Fights and Casualties Reported as Boers Evacuate Leeuwkop
London reports describe heavy fighting with Leeuwkop and surrounding ridges as General Pole-Carew and General Stephenson press the Boer position. Casualties include 2 killed, 1 mortally wounded, 20 wounded, 35 missing. Royalists seize key hill and drive Boers from Paarde kraal amid heavy fire.
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War Office
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Pole-oa- Trew
French
Rundle
Karriefontein
Pole
Standard
Leeuw Kop
Eeuw Kop
Dickson
Orth
Pole-Carew
Stephenson
Welsh
Warwickshire
Essex
York
Guards Brigade
Essex Regiment
Paarde Kraal
Daily Telegraph
Leeuwkop
Wepener
Tiabanchu
L Robertson
Cape Mounted Rifles
Jalgetty
Husband Attacks Wife Then Attempts Suicide in Grand Rapids
In Grand Rapids on April 24 the husband, a furniture worker in poor health, struck his wife with a frying pan as she prepared breakfast. A responding policeman stopped him from killing her, but the man then cut his own throat with a razor. He received prompt treatment and likely recovery.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Attin Vantloff
Vantloff
van Hoff
Is it the bubonic plague a new pneumonia feared?
Butte Montana April 24 health board suspects a strange illness in town as a form of pneumonia that may be fatal. Report notes case observations and searches for a specific cause as officials investigate this alarming health event.
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Butte
Mont
United States May Intervene to Preserve Isthmus Neutrality
New York reports that the capture of Bocas del Toro and a threatened attack on Colon could force U S intervention to maintain the isthmus neutrality. A treaty with Colombia guarantees positive neutrality and Colombian sovereignty over the Panama territory within the isthmus department.
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Bocas del Toro
Colon
United States
Isdo
Colombia
Panama
Republic of Colombia
Department of Panama
Imperial order allows reconstruction of missionary property
An imperial trade decree in Constantinople on April 24 authorizes rebuilding the property of American missionaries at Khartum and the construction of an annex to Roberts College at Constantinople.
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Constantinople
Kharput
Roberts College
Bicyclists Rally in Kalamazoo Over Sidewalk Rule
In Kalamazoo Michigan a crowd of over 100 bicyclists gathered to protest sidewalk riding prohibitions. Leaders are prominent businessmen and petitions asking for sidewalk access with a license were submitted to the city council. The council is likely to consider the measure favorably amid broad opposition to the current ordinance.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Trnes
Meyer murder case jury convicts for assault with intent
In Sioux City Iowa on April 24 the jury found Ernest Meyer guilty of assault with intent to do great bodily injury after he stabbed Cris Bauer to death to stop Bauer from preventing abuse of Mrs. Bauer. The defense cited intoxication and a prior head injury. authorities foresee only a heavy fine.
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Sioux City
Ernest Meyer
Meyer
Cris Bauer
Bauer
Turkish Tariff Raise Requires Power Pact, Dispatch Says
Washington April 24 Lloyd Griscom United States charge d affaires at Constantinople cables that the Turkish foreign minister told ambassadors the Porte will not raise tariffs without prior agreement with the great powers.
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Washington
Lloyd Griscom
United States
Constantinole
State Department
Boxers Massacre Catholics Near Pao Ting Fu In China
Report from Tien Tsin says members of the Boxers killed many Chinese Catholics near Pao Ting Fu in We Chit Li province southwest of Vien Tsin. The German gunboat Utis has arrived at Taku and other foreign vessels have departed.
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Tien Tsin
Veiety
Pao Ting Fu
We Chit Li
Vien Tsin
Utis
Taku
Curzon Reports Relief Plans Strained by India Rains
Lord Curzon reports that recent rain storms did not improve conditions in India and relief demands are rising while current arrangements manage the growing strain. He notes relief efforts are keeping pace with the need.
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London
India
Lord Curzon
Bryan heads home to Lincoln for rest before summer campaign
Austin Tex April 24. William Jennings Bryan left here yesterday for his home in Lincoln to rest a few days before going on the summer campaign. He will speak at Wichita Kas.
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Austin
Tex
Sheboygan
Wis
David Schneider
Rice Lake
Evangelical Association Conference
Scehneider
Emmanuel
Charity bazaars opened in Paris by the Count and Countess de Castellane
In Paris on April 24 the salesrooms for the Count and Countess de Castellane charity bazaars were inaugurated and blessed by Cardinal Richard the archbishop of Paris.
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Paris
Poor Show for the Boer Envoys
London April 24 The Vienna correspondent reports Boer peace commissioners will not be received at Vienna Berlin St Petersburg or Rome according to The Times.
