Boer Force Advances Near Warrenton and Griquatown
London dispatches report 400 Boers reoccupying Papkuel and compelling Herbert district rebels to rejoin the federal flag. Lord Methuen moves near Warrenton with a strong column while another wing may target Griquatown. British outposts clash with Boer horsemen as missions to Naples and New York hint at possible intervention.
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Churchill Urges Generous Policy in South Africa
London dispatch reports Winston Churchill urging a forgiving approach to rebels in South Africa. He warns the campaign may span months and stresses settlement of disturbed districts requires Milner’s authorization and compensation for loyal colonists, urging no revenge and leniency for noncombatants.
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Winston Churchill
London
Alfred Milner
Cape Town
Africa
Yaqui rebels trapped near Tor
Mexicos force surrounds a large body of Yaqui Indians north of Tor. Surrender or annihilation seems likely as the rebels, about 500 strong, have few escape routes and face government troops. London reports no Alaska action yet. conferences likely after U.S. presidential action. Hotel keeper Smock found dead in DecaturWisconsin. probable sudden heart attack.
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Henry Mock
Detur
Woman and Mother Killed by Daughter With Chisel
In Owosso Michigan on March 27 a woman and her mother were killed by the daughter who died by her own hand. Charles Ott, a boilermaker, worked in the type shop nearby.
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Alaska
Owosso, Mich
Charles Ott
Zan Claire
Wis
Jennie Lee
Charles 8. Lee
Daytona
Pla
Lee
E. 8. Hammond
Eau Claire
Wisconsin Rear Admiral Cotton Promoted
The Journal reports from Milwaukee that Captain Cotton’s promotion to rear admiral takes effect today. He is Wisconsin’s senior naval officer and the first state man to reach the rank.
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Culver & Co department store fire in Knoxville
Culver & Co's department store burned on Sunday in Knoxville Indiana. Cause unknown though suspected electric wiring. Stock loss about 60000 with 16000 insurance. building insured for 25000 with 10000 coverage. West Ends defeat Detroit easily in St Louis 6 to 1 for western football title. Nine buildings burned at Kingston Portage Wisconsin area. Green Lake county losses at 20000.
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Markets report from Chicago and other centers
Chicago market quotes show mixed grains and livestock with Wheat around 66 to 67 cents for March to July futures, Corn near 36 to 37 cents, Butter eggs and poultry prices steady, Hogs and cattle trading in wide ranges, Buffalo and St Louis notes include similar price bands, with regional variations in Wheat and Oats. The piece also reports Chinese anti-foreign unrest affecting missions and a late March livestock summary from Buffalo and Milwaukee areas.
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Uae
Rory
Lee
Chinese Throne Crisis Sparks Empire's Heir Controversy
A Washington dispatch reports state department messages from Pekin about Pu Chun named heir to the late emperor Tung Chih. Empress dowager Kuang Hsu fears coronation risks while planning to gauge public sentiment and potentially keep ruling in his name.
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Edwin St. Conger
United States
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Pty Chun
Tung Chil
Pu Chun
China
Kuang Hsu
Py Chun
Tung Chih
P “Mail
Prongo
Des Moines Election Returns Show Hartenbower Defeats MacVicar
Des Moines voters cast a heavy ballot as Democrat Hartenbower defeats Republican Mayor MacVicar by an estimated 500 to 1800. Remaining ticket likely Republican with aldermen in Fourth and Fifth wards. Council expected seven Republicans to two Democrats. Other cities report local mayoral results and council shifts.
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Jeremiah Hartenbower
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New Hampton
WW. Springer
W. G. Shaffer
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Marc
McDaid
Miller
Burlington
Marquarde
Carter
Alsp
Grinnell
Independence
Senate caucus fails to reach Porto Rican bill agreement
Republican senators spent over two hours in caucus debating Porto Rican tariff legislation. No settlement reached as free traders and iron-bound tariff men remain firm. Woraker to push the bill as is with an executive order free list and 15 percent Dingley duty retained. Several names listed as likely to oppose unamended or amended measures.
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Senate
Harmony Committee
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Cavens
Woraker
Foraker
United States
Porto Rico
Friends of the
Rebellion Continues in Coeur d Alene District
Washington reports relay a continuous state of rebellion in the Coeur d Alene district with ongoing opposition to state policy. Governor Stennenhere notes three cavalry troops in the area, with later withdrawal from guard duty to garrison. Senate coverage mentions Porto Rican bill votes and Alaska trade measures as well as a drive on the army appropriation bill.
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Coeur d'Alene
House Committee On Military Affairs
Sulzer
New York
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Sinclair
Dle
Senate
House
Kraker
Hanna
Republican National Committee
Republican Campaign
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Davis
Boxer Rebellion At Ping-Tu Shrine Leads To Executed Outsiders
Reports describe Boxers in Shan Tung and Chi Li provinces attacking villages with Christians. An American missionary Brooks was killed after being seized and decapitated by pursuers. The English minister protested to Beijing as officials promise protection but fail to deliver. Chinese local authorities coordinate to apprehend those responsible with gunboat support from Weyllng at Taku anticipated.
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Mometer
Brook
Peking
Shan Tung
Ping-Tu
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Shan-Tung Province
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Germany
Populists to Nominate State Ticket May First
Indianapolis Dems clash with Populists over fusion and seats. Populists announce plans to nominate a full state ticket and field candidates for Congress in multiple districts after Democrats refuse to concede representation.
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