Kansas City Vows Grander Convention Hall After Fire
Kansas City officials and business leaders mobilize to rebuild after the convention hall fire. An army of workers clears debris as plans aim for a larger structure by July 4. Funds pledged, committees formed, steel contracts debated with Carnegie and Gillette Herzog amid timing concerns.
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Associated Preag
Kansas City
Washington
Gald Henry W. Evans
Convention Hall
Democratic Conevention
Friends of
United States
Minneapolis
Minn
Kansas City Auditorium
Ume
Carnegie Steel Company
Pittsburg
Gillette- Heraug Company
Gillette-Herzog Company
Carnegie Company
Schwab
J. F. Llewellyn
Llewellyn
Minneapolis Exposition Hall
Jury Finds Not Guilty in Sipho Nuisance Case
In New York a jury acquits Olga Netheranle and others accused of maintaining a nuisance by producing the play Sipho. The verdict was returned amid a Mayril (April) jury trial in the case, marking the end of proceedings on the controversial production.
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New York
Sipho
Anril
Olga Netheranle
Dewey and Mrs Dewey Attend Philadelphia Benefit
Admiral and Mrs Dewey left for Philadelphia in a private car at 7 p m to attend a charity event under Mrs Cassatt at the Pennsylvania Railroad. The benefit aids widows and orphans of officers and sailors who died in the Spanish American War.
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Nes
Philadelphia
Rn Usy Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Mra
Deway Laft
Pennsylvan
Cassatt
Pennsylvania, Railroad
Spain
Strike Spreads Among Indianapolis Carpenters
Union carpenters in Indianapolis quit work following a joint English and German speaking union meeting. About 300 men walked out and contractors who paid the old scale face delays as six union leaders prepare to visit contractors for conference arrangements. A separate note from Janet, TH, reports nearly 40 coal miners refusing to enter the Thomond shaft at Braidwood over a new eight hour day and wage increase not yet in effect.
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Indianapolis
Associated Press
Inet
Renmg
Mimners
Janet
Thomond
Braidwood
Peoples Party State Convention Called for April 24
Filingia Populiats of Springfield urge state conven tion to meet at Representatives hall Springfield on Tuesday April 24 to nominate state officers and to elect members of the state and national committees as well as delegates to the national convention.
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Springfield
Palmer
Hopp
Th Peoples Party
Representatives’ Hall
Springfeld
Atate
Wreck in Texas Kills Six on Fort Worth Train
A southbound Fort Worth & Denver passenger train wrecked near Channing Texas this morning. Coaches burned except one car. six or seven people reported dead including Wells Fargo messenger Chapin. Firemen and express messenger burned. washout caused the wreck. Wells Fargo office could not confirm passenger death toll.
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Savee Fersons Kapetted
Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Love Wells Fargo
Channing
Republicans to Hold Caucus on Puerto Rico Tort Bill Plan
Republican House managers plan a caucus at eight o clock to push a senate amendment strategy for Puerto Rico. They expect a substantial majority and will seek a two day discussion window before a vote. Opponents say insurrectionist sentiment remains strong and many will skip tonight’s conference.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Hull
Puerto Rico
Beckham administration denies force to win state house
Representatives deny force will be used to remove Republicans from the state house. They claim no hostile movement will occur until the Supreme Court acts and only if Republicans refuse to vacate. Republican Governor Taylor returns to Frankfort as a squad of soldiers and Lt Col Mori guard the capitol area during the train stop.
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Associated Press
Frankfort
Beckham Administration
State House
Court of Appeals
Contex
Washington
Taylor
Mori
Stats Capitol
Executive Office
Transvaal Diplomat Congratulates Prince on Escape
Leyds, Transvaal diplomatic agent, telegraphs congratulating the prince of Wales on his escape from assassination. Transvaal legation members in Brussels sign their names in the victory book at the British legation after learning of the attempt.
