Birmingham Storm Toll and Relief Fund Soar
Relentless tornado wrecks Birmingham and nearby towns killing at least 17 with many injured. Affected villages report deaths including Dr. G. C. Chapman and Mrs. R. J. Lowe. Relief fund tops $4,000 as property losses reach about $300,000 and rescue work continues amid ongoing recovery efforts.
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Birmingham
Ala
G. C. Chapman
R. J. Lowe
BR Hudson
L. C. Chlumpe
John Myro
Carrie Henry
Carrie Hudson
Maggie Blevens
F. Steumeyer
Lizzie Godlow
Lizzie Glenn
Cook
B. B. Hudson
Irondale
John Gardiner
Mamie
Clarence Hunter
Sarah Brown
H. H. Thomas
W. P. Dickinson
St. Vincent’s Hospital
J. Floranda
J. C. Chilumpe
Cay
Anj
Robert J. Lowe
Athens
Ale
Rounseville
Buena Vista
J. D. Harrell
Misses Woodall
Carterville
Georgia
Atlanta
New Army Ration Expanded Sugar and Provisions
President McKinley approved a updated army ration under General Weston with a 20 pound sugar allotment per 100 rations, cucumber pickles replacing part of vinegar, 2-5 ounces of jam replacing dried fruit in the field ration, and canned tomatoes moved to be served on the first day of travel rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
Weston
Englishman seeks damages claim against U.S. gov
Charles Spencer an Englishman arrives in Vancouver to press an alleged damages claim against the United States government. He says he was imprisoned for five months in a Malate dungeon without civil or military trial or any charge. He asserts wrongful detention and demands redress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Charles Spencer
United States
Spencer
Malate
Soldier Seeks Redress for War Claims from British Port
A former first Tennessee and first Colorado regiment member recounts service from Honolulu aboard the City of Pu nebra in 1898, Manila confinement in a Spanish dungeon, later hospital corps service at Caloocan, and ongoing efforts to secure compensation via Manila lawyers and ex-Premier Joseph Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Tennessee
Punebla
Manila
First
Colorado
Caloocan
San Francisco
Joseph Martin
American Horses Preferred in Chicago Market Surge
The Chicago horse market at Dexter Park and Union Stock Yards set a new daily receipt record with 1,697 horses in 114 cars. The influx, the largest in a day, follows a trend of many horses being purchased for the English army, with many chosen for specific officers who favor American stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dexter Park
Union Stock Yards
Fatal accident in Cascade Tunnel in Seattle area
In the Great Northern tunnel near Seattle the east bound train stalled and exposed workers to poisonous gases. Engineer W. W. Bradley died from suffocation while fireman Joe W. Smith and five other men were overcome but survived after rescue and hospital treatment in Everett.
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Seattle
Wash
Great Northern
Trafic
W. W. Bradley
Joe W. Smith
Everett
Jeffries Ready to Fight Ruhlin in San Francisco
New York report says James J. Jeffries and Gus Ruhlin nearly clinched a world title bout in San Francisco with a July 2 date offered by J. J. Groom. Dispute centers on receipts split with Ruhlin's Billy Madden seeking 70 percent and $500 travel, while Jeffries wants links to Ruhlin terms and awaits a definite reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Journal and Advertiser
James J. Jeffries
Gus Ruhlin
San Francisco
J. J. Groom
National Sporting Club of
Billy Madden
Ruhlin
Akron
Jeffries
Madden
Groom
Thief and Kidnapper Arrest in Missouri Jewel Heist
Kansas City reports the arrest of William A. Deardruff a 20 year old clerk accused of stealing 3100 dollars worth of diamond rings from Edwards and Sloan wholesale jewelers. Rings found in the building basement. he confesses to kidnapping threats and plans a ransom. He admits planning the robbery alone and worked 18 months for the firm. He faces grand larceny charges.
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Kansas City
William A. Deardruff
Edwards & Sloan
Deardruff
Mr. Edwards
Edwards
Bolters End Bid as Nebraska Senate Race Stalls
In Lincoln Nebraska fifty three Republican legislators failed to nominate a candidate after eleven rounds of balloting for a long vacancy. Edward Rosewater gained while George Meiklejohn moved. Currie and Baldridge held small totals. Bolters urged upholding the caucus decision to drop D E Thompson, with no agreement reached before midnight. The effort to unify with Governor Dietrich and party leaders failed and the ballot adjourned with no evident result.
