Senator Elkins Examinations Cited as Cross-Examined by Rail Interest
A Des Moines report recalls a stormy senate interstate commerce hearing where Governor from Iowa accused Senator Elkins of bias toward railroad interests. The governor’s letter rebuts Elkins, claims improper cross-examination by railroad-adjacent aides, and defends the governor’s stance against railroad influence. The scene shows a charged clash over authority and impartiality as the interstate commerce measure faces delay.
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Des Moines
Mai Cumming
Enkine
West Virginia
Iowa
Senate
Hold Out Little Hope Of Pattison's Recovery
Columbus news says Governor Pattison had a comfortable night but doctors give no real hope of recovery. A second bulletin notes changed condition. family encouraged yet physicians remain cautious. Speculation about cancer is not confirmed. The kidney trouble is described as a complication of the underlying illness.
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Columbus
Pattson
Morcean Reform Conference Seen Near Agreement
Neutral powers report the conference nearly concluded with a practical agreement in sight. American participation shown as pivotal, but details may need minor adjustments to avoid future disputes. Delegates foresee possible compromises on customs control and capital division, with emphasis on a smooth signing of the protocol.
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Maretoth
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Wants to Be Arrested Says He Robbed Train
In Lima Ohio on March 25 Sloane of the Pennsylvania railcoat entered the police station seeking arrest claiming he and two men robbed $80 at Galena NL on the Chicago and Northwestern line in November 1887. An official report states that the only Chicago and Northwestern railroad robbery near Galena was the Deku tower raid of 1848 netting about $40.
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Ohio
Hoa. Sloane
Pennsylvania
Galena
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago
Tower W
Deku
Floods in the Big Horn Do Damage to Ranches
A Basin Wyoming dispatch reports the Big Horn River overflows its banks, carrying away a bridge and causing extensive damage to ranches and property. Snow lingers in hills and gulches as warm weather raises flood risk along the Big Horn basin and tributaries.
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Denver
Wyo
Rome March 23 Archbishop Ireland Arrival Delayed
Archbishop Ireland was expected to reach Rome tonight with a delegation including Cardinal Vantaell, Father Whitnes, Father O’Conner and Father Bennuits. The arrival at the station in St. Pasi Minne was to welcome him, but he did not arrive and a delegation remained.
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Rome
Ireland
Paul
Vantaell
Whitnes
Ta Tnglist Church
O'Conner
Manila
Bennuits
St. Pasi Minne
Dr Marble Dies in New York City
Dr Albert Prescott Marble, longtime New York City educator and former superintendent in Onadia, died today. He served as assistant superintendent of public schools in New York, led the National Educational Association, and was a prominent figure in municipal schooling. The obituary notes his influence on public education and leadership roles.
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New York
Albert Prescott Marble
Onatia
National
Coal strike argues price rise to consumers
New York March 25 coal operators released a statement on anthracite price increases tied to miners demands. They argue higher wages and longer shifts raise production costs, which must be passed to consumers, pushing price to about $120 a ton. The note notes steam coal competition and Roosevelt arbitration questions.
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Tratex
MBS
Roosevelt Arbitration
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Titania Ship Aground and On Fire Near St Johns
The British freight steamer Titania ran aground on a submerged rock near St Johns during a gale and blizzard. Hull damage torn open, midship hold burning, cargo burned. the vessel, sailing from New York on March 18 to Lancaster, struggles to reach port amid ongoing fire and peril.
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Titania
Ater
Titaniia
New York
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Sable Island
Valuable Papers Burned Hawthorne Loss Revealed
New York reports that a fire destroyed the Yonkers home of Julian Hawthorne, damaging or destroying original manuscripts of famed works. Several letters and autographs were burned, with titles like The Scarlet Letter and The Marble Faun among items affected.
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Julian Hawthorne
New York
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Dulian Hawthorne
Yonkers
Guy
Worme
Searlee Bette
Alno
Pie Tallalee
Optimnis Felton
Parliament Meets Amid Demands for Reform and Turmoil
Reports from St Petersburg and Manila describe heightened political pressure on Russia as parliament reconvenes. Officials warn of potential upheaval while loyalty of the army to the emperor persists. In the Philippines, a Pulajanes ambush near Mageaon leads to a fierce clash with constabulary. Governor Curry is missing after a treacherous night attack. Three hundred constabulary pursue the fugitives.
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Maxtaon
Samar
Captaie Jones
Magtaon
Curry
Jude Lobinger
Rchools
Omdale
Hoover
Camply
Mastion
Pulajanes
Preacher Struck by Lightning Dies During Sermon
A pastor named Lentz was struck by lightning as he delivered a sermon at his church in an Idaho town. The bolt struck a chandelier above his head, sending him and others to the floor. Despite efforts, Lentz did not regain consciousness and died shortly after. Congregants were stunned as the scene unfolded.
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Mat Rentlenan
Faulkner
Gailway
Fai
Tom
Mn. Towa
Te Lenta
Thie
Lentz
Two Men Killed in Saloon Fight After Attack on Davis
The Saloon brawl left AMUEL VIGIL and ANDREW MARTINEZ dead while James Davis Town Marshal F M Vigil justice Samuel Vigil and Martines were wounded. Davis says self defense. a mob of Mexicans allegedly attacked him, Davis was beaten, Deputy Sheriff Shelby intervened, and Vigil’s father armed with a shotgun attacked Davis.
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Andrew Martinez
James Davis
F. M. Vigil
Samuel Vigil
Martines
Davis
FM Vt
Davie
Sheri Shelby
Great misery and suffering in famine district of Japan
Tokio reports severe hunger in a famine district where relief arrives from domestic and foreign sources. Despite government effort to provide work, conditions remain dire. Children are being sent to Okayama orphanage and minimal food mixed with weeds sustains many families.
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Tokio
Starvaton
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