Aweful Toll and Survivors From Ville de St Nazaire Disaster
Hope fades for missing boats after the Ville de St Nazaire sinks off Cape Hatteras. Eighty aboard. only four survivors rescued by the Hilda after six days adrift without food or water. The four, now possibly permanently insane, are brought to port amid harrowing scenes of exposure and thirst.
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Question of head change at American Republics Bureau sparks tension
Washington dispatch notes Secretary Sherman referring the headship question to the president after Clinton Furbish’s resignation. Joseph P. Smith of Ohio was offered the post, but the move bypassed the required five member executive committee board. Critics argued the bureau is part of the state department and supporters wanted a voice in appointment. It is learned Smith may be offered another position.
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Mississippi Floods Bring Refugees and Grim Tales
Memphis reports rescue work ongoing as steamers carry over 1,000 refugees from flooded districts. Harrowing stories emerge of cold hunger deaths and drownings near Indian mound areas. River islands 40 87 36 and 34 are submerged as about bi inhabitants abandon homes while rain continues and levees brace for possible breaks.
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Harveyized Kearsarge plates withstand 16 inch shell test
A 600 ton Carnegie Harveyized plate used as Kearsarge side armor withstood two 16 inch shells at Indian Head. The first projectile barely entered then rebounded. the second penetrated seven inches but the plate remained intact. The event is to be accepted promptly. The report recalls the remarkable defense of the armor.
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Indian Head
Numerous Applicants Filings For Treasury Posts
Washington March 19 President McKinley declines Decoration Day attendance and considers numerous Treasury department internal revenue and customs posts. A large North Carolina delegation seeks offices while various candidates for consul general Berlin post and Massachusetts district attorney await decisions. List includes Otterman Parish Davis Champlin Bandher Gumpert Eagan Hinman Schumacher Meyer Jones Warrison Castle Berthony and others seeking internal revenue and related postings.
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Wm. HK. Jones
Jamestown
Rochester
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John Warrison
Perth Amboy
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President McKinley Nominates Several U S Officials
Washington March 19 President McKinley announces anticipated nominations including Towell Clayton Arkansas for minister to Mexico William M Osborne Massachusetts as consul general at London John K Gowdy Indiana as consul general at Paris Joseph H Brigham Ohio as assistant secretary of agriculture and Perry S Heath Indiana as first assistant postmaster general All nominees face no known opposition and should be confirmed. Boston March 18 Boston Baseball Club sails for southern training, led by Manager Gelee with thirteen players, plans to train March 23 through April 16 ahead of April 19 opener at South End grounds. Concord March 19 House adopts resolution directing senate library committee to report bill removing telegraph tolls.
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Blockade on Sunday: Autonomous Crete Amid Foreign Troops
In Athens the foreign admirals in Cretan waters announce a blockade to begin Sunday morning. Greek ports will close to Greek vessels unless permission is granted, and foreign warships will distribute proclamations of powers’ autonomy for Crete. Troop placements include France at Sula and Spinalonga, Britain at Candia, Russia at Retimo, Germany at Suda Bay and Canea.
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Sinking Of A Greek Schooner Sparks Greek Protest
Rome reports Greece will protest an Austrian gunboat’s sinking of a Greek schooner carrying munitions and Crete insurgents off Cape Dia Crete. Vienna notes the Sebenico fired after the schooner opened fire. Twenty five sailors died from a Veliky explosion. British Barfleur sails to Kissamo to evacuate 300 Turkish troops.
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Postal Congress Funding Sought in Washington
The house heard a recommendation from the postmaster general for an appropriation of 200000 to cover the postal congress expenses in May. The department faces the dilemma of hosting the congress with no funds for reception or entertainment.
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Washington
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Fitzsimmons May Retire As Boxing Hopes Rise
In Carson City March 19 reports say Fitzsimmons may retire from real battles though sparring exhibs continue. Interest grows as Julian hints the champion may back out, while Goddard’s camp offers a $10,000 purse for a third meeting in three months.
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Kentucky Senatorship Shapes Odds In Frankfort Caucus
In Frankfort Kentucky on March 19 officials weigh the Senate race as Dr W G Winter becomes a remote possibility while Gov Bradley could win if he says the word. A new caucus will be called and if Gov Bradley rejects the nomination it may go to ex Chief Justice Holt.
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Demanding an Illegal Pension Guilty Verdict in Ulster Court
In United States court the jury found Davie McIntyre of New Berlin guilty of demanding an illegal pension fee, but not of receiving it. He was sentenced to one year and one day in Albany penitentiary.
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Italian Porta wins twenty five mile Australian title at St Kilda
In Melbourne at St Kilda cycle grounds M Porta the Italian champion defeated American entrants A B D McDonnell and W Martin to capture the twenty five mile champion ship of Australia. The event drew attention from cycling circles and highlighted the rivalries between international riders. Cecaui General Insigi Cree Washington reported that Joseph Iasigi Turkish consul general in Boston faces embezzlement charges and appeals to the United States Supreme Court are expected next week.
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Mass meeting denounces arbitration treaty with England
A Cooper Union gathering by the Monroe Doctrine league protests arbitration with England. Ex Judge Van Hoesen presided and warned the public against ceding control to foreign powers, while speakers including Tayam and Rep Mahany urged caution and opposed the current treaty as dishonorable and dangerous.
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Buffalo
Americans in Cuban prisons report few pending cases
Washington reports ninety two American prisoners in Cuba during the war with fourteen cases pending. Five Competitor prisoners under consideration for speedy release, and five others captured with arms. Two released by death, Delgado and Dr Ruiz, death cause under investigation. Mrs McKinley hosted diplomatic circle reception with Rockhill and Lt. Gilmore in attendance. Ms Yangu and Chinese minister husband attended, other ladies brought male relatives home.
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Ruiz
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Women delegates admitted at Philadelphia Methodist session
At yesterday's Philadelphia conference session the Methodist Episcopal church voted on admitting women as lay delegates to the general conferences. The vote favored admission with 115 in support and 95 against. The decision was reached during the meeting held in Tethlchem, Pa, on March 19.
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Boston
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Luke Schoolcraft
Cedar Grove
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Philadelphia
Methodist Episcopal church
Scott To Be Relenced in Postage Stamp Case
Havaure March 18 The supreme court has dismissed the case of Charles Scott an American arrested on the charge of having postage stamps in his possession It is expected he will be released today
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