Rioters Defeated by Troops at Smallpox Crisis in Laredo
In Laredo Texas troops restored order after a riot over smallpox controls. State Ranger Captain Rogers was wounded, and two rioters, including ex policeman Agapito Herrera, were killed. The Tenth Cavalry arrived with Gatling gun support and dispersed crowds amid cheers for the colored soldiers.
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Laredo
Tex
Roge
State Rangers
Rogers
Rangers
Agapito Hererra
Hererra
Tenth Cavalry
Market Place
Ft. McIntosh
Joseph Bartholomew
Martha Place Executed for Stepdaughter Murder in NY
Martha Place became the first woman executed in New York after being found guilty of murdering her stepdaughter. The lethal electric chair was used after her trial and appeals, marking a historic and controversial criminal case in the state.
Martha Place electrocuted first woman in New York history
Special Dispatch reports from Sing Sing that Martha Place of Brooklyn was executed by electric chair at 11 01 AM for the February 7, 1898 murder of her stepdaughter Ida Place. Eighteen witnesses watched as two women physicians attended, the current lasted four seconds at 1760 volts, followed by a second brief shock. The autopsy will be completed with results released after ten days.
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Commercial Tribune
Sing Sing
Martha J. Place
New York
Mrs. Place
Gage
Reine
Irvine
New Brunswick
N. J
Warden Sage
Place
Mrs Place Murders Stepdaughter in 1898 acid attack
A newspaper note reports Mrs Place killed her stepdaughter Ida M Place on February 7 1898 by acid in the eyes and smothering. She waited for her husband then attacked him with an ax fracturing his skull and injuring him seriously. Jealousy is cited as the motive.
Heroes Faint During Vaccination in Columbus Barracks
In Columbus on March 2 more than 100 recruits were vaccinated at the Government barracks. Several fainted during the simple procedure, including some veterans who had fought at Santiago.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Government Barracks
Santiago
Exhumed body identified as Lima telegraph operator murder suspect
The Delmont area body, once believed frozen, was exhumed after coroner and county commissioners confirmed it matches Chas Lautenschlager, a Lima telegraph operator visiting Greenfield Township January 6 to 11. Neighbors recall a pleading cry as a deep neck wound and missing loot suggest homicide.
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Commercial Tribune
Lancaster
Delmont
Chas. Lautenschlager
Lima
P. J. O. Kemmerer
Greenfield Township
Lautenschlager
Cincinnati Convict James Paris Escapes Then Is Recaptured
James Paris, a Cincinnati convict serving seven years for shooting to kill in 1897, ran away from the Ohio penitentiary this evening while employed as a stable hand. He was recaptured within an hour on the Hocking Valley Railroad tracks near Columbus by Capitan Vickers and Guard David Donahue. He has a mother in Cincinnati.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
James Paris
Cincinnati
Hocking Valley
Capitan Vickers
Night Force
David Donahue
The Venerable Ohio States Man May Not Survive the Day
Kingston Jamaica March 20 The American Lime steamer Paris with American excursionists sailed at 6 o clock. Mr John Sherman is worse and not likely to survive the night. The Paris may meet the Chicago at Santiago de Cuba and touch Guantanamo first. Sherman longs to get home as doctors fear decline.
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Paris
Frederick Watkins
John Sherman
Santiago de Cuba
It Is Feared the News of Her Husband's Death
Washington reports say no information confirms John Sherman's dangerous condition and Mrs Sherman has not yet been told of his illness. Doctors fear the shock could trigger another paralysis attack as she slowly recovers at home. If he dies, informing her would be necessary despite risks to her health.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
John Sherman
Her Itinerary Includes a Visit to the Scenes of the Spanish War
New York March 20 The American dispatch reports a planned itinerary visiting key scenes of the Spanish War. The report notes historical sites linked to the conflict and hints at reverence for early 20th century events. Further details remain to be confirmed.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
the American
Ohio Statesman John Sherman Reported Dying Aboard Ship
Hon John Sherman, famed Ohio statesman, is reported to be dying aboard a ship. The article notes his long career and ongoing health crisis, with dispatches from the vessel detailing his condition and the reactions of accompanying colleagues.
