FIGHTING CONTINUES IN SOUTH AFRICA REPORTS
Dispatches from Brandfort and London detail ongoing battles as Boer forces under De Wet clash with troops sent from Bloemfontein near Jammerberg Brabant’s, with bush columns near Buitfontein. Reports note Kruger in good health, Botha advising, and the Irish American ambulance unit in Pretoria amid guerrilla warfare continuation.
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Associated Press
Brandfort
Lorenzo Marques J
Brabant
Jammerberg Drift
Petrus Dewet
Lieemfontein
Buitfontein
Pretoria
Kruger
Botha
Irigh-American Ambulance Corps
Striking Workers Hold Oroten Dam Site
Up to 10 am no one was allowed to work at the new dam as authorities prepare warrants for strike leaders. About 150 gathered on hilltop near Litue Italy with rifles and shotguns. deputies guard the valley while infantry and cavalry may arrive this afternoon.
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Oroten
New York
Associated Press
Croten Landing
Litue
Italy
Influx of Japanese Laborers Reaches Victoria
The Rio Jun Maru carried 800 workers and the Goodwin 1 100 more arrive in Victoria with further shipments expected this week. Labor tensions rise as protests meet limited action. authorities say Ottawa cannot bar Japanese entry without harming ties with Japan.
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Vicetoring BC
iBy Associated Press
Victoria
Goodwin
Japan
Hanna Not Sick Says News from Old Paint
Newport News reports Senator M. A. Hanna left Old Paint for Washington and officials say illness rumors were exaggerated. He was slightly indisposed on arrival but well enough to spend most of Thursday outdoors visiting points of interest.
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Associated Press
Newport News
M. A. Hanna
Old Paint
Washington
Port Monroe
Railway strike quiet as Southern divisions report calm
Chattanooga April 16. Southern railway officials say trains run on schedule with no trouble while operators claim growing accessions and strengthening ranks. Four divisions in the city remain quiet as the strike situation eases.
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Southern Railway Afriern
Chattanooga
Tenn
Southern Railway
Daskmar Adler Dies In Chicago At Architect Of Auditorium Hotel
Chicago April 16 Dankmar Adler prominent architect died at his residence in the city. Adler designed the Auditorium hotel and several large convention halls shaping national architecture during his career.
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Chicago
Dankmar Adler
Adler
Auditorium
Senators to be elected by popular vote debate in Senate
The Senate discussed a house joint resolution favoring a constitutional amendment for electing U.S. senators by the people. After objections about committee handling, the measure was referred to the Privileges and Elections Committee. an urgency bill and a removal-to-district bill were also approved without debate.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
United States
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Butler
North Carolina
Hoar
Thea
Pettus
Alabama
Hale
Chicago Mayor Apologizes for Spanish Invitation Error
Mayor Harrison admits Chicago sent a Dewey celebration invitation by mistake to Spain's minister, Duke d Arcos. The letter from d Arcos declines the invite, calling it an error, and Harrison replies with sincere apologies for the unintentional discourtesy.
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Chicago
Harrison
Duke d‘Arcos
Washington
United States
Spain
Arcos
Fatal Strike Riot Near Windber Mines Tragedy
Three men were killed and another gravely injured in a Windber area riot tied to a miners strike at Berwind Whitecap mines. An Italian suspect believed to have killed during a drunken clash amid ongoing labor unrest. Authorities report numerous arrests and a Punxsutawney trial resulted in six sentences.
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Windher
Associated Press
Johnstown
Windberg
Windber
Berwind-Whitecap
Horatio
Punxautawney
Navy Bill Debate Captures Washington Hearings
Washington April 16 The House opened naval appropriation debate as members clashed over general debate limits. Mr Foss argued for seven hours on a side while others urged discussion on armor plate and live bill topics. Foss defended the $61.2 million package as necessary for peace through a strong navy and global influence. He said ships would defend commerce and project American power, including in the Philippines and Manila harbor.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Foss
Naval Committee
Underwood
Alabama
Wheeler
Kentucky
Mir
Congress
Payne
New York
Boutelle
Main
Death of Rev. William J. Rutledge at 86 in Jacksonville
Rev. William J. Rutledge, a famed Methodist minister and Civil War chaplain from Jacksonville Illinois, died aged 86. He helped propose the Grand Army of the Republic idea later realized by Dr. Benjamin F Stevenson and was an intimate friend of Abraham Lincoln and Governor Yates. He served fifty six years in ministry and remained active while on the superannuated list for six years.
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War
J. Rutledge
Jacksonville
Chicago
Tribune
William J. Rutledge
West
Benjamin F. Stevenson
Rutledge
Virginia
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Mr. Rutledge
Abraham Lincoln
Yates
Fourteenth
Illinois Regiment
Train brawl leaves man dead after assault on colored car
Morgan Roos, a Black man, rode an excursion train to Slaughtersville and battled white passengers. He struck a white man with a coupling pin, sparking a gunfight in the colored coach that killed one man and injured others as passengers fled in panic.
