Victory at Wepener Fails to Bring Breakthrough in South Africa
London reports no public update from the war office as General Brabant’s forces head toward Rouxville after a brief Wepener engagement. Frost hits Bloemfontein while Lord Roberts presses for prisoner treatment reforms and battles continue near Alival North and Basutoland.
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London
War Office
Brabans
Wepener
Roukvilles
Aliwal
Satudig
Grenfell
Ter Williams
Rousville
Rouxville
Senevesian
Swanepoel
Bloemfontein
Times
de Wetsdorp
Kruger
Reverend Parkhurst Demands A New Presbyterian Creed
The Rev Dr Charles H Parkhurst, at Madison Square Presbyterian Church, urges replacing the Westminster Confession of Faith with a new creed. He warns the current document is inadequate, urging a unifying statement of belief centered on the love of God and the salvation offered through Christ. The talk criticizes entrenched dogma while urging Presbyterians to adopt a clearer, more modern faith to keep the denomination intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
New York
Charles H. Parkhurst
Madison Squire Presbyterian Church
Christ
Chad
Cape
God' Peart
Lovie
Leenene
Quay Republicans Sweep Columbia County Primaries
Full returns from Columbia county Republican primaries show a decisive victory for the Quay faction. Will center delegates to the saluted convention are named, with Elias Hendershott favored for Sheriff and FE D Hagenbuch for Jury Commissioner. coroner to be chosen from the south side. Uncertainty remains on legislature candidates with picks from north and south sides expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
Columbia County
Quay Republicans
J. H. Catterall
Berwick
John W. Tiddaworthy
Centralia
Eilas Hendershott
Madison
D. Hagenbuch
Scott
Wreck at Chattanooga Kills Engineer and Fireman
A Southern Railway freight train struck a mule near Huntsville Alabama while at speed. Engineer Percy Armstrong and Fireman Sandy Oeborne died. Five crew members were seriously injured as engines and cars toppled into a steep embankment.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Southern Railway
Huntsville
Ala
Percy Armstrong
Sandy Oeborne
Unclear OCR Summary of Local Incident
A fragmentary OCR text reports a fatal incident near Vainnogat park involving a child at Cine college studkey. The garbled lines mention a bogey, a dirt attachment, a frightened crowd, and an alley near Euster promenihers with references to Whey stesiel and Othe of the Lopes.
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iLedodpila
Wikentley
Cine College Studkey
Vainnogat Park
Euster Promenihers
Ike Tatewy
Lopes
Collision near Dadian Springs leaves boy wounded in April night
A seven year old boy, son of John Crowe of Cwerry Run, Wo Va, was shot near Dadian Springs, MeL, by a 19 year old son of John Cline during a night incident. The child wore a blue cloth and was struck while playing with a gun, injuring him in the leg.
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Cwerry Run
Wo Va
Micharlea
Sevearold
John Crowe
Dadian Springs
Mel
John Cline
Biorn
Willy
Paris Exposition Opens Amid Splendor and Confusion
Paris April 15 Exposition opened with President Loubet keynote ceremony amid lavish stage setting and crowd mobilization. Officials reported traffic chaos and unfinished displays. American pavilion praised by Loubet yet viewed as disappointing by some visitors.
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Paris
Ty Srand
Loubet
Salles Des Fetes
Toubet
Toast of the Other Pavilions Emphasizes Unfinished Interiors
A fragment notes that several pavilions are praised for style yet criticized for incomplete interiors. The text highlights the contrast between exterior presentation and ongoing interior work.
Will Accept the Nomination as Vice President
Washington reports Secretary Long signaled openness to the Republican vice presidential nomination. The idea unsettled some party leaders who favored other candidates. Tang and Dewey were pressed for views. none offered a firm answer, though Dewey was praised as the navy’s honored man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Long
Tang Wie
Withie
Anh
Homan
Cong
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Ex Governor Altgeld Opposes Pattison as Bryan Running Mate
Chicago reports Ex Governor Altgeld rejects the idea of nominating Pennsylvania's Ex Governor Pattison for vice president with William Jennings Bryan in 1896. He argues Pattison lacks broad support on key issues and could weaken the Democratic ticket while urging candidates with definite progressive principles and integrity.
