British Defeat Reported With Heavy Boer Losses
British casualties and Boer successes dominate a chaotic dispatch from New York via Leidun noting claims of 600 killed or wounded and 800 captured by Boer forces. Reports detail clashes south of Brandfort and severe pressure on British lines as martial law tightens and rapid troop movements continue across the theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dis- Patek
Leidun
Syuth
Arrin
Hritiel
Hisitlin
Arcuri
Hrandrors
Mintellereed
Aaite Ence Mavet
Bowe Wta
Fran Brandgrethar
de Wet
Hatuning
Dritien
List
Sapernt
Meerkinis
Memety
Pebash
Hoge Vuralon
Sannus
Artackine
Minden
Cape Foigtved Rifles
Bevroth Dragoon
Sumiter
Renal
Tad
Henin
Meerkarurtels
Bhentuatais
Seeminety
Supcosia Crnete
Cikademie Wevorling
Tiwntfonter
Murg Britirn
Landen
Ibeiter
Foribor
Wee Fivr
Wetenet
Rholesin
Bayer
Selon
Mona
Roberts
Martial
Timietty
Thedier
Atri
Seth
Mathcona Horst
Iit
Pate Toren
Trina
Oruieke Phabossil
Trish Gheil
Naval ‘Brigade
Gem
Clery
Buller
Roberts Ready to Advance in South Africa War News
London dispatch reports Lord Roberts and Sir Redvers Buller plan a coordinated advance as British transport and equipment mobilize for a spring offensive in the Free State and Natal. observers caution communications risk and raider activity near the railway lines, with Brabant and Warren divisions poised for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Meillery Stanton
Free State
Natal
Chiteteley
Modder River
Stormberg
Saa
Lord Roberts
Sip Redvers Muller
Uber
Vloss
War Office
Huntleh
Lordsot Erie
Proce
Colettens
Compan
Xtsik
Punt
Feta
Ripentstein
Warren
neuRtina
Preneb
Webern
Whetwigen
Brabant
Monfley
Breytine
Jean
Henry Tundei
Kimberley
Roberts
Clementk Recentis
Acasinees
Munpiter
Elantebiagte
Sindy
Bhragie
Wiens
Britain
Spiritualists in Session at Chicago fourth annual mass convention
Spiritualists in Chicago gather for the fourth annual mass convention with joint efforts of the Nation Spiritualists separation and the Et Bote Elate Spiritualising association. No formal program, three days of fraternal gathering, Barrett of Boston and State Vice President Freeman delivered addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Spiritisiits
Sepuelation
Mary
Barrett
Boston
Dent Jamis Freeman
End It Reached Chester L Long Rallies His Forces
In Washington on April 11 1900 the Porto Rico tariff bill faced its final House test as Chester I Long rallied Republican support. Absentees were paired, debates scheduled, and a key rule adopted to stage a decisive vote by 5 pm. Public clash over civil government provisions and party tactics framed the day as leaders predicted passage by a strong margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Henderson
Messrs
Dalzell
Grosvenor
Richardson
Representative Long
Batley
Texas
Alabama
Fox
Mississippi
Cochran
Crachey
Ri Oftan Hobertson
Davey
Meyer
Robertson
Crowley
Hideotes
Afl Tigerley
Pax
Trate
Halley
Whippsos
Capitol
McCall
Massachusetts
Galleria
Penn
H. Wt. Sim
Porte Hico Hill
Senate
Mtr Dal
Raic
Joetke
Senifite
Porto
Seland
House
Porto Rico
McAkinley
Rot
Hartisen
Reed
Arecremeter
Spekar Reed
Mahoon
WEE
New York
Applhaide
Philippine Commission
Bouse
Richeriaen
Republican Congressional
Daleell
Republican Campaign Committee
Foundaton
Pierce
Tenn
Mr. Babcock
Babcick
Tobacco Trust
Swear Trust
Ohio
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Bryan
Nepabl
Groovennor
Democrata
Tarif
Grosvenor Chies
Br. Grosvenor
Norman
Teyneason
Richarison
Myr. Grosvenor
Hichardson
Heribes
Porta Rim
Dir Richardson
Mr. Dalzolde
United States
Porto Teo
Sepublican
Lang
Underwood
Mr. Payne
Hickartson
Parte
Watton
Tadiana
Mr. Jones
Watson Helvatet
Seth Otich
War
Admiral Dewey Still In Race Despite Withdrawal Rumors
Washington April 11 Admiral Dewey said the report that he planned to withdraw from the presidential race was a mistake he had not given anyone such information. The mentioned Washington paper cited a supposed good authority claiming he would soon announce his withdrawal with his brother in law allegedly involved. The story claimed Dewey had consulted Democratic leaders and opponents of McKinley and would still press his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dewey
New York
Evening World
H. McLean
Mckinsey
Kiny
Funston's Record Under War Dept Inquiry
Washington April 1 19 Major General Otis orders a board of officers to investigate charges against Brigadier General Frederick Funston and Colonel Wilder Metcalf of the Twentieth Kansas Volunteer Infantry. The inquiry follows letters from army headquarters and spans allegations by Funston officers and regiment members amid suspected disharmony. The case includes a possible late action involving hanging prisoners without trial, with the court martial expected to probe the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Om‘ Celal
Frederick Punsten
Twentieth
Kansas Volunteer Infantry
Wilder S. Metcalf
Offics
Punston
Kansas Regiment
Funston
Metculf
Tncre
Manta
Gene Funston
District of Columbia Appropriation Bill Taken Up
The Senate began action on the District of Columbia appropriation bill after reports from committee. The measure, carrying 7457.50, was taken up as senators discussed amendments and related items including agricultural and Quay House matters and potential conflicts with other bills.
