Almost an ultimatum in American demand on Turkey
Constantinople reports the American note to Tevfik Pasha demands immediate indemnity payment promised by the sultan. The note hints at an ultimatum while the porte resists, fearing prolonged negotiations if a cruiser purchase is linked to indemnity. Russia’s possible aid is floated as a counterweight. Washington says Griscom will push for payment without detailing instructions.
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Associated Preas
Constantinople
Tevfk Pasha
Straus
Porte
United States
Turkey
America
Itig
Mussulmans
Russia
London
Grem
Dardanelles
Washington
Washington, D. C
Griscom
General Grant
Congress
Tornado Lashed Texas Town Blighted By Destruction
A Dallas dispatch reports a noon tornado hit Blum in Hill County and southern Johnson County causing extensive damage. Several fatalities and serious injuries include a Dr Harris daughter, eight year old Hunt girl, and Lacey Roberts’ wife. The public school house and many homes were wrecked along with the Baptist church.
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WeeRe
St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Dallas
Texas
Johnson
Hill Counties
Lacey Roberts
Supreme Court Quashes Writ Over Milwaukee Park Land
Madison April 27 The Wisconsin Supreme Court quashed Gates of Milwaukee’s mandamus to force the land commissioners to deed him about 10 000 acres in a state park at 1 25 an acre. The court upheld the 1897 act withdrawing the lands from sale and valued the lands at roughly 50 000 to 460 000 dollars.
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Gate of
Milwaukee
Madison
Wis
Supreme Court
J. L. Gates
State Land Commissioners
Articles Filed for Superior to St Croix Falls Railway
The Mu berior & St. Croix Falls Railway company filed articles of organization with the secretary of state on April 27. It plans a 100 mile railroad from Superior to St Croix Falls through Douglas Burnett and Polk counties with capital stock of 25000. Incorporators are R I Tipton W D Dwyer F A Rees James R Hile and L J Hunt.
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Buperior
Mt Croix Falls Railway Company
Northwestern
Madison
Wis
Mu- Berior
St. Croix Falls Railway Company
Ita
St. Croix Falla
Douglas
Burnett
Polk
R. I. Tipton
W. D
Wisconsin congressional deadlock at Appleton convention
By 3 PM the Appleton meeting shows Minor in the race fading as Green Bay’s Fairchild and J J Haney decline. Brown county delegates rally to Kuestermann while Outagamie and Kewaunee votes bend toward Kuestermann, with a possible adjournment to reassess.
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Tha
Appleton
Wis
Ltter
Tt Wan
HL ©. Fairchild
Green Bay
J. J. Haney
Kewaunee
Haney
Minor
Brown County
Kuestermann
Outagamie County
Hatten
Hit
Gark
Door
Warren Appointed Military Governor in Griqualand West
London dispatch reports Lord Roberts confirming Warren as military governor of Griqualand West at the request of the British high commissioner. Boer forces estimated at 30,900 with Kroonstad and Fourteen Streams holding key positions. Israelpoort casualties include Colonel W B Otter of Canada. Canadians and Marshall's Horse praised for service.
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Warren
Associated Press
London
War Office
Lord Roberta
Bloemfontein
Griqualand West
Lord Roberts
Sir Alfred Milner
South Africa
Lorenzo Marques
Kroonstad
Natal
Matgking
Pretoria
Carrington
Kimberley
Hamilton
Israelpoort
W. B. Otter
Canada
Marshall
Scott case seats West Virginia senator in landslide vote
Washington April 27 Senate vote 62 to 3 declares Lucky Scott entitled to his seat. Chandler signals Clark case to be taken up next Wednesday.
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West Firglata
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Scott
Chandler
Clark
Strike Expands as Detroit Pressmen Join Sympathy Action
Detroit on April 27 reports a growing strike by pressmen and feeders. Union No 2 supports the junior unit, ordering its members to walk out in a sympathetic action.
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Usy Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Feeders
Asatalanta
Pressmen's Union No. 2
President Nominates Officials in Guatemala and Louisiana
The president sent nominations to the Senate including Sydney B Everitt of Massachusetts for secretary of the legation at Guatemala. William Hofts of Louisiana for United States attorney for the eastern district of Louisiana. Commander James H Dayton named to the rank of captain in the navy.
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B. Bearttt
Masa
Geretion
Guatemite
Annodated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Legation
Guatemala
Sydney B. Everitt
Massachusetts
United States
Louisiana
William Hofts
James H. Dayton
Fire Devastates Hull and Ottawa in Canada Massive Losses
Severe fire in Hull and Ottawa destroys thousands of buildings and leaves up to 15 000 homeless. Estimated total loss 15 to 20 million dollars with dozens of mills offices depots and homes burned. Four lives confirmed lost as fires rage through April 27 reports from Ottawa and Toronto.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Ont
Hull
Toronto
Electric Light Company
Dominion Carbine Works
Montreal
Star
Canada
Victoria
Dalhousie
Fire risk grows as wind shifts toward city
The report warns that a northeast wing extension toward Unice could drive embers toward the city. If winds turn, accumulated dry debris and matchwood heighten the danger of renewed fires breaking out across the area.
