Close Call for French and Boer Retreats Reported in Africa
London reports April dispatches from the Orange Free State describe British forces foiling a Boer effort to lure British eastern positions. The Boers hold ridges eastward and retreat under pressure as casualties mount at Thaba Chh. Canadian battery arrives at Portuguese East Africa, while Cape Town notes recovery from fever for Dir. James Sor before reinforcements plan.
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London
Nawe Reece
Orange Free State
Thelma
Pier
de Wet
Stern
Portuguese East Africa
Prederick Currineton
Romiens
Inves Sudteaslin
Pieter
Tollas
Mafeking
Asia
Tully
Reig
Wwe
Somercees
Feoe
England
Himia
I Veternacy
Bern
India
Africa
Bridge Collapse Kills and Injures Crowd at Paris Exposition
An old Paris exposition bridge failed under Sunday crowds, killing at least one worker and injuring about forty others. Firemen and police, aided by soldiers, swarmed the scene as emergency crews removed debris and attended injured bystanders near the Avenue Me Surrey show area.
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Surrey
Onnne
Timme Bond
Tdi
Nda
Police
Republican Guarde
Paris Exposition Foot Bridge Disaster Raises Alarm
Seven year old chy peed peek tet Sabet wet actor vig tim were upul avant. A cyclist was injured as his wheel smashed but he escaped. authorities blame unfinished construction. President Loubet sent a household officer for information. Committed officials arrived to oversee repairs while public alarm grows over safety at the Paris Exposition.
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Chy
Vigtim
Yellet
Loubet
Amon
Paris
Lerpine
Potive
Death of Mrs. Wilson in Matanzas Fire Tragedy
Mrs. Wilson wife of Major General James H. Wilson military governor of Matanzas and Bante Clara died from burns after a match caused a fire while she and her daughter were in a carriage. General Wilson, at his office, learned of the accident and died five hours later. The body was embarned and to be sent to Wilmington Delaware aboard the Buford with two daughters.
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Havana
Mataraas City
Wilane
Abe
Wilied Betare
Wilson
Wilesa
Wena
United States
Buford
Wilmington
Del
Ames Wiped Out By Forest Fires In Wisconsin
Mariiett Wisconsin April 2 forest fires raged north of Fisher along the Wisconsin and Michigan railway right of way. The town of Ames Wisconsin was almost wiped out with a loss of 30 dollars. Enon and Nathan Michigan also suffered stock destruction. A rescue train ran Sunday to reach stricken towns and evacuees were taken to Pembina. Fires threaten further damage with no rain in sight.
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Mariiett
Wis
Fisher
Mins
Wisconsin and Michigan
Anes
Enon
Nathan
Mich
Ames End
Pembina
Milwaukee
Ellers Junction
Street Carriot Violence in St Louis Night Incident
Four unknown men shot two street car employees in St Louis Missouri at midnight. Motorman Prank Davie and Conductor Bo O Mears of car No. HH were guarded by readers or other writers and police believe accomplices present. Davie suffered a wound, Mears bail was set, neither man seriously hurt.
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St Louis
St. Touty
Davie
Bo O' Mears
Cur No. Hh
Sen
Dovie
Meara
Tnd
Denver River Floods and Dam Fears After record April Rain
Unrelenting Denver storm drenches 28 days of April with over eight inches of rain, totaling about 20 inches this year. Fears mount for Custigwood dam on Cherry Creek as a false alarm sends ranchers and laborers fleeing. The Platte River runs high, residents evacuate river bottoms, and damage to crops looms despite potential benefits if rain were spread.
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Denver
Colo
Rockies
Custigwood
Cherry Creek
Platte
Admiral Dewey Leaves Washington for Chicago Train
Admiral Dewey and Mrs Dewey departed Washington on a luxury Baltimore and Ohio train with Lieut Caldwell to join the Manila Bay anniversary celebrations in Chicago. The three-car procession featured the admiral’s flag and floral decorations, drawing a large crowd at the station. Dewey declined to discuss politics, saying public remarks would be in bad taste during his navy role and noting invitations from several cities.
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Dewey
Washington
Chicago
Washinton
Admiral Dewey
Mire
Lieut
Caldwell
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Manila Bay
J. H. Maddy
Jacksonville
St. Louis
Memphis
Nashville
Knoxville
Cltles
Advancing prices of imported raw materials noted in report
A study by the Treasury Bureau of Statistics highlights sharp rises in foreign prices for inputs used in U S manufacturing. It cites increases in jute, rubber, wool, tin, silk, and sugar, with several items up by over 50 to 60 percent in recent years and discusses import totals and per ton costs from Mexico and other sources.
