Burghers Score Prisoner Victory Amid British Setbacks
Descriptions of Boer forces repelling British raids with several killed and many wounded, capturing 349 prisoners in a day. Commandant Dewel sent British guns and wagons to Winburg as Free Staters consider moving on Bloemfontein. Reports from Mafeking and surrounding fronts note light British casualties while Boers extend laager lines westward and resist relief efforts. Nearby actions include a daring Plumer march toward Mafeking and engagements near Zoevust and Raratn Inbaua.
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Olga Netharsole Acquitted in Sapho Nuisance Trial
In New York in April the jury found Olga Netharsole and co defendants not guilty of maintaining a nuisance by performing the play Sapho.
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Olga Netharsole
Sapho
People's Party Calls for State Convention in Springfield
The People's Party issues a call led by Chairman Palmer and Joseph A. Nop for a state convention at Representative Hall Springfield on Tuesday April 24 to nominate candidates for state offices and elect party committees and delegates to the national convention. The item also notes the Prince of Wales and party passing Hamburg on April 5 and a mention of Ghazi on April 6.
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Springfield
Cigiea’ H Palmer
Joseph A. Nop
People’ State Central
People's Party
Representative Hall
Springfeld
Osman Nabzi Pasha Dies After Brief Illness
Osman Nabzi Pasha, hero of Plevas, died yesterday evening after a brief decline in health. Once considered improving, his condition worsened unexpectedly and led to his death. The fallen officer was born in 32.
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Osman Nabzi Pasha
Plevas
Ravenna Fire Destroys Business District. Loss Estimated
Fire swept Ravenna Michigan destroying the business portion and wiring, with blaze spreading among residences. Loss estimated over 200000 dollars as reports from Mayville Depot indicate the town of Ravenna with 700 residents was nearly wiped out by a coal gas explosion and subsequent fires. The incident left wires down and details scarce. A separate report notes Moyse found guilty in a court martial case involving Captain Clarke and Miss Bertier Waenken.
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Ravenna
Muskegon
Grand Rapids and Indian Railroad
William Patterson
Vaolon
Masketon
Mich
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Moyse
Bertier Waenken
Wienken
Cucinnati
Waenken
Wiley Aml
Laonor
Owing In His Cheek Forced by Surgical Operation Fate
A report describes a man injured near a construction site with a facial wound and a surgical procedure to remove foreign matter beneath the skin. The account mentions the doctor noting the wound’s nature and the attempt to remove a foreign body during the operation. The piece notes the date April 5 and references labor strikes affecting construction trades including bricklayers hodcarriers carpenters and plumbers in Indianapolis and Springfield.
Auditori hex heist report and global notes fragment
An outline of a robbery at Auditori hex in Chicane details a $50 loss and $1 ware theft. The report also notes Captain Peter Adle Scott of the Ross Antarctic expedition dead in England at age 54. Other items include factory plans, a Masago grant claim, and varied local notices.
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Peter Adle Scott
Ross Antarctic
ISM
England
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Walworth
Totlan
Io Tyady
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Juliue Ablepruth Castier
Myde Park Brewing Company
St Louis
Sher
Horton Bridge Company
Thas
LaCrosse
Wis
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Batata
Chicago
Hotel Dinner Flare Ends With Knife Incident
A hotel altercation during an afternoon meal ends with a cook slashing a waiter’s nose with a carving knife. A guest intervenes by offering another tip, diffusing the tense scene.
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Cook
Destruction of Kansas City Convention Hall Sparks Democratic Crisis
A Kansas City fire leveled the convention hall slated for the Democratic party gathering on July 4, burning the Second Presbyterian Church and Lathrop School nearby. Estimated losses reach $450,000 with immediate rebuilding planned to host the national convention. Milwaukee officials consider hosting options as Kansas City weighs its next move. Local leaders urged rapid action as debris was cleared for reconstruction.
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I Presbyterian Church
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Commercial Club
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Lowey
David
Tose
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Washington
Jones
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Jon Eltzen
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Cluxton
Alaham
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Chicago Politicians Dismiss Admiral Dewey Presidential Bid
Chicago politicians oppose Admiral Dewey as a potential presidential candidate arguing his public chances are slim. Detroit and Washington dispatches relay cautious views from figures like Daniel J. Campan and Senior Proctor, who question Dewey being nominated while praising him as a critic of imperialism.
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Admiral Dewey
Ani
Br Daring
Detroit
Daniel J. Canpan
Atpan Ryan
Crisix
Democratic Party
Mun Poly
Dewey
William Jennings Bryan
Lirgertain
Washington
al Dewer
Admiral Dewey candidacy sparks mixed reaction nationwide
A report from April 5 recounts varied responses to Admiral Dewey's rumored bid for the presidency. Prominent figures like Mayor Hose and supporters in the South and West express cautious interest while others decline to state a platform or preferred party. The item notes political maneuvering in Pennsylvania and Rhode Island, plus unrelated international and local notices.
Real estate office robbed by four youths in Melrose Park
Police traced a March 27 burglary of William It Churchill’s real estate and insurance office to four boys aged 12 to 14, sons of West Maywood families. They unlocked the office with a tool, gathered valuables, and one boy confessed after questioning. Stolen items were recovered. parents agreed to drop prosecution.
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Melrose Park
William It. Churchill
West Maywood
Te Cho
Slehy
Ay Totte
Hay
Train Disaster Near Cnanning Claims Several Lives
Fort Worth Texas reports a southbound Fort Worth and Denver City train wreck near Cnanning this morning. The coaches caught fire and most of the train burned, with six or seven believed dead and one coach surviving.
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Texas
Denver City
Cnanning
Silas Cobb A Noted Chicago Capitalist Passes Away
Silas B Cobb a leading Chicago capitalist and philanthropist died today in Chicago from pneumonia after a brief illness. Born in Montpelier Vermont in 1812 he moved to Chicago in 1843. He served as president of the City Railway Company during the first cable line era and later donated heavily to religious and educational institutions including a $100000 Cobb Hall at the University of Chicago.
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Chicago
Bates Wins the Trophy in Grand American Handicap
St Thomas Ontario gunner L I Bates captured the Grand American handicap trophy at the event in New York on April 5. Miners refuse work at Diamond coal shaft in Braidwood on April 5 due to a new hour day and wage raise from 1.75 to 2.10 dollars. The naval appropriation bill passed to the House totaling 61,219,918 dollars as reported by Acting Chairman Fos.
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Ont
Diamond Works
Braid~wood
Washington
House
Fos
Naval Committee
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