Ex-Governor Altgeld Dies Suddenly
Ex Governor John P Altgeld dies after fainting at a Boer meeting in Joliet He collapsed during a speech at the Joliet Theatre and died at Hotel Monroe He was born in Germany in December 1837 and served as governor from 1893 to 1897 He was a prominent Democratic figure and noted orator in Chicago politics.
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Joliet Theatre
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Chicago
Final action deferred in Cuban reciprocity debate in Congress
Washington reports a long House Republican conference adjourned at midnight with reciprocity supporters winning 72 to 54. Cabinet discussion followed on Cuban policy as Senate debated the ship subsidy and election by direct vote while post office funds were reviewed by the House.
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Facaleo
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Onba
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Mallory
Fla
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Berry Ark
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Hoar (Mass
House
Thayer
Brantley
Georgia
Air Berienda
Be ‘Semele Soritien
Defiant Britain Rebounds From Methuen Defeat
London reports express resolve after Gen. Methuen’s disaster as Britons vow to uphold courage and unity. Lord Rosebery urged equanimity and perseverance, while Continent intelligence hints at further Boer pressure and unconfirmed moves by Delarey against Grenfell. War Secretary Brodrick faces questions in Commons.
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Methuen
Delarey
Grenfell
Brodrick
House of Commons
Funston Honored at Marquette Club Banquet
Brig Gen Frederick Funston guest of Chicago and the Marquette club. He delivered an address and was greeted by a large crowd at the station. Attendees included W L Bush Marinette club president Gen Joseph B Leake and Alderman Milton Foreman.
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Henry L. Turner
W T Gurley
Myron T. Herrick
Cleveland
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Otis
Department of the Lakes
Charles King
Milwaukee
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Des Moines
Burton EF. Mitchell
Iola
Kan
William Allen White
Emporia
Philip Campbell
Pittsburgh
Busines
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Leake
AldermansForeman
Board of Trade
Warres
Watche
Boer Delegates Say They Seek No Intervention
Boers in Washington state they want no foreign intervention. They ask civilized warfare in South Africa and a fair fight, noting they can continue the war for years and that the United States should support humane conduct in the conflict.
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Mr Wessels
South Africa
United States
Bank Teller Leighton Arrested for $43000 Shortage
Granville W. Leighton, teller of the National Traders' Bank in Portland, is under arrest accused of being a defaulter. Bank officials estimate the shortage at 43000 dollars.
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National Traders’ Bank
Fort Scott Nominee Named At Republican Convention
Fort Scott Kansas on March 12 reports J D Bowergock of Bere nominated at the Republican convention on the first ballot by a vote of twenty to twenty. The event notes include details about a Dr Earn Died at Met Barns and references to a pioneer from Warsaw.
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Warsaw
General’s Chicago Visit Includes Theater and Smoker
The general will be escorted to the Illinois theater where Miss Held and Mr. Ziegfeld have tendered him a box. At four o’clock he will be greeted at the Chicago Athletic Club then dine at the Auditorium. Tonight he plans gin, a Studebaker tour to see The Sultan of Sulu, and a smoker at the Chicago Yacht Club. Thursday morning he departs for New York.
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State Songs Blended At Charleston Exposition Day
Charleston March 12 The crowd blended Illino is and Dixie as Imola and Chicago highlighted Charleston ex position events with the Third United States artillery band outside. Gov Yates and Illinois officials toured the grounds as a parade escorted by marines and cadets. At noon officers spoke briefly in the auditorium before formal handover of the Illinois building and a rousing chorus of America and Thineis ending the day with cheers.
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Gor Yates
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Chicago
Third
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Smythe
Illinois Commission
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Gras
Special session ends in Minnesota after five weeks
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned a five week special session in St Paul on March 72. They considered tax code changes and constitutional amendments but rejected the commission’s radical proposals. Shortly after adjournment lawmakers passed other tax measures and set up votes on further constitutional amendments.
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Tax Commission
Prince Henry Sails Home From New York After U S Visit
Prince Henry of Prussia departed New York aboard the Hamburg American liner Deutschland after a day filled with farewell visits including Mayor Low and U S officials. The party joined a luncheon with German and American guests, received a bronze dedication from New York letter carriers, and the ship sailed amid cheers as Roosevelt sent greetings.
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Hormalten
Fort Wadsworth
Farewells Exchanged Between President and Prince Henry
Washington March 12 1902 a message from President Roosevelt to Prince Henry of Prussia aboard the Deutschland at Hoboken N J expresses gratitude for the guest’s visit to the United States and hopes for strengthened ties. The prince replies from the Hamburg dock expressing mutual good will and thanks.
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Europe
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Roosevelt
Hoboken N J
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Wifo
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White House
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Hamburg
Hoboken
N. J
Omaha Tornado Ravages City In March 12 Storm
A severe early morning tornado roared through Omaha and Douglas county. About 60 buildings were damaged, with the Coliseum and several large structures heavily wrecked. One house was torn from its foundation, and utilities infrastructure suffered widespread damage. No serious injuries reported.
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Larimore Streets
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Thirty-third Street
Grand Avenue
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Coliseum
Colisenum
Nallevone
Bea
Florence
Ety
Central Park
China protests U.S. Chinese exclusion law reenactment
The Chinese government submitted a memorial to United States minister Conger in Peking on March 12 opposing renewal of the Chinese exclusion law. It argues against excluding Chinese from the Philippine and Hawaiian islands, citing extensive commercial interests and family ties that would suffer from restricted contact.
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