London Is Aroused Over Buller Warren Thorneycroft Reprisals
London reports on Lord Roberts criticism of General Buller General Warren and Colonel Thorneycroft. Papers praise Roberts frankness and speculate on dispatch implications. Calls grow for Buller to resign amid war dispatch debates with Warren recalled and War Office denying details.
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Associated Press
London
Lord Roberts
Buller
Warren
Thorneycroft
South Africa
Wepener
House Debates Naval Appropriation Over 500000 Contingencies
Washington April 18 The House resumed work on the naval appropriation bill after general debate. Mr Kitchen raised a point of order against the 500000 provision for unforeseen contingencies under presidential direction. Mr Foss defended the appropriation as within navy maintenance provisions.
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Beay Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House Today
Kitchen
Naval Committee
Foss
Vermont Republicans Select Delegates to Philadelphia Convention
Vermont Republicans choose four delegates and four alternates for the national convention in Philadelphia next June. General F. G. McCullough of Bennington Lieutenant Governor Henry C Bates of St Johnsburg Edward Wells of Burlington and Lamont M Rud of Bellows Falls named delegates. The delegation was not instructed.
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Vermont
Associated Press
Burlington
Philadelphia
F. G. McCullough
Bennington
Henry c. Bates
St. Johnsburg
Edward Wells
Lamont M Rud
Bellows Falls
Second Catholic colleges conference opens in Chicago
The second conference of Catholic colleges of America and Canada opened at St James High School in Chicago. Father Ofer, rector of the Catholic University at Washington presided. Prominent Catholic educators from nearly all colleges attended the opening session.
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Wond Annast
Catholic Colleger
U. S and Canada
Associated Presa
Chicago
Onsyan Conference of
Catholic Colleges of
Boat capsized on Rhine leaves thirteen drowned
A boat carrying twenty members of the Catholic Students' Association capsized while crossing the Rhine near Bingen en route to Rudesheim. Thirteen occupants drowned. In Richmond Indiana the Milwaukee American League club departed for Chicago reporting excellent condition.
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Bingen
The
Catholi Students’ Association
Rhine
Rudesheim
Richmond
Ind
Chicago
Change of Plan Brings Partial Reopening for Wire Mills
Associated Press reports from Pittsburgh on April 18 that the American Steel and Wire wire departments resume operation while the nail mill remains idle for weeks. Orders are placed to restart the Ninth Street Braddock wire plant as wire and rod departments resume. nail mills and mall market conditions cited. banking roll remains open and other mills expected to resume soon.
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American Sisel Snd
Associated Press
Pittsburg
American Steel & Wire Company
Ninth Street Praddock
Braddock
Medals Authorized for North Atlantic Squadron
Washington April 18. Senate action reports a joint resolution from Mr Mason authorizing the secretary of the navy to strike bronze medals for officers and men of the North Atlantic squadron for naval engagements in the West Indies and off the Cuban coast. The measure appropriates 25000 dollars and was adopted. The day included bills on abandoned property and an Alaska code measure, plus resolutions to gather data on inmates at national soldiers homes and national insane asylums and on revenue from various taxes. The resolutions were laid over after discussion.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Hale
Committee On Naval
Hoar
Secretary of War
National Soldiers' Home
Pettus
Alabama
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Secretary of the Treasury
First Boat Clears Straits of Mackinaw Marks Opening
The first vessel of the season likely the Jesse Spaulding passed the straits of Mackinaw today near St Ignace Michigan. Fog prevented sighting but the signal whistle confirmed its arrival marking the opening of the straits.
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Paates Atrakte
Heckinaw
Associated Press
St. Ignace
Mich
Jesse Spaulding
Straits of Heckinaw
Straits of Mackinaw
Notable Wedding in New York Announces Actress Bride
The New York papers report the marriage of Mrs Bernard Bere, actress, to C. W. Gliver, former private secretary to Lord Lonsdale, in New York. The ceremony took place yesterday with both parties described in society notices.
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Mra
Bernard Tera
New York
Olivier
Associated Press
Bernard Bere
C. W. Gliver
Lord Lonsdale
Board of Trade Eyes Summer Resort Rates for Oshkosh
Presa of the Oshkosh Board of Trade was authorized to travel to Chicago to press railroad superintendents for summer resort rates. President Leander Choate will seek rate concessions, aiming to place Oshkosh on the excursion list alongside Waupaca and Neenah. A directors meeting created an advisory committee to boost city promotion and periodic outreach.