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Unice
Safo
Ottawa and Hull fire relief drives international support
Ottawa and Hull suffered a major fire prompting rapid relief from multiple cities. Canada’s government pledged 110000 with 10000 for immediate relief, Ottawa city council added 10000, England signaled aid, and Montreal and Detroit contributed through banks and mayoral appeals. Chicago opened subscriptions led by Mrs. Cyrus H. McCormick as insurers worry.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Ont
Hull
England
London
Great Britain
St. James
Canada
Edinburgh
Chicago
Harrison
Detroit
Montreal
Bank of Montreal
St Louis Exposition bill draws western leaders to hearing
A large western delegation testified in Washington on a proposed 5 million dollar national project to stage an 1908 St Louis exposition marking the Louisiana Purchase and Mississippi valley development. Governors ex officials and business leaders urged congressional support and warned of abandonment without funding.
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Wes Associated
Middle West
Congress
Ufe
Tawney
Steel
Sherman
Joy
Cariss
Burke
Williams
Mississippi
Bartlett
Otrey
Menater Francis
Missouri
Globe
St. Louis
Jones
Arkansas
Best
Nebraska
Roosevelt Speaks at Grant Birthday Day in Crowded City
Governor Theodore Roosevelt delivered the principal oration at Turner Hall in Gen. Grant’s birthday observance. A special train brought Roosevelt and family. crowds lined streets, flags flew, and cheers greeted the governor as he spoke on duty, labor, and national greatness amid a festive, tense political backdrop.
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Associated Press
Gelena
Grant
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Empire State
Quaine
Grent
Illinois Central Railway
Turner Ball
Roosevelt
Airs
Grant Sartoris
Captain Sartorisa
Vivian Sartoris
Chicago
Turner Hall
President Spare
Dr. Spengley
Albany
Washington
Lincoln
America
Call on Sheriff for Police Protection in Chicago
At a Chicago meeting of the contectora council the sheriff of Cook County may be asked to provide police protection to prevent assaults on contractors and non union workers. The group claimed police have failed to protect laborers on targeted structures and that the mayor refused 1,000 police to guard the sites. They warned a calm is only a prelude to a coming storm and seek sheriffal duty to preserve order.
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Amoctated
Chicago
Contectora’ Council
Cook County
Amien
Myor
Wardens Probe Illegal Fishing Along Northern Bay
The Northwestern reports fish and game wardens aboard the steam launch Fawn at the river mouth as nets with decayed and live fish are seized and burned. They confiscate boats and fish at Doe mel s Point and near Boemel s farm while two men are arrested at Neenah for jack fishing. Wardens plan more action to end illegal fishing in the area.
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of Vegas
Fawn
Appleton
Bissinger
Weed's Point
Ginny Beech
Wardena
Megal
Stony Beach
Northwestern
Neenah
Oshkosh
Daemel's Point
Doemel’s
Boemel
Frederick
Powers
Longpoint
Fishermen’s Fish Seizure Sparks Backdoor Sale Claim
Ten barrels of fish were seized at the Northwestern depot by a warden whose name remained unknown. Bystanders say the seized fish were sold back to the fishers, effectively legalizing the shipment.
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Northwastern
Memorial Album on Ex Senator Sawyer Presented
Theodore Weise of the Twentieth Century Press Clipping Bureau in Chicago delivered to E P Sawyer a large album of newspaper clippings on the life and death of ex Senator Philetus Sawyer. The seal leather bound book cost 50 dollars and contains hundreds of clippings from across the United States, reflecting broad editorial expressions on the senator’s death.
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Weise
Sawyer
Bob La Follette Likely Race for Wisconsin Governor
Milwaukee April 27 The Journal says Robert La Follette will seek the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Though he has not announced, evidence suggests a declaration soon and a swift campaign as supporters anticipate marching with him toward victory or defeat.
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Associated Prem
Milwaukee
Wis
the Journal
Robert la Follette
Bob la Follette
la Follette
Riot at Pressed Steel Car Works Sparks Police Action
Two hundred workers at the Pressed Steel Car works in Allegheny struck for fifteen cents a day and a helper. A mob chased two trailing hands but police intervened. Ninety five steel pressers and forty axle turners quit. plant remains in operation as special officers guard the property.
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Allegheny
Associated Prom
Pittsburg
Pressed Steel
Governor Allen Mex Arrives in San Juan
Acting Secretary of War Meiklejohn received a telegram stating Governor Allen has arrived at San Juan aboard the United States Steamship Norphin. The message notes a reception with military honors in line with the program, escorted by North Atlantic Squadron vessels.
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Overnor Allen Mex
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Meiklemhn
General Davia
Porto Rico
Allen
San Juan
United States
Norphin
North Atlantic
Salles
Torrents of Rain Hit Texas Causing Replanting Fears
From Dallas April 2 torrential rain covered Texas with an inch falling by midmorning in Dallas. Crops are damaged with possible widespread replanting of corn and cotton if rain continues a week. Wheat stands rust damage and more railroad washouts are reported.
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Texas
Lesage
Waeteran
Associated Press
Dallas
One Democratic Ticket Official for St Paul Elections
Ramsey county district court rules there will be a single Democratic ticket on the official ballot for next Tuesday's municipal election in St Paul. Judge Robert A. Smith is declared the Democratic mayoral candidate. The bolting faction's ticket is barred from the ballot as Democrats, with Pottsiever for mayor and Bowlin for alderman listed as Citizens candidates.
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Joseph Pottwieser
Central Committee
Authems Court
District Court
Robert A. Smith
Dolting
Pottsiever
George Bowlin
Sidérman
Citkeen
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