Puerto Rican bill issues and Senate actions dominate Congress news
Congress debates the Puerto Rican bill with a push to defeat concurrence as constituents pressure Rep. Smith of Michigan. Senate plans a vote on the Quay case for April 24 while eulogies for Rep. Wland unfold. House passes the Agricultural Appropriation bill and talks of the Nicaragua Canal bill continue.
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Montana
Melba's Husband Divorced in Texas Court
Melba the prima donna has been divorced from Charles N. F. Armstrong by the Tenth Judicial District Court of Alv Eston County Texas on grounds of desertion. The decree grants Armstrong custody of the couple's son George N Armstrong and assigns Buen Vie ranch in Karnes County as his property.
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Melba
Charles N. F. Armstrong
Tenth Judicial District Court
Armstrong
Nellie Armstrong
Melbourne
Australia
Buen Vieu
Karnes County
George N. Armstrong
Sir Andrew Armstrong, M. P
Frances Fuller Toce Armstrong
King’s County
Ireland
Battle Near Brandfort Reported in British Boer War
London dispatches recount a battle south of Brandfort with 600 British troops killed and 800 prisoners taken, while Roberts faces water scarcity and distant news from Pretoria. Meerkatsfontein defeats claim 609 killed, 900 captured, amid Boer mobility and growing anxiety over possible Dutch uprisings.
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Daily News
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Morning Post
Daily Mail
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Netherlands Railway Company
Kroonstad
The
Troops Rapidly Moved Toward Cape Colony From Durban
The Durban correspondent reports large numbers of troops headed to Cape Colony with two regiments already sailing. Hart is also bound for the Cape and likely to command these troops.
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Durban
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Boers Attack Brabant at Wepener in Early April Fighting
Heavy fighting continued at Wepener as three Boer commandoes attacked the town. Early reports say casualties were heavy on both sides and British guns gained range after an initial Boer Vickers Maxim barrage. Reinforcements moved toward Wepener from Rouxville and De Wets Corps.
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Vickers-Maxim
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London
Boers March Toward Springfontein Amid Bridge Threat
A 2000-strong Boer force advances from Smithfield toward Springfontein with Maseru detentions of heavy guns and Sir Godfrey Lagden leaving Maseru for the border. Extraordinary precautions are in place as Boers position twelve miles east and threaten to retake and destroy the Orange River bridge. Expected Boer advances follow recent successes at Reddersburg and Korn Spruit.
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Free State
Reddersburg
Korn Spruit
Firing near Sundays River and Elandslaagte reports rise
Dispatches from Ladysmith and Pietermaritzburg April 10 describe heavy cannonading in the Sundays River and Elandslaagte areas. A Telegraph report adds naval guns shelling Boer positions between Sundays River and Biggarsberg. A rumor says Gen Buller may command a Brak kersberg pass to drive a rear attack, potentially freeing 20 000 Natal troops to threaten Bethlehem and Johannesburg.
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Joroonstadt
British Advance In South Africa Reports Heavy Losses
Pretoria dispatch notes heavy fighting at Fourteen Streas with 100 killed or wounded and 459 captured at De Wets Dorp. Lord Methuen moves toward Hoopstad as Transvaal Volksraad convenes May 7. Chesham reconnoiters east of Boshof with Yeomanry and Kimberley Mounted Corps, meeting only a small Boer force.
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Hoopstad
de Wets Dorp
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Zwartkopfontein
Orange Free State
Boshof
Boers Press Mafeking Defenses As Relief Column Advances
News from Mafeking reports the southern relief column pushing forward while Boer guns bombard fortifications with a 100 pounder and siege battery. Boers under Cronje breach northern works and southwestern posts but are repulsed. one casualty noted as Plumer lines up to finish the siege. Baden Powell confirms Mafeking’s position improving and promises relief may trap Snyman if held.
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Jan Cronje
Col. Plumer
Bulawayo
Baden- Powell
Snyman
Boers Attack Band of Kafirs in Night Assault
From Pretoria dated April 7 a band of armed Kafirs left Mafe king and crossed burghers lines during the night of April 5. They were followed, surrounded in the bush, and shelled with Maxim Normentfeldt fire. Boers stormed the position, killing thirty one. Skirmishes reported at Biggarsberg and in the Free State between patrols.
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Pretoria
Mafeking
Biggarsberg
Free State
Plumer's Repulse Near Mafeking in Two Engagements
Bulawayo reports Col. Plumer engaging Boer forces near Ramathlabama and Mafeking. After three hours of fighting under heavy fire, Plumer withdrew in good order to base. A subsequent ten mile retreat saw continued combat with Boers, casualties listed on both sides, and Prussian-like field actions including use of a Maxim gun.
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Maclaren
Lieut
Milligan
Yorkshire
Waneford
Ramathilabama
City government defies claim to Queens County buildings
Clash in Long Island City between city authorities and the old Queens County Board of Supervisors over possession of the Court House and Clerk’s office. Congressman Townsend Scudder advised the old board to stay in office until courts decide legality. Supervisors warn they will resist any transfer, while Deputy Commissioner Fowler awaits mayoral instructions.
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Dewey Denies Withdrawing Candidacy for Presidency
Washington reports say Admiral Dewey dismissed claims he would withdraw his bid and denied plans to oppose Chicago platform. Rumors about Dewey seeking other nominations or presidential vice presidency were met with skepticism as he avoids Washington to dodge visitors.
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Auction set for $1200 bottle of violet perfume
In Baltimore on May 7, a Federal auction will sell a pint bottle of ionone known as violet water seized for undervaluation. Imported at $150 by the shippers, local appraisers found London value at 64 as noted in England, boosting assessed worth to $1,206.
