Death of General Alfred Pleasonton Cavalry Leader
General Alfred Pleasonton, famed Union cavalry officer of the Civil War, died in Washington after a long life of service and study. Born June 7, 1824, he graduated from West Point in 1844 and served with distinction in the Mexican and Civil Wars. He retired in 1906 with the rank of Colonel and left no close relatives, supported by a comfortable pension and as a benefactor to needy comrades.
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Alfred Pleasonton
Aiso
Washington
Nienes
Pisagonton
West Point
Transsiberian Rail Link Foresees Global Steam Route
Dr Da Karmet predicts rapid steam connections from Vlandivortock to Vancouver after the Transsiberian opening. He says British Columbia would be on a world circling route that could be traveled in forty days with Canadian Pacific Railroad aiding land and sea development. He also forecasts vast Siberian gold growth and notes Siberia already yields about 29 million dollars annually. Census figures for Christian Endeavor show 2,896,746 members across over 47,000 societies with 231,000 youths united to churches last year and total members since 1897 reaching 1,048,235.
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da Karmet
Turor
Transsiberian
Vlndivortock
Vancouver
British Columbia
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Hoe
Siberia
Christian Endeavor Societies
Idaho Woman’s Christian Temperance Union leader joins state legislature
Mrs Rebecca Mitchell of Idatto Falla vaulted into the Idaho Legislature as Chaplain, a notable achievement for women and suffrage supporters. Amidrailway concerns in Italy thefts prompt officials to push baggage control and seals. Greater New York Charter approved by the commission and slated for immediate enactment.
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Rebecca Mitchell
Idatto Falla
Idaho Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Idaho
Greater New York
Greater New York Commission
World’s Fare In Chicago Preparations for Exposition
Preparations in Paria for the exposition to commemorate the close of the present era. The report notes the Chicago event will not be equated with the broader festival. Community planners anticipate exhibits, speeches, and ceremonies highlighting local achievements.
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Chicago
Paria
FamineEngulfs Central India Vast Disaster Report
An examination shows famine covering a belt 1990 miles long and 400 miles wide with mortality possibly surpassing any in a century. Medical care is scarce and many destitute live as emaciated skeletons, crowded poor houses overflow, and admission requests flood in as famine misery spreads.
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India
Devastating Monongahela Floodара Strikes Pittsburgh Area
The Monongahela River surged, flooding rail lines, mills, coal yards, and factories from McKeesport to Glassport. Rivers rose rapidly, forcing workers from benches and disrupting city water works and rolling mills. losses may reach hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Prrresona
Peon
Monongaheis Valley
Makersport
Pittsburg
Monongahela Valley
Monon Branch
Pennsylvania Railroad
Glassport
United Coke, Gas and Chemical Company
McKeesport
Monongahela
Youghlogheny
Worka
Dawoo
Woods Rolling Mill
National Rolling Mill
Cannon
Planing Milita
Losain
Bronongahola
Ohie
Doltara
Worst Floods Roil Kentucky and West Virginia
Kentucky towns report streams out of banks with drownings including Pineville and Middlesborough. Moonshine lawman among the dead as cloudburst floods devastating regions. Kanawha Valley and Charleston face widespread inundation with boats at the state capitol and broken telephones. Provisional Silver Republican national committee calls for a Chicago meeting to organize a national convention in response to perceived party policy shifts.
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Faaveront
Kentucky
Pineville
Middlesborough
James Charwell
Charwell
Waxerno
WW. Va
Kanawha
Ysare
Charleston
State House
Benoce
Teller
Provisional Nations Committee
Senate
House
Washington
Provisional National Committee
Silver Republican Party
Chicago
Silger
Charles A. Towne
Minne-ota
Republican Party
Dubois
Cannon
Pettigrew
Maotie
Jones
Towne
Hartman
Shatroth
Allen
Utah
South Dakota Republicans Back Populist Kyle for Senate
Sames H. Kyle the Populist was reelected U. S. Senator from South Dakota in Pierre. Republicans in the House voted almost solid for Kyle while many in the Senate initially opposed but shifted to give him 65 votes, three more than needed. The main Populist group mostly opposed him with some Democratic support.
