German Force Suffering Major Defeat in German South Africa
The Lokal Anselver reports Col Glasqnapps force against the Herreron near Otjihaena sustains a serious reverse. Eight German officers and fifty six men killed, four officers and eighteen men wounded. Two thirds of officers and one third of men die of typhoid, crippling the campaign until reinforcements arrive. Gov Leutwein may be suspended and Gen Trotha could lead a new army to salvage the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps News Ass'n
Berlin
Lokal Anselver
Glasqnapps
Herreron
South Africa
Otjihaena
Glagenapp
Leutwein Willl
Trotha
Roosevelt Endorsed as Indiana GOP Convention Adopts Platform
Indianapolis April 27. At the Republican state convention the platform endorsed Roosevelt for the presidency unanimously. J Frank Hanley won the governorship on the first ballot. Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge attended with Beveridge named permanent chairman. Electors at large named G A Cunningham and Joseph Oliver. Delegates to the Chicago national convention include Fairbanks Beveridge Durbin and Goodrich. Incumbents for secretary of state treasurer and auditor were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Roosevelt
J. Frank Hanley
Fairbanks
Beveridge
G. A. Cunningham
Joseph Oliver
Chicago
Durbin
Goodrich
Unanimous Picks for AG Superintendent and Supreme Court
The attorney general, superintendent of instruction, and supreme court judges were all chosen unanimously for the same positions on the ticket, signaling strong party unity and clear leadership expectations. The slate reinforces continuity in state governance and judicial direction ahead of the election cycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Committee to deliver Scott probe report to Civic union
A special committee investigating Prosecuting Attorney Scott plans to place the report in Milo A. Root’s hands at 4 PM this afternoon. The executive committee of the Civic union will decide on public release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Milo A. Root
The
Civic Union
Water Department Report Ahead of Tonight's Committee Meeting
Water Superintendent Youngs will present a detailed view of the department's financial condition and a forecast of next year's improvement costs to the fire and water committee. The rate cut debate is likely deferred as Chairman Zbin den indicates. A clash over Murphy's ordinance canceling the Seattie and Lake Washington Waterway contract is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngs
Fire and Water Committee
Special Council
Zbinden
Murphy
Seattie & Lake Washington Waterway Company
New Police Rules Tighten Crowd Control in Business District
Mayor Ballinger and Chief Delaney draft stricter crowd handling rules. No one may enter fire lines without a signed mayoral card. Cooperation between fire and police is required when riot alarms sound. Seattle Shipping steamer Seven Sisters chartered by James Leesnow of San Francisco to sail May 1 for Nome with gasoline and powder.
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Ballinger
Delaney
Ricta
Seattle Shipping Company
Seven Sisters
James Leesnow Company
San Francisco
Nome
First Avenue
Madison Street
Denny Way
Jackson Street
Meredith
Mrs Alten Parker Seen As Potential Democratic Candidate Wife
A printed photo shows Mrs Alten B Parker wife of the likely Democratic presidential hopeful. She is described as handsome brilliant domestic and fond of her two grandchildren kept at Rosemount New York. The Parkers host brief gatherings and invitees recall their hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alten B. Parker
Parker
Moses I. Behoonmaker
New York
Rosemount
N. Y
Parkers
Armory Free Water Granted by Board of Public Works
The National Guard asked the board to provide free water for the new armory building and won approval. An older council ordinance had already allowed free water for the armory, which has since been destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
National Guard
Underground Russia Secrets and Socialist Currents
A look at the hidden Soviet style politics where opponents operate underground. Russians with liberal or conservative views join Socialist groups to push for suffrage a parliament and equal taxation. Platforms spread secretly via students workers and peasant readers with word of mouth and coded language.
