Will Czar Dare Try to End War and Occupy Herat
A dramatic Associated Press report from St. Petersburg claims the czar may issue a Easter manifesto demanding peace with the Boers and threatening occupation of Stamboul and Herat if Britain resists. The piece notes large-scale mobilization in Russian provinces and remarks on ongoing British and Boer actions in South Africa, with dispatches from London detailing trench bombardments and troop movements.
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Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Czarina
Moscow
Great Britain
Stamboul
Herat
Central Provinces
William
London
South Africa
Warrentown
Sir Frederick Carrington
Cape Town
Delra
Portuguese East Africa
Prince Adylphus of Teck
Bloemfontein
Southern railroad strike grows with more joiners
A bulletin from striking Southern railroad operators says the walkout is widening and more workers are joining daily. Officials report cut wires on Memphis, Knoxville and Atlanta divisions causing train interference, while Birmingham division remains unaffected. O R T claims perishables losses reach $300,000.
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Hhern Rowal
Cialis
Sal Varce
Associated Press
Chattanooga
Fenn
Souuthern Railroad
Fer
Southern Railroad
Memphis
Knoxville
Atlanta
Birmingham
Southern Railway
Commander Chamberlin Withdraws Name From Post Resolutions
Commander Chamberlain of the Paul H. Beaulieu G A post in Kaukauna Wisconsin withdraws his name from resolutions statewide censuring Congressman Minor for not recommending two old soldiers as postmasters.
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Chamberlsin
Kagksune
Vinor
Kaukauna
Wis
JH. Chamberlain
Paul H. Beaulieu
Timber trespass case settles in Wisconsin dispute
The suit state versus A McCall of Hamilton Ont and J S Garland over timber cut on state park land was settled in Madison on April 14. Garland harvested the timber and McCall bought it. The defendants paid the state the full claim of 1128 dollars.
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Madison
Wis
A. McCall
Hamilton
Ont
Garland
McCall
Fresh honor for Ambassador Choate in Edinburgh
In Edinburgh on April 4 the university awarded Joseph Choate the degree of LT TD to the United States ambassador to Great Britain. He received a warm and hearty reception from the university and locals alike.
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Edinburgh
Joseph Choate
United States
Great Frittain
Pinu to Invest 200000 in Little Wolf River Power
Civil engineer C A Turner studies the Little Wolf river power and cost estimates for developing electrical power. The plan aims to attract eastern capital to improve Ostrander and Phillipa powers and supply Berlin Weyauwega and Oshkosh. Projected investment about 200000 with new dams and dynamo systems, and power to Berlin Oshkosh electric road. Work to proceed by fall with power potential 3000 to 5000 horsepower.
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Pinu
Little Wolf
New London
Wis
C. A. Turner
Little Wolf River
Ostrander
Phillipa
Weyauwega
Berlin
Turner
Berlin Oshkosh
Little Wolf company seeks 400 subscribers for Oshkosh exchange
In Oshkosh effort to establish a Little Wolf Telephone exchange, solicitors report over 250 subscribers signed, with hopes to reach 400 before securing a franchise. Half the list represents residences, merchants seek direct home connections, while 17 calls have been answered from the office of H L Sweet. The line links 17 Winnesh county points, aiding local businessmen.
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Sucrose
Little Wolf Telephone Company
H. L. Sweet
Little Wolf Company
H. 1. Sweet
Anc
Oshkosh
Winniago County
Morton Statue Returns to Statuary Hall Ceremony
In Washington on April 14 the Oliver P Morton statue, Indiana’s Civil War governor, added to Statuary Hall, with Indiana delegation remarks. Speaker Henderson away. Mr Dalzell presided pro tem and routine business opened. Naval bill action planned. fifty three pension bills cleared.
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Jah Woetineron
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Richaus
Oliver P
Oliver P. Morton
Indiana
Henderson
New York
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Foss
Illinois
Committee On Naval Affairs
Spreat Car Combine Two Traction Firms in Chicago Merger
Meetings today by directors of Chicago Union Traction and stockholders of Chicago Consolidated Traction indicate near completion of a planned merger. The two organizations are to form a single street railway system with Consolidated Traction absorbed by Union Traction.
