Wepener Holds Out Amid Frontline Tensions
Dispatches from South Africa report Major General Chermside's third division arriving at Reddersburg from Bethany with no incidents of note. Boers occupy areas south of Wepener and Smithfield as Colonel Dutietzy holds Wepener. censorship remains strict and news is slow.
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Reddersburg
Cherm
Side
Bethany
Wepener
Smithfield
Dutizety
London
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Cape Town
Lady Roberts
Bloemfontein
Duke of Westminster
Free State
Aliwal
Rouxville Command
Rouxville
Venentr
de Wests Dorp
New York
Versi
Pretoria
Lorenzo Marines
Lyk
de Vetadorp
Mount Lebanon
Vavarian
Express
Tyne
Table- Bay
Flour for the Boers amid British Confiscations at Sea
British authorities refuse passage to the steamer Mashona, cargo destined for Lel dyua bay to be landed at Durban. The gunboat Partrige captured the Madona, later released. parts of cargo condemned by prize court while the Mashona was released and proceeded toward Durban from Cape Town.
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Corge
Pilar
iBy Associated Press
Cape Town
Ehurste
Mashona
Johnston
Durbin
Leldyua Bay
Durban
Partrige
New York
St Vincent
Torloslagoa Bay
Deligaa Bay
Cane Town
Boil ers Explode at Riverside Tube Plant in Wheeling
Fire and blast hit the Riverside plant of the National Tube company Wheeling West Virginia on April 13. Boil ers in the furnace department exploded sending the boilers 100 feet. Three buildings and adjacent works were wrecked. Several workers injured two seriously. About 3000 men to be laid off for ten days with damages around $60 000.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Jurg Como Choitead Press
W. V
Thvo
Riverside
National Tube Company
Senate authorizes new San Francisco customs house
The Senate committee on public buildings and grounds approved a favorable report on a bill to authorize a new custom house in San Francisco at a cost of 3 million dollars. The action was issued from Washington D C with April 1 noted.
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Bacl Sam
Wz Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Senate Committee On Public Buildings and Grounds
San Francisco
Closing Session of Wisconsin Institute Conductor School
The Institute conductors school in Madison Wisconsin closed this afternoon with total attendance reported as 1 percent. State Superintendent Harvey addressed the members on fundamentals in teaching while Professors Albert Hardy of Platteville and Hutton of Whitewater spoke on other subjects. Wisconsin Teachers' Association officers plan an evening meeting to discuss plans for the coming gathering.
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Madison Potay
Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Institute
Harvey
Albert Hardy
Platteville
Hutton
Whitewater
Wisconsin Teachers’ Association
Oregon Parties End Fusion Agreement In Oregon
A complete fusion between the Democrats and Populists of Oregon was reached today. Conference committee reports were submitted to the state convention, with action postponed until today when both conventions adopted the report.
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Oregon
Portland
Ore
Navy to Adopt Holland Submarines for U S Navy
The Navy Department signed with the Holland Torpedo Boat Company to acquire Holland submarines. The government pays 150000 for the Holland and 2175 for each additional boat of the Holland type. The company pledges patent defense and training experts and bonds 90000 to complete the Plunger.
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Navy Department
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Holland Submarine Torpedo Boat Company
Navy
Holland
Cortelyou Named Secretary to the President as Porter Resigns
Washington April 13 George B Cortelyou of New York has been appointed secretary to the president to succeed the ailing and resigning John Addison Porter. Cortelyou previously served as assistant secretary to the president and held posts in the post office and executive offices.
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McKinsey
Aaslat
Ant
George K. Cortelyou
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
George B. Cortelyou
New York
John Addison Porter
Washington, D.C
Mr. Cortelyou
New York City
Beloves
Peter C. Cortelyou
George Bruce & Co
United States
Tash
Rathbone
Maxwell
McKinley
Militia appropriation fixed at one million dollars
The house committee on militia set the annual militia appropriation for the states at 1 000 000 dollars, down from 3 000 000 and below the prior 2 000 000 levels. Chairman Marsh notes this 2.5 times the present allowance with retrenchment in mind amid budget limits.
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Washington, D. C
House
National Association
Marsh
Republican convention in Ohio eighth district stalls after 1200 ballots
Wellington Ohio April 13 The Republican congressional convention of the eighth district continues balloting at a steady pace with 1217 ballots cast and no nominee in sight. Adjournment is considered possible today if no nomination is reached.
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Ohio
Associated Press
Wellington
Eighth District
Wall Street Markets Close Amid Holiday Observance
All exchanges in the financial district are closed today and will stay shut tomorrow except the produce exchange which will operate for half a day. No quotations are received from abroad as brokerage offices pause and will not reopen until Monday morning.
