Lieutenant Alford Funeral in Lawrence Kansas
Lawrence April 19 Lieutenant A Alford the first Kansas officer killed in the Philippines had his funeral at Plymouth Congregational church. The service featured national colors, a Bible, and an eloquent tribute from J W Gleed praising his duty, modesty, and noble life.
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Primrose Day Observed Across London Marking Beaconsfield Death
London on Primrose Day April 19 marked the anniversary of Lord Beaconsfield’s death in 1881. Two thirds of passersby wore primroses. Queen Victoria sent a wreath from Nice for Hughenden churchyard. Beaconsfield statue in Parliament Square was decorated with primrose wreaths and inscribed tributes from Conservative clubs. crowds visited the statue beneath floral arches.
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London
Lord Beaconsfield
Queen Victoria
Nice
Hughendon Church
Veaconetel
Parliament Square
Shot as a spy yet Dr Chapman returns home to tell his story
New Orleans April 19 A Chapman of Courtland Minnesota twice reported dead has arrived on the steamship Franklin from Bluefields Nicaragua He was a surgeon in the insurgent army and recounts escaping Zelaya forces He was captured February 2 near Rama with Englishman Stephen Powers They were tried by court martial and condemned to be shot Powers died of the fire Chapman was wounded left arm and escaped he later reached Hluetictts Jack Martin an American gunner of the San Jacinto was captured and convicted The final sentence for Chapman remains to be pronounced but will likely be death
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New Orleans
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Rama
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San Jacinto
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Mar UN
Wichita Moves to End City Franchises and Seize Street Rail
In Wichita the city council introduced a measure to authorize its attorney to begin proceedings in district court to revoke any street railway franchises. The Bachelor and Inter Church franchises, deemed forfeited, would be ended and the city would regain possession. A councilman said street car service could be cut within days unless the company improves service, noting the system is operated under a lease that could be terminated.
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Apry
Cubban
Cty
Arace
District Court
Wdiine
Old Bachelor
Inter Church
Laurier backs Chinese pull tax while opposing Japanese duties
Ottawa April 19 Sir Wilfrid Laurier spoke to a Trades and Labor congress delegation favoring a $500 pull tax on Chinese entering Canada. He opposed a tax on Japanese, calling them progressive allies of Great Britain. He noted the international commission at Washington seeking a uniform labor law, not applicable to Britain. In Cleveland, National Carbon Co raises wages for about 499 workers by 50 to 60 percent. a strike threat subsides though 50 dissatisfactions leave work after the change.
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Ont
Wilfrid Laurier
Trades and Labor Congress
Canna
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Washington
Carbon Company Reisss
Cleveland
National Carbon Company
Fire destroys tannery and yards in Lincoln area
A large United States Leather Company tannery and yards at Lincoln were wiped out by a blaze last night causing an estimated loss of 150000 dollars. Firefighters battled the flames but the structure and its contents were consumed.
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Mattawaumbeas
United States Leather Company
Lincoln
Benhur in Drama Author Relents Under Pressure
Crawfordsville Indiana April press reports reveal author Lew Wallace, after intense pressure, consents to a dramatic stage adaptation of Ben Hur. King and Erlanger supervise with efforts to safeguard religious features, intending next season's production with careful reverence.
Wellington considers refunding Union Depot bonds
Wellington city officials examine Kenyon of Topeka offer to refinance 410000 of 8 percent Union Depot bonds issued in 1889 for the Southern Kansas railroad project. Ten year period expired last month and refund could save about 600 in yearly interest.
Riots in St Petersburg as University unrest escalates
Riots broke out at the University of Kieffe with rioters smashing windows. Troops dispersed the mob, injuring several and arresting 400 of those involved in the disorders amid calls for order.
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St Petersburg
St. Petersburg
University of Kieffe
Rock Island Flyer to Colorado Springs Fast Rail Offer
Rock Island Flyer Beating Topeka departs at 210 p.m. with arrival in Colorado Springs around 1 8 next morning. Claims six hours faster than any other line and promotes the finest equipment west of the Missouri. For rates and reservations contact AM Fuller T and P A L phone 384 W Lacey Ticket Agent North Topeka 100. Also lists prices to Locke's Rolls San Francisco and others via Rock Island and Santa Fe routes.
