President Cleveland Leads Big Home Missions Rally
New York March 3 Carnegie Music Hall hosted the opening home mission campaign of the Presbyterian Board of Home Missions. President Cleveland presided, drawing a large enthusiastic audience as speakers urged support and funding to complete a new building on Path Avenue and to bolster foreign mission work.
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New York
Carnegie Music Hall
Board of Home Missions
The
Presbyterian Church
Cleveland
Path Avenue
United States
Willy
John Trall
Hall
Association of Friends
Oystermen Protest Virginia Oystering Law at Meeting
A large Oystermen’s Protective Association of Virginia meeting at Cannon’s Mall drafted vigorous resolutions denouncing the Virginia Legislature for planning a new oyster bed survey and denying tax relief. The body condemned lawmakers for siding with planters, pledged political support for reformers, praised two local representatives, and thanked sister unions. The resolutions call for publication in the daily press and the Southeast Labor World.
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Oystermen’s Protective Association of Virginia
Cannon's Mall
Legislature of
Virginia
Oystermen's Protective Association of Virginia
Aren
Markis
T. Hand
W. F. Poster
Muncelas
Daily Press
Southeast Labor World
Lumber Merchant Missing in Pittsburg Amid Cash Losses
John L. Cowan of W. J Cowan & Son, Pittsburg, is missing with about 100000 believed gone. About 250 creditors claim against him as detectives hunt, amid forgery charges and hints he fled toward Nicaragua. Wife, left nearly penniless at Grant avenue Allegheny, reports a note suggesting self harm, Cowan aged around 30 to 40, son of W G Cowan who recently died.
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Sertown
Pittsburg
John L. Cowan
W. J Cowan & Son
South Avenue
Cullom Endorsed for President at County Convention
The Rapidick County Convention endorsed Senator Cullom for President. David Little stated he was authorized to announce Cullom as a presidential candidate. Winnebago County delegates are instructed for McKinley.
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Cullom
Spengfield
Repid Jick County
David Little
Winnebago
McKinley
Stamp Clerk Harris Arrested for $2000 Shortage in Memphis Post Office
Washington dispatch reports stamp clerk George P. Harris of the Memphis Tennessee post office was arrested after being found $2000 short in his accounts. The item cites a March 3 report from the Postoffice Department with brief notes on the case and a separate ad line for Ennis dental rooms offering new discovery relief.
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Washington
George P. Harris
Memphis
Congress Debates Alabama Election Inquiry and Treasury Reforms
Senate discussed an inquiry into Alabama October election integrity and approved world exposition medals funding. It also considered a treasury security measure replacing bank notes with legal tender, and general appropriations for the army and West Point. House focused on budget cuts and staffing changes for federal offices and addressed Cuban resolutions with a correction.
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Washington
Mayeh
Senate
Select Committee
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
ABC Bo
Treasury Department
Allen
Committee On Finance
United States
Treasury
Nadletad
Chandler
Alabama
THN
My. Chandler
Othe
ST Will Yomen
Gmy
Corman
Indian Department
Nathaniel Greene
Guilford Courthouse
North Carolina
Burne
House
Messrs
Hartman
Montana
Gardner
New Jersey
St. Libby
Afr Mitt
Ben Male
AL Mary's
Sailed for Nicaragua and Corinto to protect interests
The Alert departed Acapulco today bound for Corinto, Nicaragua, to safeguard American interests as tensions rose in the region.
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Washington
Acapulco
Cornto
Government Abandons Claim to Bermuda Detention
The United States Government abandons right to detain the steamship Bermuda and the J. W. Stranahan except for explosives aboard the latter. Marshal McCarthy to return vessels and cargo to Cubans. $4,000 silver and charts restored. Bermuda freed. J. W. Stranahan explosives case to be heard March 17. three witnesses held with $600 bonds each.
