President McKinley Guest at Ohio Dinner in New York
President McKinley attended the annual Ohio society dinner in New York as guest of honor. He spoke on unity, peace, and national duty, praising the open door to Asia, economic growth, and the nation’s war past while urging sober resolve in postwar policy. The address highlighted bipartisan support, American strength, and the duty to extend liberty and good government abroad.
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New York
Ohio
United States
The
Ohio Society
Ohio Colony
Spain
Grant
Lee
Howe
Republic
Ple
Surrender speech at Academy of Music marks Irish issue
In New York on March 4 at the 122nd birthday of Robert Emmet, W Bourke Cochran denounced U S policy on England and South Africa during a Clan na Gael gathering. He argued the United States was not neutral and urged action over the Alaska boundary dispute, while other speakers urged loyal support for the administration amid a northwest wind. Separately, ships anchored near New York reported grounding and salvage efforts, including Wells City, Lucania, La Normandie, and Pennsylvania.
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New York
Robert Emmet
Academy of Music
W. Bourke Cochran
Washington
England
South Africa
United States
Cockran
John W. Goff
Ireland
McKinley
Cochran
Recorder Goff
Grounding of Two Liners Off Gedney Channel
New York March 4 Two large liners outward bound ran aground in Gedney channel yesterday La Normandie of the French line and the Hamburg American liner Pennsylvania The Normandie touched first at noon as the Pennsylvania grounded The Pennsylvania carried 199 cabin and 10 steerage passengers aboard The sun was shining at the time of impact.
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New York
Gedney Channel
la Normandie
Pennsylvania
Golden Medical Discovery Promotes Healthy Digestion
An article extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic to invigorate vital organs and aid digestion. It emphasizes outdoor activity and balanced living to support liver, stomach, and intestinal function, claiming the medicine improves chyle flow and blood quality.
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Pierce
Five Die in Bowery Lodging House Fire in New York
A seven story Bowery lodging house at 44 to 48 burned early March 4 killing five residents and injuring three. Victims include Charles Buttla John Clark Edward Doyle Henry Jackson and an unidentified man plus Stephen Carney Martin Gallagher and Edward Walker were hospitalized. Police and fire crews rescued others from upper floors as flames trapped occupants on the fifth floor where bodies were found. Building suffered smoke and fire damage with origin undetermined.
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New York
Bowery
Charles Buttla
John Clark
Edward Doyle
Henry Jackson
Stephen Carney
Martin Gallagher
Edward Walker
Thomas Harper
Buttle
Edward Boyle
President McKinley Attends Fifth Avenue Church Service
President McKinley rose early after a late Ohio society banquet and joined Abner McKinley and Secretary Cortelyou at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church for a Sunday service led by Rev. Edward D. Andrews. Crowds on the avenue greeted the President after the sermon while he later rode with hotel owner Hawk. Mrs. McKinley hosted callers at the hotel including former Gov. Levi P. Morton and his family, Gen. Anson McCook, and U.S. District Attorney Burnett.
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New York
McKinley
Ohio Society
Abner
Cortelyou
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Edward D. Andrews
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Hawk
Fifth Avenue
Central Park
Riverside Rive
Levi P. Morton
Morton
Anson McCook
United States
Burnett
Fireworks Magazine Explosion Wrecks Brooklyn Buildings
A fireworks factory at Benson Street and Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn exploded causing two buildings to be wrecked and shattering windows within two blocks. No lives were lost though fear spread as residents fear the factory’s continued operation.
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New York
Charlee Nelson Fireworks Manufacturing Company
Benen Street
Glenmore Avenue
Brooklyn
Providence cigar makers seek charter for meeting
In Providence on March 1 a group of cigar makers discussed obtaining a charter for a Clear M tion and planned a meeting Tuesday night. The organizers indicated that a strike may be contemplated by the union in the city.
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Providence
Tt Ie
Busy Week on Beacon Hill Ends for Legislators
Beacon Hill reports a tiring end to a week as committees strain under a flood of bills. Albany road and Fitchburg leases surface in debate, while Col Butler Ames pushes a street railway meeting for last minute action. Militia efficiency bills move ahead, gas commissioner battles continue, and a brewing liquor law discussion yields two hearings on Lawrence matters.
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Beacon Hill
General Court
Albany
Robert M. Morse
Geo. A. Crocker
Samuel Hoar
Albany Road
C. H. Venner
Fitchburg
Commonwealth
Railroad Committee
Crane
Massachusetts
Col. Butler Ames
Street Railway Committee
Worcester & Gardiner Street Railway Co
State House
Goulding
Military Affairs Committee
Adjutant General's Department
UV. & Eircuit
Barker
Behalf
Gifford
Haverhill
Maroh
Aye
Lawrence
Hyannisport murder trial opens with Hill case
The Hyannisport murder trial of Joseph Hill, accused of killing his wife last June, begins next Monday at a special Barnstable session. Hill, about 28, previously employed by George B. Lewis, fled after the shooting, was captured by State Detective Letteney, and indicted for murder with two bullet wounds cited in the new indictment. The defense pleads not guilty, while prosecutors seek motive to establish guilt.
