British Cabinet Faces Sugar and Coal Tax Turmoil
London reports amid cabinet gossip over sugar duties and coal export tax as colonial opposition grows. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach May face forced exit. Chamberlain influence disputed. Royal household appointments draw criticism while the Civil List stays calm. Theatre news notes Basil Hood’s Sweet and Twenty at Vaudeville with Ellaline Terriss and Seymour Hicks.
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Boer plot blamed for horse losses on voyage to Cape Town
London reports an extraordinary Boer scheme to destroy American horses bought by Britain for South Africa. Hundreds reportedly died en route from New Orleans or were destroyed after landing at Cape Town. Officials allege boer emissaries inoculated horses with glanders at embarkation. War Office orders preventive steps to buyers in Texas and other Southern states.
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FIELD GUNS BURIED NEAR SHAN-HAI-KWAN DETECTED
In Tien-Tsin on April 24 British forces uncovered nineteen Krupp field guns with ammunition buried near Shan-Hai-Kwan. Separately, Major General L D Artamonoff, Russian army commander in Manchuria, passed through Pittsburg en route to Washington with messages for U S authorities and plans to confer with the Russian embassy before returning home via Niagara Falls.
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Americans Sentenced in Jamaica for False Labor Contracts to Cuba
Kingston reports Frank Fuller and Thomas Smith, both Americans, sentenced to six months each for making false contracts with Jamaican laborers to work in Cuba. A police probe revealed a large swindle with passage money charged to each laborer. Smith, aged 80, also faces forgery charges.
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Wireless signalling ordered by Board of Trade
London reports the Board of Trade has ordered wireless signalling after complaints by transatlantic steamship companies. The New York Central dining car service is touted as an attractive feature on all its steamers. Thoroughly up to date.
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Station to be erected at Fastnet Rock
A station will be erected at Fastnet Rock with vessels fitted with the necessary apparatus to reduce time spent communicating with the mainland station.
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Five Men Shot Down in Portland Tragedy at Telegraph Office
In Portland on April 24 George H. Brainerd of Boston killed four coworkers and wounded a deputy marshal at the New England Telephone Company's building. I. H. Farnham, chief electrician from Boston, died. Wadsworth of Lewiston, Lane of Mechanics Falls, and Buxton of Springfield died later. Brainerd, foreman of the switchboard crew, was subdued by deputy marshal Willard Frith. Farnham and Wadsworth were married. Lane and Brainerd were not.
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Odell to Hear Opposition on Referee Monopoly Bill
Governor Odell agreed to hear speakers Monday at 11 30 regarding Senator Ellsworths proposal to shift referee appointments from the Supreme Court First Judicial Department to the Appellate Division. Protests from five of seven Appellate Division judges and the Bar Association were noted, with party leaders cited for political pressure and limited Assembly debate. Odell will not publicly state his stance.
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Rumors Link Vanderbilt to Union Pacific and Northwestern
U P shares surged to 107 in heavy volume as rumors spread that Vanderbilt interests seek control through a Chicago and Northwestern lease. Traders cited possible ties with Vanderbilt’s transcontinental system amid meetings of Western railroad executives led by Callaway of New York Central.
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Mayoralty Boom For O Brien At Savoy Dinner
Enthusiastic supporters plot a mayoralty push for Miles M. O'Brien, president of the Board of Education, at a Savoy dinner next week. O'Brien denounces any political aims, promising to skip the event if speeches drift into campaigns. The affair, tied to a State Teachers Association committee, draws many prominent Tammany figures and invites all Board of Education members. A separate rail promotional blurb closes the item.
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Freight Train Crash Kills Conductor at College Point
A Long Island Rail Road freight train derailed near College Point as the caboose separated from the engine on a curve. Conductor Michael Cleary died after being crushed. brakemen John Carroll Joseph Mulhall and William Woods were injured with varying severity. All workers were from Long Island City.
