Blaze Engulfs Phoenix Pier and Barrels in Hoboken Fire
New York reports a major early night fire on Phoenix pier Hoboken destroying the British Queen and several barges. No lives lost but six or more seriously injured, hospitalizing at St Mary’s Hoboken. Fireboats towed objects as wind fanned flames, property losses estimated above eight million dollars.Captain Herman Anderson of the Towanda saved his wife and child after leaping to a bale of cotton. the family was rescued aboard the Portsmouth amid rising flames and exposure risks.
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St. Mary's Hospital
American Line
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New Yorker
Jersey City
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Maagdam
Lloyd
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Barber Pier
Heathburn
Hudson River
Governor's Island
New Landing
Finta
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Herman Anderson
Portsmouth
British Consul Asks Protection In New Orleans
British consul at New Orleans George Van Sittart says his life and property are in danger from Boer sympathizers. He appealed to the mayor and police chief for protection as threatening letters and men near his office and residence increase. Police promised investigation.
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George van Sittart
Consul van Sittart
General Pearson
Car Jumps Track in Portsmouth Injuring Others
A Newport and Fall River street railway car jumped the track near Quaker hill tearing down a tree and colliding with a stone wall. It carried 20 passengers with several hurt but none seriously. Victims included Thomas Sherman of Fall River badly shaken, Miss Caswell of Newport with injuries, an elderly Newport resident with head and limb cuts, and Motorman John Littlefield who sprained his leg. Doctors from Fall River and Portsmouth treated injuries before returning passengers home.
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Fall River
Quaker Hill
Thomas S. Sherman
Miss Caswell
Newport
Eemons
John Littlefield
Prince Henry Arrives in Cuxhaven After Atlantic Crossing
Hamburg American liner Deutschland brings Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia and suite to Cuxhaven. Emperor William II attends ceremony with salutes, band, and cheers from thousands. Prince Henry expresses gratitude to the United States and President Roosevelt for hospitality. Cuban reciprocity debate dominates Washington scene as beet sugar men push for relief with U S tariff adjustments. caucus votes show split.
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Prince J. Henry
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Emperor William
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Prince Henry
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Guard of Honor
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Bechler
Gratefual
Popte
United States
Washington
Cuba
Con‘gresshian Dick
Ohio
Wari
Payne
Brabato
Russian Secrets Scandal Rumors Ripple Through Vienna
Reports from Vienna say Colonel Grimm of the Russian army is arrested for selling military secrets abroad. A conspiracy allegedly involves generals including General Puzyrewski who is said to have ignored a return order. Police entered Austrian and German consulates seeking Grimm's associates. authorities later apologized for a supposed misunderstanding. The Russian government telegraphed apologies to Vienna and Berlin as sensational Polish rumors circulate.
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Grimm
Vienna
Berlin
Bank Rorrey Decision Clarifies Trustee Examination Rules
Hartford March 19 Judge Townsend in the United States district court issued an opinion in the Harry and Arthur Pursell bankruptcy case stating the trustee in insolvency may be examined by the bankruptcy trustee for information on assets, even if those dealings occurred before the federal proceedings. The referee’s ruling to allow examination is affirmed, with focus on testing rights in state court under the bankruptcy act. Shipment of armor plate for Russia from Carnegie works, 18 cars, six months work, to New York. large order signals possible Russian moves in Japan affair. Berlin March 19 reports progress on German commercial treaties with Russia Austria and Italy, nearing a satisfactory arrangement.
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United States District Court
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Arthur Pursell
Novelty Wood Works
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Russia
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Homestead
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St. Peterburg
Japan
Ucon
Germany
Berlin
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Italy
Crowpsey Trial Nears End With No Evidence From Defense
Regina North Carolina March 19 The state rested its murder case against James Wilcox in the Nellie Cropsey killing as the defense announced no witnesses or evidence. Defense attorney McMullan argued no proof of wrongdoing or death by another, while prosecutor Turner maintained Wilcox acted with murderous intent. Former District Attorney W J Leary followed the defense line. Also Westport Connecticut March 19 Fruit Growers institute met at Toquet Opera house with welcome by Joseph Adams and a noon Grange hall repast followed by an afternoon address on The Strawberry Plant and Its Dinner.
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Elizabeth City
James Wilcox
Nellie Cropsey
H. W. McMuhan
R. W. Turner
Cropsey
W. J. Leary
McMullan
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Gown
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Toquet Opera House
Westport
Joseph Adams
Grange Hall
Westport Blange
Blingwood
Colombia Guarantees Canal Title Amid Canal Purchase Talks
Washington reports Senor Concha successor to Senor Silvela pledged a clear title for the Panama canal, saying Colombia seeks concessions to ease the sale. Delays stem from Bogota’s long list of questions, now being reviewed by authorities and expected to be sent to the Senate for interoceanic canal committee. Meanwhile Zion City faces a strike as carpenters bricklayers and painters quit over pay cuts and demands tied to Dowie’s leadership.
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Panama Canal
Washington
Senor Concha
Senor Silvera
Colombia
Senor Silvela
Bogotta
Admiral Walker
Canal Commission
Hay
Senate
Senate Committee On
William G. Shardt
Carpenters’ Union
Zion
Dowie
Blizzard Strangles Transcontinental Railroads
March 19 St Paul Minn reports blizzard doomed transcontinental lines to partial clearance. Great Northern aims to resume trains soon while South Pacific and Canadian Pacific face limited reopening. Total human losses few and livestock range losses estimated 2 to 60 percent. Railroad damage projected near half a million dollars. Western railroads consolidation chatter ties Chicago Rock Island Pacific with Chicago and North Western amid Moore syndicate talks in South Bend.
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South Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Western Railroads
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Wester Railway
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