Ordered Men Shot in Samar Court Martial Case
Manila march 22 court martial for Major Littleton W T Waller and Lieutenant John H A Day resumed after Gen Chaffee directive. Waller pleaded not guilty to murder yet admitted Limón’s death. Captain Dunlap testified Waller ordered Day to execute prisoners after they refused to work and ate roots. Marix for Waller argued sanity debate. Waller’s fitness deemed not for defense alone.
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Manila
Littleton W. T. Waller
John H. A. Day
Marine Corps
Samar
Chaffee
Waller
Limon
Robert H. Dunlap
Gridley
Quick
Cargadores
Day
Waler
Adolph T. Marix
Major Waller
Dr. Love
Lord Hope Divorced Over Wife May Yohe Misconduct
London reports Lord Francis Hope won a divorce on grounds of his wife May Yohe’s misconduct with New York resident Putnam Bradley Strong. Details include their 1900 U S travels and later intimacy, followed by separation and departure for Japan under assumed names. Lady Hope, formerly actress May Yohe, is abroad with Captain Strong.
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London
lLord
Francis Hope
May Yone
Putnam Bradley Strong
New York
Lord Hope
May Yohe
United States
Strong
Japan
J. F. Smith
Wope
Lady Elape
Lady Hope
Captain Strong
Mayor Strong
Cleveland Not Troubled by Bryan Editorial Critique
Ex President Grover Cleveland in Princeton says he is not troubled by William Jennings Bryan calling him a traitor and ingrate in The Commoner. He declines to comment further on Democratic party prospects for the next presidential campaign beyond noting efforts to unite the party.
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Bryan
Princeton
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Cleveland
Mississippi
Democratic Party
Nations Again Friendly with Mexico Approved by Austrian Congress
Vienna March 22 The upper house of the reichsat approved a government bill to arrange provisional consular and commercial relations between Austria Hungary and Mexico. The lower house passed the measure March 18. An Austro Hungarian minister to Mexico was appointed last June. Diplomatic ties had been cut since 1867 after Emperor Maximilian’s execution.
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Vienna
Austria-Hungary
Mexico
Reichsat
Reichsrath
Austria- Hungary
Emperor Maximilian
United States Steel to Buy German Iron for Structures
Berlin reports that United States Steel plans large scale purchases of Iron in Germany for structural use. The firm has instructed its agents to be ready to buy extensively, signaling a major expansion in imports.
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Berlin
United States Steel Corporation
Germany
Philadelphia Boxing Roundup: Maher KOed in Second Round
In Philadelphia on March 22 Peter Maher was knocked out in the second round of a bout with Gui Rubin. The result shocks locals as Maher falls early and Rubin claims a decisive victory.
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Philadelphi
Peter Maher
Gua Rublin
Cleveland in a Quandary over Municipal Code
A Columbus Dispatch note says the Ohio supreme court will likely strike down the Coveland federal plan law. If the petitioners win, Cleveland risks having no viable government. lawmakers push the municipal code bill to avert a possible extra crisis.
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Cleveland, O
Columbus Dispatch
Supreme Court
Charles D. Gibbons
Cleveland
May Act Fails to Decide Miners Grievances in Shamokin
Shamokin Pennsylvania March 22 United Mine Workers convention for districts 1 7 and 9 failed to reach a decision on anthracite miners grievances. Delegates expected adjournment and action yesterday but the scale committee report took longer than anticipated and was not adopted in full by adjournment. President Mitchell announced part of the report was adopted but its exact clauses were not disclosed. Final action and adjournment were hoped for by noon today amid uncertainty and divided opinion on drastic measures to secure redress.
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Shamokin
United Mine Workers of America
Mitchell
Berlin Defends Meat Preservatives Used for Exports
Berlin replies to U S criticism of Germany banning borax preserves by asserting the prohibition applies to all meat both domestic and foreign and that American exporters have no grounds for complaint. American agents counter that charcotic meat preserving is unknown in Germany and unlikely to be used, arguing reputations are aimed to block American exports from competing with German producers.
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Berlin
United States
Germany
America
Judges void deed transfers of 285 acres near Painesville
In Cleveland on March 22 Judge Wing of the U S circuit court voided deeds signed by Martin E Gray on his death bed three years prior. The property valued over 100000 dollars near Painesville was deeded to the American Baptist Home Mission Society and the American Baptist Publication Society. The land will revert to Gray's heirs amid claims of undue influence.