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District of Columbia
Mashineton
Senate
Mone
Ariington
Secretary of Agriculture
Metta Biot
West Virginia
Jak Letore
Sir Bureyn
Siloklzan
Allison
Towa
Barerows
King
Barrows
Penrose
Ment
District of Columbis
Deaths and Funerals and Street Fair Strife
The funeral for Halterman, who died Tuesday at 1707 Lane Street, scheduled for Thursday at 2:30 from his home. City officials and street fair committees discussed opposition to a Fifth Street Quincy block site and an ordinance to authorize the fair. City Attorney Birt to draft the ordinance. votes noted among Republicans and one Democrat.
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Halterman
Lane Street
Geluck
Comaldur
Fifth Street
Quincy
Fifth
Fourth
D. Grey
D. P. Paxton
CT. Wood
P. L. Wise
Birt
Bled
Not Enough Stamps Placed on Tobacco Packets
A San Francisco report notes heavy under stamping of plug cut tobacco sold in local stores. About five hundred pounds were found with insufficient stamps, weighing from an ounce to two ounces per pack. Government costs to enforce the issue are estimated at sixty thousand dollars annually. Authorities have begun a general search for understamped Pine ages and will confiscate the stamps found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Igus
Ae Tobacco Mama Oy
Snow Drifts Hit Kansas Towns Across April Snowfall
Reports from Great Bend and surrounding towns recount a rare April snowstorm blanket ing fields and streets. Snow and sleet disrupted travel while wheat and fruit crops face uncertain impact as temperatures plunged across northwest and central Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Els - Emporia
Great Bend
Rainy Forecast Confuses Weather Seer in Hazy Page Copy
Weather notes show a muddled forecast with heavy rain and clouds described in garbled text. The piece cites three hundredths of an inch of rain and a shift to warmer conditions by Thursday while listing affected states and a moving storm center.
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Cox
Sead
Stair
Arimint
Utah
Idaho
Dakotes
Montana
Colorado
New Mexico
Stiegvar
Oklahoma
Kansas
Tate
Win
Canada
Texas
Jennings
Nevada
Dove
Purbio
Defaults Big Contract: Star Construction Fails Chicago Sewer
The Star Construction Company cannot complete the Chicago sewer project on Thirty-nine Street interception. The city notified the Nations Surety Company on the bond about the default and the expectation that the sureties will complete the work. The default may incur further costs and delay as the bond covers 100,000 while current estimates rise to 212,000 to finish the task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Construction Company
Chicago
Cine Nothis Company
Steet
Hotice
Nations Surety Company
Blur Construction Company
Ite
Topeka Mayors Clash Over Joint Closures and Police
Lively council session cites Mayor Drew demanding immediate closure of joints gambling houses and disorderly resorts. He may resign if police fail to close establishments, with Chief Ramsey under pressure and the police force summoned to report at 8 PM to discuss enforcement and potential chief removal.
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Drew
Topeka
Taunsey
Arance
Mayer Drew
Police Department
Adly House
Dilliombs
Ramacy
Hilton
Ramses
Vance
Bilton
Ramsey
Cecil
Gepartment
Hilton Chi
Bird
Nansey
Vase
Council
Cocaieting
Roundtree
Weber
C. Mitler
Ramey
Onovan Ant Berks
Gilmore
Magaw
Anthin
Greg
Mii Alt Vatice
Tilttes
Cowles
J. B MoAfes
Wrank Foster
P. Bolemir
Dr. Starrett
Major Drew
Apo- Honnuin
Gorvic Bn Uguon
Dora
Hamers Aakel
Mr. Vance
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Gen. Roberts’ Cable
Helena
Rinemetown
Drinmere
Shiv Chen
Sieluy
Phealchee
Nurghers
Puedes
Agel Heevens
Beagle
Ansfield
Cleveland
Richand Manaieh
Mansfeld
Ana Enodase
Warner
Chester I. Long
N. Y. World
Grimparker
Minnecote
Lane
Littlefield
Maine
Lorimer
Mannae
Esmith
Bibby
Pennsylvania
Eorex Wall
Broderick
Frisco
The
Atckinon
Dotan
South Solomon
Elis
Collampood
Great Bexd
Great Sam
Werington
Herington
Pannell
Dacia
Chief Ramsey
Mr. Drew
Will
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