Costa Rica canal talk stirs regional tension report
In a Washington dialogue on the Nicaragua canal leading to shifts of advantage among Costa Rica and Nicaragua, commentators dismiss the assertion as baseless. In Shamokin, a town council meeting saw councilman J. J Peiter push a regulation, while allegations of bribery involve several former officials. Benjamin Barris was accidentally shot and killed at Sparroiva Point by Georges Taylor, a colored man.
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Hood's Sarsaparilla Tries Revealing Blood Purifier Claims
A collection of testimonials extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a powerful blood purifier curing boils and carbuncles in a husband after two bottles, scrofula from birth improving eyesight, and general spring fatigue. Additional praise comes from Mrs Wooparn for energy and appetite, with Wood's 054 spring medicine also recommended.
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Mes
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Yonkers, N. Y
Hood’s
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Silver Creek
Murder Trial in Kentucky Sees Whittaker Under Scrutiny
In Frankfort Ky the county circuit court held an examining trial for Harlan Whitaker, farmer and suspected assassin. Thirteen Commonwealth witnesses testified as Whitaker faced claims he altered his story on the murder of a Goebel era figure. New evidence linked a window observer to two suspects, while Whitaker proclaimed innocence amid a tense courtroom. Also noted are Libel suit by Jack Shinn over Goebel assassination remarks and Olga Nethersole Sapho case jury trial developments.
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Frankfurt Ky
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Charles Heward
Frankfort
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Court of Appeals
Silas Jones
Whiteley County
Secretary of State
Jack Shinn
William Goebel
Kate M. Banta
China
Sappho
New York
Olga Nethersole
Justice Fursman
Father of the House Alfred C Harmer dies at 91
Former congressman Alfred C. Harmer, longtime representative of the Fifth Pennsylvania district and known as the Father of the House, died after a relapse from kidney trouble. Born August 8, 1875 in Germantown, Harmer began public service in 1858 and served in Congress from 1870 with only one break in 1876. He died surrounded by his wife, sons and two daughters.
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Moreh
Alfa
Congress
Alfred C. Harmer
Germantown
Alfred C. Harmber
John Robbins
Mr. Harmer
Amended Finance Bill Faces Slim Senate Interest
Washington March 7 The conference report on the amended finance bill aroused little Senate enthusiasm with only four speeches. The vote ended 44 to 26 in favor, as the chamber moved on to minor bills. The day also touched on Quay case debate and Oregon politics involving Mr. Simon and Mr. Corbett.
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Washington
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Quay
Simon
Carter
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Oregon
Corbett
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Neb
West Virginia Mine Disaster Traps Dozens in Red Ash
Fire Creek West Virginia March 1 a deadly mine explosion at the Heil Ash mine left dozens dead or entombed. Rescue efforts faced massive debris blocking the entrance as state inspectors owners and workers labored to reach survivors amid grisly scenes. Relatives gathered outside the mine as authorities reported scores dead with fears of many more entombed.
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Mihager
Thurmond
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
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J. Fred Effinger
Staunton
Ferdinand Nowell
Red Ash Coal Company
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James Sanders
Charles Fouch
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Sam Shoup
Carl Downey
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Andrew J. Prett
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Rawson Holmes
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James Washington
Charles Perfuter
McKinley Backs Free Trade With Puerto Rico After Congress Yield
President McKinley told callers at the White House that Puerto Rico should have free trade with the United States with no change from his Message to Congress. He noted the constitution does not automatically grant that right but consented to a small tariff tied to revenues for the island and urged a Supreme Court ruling on the constitutional question. He thus agreed to sign the tariff if Congress imposes the condition.
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the Post
McKinley
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Congress
House
Supreme Court
Pauncefote to Remain Ambassador Through Fall
Washington March 7 Lord Pauncefote British ambassador will stay in Washington at least through the fall delaying plans to return to England for the spring. His family will remain in the United States during the spring months and depart late in June as arrangements are revised due to the continued Hay Pauncefote treaty and open questions in the Senate. The ambassador is expected to head the embassy again in the fall.
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Washington
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Lord Salisbury
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England
Boers Hold Front as Roberts Advances Near Modder River
Correspondents report Lord Roberts massing to the east of the Modder River with the British position improving. Boers, possibly 3,090 to 10,000 strong, entrench and mount eight guns on kopjes while planning a likely counterattack. Signs point to strategic patience from Roberts and possible annexation debates stirring in Parliament.
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Natal
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Lore Roberts
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A. G. Hales
Daily News
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Douglas
Brusetown
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Kenhardt
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Lawton Fund Transfer to General's Widow in Washington
In Washington the Lawton fund for the late Major General Lawton was formally transferred to widow Mrs. Mary C. Lawton at Riggs National Bank. Treasurer General Corbin drew a $9,407.07 check and closed his fund account. a $25 donation from James C. Carter was added, bringing the total to $98,432.07 for Mrs. Lawton.
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Washington
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Lawton
Mary C. Lawton
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C. C. Glover
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James C. Carter
New York
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Tnist
Murder Report From Baxley Shocks Local Folks
A young farmer near Baxley Georgia was slain on his porch by two Black men described as under two years of age. His wife, who fled with her infant, was beaten and the child killed. The assailants, residents of the nearby area, are at large and being pursued.
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Baxley
Dan
Cost of the Philippines War Total Expenditures
Acting Secretary Meikelsohn reported to Congress on war department spending for operations in the Philippines plus outstanding liabilities from May 1, 1888, to Nov. 1, 1899. The total amount is $48,925,060.
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Meikelsohn
House of Representatives
War Department
Philippines
House
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