President Sifts Philippine Papers to Senate
Washington reports the president sent the senate additional documents about Philippine insurgents. the materials include hong kong committee minutes from 1898 and aguinaldo de scribing negotiations with admiral dewey. other items cover american treatment of prisoners and letters opposing expansion.
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Washington
Senate
Hong Kong
Aguinaldo
Adm
Dewey
Manila
Singapore
Mirway
Philippines
United States
Aponcillo
Quartermaster Sonnichsen
Gilmore
J. ¥. Martin
St. Louis
United States Cruiser Philadelphia Reaches Corinto
Managua dispatch says the United States cruiser Philadelphia arrived at Corinto and reported all well on board. Other American warships are expected at the port soon.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Philadelphia
Corinto
Muncie Brother-Against-Brother Shooting Attempt
Martin Lyons, 23, repeatedly tried to murder his brother Ed Lyons, 30, firing through a window and wounding him in the right leg. Ed Lyons says the motive lies in jealousy over his wife and reports two prior attempts by Martin. Police have not yet captured the assailant.
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Muncie
Ind
Martin Lyons
Eadward
Martin
Lyons
Ed Lyons
Sanitary Manufucturing and Enameling Works
Miun
Miners and Operators Drift Further Apart in Conference
In Terre Haute on March 28 the miners and operators failed to bridge gaps after talks. A leading operator warned mines may close indefinitely without concessions. He offered Indiana scale alignment with the Lilnas field, but miners balked, leaving two committees deadlocked. UMWA President Wm. Mitchell summoned to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Waute
Tid
Indiana Seale
Linus Field
Wm. Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Schlatter in Kokomo Jail on Disorderly Conduct Charge
Francis Schlatter the divine healer sits in the county jail in Kokomo Ind charged with disorderly conduct as his wife claims she caused his arrest Schlatter had been running a sizable business here for four months Mrs Schlatter says he collapsed from overwork and used brandy and opium as a stimulant also in Indianapolis C G Singleton an attorney and newspaper man from Fulton Mo attempted suicide by laudanum in a despondent mood and may die
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Kokomo
Ind
Francis Schlatter
Schlatter
Indianapolis
C. G. Singleton
Fulton
Singleton
Prominent exwarden Capt James Patten Dies in Indianapolis
Capt James B Patten ex warden of the state prison died at his home in Indianapolis He served as lieutenant in the 17th Indiana and captain in the 137th Regulars during the Civil War He also acted as a scout in Wilder's famed brigade Indianapolis March 28 A receiver was appointed for Wm Buschmann & Co a long established local grocer Bad debts put the liabilities at 42000 to be met dollar for dollar
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Indianapolis
Ind
James B. Patten
Wilder
Wm. Buschmann & Co
Ed Corbin Attempts Suicide Twice in Vincennes
Vincennes Indiana March 28 Ed Corbin unmarried attempted death by own action twice. He first took poison saved by a stomach pump. Then he tried to hang himself but his mother cut the rope after he had suspended himself. He is believed mentally unbalanced.
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Vincennes
Ind
Ed Corbin
Ife
Grain Elevator Fire Destroys Knox Facility
In Knox Indiana on March 28 a grain elevator built last summer by Visher and White burned down. About 2000 bushels of grain stored inside were lost. Authorities suspect incendiaries caused the blaze. Loss estimated at 3000 dollars and insured.
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Knox
Ind
Visher & White
In- SU Priltice
Druggists of three states meet in Indianapolis session
Indian apolis March 28 The wholesale druggists of Ohio Kentucky and Indiana are in session here Representatives from Cincinnati Columbus Cleveland and Zanesville Ohio Louisville Ky this city and other places attend.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Cincinnati
Columbus
Cleveland
Zanesville
Louisville
Timber fall crushes worker at Danville mill
In Danville Indiana on March 28 a heavy timber during construction at Rudd and Harvey's new sawmill crushed George Davis. He suffered internal injuries and remains in critical condition with possible fatal outcome.
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Danville
Ind
Rudd & Harvey
George Davis
Sawmill Worker Killed by Buzz Saw Near Huntington
Huntington Indiana March 28. How ard Stallsmith a sawmill laborer north of town was caught in a buzz saw and died his leg severed. Section Man Badly Hurt Claypool Indiana March 28 William Callison Big Four section man was struck by a hand car and may die.
