Allen T Porto Rico Goes to Acquaint Islingself
Charles H. Allen will be the first civil governor of Porto Rico under the new act. Time is short to form a cabinet. Allen will travel to San Juan and study potential cabinet members, with at least seven Puerto Rican councilors required by the organic act. He will return to the United States once established, possibly leaving General Davis in charge.
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Washington, D. C
Charles H. Allen
Navy
Porto Rico
House of Representatives
Allen
White House
Congress
San Juan
Long
Washington
Davis
United States
Navy Department
Battle Updates From Wepener and Natal Fronts
Advices report a surrounding British force at Wepener with about 1500 troops and ongoing fighting favorable to the federals. Cannonade near Bultfontein, between Winburg and Boshof, in the Orange Free State. Boers in Natal say after heavy bombardment the British retreat toward Ladysmith as federals return to old positions.
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Pretoria
Wepener
Bultfontein
Winburgo
Boshof
Orange Free State
Brandfort
Natal
Ladysmith
Bryan Visits Dying Woman in Phoenix
W J Bryan arrived in Phoenix escorted by two brass bands. A dying woman sent a message asking him to call on her, and Bryan agreed. He spoke to 5,000 people after addressing school children with the city schools closed for the event.
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Phoenix
Ariz
W. J. Bryan
Bryant
Boer Activity Explained
Bloemfontein reports that Boer forces east of the railroad near the border are split as Kruger and Steyn fail to unite their command. Burghers refuse to stay idle and insist on active employment, believing the British plan is a waiting game.
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Bloemfontein
Kruger
Steyn
Porto Rico Bill Outlines Tariff and Governance Provisions
The Porto Rico bill summary describes duties between the United States and Porto Rico, duty on coffee, free entry for English works, and a 15 percent U S duty on goods from Porto Rico. It also outlines government setup with San Juan as capital and status of Spanish subjects, plus continuation of existing laws and repeal of the priest marriage ban.
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Washington
Porto Rico
United States
Internal Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Collector of Internal Revenue
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of War
Legislative Assembly of
San Juan
Spain
Queen congratulates sailors on Homecoming from South Africa
The Queen telegraphed Captain Lambton of the Powerful, praising the crew's gallant and valuable services in South Africa and welcoming them on their return to England from Portsmouth. She expressed hope to see them soon after her own return.
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London
Lambton
Powerful
Portsmouth
South Africa
England
Strength of Philippine Army Reported in April 1 Figures
Washington April 13 Adjutant Corbin released a statement detailing troop strength in the Philippines as of April 1. Total officers and men reached 63,585, up 308 since March 1 due to new recruits from hospital corps and other state departments. General officers and staff total 2,730, with cavalry at 3,607 comprising 2,411 regulars and 1,096 volunteers.
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Philippine Army
Washington
Corbin
Philippines
Inland Depositories Bid Passes in Congress
The House adopted a resolution from the insular affairs committee to authorize the secretary of the treasury to designate depositories in Porto Rico, Cuba and the Philippines for government funds. It applies to Cuba while the island is occupied by the United States, and an amendment to include the Philippines was defeated by party vote.
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Washington
House
Insular Affairs’committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Porto Rico
Cuba
Philippines
United States
Call to Andrews as Chancellor Better Than Rumors
Lincoln April 10 Authorities at the University of Nebraska deny reports that Dr. Andrews refused the chancellorship. Regents say a formal action notice was mailed and a decision may come after a possible visit, with strong hopes he will accept. The university senate sent a greeting committee and Acting Chancellor Bessey praised the candidate as an educator and orator.
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Lincoln
Neb
University of Nebraska
Andrews
Nebraska University
Board of Regents
Dr. Andrews
von Forel
Rich
Chicago
Davis
Bessey
Fling
Caldwell
Reese
Reverend John W Julian Dies At 85 In Gordon Nebraska
Trev Julian, the towns oldest resident, died at his daughter’s home in Gordon Nebraska. Born in North Carolina he was 85 years and 6 months old. He served fifty five years in the Indiana conference and forty as an active Methodist Episcopal pastor. He was chaplain of the Fifty third Indiana volunteers under Colonel Walter Q Gresham.
