Diplomat Surprised Kaiser Refuses Hill Ambassadorship
Paris dispatch reports David Jayne Hill stunned by Germany's refusal to receive him as American ambassador to succeed Charlemagne Tower. Hill had expected Roosevelt's nomination and cited an official Germany message to Washington praising the post’s ratification. The surprise echoes in French diplomatic circles as details unfold.
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Kaiser Rejects Hill as American Ambassador Pick
Washington reports Germany will not receive Dr. David Jayne Hill as ambassador to succeed Charlemagne Tower. Hill, then secretary of state contact during Prince Henry’s visit, is deemed persona non grata by Emperor William. The issuance cites personal grounds with no detailed accusation.
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Fleet to circumnavigate via Honolulu Manila and Suez
News aboard the flagship Connecticut reports the fleet will continue its cruise after San Francisco to complete the globe circumnavigation by way of Honolulu and Manila and the Suez canal. Rear Admiral Thomas says the voyage is easily achievable with current coal capacity and better coaling facilities at several ports. He notes the cruise will be longer than the present voyage and could reach New York by year end, depending on stops.
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Fire damages wholesale district in Wichita blaze
A fire starting in the Milter Elevator Company building swept the wholesale district north of Douglas Avenue in Wichita. The flames reached the Western Planing Mill lumber yard, destroying half its contents and ruining the block's east side. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars.
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Coroner's Jury Rules Arsenic In Poisoned Death
Hackensack March 26 coroner's jury inquest on Walter Farnsworth Baker who died at Bogota on October 27, 1907 returns verdict that Baker was poisoned by arsenic administered by unknown persons.
Agent on the Stand in Standard Oil Ouster Suit
In Cleveland on March 26 the hearing focused on a single issue the transfer of Standard Oil property alleged to be handled by an independent agent in Decatur Springfield Terre Haute who was claimed to operate for Standard.
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Prince Helie de Sagan Visits New York Amid Gould Tie
In New York on March 26 Prince Helie de Sagan says he will lunch with Madame Anna Gould and Mr and Mrs Tyler Morse. He declines to confirm any engagement with Gould, notes his relation to Boni de Castellane, and admits using a 20 year old English passport before revealing a Talleyrand alias. He denies marriage to Gould.
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Governor Lets Gillette Die in Electric Chair
Albany March 26 Chester Gillette of Courtland must die in the electric chair at Auburn prison next week for the murder of his sweetheart Grace Brown of South Otselic at Big Moose Lake two years ago Governor Hughes says he found no ground to interfere with the court judgment and only a possible stay or U S Supreme Court appeal could alter the outcome
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Bank directors receive death threats after Seymour failure
Ottumwa March 26 Dr A O Cover and Frank Llewellyn two directors of the Farmers and Drov ers State bank of Seymour received threatening letters likely from miners who lost savings in the bank collapse. They are warned to ensure full payment to depositors within four days as cashier Leroy Ware serves time in the penitentiary and the bank cannot meet obligations.
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Bimberg Known as Button Man Found Dead in New York
Meyer R. Bimberg widely known as Bim the Button Man was found dead in his bed in New York. A week earlier he contracted a cold that developed into illness. A physician had treated his throat shortly before his death and Bimberg had settled for a nap. He was famous for manufacturing campaign buttons.
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Senate Measure Sparks Offbeat Metaphor From Congress
A prominent congressman criticizes a senate measure, likening it to a joke about a Washington blacksmith’s wife. A separate note describes a hydrochloric acid test via metanil yellow curtains that turned heliotrope after an alkali plant escape.
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North Dakota Democrats back Bryan at Grand Forks
At the North Dakota Democratic convention in Grand Forks resolutions directed delegates to vote as a unit for William Jennings Bryan at the Denver national convention. Governor Burke was named delegate-at-large. eight district delegates and alternates were chosen. presidential electors named. The Nebraska platform guided the convention actions with little opposition to the resolutions.
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Buckford Ends Manhunt With Self Inflicted Death
William C Buckford, sought for the murder of Sheriff James T Webb, avoided capture by shooting himself in the temple at the Rufus Thompson ranch near Billings. Deputies found him dead with a six shooter in his hand beside the slain sheriff’s rifle, after a lengthy posse siege.
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Stevens, Foreign Advisor to Korea, Dies After Shooting
Durham W. Stevens, the foreign advisor to the Korean government, died in San Francisco after being shot Monday. He had recovered briefly from anesthesia following an operation.
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Durham W. Stevens
Tragic Street Car Accident Claims Peddler
Cleveland on March 26 Morris Wiseman a push cart peddler was struck by a street car and killed instantly. The car ran over him removing his head which rolled from the tracks into the gutter.
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Senate Advances Aldrich Currency Bill Amendments
Washington March 26 significant progress was reported as the Senate works through proposed amendments to the Aldrich currency bill. The finance committee plan is shaping the bill, with only amendments sanctioned by the committee gaining traction.
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Vessels Ordered to Hayti Amid Haitian Tensions
Washington reports two additional warships, the gunboats Marietta and Paducah, to join the Des Moines near Hayti after a conference of state and navy officials. The nature of the disquieting Hayti news was not disclosed. The Tenure of Office Act, passed in 1867, limited presidential power to remove cabinet members without Senate approval, and was sustained despite the president's veto.
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Roosevelt Denounced On House Floor In Bitter Debates
In remarks during general debate on the agricultural appropriation bill, Stanley of Kentucky assailed President Roosevelt calling him an obscure adventurer who mocks the Constitution, while praising Bryan as a trusted statesman. Cocks defended the president amid Willett's challenge, and Willett pledged to defend his remarks as the House adjourned after receiving the president's special message to Congress.
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Agreeable to Germany and Haitian Refugee Policy
Port au Prince marches toward conciliation with foreign warships in port as Haiti backs a rotating German ship arrangement. Germany approves Bremen first turn while diplomacy calms fears among foreign residents. Haiti later allows a 24 hour window for legation refugees to return home or face exile.
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Eugene von Zimmerer
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Real Estate Promotions Reach Dakota Campaign Trade
House and farm properties offered for sale or exchange across town and beyond. Listings include 6 room and 16 room houses with wells near Packing House and Railroad addition, 80 acre farm one mile from market with affordable down payment and 5 percent interest, 440 acres of farm land, and an 8 room house two blocks from Main Street. Also notes a forthcoming trip to Dakota and urges early inquiries for prices, terms, and trading bargains.
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