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John Sherman
Ohio
Odbert Couple's Marital Strain Moves to Euclid
Odbert and a cousin of his wife went to Euclid to persuade the young woman to return home. She resisted, and the family had to accompany her. The husband has not seen his wife since their wedding. Mrs. Odbert stays at her uncle's home, with no visitors allowed. Muir telegraphed the girl's father, who came from Boston and is now in Cleveland. Wade declined to discuss plans, but annulment steps are likely.
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Commercial Tribune
Cleveland
Leslie Carleton Wade
George T. Odbert
Odbert
Miss Wade
George W. Muir
Cleveland Baseball Club
East
Madison Avenue
Central High School
Young Odbert
Case School
Oobert
New York State
Wilson R. Stearly
Giddings Avenue
Euclid
Muir
Boston
Wade
Cruiser Talbot Arrives For Lord Herschell Remains
The British cruiser Talbot, arriving from New York on March 8, docked at Spit Head with the remains of the late Baron Herschell aboard. Guard details and naval officials witnessed the transfer of the casket to a railway carriage. In London, the coffin was moved to the deceased’s Grosvenor Gardens home.
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York
Spit Head
Baron Herschell
Portsmouth
London
Grosvenor Gardens
Paris Cruise Map Looms With War Era Itinerary
The Line steamship Paris plans a 32 day West Indian cruise starting March 4 visiting San Juan St Thomas Barbadoes Port of Spain La Brea Martinique St Pierre Ponce Kingston Guantanamo Daiquiri Siboney Santiago Cape Cruz Cienfuegos Cape San Antonio Havana Nassau Ft Monroe and New York The voyage recalls Paris operations as auxiliary cruiser Yale. Lowest inside rate is 200 for two. suites 1500 for two. Notables aboard include John Sherman Frederic R Coudert Charles Stewart Smith and others.
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New York
Mole St. Nicholas
San Juan
Puerto Rico
St. Thomas
Barbadoes
Port of Spain
Trinidad
la Brea
Ft. de France
Martinique
St. Pierre
Ponce
Kingston
Jamaica
Cuba
Guantanamo
Daiquiri
Siboney
Santiago
Cape Cruz
Cienfuegos
Cape San Antonio
Havana
Nassau
N. P
Ft. Monroe
la Guasima
San Juan Hill
Paris
Santiago Harbor
Merrimac
Reina Mercedes
É John Sherman
Frederic R. Coudert
Charles Stewart Smith
John E. Parsons
Anson Phelps Stokes
Augustus S. Peabody
Fighting at Iloilo Flight in Philippines
Manila dispatch reports Panay Island banditti threatening Iloilo were repulsed with 200 killed. General Miller led the defense as McNeill’s California Battalion, under Lt. Col. Duboce, was ordered to embark on the transport Indiana to reinforce Pais and Baguyan on Negros’ east coast, though Major General Otis expects no trouble.
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Manila
Panay Island
Iloilo
Miller
McNeill
California Regiment
Duboce
Indiana
Pais
Baguyan
Negros
Smith
Otis
Fragmentary Roll of Honor Names in Civil War Unit List
A garbled OCR fragment lists soldiers with unit references including Barflett and Corporal Waters of Company D, Corporal Dricklin of Company K, Oregon Volunteers, Private Brown of Company M Minnesota Volunteers, and Private Bruce of Company C. The text appears as part of a longer roster noting individuals and their units.
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Oregon
Brown
Minnesota
Bruce
Flying Brigade Faces Hard Conditions in Philippine War
Manila dispatch describes American forces in dense bamboo and swampy terrain near Manila. Troops, unsure if targets are rebel forces, suffer losses amid enfilading fire at Cainta. Filipino leaders vow years of resistance. officials call for reinforcements and prep for seasonal rains. Looting noted as troops move through swept areas.
