Fire at Kentucky Reform School endangers hundreds
Lexington March 20 At 1 am the state school of reform six miles from the city housing 287 inmates caught fire. Eight buildings burned with the Bradley building and manual training structure later damaged. Fire engine from Lexington fought flames. no lives reported lost though origin unknown.
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Lexington
State School of Reform
A. O. Bradley
Lunsford Yandell
Louisville
W. P. Walton
Stanford
Worthington
Greenup
Bradley
Police Judge Injured In Daring Fire Rescue
Newport News Va March 19 James Peindexter a negro atevedore burned to death in his home as eight frame dwellings burned in the negro section. Police Judge John Douglas Gordon Brown attempted a rescue but was overcome by flames and injuries in the effort. Property loss under 15500 partly insured.
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Newport News
James Peindexter
John Douglas Gordon Brown
Ex-Delgate Murrell Bribery Case Follows Extradition Rule
In St Louis on March 18 J K Murrell, a house of delegates member, did not respond in court to bribery charges linked to the suburban franchise bill. Emil Meysenburg, ex council member, is set for trial after a postponement. Bonds for Charles Kratz and Henry Nicolaus were raised to 20000 each. Murrell reportedly left for Mexico, where bribery is not extraditable under the U S Mexico treaty.
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St. Louis
J. K. Murrell
House of Delegates
Douglas
Emil Meysenburg
Counci
Meysenburg
Folke
John K. Murrell
Ryan
Charles Kratz
Henry Nicolaus
Murrell
Mexico
United States
Railroads and Government Conference in Chicago on Litigation
Attorneys for the Kansas City Chicago railroads and government representative W A Day will meet in Chicago to seek an understanding on phases of the proposed litigation to ensure observance of the Interstate Commerce Act. A Kansas City hearing before Judge John F Phillips is set for next Tuesday, with an understanding anticipated to avoid active opposition to the injunction sought.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Overthrow of Northern Pacific Control Faces Hearings
New York March 19 A hearing was held in the suit of Peter Power against the Northern Pacific railroad in the Mabey examination. John Kennedy testified detailing stock ownership ties to James J Hill allies and Morgan interests in Europe and New York. He noted Mellior acquisitions of NP shares by Morgan and later purchases for Harriman.
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Great Railway Combine
New York
Richard A. Mabey
Peter Power
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Northern Securities Company
Northern Pacific
John 5. Kennedy
Europe
James J. H
Lord Strathcona
Willis James
George FP. Baker
James J. Hill
J. Vierpont Morgan and Company
E. H. Harriman
Northern Pacific Company
J. P. Morgan
Harrimen
Kennedy
J. P. Morgan and Company
Prince Henry Lands at Kiel After American Trip
Kaiser Wilhelm II with Emperor William and Admiral Prince Henry reached Kiel at 5:30 p m amid salutes and cheers. Crowds called for speeches while the princes traded stories of their travels. A security scare arose when a man slipped into Eugen circumstances but was removed. The U S naval attache praised the reception in the United States.
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Prussia
Emperor William
Prince Henry
Berlin
Prince Glenry
Princess Henry
William
Prince Sleary
John B. Wilkie
Secret Service
William H. Beehler
United States
Cuxhaven
Beehler
Jerusalem
King of Portugal Dies in Paris Achilles I Passes Away
Achilles I known as king of Patagonia and Araucania died in Paris of pneumonia. He succeeded his second cousin Antoine on September 17, 1878, after Antoine became king in 1841. Achilles, real name Lavniarde, had accompanied Antoine on travels and returned to Paris to rule, creating a court and distributing titles amid Patagonia Chile tensions.
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Achilles I
Paris
Patagonia
Araauchina
Achilles
Place de la Nation
Antoine
Perigueux
South America
Laviarde
Chile
Russo-French note issued on Anglo-Japanese treaty
Stated in St Petersburg on March 19 the Russo French note expresses satisfaction that the Anglo Japanese convention upholds the principles of their policy. It cautions against possible actions by other powers or disorders in China and reserves the right to defend their interests. Russia seeks status quo and tranquility in the Far East.
