Happenings Of The Week Its A Condensed Review
The article lists major events including the Kusala movement spreading a royal tour to West Point Prince Henry at the military academy fifteen killed in a Texas train wreck the Spanish regency may prolong king Alfonsos incapacity the president blocks his daughter from Edward coronation five killed in a Pennsylvania coal mine explosion the royal steamer prepares to receive Prince Henry home six Beatrice Nebraska firemen seriously injured by live wires.
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A jumble of early 20th century items reports on a Norfolk streetcar strike, snow storms, a candy company merger, Mina Roosevelt's Cuba trip, and various political and naval notes. Highlights include Prince Henry's visits, barcelona leaders executed, and Moody mentioned as Navy Secretary successor, with weather and other random events mixed in.
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William H. Moody
Massachusetts
Collision sinks Waesland schooner near Holyhead
The American Line steamer Waesland sank off Holyhead in a late night collision with the British steamer Harmonides. Fifty three survivors arrived in Liverpool aboard the Harmonides. two lives were lost including a steerage passenger and a cabin passenger’s child.
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Philadelphia
Harmonies
Para
Holyhead
Wales
Sarmonides
Irish
Harmonides
Agenta
American Line
Waesland
Waveland
Waealand
Waerland
Prince Henry of Prussia completes American tour in New York
Prince Henry of Prussia wrapped up his American tour in New York on March 10 and planned to stay before heading to Philadelphia. His special train traversed 18 states in nine days covering about 4358 miles. He praised the reception and issued a statement through Captain von Mueller thanking all for their cordiality. The final day featured Albany, clear Hudson views, and a West Point military academy reception as the train left Boston early afternoon.
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Prince Henry of Prussia
Ounce
Philadelphia
Hia
von Mueller
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Ihia
Prince Henry
Weat
East
Prince
Albany
Hudson River
United States Military Academy
West Point
Portland to Import Pure Stock Bulls by Rail
R C Judyon an industrial agent arranges ten carloads of high bred Hereford bulls to be sold at public auctions along O R N lines. The railroad company bears the risk and opens stockyards to breeders, with Cattle catalogues and Secretary RK C Thomas overseeing sales and breeding details.
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Portland
R. C. Judyon
America
Hammer
RK. C. Thomas
Tragic Rail Wreck Near Maxon Station Claims Lives
A broken rail on the Southern Pacific near Maxon station west of Sanderson caused a fatal wreck at 3 AM killing 15 and injuring about 24 as the Galveston Harrisburg and San Antonio westbound train ran late at high speed. The engine tender detachment and subsequent cars were consumed by flames. only sleeper cars and a private car survived with some passengers saved by fellow travelers.
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San Antonio
Tex
Southern Pacific
Maxon Station
Sanderson
Thomas Ryan
New York
Grnlveston, Harrinburg
Ralla
Incapable of ruling King Alfonso regency debate in Madrid
Madrid reports Spain weighs possible regency prolongation due to Alfonso's incapacity. A proposed royal council including the queen regent, the Cortes, the archbishop of Toledo, and the former prime minister is discussed while another version suggests a five year regency. The correspondent notes the century stops telegrams on this topic.
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London
Daily
Man
Madrid
Alfonso
Toledo
Council of Ministers
Centaur
Spanish Treaties Delayed by Spanish Regency
Washington reports that new Spanish treaties must wait until the Spanish king ascends the throne. Internal reluctance delays ratification during the regency and coronation process, with the event expected in May. A stronger cabinet is hoped to be installed and negotiations postponed accordingly.
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Washington
Peace in Morong and Rizal Amid Insurrection Expiring
Acting Governor Wright says Morong and Rizal provinces are now peaceful and that recent disturbances stem from incurrectos driven from Laguna and Batangas. He dismisses Ampil as unreliable and notes authorities have dispersed the band and captured arms, breaking the power of Montalva.
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Wright
Morong
Rizal
Incurrectos
Laguna
Batangas
Senor Ampil
Cainta
Incurgenta
Ecospad
Conetabelary
Montalva
Geers
Beil
Mentena Town Fire Destroys Business Section
A blaze in Mentena Town Twin Brkigee Montana early this morning destroyed the business district and threatened the town. Originated in a saloon, spread to adjacent frame buildings. cause undetermined but suspected arson. Property loss estimated at 935,000.
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Twin Brkigee
Mont
Lees
Territory Bill Outlines Washington Territory Formation
The bones report presents a bill to establish a territorial government for Washington Territory. It calls for a territorial form of government with a legislature similar to other territories, a governor, and a delegate to Congress.
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Washington
Bones
Congress
Snow Follows Floods Across New York Bridges and Rails
A March sleet storm followed by heavy snow slowed New York transit with trains arriving three to six hours late. Up to six inches fell, wires failed, and the Erie roadbed washed out between Paterson and Middletown. Coal supplies risk scarcity as lines stall.
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New York
Ork
Brooklyn Bridge
Grand Central Station
Western Union Company
Williamsport
Easton
Western Union
New York Central Railroad
Weath
North
Adirondack
Paterson
Middletown
Jersey City
Pennsylvania
Coronation plans narrow service time at Westminster Abbey
London correspondent reports decisions shaping the coronation with aims to shorten the Westminster Abbey service from five or six hours. Litany to be dropped and music trimmed, while other details may be scaled back. The abbey ceremony and royal drive remain fixed. dates for naval review gala night and funeral at Buckingham Palace are not yet announced.
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New York
Saya
London
The
Tribune
Paria
Riviera
Westminster Abbey
Covent Garden
Buckingham Palace
Bank Robbery At Montgomery With Nitro Glycerin
In Washington Indiana on March 7 two citizens were robbed at the First National Bank seven miles east of town. Thieves used five nitroglycerin blasts to open the safe and fled with 3500 dollars in cash and 3600 dollars in government bonds. Observers across the street did not raise an alarm fearing gunfire from the burglars. The bandits escaped toward the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad on a handcar, abandoning it a mile west of the town. The bonds were coupon bonds payable to bearer with burglar insurance.
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Washington
Ind
First National Bank
Montgomery
Here
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad
Long Strike Ends In San Francisco After Nine Months
San Francisco reports the ironworkers strike lasting nine months comes to an end on March 7. The stoppage began May 20 of the previous year to press for a demand. Workers had disrupted routines across city sites before reaching an agreement.
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San Francisco
Strife Flares as Martial Law Looms in City Rail Strike
Police and militia arrest several as mobs clash with trolley workers. Streetcar service halted, wires cut, and city officials debate revoking the street railway franchise. A Common Council vote on the franchise is postponed as disturbances spread.
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Polles
Militi Gs Guard
Howe
Emporis
Smithfield
Frankin
Contibor
Errest Common
H. Kelly
Knoxville
Porto Rico Laws and the Foraker Act Revision Effort
A Porto Rico commission studied the Spanish system and proposed reorganizing the civil and governmental structure. It aimed to revise marriage, divorce, wills, and civil laws including the famous Foraker Act, to define county city and village government.
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Menle
Porte Ries
Jesal
Ee County
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