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Trev
Julian
Gordon
Neb
John W. Julian
V. Brewer
North Carolina
Indiana Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fifty-third Regiment
Indiana Volunteers
Walter Q. Gresham
Aged Couple Injured In Farm Accident At Doniphan
In Doniphan Nebraska on April 16 an 89 year old man known as Uncle Jake Cole was kicked by a team and suffered two broken ribs. While tending him his 87 year old wife went upstairs for a quilt and fell part way down breaking her hip. Doctors fear she may not survive though Mr Cole is reported to be doing well.
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Doniphan
Neb
Jake Cole
Mr. Cole
Company M Holds Elections After Captain Resigns
Activity in Albion Nebraska on April 16 reports Company M Second Nebraska elected a captain to replace Captain McGaw who resigned. A first lieutenant was chosen to succeed Lieutenant Fired Mack with Wilbur Price named to the post.
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Co. M. Albion
Neb
Second Nebraska
McGaw
Mack
Wilbur Price
Train Kills Man Crossing Tracks in Gibbon
KEARNEY Neb April 16 The special train of the New York Central railroad struck John Foster as it passed through Gibbon breaking his back and other bones causing instant death He was about 75 years old and an old settler in this county.
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Kearney
Neb
New York Central Railroad
John Foster
Gibbon
Three Years for Murder in Hyannis Case
In Hyannis April 16 the state case against James Robinson, tried in district court, ended after nine hours of jury deliberation with a verdict of manslaughter. Judge Thompson sentenced Robinson to three years in the penitentiary for the February shooting of his wife at the Carpenter hotel in Whitman. He also attempted suicide. County Attorney Ankefer led the prosecution, aided by Noteman of Alliance and Kirkpatrick of Broken Bow.
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Hyannis
Nel
James Robinson
Thompson
Robinson
Carpenter
Whitman
Ankefer
Noteman
Alliance
Kirkpatrick
Broken Bow
Farmer Henry Keller Taken After Sudden Insanity
Roseland Nebraska April 16 Henry Keller a bachelor German farmer who owns a farm near Roseland was seized by sudden insanity and was moved to Hastings to be held by the sheriff.
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Roseland, Neb
Henry Keller
Roseland
Hastings
Prominent Nebraska Woman Dead in Wayne
Mrs. W. Hi McNeal wife of Editor and Postmaster McNeal died at her Wayne home after a short illness. A resident for sixteen years she belonged to the Presbyterian church and was a leading club woman for years.
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Nebraska
Wayne, Neb
W. Hi, McNeal
McNeal
Wayne
Presbyterian Church
Prof Andrews Chosen as Nebraska Chancellor
The Nebraska board of regents selected E Benjamin Andrews to succeed Bessey as chancellor of the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. The Chicago public schools superintendent, born 1844 in Hinsdale New Hampshire, has held multiple academic posts and authored works on economics history and constitutional studies. He served in the Civil War, was wounded at Petersburg and later earned LL D and D D honorary degrees.
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Lincoln, Neb
E. Benjamin Andrews
Chicago Public Schools
Brown University
Prof
Bessey
University of Nebraska
Board of Regents
Chicago
Maclean
Prof. Bessey
Andrews
von Forel
Kenower
Rich
Eeters
Hinsdale
N. H
Petersburg
Young Andrews
Ife
Newton Theological Institution
Colby University
Ella Anna Allen
Connecticut Literary Institute
Suffield
Beverly
Mass
Dennison University
Granville
Cornel
United States
Regents Alter Law Department and Fill Vacancies
Regents reduced the number of lecturers and increased instructors in the law department. C. S. Lobingier of Omaha elected professor of law to fill a vacancy. The university sugar school was discontinued but sugar chemistry instruction is provided. Louise Pennu now adjunct professor of English literature. Elocution vacancy filled by Miss Alice Howell of Omaha.