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Chicago
Altgeld
Pattison
Pennsylvania
Bryan
Pelmer
Huckner
America
Aeean
Democratic
Pattloon
Miro Partison
Democrats of America
Itpublicum
Denorratic Party
Republican Party
Convienton
Garvenor
Tornado Strikes Kansas Near Winfield and Putnam
A massive storm reported near Winfield and between Wichita and Newton, with damage west of Clearwater. Two deaths and four injuries from overturned houses are reported, while Putnam saw several homes blown down and four serious injuries. A southbound Santa Fe passenger train brought word of two killed, unconfirmed tonight. West of Clearwater a five mile strip was swept by the storm at o'clock tonight with no casualties reported there.
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Wichita
Kans
Winfeld
Newton
Clearwater
Meer
Putnam
Banta Fe
Jt le
Obituary Notice From A Fragmented Kentucky Record
An incomplete obituary fragment mentions April M Goerner Taylor of Kentwoke and a reference to Kentucky person Gavin. The text hints a public notice of death with a date indicating arrival tomorrow but details are unclear.
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Washington
M—Goerner Taylor
Kentwoke
Gavin
Kentucky
Midley
Tomarrow
Farrar Shocked Community in Burlington News
A Burlington report states the community is greatly shocked by the news that Farrar was considered a mulel jeu Man, with references to Waterbury National Bank and local figures. Details are unclear due to the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Hospital committee receives telegram on Maine voyage
The executive committee of the American women s hospital mbip bite base received word from Tandy Wendelph Cheech that the Maine aimed at Madre Chie morning and will reach Southamp ton on April 1a. All aboard are well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
American Women's Hospital
Mbip
Tandy Wendelph Cheech
Maine
Southampton
Week in Congress Shapes Alaska and Philippine Bills
Senate focus turns to the Alaska code bill and the Philippine temporary government measure with votes pending on the Alaskan bill and related amendments. Debate on the subsidy shipping bill looms, while the House contemplates naval appropriation actions and a tribute to Representative Evan Williams.
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Senate
Philippine Islands
House
Washington
Friends of
Morgan
Alabama
Poxaibly
Frye
Hanna
Carter
Lodge
Hour
Chirk
Maine
Wisvwonsi
Missouri
Wheeler
Kentucky
Vurda
Marah
Evan 4Oitie
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company Passenger Death
Fragmentary obituary note reporting a 17 year old youth connected to Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company found dead today in an unspecified location with unclear details.
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Philadelphie
Ayeil TA
Chailes Fy Mannan
Peeahlent
Ue Philadelphia
Reading Hallroad Company
Parady
Mules for Cape Town Steamship Delayed to Cape Town
A steamship bound for Cape Town arrived late last night after a rough voyage. The crew reported delays caused by heavy seas and mechanical issues. Passengers included trade officials and merchants seeking shipments to South Africa.
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Orleans
Serene Chao
Cape Town
Jouniubew
Fragmentary 1900s Newsbriefs on Congress and Local Matters
Scattered items mention General Repin and various political figures, a Croton event, and editorial notes. Also referenced are a royal annual press meeting, local service matters, and suburban happenings. The text is fragmentary with several garbled names and places.
Anti-Quay Victorious In Washington County Election
In Washington PA on April 13 the Acheson and anti-Quay ticket leads in county returns. Acheson Clark and Anderson head the anti-Quay assembly slate. McLain trails. Quay delegates appear limited with McCracken likely defeated and McLain and Clark among leaders in the county convention race.
