Ex Secretary Sherman to transfer to cruiser Chicago
In Washington on March 17 the Secretary of State ordered the U S Consul in Kingston Jamaica to meet the Paris and aid the transfer of ex Secretary Sherman from the Paris to the cruiser Chicago. The Paris has not yet reported at Havana but may reach Kingston in time to meet the transfer. John Sherman, ill with pneumonia, is reported to be improving.
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United States
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Jamaica
Paris
Sherman
Chicago
Havana
Ponce
Watkins
John Sherman
Windsor Hotel Fire Kills and Injures Scores in New York
A blaze from a lace curtain trapped guests at the Windsor Hotel on Fifth Avenue near Forty-seventh Street. Fourteen dead and forty-one missing, with many injured from jumps or burns as flames spread to upper floors and neighborhoods. Rescue efforts by firemen and police saved several, including a dramatic rooftop and window rescues, as the building collapsed in hours.
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Forty-seventh Street
Fifth Avenue
Elizabeth Leland
Warren Leland
Flower Hospital
Helen Leland
East Fifty-first Street
Amelia Paddock
Irvington
N. C
Nancy Ann Kirk
James S. Kirk
Bellevue
East Forty-sixth Street
Laselles Grandy
Elizabeth City
Addie Gibson
Murray Hill
Eleanor Louise Goodman
John Connolly
Blower Hospital
Helen Gould
Arthur James
Caro H. Calhoun
C. C. Simmons
Rosina Rosenthal
Thomas McPherson
D. Waterman
Bunms
West
Fortyseventh Street
S. H. H. Purrington
Wieir
Westerfeld
Dakota Flats
Margaret Lawne
Manhattan Hotel
Bagdenberg
Winters
William Butler
Roosevelt Hospital
Thomas McClusky
G. H. Striner
West Forty Seventh Street
Miss Rosenheim
Forty-sixth
Miss Gould
McKinley
Abner McKinley
Warren F. Leland
Peace Treaty Signed by Queen Regent for Spain
The Queen Regent in Madrid signed the peace treaty between Spain and the United States. The Paris draft dated December 10, 1898 was approved by the U S Senate on February 6 and signed by the President on February 10, with the full treaty to be sent to President McKinley in Washington for forwarding to Spain.
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Madrid
Spain
United States
Paris
United States Senate
Train Wreck Near Middlesboro Kills Fireman
A Louisville & Nashville northward train was wrecked near Wheeler Virginia, seven miles from Middlesboro, by a landslide at 2 o'clock this morning. Fireman Charles Pointer of Jellico was killed, Charles Shively of Corbin badly injured, a brakeman and several crew members bruised. A treaty of peace will be sent to French Ambassador Jules Cambon for exchange with McKinley's treaty. no decree will appear in the official gazette.
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Commercial Tribune
Middlesboro
Louisville & Nashville
Wheeler
Charles Pointer
Jellico
Charles Shively
Corbin
Head Sawyer Killed as Grant Daffron Mill Explodes
Noblesville Indiana March 17 The Grant Daffron saw mill exploded at an early hour killing Head Sawyer Alfred Bennett and destroying the mill and machinery. Low water in the boiler is believed to be the cause. Loss about 3000 with no insurance.
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Commercial Tribune
Noblesville
Ind
Grant Daffron
Head Sawyer
Alfred Bennett
Martha Place to be executed in private in New York
Mrs. Martha Place, condemned for the murder of her stepdaughter Ida Place, will die in a private execution on Tuesday at about 11 a.m. Governor Roosevelt has ordered secrecy with only required medical staff and a female attendant present. The warden noted her resignation and loss of appetite as the sentence proceeds.
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New York
Martha
Ida Place
Roosevelt
Mrs. Place
French Ambassador To Close Spain Peace Negotiations
Washington reports that after the Madrid signing of the peace treaty the Spanish Ambassador M. Cambon is likely to exchange ratifications for finalizing the peace. The move aims to save time and follows US preference for Cambon to act in the closing step. The war ends only after ratifications are exchanged and the President proclaims the accord.
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Washington
Spain
Hay
Associated Press
Madrid
State Department
Department
M. Cambon
Hill
United States
Aguinaldo
theState
Death of Princess Kaiulani in Honolulu Mourning
Princess Kaiulani dies March 6 after inflammatory rheumatism contracted during a Hawaii visit. Born 1875, daughter of Princess Miriam Likelike and A S Cleghorn. Funeral March 12 at the old native church overseen by Bishop Willis. Body lying in state at Amasha as town mourns and flags fly at half mast.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Kaiulani
Hawaii
Miriam Likelike
A. S. Cleghorn
Lilioukalani
Amasha
Bishop Willis
Church of England
End of Lake City Trouble Surrenders After Troop Arrival
Denver reports that the Lake City disturbance ended when Italian participants surrendered promptly upon the arrival of troops. Police and authorities stated the incident concluded with no further clashes.
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Lake City
Klondike Miners Fight Over Boundary Dispute
Americans and Canadians clash on the boundary near Alaska after Vancouver reports. US officials say BC legislature hindered peace talks and hint the United States may police its border in response. The incident reflects tensions seen at a recent Canadian conference.
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Washington
Vancouver
United States
British Columbia
Alaska
Three New Army Paymasters Named by President
The President appointed Hugh R. Belknap of Chicago Brandon D. Slaughter of Nebraska and Captain Charles Newbold of the District of Columbia as additional paymasters in the army. Belknap served two terms in Congress and is son of the late General Belknap ex Secretary of War. Newbold, noted for gallant service in the Civil War, began as a lieutenant and resigned in 1867.
