Strikes Spread in Brussels as Riots Erupt
April 16 reports say the strike extends across Belgium with mobs burning glass works in Charleroi and elsewhere. Factories and mines face disturbances. gendarmes and troops patrol towns including Morwell Vainve and Namur. a socialist meeting led by M. Van der Vield criticized the government while urging soldiers to act. Funeral processions for two citizens killed in riots drew large crowds.
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Belgium
Herve
Les Glass Works
Zels
Charleroi
Morwell
Vainve
Mathille
Namur
Hecht
M. van der Vield
Chamber of Deputies
Socialist Movement
Window of friendship unveiled at new Reformed church
The Magnificent new Reformed church featured a friendship window honoring the late president and the United States, with Rev. Charles J. Young delivering a dedicatory sermon at the Church of the Puritans. The ceremony highlighted the window as a prominent work of art in a significant dedicatory event.
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WeKiniey
Hobart
New Reformed Church
Wealdent
Tia United States
Charles J. Young
Fans Preparing for National League Event at Polo Grounds
Fans in York report elaborate preparations for a national league base event at the Polo Grounds. Officials have sent acceptances to city and state authorities. Also noted is a planned fight on April 14 between Corbett and a rival, with practical arrangements being discussed for attendance and safety.
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York
Polo Grounds
Episcopal Bishops Meet for Missionary Bishop Elections
Sixty of about eighty Episcopal bishops meet in Cincinnati for a special House session. Key business is electing missionary bishops for western Kansas Hawaii and Porto Rico with focus on Honolulu. Bishop Nichols of California acts pending successor to Bishop Wilk resigning over British church transfer. Public service planned this evening. sessions run through tomorrow.
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Episcopal Church
House of Bishops
Kansas
Hawaiian Islands
Porto Rico
Honolulu
Nichols
California
Wiii
Christchurch
Dunley
Kentucky
Clark
Rhode Island
Potter
New York
Philippines
Bishop Deane
Albany
Gailor
Tennessee
South
Presbyterian chess f lor the Wilted States convention opens
Pittsburg April 16 The Presbyterian convention opened with a strong turnout of ministers and elders from across America. Key participants include Rev. Dr. William H. Black of Missouri Rev. Dr. David J. Burrell of New York Rev. Dr. J. T. McCory of Pittsburg Rev. Dr. James Serlinger of Montreal Rev. Dr. David H. Macvicar of Montreal Rev. Dr. William S/ Plumer Bryan of Chicago Principal Craven of Toronto and Rev. Dr. William Henry Roberts secretary treasurer of the alliance and stated clerk of the General Assembly.
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Pittsburg
Presbyterian Chess
Shr
America
Chutrch
William H. Black
Missouri
David J. Burrell
New York
J. T. McCory
James Serlinger
Montreal
David H. Macvicar
William 8/ Plumer Bryan
Chicago
Craven
Toronto
William Henry Roberts
The
Alliance
Presbyterian General Assembly
Georgia Medical Men Convene in Savannah Session
Savannah April 16 Large attendance marks the annual convention of the Medical Association of Georgia opening a three day session at the De Soto Hotel with Dr James B Baird of Atlanta presiding Discussions cover tuberculosis the X ray treatment for cancer and other topics of interest to physicians
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Savana
Medical Association of Georgia
Savannah
de Soto Hotel
James B. Baird
Atlanta
Knights Templar Hold 44th Indiana Conclave in South Bend
South Bend April 16 Knights Templar of Indiana gathered in the city for their forty fourth annual conclave. The town wore Masonry colors and emblems. A business session at the Masonic Temple preceded an afternoon grand parade with over 2,000 Knights from commander ies statewide. The two day program included drills a reception a ball and other features.
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South Bend
Knights Templar of
Indiana
Masonic Temple
Cabinet Hurriedly Assembles In London
London April 16 The cabinet was summoned to the foreign office this morning amid reports of a breakthrough in peace negotiations. Politicians believe a breach has occurred over the scope of general amnesty and a condemnation from the Boe reportedly arrived last night.
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London
Foreign Office
Amnesta
Boe
Mississippi Medical Men Open Three Day Session
In Jackson on April 16 the Mississippi Medical Association began a three day session with topics planned on malaria yellow fever and other subjects of interest to science and medicine.
