General Cronje and 1000 Boer prisoners sail for St Helena
General Cronje Colonel Shiel and about 1000 Boer prisoners depart Cape Town for St Helena in a Wednoway voyage. Texaph Ralph Barton of Kansas may be nominated for president by McKinley at the Philadelphia convention. Milwaukee mayoral victory for Davis and party reported with a strong plurality.
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Roberts Delays Move as Boer Forces Crowd Bloemfontein Line
London dispatch reports Boer detachments amounting to 500 to 1000 horsemen moving south and east of Bloemfontein threatening the railway. Roberts rests his cavalry awaiting horses while Springfontein and Gatacre prepare to engage. Pretoria praises Steyn's resolve as Mafeking endures shellfire and Ramathlaharoa clashes unfold near Mafeking.
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Military instruction bill advances to extend to public schools
Washington April 11 the bill to extend military instruction to public schools passed the Senate committee on military affairs. The act would let the president assign retired officers to teach in schools where authorized and funded by local authorities. It would require local payment for quarters and extra duty and allow war stories to be taught in public schools adopting military instruction.
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Notable Deaths and Political Updates Across Oregon
Linn Hildeburn died in Roseburg from heart rupture. Herman Verlander of Astoria died of consumption after a long illness. Uncle Slown Pullerton of St Helena, later in Warren, died after a brief illness. Obituaries note ages and origins, including 70 plus years and immigration in 1852. Tacoma Campbell elected mayor. F B Cole treasurer. Alfred Lister controller. council seats split with a tie in the Sixth Ward. Elizabeth Hermann, mother of Binger Hermann, ill at T M Hermann’s home on Coquille south fork. Christian Endeavor state election set for May 25 24 27 in Albany with John G Woolleys temperance lecture and Tinnots Christ life pictures. Prisoners who escaped Hepner jail not yet heard from. J J McGee hunting in Buttercreek country for them. $4000 reward offered for two escapees. Ladores Cochran of Dinde treated at Walla Walla hospital after illness. born December 11 1801 in Boone County Missouri. arrived in Diste Wash as a child.
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Colville and Franch Halt Move Against the Boers
London April 6 General Colville and General Franch have halted their movement toward the Boer forces at Bloemfontein and immediate pursuit seems doubtful. Boers may move south, with Colville able to strike earlier from Bloemfontein. The British field army, slow and divided, faces uncertain routing as Heithel forges remain inactive and Cape Town reacts to political tensions.
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House Will Concur in Senate Amendments to Puerto Rico Bill
Washington April 6 republican managers of the house have initially turned to the program on the Puerto Rico tariff bill and would delay action in opposition to Quay. In other items the Deficiency Bill carrying 405000 for fees for United States marshal was noted. Coeur d Alene investigation saw J K Rogers and Warden Coakhery testify as details of the BallPen explosion emerged. The Naval Appropriation Bill was reported to the house with a review of sea power and navies worldwide. Attorney Blarny and Roger Fowter argued in the Clark case with Fowter denouncing the promeu.
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Howe
Puerto Rico
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Wold
Quay
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Coeur d'Alene
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Hunker Hill
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Rogers
Attorney Blarney
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Roger Fowter
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Fowter
Dewey Candidacy Sparks Mixed Democratic Reactions
New York April 6 reports show prominent Democrats divided over a Dewey nomination. James M. Ciffey of Pennsylvania backs Bryan, Jerry Belmont of New York favors Dewey as a bolstering party reform, ex Governor Stone seeks more public-issue guidance, while James Diddley of Texas doubts a nomination. George Lowey declines comment on his father’s candidacy amid a Kanaw City movement tied to Arthur F. Glurtean.
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James M. Ciffey
James. Diddley
Texas
Democratic National Executive Committee
Lowon
Horace Greely
George ©. Lowey
Constitution Not Extending to New Presensiona Says Justice Department
Solicitor General Richards filed a brief with the Supreme Court stating the Constitution does not extend to the new possessions. The Department argues Congress must authorize any extension. The case involves Kanu Bae, a Porto Rico native awaiting a writ of habeas corpus to challenge a two month prison term for alleged voting in a municipal election under military order.
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Russia and Japan in Far East War Preparations
in Shanghai on April 6 reports say both nations push military buildup. Tokyo aims to supply Port Arthur with grain while importing wheat in South China. Japan seems ready to deploy naval reserves for the approaching major operations against Russia.
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Onetiaam Gireguarationo
Koeian
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Eigen
April 6 Republican state convention proceedings
Promptly at opening, Cha rirowan Behleely spoke as delegates gathered for the Republican state convention. McKinley’s noon address drew a heavy crowd while national delegates were discussed. King County officials considered names and motions as Hughie Wid withdrew from delegate consideration.
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McKinley
Hophtion
Ana Omadifite
King County
Hughie
Neufelder Bo
King
Genwle
Ehairthan
J. Lysola
Toe
Train wreck kills multiple passengers near Fort Worth
Port Worth Texas April 6 A southbound passenger train on the Fort Worth and Denver City railroad wrecked this morning near a town the coach cars caught fire Authorities report six or perhaps seven people killed and the express messenger believed burned in the flames
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Tile bank robber Collins captured after escape attempt
Desperate attempt to escape ends with John Collins, the tile bank robber, being captured under a semaphore house near Union Creek after leaping from a moving train three miles from Romeharg Oregon. Authorities stopped the train and recovered him.
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Ore
John Collins
Union Crewk
Ilo Jnees
Collins Uder
Oregon Census Divides Beoomd District into 18 Enums
Portland April 5 census supervisor Telfor split the Beoomd congressional district into 18 enumeration districts. Appointments of enumerators will be announced May 1.
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Vortland
Cenme
Telfor Haw
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Christening of Duke and Duchess of York’s son Patrick
A royal christening is announced for the son of the Duke and Duchess of York to be named Patrick. The event is noted in honor of the Irish, marking a significant royal family occasion in the era of Queen Victoria.
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Victoria
York
Patrick
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