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Isthmian Canal Discussed Between Pauncefote and Hay
Washington April 24 British Ambassador Lord Pauncefote met Secretary Hay at the State Department to discuss the canal project as Hay prepares for possible Senate reception of a new treaty. Pauncefote seeks a clear view of the situation for his London return and potential negotiations with the British Foreign Office.
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Albany Bridge Bill Hearing Delayed For Governor Odell
Governor Odell postponed Friday’s hearing on Senator Raines's bill allowing the New York and New Jersey Bridge Company to build an elevated railway on West Street to Tuesday at 12 30 PM. The Merchants Association and Controller Coler requested hearings, signaling broad interest. Odell seeks full understanding of the company and related legislation.
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Many Oppose Franchise for North River Bridge Plan
Opponents include City Club Merchants Association Tammany Hall ex Mayor Hewitt and Controller Coler who warn of a costly private monopoly. Hewitt calls for city owned approach and fair rental terms while Coler argues the city should build and own the river crossing to avoid private control and ensure docks access. The Merchants Association plans a protest meeting with dock owners to shape a formal response to the bill and Governor.
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Philbin in Bridge Crush Reveals Hourly Stampede
Grand jury members J J Higgins and William Colgate toured the Brooklyn Bridge terminals under District Attorney Philbin. They observed severe crowding at loops and periods of pushing as cars filled with passengers, then discussed the scene with police before moving to the elevated station. The DA declined to offer a formal opinion, calling the trip a success.
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Favors McCarren Bill On Brooklyn Bridge Terminal
Ex mayor Hewitt backs the McCarren Brooklyn Bridge Terminal bill stating it protects city rights and requires rapid transit and public works approval. Edward Shepard says the measure authorizes land condemnation for the New York terminal but limits powers, with costs borne by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company. Grand Jury continues Brooklyn Bridge entrance crash probe with Shea, Martin, and Skitt noting land needs and future relief via more bridges and expanded property.
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Venezuelan tariff changes take effect May first
Caracas April 24 report that export duties on coffee cotton and cattle are suppressed and import duties are raised by 12 percent effective May 1.
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Berlin Trade Figures Show First Quarter Slump
Berlin reports for the first quarter of 191 show imports totaling 1,357,000,000 marks, down 126,000,000 from prior period, while exports reached 1,125,000,000 marks, dipping 72,000,000. The data reflects a broad decline in foreign trade activity.
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Archibald Balfour to Wed Miss Vivien May in London
The Times reports the approaching marriage of Archibald Edward Balfour, second son of Archibald Balfour of 65 Pont Street, London, to Miss Vivien May, eldest daughter of Mrs Sartoris of Washington.
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Brilliant comet sighted in Cape Town and Sydney dispatches
Reports from Cape Town and Sydney announce a brilliant comet seen this morning over related regions in the southern seas. The sightings describe a striking celestial display and are being shared by telegraphic dispatches.
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Cubans In Washington Dine With President McKinley
Five Cuban Constitutional Convention commissioners arrived in Washington and will dine at the White House with President McKinley. Officials from both parties will join dinner guests, including Senators Platt Cockrell Morgan and Daniel, as the Platt amendment is explained and discussed. The group will later meet with Secretary Root and Governor-General Wood at the War Department before formal presentation to the President.
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Cuban Commissioners in Washington Debating Propositions
Washington April 24 Special The Cuban Commissioners linger in executive sessions at the Shoreham to decide on their plan of procedure but refuse to reveal conclusions They roam the city in rain soaked crowds seeking points of interest Leader Tamayo struggles to assemble a quorum Meanwhile they expect to lodge a complaint against Governor General Wood with the President and oppose him, though likely to weaken their own stance as they realize they misjudged the government and the President’s authority.
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Wood Explains Cuban Desires To War Department
General Wood Mili tary Governor of Cuba arrived in Washington with his family and met with Secretary Root Adjutant General Corbin and Senator Platt. Admiral Bradford joined for staging coaling stations in Cuba. The Secretary’s door was closed to callers as Wood outlined Cuban aims. The Pennsylvania Limited ad on schedule and service.
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