Manley Offered Postmaster General Post Handoff
Washington dispatch reports J H Manley of Maine was offered the post of First Assistant Postmaster General by Payne but declined due to a gubernatorial bid. The piece notes Manley’s distance from taking the role, Payne’s health, and party dynamics affecting the decision. It also covers Bryan’s influence on pro Boer Democrats and Hanna’s looming subsidy bill passage, with housekeeping on immigration and cabinet succession.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
J. H. Manley
Maine
Manley
Payne
McKinley
City
Republican National Committee
Bloody bull fight draws thousands near El Paso
A Juarez bull fight witnessed by about ten thousand Americans featured two famed matadors Fuentes and Mazzantini. Six bulls were slain by the sword and five horses were killed. The touring pair perform in a seven‑part series across Mexico before continuing their tour.
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Dallas
Tex
el Paso
Juarez
Mexico
Spain
Fuentes
Mazzanting
Kirby Criticizes Nash Over Tax Measure In Open Letter
Dayton March 16 1902 John Kirby Jr general manager of Dayton Manufacturing Company returns from Chicago and denounces Governor Nash over the proposed corporation tax. He asserts his letter to Nash was reasoned and not hastily written and defends its publication, while urging Republican reform and warning against tax manipulation. Kirby states his continued loyalty to the party despite his criticisms.
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Commercial Tribune
Dayton
John Kirby, Jr
Dayton Manufacturing Company
St. Paul
Chicago
Garfield Club
Hanna and Foraker
R. M. Nevin
Nash
Burnham
United States
Ohio
Kirby
Republican Party
Eee
Frith
Nite
Géo K. Nash
State of
Colibus
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
United States Senate
Hoar
House
Grosvenor
J. Kirby, JR
Sargent to Accept Treasury Immigration Commissioner Post
Washington reports that Frank P. Sargent, chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, is expected to accept the role of Commissioner of Immigration in the Treasury Department when formally offered, likely soon.
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Washington
Frank P. Sargent
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Treasury Department
Scion of Rich Family Joins Band of Robbers
Phoenix dispatch reports Charles Wescott alias Ned Farr, grandson of a Richmond Indiana millionaire, held in custody in Phenit. He allegedly joined a secret society of burglars and tramps after running away from a Topeka military school. Police say two associates jailed with him are professional burglars from the geggemen gang.
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Charles Wescott
Ned Farr
Chine
Richmond
Ind
Young Wescott
Topeka
Kan
Geggemen
Emperor 10 greets Prince Henry in Berlin report
BERLIN March 16 Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia will resign command of the first squadron after fleet maneuvers this summer. He has held all naval posts up to admiral. He is expected to command the double squadron maneuvers next year. Emperor William has ordered battleships Wurttemberg and Baden to appear before Cuxhaven to greet Prince Henry on his return aboard the Deutschland.
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Hanna
Grosvenor
Prince Henry
Navy
Emperor William
Wurttemberg
Baden
Cuxhaven
Germany
Deutschland
William
Floods and washouts delay Morgan trip to Cincinnati
Heavy rains across Northern and Middle Georgia triggered flood warnings for Eufaula Alabama and West Point and Columbus Georgia. Chattahoochee rising rapidly as North Alabama and parts of South Georgia and Northern Florida flood. Washout at Everett City halts J Pierpont Morgan’s Brunswick departure. he expects to leave tomorrow morning.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Atlanta Weather Bureau
Eufaula
Ala
West Point
Columbus
Chattahoochie
Alabama
South Georgia
Florida
Everett City
J. Pierpont Morgan
Brunswick
Cincinnati
Mr. Morgan
Mountain snowdrifts halt rail traffic in upper Midwest
A severe spring storm cripples North Dakota and Canadian Northwest rail service. Northern Pacific and Great Northern report no trains moving for days, with Winnipeg line and transcontinental routes snowbound. Widespread drifted streets and powerless lines halt business. no fatalities reported amid sparse communication.
