Russian War Mines Planned at Port Arthur and Others
The Birmingham Post reports that joint war and marine orders in Russia authorize laying an extensive system of naval mines at Port Arthur Windivestock and other ports at risk in case of conflict with Japan. The necessary apparatus will depart Odessa in May.
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Japan
Odessa
Associated Press
London
Joseph Chamberlain
Birmingham Post
Port Arthur
Odessa Sie
Morgan denies rumors of European visit linked to steel interests
The Associated Press cites J Pierpont Morgan denying claims his Europe trip serves United States Steel or any new venture. He says the trip is for rest, a yearly habit, and rejects rumors of arranging steel stacks or financial maneuvers across Europe.
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Associated Press
Jenion
Associate Press Today
J. Pierpont Morgut
Europe
United States Steel Corporation
Mr. Morgan
England
United States
Morea
Express Robbers Foiled In Daring D C Train Attack
A bold express robbery attempt near Washington D C was thwarted when a gang of three men tried to derail a passenger train. The messenger signaled a stop, the train slowed, and the band fled as officers search the scene. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Unis Cy
Cressans
Secret conference on Jers railway carshops strike
A secret meeting at Ashley involving Central railway of New Jersey carshops in charge and a strike committee adjourned at 2 pm. Superintendent Thomas proposed reinstating twenty seven suspended workers. Striker meeting planned for 3 pm signals likely debate and return to work Monday.
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Associated Press
Central Railway of
New Jers
Ashley
Sail
Thomas
Avalanche in Italian mountains reportedly claims several miners
Buena Vista Colorado April 1 Several hundred miners work near the avalanche site in Tayers park forty miles west of town. No definite casualty figures exist though some fear fatalities may have occurred. no substantial loss of life confirmed locally as of now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Buena Vista
Col
Tayeirs Park
Ufe
Arbitration Court Ready for Business
The Permanent Court of Arbitration is notified as constituted by Dr. W H De Beaufort, president of the administration council. The installation is not formal and the convention remains unsigned by China Luxemburg Mexico and Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weague
W. H. de Beaufort
Administraton Council
Permanent Court of Arbitration
China
Luxemburg
Mexico
Schley Heads Home on Clyde from Buenos Ayres
Rear Admiral Schley embarked on the British steamer Clyde for the United States from Buenos Ayres. Mrs. Lord, wife of the United States minister, is aboard the ship as well.
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Associated Press
Buenos Ayres
Schley
Clyde
United States
British birth and marriage statistics from 1899
London reports show 1899 had the highest marriages since 1876 at 163 per thousand and 28,046 births at 20.3 per thousand. Deaths reached 291,799 at 18 per thousand with 2.84 personal crisis reports. Notably no hydrophobia deaths were recorded that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
United Kingdom
Powers Seek Moderate Settlement of Indemnity Claims
Washington reports detail a dispute over indemnity sums from China. Britain and Japan favor moderation to avoid destabilizing Beijing, while the United States sticks near 2 million pounds. Germany shows flexibility between 40 and 90 million, with Russia claiming about 20 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
United States
Japan
Thessin
Germany
News Road Planned for Chicago
The American Railway company seeks a fifty year franchise for a new south side elevated railway from Vier fueren street to Sixty third street, extending south of the city limits. The line would use electric motive power and operate on gross receipts to compete with street railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
American Railway Company
Vaile News Today
Cresceus to Race The Abbot in August at Toledo Track
Kiicham of Toledo Ohio announces Cresceus a thompion trotting stallion will race The Abbot in a match during the week of August 1. The event features a $10,000 purse and a $12,080 silo bet with the bet posted and stakes arranged for Cresceus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
George HH. Kiicham
Cresceus
Gsrighton Resch Thacing Association
Wreckage Indicates Loss Of A Steamer
Brest reports arriving wreckage ashore at Ushant with petroleum barrels candles and a life buoy marked Cyclope-touen. Indications point to a French steamer and a sailor missing.
