Demand for more punishments of China sparks international protest
A dispatch from Pekin says ministers of six nations pressed for four additional beheadings exile and deg radiation of eighty officials, delivering the demand to Chinese plenipotentiaries. Berlin denies new China complications while Washington says the United States did not join such demands. A German report warns of another uprising as Boxers gain sympathy in southern Pe Chi Li amid famine and defiance of decrees.
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Associated Press
New York
Herald
Pekin
England
France
America
Hollland
Belgium
Italy
Diplomatic Corps
Berlin
London
China
Wggton
Gerlin
Washington
Washington, D. C
State Department
United States
Rockhill
Speid Womamessiuner
Dload
Verlin
Cologne
Kuang Ping Fu
Nai Ming Fu
Yu Hsien
Shan S
Kwang Su
Kan Su
Chinese Demand Foreign Troop Withdrawal With Pledge
Washington dispatch reports Chinese leaders Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang offering to guarantee protection for all foreigners in China if foreign troops are withdrawn. They argue order has been restored and China can direct troops to safeguard interests once forces depart. The note cites plans for withdrawing 10,000 French troops and hopes for similar action by other powers.
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Associated Fress
Washington, D. C
Pekin
Prince Ching
Li Ium Ching
China
Fraic
British prestige in danger as US shifts debt balance
The Liverpool Post cites a U S financial shift indicating the United States is becoming Britain's creditor and warns that if London loses its status as the world's financial center to New York, Britain's economic supremacy could weaken and trade may suffer.
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Associated Press
London
United States
Liverpool Post
Great Britain
New York
Bayfield County Must Pay for Partially Built Line
Judge Ellett ruled Bayfield County must pay $10,000 to the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul and Pacific Railroad for the partially completed road. The court found the line not finished by November 3, due to opposition by interested parties, making noncompletion the fault of others.
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Milwaukee
Wis
El-lett
Circuit Court Today
Bayfield County
Wisconsin
Autheld & Western Railway
Illinois proposes broad anti smoking law in Springfield
Springfield April 22 A bill was planned banning sale or giving away of cigarettes and cigarette papers or any substitute within the state.
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Illinois
Associated Press
Springfield
A. Bil
Registered Mail Pouches Stolen in Moncton
A large batch of registered mail prepared for dispatch to St John Mali fax and other points was stolen last night after a thief climbed a lobby partition and took the pouches keys. The theft follows earlier robberies at the Inter Colonial railway station and near the city involving mail from Boston and other American points.
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Associated Press
Moncton
N. B
St. John
Malifax
Boston
Cuban Commission Seeks Independence Over Annexation
The Cuban constitutional committee, en route to Washington from Jacksonville, says 99 percent of Cubans want absolute independence and U S military occupation only as a last resort. Some Spaniards favor annexation to protect property interests, but most Cubans oppose it. General Rafael Puerta or Puerton do asserts independence is essential for any lasting peace.
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Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
Cuban Constitutional Committee
Havana
Washington
Rafael Purtondo
Cuba
United States
Cubans to Receive Courtesy During Washington Visit
Washington April 23 Cabinet sessions centered on the Havana constitutional convention commission now en route to Washington. They will be received with full courtesy. a State dinner will be held at the White House on Thursday. Construction of the new Department of Justice building will begin under current plans with a $1,000,000 appropriation, despite opposition to extra funding.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Havana
Washington
Department of Justice
Bodins
Congress
Siriggs
Inox
May Corn Reaches New High Price Record
Chicago trading floor reports May corn breaking previous records as it climbs to 47 cents. George H. Phillips, a noted bull, appeared in the pit but failed to match the activity of others short on the market. Shorts covered cautiously as profits were sought. Market closed with renewed nervousness.
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Associated Press
Chicago
George H. Phillips
Son of Rockefeller Weds New York Girl
Isabel Gond rich Stillman daughter of James Still man and Percy A Rockefeller son of Mr and Mrs William Rockefeller married at St Bartholomew's church in New York. The wedding included a reception at the Stillman home with a flower adorned church.
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Rockefeller
New York
Uby Associated Press
Isabel Gondrich Stillman
James Stillman
Percy A. Rockefeller
Wm. Rockefeller
St. Bartholomew's Church
Stillman
President Pardons Joseph N. Wolfson in Bank Embezzlement Case
The president pardoned Joseph N. Wolfson who was convicted in 1996 in Louisiana federal court for conspiring with a bank bookkeeper to embezzle 640000 from Union National Bank of New Orleans, receiving an eight year sentence.
