Cuban Reciprocity Battle Risks Annexation Aims
Washington dispatch says Cuban senator Sanguily opposes U S reciprocity arguing it benefits only sugar and tobacco trusts. He aligns with Oxnard and annexation advocates, while Europe and Cuba resist. Republicans support ratification despite beet sugar pressure. extra session looms.
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Washington
Senator Sanguily
Senate
United States
J .Pierpont Morgan
Island
Morgan
Cuba
Sanguily
Annexation
Elkins
Oxnard
Sugar
Tobacco Trust
Europe
England
Germany
Spain
State Department
Palma
Chamber
Foster
Louisiana
Bailey
Texas
Roosevelt
Bard
California
William Plimley Named by President
Washington notes William Plimley has been appointed by the President following a discussion with Robert Bacon. The March timing and the nature of the appointment are reported amid ongoing cabinet activity.
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William
Plimiey
Robert
Bacon
Washington
Plimle
Manila Franchise Award Sparks Contest for Electric Line
Governor Taft reports the allotment of a contract for ownership and maintenance of thirty five miles of electric road in Manila and suburbs including electric light and power works. Charles M. Swift of Detroit vouches for himself and firms Westinghouse Kerr & Co Church G. G. White Co New York in a fierce bid contest among American and foreign concerns.
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Manila
Taft
Charles M. Swift
Detroit
Philippine Commission
Swift
Westinghouse, Church, Kerr & Co
G. G. White & Co
New York
Postal Receipts Show 12 Percent February Gain
February gross postal receipts for the fifty leading offices rose over 12 percent from February 1902. Los Angeles led with a 34 percent increase while Jersey City saw a 9 percent decline. New York rose 12 percent and Chicago 15 percent.
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Washington
Los Angeles
Cal
Jersey City
New York
Chicago
New Coins for Philippines tobe minted at once
The bureau of insular affairs prepares seventy five million coins for the Philippines. Designs by Mel cic Figuero a native Filipino artist and sculptor. More coins will be minted as the islands demand.
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Philippines
Washington
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Islands
Melcic
Figuero
Divorce Suit Filed in Elkhart County Court
Russell Guipe is named plaintiff in a divorce action against Elkhart man Zeltinger ASE. The case appears in general news of the court with details of the filing and parties involved.
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Elkhart
Financial Relief Discussed by Shaw and President
Secretary Shaw met with the President and the cabinet in Washington on March 111 to review the financial stringency in New York and to consider treasury action. He declined to discuss the situation for publication after the meeting.
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Washington
Shaw
New York
Treasury
Jury verdict for Guipe ends with 30 days in jail
The jury that tried Russell Guipe of Elkhart for stealing $35 from John Walker returned a verdict this morning, sentencing Guipe to thirty days in jail. Attorney P. L. Turner defended Guipe, a result seen as a defense victory and surprise to onlookers. The Zeltinger case followed Guipe’s jurors report, charged with stealing a pocketbook from a gas works employee.
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Russell Guipe
Elkhart
John Walker
P. L. Turner
Guipe
William Zeltinger
General McMillan Dead in Washington at 79
General James Winning McMillan veteran of the Mexican and civil wars died at his Washington home aged 79. He was born in Clark county Kentucky in 1825.
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General McMillan
Washington
James Winning McMillan
Gen. McMillan
Clark County
Kentucky
Ministers Join Protest Against Reed Smoot Induction
Washington March 11 The Presbyterian Ministerial association of Washington agrees to participate in the protest against Senator Reed Smoot's induction into the United States Senate.
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Smoot
Washington
Presbyterian Ministerial Association of Washington
Reed Smoot
United States Senate
Wabash Plans Entry Into Washington
A prominent New Yorker and large stockholder for the Wabash railroad announced that the Wabash system would enter Washington, signaling expansion into the capital.
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Capital
Washington
Wabash Railroad
Davis Divorce Request Seeks Alimony and Maiden Name Change
Anna S. Davis sues Howard P. Davis of Elkhart for divorce on cruelty neglect and improper associations after their 1895 marriage and 1902 separation. She alleges financial hardship from sewing and retail work in Chicago. She seeks $500 alimony and restoration of her maiden name Anna Rathka.
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Berkey & Zigler
Anna S. Davis
Howard P. Davis
Elkhart
Anna Rathka
Bowen Named U S Consul to Valencia Spain
The President nominated William Shaw Bowen of Rhode Island to be consul of the United States at Valencia Spain, with the appointment announced from Washington on March 11.
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Spain
Washington
William Shaw Bowen
Rhode Island
United States
Valencia
Surgeon General O Reilly Confined By Grip at Home
Washington March 11 General Robert M O Reilly surgeon general of the army is confined to his home with an attack of grip.
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Washington
Robert M. O’reilly
Army
Will of Samuel A Rodibaugh Probated After 1898 Execution
The will of the late Samuel Alonzo Rodibaugh, executed October 4, 1898 and witnessed by Charles A. Irwin and Milton M. Galentine, was probated yesterday. After debts and funeral expenses are paid, the real and personal property will be held by the widow as long as she does not remarry.
