Ex President Harrison to be laid to rest Sunday
National mourning grips Washington as flags fly at half mast. President McKinley issues a proclamation ordering half mast on public buildings and naval and military honors for Harrison's funeral. Events center in Indianapolis with services at Crown Hill and First Presbyterian Church. viewing allowed at the safe house and officials express condolences.
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John Hay
United States
United Braz & Cuba
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Death of Harrison Triggers National Sympathy
Indianapolis March 14 The death of ex President Harrison sparks an outpouring of sympathy from figures nationwide. Messages arrive from Grover Cleveland, William McKinley, and cabinet members while ex cabinet and other loyalists plan to attend the funeral.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Harrison
Whitelaw Reid
Wilbras
Caltt
End of Harrison watch brings Harrison hour rest
Mrs Harrison and the Harrison hour members finally rested after six days of watching General Harrison as he battled illness. Mrs Harrigan had kept vigil since Thursday, nearly unable to eat, and collapsed when the end came though she rallied. Mrs Caroline F Stroud of New York is mentioned in continuation.
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Indianapois
Harrison
Carolne F. Stroud
New York
Boer peace hopes rise as Botha leans to truce
New York dispatch reports optimism that peace with the Boers may be arranged soon. Delarey and De Wet could urge Botha to initiate talks, while Dewet faces Vaal crossing and Milner Kitchener terms. Steyn remains unreconciled, but Transvaal Dutch leader Botha signals a truce with Orange Free State allies weakened and ready to end the fight.
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New York
London
Tribune
Delarey
Dewet
Botha
Eid
Vaal
Lord Kitchener
Alfred Milner
Steyn
Transvaal
Surrender by Hundreds in Philippine Revolt Battles
Manta March 14 A detachment of the 46th volunteer infantry captured five officers and thirty men with 47 rifles near Thdianang Civite. Colonel Robert L. Bulhir of the 8th volunteer Infantry reports the surrender of insurgent Colonel Bopen with two officers and 23 men at Bataan. Lieutenant Thomas T. Sherburne with native scouts defeated forts insurgent forces. In the mountains beyond Santa Maria Lieutenant Corey of the 43rd volunteer infantry captured an insurgent officer and two brass canons near Moronga. Captain J F Taggart of the 28th volunteer infantry seized about 25 miles south of Cayayan the revolutionary cabinet members Aureleino Abrescua Gusto Jackson Ramon Neerez Santiago Costello Ramon Chavez and Fausto Plodo.
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Manta
46Th Volunteer Infantry
Thdianang
Civite
Robert L. Bulhir
8Th Volunteer Infantry
Bopen
Bataan
Batangas
Thomas T. Sherburne
Teward
Santa Maria
Tmocos
Lieetenant Corey
43Rd Volunteer Infantry
Moronga
J. F. Taggart
28Th Volunteer Infantry
Cayayan
Aureleino Abrescua
Gusto Jackson
Ramon Neerez
Santiago Costello
Ramon Chavez
Fausto Plodo
Taft Commission to Propose Philippines Government Form
A Washington despatch says the Taft commission will forward recommendations for Philippine government to the War Department. The commission, while organizing local governments, is at work drafting a venereal government plan. no orders have been received to proceed with specifics, but it remains unhampered to propose its chosen form.
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New York
Washington
Times
Tafteamberton
War Department
Philippines
Come
Fire in Brooklyn Tenement Kills Three Injured Many
Three people die and several injured in a blaze at 270 Alandale Avenue Brooklyn a five story tenement. A mother perished in her apartment a girl and boy ages 12 and 45 perished after jumping from windows. Farrell Murray a motorman saved Mrs Mary Dehreve but suffered burns. Fireman McCue also injured.
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New York
Alande Avenue
Brooklyn
Farrell Murray
Mra
Mary Dehreve
Mary Madden
George Rantio
Rantio
Farrel Murray
McCue
Brooklyn Water Tower
Kitchener Liberals and Milner Clash Over South African Terms
A London dispatch says delays in settling the South African question stem from friction among Lord Kitchener Sir Alfred Milner and the home government. The proposed basis would have the Rand mines bearing rebuilding and restocking costs for Boer farms, with Kitchener wanting more liberal terms than home authorities.
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New York
Tribune
London
Botha
Lord Kitchener
Alfred Milner
Home
Sultan of Morocco sought by United States claims
Newark March 1 A telegram from Washington says the cruiser New York will stop at Tangiers on the way to Manila and take on Consul Gummere who will be conveyed to the nearest port to the Moroccan capital. The consul general demands the sultan settle claims of American citizens against his government. The sultan recently settled one claim but several remain undecided as he has shown no disposition to settle.
