President Reaches Washington With McKinley Party
Special train carrying the president Mrs McKinley Postmaster General Smith and other officials arrives in Washington. They are welcomed at the depot by Acting Secretary Meikelsohn General Corbin and Secretary Porter. Troops sail for Manila aboard Zealandia from San Francisco with Ninth infantry and supplies. Counterfeiting ring unearthed with bogus bills and warnings about fake Hostetters Stomach Bitters. Market reports from Pittsburgh and Cincinnati cover cattle hogs sheep and prices across multiple cities.
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Lace Curtains Offer Promises Variety and Value
A local advertisement touts Lace Curtains from 65c to 5.00 per pair highlighting patterns at 1.00 2.50 and 3.50. It urges households to request a free picture book by sending name and address, arguing buyers seek self interest and best selection.
Wash Goods and Novelties Free Illustrated Catalogue
Top notch assortments 8c to 1.25 100 styles Percales 12 4c yard Gingham 10c yard White Madras 20c Fine colored Madras 15 and 20c Imported Madras 25 0 85c handsom e styles pinks violets wedgewood blues Send name and address for over 200 page illustrated catalogue of new suits shirt waists skirts free ready after April 1.
News of Dress Goods Mail Catalog Greenville
News of Dress Goods offers mail order trends with new fabrics and low prices. All-Wool Chevron Suitings at 45 cents, stylish broken checks at 25 cents, imported Plaids at 50 to 75 cents, 55 inch mixed Home gowns at 75 cents, $100 dress goods year over year, spring catalog arriving April 1 with free address mailing.
Harrisburg bribery probe widens as Kulp named in pressure case
A Harrisburg legislative bribery inquiry reveals more testimony on the McCarrell jury bill. Rep. Kendall identifies an unaffiliated man offering $5,000 to sway a Quay vote. Rep. Brown recounts a coercive bid up to $800 plus threats and a later claim naming ex-Congressman Monroe H. Kulp. Other witnesses cite offers to Northampton lawmakers and threats of jail if names are not disclosed.
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Monroe H. Kulp
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Miller
Northampton
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Heil
Northampton County
Hersch
Montgomery
American Sailors Riot Over Feud After Santiago Absence
In Kixeston Jamaica on March 29 the crews of the American fleet rioted ashore over an old feud tied to the flagship New York not fighting at Santiago. The brawl lasted more than two hours before officers and police stopped it. Green and Armstead of the Texas were badly injured, bowels ripped and a side stabbed twice. Johnson, a Jamaican born crewman, faced police capture and awaits punishment aboard his ship.
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Santiago de Cuba
Green
Armstead
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Johnson
Lauxcaster man tries to burn jail cell before hanging
Ralph W. Wireback, condemned to be hanged May 17 for the murder of Bank President D. B. Landis, attempted suicide in jail by lighting a mattress on fire with stolen straw pieces from a stripped cell. He was rescued before serious harm.
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Brilliant South Dakota charge in Manila fights reported
Washington dispatches quote General Otis describing a brilliant charge by South Dakota troops led by Frost beyond Marilao against Aguinaldo’s forces. Casualties include Adjutant Lien and Lieutenants Adams Morrison, plus four enlisted men. McCleland and 22 enlisted were wounded. Rail disruption slows MacArthur, gunboats active in Bulacan river aiding the front. Also notes insurgent tactics burning towns and further troop movements.
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Enrique
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MacArthur Near Malolos as Forces Close In
Mania March 29 reports General MacArthur's troops within about eight miles of Malolos the insurgents capital. Bocave has fallen and the railroad bridge is intact, signaling progress toward the capital.
TENTH MAN KILLED TWO PENNSYLVANIANS WOUNDED
A cable from General Otis reports casualties from the Tenth Pennsylvania’s action before Marilao. Private Jacob O. Cline died, Morrison Barclay and J. C. Mishrey were wounded, and several others were killed or seriously hurt as U S forces engage in March battles. Red Cross aids Havana hospital work. nurses and a diet cook head to Cuba. Cardinal Gibbons declines to publish his formal reply to the pope. France retains its motto eau Protect France after deputies vote. a lynching occurs near Mayetta.
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Negros unrest and MacArthur advance described in war dispatch
Singapore dated report sketches trouble in Negros where rebels repudiate local authority and attack Americans. It covers Luzon talks with a British gunboat officer, MacArthur troops resting beyond Marilao, and planned advance with four days’ rations, noting 20 killed and 61 wounded, and heroic river crossing by Major Howard’s battalion.
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Filipino Prisoners Paraded Through Manila After Arrival
A detachment of 96 Filipino prisoners was escorted into Manila on Tuesday. Their arrival drew strong interest as they were marched from the railroad depot to the prison, underscoring security concerns and the city’s wartime conditions.
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William Sherman reaches Washington in frail condition
Newport News reports the ailing Senate figure John Sherman arrived from Old Point Comfort aboard the cruiser Chicago. He was transported by litter to a Washington hotel and placed in care of Dr. Johnson, with Marine guards assisting. The journey left him pallid and greatly frail, but resting earlier in the day. Port appears to rise in river levels, threatening the charger mark and potential fifty eight feet by night, as officials monitor forecast.
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Gray's Appointment Named U S Circuit Judge
Washington March 29 Ex Senator George Gray of Delaware has been appointed United States circuit judge for the Third district by the Associated Press report.
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Funeral Ship Arrives With Army Dead From Porto Rico and Santiago
The U S transport Crook arrived in New York carrying soldiers who died in the Porto Rico campaign and 671 bodies from Santiago. Half the remains to be buried at Arlington. other caskets sent to destinations at the War Department’s expense. A guard of eight privates and two NCOs from the 13th Infantry will accompany the bodies to Washington. Trusts secure options on local factories to consolidate and close smaller plants while running the larger ones to full capacity.
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