Vast tobacco cargo arrives on steamer Mexico in New York
The steamer Mexico arrived from Havana on the fourth carrying over seven thousand bales of tobacco, the largest cargo shipped from that port. Other items note bankruptcy filing by Ellen Mautholand of Long Branch, a $50,000 gift to the University of Minnesota by John B Gilflan, and plans for a Harrison monument in Indianapolis.
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Mexico
New York
Havana
Ellen Mautholand
Long Branch
WN. J
New York City
the Sun
Form of Civil Government Planned for Philippines
The Philippe commission proposes a temporary civil government for the Philippines from July 1 until a permanent system is set by Congress. It would include a governor, cabinet, and legislative council with Taft advised by the commission and a few Filipino members. Provincial legislatures to be appointed. Manila city government to be addressed after routine business.
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Cagayan
Mindano
P. L
Eliha Root
United States
Philippe
Philippines
Congress
Taft
Channes
Samar
Mindoro
Luzon
Manila
Constitutional naming and military notes across the world
The new Defender building in Bristol will be named the Constitution. Gen Fitzhugh Lee is ill in Denver. Lt Boyer is under arrest in Laguna for misappropriating 50 cases of bacon. Commissions for Wheaton Smith Funston signed. Columbian Paper Co starts Bristol pulp plant at $55,000. Confederate Veterans debate Sons' admission. Col Robert Wallace dies in Jersey City. Police judge Gordon impeached. Harrison will not contest will. Treasury balances show cash available $155,171.34. Kitchener honors Madame Ferriers. Judge Worth dies in W Virginia. Rhein breaks passenger record to New York. Milwaukee cruiser contract $2,825,000 awarded. Kansas asylum smallpox scare and panic. President may reward several officers for Aquinalin expedition. Thomas Caswell dies, elevating James D Richardson in Scottish Rite. Minnesota Atty-Gen Douglass opines on Demings, Younger release.
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America
Erreshof Works
Bristol
K. 1
W. Butler Duncan, Jr
Fitzhugh Lee
H.C. Merriam
Denver
Col
Georgetown
Colorado Spring
California
Annie W. Clarke
Columbus
Ohio Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Ohio Society of California
Ohio
Frederick Boyer
Thirty-ninth Volunteer Infantry
Department
Luzon
Calamba
Laguna
Baccon
Lloyd Wheaton
Jacob H. Smith
Frederick Funston
United States Army
Tenn
South
United Confederate Veterans’ Association
Memphis
Sons of the Veterans
Robert Wallace
Alexander Elliott
Jersey City
N. J
Ith
Samuel L. Gordon
Omaha
Neb
Honard Cole
Indianapolis
Ind
Russell B. Harrison
Sth
Johannesburg
Transvaal
Lord Kitchener
Red Cross
Madame Ferriers
John A. Worth
Charleston
W. Va
Virginia
West Virginia
New York
Bremen
Navy Department
Milwaukee
Union Iron Works
San Francisco
Kansas Asylum For the
Topeka
Washington Dispatch
Lieut. Mitchell
Fortieth Infantry
H. W. Newton
Thirty-fourth Infantry
EK. T. Hazzard
C. P.M. Hazzard
Gen. Funston
Aquinalin
Thomas H. Caswell
James D. Richardson
Tennessee
Atty-Gen. Douglass
Minnesota
Lienees
TNS
Cattle to Enter U S From Canada After Tuberculosis Tests
Nagging cattle disease concerns drive a cross border agreement. Canada will station a veteran in England to test British cattle bound for the United States via Canada. U S officials require an accredited tester to certify cattle as tuberculosis free before import.
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Washington
Wilson
Canada
England
Wilton
United States
Europe
Foot and Mouth Disease Worsens in Europe. U.S. Tightens Imports
Washington reports officials monitor Europe wide outbreak of foot and mouth disease. After three years of spread, reports show no decline. The United States bans cattle sheep and swine imports except from the British Isles to safeguard livestock and a 9 million pound export trade and related revenue.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Europe
British Isles
Explosive Blow Clears Merrimac Wreck at Santiago Harbor
In Santiago de Cuba on April 5 port authorities detonated 1500 pounds of dynamite to blow up the forward superstructure of the sunken collier Merrimac blocking the harbor entrance. The blast rose a 40 foot water pyramid, wreckage and dead fish spread over the bay, drawing crowds and boats to witness the spectacular demolition.