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Chicago
Ny Associated Press
Chicago Union Traction Company
Chicago Consolidated Traction Company
Consolidated Traction Company
Union Traction Company
Ice conditions worsen in Mackinaw Straits as wind opens passage
The United States Weather Bureau bulletin says ice is broken from McGulpin's Point to Cheboygan and from McGulpin's to Wauhoschance but remains weak. Strong winds will likely reopen navigation. Ice in the St Marys River harbor moved out on the 14th.
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Mack Snatentie
Associated Press
Chicago
United States Weather Bureau
Straits of Mackinaw
McGul Phin’s Point
Cheboygan
McGulpbin's
Bank Surplus Reserve Rises in Weekly Statement
The Surplus reserve is increased by 33,045,475 with gains in torna 6,190,200 and apric increased 5,447,500. Legal tenders rise 516,400 and deposits 11,892,900. Circulation grows 445,200. Banks exceed reserve requirements by 10,950,275, surpassing the twenty five percent rule.
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New York
Paris World Fair Opens Amid Unfinished Exposition
Paris opens the 1900 world exposition with the president opening ceremony. Weather is fine and crowds move toward the Elysee as banners and flags adorn public buildings. Exhibits show Americans far ahead in numbers and readiness, though French workers delay completion.
Vision of European unity through architecture on the Seine
The invitation to visit the exposition describes a riverbank display where architecture from across Europe is shown side by side. It notes how the splendid panorama will captivate the viewer and inspire a reflection that despite distance and differences, Europeans are connected by shared science and art, urging cooperation to enrich a common patrimony.
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Seine
Dege
Europe
Dewey in the Democratic fold hinted by Abbott’s bulletin
An April 14 dispatch reports Willis J. Abbott of the Democratic Literary Bureau stating Admiral Dewey may be welcomed into the Democratic Party or, failing a nomination, will support its aims. The piece notes Dewey’s potential cooperation against German aims amid broader party deliberations. Chicago observers announce Dewey’s possible alignment with Democratic doctrine.
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Chicago
Admiral Dewey
Democratic Party
Democratic Press
Willis J. Abbott
Democratic Literary Bureau
Meinleyfam
William
Abbott
Admiral Newey
Tairani
Dewey Committee
War Department
Michigan
Morru
Fessenden
Munilla
NEXT WORLD'S PAIR St Louis Seeks $5 Million for 1903 Fair
Secretary Cox of the Louisiana Purchase world's fair commission asks governors of the Louisiana Purchase states to join a Washington meeting on April 27 to seek a $5 million appropriation for the 1903 world's fair. Two representatives from each state would form the delegation, with seventeen governors targeted to attend.
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St Louie
Concreas
Associated Press
St. Laws
Jamez Cox
Lois World’s
Onch State
Louisiang Purchase
Cosen
Francis
Congress
Louisiana Purchase
Washington
Prince of Wales Visits Copenhagen Amid Illness
The prince of Wales, in Copenhagen for King Christian’s birthday celebration, was forced to seek a specialist due to an affliction of the throat. The accompanying report notes his ongoing illness as of April 14.
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Britlak
Prandre
Associated Prese
Copenhagen
Prince of Wales
Christian
Last Court Kentucky Contest At U S Supreme Court
In Toulsville Kentucky on April 14 attorneys McQuown and Bruce filed for Governors Berkhim and Taylor. They traveled to Washington and on Monday will place the record in the U S Supreme Court urging a quick decision in the Kentucky governorship suit. The Democrats will be represented by McQuown and ex Chief Justice Spryer, while Helm Bruce and ex-Governor Brad le y appear for the Republicans.
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Kentucky
Supreme Caner
Associated Press
Toulsville
Lewis McQuown
Jielm Bruce
Berkhim and
Taylor
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Messrs. McQuyown
Spryer
Helm Bruce
W. O. Bradley
Rebels Renew Activity Around Mariveles Bay
Associated Press reports Vililpino rebels, likely tied to Mascado, again operate near the Marivales mountains and the bay from Manila. A force estimated at about attacked Tulanga, where three NDT infantry camps stood, but was repulsed. Yesterday they attacked Captain Goldman with thirty men of the Thirty-second regiment near Orion. Goldman and two Americans fled. The transport Thomas sails tomorrow carrying General Theodore Schwan and 30 discharged and sick soldiers.
