Acquittal in Morrison Case After Dramatic Verdict Speech
The Morrison trial in Chattanooga ended with a not guilty verdict after a prolonged defense led by Colonel Joe Clift and a closing state argument. Miss Morrison thanked the judge and jury, forgave the prosecution, and addressed the bereaved sister of the deceased actor as onlookers celebrated in the courtroom.
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Julia Morrison
Chattanooga
William Cumming
Clift
Peekskill
N. Y
Leiden
Mr. Smith
Hamilton County
Morrison
Estill
Oke
Foreman McNabb
Miss Morrison
George J. Antz
James
Tschopik House
Flour Not Contraband England Frees American Food
A London special reports the American flour seized off Delagoa Bay has been released. United States Ambassador Choate met with the Marquis of Salisbury who gave a verbal reply to Washington's representations. The British note says foodstuffs are not contraband of war unless intended for the enemy.
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England
Delagoa Bay
London
Delagos Bay
United States
Choate
Marquis of Salisbury
Washington
Roberts Reaches Destination At Seat Of War
A London special reports Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener arriving at the seat of war during a lull in activity and secrecy. It is believed their leadership, backed by 30,000 new volunteers due in South Africa within thirty days, will shift the campaign toward British victories in the fourth month.
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Seat of War
London
Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
South Africa
Spaniards Turned Down for South African Service
Gibraltar correspondent reports three thousand time expired Spanish soldiers from the Cuban war offered to serve Britain in South Africa. The British government informed their agent that he is not authorized to enlist foreigners.
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Gibraltar
London Daily Telegraph
Great Britain
South Africa
Resignation Soon Sparks Senate Nomination in Tampa
Report from Tampa Florida states Senator Mason will resign due to ill health and Congressman 8 M Sparkman will be nominated to fill the senate seat.
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Tampa
Fla
Mason Account
Jory
Senate
8.M. Sparkman
Dewey Report From Manila Sent To Senate
Secretary of the Navy forwarded Admiral Dewey’s Hong Kong report dated March 31, 1898, to the Senate in response to a resolution. The document cites a high Navy squadron state, 15000 Spanish troops across the islands, with half near Manila, and notes insurrection and disaffection among Spanish forces. It claims Manila could be taken in one day and rebels near Manila could assist.
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Senate
Secretary of the Navy
Dewey
Hong Kong
Manila
Methuen to be relieved of command in two weeks
A London special to The Chicago Tribune reports Lieutenant General Lord Methuen will lose command within two weeks as the relief of Kimberley proceeds. He is to be sent to Cape Town, then home to England where retirement awaits. War Office confirms the facts amid concerns over his health and nerves.
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Chicago Tribune
London
Lord Methuen
Kimberley
Cape Town
England
War Office
Belmont
Wolseley
Methuen
Lord Methuene
Modder River
Choate Reports British Reply on Seizure of American Goods
Mr Choate states the British answer on seizures of flour and goods aboard Beatrice Mashona and Madeira is partial and liberal. Foodstuffs in transit are contraband of war only if used for enemy forces, otherwise not. No claim that Maria or Mashona goods are contraband. Beatrice investigation continues.
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Cheste
Beatrice
Madeira
State Department
Mr. Choate
Maria
Mexican Cotton Mills and Tin Prospects Spur New Builds
Twenty six cotton mills have been built in Old Mexico during the last year and more mills are planned. Prospecting for tin rises with price and several tin properties in Durango show promising returns according to experts on the ground.
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Old Mexico
Durango
Railroad to Link White Springs and Wellborn Announced
A new railroad is planned to run from White Springs on the Suwannee River to Wellborn. The route aims to open up a fine farming region and boost local commerce.
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White Springs
Fla
Suwannee River
Wellborn
Pettigrew Attacks Censorship in Philippine Debates
Senator Pettigrew of South Dakota denouncedAdministration policy in the Philippines charging a concerted effort to hide facts and aid McKinley’s renomination. He cited censored dispatches and a manipulated proclamation as proof, while the Senate moved to broaden powers for the census director.
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Senate
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Philippines
United States
McKinley
Lodge
Hoar
Mr. Pettigrew
Manila
Sulu
Ohio
Robert M. Collins
Associated Press
Otis
Collins
Hot Dispensary Fight Opens South Carolina Assembly
The South Carolina legislature convened in Columbia and quickly faced a sharp clash over two resolutions creating a joint committee to probe the dispensary. The panel would have powers to summon papers and witnesses, and to appoint an accountant and stenographer, with sessions open to the public. Governor Miles B McSweeney delivered a lengthy first message detailing progress in mills and railroads and noting federal claims against the state for Revolutionary and War of 1812 advances.
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South Carolina
Columbia
Firet
House
Miles B. McSweeney
General Assembly
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
United States
Congress
Spain
New Broad Organized Railroad Unveiled In Southern States
The Chattanooga Augusta and Charleston Air Line Railway Company was formed at a stockholders meeting in Athens Georgia after its charter approval. Directors were elected and about 150000 dollars spent in Charleston for real estate and over 100000 in Augusta with substantial rail purchases already made. The line will run from Charleston to Athens.
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Chattanooga
Augusta
Charleston
Craig Won't Resign as Tennessee Treasurer
Nashville dispatch reports State Treasurer E. B. Craig will not resign. He has taken the post of treasurer for the Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke company while remaining state treasurer. The move follows his dissatisfaction with the governor's potential successor, whom the governor has not named.
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Tennessee
Nashville Dispatch
E. B. Craig
Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Company
McMillan
Beveridge Delivers Bold Philippine Policy Speech in Senate
Indiana Senator Beveridge, a new voice in Congress, argues that the United States should retain the Philippine islands as a permanent possession with a colonial government. He cites investigations and testimony from island leaders, and challenges critics by demanding independence promises be dropped.
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Senate
Allen
Nebraska
Secretary of War
Beveridge
Indiana
Philippine Islands
United States
House of Representatives
Washington
Philippines
Philippine Archipelago
Hoar
Otis
Dewey
Mr. Hoar
Aguinaldo
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Frank Leiden
Roberts
Sparkman
Mallory
New Florida Railroad
Kholders
C., A. and Co. Air Line
Athens, Ga
Craig
Young Beveridge
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