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The report covers Europe’s loan talks and a Greek blockade threat, California derby results, a boat race win by Oxford, and military relocations under General Wesley Merritt. It notes inflationary concerns in California fruit markets, a New Mexico shooting accident, and reactions to import rebates affecting the Pacific coast.
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Labouchere calls it a farce at wartime inquiry
London reports a parliamentary committee session on the Travelvaol rid inquiry. Labouchere, Truth editor, pressed to reveal details from a confidential letter, sparking clashes over privilege. The panel planned private seating and considered sanctions to compel production of documents from the War Office.
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Frits War Office
Governor Thornton Resigns Amid Turbulent Fallout
Confused dispatches report Governor Thornton resigning in a storm of political pressure. Mentions of New Mexico, Santa Fe, and various officials hint at a broader shuffle, with references to a blizzard death and a fatal shooting tied to the unrest.
Wheelmen in Chicago Politics Circular in Support of Carter Maret
A chaotic dispatch reports a split among Chicago wheelmen over Carter Harricon’s mayoral bid. The League of American Wheelmen faces internal discipline threats and a counter circular backing the Timots candidate, amid a major wreck on the Short Line derailing four cars and causing multiple injuries. one passenger killed.
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Passengi
Weyler Expands Repression Across Puerto Principe Province
Dispatches from Clonimeos report Captain General Weyler ordering arrests and imprisonments of police officers and inspectors as he tightens control in Santa Clara. The military line from PuIutto Principe to Maran is closed, a fort is built inland near Turbeuata, and authorities fear movement by insurgent forces.
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Western Passenger Rates Agreement Negotiated
Geucent Agents of Western Ronan Peapuaets danmet Steber lon Culengo announce a plan to maintain passenger rates under a formal agreement. The pact will be reviewed after regal departments assess the route, with the Lager estate commerce commission oversight to follow. The aim is to stabilize fares while enforcement steps are prepared for potential offenders.
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Commerce Commission
Paken Us in the Cabinet and Robbed Messenger
Washington April 2 The cabinet discussed forest reserve questions and agreed to summon the national forestry commission to Washington to brief the president on their work. Members felt President Cleveland's proclamation was too costly and planned action on commercial matters after gathering more information. In Chicago a messenger for Kul Nathin Pi nher firm carrying about 300 was beaten and robbed by two men, one posing as a boy. Adolph Schiste, 18, was attacked and left for dead. Edward Wilson, a firm teamster, and the other suspect have ties to the firm and previous dealings with large sums of money.
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Cleveland
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Butler Tries to Kill Himself in Australian Murder Case
The alleged Australian murderer Butler attempted suicide in a prison ward, cutting his wrist with a feathered blade in the presence of two guards. A hairpin needle pierced his arm, causing a severed artery near the temporal region. doctors say he is conscious and in danger. Guards remain vigilant as he plans to sail to Australia.
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Uarda
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Inchitton
Australia
Powder Works Explosion Wrecks Mills in Pa
A blast at the Bhamokin Powder company mill in Pennsylvania leveled the facility early this morning. No lives were lost as workers had gone home. several houses a mile away were damaged and occupants injured or buried beneath debris. Authorities assess damage and property loss at about 0,000.
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Large Purse For Big Fighters In New York Bout
A syndicate of wealthy sports backers plans a major match between Corbett and Fitzimmons in New York. They aimed to fund a large purse of 42 pounds for the bout, to be staged at a well known Boston paper’s venue, with full public display of contributions. The arrangement sought backing from a prominent Boston paper man and investors, but details remain unsettled.
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Hostos
Unclear OCR card from New York boxing night
Fragmentary report describes several fighters with unclear names and mismatched places, mentioning Garance, Geant, Mew Tork, Aull, and Oscar Gainer among others, with disrupted sentences about a ring event and a fight where Grant and Ward appear in partial form.
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Slow Search of Chandler Ruins Describes Wounded and Fear
Fragmentary report details a night attack at Chandler with many dead and wounded. Civilians evacuated possessions while guards and officials attempt to manage survivors and assess losses amid fear and confusion.
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Olea
Apel
GONGRESS AND INDIA FAMINE Reflects on Charity and Policy
In Washington the House debated a resolution to charter a relief program for India famine victims as part of broader policy discussions. Members from Pensacola to Massachusetts argued about Britain's needs, Ireland’s prosperity, and whether the United States should provide aid amid international tensions.
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Washington
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Ireland
Montana Convicts Face Citizenship Restorations Question
The attorney general issued an opinion that all citizenship restorations for one hundred plus Montana convicts must be ratified by the state board. The ruling follows a long dispute over who can grant or approve citizenship in post conviction restoration cases.
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Bill for Relief of Rescuers in Isolated Rail Incident
A bill introduced in April by Representative True and inspectors Thrall and Nicholson proposes compensation for rescuers of a mail train wreck near Tintah Utah on October 1. The measure seeks funds to cover printing costs and freight, plus expenses for wrecked seamen Jorney Ford and others connected to the recovery. The act tasks Alphonue C. Rawande, former Spehane resident now Alaska official, with property claims and timing for payment of up to 106 dollars.
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All Agreed On Freight Rates by Western Postle
The Western Postle reports a formal ratification of a freight rate agreement by executives. The Passenger Agents’ recommendation to turn the bureau of statistics and information into a general passenger association is adopted. The association will handle maintenance and clerical costs, with no material responsibilities assigned. Road consensus remains implied but not proven as contracts tighten.