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Santiago de Cuba
United States
Irwin
Smith Key
Black Ball Inn in Helborn to Be Pulled Down
London April 7 The Black Ball Inn the last of the ancient hosteleries in Helborn is to be pulled down. It was here Dickens laid the nursing experiences of Lairey Gamp and Betey Prng and where Sairey uttered many historic expressions. After standing for over years it is to make way for modern buildings.
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London
Black Ball Inn
Helborn
Dickens
Lairey Gamp
Sairey
Beasts Demonstration Against Ressias at Geneva Consulates
A serious demonstration occurred in Geneva Switzerland on April 7 against Russian and Italian consulates and the Italian consul's residence. In connection with the extradition of Jaffei an alleged accomplice of Gaetano Hresci the assassin of King Humbert. The mob damaged the Russian consulate coat of arms.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Jaffei
Gaetano Hresci
Humbert
Mississippi Matters Brings News From State Centers
The column surveys upcoming state gatherings in Meridian West Point Columbus and Jackson with details on conventions including Daughters of the Confederacy Bankers Association and Teachers Association. It notes labor strife at Wesson mills and Dawes Commission activity in Meridian. It highlights court-house expansions and other civic projects across counties.
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Meridian
Mississippi
Daughters of the Confederacy
Wincie Davis
West Point
State Bankers’ Association
Hamasa
Columbus
Mecca
State Board of Health
Jackson
State Teachers’ Association
Louisiana
Trand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Greenville
Grand Lodge
LO . F
Ghreenville
State Historical Society
Vicksburg
Wissi
Sippi
Iowa
Vicksburg Park
The
Press Association
Pass Christian
US Welcomes Russian Pause in Manchuria Talks
Washington reports the Russian decision to delay pressing negotiations with China on Manchuria as a sign of harmony among powers. The White House sees no external pressure from the United States and notes frank communication with all involved, but no joint démarches to Russia or China.
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Washington
Manchuria
United States
China
Hague
Kuwtia
Maret
Russia
Suppression of Havana Discussion Over Caricature Incident
The Havana Discussion publication was suppressed by order of officials. The paper office was sealed after printing a caricature depicting a Cuban soldier crucified between two figures labeled as Gen. Wool and President McKinley, provoking strong decency concerns. Editor Sefer Coramia was arrested and released on bail as the case moves toward potential charges.
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Mavana
Gorfien
Peidey
Wool
McKinler
Dainties for Our Soldiers in the Philippines Menu Set
Chicago will supply chicken tamales and canned pies for soldiers in the Philippines. Major W L Alexander, chief commissary of the department of the lakes, will purchase the provisions in Chicago on Monday. The list includes 2.4% one pound cans of chicken tamales and 1,905 two pound cans of pigs feet.
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Chicago
Philippines
W.L. Alexander
Department of the Lakes
Punishments Agreed Upon For Officials Over Missionary Deaths
Berlin reports Chinese plenipotentiaries have agreed on punishments for guilty provincial officials tied to the murder of 342 missionaries and families. The Cologne Gazette cites Pekin dispatch dated April 4. In Milwaukee a mother and seven year old drown in the Kinnikinnie river after a runaway horse spooked by a train. In Salina Kansas a jury is discharged with no verdict on a new law violation case. Cecil Rhodes reportedly seriously ill in London per the South African Critic.
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Cologne
Pekin
Milwaukee
Michael Chart
Lake
Mary
Kinnikinniie
Kinnikinnie Avenue
Salina
Kas
Hurrell
London
Cecil Rhodes
Memph is Reunion to Feature Merrimac and Congress Battle
Memphis plans a grand Fourth of July display centering on a staged naval duel between the Confederates Merrimac and the Union Congress. The pageant includes barge fireworks, a full city lighting scheme, and a 7000 seat Union ball with headquarters for many states and Confederate veterans.
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Tenn
Hells Good
Mem- Plsil
South
Newport News
Merrimac
U.S . Congress
ISG
Congress
Merrimmec
Keanion
Mer
Keunion Mall
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Hearst
Egypt
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Vina Yaeger
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