Notable deaths and events in brief across multiple states
Dr. John Thunder dies near Black River Falls Wisconsin of pneumonia at 60. Wisconsin senate kills anti-cigarette bill 15 to 12. Tobias Borner in Basin Wyoming bound over after assault charge. Harry Clary dies in Washington DC, former Balti more & Ohio Telegraph manager. Fire destroys Corning house pastry kitchen Portage Wisconsin. Ohio ship Ohio launch set for May 18 per Lemley and Snow. Yokohama coaling station contract awarded to Consolidated Coal of Cumberland Maryland. Henry Hyman dies from fall injuries in Chicago area. Cornell law professor declines Iowa State dean post. Michigan's Lt Gov Charles S. May dies at Gull Lake. John B. Giwillan legacy gift to University of Minnesota. McKinley announces P C Knox as attorney general. Plan to distribute young trees nationwide by Secretary Wilson next year. Harrison elected Greek letter fraternity member in college. Editor Bautzer vs Harris fights declared by French code. Thurston temp head of St Louis fair commission not a candidate. Rev E P Brown sick with smallpox. Thomas Swift dies in Seymour Connecticut. Treasury buys 2 million in short term bonds. George Amos dies in New York. David D. Thompson named Northwestern Christian Advocate editor. Gold found near Andesdal Norway. Capetown bubonic plague intensifies. Mrs Foster sentenced to three years for attempted murder aiding husband in Algona. Earthquakes shake southeastern Hungary. D B Robinson reportedly dying in Chicago. Hendrick Hudson hotel Yonkers burns for 150000. Secretary Wilson authors weather station in Taylor Texas.
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Basin
Wyoming
Tobias Borner
Harry Clary
Washington, D. C
Baltimore & Ohio Telegraph Company
Corning House
Portage
Wis
Lemley
College of Law
Cornell University
Towa State University
Charles S. May
Michigan
Island View
Gull Lake
Wilson
Agricultural Department
Harrison
United States
Phi Delta Theta
BE. L. Bautzer
the Watchman
Clayton
S. J. Harris
The
Argus
Thurston
St. Louis
Seymour
Conn
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
George Amos
Knoxville
David D. Thompson
Northwestern Christian Advocate
Chicago
Arendal
Skager Back
Christiansad
Norway
Capetown
Moore
Weather Bureau
Taylor
Tex
Breach of Diplomatic Relations Rumors Float
Washington officials puzzled by a cable from Mr. Squiers in Pekin alleging the Russian minister refuses to receive Chinese officials. The report prompted cautious denial from the Russian embassy and Rockhill offered no confirmation amid Manchuria negotiations.
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Washington
Squires
Pekin
Rockhill
United States
Squiers
Manchuria
China
Rio Population Figures Clash in 1900 Report
In Rio de Janeiro the 1900 mortality reached 18 percent per sanitary authorities, while statistical sources show 431,718 and 795,000 population figures. Still births equate to 77 per 1000 births, and tuberculosis accounted for about one fifth of deaths.
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Washington
Rio Janeiro
Marine Hospital Service
Havelburg
Rio
Ten More Bubonic Plague Cases Reported in Capetown
Capetown records forty eight hours with ten new bubonic plague cases. Four are European and six are black residents. Health authorities note ongoing transmission and reinforce public health measures.
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Capetown
Robbers Escape After Battle at Michigantown Safe
Robbers wrecked the safe in a brick building occupied by merchant C. A. Marshall near Michigantown Indiana after a desperate running fight with citizens Marshall was slightly wounded and one robber was probably fatally shot. The safe held several hundred dollars and papers.
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Frankfort
Ind
Michigantown
Here
C. A. Marshall
Marshall
Real Fighters Still Fight Amid War News
London reports Lord Kitchener plans rapid reliefs to replace state troops at the front as volunteers return. Pretoria's Morning Post correspondent warns Boers will fight to a finish, with real fighters still in commando and crush of Boer forces. Brussels cites government move to Leydsdorp and Kruger's US visit plans. Dispatches confirm Dewet and Botha met at Vrede.
