John Sherman Stricken With Pneumonia Aboard Paris
John Sherman a passenger on the American Line steamer Paris arriving from Trinidad is suffering from pneumonia near Fort de France Martinique. He fell ill after a cold in San Juan de Puerto Rico where Brigadier General Fred Grant hosted him. Doctors Graf and Magee attend him as F B Wiborg Colgate Hoyt and others stay near.
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Fort DE France
Martinique
John Sherman
American Line
Paris
West Indian Islands
San Juan de Puerto Rico
Fred Grant
San Juan
Port of Spain
Graf
Magee
Duluth
Colgate Hoyt
New York
F. B. Wiborg
Cincinnati
Sherman
Panic at Cincinnati Savings Bank on Fifth Street
A heavy run began at the Cincinnati Savings Society on Fifth Street as men and women rushed frantically to the bank and fought for access to their money. Authorities reported no injuries, and civilians attempted to maintain order while customers demanded withdrawals.
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Sien
Cause of AUN Not Yet Known
The institution remains solvent and officials anticipate a rapid return of public confidence amid ongoing investigations into the unresolved cause of the AUN incident.
Bank Run Fails to Deter Cincinnati Savings Society
A sudden run on the Cincinnati Savings Society at East Fifth street caused a large crowd of anxious depositors to form outside the bank. Officials, police, and stockholders aided relief efforts as windows became paying tellers. By 3:30 p.m. only about $50,000 had been paid out, and the bank remained solvent with ample resources.
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Cincinnati Savings Society
EB. P. Stout
W.S. Magly
Treas
East Fifth Street
Deitsch
Thomas W. Allen
John H. Hibben Dry Goods Company
John Allen
Allen & Munson
Thomas H. C. Allen
A. W. Copland
Fountain Square
Hawkins Seeks Appointment as Assistant Postmaster
Washington report states Edward L. Hawkins has strong backing from agitation supporters to become Assistant Postmaster in Cincinnati. Hawkins currently serves as Auditor and Superintendent of Substations in the Cincinnati Post Office, with Hynicka recently moved to the County Treasurer's office.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Cincinnati
Edward L. Hawkins
Hawkins
Hynicka
Friends
Cincinnati Post Office
General Castellanos Defends Soldiers in Barracks Speech
Madrid reports General Castellanos, new Captain General of Madrid and Cuba governor, praised soldiers as the army’s only good part. He warned derelict officers may be sent to the galleys, angering military circles and prompting calls for action from General Polavieja.
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Madrid
Castéllanos
Cuba
Polavieja
Sixty Congressmen to Visit Proposed Canals with Panama Company
About sixty Senators and Representatives will tour the proposed Nicaraguan and Panama Canals. They sail from New York March 23 and Mobile April 1, visiting Santiago and West Indies points. The trip is hosted by the Panama Canal Company and extends beyond two committees to include other members.
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Washington
Panama
Santiago
West Indies
Panama Canal Company
Congress
Burton
Frye
Commerce
New York
Mobile
Will Ratify Treaty After Cortes Dissolution
Madrid reports the cabinet will ratify the peace treaty with the United States immediately after Cortes dissolves. Elections to the new chamber set for April 16 and April 30 for the Senate, with the new Cortes to reconvene May 2. London notes Stanton Sickles on a secret mission in Madrid for eight days.
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Madrid
United States
Cortes
Senate
London
Governor Roosevelts decision on Mrs Place execution
Governor Roosevelt refuses to commute the Brooklyn murderess Martha Places death sentence and she will be electrocuted at Sing Sing next week. He states there is no doubt of guilt and no grounds for clemency, reaffirming the legal process and the severity of the crime.
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Albany
N. Y
Roosevelt
Martha Place
Brooklyn
Sing Sing
Court of Appeals
Daugherty
San
Washington
New York
Ohio
US Troops Rout Filipinos Near Pasig in Major Clash
General Lloyd Wheaton's forces defeat about 2000 Filipino fighters at Pasig river area. About 350 surrender at Taguig and 175 captured at Pasig. 106 dead Filipinos found, 100 new graves. US loss is reported as light with several wounded and one killed.
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Carroll
Marshall
Coombs
Rogers
Taguig
Washington Regiment
Pasig
General Wheaton Routs Filipinos and Seizes Pasir
Manila dispatch reports General Wheaton's forces routing Filipino defenders and occupying Pasir Taguig and Pateros. Enemies counted in hundreds killed and captured. General Otis calls it the greatest victory since February 5 as American forces advance toward Aguinaldo's headquarters.