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Waters
Karape
Hullet
Associated Press
Brussels
Pr. Leyds
Transvaial
Prince of Wales
Transvaal
Disturbance in Helgian Chambers Over Prince of Wales Shooting
Brussels April 5. In the chamber of deputies a heated exchange followed discussion of the attempted shooting of the prince of Wales. Socialists condemned Britain for oppressing free people in South Africa. A speaker cried blood calls for blood and another shouted long live the Tigers as the president appealed for patriotism and an end to the discursion.
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Oomilate
Associated Press
Brussels
Prince O Wales
Chamber of Deputies
Britain
South Africa
Anothe
Insurance receipts surge for licenses in Wisconsin report
Madison April indicates heavy receipts in March with 061,521 recorded by the state Insurance department for licenses. For the quarter ending March 31 receipts totaled 422,91. Previous quarter receipts were 177,605. Main rise credited to Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance payments under the hard need of the legislature.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Sthute Insurante Department
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Milwaukee
Inet
Five Years' Sentence in English Prison
A man described as an American professional palmar and well known in New York and Chicago was sentenced to five years' imprisonment today at the Old Bailey for stealing property belonging to a woman with whom he contracted a bonus marriage. The report notes it as a hard task to capture such targets, likening live eagles to such values.
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Trondon
Honey Musgrave Onequi
New Yor
Chicago
Old Bailey
Boers Resume Activity Near Bloemfontein in April Dispatch
A London dispatch to The Tribune reports Boer forces renewing activity from Wepenarg to Springfontein, aiming to cut British rail and wire communications. General Gatacre directs rail defense while Colville, French at Bloemfontein and Tucker with the seventh division at Kare Siding. Robers cautious, horse shortages cited, new remounts arriving by train.
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Associated Press
Gvew
York
the Tribune
London
Wepenarg
Basutoland
Springfontein
Bethulie
Norval’s Pont
Bloemfontein
Thaba N’chu
Gatacre
Roberts
Colville
French
Tucker
Kare Siding
Steyn Urges Hope for Free State Independence
President Steyn, opening the Free State, claims triumph for the republican cause despite Bloemfontein surrender. He says war aims remain to defend independence with arms, notes British truces and Red Cross, criticizes provocation attempts, and appeals to neutral powers to end bloodshed.
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Associated Pree
Pretoria
Free State
Steyn
Bloemfonten
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Algier Republic
Joubert
Red Cross
Lord Salisbury
Europe
America
Buffalo Dry Dock Deal Promised By Shipbuilding Firm
Buffalo April reports state that the American Shipbuilding company is negotiating for the property of the Buffalo Dry Dock company in Buffalo and expects to secure it.
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Buffalo, N
Tila
American Shipbuilding Company
Buffalo Dry Dock Company
Buffalo
Grover S Hot Declares No Dewey Interview Given
Former President Grover Cleveland, in Princeton, denies giving any interview on Admiral Dewey's candidacy. He calls published expressions outrageous and false, stating he declined to comment when approached by several reporters yesterday and that any future statement will be clearly authentic.
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Dewey
sBy Associated Press
Princeton
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Jovial Boers Win Sharp Ambuscade at Brandfort Drift
From Brandfort in the Orange Free State on April 2 burghers report a bold ambuscade that fooled retreating British wagon trains. Officers were hijacked, a double shooting occurred, three Boers were killed or wounded, and 389 prisoners were taken. Commandant Dewet sent wagons and prisoners to Winburg while secret papers outlining invasion plans were captured. The action boosts Free State morale and signals possible marching on Bloemfontein.
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Roberts
Lord Roberts
War Office
Cape Town
Free State
Simonstown
St Helena
Rudyard Kipling
Cane Town
Pretoria
Ramathlabama
Kin Crewe
Duncan Roberts
Mmclaren
Crewe
McLaren
Del
Granville
Nlonel Plumer
Thaba N’chu
London
Ceril
Lord Salisbury
Lord Cecil
Plumer
Associated Press
Brandfort
Orange Free State
Sanna
Dewet
Nix
Free
Transvaal
Johannesburg
Mafeking
Dr. Jameson
Osman Pasha Dies After Brief Illness
The famed Ottoman military hero Osman Nubar Pasha of Plevna, born in 1832, died this evening after a period of improvement raised hopes of recovery. He had long been celebrated for his defense at Plevna and his role in Ottoman military history.
