Telegraphic News of the World Highlights
A compact digest notes naval strategy talks to stay secret, local and world events. Unconstitutional Ohio bicycle law, Nebraska fusion of Dems Populists and Silver Republicans, and fires in Newcastle Pennsylvania. Commodore Cowle sails for Cavite, Mindanao battles claim 50 killed 30 wounded. Indonesia and Europe trade and railway talks loom. The Times-style items cover shortages in labor, riots, indictments, and media moves.
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Naval Strategy Board
Ohio
Wepener Unrelieved and Global Turmoil Highlight Late News
The latest dispatches report ongoing Uprising in Wepener plus a spread of revolution across Colombia. Other items note Manila plague, Sydney outbreak struggles, Manitoba fires, Balmain mine tragedy, and a Colorado murder case under inquiry.
Mrs James G Blaine to Publish Letters in Biography
Mrs James G Blaine gathers her husband’s letters for a forthcoming biography. California workers grow wary as Japanese immigrants rise in numbers. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules a out of state incorporated firm not registered cannot sue in imap action at law.
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James G. Blaine
Pennsylvania
Japanese Labor Influx Prompts Alarm On Pacific Coast
Tacoma reports an official statement that over 10 000 Japanese were booked for passage to the Pacific coast from Kobe and Yokohama with more to come. Immigrant agents recruit in Japan’s agricultural districts offering easy work at high pay, fueling fears of a large influx and debt bondage schemes for families. The officer warns 20 000 more could follow this year if unchecked.
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Tacoma
Northern Pacific
Goodwin
Kobe
Yokohama
Japan
Sound
Miles
Portland
Porta
United States Presses Turkish Claims for Damages
Washington reports a firm State Department stand on Turkey to settle American mission property losses. Three ministers failed to secure payment. policy shifts from promise to action without war. Claims total about $540,000 including $500,000 for destruction and the $40,000 Lentz claim.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Angell
Smyrna
Europe
Turkey
Olney
Croton Valley Dam Day Ends With Arrests and Extractions
Lively Croton Landing scene as 17 day strike sparks civil and military action. 26 Italians jailed on riot incitement and weapon charges after warrants issued by Sheriff Molloy with aid from Judge Smith. 100+ Italians fled. 150 strikers sought work in New York and Syracuse. Charges follow dawn raids by deputies and Seventh Regiment company D.
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Croton Landing
N. Y
Croton Valley
Molloy
Westchester County
Judge Smith
Sing Sing
New York
Syracuse
Bowsery
Bowery
Italy
Boers Prepare to Destroy Johannesburg Mines
Refugees report elaborate plans to wreck all shaft workings around Johannesburg under supervision of the state mining engineer who has requisitioned copper wire for the task. General Carrington will need weeks to concentrate forces at the Transvaal border as Boers fortify Ladysmith area with about 15,000 troops.
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London
Natal Mercury
Johannesburg
Carrington
Beira
Transvaal
Mafeking
Lourenco Marques
Ladysmith
Washbank
Day in the Senate and World News Digest
The Senate passes a joint resolution for administering civil affairs in Puerto Rico pending new officials under local law. Other items note Alaska code debate, Hansbrough amendments, and court actions on guerrilla cases in the Philippines. A murder case in Indiana ends with a fatal shooting by a son amid a divorce suit. Greenland reports no infectious diseases due to dry cold climate.
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Senate
Washington
Congress
Puerto Rico
Alaska
Carter
Spooner
Canned Roast Beef for Army in the Philippines
War department officials approve canned roast beef as subsistence for troops in the Philippines. With 160 dispersed posts and no cattle nearby, refrigerated beef cannot reach inland posts, prompting a plan to ship large quantities from Chicago to Manila via San Francisco. Special care will ensure beef quality during transit.
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Washington
War Department
Philippines
Manila
Webster
Root
Otis
Ihs
Alexander
Chicago
San Francisco
Kissed the Big Girls at Reedville School
A sworn complaint signed by N. P. Oakerman and 11 patrons of Hillsboro District No. 20 asks the state department to revoke Reedville principal U S McHargue's teaching certificate. The document accuses him of gross misconduct including kissing older girls during school hours and causing absences, plus other alleged irregularities at January and March meetings.
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Hillsboro, Or
N. P. Oakerman
McHargrve
Melargue
Outlaws Clash As Cattle Thieves Die Near Thompson
In Utah the Webster City Cattle Company boss and Sheriff Presse pursue two brand mutilators. One outlaw is killed after a gun battle 70 miles north. The dead man matches the \"Flat Nosa\" description linked to a year old Union Pacific train robbery. Identification efforts continue at Thompson and Cheyenne.
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Salt Lake
The
Tribune
Thompson
George
Union Pacific Railroad
Thopmeon’s
Cheyenne
Western Governors Protest Leasing of Public Arid Lands
Governors from western states met in Salt Lake on April 23 to debate public arid land policy. Resolutions oppose leasing by the federal government, favor continued federal control, and propose state cession with homestead protections if needed, with Governor Lee of South Dakota the sole opponent. A letter correspondence plan to reach other governors was adopted.
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Salt Lake
Lee
South Dakota
Poynter
United States
Congress of the
Mexican Yaqui War Report From Sonora Front
Henry Floodster reports from Oakland that Yaqui forces in Sonora are estimated at 15,000 with 6,000 armed in recent fighting. Mexican troops push toward the Sierra region as Yaquis defend terrain and mine wage funds. In two weeks of engagements government forces claim multiple victories with 17 Yaqui dead and limited Mexican losses.
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San Francisco
Henry Floadster
Oakland
Mexico
Hoat
Chicago Union leader arrested for robbery and threats
J H Smith president of the Industrial Trades Union at 151-153 Michigan avenue was arrested on a robbery and disorderly conduct warrant. Frank Gustavson a carpenter accuses Smith of drawing a revolver, taking $46 and papers, and threatening to shoot unless he stays quiet. Gustavson was made to sign a paper and given a dollar before leaving. Smith will have a hearing this afternoon.
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Chicago
J. H. Smith
Industrial Trades Union
Michigan Avenue
Justice Martin
Frank Gustavson
Gustavson
Smith
Gontayson
Gustaveon Aaye
Gustaveon
Rebels suffer heavy losses as Pilar’s band returns to battle
Reports from Manila detail a brutal week of fighting across Luzon. Insurgent losses total about 878 killed and 244 captured with many wounded, while American casualties reach 9 killed and 16 wounded. General Pio del Pilar’s 800 men resume operations near San Miguel, engaging the San Miguel garrison for three hours. Additional clashes occur near San Jose and Baliuag with multiple injuries and deaths among both sides.
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Manila
Luzon
Pio del Pilar
San Miguel
Pilar
Santangas
Wende
San Jose
Ledonius
Baliuag
Batch
Nueva Cacoras
Smith
Seventeenth Infantry
Montenegro
Panique
Bandit Kills Railroad Foreman Near Acatlan Mexico
News from Eagle Pass Texas reports the death of Jordan J. Cook in Acatlan where a bandit rode into a crowd and fired multiple shots. Cook led a railroad construction crew and was killed while standing with several workers. His father, former Maverick County sheriff, has appealed to Mexican authorities.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Jordan J. Cook
Acatlan
Mex
Cook
Young Cook
Maverick County
Texas
Worthless-Check Ring Leader Held in Chicago
Police report 15 cases tied to C. O. Charlston under arrest for cashing worthless checks. Charlston is described as a former Nebraska legislator. Local note from Chicago dated April 24 details the ongoing investigations into his alleged frauds.
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Chicago
C. O. Charlston
Nebraska
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