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London
Green Found Guilty of Murder in First Degree
Stephenson Wash April 13 Green found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing I. V. Benjamin at Underwoods Landing March 20. Green shot through a window while Benjamin sat in a ballroom beside Mrs Nellie Brown to whom Green was once engaged.
Handly Found Guilty of Murder in Second Degree
James Handly was found guilty of murder in the second degree and sentenced to life at Dannemora prison. He killed Burton M. Lane on December 23 after Lane induced Handly’s sister to break her engagement.
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New York
James Handly
Dannemora
Handly
Burton M. Lane
Lane
President Journey Anticipates Pleasant Vessel in Yellowstone
The article outlines President McKinley's western trip plan in late May and early June. It notes stops at Butte Helena and Yellowstone Park, with arrangements by Senator Carter and transportation contacts, and states the corner stone ceremony for a new YMCA building in Colorado Springs will be laid June 6.
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Butte
Mont
Burk
Salt Lake City
Denver
Y. MC. A
Colorado
Associated Press
Washingon
D. C
Carter
Bach
Transportation Company
Yellowstone Park
Tyne
Helena
Park
Anaconda
Salt Take City
Kansas
Topeke
Emporianna
Faldawin
Lawrence
Junction City
Capa Packer
First Cavalry
Presidio
San Frantiseo
Lucion
Goode
British Jockeys Learn Trick from American Style
London April The friends of British jockeys see little American presence this season with only Refhay in one race and Relff and Gaher short of success. The piece notes adoption of American riding methods and a new sliding saddle, claiming benefits in rider weight distribution and forward balance.
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London
England
Lelenstip
Refhay Fast Vreen
Gaher
Cotton Mill Combine Attributed To Morgan Report
New Orleans and southern cities report that J. P. Morgan & Co. planned a cotton mill combination. The Morgan office in New York declined to confirm the rumors and would not speak on the matter.
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Morgan
Associated Press
New York
New Orleans
J. P. Morgan & Co
Renunciation of Tolstoi Exile Sparks Church Conflict
Paris reports M Diterix an ex captain in the Russian army and husband of Count Leo Tolstoi's son Andrew's sister writes to M Tobiedonostaeff chief prosecutor to renounce religion and nationality over Tolstoi's excommunication. He lives in England.
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Paris
M. Diterix
Leo Tolstoi
Andrew
M. Tobiedonostaeff
Holy Synod
Aurore of
Leo Tolsioi
England
Dairy markets expansion trip to Asia and Pacific regions
Washington April 13 P BE Emery formerly at North Carolina agricultural station has been designated by the secretary of agriculture to visit China Japan the Philippines and other eastern countries to expand markets for American dairy products. The Rough Riders and theigholders played bowling at Reisale Friday evening with the Roughriders losing.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
P. BE. Emery
North Carolina Agricultural Experimental Station
Secretary of Agriculture
China
Japan
Philippines
Rough Riders
Theighholders
Reisale
Roughriders
Fox River Threatens Kaukauna as Flood Rises
The Fox River is very high and rising slowly in Kaukauna Wisconsin. Docks and derricks of Worthy Construction Company at Compiled Locks were swept away causing about $2.00 in losses. Flooding disrupts the canal near the Kaukauna Water Power Company.
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Uy Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Kaukauna
Fox River
Worthy Construction Company
Jkankauni Water Fower Company
Court Disallows suit to block mule and horse shipments
Judge Parlange dismisses injunction suit by five representatives seeking to stop shipments of mules and horses from New Orleans to the British army in South Africa. He rules US courts have no jurisdiction over transactions between citizens and the British government conducted as private citizens. The court notes the animals were bought in neutral territory.
