President rejects 100000 army rise in new congress
Washington dispatch says the president will not call for 100000 regulars or 15000 volunteers unless a great emergency arises. He endorses trimming the permanent force to 65000 for war needs in the Philippines Cuba and Puerto Rico, challenging Republicans and business interests backing a standing army. Debate centers on whether any increase is needed before the next election.
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Jos. Ohl
Washington
Adinistration
War Department
Congress
Philippines
Cuba
Porto Rico
Ee Republicana
Etienne
Dorie
Philppines Fs
Army
Andea
Forto Ricn
Guam
De Witt Talmage Resigns From First Presbyterian Church
Washington March 6 Rev Dr T De Witt Talmage resigns after nearly four years as pastor citing growing demands of religious journalism and travel to preach nationwide. He plans to stay in the city and devote time to literary pursuits while continuing residence here.
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Washington
T. De‘Witt Talmage
First Presbyterian
Bealdas
Enis City
Mustering Rumors Stir War Dept Over Ex Soldiers
Washington reports skepticism on Atlanta riot claims by the Tenth Colored Immune Regiment. If mustered out at home, troops would face local handling for any law breaches. War Department notes repeated incidents create a sore issue and favors discharges in their home states.
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Washington
Atlanta
Maron
War Department
Were Taken Around Richmond by Police at Muster Out
A six ty one strong company of the Eighth colored immune regiment arrived in Richmond. Police captain and eighteen officers met them at the depot and ordered them to surrender firearms and disperse quickly. The mayor and chief of police were notified of planned passage of riotous southern troops, and authorities arranged for transit outside the corporate limits.
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Richmond
Eighth
Colored) Immune Regiment
Tealing
Ilna
Back to Back Hangings Planned with Curtain in Montreal
At the request of a Catholic priest, Sam Parslow and Cordelia Poirier will be hanged tomorrow at Baint Scholastique, separated by a heavy black curtain. They were convicted of murdering the woman's husband.
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Montreal
Sam Parslow
Cordelia Poirier
Baint
Postmaster Bogert Arrested for Mail Tampering
Wilkesbarre postmaster E. F. Bogert was charged with tampering with ordinary mail. The arrest was reported to the chief postal inspector this afternoon. Wilkesbarre is an important post office. Bogert's salary is 4200 per year, and he has served as postmaster since 1%.
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Wilkesbarre
Washington
E. F. Bogert
Gocren
Bogert
Squadron Sails for Porto Rico Under Admiral Sampson
The North Atlantic Squadron under Rear Admiral Sampson will sail at 2 oclock tomorrow toward Porto Rico. The fleet will proceed via Cienfuegos Guantanamo and Kingston before reaching its target. Major General Seb command of the Seventh Army Corps will accompany the operation in the Crentuegos engagement.
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Sempton
Vasious
Havana
Anantic
Sampson
Clenfoeges
Guantanamo
Kingetoi
Jamaros
Porto Rico
Seb
Seventh Army
Crentuegos
Bribery Committee Probes Offerings to Jenks Backers
Harrisburg reports detail a bribery inquiry with testimony from George A. Jenks and multiple legislators. Statements allege offers of money to vote for the McCarrell bill and pledges of gains for endorsing Jenks, including figures like 210, 100 and 80 dollars and discussions in rooms and hotels.
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Harrisburg
George A. Jenks
Democratic Caucus
United States
House of Representatives
George McCain
Philadelphia Press
Sylvester 9. Smith
Cameron
McCarrell Dill
B. Frank Miller
Northampton
Charles Goatt
Berks
John J. Coyle
Philadelphia
Jenks
Spatz
House
Mr. Miller
John F. Hoy
Clayton
Nomines
Miller
Coyle
Mooney
I. N. Johnston
Capitol
McCarrell
Easton
Hersch
Montgomery
Daniel K. Hoch
Miler
Bryan Addresses Houston Audience in March Speech
William Jennings Bryan spoke to a large crowd at the Houston auditorium, praising silver and income tax while opposing injunctions. He criticized trusts and attacked the Republican platform, arguing Democrats would follow law if in power. He quipped about McKinley and expansion and claimed experience from states he had visited.
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Houston
Tex
William Jennings Bryan
Chicago
St. Louis
Republican Party
Hoe
McKinley
Bryan to Speak in Nebraska Legislature Invite Declined
William Jennings Bryan accepted an invitation to visit Lincoln Nebraska and address the state legislature. The Nebraska House adopted a resolution tendering the invitation and arranging delivery by telegraph. Bryan replied he would accept and be there later this month, exact date to be set.
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Little Rock
Ark
Wilam Jennings Bryan Bes
Lite Rock
Bryan
Caffery Spears in Suit On Mass Riot Misread
Senator Caffery appears as Louisiana figure in a suit court action connected to a disputed mass meeting in Massachusetts. The report emphasizes political figures and legal actions surrounding the event.
Italy seeks Chinese port. U S stance remains neutral
Italian government in Washington presses for a China port as Beijing province, while Secretary Hay and the president maintain disinterested neutrality toward foreign powers. Washington reflections say Italy sought US stance before proceeding, with no official US denial or support. Shanghai notes Japan backs China against Italian concession pressure, and Che Klang denial confirms San Mun not seized.
