Dewey Arrives in Chicago for Three Day Welcome
Admiral George Dewey arrived in Chicago amid cannon salutes and cheering crowds. The program includes a lakefront illumination, a reception by the Canadian American Association, and a naval military ball at the Auditorium. Mrs Dewey rests at the Lake View Annex as the city showcases a lavish welcome.
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Associated Press
Chicago
George Dewey
Jacksonville
Dewey
Caldwell
Crawford
Harrison
Charles A. Plampdon
George Goodwin Dewey
Grand Central Deport
Fifth Avenue
Harrison Street
Admiral Dewey
Lake Front
Naval, Military
Eliie Ball
Boers Evacuate Thaba N Chu Then Press Stronger Positions
London April 30 reports from the Orange Free State say the Boers evacuated Thaba N Chu to occupy stronger eastern ridges. General Dewet tried to turn French’s flank on April 29 but cavalry thwarted it. British casualties at Thaba N Chu were light. French aims to harass the burghers and block a coordinated Boer retreat. From Beira, a Canadian 12 pounder battery arrives. Carrington to command Brush troops for Rhodesia. Dr Jameson recovers fever, hints at Kimberley parliamentary candidacy. Boer guns heavy on Mafe King, attack repulsed with no British casualties. Cape Town notes 25 officers and 250 men invalided home, Aurania sails with 400 sick and wounded. Remounts are being addressed with Indian horses, shoeers, and veterinary staff drafted for South Africa.
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AsSociated Press
London
P. meeThe
Orange Free State
Thaba N'Chu
Dewet
French
Beira
Portugese
Cape Town
Jameson
Cape
Kimberley
Frederick Rutherford Harvin
Julius Weil
Mafeking
Natal
Aurania
England
India
South Africa
Protest From Manila Taxation Said Excessive by U S Military Rule
A Manila protest memorial from the American chamber of commerce will be laid before Congress in Washington. It argues the United States military government imposes excessive taxation in Manila and seeks relief or redress steps. The notice reflects ongoing disputes over colonial fiscal policy and governance.
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U. & Military
Uy Associated Preas
iNew
Death of Jennie M. Drinkwater Conklin in New Vernon
Well known New York writer Mrs. Jennie M. Drinkwater Conklin is announced dead in New Vernon New Jersey. She was widely known as a writer of books for girls and contributed to children literary circles.
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New York
New Vernon, N. J
Jennie M. Drinkwater Conklin
President McKinley Stricken With Severe Cold
President McKinley is suffering from a cold contracted during the Canton trip. He continues work but is noticeably indisposed. Washington dispatches note he signed the Hawaiian bill at 12:40 today.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
McKinley
Canton
Porto Rico Bill Conferees Disagree on Temporary Officers
Washington April The conference on the Porto Rico bill failed to reach agreement on provisions for appointing temporary officers in the island. The committee decided to report a complete disagreement, marking no compromise today.
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Porto Rico
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
New York Central Strike Continues with Limited Impact
No new developments in the New York Central strike as Buffalo officials report no walkouts among their men. Car Repairers' union waits on arbitration dispatch from state board official Delhanty. If unfavorable, strike-extending machinery could be activated in fifteen minutes. Meanwhile freight workers may strike tonight. about 3,000 employed in rail freight houses seek shorter hours and higher pay. Grand Master Morrissey notes low probability of Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen joining the strike but acknowledges possible sympathy.
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Cleveland
Cho
E. H. Morrissey
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
New
Paris Exposition Bridge Disaster Clears Authorities
Paris April 30. A cabinet council chaired by President Loubet stated the exposition bridge collapse yesterday caused nine deaths and the authorities bore no responsibility as the bridge followed municipal rules until opening. Premier Waldeck Rousseaux said inquiries would aid relief for victims families. Injured recovering. many visitors at the scene. nationalist press using the event to attack the government.
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Axate
Dieuvon
Associated Press
Paris
Loubet
M. Miller
Commerce
M. Waldeck
Rousseaux
Duluth May See Eight Hour Day Strike Action
Union workers in Duluth, Minn expect a strike for an eight hour day and higher pay after contractors offer nine hours and thirty cents but refuse further concessions.
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Union Obroentern
Associated Press
Duluth
Minn
Fatal saw mill explosion in Saweni near Htae Georgia
Five men killed and three injured in a blast at the saw mill of N Bray & Co in Saweni near Htae Georgia. One of the injured likely to die. The explosion occurred at 4 45 this morning. Associated Press report from Tifton Georgia dated April 30.
