyes Speakership In Indiana Race
Indianapolis notes show James F Statesman of Peru publicly entering the bid for speaker, a move seen as a tactic amid shifting alliances as Henry W Marshall and Warren G Sayre vie for the post. Marion county delegates loom large with bets on Merrill Moores or other contenders, while Shiveley eyes Knights of Pythias leadership and Goodwine lingers as potential governor timber.
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General Wood to leave Cuba as military governor
Washington reports General Leonard Wood departed for Havana in his role as military governor. He plans to sail from Havana on May 20 after the new Cuban government is inaugurated and the flag saluted. About 1,200 American troops will exit via Havana and 400 from Santiago.
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Leonard Wood
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Cuba
The Exclusion Ball Chinese Laborers Bill Report
Washington March 27 The house committee on the Chinese exclusion bill reports unanimous opposition to admitting Chinese laborers The committee aims to secure strict exclusion of Chinese coolies and intends to report an act reflecting this stance. Dying In New Mexico Louisville March 26 F Wharton Golden connected to Goe bel murder case dies slowly of consumption in New Mexico.
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Jim Howard
Indiana Operators and Miners Resume Wage Agreement Talks
A 24 member Indiana joint committee resumes talks after a Friday snag in one clause. Both sides express sincere purpose to wrap a wage agreement and avoid a suspension of operations next Monday, reporting good progress in Terre Haute.
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It Is Now His Turn Boy Who Prosecuted His Mother
Alvah Rosenberger, once prominent in Princeton in the prosecution of his mother for alleged life insurance fraud, is arraigned in Jasper Indiana for stealing a watch from Hilbert Dillon near Huntingburg and faces trial tomorrow. His mother was pardoned weeks ago and is at home writing a book about her trial and conviction. In Bluffton, Charles Gantz, a factory worker at Marcy wind pump, may lose sight in both eyes after a fireman allegedly directed a chemical stream into his face while releasing brakes on a Clover Leaf freight car, leaving him practically blind.
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Hilbert Dillon
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Bluffton
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Neighbors are Aroused in Knox Murder Case
In Knox Indiana on March 27 a jury was secured for the trial of Henry Clements who killed his sweetheart Edith Holcomb Davis for marrying another man and then attempted suicide The defense rests on insanity Friends of the murdered woman express strong resentment and insist Clements face full penalty The sheriff maintains close watch to prevent violence Davis Compromises Suit in Vincennes Indiana on March 27 the suit by Richard C Davis former Washington cashier against Matthew Kelly to recover money lost at gambling was compromised for 1500 A second suit against Kelly and his bondsmen was continued
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Vincennes
Richard C. Davis
Washington
Matthew Kelly
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Crossing Crash Kills Two on Baltimore Line at Valparaiso
In Valparaiso Indiana March 27 the eastbound B&O limited struck a buggy at a crossing killing occupants Edward Carlson and Nelson Nelson. The horse balked on the track and the collision proved fatal for both men.
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Baltimore & Ohio
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Gypsy Hypnotizes Woman in Evansville Burglary
Mrs James Kingsbery reported to police that a gypsy visiting her Evansville home on March 27 hypnotised her and looted the house of 500 dollars in valuables while she could not intervene.
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James Kingsbery
Women Organize to Aid Striking Street Car Workers
In Terre Haute Indiana on March 27 wives daughters and women friends of the street railway strikers formed a movement to aid the strikers and will appeal to people to stop patronizing the streetcars.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Divorce settles with two remarriages in Kokomo
Elijah and Effie Vernon and William and Bertha Barnes were divorced in Kokomo Indiana on March 27. Immediately after the divorce Mrs Vernon married Barnes. The action followed a $10,000 alienation suit.
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Effie Vernon
William
Bertha Barnes
Vernon
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Congressional Debates On Military Bill Continue
Washington reports show a five minute rule debate on the military appropriation bill concluding with further scrutiny. Burleson of Texas renewed attacks on Secretary Hay over Boer fund allegations while Hitt of Illinois said no new developments emerged. Senate discussion centered on the oleomargarine bill with Dolliver delivering the day’s main address against the industry. Other notes include a Burleson resolution seeking information on General Miles and projections of Republican votes for Cuban reciprocity. News from Greensburg and South Bend, Indiana cover malpractice dismissal and a fatal pedestrian train strike respectively.
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Market Rumors Rubble: Livestock and Grain Notes
Cattle steady around 2.60 to 3.75 with mixed bids. hogs and lambs show firm or active momentum. Sheep steady near 32.50 with sheep and lamb prices summarized, grain prices for Toledo area listed as firm for Wheat and Corn with cash terms and May futures noted.
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