Proclamation of War Spurs Loot Fears in Central America
Rumored Nicaraguan threats spark alarm in Puerto Cortez and across Honduras and El Salvador as captured proclamations promise looting of first cities. Americans fear seizure of property, recount Choluteca pillage, and prepare self defense while the US withholds naval protection. Telegraphed reports describe troop movements and naval actions near Trujillo and Truxillo amid disrupted communications.
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Puerto Cortez
Honduras
Salvador
Nicaragua
Choluteca
Los Cabules
Carrizal
F Salvador
Lon
Maleshin
San Pedro
Sula
Puerto Corte
Trujillo
Bonilla
Truxitla
Truxillo
Thomas Bailey Aldrich Dies in Boston at 87
Boston reports the death of Thomas Bailey Aldrich author of fiction and poetry. He died after failing to recover from a surgical operation performed about a month ago. Born in Portsmouth New Hampshire on November 11 1836 he was Harvard educated and edited the New York Journal and Atlantic Monthly. Survived by his widow and one son.
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Boston
Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Portsmouth
N. H
Harvard College
New York Journal
Atlantic Monthly
Quarantine to Be Raised at White House
Washington reports Archie Roosevelt is recovering from diphtheria and Surgeon General Rixey says the quarantine at the White House will be raised late this week. In Erie, Pennsylvania a kidnapping case involving Dr Horace N Marvin son remains unresolved as a woman from Fredonia New York and her young son are noted as a promising clue.
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Floward
Marvin
Erie
Delaware
New York
Liebel
Gifford
Carroll
Wagner
Howard
Belle Stirks
Myrtie Street
Howard Bafsted
Bell
Horace Marvin
Fredonia
N. Y
Washington
Archie Roosevelt
Rixey
White House
Associated Press
Horace N. Marvin
Kitts Hammock
Del
Youns Marvin
School Children Crushed in Durango School Collapse
A Torreon dispatch reports nine dead in Durango after the public school roof collapsed. Eight victims were school children and a teacher among the dead. many more injured and buried under debris with fears of additional deaths.
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San Antonio
Tex
Torreon
Mex
Tiang
Durango
Outbreak of anti Jewish violence reaches Austrian frontier
Telegraph from Vienna reports Romanian anti Jewish disturbances spreading toward Moldavia border. Peasants burn homes in Botoshani while Jews flee toward Itzkani and Suczawa. About 2000 refugees, mainly women and children, cross into Austria as Hebrew Alliance arranges aid.
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Vienna
Czernowits
Moldavia
Roumania
Itzkani
Suczawa
Burduzheni
Botosahni
Hebrew Alliance of
Austria
Rotosahni
Delays End Trial Cross-Examination in Thaw Case
District Attorney Jerome prolongs cross-examination of seven alienists in the Harry K. Thaw murder trial, delaying final defense closure. Adjournment leaves admission of Thaw letters to J Dennison Lyon and possible Thursday start for summing up. verdict could come Saturday with prosecution witness arrival hinted.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Jerome
Thaw
J. Dennison Lyon
Pittsburg
Delmas
Mr. Jerome
Justice Fitzgerald
Smith E. Jelliffe
Roosevelt Holds Brief White House Talk With Mellen
The March 20 session at the White House between President Roosevelt and Charles S. Mellen of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad lasted about thirty five minutes. No specifics were released and Mellen declined to discuss questions, directing inquiries to Secretary Loeb. He said he would not likely visit again unless summoned, though he sometimes travels to the capital.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Charles S. Mellen
New York
New Haven
Mr. Mellen
White House
Tragedy at Chicago Fire Ex Change Building Roof
A workman repairing a roof at the Railway Exchange building on Michigan Avenue fell seventeen stories to the pavement. His body struck hard and was mangled beyond recognition, the incident ending in a fatal collapse.
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Chicago
Railway Exchange
Michigan Avenue
Train robbery near Yekaterinoslav nets 7500 dollars
Ten armed men held up a train on the outskirts of Yekaterinoslav and escaped with 7500 dollars in cash according to reports from the scene dated March 20.
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Yekaterinoslav
Russia
Racine Woman Suspected in Dark Office Shooting
H A Graves Jr of Racine is shot in an office at the A L Plegel Building. A disguised woman is suspected. Graves may reveal details but will shield the shooter’s identity. Police focus on a possible love entanglement involving a married Racine resident.
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Kenosha, Wis
H. A. Graves, Jr
Racine, Wis
A. L. Plegel Building Company
Graves
Racine
Flood Threat Persists as Rivers Remain Submerged
San Francisco reports indicate the San Joaquin and Sacramento Rivers are submerged with conditions remaining grave. city officials warn of continued flood risk across impacted counties while rescue and relief measures remain active.
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San Francisco
San Joaquin
Sacramento
Flood Devastates Towns and Rail Lines Near Oroville
Reported damage includes broken levees, widespread property loss, and drowned stock. Bridges washed away and railway traffic plus telegraph service badly interrupted. Oroville area surrounded by rising waters. financial losses exceed $1,000,000 as residents contend with flooded routes and affected lines.
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Ovreville
Fg Gil
Oroville
Sacramento
Deaths and trials cross borders in early 20th century report
San Remo Italy reports the death of Count Vladimir Lamsdorff former Russian foreign minister. Cartersville Georgia covers a brutal assault and baby murder, with a posse pursuing a suspect. Washington details Dr Clark Loomis testimony in the Hermann trial about letters and falsification claims. St Petersburg notes the lower house's cautious parliamentary session and Stolypin's firm warning to extremism. Count Witte signals support for the government’s reform program.
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San Remo
Italy
Vladimir Nicolaievitch Lamsdorff
Paul Lamsdorff
Lamsdorff
Count Lamsdorff
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Baron Iswolsky
Washington
Clark
Loomis
Oregon
Herman-Pater
Hermann
United States
Haker
Loomie
Witness
Land Office
Iial
Heri
Dr. Loomis
Pater
Puter
St. Petersburg
Constitutional Democrats
Octoberists
Group of Toil
Social Revolutionists
Stolypin
Prince Zeretek
M. Alezinsky
Social Democrat
M. Purishkevich
M. Krouchevan
Duma
Council of Empire
Count Witte
Wall Collapse Kills Two Men, Injures One in Baltimore
Baltimore reporters report three men were rebuilding a house at 963 North H Street when a wall collapsed. Jacob Balynn and Louis Flenoff died. Louis Balynn was injured as the debris trapped the workers.
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Baltimore
Jacob Balynn
Louis Flenoff
Louis Balynn
North Hich Street
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