Sherman Eyes Republican Chairmanship Amid Cabinet Shakeup
Representative James Sherman of New York is urged for Republican Congressional Campaign Committee chair, with talks of possible resignations by Hitchcock and Wilson. The piece notes Babcock may retire if needed, and hints at consent for a cabinet reshuffle as McKinley era notes and private letters potentially surface for publication.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
James Sherman
New York
Repub
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Reed
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Hitchcock
Wilson
McKinley
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Storm Blasts Pittsburg Area Leaving Churches Wrecked
A fierce windstorm struck Pittsburg splitting roofs and unroofing churches. Knoxville Presbyterian and Robinson Run U P Church suffered major damage injuring dozens, with several feared dead. Derrick and pipe systems blew down while lights failed across East End.
Flood Loss Nearing Million in Emery Valley
Knoxville, Tenn March 30 The flood sweeping Emery Valley has caused nearly a million dollars in damages. Emergency crews assess impact on farms roads and homes as residents return to evacuated areas seeking losses and repairs.
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Knoxville
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Keene Ill in Lexington as He Sickness Deepens
James R. Keene, New York broker and turfman, remained seriously ill at the Phoenix Hotel in Lexington. He grew weaker overnight, but today sat up briefly and subsisted on milk and bouillon, with Dr. Barrow saying the condition is not serious though recovery will take time.
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Commercial Tribune
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James R. Keene
New York
Phoenix Hotel
David Barrow
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O’coursey Forbes
Castleton
Major Daingerfield
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Fishing Schooner Edna Parr Sunk With Three Drowned
In Delaware Bay off Reedy Island the Edna Parr with eleven aboard was struck by the Norwegian steamship Romsdal and sunk. Three crew members Dennis Ford William Smith and Patrick Nolan all from Philadelphia and Baltimore were drowned. Survivors were rescued and brought to Philadelphia. Responsibility for the collision was not yet determined.
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Immigrants Held On Easter Holiday Island Detentions
New York March 30 Immigrants aboard the steamship St Paul and the Cunarder Umbria were detained at Ellis Island due to a holiday for immigration inspectors on Easter Sunday. Passengers faced dissatisfaction though ships aided comfort measures. Detained travelers to be landed at Ellis Island tomorrow morning.
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Fitchie
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St. Paul
Indian Statesman Lewis E Keel Dies at 61
Ardmore Indian Territory March 23 Lewis E Keel a full blood Chickasaw Indian died at 61 He served thirty three years in the Indian Legislature and was president of the senate at the time of his death
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British steamer Holyrood sinks after dense fog collision
The Holyrood of 1735 tons net, from Portland to London, sinks after a night collision 17 miles west of Fastnet with the Bernard Hall. Captain Benton and 28 crew abandon ship, reboard, and Bernard Hall reaches Queenstown with bows stove in. Both vessels slow moving. fogged night and late detection.
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Colonel Rufino Surrenders Rifles as Chaffee Sails to Samar
Rufino, who spent $30,000 to entice rebellion in Misamis, offers surrender with seventy five rifles to the native constabulary. General Chaffee will depart Manila April 10 for a Samar tour, witnessing the April 15 surrender of insurgent Guevarra. Cholera increases with ten new cases and four deaths in three days. The Philippine Commission fixes silver exchange at 2.27 per gold dollar, banks unable to cash checks, gold scarce, imports hit by high rates. The new rate boosts civil salaries. bankers doubt relief, Valdez faces libel suit. Aguiraldo to testify, with Chaffee’s permission.
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Clarke Leads Jones In Arkansas Senate Race Vote Totals
Early returns from most counties show former Governor James P. Clarke ahead of Senator James K. Jones for the U S Senate. Jones headquarters remain open as Clarke proclaims victory in principle with the final margin to be determined on joint ballot. High water hampers complete tallies, with several counties still unsettled and electoral counts expected from missing wires. In gubernatorial race Governor Davis has two-thirds of counties reporting against E W Rector.
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Pike Opera House Fire Ends Matinee Mayhem in Pike
A basement blaze at 21 East Fourth Street sparked an Easter matinee scare at the Pike Theater. Firemen and salvage crews prevented major damage, with total losses not exceeding 40000 before audience and staff evacuated calmly. no injuries beyond a few cut by glass.
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Miss Julia LaMont Improves After Brain Fever Illness
NEW YORK March 3 Miss Julia LaMont daughter of Colonel Daniel S LaMont has been ill with brain fever for some time and was reported much better today reflecting signs of improvement in her condition as doctors monitor her recovery.
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Such a gay time in our boys and girls section
The Commercial Tribune promises a cheerful Our Boys and Girls feature in the next issue. The note suggests readers will find light, entertaining content aimed at children and young readers in that upcoming section.
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St Paul Engagement On Ocean Liner Trip
J B Oglesby son of ex governor Richard J Oglesby arrived in New York on the American liner St Paul and announced his engagement to Miss Ida Rogers of this city. They met two days out from Southampton and the engagement followed on the fourth day. The announcement came at a aboard ship dinner hosted by Mrs George A Wheelock. The wedding is planned within a month.
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J. B. Oglesby
Richard J. Oglesby
Illinois
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Thomas Rogers
Southampton
George A. Wheelock
Treaty of friendship signed between United States and erate
Madrid reports a friendship treaty between the United States and erate is near completion as Bellamy states Mr Storer is present.
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Murder is Sequel to This Romance in New York
The Corlears Park murder and death by suicide reveal Sigmund Blanc a Philadelphia born cigar maker and Ida Klipbock a New York dressmaker who knew each other in Poland. Blanc reportedly pressed marriage with $18 weekly pay claims. she challenged him to bring the pay envelope. Shopmates note Blanc earned about $9 last week. They walked in Park where authorities believe Blanc killed Ida then killed himself.
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Firefighters Battle Dense Basement Blaze on Baker Alley
Firemen faced heavy smoke and intense heat as flames spread through the rear and basement of a building on Baker alley. Entry was perilous, with smoke blocking access and a draft feared to turn the blaze into a furnace.
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