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Lincoln
Neb
Edward Rosewater
George Meiklejohn
Rosewater
Meiklejohn
Currie
Baldridge
Dietrich
Bokiers
Receivers Appointed for Interstate Debenture Firm in Ohio
In Cincinnati on March 2 Judge Pleger named M. G. Heintz and F. R. Williams as receivers after the supreme court ruling against Interstate Debenture Bond company. Assets exceed $175,000, liabilities may reach $300,000 or more if full debts are due. About 5,000 debenture holders exist with 3200 attending a mass meeting. Superior Court issued injunctions against National Investment United States Investment and Germania Bond and Investment from Ohio operations. A conspiracy by insurance companies is charged in the protests and a rehearing plan is sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Supreme Court
Pleger
M. G. Heintz
F. R. Williams
Superior Court
National Investment Company
United States Investment Company
Germania Bond and Investment Company
Columbus
Noted Elk Honored on Way to Honolulu Lodge
Judge Jerome B. Fisher grand exalted ruler of the Elks and his wife arrived in Salt Lake City for a public reception at the Grand theater and a banquet. He travels to Portland Seattle and San Francisco then sails for Honolulu to establish the first Hawaiian lodge with 100 San Francisco members, returning for the grand lodge meeting in Milwaukee in July.
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Salt Lake
Jerome B. Fisher
Jamestown
N. Y
Order of Elks
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Elks
Grand Theater
Enzensperger
Fisher
Portland
Seattle
James T. Fitzgerald Expires Former Ravalli County Clerk
Hamilton dispatch reports James T. Fitzgerald a former Ravalli County clerk from 1897 to 1899 died at his Hart addition home at 7 am after a period of declining health from consumption. He had been nominated for district court clerk by both Democratic factions last fall but was not elected. He leaves a wife and a son about 10 years old.
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Ravalli County
Standard
Hamilton
James T. Fitzgerald
Hart Addition
Fitzgerald
Democratic Party
Tragic Drowning Of Two Young Children Near Town
Four year old daughter of James Williams and three year old son of Thomas Gill drowned in a nearby pond today. The children were playing near the water when both fell in and no one was close enough to rescue them.
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James Williams
Clarence
Thomas Gill
Famous Sheriff Dead in Arizona and California
Bob Paul, famed sheriff and peace officer of Arizona and California for 30 years, died aged 72 in Tucson. As Calaveras county deputy he helped break up a band led by Tom Bell including Spanish John and Bill White in 1868. In Arizona he captured train robbers who held up a Southern Pacific train at Stein's Pass about a decade ago. He was noted for fearlessness and several narrow escapes.
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Denver
Tucson
Ariz
Bob” Paul
Arizona
California
Paul
Calaveras County
Cal
Tom Bell
John
Bill White
Southern Pacific
Stein's Pass
Morocco to Pay in Claims Case Transit to Mazagan
Tangier March 26 The United States armor cruiser New York arrived to transport United States Consul General Gummere for settlement of Morocco claims. Washington sent orders to Gummere to join the ship and decide whether to meet the sultan at Mazagan or proceed to Morocco City. Estimated total claims about 60 000 dollars. If no court at Mazagan by mid April Gummere will proceed to Morocco City.
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Tangier
United States
New York
Guimere
Mazagan
Morocco
Washington
Navy Department
State Department
Gummere
Germany
Magagan
Elimination of Racial Prejudice Meeting in New York
A public gathering at Calvary Baptist Church under the Baron and Baroness de Hirsch association aimed to erect a Hirsch monument and end racial prejudice and religious intolerance. Attended by Hebrews and Chinese, speakers included Wu Ting Fang, Rev. Dr. McArthur, Rabbi Silverman, Edwin Markham, and Rev. Charles T. Walker. Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt sent letters of support.
