Death of John Sherman Casts Light on Storied Career
New York dispatch reports the death of John Sherman aboard the Paris near Cuba. The statesman, born in 1823, served as congressman, senator, and secretary of the treasury, with a late bid for the presidency and a role in shaping foreign policy. His wife and daughter, James McCallum, and John Sherman McCallum are noted as part of his family.
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New York Evening Telegram
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Santiago
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Chicago
Gompers Seeks Peace At Tremont Temple Meeting
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor spoke at a Tremont Temple peace meeting hosted by the Gao Citizens Peace Society. He argued that if republican government is ever right it is right now and linked opposition to imperialism with labor’s stance on expansion.
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Peace and labor vow to refuse war production
In a prophetic speech the speaker warned federated labor will refuse to make implements of war and workers will withhold labor for slaughter, while shipbuilders and sailors resist vessels and missions of war. In St Louis, March 22, the court of appeals upheld a voter's right to cast a ballot despite moving within the same precinct after registration.
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Father charged with murder of five Moore children
Hutchinson Kansas reports a coroner's inquest finds John Moore murdered his five children and set the house afire to cover the crime. Moore, arrested and jailed amid fear of a mob, may confess when he returns for a formal trial. Funeral services were held and townspeople funded caskets.
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McKinley Visit at Jekyl Island Stirs Pause on Rival Leaders
President McKinley rests at Jekyl Island with Mrs McKinley and Hanna along with Vice President Hobart. They stay at the Bliss cottage near St Simons Sound joined by Speaker Reed. Officials say the concurrent visits of McKinley and Reed are mere coincidence.
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Thousands await orders for Kiowa Apache opening plan
From Walting to Newt on March 21 thousands of men camp along Kiowa Comanche and Apache borders waiting for a word to dash for homes. New plans are suggested with some auctioned and others proposing a lottery as the best method.
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Guthrie
Rations Approved for Soldiers and Camp Plans
The board has concluded current emergency rations meet needs without change. Hamburger notes in New York state that the ration includes bacon, hard bread, soup material, coffee, tobacco and spices. Negotiations seek national control of quarantine services with Savannah and Fort Pulaski involvement to reduce local costs and improve disinfection. Secretary Alger supports southern summer camps for troops, including near Atlanta, with Georgia’s quarantine rules adjusted for military needs and about 15,000 soldiers housed at a time.
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Georgia
Duration of Two Wars and Retirement Rules
Judge Advocate General Lemley fixes war start and end dates for counting officer service for 40-year retirements. Civil War from April 15, 1861 to August 1, 1864. Spanish-American War began April 21, 1898 and is deemed ongoing. War service counts double during actual war, peace time not counted. Helen and Frank Goeld Honored. (Note: The source includes an unresolved continuation about Helen Gould.)
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Windsor hotel fire hero to receive gold badge
Report says a gold badge will be awarded to a woman for services at the Windsor hotel fire, granting entry to fire lines in Greater New York. A second badge goes to Meank J Gould who helped his sister at the blaze. Wick Taylor says Senator Penrose plans resignation soon, with Governor appointing M S Quay to the vacancy expiring in 1901.
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PAPER MONEY SUPPLY QUESTIONED IN WASHINGTON
Washington reports Comptroller of the Currency Dawes says rising business volume fuels demand for paper money. Net increases in various U S notes and certificates push total money in circulation higher than a year ago. Also notes about mail handling for Klondike routes and yellow fever precautions for Central American ports.
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Progressive Laobre Denounced in New Albany Meeting
At a Ministerial association gathering in New Albany Indiana on March 20 members resolved to oppose gambling in all forms with progressive euchre singled out as particularly pernicious since most players are church members. The move has caused social stir in church circles.
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Insurgent Actions Reported in Iloilo Campaign News
Dispatch from Iloilo dated March 22 describes a reconnaissance by the Eighteenth Infantry and supportive batteries against insurgents near Mandurriao and Santa Barbara. Despite heat and fatigue, U.S. forces advanced under heavy fire, with 62,800 rounds used by the Eighteenth alone. Admiral Dewey comments on the Tagalo insurrection, noting perceived strength and the potential for U.S. control with sufficient force. Additional notes cover post office robbery in Mansfield, Missouri, a Lawrence, Kansas factory shutdown affecting 300 workers, and parole measures for the Younger brothers pending Senate action.
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