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Lincoln
C. S. Lobingier
Omaha
Louise Pennu
Heidelberg
Manning
Alice Howell
Attacks Chattle Mortgage Law in Nebraska court
LOUP CITY Neb April 13. District court convenes with Judge Sullivan presiding. The key case against Tockey involves disposing of mortgaged property. Attorney R J Nightingale’s demurrer challenges section 9 of the state law especially the requirement for written consent. The demurrer is sustained and the case will be certified to the supreme court for an early hearing.
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Loup City
Neb
District Court
Sullivan
Tockey
R. J. Nightingale
Supreme Court
Woman Shoots Neighbor in Kansas Town Quarrel
In Ru bens Kansas seven miles from Superior Nebraska Mrs. Charles Stevenson shot neighbor Frank McBride a 70 year old man. McBride asked Stevenson to keep her chickens at home and a quarrel ensued during which she drew a revolver from a mitten and fired at his face and throat. McBride's condition is described as very serious and Stevenson is under arrest.
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Superior
Neb
Charles Stevenson
Frank McBride
Rubens
Kansas
Man Morris Headler Found Dead in Auburn Jail
Auburn Neb April 13 A man named Morris Headler was found dead in the city jail where he was held for disorderly conduct. Coroner’s jury ruled death by smothering from smoke after either purposeful or accidental bed tick fire. A pension voucher from Topeka Kan was found on him.
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Jali
Auburn
Neb
Morris Headler
Topeka
Kan
Prominent Saunders County figure Sylvester P. Decker dies at 58
Sylvester Perry Decker a leading Saunders county citizen dies in Ashland Nebraska at age 58 Born in Pennsylvania he moved to Cass county in 1857 followed by a move to Ashland in 1870 where he ran a grain business for years.
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Sylvester Perry Decker
Ashland
Neb
Saunders County
Mr. Decker
Pennsylvania
Cass County
Nebraska
Bonds to Ald Gulf Road
STROMSBURG Neb April 13 Platte and Pleasant Home precincts in the western part of Polk county voted bonds Monday to aid in the construction of the Nebraska Gulf railway.
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Stromsburg
Neb
Platte
Pleasant Home
Polk County
Nebraska & Gulf Railway
Hotel project discussed in O Neill meetings
Improvements at O Neill Nebraska reveal a hotel plan with store rooms beneath, estimated at 25000 dollars. Funds for the project have nearly all been subscribed following a series of businessmen meetings.
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O'Neill O'Neill
Neb
I Ts
Union Pacific Demurrer May Bar Penalty Suit
In London April 11 the Union Pacific demurred to a $600000 penalty suit for maximum freight rate law violations, arguing lack of jurisdiction and that offenses are criminal not civil. The case mirrors prior dismissal grounds used against Standard Oil. Also noted are Frank L. Dinsmore’s move to Lexington for pending appeal and a Keith county Texas fever scare from cattle shipped after quarantine.
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London
Supreme Court
Union Pacific Railroad
Frank L. Dinsmore
Buffalo County
Lexington
State Penitentiary
Poynter
Keith County
Indian Territory
C. E. Menter
Ogallala
Money Goes Begging for State Fair Warrants
E McIntyre treasurer of the state board of agriculture in Omaha says residents holding 1897 state fair premium warrants are slow to cash them. He notes $3,098 warrants remain unpaid though notices urged cashing at Omaha National Bank or Lincoln First National Bank. under $1,000 presented so far. The board has held $4,000 appropriated since January 25 for payment.
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Omaha
E. McIntyre
Seward
State Board of Agriculture
McIntyre
Omaha National Bank
Lincoln
Murder of Bert Horton and wife near Skaguay
Fremont Neb April 11. News reports the murder of Bert Horton and his young wife by Indians on Lynn canal near Skaguay Alaska. Horton sister Miss Hattie Roberts composed of local Beebe school teacher. couple had married recently and were on outing when killed in October. Murder revealed when one killer confessed at a Salvation Army meeting.