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St. Petersburg
France
China
Russia
Far East
Countess de la Warr Wins Restitution of Conjugal Rights
London reports the divorce court granted the Countess de la Warr a decree for restitution of conjugal rights after the Earl refused to live with her. The couple, noted for South Africa visits in 1599 and 1900, have been estranged since June last year. The countess testified to desertion. she is daughter of Lord Brassey, born 1872. The Earl, born 1869, was linked to Hooley company promotions.
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Earl de la Warr
London
Countess de la Warr
de la Warrs
South Africa
Cantelupoa
Marie
Lord Brassey
Hooley Company” Promotions
King Edward Reignites Snuff Etiquette At Dinner
London reports King Edward has revived the snuff taking custom. At Marlborough House dinner a Georgian silver snuff box once owned by the prince regent is given to the king at dessert. He helps himself liberally and shares with favored guests as ladies remain at table.
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London
Edward
Marlborough House
Prince Regent
Haiti Unrest Grows Amid Arrests Of Officials
In Port au Prince on March 19 many citizens were arrested or imprisoned for conspiring against the government. Judge Bourjely of the supreme court and General Destouche were named among the detained, while presidential candidate M. Seneque was denied asylum. The agitation spreads as M LeConte leaves Port au Prince for Jacmel with troops. Washington reports a widening presidential race in Haiti and notes arrests tied to campaign actions.
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Haiti
Judge Bourjely
Supreme Court
General Destouche
M. Seneque
Legation
Republic
McC
LeConte
Jacmel
Washington
Leger
United States
Port- au-Prince
Pearse
Santos Dumont Accepts St Louis Exposition Invitation
Paris March 19 Santos Dumont accepted an invitation from St Louis exposition officials to help organize balloon contests and select a site for a balloon shed. He will sail for New York on the Deutschland April 4, and will not take a balloon with him. London March 14 The house of commons passed the second reading of the aged pensioners bill granting 5 to 7 shillings weekly at 63. It is estimated £16,000,000 yearly to fund pensions with half from the national exchequer and half from local authorities.
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Santos Dumont
Paris
Santos
London
House of Commons
Nicaragua Canal Conference in San Jose Costa Rica
In San Jose Costa Rica a conference on Costa Rica United States relations regarding the proposed Nicaraguan canal was held today among government officials and prominent citizens. The Costa Rican congress will convene in special session tomorrow.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
United States
Ransom Used in Macedonian Turmoil Allegedly
Vienna reports in Neue Wiener Abandblatt that troubles loom in Macedonia as Port orders 35 000 troops to Macedonia and Albania. The agitation is attributed to Boris Sarnoff the ex head of the Macedonian Committee who reportedly uses Miss Stone s ransom in his campaign.
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Vienna
Neue Weiner Abandblatt
Macedonia
Porte
Albania
Boris Sarnoff
Macedonian Committee
Miss Stone
Bills for Attending McKinley
Washington reports that physicians bills for attending President McKinley have been received and will be sent to Congress soon. Authorities say the totals are fair and not excessive, contrary to some estimates of enormous charges.
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McKinley
Washington
Congress
Walt
Eyes on State House Seats
Huntsville Alabama March 19 Special It was reported that R E Spragins will seek the Democratic nomination for state senator and Captain A S Fletcher and R W Walker will run for the legislature. All three were Madison county delegates to the constitutional convention and petitions circulated asking candidacy. Opponents for the senate nomination are John H Wallace and for the lower house Robert D Eckeberger and S W Balch.
