Snowbound Midwest Trains Halt as Storm Rages
Snow and wind paralyzed the Northern Pacific Great Northern and Canadian Pacific lines. Westbound trains stuck near Fargo and Winnipeg eastbound trains held at Mandan. Telegraphs down, towns inland cut off, and relief efforts stalled as snow piles higher.
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Montana
Winnipeg
Winnty
Matorm
Sndw
Pension legislation sparks calls for private bill relief
Washington reports senators and congressmen hope the pension appropriation bill will curb the surge of private pension bills. Provisions would criminalize paying for help in passing private bills while acknowledging valid claims and criticising aggressive claim agents. The measure awaits the president’s signature as lawmakers seek relief from mounting private pension activity.
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Washington
Congress
Se Ieee
Explosion at Fairmount Factory Kills 17-Year-Old Anna Fritz
An explosion in the powder mixing department at Fairmount Manufacturing Co. on Euclid Avenue in Cleveland destroys the front of the building and starts a fire. Anna Fritz, 17, dies. Seven others seriously injured. Plant makes railroad torpedoes. Loss estimated under 10000 dollars. A similar earlier blast at the torpedo factory injured no one but drove several girls from windows.
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Cleveland
Fairmount Manufacturing Company
Euclid Avenue
Anna Fritz
White to Retire as Ambassador to Germany
Ambassador to Germany will relinquish duties due to feeble health. Berlin reports a Washington dispatch conveying regret from U.S. officials as of March 17. The move ends a long tenure and prompts questions about successor and diplomatic priorities.
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Germany
Berlin
Washington
Bankers Money Order Plan Aims to Rival Post Office
New York report on a nationwide bankers money order association meeting at the Waldorf Astoria. President Medford B. Wilson says the scheme would let banks issue universal money orders honored anywhere, competing with express companies and the post office to recapture small-money business.
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Bankers’ Money Order Association
Waldorf-Astoria
United States Post Office
United
Bankers’ Associations
Medford B. Wilson
Capitol National Bank
Retirement Expected for Ambassador Andrew D White in Berlin
Washington reports that Ambassador Andrew D White plans to retire next November at age 70. Health concerns and private life reasons influence the decision, with officials noting long service in Berlin.
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Andrew D. White
Germany
Washington
Marsh
State Department
White
Berlin
Bankers Association Discusses Money Order Improvements
Percival Kuhne of Knauth Nachod Kuhne presided as banks nationwide join a bankers association. The meeting aimed to discuss improving the current money order system that allows any depositor to obtain orders from banks across the country for five to fifty dollars, payable wherever presented, contrasting with railway or postal order limits.
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Knauth
Nachod & Kuhne
Association
Canada
Imperial Bank of Canada
Teronito
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Banco Nacional de Mex
Prince Henry to Resign Command After Summer Fleet Maneuvers
Berlin reports Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia will resign the first squadron command after the coming summer maneuvers. He has held every rank in the German navy except admiral and is expected to lead the double squadron maneuvers next year. The Deutschland will bring him back to Germany with a reception planned at Cuxhaven by Emperor William.
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Berlin
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Prince Henry
Germany
William Kans
Wuerttemberg
Baden
Cakhaven
Deutschland
Willam
Cuxhaven
Missouri and Arkansas farmers face hunger as seed runs short
In Forsyth Missouri and nearby Arkansas areas hundreds of farmers endure hunger on short rations after crops failed in drought. About ten percent of the district’s population reportedly felt hunger this winter as aid was refused. Seed relief comes from Arkansas governor funded purchases, possibly with bank loans.
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Forsyth
Ozark Hills
Missouri
Arkansas
Death of Judge Martin Welker Fortysomething years in service
Wooster Ohio March 17 Judge Martin Welker retired U S district court judge and former Ohio lieutenant governor dies at 83 end of a long career spanning the U S congress and Wayne county common pleas court.
Fall River Mills Vote For Ten Percent Wage Increase
The Fall River Manufacturers' association agreed Saturday to raise wages in all Fall River mills by ten percent. The meeting followed a prior pledge by most signatories not to exceed six percent.