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Fremont, Neb
Bert Horton
Lynn Canal
Skaguay
Alaska
Mr. Horton
Hattie Roberts
Matthew Roberts
Miss Roberts
Beebe
Fremont
Salvation Army
Colony of Old Settlers Meet in Gibbon Nebraska
The twenty ninth annual reunion of the soldiers free homestead colony was held in Gibbon Nebraska with 150 in attendance. The colony formed Buffalo county’s first permanent settlement after living in boxcars during initial years. Provisions were scarce after a two day blizzard in 1871. Letters of regret arrived from ten states.
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Gibbon
Neb
Soldiers Free Homestead Colony
Buffalo County
Beatrice Wash Machine Agents Arrested on Conspiracy Charge
Edwin J. Snow and C. B. Wright, agents for washing machines, were arrested by the Beatrice sheriff on warrants from Washington county charging them with conspiracy. Complainants allege the pair sold unprofitable agencies under misrepresentation.
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Agenta
Beatrice
Neb
Edwin J. Snow
C. B. Wright
Washington County
Towa
Lyddite Demands Heavy Calibre Fire from Guns
The report states that Lyddite cannot be fired from any gun of less calibre than the 4.7 inch 45 pounder. This notes a minimum artillery calibre requirement for the explosive.
Shooting alters life on Elk Horn river farm
Hud son Feather shot Cass Christman twice near Waterloo Nebraska in a quarrel over trespassing. The first bullet entered the left hip and passed through to the testicles and leg, the second bullet pierced the right limb. Both men live about a mile south of town and used a 38 caliber revolver three feet apart.
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Waterloo
Neb
Hudson Feather
Cass Christman
Orse
Elkhorn River
Livestock Markets Report From South Omaha Kansas City and Chicago
South Omaha cattle and hogs show firm to higher prices on light supplies as demand remains strong. Cattle grades varying from beet steers to cows and calves fetch steady to advancing bids. hogs rise with early bids and a firm tone. sheep and lambs show mixed gains across lots. In Kansas City trade stays active with steady cattle and higher hogs, while Chicago notes firm cattle and higher hogs amid a weak grain backdrop and steady sheep and lamb values.
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South Omail
South Omaha
Foteg
Kansas City
Colorado
Chicago
Clicago
Hest
WU Bbc
Sry Gac
Haga We
Kansas Storm Wrecks Towns Near Winfield
A Wichita report says a tornado sized storm hit near Winfield and west of Clearwater injuring four at Putnam and causing two deaths. Reports from Putnam Newton and Englewood lines were down and confirmations scarce by 10 PM. A five mile swath northeast of Adams on the Santa Fe Englewood branch was swept.
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Kansas City
Wichita
Kan
Winfield
Newton
Clearwater
Putnam
Santa Fe
Gleatwater
Adams
Englewood
Germany needs foodstuffs and meat import ban debated
Washington reports on a German reichstag proposed meat inspection act that would halt live cattle and meat imports. Consul General Mason notes Germany's population growth outpaces farm output, risking food shortages unless capital and labor shift to agriculture nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reichstag
Germany
Mason
Berlin
State Department
German Empire
France Leads Nations in Over-60 Population Figures
France has the highest number of people aged over 60, followed by Ireland in second place, according to the data. The ranking highlights aging populations in Europe and shifts in demographic profiles across nations.
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France
Ireland
Nicaragua Denies Supporting Filibuster Expedition
A Washington special says Nicaragua disavows involvement in a dispatched expedition to David and notes any landings at Boca Chica or Boca Brava would be filibuster efforts. Nicaraguan minister Senor Corea says such actions would escape his government’s due diligence.
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New York
The
Herald
Washington
Nicaragua
United States
David
Colombia
Costa Rica
Senor Corea
Boca Chica
Boca Brava
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