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New York
Baron and Baroness de
Wu Ting Fang
Dr. McArthur
Rabbi Silverman
James
McKinley
Roosevelt
Reber Newton
Joseph Silverman
Universal Brotherhood
Edwin Markham
Baroness de Hirsch
Samuel Schumnan
Charles T. Walker
RK. G. McArthur
C. H. Eaton
Two Lives Sacrificed in Liberty Dispute Tragedy
In Liberty Texas on March 26 W B Duncan and his father in law W K Waul were shot dead in a petty quarrel. The tangle began between Duncan and Thomas Branch. Wharton Branch, father of Thomas Branch, intervened and killed Duncan and Waul. Wharton Branch was arrested and sent to Houston. Branch, a prominent Southern Texas attorney, faces charges.
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Liberty
Tex
W. B. Duncan
W. K. Waul
Duncan
Thomas Branch
Waul
Wharton Branch
Houston
Branch
Texas
Balfour says no prospect of US Britain dealing on grain prices
London March 26 Arthur J Balfour the government leader in the house of commons said he saw no prospect that the United States Great Britain and continental governments would negotiate to prevent corners in grain or gamblers from manipulating the price of grain.
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London
Arthur J. Balfour
House of Commons
United States
Great Britain
Death of Judge George A. Willard former congressman
Battle Creek Mich March 26 Hon George A Willard former congressman from the Third district died today aged 77 from a stroke of apoplexy He was editor of the Battle Creek Journal up to the time of his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek, Mich
George A. Willard
Willard
Battle Creek
Army Car Line Incorporation Reported In Nebraska
In Bryan's Town Lincoln Neb March 26 the Army Car Line company controlling fruit refrigerator cars from California to the East filed articles of incorporation. The firm organized under New Jersey law carries an authorized capital stock of 100000000 dollars.
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Lincoln
Neb
Armour Car Line Company
California
New Jersey
Fresh Troops Needed In Fact England Must Send Constant Supply
A wartime dispatch argues England must continually mobilize fresh troops to sustain its war effort. It stresses the necessity of steady reinforcements and warns of potential shortages if Britain fails to maintain a steady flow of soldiers.
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England
Outlook for British success in South Africa bleak
Times dispatches from Pretoria and Bloemfontein warn that Kitchener's policy has failed to pacify the country. They say occupy districts and station troops to control the land, demanding fresh troops and long war ahead. Peace talks are deemed useless while the Boers resist.
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London
Pretoria
Bloemfontein
The
Times
Lord Kitchener
Appointment of U S Attorneys and Officers in Territories
The text lists appointments in the United States judiciary and military. P L Speer of Indian Territory named attorney for the district of South Dakota. Harvey C Carbaugh George M Dunn and John A Hull named judge advocates with captain rank. Isaac R Dunkelberger named captain of cavalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
United States
District of South Dakota
P. L. Speer
Indian Territory
United States Court of the
Northern District
U. 8
S. A
Harvey C. Carbaugh
George M. Dunn
John A. Hull
Isaac R. Dunkelberger
Corridor of Horrors in Connellsville Mine Blast
At Cottage State hospital in Connellsville nine victims of the Gates mine gas explosion lie on cots. All inhaled flame as gas ignited. vocal cords scorched. James Wilson died this evening. James Murphy and Wilson Gilmore are near death, with two Slavs Michael Soloka and George Pekisce also on the verge of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connellsville
Cottage State Hospital
Gates
American Steel and Wire Company
James Wilson
James Murphy
Wilson Gilmore
Michael Soloka
George Pekisce
Minister Blames Police for St Petersburg Riots
A March 26 circular from the interior minister places blame on police for failing to crush the St Petersburg riots early and orders dispersal of crowds. It calls for readiness to use force, with military and cavalry available if needed, and notes the Mutual Aid association closures. It also reports suicides of three students near Yamaburg, including Proskuriakoff, a St Petersburg University student drafted for Turkestan, and Smirnova and Lieutenant Kutness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Minister of the Interior
Mutual Aid Association
Russian Literary Society
Proskuriakoff
Turkestan
Smirnova
Kutness
Yamaburg
Mrs Nation Scolds Mayor Over Distillery Visit
Cincinnati March 26 Mrs Nation called at City Hall to denounce Mayor Fleischmann for operating a distillery. She urged closing hell holes, warned him of future judgment, and asked for a police escort for a slumming tour that night. The mayor calmly replied that he cannot agree and praised the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Fleischmann