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Cainta
Manila
Pronunciamento to be issued in Philippines by US Commission
The United States Philippines Commission held its first meeting and decided to issue a pronunciamento to island inhabitants. President Schurman will prepare the document, which will set forth the spirit of the U S trusteeship and urge locals to lay down arms and cooperate for good government.
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Manila
United States Philippines Commission
Schurman
United States
Surgeon General Arranges Troop Disinfection From Cuba
The Surgeon General of the Marine Hospital Service completes plans to disinfect troops arriving from Cuba after landing. Most will be disinfected at Savannah with others at Brunswick Blackbeard Island and Charleston to meet War Department goals before quarantine rules begin next month.
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Washington
Marine Hospital Service
Cuba
Savannah
Brunswick
Blackbeard Island
Charleston
War Department
Attorney General Taylor postpones New York trip
Frankfort Kentucky March 2 Attor ney General Taylor will not leave for New York tomorrow. his visit to the metropolis is called off due to Senator Hanna's absence in the South. Next week he has a legal engagement in New York for depositions in Adams Express Company vs Stone Auditor and may cast a political bearing on the matter.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Taylor
New York
Metropolis
Hanna
South
Adams Express Company
Stone
Condemned by Aguinaldo orders beheadings in Manila
Reports from Manila say Aguinaldo已 ordered12 adherents of independence condemned to death for advising surrender. Lagarda visited Malolos, was executed on Aguinaldo's orders. Washington Volunteers cross the river under fire to attack trenches. Commissary train shortages caused severe fatigue. ambulances aided the wounded. Listed dead and wounded include officers and privates from the Twenty-second Regiment and Washington Volunteers.
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Manila
Aguinaldo
Lagarda
Malolos
Washington
Twenty-second Regiment
Frank P. Jones
Young
Aronson
Yunt
Rice
Pasmir
White
Ellis
Morgan
Schunder
Coumpholz
Porte
Edwards
Ronfer
Comeringe
Nelson
Washington Volunteers
Wess
One More Murderers Out Pardoned by Acting Governor
Frankfort dispatch reports Acting Governor Worthington pardons John Shaw, once living in Vinton County Ohio, sent from Lee County Kentucky in 1894 for life murder. Shaw’s petition drew Buckeye State supporters. Parole denied for Frank P. Scearce, Lexington forger and embezzler.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Worthington
John Shaw
Lee County
Shaw
Vinton County
Buckeye
Frank P. Scearce
Lexington
Demented Wife Administered Lye to Child
In Charleston on March 20 a near Racine woman, wife of Rev. G A Adkins, gave concentrated lye to one of her children and then ingested some herself. Officials say mental aberration due to illness, not criminal intent. Both mother and child are hospitalized and expected to recover.
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Commercial Tribune
Charleston
W.va
G. A. Adkins
Racine
Columbus Printer Makes Suicide Attempt After Dispute
Charles Crilly, a young Columbus printer out of work, attempted suicide after his wife found him not at home. He first drank carbolic acid then cut his throat, an act described as probably successful. The two month marriage had seen him working steadily until the wife discovered his absence.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Charles
McKinley Visits Jekyl Island With Reed As Guest
President McKinley rests at Jekyl Island joining Speaker Reed and ex Secretary Bliss as guests of Eastern millionaire club owners. The two leaders meet by coincidence and will depart midweek. Train run was smooth. reception small and informal.
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Brunswick
McKinley
Jekyl Island
St. Simon‘s Sound
Meek Kinley
Hobart
Hanna
Cornelius N. Bliss
Thomas B. Reed
Jekyl
Thomasville
Jeky Island
Penrose May Resign and Quay Appointed by Governor
Youngstown Ohio March 2 Henrick Taylor states that after adjournment of the Pennsylvania Legislature Senator Penrose will resign and Governor will appoint Hon Matthew Quay to the vacancy the term expiring in 1901.
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Commercial Tribune
Youngstown, CO
Henick Taylor
Washington
Penrose
Matthew Quay
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