War clouds lift as Korea settlement nears and Cuba policy eyed
General news reports a tentative settlement of Korea tensions with Russia and Japan, a defeated Quay aiding a shift against the shipping bill, and a Senate push to withdraw U.S. troops from Cuba by July 4. Federal prison labor findings urge protective work under state care, while a Chicago death yields exoneration for Anna Lottridge. President McKinley hesitates on Philippine resolution awaiting San Francisco commission peace prospects.
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Orient
Russia
Japan
Korea
Quay
McKeure
Francis J. Primroe
Philadelphia
Bankenupiew
Liabilirty
First National Bank of Miver
Mason
Senate
Dot i
United Totes
Cuba
Joneps Wheeler
George W. Childs
Chicago
Wright
McKinley
Congree
San Francisco
Oregon PioneerDeaths and Notable Events From The Region
Thomas Pope of Oregon dies in Quincy after long life. Ambitious Yukon output valued at 25 million by Come Adana. Emil Marquarsden of Fayette Idaho convicted of cattle stealing. Baker City faces looming irrigation water shortage this summer. Grandma Amanda Talbert dies at Clackamas Station aged 80. Portland trade prospects for Cape Note cited amid Behring Strait navigation talks. Mrs Adolph Wagner dies in Salem at 27 from consumption, leaving husband and five children. Rev Frank Clark’s daughter dies after boiler accident. Bishop Blanchet in Portland named monsignor by the Pope. Captain R K Davis named lieutenant commander of the Oregon naval reserve. George W. Buckingham, Oregon pioneer, buried near Dusty Bomton County. died aged 16. John Elam Ross dies in Woodburn at about 80. survived by widow and son. John MK Millsom, Lane County pioneer, dies at 70. Petition to Governor for pardon of Samuel Milly, convicted of rape in Linn County, cites doubt of guilt. Mrs Mervin and David A jailed in Spokane discuss abductee case in Fostoria Ohio. Mervin claims woman left husband and faced abuse.
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Thomas Pope
Oregon
Quincy
Yukon
Adana
Emil Marquarsden
Fayette
Idaho
Baker City
Grandma
Amanda Talbert
Clackamas Station
Oregon City
Wednesley
Portland
Cape Note
Behring Sen Pormite
Adolph Wagner
Salem
Frank Clark
X. Blanchet
Europe
Ellite
R. K. Davis
Yorwralts
Sye
Onegen Volunteers
Naval Reverve
George W. Buckingham
Bellefountain
Dusty
Bomton County
Hoe
John Elam Ross
Woodburn
Marion County
Bo Youre
Howhog
Missouri
Brliett Prairie
Alex Hom
Bite
John MK. Millsom
Lane County
J. W. Willianme
Morgan County
Minos
Rad
California
Oren
Cieer
Samuel Milly
Linn
Mre
Thomas Mervin
David A
Spokane
Hadderere
Fostoria
Ohio
Mee
Mervin
Addersweet
Pendleton Advertises Bargains on Farm Supplies
A Pendleton Oregon notice promotes farming needs and garden tools with barbed wire staples nails and heavy hardware of high quality at low prices for gardeners and homestead projects.
General Warren Saved From Seat of War News,
London dispatches report Lord Roberts confirming General Warren’s appointment as governor of Griquiland West amid unrest. Boers estimated at 70,000 troops, with entrenching at Pretoria and movements to cut off retreating columns as General Hamilton advances toward Thatanchu and Thabancho.
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London
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Warren
Griquiland West
French
Rowrsa
Alfred Milner
Huntieh
Toer
Tretoria
Leraelepeart
Sanna
Thoalhinelin
Hamilton Hae
Thatanchu
Dewotudory
Thabanchd
Nu Etand
Natal
Elands Liangto
United States
McKinley Roosevelt and Bryan Dewey in Political Forecasts
Washington April 27 forecasts lay out a likely ticket of McKinley and Roosevelt with Bryan and Dewey as alternatives. Roosevelt is seen as nearly inevitable for vice president, while Dewey’s candidacy could energize the Democratic side if Roosevelt is not chosen.
American Note to Turkey Demands Indemnity Payment
The American note delivered to Turkish foreign minister Tevfik Pasha demands late payment of the indemnity. It says the deadline for a reply is not fixed, but the tone suggests a firm stance and possible enforcement actions.