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Spragins
Senate
Fletcher
Walker
Huntsville
Ala
R. E. Spragins
A. S. Fletcher
R. W. Walker
Madison County
John H. Wallace
Robert D. Eckeberger
S. W. Balch
Funeral for Hon Francis Gaines in Elbert County
Funeral services were held yesterday for Hon Francis Gaines at the old family burial ground near Doves Creek Church in Elberton Georgia. Gaines served as county commissioner and held other notable offices in Elbert County.
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Francis Gaines
Elberton
Elbert’ County
Doves Creek Church
Gaines
Peruna Endorsements From Omaha Leader H G Guill
Esteemed Omaha figure Hon James R Guill praises Peruna in a January 25 1900 letter to The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio noting his recovery from grippe and urging others with catarrh to try the remedy Peruna claims to heal mucous membrane disorders by stimulating the nervous visomatar system and has stood the test of forty years with many notable supporters including congressmen and lodge officials
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James R. Guill
Omaha
Nebr
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna
Neb
The
Feruna Medicine Co
Peruna remedy urged for grip symptoms indoors
At the appearance of the first grip symptoms people should stay indoors and take Peruna in small doses until symptoms disappear. If results are unsatisfactory, write to Dr. Hartman for free advice. Peruna is touted as the catarrh remedy of the age and a book on female catarrh issues is offered free by The Peruna Medicine Co.
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Hartman
Peruna
Peruni Medicine Co
Columbus, O
Textile Workers Move to Silence Press in Wage Fight
Fall River March 19. United Textile Workers executive committee discusses Augusta Ga strike demand for 10 percent wage raise and orders operatives and manufacturers to withhold information from newspapers. Rhode Island Mule Spinners plan meeting to pursue 10 percent raise parity with Fall River.
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Fall River
Mass
United Textile Workers of America
Augusta
Hibbert
Wall River
Rhode Island
Pawtucket
R. L
Wolcott Considered as Hitchcock Successor
Washington March 19 It is understood Edward Oliver Wolcott of Denver Colorado is being considered by the president as the possible successor of Secretary Hitchcock who is believed to retire soon from the cabinet Wolcott was seriously considered for the interior portfolio during McKinley’s second inauguration and was willing to accept the honor.
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Hitchcock
Washington
Edward Oliver Wolcott
Denver
Colo
Wolcott
Extradition Asked in Gaynor Greene Fight
Legal officers examining the Gaynor Greene dispute from Savannah to Canada believe extradition treaties apply. A prolonged Canadian court fight is anticipated as fugitives may be secured under the treaty.
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Washington
Gaynor and
Greene
Savannah
Canada
City May Regulate Fares On Street Railway Lines
Chicago March 19 Judge Ball ruled the city may regulate street car fares and compel transfers on all Union Traction lines. The ruling holds a five cent fare within city limits and recognizes transfers between Union and Consolidated Traction as a single entity. The decision, awaiting Supreme Court review, permits one fare for riders from west side limits to the north side terminus.
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Chicago
Judge Ball
Circuit Court
Union Traction Company
Pality
Supreme Court
Ball
Consolidated Traction Company
Suffrage Camps Form in Virginia Constitutional Convention
Two camps form among suffrage forces at the Virginia constitutional convention session. The Glass-Daniel faction with twenty seven delegates meets behind closed doors led by Captain Parks. the Thom-Gordon group with thirty six delegates meets in the Institute reception room chaired by Dr. Melwaine. Committees of conference are named to seek a compromise and extend the temporary understanding clause for more years along with other modifications.
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Richmond
Glass-Daniel
Fort
Captain Parks
Thom- Gordon
Institute
Meliwaine
Grays
Three Vatican Thieves Stand Trial in Secular Court
Rome officials reported a secular court began hearing charges against three Vatican employees for thefts from the Vatican treasury totaling 16.99. The case marks the first time Vatican property faced a secular tribunal. La Patria cites a broader estimate that up to 30,000 pounds of the Pope's personal property may have been embezzled.
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Sec
Ular
Vatican
Vati
Can Treasury
la Patria
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