Firing Reported in South Africa Advance Toward Pretoria
A Bloemfontein dispatch says firing is in progress south of Kare Siding six miles north of Glen with British infantry and artillery holding a large dam. Delarey returns from Modder river reconnaissance while Orange Free State leaders condemn Roberts proclamations as treachery. Rhodes quietly departs London amid business with South African companies.
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Associated Proce
London
Lo A. m
Aspateh
Bloemfontein
Kare Siding
Glen
Brandfort
Orange Free State
Delarey
Modder River
Cape Town
Volksraad
Kroonsted
Steyn
Lord Roberts
Great Britain
Kares Siding
Pretoria
Thaba X'Chu
Mafeking
Colt
L Baden-Powell
Deeil Rhodes
Cane Town
England
de Geers Mines
South Africa
Nigerian Troops Move Toward Gaman Amid Ashanti Tensions
Three hundred Nigerian soldiers move overland to the Gaman area northwest of Ashanti after reports of rising trouble. One hundred fifty more from the Gold Coast join the expedition. Rumors of friction with France near Melo in Yoruba territory near the Dahomey frontier circulate, but likely not tied to Ashanti hostilities.
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Associated Press
Lagos
British West Africa
Gaman
Ashanti
Gold Coast
Melo
Dahomey
Esch renominated by Seventh district GOP in Alma
The Seventh district Republican convention met at Alma on April 3 and renominated Congressman John J. Esch by acclamation. Delegates and alternates to the national convention in Philadelphia were chosen, with resolutions endorsing the national and state administrations adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repubican
Alma
Wis
John J. Esch
Philadelphia
On Trial for Murder in Token Creek Duel Incident
Lannie Sroficla testifies in Madison against Charles Prindle case saying he was drunk and fought Prindle in the dark, arranged a duel, and shot believing Prindle had a rifle. He offers his account as the trial heads toward jury deliberation tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Sonfeld
Charles Prindie
Madison
Wis
Lannie Sroficla
Token Creek
Prindle
Execution in Cairo Witnessed by Crowd
Riley Powell, a Black man, was hanged in Cairo on April 20 in the presence of about 100 spectators for the murder of Elma Erte, the Charleston city marshal, on October 1, 1899. The widow and child of the slain officer viewed the execution from the courthouse window.
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Cairo
Riley Powell
Grain Tie Up Delays 2 Million Bushels at Chicago River
Two million bushels of grain are stalled along the Chicago river as forty vessels sit blocked by a low river level. Trustees of the drainage canal blame the canal for a minor drop while vessel owners insist heavy hulled ships and ice in the straits keep boats jammed. grain dealers warn of heavy commercial losses if action is not taken.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Drainage Canal
McKinley Takes Ride With Garret Hobart's Son
President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley joined Mrs. Hobart at Carollnall for a spring ride in an electric auto. They visited Cedar Lawn Cemetery to honor the late president, then attended a hospital fundraiser at the First Regiment Armory with escort. Tomorrow the party travels to New York for the ecumenical foreign missions conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett Robart
Associated Press
Paterson
N. J
MicKinley
McKintey
Hobart
Carollnall
Birs
Garret
McKinley
May Oust Gates Important Machine of Directors
A special meeting of American Steel and Wire Co directors in New York discussed the mills closed by order of John W Gates. The board authorized possible price reductions to curb over production and resume idle plants, with a reconvened session set for May 7.
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American Steel & Wire Co
Associated Press
New York
American Steel and Wire Company
John W. Gates
Oelock
Gates
Idie
Harmony, Says Hill: Trig our year in Democratic party
New York state Democratic convention is set for June 5 in New York City to select seventy two delegates to the Democratic national convention in Kansas City. About three quarters of the fifty members attended, with others represented by proxy. Former Senator David B. Hill attended and declared harmony within the party for the year.
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New York
Associated Press
Kansas City
David B. Hill
Democratic Party
Fire at Emanuel Holland Reformed Church Kills One
Muskegon Mich April 20 A blaze tore Emanuel Holland Reformed Church down. Nicholas Carey driver of a hook and ladder truck was killed by a falling wall. Ben Peterson on a ladder with Carey was seriously injured. Officials suspect arson amid church troubles.
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St Mackeran
Ifich
Associated Press
Muskegon
Mich
Immanuel Holland Reformed
Nicholas Carey
Ben Peterson
Carey
Lynching of John Peters After Confession
Report from near Tasewell West Virginia states that John Peters, a Black man, was lynched after confessing to assaulting Katie Richie a sixteen year old girl. A mob tied a rope, dragged him 200 yards along the railroad toward the woods, then fired repeatedly as he was pulled toward a tree. The mob did not hang him first.