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United States
Washington Dull Postage Bill Passes After Debate and Reforms
The house approved the postal appropriation after four days of debate. Amendments to strike out special mail facilities and overtime carrier pay failed by large margins. The bill advances payments for census officials and supervisors, while Bartlett Sinclair examination at the Coeur d Alene inquiry concluded with testimony on telegram censorship and no prisoner abuse found.
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Washington
House
New York
New Orleans
Koune City
Newton
Kan
Cummings
Conrie
Bartlett Sinclair
Coeur d'Alann
Bennett
Merriam
Royal special train returns amid London cheers
Thousands witnessed the noon landing at Holyhead on the royal return from Ireland as the royal special train started southward amid enthusiastic demonstrations.
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London
Holyhead
Reland
Royal
Grent's Birthday Observed in Galena Ill
A birthday celebration was held in Galena Illinois today with a notable address by Roosevelt of New York railroads serving as the principal oration.
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Grent
Galena
Ill
Roosevelt
New York
Indiana Republicans nominate governor on seventh ballot
Indiana Republicans staged the seventh ballot for governor at the party convention in Indianagelia on April 27. Nominees listed included Dodge, Diritithe, Haggert, Corbin, Powy and Hogate Durbin of Anderson. Winfield Taylor Durbin, a longtime party figure, won the governorship at Lawrenceburg on May 4. He had not held office before but was a national political player and a member of the national executive committee. During the Spanish American War Corbin led volunteers. William J. Bryan returned to Lincoln with plans to stay through the Democratic National Convention, health permitting, avoiding attendance at the convention.
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Admiral Dewey
Bryan
Dewey
Nebraska
Roosevelt
Homie
Republiman
Tanna Amon
Koowvell
Hiese
Liewoy
Nowy
Diewiy
Diane
Malig
Indianagelia
Cannall
J. MH. Dodge
J. J. Diritithe
W. #, Haggert
W. T. Corbin
C. B. Powy
BK. . Hogate
TT. Durbin
Anderson
Toonitherian Green
Indiana
Wan Comlowted
Winfield Taylor
Lincoli
Neb
Willian J. Bryan
Lincoln
Michigan
Ohio
More Japanese Immigrants Arrive on Olympia at Tacoma
Tacoma April 27 the steamship Olympia arrived this afternoon bringing nearly four hundred Japanese immigrants to the port.
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Doven Ward
Hanne Fine Pet
Tacoma
Wash
Olympia
Appointed Bishop in Portland and Vancouver
Rev Father B of this city has been appointed bishop of Vancouver Oregon. The enelter at Sumpter will begin operations within a few days and will have a capacity of thirty five tons.
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Portland
Father B, Ortho
Vancouver
Sumpter
Ottawa Fire Devastates City Leaving Thousands Homeless
A devastating Ottawa Hull fire destroyed hundreds of buildings and left about seventeen million in damage. Up to 1800 people affected, with many sleeping outdoors or housed in Salvation Army facilities. Firemen injured, city officials seek relief as winds shift and flames subside. Charitable appeals rise from Chicago and Montreal to aid Ottawa victims.
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Ottawa
Hull
Salvation Army
Watkines
Xotherad
John Navan
Bilder
Jamies Moreifond
Elromely
Charest Teyonil Roognithon
John Matthews
Dowd
Daonst
Ageril
Bank of Mervtroael Fa
Ttawa
Combat Report Mixed in Philippines and U.S. News
Dispatches from Manila report heavy insurgent losses in North Luzon with engagements near Dodd and Hater on April 16, including assault on American positions and town burning until reinforcements arrived. Other items note labor opposition to a Dewey celebration, Northern Pacific land sales, and Indian emigration debates in Washington.
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Manila
Loco
Dodd
Oghe
Urie
Elo Quarters
Mato
Loangy
Thermao
Lapa
German family found dead near Cambridge in suspected filicide
In Cambridge Maryland on April 27 a German family including Carl Kern, his wife, and son were found dead at their home. Each victim bore a mark resembling a necklace injury. Authorities suspect young Carl Kernig killed his parents with the son later turning the weapon on himself.
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Cambridge, Md
Carl Kern
Carl Kernig
Porter, ex-White House aide, in frail condition
John Addison Porter, once private secretary to President McKinley, is reported in New York on April 27 as seriously underweight and in poor health, with no other condition noted.
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John Addison Porter
New York
McKinley
President and McKinley Arrive in Washington
The President and McKinley arrived in Washington this morning.
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