Death and relief blend as Sherman death rumors unfold
Reported death of Hon John Sherman sent Washington into turmoil then contradicted by later dispatches. Administrations, cabinet ministers, and family members reacted with sorrow, relief, and careful communications. Nearby, foreclosure actions on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad moved forward with legal steps and appointed receivers.
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WASHINGTON
oMan
wis
John Sherman
New York
aiternoun
ministiis
Hay Wit
Shermans
Sherman
Voss Ait Witloch
Vrs
Charles Trout
Sutton Serman
Vis VeCallom
dinatter
Wis Sherman
Miles
Miles house
McCumn
Nery
senators
Mia Sherman
Himusa
mike
Tome Low
Sharmin
Fragmented OCR note on boiler escape and injuries
Fragmented text references a boiler escape, two braços atts, and a person named Wererd Smvnese with cash involved. The legible parts point to a messy account of injuries and tainted cash amid a boiler incident. Specific names and events are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Another Generous Storm Strikes San Joaquin and Napa Valleys
A San Francisco storm, ongoing since Sunday, drops heavy rainfall across the San Francisco Bay Area and valleys including San Joaquin, Sacramento, Napa, and Sonoma. Reports indicate rising rivers, flooded lowlands, and damage to bridges in Santa Cruz and Cottonwood areas, with continued heavy rain forecast and notable totals reaching inches in several counties.
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SAN FRANCISCO
Tehkacham nath
San Foaquin
Sacramento
Napa
Sonoma
Solano
Santa Cruz
trine
veterdas
henty
anches
SAMLA CRUZ
ben tulnguldin
Cottonwood Valley
Pacific slope
California
Nevada
Finding of Admiral Fudianul's corpse off Santiago shocks press
New York reports the body of Admiral Fudianul of the Spanish fleet found seated in an arm chair on a Cuban coast near Santiago, identified by uniform and papers. The correspondent recalls the July 3 battle when Cervera's fleet was destroyed, noting Fudianul was severely wounded aboard the Pluton and later lost an arm and a leg before reaching shore. The discovery provides the first absolute proof of his death, with witnesses describing the wrecked Pluton and Gloucester near the landing site.
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NEW YORK
Fudianul
Santiago harbor
Cerveras
Cape Verd islands
Martunique
Caricor
Santiago
Pluton
wn um chan
hur
frst
Santiigo
aic
Cubit
twohary gunbort
Gloucester en hou
Cuba
PoC Mir Weetme
Puror
ben
Gloucester
Morro
Santiago hirbo
Marie Teresi
Almirante Oquendo
Caquilla
tim
Desperate Wound Scene Near Gloucester Shore
A narrator recalls a wounded Spanish sailor left bleeding in a sunlit pool after a firefight. Sailors from Gloucester plan to move him to their ship, but he dies or vanishes before transfer amid burned water, fading hopes, and uncertain fate. The account questions whether the body was ever recovered or hidden.
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hiry
guy
Gloucester
Wanda
Miller
deid
dmiral Yilamil
Ceneral Woo
ben
No More Recruits Says Manila Withdrawal Decree
San Francisco dispatch from March 9 reports that Charles Nelson winch will sail for Manila with 100 men under Lt. Alfred Aloe of the Eighteenth Infantry. No further recruits will be accepted for regiments in the Philippines until further notice as the membership reaches the maximum.
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SAN TRANCISCO
Charles Nelson
dis
Manila
Tewtenant
Alfred Aloe
eighteenth Infantry
Philippines
Suit Over Hay in Justice St Twins Court
An appeal case from Justice St Twins court was tried before a jury in Judge Risley’s court yesterday. The suit of J Bugh against Trhn Dumas concerned attached hay in a distress proceeding. Machnich, who owed Carl Pet, claimed a will for wares. Regh dum 1 asserted the attached hay was his property. The jury returned verdict for the plaintiff. the judge judged for the defendant, but the jury found for the plaintiff on the phuntifl.
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St Twins court
fudge Risleys court
yesterdy
J . Bugh
Dumas
Machnich
Carl Pethans
Bryan at Nashville NASHVILLS Match 2 Hon Wr
Bryan addressed the general assembly in Nashville this morning detailing the capitol event. The gallery was packed as admission limits were reached while Governor Willin presented Mr Bryan. In the afternoon he visited Lennesses industrial shop and later departed for Birmingham.
