Week of world events highlights fires deaths and diplomacy
A roundup of national and international items notes a North Bennington Vermont mill fire with $60,000 loss, Miss Alice Roosevelt visiting Havana, and Bishop Spalding of Colorado dead in Erie from pneumonia. Other reports cover a Beaumont murder gang victim found in the Neches river, a Russian general dismissed after Blagovescitshesk massacre, a fatal rail wreck near San Gerson Texas, a Denver boy killed from a pretend battle, a murder charge against a 12 year old, train losses near Bisbee Arizona, threats to Victoria Premier Dunsmuir's wife, and various political and social events including Prince Henry of Prussia’s New York visit and notes from Washington and Chicago.
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Unity Collar & Cuff Company
North Bennington
Alice Roosevelt
Leonard Wood
Havana
Bishop Spalding
Colorado
Protestant Episcopal Church
Erie
Beaumont
Tex
Neches
London Daily Chronicle
Berlin
Gribski
Blagovestchesk
Southern Pacific
Maxon Station
San Gerson
Texas
Stewart Hill
Denver
Colo
James Butson
Bisbee
Ariz
Arizona & South- Western
J. B. Eberhard
Woerhard
Dunsmuir
Victoria
B. C
Trade Report Highlights Weather Disruptions and Steel Iron Outlook
R G Dun & Co notes unsettled weather, fresh floods, and stalled shipments while spring trade looms. Labor tensions in coal and Fall River cloth cuts spark wage gains. Iron and steel remain weak as Pittsburg floods close plants. Wheat receipts and exports rise. 156 US and 17 Canada failures reported. Senate move seeks public disclosure of subsidies and conflicts of interest in whip subsidy plan.
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R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Busness
Fall River
Iron and Steel
Pittsburg
United States
Canada
Exposition Funds Include Indian Exhibit and Government Building
Money for the St. Louis Exposition allocates 40000 dollars to an Indian exhibit and 200000 dollars extra for the government building.
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St. Louie Exposition
British remount scandal may reveal £8,000,000 swindle
Report claims a full inquiry will show the nation lost eight million pounds amid the army remount affair, while a separate remark notes more wives are disappointed in love than spinsters.
Moody Chosen Secretary of Navy in Roosevelt Cabinet
Washington announces William Henry Moody of Massachusetts will succeed John D. Long as Secretary of the Navy. Long resigns effective May 1 after a long service begun under McKinley. Moody won a hard-fought contest over Illinois’ Foss, preferring to stay in domestic duties.
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William H. Meedy
Massachusttts
Long
Washington
Roosevelt
William Henry Moody
Sixth
Massachusetts
Navy Department
MccKinley
Hingham
Navy
John D. Long
Moody
Congress
Foss
Illinois
Naval Committee of the House
Chicago
Slinvis Audubon Society
Asphyxiated by Coal Gas in Clemens Home
Frederick Doescher aged 86, his wife aged 72, and his sister Mrs John Frink aged 60 died from coal gas at their Clemens residence. The women were found on their beds while Doescher was in a chair behind the stove, likely awakened by the gas and overcome after rising to fix the stove.
Engineer Frees Upgrades for Local Water Works Project
A damaged OCR fragment mentions an engineer and a project at a local water works site. Details are incomplete, but the record suggests improvements tied to municipal infrastructure and labor actions. Further readable text would clarify names, dates, and exact scope.
Ten Thousand Men Strike Quietly Spreads In Boston
Boston March 12 Freight handlers strike began early Monday with about ten thousand workers at risk of involvement. The Team Drivers union No. 25, about six thousand strong, led the action as other unions joined in. Philippine matters and a signed decree from Washington are noted in brief phrases following the labor item.
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Boston
Funston speaks at Lotus Club on Philippine war policy
Brigadier General Frederick Funston was guest of honor at a Lotus Club dinner with over 300 attendees. He defended U S policy in the Philippines, critiqued Aguinaldo’s forces, and praised American soldiers while condemning extremist critics. He also recounted moments from the early fighting and met Prince Henry in Chicago.
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Lotus Club
Save the Army
New York
Frederick Funston
Charless. Gleed
Topeka
Kan
Frank R. McLennan
Topeka Journal
E. T . Jeffrey
Denver & Rio Grande Railway
Charles D. Coghlan
Miner Savage
Jacob E. Hedges
Paul Dana
J. H. Canfield
Columbia University
Kansas
General Funston
Philippines
Manila
Dewey
Merritt
Aguinaldo
Funston
Metcalf
First
Kansas Regiment
Godfrey
O'Brien
O’brien
Inston
United States
Philippine Islands
Antonio Luna
Luna
George Washington
Jorgensen Rifles
Vicksburg
Flour Mills of United States Reach 1900 Totals
Census preliminary figures show 25 258 flouring and grist mills in 1900 with capital 218 714 104 dollars and wages paid 18 703 418 dollars. Output valued at 560 719 063 dollars includes 102 524 004 barrels of flour and 40 085 977 barrels of corn meal. Altgeld speech at Buffalo banquet questions monopolies and urges public ownership of utilities.
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United States
Beer magazine found near Reitz in Orange River Colony
Lord Kitchener reports from Pretoria that a cave near Reitz contains a Beer magazine with 310000 rounds of rifle ammo hundreds of shells fuses 300 pounds of powder a Maxim gun a field telescope and stores. Thirty five Boers have been captured in the area since March 4. Discovered by Canadian scouts led by Colonel Ross.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Reitz
Orange River Colony
Ross
General Chaффee thanks heroes for service in Philippines
Washington March 10 General Chaffee commanding the division of the Philippines telegraphed personal thanks to Corporal J M Murphy and Privates Michael James Murphy and Leon December Doran H N John corps for devotion to fire at Candelaria Tayabas during action.
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Washington
Chafffee
Division
Philippines
J M i
Michael James Murphy
Eon
December Doran
H. N. Johncorps
Candelaria
Tayabas
Had
Riot at Norfolk Va Strikers Riot in Street Demonstration
Sympathizers with Fully 2000 striking street railway employees clashed with company supporters in a three hour riotous demonstration in Norfolk Virginia on March 10. Police intervened to restore order as tensions rose between workers and security forces.
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Norfolk
King Edward to Visit Paris and Paris to Nice
King Edward plans a two day stay in Paris with an interview scheduled with the President. The report notes a recurring social dynamic described as a girl encouraging a man, framed as a light anecdote in the coverage.
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Nice
Parise
Prince Henry warmly hailed on U S visit
Analyzed European press notes Prince Henry of Hohenzollern’s American greeting. Reports praise his democratic manners and tact while noting socialist critics. U S ambassador Andrew White and family depart with six weeks away. Public enthusiasm, grand receptions, and free hospitality feature in coverage.
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Hohenzollern
Hohengollern
United States
Andrew White
The
Riviera
Prince Henry of Prussia Ends American Tour in Philadelphia
Prince Henry of Prussia finished his American tour in Philadelphia Monday after a five hour civic welcome. The visit drew a cordial reception with heartfelt greetings from city residents and officials alike.
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Prince
Philadelphia
Prince Henry of Prussia
Local Powder Works Explosion Damages Keokuk Buildings
A powder works explosion in Keokuk caused destruction across several buildings on March 12. Reports indicate major damage and fires after the blast, with emergency crews responding and investigations underway.
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Keokuk
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