Engagements Between British and Boers Reported by Lord Kitchener
Lord Kitchener reports heavy fighting in the Transvaal with about 200 Boers killed wounded or captured. The British suffer around 100 casualties. Commandant Potgieter is among Boer dead. Colonel Murray is wounded and Lieutenant Lincoln killed. A British patrol was overwhelmed with an officer and two men killed and forty wounded. the remaining patrol members were captured.
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Lord Kitchener
London
Transvaal
Ors
Commandant Potgieter
Colonel Murray
Chancellor estimates national deficit in current year
London reports the Chancellor of the Exchequer pegs the year’s deficit at 26,324,000 pounds. He notes sixteen to seventeen million pounds more for war expenditures and expresses cautious hope about a South Africa conference outcome.
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London
South Africa
Federation of Women's Clubs Convenes in Los Angeles
Mrs Rebecca D Lowe president general issues official program for the next convention to be held in Los Angeles on May 1. She states the biennial will be the largest in the history with the South sending the most representative delegation yet from the region to a national gathering of women.
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Atlanta
Rebecca D. Lowe
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Los Angeles
Lowe
South
Snow Storms Pile Snow Across Western Nebraska
A spring snowstorm began in western Nebraska yesterday and continued most of the day. In Kimball six inches of snow fell, though much of it melted as soon as it touched the ground.
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Omaha
Neb
Wesern
Nebraska
Kimball
Cuban Reciprocity Debated in Washington
In Washington on April 14 the second week of debate on Cuban reciprocity measures continued amidHouse discussions. The session focused on policy terms and potential adjustments to trade rules.
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Washinon
Storm Deluge Hits Berlin Causes Fury and Fires
A violent thunder storm with heavy rain struck Berlin and surrounding areas. Many buildings were struck by lightning as fires broke out at over three hundred sites and the fire brigade battled blazes and floods.
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Berlin
Arch Bishop Ryan Named to Indian Commissioners Board
President appoints Arch Bishop Ryan of Philadelphia to the Board of Indian Commissioners in Washington with reporting duties and terms.
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Washington
Ryan
Philadelphia
Board of Indian Commissioners
Chinese Pilgrimage Sends Imperial Court to Tombs
The emperor and empress dowager lead 100 officials and a large retinue on a four year pilgrimage to eastern dynasty tombs 100 miles away. Public business suspended for a fortnight as they depart. Provinces resent foreign indemnity and pay tides campaigns rise in wealthier regions.
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Pekin
Yasushai Kai
China
Waller Acquitted By Court Martial On Samar Killings
Manila April 14 Major Littleton W. T. Waller of the Marine Corps was tried by court martial on the charge of killing natives on Samar without trial and has been acquitted. The court stood 11 to 2 for acquittal.
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Manila
Littleton W. T. Waller
Marine Corps
Samar
Peace Terms Hinted as Boers Seek Cable Use
In London a Commons question reveals only that a Saturday message from Boer leaders passed through General Kitchener and a reply was sent. Boers allegedly asked permission to use the cable to consult Kruger and European delegates on a peace basis. Officials sense a hopeful tone.
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London
House of Commons
South Africa
Kitchener
Kruger
Europe
President taps Iowa man for New York customs post
The President appoints James Clarkson of Iowa formerly first assistant postmaster general as surveyor of customs at the Port of New York.
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James S. Clarkson
Washington
James 3.Larkson
Iowa
First Assistance Postmaster General
Port
New York
Drowned Himself in Fountain Lake
Albert Lea Minnesota reports the body of Erik Ro Forbes a three term youth treasure and noted businessman was found in Fountain Lake Forbes apparently waded into the water and drowned himself ill health is the probable cause
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Albert Lea
Minn
Erik Ro Forbes
Fountainlake
Forbes
Dole Won Support for Hawaii Governor Reappointment
The White House announced that the President has concluded Governor Dole's course warrants his continuance as Hawaii's governor and earns respect and hearty administration support.
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Washington
White House
Dole
Hawaii
Chinese Exclusion Bill Debated in Senate Today
In Washington on April 14 the Chinese exclusion bill was taken up in the Senate. Senator McLaurin of South Carolina spoke in support of extending the present law.
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Washington
Senate
McLaurin
South Carolina
Everett Harbor Improvement Bill Passes House
The House passed a bill to modify the Everett harbor improvement project in Washington as of April 14.
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Washington
House
Everett Harbor
Des Moines Crime Matrix Haunts Town After Fatal Double Kill
Des Moines police arrest James Hutchins after Hulda Peterson fifteen and her brother John eleven are found dead near a church road. Both skulls crushed by brick bats. girl ravished. Authorities suspect a local coal mine area and warn of possible lynching amid public outrage.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Hulda Peterson
John
Peter J. Peterson
Peterson
James Hutchins
General Strike Spreads Across Belgian Coal Fields
Reports from Brussels on April 14 describe a nationwide strike expanding through coal mines in Mons La Louviere Charleroi and Liege with 150000 of 400000 miners idle at Charleroi. Riots provoke police stoneings. troops deploy to Borinage and surrounding districts as weavers and factories halt work.
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Mons
la Louviere
Chareroi
Liege
Belgium
Fossil Oil Strike Reported At 800 Feet
A Fossil Consolidated well reportedly struck oil at 800 feet with water encroaching the casing causing indeterminable flow. Driller Baisley notes the bottom of the hole lies in good oil sand while officials await a baling and nipple installation to stop water inflow.
