Taft Praises Cleveland in Memorial Address at Carnegie Hall
President Taft delivered a memorial eulogy to Grover Cleveland at Carnegie Hall, praising his honesty, courage, and devotion to public duty. He traced Cleveland's rise from western New York roots, his reformist mayoralty, and his two presidential terms, noting battles over the tariff, the spoils system, and federal authority. The event, led by the Cleveland Memorial Committee, featured addresses by Chief Justice Fuller and others, with remarks by Taft on Cleveland’s legacy and party unity.
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Associated Press
New York
Taft
Washington
Cleveland
Carnegie Hall
Fuller
Ctty College
Hughes
Senator Root
City College
Mayor MacClelan
Cleveland Trial Committee
Francis Lynde Stelson
Richard Watson Gilder
Pamroach Orchestra
Liederkranz Society
Grover Cleveland
Lincoln
Middle States
New England
Democratic Party
Harrison
Leveland
Senate
Duttid
Coleveland
Republican
Peace effort in balkans and European conference talks
Paris reports France Britain and Russia unify to urge Belgrade for negotiation with Austria Hungary. Belgrade favors peaceful reply to the Austro-Hungarian note and Austria Hungary may disarm if advised. Berlin notes wide support for an Italian plan to convene a European conference to address the Balkan crisis. Russia hopeful a clash with Austro Hungary may be averted despite cautious advisers.
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Associated Press
Paris
Franrce
Great Britain
Russia
Servint
Belgrade
Austria-Iungary
Vlan
Austria-Hungary
Berlin
Foreign Office
Balkan
Germany
Count Forgach
Servin
Priograde
Semlin
Danube
Tlussia
St Petersburg
Austro-Hungary
Selng
Peror
Nicholas Todas
M. Roneentit
Novae Vrem
Heroism Finally Rewarded by War Medal
A young girl fourteen from North Brother Island is cited for bravery during a steamer fire in New York. The heroism involved saving nine children from the blaze, and Speaker Cannon presented a lifesaving medal in Washington on March 19.
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Ascunanl Press
Washington, S. C
New York
Cannon
North Brothers Island
Tolstoi Ill Again Inflammation Of Veins In Leg
Petersburg report says Count Leo Tolstoi again suffers from inflammation of the veins in his leg. Doctors assess the condition as not serious and continuing treatment awaits further news.
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Hovwever
Petersburg
Lea Ateffa
Senate inquiry reveals cash spent by Stephenson allies
Oshkosh witness J E Morgan testified he received 27500 from Senator Stephenson after the primary to reimburse campaign outlays. He detailed 1100 for general organization work and 425 for Oshkosh baseball, 200 for Oshkosh homecoming, 100 for a Chautauqua fund, and 125 for Ripon trip, while many small sums were logged with names. Charles French said he spent 800 for Stephenson's campaign, with most funds unitemized.
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Nadison
Wis
Charles S. French
Lake Geneva
Stephenson
Walworth
Kenosha Cantina
J. Bill Morgan
Oshimeh
Winnebaga County
Prench
J. C. Kull
Nna
Mr. Morgan
Tt. T. Edwards
Oshkosh
Morgan Sant
Morgan Company
Tleney Overbeck
Claas
Solvina
Pitan
Mmilwauker
Hoaring
Made
Ithear J
Wiseman
Manitowoc
Senastorin
Gebbe
Manitowoc County
Charles 8. French
Edmonds
C. M. Tambright
Racine
Milwaukee
Nosha
Bla Gerviesa
Mr. Frenel
Ely
Cook
Svilestor Inter
J. E. Morgwoof
Mnney
Chantangna
Gable
Senator Still Unchosen on Sixth Joint Ballot in Illinois
Springfield March The sixth joint ballot for United States Senator yielded no choice as Hopkins received ten votes. House amendments to the Dram Shop Act would let municipal authorities grant permits to sell alcohol to athletic and social organizations and regulate Sunday observance. The measures, tied to city sales of liquor on Sunday, were ordered to lie on the speaker’s table.
