Censure Published Against Buller Warren in Roberts Dispatch
London April 18 government releases a February 13 dispatch by Lord Roberts censuring Sir Redvers Buller and Sir Charles Warren over the Spion Kop operations and the overall plan of advance. The censorship has intensified as Boer forces retreat north of Bloemfontein and Mafeking fever weakens garrison. Maj. Gen. Schalkburger is named vice president and Gen. Leonie Odath named acting commandant in the succession to Joubert.
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London
Lord Roberts
Redvers Buller
Charles Warren
War Office
Buller
Gen. Warren
Spion Kop
Warren
Charlies Warren
Oriers
Tuller
Spion Rep
Bloemfontein
Thaba
Cchu
Pretoria
Mafeking
Col.aden-Powell
Joubert
Schalkburger
Fjonbert
Leonie Othad
Gian. Wreibert
Trunastual
Reduction in steel prices and mill closures impact markets
New York April 21. Dun & Bradstreet Weekly Review notes price cuts per ton for plates and bars and mill shutdowns by American Steel and Wire. Market activity shows distrust about price levels set by large firms, with early reductions anticipated and weather and demand factors influencing rail earnings and bank clearings.
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New York
Dun &O
American Steel & Wire Company
United States
Bradstreet
Peart
Disastrous floods batter Mississippi and Louisiana towns
A New Orleans dispatch reports a flood sweeping central and southern Mississippi causing at least 5 million dollars in damage plus railroad losses. Louisiana sees extensive but unconfirmed losses with Columbia Mississippi estimating 2.5 million dollars. Homes, bridges, and tracks are submerged as Pearl River rises and rail lines remain underwater.
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Memphis
Tenn
New Orleans
Mississippi
Louisiana
Columbia
Miss
Pearl River
New Orleans & Northeastern
Ecumenical Foreign Mission Conference Opens in New York
More than 2,000 delegates from across the globe gathered at Carnegie Hall for the ecumenical conference on foreign missions. Ex President Harrison and President McKinley addressed welcomes while Gov. Roosevelt and Gen. Harrison spoke on religious unity and mission work.
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New York
McHinley
Harrison
United States
Benjamin Harrison
Carnegie Hall
Ecumenical Conference On Foreign Missions
Society For the Propagation of the Gospel
Paul
Ium
Conference of Missions
Judson Smith
D. B
General Committee
McKinley
MeKinley
Roosevelt
Morris K. Jesup
Gov. Roosevelt
Gen
Central Presbyterian Church
Indictments Return in Gov Goebel Case
Frankfort Kentucky April 24 grand jury returned indictments against John W Davis and Green Golden as accessories to the Gov Goebel murder. Golden is a cousin of Wharton Golden who became a key witness. Davis, a Capitol Square policeman, allegedly tried to flee Frankfort with Caleb Powers.
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Frankfort
John W. Davis
Ad Green Golden
Goebel
Green Golden
Wharton Golden
Capitol Square
Caleb Powers
Andrews to resign from Chicago Board of Education
Dr E Benjamin Andrews will sever his connection with the Chicago board of education on May 1. The board heard a communication from the superintendent stating that Andrews will accept the chancellorship of the University of Nebraska and requests two months leave of absence.
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E. Benjamin Andrews
Chicago Board of Education
Marria
University of Nebraska
Extend Time for Philippine Citizenship Vote
Washington senate foreign relations committee backs a six month extension for Spanish residents of the Philippine islands to choose citizenship, moving toward US Spain convention. Indianapolis reports ex secretary Charles Finley of Kentucky indicted and planning to return to Kentucky to face the charges.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
Spain
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Cuban Census Shows Cuban Population By Race And City
General Sanger released the Cuban census figures showing a total population of 1,572,797 with Havana city at 235,981 and Havana province at 424,804. The report details by race citizenship and education, noting 443,426 literate and 19,158 with superior education and 49,414 children over ten attending school.
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Washington
Sanger
War Department
Cuba
Havana City
Havana
Matanzas
Pinar del Rio
Puerto Principe
Santa Clara
Santiago
Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress adjourns in Houston
The eleventh annual session ends in Houston with plans to meet in Cripple Creek and to endorse the St Louis expo bill. A committee is named to represent the congress in the hearing on the St Louis fair bill and to push for canal legislation.
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Houston
Tex
Estate valuation updates for Cornelius Vanderbilt estate
The appraised value of Cornelius Vanderbilt’s estate is about 50.65 million dollars with residuary trust for Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt. Inheritance tax totals 320,272 dollars, paid by Comptroller Coler. Earlier estimates put the estate at 125 million.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Coler
Change in Nicaragua Canal Bill Prompts Compromise
Washington April 21 The House committee on interstate and foreign commerce Sunday struck out the fortification proviso in the Hepburn Nicaragua canal bill, a move seen as a compromise to speed early consideration of the measure.