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Fossil Consolidated Company
Fossil
Postmaster Ball
The
Statesman
Consolidated
Baisley
Standley Charged With Malicious Mischief In Break In
A complaint filed against J A Standley alleges malicious mischief after a Sunday morning break in a large plate glass window at his wife's North Cleveland residence. A preliminary hearing occurred before Judge Stevens with a trial set for 4:30 p m and a venue change sought. potential trial before Judge Johnston.
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J. A. Standley
Stevens
Standley
Johnston
North
Cleveland
Waterfront and Lots Sale This Week at Cnuunce and Waite
A lot of lots listed at bottom prices this week with six more water front lots available after the ten sold. See us about a home at Cnuunce and Waite.
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Cnuunce & Waite S
Act of Young Toughs Traps Girl in Street
Agnes Reilly, returning to her grandmother's home, was pulled and flung by a wire strung across a street by masked youths. She suffered bleeding lips and loose teeth. Frank Ontank aided her home. She was taken to a dentist. no arrests yet, but the youths are known locally and expected to be punished.
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Agnes Reilly
Frank Ontank
Wool at Shoshone yields record wool clip this year
Sheep shearing has continued for thirty days at Shoshone and 500000 pounds of wool are stored there. Few buyers have appeared and only small clips sold. Sheepmen praise the superior quality and staple, expecting better prices than in years past.
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Shoshone
Lane's Tea Advertises Digestive Health Benefit
An old advertisement for Lane's Tea claims it moves the bowels daily and cures indigestion. It purifies blood, clears complexion, and restores appetite. Price 25 to 50 cents a package, for sale by Sprague's Pharmacy in Pocatello.
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Lane
Sprague
Pharmacy
Salmon City Herald Casts Doubt On Thunder Mountain Routes
The Salmon City Herald debunks winter routes to Thunder Mountain as unreliable. It notes the Grangeville, Hailey, and Boise paths are impractical or closed, while Salmon remains the only viable route with wagons to 45 miles from the gold field and possibly 25 miles to the Middle Fork within a week.
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Thunder Mountain
Salmon City
Evers
Grangeville
Hailey
Horace Lewis
Boise
Council
Statesman
Herald
Idaho
Iaho Imans
Great Gold Field
Middle Fork
Power plant scrap disrupts crew at Beady works
In American Falls on April 13 a fight among Beady’s plant workers led to three or four quitting, including Foreman Dow. A man was struck with a hammer but unharmed. A prior scuffle caused a general strike, yet replacements remain, and power service to Pocatello is expected to resume smoothly tomorrow.
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American Falls
Beady
Dow
Pocatello
Women Day Laborers in Spain Reach Near Million Mark
In Spain nearly one million women work in the fields as day laborers with about 350000 registered as day servants, performing tasks for varied employers across the country.
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Spain
Tea remedy promise for clean breath advertisement
An old advertisement claims Lane’s Tea taken at night keeps bowels in proper condition and cleans breath. It markets 250 and 500 size packages and notes sale at Sprague's Pharmacy.
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Lane
Sprague’s
Busy Court Day as Naval Recruiting Opens and Jail Move Looms
A crowded county morning with United States Court proceedings in the new court room, Sheriff preparing for a jail move, and a U S naval recruiting station opened in the county surveyor’s office. Commissioners audited road poll taxes and listed districts with counts while juries and attorneys filled the docket. Grand jury members were chosen and sworn, with Richard Soule serving as bailiff as the docket for the term runs heavy but unremarkable.
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United States Court
Naval
Court House
Board of County Commissioners
Douglas
Tlendricks
Povd
U. S Court
Brierwite
United States Attorney Corter
United States
Ramsay
Richardson
Beal
U. S. Naval
U.S
Judge Beattie
Gal Menmiafond
Ole Hokenson
Oscar Sonnenkalb
J. H. Campbell
Thos, Jensen
Eph E. Jones
James Keller
Wm. H. Bassett
Wm. B. Wright
F. E. Christensen
Chas. Williams, Jr
T. G. Holcomb
J. G. Scott
J. L. Gump
Cas
Queen
Caldwell
R. L. Glenn
A. Rademacher
Richard Soule
Forgiven Wife Dies After Jealousy Shooting Tragedy
Mrs. Fred Bauer died at St. Ann hospital after being shot by her husband who was temporarily crazed by jealousy. She forgave him as she expired and wished to be buried beside him. Investigators say she came from Idaho Falls with parents now in Pocatello. Her father is Richard Mills.
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Fred Bauer
St. Ann Hospital
First cough treated, consumption arrested says Dr Hannaford
Dr J H Hannaford in the Western Plowman urges early cough treatment to arrest consumption and develop lungs. Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs is touted as the proper remedy. Lar bottles priced 26¢ and 60¢ available at Sprague's Pharmacy.
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J. H. Hannaford
Kemp
Sprague
DeWitts Little Early Risers Cited As Gentle Laxative
An old advertisement warns against neglecting biliousness and constipation, claiming health suffers permanently. It promotes DeWitts Little Early Risers as the best pills that never gripe or cause nausea, sold at Bean's Drug Store and Hi Whittlesey's.
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DeWitt's Little Early Hisers
Bean's
Hi. H. Whittlesey
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