Ex Secretary Sherman Bestows Doubt on Death Reports
The article states there is no truth to reports of ex secretary Sherman’s death and notes he is in good health. It discusses cadet appointment rules prohibiting discharged cadets from advancing ahead of their class and lists cadets Edward Downs, Nathaniel R. Chambliss Jr, Louis J Van Schalk, and Edward E. B. Haskell, with Haskell in the class of 19%, wounded at San Juan.
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Edward Downs
Texas
Philippines
Nathaniel R. Chambliss Jr
Alabama
Louis J van Schalk
New York
Edward EB. Haskell Haskell
Gaskell
San Juan
Sherman
West Indian
False Rumor Causes Worry Over Ex-Secretary Sherman
Reports from Santiago de Cuba say there is no truth in American dispatches claiming John Sherman is near death. Friends at the capital learned he is alive and improving. Captain Watkins confirms Sherman is resting, with plans to transfer to the Chicago cruiser in Kingston if conditions allow.
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Santiago de Cuba
United States
John Sherman
American Line
Frederick Watkins
Mr Sherman
Chicago
Kingston
Jamaica
Death of John Sherman Shocks Washington as Reports Conflict
Washington awoke to news of John Sherman’s death followed by a conflicting dispatch from Santiago de Cuba declaring him alive. Officials and lawmakers expressed sorrow and relief, while at his home family and friends gathered as telegrams of condolence and sympathy arrived, the shock tempered by the later clarification that he remained living.
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State Department
Washington
John Sherman
New York
Associated Press
Santiago de Cuba
Hay
Sherman
Srat
Babcork
Vr Vale
Miso Kate Witcock
Bmirs
Charles Bloyt
Sherman arrives in Santiago amid recovery hopes
An Associated Press report confirms Mr Sherman has safely reached Santiago and is expected to recover. Mrs McCallum, at the Sherman residence, says she has heard from the state department that he is indeed alive, though she does not know where the information originated.
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Associated Press
Sherman
Santiago
Hle
State Department
Sherman to be brought to U S aboard Paria and Chicago
Navy confirms ex secretary Sherman will be escorted back to the United States after meeting the steamship Paria off Kingston Jamaica. The cruiser Chicago was sent to Kingston but met Paria near Caimanera Cuba and planned to take Sherman aboard Friday at that Cuban point as the Paria continued toward Santiago.
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Navy Department
Washington
Long
Cooper
Chicago
Weasel
Paria
Sherman
Kingston
Jamaica
United States
Paris
Caimanera
Santiago
Cuba
Irilay
Miles Addresses Legislature in Boston Visit
Major General Nelson A Miles met with the state legislature as the news cycle swung between a false report of Sherman’s death and a later AP message confirming he was alive General Miles endured hours of handshaking at the Algonquin Club and spoke at length during a crowded dinner event with Merchants Club members before the banquet.
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Associated Press
Sherman
Aliies
Algonquin Club
Merchants' Club
Kapeteh
Four lieutenants declared ineligible for army service
Washington reports March 21 that four second lieutenants recently appointed to the army have been discharged after being slated ahead of their class at the academy. The War Department has been notified of the action.
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Academy
Washington
Ment
Army
West Point Ofilitary
Seven Self‑Takings Across Dirt Town Valley Tragedy
In Rome and Dirt Town valley area seven persons have fatally cut their throats with a razor since its origin fifty years ago. Bud White, a 30s unmarried farmer, died last night after slashing his throat behind a barn. his mother also killed herself with the same blade. Officials report a supposed public mania with no clear motive for the deaths.
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Rome
Bud White
Bud
Pope Reveals Health Calm After Rumors Of Second Operation
March 21 Pope Pius X received his physician De Lapponi and Professor Mazzoni at 6 pm. He appeared in good health, grieving over false stories of a second operation. Physicians said his condition, all things considered, could not be better.