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Vililpino
Meeks
Associated Press
Manilla
Mascado
Marivales
Tulanga
Campanea
Ndt
Nut
Goldman
Orion
King
Thomas Rafla
Theodore Schwan
Welcome for White Arrives at Southampton after Ladysmith defense
General Sir George White reached Southampton aboard the Dunnesaw Castle from Cape Town on March 28 to a crowd of thousands. The docks were decorated as public institutions wore flags while sirens and cheers filled the air. After greetings with his wife and handshakes with friends, officials presented an illuminated welcome address praising his noble efforts to uphold imperial honor in Natal. The scene was marked by intense public enthusiasm and a widespread display of admiration.
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Buller
Union
Dsh
Hunter
Natas Haa
Lord Roberts
Hig
Laing
Nek
Cape Town
Mafeking
Associated Press
London
Sir George White
Southampton
Ladysmith
General White
Sir George
White
Natal
Hostilities Begin At Croton Dam Struggle With Deputies
Early today at Croton dam Croton on Hudson a group of men described as strikers tried to cut a suspension bridge cable and were charged by deputy sheriffs. A riot followed with both sides firing revolvers and slings. Two deputy sheriffs were wounded and Sheriff William Daley planned to call up militia at White Plains.
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Croton Dam
X.Y
William Daley
Whiteplains
National Banana Jobbery & Importers' Association Formed
Bananas dealers in Chicago organize a new corporation named the National Banana Jobbery & Importers' association to control trade. Members will be drawn from the old Banana robbers' association and aim to dominate western trade with plans to charter ten vessels for New Orleans imports.
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Chicago
Associated Preas
Til
National
Banana Jobbery & Importers’ Association
Old
Banana Robbers’ Association
Tally
Pennsylvania
New Orleans
Denial of Paris duel claim by US official
Paris April 14 The Associated Press reports Charles H Simms assistant director of the US Department of Liberal Arts and Chemical Industries at the Paris exposition was allegedly challenged to a duel by a Parisian editor. The denial states there is no truth to the story and no such challenge occurred.
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Durl
Paris iBy Associated Press
Paris
United States
Charles H Simms
United States Department of Liberal Arts
Simms
Former Globe Bank President Pleads Guilty in Boston
Charles H. Cole, former president of the Globe National Bank, pleaded guilty in U S district court to embezzlement and misappropriation. Indictment details and sentence to be announced later.
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Dannec Globe Dnoettony! Bank of
Boston
Associated Press
Mags
Charles H. Cole
Globe National Bank
United States District Court
Grand Jury to Probe Prison Pension Frauds in Oshkosh
The U S eastern district of Wisconsin grand jury will convene in Oshkosh in June to investigate numerous pension roll irregularities found during recent canvassing. Inspectors visited most pensioners and uncovered frauds. cases may be technical violations without malice. Some defendants will be tried locally, others possibly transported to Milwaukee.
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Grand Jury
U. S. Court
Qehkoah Indone
United States Grand Jury
Wisconsin
Oshkosh
Pension Bureau
Washington
Grandirs
Jnshotmenng
Miwankee
War in South Africa and New England Page Highlights
A compact recap of the London cable letter from the South African front, plus Asia Minor scenes and portraits. Features include profiles and illustrations of notable figures, fashion and social items, and a glimpse of Easter parade events in New York. Also listed are county jail notes, flower prices, Alaska changes, church notices, and general city news.
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South Africa
London
Sandy Broad
Asia Minor
Hestem Jenkins
Lucky Senator Perkins
CF Bauer
Mary H. Kingsle
Fifth Ave
Noe
New York
Oshnosholtiz
Napoleon and
Oronje
Pletcher W. Jewell
May Goelet
Sporting News
Benry Cabot Lodge
New County
Alaska
Seta General City News
Mayor Merrill Invited to Dewey Celebration in Chicago
The mayor of Oshkosh, J. F. Merrill, received a printed invitation to attend the Dewey celebration in Chicago on April 20 and May 1, marking the second anniversary of the Battle of Manila Bay. The elaborate invitation features steel engravings of the battle, copper-plate printing, and a cover noting the City of Chicago’s request for Merrill’s presence.