Dietsch
Nation tours Cincinnati in a liquor protest at Big Four train
National reformer Mrs Nation toured Grand Central station and multiple rag time resorts in Cincinnati escorted by detectives and reporters. She condemned liquor and obscene images while addressing crowds, planning lectures in Lexington and later in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Grand Central Station
Lynch
Lexington
Guerrilla Warfare Continues Into Prolonged War
London dispatch reports Mr. Kruger in an optimistic frame of mind. He challenges press claims of Babington's victory over Delarey and asserts Magielsburg and Rustenburg remain under Boer control. He expects the guerrilla campaign to persist until England seeks peace overtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Amsterdam
Daily Mail
Kruger
Babington
Delarey
Magielsburg
Rustenburg
England
Milner Seeks Free Hand Amid Cabinet Clash Rumor
London rumor says Sir Alfred Milner is unhappy with his qualified authority and has asked the government for a free hand or no hand. Chamberlain reportedly cautions against severing Milner from Lord Kitchener, and Milner may resign. The Daily Express notes Milner has long chafed at Kitchener's oversight of his proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Express
Alfred Milner
Lord Kitchener
British plan to reorganize military intelligence
London says deficiency in the South African contingency prompts War Secretary Broderick and Lord Roberts to consider reorganizing the intelligence department. Proposal would raise the director’s status and place mobilization duties under his influence. Sir William Gustavus Nicholson named potential director after Sir John Ardagh’s term ends. Nicholson previously served as military secretary to Lord Roberts and has India experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Broderick
Lord Roberts
William Gustavus Nicholeson
John Ardagh
William Nicholson
South Africa
India
Kruger to Visit United States for Pro-Boer Lectures
Amsterdam reports Mr. Kruger will sail to the United States next month at the invitation of the American pro Boer committee. The committee aims to raise 50 million dollars to fund a volunteer flotilla to transport troops and ammunition to the Transvaal.
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Kruger
America
Paris
le Raphel
Amsterdam
United States
Transvaal
Estate seeks sale of Helena Power & Light securities
Thomas A. Marlow as administrator of the Broadwater estate petitions the district court in Helena for permission to sell 1 841 shares and bonds valued at 51 806 in Helena Power & Light. The securities are held by Central Trust of New York as security. He says interest has defaulted since 1896 but offers 50 cents on the dollar. The court will hear the petition April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadwater
The
Standard
Helena
Thomas A. Marlow
Charles A. Broadwater
District Court
Helena Power & Light Company
Central Trust Company of New York
Marlow
Honolulu Debt to be Paid by U S Officials in April
W F McLen nan, head of the warrant division, and W W Ludlow of the auditor's office depart mid April to pay Honolulu’s bonded debt authorized by annexation resolution and last congress appropriation. The island’s current debt is about $3.2 million, with $800,000 held in London. Hawaiian creditors get 30 days notice, London creditors three months, after which interest ceases.
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Washington
W. F. McLennan
W. W. Ludlow
Auditor's Office
Treasury Department
Honolulu
London
Fashionably Dressed Man Commits Suicide in Regent's Park
A well dressed man ended his life in a han som cab near Regent's Park London last evening. Visiting cards identify him as Howard Douglas Campbell. Letters found in his pockets were addressed to him by the Duke of Argyll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Regent's Park
Howard Douglas Campbell
Duke of Argyll
Broker Ho gin dies after shooting by woman in Memphis
Killed by a Woman Memphis Tenn March 26 A W Hogin the broker who was shot last night by the woman Dorris Noble died at St Josephs hospital tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
A. W. Hogin
Dorris Noble
St. Joseph's Hospital
Post Offices Upgraded to Presidential Class
Fourth class post offices Rio Vista Sebastopol Cal Coeur d Alene Idaho Mulhall Yukon Silverton Woodburn Ore promoted to presidential class effective April 1 Washington March 2%
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Washington
Rio Vista
Sebastopol
Cal
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Mulhall
Yukon
Silverton
Woodburn
Ore
Two Children Drowned in Grass Valley Incident
In Grass Valley California on March 2 two children drowned in an accidental water incident. Details are limited in the fragment, with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. The deceased and any surviving family have not been identified in the available text.