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Topeka
Gerose
Kaneas
Colorado Springs
AM Fller
P and T. AL
Senator Clark Spends $800000 on Paris Paintings
In Paris Senator Clark of Montana and New York is reported to have spent about $100000 during a short visit to Paris picture dealers. He says he seeks genuine originals, warns of skilled forgeries, and praised French reception of American displays at the upcoming 1990 exhibition.
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Paris
Montana
New York
Monte Carlo
Hotel de Lathence
Nice
Carol
Millet
Daubigny
Diaz
France
Peck
Arctic Postal Route to Run North of Arctic Circle
A postal route entirely north of the Arctic circle will be established in Alaska between Yukon and Peavey, covering about 250 miles. Four round trips will operate from November 1 this year to May 1 next year, linking remote communities and improving seasonal mail service.
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Waehington
Arctic Circle
Alaska
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Peavey
New York Met Co Dress Goods Sale Up To Date
The New York Metropolitan Company advertises an up to date dress goods sale in every department. It touts a complete line of dress goods including jacquards lawns dimities organdies and lawns with wide color selections and low prices.
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New York Met. Co
Special Value Shoes and Ladieswear at Pereales Store
A local ad highlights White India Linen and Des Noyer Shoes for ladies and children. Vesting tops and tops on sale with prices reduced from 2.25 to 2.89 and 3.50 to 2.89. Multiple children’s garments and tops offered amid a garbled but sale-focused notice.
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Pereales
India
Just
Des Noyer
Hinek
Poe
Poisoned milk attempt to murder Chicago girl
Ida Peters, a nine year old daughter of a Northside coal merchant, was served poisoned milk at her father’s Chicago office. An old woman in black washed her hands near a hidden shelf where the lunch was kept and a jar of milk was later consumed. The milk analysis showed carbolic acid. The case links Ida Peters to John Sheepfie through her new husband and a suspected plan by Henry Toman, a prisoner, with police warning. The doctor says she will recover.
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Chicago
Ida Peters
William Peters
Miss Peters
John Sheepfie
Henry Toman
Col Smith Plans Honolulu Trip Via Honolulu and California
Leavenworth April 18 Col and Mrs A J Smith and Miss Daisy Smith formerly of the Home travel with Gen Pryde at Catlins Islands. They expect to leave in a week or two for Honolulu to remain about a month then tour California before returning east in late June. They will visit Leavenworth for several days en route.
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Honolulu
Leavenworth
A. J. Smith
Daisy Smith
Catlins Islinds
Pryde
California
East
Reading Raises Wages for 2000 Company Workers
The Reading company announces wage increases of 5 to 10 cents a day for mechanics and other employees, affecting about two thousand workers across Pottsville Tamaqua Schuylkill Haven and other points in the region. The uplift will apply to daily pay and begins soon.
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Pottsville
Tamaqua
Sehuylkill
Haven
Vetoed Insurance Policy Payment Bill in Denver
Governor Thomas vetoed a measure forcing insurers to pay full policy amounts after total property destruction. He called the act a legislative reward for incendiary behavior and criticized its approach. The bill had been passed by the general assembly.
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Gov. Thomas
Jeffersonian Dinner Attendees Decline in New York
Bishop Potter and William Dean Howells decline to attend the Jeffersonian dinner at Grand Central Palace tonight. Felix Adler also declines. The program lists speeches by S M Jones, Charlotte Perkins Stetson, Edward McGlynn, N Nelson, William Temple Emmett, and William Jennings Bryan with vice presidents including Ernest Crosby and Rev. Minot Savage. Dinner starts at 7 p.m. and prices are fixed.
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New York
Bishop Potter
William Dean Howells
Grand Central Palace
Felix Adler
Mr. Howells
Learpot
WD. Howells
Bublic
5. M. Jones
Toledo
Charlotte Perkins Stetson
Hey
Edward McGlsnn
N. ©. Nelson
William Temple Emmett
Thomas Jefferson
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Ernest Crosby
Minot J. Savage
de. McGlynn
Governor reviews Illinois war cost bill
Springfield April 1 Governor Tanner examined a bill appropriating twenty thousand dollars to pay the Minnesota volunteers from their assembly in Springfield to their mustering into United States service.
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Springfield
Tanner
Minnom
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Springfeld
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