Spain and Cuba Clash Over Monro Doctrine Probe
A New York World special from Madrid outlines Spain's plan to press for a note to the United States, signaling that Madrid will insist on neutrality, nonrecognition of Cuban belligerency, and a shared European defense stance. Reports from Cuba recount a Colazo expedition landing at Matanzas and engagements near Candelaria, with losses on both sides. Separate items note a Natrona fire wiping out copper works, fatal dynamite blast near Export City, and a Waltham watch factory closure amid labor tensions.
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New York World
Colasroy
Cuba
New York
Madrid
Clove
Tand
Congress
United States
National Labor Federation Conference Seeks Eight Hour Day
The National Federation of Labor held a regular conference in this city on March 21 to press for an eight hour day. Key officers including President Goyspers and Secretary August McGraith discussed concerted action and formed a subcommittee to draft plans. Talks covered national unions such as Carpenters and Iron Workers, with emphasis on elevating federation cohesion and potential federal injunction rules.
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Inmanarunis
National Federation of Labor
Goyspers
August McGraith
J) Maguire
Philalylphia
Fifth View
James Duncan
Harroure
James O'Connell
Chicago
Mo OM. Garland
Dipteharg
Fourth View
Thong
Yaga
Maguire
Lennon
O'Connell
Carpenters
Iron Ory Workers
Horseshoots
McGratth
Carpenters’ National Union
Eunucil
Grimvanius
Msicians
Milwaukee
Dietsburg
Osman Digna and British War Prep in Africa
Government evidence shows rising anxiety over the military situation in Africa. A conference with Lord Wolseley General Buller Wood and Grenfell discussed defense of Sunkin and plans to deploy British troops in an emergency. Supplies have departed Woolwich for the coast.
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Reypt
Lexpos
Africa
Osman Dione Te
Yeesterday
Lord Wolseley
Redvers Bullers
Evelyn Wood
Francis Grenfell
Sunkin
Turbulent GOP conventions rock Gotham politics
Turbulent Republican conventions were held in New York City amid clashes between factions over delegates to the national convention. In the Twelfth and Fifteenth districts, rival groups backed different candidates, led to police pressure, riotous scenes, and two separate conventions. A contested national party outcome appears likely as rival slates vie for delegates.
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Eponalag
Marton
McKinley
Cornelius N. Bliss
Crager
George Bilas
Fifteenth Congressional District
Renwick Hall
Cartwright
Dean
Flatt
Brookfield
Powder Mill Blast in New York Leaves Five Dead
A Laflin Rand powder mill explosion at Rifton New York killed five workers including Elling Peterson John Jones Emory Decker Nora Decker and Solomon Smatley. About fifty men were employed with many injured as a second blast shattered the plant and surrounding village. Loss to the company estimated at nine thousand pounds of powder destroyed and property damage widespread. The cause remains unknown.
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Vieres
Cheilast
Kixaeton
N. Y
Laflin-Rand
Rifton
Pieves
Elling Petwerson
John Jones
Emory Decker
Nora Decker
Solomon Smatley
Proms
Norman Decker
Gas Explodes in Pennsylvania Mine Kills Thirteen
Reports describe a fatal gas explosion at Berwind White mine near a Pennsylvania city. Eighteen year old victim among the dead. all workers were married except one son. Bodies removed to improvised morgue for burial. Another explosion at Adrian mine killed two men. Isaac Jones and Joe Lawrence, both married, one leaving eleven children. Families in poverty due to mining industry downturn.
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Pennsylvania
Humen If
Adrian Mines
Here
Tredane
Isaac Jones
Joe Lawrence
Tragedy and political clashes ripple through late March
A lively Macon county Republican convention debated instructing delegates to back McKinley and Crow, with a minority aiming to choose national delegates, while Chicago Fort Sheridan faced a fatal shooting between two Privates in the Fifteenth regiment. Other items report trials, deaths, and political shifts across Illinois, Nashville, and Washington as public affairs unfold.
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Tixcatta
Macon County
Hugh Crow
Macon
HN. Schuyler
Christiania
McKinley
Crow
Mavon County
St. Louis
Callum
National Legislature Debates Cuban Issues and Ambassadors
The Senate and House wrangled over Cuban policy and Bayard’s censure, with figures like Gray, Chilton, and Caffery weighing in. Adjournment moves and votes colored the day as pensions and railroad bills moved forward. A Pennsylvania shooting suicide case ended a Lancaster hotel tragedy.