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South Dakota
Sames H. Kyle
Pierre
United States
House
Kyle
Senate
Republi
Ans
Damosrato
London Fortification Plan Revived Against Invasion Threat
London plans to build a coastal defense chain from the Southern Downs to the south of the city with barracks and military works. The project, dating to the Wellington era, is funded by Consolidated Fund advances to be repaid over twenty years. Also reported is the death of Ben Coleman in a prize fight at the Manhattan Athletic Club in Cincinnati.
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London
Duke of Wellington
Lord Wollsley
Downs
Haights
Crystal Palace
Treasury
Consolidated Fund
Ben Coleman
Manhattan Athletic Club
Olnamant
Ohio
Coleman
William Wright
Rogers
Tapan
New York City
Connecticut
Ane
Iowa
Wisconsin
New York
Leavenvworth
Kan
Logan
Mingo
Cubill
Wayne and
Lingoly
West Virginia
Tokio
Japan
Kansas
P. Lohner
Pawoee Rock
Brussels
Antwerp
Weil Brothers
Fort Wayne
Ind
Chicago
St. Louis
Ti Ds
Bath
Studunts
Anrvat
Bulle UN
University
Tragic multiple murders fuel fears of Indian outbreak
The bodies of Rev. Thomas Spicer, his wife, their daughter Mrs. William Rouse, her twin boys, and Mrs. Waldron were found at Spicer’s ranch near Winona North Dakota. Officials say the killings resemble Indian attacks and may trigger further violence like the 1890 outbreak.
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Thomas Spicer
William Rouse
Waldron
Postmaster Waldron
Winona
North Dakota
Mr. Spicer
Double Execution: Two Men Hanged for Murder Near St Louis
In Clayton Missouri a double execution occurred as Peter Schmidt eighteen, and Samuel Foster about thirty, were hanged for the murder of Bertram A Atwater in Webster Grove. The crime involved a conspiracy with John Schmidt who was to be hanged March 10.
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Clayton
St. Louie
Peter Schmidt
Tad
Samuel ‘Foster
Bertram A. Atwater
Chicago
Webster Grove
St. Louis County
John Schmidt
Samuel Foster
Atwater
Peter
John Schmitt
Government Rejects War Vessel as Grain Carrier to India
Secretary Herbert notes war ships cannot carry grain due to design and space taken by machinery guns and stores. He informs San Francisco Board of Trade no transports exist suitable for the voyage and suggests Congress authorize employment or charter of a cargo ship with sufficient capacity to aid starving Indians.
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Herbert
San Francisco
President-Elect Owns 103 Acre Farm Sells Apples
President elect McKinley ships a carload of apples from his Columbian County farm to Columbus and sells them for three cents a bushel. The farm spans 169 acres near the Carroll Stark Columbian county lines, about three miles from Minerva and twenty miles from Canton. The text notes he was pursuing the area when he acquired the property.
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McKinley
Columbian County
Columbus
Mr. McKinley
Carroll
Stark
Columbian Counties
Minerva
Canton
Stark County
James A. Gary Named Postmaster General Candidate Accepts
James A. Gary of Baltimore accepts nomination for Postmaster General in McKinley’s cabinet. He is a prominent Baltimore manufacturer and Republican leader, active since 1870, with long service on the Republican National Committee and as a Maryland party delegate. Born 1835 in Uncasville Connecticut, he built Cotton Duck mill interests in Howard and Baltimore Counties and holds major local financial ties.