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Newark
Washtaguon
New York
Tangiers
Manila
Gummere
Noarest
New York i
Morocan
Ameriecan
Blake
Manila Rebels Struck as Pampanga Seizes Vessels
In the Visayan islands rebel activity wanes after Lt. Fred ttie and the gunboat Pampanga seized and destroyed ten sails mostly native craft. Manila firms lost a Biche of coasting vessels. divers arms and war materiel were captured from the insurgent governor of Tayte to the Samar commander. Cebu pirates operating opposite Negros were suppressed and their boats destroyed.
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Manila
Viscayan Islands
Fred Ttie
Sli
Pampanga
Insiuchiona
Stout. Payne
Teyre
Samar
Cebu
Negros Falan
Kentucky feud over at last
A Ky county ends its longstanding feuding after Judge Pinsles mediates a truce. Two rival factions renounce further violence, enlisting 22 men in the army and recalling a feud dating to the 1890s linked to the Baker and Bates clans and killings in the White family conflict.
Fire devastates Cloverport as 1000 homeless in wake of gas blast
A midnight gas pipe explosion in Cloverport Kentucky sparked a blaze that destroyed vast property, with losses totaling about a half million dollars. The town’s population around 1000 fled, many seeking shelter as relief trains and tent orders from Frankfort arrived. Though accounts vary, no serious injuries were reported as bucket brigades fought the flames through a biting cold.
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Cloverport
Thiattle
Louisville
American Tobacco Company
Isleyville
Monterson
St. Louis
State function marks Duke of Cornwall departure for Australia
New York reports March 14 that the Duke of Cornwall’s Saturday voyage to Australia will be styled an Imperial function with a semi state royal drive by the king and queen in a Victoria carriage. The royal yacht Ophir will accompany part of the voyage to Solent, with no further plans before spring or summer. Delegates will be received and a few formalities for diplomats and officials observed. The king will skip opening Glasgow exhibition in May.
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New York
Duke of Cornwall
Australia
London
Tribune
Victoria
Ophir
Solent
Kine
Glasgow
Directors of Milwaukee and St Paul declare dividend
The Milwaukee and St Paul directors announced a semi annual dividend of 6 percent, up from 2? percent at the last semiannual period on March 1. Vice President Warhington today commented on the financial outlook.
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Wy York
Huge, Milwaukee & St. Paul Failhive
Warhington
Do Away With Strikes Circular Urges Arbitration Board
A March circular by President J Shafer of the Amal Bunneed Association of Iron and Steep Workers urges lodges to back a plan for a permanent arbitration and conciliation board. It would include association officers and workers’ representatives to amicably adjust wage and hour disputes with the trust, aiming to end strikes.
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New York
Mareh
J. Shafter
Amal- Bunneed Association of Iron and Steep Workers
Assonathin
Steet Workers Association
Shaffer
Increase in Income Tax Rumor in The Times
A Times report from London on March 14 says the paper believes income tax will rise by two pence per pound in addition to the sugar tax the VAT on corn and the registration duty. The note cites likely shifts in fiscal policy and tax structure.
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London
the Times
All-metal 65-foot yacht by Herreshams design
Glasgow March H keel of yacht designed by young Herresham was successfully launched this morning. S15 will be built entirely of nickel steel making it the only all-metal boat in the 65-foot class, promising a sensation in British yacht ing circles. Capt Willie Hogarth, Shamrock skipper’s brother, to name her amid noted interest.
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Glasgow
Young Herrescham
Willie Hogarth
Shamrock
Gald
Involuntary Bigamy Case Spurs Helena Court Showdown
The Helena scene centers on a divorce case where Judge Smith dismisses claims of wronged wife and argues over child custody. Flynn and Rose Plyat’s failed marriage unfolds from Sioux City to Los Angeles, with remarriage and a harsh courtroom rebuke highlighting a father’s absence and a judge’s commitment to records. The article also notes military court actions, election appeals, and local legal notices surrounding officials and game law distribution.
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Rose
M. Henry Flynn
Divige
Willim Jolson
Johnson
Flynn
Board of
Uomtona
Mids Ald
Mise
Elste Reddington
Misa Charlotte Deborde
Mirek Busterly
Misa
Tele Ply
Charles Wilson
Hutsent
Supreme Court
Iso
Simon Hauswirth
Haggin
Anaconda
Hume
Moston & Montana
Wetzstein
Comanche
Kentucky, Vermilion Mining and Concentrating Company
Bate
Smith
Fse
Mabel McCell
Hancock
Iterotto Mave
Filward MaeCall
Ready
Wiliam Hancock
Butte
Ball
S.A
Carl Rasch
Sneaker
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