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Vienna
the Times
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Rome
Bechuanaland Administered By General Sir Chas Warren
Durban reports General Sir Charles Warren named administrator of Bechuanaland and sailing Sunday for Cape Town. London notes the death of George Douglas Campbell Duke of Argyll on the morning of April 24.
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Durban
Chas, Warren
Bechuanaland
Cape Town
Duke of Argyll
London
George Douglas Campbell
Turk Slippage Dubious Pledge in Turkish Note
Washington reports the Turkish government replied to U S claims on American missionaries by insisting claimants join others. The note, viewed as a diplomatic tactic, risks alienating European sympathy and constrains U S leverage as Straus and Hay discuss next steps. Meanwhile Springfield dispatches note Captain Shaffner’s dismissal and Michaelson’s appointment. naval staff reorganized amid discipline issues.
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Washington
State Department
Lloyd Griscom
United States
Constantinople
White House
Hay
Straus
Turkey
New York
Tork Fings
Porte
US Turkey claims dispute nears response and local incidents emerge
The US contends Turkey may form a commission to settle foreign claims, while the State Department vows a firm reply to the Porte. Separate notices report a Racine death by fire, a jailbreak failed escape in Marshalltown, and other local April 24 incidents spanning Sheboygan and Beloit, including a cock fight prosecution plan.
Illinois naval militia officer Removed from post
Chicago April 24 Captain B M Shaffner of the First Ship's crew Illinois naval militia was removed from that office yesterday by order of the authorities. The action follows unspecified proceedings and reflects changes within the militia command structure.
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Panner
Ameri A. M. Michaelson
University of Chicago
Springfield
Shaffner
Professor Michaelson
Reece
Shatfner
Tanner
Shatner
Spring Geld
Michaelson
Annapolis Naval Academy
United States Navy
Chicago
B. M. Shaffner
Illnois Naval Militia
Lynch May Recover Sight in Oconto Case
Milwaukee reports ex city attorney P H Lynch who suffered eye injury from carbotic acid two years ago may regain sight. He is under care of Dr Joseph Schneider and has dim vision yet shows hope of recovery.
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P. H. Lynch
Oconto
Joseph Schneider
Lynch
Rose Sharp
Worldn
van Buren Street
James J. Porter
Markets report shows mixed gains across hogs cattle and sheep
Hogs receipts 38 000 with prices from 4 40 to 5 56 for various hog categories. Cattle receipts 21 000 with steers priced 3 40 to 5 90 and cows 2 80 to 4 60. Sheep receipts 22 00 with western lambs 6 25 to 7 46 and native lambs 5 50 to 7 40. East Buffalo quotes list cattle hogs sheep and feeders with varied ranges. St Louis and Milwaukee grain markets list irregular wheat corn oats and rye with care to track daily quotes.
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East Buffalo
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
N. Y
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Milwaukee Grain
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Illinois
Porto Rico Supreme Court Issues Spotlight on Ouster Rulings
Washington reports the Porto Rico case load includes McKenney petitioning for certiorari to review the provisional court that ousted Guayanea officials over alleged election irregularities. Vasquez faces similar issues claiming U S citizenship before Porto Rico’s acquisition and fraud in TSO elections. The court may avoid merits. appointments include Hollander as Porto Rico treasurer and Garrison as auditor with taxation expert Tollander selected.
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Supreme Court
Frederick
McKenney
Provisional Court of
Porto Rico
Guayanea
Provisional Court
Melwenney
Vasquez
United States
Tne
TSO
Senate
J. A W. Hollander
Maryland
John R. Garrison
District of Columbia
Ishmuuid
Thollander
Johns Topkins University
Davis
Tollander
Garrison
Virginia
Treasury
Tle
Inquiry into Welland canal wreck attempt points to US conspiracy
Washington reports show the Welland canal wreck attempt exonerates Buffalo grain handlers and suggests an organized conspiracy by individuals in the United States allied with Irish secret organizations. The State Department may seek extradition if Canadian authorities gather sufficient evidence and prosecute those involved.
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Ont
Govrument
United States
Chicag
Canada
South Africa
Welland Canal
Niaraga
Washington
State Department
Brush
Clifton
Niaraga Malls
Debates Over Quay Seat Begin and Clark Bribery Report
Washington reports two days of senate debate on Quay’s seat with a 4 p.m. disposition planned. The Clark bribery case dominates yesterday’s senate actions as a report calls the election null and void for bribes and criminal acts. House tackles the postoffice appropriation bill and pneumatic tube service amid other small measures.
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