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London
Evening News
Manila
Wheaton
Pasir
Taguig
Pateros
Otis
Aguinaldo
General Otis Cables Casualties List From Manila Front
Washington reports General Otis sending a casualty tally for March 13 near Caloocan and Guadalupe. Killed include Private James W. Kline of the Twentieth Kansas and Privates George Stewart K Winne P. Munson D Wesley J. Hennes sey. Wounded and other injuries span the Twenty-second and Twentieth Infantry regiments and Second Oregon with names such as Corporal Chris Thompson Private Walter Irwin Private Ralph Van Buskirk and Private Charles J. Ashley among others. March 14 entries note further wounded and a kill near Guadalupe.
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Manila
Adjutant General
Washington
Caloocan
Twentieth
Kansas
James W. Kline
Guadalupe
Twenty-second Infantry
George Stewart
Winne P. Munson
Wesley J. Hennessey
Wm. Renshart
Willet Harman
O’brien
John Mulhanhhille
A. Theodore A. Mizener
Daniel Carroll
E. Joseph Hoffman
Joseph B. Cox
John Blazek
David Mulholland
Twentieth Infantry
Chris Thompson
Chas. Simon
Thos. Miller
Frank Nash
Richard F. Piper
Lester M. Folger
Chas. Sharkey
Charles Davis
Second
Oregon
Walter Irwin
Charles J. Asley
Wm. Simpson
Adolph G. Koehper
Peter J. Phelan
John J. Hoffman
Ralph van Buskirk
Alford O. Carden
W. O
All Day Fight at Pasig Ends in Rebel Losses
Manila dispatch reports the Twentieth Infantry engaging three thousand rebels in Pasig with heavy enemy losses and 350 captured. Wheaton's Brigade seized Pasig and Pateros as river gunboats pushed into the lake. U S forces suffered small casualties.
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Los Angeles
Cal
The
Times
Harrison Gray Otis
Manila
Pasig
Wheaton
Pateros
Wheaton Drives Insurgents Back at Pasig River Line
General Otis reports Manila dispatch on March 15 noting Wheaton’s troops faced 3000 insurgents moving to Pasig and Pateros. After heavy fighting Wheaton dislodged them, captured 400 prisoners, and inflicted heavy casualties while sustaining only moderate losses. He now holds the towns with adequate force.
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Manila
Washington
Pasig
Pateros
Laguanda Bay
Wheaton
Private Newman Wounded in Manila Reported from Versailles
Frankfort Ky March 15 Private Newman of the Twentieth Regulars reported wounded at Manila went from Versailles Ky and is related to numerous prominent families of this city
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Frankfort
Newman
Manila
Versailles
Paris Arrives as Sherman's Condition Improves
ST. PIERRE Martinique March 15 The American Line steamer Paris arrives from Port de France tonight. Captain Watkins reports Sherman's physicians say his condition is much improved and offers grounds for encouragement.
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ST. Pierre
Martinique
Paris
Watkins
Port de France
Sherman
Illness of Former Senator Sherman Reported at Sea
News dispatched to General Miles indicates Sherman is seriously ill with pneumonia while aboard a voyage from New York to the Caribbean. A later cable reports improvement. accompanying travelers include Frank I. Wiborg and Hoyt family members. Mrs. Sherman remains at home recovering from paralysis.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Sherman
Nelson A. Miles
France
Barbadoes
Frank I. Wiborg
Cincinnati
Hoyt
Life A Model One Charles Phister Celebrates Eightieth
Charles Phister of Maysville Kentucky marks his eightieth birthday. He notes a sickness free life, abstinence from tobacco and cards, and a long marriage. He boasts early Republican support and lifelong Methodism, with faithfulness to his wife and Bible belief.
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Charles Phister
Maysville
Commercial Tribune
Montgomery Phister
The
Fremont
Independent Telephone Firms Form Ohio Association
Representatives of Ohio independent telephone companies meet in Cleveland to unite against the Bell Company. About 121 independent exchanges and 2 000 toll stations operate in the state. The group aims to build long-distance lines linking Cleveland Chicago Cincinnati Columbus Toledo and other cities.
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Cleveland
Independent Telephone Companies of
Ohio
Bell Company
Chicago
Cincinnati
Columbus
Toledo
Officer Murdered by Liquor Seller in Tahlequah
Deputy U. S. Marshal Joe Henrichs was murdered at his Tahlequah home while asleep. The shooter, Matthew Craig, had been arrested by Henrichs earlier for selling liquor to Indians and escaped.
