Secretary Long Busy With Naval Plans and Maine Relief
Secretary Long coordinated wartime finance and contracts, moving the ordnance bureau with a $2.5 million allotment as naval officers discuss fast tracking vessels. The Amazonas cruiser is to be manned from San Francisco and sail from Lisbon to the Tyne. The Maine disaster relief bill advances, with Alaska homestead and railroad provisions under discussion. Queen Regent honors Senor Du Bose, and a national quarantine system debate continues in the Senate. Former VP Stevenson visits Washington before a cabinet meeting.
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Death of Celebrated Inventor Sir Henry Bessemer
Loyxprox reports the death of Sir Henry Bessemer, famed for patenting the process to convert pig iron into steel. Born in 1818 in Hertfordshire, he shaped modern steelmaking, received many honors, and cities named after him in the United States.
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Female Troop of Cavalry Planned in Colorado War Prep
A women’s cavalry troop may form in Denver on March 16 as a wartime possibility against Spain. Organizer Mrs. Martha A. Shute, secretary of the State Horticultural Society, told Acting Governor Brash and will consult Adjutant General Moss. She is noted as a fearless rider able to handle a rifle dexterously. In Michigan, Charles Back of Pinconning confessed to killing his father with a club during a March 23 altercation. The father’s body showed blunt force injuries and Buck claimed innocence earlier.
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Yukon railway bill rushed through Commons in Ottawa
In Ottawa on March 16 the Yukon railway bill sped through the house of commons in under thirty minutes after a supplemental agreement between government and contractors. The changes from the contract were added to the bill. In Key West a congressional party returning from Cuba arrived onboard the American yacht Anita bearing the body of Mrs. Thurston wife of Senator Thurston.
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Move of Three Batteries from Fort Riley
Colonel J C G Lee quartermaster of the department of Missouri awarded transport contracts for moving three batteries from Fort Riley Kaw. The batteries are ready for the movement.
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Texas to vote on state officers and amendments
Telegraphic briefs note two Texas elections this year one for state officers and one on constitutional amendments. Leopold Proskauer a longtime clerk for Chicago clothier Fred Grinsheimer has vanished and is accused of taking securities and diamonds worth 11000. Interstate Baseball Leagues met at Springfield Ohio with each club presenting 60 to President Powers. Western division includes Grand Rapids Fort Wayne Toledo Mansfeld while Dayton Newcastle Youngstown and Springfield form the eastern division. Missouri Insurance Superintendent Orear says joint policies by Missouri licensed companies under Underwriters' Policies violate the anti trust law and such combinations have no authority to exist.
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Court Leaves Havana for Key West Wreck Inquiry
The Mangrovs court of inquiry sails from Havana to resume hearings aboard the battleship Town near Key West. Captain Sampson confirms the decision follows a brief extension and aims to study wreck plans and diver testimony. Captain Sigsbee and Lt Cmdr Tainwright stay to oversee wrecking operations for the government. Chaplain Chidwick remains to care for any recovered bodies.
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Pope Mediates to Avert War Over Cuba
Rome reports Vatican ready to prevent hostilities with the United States over Cuba and Spain. Pope to propose that Cuba remain under Spain’s domination but governed like an English colony if his offices are accepted. Vatican has influenced Washington to dissuade war.
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United Rail Talks Aim to End North American Rate War
Representatives from nearly all New England and western roads met in New York to discuss ending the rate war triggered by Canadian Pacific. Western officials planned to adopt a $1 base from St Paul to the north Pacific if today’s talks fail, with evidence of cuts by weak lines between St Paul and Chicago. Judge Sanborn confirms sale of the Kansas division of Union Pacific to Union Pacific Corp amid mortgage totals around $23.8 million.
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Ice House Burns Down in South Omaha Fire
A lightning strike during the first thunder storm yesterday destroyed the South Omaha Ice company building at Cut Off Jake. The fire, out of reach of protection, caused about 10000 dollars in losses, with partial insurance coverage.
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Steamer City of St Louis Sold at Auction in Atotion
Deputy U S Marshal Saup sold the Anchor Line steamer City of St Louis to Captain W H Thorwegan of St Louis for 19050 to serve Columbia Excursion Co replacing Grand Republic which burned Sunday at St Louis Factories along Grand River forced to shut down as river rises Grand Ledge reports indicate ten hour further rise William J Koerner sentenced to life imprisonment for murder of Rose Redgate on Sept 23 1896 appeal planned
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Wife of County Treasurer Moors dies after mistaken dose
The wife of County Treasurer W. P. Moors swallowed a dose of rough on rate by mistake yesterday morning and died from the effects this evening. The incident occurred in Howage, March 16. Local authorities are investigating the mishap and the medical examiner will review the case.
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Attorney Shot Dead Sparks Murder Arrest in Lavake Case
W A Lavake the prominent attorney was shot dead in his office at 5:80. John McGarvey has been arrested on suspicion of the murder. McGarvey reportedly had disputes with Lavake over property interests and a recent small judgment against McGarvey’s mother for attorney fees.
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Disappear Beneath the Ice on the Missouri River
An unknown man with a team of horses and wagon disappeared under the ice while crossing the Missouri River at White Swan shortly before the ice broke up. The incident was reported as received here with details pending.
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