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London
Lord Kitchener
War Office
Pretoria
Morning Post
Brussels
Schalkburger
Leydsdorp
Daily Mail
Hilversum
Kruger
United States
Washington
Boston
Chicago
Times
Jroonstadt
Dewet
Botha
Vrede
Kaiser Warns Army in Potsdam Address
Berlin reports press and civilian access was tightly restricted during Emperor William's remarks at a Potsdam review. The Kaiser praised the army's loyalty, warned against undermining the crown and urged guards and the First Regiment of Foot Guards to remain steadfast to the Hohenzollerns.
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Berlin
Potsdam
William
Move on the Carter Case in Supreme Court Bail Request
Attorneys for Captain O. M. Carter, imprisoned at Leavenworth for defrauding the government, will seek bail from the Supreme Court tomorrow while appealing a lower court’s denial of a writ of habeas corpus. The application will be opposed by Solicitor General Richards and the Department of Justice.
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Carter
Washington, D. C
O. M. Carter
Leavenworth
Supreme Court
Richards
Department of Justice
Denver selects 21 citizens to receive President McKinley
A Denver firm formed a non partisan committee of twenty one citizens to receive and entertain President McKinley during his Colorado visit. Members include United States Senators Teller Patterson ex Senator Wolcott and Congressmen Bell Shafroth. The president will spend three days in Colorado: Denver Colorado Springs and Pike's Peak.
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Denver
United States
Teller and Patterson
Wolcott
Bell and
Shafroth
McKinley
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Pike's Peak
Thirteenth Reaches Chicago Homecoming Parade Began
The Thirtieth volunteer infantry arrived in Chicago from the Philippines and was greeted by a large crowd of family members and sweethearts at the station despite the late hour.
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Chicago
Philippines
Livestock Foot and Mouth Disease Rages in Europe
Washington officials monitor reports from abroad on the fatal foot and mouth disease sweeping livestock across most European countries for several years. Signals from European points show no decline as outbreaks remain widespread.
Russia Sends Cautions on Manchuria Peace Signals Avert Crisis
Washington reports Secretary Hay received a Russian communication via Count Casini. The note affirms Russia’s peaceful aims in China, reassures withdrawal of troops from Manchuria, and aligns with U S policy to avoid private territorial or financial deals.
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Washington
United States
Russia
China
Manchuria
State Department
Hay
Cassini
Europe
Huay
St. Petersburg
Charlemagne Tower
Manila Port Improvement Plans Revealed
The War Department division of insular affairs has copies of specifications and blueprints for Manila port improvements authorized by the Philippine commission. The project includes 150000 cu yd rip rap 21000 cu yd concrete and rubble breakwaters 5000000 cu yd dredging and a 4700 ft bulkhead. Dredging depth reaches thirty feet with material to reclaim land.
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Washington
Division of Insular Affairs
War Department
Manila
Philippine Commission
St. Joseph Cashier Vanishes from City
German American Bank cashier V. Hara ing left St. Joseph yesterday and cannot be found. He wrote two letters claiming he left for good and that his accounts were in order, with officials noting the examination supports his statements.
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ST. Joseph
BE. V. Haraing
Russian forces in Manchuria to reach half a million by May
London April 6 report cites Daily Graphic Moscow correspondent predicting the Russian army in Manchuria will total 500000 by the end of May. It is believed War Minister General Kourapatki contemplates sending an army corps south to Korea if needed.
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London
Moscow
Daily Graphic
Manchuria
Ceneral Kourapatki
Korea
Jessops Seeks Site for Mammoth Cutlery Factory
Washington business leaders welcome W. Jessops & Sons Limited of Sheffield England as J Robinson managing director and J B Wagner representative with Colonel Hughes English attorney visit to find a location for a large cutlery factory. Local inducements offered to attract the project.
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Washington
J. Robinson
J. BR. Wagner
Colonel Hughes
W. Jessops & Sons
Hmited
Sheffield
England
Live Stock Market Report From Kansan City Yard
The market showed steady to firm tone across beef cattle hogs and sheep. Cattle receipts included about forty cars with steady prices, hogs traded strong to slightly higher with most at 5.97 to 6.02, and sheep and lambs saw steady to strong demand though lambs weakened versus last week.