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Washington
China
Fan Minday
Bacretary
Hay
United States
Italy
Constans
Unitedtates
Ching
Thia
Presientia
Great Britain
Germany
Russia
Aines
Tapan
London
Shanghai
Daily Mall
Japan
Chita
San Mun
Feking
San Mun Bay
Che Klang
Othe Vetate
Mrs. Cody Convicted in Blackmail Case at Albany
Mrs. Margaret E. Cody was found guilty of attempting to blackmail George and Helen Gould after an eight hour jury deliberation. A mercy recommendation was made, suggesting a light penalty due to her age. She fainted upon hearing the verdict and required assistance as she was led from the courtroom.
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George
Helen Gould
Aluany
Margaret E. Cody
Mercy
Cady
Gailty
Kareel
Battle with band of robbers in Neosho ends with fatal shooting
An organized gang attempted a hold up in Noel, McDonald County. The attempt failed as a robber was shot and killed by saloon keeper Loura Smith, while another gang member was arrested. Citizens had been warned and prepared for the attack.
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Neosho
Noel
McDonald County
Loura Smith
Ireland's Views of Heckerman and American Catholicism
London dispatch reports Archbishop Ireland defends his stance on Heckermannism, clarifies his views on American Catholicism, religious orders, and church discipline. He recalls Father Hecker, warns against misinterpretation, and cites temperance and truthfulness as vital clergy virtues amid debates on Americanism and education.
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London
Rome
Daily Chronicle
Ireland
Heckertem
Heckertam
Father Hecker
Treland
Iean
Jesus
United States
Catholic “University At
Washington
Cardinal Monning’s
Thers
Uuhess
Senator Jones in precarious condition after heart trouble
Washington March 9 Senator Jones of Arkansas chairman of the national democratic committee remains in a precarious state after another attack of angina pectoris. He is resting quietly under a doctor's orders and avoids exertion, though no outward complications have appeared and no fixed prognosis can be given.
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Washington
Senator Jones
Arkansas
National Democratic Committee
Asay
Plans for the New Union Depot Ready to Be Presented Monday
Walsin Esterhazy declares the Dreyfus affair will intensify, indicting General De Boisdeffre and General Roget for Colonel Henry's forgery and death. He predicts the uproar ends in pardon for Dreyfus. Parla correspondent notes a link to a statement by M. Drumont in the anti Semite Libre Parola and mentions Heales omitting Boisdeffre from the army.
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Walsin Esterhazy
Dreyfus
de Boisdeffre
Roget
Henry
Parla
Daily
Newa
Esterhazy
M. Drumont
Heales
General Boisdeffre
Rebel incendiaries at work on Manila voyage report
The United States transport Grant with General Lawton reaches Manila on March 20 11 25 am. Rebel incendiaries landed at Pandacan last night to terrorize inhabitants. A number of native houses were destroyed. The Grant sailed from New York January 18 with Major General Lawton Fourth Infantry and a battalion of the Seventeenth Infantry. Except San Padre Mecatti where Filipina sharpshooters annoy American troops, matters are unusually quiet. The weather is much cooler today.
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Manile
Pandacan
United States
Grant
New York
Lawton
Fourth Infantry
San Padre Mecatt
W KINLEY SELECTS GENERALS
President bills the volunteer officer list with Shafter and Otis named as major generals. Brigadier candidates include Wood at Santiago Wilkinson at Matanzas Lee in Havana province Davis Ladlow Lawton McArthur Chaffee and Frank, as reform plans for the army of about six thousand five hundred officers advance.
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Washington
Han
Miles
Brooke
Merritt
Shafter
Otis
Menlle
Wood
Santiago
Wileson
Matansas
Lee
Havana
Davis
Ladlow
Havana Elty
Lawton
Ingmalla
McArthur
Manlia
Genral Chaffea
Frank
Pope's Wound Examined Amid Cancer Rumors Denied
Rome report says Pope Pius X's wound is healing well after treatment by Dr Mazzoni. Doctors dismiss rumors of renal cancer, noting good appetite and rapid convalescence. Dr Lappont sleeping at the Vatican sparks speculation but physicians insist no serious illness.
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Rome
Mazzoni
Lappont
Vatican
Kipling Moved to Parlor After Improvement
New York March 9 At 10 o clock tonight it was announced that Mr Kipling was sleeping soundly and much better. Earlier he was moved from the old sick room to parlor No 1 and seemed pleased with the change. His daughter Eloie Elsie is improving and the physician allowed the little brother to join his sister.
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Eloie
New York
Mr. Kipling
Elsie
Kansas City Invites Kipling for Queen Victoria Birthday
The author Kipling is invited to Kansas City to speak on Queen Victoria's birthday in May. The invitation comes via British vice consul P. B Burroughe and supports elaborate ceremonies organized for local subjects of the queen.
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Kansas City
P. B Burroughe
Atlanta Union Passenger Station Plans Debated
The State Railroad Commission demands a definite answer by March 4 from the railway companies on a new union station plan. Grant Wilkins outlines a site with elevated tracks and pedestrian subways on Fryer and Whitehall streets, but details await approval from railway officials. If consensus fails by the deadline, separate stations may be built at Forsyth and Alabama streets, affecting nearby property access and streets.
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State Railroad Commission
Grant Wilkins
Union
Atlanta
Viking
Fryer and
Whitehall
Wilkins
Western and Atantic
The
Georgia Railroad
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