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Washington
Acheson
Washington County
Hon
J. W. Clark
Assembly
J. H. McLain
J. M. Anderson
Congress
Quay
McCracken
anti-eQjuay
VY. Clark
Nathan G&. Evang
T. Rayburn
William H. Gritlhe
Joseph A. Heron
Twenty-fourth Congressional District
John MW. Murdoch
0. C. Maresh
John W. Mathim
John W. Alles
Tin Plate Industry in Avesborg Reports War Era Impacts
Avesborg notes reforms affecting the tin plate industry during wartime. Production declined but some facilities maintained output. daily wage trends and employment levels are discussed, with figures indicating overall economic strain amid material controls and labor shifts.
Boers Attempt to Escape Collapses as Col Schiel Is Captured
Report describes Colonel Schiel being sent to the citadel amid a failed Boer escape attempt. Text mentions rival groups and a dramatic pursuit ending with confinement at a fortress. Details are garbled but imply a security transfer and heightened tensions during the incident.
Vinson and Palioonen Under Review for Term Durations
A report details Vinson and Palioonen facing review of term lengths under supervision. The item notes a coastal context and mentions a public or institutional setting with potential dates and procedural steps.
Warredton Frat Salute Highlights Unclear Event
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Warredton April related activity, with references to a frat and a dimmed Pronk sprite. No coherent facts or names are readable to establish a full event or outcome.
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Warredton
Quirin Drive Closes Near City Anochala
An unclear report describes a long drive near the city, mentioning a quiron and adjacent areas. Details are fragmentary but indicate an event occurring this afternoon with local proximity to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thihile
Apel
Quiron
Big Strike At Croton Dam Sparks Armed Stand Off
Italian laborers near Croton Dam in New York threaten a fight to a finish over wage demands. Deputies guard the works as authorities plan a conference in New York with contractors to press concessions. Strikers, armed with tins and pistols, vow to prevent outside labor and force a settlement, while authorities deploy cavalry and infantry to maintain order.
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Croton Landing
N. Y
Cornel Dam
Acm
Wnell
Coutineray
Trajan
Hraneli
Delahuniy
New York
Gener Roe
Atrikera
Angelo F Riotelin
Everalu
Leing
Kasten Regulon
Remi Cathe
Dha Villey
Dube DY
Farher
Prish
Sivas Mubey
Neariiler
Sylkens
Aneelo Hyototia
Owens
Hie
Molloy
Wetehester
Rotendem
Woestchester
Yonkers
Mount Vernon
Brooklyn
Roe
Cal Kore Diet Oo
Trogue
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Brabant
Lord Roberts
Winston Charente
Prefora
Ree
Kruger Visied
Roer
Kroonstad
Tiedindford
Hoomfontein
Piewria
Waterval
Transvaal
Lord Robertse
Katee Siding
Miseru
Haeurelandy
Apri
Godfrey Lagden
Free State
Dalgety
Basutoland
Busutus
Royal Trinh Rifles
Flouxville
Aimeelf
Ftater
Alment
Free
Myr
Thalney
Allwal North
Itt Ie
DR. Parkhurst
Columbia
Bridge d'Lena
Washington Statue
Rorter
Italy
Spain
Austria
Seine
Alexander Bridge
Hotel Des Invalides
Nicholwe Lil
Champs Elysees
Eiffel Tower
Champ de Mars
Kansas
Winfield
Gov. Taylor
Madeira
Harrison
Ecumenical Missionary Conference
Benjamin Harrison
Naval
Wilith
Cohenlye
Ariel Otter
Oldolin Cormfort
Camic Negie
Charles BE. Smith
Repetto
Goimeral
Brainwe
Stiller
Pragnene
Paria
Gendt Norndstern Penntyanla
The
Mirkers
Servier
Cie Chutes
Loddon
Editorial, Lewk and Conant
Lawal
Seoranton
Aveisborg
Antiel
Phat Preedor
Vehouk
Wan Si
Tee Aganemute
Tie
Ennline
Schiel
Colinel Sehhot
Vinson
Aool
William Palioonen
Seton Peek
Oith
Witi Pipe
Wiedals Toyhay
Uae
Queen
Dublin
Croton Dam
Weather Forecast
Wertington
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