Reform School Fire Near Lexington Destroys Buildings
A fire at the Kentucky state reform school six miles from Lexington burned several structures, including the boys’ building which collapsed at 1 10 pm. A guard fled as heat and smoke blocked escape from the telephone room. By 2 pm Bradley building and other facilities were in ruins. no lives reported. The institution cost about $100,000 and housed eight buildings.
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State School of Reform
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Manual Trainage
Boer Envoys Defend Alliance With Irish Support
Wolmarans and Wessels of the Boer delegation sail for France on La Gascozne after defending the alliance with Ireland. In a New York interview they say the partnership aided them on the battlefield and in securing Irish parliamentary backing, while praising Dutch Irish and German support and hoping for US political sympathy.
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New York
Wolmarans
Wessels
France
la Gascozne
United States
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Russo-French Declare Anglo Japanese Pact Supports Far East Policy
The Official Messenger prints a Russo-French joint declaration dated March 16 to multiple powers. It states both governments view the Anglo Japanese convention as backing their Far East policy and reserve the right to act to defend shared interests amid possible Chinese disorders, aiming to maintain the status quo and Far East tranquility.
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St. Petersburg
France
Russia
Far East
China
MUST FINISH HIS TERM Prisoner Returned to Wisconsin
Warden from Wisconsin's Waupon prison arrived in Springfield with Governor Yates's requisition to return Charles McCoy alias Edward Ratigan. Ratigan, a safe cracker, was confined at Waupon, escaped, robbed the Wa pella post office, and was sentenced to two years at Chester. He will be taken back to serve the remainder of his term.
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Wisconsin
Springfield
Ill
McClaughrey
Waupon
Yates
Charles McCoy
Edward Ratigan
Mates
Ratigan
Wapella
Chester
Three More Arrests In Mattie Bennett Gang Case
Three more arrests have been made in Beaumont Texas linked to the Mattie Bennett Gang of robbers and murderers. The sheriff withheld names and details to avoid hindering further arrests as suspects include a white hackman who ferried victims to the river. The trio had been sought since the Bennett woman confessed a week earlier.
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French Papers Laud Franco-Russian Declaration
Paris reports on March 20 that morning papers express strong approval of the Franco- Russian declaration linked to the Anglo Japanese convention. They say it strengthens prospects for lasting Far East peace, defines the dual alliance, and clarifies its scope while backing the open door under conditions. The Gaulois notes Britain’s treaty with Japan is shaped by this move.
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Figaro
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United States
China
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Japan
Russia Not So Aggressive
A Times correspondent in Peking reports post note and protests Russia has paused Russo-Chinese bank talks while evacuation terms for Manchuria move forward. Russia would withdraw from areas between the great wall and Liao river within six months, from Mukden within a year, and from Kirin and Heilungchang within eighteen months after convention signing, depending on the country’s state.
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President nominates J. L. Devaux for Savannah customs post
Washington reports the president will nominate J. L. Devaux a second time as Savannah Georgia collector of customs. Georgia Lily White Republicans led by Major J. F. Tanson of Macon opposed the move, while Savannah white Republicans offered no opposition and supported his management.
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Devaux
Georgia
J. F. Tanson
Macon
Eastbound train reaches Billings after five day blizzard tie up
The first through train from the East arrived in Billings at 6 p m after being tied up by a blizzard in North Dakota for about five days. The track west of Billings is clear and no further delays are anticipated.
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River and Harbor Bill Advances in Washington Debates
In Washington on March 20 the river and harbor bill made fair progress after general debate. After closing general debate 27 of 116 pages were disposed of with no amendments adopted. The session’s debate was featureless.
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Exclusion Law Extended Pending Treaty with China
Washington March 20 Senator Proctor introduced a bill to keep in force the current exclusion law for Chinese until the existing treaty with China expires or a new treaty is negotiated.
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Proctor
China
Cecil Rhodes Nourished Chronicle Says He Rests
A midnight bulletin from Cape Town reports Cecil Rhodes has taken nourishment and is slightly stronger while sleeping, indicating improvements in his condition.
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Cape Town
Cecil Rhodes
Telegraphic Brevities Snapshot From World Events
President Zelaya frees Guatemalan and Salvadoran goods entry into Nicaragua. Russian and Polish students expelled from Prussian schools for political agitation. Robert Johnstone, famed American actor, dies at Bath state hospital at 75. Twenty-ninth Infantry to sail to the Philippines from San Francisco with Sheridan transport around April 3. Servian cabinet resigns after Skupshtina passes civil service reform despite ministerial opposition.
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Guatemala
Salvador
Robert Johnstone
America
State Soldiers
Bath
N. Y
Twenty-ninth Infantry
San Francisco
Philippines
Sheridan
Wheat Prices and Track Quotations Report
Market update from Minneapolis dated March 19 shows May wheat at 71 and a half cents and July at 73 and a half cents. Grain track prices list No. 1 hard at 74 and a half, No. 1 Northern at 72 and a half, and No. 2 Northern at 70 and a half cents.