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Mer
New York
United States
Bermuda
Stranghan
Mackarlane
Marshal McCarthy
J. WN. Robina Company
Termuda
Olcott
Chenery
Garcia
T. Stranahan
Thomas Nelson
James Towdlen
CC. J. Tayior
Phos
Jumes Brown
United States District Court
Crossing Defeat of Italian Forces in Abyssinia
Rome reports a crushing Italian defeat under General Barattieri at Massowahi with 4000 killed including Generals Dabormina and Albertone. Italians allegedly lost sixty guns and provisions as gun carriages and stores were abandoned. Garibaldi’s troop movements and subsequent actions are referenced amid a daylong battle on March 1.
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Rome
Massowahi
Barathe Mm
Abyssinia
Italy
Baratter
Boling
Garatieri
Itallina
Dabormina
Albertone
Tinral Hayatterl
Mena
Honeral Arimondi
Adeayl
Thom Adowsa
London
Gagette
Barntlert
Relief for Anenians Amid Armenian Relief Efforts
Relief efforts across Hampsea involve sending funds via the British Consul for the Guendijl district near Sassoon to aid inhabitants. A telegram from Mo Hampson on March 1 reports fifteen families in the district converted to the White Faith and later returned to Christianity, only to be murdered.
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Constanthropl
Hampsea
Guendijl
Sassoon
Mo Hampson
Dletriot
Moale
Bank cashier and associates arrested in Waco scam
Emberrera Arronton Texas reports J B Massey former cashier of Partners and Merchants National Bank and W R Tucker were arrested after alleged missappropriation of about 33000. Loans to the Tuckers totaling around 20000 with a 5000 note tied to Massey. Tucker brothers are noted cattle dealers. Bank officials say solvency remains, and the bank can meet obligations.
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Waco, Tex
J. B. Massey
National Bank
W. R. Tucker
Massey
W. R
Tucker
J.B. Tucker
Tuckers
Attempted Assault Arrest in Athinthc Ward Case
A man named William Blackwell was arrested late last night by the Special On ter Dunn of the Norfatte and Western tainood for attempting to commit an indecent assault on a small white girl in Athinthc Cite Ward. He was taken to the police headquarters and locked up for a hearing this morning.
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William Blackwell
Onter Dunn
Athinthc
Carcledhe
Legislative Review Promises Delaware-Style Court Inquiry
The Virginia Senate and House appoint Senators Stubbs and Le Catu to probe William Willner’s stake at Fox Island amid moves on governor’s agenda. Debate centers on the Walton constitutional convention, insurance and rail bills, and a plan to extend funding for old bonds. A Lunenburg witness ties Mary Abernathy’s murder report to Pollard’s case, while Welsiger’s suicide at West Main ends a troubled career.
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Tichmond
Senate
House
Messrs
Stubbs
le Catu
William Willner
Wox Island
Lunenburg
Commonwealth
Marable
Lo Sone Williany
Mary
Pollard
Apartment Fire in Utica Kills at Least One
A seven story apartment house in Utica collapsed in a fire killing at least one resident and possibly four more. The blaze trapped occupants on upper floors as ropes and bedsheets were used to escape. The building, the largest of its kind here, was insured for 90 thousand with a recent value around 120 thousand dollars.
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Alien
N. Y
Geneasee
Fashoialle Park
Ecity
Introuse- Noll
David Hughes
Witch Moor
John Wond
Dileep Hopkins
James Poller
Utica
MANDEISON DECLARES CANDIDACY FOR PRESIDENCY
General Mandelson, Omaha, amid attacks that his bid serves another's interests and aims to derail McKinley, denounces the charge as false. He asserts his name will stand on its own merit and vows not to be used as a mere talking point for any aspirant, sending a pledge to supporters nationwide.
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Otters
Omaha
Neb
Manderson
Fowler
McKinley
Defendants Seek New Trial in Thora Steamer Case
Counsel for UW, Wiborg, Jims Peterson and J Hroxangen move in arrest of judgment and for a new trial after a United States Court conviction for fibustering expeditions. They argue nineteen grounds, alleging misdirection on Danish subjecthood, Punish vessel status, trespass beyond the three mile limit, and lack of overt act within jurisdiction. The court held the motion under advisement.