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Cleveland, O
Club wired to Sharkey for May Fitzsimmons clash
Los Angeles March 22 The Century Athletic club wired Tom Sharkey asking terms he would take Fitzsimmons place and fight Jeffries in the city during the first week in May. The club has not heard further from Fitzsimmons and rejects his demand for a larger purse and share.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Century Athletic Club
Tom Sharkey
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Wealthy Celina man found dead near Portland rail line
The body of Anthony Purtscher of Celina Ohio was found beside a railway track near Wort Recovery. A revolver with two empty shells lay nearby and a bullet hole pierced his temple. The corpse rested in a ditch with the head under water. Purtscher, a wealthy businessman, was heavily involved with the Home Telephone company.
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Portland
Ind
Anthony Purtscher
Celina
Wort Recovery
Purtscher
Home Telephone Company
George Carter Hanged in Moundsville Prison Yard
In Moundsville West Virginia on March 22 George Carter a Black man was hanged in the penitentiary for the murder of Virgil Whistler another Black man.
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Moundsville
W. Va
George Carter
Virgil Whistler
Cropsey Gase Went to Jury in Nellie Cropsey Case
Elizabeth City March 22 jurors retired after closing arguments in the Wilcox murder case of Nellie Cropsey. The defendant Wilcox faces charges in the death of Cropsey as testimony and evidence were presented to the jury.
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Cropsey Gase
Elizabeth City
N. C
Young Wilcox
Migs
Nellie Cropsey
Trade Review Signals Vigorous Domestic Demand and Stable After July
R G Dun and Co weekly review notes ongoing strong domestic demand and improved labor settlements. Foresees situation normalizing after July 1 with prompt deliveries possible. Reports higher imports, stiffening quotations, and steady foreign trade at principal ports amid rising woolens quietude and fluctuating grains. Western wheat and corn receipts remain weak vs 1901. total U.S. and Canadian failures decline slightly.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Market closes steady after volatile session in New York
New York trading on March 23 showed sustained professional activity with gains in several stocks. Notable advances emerged in St Paul, Louisville and Nashville, Illinois Central, and St Louis and San Francisco, while Rock Island rose sharply late to 180. Sugar strengthened to near 23 percent gains, and copper easings remained mixed. Investors eyed a favorable bank statement as a factor, with banks reported widening weekly gains, keeping the market near the day’s high.
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New York
St. Paul
Loni Te
Nashville
Illinois Central
St. Louis
San Francisco
Rock Island
Amalgamated Copper
Colorado
Tennessee
Hocking
United States Steel
Taddy
Burglar Jim Anderson Betrayed in Ohio Post Office Burglary
Pittsburg March 22 Harry J Anderson dubbed Burglar Jim and one of America's most notorious post office robbers was moved to Allegheny county jail from Johnstown Pa after a Wednesday arrest. He faced charges for a February 7 1902 break in a Grove City Ohio post office and is linked to multiple Ohio robberies including Columbus Central and Southern districts. He is known for carrying revolvers, has many aliases, and awaits arraignment in Columbus.
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Pittsburg
Harry J. Anderson
United States
Allegheny County
Jeanstown
J. F. Oldfield
George 8. Owens
Anderson
Ohio
Asheville
Westerville
Roseville
Canal Winchester
Junction — City
Pherson
Commercial Point
Station A
Columbus
Centerbury
Jim
WT. Lindsey
Postoffice
Frank A. O’brien
Grove City
Lindsey
Darbyville
O. Wednesdey
Jolingtown
Miles Retires Noted General Testimony Read
Washington March 22 The printed testimony of General Miles has not been made public and may be submitted for approval. Committee members note the published report is substantially correct but believe Miles cannot be punished for remarks before the committee whether or not they appear in the record. The committee can take no action to prevent his retirement, as such action is an executive matter.
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Washington
General Miles
Miles
Senate
Taft Policy Praised by Philippine Leader in Letter
Secretary Root received a letter from Felipe Buencamina, a key figure in the original Philippine civil service and ally of the United States, offering congratulations and requesting prompt delivery to Governor Taft. Officials value the evident gratitude from Filipinos for Taft’s efforts to improve governance and conditions.
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Washington
Root
Felipe Buencamina
Philippine Civil Services Commission
United States
Philippine Islands
Taft
Milipinos
Thefforts
House Passes River and Harbor Bill with No Change
Washington March 22 The House passed the river and harbor Bill with the same total as when from the committee sixty million six hundred eighty eight thousand two hundred seven dollars including authorizations No extra dollars were added. Several minor amendments were adopted. A record vote on final passage failed with only three members supporting.
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Washington
House
Sulzer
New York
Messrs. Smith
Iowa
Fitzgerald
Cochran
Missouri
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Cool One
Schley
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Rosevelt
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Shiloh
S.C. Writs & Co
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Humberaer
Umay New Things
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Humbergers
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Fassillon
Bahney’s Wall Paper
E. Main St
Royal
City Bell
S. F. Wefler
Independent
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