Peace talks and Rhodes funeral dominate news from Africa
dispatch from Pretoria claims Boer leaders accepted British terms and peace moves. in Matabeleland the funeral of Cecil Rhodes drew vast crowds as the body was laid to rest with imperial rites and mourning ceremonies.
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London
Pretoria
Europe
Tredrick
Schalk
Burger
Reitz
Lucas Meyer
Jacobs
Klerksdorp
Botha
Steyn
DeWet
Delarey
Orange
Brodrick
Coln
Mr. Chamberlain
Merger bill abandoned by Iowa lawmakers amid veto threats
Des Moines April 11 reports that W W Brady of the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern railway and House railways chair Wise said no further effort will be made to push the Mossberry merger bill through the Iowa House. They cited reliance on a Senate compromise measure as meeting objections. The piece contrasts political caution with a Western proverb about wells and cautions about delaying coughs and colds with medical ads for Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets, praising its effects on weak lungs and bronchial issues.
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Rhodes
Tulawayo
Matabebeland
Cecil Rhodes
Matoppo
Queen Alexandra
Fuller
Kopje
Shembli
Paku
Umeula
Mashonaland
Saul
Dr. Jameson
Francis Rhodes
Bulawayo
Des Moines
Ww. P. Brady
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway
Wise
House Committee On Railways
House
Senate
Dr. Pierce
Ma ssachusetts Senators Seek UK Answer on Gloucester Fisherman
Massachusetts Senators Hare and Lodge pressed Secretary Hay over Edward Morris of Gloucester whose fishing smack valued at 11000 was seized by Newfoundland authorities years ago for allegedly fishing inside the three mile limit. They claim local courts lack jurisdiction and the secretary will bring the matter to British authorities. Also: Lt Barron of Cleveland, an ex-Army private, deserted search for a Connell Tuffs girl he saw once in Pittsburgh and moved to Ta to win her hand.
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Washington
Hionr and
Lodge
Hay
Edward Morris
Gloucester
Mass
Newfoundland
Morris
Massachusetts
Council Blais
Col Blanton Duncan Dead Guarded Confederate Leader
Telegram from Louisville reports Col Blanton Duncan, former Confederate regiment commander and head of the Augusta printing bureau, has died in Los Angeles. Duncan, native of Kentucky, was defeated by Henry Watterson for Congress in 1876. He moved to Los Angeles fifteen years ago.
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Louisville
Los Angeles
Blanton Duncan
Duncan
Virginia
Augusta
Congress
Henry Watterson
Kentucky
Supreme Court orders new trial in Hossack murder case
Des Moines April 10 The supreme court reversed the verdict and ordered a new trial in the Hossack murder case. Defendant Margaret Hossack is serving a life sentence for the alleged murder of her wealthy husband near Indianola. He was killed by an ax as he slept. she claimed burglars caused the crime.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
Hossack
Margaret Hossack
Indianola
Silver wedding for Holtman couple and Amanda Meyer wed
Red Bud Illinois April 10 report Professor J W Holtman and wife celebrated their silver wedding while daughter Amanda married August Meyer of St Louis on the same day. Eldorado Kansas April 10 Jessie Morrison after eight days in county jail awaiting third murder trial released on ten thousand dollar bond.
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Red Bud
J. W. Holtman
Amanda
August Meyer
St. Louis
Eldorado
Kaw
Jessie Morrison
Olin Castle
Brutal Detroit murder shocks Thirteenth Street
In Detroit on Thirteenth Street between Antionette and AleGraw a young woman Carrie Jennest was stabbed beaten and her throat cut leading to her death. A neighbor Larry Jewell witnessed a man attack the victim and alerted police who later found her dead. Coroner Hoffman notes she would have soon become a mother and suspects the killing stemmed from that. Music teacher James Miller was arrested after blood was found on his clothing and a bloodstained towel and hatchet were found at his home. Miller’s Wednesday night movements challenge his alibi.
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Detroit
Mich
Thirteenth Street
Antionette Street
AleGraw Avenue
Carrie M. Jennest
Larry Jewell
James Miller
John Kline
Chicago
Kline
Glen Ellyn
General MacArthur Faces Senate Over Philippine War Casualties
Washington April 11 General MacArthur said the death rate among Filipinos in battle was not greater than expected and that the war was the most humane fought. He defended American efficiency and noted educated Filipinos like Mabini, now in Guam, as agitators for independence or insurrection. The committee adjourned with plans to hear enlisted men about the water cure and to request Dewey and General Anderson testimony.
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Washington
MacArthur
Senate
Philipione Committee
United States
Patterson
Tare
Mabini
Senator Patterson
Guam
Philippines
Dewey
Anderson
Report of Major Gardener on Tayabas natives stance
Dec 16 1901 report to Governor Taft by Major Gardener criticizes army methods in Tayabas Philippines. He urges native troops for future operations, cites harsh treatments and abuses, and notes rising pro US sentiment after widespread burning and water cure reports. Added is Corbin to Chaffee letter requesting full investigation.