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Associated Press
Fluefield
W. Va
Tasewell
Here
John Peters
Katie Richie
Young Woman Leaps From Brooklyn Bridge in East River
A well dressed young woman leaped from the Brooklyn Bridge into the East River this afternoon. She landed on a car on the bridge, then apparently fell and was rescued unconscious. Her exact injuries are unknown. she is described as about five feet tall, slender, and believed to be Mary Denise.
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Famaly Cannéa
New York
Associated Press
Brooklyn Bridge
East River
Mary Denise
Blaze at Shawano Burns Livery Barn and Buildings
Fire in Nightway’s livery barn on Main Street Shawano Wisconsin at one this morning spread to the Devlin house barn and an adjoint building used by a shoemaker all destroyed except a mule and cow from the Devlin. Nightway’s total loss near five thousand dollars with limited insurance. Devlin and other structures uninsured. Fire department aided by bucket brigade prevented wider damage saving the Devlin house and nearby holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourten Soraya
Shawano
Wis
Nightway
Main Street
Devlin House
Murdock House
Devlin
United States Demands Firm Stand in Armenian Claims
Washington reviews insistence on indemnities for Armenian massacres, with Secretary Hay returning from New York and Minister Strauss reporting firm Turkish promises. State Department backs Strauss, notes promises similar to prior envoys and rejects suppositions of conditional pledges.
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Associated Press
Constantinople
United States
Armenca
Washington
Strauss
Washington, D. C
Secretay Hay
New York
Notting
State Department
Turkey
Wireless Telegraphy Trial Between Milwaukee and Racine
Preparations are under way for the lakes first wireless telegraphy test. A station and a 150 foot signal mast are being erected at South Point to communicate with the Racine lighthouse at North Point. Some Goodrich boats will carry apparatus to telegraph as they pass. Tests expected next month.
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Mllwankee
Racine
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
South Point
North Point
Goodrich
Travelers Convention Opens With Delegates Arriving
Delegates from the Travelers Protective association arrive in the city at 2 46 PM on the Wisconsin Central. More arrivals expected. Mayor Merrill welcomes them at city hall as business sessions begin. A smoker at the Athcarn hotel tops tonight’s events. Tomorrow continues with heavy business at a morning session.
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Arty
Knights of the Grip
Travelers’ Protective Association
Merrill
Athcarn
Christian Church Incorporation Filed At County Register
Articles of incorporation filed for the Fire church of Christ Scientist with the register of deeds. Names listed include George F. Gilkey Jel en Porter Mitch Cora J. Mehder Emel Horn Mate Phillips Jones Aller Yok Thulot Crawford. Purposes: religious charitable and educational.
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Firre Church
Christé
Scientist
Mia
George F. Gilkey
Jelen Porter Mitch
Cora J. Mehder
Emel
Horn
Mate Phillips Jones
Aller
Yok
Thulot Crawford
Hepburn Nicaraguan Canal Bill Agrees to Fortification Omission
Washington April 20 Representative Hepburn declares a definite plan for a House vote on May 1 and 2 on the Nicaraguan canal bill. The house committee removes fortification language, substituting authority for US control over Costa Rica and Nicaragua territory to dig and guard a canal from Greytown to Breta, with war department construction and harbor provisions to follow.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Hepburn
House
House Committee On Inter-State and Foreign Commerce
Barham
California
United States
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Greytown
Caribbean Sea
Lake Nicaragua
Breto
Paeriie Ocean
Secretary of War
Breta
Pacific Ocean
Taylor's name dropped from Goebel conspiracy indictments
Frankfort Ky April 20 court readings show indicted principals named in Goebel murder case but Gov W S Taylor not listed. Youtsey arraigned, pleaded not guilty, bail motion set for April 30. Officials silent on any Taylor indictment or bench warrant amid rumors of grand jury action and delayed proceedings.
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Sy Wassucklen
Frankfort
Circuit Court
W. S. Taylor
Commonwealth
Franklin
Seary EB. Youtsey
Goebel Ba
Youtsey
Foutsey
W. $. Taylor
Mit
Franktom. Ky
Goabe
Taylor
Senate probes army officer expenses in civil duties
Washington April 20 Senator Bacon of Georgia proposed two resolutions asking the secretary of war for details on army officers receiving salaries for civil duties and on expenses for officers quarters and equipment. He noted rumors of extravagant spending in Porto Rico and Cuba but did not assert specifics. Both resolutions were objected to and referred. The conference report on the urgency deficiency bill and the Hawaiian governmental bill was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wshington
D. C
Senate
Bacon
Georgia
Secretary of War
Chandler
Porto Rico
Cuba
Mrr. Hale
Conference
Df Gallinger
Secretary of the Treasury
War Revenue Acon
Senate committees back move to create Bank of Rent
In Washington on April 20 the Senate committees on military affairs agreed to report the army reorganization bill. It would confer the rank of lieutenant general on the senior major general and major general on the army adjutant general.