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Oaceea Pasio
Associated Press
Hopkinavite
Slaughtersville
Acne
Regents to Decide Tomorrow on Commerce School Plan
Madison Wisconsin April 16 The board of university regents meets for a quarterly session to decide whether the proposed school of commerce will be realized. Faculty members and supporters will present a petition for favorable action as the budget and faculty changes for the coming year are considered.
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University Regents
Madidon
Wis
Board of University Regents
Faciulty
Americans Crush Rebels In Benguet Province
Captain Nedd and a Third Cavalry squadron surrounded a Benguet village and attacked a recruiting center. About 200 insurgents were in barracks. 63 were killed, 44 captured, and the village burned. One American was wounded.
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Associated Press
Manila
Nedd
Ecavitirs
Benguet
Supreme Court Rules Express Companies Pay Stamp Tax
The U S Supreme Court on April 16 decided stamp tax on express packages favors express companies. Justice White authored the opinion reversing the Michigan Supreme Court ruling in American Express Company vs Turner General, holding carriers liable for tax in a case tied to Michigans decision.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Supreme Court Today
Applis
Shell
Justice White
Uplwn
Amerian Express Company
Turney General Muasnard
Michigum
Thiet Vase
Preme Court
de Isiey
State Supreme Court of Michigan
Waleh Derisan
Wighin
Captres
Mrs Fecker in Fresh Trouble Arrested in New York
Special to The Northwestern. New York April 16 The custody case of Charles Frecker and his wife over the child is adjourned for two weeks to gather more evidence. Mrs Fecker is charged with beating the Hotel George and incurring a $62 bill. She is held on $100 bail.
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New York
Northwestern
Charles Frecker
Conrad Benne Ficker
Germany
Imany
Fecker
Mibwauker Tnlants
John Ballhorn
Claude Pete
Baylhearn
Gore
Feckar
Feeker
Milwaukee Journal reports Stewart to withdraw from Ninth District race
Private dispatches received in Milwaukee indicate Congressman Stewart will withdraw from renomination in the Ninth district. A. W. Sanborn of Ashland or Webb Brown of Rhinelander may receive the nomination, signaling a dramatic political shift.
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Associated Press
Millwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee Journal Teday
Milwaukee
Stewart
A. W. Sanborn
Ashland
Webb, Brown
Rhinelander
Dr Hillis Dropped as Chicago Presbytery Allows Withdrawal
The Chicago presbytery committee approved Pr Wills withdrawal from the church with one dissenting vote. The panel also recommends revising the confession of faith.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Apt
Wills
Han
Hoke Smith Sells His Newspaper
Atlanta April 16 Hoke Smith sold his Intercat in The Atlanta Journal to H M Atkinson Morris Brandon and J Jh Gray of Atlanta The minority stockholders also disposed of their holdings Smith realized 159000 for his 53 shares The total involved in the transaction is 276500 A stray sentence about a woman and a hat appears but provides no clear fact.
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London
Ai Wepener
Cape Town
Fischer
Leyds
England
Manila
Atlanta
Hoke Smith
Intercat
Atlanta Journal
H. M. Atkinson
Morris Brandon
J. Jh. Gray
Storkholders Arso
Mr. Smith
Kentucky Governorship Dispute Heard Before Supreme Court
The Kentucky governor contest between William S. Taylor and J C W Beckham was advanced in the U S Supreme Court with both sides seeking an early hearing. The agreed statement outlines rival claims to governor power by Taylor, Beckham, and others, creating state confusion and raising questions of jurisdiction and the scope of election-contest powers. The case was set for argument on the 30th with four hours allotted per side.
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Kentucky
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States Supreme Court
Thot Taylor
Beckham
Taylor
John Marshell
L. i. Carter
Senate
John B. Castleman
Williams. Taylor
J. C. W. Beckham
Wiliam S. Taylor
Bruce Press
Air. Bruce
Truce
Bruce
President nominates Charles H. Allen for Puerto Rico governor
The president nominated Charles H. Allen of Massachusetts to serve as governor of Porto Rico. The nomination was announced in Washington D C on April 16.
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Ghacoa
Big steel mills close as thousands lose work
In New York the American Steel and Wire company announces twelve mills shut down. In Anderson Indiana the plant’s wire nail and galvanizing mills closed indefinitely due to reduced demand from building trade strikes. About six hundred workers are affected.
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Associated Press
New York
American Steel and Wire Company
Anderson
Ind
American Steel and Wire Plant
Easter Monday Egg Rolling Draws Thousands on The White House Lawn
Easter Monday egg rolling attracted thousands of children on the White House lawn in Washington. The event featured music from the marine band as youngsters raced and tumbled on the green from early afternoon.