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Mievna
Ghazi Daman Nubar Pasha
Pievna
Danish Islands Sale Talks Delay Danish West Ind Ides
Copenhagen April 6 Negotiations between the United States and Denmark for the sale of the Danish West Indies cannot be concluded before the present session of the rigsdag adjourns in a few days. The talks proceed amid public interest and official press statements.
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UO. Ss
vDelizen
Associated Press
Copenhagen
United States
Denmark
Danish West Indies
Rigsdag
Demand for Vindication in Clark Senate Probe
Attorney Birney pressed the case of Senator Clark of Montana before the senate elections committee with Roger Foster delivering the defense. Foster denounced the prosecution and attacked Campbell Whiteside Nolan and Speaker Luft, claiming conspiracy and threats before and after Clark’s election, while asserting Clark’s seat would not be affected by testimony. The hearing adjourned with Foster seeking a full vindication despite the ongoing debate.
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Clark
Montana
Associated Press
Weahington
D. C
Apm
Birney
Senator Clark
Senate Committee On Elections Today
Roger Foster
Foster
Campbell
Whiteside
Atttorney
Nolan
Speaker Luft
Rhig
Montanh
Qase Ilr
Ciirk
Senate
Navy bill seeks eight new ships as appropriation
The naval appropriation bill calls for funding to expand the fleet with eight additional warships. Officials emphasize strategic buildup and defense readiness amid growing maritime commitments.
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NAVAL
Naval bill proposes US battleships and cruisers expansion
The naval appropriation bill, $61,219,916, would authorize two coast line battleships, three armored cruisers and three protected cruisers with costs up to 28,359,000, plus armor at $545 per ton. The report highlights rival naval programs worldwide and endorses Krupp armor for new battleships Maine Ohio and Missouri.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Fish
Naval Committee
United States
Oing Coast Line
Committee On Naval Affairs of
Secretary of the Navy
Dewey
Reichstag
Germany
Maine
Ohio
Missouri
Navy Department
crere+ fary
Navy
Senator Gallinger Opposes Quay Seating in Senate
Washington April 5 Senate debates after morning adjournment were devoted to Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire arguing against seating Senator Quay. The session then moved to executive matters after the argument concluded.
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Senator Gallinger
Senate
Associated Press
Wastingson
D. C
Gallinger
New Hampeshire
Pha
Quay
Trap Shooting at Queens XL J Trap Shoot
Frigh sunshine and a northwest wind greeted shooters at Inter-State park as the grand American handicap resumed in Queens. Strong birds and hard luck felled many. several missed four birds and were eliminated. In Chicago a separate report notes Co Calderwood, agent for Sprague Warner & Co., died by suicide at the Palmer House this afternoon.
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New York
Inter-State Park
Chicago
Co. Calderwood
Sprague, Warner & Co
Palmer House
Canadian wits shooting contest winner named
H. D. Bates of St. Thomas Ontario won the trophy at the Great American handicap shooting contest in New York on April 5.
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New York
H. D. Bates
St. Thomas, Ont
Bishop Fowler Beiter Update In Buffalo
Bishop C H Fowler of the M L E church remained improving after a comfortable night in Buffalo April 5. His fever subsided and appetite returned, signaling cautious relief as supporters await further word on his health.
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Buffalo, N
C. H Fowler
ML. E. Church
Chicago Shy of Dewey Celebration Debate
Chicago on April 6 reports the Dewey reception committee will meet next Tuesday to decide if the planned celebration for Admiral Dewey should be abandoned or go ahead as originally envisioned. Preparations and fund-raising progress continue while members debate political significance versus nonpartisan tribute.