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Congress
WashixaTex
Senate
Smith
Illinois
Mississippi Canal
House
Ambassador Bayard
England
Cuba
Gray
Chilton
Caffery
Delaware
Hale
Spain
Call
Palmer
Will
Clendenin
Morgan
House Adopted the Resolutions Consuring Ambassador Bayard
Bouter
Louisiana
Republicana Volleg
Suselon
Sherman
Mills
United States
Allen
Hammond and Blue Island Railway Company
Calumet River
Cook County
Til
Anderson approves underage cigarette ban in city ordinance
Anderson Indiana city council votes to make it a misdemeanor for anyone under 16 to smoke a cigarette with fines up to 25 dollars. Patrolmen instructed to arrest violators and courts of inquiry to determine who sold the cigarettes. The move follows a strong push by Christian groups and signals a forthcoming curfew ordinance. Samuel Plimsoll, noted promoter of the Plimsoll line, is described as seriously ill. he inspired sailors’ protection laws and authored Our Sea Men and Cattle Ships. Born in 1824, he served in Parliament and led amendments aiding sailors.
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Anderson
Ind
Indiana
Samuel Plimsoll
Plimsoll
National Amalgamated Sailors and Firemen’s Union of Great Britain
Markets Report From New York and Chicago Trading Floors
The report covers New York financials with money on call and bankers' bills, plus exchange rates and government bond activity. It includes Chicago Board of Trade quotes for grains and produce, domestic futures for corn and oats, and live stock prices from the Union Stock Yards with detailed cow, steer, hog, and lamb figures, plus regional grain notes from Milwaukee and Detroit.
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New York
Terting Exchange
United States
Pacife
Chievco
Board of Trade
Lige Park
Mareh
Lars -March
Perdozen
Cape Cod
Chicago
March & Live
Priew
Union
Hugo
Cade
Sangtiy Cmmon
Texas
Lars
Milwaukee Grain
MiLwarari
History Of A Week News Roundup March 18 19 20 21 24 26
A chaotic mix of 1905 era items reports two killed and eight injured in a Pennsylvania railroad crash near Steelton, names Weleh and Strouse as engineers, mentions political and crime notes across cities, imperial and domestic events, Edison X ray claims, bank reopenings, and assorted local notices. Names include Morton Wheeler Edison Booth Blavatsky Randall and many others.
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Pennsylvania Railway
Steelton
Dewl
Samuel Weleh
Leo Strouse
Philadelphia
Giuseppe de Police
Kansas Poputiste
Peffer
Dorling
Orel
Anaaln
Joseph H Manley
Reed
St. Louis
Sparrows Attack Men Moving Old New Orleans Safe
Two African American workers lifting an ancient iron safe in the French Quarter of New Orleans were harassed by about 50 English sparrows defending nests inside the safe. The men, frightened yet determined, were aided by arrival of others, revealing the birds’ homes filled with nests.
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New Orleans
Han
Philadelphia Times
Favorite Sons Ineligible Senators and Representatives Named
The Chicago Times Herald reports eight senators and several representatives are ineligible for the presidency under the constitution. Names include McMillan born in Ontario, Pasco of Florida born in London, Nelson of Minnesota born in Norway, Matde of Montana born in England, Jones of Nevada born in Herefordshire, Sewell of New Jersey born in Ireland, Gallinger of New Hampshire born in Cornwall Ontario, and Wetmore of Rhode Island born to traveling American parents in London. Ex-Speaker Crisp is noted as a House member born in Sheffield England.
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Ontario
Pasco
Florida
London
Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Norway
Matde
Montana
Queen Victoria
England
Jones
Nevada
Herefordshire
Sewell
New Jersey
Ireland
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Cornwall
Ont
Wetmore
Rhode Island
Crisp
Sheffield
Chicago Times-Herald
New Spring Fashions To Dazzle Paris And The World
A 1596 fashion briefing from Paris lists hoopskirts large bustles oversized collars and other dramatic trends. The Philadelphia Times quotes a St. Petersburg dispatch noting fashion and rumor fueled debates. It mentions Captain Wiggins Baron Toll and Dr. Nansen in discussions about Arctic exploration routes and Baldwin’s Chicago expedition.
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Paris
Marie Antoinette
Philadelphia Times
St. Petersburg
London Times
Wiggins
Baron Toll
Dr. Nansen
Baldwin
Chicago
Europe
Siberian
Andree
Sports News Bits From The Era
Byron McClelland declines racing in the east this season while John Coleman’s Garatify remains undefeated with 17 wins since last August. Eddie Bald plans a $500 challenge to top riders. a starting machine is to be trialed at Holmdel farm to ease adoption at tracks. Breitenstein possibly sold to Boston or New York. Rusie may swap for the left hander. Snapper Garrison trains at Ulster to reach 122 pounds. Marshall Wilder and Horace Du Val share witty talk at Grand Central. a Troy Empire State stop prompts playful banter. Mrs. Nancy Ray of Rochester, aged 100, hosts a large birthday party. she hopes to live to 1900 and has lived in three centuries.
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Grand Central Station
Horace
du Val
Marshall
Troy
Empire State
Herkimer
New York Tribune
Nancy Ray
Rochester
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Garatify
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Holmdel Farm
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Breitenstein
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Garrison
Lewis Farm
Ulster County
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American Gold Mining Record
Great West
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Eutrance
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West Side City
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Lanark, IN
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Lanark, I
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Ontario Veterinary College
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