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J. 4. Merrill
Chicago
Manilla Bay
Dewey
Alamia
Admiral Dewey
Rellef
Manilla
Baltimore
Bog
Flatt. J. ET
Merrill
Receiver sought for Davidson theater and hotel in Milwaukee
April 14 report from Milwaukee states the George A. Puller company of Chicago filed with Judge Rillore for a receiver on the Davidson theater and hotel property as part of a cross action to Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance’s $60,000 mortgage foreclosure. Fuller company holds $73,000 in bonds against the property and contends encumbrances exceed value. Defendants named are Alexander, John A., and Grace T. Davidson. A hearing is scheduled for April 2.
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David
Milwaukee
Presa
Wis
Rillore
Elronil Court
George A. Puller Company
Chicago
Davidson Theater
Thinery
Northwestern Mutual Life Inbustries Company
Fuller Company
Alexander, John Aa
Grace T. Davidson
Sui T to Recover Ox Breach of Contract in Oshkosh Court
In circuit court, Felker argued to set aside a court commissioner's order extending time to answer in Henry A. Slocum v Nichola & Shepard. The suit, seeking 2000 for breach of contract and warranty on a threshing engine, saw the defendant, represented by George L. Williams, request detailed particulars which were refused. Mrs. Townes Tonnesen shows health improvement in Chicago as Dr Adeline Hiddie returns home.
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Ef Nepry Sipcom Agaiin
Nichols & Shepard
Oshkosh
W. Felker
Circuit Court
Felker
Felker, Stewart
Report on Senate Election of Senators by the People
The Senate opens with discussion on exposing Union Pacific settlement terms and the $4,600,000 received by the company versus $800,000 to the United States. Arkansas Senator Berry urges fast report on a constitutional amendment to elect senators by popular vote, while Chandler notes committee workload and expresses personal opposition to the change. The Boer War debate continues with Mason resolutions and strong criticism of Britain.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Morgan
Alabama
Attorney General
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific Company
United States
Berry
Arkansas
House of Representatives
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Chandler
House
New Railroad Firm Formed In Wisconsin Venture
A new railroad company named the Super ov Malsim Like Southern Railway is organized in Wisconsin. The line will run about 15 miles from Superive via Balsam Lake to St. Louis. Capital stock set at 10 dollars per share with a board of directors including W. Parl of Balsam Lake and other Polk County residents.
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Sapeering Toast
Maul
Gpeelat
Noarthwestern
Madison
Wis
Malsim
S Southern Railway Company
Ronalus
Superive
Balsam Lake
St. Lviv
Board of Drectors
W. Parl
Balsim Lake
Seery
St. Croix Falls
fLouis Sunil
Clamatls
John HH. Savage
Mauhalre
M. C. Peterson
W. W. Seery
Warren Tuttle
Ro PL Little
Paul Nelson
Polke County
Easter Window Displays Brighten Local Shops
Merchants have decorated show windows with Easter flowers cards and small goods. Candy shop displays include a Philippine islands candy sample from Vittoria Luzon sent by Warren Weston of the Twelfth United States Infantry. B S Wilson's music store features an antique piano dating before 1780, prized as a relic. Local dry goods clothing and millinery stores report record, metropolitan window displays along the business thoroughfare.
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John Oaks
Philippine Islands
Warren Weston
United States Infantry
Vittoria
Luzon
Philip
Pind Islands
Wilson’s
Contract Awarded for Stevens Point Normal School Addition
Stevens Point Normal school board of regents awarded the contract for a new addition to the Stevens Point Normal School to George Potter of Stevens Point for 8700 building complete, excluding heating plumbing and lighting. Potter also holds the masonry contract with W Uhle & Co. of Stevens Point. Other bidders were Playman Bros Frank Able H Allen and Bennett Michie Co.
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A. E. Thompson
Normal School Board of Regents
Stevens Point
Stevens Point Normal School
George Potter
Playman Bros
Frank Able
Stevems Point
H. ®. Allen
Chippewa Fall
Bennett, Michie & Co
Milwaukee
Potter
W. Uhle & Co
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