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Associated Prose
New York
Financial District
She Produce Exchange
House Votes on Direct Election for U S Senators
Washington April 13 The House moved to a constitutional amendment proposing direct popular election of United States senators. The minority plan requiring direct election passed 135 to 30. adoption of the amendment followed 240 to 16 with a list of opponents. A House program for upcoming work, including an appropriation bill, was announced.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
House
United States
Mrr
Curtin
White House
Talbert
South Carolina
Congressional Bureau
Frogram
Washington, D. C
Southern railway strike inflames conflict over telegraphers
Chattanooga AP reports mixed claims from Southern railway officials and telegraph operators on a broad strike. Some divisions show light outlays while others face nearly total stoppage. Birmingham and Greenville lines feel heavy disruption. trains run late or halted as both sides claim progress.
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Associated Press
Chattanooga
Tenn
Knoxville
A. B. Brldwell
Southern Railroad
Atlanta
Powell
Alabama & Great Southern
Fire at 67 Clinton Street Traps Family
A fatal fire at 67 Clinton Street trapped a family on the ground floor. Hyman Beller, a tailor, lived with his wife and two children behind the shop. Iron-barred windows blocked exits. firefighters found the parents and two children unconscious and badly burned.
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New York
Clinton Street
Hyman Beller
Bis
Tallow Dick Coombs Case Moves on Demurrer Ruling
Benjamin Coombs, colored attorney for Tallow Dick Coombs, argued a demurrer to the Commonwealth’s writ of habeas corpus before Judge Cantor i. The court ruled demurrer improper and gave twenty four hours to file a response.
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Rafikfort
Survivor of Lady Elgin Disaster Dies at Milwaukee
John Roper, one of the few survivors of the Lady Elgin disaster on Lake Michigan forty years ago, died in Milwaukee where he had lived for the last forty five years.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Tohn Roper
Lake Michigan
Mr. Roper
Buildings at Eden Park Destroyed by Fire in Kaukauna
Fire swept Eden Park a summer resort near South Kaukauna destroying five acres of structures including band stand and rustic bridges. Owner John Bren of Chicago had set a price of 14000 for the property. Louis Altendorf built the park years ago and had invested in improvements. Martin Cornelius occupied the premises with little insurance. остается
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Kaukauna
Wis
Eden Park
South Kaukauna
John Bren
Chicago
Martin Cornelius
Louis Altendorf
Fox River
German meat import ban may force food self sufficiency shift
Consul General Mason reports Berlin’s meat inspection proposal could halt live cattle and meat imports. With population rising from 20 to 56 million since 1800, Germany faces a struggle to boost farm and dairy output. Policy this year could shape economic history as capital shifts from industry to agriculture.
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Associated
Washington, D
Reichstag
Germany
Mason
Berlin
State Department
German Empire
Three Reasons Why 0. &. Government Should Go in Nicaragua Canal
Mr Burdon explains his opposition to the Nicaraguan canal bill. He says the measure abrogates a solemn treaty, commits the U S to a neutral canal, and warns that conditions may change later. He urges completing the first international canal commission’s work before choosing a route and arranging provisional treaties with Costa Rica Nicaragua and Colombia.
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Nicaragua
Associated Plans
Washington, D. C
Burton
Costa Rica
Niparagua
Colombia
United States
Washington considers succession for Navy post
Secretary Long plans to return to Washington from Colorado and may weigh a successor for Mgr. Allen, assistant secretary of the navy. The White House and place seekers face delay as Allen’s future is reviewed after Long’s arrival. Officials expect no appointments until Allen reaches San Juan to assess Puerto Rico governance conditions.
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Apell B—Ikie
Mgr. Allen
Navy
Long
Washington
Colorado
Han
Scekera
Kovernment of
Puerto Rico
Allen
San Juan
Chinese Come in Chinese Come In
A San Francisco headline reports thousands of Chinese pressing the customs barriers and being landed as native born California citizens with voting rights. The piece cites over 10,000 landed in thirty four months and about 100 per month admitted on state birth, alleging evasions of the naturalization act.
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Associated Prose
San Francisco
Cal
Custom House
California
Tele
Tle
No Answer From Turkey Over Pork Import Decree
Washington reports no response from the Turkish government to the American protest against a proposed decree excluding American pork from Turkish imports. The U S Department of Agriculture prepares a detailed defense of pork exports to Turkey and other European governments as potential models for fighting similar decrees.
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Turkey
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Constantinopla
State Department
Department of Agriculture
Wisconsin Democrat Timothy Ryan Announces National Committeeman Bid
Timothy B. Ryan, a prominent Democrat from Wanke, Wisconsin, says in The Daily News interview he will accept the National Democratic committeeman office if elected. Edward C. Wall is a candidate for re election and Ryan enters as an avowed opponent, signaling a lively Democratic contest in Wisconsin.