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Washington, DD
Joseph N. Wolfson
United States District Court of
Flood News From Cincinnati and Surrounding Areas
Flood reports describe Ohio River levels around 53.8 feet with expected crest near fifty-six within a day. Abandoned Union Station and reliance on Fourth Street and Eighth Street stations are noted as cleanup begins in Pittsburgh. Suffering reported in Kentucky and Huntington as rainfall ceases and river fronts resume operation, with health inspections ordered for flooded districts.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
Union Station
Central Union
Eighth Street
Fourth Street
Chesapeake & Ohio
Pittsburg
Puttsburg
Allegheny Bursau of Health
Pittsurg
Monongahela
Huntington
We. Va
Guayandurte
Wterior
Ktcky Wvii
Frankfort
Kentucky
Thugs Attack Chicago Saloon Keeper
A south side saloon keeper named Lee was shot twice by two masked men early today while defending his money with a chair. He lies in critical condition at Mercy Hospital as five suspects are arrested. Lee cannot identify the attackers.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Til
Wm. Hee
South Side
Mercy
Lee
Four Women Refuse Bail and Choose Jail in Wichita
Carrie Nation Lucy Wilhite Julia Vans and Lydia Muniz decide to go to jail rather than renew bonds. They defend their actions against charges for smashing saloons earlier, saying they refuse to admit guilt and will face the court tomorrow to renew or set bonds.
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Associated Press
Wichita
Kas
Carrie Nation
Lucy Wilhite
Julia Vans
Lydia Muniz
Chicago Girl Is Married in London
London April 24 Malcolm Moncrieffe brother of Sir Robert Moncrieffe Wart and the duchess of Atch and of the countess of Dudley and Miss Amy Morehead Walker of Chicago daughter of the late S J Walker of Frankfort Kentucky were married at St. Pauls church Knightsbridge today. A reception was afterwards held at Carters hotel in Albemarle street. Both functions were largely attended.
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Associated Press
London
Malcolm Moncrieffe
Robert Moncrieffe
Wart
Duchess of
Atc
Holt
Countess of Dudley
Amy Morehead Walker
Chicago
S$. J. Walker
Frankfort
St. Paul's Church
Knightsbridge
Carters Hotel
Albemarle Street
Fatal clash as officer and tramps die in Joplin incident
In Joplin Missouri 28 officers Brennan and Sweeny were shot while attempting to arrest five tramps in a bus car incident. Sweeny died and Brennan fatally wounded. Four of the tramps escaped amid the confusion after the shooting by a prison keeper.
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Joplin
Atm
Sweeny
Brennan
May Cause Strike At Minneapolis
Minneapolis April 2 sash and door manufacturers agreed to terminate with the Woodworthers union by May 6, triggering a potential general strike. Carpenters and other building trades may join as efforts to regulate hours and the none hours demand grows.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Woodworthers Union
Train Gang of Masked Robbers Loots Express Car
Six masked men seized a Memphis bound train near Iron Mountain crossing, blowing open a safe with dynamite and stealing valuables. Messenger Meader and Sydney Drew were beaten. one guard shot and treated at St. Vincent's hospital. The bandits uncoupled cars and fled into the cane brakes as pursuing officers began a manhunt.
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Associated Tress
Little Trock
Ark
8Triss
Iron Mountain Crossing
Meimons
Little Rock
Sydney Brow
St. Vincent's Hospital
OC. T. Meader
Stix
Memphis
Bridge Junction
Mississippi River
Meader
Uis
Twe
Sydney Drew
Nile Hint
Johnson Pufles
George Ward
Express
Poy
Anombery 18
Johnson
Edmonson
Sant. Ilarris
Fire destroys Clayton home leaving widow destitute
An early morning blaze in Clayton near Appleton wiped out all property owned by Mrs. Augusta Wiamer, a widow with two young children. She also lost about $1,000 in cash, the life savings she had accumulated. The report notes her destitute condition and the need for support.
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Appleton
Wis
Clayton
Here
Augusta Wiamer
King Edward Grants White Lodge Use to Mrs Hartman
London dispatch reports King Edward giving Mrs Hartman use of White Lodge Richmond Park. The American-born Hartman, sister of the Countess Delacourt, is not connected to America and will occupy the estate long considered a royal white elephant.
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Araodaiad Press
New York
London
Li Bs
Edward
Hartman
Ru Society
Merkley Square
America
Cornwall and
York
Mies
Hariman
Berkley Square
Countess Delacourt
Parla
Ing
Boxing card and bouts set for Oshkosh evening show
The Oshkosh Athletic Club hosts boxing tonight at nine with Duffy versus Sieloff in an eight round bout under Queensberry rules. Chicago press notes Duffy’s return to form after a prior win, while Stoloff relies on inside power and Duffy on distance work. Jimmy Lardell referees the main event, weighing 185 pounds.
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Osh- Kosh Artuetle Club
Chiaga
Martin Duffy
Oshkosh
Otto Sieloff
Ushkush Athlue
Sfetot
Gito
Stoloff
Duffy
Perry Queendn
Appleton Amg
Appleton
Jimmy Lardell
Sielaf-Duffy
Wil Welshim
Steamer B F Carter Delayed at Chicago Bridge
The B F Carter of Cook & Brown Lime Co was delayed over two hours at the Chicago and Northwestern bridge when the bridge tender failed to appear on time. The boat, loading lime stone at Clifton, was to return tomorrow after a trip upriver on Saturday to the sand pits on Lake Butte des Marts.