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Butler on the Way to Death Aboard the Maripava
A crowded San Francisco jail yard watched as Butler was handcuffed to Australian detectives and placed aboard the steamer Maripava, sailing for Australia. Frank Tindon is being moved back to the scene of his alleged crimes as authorities hurry him to the dock and into the secured prisoners room amidships.
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Montana Arid Land Commission Appoints New Members
Old members resign at a Missoula meeting as Governor appoints J K Tools C D Tend Donald Bradford and C Marshall to the Montana Arid Land Commission in place of departing officials. Washington reports General W Mr Omrore resigns as secretary of the Republican National Committee. Large silver shipment news notes Umbria voyage and total weekly export figures.
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Missoula
National Committee
Washington
Great Strikes Threatened in Beech Creek Coal Region
Miners in Beech Creek coal region may strike if wage reductions are attempted. Word from Hollidaysburg reports workers will resist Peduetion ee the new dig system. Potential general wage cuts could spur a widespread mental strike among miners.
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Millers Association Protests Duty on Foreign Belting Cloth
The Millers Association today issue a formal protest against a proposed 9 percent ad valorem duty on foreign belting cloth. They argue the product cannot be manufactured domestically under existing conditions and cannot be obtained locally, urging relief from the duty.
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Thia
Unclear text on Chinese thugs and professional peariers
Fragmentary report from Sun Vranchey April 1 discusses a gather of people accused of organizing to expel or harm Chinese individuals. It references arrests of a number of professional men, alleged involvement with women from China, and a call to action for an exprem purge.
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China
British Naval Expeditions in the Balkans and Crete
A London Chronicle report describes British marine expeditions to Tripota and a village near Bollho seeking provisions and suppressing insurgents. It details bombardments on Crete, Turkish resistance, and European naval actions aimed at burning homes churches and monasteries. Diplomatic notes hint at Bulgarian and Greek tensions over Macedonia and reforms amid rising war concerns.
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Indianapolis Executive Committee Aims Banking Reform Agenda
An executive committee appointed by the Indianapolis monetary convention has stayed seven days in the city to press Congress for banking and currency legislation. Members include C C Harrison, Stewart Patterson, Wy Bs Oma, J W Prete, M L Crawford, Jon Trixth, ex-Governor Rihanagh, A J Won, and Goarso P Peabody. They plan prompt action and a thorough inquiry into monetary reform to restore national confidence, with a report due within four months.
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Turkish Turkey War Plans Report In Official Circles
A dispatch from Constantinople April 1 says Turkish officials claim mobilising troops on the Greek frontier are well prepared by capable engineers in Rael. The report notes possible Turkish Greek accord blocked by Britain and mentions Armenian activity abroad. Greek port blockades threaten soon as Athens reports enforcement within days.
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Grown Prince of Japan Not Dead Denial From Washington
Official dispatch from the Japanese legation in San Francisco denies reports of the death of the prince and the succession. The council general at Washington says the death rumor is untrue and not credited by the government. A timely notice would be sent to all government representatives if verified.
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Train Collision Near Ingleside Tracks Involving Southern Pacific
Reported collision on a nearby track caused two engines to be wrecked. Passengers suffered several injuries as the San Jose bound train diverted and collided with a special, while the Ingleside line halted to investigate and a gate failed to secure passage.
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San Jose
Forest regulation eases for mineral developments
Beattie Washington chamber reports a telegram from Congressman James Ham ion Lewis noting cabinet action to revoke a forest reservation to permit all mineral developments. In New York on April 2 Coronal Fred D. Grant declined McKinley’s offer for first assistant secretary of war.
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McKinley
NEW MAJOR GENERAL TO BE NAMED FOR WHEATON WITNESSED BY ARMY OFFICERS
In Washington on April Lt. General Wheaton is the leading candidate for promotion to major general as Major General Hite retires. Col. Shafter moves to Washington from San Francisco but senate action on Wheaton’s nomination will wait. Wheaton today in Denver said he would prefer to command the Missouri or remain in Colorado, with Army officials signaling rugged career considerations.
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Kentucky Senatorial Salots and Frankfort Vote Chaos
In Frankfort Kentucky on April 1 the senatorial balloting shows a fractured scene as candidates — including Goebel Martin Jacoba and others — grapple with party divisions. The roll call shifts, with 120 ballots cast and votes split among Hunber Tocklurn Davie Boyle and others as adjournment was debated and the third ballot held with no change.
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April Fool Day at Missoula
April Fool Day at Missoula reports a confused scene with posters urging a mayoral meeting and tainted by misprints. The event drew many Democrats, but attendees found the gathering mismanaged and the alleged developments unclear. Walter Blane, held after a recent arrest in Missoula, waived preliminary and was bound over to district court in seven bonds.
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Short line and union pacific confront Cheyenne fur pact
Halt Lake April 1 a special meeting from Cheyenne may discuss an arrangement between the Union Pacific and other parties. A conference to be held to settle the tie bareet details, with a legislature to confirm at Salt Lake in about two weeks. Dublin April 1 right ten and most Hew. Conyn undertt Protestant wrubhinhop in Dublin. Ye vex born in Akt, archbishop resigned after Archbishop Trench in 104.
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