Maine disaster explained by dynamiter confession
Gesaler Rougeau, jailed for sending dynamite to the Umbria, says he sold bombs to filibusters used to destroy the Maine in Havana harbor. He built explosive devices in 1897 for Cuban rebels against Spain, claims the Maine’s destruction followed a mistaken target and Cuban assailant later killed himself. He adds he did not pursue anarchist aims but once attempted to destroy Frederick the Great statue.
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New York
Gesaler Rougeau
Umbria
Maine
Havanna Harbor
Jacksonville
Ers
Hosesau Anid
Frederick the Great
Shaefer Dies in Denver Leader of Stock Growers
Conrad Schaefer president of the American Stock Growers Association died at his sister's Denver home after a three month illness from a liver complaint. He was a leading figure in the U.S. stock industry and had served as president of the Colorado Stockgrowers Association, and was chosen president of the national body when it formed in Denver.
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Denver
Conrad Schaefer
American Stock Grower's Association
Schaefer
United States
Colorado Storkgrowers Association
American Association
Armenians Starving as Food Shortage Spreads
A terse telegram from the Turkish Mission Aid society via Van reports Armenian villagers in London facing severe poverty and dwindling food supplies with growing deaths from hunger and danger.
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London
Armenia
Van
Turkish Mission Aid Society
Grain Market Quotes Chicago March 28 May Wheat and Corn Prices
On the Chicago grain exchange March 28 May options show wheat at .12 percent, corn at 80.484 percent, and other prices listed as 83 84 for La wheat at 81.12 and corn around 0.4185. Market activity reflects standard futures movements.
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Chicago
Philippine Assembly Election Postponed by Census Proclamation
Governor Wright issues proclamation stating the Philippine census is complete and that no election will be held for two years if peace prevails, delaying the General Assembly.
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Manilla
Wright
Philippines
Rioting in Spain Over Food Shortages
In Spain thousands of workmen in Andalusian and eastern provinces riot due to food shortages. They pillaged farmhouses as the police struggle to control the unrest amid a prolonged drought causing widespread crop damage and fears of further disorders.
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Madrid
Spain
Andalusian
Sail captain Shoemaker retires from revenue cutter service
Washington March 27 Captain O F Shoemaker chief of the revenue cutter service is placed on the retired list after reaching the age limit for active duty. He has long served in charge of the Gulf and Atlantic districts and others. He is likely to be succeeded by Captain Worth G Rose of the cutter Mohawk.
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Washington
O F Shoemaker
Revenue-Cutter Service
Captain Shoemaker
Gulf District
Atlantic District
Worth G Rose
Mohawk
Tragedy Near Oak Land Shocks Oregon Community
Details from Roseburg Oregon describe the killing of Jacob Reuter four miles west of Oakland. He was shot from the hillside with a 25 30 caliber rifle while at his doorway, as his ill father and brother lay in bed. The killer remains unknown. a coroner’s jury calls it murder by a mysterious assailant and district attorney Brown investigates.
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Roseburg
Ore
Jacob Reuter
Oakland
Reuter
Caspar Reuter
Peter Reuter
Geo. McEnroy
Ser Dey
Peter Ronter
McClellan
Reuter Brothers
Peter
R L Stephens
WC Gilmour
Newassin
Brown Ie
Japanese Loan Prospectus Draws Heavy Demand in London
London March 28 The prospectus of the new Japanese loan is in enormous demand with subscriptions likely to exceed seventy five million to be issued here.
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Scripps News Association
London
Peace Talk Prevails Across Nations
The Post reports strong authority that a memorandum outlining terms acceptable to Russia has been received from St Petersburg at the foreign office. The document signals potential progress in diplomacy as discussions continue between nations.
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Scrippa Newe Austoniation
Birmingham
the Post
Russia
St Petersburg
Foreign Office
Global War Moves Outline on March Fronts and Supplies
The report notes General Lineviteh moving northward from Chang Chun toward March 27. It mentions a potential next engagement near Hungari and Russian forces placing a river barrier between sides. It cites exhausted Russian supply lines at Kiren and Chang Chun.
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Chang Chun
Hungari
Kiren
Japanese forces clear battlefield near Mukden afterward
March dispatch from Manchuria reports the Japanese left army near Mukden clearing the field and sorting large quantities of captured stores. Prisoners are treated and engineers rush a Hun river railroad bridge repair. Trains to Hun will reach Mukden soon as weather improves aiding movement of guns and transport.
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Toki
Manchuria
Mukden
Hun
Russia seeks peace talks with Japan via French mediator
A Paris dispatch reports Russia has asked Minister Deloasee to mediate peace talks with Japan. Minister Decass is inclined to undertake the task but requires Lord Lapsdown’s cooperation for success.
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London
Parie
Russia
Deloasee
Japan
Decass
Lord Lapsdown
Cyclone Wrecks Louisburg Lands in Lac Qui Parle County
A cyclone yesterday at six wiped out all stores two grain elevators and several dwellings in Louisburg Lac Qui Parle county. Property loss estimated at sixty thousand dollars. Seven injured including five Winger family members Jennie Winger gravely hurt likely to die.
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Scripps News Association
Mt Paul
Great Northern
Louisburg
Lac Qui Pacle
Winger
Jennie Winger
Thomas H Wicka Dies Suddenly in Chicago Office
Thomas H Wicka, vice president of the Pullman Palace War Company, collapsed and died in his Chicago office this morning. The death is attributed to heart disease on the report.
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Scripps News Association
Chicago
Thomas H Wicka
Pullman Palace War Company
Ft. Heart Disease
New Medford Railroad Assured Will Link Medford to Crater Lake
At a Medford meeting of the Medford & Water Lake Railroad directors and stock committee reported 825,000 in stock subscriptions. The grading contract to Eagle Point was awarded to Charles Wing with work starting immediately. Piling across Bear Creek awarded to Mr Hooks. The firm aims to rush construction to beat winter and open a route from Medford to Crater Lake, unlocking rich virgin timber lands and enabling settlement.
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Medford
Crater Lake
Bulgarian Revolt Sacks Monastery at Castoria
Constantinople reports Bulgarian revolutionaries attacked the mousetery of St. Nicholas at Castoria last Sunday. Monks expelled, many wounded, and the building burned in the assault.
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Scripps News Association
Constantinople
Bt. Nicholas
Castoria
Verne's Last Rites Marked by Crowds in City Funeral
March 28 funeral for Julia Verne drew vast crowds as the author was honored. Citizens lined streets and stood bareheaded as the cortège passed, paying tribute to the writer and his work.
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Boripps News Association
Julia Verne
Missionary Herald Reports Roehfelter Gift Accepted
The Missionary Herald, organ of the American Board of the Congregational Church, announces Roehfelter’s gift totaling 41 500 and notes its appointment. Congregational leaders generally expect the gift will be accepted.
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Missionary Herald
American Board of the Congregational Church
Roehfelter
Remains to Mexico After Diplomat Funeral
Washington March 28 The state funeral for Don Manuel de Aspires Mexican Ambassador to the United States drew President Roosevelt Supreme Court members and diplomats. After services at St Matthews Church the body lay in Oak Hill cemetery while arrangements for shipment to Mexico are made. The coffin will travel from New York to Vera Cruz aboard The Columbian with final interment in Mexico City. A dance will be held at Armory Hall on Monday April 3 under the auspices of ONO LG ON G.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
Don Manuel de Aspires
United States
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Diplomatic Corps
St Mathew's Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mexico
Theoruinr Columbia
New York
Vera Cruz
City
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