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Bryan
Nashville
NASHVILLS
general assembly
in assembly
c.ond sisitins
bain
Lennesses
Bumingham
Pacific Express Route OMAMELL Plans Coastline Extensions
Express carrier announces material extensions of operations along the California coast from 1 chic 240 out to La California and points on the Pacific coast, with another route toward Newport City and the Atlantic coast, dated March 22.
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Pacific Eygress
Compan
La California
points line
coast line
Newport city
Atlantic coast
Keess People Well Ends and Bitters Endure
An old medical blurb touts Keess People Well and Bostetter's Bitters as aids to digestion and stomach strength. It claims a dose keeps the body in healthy condition and fights ailments, promoting improved appetite and system balance.
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Bostetter
tomach
Filipinos Undaunted in Fierce Outpost Battle
A chaotic battle report details a heavy encounter near Wan Gur and Santa Parker with the Sixth Artillery and Battery providing support. Units from the Eighteenth Infantry and the Tennessee volunteers engaged insurgents, with Majors Cheat and Van Valenhyn directing troops. casualties included several wounded and one killed, amid intense artillery and rifle fire.
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YORK
Pann
Hoyrold
Wan Gur
Santa Parker
Van Valenh
Aull
Pinteenth
Prat fos
mpiny
ther
Wallson Taxmain kgell
Riley Cilighin
William Rosenhers
Willian Tuster
Wilber
Martwood
Baterfoot Compan
Marlow
Tarst
California
Artilery
Samuels
Tennessee volunteers
Raven
mirteukus esapes
uamun
Married in Michigan Amid 1899 Ceremony
Ot Kunde formerly of St Yale Michigan and Miss A Kelly of Vadland Michigan wed at Kesno with W H Martin officiating. The ceremony marks a local union between two Michigan residents in March 1899.
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NDP
KLEL
T Kunde
St Yal Mich
A . Kelly amerlly
Vadland
Kesno Rey
Martin
Directors and Packers Face Price Fixing Deadlock
Readable excerpts show California Packing towers directors and bankers negotiating over fixing meat prices. Packers demand arbitration like a board. directors insist on exclusive authority. Meetings in progress amid drought concerns and potential industry impact if a final agreement is not reached.
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Californi
Bankers committee
California Rapin towers
packers
Wessie Girtini
Gray
Hebbs
pankers
medms
Packers committee
no land
diete 5
di regia
willlemi
A Queer Case Of Missing Man And Fraud Snags At Prescott
A man named Georg Matintt arrived in Trisa claiming a yard property and to recruit workers for a ranch. He hired an old woman and induced a group to meet a southbound tram, planning to move funds and mislead authorities. He vanished before trial, with authorities seeking his whereabouts and pursuing a possible fraud scheme.
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Georg
Trisa
Ins
Jef leavin
Prescott
ind
Rates for Water Irrigation Charges to Be Fixed
The Board of Supervisors met to hear further testimony on the Tresno Canal and irrigation Company water rates. Officers and petitioners argued over valuation, contracts, and whether rates should apply uniformly, with potential court involvement and consideration of test results.
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Tresno Canal
irri uion
Church
Short
Georg TP Chath
orde
Mserts
ifr cieim
Shart
Mio McMullin
Raisin growers form cooperative packing plant in Kingsburg
A well attended meeting in Kingsburg established committees to organize a cooperative packing plant. Hundreds of tons of raisins pledged to the new cooperative. Proxy votes and plans eyed for upcoming season as local agriculture embraces shared processing.
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Mis
Johann
hutter
Dresno
Ceorge Smith
Giles
Dowdy
Sadie Aniers
Lima
J F Vlley
Vals
Kingsbury
Luther Liliott
Selm1
bink wiiten
T Dasidcon
E Henderson
Sullivan
Kingsburg
Wille Staple
tim
Tredtie Brown
les Andrews
Wixwell
Parnexh
Little Pinoche
Nels Hansons
Mendis
Maxwell
Vic Hanson
hell mm
Fragments Reflect Naval and Clerical Turbulence
Readable fragments describe naval officers and clergy, with mentions of Mare Island and Norfolk Navy Yard. Archbishop Hennessy is reported seriously ill at an Episcopal residence, and a March 3 event is referenced. The text hints at enlistment, commissions, and health concerns affecting leadership.
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Hennessy
PULLQEL Ik
Rearrested man charged in neighbor's murder case
A man was rearrested in connection with the murder of John Paterson near Nimble Cis, with details unclear due to damaged text. The case, tied to December 18, is slated for Sunday morning proceedings. authorities were to confirm identity and charges as investigations continue.
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SAN DIEGO
Mack Wis
mon tole
John Paterson
Nithmal Cis
todas
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