Pietersburg Occupied With Slight Opposition in War
London April 9 Kitchener reports to the war office that Plumer occupied Pietersburg, capital of the Boer government since Pretoria's evacuation, with slight opposition. He adds a detachment of 100 men of the Sixth Lancers and Imperial Yeomanry was attacked by 400 Boers north of Aberdeen and after hours of fighting the British surrounded 75 men and captured them.
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London
Kitchener
War Office
Plumer
Pietersburg
Pretoria
Sth Lancers
Aberden
Cabinet Discusses Indemnity and Cuban Report
Washington April 9 The cabinet meeting lasted about an hour. Knox the new attorney general was presented to colleagues. Much time was spent on the indemnity demanded by the powers and no confirmation was given of the Cuban constitutional convention rejection of the Pratt amendment. The cabinet noted General Wood had not communicated the alleged fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knox
Gen. Wood
Warrants Issued for Alderman Hinky Dink Kenna
Warrants sworn out for the arrest of Alderman Michael Kenna known as Hinky Dink on violating the midnight closing ordinance. The warrants were secured by Mrs. Kate Mills Bord, secretary and treasurer of the New Anti-vice Crusade, which has investigated the levee district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinky Dink
Chicago
Ald
Michael Kenna
Hinky Dink" Kenna
Kate Mills Bord
New Anti-vice Crusade Society
Prospect of Strike at Jersey Central
In April Lex York reports that employees of the Central Railroad of New Jersey are secretballoting on a strike. If two thirds vote yes and national officers approve, workers will quit their posts once the result is declared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lex York
Central Railroad
New Jersey
Ottawa Theatre Destroyed by Fire in Canada
Fire early this morning destroyed the Russell theatre in Ottawa Ontario, one of the finest in Canada, badly damaged the Russell hotel. Two hundred guests escaped in night clothes without injury. Loss placed at $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ottawa, Vot
Russell Theatre
Canada
Russell Hotel
Lundred
Knox Sworn In as Attorney General in Washington
Philander C. Knox of Pittsburg was sworn in as attorney general this morning in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philander C. Knox
Washington
Pittsburg
Rock Island Presbytery Ends Session Ad representing year leaders
The Rock Island Presbytery met at United Presbyterian Church and adjourned until September. Reports show Rock Island leads district in year’s accessions. A notable sermon was delivered by Rev. Jamesison of Hanover, Louisiana this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Inland
United Presbyterian Church
Rock Island
Presbytery
5. & Jameison
Hanover
Reform Era Bond Sale and Political Conference
Fragmented report describes bonds signed by Daniel McGinalty at the Victoria theater, with Adams absent for prosecution. Gov Allen and Secretary Too meet about Kulintment af Nativers and the new Party Ricay regiment, aiming to reorganize districts and arm forces. Details on capitalizations, railroad plans, and local legislative actions in Springfield and Rockford appear, alongside a separate car robbers arrest in Laporte Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guv
Allen
Avaxbingtom
Zehera
Porta Eleo
Huot
Eturs
Ricay Regiment
Dandie
Married under compulsion claims spark sensational suit
Mary Gowan of Nelson town charges Merejn Smith with wedding under pressure after a coercive ruse including a forged letter said to be from her father. The pair allegedly married by a justice of the peace, amid claims of motive and ongoing deception. Separately a St Louis fire devastated the elevator company, with losses over 500000 and insured grain destroyed. In Wisconsin, burglars again struck an Oconto residence, while Minnesota miners were injured in a blasting accident and expected to recover.
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Grail Rapids
Mid
Mary Gowan
Nelson Town
Merejn Smith
May Gowan
Smith
Anary
Tames
Melvin
Smyth
Lee
Gowan
Heine
Couplainant
Tie Court House
Hart
Mise Fawwan
Midge City
St. Louis
St. Lonis
Tudd~ Ing
Ancesore Sentra
Oconto
Wis
Eserersor
Ars Hepfield
Superior Sutmidlay
Dnitell
Minn
Eric Erickson
Dot Bell
Biwalik
Tre
Chinese Revolt Rumors Alarm Court at Peking
Reports from Peking April 2 describe rumors of a Mongolian rebellion led by General Tung and Prince Tsin-Pei-Shin. The court is alarmed as Tung approaches with about 11,000 troops, while Ting-Pei-Shin may attempt to divert and pressure foreign powers for protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Tine-Wih-Sian
Mongolia
Shansi
Hing Chang
Prince Ching
FTI
Tung
Sisatu
Finstan
Hart
Tt Ie
Tunnamt
Teng Pe-Sian
Hong Chane
Mat Eber
Ane Ta
Ning-Hen
Chios
Pelion
China
Powder clash stalls blocks coal mines in Indiana
In Trax Indiana miners and operators clash over a powder purchase clause. Miners refuse to sign until the clause is removed. Mines idle as talks continue. Also notes the death of Jee Murray Smith, Shakespeare publisher, linked to Suit Wider & Co. and late Cornhill founder. Reports new smallpox cases and a local fatality in Hope Run.
