Hawkins cargo reaches Cuba as Cuban steamer tale grows
New York reports claim the Hawkins did not sink off New Jersey but landed cargo in Cuba and is now at a Florida key. Detectives suspect a ruse to hide Cuban movements with two crews and extra lifeboats. Some say the ship lies at the bottom, others that it awaits further expedition.
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Remarkable Pull of 92 1-2 Miles by Train 60
On the Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore railroad train No 60 pulled by Jeremiah O'Brien reports an 85 mile Baltimore Bear Grace run in 33 minutes and 50 miles Perryville to Grays Ferry in 52 minutes including a stop at Wilmington. The total distance 9214 miles completed in 88 minutes.
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Prisoners Jackson and Walling Held in Newport Jail
In Newport Kentucky at 4 pm Tuesday the murderers Pearl Bryan suspects Jackson and Walling arrived and were guarded by state officers amid a large mob outside. In Cincinnati a test using a covert telephony setup failed to elicit any admission from the pair during a half hour in a darkened cell.
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English solicitor Verheri Ransome slain near San Antonio
Verheri Ransome, 22, an English solicitor for the United States railway guide, was found dead with a bullet through the heart on River Ave two miles from the city, in what authorities deem murder not suicide. Ransome was described as a wealthy San Francisco brother.
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Christians in Constantinople Reported Disturbances in Deyreuth
In Deyreuth, 15 000 Christians allegedly paraded the streets and warned Muslims to defend themselves. The sultan telegraphed the wali to preserve order and reassure the city amid rising tensions.
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Deyreuth
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The Strand Opera Season Closes With Sullivan’s Latest
An excerpt from a period column describes the final operas of the season at the Strand, highlighting Sullivan’s latest work The Chains, its Spanish brigands plot, and the reception of Gismonda at English’s. It notes performances by leading actors and plans for Boston engagements featuring Fanny Davenport Bernhardt and Duse, with rivals clashing in print.
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Cousins Attacks Bayard Speech in Congress Debate
In Washington on March 8, 1908, Representative Cousins condemned Ambassador Bayard’s Edinburgh remarks as false and dangerous. He urged disapproval of Bayard’s stance on protectionism, Lincoln’s legacy, and American unity, arguing for accountability without humiliation.
Local political fight and crowd scene at Pembroke event
A sprawling report describes a Tuesday evening line forming at Pembroke arcade for ticket sales to an Aving-Terrs engagement. Officers ordered crowd control as seats sold slowly, with limited tickets per person and seating allocated. Separate matters recount fraud allegations in a municipal election, contesting results and listing the margins between Mayor elect Ford and other officials.
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Workhouse shooting probe questioned by county board
County commissioners visited the Workhouse in Weakesdiy to investigate the shooting of Adams by Gina Graham last week. Testimony from Graham, Theodore Johns, the cell boss, and Winhey described Adams being offered shaving and haircuts, then refusing and entering a confrontation. Graham fired to scare him. Adams denied threats and said he was struck multiple times with a mace. No decision reached.
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Pauley’s Kindness Sparks Debate in Nettie Cleggett Case
Nettie Cleggett, jailed for child murder, faced criticism over jail conditions as Hancock county Sheriff Pauley was charged. Attorneys including Thomas Hanna noted she was not kept in a cell and helped around the sheriff’s residence while often sent into town on errands.
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Nettie
Nettie Cleggett
Pauley
Hancock County
Thomas Hanna
Hanna
Explosion at Kingston Works Kills Several Men
An explosion at a Kingston works occurred Wednesday morning injuring and killing several men named Jones, Mater, Duturson and two others named Peco. The blast destroyed the dry house and engine room, extending seven miles along the river, with the cause uncertain. The incident disrupted nearby factories with female labor affected and heavy losses reported across the area.
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Itiffen
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Mater
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Smallpox Reported in Terre Haute and Parade Injuries Update
A smallpox case was reported to Dr J Nuvty, secretary of the State board of health, Wednesday morning. William Q Beck, injured when his horse fell during a parade, rested well Tuesday night and was taken to St Vincent's hospital where doctors expect a full recovery. He works for Collier & Murphy. Patrolmen Luebking and Ware faced charges for entering a house of ill repute. the Board of safety discharged them but fined Luebking for insubordination. City boards consider paving Alabama street with asphalt despite nearby protests over block paving and requests for alternatives.
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State Board of Healts
William Q. Beck
St Vincent’s Hospital
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Ware
Board of Safety
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Fanney marble mosaic floors and pumps price note
Fragmentary ad listing Fanney marble mosaic floors and related cement work. Mentions leaky cistern repairs, pricing at 81.50, pumps, and a contact at 133 Indiana Ave with phone 1791. References to M. Lilly and businesses Leaky Cisterns Chenaned and Cement ed.
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Lockout of Union Carpenters at Ma Jellic Building
Union carpenters at the Ma Jellic project on South Pennsylvania avenue are locked out after contractor McGarvey offered plasterers 8.50 per day to finish the building. Plasterers previously agreed to cut wages to eight hours daily, but the move met resistance and a lockout followed the contractor’s stance. The dispute highlights wage tensions amid citywide contractor practices and foreign labor concerns.
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Contmuers' gis trust company delays February statement
A THI SUN report notes that for five years the Contmuers' gis trust company has failed to issue a February statement. The stance is described as poor by a taker, suggesting the company does not care about the public.
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Wisconsin state convention nominates president and electors
The Milwaukee area reports the Wisconsin state convention nominating a president and selecting electors for the St. Louis convention. A temporary chairman, Col Bach of Oconomowoc, led a vigorous speech denouncing party factions amid a noisy scene. The platform urged protective tariff honest money and postal telegraph reforms. Board of Works bids awarded for brick paving on multiple streets and alleys with specific contractors and prices.
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da Crosse
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Democratic Party
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Military withdraws leave Frankfort Capitol guarded
The capitol is left with only Adjutant-general Collier and one policeman in charge after troops were withdrawn. Senator Blackburn has returned to Versailles as Lexington admirers plan a banquet in his honor. James C. Coburn of West Indianapolis remains gravely ill from heart disease. doctors fear he may not survive. Temon Tonic Laxative advertised in the column.
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MeKinley Forces Quiet Factions at Columbus Convention
Columbus Ohio March 18 There will be no contests at the St Louis convention from the Tenth district MeKinley has interfered and settled the controversy He intimated to party leaders who had arranged for delegate selection by popular vote on April 4 the selection of ex Congressmen A Thompson and ex Attorney General Rich as delegates by a Portsmouth convention Capt W S Matthews of Gallipolis said on Wednesday the popular vote plan had been declared off
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Columbus. O
Pbothere
St. Louis
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MeKinley
A." Thompson
Rich
Portsmouth
W. S. Matthews
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Sudden Death Of Two Month Old Infant
The two month old child of Henry Mendrichs at 3608 Alabama St died suddenly on Wednesday morning after showing a cold. Coroner Caster attributed the death to acute lung trouble, though parents noted the infant seemed lively until shortly before death.
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Henry Mendrichs
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Caster
Prohibition Drive Boosts McKinley Club in Frankton Area
In Howard County Indiana a full ticket backed by a temperance group forms a McKinley club in Frankton. S. E. Nicholson, renominated at Republican primaries, narrowly defeats G. O. Roach by 40 votes and predicts easy victory despite forecasts.
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McKinley Club
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Temperance Fame
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