Rival Sultan Crisis Deepens in Constantinople Turmoil Rises
London dispatch reports Turkey facing a dangerous crisis as finances collapse and government salaries lag six to eight months. War material debt tops one million Turkish pounds while Yemeni provinces and Macedonia unrest threaten stability. The Young Turks support the Arab proclamation of Mohammed V as sultan, Constantinople academy arrests rise, and both Muslims and Christians face mass deportations.
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Yemen
Constantinople
Associated Press
London
Arabia
Asta
Nulinang
Macedonia
Try to Prevent Big Coal Strike Conference at Morgan Office
A New York report says a conference was set between Reverend Edward Phillips of Hazleton and J Pierpont Morgan over the anthracite coal situation. Morgan delayed, Father Phillips left Morgan’s private office after a brief talk and refused to comment. Senator Jingna was present during the discussions.
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Associatgarrena
New York
Edward FE. Phillips
Hazleton
J. Pierpont Morgan
Ai Pnern
Phollips
de Secesal Tatsiness Union
Wilkttharee
Berantin
Mey
Imubips
Mavle Lan
Ile Dulegetiong
Ain Morea
Morgan
Enaging
Phillips
Mr. Morgan
Father Piilips
Jingna
Kruger Lectures In America Cancelled Amid Cape Conflict
March reports indicate decisive engagements occurred at Tarkistad and Henning Towers in Cape Colony. A commando of about two hundred under Fourie dispersed at Thaba Sn’Gnu, with fighting near De Wetsdorp and hills above it described as a long flare-up lasting hours.
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Gy Bai Ate Press
Mert .i
Ulate
Deg
Dors
Tepertet
Looks Like a Strike in Pittsburg Railmen Row
Pittsburg March 27 The United Labor League failed to arbitrate the Monongahela Traction labor dispute and workers plan a midnight meeting to order a strike. General Manager Davidson says the company will not change. National President W D Mahon of the street railway union is in town seeking settlement without a strike.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
United Labor League
Monongahela Traction Company
Davidson
National
W. D. Mahon
Street Railway Union
Hessian Fly Threatens Texas Wheat And Oats
Colonel James Gunter reports that northern Texas wheat and oats are at risk from the Hessian fly. Last year Texas produced twenty million bushels of wheat and thirty million of oats. This year wheat acreage is slightly less. Sawyer has been confined at home with fever.
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Austin
Texas
James Gunter
Sherman
Sawyer
Spanish War Claims Grow Near 2 Million Total
The Spanish war claims commission, led by former Senator Win. E Chandler, awaits a full list from the state department of American citizen claims arising from the Cuban insurgency. Total claims amount to about 2,100,000 dollars, including Mrs. Ruiz seeking 75,000 and John W. Brookman listed for 2,162,414 in property losses.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Spanish War Claims Commission
Win
FE. Chandler
New Humpshire
State Department
Spain
Cuba
Department
Paris
United States
Ruiz
Havana
John W. Broo
Sudden Plan Change Ships New York to Manila
US Secretary Long orders Admiral Rogers aboard the cruiser New York at Tangier to proceed to Manila abandoning plans to move Consul General Gummere via Tangier. The shift aims to show force and keep New York in the eastern theater as flagship replacement for the Arkansas. Gummere’s appointment and future talks with the Moroccan government are noted.
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Br Associated Press
Washington, DC. C
Long
Admiral Rogers
New York
Tangier
Manilla
New York Canvey United
Gummere
Mwan
Maroere
Til
United States
Moargeen
Guipmere
Mazargan
Arkansis
Varanre
Another Snow Storm Hits Denver Area
Denver reports a second heavy snow storm within a week beginning early today. By 9 a.m. six inches had fallen. Eastern Colorado towns indicate stock losses from the prior blizzard should not exceed three percent.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colorado
La Crosse Youth Named Naval Cadet at Annapolis
John J. Welsh appoints Vaughn K. Coman of La Crosse to a naval cadetship at Annapolis. Other high-ranking applicants from the area declined the offer due to other engagements after May examinations.
