Brooklyn Man Held by Bushmen Returns From Philippine Campaign
Joseph J. Gill, son of Brooklyn manufacturer Thomas Gill, writes from Daigupan Northern Luzon after twelve years among Australian bushmen. He tells of escape to the Philippines and service with Macabbee scouts before seeking a return to Sydney to reunite with his wife and child. The case details his alleged capture death of four companions and prior mining interests near Sydney.
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New York
Australia
Joseph J. Gill
Thomas Gill
Brooklyn
Gill
Joseph G. Gill
Sydney
United States
Joseph Gill
Inspector McLaughlin
Brooklyn Police
Daigupan
Luzon
Philippine Islands
Aguinaldo
Ustralia
Ead
Brooking
Dr. English Stricken by Gastric Illness
According to the attending physician, Dr. English is in serious condition with gastric trouble that has prevented nourishment since last Saturday. The report notes his illness began with indigestion and has persisted, affecting his ability to eat.
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Ss. O
English
Lynching of John Woodward in Vidalia near parish prison
John Woodward, identified as the killer of Leonard Calvitt a white planter from Union Point Louisiana, was lynched today within 300 yards of the parish prison in Vidalia Louisiana. The incident occurred in Natchez Mississippi reporting.
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Natchez
Miss
John Woodward
Leonard Calvitt
Union Point
Vidalia
Imprisonment for Debt Looms in Nugent Case
Louisville headlines reveal W. T. Nugent of E. H. Nugent & Co. facing life imprisonment for debt unless he produces 14 400. He denies possession, claims funds were used to pay his father s debts, and has appealed after courts upheld contempt penalties.
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Louisville
W. T. Nugent
E. H. Nugent & Co
Nugent
Evans
Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
Lukban's Success in Samar Surrenders Proclaimed
Manila reports General Lukban's influence over Gueverra leads to a forthcoming surrender on Samar. General Smith and Gueverra agree to a truce to gather Gueverra’s 400 rifles as surrender proceeds. Batangas and Laguna see daily surrenders as General Bell blocks external aid.
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Manila
Lukban
Gueverra
Island of
Samar
Smith
United States
Batangas
Laguna
Bell
Contested Election Cases and River Bill Debate Resume
The contested election cases Spears versus Barnet and Moss versus Rhea are discussed. General debate on the river and harbor bill is resumed with Mr. Randall of Louisiana defending the lower Mississippi appropriations.
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Spears
Barnet
Moss
Rhea
Ransdell
Louisiana
Mississippi
Will Lanier Hanged After Gambling Guilts
In Aberdeen Mississippi on March 19 Will Lanier the man who killed the Biddle brothers was executed by hanging. He spoke briefly blaming gambling and illicit whisky making for his downfall. The crowd remained orderly as his head was severed from his body in the fatal drop.
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Aberdeen
Miss
Will Lanier
Biddle
Garfield declines civil service commissioner post
Harry A. Garfield of Cleveland offered the civil service commissionership to succeed William A. Rodenburg but declined the appointment. The Chicago-born son of President Garfield is a Democrat and a noted public figure.
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Garfield
Washington
Harry A. Garfield
Cleveland
William A. Rodenburg
Hoboken Pier Fire Claims Several. Death Toll Uncertain
A Hoboken Phoenix Line pier blaze beginning Tuesday night left Patrick Hussey dead from burn injuries. Chief Engineer Scott of the British Queen is believed missing. Four other longshoremen were hospitalized with burns, with 20 to 30 men seen jumping into the river as they fled. The final death toll remains unknown.
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New York
Phoenix Line
Hoboken
Patrick Hussey
Scott
Hussey
St. Mary’s Hospital
Bribery Case Futures in Missouri Legislature Collapses
In St Louis on March 19 Judge Douglas presided over cases against J H Murrell a house of delegates member and Emil Meysenburg former councilman indicted for bribery tied to the suburban franchise bill Murrell did not respond Meysenburg was not ready for trial Circuit Attorney Folk pressed for trial The judge dismissed the Murrell jury and moved to Meysenburg case
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St. Louis
J. H. Murrell
House of Delegates
Douglas
Emil Meysenburg
Meysenburg
Folk
Murrell
Relief Bill for Chicago Postmaster Coyne Passed
Washington reports that the house bill aiding F F Coyne ostmaster of Chicago received favorable port and passed after morning senate convening. The measure seeks to reimburse Coyne for stamps stolen by burglars totaling 74610 dollars on October 19 1901. The senate then moved to discuss a bill shielding the president.
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Washington
Senate
House
F. F. Coyne
Ostmaster
Chicago
Mason
Coyne
Santos-Dumont to aid St. Louis exposition balloon plans
Paris report says Santos-Dumont accepted officials invitation to help organize balloon contests at the St. Louis exposition and choose a site for a balloon shed. He will sail to New York on the Deutschland April 4 and will not take his balloon.
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Paris
Santos-Dumont
St. Louis Exposition
St. Louis
New York
Deutschland
Dr Thomas Dunn English In Critical Condition At New York Home
News note reports author Thomas Dunn English known for Ben Bolt is critically ill at his New York City home after illness. No further details provided.
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New York
Thomas Dunn English
Ben Bolt
New
Robbers Cause Fire After Safe Heist in Marissa
Safe blowers sparked a blaze in Marissa Illinois as they gunned a safe at the Commercial hotel collecting 2500 dollars before midnight. The fire destroyed the hotel and spread to a dozen nearby buildings and homes. Insurance covers the loss and several residents escaped injury.
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Marissa
Commercial Hotel
Illinois Mann Signals Post River and Harbor Vote Move
Washington March 19. At opening of session the House heard Mr Mann of Illinois from elections No 1 committee say he would call after river and harbor bill disposal. He indicated urgency in proceeding with the measure as soon as possible.
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Washington
House
Mann
Illinois
Committee On Elections No. 1
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