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Samuel Alonzo Rodibaugh
Charles A. Irwin
Milton M. Galentine
LAWMAKERS TO DROP BLACK MAN'S BURDEN
Madison Wisconsin March 11 The ne cro problem conference resolution offered by Senator Hatten was debated in the senate. Supporters worry the plan is a presidential boost for John C Spooner while opponents fear southern ridicule if the conference is mainly northern. Senator Hatten says he has assurances of cooperation from north and south.
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Madison
Wis
Hatten
Senate
John C. Spooner
Spooner
Lawence L Simonton Files Final Report On Large Estate
Lawrence L. Simonton administrator of the estate of David Simonton has filed his final report and received his discharge. The estate was a large one.
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Lawrence L. Simonton
David Simonton
Lehman Ditch Matter Reported by Replogle Whetten and Yates
J D Replogle John Whetten and Albert Yates filed their first report on the Lehman ditch matter. It has not yet been acted on by the commissioners.
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J. D. Replogle
John Whetten
Albert Yates
Estate petitioner seeks sale of real estate near Nappanee
Isaac S. Good as administrator of Elizabeth Weaver estate files a petition to sell real property near Nappanee valued at seven hundred dollars. He seeks judicial authorization to proceed with the sale under probate jurisdiction.
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Isaac S. Good
Elizabeth Weaver
Nappanee
Susanna Miller Named Guardian for Miller Heirs
Susanna Miller is appointed guardian for Fanny Oscar S Oliver B and Nona Miller, minor heirs of Noah Y Miller. Bond set at $1500 with Stephen and Anna Miller as sureties.
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Susanna Miller
Fanny
Oscar S
Oliver B
Nona Miller
Noah Y. Miller
Stephen
Anna Miller
Rockefeller with Gould fuels Missouri Pacific talks
New York reports indicate strong Wall Street interest in Missouri Pacific at St Louis meeting. James H Hyde of Equitable Life and John D Rockefeller senior were elected to the board, reinforcing rumors of Rockefeller’s significant stake in Goulds plans to expand the Missouri Pacific system.
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Oil King
Missouri Pacific
New York
Wall Street
St.Louis
James H. Hyde
Equitable Life
John D. Rockefeller
John
Rockefeller
Gould
Missouri
Yab
Pennell Hints at Burdick Case Probe as Danger Grows
The Burdick murder mystery deepens as Pennell admits hiring a private detective and contemplates a direct face to face identification. A messenger reported by a boy who nearly struck a man could identify the suspect. Mrs Pennell’s condition worsens and is feared to be fatal.
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Gerved
Pennell
Burdick
Memphis River Rises Flooding City North Feels Heavy Loss
Memphis Tennessee March 11 The river rises two feet over the danger line and keeps climbing. The northern portion of the city is flooded forcing many residents to flee their homes. River reports from Cairo to Memphis indicate nearly all steamboat landings are underwater as refugees arrive aboard each boat.
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Memphis
Tenn
Cairo
Levee Guards Expanded as Flood Risk Rises in New Orleans
In New Orleans on March 11 six hundred armed guards were deployed to patrol levees around the city. Rain overnight raised flood danger though no levee crevasses were found by 9 AM. The river remains below danger levels but rising water continues to threaten.
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New Orleans
Czar Postpones Rome Visit Amid Anarchist Threats
Rome sources report the czar delayed his Rome trip planned for late spring after police received word that anarchists intend to mobilize a large force in the city and carry out widespread shocking crimes.
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Rome
Mar
Vesuvius Shows Unusual Activity With Lava Flows
Vesuvius awakened with streams of lava descending the slope and loud eruptions heard far from the crater. Several strong earthquakes were recorded overnight near the volcano in Italy.
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Vesuvius
Rome
Mar
Foreign Affairs Proposal on Maine in Havana Harbor
Madrid reports the foreign affairs minister will urge the cabinet to float the American battleship Maine in Havana harbor to uncover the true cause of the explosion. This move aims to obtain direct evidence and clarify blame in the incident.
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Madrid
Mar
Maine
Havana Harbor
Senate Still Considers Canal Bill
The senate continued consideration of the Panama canal bill in Washington on March 11.
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Senate
Washington, D. C
Memphis Forecaster Warns of 39-Foot Mississippi Flood Stage
Memphis forecast official issued a warning today for a potential river stage of thirty nine feet on the Mississippi River, urging residents to prepare for high water conditions.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi River
Boy's 18 Mile Ride for Life Promotes New Discovery
A Leesville Indiana man credits a life saving remedy for throat and lung trouble after an 18 mile journey to obtain Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He reports instant relief and eventual cure noting nightly sleep. The maker guarantees bottles at 50 cents and one dollar with a free trial bottle at Houseworth Bros. drugstore.
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Houseworth Bros. Drugstore
Identify Lost Vessel
New York reports the sunken steamer of February 16 is the Belgian ship Maskelynne. The vessel became unmanageable January 24 as all fires were extinguished by water. On January 31 the bark Crown rescued Captain Tanner and his thirty crewmen.
