Belgian reform debate in chamber stalls revision clash
In Brussels, April 17, the Belgian chamber debated a proposed constitutional revision. Liberal M Braun urged a quick close, Premier De Smet de Meyer supported restraint, while Socialist Van der Velde denounced the government. Protests and threats of revolt followed as the premier urged rejection of universal suffrage and warned the country against turmoil.
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Associated Press
Brussels
Chamber of Representatives
M. Braun
de Smet de Meyer
ML van der Velde
M. van der Velde
M. Troctet
Belgium
ROOT GOES TO CUBA ON SECRETARY ROUTE
Secretary Root sailed for Cuba on the Esperanza to inspect the field and plan troop withdrawal by May 20. He downplays significance of the trip while discussing strategic aims. Previous day, Secretary Hoot replaced General Crozier and Captain A N Lewis on the board of ordnance and fortifications.
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Associated Press
New York
Root
Cuba
Washington, D. C
Hoot
Crozier
A. N. Lewis
Board of Ordnance and Fortifications
Senate
General Crozier
Charles Shafer
Ordnance Department
Indianapolis
Harry Taylor
The
Engineers
Borton
Lewis
Nationalists decry coercion regime as war declared
Duclin April 17 Nationalist papers welcome the end of coercion methods and urge action. Leading organs say war is declared on Irish rights in America and Britain. The Free Man's Journal calls proclamations a mere breeze on damp heather. Moderates fault government for returning to eighteenth‑century methods.
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Duclin
America
Great Britain
The
Freeman's Journal
Garfield Confirmed and Immigration Commissioner Nominated
The Senate confirmed James R. Garfield of Ohio for the United States civil service commission and William Williams of New York for commissioner of immigration at the port of New York. The president had nominated James S. Clarkson for surveyor of customs of the port of New York and Col. Charles Bird Simon Rayder and Willam Allman for brigadier general in the regular army to fill existing vacancies.
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Associated Preaz
Washington, D. C
Senate
James R. Garfield
Ohio
United States Civil Service
William Williams
New York
Port of New York
James S. Clarkson
Customa
Charles Bird
Simon Rayder
Willam Allman
Frick Makes Huge Deposit With J P Morgan Co
Frick deposited with J P Morgan & Co the world’s most valuable block certificate, 100000 shares of United States Steel preferred stock, for safekeeping. It yields about 700000 dollars annually. Frick, formerly Carnegie partner, resides in Pittsburgh.
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Andrew ‘Carnegie
Pittsburg
Miss Eastwick to Go Free Tomorrow
Miss Alaric Joephine Eastwick of Philadelphia who was sentenced to six months' imprisonment last November for forging a $100,000 railroad certificate will be released tomorrow. Her health remains good, and she requested lighthouse duty during confinement. Her father is in London awaiting her release. both plan to return to the United States.
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Associated Press
London
Alaric Joephine Eastwick
Philadelphia
Counterfeit Ring Targeting Wisconsin Towns Disclosed
Special to The Northwestern reports a countershelters den found in Menasha with two men Keys and Russell arrested. They will face examination before U S Court Commissioner Kellogg. The den contained dies and metal for coin making and one man had passed many bogus coins in Appleton. A separate roundup of five men and two women by U S Secret Service led to federal court procedures. Counterfeit coins the size of silver dollars and half dollars circulated in Appleton Neenah Menasha and Kaukauna.
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Appleton
Wis
Menasha
Keys
Russell
United States Court
E.R. Kellogg
Milwaukee
Speciaal
United States Secret Service
United States
Neenah
Kaukauna
Hayti in turmoil as May 15 deadline nears
Private advices from Port au Prince via Kingston depict a worsening Hayti crisis. Reports say loyalist forces guard prisons as fear of a mass uprising grows, with Port au Prince in a state of high tension and widespread closures. In Colombia, Governor Salazar at Colon dispatches reinforcements to keep Bocas del Toro from liberal control.
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Associated Press
New York
Port Au Prince
Kingston
Jamaica
Hayti
Incmel
Herald
Sam
Simon Sam
Flar Tite
Colon
Colombia
J . Salazar
Bocas del Toro
Stock worth $17,000 taken from Ames Swan office
In New York on April 17 Ames Swan & Co reported the disappearance of 10 shares of Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul stock valued at 317,000 plus the absence of confidential bookkeeper Allen F. Hedges. Shares were allegedly handled at the Consolidated Exchange and sold to Zimmerman & Forshay, bankers, prompting a police inquiry.
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New York
Ames, Swan & Co
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Pauli
Allen F. Hedges
Hedges
A. S. Leyland & Co
Stock
Consolidated Exchanges
Wordiag
Zimmerman & Forshay
Burglars Hit Three Homes in Peoria Run
Professional burglars robbed the homes of Flager Shurtleff George H Littlewood and Dr George T Gray in Peoria Indiana early today taking over 2000 in cash and jewelry. They used revolvers to threaten residents and fled after shots were fired by Dr Grey and Mrs Shurtleff. police have no clue.