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Doers
South Africa
New Orleans
Parlange
United States Superior Court
United States
MacArthur Receives Special Report on Saloon Evil in Philippines
Manila dispatch notes Archibishop Chappelle to Rome and MacArthur's coeval report to Washington on saloon and evil in the islands. Investigation of the commissary scandals proceeds with trial of Sergeant Memeson and disclosures of flour thefts and proceeds among sergeants and local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Satouns
Philippine Islands
Axubaldo
Associated Preas
Manilla
Arch- Hishop
Memeson
Finnick
Ur American Bakery
Fight linked to Oceur amid Goebel shooting probe
Assembled witnesses testified in Frankfort about preparations for a crowd tied to the Goebel shooting case. The hearing heard that Captain Ripley’s group formed without proper legal organization and that tensions could lead to violence within days.
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Frankfort
Captain Ripley
Goebel
W. P. Reorder
Roxecounty
Cateh Powers
Charles Fumes
Frankford
Brg Wit- Nessa
Flalen
Winfess
Wintey
Gachel
Trues
Ripley's Company
Taw
Wharton Golden
Mountain Army
London’s Problem in Traffic Congestion
London police struggle to ease street gridlock as narrow main thoroughfares hinder remedies. The London correspondent notes authorities’ efforts, but progress is hampered by geography and urban layout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
London
the Tribune
Secretary Hay Probes Senate Opinions on New Anglo American Treaty
Washington April 13 Secretary Hay seeks to learn senators views to back a treaty basis acceptable to both the United States and Great Britain before resuming negotiations. He may delay departure of Lord Pauncefote as senatorial conditions are unclear.
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Washington
DB. C
Canavia
Hay
United States Senate
Senate
Great Britain
Anther Conventor
State Department
Lord Pauncefote
London
Pauncefote
Lord Paunvelde
United States
Rtalia
Woodenware firm to suspend operations temporarily
Menasha Wisconsin April 13 The Milwaukee Sentinel reported the Menasha Wooden Ware company will close its plant for two months. Treasurer F L Lake says only part of the lathe department will shut down while the mill and saw mill continue in operation. He calls the Sentinel story damaging and unfounded.
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Northwestern
Menmishi
Wis
Milwaukee Sentinel
Menasha
Fld. Lake
Moenasha Wooden Ware Company
Sentinel
Lake
The
Eni
Twentieth Century Club Names Nominating Committee
At a Twentieth Century club meeting in the First Presbyterian church 2730 Guach, Mrs Charles W Radford was chosen chair of the nominating committee with a representative from each department to field a May election ticket. Members approved minor constitutional amendments and heard Miss Emily Webster's paper. Teeman Powers sang two solo numbers and Guy Revier Williams performed a piano selection.
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Twentieth Century Club
Guach
First Presbyterian Church
Charles W. Radford
Missmily Webster
Téman Powers
Guy Revier Williams
Wife of Judge Day seriously ill in Canton
Mrs. R. Day wife of the former secretary of state fell gravely ill late yesterday in Canton Ohio. She regained consciousness enough to recognize those nearby and was greatly improved today. Judge Day en route to Washington was notified and started back to Canton from Oakland Michigan.
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Canton
Ohio
R. Day
Judge Day
Washington
Oakland
Eight hour rule for letter carriers to end June 3
Washington April 4 The assistant attorney general of the postal service says the amendment tying letter carrier hours to forty eight per week expires June 3. After that date the post office will enforce the eight hour day per the 1885 law. Carriers may wear loose blouses in heat.
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Washington, D. C
Postalttes Department
Post Ofice Department
Congress
Department
Bronze Bust for Battleship Wisconsin Gift
A Milwaukee announcement reports Miss Elizabeth Stephenson will have a life size bronze bust placed in the forward cabin of the battleship Wisconsin as a gift from her father ex congressman Isaac Stephenson. Sculptor Paul J. Kupper will create the work with sittings by Mrs J Earl Morgan after her April 24 wedding.