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Htae
Associated Press
Tifton
Tom
3. N. Bray & Co
Women Will Pay Piersons Shortage
Bridgeton New Jersey April 36 From present indications the case against Post master Charles H Pierson who said to be short over 4100 in his accounts will not be pressed Pierson has aligned judgment papers in favor of his bonds men their protection being an inherited debt In trust by Persons mother it is stated that his bondsmen will pay the amount of the shortage to the government officials in Philadelphia today Jeremy Caller
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Bridgeton
N. J
Charles H. Pierson
Pierson
Philadelphia
Change in venue bail hearings delayed for Goebel murder case
In Frankfort on April 30 ex Governor Brown J Sims and all attorneys for those under arrest in the William Goebel murder case arrived. Motions for bail and change of venue could not be heard until 2 PM as the court did not convene before then. Governor Taylor remained in Louisville to confer with party leaders.
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Frankfort
Brown
J. & Sims
William Goebel
Taylor
Louisville
Turkey clings to indirect indemnity payment pursuit
In Constantinople on April 29 the United States asks for a direct answer to its note of April 24. Loyd Griscom may renew the demand within a week. Ahmed Pasha is pushed to travel to the United States to negotiate cruiser purchase, but Washington refuses any link to indemnity talks. The Associated Press report that the indemnity topic was raised in an audience with the sultan on April 20 is incorrect.
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Associated Press
Constantinople
Norte
United States Legation
Loyd C. Griscom
Ahmed Pasha
United States
Audienca
Grisvom
Senate Refuses Sympathy Resolution on Boers Vote
In Washington on April 10 the Senate rejected a sympathy resolution with the Boers by a 20 to 29 vote. The roll call lists 20 Yeas including Ali en and McCumber and 29 Nays led by Aldrich and Lodge, with several party and state designations noted in the detailed tally.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
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Alien
Bate
Berry
Chandler
Clay
Hale
Harris
Helffeld
Hower
Jones
Ark
Kenney
McCumber
McEnery
Martin
Mason
Pettigrew
Ross
Teller
Turner
West
Aldrich
Allison
Bard
Carter
Clark
Wyv
Davie
Fairbanks
Foster
Frye
Gallinger
Gear
Hawley
Ney
Kean
Lodge
McComus
Morgan
Nelson
Perkins
Pettus
Platt
Sewell
Shoup
Stewart
Sullivan
Warren
Walcott
Penrose
Denver Weather Floods Threaten Castlewood Dam
In Denver and surrounding areas April’s heavy rains push totals past eight inches for the month. Cherry Creek residents abandon homes fearing Castlewood dam breach as the Platte river rises markedly. Meager reports from fondo Mexico note cloudbursts causing damage and possible loss of life.
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Associated Press
Denver
Col
Rockies
Castlewood
Cherry Creek
Platte
Mexico
San Antonio
Texas
Fondo
Deputy Wardens Shoot Fisherman In Lake Encounter
Deputy Game Wardens engaged in a gun skirmish with fishermen at Lake Winnebago area. John Handy of Stockbridge was shot in the leg by a forty eight caliber bullet, wounded but escaped. Handy later captured with sentence suspended for ten days to recover. Fourteen arrests for game law violations reported. Albert Abrams arraigned in municipal court for possession of a pike during closed season. awaiting jury trial.
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John Handy
Andy
Handy
Bissinger
Northwestern
Fond du Lac
Asherman
Stockbridge
Bisinger
Stone
Winnebago
Paygun
Butte Des Morts
Winneconne
Albert Abrams
Wisconsin
Pike
Sansot Point
Oshkosh
Water T
Quilty
May & Abrams
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Karl Tl
Finch
Resignation Tendered by Engraving Bureau Chief
Ataade M. Johnson, chief of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington, D. C., resigns and forwards the notice to Secretary Gage on April 30. Caude M. Johnson also resigns from the bureau.
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Ataade M. Johnson
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Caude M. Johnson
Gage
Fatal collision between two freight trains near Spanish River
Special to The Dispatch from St Paul reports two C P A freight trains crashed in a rock cut at Spanish River. Stakeman Cote was killed when the operator fell asleep, causing at least $50,000 in damage to eleven cars.
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Sourtal Ceash Vey Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
Winnepec
Man
Twe
Spanish River
Cote
Miller gets ten years in Brooklyn for grand larceny
William F. Miller, manager of the Franklin syndicate, recently convicted of grand larceny, was sentenced today in Brooklyn to ten years in prison. Motions for a new trial and a stay were denied. The indictment charged him with swindling Mrs. Catharine Messer out of 1000 dollars, with twenty other indictments listed.
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New York
William F. Miller
Franklin Syndicate
Wig
Brooklyn
Miller
Mra
Crop prospects poor in France and England
The Mark Lane Express weekly crop review reports the exceptional cold last week ruined early wheat and spring sowing prospects in England and France. It says the damage reduces chances of average yields and harvests. The article notes prospects are diminished as crops reach the usual English harvest time.