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Huntington
Ind
Howard Stallsmith
Claypool
William Callison
Confession Rumors and Arrests Stir Kentucky Goebel Case
Startling Goebel assassination developments. W H Culton and attorney E E Hogg confer with prosecutors for over two hours at the Capitol Hotel. Henry E Youtsey, auditor’s clerk, arrested as accessory and seeks public statement. Beckham keeps militia ready for April circuit court term. Captain John Davis remains jailed awaiting bonds.
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Frankfort
Goebel
W. H. Culton
Capitol Hotel
E. E. Hogg
Culton
T. C. Campbell
Campbell
Commonwealth
Franklin
Polsgrove
E E. Hogg
Henry E Youtsey
Col. Campbell
Youtsey
Circuit Court
Beckham
John Davis
War Fears Rise as Russia Mobilizes 250000 Troops
London dispatch reports Russia has mobilized nearly 250000 troops for active service in South Russia. The Black Sea squadron and transports stand ready while Ottoman relations with Germany grow tenser. Garrison strength along the Caucasus and Armenian frontier upshifted fourfold.
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Russia
Black Sea
St. Petersburg
Sublime Porte
Germany
Asia
Minor
Caucasus
Dynamite Blast Kills Foreman and Injures Two at Quarry
In Waterloo New Jersey a premature dynamite blast at Allen and Russell's quarry killed foreman George Lord and gravely injured laborers Frederick Mooney and Emil Lozier. The men had set a charge and withdrawn when the cap fired, leaving a dust cloud and shattered rock.
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New York
Allen & Russell
Waterloo
N. J
George Lord
Frederick Mooney
Emil Lozier
Philippines Divided Into Four Military Divisions
Secretary Root orders creation of Division of the Pacific encompassing the archipelago with four departments under MacArthur Bates Hughes and Robbe. Maj. Gen. Otis remains division commander to focus on strategic policy and civil administration.
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Washington
Root
Philippines
Pacific
Philippine Archipelago
Department of Northern Luzon
MacArthur
Department of
Southern Luzon
Bates
Department of the Viscayas
Hughes
Department of Mindanao and
Jolo
Robbe
Otis
Miles
United States
War Department
Deaths of Soldiers in the Philippines Reported
The War Department lists soldiers who died from malaria fever wounds alcoholism drowning and other causes in action and after operations. Names include Samuel Grimes Johnston Chester J. Dunn Joseph W. Allport Alexander S. Bruce John F. Lynch Frank A. Anson William Knuckles Henry A. Sandman Sylvester F. Rothwell Hugh McCall George E. Congo Edward G. Rodday Cornelius E. Carter Peter M. Fallon Hurley B. Kellogg Alfred L. Ross Deph Parker Clarence H. Thomas George Xwer Joseph Strickland William Linehan.
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Washington
War Department
Philippines
Otis
Samuel Grimes Johnston H. Ray
Chester J. Dunn
Charles Sleicher
Joseph W. Allport
Alexander S. Bruce
John F. Lynch
Frank A. Anson
William Knuckles
Henry A. Sandman
Daniel Knight
Charles W. Sutton
Sylvester F. Rothwell
Hugh McCall
George E. Congo
Edward G. Rodday
Cornelius E. Carter
Peter M. Fallon
Hurley B. Kellogg
Alfred L. Ross
Deph Parker
Clarence H. Thomas
George Xwer
Joseph Strickland
William Linehan
Negro lynching at Yazoo bridge in Mississippi
In Greenville Mississippi March 28 a mob hanged Negro Will Edwards alias Wing Smith at a railroad bridge between Greenville and Leland after he murdered Edward B Johnson at Dulaney s levee camp. Deputy Sheriff Chilton was assaulted taking him to Issaquena county for trial the mob seized the train and executed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Miss
Will Edwards
Wing” Smith
Edward B. Johnson
Dulaney
Yazoo & Mississippi Valley
Leland
Chilton
Issaquena County
Deer Creek Bridge
Town Terrorized by Drunken Desperadoes in Hot Springs
In Hot Springs North Carolina on March 28 three intoxicated men led by J W Floyd shot at passersby, halted streets, and defied officers. Deputy Jack Paris was wounded in the head and Richard Ralston hurt in the abdomen with potential fatal injuries. Floyd was wounded in the arm by Chief Rector as others aided in the manhunt before the trio were jailed amid fears of mob violence. In Rutland Vermont on March 28 Charles W Massey bank cashier faced US Commissioner Merrill for embezzlement and related charges with bail set at 100 000. upon default he was jailed awaiting further examination March 30.
