Lawton in Manila Assumes Command
Lawton in Manila assumes command with Major General Otis as military governor. The narrative notes Lawton’s prior service including a Medal of Honor for gallantry near Atlanta and actions in the Santiago campaign. The passage references officers and enlisted men, prior Indian unit service, and famous engagements such as the capture of Geronimo and the Battle of San Caney.
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Panies
Seventeenth Infantry
Thia
Sander
Orie
H. W. Lawtomr
New York
Géderst
Henry W. Badwten
Manila
Otis
United States
Philippines
Indiana
Atlanta
Guiter
Geronimo
Santiago
Ei Caney
Washington Man Recovers Dewey Fleet Claims
George P. Holden of Washington returns from the Orient with 1100 claims of Dewey fleet officers for deed money. Head money for Admiral Dewey and officers totals 197200 dollars at 100 dollars per man. Other funds and three vessels recently seized will be distributed by state district court. Holden notes Dewey’s duties and wealth, saying he appeared well.
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Manolis I
Mead
San Ferancisco
George P. Holden
Washington
Orient
Hong Kong
Dewey
oMicora
Admiral Montejo
Dosey Gull
States District Court
Admiral Dewey
Holden
Indiana Soldiers Muster Out at Savannah
In Savannah Ga a muster out is ordered for the One Hundred and Sixtieth Indiana regiment as part of postwar admin policy prior to ratification of the Spain peace treaty. The unit now remains at Matanzas and will return home by troop ship when available. The Cuban army command retains discretion over Cuba muster outs per military needs. Food provisions are being established for entombed men at Leavittown.
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Savannah
Wasixatos
Spain
Indiana Velunteer Infantry
Matanzas
Cuba
Man and Woman Die on Same Scaffold in Quebec Execution
March report from Cordilla Poirier and Samuel Pars describe an execution in a Quebec jail where both condemned victims died on the scaffold. The male companion broke down, while Poirier faced the crowd with composure and prayers. Six hundred spectators watched as a screen blocked their view of each other. police used revolvers to disperse the mob outside. In a separate note, Louis Rossel was hanged in New Jersey for the Summit murder of James Pitts, with George Manshanda aiding, the crime planned for robbery.
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Sensuas Tigur
Cordilla Poirier
Samuel Pars
Lilé
Danas
Parsiow
Sncb
Thas
Father Melodie
New York
Louis Rossel
Union Country
Kezabeth
N.J
James
Puts
Saumict
James C Pittawas
Summit
Roesel
George Manshanda
Rogse
Pitts
Manabanda
Mary Daria
Tio
Manshanda
Manehanda
Charlon Executed for Murder of Savannah Meat Inspector
John Charlon, a Black man, was hanged in Savannah after being convicted of killing Harry McLeod, the meat inspector, last September. The case went to the supreme court, a retrial was denied, and Charlon was sentenced to death last month. The killing occurred in a bar dispute with Cord Cracken.
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Savannah
Savasxau
John Charlon
Harry McLeood
Supreme Court
Charlon
Cord Cracken
McLeod
Charion
Cracken
Chbarion
Moloch
Southern development. New cotton mills and flour plants rise
In Couras Week reporting from March 10, notable southern industry growth includes a 50 barrel flour mill and $40,000 machinery works in Alabama, a 0-stamp golf mill and 120 stamp chlorination, a 10,000 hosiery mill addition, and multiple mills and quarries across Georgia and North Carolina. Augusta gains a second flour mill, Warren Manufacturing expands cotton capacity to 900 looms and 90,000 spindles, Trion plans a 25,000 spindle mill, and spindles rise at other Georgia projects as southern mills attract adjunct factories hosting cotton spindles and spinoff machinery.
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Couras
Batroonz
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
Augusta
Warren Manufacturing Company
Trion Cotton
Virginis
Augusta Spool and Bobbin Company
Rev Dr Talmage Resigns From Presbyterian Pulpit
Rev Dr DeWitt Talmage, pastor of First Presbyterian Church Washington, resigns after nearly four years. He cites rising religious journalism duties and calls for more city outreach, wishing to devote time to pursuits and continue residence in the city. The letter explains the pastoral interruptions over 30 years of weekly preaching.
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Washinetox
R. DeWitt Talmage
First Presbyterian Church
New Coaling Depots Sought for Navy Stations
Under the naval appropriations bill the equipment for coaling depots is debated with locations proposed by the navy chief. Manila, Sanamoo, Guam are named, plus a depot near Haijin China to supply vessels in North China and Japanese waters. Additional depots are planned on the main coast, with a station north of Cape Cod urged as well. Portmouth, N.H. favored, Maine coast less so due to reach by large ships.
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Waninatos
Marual
Adriral
Manila
Sanamoo
Guam
Ofhai
China
Ching
Plate
Portemouth
Maine
Illnois
Rolling Mill Syndicate Forms Big Southern Trust
An expert in Birmingham assesses the Birmingham rolling mill for valuation as part of a $50,000,000 rolling mill syndicate forming in New York. Southern mills admit the combine, aiming to include eastern western and southern mills to curb competition within two weeks.
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Southern
Bikutsouax
Ala
Birmingham
New York
Southern Mills
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Savoir
W. L. Douglas
H. C. Godman Co's, Co
Timath Bros
Oaur's
Artesian Corner
NIX & Coman
Ladies’ Home Journal
Munsey’s Delineator
March Magazine
Fie Co
Arthne Rylander
Macon
Feckenboines
Altmayer & Flatau Liquor Company
Lawton
el Caney
Leavvitrz
Scott’s. Emulsion
Grims
Jersey City
Jascow
John Franklin
Bowles
Witcuss
St. Joanna
John Barton
North Dakota
Auicnx
N.Y
Frank N. Shaldon
Eve M. Beetles
Southern Development
DR. Talmage
Shawnertown
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Cotusmus
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Ite
Overnor
Tartrakasses
Madison County
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Jacksonville
Fla
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Coban
Rolling Mill Syndicate
Seonies
Maprox
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Georgia Railroad
Edward F. Strauss
Ratledge
Amasta
Legislative Committee
State Geological Survey
Candler
Indorses
W. 8. Yeates
Geological Survey
T. HL Barney
Haa
Decker
Suarta
Masa
W. Bo Surich
E. McGonville
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Elliott
Seo
J. Fount
Tillman Grad
Rasetons
J. Fount ‘Tillwal
Treory
Ayer
Acta Snellinn
Shea Urite
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