Senate Opens Amid Talk of Committees and Appointments
Washington March 10. An unusually large Senate turnout opened the session as ex Senator Htunsom, now minister to Mexico, attended. Andrew L Wood of Montgomery County Ky was named to fill a vacancy and was referred to Privileges and Elections. Hoar proposed two radical rule changes to limit debate and quorum calls. Wyoming annexation talk and Alaska boundary treaty moves followed before adjournment.
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Idaho
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Danville
Ill
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New York
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Appropriations
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White House
Associated Press
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
Great Britain
Train plunges off embankment near Vincennes
A Meansville and Terre Haute train slid from the track at White River bridge four miles from Vincennes. The engine baggage car and front smoker fell into the hole while the sleeper and a ladies coach remained on the trestle. Several aboard were lost or injured including Conductor Sears and Bowen. Fireman Roway’s death is noted as part of a broader fatal series on nearby lines.
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Ind
Chicago
Meansville
Terre Haute
White River Bridge
White River
Theese
Nifteen
Roway
Mather
Loyvans- Ville
Terre Maule
Greece Crisis Deepens Over Crete and Refugee Rescue
London reports Parliament discusses Greece Crete dispute as British consul notes 423 men and 1,047 women and children rescued from Kandamos by Christians. More refugees and 340 soldiers, while British policy stresses duty over sentiment amid European peace concerns.
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London
Foreign Office
Willam Waresurt
Greece
Crete
Curzon
Ganea
A. Billott
Kandamos
Selina
Associated Chamber of Commerce
Lord Salisbury
Greek Government Warns Against Expulsion of Greeks
Athens reports the government instructs representatives to protest any expulsion of Greek subjects from Qanen as a potential breach of international law. The move signals firm stance against potential population dispossession amid rising tensions in the region.
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Athens
Jbrood
Qanen
New Feri to Crete Pats March 10
The Temps announces active negotiations for a new regime in Crete and indicates the French government is keen on delivering a satisfactory autonomous administration for the island.
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Pats
The
Temps
Bermuda Souree Arrives at Fernandina Harbor
The Bermuda arrived at Fernandina last night and is anchored there. Rumors that she was seen at that port are not confirmed tonight. It is thought there is no foundation for the reports.
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Jacksonville
Wla
Bermuda
Vernandina
Scovel Release Raises Diplomatic Issue With Spain
The state department received a cable reporting the New York correspondent Sylvester Scovel was released by Spanish authorities through private representations. His relatives sought U S intervention but Secretary Olney declined, noting Scovel had previously been expelled from Cuba and returned under false identity.
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New York
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United States
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Don Me
Seovel
Cedingion
Seoevel
Seavel
Spain
Wooster University
Dupuy Delome
Dineon Maria
Havana
Washington
Department of State
Seoyel
Olney
Rules of the Fight: Siler Interprets Queensberry Rules
Carson City Nev March 10 1897 George Siler submits his interpretation of the Marquis of Queensberry rules to Corbett and Fitzsimmons for the world heavyweight title fight set for March 17 1897 in Carson City. He outlines twelve rules and analyzes Rule 4 regarding falls and the need to avoid clinch fouls while allowing limited hitting. Corbett and Fitzsimmons receive copies and defer public comment to study the provisions.
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Mach
Dayley
Siler
Stuart
Carson City
James J. Corbett
Robert Mitzsimmons
Baclk
Marquis of Queensberry
Salerfield
George Siler
Carson City Match Fights Growing Interest Next Wednesday
Interest in the approaching Corbett Wizeimmons bout at Carson City swells among local sportsmen. Corbett favored though Fitz has backers. John Fr Evans of the Washington House holds 5000 dollars to stake on Pompadour Jim at 56 to 1. Outcomes uncertain.
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Carson City
Corbett
Fitz
Hases
John Fr. Evans
Waesehington House
Willis
Pompadour Jim
Tod
Five Men Die In Louisville and Nashville Wreck Near Clavor ton
Five men killed and several injured when the Louisville and Nashville limited train northbound from Chicago wrecked one mile south of Claverton Indiana, 37 miles north of Evansville. Victims include Herbert Allen of Evansville, the head janitor of the Statehouse, and conductor John Sears of Terre Haute. Two unidentified men and others seriously hurt. A second Kentucky crash near East Cairo at 1:20 am reported Fireman Walter Rogers killed and Telegraph Operator Godwin injured.
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Ind
Chicago
Claverton
Tere Tiaute
Ried
Herbert Allen
Statehouse
Joseph Boleman
Mremian
John Sears
Terre Nlaute
Hansen
J. B. Henderson
Henderson
Wickliffe
Inoss
Godwin
Boaz
Swanson unlikely to seek Governor race amid Brown challenge
Richmond reports Claude A. Swanson will not seek the Virginia Governorship, though he would not decline a nomination if offered. He faces a challenge from John W. R. Brown for the Fifth District seat. Delegates at Lynchburg may push a state ticket. Major political moves include patronage talks, Cuban League activity, and Virginia boat clubs planning regatta participation.
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Claude A. Swanson
Swanson
John WR. Brown
Congress
Brown
Lynchburg
Inxioua
Jes. D. Brady
Florida
N. Hom
Cuban League of America
Taylor
Insime
Tylor
O'Perrall
Br W. Ch Starr
Jim Lyne
Seven Pines
Charenal Club
Mgr
John Kk. Pussell
Henrlco
August Hever
Juslee Vincent
Mr. Lyne
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Pullman
Est
West's Bed Bug Poison Ad Promotes Seasonal Elimination
An advertisement urges cleaning homes before St Patrick's Day to deter bed bug eggs laid at night. It promotes a bottle of Big Bug Poison by A J West at 406 Main Street Price for 25 cents, claiming one bottle lasts a year and uses corrosion sublimate and alcohol.
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St. Patrick's
A. J. West
Main Street
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