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Kansan City
Sol Tilomatia
Standard Cattle Company
Kansas City Market Report Cattle Lambs Steady to Higher
Cattle heavy steers and Texans steady to higher with native beef at 4.65 and western-fed at 13.10. Cows 3,2440, calves 5.60 to 26.25. hogs opened higher then steady top 1.17. Sheep and lambs show steady to higher with western lambs 4.10 to 6.25 and yearlings 1.74 to 5.09.
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Kansas City
Interview Remarks on Funston Brigadier General Nomination
Wichita April 6 report of Chester I Long about Frederick Funston and a possible brigadier general appointment. Long cites General Corbin’s view that Funston has done little to earn a general rank and notes the president would not act on Corbin’s recommendation.
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Wichita
Kan
the Eagle
Chester I. Long
Kansas
Frederick Funston
Long
Associated Press
Finnston
Mr. Long
Corbin
Finston
Funston
General Corbin
Mail Carriers to Wear Gray Blouse with Turndown Collar
The postmaster general is expected to authorize letter carriers to abandon coats during hot weather. Official orders will permit gray blouses with turndown collars and black ties as summer attire.
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Washington
Death of Rev John Jasper in Richmond at 90
The renowned African American preacher Rev John Jasper died at his Richmond Virginia home at age ninety. He was known for his controversial "Sun does move" theory and long advocacy.
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John Jasper
Richmond, Va
Supreme Court Adjourns Without Commission Appointments
Lincoln April 6 The supreme court adjourned without announcing appointments for the supreme court commission. A meeting will be held early next week and an agreement may be reached then. The three judges remained in consultation all afternoon seeking to complete the selection of the commissioners.
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Lincoln
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Commission
PS Ee Sim Gt Soare
Flowers in New York Sales Boom Across Decades
Five years ago a Broadway florist moved over 100000 dollars in flowers for a display. Sixty years ago one florist dominated nearly all city cut flowers. New Year sales reached two hundred dollars, retail first day of January stood at two hundred thousand, and 1899 yearly sales surpassed six million. These figures pertain to New York City alone.
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New York
Broadway
Iaster
New York City
Englishman Cooks Plum Pudding Beneath Thames
A man won a wager by cooking a plum pudding ten feet under the Thames. He prepared the pudding in a tin case placed in lime and submerged it in water so the lime heat cooked the dessert in about two hours.
Haedeker Barred After Palestine Guide Backlash
Sultan Abdul Hamed II bans Haedaker’s Guide to Palestine over political and social restrictions. Travelers warned copies may be confiscated at entry ports amid government crackdown.
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Abdul-Hamid II
Haedaker
Palestine
Woman's Heart Healed by Dodd's Kidney Pills
Mrs Samuel G Dyer of Mccarron Michigan writes she suffered heart pain for years despite medical care. After using Dodd's Kidney Pills her condition improved and she reports sleep restored and near perfect health. She credits the pills with her cure and urges others to try them.
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M'Carron
Mich
Samuel G. Dyer
Dodd
Defiance Starch Ad Promotes 16 Oz Pack at 10 Cents
An old advertisement touts DEFIANCE STARCH offering a 16 oz package for 10 cents, claiming other 10 cent starches are only 12 oz. It pledges satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded and urges customers to ask their grocer for DEFIANCE. The copy also muses on patience and discernment in choices.
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Defiance
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Black River Falls
Wisconsin Senate
Judiciary Committee
John B. Gilfillan
Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Ith
P. C. Knox
Pittsburg
Uncle Sam
Ton Authorities
Adwit &Quiers
Sanitary Authorities
Janeiro
Kaiser
Tion
Tlans
Har
Bor Impri
St. Joseph Cashier
Jessops
South Omaha
Haedeker
Sciatica
Lumbago
St. Jacobs Oil
Iman
Oetea
Prinnis
Tho
Dr, Man's Medicine Company
Brand Rapids, Richigen
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