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Minneapolis
Winter tourist rates via Iowa Central Route advertised
To Piorica for the Winter. Low round trip winter tourist rates are now in effect via the Iowa Central Route to the Beath. Travelers to the Carolinas Georgia and Florida are urged to use the Iowa Central Route with its chef car and Pallman service on connection with Southern routes. For details contact Iowa Central Agents or Geo Batty Marshall Iowa.
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Iowa Central Route Promotes Winter Tourists Travel
Winter tourists can access four day California trips from St. Hedrick Peoria and other points via the Iowa Central and Southern Route. The Pullman Tourist Car service is inaugurated for the season enabling comfortable travel with illustrated pamphlets available from Iowa Central agents Geo. S. Batty UG. P. T. A. Marshalltown Iowa.
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Tickets to California Available All March and April
CGW offers tickets to California every day in March and April with three sleeping cars from Chicago. Apply through any CGW agent or J J Eimer GPA Chicago for more information.
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Senator Aldrich Opposes French Reciprocity Treaty
Washington March 19 Senate Foreign Relations Committee heard Senator Aldrich oppose ratification of the French reciprocity treaty. He called the agreement pernicious and said the concessions grant the United States only France’s low tariffs, which should be available to the United States by right.
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Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Aldrich
United States
France
Severe Rainstorm Ravages Hankua District Hawaii
Honolulu reports the Hankua district endured the heaviest rainfall on record from Feb 28 for a week. Rain totals reached 8.2 to 4 inches causing washed out roads and floods. Cattle were swept away by the torrents from the upper lands.
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Hankua
Hawaii
Bryan Moves to His Farm Near Lincoln on 42nd Birthday
W J Bryan leaves Lincoln city life for a new farm four miles away. He will live in a barn until a handsome country residence is completed, marking his 42nd birthday with the move.
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Jones Howard feud ends with police officer killed in Tennessee
In Knoxville on March 20 officer Thomas Howard was killed by Joshua Jones and two Monroe county brothers in a long running Jones Howard feud. The murder marks another chapter in the SeGhee dispute spanning about three years in Monroe county.
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Sioux City Livestock Prices Reported
Sioux City La March 19 cattle beeves fetch $4.00 to $5.75 per head with cows bulls and mixed types $2.50 to $4.75 stockers and feeders $3.00 to $4.40 yearlings and calves $2.50 to $4.25 Hogs bring $6.00 to $6.30.
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Sioux City
Sabbath School and Endeavor Meeting Schedule Noted
Details of church activities include Sabbath School sessions, Junior Endeavor, Ladies Aid gatherings on the first and third Fridays, and Monthly Ladies Mix veterans. Golden Link meets on the fourth Friday, with church session on the last Monday. Various times listed: 7 00 pm and 8 00 pm. Oakland residents urged to attend.
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Main St
Elks
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Wheat and flax prices reported in Duluth market
In Duluth on March 19 wheat prices are shown for No. 1 hard at 74 1/2 cents No. 1 Northern 77 1/2 cents No. 2 Northern 69 1/2 cents No. 3 spring 67 1/2 cents and futures To Arrive No. 1 hard 74 1/2 cents No. 1 Northern 71 1/2 cents May 72 cents July 73 cents Flax cash at $1.73.
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Duluth
Market Quotes From St Paul Livestock Auction
St Paul on March 19 reports cattle prices with fancy butcher steers 5.75 to 6.10, fancy cows and heifers 4.75 to 5.10, veals 4.50 to 5.25. Hogs bring 6.10 to 6.40, sheep good to choice 4.50 to 5.40, lambs 5.00 to 6.25.
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Chicago Market Report Prices for Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Chicago market figures show ranges for cattle from good to prime steers at 6.56 to 7.10, cows and heifers 1.25 to 5.75, Texas steers 4.75 to 6.00, and stockers 2.50 to 5.25. Hogs mostly 6.10 to 6.60 with bulk 6.25 to 6.45. Sheep and lambs range 4.75 to 5.50 for good to choice and 4.00 to 6.60 for lambs.
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Texas
Commodity Prices Noted From Chicago Marketing Sessions
Wheat figures show March at 72 3 4 cents, May 74, July 74, Sept 74. Corn bids list March 59 1 2, May 61 1 2, July 60 1 2, Sept 69, Dec 48 1 2. Oats range March 42, May 43, July 35, Sept 29. Pork futures March 15 27 4, May 15 42, July 15 62. Flax cash markets North Western 1.72, Southwestern 1.68, May 1.71. Butter Creameries 18 27, dairies 19 24. Eggs 14 1 2. Poultry Turkeys 10 14, chickens 10 11 1 2.
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