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Associated Press
Springfield
United States
Hopkins
Chicago
Holiness School Burns in Pico Wilmore
A fire at Asbury College in Wilmore Kentucky destroyed the boys dormitory dining hall and kitchen cause unknown. About 2000 students reportedly faced the blaze with many faculty and students praying as the buildings burned. The loss estimated around 100000 with 22600 insurance. Asbury, famed for holiness teachings, drew students from foreign countries and many believed the school to be a major holiness center in America.
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Associated
Pico + Wilmore
Mitc Li
Asbury
Aebury
Aanerdea
Court Fifty Years Old Contested by Diverse Civic Bodies
A garbled 19th century style note describes a court’s fiftieth anniversary marked by contest among various civic bodies. The text references a judiciary, a regional flora, and a pretascan entity with vestiges of a formal commemoration and divergent opinions on the institution’s tenure.
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Shawesteria
Milwauker
Wie
Merphos
Sears
Milwaukee
Eatie
Robbers Crack a Bank in Early Morning Theft
A group robbed a bank this morning, breaking through a wall and taking cash while an alert detector trailed the suspects. Police will trace the money and pursue leads from the scene at Moorams village.
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Agaarians
Vincent Ind Ower Tseirly
Intera
Teolldag
Kidnappers Demand $10,000 for Whitla Son
William Whitt, son of James F. Whitla a known attorney and former Republican candidate, was kidnapped by two men in Sharon, Pennsylvania. The parents received a ransom demand for $10,000.
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Associated Presa Y
Sharon
William Whitt
James F. Whitla
Congress
Tariff bill reported back without amendment in House
Mr Payne of New York, chair of Ways and Means, reported the tariff bill back with no amendment and moved a printing resolution for 30 000 copies. The measure relies on extracts from yesterday’s statements and outlines reasons for readjusting schedules citing post Dingley changes and foreign tariff trends. The committee notes the need for more revenue and references continued tariff investigations and support from Commerce and Labor and State departments. Keep watch on coal supply as cold storage stock may be ample.
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Associated Presa
Washington, D. C
Payne
Pratecnon
Atte
Aneeriodt
Tyre
Pande
Payne Calla
Hense
Department of Fammerce and Labor
State Department
Wisconsin golf association to host state tournament
Milwaukee will host the Wisconsin Golf Association state tournament at Blue Mound Country Club for the first time on an eighteen hole course. The event includes clubs from La Crosse Kenosha Madison Fond du Lac Appleton Racine Sheboygan and Milwaukee and marks a milestone for the league’s statewide golf competition.
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Iy Assovliatet Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsi Golf
Miwaulkee
Ag Milwaukee
Blue Mound Country Club
la Cruse
Kenosha
Madigan
Fond du Lac
Jangveville
Ostikeosh
Green Bb
Green Like
Fan Clice
Appleton
Racing
Sheboygan
Milwaukes
Mid West Insurrection Flares Over Lumber and Tariff
Insurgent elements within the Midwest Republican ranks threaten a revolt against the lumber schedule in the new tariff bill. Speakers and governors warn that the cut would devastate lumber mills along the Atlantic coast, forcing small operators from business while flooded with Canadian timber. E C Foshburg, head of the North Carolina Pine Association, says the plan harms Eastern mills and could spark broader political upheaval as Speaker Cannon and Ways and Means resist.
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Ashington
D .C
Rex Publican
Cannon
Ways and Means
Stevens
Atlantic
Bishop Guards Amid Palermo Murder Probe
From Thame March 18 Associated Press reports Ambassador Griscom and Foreign Minister Tittons discussed threatening letters targeting Bishop Hindon and the Palermo consulate. Security for Hindon and the consulate was tightened as Italian authorities arrest two suspects linked to the Nevro murder case and pursue other leads.
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Associated Pros
Thame
Griscom
Tittons
Wow Bishop
Palermo
Sicily
Tha Niot
Petrosing
New York
Hindon
Beng
Mr. Ittuhop
Harriman Not to Retire in Associated Press Report
Los Angeles dispatch reports Charles Harriman is not retiring this year. The piece notes no immediate transition, and observers see no clear successor or timetable. Harriman remains active in public and policy circles with plans possibly continuing through the current term.