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Wankeaha
Wall
Ieeean National
Ammitive
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Timothy &. Ryan
Wankesta
Daily News
Wisconsin
Edward C. Wall
Ryan
Contracts for New Gas Plant Set To Begin Work
Meyer and Domke with Henry F. Kitz win the contract to erect the New Gas plant buildings. Work starts Monday with rapid construction to fit the new machinery arriving May 1. The complex includes a 4 by 150 foot retort house, a 5 by 25 foot scrubber building, a 50 by 40 foot electric Hecht plant section, a 50 by 2 foot exhauster and meter building, and a 2,000 ton coal shed. All structures will be fireproof of stone iron and brick and modern throughout.
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Meyer & Domka
Maury & Rite
Meyer & Domke
Henry F. Kitz
Meyer
Hecht
Fatal Explosion at Syl Vester Mill in Big Rapids
Big Rapids Michigan April 13 an explosion at John F B Riter’s saw mill in Syl Vester killed 70 year old David Zimmerman and 25 year old James Mofic. Spectator Oscar Zimmerman was severely injured and reported dying. The mill was demolished and cause unknown.
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Big Rapids
Mich
John FB. Riter
Syl« Vester
David Zimmerman
James Mofic
Oscar Zimmerman
Lamp Blast Kills Woman and Twin Babies in Denver
A Denver family tragedy as Mia J Ingeton, an eight year old, and her twin babies perished in a morning fire sparked by a lamp explosion in their home. Fire officials ruled the blaze accidental.
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Denver
Col
Mia
Ingeton
Cank Strike Starts in Indiana
Washington Ind April 13 All of the Cabet companys miners quit work today on account of the refusal of the operators to recognize them as union laborers
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Washington, Ind
Cabet Company
Banana Trust Meet Seeks Action Against Import Monopoly
Banana jobbers from central and western states gathered in Chicago for a special session of the National Banana Jobbers association. They discussed plans to counter a suspected banana import monopoly, including buying holdings in Honduras and other Central American countries and owning steamers. The idea of an independent western dealer association was also explored.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Central
Western States
Honduras
Secretary Root to dissolve Eighth Army Corps this week
A Washington special reports orders from Secretary Root will formally dissolve the Eighth Army Corps. It will be the last corps formed in the war against Spain, merged into the Philippines division with four departments. Brig. Gen. Theodore Schwan to be sent home due to ill health and granted permission to return.
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Dlabandlinger
Associated Prese
New York
Fron
Washington
Eixht Army Corps
Kingdom of Spain
Eighth Army Corps
Division of the
Philippines
Theodore Schwan
Manilla
War Department
Clark Withdraws from Nineteenth District Candidacy
General Horace S. Clark, former department commander of the G A R and 1996 Republican governor hopeful, withdraws from the race for Congress in the Nineteenth District after failing to secure unanimous county endorsement.
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Springfield
State Register
Horace $. Clark
Congress
Cold Blooded Murder At Steubenville Park House
Steubenville Ohio April 13 William Horner proprietor of the Park house and saloon shot and killed his wife last night. Horner locked the doors and fled but officers broke in and overpowered him. The killing is pronounced a cold blooded murder.
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Steubenville
Ohio
Wiliam Dorner
Park House
Horner
Murger
Paris Exposition Inaugural to Open Sunday After Preparations
Officials describe the Paris Exposition as a magnificent structure despite debris and partial exhibits. The Salle des Fetes will host tomorrow’s ceremonies with M Allerand delivering the inaugural address and President Trouber replying, followed by a river parade to declare open the Alexander III bridge area.
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Associated Press
Paris
M. Allerand
Trouber
Alexander III
Candidates Withdraw From District Delegate Race In Wisconsin
In Winnebago and surrounding counties many candidates withdraw from the bid to be district delegate to the national Republican convention. Col S W Hollister declines to let his name go forward citing unity and party interests. Ex Speaker George A Buckstaff also withdraws after announcing candidacy.
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The
Northwestern
Furethermore
McKinley
Winnebago County
George A. Buckstaff
Rumor of Strike Denied on Queen and Crescent Route
Cincinnati Ohio April 1 The rumor of an anticipated strike on the Queen and Crescent route was promptly denied by General Manager Murphy. He said no part of their employers has intimated a strike and blamed confusion with the Cincinnati Southern and Southern Railway names.
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Cincinnati Southern
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Queen & Crescent
Weather Afloat or Nearby Blurred Forecast
Unclear OCR text notes wind turning from north to east by Saturday. Mentions April 1 and times like 5:22 and 3un. Phrases about temperatures and conditions are garbled with fragments such as clouds and seas.
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Ries. Bers
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