British retreat amid Natal siege reports from Weponer
Dispatches say British forces are withdrawing toward Ladysmith as Boer artillery bombardment continues around Mafeking and the surrounding districts. Reports from Pretoria and Weponer note Boer generals moving to their positions while British defenders hold in the face of heavy shelling near Kroontadt and Wink Phe.
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Telegrams From The Front Aims Wepener South Africa
London reports April 14 patchy dispatches from the Cape front. British forces under Sir Herbert Gatacre and General Brabant contend with Boer positions near Waterval and Jones Kop. Casualties and artillery movements are noted while the Duke of Marlborough arrives at Bloemfontein as observers cite ongoing operations and troop redeployments.
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Auiren Grauitemis
Washington related notices note Ebenzer Barnes Ball death
Epen in Washington reports Ebenzer Barnes Ball son of George Washington kin died at his residence near the city early this morning. He was 14 years old and unmarried, bearing a striking resemblance to Washington. Peoria notes the death of Philip Zell, a prominent financier and citizen, at his home last night. Cleveland reports the death of Carl Claus, a renowned newspaper editor, early today from Bright's disease.
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Barnes Ball
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Peoria
Philip Zell
Pearia
Cleveland
Carl Claus
Bright
Seized With Smallpox In Albion Mine Workers Leader Quarantined
April 12 Albion Iowa report notes John R. Keese elite president for the Iowa United Mine Workers of America in quarantine at his apartment after contracting smallpox. The item lists various political and social notes, including figures such as Carter Harrison and Bryan, and mentions other unrelated local incidents and deaths.
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Heese
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Albion
Jows
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Iowa United Mine Workers of America
Emallpox
Reewe
Igip
Tate
Porto Rico Civil Government Bill Clear After Senate Concurrence
Washington April 12 The long battle over the Porto Rico civil government bill ended with Senate concurrence in all amendments by a vote of 153 to 0. The measure eliminates restrictions on goods from Porto Rico and includes a complete civil government scheme. Several Republicans voted against the bill, while a few Democrats supported it, and Magoon’s Porto Rico opinion is discussed along with paired votes and political maneuvering.
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Nebraska university chief ousted in 4 to vote
The Nebraska State University board of regents voted 4 to oust Superintendent E. E. Andrews, chancellor Benjamin Andrews of Chicago announced, as William Bryan headed east from Omaha. The move comes amid administrative shakeups at the university.
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Chicago
Chantelior
University of Nebraska
No. Ex Consul Macrum Denies Charges In Across World Fight
East Liverpool April 12 Ex Consul Macrum who was in Pretoria when the South African war began was shown Adelbert Hay's report that after thorough search no evidence supports Macrum's charges. The statement notes no interference with official communications between the state department and the consul. The senate passed the Pacific cable bill funding 3 000 000 for a San Francisco to Manila line and other measures. Blight plumbers tested joints in a new building, a biology seminary fund of 100 000 was started, and other local items noted.
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E Baggot & Co
Legal Bid for Mandamus Over Primary Date
The People move in the Supreme Court seeking leave to file a mandamus against E A Jeffers and others over Kankakee county primary dates. Bass, a candidate, contends the 1808 law requires May 1 at latest and asks that a new primary be ordered. The filing implicates state politics and the dispute over party nominations.
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Charles J. Leonard
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Vermillion
Henry Lyons
Cook County
George Colombo
Williamson
Tona Bernado
Willison
Edward Y m
Randolph County
White James Elms
Randalle
Wyate Slaughter
Wreck Kills and Traps Dozens in Pittsburg Building Collapse
A four story brick building at Woolf street and Second avenue housing Armstrong, McKelvy & Co. collapsed around 10 AM. A score or more are buried under rubble with three injured and one dead recovered by 10:80. By 2 PM three men and one woman were removed from the ruins.
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Woolf Street
Second Avenue
Armstrong, McKelvy & Co
Bridge Over Colorado Swept Away By Flood
Floods along the Colorado river at Columbus Texas swept away the Southern Pacific railroad bridge. The town is submerged, logs and damage exceed 100000 dollars, no lives lost, river receded slightly. Senate actions cover conference report on the legislative bill and Porto Rico duties dispute with quotes from Cullom and others.
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