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Associated Press
Peoria
Bursglars
Flager Shurtleff
George H. Littlewood
George T. Gray
Shortie
Littlewood
Gray
Dr. Grey
Megal for Women
Emma C. Sickles of Chicago receives the gold medal from the International Society of Labourateur of Paris for exemplary bravery in quelling the Indian war of 1990. She uncovered the attack plan, confronted Chief Lilue Wornd’s camp, and urged aid for a conference to avert bloodshed.
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Associated Press
Chicago
International Society of Labvateur
Paris
France
Emma C. Sickets
Miss Sickles
Lilue Wornd
Hunt in Custody In Marinette Legal Battle
Milwaukee April 17 Special dispatch says R O Hunt charged with manipulating Oconto records was delivered over to authorities by his bondmen. Proceedings began with elaborate attorney arguments and a judge may reserve ruling amid a tense legal battle.
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Tac Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Marinette
R. O. Hunt
Oconto Records
Tofay
Jenkins on Cuba and Cuban reciprocity debate in House
Washington DC April 17 members of the house debate Cuban reciprocity and the Chinese exclusion act with Senator Jenkins arguing against the treaty and others criticizing the speaker's power while De Armond and Cushman denounce procedural rules as the session opens to expedite policy on Cuba and tariffs.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Houta
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Will Pensioni Ag
Thomas F. Walter
Jenkins
Wisconsin
Angke
Cuba
United States
Gaines
Jie
Warner
DeArmond
Missouri
General Grosvenor
Babcock
Steel Trust
de Armond
Inter
Cushman
Washington
Ie House
Cassius
Caesar
Tater
Payne
Dalzell
Grosvenor
Harrison
Daizel
McKinley
Blaine
Ohio Statesman
Siides
Pierce
Tennessee
Evidence Against Lynch in Treason Trial
London reports that witnesses from South Africa will testify in the treason case against Col Arthur Lynch the Galway City representative. Lewis Handley an American born farmer in Natal says Lynch led a Boer force raiding his Glencoe farm in 1800 confiscating stock and crops and claiming Lynch said he was a British subject.
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Associated Press
London
Arthur Lynch
Galway City
Beitleh
South Africa
Lewis Handley
Birt
Glencoe
Natal
England
Lynch
Handley
Meteor Flight Reach England by William’s Steamer Voyage
The Meteor Flight, towed by the Scotia, left New York on April 1 and passed Sandy Hook heading east under sail. Emperor William’s vessel, built at Shooters Island, was reported by Associated Press as moving toward England early morning on April 17 with orders to carry the yacht across the Atlantic.
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Associated Press
London
Meteor Fil
Shooters Island
Sandy Hook
Atlantic
BULLER TO BLAME. Roberts Critics Rise Over Spion Kop
In London on April 17 the British dispatches about the January 24 defeat at Spion Kop, Natal, were published showing sharper clashes between Generals Buller and Warren. Buller admits failing to take over command and cites Warren's slowness, while Roberts argues Buller should have intervened. The overall inquiry reveals political accusations and muddled preparation with little new accountability beyond blame.
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Associated Press
London
Buller
Spion Kap
Natal
Bulter
Charles Warren
Lord Roberts
Bullers
Warren
Roberts
Spion Kop
Strikes swell to 40000 in Idese district Belgium
In Belgium's Idese district strikers total about 40,000 with Verviers strike spreading to surrounding communes. La Louviere miners say they will resume soon and 2000 workers return to Herstal. Quiet morning as great constitutional debate in the chamber ends nearly a fiasco amid rain and heavy police measures. Government posture shifts toward rejecting constitutional revision.
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Associated Press
Brussels
Idese
Verviers
la Louviere
Herstal
M. Beernaert
Peron
Progreasivt
Stone No Better In Watertown Return From Chicago
Milwaukes Wis April 17 A Journal special from Watertown Wis Rays Lieutenant Governor Stone passed a good night He sat up a while yesterday afternoon but became slightly worse toward evening The balance of the night he obtained a good rest Fill condition however has not improved since he returned from Chicago
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Northwestern
Milwaukes
Wis
Watertown
Stone
Chicago
Parry Named President at National Manufacturing Meet
A. M. Parry of Indianapolis was elected president of the National Manufacturing Association. E. J. Sanborn of Philadelphia was chosen secretary and Milton Carhart of Detroit treasurer. The convention selected New Orleans as the next meeting place.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
D. M Parry
Morgan on Louisville and Nashville control firm statement
An authoritative statement from J P Morgan & Co clarifies Louisville and Nashville ownership. It asserts no change in operation, Morgan absolute control, and Gates as a potential troublemaker being mistaken. Belmont and Gates are referenced as assurances to Morgan’s position.
