Potential Republican Run for Hanna Sparks Debate in Congress
A Washington dispatch reports heated House debate over whether Marcus Hanna will accept a Republican nomination. Rep Miner of Wisconsin denies shifting his stance on the shipping subsidy bill under influence, while Speaker Henderson and Rules Committee staff defend their role. The piece notes pressure from Southern politicians and Northern business leaders toward Hanna, but suggests Hanna may back Roosevelt.
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Wisconsin
Miner
House of Congress
Sulloway
New Hampshire
Committee On Rules
House
Henderson
House of Representatives
T. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Washington
Hanna
McKinley
Mark
South
North
Bernhardt and Mendes Quarrel Over New Play
A public quarrel between stars Sarah Bernhardt and Sarah Mendes centers on a new comedy. The dispute unfolds through letters revealing creative disagreements and artistic tensions over the project. Both performers defend their visions as production plans proceed.
Bernhardt Mendes feud over Sainte Therese drama
Paris dispatch details a heated exchange between Sarah Bernhardt and Catulle Mendes over the production of Sainte Therese. They exchange letters and telegrams showing affection turning to conflict as Mendes reclaims the manuscript and Bernhardt cites a London run and financial risks, ending with unresolved rancor.
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Paris
Sarah Bernhardt
Catulle Mendes
Sainte Therese
Comedie Francaise
Mme. Bernhardt
Mendes
M. Mendes
Mmé. Pithardt
O London
Therese
Mme
London
Hanna denies presidency bid in miscaptioned photo
The newspaper front page shows a photographic reprint of Senator Hanna with captions suggesting a presidential candidacy. Hanna reacted by saying the image was intended as a joke about a spring remedy and not a political bid, issuing sharp denunciations of the misprint.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Senator Hanna
United States
Hanna
Pshaw
Ten councillmen implicated in Wheeling extortion plot
A sworn affidavit accuses Wheeling city lawmakers led by Council President Jesse H. Shafer and Councilmen Weisner and Reitz with a bid to extort $50,000 from the City Railway Company or Wheel ing Traction Company in connection with a street franchise. The alleged plan sought highest price, with a grand jury to consider indictments.
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Commercial Tribune
Wheeling
W. Va
Jesse H. Shafer
Weisner
Reitz
City Railway Company
Wheeling Traction Company
City
Shafer
PLAN RESCUE AT ANDRE WITH NEW AIRSHIP
Special Despatch to Commercial Tribune reports a joint plan by Patrick Eneas McDonnell and Julius R. Frederick to repeat Andree's polar quest in July 1902. An airship, built in Chicago, aims to locate Andree and the pole, with an expedition cost around 50000 dollars and a crew prepared for the hazardous voyage.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Andree
North Pole
Chicago
Patrick Eneas McDonnell
Julius R. Frederick
Pole
Frederick
Greely
McDonnell
Democrats Name City Ticket in Bucyrus Primary
In Bucyrus Ohio on March 15 the Democratic city ticket was nominated. H E Valentine former State Senator was chosen for Mayor and Philip Trautman for Marshal. W J Schwenk was named Solicitor with A Shoup as Commissioner. Councilmen include Dave White Dan Green A Bromeil and Henryman. Frank Lamb and J Justices also listed.
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Commercial Tribune
Bucyrus
H. E. Valentine
Philip Trautman
W. J. Schwenk
A. Shoup
Dave White
Dan Green
A. Bromeil
Henry Man
Frank Lamb
J . Justices
Kubelik Tears Paderewski Poster in Hotel Outburst
At the Auditorium Hotel in Chicago a Bohemian and a Pole argued over Paderewski. Jan Kubelik tore a half tone portrait of Paderewski from its frame in a fit of rage after alleged recent criticisms. He calmed before a concert that afternoon.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Pole
Auditorium Hotel
Jan Kubelik
Paderewski
Confidence in Evans removal from pension post
A Grand Army of the Republic official says the pension committee formed at the last encampment will soon submit its report to the President and they are greatly encouraged by prospects. They are confident Evans will be removed though not immediately or in a humiliating manner.
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J. Kirby
Hoar
General Assembly
Dayton Manufacturing Company
Tito
F. N. Sinks
Earth
Washington
Grand Army of the Republic
Evans
Warrant Sworn Out by Adams Express Co
Adams Express Co filed a warrant in Brazil Justice Couch's court for missing express messenger Landry McKee. The charge cites stealing a package worth 1200 dollars in Treasury notes sent to the Riddle National Bank of Brazil. Detectives have not located McKee. they have searched nearby.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Adams Express Company
Justice Couch
Brazil
Landry McKee
Express
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Treasury
Riddle National Bank
McKee
Steamer Elice Carries Etruria Passengers From Horta
Horta Azores March 15 The steamer Elice left for Liverpool with Cunard Etruria passengers after the Etruria was towed in March 9 with loss of propeller and rudder while en route from New York to Liverpool. All aboard are reported well.
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Etruaria
Horta
Azores
Elice
Liverpool
Cunard
Etruria
New York
Canal compromise proposed to save Ohio waterways
Former Senator Lieber of Akron pitches a canal plan to reassure investors and avert abandonment. A two member commission would study the Southern Division while the core system is retained, and water rents would be reviewed. If the plan fails, the compromise is to be pressed in the Legislature.
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Miami and Erie Canal
Ohio Canal
Cleveland
Dresden
Columbus
Portsmouth
Akron
Lieber
Cleveland-Dresden
J.T. McHugh
Cincinnati
Miami and
Erie
Candy kitchen foreman found dead after gambling loss
Evansville Indiana March 15 John Hubbig, foreman of a candy kitchen, played a slot machine and hit the number 13. Disheartened by the loss he stopped and later was found dead in his room. Death was probably from natural causes or an accompanying condition.
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Commercial Tribune
Evansville
Ind
John Hubbig
Dominion Coal steamer Tiber wreck found off White Point ledges
A Canso despatch reports the Dominion Coal Company's steamer Tiber has been located wrecked off White Point ledges, five miles from Canso. No further details were provided.
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Halifax
Canso
Dominion Coal Company
White Point Ledges
Admiral Howell Retired From Naval Retiring Board
Washington reports Rear Admiral John A. Howell, president of the Naval Retiring Board and second to Admiral Dewey in rank, has reached the mandatory retirement age of 62 and is placed on the retired list in accordance with the law.
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Howell
Washington
John A. Howell
Naval Retiring Board
Dewey
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