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ST. Paul
Minn
North Dakota
Canadian Northwest
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Fargo
Mandan
N. C
Winnipeg
Sudden Winter Drop Hits Detroit With Blizzard elsewhere
Detroit reports a 26 degree fall from 6 pm to 10 pm with winds and flurries. The state records 26 above zero at 10 pm and a blizzard rages in the deep southwestern region.
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Detroit
Mich
Givera Succeeds Lukban as Filipino Leader
Manila March 16 Givera the insurgent leader has issued a proclamation from Samar declaring he has succeeded General Lukban who was captured by the Americans and that orders in Lukban’s name are void. Givera says he will issue further directives.
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Manila
White to resign post at Berlin in fall
A Washington dispatch reports Ambassador Andrew D. White to retire as Germany’s envoy next November upon turning 70. State Department officials and friends have long expected the retirement due to health and age considerations, prompting a move to private life.
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Washington
State Department
White
Berlin
Building Falls as Train Passes in Toledo
Special Despatch to Commercial Tribune Toledo Ohio March 16 A large plant of the Toledo Metal Wheel Company employing 600 to 800 people lies along Lake Shore Railway in Auburndale. A west bound passenger train passed as a building collapsed across the track narrowly missing the rear coach. Walls weakened by continual train passage may raise questions of responsibility and insurance coverage.
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Tribune
Phoenix, Ariz
Commercial Tribune
Toledo
Auburndale
Boers Charge British Line in Key Front Clash
London reports that Lord Kitchener’s dispatch from Pretoria notes a dawn Boer attack broke the rear screen of mounted troops, splitting convoys and forcing a chaotic retreat. Methuen’s forces, including Northumberland Fusiliers and Lancashires, held for hours amid heavy casualties, with Lt Nesham killed resisting surrender.
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London
War Office
Dérol
Kitchener
Gereral Methuen
Thirty-eighth
Lord Methuen
Swith
Nesham
Methuen
Ttme
Lora Methuen
Kraal
Cape Police
Stor er Notgoing To Europe Post Remains In New York
In New York March 16 Bellamy Storer United States Minister to Spain arrived on the St Louis from Southampton on a ninety day leave of absence He dismisses rumors of recall and says negotiations for the Spain treaty progress favorably He notes the King is not mentally weak and will not have a formal coronation and that Representative Curry will attend the accession in Madrid with impending return to Washington.
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New York
Bellamy Storer
United States
Spain
Madrid
Portco
Council of State
Storer
J. LH. Curry
Curry
Washington
Miss Stone Grateful for Release Thanks Friends
A missive from Miss Stone to the Associated Press is received in Salonica expressing surprise and gratitude at the release of herself and Mme Tsilka. She thanks those whose labor money and prayers contributed to the release and notes the universal joy among supporters.
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Salonica
Associated Press
Miss Stone
Mme. Tsilka
Canal Blocked by British Steamers At Port Said
STE March 16 reports the canal is blocked by two British petroleum steamers, Nerite from Marseilles and Bulysses from Constantinople, each at 2% for Port Said. Nerite is ashore while Bulysses remains aground.
Girl Helps Her Father to Thrash Her Lover
Despatch from Findlay Ohio reports Edgar Hudson, a young man of note, thrown out and beaten by E W Messimore after he courted Messimore's daughter. In the yard a rough fight followed until the daughter struck with a poker, rendering Hudson senseless. The couple then returned him to the house to recover.
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Commercial Tribune
Findlay
Edgar Hudson
E. W. Messimore
Court forces Indians to have their hair cut
Eight full blood Cherokee Indians from the Ketowah Society were arrested in Muskogee Indian Territory after refusing to enroll as ordered by U.S. Territorial Court. They faced contempt charges and were jailed. Officials urged submission, but the group balked, led by Rev. Mr. Smith. A court order mandated enrollment and a haircut as a symbolic penalty.
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Muskogee
I. T
Kétowah Society
Tudge Raymon
United States Territorial Court
Mr. Smith
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