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Denmark
Ex-Governor John Ireland Stricken in San Antonio
Ex Governor John Ireland of Texas was rushed to a San Antonio hospital Sunday night with acute heart neuralgia. A prominent Texas and national political figure and leading southern lawyer, Ireland arrived in San Antonio Sunday morning to spend a few days at his Sepula home, with doctors deeming his condition hopelessly serious.
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San Anton
Tex
John Ireland
Texas
Sepula
San Antonio
Ireland
Raleigh Sees Possible Negro Mob After Shooting
Gov Carr received a telegram from Lt Grifin commanding Naval Reserves at Elizabeth City stating the dying negro shot by a white man yesterday is in peril and that further trouble from a negro mob is feared. Troops ordered to remain with the reserves at Elizabeth City until orders change.
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Raleigh
N. C
Gov. Carr
Gritfin
Elizzabeth Oly
Taleitensant Criitin
Eliabeth City
Flood Reaches Peak and Recedes as Snowstorm Strikes
Lowell and Maren report flood heights at twelve feet nine inches over the dam mid weight, now receding about an inch. freshet of 1895 nearly matched. A northeast snow storm cripples street railway lines. Lowest prices offered by J. Jack Oliver at 111 Main Street.
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Lowell, Miase
Maren 3
Mid- Wight
Williams Resigns as Havana Consul General Amid Cuba Spain Tension
Washington March 3 internal reports say Ramon C. Williams has tendered his resignation as United States Consul General in Havana. His departure comes during strained Cuba Spain relations and disputes over American citizens' rights to fair treatment. Williams, in service since 1874, faced criticism from Spanish authorities and controversy over his remonstrances on behalf of American citizens. The exact reason for resignation remains secret at the State Department.
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Washington, D. C
Ramon C. Williams
Bis
United States
Havana
State Department
Williams
Spatn
Cuba
Quba
Unis
William
Gensern
Olney
Washington
Mets
Brooklyn
Willams
Has von
Msc
A Saunders Bargain Sale at 172 Main Street
Mr A Saunders advertises a store full of bargains with remnants of silks dress goods and lace curtains at heavy discounts. Also promotes Eyrup of Megs, a family remedy sold by druggists at 60 cents for small bottle and one dollar for large size.
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R. A. Saunder
Theia Fig Syrup Company
Sterling Silver Prices Featured in Local Ad
Purchasers of silverware are offered guaranteed sterling at bottom prices. Wood's advertises large stocks including image be spoons at 4 dollars, sugar spoons and butter knives at 1.50 each, and cream sitter pieces at 1.50. Novelties from Ward and Greenwood's list watches and clocks at favorable prices. A correction notes an 8-4 chenille table runner misprint priced at 1.19.
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Wood
Jay
Greenwood
Levy
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Ennis
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Nicaraga
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Guendij
Legislative Review
WM. H. Weisiger
le Cato
Stubbis
William Bringer
Fox Tallant
Lamb
Will Whiladwig
Parker
Walton
Democratic Party
Insurance Mand Fish Commission Bdms
Handley Erincnal Ap. Penile
Saunders Railroadience
Welsiger
West Main Street
Weisiger
Drummers Democratic Club
City Republican Committee
Chaliemain
Col
Eras
P. Patterson
Rom
Atonney
William P. Palmer
Virginia Hospital
Dr. Palm
Tie
Mandeison
Burundmese ‘Brunia
Albany
Assembly
Robles
O’grady
New York State
Harrison
Dinuwmick
St. Thomas’ Church
Johnm Wesley Brown
Nobby Spring Wits
J. Jack Oliver
Main Street
MR. Williams
Gene Iheral
Spain
Mr. A. Saunders
Lee Oliver
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