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New York
Maskelynne
Crown
Tanner
Plague in Mazalan sparks indemnity debate with U S
Discussion centers on Mexico seeking indemnity from the United States over plague spread from San Francisco ports. Mexico cites US failure to warn under Vienna agreement. Mazalan suffers heavy deaths and mass exodus. millions spent to quarantine and burn infected property.
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S ‘Francisco
Curazao
Washington
Chinatown
San Francisco
United States
Vienna
Marine Hospital Service
Mazalan
Mexico
Pacific
Mazatlan
Bedridden Soldier Cures with Electric Bitters
An old soldier, J. J. Havens of Versailles Ohio, long plagued by kidney disease, finds relief after trying Electric Bitters. He states he is on the road to complete recovery. The tonic is promoted as best for liver and kidney troubles and stomach and bowel complaints, priced at 50 cents and guaranteed by Houseworth Bros. druggists.
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J. J. Havens
Versailles
Houseworth Bros
Property transfers in Elkhart and Goshen areas
A series of land and lot transfers are recorded in Elkhart and nearby townships. Transactions list buyers and sellers including Blood, Daily, McLaughlin, Witt, Kurtz, Kavanaugh, Walters, Godfrey, Paff, Straw, Briggsdale, Reed, Mitchell, and the Elkhart National Bank. Amounts range from 100 to 2900 dollars. Also noted is an employment inquiry by Harvey Wambaugh in Elkhart.
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Robert A. Blood
Michael Daily
York Township
The
Home Industrial .Company
Hugh McLaughlin
Elixhart
John Witt
Ada L. Kurtz
Goshen
James Kavanaugh
David G. Walters
Addie E
Elkhart
Harrison M. Godfrey
Jacob H. Martin
Thomas W. Paff
Elkhart Township
Gladys Straw
Julia A. Straw
Briggsdale Improvement Company
Louise R. Boyle
Charles M. Reed
Francis M. Mitchell
Nappanee
Elkhart National Bank
Joe Lewis R. Boyle
Davis Eddleman
Margaret J. Eddleman
East Elkhart
Man Fatally Burned After Crawling Into Furnace
El Murphy, an employee at Mercy Hospital in Webster City Iowa, crawled into a furnace while intoxicated and was dragged out five minutes later and found fatally burned.
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Webster
City
el Murphy
Mercy
Valuable Iron Ore Found Near Wrightsville in River Hills
A March report from York, Pennsylvania states a large discovery of valuable iron ore in the River Hills near Wrightsville. The ore is said to contain a high percentage of metallic iron, signaling a significant find for local industry and mining prospects.
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York
Wrightsville
Warship Ingeniero Mery Wrecked Off San Antonio Chile
Chilean torpedo boat Ingeniero Mery was wrecked forty miles south of Valparaiso at San Antonio. The crew were saved and recovered from the incident.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Ingeniero
Mery
San Antonio
Railroad Strike Expands at Winnipeg
Winnipeg March 11 The Canadian Pacific strike widens with 150 freight handlers and clerks out.
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Winnipeg
Man
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Schwab Family Heads Homeward to New York
Mr and Mrs Chas M Schwab Mr and Mrs J A Schwab and Miss Gertrude Schwab depart for New York aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm leaving Paris on March 11 with Schwab bound for home.
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Schwab
Paris
Chas
M. Schwab
J. A. Schwab
Gertrude Schwab
New York
Kronpringz Wikhelm
What is Life Life Pills Promise Fast Rebalance
Life is described as bound by strict law and abuse causes pain. The ad links irregular living to constipation headaches and liver trouble. Dr Kint's New Life Pills claim to gently and thoroughly re-adjust the body. Available for 25 cents at Houseworth Bros drugstore.
Cleveland Might Run Again
New York March 11 Former President Grover Cleveland left the house of Oscar Straus and refused to discuss a possible presidential nomination next year. Asked if he would take steps to prevent a convention decision he said he could not discuss that question and that his New York visit had no political significance.
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New York
Grover Cleveland
Oscar Straus
Cleveland
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Marvel Cure Claims
Bucklen Arnica Salve has world wide fame for cures. It surpasses other salves for cuts burns sores and more. Cure guaranteed. 25c at Houseworth Bros druggists.
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Bucklen
Houseworth Bros
Turkey to Delay Reforms Amid Macedonia Disorder
Private advices from Constantinople say the Porte will notify Austrian and Russian ambassadors that due to Macedonia disturbances it cannot immediately carry out reforms demanded in the joint note.
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Turkey
Vienna
Constantinople
Porte
Macedonia
Battleship Oregon Endured Terrific Feb Storm
Sailors who just arrived on the steamer Coptic tell of the Oregon facing a terrific storm February 20 while traveling from Yokohama to Woosung. The crew reports heavy seas and rough conditions during the voyage.
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San Francisco
Oregon
Yokohama
Woo
Would Hold Baby for Debt? Police Call Kidnapping
New York on March 10 reports Miss Tessie Cunningham who runs a boarding house attempted to hold a three months old baby as security for debt. Police Sergeant Fitzgerald quickly asserted the act was kidnapping.
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New York
Tessie Cunningham
Fitzgerald
Kidna Ng
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