Redmond backs Irish land bill with cautious support
John Redmond spoke in Dublin on April 8 praising the land bill as a first step by an English minister toward land reform and home rule. He urged a fair trial for Wyndham's measure, warned against linking land reform to home rule, and said Ireland should welcome King Edward’s visit if nationalist opposition does not block it. Lord Londonderry denied any government plan for Irish self government.
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John Redmond
Dublin
Parnell
Land League
Wyndham
Ireland
Redmond
Edward
Lord Londonerry
Board of Education
Prisoners Mutiny at Denver County Jail Ends With Surrender
Police and fire departments responded to a mutiny at the Denver county jail as four inmates overpowered Guard Murphy and seized his keys. A single shot was fired, but no injuries occurred. The prisoners could not open the outer doors and ultimately surrendered. The means by which the weapons were obtained remains unknown.
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Denver
Murphy
Washington notes on 1902 foreign relations volume
The 1902 volume on foreign relations from the state department is in press and will soon be distributed. It includes instructions to U S diplomatic and consular officers on passport issuance aimed at uniformity. The department notes naturalized citizens may lose protection if returning to origin without intent to return.
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United States
State Department
Department
France
House of Deputies
Haiti
Powel
Port- Au Prince
Bahia
Honda
Guantamamo
Isle of Pines
Nationalists Control Cuban House Elections
In Havana on April 8 the house of representatives split closely between parties. Portunondo, nationalist, won presidency 29 to 26 over Garcia. Cardinal of Mantanzas became vice president 29 to 24, Perez named secretary by six vote margin. Wealthy Cuban planters ship sugar from Cienfuegos to England to test price differences.
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Havana
House of Representatives
House
Senor Portunondo
Wwas
Senor Garcia
Santiago
Republlcans
Senor Cardinal of
Cienfuegos
England
United States
Madison High Strikers Demand Shorter Sessions
A Madison dispatch reports 300 high school students struck for single or half-day sessions led by members of prominent local families. Police were called to quell disturbances at the high school building as about two thirds of the 550 students stayed away. Parents reportedly support the strike, raising expectations of ongoing difficulties in restoring normal classes.
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Madison
Wis
Britain Deliberates Sending Officers to Turkish Troops
Parliament adjourned for Easter as Premier Balfour discussed the Balkan crisis. He praised Austria and Russia for cooperating to improve Christian conditions and noted hopes others party to the Berlin treaty might help end the Turkish empire’s troubles.
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London
Balfour
Balkan
Austria
Russia
Berlin
Mr. Balfour
Want Dreyfus Reinstated
The Dreyfus affair stirs newspaper debates as the chamber's vote suggests no new government pursuit. A war office denial of reports that Andre formed an investigating committee strengthens the view the government delays action, while anti government papers push plans for rehabilitation and restoration to the army.
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Dreyfus
Chamber
War Office Today
Andre
Holland submarine Grampus fires torpedo in San Francisco test
The Grampus demonstrated its efficiency as a war vessel by discharging a torpedo at 350 yards and striking a stationary target center. The test, witnessed by a board of naval officers, was deemed highly successful and valuable for the enlightening machine.
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San Francisco
Grampus
Board of Naval
Maryland primary law earns broad praise after first test
Both Republicans and Democrats express satisfaction with Maryland’s new primary election law tested on April 7. The law aims to safeguard ballot fairness at regular elections, and leaders agree the objective was achieved.
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Maryland
California official opinion bans Bible use in public schools
California States Attorney General Webb renders an official opinion declaring Bible use in public schools unconstitutional. Teachers may not use Scriptures as a textbook and even reading from them at opening exercises is barred.
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California
General Webb
Adlai Stevenson Suffers Burns in Bloomington Fire
Adlai E Stevenson former vice president lost hair and mustache and sustained facial head and hand burns while extinguishing a bedroom fire at his Bloomington Illinois home on April 8. The house suffered about 1000 dollars in damage.