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Associated Preas
Chicago
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Ominous War Prep As Nations Mobilize Forces
Reports from Shenghai and Grass and stores describe Russian and Japanese war department preparations for imminent maneuvers. Russia fills Port Arthur with grain at panic prices and imports wheat from North China while Japan mobilizes naval reserves for a broad naval campaign. In Odessa, a military court at Sevastopol convicts twenty six officers and civil servants for defrauding the navy in coal and supply schemes. sentencing due tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Shenghai
Oshkosh Water Works Franchise Debate Near Settlement
Oshkosh council debates the Maxcy amendment to the Water Works franchise. A committee of the whole reviews sections, with one unresolved provision on hydrant rental rates. If council changes are made, Maxcy warns settlement may be useless. two week deadline looms for a final decision.
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Ovdkust Water Works Company
W. G. Muxcy
Walter Works Company
Maxcy Siye
Maxcy
Walter Commission
Oshkosh
Oshkosh Water Works Company
Shocking death at Lyons paper mill in Clinton Iowa
Henry Hurlburt, a workman at the Lyons paper mill, died today after being hurled by a rapidly turning shaft. His clothing caught and he was crushed against the building. The incident occurred in Clinton Iowa on April 5.
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Clinton
Towa
Henry Hurlburt
Lyons
Hurlburt
Grem
Fire destroys Bottes building and Ravenna blaze death
Fire in Quenominee Michigan destroys the Bottes building, largest in the city, with losses around 960000 and limited insurance. A second fire in Ravenna Michigan wipes out the business district and residences, total losses over 200000, one man dies from injuries, a fire engine explodes, aid sent from Grand Rapids.
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Associated ‘Preas
Quenominee
Mich
Bptes
Detroit
Journal
Ravenna
Tiny
Insurance
William Patterson
Grand Rapids
H. Bfarson Higgins
Plan to End Strike at Pittsburg District Meeting
United Mine Workers executive board in Pittsburg district meets tomorrow to devise means to end the strike and resume work. President Dolan calls the conference, saying a general convention is unnecessary and that drivers and outside hands caused the stoppage. Dolan cites progress in Panhandle pits and river district talks guiding the Indianapolis agreement.
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Hela
Pisteborg
Diecons St
Associated Press
Pittsburg
United Mine Workers of the
Dolan
St Johns to Erect Terra Cotta Stations of the Cross
St Johns Church on Thirteenth street imports fourteen terra cotta stations of the cross from France. The display shows Jesus condemned, the meeting with Mary, and the crucifixion among other scenes. Erection is set for Friday at 7 30 pm with Rev Knox of Madison and Rev Ryan of Milwaukee assisting. Public services open.
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St. John’s Chaven
St. John's Church
Thirteenth Street
France
St. John’s Church
Jesus Christ
Pilate
Mt Calvary
Jesus
P. 8. Knox
Madison
Francis Ryan
Milwaukee
Father Neaughtin
Merchants Committee to Confer on Street Fair Plans
Merchants and Elks prepared to discuss a street fair after an evening meeting. A merchants committee of W. T Mitchell F. A. Plummer F. H. Josslyn O. A. Haase and John R. Evan will confer with an Elks committee to reach a satisfactory arrangement. The Elks committee is not yet chosen.
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Elks
Eike
Merchants
W. T Mitchell
F. A. Plummer
F. H. Josslyn
O. A. Haase
John R. Evan
Elks’ Committee
Rural Mail Carrier 18 Named in Winnebago County
Lathrop Littlefield, owner of a farmers' barn on Eighth Street, appointed rural mail carrier for Route No. 1 in Winnebago County, succeeding J. C. Chane who recently resigned. Appointment takes effect April 1.
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Lathrop Littlefeld
JG These
Lathrop Littlefield
Eighth Wtreet
Winnebago County
J.C. Chane
Mr. Littlefield
Three Miners Die In Coal Mine Fall At No. 3
In Wellston Ohio on April 6 three miners were crushed to death by a slate fall in Superior Coal Company's No 3 mine. The deceased were Jacob Tucker John Willis and David Davis. Their bodies were badly mangled.
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Wellston
Ohio
Superior Coal Company
Jacob Tucker
John Willis
David Davis
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