Cady Ready for Business in Marinette Case
An attorney in Marinette has been appointed to handle a criminal case involving a local individual. Immediate steps were taken to begin trial preparation and the defendant was moved to the state’s attention while awaiting formal charges. Governor Pendleton is reviewing the case as part of ongoing oversight.
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Marinette
Marineite Amie EL Curdy
Cireen
Pendlesson
Trith
Crinnal
Weston Takes a Sleep During Walk to San Francisco
Hanson New York reports Weston arrived at one o'clock in the morning on his cross continental walk from New York to San Francisco and slept over six hours before resuming the trek. He had planned to spend the night in Troy.
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Associated Press
Hanson, N. Y
Weston
One O'Elock
Francisco
Foy Old &An
Troy
Weather forecast fragment for Snow Day in unclear text
Fragmentary weather note mentions snow rain and colder conditions with possible warmer later. Vague references to tomorrow Friday and cloudy to partly cloudy skies. no clear locations, times, or actionable details available from the readable text.
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Suoters
Mistrial Likely as Jury Deliberations Continue
Nashville march 18 Lumon C Mann declared not guilty of murder in the case of Francia Gilmore Sheaoson. The jury in the Carmarak case rose before daylight and resumed deliberations with no verdict evident. Judge Hart adjourned until 2 pm after a brisk morning of trials, noting the fast pace compared to the Tumour trial. Lumon Mann’s fate now rests with the jury in Chicago as they decide his case.
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Nieve
Marty
Thelr Nuom
Adourun Court
Associated Presa
Luman O. Mann
Francia Gilmore Sheaoson
Nashville
Tenn
United Iles
BE. W. Carmarak
Hart
Manis
Chicago
Lumon C. Mann
Francea Gilmore Thompson
McShureley
Railways Agree To Pay Yellow Pine Reparations
Washington March 18—Interstate Commerce Commission cases on reparation for flat rate charges on lumber from the southern yellow pine region were settled by agreement. Railways will pay claimants sixty seven percent of provable claims in Georgia Florida and eastern Alabama, with other territories to be settled on similar basis as already effected.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi River
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Cincinnati reform effort cleanups first indictments
Associated Press reports in Cincinnati on March 18 that the reform push begins with indictments of Daniel Bauer a longtime city committee member and proprietor of the Majestic salon and concert hall on Wing Street for operating a nuisance. Indictments also target Jacob Bitner and Edwand Benonigan who run concert halls for maintaining a nuisance.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Daniel Bauer
Tle City Comet
Bauer
Wing Street
Jacob Bitner
Edwand Benonigan
Concert Halla
Naval Engineer Passes at 63 in Washington
Washington report lists Chief Ing in Terschel Maine of the navy as retired and deceased at age 63. The obituary notes active service with Sterling, AL, and places his age at KEY. William W Abellat and Colm. O. Marek II are mentioned in relation to the service.
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Washington, D. C
Ing
Terschel
Maine
Sterling, AL
Key
William W Abellat
Colm. O. Marek II
Wifeliam Belly
Ohio Methodist
Howe
Three Cities and a State Bow at Annual Bowling Tourney
City Associated Press reports the seventeenth day of the tenth annual tournament of the African American bowling congress. Teams from Cleveland Akron and Toledo compete as results stream in. Parents attend as the first double event wraps.
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Presa
Vittslurs
African Owding Congress
Fom Cheteland
Cleveland
Akron
Walser Fed
Tosa
Librarian Change In Milwaukee Rumors Originated From March News
A Daily News item reports personnel changes at a Milwaukee library project with Mary Jomnetene of Philadelphia selected for Abrahin role and Della Ellinwood resigning. Miss John Stone arrival anticipated. Mrs. Bechaud of Fond du Lac to take charge amid reorganization.
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Sidab
Northwestern
Milwaukee Wis
Daily News
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