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London
Mark Lane Express
England
France
Kiowah Comanche agency reports Kiowas starving
Report from the Kiowah Comanche agency says Kiowa and Comanche people are starving as money due them remains unpaid and rations are cut off. Traders allegedly refuse them credit and squaws are begging for food in Wichita, Kansas.
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Wichita
Kan
Kiowah Comanche Agency
Battleship Indiana Bound for League Island for Repairs
New York April 30 The battleship Indiana left the Brooklyn navy yard today bound for League Island where she is to be laid up in ordinary.
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New York
Indiana
League Island
Death of Mrs. Wilson in Matanzas Fire Accident
Mrs. Wilson wife of Major General James B. Wilson military governor of Matanzas and Santa Clara died after burns suffered when her dress caught fire from a match while taking a daily drive in a light wagon. She succumbed at 3:50 pm after hours of suffering as doctors and her daughter aided in attempts to control the flames. General Wilson and their two daughters will travel north on the Bufford to Wilmington for interment.
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Associated Press
Havana
Matanzas
Wilson
James BH
Department of Matanzas and
Santa Clara
Island
Panama Canal Concession Extended by Six Years
A dispatch from Bogota reports the Panama Canal company concession is extended six years, starting April 1904. The extension enlarges the original term and affects operations and timelines for completion. The news comes from an Associated Press report carried by The Ster and Herald.
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Panama Canal
Associated Press
Panama
Ster and Herald
Bogota
Panama Canal Company
Another Accident Delays Paris Exposition Opening
An AP report from Paris on April 30 says scaffolding collapsed at the Salle des Petits during the inauguration ceremony preparations. One workman was killed and three seriously injured as crews hurried to finish the building after rubbish clearance and tapestry covering unfinished walls.
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Associated Press
Paris
Salle Des Petes
Impeachment Move Against Swedish Ministry Reported
Stockholm April 44 The constitutional committee of the rikstag has reported in favor of impeaching the ministry for violating the constitution by appointing a Norwegian named Ditten to the top post in the foreign office.
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Stockholm
Rickstad Hag
Foreign Office
Oxford Bible dispute ends injunction by U S circuit judge
New York April 10 Judge Wheeler of the United States circuit court restrained the Willaore Andrews Publishing company from using the designation Oxford Bible in a suit titled University of Oxford versus Willaore Andrews Publishing. The decision halts the contested branding in the press trade. Separately, a census bulletin reports 37,400 of 52,000 enumerators appointed for June 1. remaining vacancies to be filled with regular process. Director Merriam seeks timely appointments while Illinois leads in women supervisors with 201 enumerator appointments.
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New York
Merriam
Illinois
Minois
Forest fires devastate Wisconsin Michigan rail line towns
An Evening Wisconsin special reports forest fires north of Fisher Michigan rage along the Wisconsin and Michigan railway. Ames and Nathen in Wisconsin are nearly wiped out with losses near 30 000 dollars plus cedar stock losses. Residents moved to Pembine for safety as fires threaten towns along the line. Anxious reports say trains and crews struggle to reach stricken villages while rain is needed to halt the spread.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Marinette
Fisher, Mich
Wisconsin & Michigan Railway
C. H. Worcester Company
Ames
Mick
Nathan
Wisconsin &Michigan Railway
Gundey
Rescoe
Nathen
Pembine
Michigan
Fisher
Mich
Milwaukee Road
Ellis Junction
Wisconsin &Michigan Road
Bills Junction
Barell
Tom Stevenson
Amberg
Methodist Church
Michigan Central Depot
Brunswick Hotel
City
Albert Bergen
Forest fires devastate Pleasant Mills and Batato damage
Fire swept Pleasant Mills destroying the Junior Order of American Mechanics ball and lodge furniture. Seven houses burned at Batato, traced to a brush fire started by an elderly woman at Alston, spreading across thousands of acres. Estimated damage at least 150000 dollars.
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New Jerany
Associated Press
Wammand
N. J
Pleasant Mills
Order of American Mechanics
Batato
Alston
Water thrown sparks arrest in neighborhood dispute at court
In municipal court Saturday afternoon Paul Rheinart an insurance agent faced assault and battery charges after a neighbor Minnie Jannush alleged he threw water at her and damaged property while disputing a clogged sewer. Rheinart admitted tossing water but claimed only to frighten her and was released with court admonitions.
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Fe Insurance
Mie
Minnie Jannush
Mcheinart
Goss
Bee
Mr. Rheinart
Rheinart
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