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Grass Valley
Cal
DeWet Rumored Returned to Orange River Colony
London March 27 reports from Bloemfontein that General DeWet is again in the Orange River colony amid circulating rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bloemfontein
DeWet
Orange River Colony
Capture near Richmond reports Boer and colonial losses
London dispatch from the Cape Town Daily Express claims 100 Boers and 130 colonials were captured in a rocky defile near Richmond last Thursday. The report says colonials lost 13 men before surrender and were all freed after being stripped of their accoutrements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cape Town
The
Daily Express
Richmond
Ottawa Train Carries South African Constabulary Recruits
A train conveying recruits for the South African constabulary departed Ottawa for Halifax today. The mood was noticeably subdued compared with the enthusiasm shown at the previous departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
South African Constabulary
Halifax
Presidential Appointments List March 26
Washington report lists today’s appointments including Justice James D. Elliott to a high court role. The announcement names additional nominees and outlines the administration’s interim judicial selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James D. Elliott
Death of Mrs Black in Cincinnati Ohio
Mrs Cornelius de Payster Black widow of Colonel H M Black U S A died today from pneumonia in Cincinnati Ohio Her daughter is married to Major James Claggett of the Second Infantry stationed at Fort Thomas Ky Mrs Black arrived at Fort Thomas ten days ago and soon after fell ill and died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinati
Ohio
Cornelius de Payster Black
H. M. Black
James Claggett
Fort Thomas
Rathbone Faces Custody on Fraud Charge in Havana
Estes G. Rathbone, former director general of posts and now out on bail for fraudulent practices, will be taken into custody as his bondsmen refuse to continue guaranteeing his release. The development follows ongoing legal proceedings in Havana with Rathbone at the center of the case.
Reform Effort Gathers Clergy to Meet Morgan in New York
In New York Father Phillips of St. Gabriel s Hazelton Pa plans to meet J P Morgan with Archbishop Corrigan and Bishop Potter to ease mine owners and miners friction. John Mitchell and UMW executives seek Morgan guidance to avert a strike as talks continue with Morgan s circle and civic federation officials note delayed Chicago conciliation committee meetings due to anthracite tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Father Phillips
St. Gabriel's Church
Hazelton
Archbishop Corrigan
Perry Potter
J. P. Morgan
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
J. ®. Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Mitchell
Morgan
Ralph M. Easley
National Civic Federation
National Civic Federation Committee On Conciliation
Chicago
Easley
Union Must Be Recognized by Coal Operators
New York report on John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers defending recognition by coal operators. He cites precedents of recognizing labor groups and says operators cannot refuse to recognize his union. References Morgan, J P Morgan, and a potential meeting with Father Phillips seeking peaceful talks to improve relations between employers and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Wall Street
Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Morgan
Herald
Ashland House
Hazleton
Pennsylvania
Times
Phillips
Confessed Murder in Wyoming Horse Heist
Charles E. Hollibaugh and Eric Bunten, arrested two weeks ago for the murder of Arapahoe Brown, reportedly confess to shooting Brown on January 23 and burying his body in a Powder River gulch above Arvada. The motive was robbery. Hollibaugh shared in Brown’s horse herd near Arvada, Bunten is 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Wyo
Charles E. Hollibaugh
Eric Bunten
Arapahoe
Brown
Powder River
Arvada
Hollibaugh
Bunten
Milwaukee and St Paul plan Helena line survey
A full corps of engineers and surveyors went west to Evers today, fueling railroad circles with reports that the Milwaukee and St Paul will build to Helena Montana this season. Work is expected to begin as surveying crews finish.
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General Weston
P. I
Uncle Sam
Cascade Tunnel
Nebraska
Bolters
Thompson
Salt Lake City
Porce
Statesman
Bryan's Town
Mrs. Nation
Joint Smasher
Executive
Potter
President Mitchell
United Mine
Workers
Gan
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