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James A. Gary
Baltimore
Major McKinley
McKinley
Porvollo
James Albert Gary
Bmu
Congress
Maryland
Republicdos
Republican National Committee
J. Gary
Uncasville
Genn
Rock& Hills Institute
Ellicott City
Its Three Days Meeting Proved a Success for Mothers Congress
The National Congress of Mothers concluded a three day gathering in Washington with record attendance and strong support from officials scientists educators and thinkers. Delegates believe the congress marks a move to educate women on family rearing and dress reform topic. Officers resolved to maintain a Washington headquarters for sharing progress and plan an annual Congress of Mothers.
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National Congress of Mothers
Washington
Frat Congress of Mothers
Mary Walker
Ailis
Walker
Congress of Mothers
Crushing Defeat Reported in Philippine Insurrection Battle
A Manila dispatch reports a brilliant Apaniard victory over insurgents at Silang, where troops stormed the rebel position after a brief stand. About 500 rebels are said to have been involved, with the strategic rally at Ymus becoming the insurgents’ focal point.
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Manila
Philipping Islands
Saya
Silang
Ymus
Carnegie Steel Exports Rail Orders for 100000 Tons to England
London representative Millan Huusicker sent orders from the Carnegie Company in Pittsburg for 100000 tons of steel rails for export to England. 25000 tons are for the London and Northwestern Railroad with a similar order for the London and Southwestern Railway. Additional smaller flat orders are noted. A separate report says Japan has ordered about 11000 tons of rails.
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New York City
Massachusetts
Baltimore
Bertin
William 1
Millan Huusicker
Carnegis Company
London
Pittsburg
Penn
England
London and Northwestern
London and Southwastern
Government of
Japan
British gunboat action sparks Greek outrage over Crete aid link
Athens condemns Britain for backing a Greek transport carrying reinforcements to Crete. The Greek government defends its alliance with the Powers amid reports of a massacre rumor at Altia. Lord Salisbury favors Greek autonomy while Greece calls troops to reserve status and the National League threatens revolt in the Balkans if Crete is seized.
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Crete
Piraeus
Platanias
Canea
Rotino
Heraklion
Vassos
Liave
Prince George
Crato
Greece
Danza
Ile of Orate
Hor
Canon
Aida
Vaucoults
Athens
Berlin
Dex Nouino
Britain
Altia
Lord Salisbury
National League
Balekan
A Decade of Agony Testimony for Pink Pills
Rosamond Ash of Mantilla Street East Syracuse Testifies that Dr Williams Pink Pills cured ten years of inflammatory rheumatism that began in winter and left her bedbound. She credits Reverend Campbell and local officials for confirming the recovery and notes the pills rebuild blood and nerves. Sold in boxes for 50 cents or six for 2.50 from druggists or Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY.
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Standard
Syracuse
Rosamond Ash
Maximus Stazer
Syracase
N. Y
Mr. Campbell
Dr. Williams
Server
Methodist Sunday School
Rosanono
Aix
R “Mantlue Street
East
Willams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Behonectady
N.Y
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Sam
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Jimaica Plain, Mass
Jacobs Oll
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Colon
Central America
Serre
J. Cheney
Leona
Milip Pilla
New Orleans
Southern Railway
Iino
Seresa
Ickats
Broadway
Florida
Dr. Itings
Arch St
Phila
Winslow
Piso
Glenn
Hull