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Fall River
Mass
Fall River Manufacturers’ Association
Fall River Mills
Edict Warns China on Foreign Insults After Stone Incident
In Peking on March 17 a Chinese man threw a stone at Baroness Ro mania Avezzana wife of the Italian secretary while she walked. The dowager Empress ordered admonitions for Chinese to avoid insulting foreigners and preserve decorum.
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Peking
Romania Avezzana
Legation
Insurgent Leader Proclaims Saman Island Victory
Manila reports Givera, leader of the insurgents on Saman, proclaims he has succeeded Gen. Lubkan after Lubkan’s capture by American forces. All orders in Lubkan’s name are declared void. proclamation issued March 17.
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Manila
Givera
Saman
Lubkan
Death from Winchester duel at Purdy Station over disputed land
Reno Nev March 17 Reeste Evang and A A Smith fought a court with Winchesters at eight feet distance at Purdy Station. Each received injuries from which death resulted. The quarrel was over a strip of almost worthless land.
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Reno
Nev
Farm tragedy claims life of man near Elmo
Maryville Missouri reports a man named Johy nn perished in a barn fire on his farm near Elmo, 18 miles north of town, while attempting to rescue livestock from the blaze.
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Johynn
Elmo
Eye
News of Methuen defeat and Delarey respect at Klerksdorp
Lord Methuen’s rear guard failed to hold a Boer assault leading to a three hour stand by infantry and mounted troops. Lieut Nesham was killed resisting surrender as Gen Methuen, with 200 Northumberland fusiliers and two guns, held out before surrender at nine thirty. Delarey later treated Methuen with courtesy and ordered his return to Klerksdorp.
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Thirty Eighth Battery
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Cape Police
Kraal
Ug P Mjpun
Lord Kitchener
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Rea
Whio
Methuen
Delarey
Ken Methuen
Klerksdorp
Burial Procession for Former Governor Draws 25000
In Chicago on March 17 a steady stream of mourners passed the Schwer-laden catafalque in the public library’s north corridor. An estimate puts the crowd at 25,000 viewing the former governor’s body. The procession moved the remains from the building at 11:41 a.m. to a Sunday ceremony at Lincoln.
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Chicago
Public Library
Frank P. Sargent Tapped for Immigration Commissioner
Washington report says Frank P. Sargent, chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, will likely accept the post as commissioner general of immigration to replace T W Powderly. The changes aim to ease friction with treasury officials and may include Thomas Fitchie and Edward F McSweeney's replacements.
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Frank P. Sargent
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
T W. Powderly
Powderly
Treasury Department
Thomas Fitchie
New York
Edward F McSweeney
Frank Peargent
Bloody bullfight draws crowd from Dallas across the river
A Juarez Mexico bullfight attracted about 10 000 spectators mostly Americans. Matadors Fuentes and Mazzantini led six bulls killed by sword and five horses gored. Fuentes and Mazzanu lla plan a tour to Spain for seventy fights.
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el Pas
Juares Mex
Spain
Fuentes
Mazanantini
Mazzanulla
Mexico
Arrest of Addy for Litchfield murder shocks locals
Frank Addy was arrested in Litchfield on March 17 and charged with the murders of Milton Gordon and his wife who were burned to death in their home on New Year’s Eve four miles away. Detectives had pursued the case as a potential drop, and the arrest surprised the community. The incident sparked renewed excitement in Litchfield.
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Upper Peninsula
Atlanta
Georgia
Atlanta Weather Bureau
Eufaula
Ala
West Point
Columbus
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Alabama
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Florida
South
Litclefield Mann
Frank Addy
Jai
Milton Gordon
Addy
Litchfield
Lincoln Proclaims April 22 Tree Planting Day
Gov Sav age designates April 22 as tree planting day urging every citizen and pupil to plant a commemorative tree for William McKinley, to be raised as a monument. In Vicksburg Mississippi the bodies of 19 of 20 Providence disaster victims are recovered from Lake Palmyra.
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Neb
Savage
William McKinley
Vicksburg, Miss
Providence
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