Gilbert Smith Co Introductory Piano Sale Attracts Trade Interest
Gilbert Smith and Co promotes an introductory piano sale in Frederick with odd lots arriving since February 23. Prices outside the city are offered at fifty cents on the dollar, asserting a right to sell freely. The firm claims many Frederick customers are satisfied and invites musicians to inspect pianos and form their own judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thiaias
Frederick
Emaller
Alao Pany
Mrs Russell Sage Becomes President of Pascal Institute
Mrs Russell Sage accepts the presidency of Pascal Institute in New York. The free trade school for girls, long her pet philanthropy, was started by Miss Margaret Pasen to train daughters who cannot pay for instruction as skilled dressmakers and seamstresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Sage
Pascal Institute
New York
Free Trade School For Girls
Margaret Pasen
Smoot Hearing and Miners’ Peace Talks Reported
Washington March 12. E B Critchlow continued his history of the Mormon Church in the Smoot investigation before the senate committee on privileges and elections noting church leaders power over members and excommunication as a means of control. Indianapolis March 12. Secretary Treasurer W B Wilson of the United Mine Workers heads to Blossburg Pa to urge miners to accept the operators compromise. National Vice President T L Lewis attends a Charleston W Va district meeting urging acceptance while President Mitchell stays at HQ until the referendum.
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E. B. Critchlow
The
Mormon Church
Washington
Reed Smoot
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
United States
Utah
Indianapolis
Bsecretary
W. B.wilson
United Mine Workers
Blossburg
Pennsylvania
T. L. Lewis
Charleston
W. Va
Mitchell
National
Headless body found near Delaware River mystery deepens
Two bodies found within two hours near Bayside spark double murder suspicions. The woman, identified as Martha C. Drennan of Philadelphia, disappeared November 29 and wore a ring and scapular. Officials say the head severed by ice. coroner to hold a formal inquest with an accidental death verdict likely. The man’s body found nearby is mid-aged, 5 foot 9, about 100 pounds, clothes intact. No relationship established between the pair, but they appeared connected.
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Bridgeton
Martha C.drennan
Philadelphia
Michael Drennan
Bhey
St. Bridget’s Rec
Falls of Schuylkill
Schuylkill
Bayside
Mrystery
Annie Newkirk
Hancock’s Bridge
Salem
Salem County
Sinnickson
Miss Newkirk
Charles Brown
Walter Mills
Battle off Port Arthur reshapes Russian fleet actions
Reports from Vladivostok on March 12 detail a fierce engagement between Russian torpedo boat flotillas and Japanese cruisers near Port Arthur. Despite initial Russian gains and a sinking of a Japanese torpedo boat, a Japanese cruiser group forced heavy damage, crippling the Stereguschevitch and delaying a Russian sortie as repairs continue on Retvizan while Czarevitch is deemed largely out of action.
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Vladivostok
Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Alexieff
Makaroff
Liao-Tiehin
Retvizan
Czarevitch
Aea
Takasago
London
Daily Telegraph
Seoul
Mukden
Harbin
Japan
Chemulpa
Makaroff Reports Naval Torpedo Boat Battle Lost Ship
Emperor receives message from Viceroy Alexeeff detailing Port Arthur action on March 10. Admiral Makaroff reports six torpedo boats engaged the enemy, one enemy boat sunk, Stereguschikhi damaged and later foundered, Novik and Boyarin attempted rescue as enemy cruisers closed in.
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Alexieif
Makaroff
Port Arthur
Mattoussevitch
Viastini
Stereguscitchi
Sergueieff
Novik
Boyarin
Tescue
Mrs Dore Lyon Club leader and novelist in New York
Mrs Dore Lyon serves as president of the Kelectic and several New York clubs, a prominent figure in the club movement, and editor owner of the Clubwoman a monthly magazine focused on women's interests.
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Dore Lyon
New York
Empire State
Clubwoman
Port Arthur bombardment details and refugee accounts
In a report from Seoul and surrounding dispatches, Japanese forces conducted night bombardments against Port Arthur with limited damage to enemy ships and several own casualties. Tales from refugees describe Russians retreating, village destruction, and a costly border Exodus as Jews and Christians flee toward Prussia.
Russian Refugees Arrive in America to Escape Military Duty
New York March 12. About 2065 passengers aboard the Graf Waldersie were landed at Ellis Island on July 1899. A large number are Russians seeking refuge to avoid possible service against Japan. An edict had suspended issuing passports to males aged 14 to 15, affecting the travel of young men.
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Conneaut, O
Shenango No. 1
Marquette and Bessemer Dock and Navigation Company
Charles McCarter
Cheboygan
Mich
John Morrell
Great Lakes
Graf Waldersee
Russia
Peter Taboff
Bgent
Prussia
America
New York
Graf Waldersie
Filis Island
Japan
Buffalo Bill Sues For Divorce In Wyoming
Colonel William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill files for divorce in Big Horn county Wyoming alleging cruelty and a December 26 1900 poison attempt by his wife Mrs Cody who denies the charges and will contest. The Codies married in St Louis on March 6 1866 with Mrs Cody currently at North Platte Nebraska.
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Denover
Colo
Vm. F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
William F. Cody
Cody
St. Louis
Safe Blowers Take 1600 in Wilson Region Heist
In Kenly Station near Wilson North Carolina Josiah Stancil's store was forcefully entered the safe dynamited and 1600 dollars stolen. The blast hurled the safe doors fourteen feet. Also noted Secretary Wilson's health weakens after grip illness plans Florida recuperation and a Fredericy Fredericy incident causing 425000 loss. A Pa teacher Miss Mary Wiker shot by Paul Weaver died of injuries.
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Wilson
N. J
Josiah Stancil
Kenly Station
Florida
Fredericy
Mary Wiker
Erwitina
Paul Weaver
Postal Probe Sparks Seven-Hour House Debate in Washington
Washington March 12 The House spent nearly seven hours in explanation, accusal and denunciation before ordering a seven-member special committee to investigate postal affairs as it concerns members of the House. The vote on broader post department inquiry was a party-line 144 to 125. Representative William Alden Smith denounced all executive departments for arrogant treatment of the House and urged Cannon’s nomination for president, prompting loud reactions from the chamber.
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Washington
House of Representatives
House
Bristow
Post Ofice Department
Striet Party
William Alden Smith
Michigan
Executive Department
Cannon
United States
Smith
Congress
Willams
Clayton
Overstreet
Cams Tate
Department
Representative McCall
Massachusetts
Bind
Dem
Minn
Gilespie
Tex
Flood recovery and bridge rebuild plan in Pennsylvania
Rain and sleet delay Middletown relief work as authorities project 1,000,000 dollars to replace bridges washed away by flood. State crews resume Monday at South Harrisburg industries. North Branch district shows improvement in flood conditions. Second item notes Tillman’s worsening throat abscess and planned second operation. Postmaster in Buck Roan faces $500 bail for improper stamps use amid purchases from a Chicago firm.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Middletown
Weather Bureau
North Branch
Philadelphia
Harry McMinn
Buck Roan
Chester County
United States
Chicago
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Widdup
DAVIS
Wyte
H. B. Davis CO
Isitimore, Maryland
Ernest Helfenstein
W. Patrick Sr
Frederick, M
J. M. Nixdorff, Jr
Masonic Temple
Russell. Sage
Fori
B. Ebert
SONS
W. Patrick St
Vik
Bie
Delaware Bay
Vice Admiral
Tien Tsin
Ngu Yen
Yaln
Sawyer
Helena
Chiang
Newchwang Harbor
Cal
Tillman
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