Schofield Attacks Congress and Defends General Staff Plan
General Schofield, former army commander, criticizes Congress as a fountain of error while testifying on a general staff bill. He argues for close presidential and War Office cooperation, laments speaking terms with the president and secretary, and defends a long term chief of staff amid debates on the four year term and constitutional limits. He contrasts U.S. and British systems, noting Britain lacks a formal staff.
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Joan Bull
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Great Britain
Horse Guards
War Office
Boxing Contract Clash Over O'Brien Bout Threatens Suit
A telegram from Dr Ordway of the National Sporting Club warns Tommy Ryan he will face legal action to block a Louisville May 3 fight with Jack O'Brien, citing a prior contract with the English club and confusion over obligations with the Southern club.
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Ordway
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National Sporting Club
London
Jack O'Brien
Louisville
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Jack Gorman
O'Brien
England
Train Robbery Near St Joseph Mo Reported
Police report a train robbery near St Joseph Missouri with a suspect arrested carrying a revolver and a black ticket. Sparks from a prairie fire on the Minnesota side caused a fire on Isle Mote in the Mississippi River at La Crosse Wisconsin.
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LaCrosse
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Mote
Mississipupi River
Kansas Man Appointed Pension Commissioner Surprises Topeka
Eugene Ware of Topeka learns he is appointed pension commissioner in Washington, though he says he did not apply for the post and has not received official notice. He notes his limited contact with Roosevelt despite acquaintance through his writings, and praises his Civil War record.
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Evans
Topeka
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Eugene Ware
Washington
Godard
Ware
Roosevelt
Strike of hod carriers halts 1500 workers in Chicago
Fifteen hundred hod carriers vote to strike for 2 cents an hour starting April 12. The walkout risks 8000 jobs as other trades face disruption. They demand 30 cents per hour from June 1, but the Contractors' association rejects the proposal. Herman Lillan, who helped organize the union, resigns amid accusations of bribery to uphold the strike.
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Chicago
Contractors’ Association
Wool Carriers’ Union
Herman Lillan
Indianapolis Denies Pursuit of Government Appointment
Warry 8s New returns from Washington denying reports he seeks any government post. He states he would not leave the country for a position and has told the president he does not want an appointment. Republicans from Indiana will attend the state convention and Grant day banquet at the Columbia club.
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Warry
New
Washington
Shickle Harrison & Howard Iron Works Idle After Shutdown
In East St. Louis Illinois on April 12 eighteen hundred workers faced layoff as the Shickle Harrison & Howard Iron company closed for repairs. Management said operations paused until repairs finish and workers are recalled. Workers cite wage agitation as the cause of the shutdown.
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Shickle, Harrison & Howard Iron Company Hereware l
Double track completion links Omaha to Chicago railroad
The last rail of the double track between Omaha and Chicago was laid, completing a section from Missouri Valley to Denisonia and giving Vanderbilt interests a through line to New York. In Kansas City a yarding rule protest led the livestock exchange to vote to boycott Kansas City stock yards and seek meetings with other markets.
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Kansas City Livestock Exchange
Royal Baking Powder Co Ad From New York
Royal Baking Powder Co located at 100 William Street New York advertised its product in the period notice style.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
William
New York
Man Fletcher hanged after delayed governor respite
Henry Fletcher, convicted killer of Louis Roth aged 1, was hanged at sunrise after a last minute telegram from Governor Dockery and mixed messages about a reprieve. Sheriff Dickmann proceeded with the execution despite delays and conflicting reports from Jefferson City. Fletcher made a final speech claiming self defense, and the crowd watched as the trap sprung and the body was given to the family.
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Sheriff Reflects on Fletcher Hanging After Long Wait
Sheriff Dick Mann recalled carrying out Fletcher's execution between 6 and 6 fifteen minutes past due, noting relief the sentence is over. A telegram to Governor Folk arrived at 2:50 am, showing the governor had not granted a reprieve and ordered the message left at the door.
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Folk
Boy Shot 11s Father Facts Emerge in Sudden Death Case
In Paw Paw Michigan on April 12 a 16 year old Glenn France was held before Justice Rowland after arrest with his mother and two sisters on suspicion of killing Caleb France the boy’s father. Private detective evidence suggested Caleb may have been murdered rather than tomb by self inflicted death.
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Paw Paw
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Manton
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Tragedy Details in Calel Prance Case
Testimony by Mrs Korman and Lulubranes, sisters of Glenn, claims Calel Prance struck Mere Porman and tried to choke her over her plan to move north with her husband. Glenn then shot his father, who died soon after. The boy testified to the shooting. the family initially said Prance killed himself.
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James M. Hr enton Wins Mayor Seat in Dew Moines
James M. Hrenton, Republican mayor elect of this city, celebrated a decisive victory after a career from blacksmithing to teaching to school admin and county superintendent. The Racine and Hudson notices report local deaths and a drowning, while Chicago and St. Louis market data show grain, livestock, and produce quotations and prices.
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Ifere
Dew Moines
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Mob blocks pest house on Washington Island
Reports say a mob in Kenosha Wisconsin halted construction of a pest house on Washington Island. The incident prompted local authorities to review safety measures and order cleanup of the site.
Major Waller Defends Actions in Court Martial
Major Littleton W. Waller Marine Corps testified his past actions in Samar and China followed military law and precedent. His attorney Captain Arthur T. Marix argued the conduct was justified under partial warfare and cited authorities, stating the outcome should be acquittal.
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Lengal
Wade Hampton Dies at 87 After Illness and Driving
Wade Hampton former Confederate general and long time South Carolina leader died aged 87 in Joliet Illinois. Born 1818 he rose from private to lieutenant general and served as governor and U S senator reflecting southern devotion and reconstruction stance. A separate item notes Phoenix Tins Shoeshoe plant closing after a dispute over an overseer leaves 60 workers idle.
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Eternal Company
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Hog prices near six ninety five on Sioux City market
Sioux City Iowa April 12 prices for hogs on the Sioux City market touched 6.95 yesterday. This paid for a load averaging 205 pounds. This is the highest price paid since May 1893.
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Sioux City
Admiralty Court Awards Salvage Claim to William Cliff
The British admiralty court awarded the steamer William Cliff £11000 for salvaging the Cunard line steamer Etruria. The Belgian government plans martial law on Monday if order is not restored. Output of fine gold in March at Johannes burg reached 104127 ounces. The Northern Pacific Railway were set to a agreement of 9 value?
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Etruria
Johannesburg
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