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Washington
Hugh R. Belknap
Chicago
Brandon D. Slaughter
Nebraska
Charles Newbold
District of Columbia
Belknap
Congress
Newbold
Widow of American correspondent dies in London
London report states Mrs Harold Frederick widow of the noted American correspondent who died in October in London passed away today from cancer.
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London
Harold Frederick
Sampson on Cervera Victory and Night Escape Plan
Rear Admiral Sampson argues American victory owed to superior marksmanship. He suggests Cervera could have escaped if he had attacked at night during a passing storm, making vessels invisible to searchlights. The account notes discrepancies between Schley’s report and ship captains, and asserts a famous dispatch was not written by Sampson.
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New York
Sampson
W. A. M. Goode
Associated Press
Cervera
Sampsor
Schley
Evans
Philip
Taylor and Clark
Penitentiary records mutilated by inmates in Ohio
Penitentiary Clerk Koehne found John Heiss, an illiterate life prisoner from Hocking County, cut out his record. William Moore, a Hamilton County burglar, is linked as a helper. the incident echoes a prior mutilation by John Martin during James administration who fled after the act.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Koehne
John Heiss
Hocking County
Heiss
William Moore
Hamilton County
James
John Martin
Summit County
Admiral Kautz Plans Samoan Consuls Meeting
Admiral Kautz cabled from Apia via Auckland that he arranged a meeting of the British American and German consuls to discuss Samoan affairs. The dispatch was dated a week ago, suggesting the conference has likely occurred and a follow up report will detail its results.
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Washington
Kautz
Secretary of the Navy
Apia
Samoa
Auckland
New Zealand
Great Britain
United States
Germany
Wealthy Winamac resident commits suicide at home
Winamac Indiana March 17 Lewis Keller a wealthy citizen shot and instantly killed himself at his home after years of ill health.
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Commercial Tribune
Winamac
Ind
Lewis Keller
Antisaloon League to oppose Gov candidate Asa Jones
Ohio Anti-Saloon League leader B A Baker plans a Sunday meeting in Youngstown to distribute 10000 copies of a secret report from the Ohio State Liquor League. The report allegedly names Lieutenant Governor Asa Jones as backing liquor-friendly legislation, prompting an anti Jones campaign from the league starting at his home.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
B.A. Baker
Ohio Anti- Saloon League
Youngstown
Hiquor League
Antisaloon League
Mr. Jones
French Officer Sentenced For Spying on Secrets
Ex Lieutenant Bois son, alias Durand, a former French infantry officer, was convicted in Paris for illicit correspondence with a foreign government involving military secrets. He received five years imprisonment a 1000 franc fine and ten years police supervision. The court lamented the punishment could not be harsher.
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Paris
Boisson
Durand
McKinley Visits Melrose in Georgia with Straw Hat
President McKinley leaves the White House after a restful night and spends a sunlit afternoon at Melrose plantation near Thomasville. He dispenses Army commissions, rides in a yellow trap driven by himself, and is accompanied by Vice President Hobart and two women, enjoying luncheon and country drives.
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McKinley
Cortelyou
Washington
Melrose
Hanna
Duncannon Road
Hobart
Filing on Cincinnati Water Works patent deferred at Frankfort
Registrar Reynolds postponed action on filing the patent of the Cincinnati Water Works Commission. County Judge Brown telegraphed from Newport requesting delay to present the legal objections raised by Campbell County. Judge Helm will return Monday to argue issues including the three month filing rule and river bed land patentability.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
the Land Office
Reynolds
Cincinnati Water Works Commission
Brown
Newport
Campbell County
Helm
Water Works Commission
James Maricle Pardoned in Kentucky
Acting Governor Worthington granted clemency to James Maricle of Knox County who had served fifteen years of a life sentence for murder. The pardon followed affidavits from Knox County residents claiming he was not within twenty five miles of the crime scene and a dying declaration naming another as the assassin. Jury members also supported the petition for clemency.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Worthington
James Maricle
Knox County
Maricle
McKinley to Attend State G A R Encampment in Ohio
President McKinley plans to attend the State encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic opening June 19 in Youngstown Ohio unless duties in Washington demand his presence there. The Elks will stage a street carnival during game week and assist in entertaining the veterans.
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Commercial Tribune
Xnoungstown
McKinley
Grand Army of the Republic
Washington
the Elks
End of War Near Gen Otis Predicts Quick Rebellion Crush
General Otis asserts the war will end within three weeks as rebellion movements are expected to be crushed. He cites decisive military gains and reinforced forces, projecting a swift restoration of order.
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Gen. Otis
Filipino Rebellion Seen End Within Weeks By Otis
General Otis reports success against Philippine rebels and predicts subjugation within three weeks if current gains hold. He notes weakened Filipino resolve, captures munitions, and foresees peace overtures from Aguinaldo conditional on unconditional surrender and US jurisdiction.
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Manila
United States
Aguinaldo
Santiago
Messrs. Shurman
Denby
Worcester
Number of Rebels in Doubt in Manila Report
An Associated Press view from Manila notes Americans struggle to gauge rebel numbers and resources. Estimates range from 20 000 to 100 000 with best authority at 30 000 arms. rebels use rice fields and brush for hiding, while Tagalos are deemed stubborn rivals resisting Mindoro and Mindanao.
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Associated Press
Manila
Malabon
Paranaque
United States
Williams
Mindoro
Mindanaao
Luzon
Aguinaldo
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Edward Skekelton
John Duke
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