Army Meat Was Chemically Treated Claims Sergeant Mason Testimony
Fort Leavenworth court of inquiry heard Sergeant Edward Mason testify that meat issued to Lakeland for the regiment was undoubtedly chemically treated with a preservative named preservatine. Armour & Co agent details the process while Mason notes spoiled canned beef on voyage to Cuba and poor quality meat in Tampa and Lakeland.
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Leavenworth
Army
Fort Leavenworth
Chicago
Edward Mason
United States Cavalry
Fort Robinson
Nebraska
Lakeland
Fis
Armour & Co
Bergeant Mason
Davia
Tampa
Cuba
Lee Horald
Lee
Armour
Gillespie
Beef supply in Cuba questioned over chemical treatment and condition
Testimony notes concern over treated meat from Lakeland and Cuba. A General questions the quality and appearance of car meat and beef received late, citing greasy purtace and climate as factors while confirming agent vouchers.
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Lakeland
George W Davis
Cuba
Gould
Cyclone Victins Laid In One Grave
A cyclone struck near Knoxville and caused extensive damage from the farm of Mrs Marchmont to Jesse Entchelorg place. Houses and fences were blown down, one negro wounded lightly, washouts on the Southern Railway delayed trains east of the city, repairs expected to take a day or more.
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Mra
Marchmont
Jesse Entchelorg
Killia
Southern Railway
Knoxville
East
Tennessee
Bristol
Hot Springs
Weather Bureau Surprised by Early Tornado Outbreak
Washington reports a surprising early season tornado outbreak in the southern states. Forecaster Frankenfeld cites heat followed by sharp temperature drops as causes. Tornadoes touched eastern Tennessee and northern Alabama while a storm center moved toward the Massachusetts coast. High winds peaked at 72 mph in New York, 46 mph in DC, and 35 to 40 mph across the South.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Frankenfeld
Bureau
Tennesgee
Alabama
Massachusetts
New York
District of Columbia
Heavy Flood Damage Hits Tennessee Rail Lines
Knoxville reports heavy rainfall causing railroad damage across Tennessee. Tracks between Knoxville and Asheville and between Chattanooga are submerged or washed out. Asheville branch traffic suspended while repairs proceed. Tennessee River rises toward twenty seven feet, threatening Applin trestle.
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Tennessee
Knoxville
Tenn
Southern Railway
Asheville
Bristol
Chattanooga
High Water at Chattanooga Rises to Forty-One
The Chattanooga gauge stood at thirty seven feet at midnight and is rising toward forty one feet by noon tomorrow. Washouts delay main line trains between the city and Bristol and along several lines. Homes on low ground flee to higher ground as forty families move out. The Bryan party train arrived at midnight after a four hour journey. Southern officials say repairs allow safe passage again, with lingering delays possible in wet weather.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Southern Railway
Ferty
Bristol
Cincinnati
Alabama Great Southern
Rome
Southern
Hon. W . Bryan
Enosville
Ene
Gchadwea
Three Deaths in One Family From Measles and Meningitis
Chattanooga March 19 Special William Higgins a fridge company employee in this city suffered immense tragedy over 36 hours. A six month old daughter died of measles and today his wife succumbed to meningitis. A five year old son had died the day before and two other children were critically ill with one not expected to recover and the other barely hanging on.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Waliam Higgins
Mty
Hood
B. Gissor
Henniker
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Mus
Waxatim
Fort
Chester
Lane York, Pa
Franklin St
Philadelphia
Mary Swenson
Rutland
Saea
Annapolia
Thompsonville
Civilians Clash With Havana Police in Street Unrest
Havana reports a major clash between civilians and police with gunfire and clubbing. 30 to 50 wounded including several officers and civilians. Police reserves were deployed after a public ball in San Jose street turned violent. Rumors of deaths circulated as authorities dispersed the crowd and American troops were reportedly called to scene.