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Washington
Bee
Bemp Ahd
Manlin
Mexico
Treasury Bureau of Sintisties
United Brat
Bryan Confers On Solid Illinois Delegation At Chicago
SOLID FOR BRYAN Chicago April 20 At a private conference here in at nist of the Sherman Force between W J Bryan J G Johnson chairman of the Democratic national executive committee Willis Abbott editor of the Bulletin and Mayor Harrison the latter Assured Bryan that Illinois would send a solid Bryan delegation to the national convention The four men also discussed the situation in Illinois and throughout the country Ex Governor Altgeld Darrow and several other prominent Democrats paid respects to Mr Bryan He said conditions were shaping to his satisfaction He would be unable to meet Admiral Dewey in Chicago due to engagements in Ohio Michigan and Michigan Territory and would return to his city on Saturday night He left at 11 o clock for Port Huron where he speaks tonight
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Chicago
Tie Trpaie
Nist
Sherman Force
W. J. Bryan
J. G. Johnson
Democriile National’ Executive Committee
Willis Abbott
The
Bulletin
Harrison
Bryan
Illinois
Admiral Dewey
Tis
John P. Altgeld
C. 5
Darrow
Columbus
Toledo
Admiral Dewey Arrives in Chicago for Three Day Celebration
In Chicago on April 30 Admiral George Dewey arrived amid cannon salutes and cheering crowds. He will attend a three day program including breakfast in his honor, a lakefront illumination, a big ball, and receptions at the Auditorium Annex with Mrs. Dewey resting beforehand. Officials and civilians lined the route as Dewey, Caldwell, and Crawford proceeded from Grand Central station to the Annex, with police clearing streets and gun salutes signaling each milestone. The schedule includes a 7:30 lakefront illumination and a 10 p.m. civic ball, while political notes mention potential candidacy developments in the Thirty eighth district and a fusion effort for seats.
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Chicago
George Dewey
Jacksonville
Mre
Dewey
Lieut
Caldwell
Eliot. Crawford
Harrison
Charles A. Plamandon
George Goodwin Dewey
Grand Central Depot
Fifth Avenue
Harrison Streets
Acen
Crawford
Walting
Harrison Street
Auditorium Annex
Lake Michigan
Wash
Admiral Dewey
Byron Lathrop
Carter H. Harrison
Chas A. Plamandon
Annex
Grand Central Station
Bann
B. FP. Alsip
First Cavalry
N.gard
Tlinois
Jackson Boulevard
Michigan Avenue
Alun
Dearborn
Great Northern Hotel
Rock Islands& Pacific Railway
Revenue Cutter
Morris
A. S. Michigan
Canadian-American Association
Canada
Lake Front
J. R. Burton Called Away From Topeka Mission
J R Burton, who had cared for his father in Mitchell Indiana, returned to Topeka and then was forced back to Mitchell. A telegram stated there is little hope for recovery of the sick, casting doubt on his return to seek medical matters.
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J. R. Burton
Mitchell
Ind
Topeka
Japanese Battleship Asahi Runs Ashore Near South Sea
The Japanese battleship Asahi ran ashore off South Sea as the tide fell thirteen feet. The ship was on a trial run before a voyage to the Far East. Crews worked to refloat the vessel amid fears of serious damage.
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Portsmouth
Ashi
South Sea
Far East
President McKinley Stricken During Canton Trip
President McKinley is seriously ill with a cold contracted on the Canton trip. Reported as indisposed, his condition prompted attention from aides and visitors as officials assessed his health on April 30 in Washington.
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Washington
Mc Kinley
Canton
Paper Trust Committee Backs Paper Trust Abolition Debate
Washington hearing set for May 2 before Ways and Means to consider American Newspaper Publishers Association resolutions from New York meeting. The group argues for cutting paper tariffs, citing 5 to 8 percent price rises and the burdens on large daily papers. asserts newspapers must resist costs to protect public information.
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Washington
Frank P. MacLennan
Paper Trust
Ways and Means
Congress
Associaton
New York
American Newepa- Pet, Publishiers ® Association
Lig Io
State Journal
United States
SH. Knuttman
Washington D
LH. Woods
Boston Herald
John HR. Mclean
Cincinnati
A. Dorr
N.Y. Mail and Express
Wilkins
Scaffold Collapse at Paris Exposition Kills One
At the Paris exposition in the Salle Des Fetes a scaffold collapsed during the inauguration ceremony. One worker was killed and three were seriously injured as hastily prepared walls and cleared rubble contributed to the accident. Workers have resumed finishing the building after the incident.
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Paris
WANTS ANOTHER JUDGE IN NEW YORK CASE
A garbled report from New York mentions objections to Justice Freedman presiding. Ernest Bohm, secretary of the Central Federated Union, references a potential gubernatorial intervention and ongoing judicial injunction related to a bench in the supreme court.
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New York
Justice Freedman
Ernest Bohm
Central Federated Union
Pak Governie
Roosevelt
Froy
Sandes Freedman
Supreme Court
Why Goal Is High Ssys Topeka Dealers Are Re sponsible for Prices
Topeka dealers are said to bear responsibility for high prices as the season opens, with critics arguing market factors, competition, and policy decisions influence the level. The piece outlines claims and cautions readers about price dynamics in the local auto market.
History of Trouble Over Man Who Cut Rate
The annual report of James Keegah, state Inspector of mines, describes coal pricing disputes in Topeka. It explains direct sales to consumers reduced costs, critiques middlemen, and praises the Labor Exchange as a cooperative effort to secure fair wages and profits for miners while warning against undermining competition.
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James Keegah
Cosmines
Gem
Topeka
Wister
Aeegam
Labor Exchange
Topeks
Uhy Minere
Milner
de Sud
Hall sought as delegates near arrival for meeting
A vague note describes looking for a hall and delegates arriving soon. It mentions preparations by an expected group of delegates and a forthcoming meeting with activity centered on securing a venue. Local names and specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
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Phate
Ain
Deltes
Tunnel to Yukon Under Chilkoot Pass Route Proposed
A Neapolis Minnesota note outlines a planned tunnel beneath the Chilkoot Pass toward Yukon. The project visuals discuss a railway tunnel linking Bennet Gown and surrounding areas, with implications for transportation and regional development.
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Chilkoot Pass
Neapolis
Minn
Bennet
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