Court martial tries Marines for Samar killings
Manila March 21 the Marine court martial for Major Waller Lieutenant Day and Major Littleton W. Waller concluded it has jurisdiction to try the officers for executing natives on Samar after a march across the island. Waller admitted eleven killed while Day ordered the execution after reports from Lt Ryan and Sgt Quick. Witnesses said Waller remained composed and ordered the executions. testimony noted prisoners were shot over several days with some tied to a tree and wounded before death.
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Manila
Littleton W
T. Waller
Josh H. A. Day
Marine Corps
Samar
Chaffee
Waller
Robert H. Dunlap
Ryan
Sergeant Quick
Cargadores
Dayp
Arthur T. Marix
Wailer
Dr. Love
Major Waller
Mysterious Back Bay death of Mrs. Julia French
Boston reports Robert Morse and Harrison Dunham, lawyers for Mrs. Julia French found dead in her Back Bay home, believe she died intestate. The $400,000 estate would pass to her two sons if so. Dunham notes suspicions, citing her prior fear of murder and a wrench found on the floor.
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tWirs
French
Boston
Robert M. Morse
Harrison Dunham
Julia French
Back Bay
Dunham
Clent
Prince Henry Thanks United States For Hospitality
Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia sent a telegram to Secretary Jacobson thanking the United States for warm hospitality during his visit. He praised the cordial reception and kindness shown by the American people and expressed lasting gratitude. reports from Vienna note fighting between Turkish troops and Macedonian rebels near Sistov with casualties and arrests. Kingston dispatches say Port-au-Prince unrest, arrests, and fear of a revolution widen as Haiti’s political crisis deepens.
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United States
Berlin
Prince Henry of
Prussia
John B. Jacobson
Steer
London
St Vienna
Sistov
Kastosia
Turkey
Kingston
Jamaica
Port-au-Prince
Haiti
Jaemel
Atlanta National Military Park Bill Poised for House Action
The Atlanta national military park bill, backed by Speaker Henderson and Senator Bacon, moves to the full House committee after a favorable subcommittee report. Captain Evan P. Howell aids the effort, with hopes for quick passage in both chambers and eventual placement on the calendar.
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Atlanta Military Park
Congress
House Committee On Military Affairs
Washington
House
Henderson
Senate
Bacon
Peachtree Ortelkt Battle Field
Constitution
Jos. Ohl
Atlanta National Military Park
Committee On Military Affairs
Hull
Parker
New Jersey
Atlanta
Howell
Livingston
Textile Unions Demand Higher Wages Across Cities
Textile unions in Lowell and Lewiston press for a 10 percent wage increase as mill agents review the demand. A letter to the textile council awaits Sunday’s decision while Denmark’s West Indies treaty fate hinges on the Danish premier’s stance and a possible plebiscite.
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Lowell
Mass
Textile Council
Lewiston
Copenhagen
Jeryl Hyde Hopkins Tied to Post Office Robbery Probe
Chicago police link Joseph Hopkins an injured man in a flat raid to the 76 000 post office robbery. Hopkins shot by Dan Kinley denied involvement though police cite explosives burglar tools and a possible motive while his wife and Ripley associate are held for self defense. Hopkins condition critical at St Luke hospital as investigators pursue the case. William H Frost dramatic editor of the New York Tribune dies at his New York home after thirteen years in the post.
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Chicago
Joseph Hopkins
Hopkins
Dan Kinley
Riptey
Lillie Arlington
Diamond Lik
Ripley
St. Luke Hospital
Palog Park
Marie
William H. Frost
New York
New York Tribune
Woman Lived 35 Years as Husband Before Secret Revealed
Richmond dispatch reports George Green of Ettricks Chesterfield county died revealing he was a woman who had posed as a man for 35 years. The wife kept the secret, then disclosed it after his death. Green migrated from England to Canada New York Watford Pa Raleigh NC, married Mrs. John Biddles, owned a cotton plantation, weighed over 200 pounds in health, and lacked a beard and had a shrill voice. The body was prepared for burial by others who were unaware of the truth.