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Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Suiday
Heavy Losses Hit Sheep in Colorado Snowstorm
Reports from grazing regions indicate prolonged rain and snow will cause heavy livestock losses. State Senator Bareli says sheep losses near Trinidad total not less than 20000 head.
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Denver
Col
Bareli
Trinidad
Ex-Lieut. Gov Matt Parrott Dies After Bright's Disease Treatment
Battle Creek Michigan April 23 Ex Lieut Gov Matt Parrott of Waterloo Iowa died Sunday from Bright's disease after receiving treatment in town.
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Bright
Battle Creek
Mich
Matt Parrott
Waterloo
Hawaii government bill outlines new territorial structure
Washington reports a unanimous agreement by house and senate conferees on the Hawaii government bill. It creates a governor and executive offices, bicameral legislature, and a judiciary. Hawaii will have a congressional delegate with debate rights but no vote, elected by the people. The island becomes a customs district with several port entries. Crown lands are declared free of trust, and a one year residence certificate is required for Chinese residents, avoiding deportation provisions.
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Washington
House
Senate
Islands
Hawaii
Congress
House of Representatives
United States
Territory of Hawaii
Honolulu
Lilo
Hahukona
iWahului
Crown Lands
DeArmond
Missouri
Flanaii
Japan
Merchants Urge Stamp Tax Abolition for Express Trade
Washington April 20 Chairman Payne of the Ways and Means Committee receives a memorial from the Merchants Association of New York urging abolition of stamp taxes on express shipments, rail and steamship shipments, and telegrams. The petition represents about 1,400 New York firms and tens of thousands of workers nationwide, condemning express carriers as monopolies and seeks shifting or removal of taxes from shippers to carriers.
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Washington
Payne
House Committee On Ways and Means
Merchants’ Association of New York
New York City
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Filipinos suffer heavy losses in Manila battle week
Reports from Manila reveal a brutal week near Manila with 378 Filipinos killed and 244 wounded while 12 officers and 244 men were captured. American losses totaled nine killed and 16 wounded as insurgents conduct sustained operations across Luzon led by Gen. Pio del Pilar.
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Luzon
Pio del Pilar
San Miguel
Pilar
Batangas
Wonde
San Jose
Sergt
Ledoius
Thirty-fifth
Taliung
Lieut
Balch
Nueva Caceras
Col. Smith
Seventeenth Infantry
Montenegro
Col
Smith
Three Men Die In Ajax Dynamite Plant Blast
Bay City Mich April 21 Three workers at the Ajax dynamite works near Kawkawlin were killed when the packing house exploded Friday afternoon Wiliam Weaver Edward Halligan and William Van Viassar of West Bay City died in the disaster which wrecked nearby homes and uprooted trees Owner H H Thomas says the blast likely occurred after a man dropped dynamite on the floor The financial loss is described as slight.
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Bay City
Mich
Ajax Dynamite Works
Kawkawlin
This County
Wiliam Weaver
Edward Halligan
William van Viassar
West Bay City
Wawkawlin
H. H. Thomas
Progressive People's Party Emerges From Populist Meeting
Middle-of-the-road populists in Kansas City Missouri outline a permanent state organization and adopt the Progressive People's Party name. The platform pledges Omaha platform lines, salary cuts, initiative and referendum, and opposition to trusts. Richard Thomas of Saline County is named for governor as the full state ticket is set.
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Kansas City
Progressive People's Party
Omaha
William J. Bryan
John D. Rockefeller
Richard Thomas
Saline County
Hastings Found Guilty in Sheriff Barnickel Murder Case
In Belleville Illinois on April 20 the jury convicted Charles Hastings of murder in the jail delivery attempt that killed Sheriff Herman Barnickel. Sentences reached 15 years for Hastings and 14 years for five co defendants. Revelle died after Sheriff Barnickel shot him following the jailbreak assault.
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Belleville
Herman Barnickel
Charles Hastings
Barnickel
Benton Revelle
Revelle
Illinois Supreme Court Rules Flag Law Unconstitutional
A Springfield report to the Journal states the Illinois Supreme Court has handed down an opinion ruling the advertising flag law unconstitutional. The decision impacts Peoria and DL on April 18, according to the dispatch.