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Senate
Bank of Rent
Genaral
Associated Press
Washington
Wisconsin River flood danger subsiding in Wisconsin
Associated Press reports from Milwaukee dated April 26 that water in the Wisconsin River near Wausau Merrill area is receding with danger from further floods believed past. Special Evening Wisconsin specials note subsiding levels and easing conditions for residents.
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Coper Winecoats
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Wausalt
Merrill
Wales is Home Warm Welcomes for Prince Arrival
The Prince of Wales arrived at Dover this evening returning from Copenhagen. Crowds greeted him with remarkable enthusiasm as he stepped ashore in the English port, marking a warm homecoming reported by the Associated Press from London.
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Prince
Thover
Associated Press
London
Hoine of Wales
Dover
Copenhagen
Fire destroys Gus Siewert meat market building
A fire early this morning gutted the meat market at 166 Bowen Street owned by Gus Siewert, badly damaging the adjoining dwelling where a family narrowly escaped in night attire. Fire origin unknown though a gasoline lamp had been used for lighting earlier. total loss estimated in the thousands.
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Gustav Siewert
Bowenstreet
Siewert
Stewert
Renault heirs claim vast land holdings in Missouri and Peoria
The Renault heirs claim a 165000 acre estate across Missouri and Illinois and a 200 million dollar share from a genealogical association formed in Peoria. The organization acts as the Renault descendants’ body with officers in every state. Peoria residents dismiss the threat to local titles, trusting Congress to resolve it.
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Alvy
Associated Press
Houston
Texas
Philip Francia Renault
John Susan Thorn Renault
Missouri
Allnens
Peoria
Reneau Association
Philip Francis Renault
Congress of the
United States
Reneault
James Renault
Anthony
Kansas
Peorta
Ill
Renault
Congress
Army shifts to canned roast beef for Philippines subsistence
War department officials approve use of American canned roast beef to feed scattered posts in the Philippines. Major General Otis advised, with orders to ship large quantities from Chicago to San Francisco for Manila, ensuring quality and preservation en route.
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Philippines
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
Manilla
Weston
Secretary of War
Root
Otis
Alexander
Chicago
San Francisco
Evans men bolt in Tennessee convention split
In Nashville on April 20 the Evans men in the Republican state convention voted to break away and will convene in a different hall, signaling a split within the party during the Tennessee gathering.
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Kwame
Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Evans
Marriage Licenses Listed Across Several Towns
County Clerk records indicate licenses issued to Henry Mairhafer and Tilda Sclerband of Wolf River, Henry C. Haage and Leni Barkham of Menasha, Joseph Shannon of Winchester, Margaret Carey of Winneconne, and The Feathing Privilege. The piece also recalls historic franking privileges granted to Washington, Adams, Carroll, Madison, and later presidents’ widows, noting changes through 1875.
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Clark Coonkhite
Henry Mairhafer
Wolf River
Tilda Sclerband
Henry C. Haage
Town of
Menasha
Leni Barkham
Joseph Shannon
Winchester
Margaret Carey
Winneconne
Congress
George Washington
John Adams
Charles Carroll
Carrollton
Tody Madison
Vitam Henry Harrison
Abraham Incon
Seniors and Young Carry Dresden Boat Race Rivalry
Radsch and Hnelp lead Worthing and Patseh in a local seniors event. Arnold Water carries the Dresden flag as Thompson bids farewell in a crowd of supporters.
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Oudws
Radsch
Hnelp
Worthing
Patseh
Young
Arnold Water
Carrie Dresden
Thompson
Sawyer Bequest Prompts Debate Over New Home for Society
The Mead property transfer to the Ladies Benevolent Society ties to ex Senator Sawyer's will and a further 5000 gift, totaling 310,000. Officials discuss whether funds must build a new home or may be used for the society's endowment and improvements, with a May meeting to decide, per Mrs Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qirs J. I. Moore
Benevolent Society
Sawyer
Eig
Ladies' Benevolent Society
Mead
Moore
Society
Hele
Surrey
Ghain Street
Stig
May Close Down Oshkosh Sash Mills in Labor Spread
Oshkosh sash door and blind plants may shut for two to three weeks if about seventy five percent of west mills sign an agreement to suspend production amid national labor unrest. At a Western Manufacturing association meeting the draft agreement was nearly universally signed, awaiting a majority to finalize.
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West
Western Manufacturing Association
Mil
Chicago
Dankosh
Dabestreles Haa
Unclear flood reports overwhelm Mississippi region
Fragmented text describes rising rivers near Hatem and Meridian with dams breached and water deep at six feet. Reports mention Enterprise and Shubula areas inundated, steamboats and bridges swept away, roads blocked, and residents urged to seek safety amid widespread damage and fatalities.
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U. & Gree Sultan
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Hay
Wireless Telegraphe
Travelers Convention
Advance Geerd
Vadny
Christian Ackaacer Church
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Wales
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