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Associlate’ Press
New York
Louisvile & Nashville Transactiona
J.2. Morgan & Co
Thorn
J. P. Sorgan
Louisville
Gated
Big Stork
J. P. Morgan
Chosa
Gates
Louisville & Nashville
Mr. Morgan
BY FIRE AND WATER. Soldier’s Testimony Before Philippine Panel
Edward J. Davis of Greenfield Massachusetts testified before the senate committee on the Philippines about events at Igbaras on November 27 1900 including the water cure used on the town president and a town burnings. He identified Captain Glenn as having given the commands and described torture and coercive methods used. Davis also recounted the burning of Igbaragy and a neighboring town, noting casualties and the displacement of tens of thousands. The panel considered summoning further Philippine witnesses, delaying action until full committee attendance.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Edward J. Davis
Greenfield
Tveaty
Ixth Volunteer Infantry
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Igbaras
Riley
Smith
Senator Rawlins
Glenn
Captain Glenn
Davis
Igbaragy
Senator Burrows
Conger
Toide
Senator Lodge
Indrones
Dickman
Mr. Davis
Philippines
Orient
Rawlins
Aguinaldo
Mabini
Sixto Lopez
United States
Pio Delphar
Torres
Howard W. Bray
Phillippines
Robert M. Celina
Harold Martin
Stalwarts Split as Defections Shake Wisconsin Rift
A Marinette report says Stalwart leaders and officeholders defected to the Half Breed camp, boosting La Follette faction. Secret county and city office seekers meetings urged an early Republican convention to sidestep state issues, with pledges of harmony and lingering doubts about the governor.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Journal
Marinette
la Follette
Fiendish Tramp Bravely Attacks With Dynamite Stove
Springfield Ohio April 17 A tramp visiting the home of Joseph Allen in the absence of parents threw a dynamite charge onto a stove. A twelve year old boy tried to save the others and grabbed the explosive losing one hand while the other children suffered severe facial injuries. The stove was wrecked and the tramp escaped.
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Springfield
Ohio
Jozeph Allen
Allen
Morgan on Canal Expreanes and Exclusion Bill Debate
Senate actions include river bridge authorization in Crow Wing County Minnesota and land transfers for Baton Rouge military reservation. Morgan outlines Isthmian Canal options Panama versus Nicaragua with cost limits and feasibility. Replacement of the Chinese exclusion bill advances with Platt plan. White House renovation plans for President Roosevelt era noted with cost estimate to Congress.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Dill
Crow Wing County
Minn
Ping River
Dean Brook
Mobile, Jackson and
Kansas City
Choctaw Point
Mobile County
Alabama
Baton Rouge
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Calvergon
Texas
Secretary of War
United States
Philippine Commission
Philippines
Morgan
Panama
Nicaragua
Wicaraguan
Boho
San Juan
Pacific States
Platt
Conn
Insular
Hoar
Friends of the
Whith House
Arthur
White Houses
Roosevelt
White House
Congress
Duke of Manchester Restores Bankruptcy Status in Lords
In the House of Lords today an official announcement declared the bankruptcy annulment of the Duke of Manchester. This allows him to resume his seat among Britain's hereditary legislators and resume his role in the empire's governance.
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Uy Associated Press
London
House of Lords
Duke of Manchester
Hamburg Consulate Upgraded to Consul General Status
Report from Hamburg notes the United States will raise its consulate in Hamburg to a consul general post due to growing trade between Hamburg and the U S The change reflects enhanced diplomatic presence and economic ties in the port city April 11 is implied as the date of the development context.
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Hamburg
United States
Tebe
The Queen's Illness and Royal Plans
Amsterdam reports Queen Wilhelmina remains ill with fever but stable as doctors note a slight improvement today. Officials deny peritonitis and nephritis rumors and Prince Henry requests public celebrations on April 19 be canceled due to the queen's condition.
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Amsterdam
Wilhelmina
Castle Loo
the Hague
Kusper
Prince Henry
Netherlands
Prince Consort
Marsa
KING CONSORT DISS Deceased Wars Expelled Front Iberian Country
Don Francisco d'Assisi former king of Spain, aged eighty, died after exile in France since 1868. He was Isabella II's consort, wed October 10, their marriage born domestic strife. Isabella fled to France in 1868 amid revolution, renouncing the throne in favor of Alfonso who will be crowned May 27.
