Eight hour mining law passes in Colorado
State legislature approves eight hour day for all Colorado mines. Other items note Oklahoma sheriffs authorizing bloodhounds for criminals, a move toward uniform divorce procedure, potential cardinalship for Archbishop Ireland, and a commission plan for marriage license examinations in North Dakota. Reports also describe a Rome pilgrimage push, indulgence for pilgrims, US troops in Cuba facing beer bans, a Kentucky fox chase tale, a massive metals industry consolidation, New York health board sweat shop probes, and harsh Italian quarter working conditions with meager wages.
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New York Board of Health
Arithmachine patent and other civic notes from era
Letters of patent issued to Henry Goldman of Chicago for a compact arithmachine that adds subtracts multiplies and divides instantly. Gen Spinner to receive bronze statue in Washington not on capitol grounds. Dismal Swamp canal reopening expected March 10 with 1787 charter linking Virginia and North Carolina investors. Porto Rico leprosy policy prompts risk to soldiers as natives’ washwomen mingle with troops. British municipal socialism trial in small English cities proposes compulsory insurance for the poor to replace alms and hospitals.
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Henry Goldman
Chicago
Gen. Spinner
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Congress
Washington
Capitol
Philadelphia Times
Virginia
North Carolina
George Washington
Chesapeake Bay
England
Cyclone in Tennessee Wrecks Homes and Kills Victims
A March 6 report from Athens Tennessee describes a sudden cyclone near Madisonville and Monroe County. It leveled 12 to 15 houses and several barns, killed three people, and injured many, with extensive crop and orchard damage. A second item details the Toulon La Goubran powder magazine explosion in southern France, killing all on duty and injuring many as fifty thousand kilograms of powder detonated.
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Athens
Tenn
Madisonville
Monroe County
Horton
Robinson
Upper East Tennessee
Toulon
la Goubran
la Seyne
Var
France
Senate Hurries Through Bills Amid War Era
Senate actions dominate the session with army and sundry civil appropriation bills advancing. West and White led opposition on the army reform, while the navy bill and post office measures gained approval. Hurley’s death prompted funeral observances as lawmakers adjourned.
Alger Favors Native Army for Cuba Mission
Secretary Alger in Washington favors forming the Cuba army from native recruits as proposed by Gen. Gomez, provided the qualifications meet American government standards. He said he would support this plan if criteria satisfactory to the U.S. are met. Admiral Montejo, in Madrid, is jailed for trial over Manila Bay conduct and Gen Linares faces prosecution for surrender at Santiago. Gould leads syndicate to buy the Chicago and Alton railroad, signaling broader Atlantic to Pacific linkage and shifting the Alton’s western terminus away from Kansas City.
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Alger
Washington
United States
Cuba
Gomez
Brooke
Montejo
Linares
Madrid
Dewey
Manila Bay
Cavite
Manila
Santiago
Shafter
Gould
Alton
Kansas City
Chicago & Alton Railroad
George Gould
Atlantic
Pacific
Senate ratifies Mexican extradition treaty with retroactive clause
The senate ratified the extradition treaty with Mexico with a retroactive clause to cover cases that otherwise might not have been punishable by lapse of the old treaty. In Oklahoma Territory Judge Clayton upheld the Curtis Act and the Dawes commission as valid. Governor Thomas in Denver signs a resolution urging states to adopt woman suffrage.
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Washington
Senate
Mexico
South McAlester, I. T
Clayton
Denver
Col
Floods and Snow Sweep Kanawha Valley and Midwest
Charleston West Virginia reports unprecedented Kanawha flood washing through the valley. City officials open relief stations as water surrounds the state capitol and coal properties suffer damage. In Wyoming relief is sought for 42 people snowbound on a stalled Cheyenne Northern train near Iron Mountain. Kansas endures a widespread snowstorm with few train delays and high winds. Pennsylvania sees rapid Susquehanna rise flooding Wilkesbarre and Plymouth lowlands, forcing evacuations as streets flood.
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Iron Mountain
Kansas
Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha Valley
Kanawha River
State Capitol
Black Cat
East Bank
Cheyenne
Wyo
Cheyenne & Northern
John F. McDermott
John
Er. W. Foxton
Central
Santa Fe
Colorado
Rock Island
Garland
Union Pacific
Ellsworth
Pennsylvania
Wilkesbarre
Susquehanna
Port Bowkley
Plymouth
South Wilkesbarre
Otis optimistic on war end within three months
General Otis predicts the war will end in about three months as reinforcements arrive and lines around Manila are shortened to crush insurgents beyond Caloocan and then advance on Malolos. Admiral Dewey urges immediate attack while munitions land daily and Ohio arrives. Manila shows improving conditions with more street activity and business. Dewey may not return to the United States, saying he may die out there, and asks people to stop writing.
