Cable debate and Turkish minister in Washington
A garbled report covers cable legislation, government construction extending to Haifa, and mixed views in Congress. It notes the Turkish minister’s visit and issues of women’s access in government buildings, plus a statistical outlook on wheat, corn, and millet stocks as of March 1 1909 and related crop details. A dormitory fire anecdote warns of preparedness through simple personal precautions.
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Womlem
Meg
HH Tstand
Sord
Long Range Battle Reported During Boer War Battles
Reports from April describe day long artillery and infantry duels around Wepener Rouxville and Wepener as British forces maneuver to trap Boer raiders. Censorship and weather slow movements while Lord Roberts plans a broader push toward Pretoria with Redderburg Aliwal North and Natal brigades repositioned.
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Henry Rundle
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Natal
Hart
Ant Hunter
Basutoland
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Thoreday
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Governor Taylor Indicted in Goebel Murder Case
Franklin county grand jury indicts Gov Taylor as accessory before the fact to the murder of William Goebel. A stormy prevote scene featured a confrontation between Democratic foreman Robert Spier and Republican member Woodbergeفe.
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Prominent Chardon Doctor dies after folding bed accident
Dr A B Allyn of Chardon Ohio dies after severe injuries from being trapped in a folding bed. He had recently been in Cincinnati for two months receiving treatment for nervous strain. The dispatch notes a separate Constantinople audience involving Liege Griscam and U S chargé d affaires in a related briefing.
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Senate confers on Hawaiian civil government measure and navy armor plan
Washington April 23 The senate debated the conference report on the Hawaiian civil government measure with criticism and postponed final action. The Alaska civil code was briefly considered while amendments on alien miners’ rights and navy armor costs dominated discussion. The naval bill discussions centered on armor contracts for Maine Ohio and Missouri with price limits contested. The Nicaraguan canal bill moves toward House passage as Hepburn forecasts May 1 action. A relief mission cargo for Bombay aboard the British steamer Quito was expanded to 5,000 tons. A Sioux land sale bill for Redwood County Minnesota seeks funds for new lands and Lieut-Col Hall is reassigned to Chicago as adjutant general.
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Gates Wins Control At Steel Meeting In Chicago
Gates led a lengthy American Steel and Wire directors meeting in Chicago on April 21, with rivals present but powerless. The board announced price reductions to resume idle plants, though Gates declined to forecast restart timing, amid a three hour session and talk of overproduction. An Indianapolis report noted a $1,000 check to beautify Lincoln's mother's grave, with secrecy requested.
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Turkish tensions spark debate over Monroe doctrine reach
April dispatches describe mixed views on American naval show of force in European waters and possible intervention to secure claims against Turkey. Contenders argue the Monroe doctrine may not apply to Turkey, while others cite Turkey’s arms orders and ongoing diplomatic exchanges with Ali Ferrouh Bey and Minister Straus about amicable settlements.
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Bloody week as Manila fighting cools with insurgent losses
Manila reports a brutal week in the insurgent war near the capital. US forces suffered nine killed and sixteen wounded, with additional casualties among enemy fighters. A 40 man band led by Pio del Villar reportedly reappeared near San Miguel, while a San Mateo garrison fight left unnamed insurgent losses.
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Vilar
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35Th Infantry
War with France cited in British political debate
Goldwin Smith argues in Toronto that some English minds seek war with France amid fears of Russia. He notes Napoleonic era invincibility illusions, Britain's then limited wealth, and reliance on foreign imports. He warns that France would not surrender easily and Germany could invade Britain.
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Taylor Will Return to Washington and Kentucky
April 23 report says W. S. Taylor a Kentucky Republican governor hopeful denies unwillingness to return to Frankfort where an indictment for conspiracy in the Goebel murder is said to exist. He is with W. B. Catchings preparing an argument for a Supreme Court contest. Friends expect his return after this work. The court clerk in Frankfort, Ky., states no indictment record on file.
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Estate valuation notes for Cornelius Vanderbilt
New York April 21 valued the estate of Cornelius Vanderbilt at 680,070,000 with the residue of about 125,000 in unspecified assets to be allocated. Legal actions and distribution details remain unsettled as the appraisal proceeds.
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Illinois Charities Report Details Quarter Finances
The quarterly state board of charities report shows total receipts 725,471 dollars and expenses 518,547 dollars for the quarter ended March 31. Cash payments were 529,105 dollars with outstanding indebtedness 90,296 dollars, covered by 195,366 in cash and 32,708 in undrawn appropriations plus 49,000 due prior to the quarter. Inmates began the quarter 10,187 and ended 10,220. average 10,175. Per capita maintenance cost 39.45 dollars. net per capita cost to state 36.24 dollars. Undrawn appropriations at quarter end 2,790,579 dollars. Sixteen lines cover prison, jail, and reform activities across several counties and cities.
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