IL E. Stevens
Charlotte Center
Sarsae
O S
Paritia
Yatho
Blood’s Pills
Siassarayetentar
Pasadens
Dzplein
Shylock
Venice
Los Angeles
Cal
King George OF
George
Denmark
Czering
Princess
Wales
Georgios 1
King
Otho
Georgios I
General Pleasonton
Census of Christian Endeavorora
Ayer
Sentiree
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Musa
Sitia
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Pro
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Teland
Farmer
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Brookdale
Winthrop
Candea
Moras
Atte
Hetne
Pont de Jona
Champ de Mars
Trocadero Palace
Russia
Seine
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No Mostem
Qanen
Serakimos
Giliges
Kling George
Arnexa
Oable
M. Skouses
Taurkey
Greace
Crote
Rethymno
America
Creto
Germany
Beau
Great Britain
Monongahela River
James A. Qaay
Mos
Major McHinley
Thurber
Mire
Cleveland
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H. E. Perrlow
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Marlon
N. J
Ellsworth
Hart
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Yale
Mexico
Boston Public Library
Camora
California
Arkansas Senate
Eldon Crow
Looking Glass
Oregon
E. C. Chamberlain
Western Mining Company
Elke
Portland
Brato
Charles Coungelman
Enu
Liverpool
Oklahoma Territory
Beamon Creelman
Banco
Charleston Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Zertucha
Havana
Cuba
Zertucha
Mucco
Leater
Tjacuury
Bismarck
Fife
Hiss
Senator Stewart
Nevada
Robert H. Lamborn
Academy of Natural Sciences
John P. Altgeld
Illinois
Rudyard Kipling
Bermondeey
Kipling
Rudyard
William J. Bryan
Caritulo
Plastics
Joe" Shelby
Adrian
General Shelby
Laington
Kate Fay Ewing
Toledo
Warren Holden
Girard College
Pennsylvania
Frederick W. Vanderbilt
Virginia Beach
Vanderbilt
Frank ‘Bomaon
Pnnsylvania
Duke of Macthorough
Galige da
Hera Rein
Eta
Murab
Newmarket
Prison of Wales
Duchvas
Dulto'a Vstata
The
Cincinnati
Washington, D. C
Burlington
Duluth
Mion
Fall River
Mass
London Railway
Pravallan
Nicaragua
Ireland
Silk Weavers’ Union of
Amaria
Paterson
Cracker Bakers
Detroit
Mich
Cracker Trust
Dominions
Dsy
New Yorks
Hirtis Cs
Iessee
State
Presh
Prita
Obaloa
Pdoz
Ohiotee
Tliana
Cala
Bpitzenberg
Ee Forthorn
Greening
Baldwin
Pacific Coast
Western
Squads
Sessceeseeers
Jersey
Jersey & L
Ruasla
Erate
Marrow
Hubbard
Beata
Fin
Bush
Norfolk
Hay—Prime
Karley
City Steam
M'Cinley
Louisville
San Jose
Cat
ALL Texas
Lone Star State
Wer
Siiver
Texas
Beach Hotel
Galveston
Glass
Wharf Storfly
Bluejackets
Tremont Hotel
Calberson
My County
Tin of
Ditte
Yankes Doodle
Culbarson
Peeple
Secretary of the Navy
Gines
Texay
Austin
Houston
Texas Authorn
Daughters of the Republic
Ginga
Glase
Ailver
Gary
Philippines
Carnesie Company
Venant
Beastey
Mercer Beasley
Supreme Court of New Jersey
Trenton
Mercer County
New Jersey
Ife
Minois
Polly Clous Graves
Lexington
Tampa
Pry
Paris
Prussia
Department of Agriculture
Sons
Charles E. Dow
Bartlegton
Gail Hu
Broamship
Clyde
Gratland
Glasgow
Niue
Wichita
Bounetar
Goode
Our Lady
Gilbert Manufacturing Co
Dimity
Henrietta
Typographical Union No. 6
W. ©. Curtis
Lottar
ANA Eels
Tana
Ental Express
Nate W
Qnocel
Iinerrar
Isi Naaseuriare
Bates
Republic Bonds OF
Dalar
Medien Dynamos
Deiaatts
Alabastine CO
Palladelphia
Orier
Cnn
Benge Caeen
Morris
D.C
Berrey Harossi—P. ‘Co
Svat Giron
Coderas
Elkhart Carriage
Dabbess Mfg, CO
WW. B
Pratt, Set'y
Klewalt, Ind
Asié
Terc Estlo
Honireal
Cav
Great Magazine
Demorest
AZINE
Beat Family
Judge's Library
Funny Pictures
Demorest Publishing CO
I 10
Fifth Ave
Heaven
Hever i Beier
Jess
Book Publishing House
Leonard St
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Storso
Ceresco
Michigan
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