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Peoria, DL
Journal
Springfield
Illinois “Supreme Court
Lincoln Republicans to Replace Free Silver Rumpole in National Party Shift
Formal announcement from Minneapolis on April 23 outlines a name change from free silver republicans to Lincoln republicans at Kansas City on July 4. The prospectus by Corser previews new platform planks, celebrates Lincoln’s memory, forecasts Bryan Towne, and targets McKinley’s administration while highlighting Illinois Ohio Minnesota as active centers.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Silver Republican Party
Corser
Lincoln Republicans
National
Lincoln Republican Party
Kansas City
McKinley
Lincoln
Kr. S. Corser
Lincoln Republican League
Bryan
Towne
Illinois
Ohio
Minnesota
Bush fires trap hundreds along Southeastern railway line
Winnipeg reports bush fires sweeping from La Broquerie to Warren Minnesota with about 500 people, mostly lumber camp workers, trapped or driven from camps. A special train rescued some, but loss includes 100,000 ties 10,000 cords wood and two lumber outfits. total damage about 31 million. Duluth notes fires fading but damage remains and rain is hoped for.
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Winnipeg
Man
la Broquerie
Warren
Minn
J. A. Buchanan
Neil & Keith
J. Hylan
Vassar
Wood Ridge
Buchanan and Keith
Duluth
Forest Fire District
Burglar Shot After Bank Find in McConnelsville
Marshall Porter confronted a burglar at 2 PM in the MecConnellsville National Bank. The man refused surrender and fired. Porter shot him in the left side. The injury is judged likely fatal. The intruder fled leaving burglar tools. identity unknown.
Shortage Alleged in United States Life Insurance Firm Officers
Indianapolis April 23 ex secretary J S Anderson of United States Life Insurance Co charged with 25116 31 shortage in a state auditor report The companys attorney to sue Anderson and grand jury to review the experts report. Local wire and nails price cuts ordered by John W Gates. Dwight Mills ships largest south cotton cloth to China. Ernest Meyer found guilty for killing his brother in law Bauer with a 500 fine or one year in jail.
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Indianapolis
Ind
J. S. Anderson
United States Life Insurance Company
Anderson
Youngstown
John W. Gates
American Steel & Wire Company
Birmingham
Ala
South
Dwight Cotton Mills
Alabama City
Sioux City
Ernest Meyer
Christ Bauer
International Indemnity Talks Ease Turkey Credit Tide
The Ottoman Porte shifts toward settlement with the United States over a 20 000 pound indemnity for Armenian damages. The sultan agrees to standard terms with other nations and fears a naval show of force in the Mediterranean. Ali Ferrouh Bey passports may be used if talks stall. Also reported are the death of Erie bishop Tobias Mullen and a Wilmot fire that destroyed local industries with $50 000 loss.
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Constantinople
Sublime Porte
Col. Hay
Mediterranean
United States
Ali Ferrouh Bey
Mullen
Erie
Tobias Mullen
Cardinal Gibbons
Martinelli
A Smart Lawyer's Mistake Reveals Deal Gone Sour
A Maine attorney famed for squeezing value in bargains overreaches himself in a deal with wealthy partners. After taking $500 extra as council fees he learns the others unloaded profits early and avoided losses, sparking a sharp, humorous exchange about fairness and foresight.
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Maine
Buz
Lewiston
Traia
Water on the brain scare at wedding reception
In Detroit a man fears a grave illness after a feverish spell. doctors diagnose a heavy cold and possible pneumonia but reassure him with rest and medicine. He jokes about "water on the brain" after recalling a wet dash home from a wedding reception and asks the physician to check for brain issues.
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Detroit Freeress
Thad
Jokes and Quips From Various Papers
A collection of light one liners from newspapers includes a Boston Transcript dig at wives and dinner guests, a barbershop quip about a cool shave in Grafton, and a brief remark on Deaf and dumb in an Indianapolis item.
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Hyssop
Birden
Boston Transcript
Grafton
Indianapolis
Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Celebrated In Letters
A collection of testimonials praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles. Mrs Amos Fesenler from Romeo reports relief from severe menstrual pain and general illness after several bottles. Mrs Clara Stieber of Diller credits the remedy with restored health from painful periods and kidney and stomach issues. Mrs E F Custer of Brule notes improved menses regularity and absence of pain after use.
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L’rxguamu
Lydia E. Pinkham
Amos FesenLer
Romeo
Mick
Pisquast
Clara Stieber
Diller
Ned
Flore
Mrs. Pinknam
Mars
E F. Custer
Brule
Wis
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Ethelbert Scott
Luther W. Demaree
Plymouth
Culver
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Charles Finley
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Gen. Sanger
Chicaso
Armour & Co
Union Stock Yards
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Turkey
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Charles Beecher
Haverhill
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