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Presa
Board of Trade
Chicago
Ith Tey
Oshkosh
Leander Choate
Waupaca
Neenah
Oshkoshs
Board of Directors
Stickney
Choate
G. A. Buckstaff
F. H. Libbey
Charles Barth
Angell Dies at Breakfast in Detroit
George R. Angell president of the City Saving Bank of Detroit and of the Michigan Tankers association died suddenly at his breakfast table today channeled by heart disease.
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Detroit, Mich
George R. Angell
City Saving Bank of Detroit
Michigan Tankers’ Association
Diplomatic Showdown Over Turkish Damages Claim
Washington notes a shift in U S policy toward Turkey as the State Department moves from promises to actual performance in collecting damages for American missionary property. European diplomats, Smyrna interests, and the Turkish minister in Washington fear consequences, while U S officials weigh dignified actions to avoid crisis.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Frm
State Department
Smyrna
United States
Iun
Europe
Turkey
Elks Plan Enclosed Street Fair Canvass Weighs Community Benefit
The Elks lodge executive committee will meet at the AthEarn hotel this evening to plan an enclosed street fair as opposed to an open event. Local business leaders urge an enclosed format to protect the city’s good name and ensure the fair benefits the community.
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The
Elke
the Athearn
Elks
Elks’ Lodge
Northwestern
Lodge of Elks
Athearn
Maed on Live Stock Report from Colorado Grazing Areas
Reports from the grazing region indicate heavy losses of live stock due to prolonged rain and a new storm. In Trinidad vicinity sheep losses are expected to total 20000 head. the forecast notes widespread impact on livestock across the area.
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Colorado
Kenvy
Associated Press
Denver
Col
Trinidad
Heir to Large Fortune Reported for Wandell Relatives
Harry B. Wandell city editor of The Globe-Democrat and his sister Mrs. Adam Wiest learned via Albany dispatch that they are heirs to a fortune estimated between 10 and 20 million dollars left by Roussier Wandell. Much of the estate is believed to be in the Canary Islands.
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Louie
Associated Press
St. Louis
The
Post- Dispatch Today
Harry B. Wandell
Globe-Democrat
Adam Wiest
Albany
N. Y
Roussier Wandell
Canary Istands
Sultan Insists On Duty Increase Amid Diplomats Protest
Constantinople reports the Porte remains committed to a three per cent rise in duties due to dire Turkish finances. Foreign ambassadors prepare a new note resisting the increase without powers’ agreement. The prolonged stand could trigger serious consequences.
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Dacida
Associated Press
Constantinople
Porte
Dewey Invited to Milwaukee Carnival Week
Milwaukee Carnival Association invited Admiral George Dewey Rear Admiral Charles Cotton and Commander James K. Coggeswell to attend the June 28 29 festivities with a special June 29 designation as Carnival day. A Paducah Kentucky invitation enclosed in an oak casket offered Dewey a city seal bottle whisky and a formal reply awaits. In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Admiral Dewey and wife are to receive portraits funded by Charles Schwab and C Hartman with commissioning from a French artist. each portrait is valued at about 9000 to 9000 according to local estimates.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee Carnival Association
George Dewey
Charles 5. Cotton
James K. Cogeewell
Milwaukee Carnivel
Dewey
Paducah
Admiral
Paducith
Admiral Dewey
Mr. Wheeler
Pittsburg
Charles MM. Schwab
Carnegie Company
C. Hartian
Hee
Dir. Schwab
White Denies McGovern in Feathers Bout at Tattersall’s
Tommy White gave a game showing against Terry McGovern in Chicago last night but failed to score a knockout in six rounds at Tattersall's. Under the agreed terms no decision was rendered as the curtain fell after eighteen minutes before about 12 000 fans.
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McGovern
Chicago
Terry McGovern
Tommy White
Tattersall
Echo
White
Painters and Decorators Union Sets Paper Hanging Prices
Twe members of the Painters' and Decorators' union No. 45 held an open meeting at Trades and Labor hall with about seventy-five to one hundred painters present. A committee submitted and the group adopted a schedule of prices for hanging paper this season including 12 cents per roll, edge trimming 15 to 20 cents, 2 1/2 cents for work per roll, wall preparation 6 cents per roll, and scraping old paper 30 cents per hour. The union will meet again next Sunday.
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Twe
Painters’ and Decorators’ Union
Trades and Labor Hall
Comemon
Walts
Indicted Kentucky figures linked to Goebel murder
Grand jury in Franklin County charges thirteen men, from Governor William S Taylor to a Beattyville barber, with involvement in Senator William Goebel’s assassination. Indictments name eight principals and five accessories, with several suspects at large or under guard as cases proceed.
