Senate Ratifies Cuban Reciprocity Treaty by 50 to 16
The senate approved the Cuban reciprocity treaty with a two thirds vote, 50 yeas to 16 nays, after a largely closed door executive session. Debate featured amendments on Article 6 and admission of rice, with Democratic amendments defeated. Allison and Cockrell notified the president, who welcomed ratification.
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Ratification of Cuban reciprocity greeted by Palma
President Palma received news that the United States Senate ratified the Cuban reciprocity treaty and he expressed gratification noting the yeas were as anticipated. In Nova Scotia four men died in a Dominion Mine explosion at Glace Bay after a fire.
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United States Senate
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Sydney
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Suffrage Convention Opens in New Orleans
A large delegation led by Susan B. Anthony attends the annual Woman's Suffrage Association meeting at the Atheneum in New Orleans. Carrie Chapman Catt presides as six day sessions begin with a brief public session and a reception at Mrs. Reuben Bush's home.
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Susan B. Anthony
Woman’s Suffrage Association
The
Enaeum
Carrie Chapman
Reuben Bush
Woman’s Movement
Anthony
Crazy Man’s Deed Near Riley Station Tragedy
At Riley Station eight miles east of Lebanon Kentucky Deputy Sheriff J B Williams and three men confronted an armed unknown man who opened fire wounding Williams in the body and Floyd in the back and Payne in the arm Deputy Williams then killed the attacker with a head shot The dead man carried $42 a gold watch but no identification The fate of Williams and Floyd is uncertain
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Riley Station
Here
Louisville & Nashville
J. B. Williams
Williams
Gabriel Floyd
Samuel Payne
Samuel Devers
Willams
Williama
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Rocky Mountain Tea Promised at OConner's Drag Store
Vague verse notes a tonic called Rocky Mountain Tea sold at eight at OConner's drag store, claiming to keep people well and happy with its promised vigor and busily active hours.
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Equinox Storm Rages Across North Dakota
A severe equinoxial storm sweeps North Dakota with high winds and heavy precipitation. Widespread disruption reported as communities brace for further squalls and power outages.
Family waits as man rides for life seeking miracle cure
W H Brown of Leesville Indiana faced death from asthma with family near. He traveled 18 miles to obtain Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Odds. He reports instant relief and says he now sleeps soundly each night after using the medicine.
Crest Seen in Mississippi Flood at Memphis and Fall Expected
Memphis residents report the Mississippi River flood crest has reached Memphis with a fall expected within twenty four hours. Levee breaches near Trice Landing Ark complicate forecasts as water remains high and rapid through the crevasse.
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St. Francis
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Marton
Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad
New Orleans
Flood Fight Strain Grows as Levees Face Test
In Vicksburg Mississippi on March 20 the flood crest is not sighted yet and water marks remain high between Vicksburg and Greenville. Weak levee spots raise grave fears as engineers and officers near collapse after a week on continuous patrol.
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Greenville
Yazoo Delta
Cuban presidential kin wedding reportedly secret
Jose Estrada Palma son of Tomas Estrada Palma and Migs Mabel Jacobs daughter of David B Jacobs reportedly wed on February 11 in a private ceremony. Jacobs denies the marriage, while Senor Quesada says the groom has visited him and will likely reveal the news to his father and bring the bride home in June.
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New York
Jose Estrada Palma
Tomas Estrada Palma
Migs Mabel Jacobs
the Normal College
David B. Jacobs
Young Estrada Palma
Columbia University
Washington
Gonzales de Quesada
Senor Quesada
Jose Atrada Pro
Miss Jacobs
Court Session Covers Northern Securities Case
In St Louis on March 20 the United States circuit court in Minnesota was nearly all taken up by former Judge George B. Coxede presiding over the government case against the Northern Securities Company.
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United States Circuit Court of the District of
Absolute Necessity for a Traveling Man and Dyspepsia Tablets
A traveling salesman from St. Louis extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as essential for hotel meals and irregular hours. He claims the pills keep his stomach in first class order, costing about fifty cents a month, and credits doctors and druggists for the product’s popularity and proven results.
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St. Louis
Stuart
Josh
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Purdue Expels Four Sophomores After Banquet Incident
President Stone expelled four Purdue sophomores who promoted a March 11 class banquet attacked by freshmen for violating university rules. About 500 students gathered for an indignation meeting, 300 postal cards were sent to sophomores to decide on potential mutiny at 5 30 PM, with widespread refusal to attend classes likely.
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Ind
Stone
Purdue University
Purdue
Guardian of Millions Major Plimley Named Assistant Treasurer
Major William Plimley, named assistant treasurer of the United States in New York, fills the vacancy from Conrad N. Jordan. A native of New York, he is a printer by training and Civil War veteran who rose to major for gallantry at Petersburg. He previously led the money order division at the New York post office and then served as chief clerk in the bureau of elections.