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Jonn Vandercook
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Mussia Mosecow
Coveliet
Kusela
Russia
United States
Mark Hanna
Hoooeevelt
Palelic
Mussina
Ceare
House of Lords
Cmar
England
Empire
Giberia
End of Bitter Fight Ends by Recovery with New Discovery
In DuPont Georgia J Fr Hughes recounts a long struggle with a lung abscess. After doctors gave up he used Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption and quickly recovered. The drug is sold by G O Guy at the corner of Second and Yesler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fr. Hughes
DuPont
Dr. King
G. Oo
Guy
Yesler
Hahlor Has Hive Wines at Brimoo t Hearing
At a moot hearing in Washington on April 27 L E Abbott of Farmington Utah testified about Apostle J W Taylor allegedly having multiple wives. He claimed Taylor’s wives included two living in Farmington and others with varying children. He referenced marriages to Rhoda and Rexate Wellington and other connections to Mormon schools. A letter from President Smith to Senator Burrows was read. committee adjourned awaiting further action.
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Washington, D. C
L. E. Abbott
Barmington
Utah
J. W. Taylor
Taylor
Farmington
Rhoda
Rexate Wellington
J. M. Tanner
Utah Agricultural College
Smith
Burrows
John Henry Smith
George Teasdale
M. W. Merrill
M. F. Cowley
Prominent Chinese to Visit Fair on World’s Tour
Dr. Kwang Chung Yi and four Pekin social leaders arrived in Tacoma aboard the Tremont. They travel to St. Louis for the world’s fair, then plan a tour of eastern cities to study hospitals and sanitary conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kwang Chung Yi
Pekin
China
Tacoma
Boston Steamship Company
Tremont
St. Louis
Kwang Chung Li
Shanghai
British capture Silig with Italian aid in Aden campaign
The Aden command reports Silig fell to British forces and Italians after stiff Dervish resistance. Three British sailors were killed and six wounded while Dervishes suffered heavy losses. British and Italian flags were raised together in victory. Oardalas notes Olympic lodge plans a large hall this summer with lodge room upstairs and a first floor auditorium, to be completed by July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Aden
Silig
Oardalas
Olympic Lodge
I. E
O F
The
Odd Fellows
Miniature World's Fair A Feature Of The Conference
A major missionary exhibit will occupy two floors at the Los Angeles Chamber building during the May Methodist conference. The miniature world’s fair will showcase 16 country booths, native costumed exhibitors, a life size Japanese garden, and a 20 foot map. Four day mass meetings at Hagard's pavilion will feature bishops and laity on mission futures and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
General Methodist Conference
Methodist Church
Ftate
Waltrensen
China
Reva
J. W. Thoburne
Warner
India
J. G. Hartzell
Africa
C. C. McCabe
Kh. G. Andrews
Bishop Andrews
Permit Rule Tightens Carrying Explosives on Vessels
A new rule requires permission to carry cartridges or gunpowder in the future, with special permits from Hulls and Boilers inspectors. The ruling, received by Collector C W Ide from the Washington department, targets vessels carrying explosives without permits and follows a prior $100 fine on the steamer Multnomah. Governor Brady of Alaska arrived in St Louis and visited the world’s fair grounds, inspecting the Alaska exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collector of Customs
C. W. Ide
Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington
Department
Multnomah
ST. Louis
Door Emergency Commission Exhibit Organized
The article notes an exhibit arranged under the auspices of a commission with two prominent lay workers, J. KR. Mott, secretary of the World's Students' Christian Federation, and W. Beott Corlis, assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. KR. Mott
Students’ Christian Federation
W. Beott Corlis
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Herreros
Glase
Ine
J. Redelsheimer & Co
First
Cor. Columbie
Morris
Teale Hills
Furniture and Carpet Company
Second Avenue and
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Liberal Credit Store
Retipe Waioih
Chief Delaney
Yesler Way
Brillant
White Plains
Bradford B. McGregor
Ambrose McGregor
Cleveland
Standard Oil Company
Olympta
Edwin J. Rowe
Northport Smelting & Refining Company
Rowe
Smelting Company
Alton B. Parker
Hahlor
Scrippa News Ags'n
Newspaper Enterprise Ran'n
Earth
Balep Alten
Schlartzell
General Missionary Society
Warnes
Cihcaiig
McCarthy Dry Goods Co
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