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New York Times
England
Jones Believes Bryan Will Be Nominated Despite Dewey Boom
Senator James K. Jones of Arkansas arrives in the city to discuss Democratic plans with leaders and to set conventions. He foresees Bryan winning on the first ballot with no major opposition and notes Dewey’s presidential bid as unlikely to alter Democratic prospects. He expects headquarters to stay in Chicago and hints at possible shifts in program.
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Arkansas
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Washington
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Fifth Avenue
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Dewey
Bryan
East
Tom L. Johnson
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Caldwell
Chicago
Kansas City
Sioux Falls
Cincinnati
Seaman's Letter From Hartford Passes Juan Fernandez Island
Policeman Joseph Forster reports his brother John aboard the Hartford has cruised fifty four days to Juan Fernandez Island. Ninety six inhabitants welcome the ship and speak Spanish. The natives, unaware of the war, rejoice when told Americans prevailed and goats plus horses roam the island hunted by locals.
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New York Times
Cincinnati
Joseph Forster
John
United States
Hartford
Juan Fernandez
Forster
Worcester man sues brokers over Third Avenue Short sale
A. A. Wheeler of Worcester sues J. L. McLean & Co. of Boston for 6500 claiming losses from a Third Avenue short sale before the Metropolitan absorption. The case tests Massachusetts bucket shop laws as stock speculation gains attention statewide. Wheeler was unable to cover his margin and was briefly in debt when closed out.
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Worcester
Mass
A. A. Wheeler
Third Avenue
Metropolitan
J. L. McLean & Co
Boston
Massachusetts
Wheeler
James J Hill in a Wreck Near Silver Bow Canyon
President James J Hill of the Great Northern with a party of officials arrived in Butte after a high speed special train derailed on the Northern Pacific line near Silver Bow Canyon six miles west of Silver Bow Junction. The engine and baggage car overturned and passengers were shaken but none injured.
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Great Northern
Raad
Northern Pacific
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Silver Bow Junction
Cincinnati Coalition Hesitation Refuels Political Debate
A Cincinnati observer notes opposition to allying with the Democratic Party despite uncertainty over future actions. The remarks reflect tension over coalition possibilities and strategic choices among local political actors.
Plans for the Dewey Ball in Chicago
Details from Chicago on April 10 describe elaborate Dewey Ball preparations at the Auditorium for April 30. The decor features white blue and gold draperies concealing the theatre, Turkish rug colors, naval crews in uniforms manning prow stations along the ballroom, Venetian masts with electric lights, and an extensive canopy above. Egg shell invitations are planned.
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Admiral Dewey
Senator Kyle rules out Dewey presidential bid
In Chicago Senator Kyle dismisses Admiral Dewey as a presidential candidate saying he cannot secure a nomination from either party. He notes gold Democrats drift to Bryan and that Dewey has no path to the Democratic nomination. In Washington Supreme Court arguments begin over bounty claims from Dewey and sailors for Manila victory.
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Kyle
South Dakota
Admiral Dewey
Bryan
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Dewey
Manila
Supreme Court
Court of Claims
Arrested Woman Released After Unrest at West Thirtieth
Ms A McNamara was arrested on a soliciting charge at Seventh Avenue and Thirtieth Street by Detective Krauss. After a struggle at the West Thirtieth Street Station she fainted twice, was revived, and released following Chief Devery and Detective Falconer inquiries. Police refused to disclose her address or identity.
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Jesuits to Meet in Chicago Over Harvard Admissions
A two day conference of Jesuit college representatives in the United States and Canada opens in Chicago to discuss Harvard University’s refusal to admit Jesuit college graduates to its law school. The debate includes Catholic University of Washington’s role in the University Association and features Rev Timothy Brosnahan of Woodstock College and Rev M P Dowling aiding the discussion. Rev Thomas J Conaty of Catholic University will preside.
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Canada
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Massachusetts
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Harvard
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Woodstock College
Maryland
Toston
Harvard School
M. P. Dowling
Omaha
Frick to Sell Carnegie Holdings in Carnegie Company
Pittsburg April 10. H C Frick plans to dispose of all his Carnegie Company holdings, totaling over 30 million dollars, as soon as possible. Frick will not remain to hamper Mr Carnegie or his partners. Relations with Schwab are strained, affecting Frick Carnegie ties. Bilious departures behind the Ironmaster leave no recent reconciliations.
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Pittsburg
H. C. Frick
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Carnegie
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Schwab
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Big Shipbuilding Works Planned on Georgian Bay
Canada secures a major industrial deal with Capt MacDougall of Duluth and the Cramps of Philadelphia to establish smelting steel iron and shipbuilding works at Collingwood Ontario. The town offers eighty acres free site water depth of eighteen feet a $150000 cash bonus and low assessments while the company promises 600 jobs for twenty years and full school tax payments. Government sanction expected tomorrow.
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Ont
Canada
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Duluth
Lake Shore Limited to Chicago Daily from Central Station
Twenty four hours to Chicago aboard the Lake Shore Limited described as the most comfortable train in the world. Advertises daily departures from Central Station at 5 30 P M on the New York Central line.
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Protests Over Franchise Valuations Reach State Board
Major New York transit systems including Metropolitan Manhattan Brooklyn Rapid Transit and Third Avenue railroads disput e valuations placed on their franchises by the State Board of Tax Commissioners. Lawyers argued the board lacks elected legitimacy and urged reductions citing damages to street rights and rising costs.
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