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Tahlequah
I. T
Joe Henrichs
United States
Matthew Craig
Craig
McKinley Begins Vacation at Hanna Estate
President McKinley arrives at Thomasville Georgia for a rest stay. He enjoys a morning walk in Senator Hanna's gardens and a drive through pine forests with guests. Cortelyou says no formal business will be discussed unless Cuba Puerto Rico or the Philippines demand action. He may visit Jekyl Island before returning home.
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Thomasville
McKinley
Hanna
George B. Cortelyou
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Philippines
Jekyl Island
Brunswick
Interior
Bhss
Jeky Island
Pingree's New Party Committee Call Declares National Conference
Detroit March 15. Governor Pingree new party forms as National Social and Political Conference convenes Buffalo June 28 to July 4 1899 inviting progressive leaders Altgeld Harvey Debs and others. Invitation requests early reply by March 1 with details on travel and lodging forthcoming.
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Commercial Tribune
Detroit
Pingree
Altgeld
Newark
N. J
Buffalo
N. Y
Funeral for Mrs Eliza Keifer Held at Family Home
Springfield Col March 15 Impressive funeral services were held at the Keifer homestead for Mrs Eliza Keifer wife of General J Warren Keifer who died last Sunday. The burial at Ferncliff Cemetery was private with pallbearers including Captain Horace C Keifer and Warren Keifer.
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Eliza Keifer
Eral J. Warren Keifer
Keifer Homestead
Horace, C. Keifer
William W
Warren Keifer
Train Snowbound in Wyoming Rescued After Weeks
A Cheyenne & Northern passenger train, snowed in for three weeks, was abandoned. Passengers cooked in cars, fuel ran low but no one suffered. Relief trains failed to reach the line as drifts ten to twenty feet blocked segments. passengers moved by wagon to Horse Creek and Cheyenne.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Cheyenne & Northern
Atlus
Horse Creek
Notice to families of soldiers killed in Cuba
Adjutant General Corbin announces a War Department request. Parents and friends of soldiers killed near Santiago or dying in Cuba should send home addresses to the Quartermaster General in Washington. Upon arrival, remains are to be sent by express to the address provided. otherwise they will be interred at Arlington.
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Washington
Corbin
Secretary of War
Santiago
Cuba
United States Army
Washington, D. C
Arlington
Detention of Transport Michigan at Georgia Quarantine
The transport Michigan remains held at the Georgia State Quarantine near Savannah for four days delaying its return to Cuba with troops. The War Department fears Southern quarantine delays will hinder troop redeployment as spring weather leaves landing points in the South in April.
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Washington
Michigan
Georgia State
Savannah
War Department
Cuba
Toledo Witnesses Testify by Long Distance in Court
In Venedocia on Tuesday a Common Pleas Court witness testified by long distance telephone in the James Thomas vs Times Printing Co case. Mayor M H Morgan was expected but ill. examination and cross examination were conducted with stenographer notes read to the jury.
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Commercial Tribune
Toledo
Common Pleas Court
Venedocia
M. H. Morgan
James ‘Thomas
The
Times Printing Company
Daugherty and Hernden Seek GOP Nomination in Ohio
Hon. H. M. Daugherty and Indiana Republican chairman Hernden spent an afternoon with Plimp B. Chase in Columbus and discussed the gubernatorial race. Daugherty expressed desire for nomination but pledged support for the party ticket and unity if chosen.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
H. M. Daugherty
Charles S. Hernden
Indiana State Republican Committee
Plimp B. Chase
Ohio State Republican Committee
Grand Opera House
Daugherty
Herndon
Chase
Ohio
Ebbitt
Hernden
Columbus
Washington D. C
Indiana
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Frederick Watkins
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Urper Omsice
Ees
Shipping
PHEIG
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Mai Bunga
Fifth Street
Gen. Castellanos
Spain
Mrs. Place
Lloyd Wheaton
United
Ipinos
Forness
Tieth Regiment
Twen
General Otis
Kentucky
Miles
Independent Telephone Co
M’kinley
Mittee
Cnference
Committee of Invitation
Eltweed Pomeroy
Springfield, CO
Sive
East High Street
E. P. Thompson
Sec
Ond Presbyterian Church
George H. Fullerton
Third Presbyterian Church
South
Party
Bombay
William Fee
Sterrett’s
By Hal D. Landon
Garyéramor
Republican Party
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