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B. F. Carter
Cook & Brown Lime Company
Clifton
Carter
Lake Butte Des Marts
Million Dollar Colorado Land Deal Sealed
President Frank Springer of the Maxwell land grant will sign the final papers allowing the Colorado Fuel and Iron company to take possession of 260000 acres of coal and timber land in Colorado. The deal totals 31 million.
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Colorado
Associated Presa
Denver
Cal
Frank Springer
Maxwell Land Grant
Colorado Fuel and Tron Company
Drowning Fatality In De Pere Claims Former Appleton Fireman
Word reached Appleton that Max Welschow, once with the local fire department, drowned Monday while sailing on the river near De Pere. His sail boat was found. he was unmarried and had worked at a De Pere paper mill.
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Appleton
Wis
Max Welschow
de Pere
de Perce
Immigrant settlement plan targets Swedish Finnish groups in Wisconsin
George C. Sherman of Homestead Land Co returns from Sweden with plans to bring about 1 200 Swedes and Finns to Langlade County and northern Wisconsin. About 25 000 acres will be settled by early July. The company aims to develop 150 000 acres, attracting foreign settlers with funds.
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Appleton
Wis
George C. Sherman
Homestead Land Company
Sweden
Langlade
Czar Expels Count Tolstoj From Russia in Decree
A Vienna dispatch reports the czar signed a decree expelling Count Tolstoj from Russia. The exile order, issued under royal authority, was served, indicating a government crackdown on the prominent figure.
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Associated Press
London
Vienna
Count Tolstoj
Simonson Recital Delights at First M E Church Chicago Star Leads
Master Lisyd Simonson, a 13 year old Chicago boy soprano, impressed a large city audience with Beech and Mussscheronl pieces. Accompanied by Mae Petersen, Guy Bevler Williams, and Arthur Bauer, the program showcased strong trombone, piano, and organ performances and clear diction across challenging works.
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M. E
Lisyd Simonson
Chicago
Mae Petersen
Guy Bevler Williama
Arthur Bauer
Lievd Simonson
Notory
Bat
Tor
Aly Redeemer
Lord
Beech
Muascheronl
Holy City
Adams
Bauer
Guy Bovier Willams
Moarkowski
Mia Peterson
Martha A. Murdock
Maater Simonson
Southern winter visitors return amid Florida snowstorm tale
Mr and Mrs Andrew Jackson returned home after a winter in St Petersburg Florida. En route to Oshkosh they faced a blizzard in West Virginia and heavy snow along the rail route. St Petersburg with about 180 inhabitants supports tourism while Tampa draws nearby workers from Cuban and Spanish communities and cigar factories.
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Andrew Jackson
Florida
St. Petersburg
Bay
Tampa
Oshkosh
West Virginia
Jackson
Levee Bill Passes Wisconsin Senate and Rail Tax Debate
The Portage levee bill cleared the Wisconsin senate and heads to Governor La Follette for signature. Senator Weed defends police powers while others oppose constitutional issues. The Lenroot franchise bill was indefinitely postponed. Debate continues on railway taxation with a 5 to 6 percent max amendment discussed and a possible veto by the governor on street railway private police powers.
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Weed
Finia
Madison
W.C
Senate
Wisconsin
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Assembly
Assemblyman Hall
Assemblymlan Roseman
Executive Chamber
Gov. la Follette
Harry Weed
Fish to be President of Bell Telephone Trust
Frederick P. Fish will assume the presidency of the American Bell Telephone Co and the American Telephone and Telegraph Co on July 1. He will earn a salary of 100000 dollars annually and is 47, a Harvard graduate and senior partner at Fish Richardson Herrick Neaves, a leading Boston patent law firm.
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Associates Press
New York
The
Journal and Advertiser
Frederick P. Fish
American Bell Telephone Company
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Harvard University
Law School
Fish, Richardson, Herrick & Neaves
Beaton Law Firm
Systematic Robbery of Street Car Company in D C
Fraud schemes within the Washington Traction and Electric company net allegedly reached fifty thousand dollars. Eight employees, six conductors and two firemen, are under arrest on conspiracy charges in Washington D C on April 23.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Washington Traction and Electric Company
Probate Court names administrators for two estates
In probate court today an order appointed Frank Corliss as administrator of the Helen M. Corliss estate of Nepeuskun with a $4000 bond. An order on Isabel Daggett’s petition named Samuel Daggett administrator of the Willard S. Daggett estate of Ormro.
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Frank Corliss
Helen M. Corliss
Nepeuskun
Isabel Dagget
Samuel & 8
Daggett
Willard 3. S. Dagget
Ormro
Death of Mrs Rosa Thiex at 66 Kentucky Street
Mrs Rosa Thiex wife of Charles Thiex dies Monday at home from apoplexy after months of illness. Survived by husband and five children. Funeral Wednesday morning at St Mary's Church on Merritt Street.
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Rosa Thiex
Charles Thiex
Kentucky Street
St Mary's Church
Merritt Street
Pair and Hild Forecast Quiet Night With Light Winds
An obscure weather note suggests a calm evening with mild temperatures and fresh breezes possible later. No concrete locations or times are provided in the fragment.
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