Otis Tells Senate Philippines Situation Critique
Maj. Gen. Otis testified before the Senate committee on the Philippines stating American forces had subdued Aguinaldo’s army by May and June, that natives were cruel to their men, and that self governance would take a century. He spoke of supplies reaching insurgents from Hong Kong and Japan and defended American humanitarian treatment of Filipinos.
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Washington
Otis
Senate Committee
Philippines
Avulnaldu
Laven
Ofix
Admiral Dowry
Hong Kong
Iatwaens
Japan
United States
Beauiards
Aguinalda
Otie
Merritt
Aguinaldo
Manila
Spain
Snow blockade raises havoc on Northern Pacific
Notary snowplows labored 40 hours to lift the blockade on the Northern Pacific division near Sterling 30 miles east of Bismarck. Trains were delayed. seven to eight passenger runs missed. Estimated rail costs reach 500000 as perishables spoil and tracks clear slowly. Each North Dakota line buries 200 to 400 miles. coal towns like Wilton seek supply. Standing Rock reports two Indians frozen to death and many cattle perished in the blizzard.
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Bismarck
N. D
Northern Pacific Railway
Sterling
Here
North Dakota
Wilton
Standing Rock
Moon bill would create Jefferson Territory government
In a favorable committee report on territories the Moon bill would establish local government for the Indian territory under the name Jefferson Territory. The document, after reviewing tribal treaties, argues the current government is entirely inadequate to meet existing conditions.
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House Committee On Territories
Indian Territory
Washington
Committee On Territories
Territory of
Jefferson
Congress
Fire strikes Jackson state institution for the deaf
A fire at the state asylum for the deaf in Jackson Mississippi endangers the large building in the heart of the residence area. Fire crews rescued all 150 inmates who were safely removed from the burning facility.
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Jackson, Miss
State Institution For the Deaf and Dumb
Jackson
Boiler Explosion Kills Three at Callon Mill
In Wausau Wisconsin on March 18 a boiler explosion at Wheeler Gavitt's saw mill near Callon eight miles east killed three men and wrecked the mill while one man was injured. The disaster was attributed to insufficient water in the boiler.
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Wausau
Wis
Wheeler Gavitt
Callon
Here
Foraker Faces Senate Over Tariff Repeal Bill
Washington March 15 The senate finance committee favors a report on the war revenue act repeal bill after major changes in wording The bill would repeal all war revenue taxes including tobacco rated at six cents a pound The delay stems from threats of amendments Senator Foraker plans a reciprocity provision likely to trigger a long debate Democratic senators demand amendments to the unconditional repeal measure
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Washington
Senate Committee On Finance
Foraker
Finance Committee
Henry Hitchcock Dead In St. Louis Home
Washington reports the death of Henry Hitchcock at his St. Louis home aged T1. He declined a U S Supreme Court seat offered by President Harrison, citing his large practice. A Carnegie Institution trustee, he held Civil War posts in Sherman’s army and inspired Churchill’s The Original Stephen Brice.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Henry Hitchcock
St. Louis
United States Supreme Court
Harrison
New Carnegie Institution
Sherman
Carolina
Titeheark
Stephen Brice
Churchill
Emperor welcomes Prince Henry aboard Deutschland
TheTam bure American liner Deutschland arrived at Cuxhaven at six pm Tuesday from Cherbourg bearing Prince Henry of Prussia and his suite. Emperor William II greeted the prince on Kaiser Wilhelm II at the Randsted and the battleship then set sail for Kiel.
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Prince Henry of Prowse
Cuxhaven
Kiel
Ateamer Deutschland
Cherbourg
Prince Henry of
Pressin Wold
Randsted
Emperor William
Prince Henry
Local Notes From Town and County Weekly Meetups
Omer Drysdale travels to Kansas Monday to buy summer goods and visit nephew Anos Drysdale. W J Ferguson of Burdett attends Virginia Sundry quarterly meeting at M E church. Presiding elder to preach at 11 am. W Henley ships hogs. James Crook visits Foster Monday. B elton preacher Bhier Dawson spoke at Christian church Sunday. The crowd attends services as communities discuss church life and fires of faith.
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Omer Drysdale
Belton
Christ
Clemitelven
Local Family Notes From Baldwin Kansas
Willie Ruble returns to school after days at home with parents Mr and Mrs George Ruble. Ed Thornburg starts school again as young folks plan another contest and travel to Amoret on the first Sunday in April. Candidates are scarce, Aaron is called, and April plans begin amid weather and neighborly visits.