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Adlai Stevenson
United States
Bloomington
Ill
Government Wins Northern Securities Case in Supreme Court Orbit
The United States government secured a decree against the Northern Securities Company and its control of Northern Pacific and Great Northern Railway stock. The decision, written by Circuit Judge Thayer and filed in St Paul, enjoins further stock acquisitions and voting rights and directs transfer back to stockholders. An appeal to the United States Supreme Court is anticipated with rapid action from Justice Department officials.
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United States
Northern Securities Company
Northern Pacific
Great Northern Trailways
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
St. Paul
United States District Court
Congress
Court of Appeals
St. Louis
Caldwell, Sanborn
Thayer
van Devanter
United States Supreme Court
Great Northern Railway
Securities’ Company
Securities Company
Great Northern
Department of Justice
Supreme Court
Northern Securities decision sparks optimistic reaction
M A Munn of St Paul predicts a clear government win calling it a great victory. He says the ruling leaves the company with wind up options and anticipates appeals to the US Supreme Court. J J Hill of Northern Securities asserts the roads show good earnings and properties are paid for, noting the decision won’t disturb ownership.
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M. A. Munn
St. Paul
Northern Securities
United States Supreme Court
J. J. Hill
The
Northern Securities Company
AML
Northern ‘Securities Company
Nebraska Wins Debate Defeats Kansas at Lawrence
Nebraska defeated Kansas University in Lawrence on Friday night to extend its winning streak to four debates. Nebraska speakers Emory R. Buckner, Richard C. James, and George A. Lee represented the team, with strong evidence use, subject mastery, and refutation, while Kansas debated harder than last year but could not stop Nebraska's advance.
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Kansas University
Lawrence
Nebraska
Kan
Emory R. Buckner
Lincoln
Richard C. James
Dunbar
George A. Lee
Humboldt
Kansas
Milburn Chaplain Dead in Santa Barbara
The Rev William Heary Milburn blind chaplain of the United States Senate died in Santa Barbara California on April 10 He had left Washington about a year ago with his two nieces the Misses Timley and his health failed after his resignation earlier in the session Milburn a Philadelphia native born 1823 served as chaplain in Congress for many years
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Milburn
William Heary Milburn
United States
Santa Barbara
Cal
D. A. Ransdall
Senate
Timley
Washington
Pacific Coast
Congress
Philadelphia
Phrase about a man who is up in the air and flying
A reflective remark explains that being up in the air does not imply inventing a flying machine. The statement uses metaphor to distinguish aspiration from technological achievement.
Fire in Fort Leavenworth engineers barracks risks $400000
Fire at Fort Leavenworth fire targeted barracks and munitions with a total value of about 400000 dollars. emergency response limited loss to 5000 dollars after the blaze was extinguished.
Secure a Free Home in the Fertile Wheat Fields of Western Canada
A letter to the editor argues that emigration of wealthy American farmers to Canada's Northwest is driven by railways and real estate interests. It claims these groups fear lost commissions and use newspapers to portray Canada negatively. The author cites 87,000 American settlers thriving in the Canadian West since 1897 and urges readers to seek information from a Canadian government agent about rates and lands.
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Canada
United States
Canadian Northwest
Wees States
Sper
St. Louis
West
Lenten Egg Prices Spur Fresh Spring Work Plan
Odd phrasing hints at seasonal notes with mentions of eggs at Lent prices, spring work, and a hint on knowing the lay of the land. The fragment suggests agricultural and market context guiding readers into seasonal activity.
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Sioux City
W. H. Hopkins
Edward, Woods & Co
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War Department
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Chickamauga Battlefield
New York
Southern Pacific Pool
Keene
State’ Health Board
Trenton
N. J
United States Biscuit“company
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K. McLaren
Joseph M. Mitchell
Jersey’ City
Warrensburg
Robert Miller
Grant Woodward
Jackson County
Woodward
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