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Rpris
Physican de Lapponi
Mazzoni
Hs Health
Whispered Conference on Sans Souci Island Meeting
A covert gathering at Sans Souci involved Speaker Reed and Senator Hanna during a March stay in Jecky Island. The event, kept from the public, showed no clear intent to challenge Reed, while administration leaders discussed dissent within the House and possible support to influence him, amid a quiet day of rest for McKinley and a formal reception at the Baker cottage with Bliss, Reed, and Kitty present.
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Josobi
Jecky
Island Go
Reed
Mark Hanna
Sans Souci
Publc
Hanna
Almas
Congress
Aome
McKinley
Ohio
Retirement delights and political calm on the island
Delights of the retirement and fine drives of decky contrasted with a political calm as Republican leaders spend a pleasant day on the island. The president enjoyed a refreshing outing with fine weather, bracing sea breeze, and warm sun, amid palmetto trees and deer-filled forests.
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Decky
Press
Alger Girds Troops for Southern Camps Near Atlanta
Secretary Alger plans summer camps in the southern states to maintain U S military strength. About 15 000 troops will be housed in Georgia camps near Atlanta with quarantine rules adjusted for military needs. Troops returning from Cuba will stay about twenty days in these Georgia camps before homeward or northern duty.
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Washington
Alger
United States
Atlanta
Cuba
Georgia
Peterson Leaves the Wavy Cadet Resignation Accepted
Washington March 21 The treasury department accepted the resignation of Cadet Br. Peterson of the Schoorship Chase of the revenue cutter service. Charges were filed but not pressed upon his resignation. Peterson is to marry Miss Charlotta Crane the actress.
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Long’s Department
Washington
Br. Peterson
Schoorship Chase
Revenue Cutter Service
Treasury Department
Peterson
Charlotta Crane
Stamp On Marriage Licenses Increases Cost In Alabama
Probate Judge Stewart reports federal requirement to stamp all marriage licenses with a revenue stamp. When permits are issued the cost rises to ten dollars, adding a new tax to couples marrying in Huntsville Alabama.
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Internal Revenue Tax
Hunteville
Ala
Stewart
Lcensea
Rough Rider's Victim May Die In Havana Shooting
Emil Cassin formerly of the Rough Riders is in jail after shooting Cuban Major F Martines at the Hotel Inglaterra Havana. The incident, attributed to Cassin's excitable temperament, has drawn strong condemnation from the public and authorities.
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Emil Cassin
Jeil
Havabe
Havana
F Martines
Gubaxt
Inglaterra
Rough Riders
Cassin
Baroness Robbed at Pisa In Jewelry and Cash Loss
Baroness von den Beverberg reports a Pisa robbery of jewels valued at 107000 francs and cash totaling 3000 francs. A servant suspected but vanished. The baroness is the daughter of Count von Funstér, German ambassador to the Wretch Republic.
Bass Dry Goods to Move Into First Atlanta Department Store
Bass Dry Goods Company plans a major move to a new five story building on Whitehall and Broad Streets in Atlanta. The firm will consolidate operations with a focused department store layout, keeping wholesale and retail separate but expanding to include groceries, carpet, furniture, dressmaking, millinery, and a complete home goods basement. The project includes on site power, lighting, and a dedicated elevator system, with construction to begin soon and occupancy by October 1.
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Bass Dry Goods Company
Avanta Fia
Emory College
College
Whitehall Street
Broad Street
Haan Company
Maeter Sm All Lis
South Pryor Aa
Buss Company
Atlantats First
B F Joel
Toeet
Bnalance
Carpus and I
Dass Meat and Foundation
Uctober
Bass Ry Goods Company
J J. Basa
Rome Gu
Joelana
Joel
Atlanta
Mc Bass Woo
Gian
Bass & Heard, Wholesale Dry Goods
Rome
Hass Bros Co Retail Dry Goods
Hass Bros, Griffin
J C Basa & Co
Carrouwn
Bu F Joel
Ths
Chattanooga
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