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Willie Ruble
Baldwin
Kan
George Ruble
Will Durst
Ed. Thornburg
Aaron
Brace
Weat Point
Rebels Gain in Margarita Island Offensive
Venezuelan insurgents aided by the revolutionary steamer Loli captured Juan Gireno on Margarita and then advanced on Asuncion, capital of the island. Government troops were defeated, with strong indications the rebels would soon command the island.
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Port of Spain
Trinidad
Loli
Juan Gireno
Margarita
Asuncion
Murrell Bond Forfeit In Suburban Franchise Case
In St Louis on March 18, the bribery indictment of Jom K Murrell, a member of the house of delegates, was called but he failed to appear. His $5,000 bond was forfeited, signed by E Murrell, the defendant’s brother.
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St. Louis
Jom K. Murrell
House of Delegates
E. Murrell
Rebels Defeat Gen Ma in Feng-Chuan Advance
Hong Kong dispatch reports Kwang-Si rebels defeat Gen Ma, capture Feng-Chuan, and loot the town after a two day battle. Rebels establish San-Sheng HQ as rebellion spreads through Kwang-Si, Kwang-Twnyi, and Yun-Nan. many imperial soldiers defect for pay and loot. Hung-Ming, relative of Tai-Hung leader Hang-Sou Chiren, leads uprising.
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Hong Kong
Kwang-Si
Feng- Chuan
San-Sheng
Kwang-Twnyi
Yun-Nan
Tien- Pai
Kwang-Chou
Tien-Chou
Gen
Kae Chou
Kwang-Tung
Hung- Ming
Hang-Sou Chiren
Wal Vrooman Plans U S Cooperative Stores Expansion
Kansas City March 18 Wal Vrooman prominent reformer and Ruskin Hall founder visits Kansas City to recruit experienced men to head Missouri stores for the Western Car Operative Association which he helped found. The cooperative owns outlets in Trenton Maysville and Marysville and plans new openings.
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Kansas City
Wal
King Edward's Purse Open for Coronation Week
London reports half a million impoverished residents invited to coronation week by King Edward. The sovereign notified mayors of the metropolis that funds totaling about 500000 pounds will be distributed to ease entertaining arrangements and provide meals during the celebrations.
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London
Edward
Dias
Wisconnton
Louisville Man Takes Icy Swim After Betting Loss
Ed Dameron of Louisville wagers against the McGovern Sullivan bout. After losing, he swam 75 feet through near freezing Ohio River water with the thermometer around zero. His moustache froze stiff and icicles hung from his hair upon reaching the bank.
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Louisville
Kit Diameron
McGiovern Sullivan
Ohio
Dameron
Liberals Gain Victory in Central American Conflict
Washington dispatch from March 18 reports Commander Rodgers aboard the gunboat Marietta at Colon forwarding a teletype noting the Liberal army has won a victory and that Kebele possess the country west of Panama, with fighting anticipated on the isthmus.
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Rodgers
Marietta
Panama
Washington
Long
Colon
Grand Jury Indicts Railroad Over Corn Rates
A federal grand jury returned an indictment against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad in Louisville Kentucky charging a violation of the interstate commerce law. The charge states the railroad charged less for transportation of corn in carload lots than the law prescribes.
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Grand Jury
Louisville, Ky
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Federal Grand Jury
Seventeen Thousand Pastors In Methodist Church
Bishop Henry W. Warren said in Kansas City that the Methodist church now has 2,750,000 members and 17,000 pastors. Warren noted he was elected bishop 22 years ago while en route to Louisiana, Missouri.
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Kansas City
Henry W. Warren
M. E. Church
Louisiana
Methodist Church
Warren
Embezzlement Charge Against Rathbone Broker
New York March 18 Max C May er, an employee of Rathbone and Sons brokers, is under arrest charged with embezzlement. The shortage is reported at 100000 dollars, with a total shortage claimed of 6100,000.
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New York
Max C. Mayer
Rathbone & Sons
Missouri Senator seeks seeds for drought-stricken farmers
Washington March 18 Senator Cockrell will meet Secretary Wilson of agriculture to secure seed for southern Missouri farmers. He has received many requests for aid as farmers say they lack seed to plant the next crop and, without help, will become almost helpless.
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Cockrell
Missouri
Washington
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Roosevelt Embraces St Patrick Day Pride In Green Leaves
Washington March 18. President Roosevelt told callers he has a strain of Irish blood and is as proud of it as his Dutch heritage. He wore a sprig of green in his coat for St Patrick's day and spoke of his lineage.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Robbery at La Plata Post Office Stuns Town
A large safe at the La Plata Missouri post office was blown open with nitroglycerin last night. burglars escaped with stamps valued at about $00, in what is described as one of the town's most successful burglaries.
