Final Hours Approach for Ex President Harrison
Indianapolis reports state Gen. Benjamin Harrison remains gravely ill as three doctors monitor him through the night and into Wednesday morning. A bulletin notes no change in condition over the last hours, with family and a steady stream of visitors at the Harrison residence amid growing concern for his health.
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Harrison in Critical Condition as Sinking Continues
Dr. Henry Jameson reports Gen. Harrison in critical shape with rising congestion and worsening breathing. Oxygen therapy temporarily eases pain while officials warn recovery may be impossible as telegrams and inquiries flood newsrooms and homes in Indianapolis and beyond.
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Sketch of His Life Benjamin Harrison Biography Timeline
Benjamin Harrison born August 20 1843 at North Bend Ohio on the Ohio River grew into a lawyer and politician. He studied at Miami University and Oxford female seminary before practicing law in Indianapolis. He rose as Indiana bar leader, served as supreme court reporter, and became a Civil War officer twice elected to public office before being elected president in 1888 and later remarried with a young child.
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Illinois battleship exceeds builders trip expectations
Newport News Va March 13 The Illinois on builders test run along the coast tested boilers and propulsion not reaching strike speed due to foul condition and barnacle buildup. On board Superintendent Post Captain Converse and Lieutenant Commander Henderson analyzed performance during a two hour run averaging 16.2 knots with 107 revolutions per minute over about 25 miles.
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Murdered for Money in Georgia
The headless trunk found in the Ocmulgee River near McRae is believed to be Edward Almy, an electrical engineer who vanished from Macon on January 1 with a sizable sum of money. Wounds to the chest and abdomen and an ax severing the head suggest murder.
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Edward Almy
French Moroccan clash disperses tribes at Timimoun oasis
Gen Serviere reports a new engagement between the French Algerian punitive expedition and Moroccan tribes in the Timimoun oasis district Topat. The tribesmen were dispersed with great loss, and the French forces suffered two officers and 23 men killed or wounded. At Niagara Falls, experiments show electric lighting to illuminate the falls at night using new search light apparatus.
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Malone Officials Seize 48 Chinese at Border North of Malone
Malone N Y officials report capturing 48 Chinese at the border north of Malone Tuesday. They will likely be sent to Ogdensburg. Authorities expect 26 more arrive Wednesday.
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Market Report from Cincinnati Chicago and Indiana
The summary outlines prices for flour and wheat across major markets in Cincinnati and Chicago on March 12, with futures and spot quotes. It lists various flour types and prices, along with wheat on track, corn and oats sales, and live stock prices for hogs cattle sheep lambs and veal calves across Cincinnati Indianapolis and East Buffalo markets with ranges by grade and weight.
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Friction Over Railway Land in Tien-Tsin Escalates
British and Russian forces clash over land claimed by Russia as part of a new concession. Railway manager Kinder began a siding, was halted, and a British official authorized continued construction with armed force if needed. Russian commander Wakasak protested but diplomacy urged continuation. Counts Waldersee outlines summer troop dispositions to prevent trouble in Peking.
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Conditions in Cuba Improve Amid Peaceful Hints
Washington reports from the war department say conditions in Cuba are improving after the Platt proposition. Officials note a calming of unrest and expect continued peace unless an unforeseen event occurs. Senators Proctor and Cockrell, both on the military committee, travel to Cuba to assess the situation.
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The Thirtieth Regiment Arrives on Hancock Transport
The Hancock arrived in San Francisco from Manila with the 30th United States Volunteer Infantry totaling 874 aboard including 26 officers and 848 enlisted men. The unit, mainly from Michigan Illinois and Indiana with Michigan strongest, includes 72 prisoners and discharged soldiers deported by military order.
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Legislature appoints committee to greet McKinley in California
The California legislature on Tuesday created a joint committee to welcome President McKinley during his California visit and to attend the May launching of the battleship Ohio.
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McKinley
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Carnegie offers 40000 for Newcastle public library
Newcastle Pennsylvania on March 13 reports Andrew Carnegie offers 40000 dollars for a free library if the city provides a site and raises 4000 dollars annually for maintenance.
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Newcastle
Andrew Carnegie
Oshkosh Businessman Dies By Self Inflicted Wound
Oshkosh Wisconsin March 13 O J Ungus a prominent local businessman died Tuesday night by cutting his throat with a razor authorities report the death causing shock in the city and prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the act
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Great Britain's Answer The London Papers Oppose Senate Amendments
The London afternoon papers approve the government's refusal to accept the Senate's amendments to the Hay Pauncefote treaty. The Evening Standard urges attacking Monroeism, arguing English interests rival American influence and continental powers will soon focus on the commercial potential of the southern hemisphere.
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Recruiting for the Army Shows Big Increase in Enlistments
Washington reports enlistments in the regular army more than doubling since the February start of recruiting after the army reorganizaton bill. Adjt. Gen. Corbin cites daily reports from officers nationwide. By February 8 368 recruits were lined up and by the week ending March 8 736 recruits were obtained.
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Corbin
Soldiers in Jail After Rampage in Helena
Soldiers from Fort Harrison arrived Tuesday night and caused a three hour disturbance at the police station. They wrecked blankets stoves and beds and used billies against officers. They seized a street car and allegedly held up the motorman while throwing sticks and bricks at women passengers.
New Army Law Explanations Circulated by Signal Chief
Gen. Greeley, chief signal officer, prepared a circular for members of his corps affected by the new army law. About 400 non-commissioned officers and privates will see rank and pay reductions. Commanding officers face little change. Most volunteer officers are expected to join the regular service.
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Washington
Gen. Greely
Four armed men escape after running gunfight in Hudson
Four heavily armed men believed to be Toledo safe crackers fled a Take Shore train in Hudson on Tuesday. Marshal Atkin son and deputies pursued at the depot, a chaotic chase followed with over a hundred shots exchanged. Three men captured, one wounded.
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Hudson, Mich
Toledo
Chas, Atkinson
Wagner to be ennobled at Prince Regent theater dedication
A Munich report says Herr Siegfried Wagner will be ennobled by Prince Luitpold during the upcoming dedication ceremony of the Prince Regent theater.
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Luitpold
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Easter Hat Fashions Signal Parisian Styles for Spring
Fashion writers predict a short run for chiffons as Easter hats showcase Parisian influence with roses, lace, and gold accents. City trends may quickly reach smaller towns, though some wholesalers think chiffons linger longer there.
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