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Front Trax
Ind
Clark Con
Engincuviaher
London
Jee Murray Smilth
Smith
Fem
Suit
Wider & Co
William Mukepeare
Thackeray
Cornhil
Eastern Alumni Meet in Chicago Guests and Dinner
William Raley Harper president of the University of Chicago attended the third annual Eastern Alumni gathering at the Marhatus bowl in Chicago. Chancellor Henry M. MacCracken of New York University spoke, with Robert Brice Smith presiding and others from Yale and the university in attendance. The event was informal with remarks on university progress.
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Harper
Chicago Association
New York
William Raley Harper
University of Chicago
Astern Alomasseecration
Thehicago University
Henry M. Mauket
New York University
Robert Brice Smith
Tust
Butterick
Albany
S. Paul Monroe
L. J. Morgai Bristol
Jo Gorman
George Braker
Moss
Mactracken
Mahle
Biting
Yale
Aml Milo B. Prkvester
Mass
Aguinaldo Reluctant to Agree to Peace Conditions
Manila April 9 The peace manifesto drafted by Chief Justice Ellano may be unsigned as Aguinaldo shows reluctance to comply with terms. Major surrender details include Scambales forces under Col Aba with 1% officers 83 men and many rifles. General Sandico resigns to American authorities at Cabanwan New Eclima.
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Manila
Aguinaldo
A. R. Ellano
Col. Aba
Scambales
Manus
Apel
Mac Artht
Alto
Asuinatho
Maticums
General Holano Street
Pasir
Aguvaldy ix
Pitehashue
Cahanwan
New Eclim
Hie
M. Brix Moelerman
Bolzian
Philippine Trading Company
Ciriahfe
Werrera
Toekerman
ELOPERS BAFFLE THE POLICE IN POSED CONSTABLE RUSE
Washington and Alexandria authorities thwart an elopement plot as a man posing as a constable attempted to seize Dore Jackson and Joseph Butler. A decorated ruse failed when the real Mrs Butler arrived and denied involvement, while the couple STF fled toward Colonial Beach.
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Washington
Kehoe
Waslington
Alexandria
Caleb Armmawar
Mika Worcas Butler
Joseph Jackson
Colonial Beach
Niles Dows Lie Paton
Joseph
Doreas
Mexandria
Boreas
Butler
George Wilkerson
Vnd
Dispute Over Wage Demands Threatens Central Railroad Strike
New York reports rising tension as Central Railroad of New Jersey workers threaten a strike after wage talks stall. Company spokesman Chaves TH Ware says the railroad aims to match nearby pay scales and proposes a joint study with seven railroads to assess wages, while unions consider actions pending further talks.
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Rey
News York
Tate
Abby
Central Railroad
New Jersey
Glen
Ayatey
Callwaymen
Ralkr
Chaves TH. Ware
Mixed 1900s US and overseas brief items show fiscal, political shifts
The outline cites the British chancellor debating a small tax on mineral waters, Russian education reform, and vice presidential hints in lod, New York municipal ads, plus chaotic war and crime notes. Amid wrecks, deaths, and labor moves, rail plans target Wisconsin and Michigan timber lands, and Chicago groups oppose policing measures.