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France
Epinay
Seine
Donk
Franceco d’Assisi
Spain
Isabella Ti
Francisco
Ferdinand Vel
Thea
Isabella
Alfonso
Isis
Alfonso Mil
Neenah Public Library contract awarded to Milwaukee firm
Neenah approves Van Ryn and De Geilleke of Milwaukee to draw the library plans. Working drawings due within ten days as subscriptions near completion. Also reported death of Mrs S G Morgan, wife of S B Morgan, cashier at Manufacturers National Bank, age sixty three, survived by husband and two sisters. Funeral plans not yet set. Other local items note a Pub Works board chairman election, improvements, a hospital patient, a declamatory contest winner, a postponed target shoot, a Milwaukee mill superintendent returning home, and social visits
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Neenah, Wis
Neenah
van Ryn & de Geilleke
Milwaukee
Oshkosh
Lbrary Board
van Ryn
Morgan
S. G. Morgan
S. B. Morgan
Manufacturers' National Bank
Sirs. Morgan
Hartford
Board of Public Works
BH. Freeman
J. R. Barnett Jr
Mtilwaukee
Edward Kreschmeyer
Chicago & Northwestern
Jenny
J. A. Barnett
Holyoke
Mass
Winnebago
Miss Barney
Congressman Barney
West Bend
Maude Cook
Chicago Sash and Door Pact Denied by Official
W Arthur Wade secretary of the general sash and door manufacturers association denied a 12,000,000 combine plan. He said prices would not rise and no new terms would be imposed on builders or consumers as the association held a meeting in Chicago.
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Associated Press
Chicago
JIL
W. Arthur Wade
General
Sash and Door Manufacturers’ Association
Wade
Gallagher’s Smokers Sparring Card in Denver May 23
The Associated Press reports police permit a sparring night featuring Young Corbett in Denver on May 23 at the Coliseum hall. Reddy Gallagher stages the smoker with Dave Sullivan as Corbett’s opponent. admissions planned for the event.
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Associated
Denver
Young” Corbett
Reddy” Gallagher
Coliseum Hall
Dave Sullivan
Corbatt
Walker named register of deeds for St Croix County
Edward Walker was appointed by Governor La Falletta to succeed his father as register of deeds of St Croix County. The elder Walker was drowned a week ago, and the appointment was announced in Madison on April 1. The move fills a vacancy left by the death of the incumbent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Edward Walker
la Falletta
Register of Deeds of
St Croix County
Saloon Serves as Stage for Weeknight Revival Meetings
Religious workers push a new approach to reach nonattenders by conducting brief services in city businesses between eight and twelve tonight and tomorrow. Ministers will avoid proselytizing temperance themes while saloon owners ensure order and ban alcohol during services. Rev F M Miller leads half hour meetings at the Methodist church and in factories along the water power, drawing strong employee interest and signaling a citywide religious surge.
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Narthwestern
Appleton
Allence
Absanes
Ervan
Representa
Hey
F. M. Miller
Methodist
Eight Cases There In Menasha Smallpox Scare
Special to The Northwestern from Menasha Wisconsin dated April 17 reports eight smallpox cases in four families. The city faces a scare over the outbreak with protective measures in place. Schools are being quarantined daily though Superintendent John Rosch believes closing schools may not be necessary. The Smith Library was closed by order of the Worthy board and City Physician Schmidt notes many exposures and active quarantines amid public discussion and confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menasha
Wis
John Rosch
Smith Mbrary
Worthy ‘Board
Schmidt
Stalwarts Win In Student Republican Club Election
Madison April 17 The Stalwarts won the student election at the state university Republican club with Pete Abel of Kenosha gaining president, Harry Adams of Madison receiving 12 votes for president. Abel's tally drew charges of ballot stuffing as about fifty voters were absent. Officers elected include secretary Milo Muckleston of Waukesha and treasurer W A Smith of Madison. A resolution urged Senator Spooner to recall his declination and seek the U S Senate again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Republican Club
State University
United States
Harry Adams
Miadison
Elall Breeds
Pete Abel
Kenosha
Abel
Adams
Peter Abel Kenoeha
Milo Muckleston
Waukesha
W. A. Smith
Spooner
Oshkosh Men In It Venture Forms Lawton Mining Co
Oshkosh residents back a new Lawton Old Stone and Placer Mining company in Oklahoma with a fixed capital of one million dollars. Dr M E Corbett and Dr J Conley of Oshkosh are among incorporators along with Frank P Gillen and C A Orens. The venture aims to mine several hundred acres in the Wichita mountains near Lawton, with land leases and oil prospects under discussion as recent sales in Oakthome City show Corbett’s local influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton Old Stone and Placer Mining Company
Laxton
Oklahoma
Oshkosh
M. E. Corbett
Dr. J. Conley
Frank P. Gillen
C. AL
Meyers
Corbeter
Oxkthome
Cis
Ife
Weather sketch for Wisconsin shows variable clouds and warmth
Forecast notes cloudy and warmer conditions for Wisconsin with possible light showers in the north. Indicates calmer weather tonight and Wednesday with temperatures rising, though some uncertainty remains due to unclear month and date phrasing.
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