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la Plata
Rockefeller relative elected to Missouri Pacific board
March 18 report says S Parmelee Prentice was chosen as a director of the Missouri Pacific railway. Prentice is a son-in-law of J D Rockefeller and becomes the second Rockefeller to hold a Missouri Pacific directorate position.
Railroad to Extend Texas Line to Port Arthur
Fort Worth March 18 It is reported that the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad plans to extend its Texas line from Fort Worth to Port Arthur. The potential expansion would widen the carrier’s reach across the state and connect major texan routes.
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Port Arthur
Fort Worth
Tex
Chicago, Rock Ieland & Pacific Railroad
Texas
Port Somere
Soldiers Demand Pay Sparks Afghan unrest
A report from Kabul notes Afghan army units in arrears causing semi insubordination after clashes near Filiats. Troops from Filini and contingents from Viana show pay delays. only the Aweers bodyguard has been paid since Habib Ullah's accession.
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Filiats
Filini
Viana
Smilar
Afghanistan
Peshawer
Punjab
Cabul
Mehanistan
Habib Ullah Whan
Bowen murder trial verdict saddled with doubt
Towling Green Missouri March 15 The trial of Daniel Bowen for the murder of Wright Gillam ended with a verdict of wat geniity last night Gillam was ambushed September 24 near a Ashley store Across the street a shot from Bowen's weapon was alleged to have killed Gillam Bowen and a co defendant faced heated testimony about firearms The jury returned a verdict amid uncertainty over the shooter and motive
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Towling Green
Daniel Bowen
Wright Gillam
Gilhimhet
Ashley
Cowen
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Intercept Probe
The Globe reports a crisis on the Irish coast where the ship Revenge, fitted with wireless telegraph gear, is said to be carrying confidential private messages. Sailors allege the Admiralty plans to intercept Marconigrams from an Atlantic station to test Signor Marconi's syntonic system.
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Lewlen Mitel
Globe
Sailerstaus
Cimiralty
Mke
Atlantic
Marconi
Eight Foot Skeleton Unearthed In Kansas Cave Dig
Archaeologists Joseph and M Concannon uncover what appears to be a prehistoric skeleton in a cave on their Lansing farm. Found 65 feet below ground in red river clay, the remains indicate a man about eight feet tall with an exceptionally stout arm bone diameter and an arm bone length twice the average urn.
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Lansing
Kan
Joseph
M. Concannon
Guilty As The Rest Mount Holly N J 1
John Young was hanged in the county jail yard for complicity in the murder of Washington Hunter a wealthy Riverside farmer killed January 25 1901 Young confessed to guiding the others to the Hunter home but denied striking the blow He is the second of four men involved to receive the death penalty.
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Mount Holly
N. 1
John Young
Washington Huniter
Riverside
Young
Hunter
Strick
Nebraska Smallpox Scare Reaches State Wide
Following a state board of health meeting Lincoln reports 764 smallpox cases in Nebraska and orders communication with federal authorities on stamping out the disease. The army and hospital marine corps will send a special messenger to Nebraska.
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Lincoln, Neb
State Board of Health
Army and Hospital Marine Corps
Nebraska
Riot between soldiers and civilians near Mobile Bay
A Fort Morgan report says soldiers and civilians clashed at the entrance to Mobile Bay. One man is reported killed and 10 to 15 wounded. About 40 or 50 soldiers were drinking in a saloon outside the reservation when the fight began between uniformed troops and civilians repairing at the barracks.
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Mobile
Ala
Fort Morgan
Mobile Bay
Frisco Plans Coastward Extension to San Francisco
President B F Yoakum of the Frisco system in Los Angeles intimates the company will build to the Pacific coast with San Francisco as the ultimate terminus.
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Frisco
Los Angeles
B. F. Yoakum
Frisco System
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
New Doorkeeper of the House Elected in Cuba Man
Washington March 18 The house elected Frank B. Lyon of Cuba New York to succeed the late W G Glen as doorkeeper of the house after the Tuesday session Lyon will take office immediately and begin duties for the chamber.
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Washington
Frank B. Lyon
Cuba
N. Y
W. G. Glen
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W. D. Yares
Tithe Examiner
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A. H, Pracn
John K. Murrell
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Trenton
Ed Dameron
McGeovern Sullivan
Liberals
Chang‘e
Imperial Bitters
H. L. Tucker
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Daniel Hower
Wright Uilliew
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Letegeagh
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