Investigation Ordered Over Alleged Mistreatment of Immunes
A Washington dispatch reports complaints against the Eighth and Tenth Immune regiments touring the South. Secretary Alger will investigate after reports of hostile reception, police assaults in Nashville, and a robbery of a colored soldier. Officers deny misconduct and seek written affidavits from cities in Tennessee and Georgia.
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Washington
War Department
Eighth Immune
Alger
Eighth Immunes
Reito
Nashville
Corbin
Tenth Immunes
Griffin
Tennessee
Georgia
Southern Purchases Louisville Air-Line Expansion Plans
The Southern railway reportedly acquired the Louisville Evansville and Saint Louis Consolidated railroad, known as the Louisville Air-Line, and will operate it for western grain and traffic with the Louisville and Nashville and Illinois Central systems. The deal, said to be finalized in New York, expands Southern track to near six thousand miles, adding a 150 mile line to boost western access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Birmingham
Ala
Southern Railway
Louisville, Evansville and
S. Louis Consolidated Railroad
Louisville Air-Line
Great Western Grain
Louisville and
Nashville
Illinois Central
New York
Judge Norwood decides in-damage case on wires hazard
In Savannah Ga city court Judge J M Norwood ruled that motorists and pedestrians must avoid unseen electric wires. If they collide with a wire available to see the company owning the wires is not liable for damages. The Friday morning decision awaits further interest from lawyers.
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Norwood
Savannah
J. M. Norwood
Bryan to Tennesseeans on Bryan Speech Date
Nebraska statesman W. J. Bryan will address the Tennessee legislature on March 22. Hon. G. Wade, secretary of the invitation committee, reports Bryan has accepted and named March 24 as the speech date.
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Nashville Dispatch
G. Wade
W. J. Bryan
Tennessee
Bryan
Proposition to Wheeler to accept brigadier commission
A Washington dispatch says the president asks Brigadier General Wheeler to accept the brigadier commission and stay in the army. No major generalship exists in the new organization. Wheeler has the matter under consideration and has not given a final answer. He is expected to comply and proceed to the Philippines where his experience is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washin
Peryeneral Wheeler
Bank Wrecker Confesses in Asheville Bank Trial
Special Bank Examiner George H. Coffin testified in the Breese case recounting a confession that Breese, Penland, and Dickerson received 250000 worth of discounted notes with Breese claiming 110000 in proceeds. The bank failure left assets converted to cash and officers saddled with mortgages, marking a pivotal moment in Asheville history.
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Asheville
George H. Coffin
W. E. Breese
Breese
Coffin
Comptroller of the Treasury
Penland
Dickerson
First National Bank
Tug Bowen Lost With All Aboard Near Hog Island
A Norfolk dispatch reports the tug Bowen sank in a heavy sea off Hog Island during a snowstorm. Eleven perished including Captain James E. Bowen and Captain William G. Cannon, as dredge hulls tangled in rough conditions. The Albano rescued the dredge crew and landed them at Old Point Comfort.
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Norfolk
Bowen
Hog Island
Albano
New York
Newport News
Old Point Comfort
Admiral
Philadelphia
American Dredging Company
William G. Cannon
Camden
James E. Bowen
Thomas Crump
Samuel Fowler
Phillips
Conlison
Cook
Will Remedy Oversight In Brevet Appointments
Indignation runs through army circles over the senate’s failure to confirm brevet appointments for bravery in the war with Spain. The president plans to publish the full list of those he recommended so the nation may know whom to honor, and will seek to correct the oversight as far as possible.
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Senate
Spain
Shafter Down
Texas Senators Defeat Move To Kill Bailey Endorsement
Texas Senate clashed over a House resolution endorsing Congressman Bailey in his bid to unseat Joe Wheeler. A move to refer the measure to a committee failed 18 to 14, then an amendment clarified the resolution should not reflect on Wheeler.
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House
Bailey
Wheeler
Senate
Texas
Joe Wheeler
Congress
Oklahoma Legislature Bans Christian Science Practice
Guthrie dispatch reports both Oklahoma houses passed a bill prohibiting Christian Science practice. The governor is expected to sign, making the measure law.
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Legislature of
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Eid
Knoxville Tax Payers Protest Bill to Raise City Tax
A large meeting of Knoxville tax payers protested Senator James Taylor's bill raising the municipal tax rate from 1.25 to 1.62. Wealthy residents led the unanimous resolutions against the measure, and Taylor indicated he would withdraw the bill from the Tennessee legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
James Taylor
Taylor
Tennessee
Judge Enjoins Georgia Stamp Tax Compliance Case
U S Judge Emory Speer holds that Georgia railroad commission must not enforce war stamp tax on Southern Express Company bills of lading. The decision enjoins the commission while leaving broader liability questions for later, with the attorney general not enjoined.
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Macon
Emory Speer
United States Court
William B. Dinsmore
Southern Express Company
Georgia Railroad Commission
Georgia Commission
Gray Dinsmore
Dumont Clarke
Georgia Corporation
New York
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Railroad Commission
Bill
Speer
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Denial Tied to Jay Gould Marriage Claim In Trial
Albany dispatch reports evidence in Mrs. Margaret Cody’s trial over blackmail of Gould heirs. Mrs. Angell testified she never saw Jay Gould nor claimed marriage. she said Cody offered 5 million dollars if the suit won. Angell’s husband corroborated the denial.