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J. Earl Morgan
Elizabeth Stephenson
Marinette
Milwaukee
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Isaac Stephenson
Badger
Paul J. Kupper
Oshkosh
Bean
Committees of Board of Trade Named
Leander Choate president of the Board of Trade has appointed committees from the Tremont house meeting. One committee to consolidate advancement organizations and recruit new members includes F. H. Josslyn John R. Evans G. L. Madison Ralph M. Teurus and Andy G. Chine. Another committee to press street improvements before the council comprises W. K. Rideout R. C. Brown CG W. Davis L. F. Thiessen and B. Ives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leander Choate
Board of Trade
Tremont House
F. H. Josslyn
John R. Evans
G. L. Madison
Ralph M. Teurus
Andy G. Chine
W. K. Rideout
R. C. Brown
CG. W. Davis
L. F. Thiessen
B. Ives
Head End Collision Delays Creston Freight Traffic
A head on collision on the Burlington at West Creston April 12 damaged two engines and fourteen cars. The crash delayed traffic for hours and caused heavy monetary loss. Engineer Merlin was injured but not seriously.
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Creston
Town
Tring
West Creston
Merlin
Gold Bars Recovered From Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse
Gold bars stolen from the Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse are recovered by a steward aboard the liner during its voyage from New York. The find prompts renewed police inquiry and speculation a crew member may be the thief. Derrida and Co confirm recovery and plan a full investigation.
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Egorta
Associated Preas
Bremen
New York
Steward
Steward Magers
Derrida & Co
Liord Steamship Company
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Herman Winter
Oelrichs & Co
Birthday Surprise for Amanda Kasprovich at Pearl Street
A surprise party honored Miss Amanda Kasprovich on her birthday at her Pearl Street home. Progressive cinch prizes went to Maggie Lord and Sam Cramer with consolation to Theresa Kaufman and George Cover. a list of attendees followed.
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Amanda Kasprovich
Pearl Street
Maggie Lord
Sam Cramer
Theresa Kaufman
George Cover
P. H.brien
William G. Fenrich
William Senboldt
Mary Dettlai
Marie J. O'Brien
Margaret Kolf
Barbara Kelf
Ida Doemel
Veronica Henkel
Mary Riley
Anna Krumrich
Annie Waldorf
Matilda Bodden
Amada Bodden
Mollie Relmer
Mary Knasprovich
George Henkel
Will Conlin
George Dettlaff
Otto Ostertag
Amand Ackermann
Henry
Russian Bull Heads Raise Fish Law Violations in Oshkosh
Reports accuse Oshkosh meat dealers of selling oversized Russian bull heads during the closed pike season from March to May. The law bans selling pike during the closed period with fines from 25 to 100 dollars or 30 to 90 days in jail.
Death of Mrs Schroeder at 73 in Madison
Mrs Helen Schroeder widow of Anton Schroeder died this morning at three at the home of her daughter Mrs William Wilhelmi 291 Wisconsin avenue She was 73 years old Seven children survive funeral Tuesday at 1 39 from the house and two oclock from Church Street Lutheran church
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Helen Schroeder
Anton Schroeder
William Wilhelmi
Wisconsin Avenue
Church Street
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Arbitration Court
British Statistics
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Estate Et Ronneto
Criss
Amdemning Fund
News Road
Raiway Company
Abbott
Yellowstone
Alce
Lenort
Tolstoi
Orleans
Archbishop Champelle
Rowe
Oceur
London’s
Secretary Way
Eritiah Ags Lovandor
Woodenware Company
Menasha Company
Mres
Gov
Radford
Jackson Surert
Electric Park Featunes Chappelle
Werererei Busela
Madison Lettab
CIUNA
Social Anidee
Hbonal
Phos
Tolstous
Wester' AN
Adil
Jame Stenhenson
Nant
Consoli
Dation
Atlantic Linea
National City Bank
Mas Amanda Kasprovich
Anton Schroeder Paxnea
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