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Washington
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Executive Mansion
Marine Band
King Oscar of Sweden to Visit England
King Oscar of Sweden departed Stockholm this afternoon for England. In Iowa Des Moines two hotel and restaurant waiters walked out demanding higher wages.
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King Oscar of
Sweden
Leavan
Atc
London
Gy Associated Press
Stockholm
King Oscar
England
Thor Gu Hanke
Associated Press
Dee Moines
Iowa
Rusie Returns to Indianapolis Club roster shift
Amos Rusie has left the New York baseball club and returned to Indianapolis, according to a relay printer report in The Evening World. The item notes Rusie’s departure from the New York base ball team and his move back to his Indianapolis club.
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New York
Amos Rusie
Indianapolis
Republicans to name delegates at Philadelphia convention
A New York Republican convention will be held tomorrow to name delegates to the national convention in Philadelphia. The program has no contested seats or objections, with N A Hisburg temporary chairman and James S Sherman permanent chairman. Delegates at large are Platt Roosevelt Depetz and Odell. the platform endorses McKinley and Roosevelt and favors low taxes.
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Associated Press
New York
Philadelphia
N. A. Hisburg
James S. Sherman
Thomas ©. Platt
Theodore Roosevelt
Chauncy
Mr. Depetz
B. B. Odell
William McKinley
Arions Band elects new directors for Dawes Day plans
At a Arion band meeting FP ooAL Laffey was elected director and Charles Stroud leader and cornetist. The group faces changes after the removal of Arthur Amsden and aims for a top position among Milwaukee and nearby bands. A Green Bay request for twenty two pieces for the North Wisconsin Passengerfest signals high demand. Chicago May 1 celebration may include the Arion band if funds permit.
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Arion
Sadnghriest
Altona
BR. A. Spink
FL Suter
Green Bay
North Wisconsin Ssengerfest
Ariens
Bius
Steel Mills Close Thousands Idle at Joliet Plants
Three of the four focal plants of the American Steel and Wire company suspended operations in Joliet with over 1,000 workers now idle. The Rockdale mill remains in operation and no cause is given.
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Jollet Ave
Asociated Press
Jollet
American Steel and Wire Company
Rockdale
Death notices for Louise Bremer and Arthur Friedrich
Louise Bremer widow of William Bremer died Saturday afternoon from chronic bronchitis at age 74. Funeral from 79 Myrtle Street at 1 pm Tuesday then from Nebraska Street Lutheran Church at 2 pm Rev Dowldat officiating. Arthur Friedrich eight son of Mr and Mrs Geo Friedrich of 30 Eighth Street died this morning of heart tortue. Funeral Tuesday at 10 am from residence.
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Bremer
Louise Bremer
William Bremer
Myrtle Street
Nebraska Street Lutheran Church
Dowldat
Arthur Friedrich
Geo Friedrich
Eighch Street
Milwaukee Lawyer Sammel Howard Dies of Pneumonia
Sammel Howard a prominent Milwaukee lawyer and veteran bar member died today at the Milwaukee Club from pneumonia after several weeks illness. He had been ailing for some time in Milwaukee, Wis.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Sammel Howard
Milwaukee Bar
Milwaukee Club
Howard
Severe western storm disrupts trains and farms across multiple states
Tornado near Putnam Kansas destroys two houses and farm property with no fatalities reported. Western Kansas weather rain and wind storms pass with limited damage. Ot tawa gauge shows heavy rainfall. Colorado and Wyoming face record April precipitation and heavy snow in eastern mountains. Plummeting trains and halted mining hamper activity as flood risks rise.
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Associated Press
Wichita, Kan
Putnam
Kansas City
Kansas
Ottawa
Kan
Denver
Cot
United States Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
Colorado
Wyoming
New Mexico
Cherry Creek
Platte River
Castlewood
Platte
Cripple Creek
Gillgin
Clear Creek
Beaver
Colorado Springs
Granite Store Building Planned on Main Street Osceola
W F Wenrich announces construction of a granite building on Main Street Osceola to house marble and granite wares. The 60 by 70 foot property south of J Lana’s store will feature a tramway, modern machinery, and a yard derrick. Sale completed via A C McComb with plans to start once finalized.
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J. &. Wenrich
Main Street
W. F. Wenrich
a& #ranite
Joseph Lana
Wenrich
G. W Kienast
Cnmdy
Joseph Lans
A.C. McComb
Sympathy for the Boers Prompts Turn Verein Meeting
North side Turn Verein meeting appoints a committee J Weldner W Schwartz Caspar Fluor William Rogie Charles Dellerich to draft resolutions. Discussion expresses Boer sympathy and anti British sentiment with expected strong denunciations at next session.
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Tarn Verein
Turnverein
J. Weldner
W. Schwartz
Caspar Fluor
William Rogie
Charles Dellerich
South Africa
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Commmittee On Privileges and Elections
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Supreme Court
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