Boer Leaders Confer as Pretoria Doubts End Grow
Reports from MABPORLA and London describe Boer leaders Steyn Dewet and others arriving at Klerksdorp and attending a conference with Orange Free State and Transvaal representatives. British officers escort guests with courtesy while hope of peace rises in Pretoria and markets. Kruger in Amsterdam remains pessimistic, vowing to continue fighting unless full independence is won.
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Amsterdam
Paul Kruger
South African Republica
California gambling club closes after five weeks of operation
The California club once known as the White House in a Tenderloin building shuts its gambling rooms after five weeks. Owner Beattie had rented the upper floors for months and surrendered the premises. Ground floor tenant Mike Barnes plans to convert the space into a lodging house. The club, once a hub of high stakes gambling, had seen millions change hands and several underworld tragedies.
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Mike Barnes
California Saloon
Lodging House
California Club
White House
Millionaire's Wife Kills Son Then Herself in Mansion
In Poughkeepsie New York early today Mrs A Edwin Towers wife of a wealthy iron merchant shot and killed her 16 year old son Alfred and then died by suicide at the Tower mansion. A temporary ingoes.
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Dimmick Accused of Mint Theft Testimony Details Truck Stash
The case against Walter N. Dimmick for stealing $20 000 from the United States mint features Cashier Cole's testimony that the stolen money was kept in tiers behind a truck. Dimmick questioned the truck removal, after which the money was found missing.
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Walter N. Dimmick
United States Mint
Cole
Dimmick
Timber Claimants Arm for Possible Feud at FAGLE GORGE
Timber claimants arrive armed at FAGLE GORGE with Winchester rifles as notices and jumps increase. About 15 to 20 men from Enumclaw defend their claims amid snow on the mountains. A clash is feared and Washington may take a Kentucky feud attitude in coming days.
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Enumcan
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Belgium's Unrest Sparks Street Clashes Across Cities
Rioting flares in Belgium as socialists clash with police in Liege and Catholics organize counter demonstrations in Antwerp. Dozens injured, three officers hospitalized, red flags waved, and warnings of wider unrest reach the king and ministers.
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Liege
Antwerp
Belgium
Fire damages Ayers drug store in Yakima trade district
A fire at 4 AM destroyed W P Ayers drug store in Yakima with estimated loss of 12000 and guaranteed by insurance. A painting valued at 500 was among the destroyed items. In Washington Brainerd urged ship subsidy to help American lines win Oriental trade from Seattle, currently dominated by a Japanese line.
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Star
North Yakima
W. P. Ayers
Washington, D. C
Erastus L. Brainerd
Seattle
House Committee
Plight Deepens for Dr. Talmage in Washington
Very ill in Washington, April 11, Dr. Talmage has grown steadily worse and his condition this afternoon is extremely critical. The report notes his health deteriorating under medical care as officials await further updates.
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Washington, D. C
Talmage
Ballard Appoints Icelandic Night Watchman Amid Protest
The Ballard pew committee appointed Alex Faleafon as night watchman after a divided vote. Faleafon, an Icelander in Ballard with many compatriots, faces protest from parts of the police board over the decision.
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Ballard Pew Committee
Alex Faleafon
Ballard
Faleafon
Police Board
Nomination of James R Garfield as civil service commissioner
The nomination of James R Garfield to be civil service commissioner went to the Senate today.
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Washington, D. C
James R. Garfield
Whs
Senate
Why Not a Senator and a Congressman from King County
Republicans of Seattle plan a public meeting at Good Templars hall in Fremont to back a King County candidate for Congress. Three Seattle Republicans Albertson Humphrey and Burch seek endorsement, arguing united county support could secure a third district seat for King County.
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Seattle
Good Templars Hall
Fremont
B. F. Day
Ninth Ward
North Canal
Washington
Tacoma
North Yakima
Harold Preston
United States
Preston
Funeral for Buccys Set Tuesday in Everett
The Buccys burial is planned for Tuesday afternoon with the father arriving from Madison Wisconsin for the obsequies. A separate note reports the A O U W grand lodge in Everett closed after a highly successful session with new officers installed at 2 pm.
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