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New York
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Petersburg
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Whipping at Henry Mathis Home Near Nashville Ind
Henry Mathis, 27, was whipped by twelve men at his Nashville area home about a mile south. They battered down the door, bound him to a fence post, stripped him, and beat him with a buggy whip leaving forty welts. They accused him of refusing to work.
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Nashville
Ind
Henry Mathis
Mathis
Missing 80-Pound Gold Brick Stolen From Detroit Office
A precious 80 pound gold brick valued at 23500 disappeared Wednesday night from the Pacific and Dominion Express company office at Detroit Union station. Three similar ingots remain missing as detectives pursue leads. Authorities offer no arrests or names of consignors, suspecting theft by an opportunist from a road-bound truck.
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Pacific & Dominion Express Company
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Indiana miners and operators debate contract terms in Terre Haute
Terre Haute March 20 The general conference of operators and miners of the Indian bituminous district opened yesterday and the scale contract was referred to the general committee. Miners expect agreement as operators see no serious objections. J Smith Tailey declined re election as president of the Indiana Operators association and Jacob Kolsen was unanimously elected to succeed him with ties to Jackson Hill Sullivan county and Crawford Fairbanks.
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J. Smith Tailey
Indiana Operators’ Association
Jacob Kolsen
Jackson Hill
Sullivan County
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Soldiers end guard duty at Colorado City mills
Colorado Springs report says soldiers stationed at the reduction mills since March 2 due to a mill workers strike broke camp yesterday under Governor Peabody's orders. Sheriff Gilbert posted ten deputies at the Standard mill where the strike continues.
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Melamora Sinks on Ocklawaha River Near Palatka
The steamship Melamora of the Lucas Hine sank four miles above the river mouth as passengers slept. Despite the sudden sinking only two fatalities occurred, both Black men, while most passengers survived.
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Melamora
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Ocklawha
Dynamite Explosion Damages Oak Town Schoolhouse
In Vincennes Indiana on March 20 a stick of dynamite exploded under a corner of the two story Oak Town public schoolhouse causing heavy damage estimated between two hundred and six hundred dollars. Police expect arrests amid suspicions of local toughs or pupils eager to end the term.
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Oaktown
Wealthy farmer fined for brutal beating of orphan boy
Justin B. Blachley of Hammond Indiana was fined 100 dollars by the Porter circuit court for beating thirteen year old Burton Lacey an orphan boy from Indianapolis. Blachley reportedly twisted wire around a buggy whip to punish the boy injuring his bare legs and raising fears of blood poisoning.
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Justin
Blachley
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Burton Lacey
Mrs Catt Fatally Shot at Petersburg Home
Petersburg Indiana reports Mrs Aurville Catt shot while singing with her sisters in her home three miles below were. A ball from the road broke a window and struck her just above the right ear penetrating the skull. Physicians say she cannot recover. She and her husband were divorced that fall.
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Aurville Catt
Three Die in Mine Runaway at Sunshine South Fork
At Sunshine mine South Fork a broken coupling caused a runaway coal car train. Three men were killed one fatally injured and nine others seriously injured in the accident reported from Johnstown Pennsylvania on March 20.
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Oldest Huntington farmer swindled by smooth talking agent
Peter Fleck, a senior farmer from Huntington, was victimized by a slick agent who sold him a $6 hanging lamp. The report notes the agent’s smooth tongue and Fleck’s loss in a past incident.
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ePeter Fleck
Srip
Market Report Grain and Livestock Prices Across Cities
Market report lists March 19 prices for grain provisions and livestock in Indianapolis Louisville Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo and Toledo. Wheat Corn Oats cattle sheep lambs hogs and related quotes show mixed steady and strong readings with notable extremities in a few markets. The Toledo entry notes dull cash wheat and No 2 cash corn while a stray line mentions a bedridden old soldier in Versailles and a testimonial to Electric Bisters.
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Cincinnati
Local notices of lodge actions postmaster appointment and bank suit
Rowena Lodge of Knights of Pythias confers second rank. William L. Schwartz named Milltown postmaster replacing Emery Daily. Lewis Lodge Masons aided DePauw Lodge in Master Mason degree. Ollie Anderson settles $25,000 breach of promise suit against Antonio Montedonico for $50. Abbie Meyers Shallers dies in Louisville. funeral in Mooresville. Streetcar service expanded on State and Spring streets. Bowman sues New Albany Water Co. over stock and claims against Sackett. Organ recital at Trinity M. E. Church and upcoming piano recital by Prof Mason. Commentary on harmony in tree leaves ends.
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Ollie Anderson
Antonio Montedonico
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