Danes propose to keep West India islands if US fails
A Copenhagen article argues the Danish government will place the West India islands under a chartered Danish company if Congress does not act this session. The plan includes a national bank at St Thomas, new customs, a steam line to Porto Rico, hotels, a sugar barrel factory, and expanded agriculture to profit the crown.
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Croker and the British Envoys Stir Rifts Over Boer War
London May 16 The Express calls for social ostracism of Richard Croker in retaliation for Tammany Hall support of Boer delegates. It condemns Croker for hosting English hospitality while backing England’s enemies and equates him with the Duke of Orléans, noting his Moathouse purchase and club memberships as evidence of his bid to be an English landowner.
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the Express
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England
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Duke of Orleans
Highness of
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America
Moathouse
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New York
United States
Dynamite outrage targets Montgomery school principal home
In Montgomery Indiana on May 16 a large blast damaged the home of Professor John Westhaffer, principal of the graded schools, with windows and doors broken and adjacent houses harmed. Two men fled in a buggy prior to the explosion. no injuries reported and motive unclear. In Merrill Wisconsin on May 16 a hurricane winds and heavy rain caused minor damage. in Brokaw cars were blown from the siding, a northbound train collided with the cars, but no injuries.
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John Westhaffer
Westhafer
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Brokaw
Market Report United States Livestock and Grains May 15
Chicago market figures show hog receipts around 19 000 with hogs at 4 25 to 5 50. Cattle receipts about 2 000 with varied steers and heifers quoted from 2 50 to 6 75 for calves, plus cows and bulls. East Buffalo reports steady hogs and strong sheep with tops at 7 00 for lambs. St Louis and Milwaukee markets list mixed grain futures with slight movements in wheat corn oats and rye. Detroit shows cash wheat at 72c and corn bids at 88 e.
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Illinois
Mafeking Crisis and Boers Report From South Africa
London May 16 telegraphs from South Africa relay conflicting updates on Mafeking. Pretoria claims a relief failure and Baden Powell’s capture of a Boer force, while Roberts notes good progress and shrinking Boer strength. Lady Sarah Wilson reports bizarre rations at Mafeking. Dundee reports looting as British forces advance.
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Ladybrand
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South Africa
Pretoria
Mafeking
Blaze at the Expo near Chateau Eau threatens major exhibit
A fire described as intense broke out in the basement of the Chateau d Eau at Paris's exposition yesterday afternoon. It threatened the Salle des Metes and the American section of the Palace of Electricity but was contained before extensive damage occurred. The blaze was caused by electric wires.
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Botha Recalls Zand River Battle and British Bombardment
A May 10 dispatch from the Boer laager at Rietspruit via Kroonstad describes General Botha addressing burghers during the Zand river fighting. British forces crossed the low drift and opened fire at six in the morning, with infantry and cavalry maneuvering. The Standerton commando initially held, fourteen British were captured, but the center collapsed around 11 o'clock and retreat to Kroonstad followed, with casualties reported as a dozen wounded.
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Desperate Fighting at Mafeking In Saturday Assault
London dispatch reports heavy combat as Boers attacked Mafeking Saturday with artillery. Flames and confusion followed near the kaffir location where Boers gained fire support. A relief column appeared to threaten the attackers, with claims of capturing Baden Powell by Snyman and surrounding actions as Pretoria officials urged a storm.
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Daily Mail
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Baseball and mining notes from Midwest and East across May
League scores from Chicago to Pittsburgh report 10 4 5 7 results with American League clashes in Indianapolis Detroit Buffalo and Cleveland plus a Cleveland Minneapolis game. Mining and corporate actions include Four Thousand Acre Zinc and Lead of South Bend filing for a $1 million capital stock and various regional developments. Confederate flag surrender noted and political updates from Springfield Joliet and New York financial moves discussed.
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Zine and Lead Company Incorporated
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Congress to gain power over trusts and Montana seat
A constitutional amendment proposes Congress define regulate and dissolve trusts monopolies or combinations. It expands federal authority to act against abuses of corporate power while states may apply laws not conflicting with federal rules. The Montana senatorial vacancy is filled by appointment W A Clark receives notice.
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House Committee On Judiciary
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District of Columbia
United States
Montana Senator Clark resigns as senate action looms
Washington May 16 Clark of Montana announces he has sent resignation to the Montana Governor as a controversial motion to declare him not entitled to his seat is debated in the senate. He speaks of protecting his name from disgrace and reads the resignation letter amid tense proceedings.
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