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Havana
Estampos
Poties
Gomez
San Jose
Seema
Danta Arono
Enrique Munoz
Benique Vaesquez
Civillana Jone Dominguez
Etono Galliano
Alberto Aleja
Irene Roque
Entampes
Raoul Arango
Alejandro Rodrigues
Caine House
Botton
Havans
Mrs Place Faces Imminent Execution at Sing Sing
New York March 18 Mrs Martha Place’s last day at Sing Sing passes with no sign of breaking down She grows calmer as the time of her death nears The warden and officials do not know the exact hour of execution and must wait for the command to proceed
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Sage
Unclear Utah Senator Appointment Sparks Assembly Deadlock
Fragmented OCR text indicates a Utah state context with a delay in appointing a successor to a senator, a joint assembly deadlock, and mentions of Puerto Rico troops and a reviewer.명이
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Utah
Balt Lake
Piella
Ewins
Benator Canton
Joint Assembly
Parto Rican Troops
Oeipes Aces
Porta Rico
Americans Find Hard Fighters in Cavite Action
Dispatch from Manila details a heavy clash near Pasig and Cavite where American forces under General Wheaton attacked entrenched Filipino insurgents. Two killed and twenty wounded for Americans, with substantial enemy losses and property destruction estimated at 400000, amid tough jungle fighting and reinforcements.
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Manila
Cavite
Washington Volunteers
Taguig
Pasig
Wheaton
Washington
Oregon
Frank Jones
Sixth Artillery
Oregon Volunteers
Washington Regiment
Owensbjnés
Americana
Oregon Regiment
Ota
Amerian
Laguna de Bay
Ocs’e
San Pedro Macau
Moreng
Majeyjay
Santa Cruz
Novel Captivates Watchman Amid Bell Street Cotton Fire
The Bell Street cotton warehouse blaze burned for over an hour as firemen battled 1000 bales of cotton. Night watchman Henry Klaitz, found reading a novel, claimed he knew nothing of the fire until alerted by Chief Joyner. Investigations focus on Klaitz after he was suspended. Turner of the Atlanta Paper Co. confirms an internal probe and Locates Klaitz’s home in Brotherton Street.
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Bell Street
Henry Kuartz
J D Turner
Cane Street
Oscar Turner
Charles Turner
Young Kraltz
Klals
Henry Klatz
Joyner
Atlanta
Charten Turner Somesey
Klatz Fag
Wiliam D Harwell
No B Company
Baitle
Young Klatz
Bimae Nasuke
Dr Turner
Henry Klaltz
Henry Klaitz
Brotherton Street
William Klaitz
Henry Klattz
Klattz
Oficer Stallings
Reed Awaits Weimley Call Amid Island Politics
The article notes Tom Reed preparing for expected visits by President and aides on Jekyll Island. Alger’s anticipated arrival, Reed’s calm, and speculation about administration support mark a tense week ahead. Reed tours the island with interest as federal figures arrive near his Brunswick, Maine connections.
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Skyl Island
Brunswick
Reeds
Banna
Wobart
Day
Alger Willl
Reed
Wehintey
Frederic Baker
Jeky
John G Manre
New York
Four Houses Burn After Kerosene Lamp Explosion
A brief fire report states that four houses were burned following an explosion of a kerosene lamp early this morning. No injuries are listed, and the incident is under investigation by local authorities.
Colonel Bryan of Knoxville Celebrates 39th Birthday
Colonel William J Bryan arrives in Knoxville on his birthday as heavy rains give way to sunshine. He attends Epiphany Episcopal Church led by Rev Easter, dines with Henry D Easter and relatives, then hosts a reception at the Imperial hotel with Governor McMillin and J Frank Aldrich. He travels to Chattanooga to address the Bryan Club supporters tomorrow.
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KnoxvNle Fenn
Wiliam J Bryan
Ely
Bryan
Epiphany Episcopal Church
Rey
Henry D Easter
McMiLy
J Frank Aldrich
Imperial Hotel
Bryan McWittin
Aldrich
Congress
Bryan Jett
Chattanoog
WeMilin
Chattanooga Democracy
Chattanooga Bryan Club
Funerals in Hot Springs mark end of sheriff riot graves
Hot Springs mourns after a deadly affray leaves three graves at the cemetery. Sheriff Williams attends with his son John and prisoners under escort as saloons and resorts close for the burial. The city remains quiet after the ceremony.
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Hot Springs
Bat Springs
Atlanta Water Main Bond Election Notice 1399
Notice to Atlanta voters of a March 1399 election to decide issuing two hundred thousand dollars in water main bonds. The bonds run 30 years at 4 percent, payable in gold coin, with interest semi annually. A sinking fund and annual taxes to cover principal and interest are described. Voters will decide on March 21, 1399, at designated polling places under Fulton County election rules.
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Allarta
Atlanta
Fulton County
Auanra
Woodward
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