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Frankfort
Grand Jury
Franklin County
Kentucky
William Goebel
William 8. Taylor
Henry EB. Youtsey
Newport
Harlan Whittaker
Butler County
Taylor
Berry Howard
Bell County
James Howard
Charlee E Finley
Williamssburg
Caleb Powers
Barbourville
John I. Powers
Farbourville
WH H. Cullan
Jackson
F. Wharton Golden
Knox County
Commonwealth
Willum S. Taylor
Joan L. Davis
Capitol Square
Green Golden
Wharton Golden
Governor Taylor
Green G Olden
Washington
Knom County
Youtsey
Harelan Whittaker
Richard Combs
Culton
Iheerty
Davis
Liberty
Lexington
Finley
Iast
Indianapolis
John Powers
Tennessee
Virginia
Two Howards
Mountains
Welles
Senator Goebel
Cantrill
F. W. Golden
John L. Powers
John Davis
W. HH. Guiton
Tawor
Henry Youtsey
Jamén Howard
Othare
Goebel
Pach
Ind
Chanel Finley
State of
Powers
Davia
Indiana
Storer’s Madrid conduct approved for etiquette and judgment
Dispatch reports United States minister at Madrid acted on his own responsibility with no Washington instructions regarding regrets to the Spanish minister for the Chicago invitation incident. Officials say his course aligns with proprieties, akin to Lord Pauncefote, and reflects sound judgment to avoid a potential complaint.
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United States
Mibinter
Madrid
Adriada- Feallow
Washington, D. C
Washington
Storer
Duc ‘Arcos
Chicago
Manilla Harbor
Lord Pauncefote
Hay
Travelers Protective Association Plans Wisconsin Convention in Oshkosh
The annual Wisconsin gathering of the Travelers' Protective Association runs Friday and Saturday in Oshkosh. Delegates numbering about 1000 to 1600 are due at 2:48 PM Friday, with a reception at city hall and a Friday business session to elect Wisconsin delegates for the New Orleans national convention. A Friday smoker at the Athearn hotel features music and toasts. Saturday covers further business, trust discussions, possible by law amendments, and a delegates badge design with Chief Oshkosh portrait.
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Travelers’ Protective Association
Wisconsin Center
Wisconsin
New Orleans
Athearn Hotel
W. A. Gordon
Treste
Oshkosh
Oshkosh, Wis
Rivers Rising Trigger Flood Warning Across Wisconsin
Milwaukee reports the Wisconsin river at its highest in twenty years with bridges at risk and logs afloat. Merrill and La Crosse record heavy rain. mills halted and rail traffic delayed as rising waters threaten Black River Falls sights. Teams shore up booms to protect logs worth millions.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Wauasu
Wissiys
Wigconain
Ralti
Merrill, Wie
Wisconsin River
la Crosse
Black River Falls
Wissaya
Black River
President appeals to Congress on Puerto Rico vacancies
The president sent a special message to Congress noting that Puerto Rican law will create government vacancies before new appointments can be made. In the Senate Mr. Foraker proposed a joint resolution to let army officers remain in their posts until civil officers are appointed, and the measure was sent to the Puerto Rican committee.
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Vorte Eitan
Congresa Acta
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Congress
Porto Rico
Senate
Foraker
Oshkosh Loses To Waupaca In Rainy Gun Tourney
In Waupaca Tuesday the Oshkosh Gun Club represented by H M Marmon C C Chase and John P Steler lost to Waupaca by four birds as rain hindered the shoot. Waupaca scored 63 to Oshkosh 59 in a trial marked by poor conditions and unfamiliar grounds for Oshkosh.
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Waugnes
Oshkosh Tem
Winnebago Gun Club
Messrs
H. M. Marmon
C. C. Chase
John P. Steler
Waupaca
Waupaca Gun Clu
Oshkosh
Wuhupica
Messrs. H. Peterson
A. R. Lea
T. M. Cook
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Charles Warren
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Spain
Iscoria
Negrote
Mississippi
Platt
Connecticut
Batroit
Angell
Hig
Blas
Canvses
Maed
Sultan Insists
Abid
Paducah, KY
Peide
Painters
Drewral Union
Com
Cluontowie
Chinatown
San Francisco
Sullivan
Thia Shore
Rey Dawagre
Leo
Lake
Winnebago
Menasha
D’arcos
Oshkosh Committee
of Travelers’ Protective Association of
Thin State
Megine
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Merrill
H. M. Harmon
A. Cc
H. Peterson
Kaine Fase
Covert
Lyons
Texas
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Temac
Washington Post
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