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Hot Springs
N. C
J. W. Floyd
Guy Turner
Duke Lamb
Jack Paris
Richard Ralston
Rutland
Charles W Massey
Merchants’ National Bank
United States
Merrill
Massey
Man shoots wife then kills self in West Virginia farm tragedy
In Gilman area near Elkins, H. G. Fruma, a veteran and farmer, shot his wife twice at a neighbor’s home, then returned home and shot himself three times, with one fatal. The wife is expected to recover. jealousy cited as the motive.
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Elkins
W. Va
Gilman
H. G. Fruma
Copenhagen Doubts on Danish Antilles Sale
The Copenhagen report conflicts with Paris claims that the Danish Antilles sale to the United States is nearly finished. No confirmation exists in competent circles.
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Copenhagen
Paris
United States
Boers Brace For Sizable Raid Amid Kroonstad Move
London reports the Boers may reach Kroonstad as Olivier gathers 5,000 men and 25 wagons in rugged country, aiming to cut the Kimberley to Bloemfontein road. Lord Roberts may delay Pretoria advance for months while British losses rise to 16,652 with 4,004 invalided home.
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London
Warrenton
Kimberley- Bloemfontein
Jacobsdal
Olivier
Charles Williams
Lord Roberts
Basuto
Hell River
Cronje
Pretoria
Cape Town
Lady Roberts
War Office
Bombardment of Mafeking Intensifies with Casualties
March 12 bombardment by the Boers began after a week of silence, using a six inch gun to fire shrapnel that harmed pedestrians and killed several natives in the court house while wounding four others. A shell pierced the Mafeking hotel office and exploded beneath a table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mafeking
Court House
MacKenzie
Jackal Tree Fort
Boers Guard Nine Passes Under DeBeer Command
A Ladysmith dispatch to the Daily Telegraph reports about 20,000 Boers guarding the nine passes over the Drakensberg range led by Commandant DeBeer of Harrismith. It notes the Free Staters and that big guns have been moved from Biggarsberg to avoid making a stand there.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Ladysmith
Drankenberg Range
DeBeer
Harrismith
British Column Halts at Van Wyksvlei By Floods
From Carnarvon March 27 it is reported a British column cannot advance from Van Wyksvlei due to floods unseen for decades. Roads are impassable. Rebels remain at Rosberg waiting for troops to move north so they may raid Carnarvon.
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Carnarvon
van Wyksvlei
Rosberg
British Troops Occupy Ja gersfontein and Tauresmith
From Faure smith dated Tuesday March 28 the Daily Mail reports Gen Clements' column occupying Ja gersfontein and Tauresmith this morning amid great rejoicing and enthusiasm with no opposition. British troops cheered and union jacks flying everywhere.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Fauresmith
Clements
Jagersfontein
Tauresmith
British cruiser Terrible sails for China from Durban
The British cruiser Terrible leaves Durban bound for China. Other items note the Sylvania carrying 1500 mules to Cape Town for the army and various political and business moves, including Dewey celebrations and corporate reorganizations.
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Terrible
Durban
China
New Orleans
Cape Town
Various U.S. and World News Briefs Hit Across Multiple Topics
The Kansas City car foundry in Kansas City Kansas burned causing about 150000 dollars in losses. A Paris dispatch says the sale States has nearly concluded. Lewis Harris is lynched after an assault attempt near Bellaire Maryland. Army chaplain applicants will face rigid physical and mental tests. Senator Foraker introduces changes to the Porto Rican government bill. A first folio Shakespeare copy sold for 5400 dollars, a record price. Boers fortify at Kroonstad Biggarsberg Pretoria amid siege fears. St Marys Church Chicago robbed of over 1200 dollars in valuables. robbers captured. Reports that Salisbury apologized for opening Macrum’s mail denied by London. State Department says no apology demanded. Caleb Powers bound over on Franklin county jury. waived examination. held without bail. Cullen’s counsel says he will waive examining trial. Captain Davis waives examination and posts 5000 dollars bail.
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Senator Foraker
London
Augustin Daly
Kroonstad
Biggarsberg
Pretoria
St. Mary’s
Chicago
United States
Lord Salisbury
Macrum
South Africa
State Department
Caleb Powers
Franklin County
Frankfort
Cullen
Capt
Davis
Railroad Official Dies Suddenly in Ocean Grove
Ocean Grove N J March 28 E A Ford traveling passenger agent for the New York and Long Branch division of the Pennsylvania railroad died suddenly at his home. He was 56 years old.
