Smuggling In Porto Rico Disputes Court Orders
The U S department of justice clarifies that grand juries should dismiss pending smuggling cases and not pursue new indictments until directed. A treasury settlement allowed relief by paying a civil fine. The attorney general ordered dismissal and no new prosecutions, involving army and navy officers and civilian officials in Porto Rico.
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Washington
Department of Justice
United States
San Juan
Grand
Department
Porto Rico
Grand Jury
Payne
Petting
Army
Navy
Government of
Owosso Mayor White Retires After Public Life
Uwasso Mich April 16 Mayor W M White retires from office and public life after reviewing the year s work He cites personal infirmity and mental distress in a moving farewell saying his political weaknesses are cured and praising his wife Mrs White for her support He adds there is no happier woman tonight than Mrs White as she will not know what he has endured recently.
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Uwasso
Mich
WM. White
Owosso
Arsenal Blown Up to Conceal Crimes in Canton
A Hong Kong dispatch reports the Canton arsenal was exploded by officials the viceroy accused of selling powder to rebels to cover their defalcations. The blast last week led to widespread concern over government corruption and illicit arms handling.
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London
Hong Kong
Canton
Rumors of Bulgarian Uprising in Macedonia Alarm Officials
Constantinople April 16 Great unrest has been argued in government circles by a report that Bulgarians in Macedonia are prepared for a general uprising April 20.
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Constantinople
Macedonia
Roosevelt Moves Through Yellowstone Park Headed to Geyser Country
Cinnabar Montana April 16. President Roosevelt travels through Yellowstone Park near Soda Butte and Yanceys en route to geyser country. An employee of the Yellowstone Park Transportation Co was halted by a U.S. cavalry trooper about five miles from the president’s camp. The trooper detained him, questioning none, until the man revealed his identity and was released.
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Cinnabar
Mont
Roosevelt
Yellowstone Park
Soda
Butte
Yanceys
Park
Yellowstone Park Transportation Company
Dld Cavalry
Suspect Arrested in Moscow With Revolver
St Petersburg April 16 A political dissenter Sladkopevtsey was arrested in Moscow where the czar resides. He was found to possess a revolver. Gen Bobrikoff is to resign as governor general of Finland and likely be succeeded by Prince Oblensky, governor of Kharkov.
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St. Petersburg
Sladkopevtsey
Moscow
Gen
Bobrikoff
Finland
Prince Oblensky
Kharkof
Moses Fowler Chase Declares He Is Sane in Lafayette
Moses Fowler Chase arrived in Lafayette with his father and cried that he was not crazy. He pleaded to be taken to his aunt Mrs. Duprie in Ohio, who awaited him in the city. The father and attorney escorted him to a law office.
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Lafayette
Ind
Moses Fowler Chase
Carnegie libraries useless blame clash of architects and librarians
Chicago April 16 Librarians at the Illinois State Library association convention in Chicago blame a lack of harmony between architects and librarians for Carnegie library buildings nationwide being practically worthless. Miss Mary A Altern argues unified action is needed to improve architecture and ensure suitable spaces for growing collections.
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Chicago
Illinois State Library Association
University of Chicago
Mary A. Altern
Carnegie
Deadlocked talks derail US China treaty over customs abolitions
London dispatch cites Shanghai reports that negotiations with the United States stall as China refuses to abolish internal customs houses. More than 1,000 such houses remain open, delaying a formal agreement.
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London
Morning Post
Shanghai
United States
China
Baldwin Story Contempt Claim Denied by General Baldwin
Chicago April 16 General Frank D Baldwin commander of the department of the Colorado denies reports that he disparaged negro and Filipino troops saying it makes no difference if they are killed. The Denver dispatch quotes him praising both groups he twice won the congressional medal of honor for valor and is noted as a popular Chicago figure with a noted Stone River remark where he refused to surrender to a superior force.
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Chicago
Frank D. Baldwin
Department of the Colorado
Denver
Baldwin
Miles
Department of the Missouri
United States Army
Michigan
Stone River
Joe Wheeler
Baldwin wins first Medal of Honor in Civil War saga
A historical sketch recounts Baldwin earning his first Medal of Honor during a brutal stockade defense, then later receiving another in the Miles campaign. It notes his later rise to brigadier general, a Philippines service, and a strict stance on national symbols. Also reported are the Wabash River flood threat at Terre Haute and Tennessee senate endorsement of Cleveland’s views on race.
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Baldwin
Joe Wheeler
Michigan
Miles
Congress
Philippines
San Francisco
Minnesota Largest Cargo Carrier Launched At New London
In New London Connecticut April 1 in front of 10000 spectators the Great Northern Steamship Minnesota a new steel cargo and passenger liner was launched at 5 pm. It claims the largest capacity in the world with 25000 long tons of coal or 250000 barrels of four. The hull is twice as thick as the battleship Oregon and she measures 650 feet in length and 76 feet in width.
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New London
Conn
Great Northern Steamship Company
Minnesota
White Star Line
Cedric
Celtic
Minnesta
Oregon
Inauguration of Latin Peoples Congress Across Continents
The Congress of the Latin People, held at the Capitol, inaugurates a union of France Italy Spain Portugal and Latin America, totaling about 15 million. Delegates pledge peace and civilization, aiming to defend the Latin world amid rival powers. Brazilian and Argentine representatives send notes of support and acceptance of decisions.