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Mississippi
Jackson, Ous
Mississippi Medical Association
Chinese Exclusion Battle Shapes Senate Vote
The Senate began voting on the Chinese exclusion bill at 1 PM amid lobbying by rail and steamship interests for the Platt amendment. Senator Mitchell warned allies are pressuring to defeat the measure, while amendments from Lodge Platt Cockerell and others shifted who may enter or crew ships under new rules.
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Washington
Senate
Mitchell
Friends of the
Senator Lodge
Jn Ite
Platt
New York
China
Mallory
Florida
Cockerell
Queen Wilhelmina Illness Worsens at Castletoo Bedsid e
The Hague April 16 reports Queen Wilhelmina is ill with complications from premature confinement. A specialist, Professor Halbert, is consulted while two physicians attend. The prince consort birthday festivities scheduled for April 19 have been canceled. Amsterdam confirms the condition is hourly serious.
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the Hague
Wilhelmina
Castletoo
Halbert
Prince Consort
Amsterdam
Rebels Slaughter Troops in Ambush in Province
A 16 A report from Kwangsi province says 2000 imperial troops sent against rebels were ambushed in a narrow pass and all killed or captured.
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Hong Kong
Pri
Kwangsi Province
House votes to close debate on Cuban aid bill
Washington April 16 The house this afternoon voted to close debate on the Cubans bill at Brida.
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Washington
House
Brida
Express Train Wreck Near Spokane In Open Country
The Great Northern eastbound express derailed twenty miles east of Spokane leaving six cars off the track and injuring four crewmen baggagemen J F Dyson A B Leonard and H W Blanchard and A E B Johnson clerks. All injured expected to recover. Cause unknown. Engineer saw dust rising before the crash as the train ran on a level stretch. Passengers endured a severe jolt.
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Spokane
Great Northern
Here
J. F. Dyson
A. B. Leonard
H. W. Blanchard
A. E B. Johnson
Mai
How Echo Was Named
Mrs E Miller of Echo Oregon visiting Portland to learn music both vocal and instrumental. Her maiden name was Echo Koontz, daughter of a prominent local property owner who laid out the Echo townsite and chose the name after her.
Senate votes on direct election plan for US senators
Washington April 16 senate privileges and elections committee, by a one vote margin, adds Senator Depew’s amendment to the house resolution for direct senatorial elections. Senator Burrows sides with democrats against Depew. Next vote set for next Tuesday.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
House
Depew
United States
Congress
Burrows
New York Market Wheat and Prices Movement Report
New York market shows wheat firm early then profit taking caused declines. Liverpool and Chicago quotes shift, New York open and close levels noted. Wheat prices cited for San Francisco and Chicago quotings with cents per bushel.
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New York
Liverpool
Chicago
Steel
St. Paul
Uuter Pacific
San Francisco
Remains of Dr T D Talmage Laid In Greenwood Plot
The remains of Dr. T De Witt Talmage were laid to rest in the family plot at Greenwood cemetery this morning. The graveside service was brief and simple.
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Talmage
New York
T. de Witt Talmage
Greenwood Cemetery
Wage Advance At Harrisburg Rolling Mills
A wage advance took effect at Harrisburg Rolling Mills on April 16. Puddlers receive 25 cents per ton and heat ere workers 61 cents per ton under the new scale.
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Harrisburg
Malvar Surrenders Ending Organized Philippine Resistance
General Chaffee reports Malvar surrendering in the north Philippines ending organized resistance. An expedition of twelve hundred men is sent to arrest Moros who murdered an American soldier near Parang, and to punish Datos who refused to hand over the killers. Authorities say precautions will avoid a general Moro war while asserting U S sovereignty.
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Washington
Chaffee
Department
Malvar
United States
Philippines
Parang Parang
Premier Salisbury visits king after cabinet meeting
London reports that after the cabinet meeting, Premier Salisbury visited the king at the palace, noting the formal royal audience and continued government deliberations.
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Salisbury
King
London
Palace
Senator Simon Congratulates Williamson on Nomination
Hon J N Williamson Republican candidate for congress in the second district received congratulatory telegrams. Senator Joseph Simon wrote from Washington praising Williamson and predicting a brilliant career. Williamson is in Prineville preparing to contest the district.
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Williamson
Congress
Senator Simons
Washington
Joseph Simon
Prineville
Twin Boys Born in The Dalles Birth Record
Dr. Ferguson reports twin boys born April 10 to Mr. and Mrs. Brace of The Dalles. Their family of six children already includes twins: ten years ago twin boys, five years ago twin girls. The note calls it a remarkable double braces family.
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