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Manila
Otis
Caloocan
Malolos
Dewey
Admiral Dewey
United States
Ohio
Philippines
America
Dewey Raises Flag Aboard Olympia in Manila Harbor
Manila March 6 Admiral George Dewey raised his flag as admiral on the Olympia and was saluted by forts guns from the British cruiser Narcissus and German Kaiserin Augusta as well as by American ships in port. London March 5 J M Cook head of the tourist agency is dead after illness from a Palestine tour with Emperor William of Germany.
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Dewey
Manila
George Dewey
Narcissus
Touriat
Cook
London
J. M. Cook
William
Germany
Palestine
War department mustering and recruiting plan outlined
Washington March 4 A great deal of hard work will be required of the war department to alter the army setup under the new law. Adjutant general's office to supervise mustering out current volunteers and recruiting 35009 men for the new volunteer branch while renewing regular strength. Volunteers may return home after muster out with option to re enlist. no conscription involved.
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Washington
War Department
Adjutant General’s Office
The Father Accused in Five Murders at Gilbert Home
In Clay Center Kansas coroner's inquest into the slain Gilbert family reveals the father is the prime suspect. Five members died Tuesday night in a brutal scene with dispersed blood and a violent struggle evident. Neighbors search for the accused as shock grips the county.
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Clay Center
Kan
John Gilbert
Gilbert
Excitement at Santiago in labor crisis
In Santiago province between two thousand and up to thirty five thousand men were suddenly thrown out of work. In the city area over 700 were unemployed. Gov Gen Brooke wired 250000 for February payroll but a deficit of about 20000 remains. Havana orders limit March expenditures to 10000 for the province. Civil Governor Castillo and Mayor Bacardi face paralysis as they seek direction for the large unemployed. Bacardi notes friendly ties to Americans but calls the policy a personal crisis amid stalled public improvements and urgent need for work.
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Santiago
Brooke
Havana
Castillo
Bacardi
Otis dispatch on prisoners held by insurgents
Washington reports Gen Otis states insurgents hold no prisoners of war. Three Missouri soldiers captured in January near Cavite and Caloocan are being tracked and funded. Over 1 64 insurgent soldiers captured since February 4, with most in U S custody. Hong Kong reports cited as source for worse rumors. Missouri wounded in wreck are improving. all out of danger.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Otis
Alger
Manila
Washinton
Malolos
Cavite
Caloocan
United States
Hong Kong
Missouri
Tupelo
Miss
Second
Naval promotions settle Schley Sampson dispute to rear admirals
Washington March 4 the senate confirmed naval nominations without opposition. Schley is made rear admiral two slots ahead of Sampson. Dewey promoted to admiral and Otis to major general by brevet. Representative Bailey of Texas says he will not seek democratic leadership. Secretary Long cabled Dewey with heartiest congratulations on his promotion.
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Senate
West
Philippines
White
Cal
House
Representative Hurley
Platt
Conn
Peters
Kan
Kansas City
Topeka
Newton
Allen
Lord Horsehell
Joint High Commission
United States
Canada
Spain
Dewey
Alaski
Buy N.Y
Toledo
Washington
Department of Justice
Los Angeles
New Brighton
Hurley
N.Y
Mexico
Sampon
Schley
Sampson
Sundy
Alaska
Sehley-Sampson
Otia
Elwell
Otis
Representative Bailey
Texas
Associated Press
Admiral Dewey
Secretary Long
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Spring Health Cure
Public health booster claim for Hood's Sarsaparilla as America's greatest spring medicine. Testimonials from Mrs Mason of Lowell, Mrs Tuomas of Annapolis, and Matilda Bridgewater of Jeffersonville describe cures for raw sores, running sores, dyspepsia, and a long consumptive cough after taking the remedy.
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Hood
America
Loouisa Mason
Court Street
Lowell
Mass
Kate E. Tuomas
Governor St
Annapolis
Matilda Bridgewater
Col
Pearl and
Chestnut Sts
Jeffersonville, Ind
Poker Parlance in Sunday School Insight
A humorous anecdote from a church Sunday school where a seven year old boy, overhearing adult church stories, blurts out the one thing the pastor held dear to receive his call. The punchline sees the boy reply aces, reflecting clever wordplay about cards.
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Bobby
Chicago
Inter Ocean
The Nautical Woman and Beginner Scene in Tit-Bits
An old hand compares to a beginner as they drop anchor and a Howe scribe notes the scene. The line about the anchor lingering over the side is tied to a Tit-Bits remark.
Making Sure of Her Ground in Opera Talk
A brief Chicago Evening News snippet shows a light exchange about classical music and an invitation to the opera, highlighting social chatter on arts and culture.
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Chicago Evening News
Governor M Cord Endorses Pe r u n a For Catarrh Cure
Ex gubernatorial letter from Myron H McCord praises Pe r u n a for catarrh relief and urges spring treatment. He notes prior colds sore throat and cough improved after one bottle and recommends the remedy to all sufferers. Dr Hartman of Columbus Ohio offers free catarrh books and insists on Peruna with no substitutes.
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Myron H. McCord
New Mexico
Hartman
Washington, D. C
M. H. McCord
Columbus
Ohio
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