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Rome
France
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Balkanates
Central
South America
Signor Nasi
M. Chiumie
Senhor Aranba
Congress
Missionary Report on Arrest of Carline Islands Missionaries
The American Board released reports from Rev. M. L. Stimson and Miss Jennie Baldwin about four native missionaries seized by the German warship Cormoran in the Caroline Islands. A German trader accused them of impropriety, the trader was denied defense, and twenty heathen testified aboard the ship. The prisoners were to be taken to Ponupa.
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Aail
Ponupa
New Law Defense Hopes Ahead in Sam Martin Case
In Indianapolis on April 1, defense attorneys for Sam Martin, charged with taking and concealing Johanna Stiltx s body, moved to quash the indictment after waiving not guilty. The court overruled, noting the law tied to the indictment was repealed by the recent general assembly and a new statute exists. Attorneys vow to seek the supreme court if they lose.
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Indianapolis
Sam Mertin
Johanna Stiltx
W. W. Thornton
Martin
General Assembly
Supreme Court
Lolita Armour Cured After Hip Operation
Chicago April 16 Dr Adolph Lovenz the Austrian specialist arrives to remove the cast from Lolita Armour after an operation for congenial creation of the hip performed October. Upon removal the limb is in perfect condition and the patient can walk around the house without difficulty. Town Journalist Dead in Marshalltown Iowa Moses Waterman pioneer journalist and long time associate editor of Times Republican dies aged.
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Chicago
Adolph Lovenz
Fehon
Marshalltown
Moses Waterman
Iowa
Soir Times Republican
Another claims to have solved aerial navigation
Red Lodge Montana April 16 T C Benbow a Absarokee rancher says he has solved aerial navigation by perfecting a ship to be test flown Friday or Saturday If successful a larger vessel will be built for the 100000 prize at St Louis The model uses a 1200 cubic foot gas bag and an electric storage battery Benbow has years of aerial travel experience from Carl E Myers balloon farm in Frankfort New York
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Red Lodge
Mont
T. C. Benbow
Absarokee
Carbon County
Benbawk
Carl E. Myers
Frankfort
N.Y
Illinois Grand Army Encampment to Draw 35000 Visitors
Belleville Wisconsin April 16 plans for the Illinois Grand Army of the Republic state encampment in St Louis May 5 to 7. The executive committee expects record attendance with at least 35000 visitors in East St Louis and the city likely to see its largest crowd ever. Representative Rodenberg left for Washington to invite Secretary Root and Admiral Schley, who have already accepted.
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Belleville
Wis
Illinois Grand Army of the Republic
St St. Louis
East St. Louis
Rodenberg
Executive Committee
Washington
Root
Admiral Schley
Heiress Among The Indians Found Alive In Canada
Mathilda Youngquist, long thought dead and heiress to a Stockholm estate, is found living with Cree Indians as a tribe member. An engraved ring and her recollection of being taken at age four confirm identity. she is now widow to a slain Indian and will travel to Sweden with John Anderson. Also report:.H. O. Frieseke granted divorce on extreme cruelty. alimony set at 200 dollars yearly. Opening Philadelphia NL game postponed due to weather with Boston as opponent.
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Rin Kalispell
Mont
Mathilda Youngquist
Stockholm
Sweden
John Anderson
Anderson
Owosso
Mich
H. O. Frieseke
Eastern Asylum For the Insane
Philadelphia
Boston
Lynching and unrest grip Joplin after mob murders
In Joplin Missouri on April 16 a mob lynched an unidentified negro who had killed Officer C Leslie and wounded others. The uproar sparked arson and mass displacement as residents feared further violence. A city proclamation called 500 guards to protect life and property.
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Joplin
Thomas Gilyard
Pense
Second
Wail Streets
C. Leslie
Kansas City
Plea Fails as Mob Hangs Stranger in Joplin
City officials and a packed mob clash as a Black man, unnamed and a stranger to Joplin, is dragged from the jail, rope tied to a telephone pole, and strangled while onlookers cheer. City Attorney Decker urged a trial but the mob overruled him. The coroner later received the body.
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Joplin
P. H. Decker
Law and Order
Decker
SONS OF ERIN IN CONVENTION IN Dublin
The United Irish League national convention met at Mansion House with about two thousand delegates from all Ireland including MPs farmers laborers landlords and priests. A motion to reject the Irish land bill failed by a large majority, ensuring in principle approval. The conference adopted William O Brien’s motion to empower the parliamentary party to handle amendments in committee. Adjourned until Friday.
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Dublin
United Irish League
Mansion House
Ireland
Wynd
William O'Briens
Gov Goebel's killer named on witness stand
Frankfort Ky April 16 Henry Youtsey testified his account of Gov Goebel murder naming James Howard as the shooter. Litchfield Mich April 16 Robert Tingee aged 85 hanged himself after showing no known motive. Topeka Kan April 16 smallpox confirmed in Delavan Rushton Geneseo outbreaks. alarm followed reports of bubonic plague. Council Bluffs Ia April 16 Northwestern shops order reduced force with no discharges. Helena Mt April 16 gambling law declared unconstitutional by Judge Smith. Belfast Apr 16 Ulster Farmers Union convention opposes Irish land bill and fair rent provisions. London Apr 16 Rome journalist says pope to receive Edward VII after quirinal visit.
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Frankfort
Henry Youtsey
Gov. Goebel
James Howard
Litchfield
Mich
Robert Tingee
Fisher Settlement
Topeka
Kan
Delavan
Rushton
Geneseo
Belfast
Ulster Farmers’ and Landlords* Union
Executive Commission
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