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Richmond
George Green
Ettricks
Chesterfield County
England
Canada
New York
Watford
John Biddles
Green
Raleigh
N.C
Chesterfield
America
President Plans Action After Miles Senate Testimony
Washington March 21. Cabinet discussed General Miles testimony and postponed action until facts are known. The president aims to read the hearing and consult with committee members before final steps, possibly retiring Miles despite questions over privilege.
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Washington
General Miles
Senate Committee
Miles
Committee On Military Affairs
Root
Cleveland Keeps Cool as Bryan Calls Him Ingrate
Ex President Grover Cleveland was shown a Lincoln dispatch quoting W. J. Bryan calling him a traitor and political nonentity. Cleveland said he was not troubled and spoke briefly on efforts to reunite the Democratic party for the next campaign.
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Princeton
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Lincoln
Nebr
W. J. Bryan
Edtornally
Democratic Party
No Action Taken By Miners At Shamokin Convention
Report of scale committees presented to the convention. The United Mine Workers of America districts failed to reach a definite determination on anthracite miners grievances. President Mitchell announced partial adoption of the report but did not clarify which clauses were accepted. He said much of the report remained to be considered and final action or adjournment was anticipated by noon tomorrow. There was widespread uncertainty and divided opinion on endorsing drastic measures for adjustment.
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Shamokin
United Mine Workers of America
Mitchell
Patrick Murder Trial Closes Evidence as Jurors Remain
In New York on March 21 the Patrick murder trial reached a pause as the prosecution wrapped up rebuttal evidence against Albert T. Patrick in the Rice case. Court recessed until Monday with defendant counsel addresses to come. prosecution to speak Tuesday and Recorder Gof to sum up Wednesday. Patrick's attorneys moved to force the district attorney to specify the counts sought for conviction, a bid rejected along with a bid to divest the acquittal on the grounds the evidence did not justify conviction.
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New York
Albert T. Patrick
Wiliam M. Rice
Gof
Moore
Patrick
Fate of Fairs at Atlanta Hangs on Track Plan
E G Peters and J K Ottley resign from the Southern Interstate Fair Association over council action defeating a mile track at Piedmont Park. H H Cabaniss remains as sole officer. directors may accept resignations next meeting. Financial worries and lack of public funds threaten the fair’s future.
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E. C. Peters
Southern Interstate Fair Association
J. K. Ottley
H. H. Cabaniss
Peters
Ottley
Piedmont Park
Alwys
Atlanta
Fair Association
Senate Passes Tea Duty Repeal and President Protection Bill
Washington march 21 two measures passed by the senate the repeal of war revenue taxes and a bill to protect the president. the president protection bill imposes death for killing the president or designated officials and up to twenty years for aiding plotting or conspiring. the secretary of war to detail a guard from the army to protect the president with regulated dress and equipment. Tillman argues to retain tea duty at ten cents per pound claiming benefits to bond tea and a growing tea culture in south carolina described as a baby industry providing work for many colored children.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Tillman
Patterson
Colorado
Fairbanks
South Carolina
Bond
Atlanta bill motioned to pass. resignations follow local action
Local forecast notes rain and fair periods with winds. Georgia news covers Atlanta subcommittee endorsement of a battle field park bill and near-certain final passage, resignations by BE. C. Peters and J. K. Ottley from the Atlanta Fair Association, mayoral threat of extra taxes, and a New York formation of a large hardware combine. The Athens fire loss is revised to about 100000, with other state items on rail terminals, Masons in Rome, a Savannah widow, and court actions in Savannah and Elizabeth City.
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Atlanta Battle Field Park
Congress
BE. C. Peters
J. K. Ottley
Atlanta Fair Association
Mims
Atlanta
Mammoth Hardware
New York City
Georgia
Athens
Egan
Central Railroad
Tybee Island
Huitchinsons Island
Rome
Way
Charlton H. Way
Savannah
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