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Froien
Peking
Taku
Mes
Tharrison
Lod
New York
Fl Vark
Chicago
Westie
Ilps
Park Unis
Lizgie Scholle
Chcago
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Wisconsin
Michigan
Chicago Federation of Labor
Political Fight At Wisconsin Democratic Convention For Supreme Court Vacancy
The Wisconsin Democratic convention in Madison aims to nominate a candidate for the supreme court vacancy caused by Justice Phillips. Several leaders from across counties vie for the post, each holding limited regional support as the field narrows amid a crowded race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josten Phillipe
Lichfield
Agri
Secund Sue Preme Court
Supreme Court
Phillips
Eaeh
Kaeh
Disappearance of Elkhart Young Girl Sparks Police Inquiry
Police investigate the disappearance of a 16 to 18 year old girl known as Kibbet Gordon from the Stanton household. A well dressed man, claiming to be Tom Gordon, pursued employment there and twice visited the girl weekly. After a final phone call she left her room and was not seen again. Her garments and a note imply she planned to mail a letter and leave. Gordon, held under surveillance, denies knowledge of her whereabouts. The girl said she was born in Yolato and educated at a convent before meeting the man in Chicago who claimed the name Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilshge
Ind
Ayiei P
Stanton
Kibet Gordon
Stanton Householl
Tom Gord
Cone
Gordon
Ganon
Stanton Howe
Yolato
Chicago
Wyoming
Henlow
Woman Rescues Boy From Fox River Drowning
Mrs Lena Lafever saved Roy Hendrickson the 1k year old son of Mix Minnie Hendrickson after he cried out in an eddy near Kinhall street. She paddled to his side, lifted him into a boat, and fought the current to shore where he fainted from exhaustion.
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Fox River
Hizin
Statue 10 Cent Logan Statue Unveiled in Washington
An equestrian statue honoring John A. Logan was unveiled at Teus circle in Washington with President McKinley, cabinet members, Logan family members, and military and civil leaders present. Chauncey Depew delivered the oration as the ceremony closed with a benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tews Circle
John A. Logan
Logan
White House
Town Circle
Bristol
Simmons
George Tucker
McKinley
Innier
Jobn Alexander
Chauncey Depew Wan
Chauncey M. Depew
Western Drawing Teachers Meet to Hold Convention
Several hundred teachers from eastern Ohio to the Rocky Mountains will attend the 8th annual Western Drawing Teachers association meeting in the city the week of April 25. Programs move to Broadway Presbyterian church with pupil exhibitions at Lincoln school and participation by Northern Illinois teachers. JC B. Marshall leads the city entertainment canvass as preparations continue.
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Ohio
Rocky Mountains
Western Drawing Teachers’ Association
Northern Illinois ‘Teachers’ Association
Moline
Broadway Presbyterian Church
Lincoln School
JC. B. Marshall
Board of Education
Ite
Funda
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Jersey Central
Chullas Heaton Wincy
Columbus
Ohi
Charles Renton Frngg
Order of United Commercial Trayclere
Stila
Pi Ia
Cuenzo
Florence Tringes
Cambine
Pittston
Cme
Sprinefiel Ts
Freeport
Elvetri’ Company
Rockford
Mis
Premport
Ile
Phemnas M. EN
A. Wilsom
Thomas Rank
Puffer
Madison, Wik
Tye
Thay
Vaselinn
Laporte
Sig"" Ioy
James Tolusun
It Pans
Lake Shore
Thivhan Rveenty
Tolan
Shensi
LI Hung Chang
Sian Pits
Rising
Egbert
Iso
Apain
Tokso
Times
Pacific
Yokohama
Mons Tresla
Mutchitin
Teuxala
FM HatIpo
Aye Goodman
Eastern Alumni Meet
Kaiser
Dotulle
Floller Skatin
Retlic
Emperor Wiliam
Augusta Tetorta
Petoees
Berlin
Tut
Nauheim
Philharmoniy Ovebestea
Arine Nikiseh
Astra
Daly
Spain
Portugal
France
Beli
Pale Bemky Sashville
Dan Valuer
Preston
Ash
Ley and Des Plaines
Tis
Electsville
Avibe
Ashley
creMirars’ Caultnitier
Fartye
Zuard
Tinsell
Slim Kootkakee
Kunkaker Valley
Idee Reeman
Wikerson
Jackson
Butter
Wilkerson
Kear
M State Capitol
Madison
State Capitol
Lms
Tapert Rate
Elkhart
Hutband
Joseph Rate Jn
Lake County
Mate
Rutz
Nanis
Michizan Furtter
Youswi
Tar
Mive
Rate
Joliet
Mies Wan
Ethel Gordon
Racine
Tewine
Serom Tielnese Men
Garblieux Brary
Genthanen
Kropotkin
Hull Bower
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