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Ocean Grove
N. J
E. A. Ford
New York and Long Branch
Pennsylvania Railroad
Market Report Cincinnati Wheat and Livestock Prices
Market report from Cincinnati on March 27 shows flour prices for various grades, mixed grain quotes for wheat corn and oats, and live stock values. Wheat No 2 red at weekly lows, corn and oats priced on track, cattle and veal calves listed by grade, with lambs and sheep also priced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Hoene
Aia
Desponding Youth Misreads Family Conflict in Playful Exchange
In a Chicago Tribune snippet a despondent youth laments his father turning against him while a couple shares a light moment. A misunderstanding arises from a joke told by the father, triggering tension in a domestic scene with Lucy and George as discussed voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy
George
Chicago Tribune
Ungrateful Woman Sparks Praise and Scorn Over Widow
A Philadelphia article notes Mrs Noozy challenges public sympathy for Mrs Weeds after the widow’s husband’s death. The public accuses Mrs Weeds of obstructing disclosure of the husband’s estate funds, turning neighbors against her.
Old Sayings Stir Irish Banter in Washington Star Quip
In a Washington Star snippet, Dolan quotes Rafferty on beauty being skin deep and dismisses appearances as folly. The exchange playfully muses on truth and value beyond surface, using the baked potato metaphor to underline the point.
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Rafferty
Mr. Dolan
Washington Star
Boudoir Generalship at the Door
In a satirical domestic vignette Miss Pinkie orders Jane to receive Mr. Shallowpate with candy on the mantel while she pretends to be engaged and exits. The exchange is light, witty, and focuses on social performance. The brief scene parodies flirtation and deception in a parlour setting.
Inspirational Oratory Reflections From a Washington Star Note
A Washington Star quotation reflects on the habit of speaking at length and the flood of topics that crowd the mind. The speaker notes how after a week or two, they consider what was said and the impact of their rhetoric.
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Washington Star
Governess Names Noah's Sons in Ally Sloper
In a comic panel from Ally Sloper the governess lists Noah's sons as Shem Ham and Bacon causing a pause before the punchline. The joke relies on a punny misdirection ending with Bacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah
Kitty
Shem
Ham
Bacon
Ally Sloper
The Gold Brick Tale Repeats in Mining Stock Tale
A brief note from Elliott's Magazine recounts another mining stock episode with familiar figures and outcomes. The piece sketches investors, miners, and a fragile promise of riches in a tale that echoes prior failures and hopeful launches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finis
Elliott's Magazine
Town Topics Two Column Provocative View Swap
Reporter Mr Greatman declines to share his views. Editor writes a two column piece attributing the editor’s own views to Mr Greatman. The gag ends with a plan to publish his repudiation once he rejects the attribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greatman
Jambkin Gambler Echoes in Turf Tale
Dialogue snippet features Milly and Judy debating gambling, with a jab about turf gambol leading to loss. The exchange hints at risk and reputation in betting culture amid a playful confrontation.
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Milly
Judy
Dialogue Snippet Shows Mother and Son Exchange
A compact stage exchange features a stern mother asking Rodney for a statement before punishment. Rodney requests laughing gas prior to receiving the whipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney
Puck
Fragments of Wit and Verse Spark Readers’ Reminders
A Chicago Post jab at literature notes a joke about art and marriage in a noted cartoon line. The piece references sentimental aging, poetic lines, and a jeweler’s weekly quip on drinking, reflecting public mood and satire.
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Philippine Committee
Verre Haute
Divine Healer
Frankfort, Ky
Henry E. Youtsey
Huusia
Turkey
Odessa
Gen. Otis
Greenville, Mins
Hot Springs, N. C
Prince George of Saxony
12Th Army Corps
Carnegie Co
Carnegie Steel Co
Sub-Treasury
Detroit
Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pyrthias
Japan
Union Steel Co
Monongahela River
Charleroi
George Lewis Bradbury
Kansas City Southern Railroad
Kansas City, Pittsburgh & Gulf
Charles N. Herried
South Dakota
Henny Beck
Hennypeek
Henry
Harlem
Attor
Ney
Mamma
Kansas City
Kan
Lewis Harris
Annie McIlvaine
Bellaire
Market Report
Moderna Journalism
Chicago Post
Jeweler’s Weekly
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