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Coverner Taft
Cincinnati
Hoot
Gardener
Talbayas
Condh
Meilitary
Corbin Hoe
Chaffee
MacArthur
Cornelius Gardener
Tayabas
Miles
Root
Philippines
Taft
United States
Corbin
Frat
Fee
Hak T Flonk
Snenpiskate
Holden Meeting Protests Arrest of Freedom Editor in Manila
In Manila on April 11 a Holden meeting condemned the arrest of the Freedom editor charged with sedition for publishing a U.S. port official article. Delegates urged the commission to drop sedition actions, planned to cable President Roosevelt, and pledged to oppose perceived government graft and abuses. Miss Ellen Stone arrived in New York after Bulgarian kidnapping, saying brigands insulted but did not harm her or Mme. Teilka. her voyage hurt her health. In Washington, Rev. T DeWitt Talmage’s condition worsened, doctors fearful for his outcome.
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Manila
Freedom
United States
United States Commissions
Velcano
Senor Valdes
Roosevelt
Commission
New York
Ellen M. Stone
Bulgaria
Charles A. Stone
Washington
T. DeWitt Talmage
Seining Cedar Lake to continue through summer
Cedar Lake Indiana will continue seining this summer under the state game and fish commission. Readings by the Academy of Science University of Chicago Field Columbian museum University of Indiana Purdue University De Pauw University and the Wabash College verify efforts. The goal is to remove predatory fish and protect spawn of black bass crappie and other game fish to aid stocking. Hundreds of undesirable fish have been removed and released.
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Cedar Lake
Ind
Indiana
Game and Fish Commission
Academy of Science
University of Chicago
Field Columbian Museum
University of Indiana
Purdue University
de Pauw University
Wabash Collee
United States
Revenge by Nail in Oklahoma Husband Killings
A Grant County Oklahoma incident reports Mrs Peeples, a farmer's wife, killed her husband by driving a nail through his head after he beat her and slept with his head against a pine partition. She remained at the scene. Other items include political questions in London and a Vienna Jockey Club gambling fine.
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Wellington
Kan
Grant County
Oklahoma
Peeples
Contested election report on Lenis Tompkins case released
The committee report finds many fraud charges against Lenis abandoned as not bearing on the contest. Tompkins and Lewis trade abusive, scurrilous exchanges, with the panel condemning the papers as scandalous and improper and urging they not become vehicles of abuse.
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Washington
John J. Lenis
Tompking
Cotuimine
Lonis
Tompkins
Filst
Lewis
Troubles in the Mines in Springfield and Carlinville
News briefs report miners in Williamson County settling a dispute with operators over 45 cents per ton, returning to work at 42 cents after three years of failed attempts. Other items cover a Chicago sub-district conference unresolved issues, a criminal trial in Franklin Circuit Court, and medical and political notes from Fort Wayne Jackson and Manila cholera updates.
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Springfield
Jie
Wiliamson County
Chicago and Alton
Carlinville
Peoria
Terman Just
Chicago
Ilmnala Operators’ Association
Live Stock Prices and Receipts Reported for East Buffalo and Milwaukee
The report lists hog and cattle receipts with price ranges for various grades and weights, including hogs at about 6.70 to 7.30 per hundredweight and cattle from 4.80 to 7.40 for different classes. East Buffaloe live stock traders quote firm-to-higher hogs, with mixed packers and feeders. In Milwaukee and surrounding markets corn, wheat, and barley futures show No 1 and No 2 varieties trading at specific cents per bushel.
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Texas
East Buffaloe
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Yeals
Chicago
Board of Trade Today
Ballgonist Alberto Will Stay Three Weeks in U S
Alberto Santos Dumont, famed airship builder and navigator, arrived in New York on the Deutschland to discuss aerial navigation exhibitions with St. Louis exposition managers. He plans a three week stay, then possible return for coronation rail or summer exhibitions, shipping airship No 7 for display. He praised Langley and U S enterprise while wishing to see air travel across the Atlantic. He attempted a shore message saying I bow to the greatest country in the world but failed.
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New York
Alberto Santos Dunmont
United States
England
Eadward
Atlantic
Will de Neo
Vortaliet
Manuel Alme
Av Club
Paria
Albert Chapin
Airehip
Santos Dement
Bt Lone
Langley
Nantucket
Santos Lamont
Waller Repeats His Charge Against Gen Smith Order
Major Littleton W. T. Waller testified at a Samar court martial that General Smith ordered him to kill and burn natives over 10 years old. Waller said the aim was to create a “howling wilderness” and that prisoners were not to be taken. Other officers corroborated.
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Gen. Smith
Manila
Littleton W. T. Waller
Marine Corps
Bamar
Jacob I. Smith
United States
Samar
Smith
Lamar
Waller
Porter
David LD. Porter
Hiram
Bearss
Jank Stafford
Balagiga
Ninth Infantry
Busse murder verdict orders death by hanging in Iowa
The Waverly jury convicts Busse of murdering his wife by fracturing her skull, cutting her throat and burning her body on a feather bed. The verdict carries a death sentence, Iowa’s first expected execution in eight years. Perry Hall of Chicago is mentioned in relation to the case.
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Busse
Waverly
Iowa
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