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Angell
Albany
N. Y
Margaret Cody
Jay Geni
Mar Angell
Jay Gould
Jsy Gould
Cody
Generals to Be Retained in Volunteer Army
Washington dispatch reports the president will retain certain generals in the volunteer army. With 65 000 men as a cap, only two more major generals can be appointed, while several brigadiers are anticipated including Wood Wilson Lee Davis Ludlow Lawton McArthur Chaffee and Frank.
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Washington
Miles
Brooke
Merritt
Shafter
Otis
Manila
Wood
Santiago
Wilson
Matanzas
Lee
Havana
Davis
Ludlow
Havana City
Lawton
Ingmalia
McArthur
Chaffee
Frank
Talmage Resigns Pastoral at Washington Church
Rev. Dr. T. DeWitt Talmage has sent his resignation to the session of the First Presbyterian Church of Washington after nearly four years as pastor. He cites increased religious journalism demands and calls for broader work, plans to write and continue residence in Washington.
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T. DeWitt Talmage
First Presbyterian Church of Washington
Washington
Army expands regular force to sixty five thousand men
War department enlarges regular army from 40 000 to 65 000 with 70 to 80 recruiting stations led by Chicago New York and Philadelphia. New posts open at Augusta Anniston Albany Chickamauga Park Macon Savannah Hartford Harrisburg Raleigh Columbus and other eastern towns. Recruits join Philippine duty and six regiments will reinforce Otis at Manila once transport available. Existing muster-out stations become recruiting hubs to favor re enlistments.
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Washington
War Department
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Augusta
Anniston
Albany
Chickamauga Park
Macon
Savannah
Hartford
Conn
Harrisburg
Raleigh
Columbus
Philippine Islands
Otis
Manila
Express robber captured in Mexico
Authentic information reached Laredo Texas on Thursday that Beehler Wells Fargo express messenger charged with absconding from San Antonio with $50000 has been captured at Bustamente Mexico. It is unknown if he will resist extradition or return voluntarily to San Antonio.
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Beehler
Mexico
Laredo
Texas
Wells-Fargo Express
San Antonio
Bustamente
Southern mills join trust forming in Birmingham area
An expert in Birmingham, Alabama, examines the Birmingham rolling mill to value it for a large rolling mill syndicate. The trust is planned at 30 million dollars with eastern western and southern mills and offices in New York. The southern mills admire the plan and study northern and western plants for valuation.
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Birmingham
Ala
West An
New York
Southern Mills
Admiral Dewey Faces Strain at Manila and Enduring Duties
A Washington dispatch reports Admiral Dewey at sixty two and under severe stress from the Manila campaign. Doctors note aging and health issues while officers cite private signs of physical strain but offer no official medical record of illness. Dewey declined to return home, choosing to finish his mission as the president and Navy officials monitor readiness and potential command changes if needed.
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Washington
Dewey
Long
Manila
Philippines
Department
Admiral Dewey
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Navy
United States
N. H. Dyer
Baltimore
Griffin mayor defends order to mobilize local troops
Griffin Georgia mayor Davis reports a two section train bearing troops fired on and damaged property Tuesday. Citizens asked for protection as police could not ensure safety. He telephoned Governor Candler who would decide on ordering Griffin Rifles. He ordered out the Griffins Rifles to protect life and property under municipal and military law. He regrets the flagman’s injury and says he is acting to protect his people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Griffin
Candler
Flagman
Desperate fight near Manila waterworks as rebels attacked
A Manila dispatch reports two hours of fighting along the river fronts as General Hale and General Wheaton's brigades repelled rebel attempts to isolate the waterworks. Casualties included Captain O'Brien of Fleet Wyoming, with two men wounded. rebels were routed to Guadalupe and Mariquina margins. Rebels prepared defenses near San Pedro Macati despite the strong U S position. Temperature at 8 pm was 84 degrees.
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Manila
Hale
Wheaton
Guadalupe
Mariquina
O’brien
Company F
Fleet Wyoming Volunteers
San Pedro Macat
Scott
United States
Bill Arps Golden Wedding at Cartersville
The golden anniversary of Major Charles H. Smith known as Bill Arp and his wife was celebrated at their home The Shadows in Cartersville Georgia Tuesday evening. Friends from near and far attended and sent affectionate wishes. Notable gifts included a portrait of John Anderson and wife a gold wedding ring and hand knitted yellow socks with blue toes.
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Bartow
Cartersville
Charles H. Smith
Bill Arp
John Anderson
North Carolina
Pendley and Bankston Indicted for Murder of Officer Ponder
Fulton County grand jury returned three true bills against John Pendley and George Bankston for the murder of Officer Thomas J. Ponder in November 1897. Pendley’s signed confession is cited as key evidence. Counts allege principals, aiding and abetting, and shooting by Bankston with Pendley’s alleged assistance.
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Fulton County Grand Jury
Atlanta Dispatch
John Pendley
George Bankston
Thomas J. Ponder
Pendley
Bankston
Hayward Elected U.S. Senator by Nebraska Legislature
M. L. Hayward, a Republican, was nominated for United States senator in the Republican caucus Tuesday night and elected in the joint session Wednesday to succeed Senator Allen. The Lincoln Nebraska special reports the decision.
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M. L. Hayward
Senator Allen
Lincoln
Neb
United States
Fashoda Incident Closed France Wins Nile Outlet
A Paris note states a satisfactory settlement between France and Great Britain is expected within a fortnight. It says delimitation has progressed and that Britain admits France is entitled to a commercial outlet on the Nile.
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Nile
Paris
France
Great Britain
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