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Barnstable
Joseph Hill
Hyannisport
Hill
George B. Lewis
Provincetown
Curry Cottage
Mamie
Admiral Philip Honored At Y M C A Banquet In Springfield
In Springfield on March 4 the 16th anniversary of the central Y M C A was observed with a Massasoit house banquet honoring Rear Admiral Philip who commanded the Texas at Santiago. He and wife arrived, a reception followed, and Mayor Hayes presided over a bright affair with 70 covers. Admiral Philip praised the navy and the Y M C A’s sailors work while others spoke on the naval reserve and related efforts. A public anniversary address by Rear Admiral Philip is planned for the city hall tomorrow afternoon.
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Springfield
Massasoit House
Philip
Texas
Santiago
William Miller
New York
George D. Chamberlain
Cocking main raid at Savin Rock nets arrests
West Haven police and eight specials raided Keefe's hotel at Savin Rock early today during a cocking main. Sixteen people including the proprietor were arrested after a large dance hall incident in which birds were seized and many escaped by jumping from 20 foot windows. Officers used clubs as clashes erupted and two officers were seriously injured.
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New Haven
Conn
West Haven
Keefe
Savin Rock
Hartford
Diphtheria Rumor at Phillips Academy Andover
Lawrence March 4 The faculty and students at Phillips Academy Andover are unsettled by a report of a diphtheria epidemic at the institution. The rumor alleges widespread circulation and cases within the academy, with no deaths reported so far this school year.
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Phillips Academy
Andover
Lawrence
Hividge Base Travel Warning From County Leader
A county official warns travelers about danger from the Grd Water and warns city residents about recent freehet conditions. The chairman stressed caution and noted the current risk level tied to recent weather patterns.
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Newterrpert
Mer
Hairman Hishop
Kesen
Siemens Ae
Tetay
Reebern
Trance survivor Elida Wilbur speaks after two years
In San Francisco Elida Wilbur, once betrothed to James Dunphy, woke from a two year trance after a near fatal gas incident. Doctors hold cautious hopes as she recovers faculties and murmurs her first words since the episode.
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San Francisco
Cal
Elida Wilbur
Miss Wilbur
James Dunphy
Vatican
Mr. Dunphy
Bay
State's Oldest Editor Dies in Concord
Hon. John M'Clay Hill, the eldest editor and publisher in New Hampshire, died after months of illness in Concord. Born November 5, 1821, he founded Hill's Daily Patriot in 1841 and later led the New Hampshire Patriot. A longtime Democratic figure, he ran for governor in 1884 but lost narrowly to Moody Currier.
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Concord
N. H
John M'Clay Hill
New Hampshire
Isaac Hill
William P. Hill
Hill
Daily Patriot
New Hampshire Patriot
Democratic Party
Moody Currier
Boy Burned to Death in Centreville Tragedy
A three year old boy Aram Johnson died after he set fire to his clothing by placing paper in a stove. His mother was away harnessing a horse and a girl caretaker left him briefly. The grandfather and others attempted to extinguish the flames but he died at midnight despite doctors' efforts.
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Providence
R. L
Centreville
Aram Johnson
National union settles eight hour issue in several towns
On March 4 the national union settled the eight hour question in Groton and Montpelier and two other places. Barre branch involvement and statements about advising an Italian worker were denied by Duncan in morning papers.
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Westerty
National Union
Groton
Montpelier
Barre Ofiar
Duncan
Barre
Unsettled at Hallowell as union moves on
In Hallowell Maine on March 4 the local incar branch of the National Cutters' union escalates action over retirement terms. George Lord presides as a stone cutter seeks to remain in force. no further offer was presented.
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Hallowell
Incar
National Cutters’ Union
George Lord
Stone
Forcy
No Action at Concord on Granite Strike Progress
Central progress toward settlement of the granite strike at Concord New Hampshire continues with conditions remaining substantially unchanged after yesterday. Labor leaders and company representatives held talks with no immediate breakthrough announced.
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Concord
N. H
Poor Fills Core Liver Tite and Indigestion Notice
A garbled OCR fragment lists medical product names and an operating permit note. It references a date in May and mentions a desire to operate, with unclear product or location details. The readable items include core liver titers and indigestion remedies.
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Meadeoche
Caey
Tahoe
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John A. Richards
Timothy L. Woodruff
James H. Hoyt
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Bristol
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Sandy Hook
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Fireworks Magazine
Lawrence Father Mathew Society
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Col. Fletcher and Dutton Srs
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Pier 26
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J. J. Brows
Chuck
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