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Associated Press
la Crosse
Wis
Mareh
Coman
John J. Wseh
Vaughn K. Coman
Academy
Annapolis
Qlaire
Motor Car Explodes in New York Today
In New York on March 27 a compressed air cylinder on a Metropolitan Street Railway car burst with a loud report. The car from the Twenty-eighth and Twenty-ninth street branch was torn apart, shattering windows in nearby stores and homes. One man sustained minor injuries.
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Associated Press
New York
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Twenty-eighth
Twenty-ninth Street
Many Porto Ricans Sail for Hawaii
The American steamer California, sailing from Guanica for New Orleans, carries 399 emigrants bound for Hawaii. Of these 295 are men, the rest women and children. The emigrants are described as physically superior to those in the prior expedition.
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Ponce
Porto Rico
California
Guanaica
New Orleans
Hawaii
Bank Burglars Foiled at Riverside Savings Bank
Cedar Rapids Iowa March 27 burglars drilled through steel doors of the Riverside Savings Bank and forced the inner safe seal. They took a small sum from the cash drawer and fled by car toward Iowa City.
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Cedar Rapids
Towa
Riverside
Iowa City
England protests China talks to block any treaty
A British protest to China’s representatives was delivered via Sir Ernest Satow in Pekin, warning against any convention touching territorial or mineral affairs amid China unrest. The note targets Russia and Japan, with Japan declaring readiness to protect its interests and respond to regional tensions.
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Associated Preas
Washington D. C
China
Ernest Satow
Pekin
Judge rules to oust 77 Chicago police lieutenants
In Chicago on March 2 Judge Waterman upheld the civil service commission action canceling last June’s lieutenant examination amid fraud charges tied to a loan brokerage firm. Sixty-seven or more Negunants will be displaced and replaced from an eligible list created from the January civil service exam.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Waterman
Circuit Court
Lst
Civil Service Commission
Smallpox at Eureka reported in mild form
Contagious disease believed to be smallpox near Eureka Wis has appeared in the mildest form. Dr J Loope and local officials have quarantined all affected families and closed the school. First case traced to Alex McGregor family two weeks ago after northern woods trip. Several victims nearly recovered and none bedridden.
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Berlin
Wis. Maren
Eureka
J. Loope
Alox McGregor
Susan Flurron
Mormanlotton
William Estabrovi
Fatal Chicago and Northwestern Wreck Near Oshkusia
Special to The Northwestern reports a northbound passenger train collision with an open switch at 1:12 p.m. at Attiz Rapids on the Chicago and Northwestern line. At least four fatalities are confirmed. engineer Jones led the passenger train. Rescue and dispatcher offices indicate multiple crew casualties from the terrible crash.
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Chitago & Northwestern Road
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Jones
PLAN ANOTHER COMBINE
Associated Press reports a conference in Chicago en route to New York with President Hayes and Vice Presidents Burt Bancroft and Campbell. They plan talks with Warren in New York to press consolidation of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific rail systems and traffic operations.
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Associated Pr
Chicago
Hayes
Burt
Umnon Pacific
Bancroft
Oregon Short Line
Campbell
Oregon Railway Tail Navigation Company
New York
Warriman
Hecide Jaegheng
Union and
Central Pacific Raywily Systems
Declamation Contest Draws District High Schools to Turner Hall
The district declamation contest brings teams from Gah-Kensh Fond du Lac Appleton Ryan High schools to Turner Hall Friday night. Representatives include Belle Butler Chester Jones George Caswell Bernice Medberr Maw Body Edna Ferber Elsie Ero George Warmon. Judges include C D Marsh G W Saunderson and W A Suydam. A large attendance and a post event reception are planned.
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Ouhkosh
Appictos
Amd
Turner Hall
was @street
Mier
Gah- Kensh School
Belle Butler
Chester Jones
George Caswell
Fond du Lar
Bernice Medberr
Maw
Lena Cornell
Ryan Tigh School
Appleton
Edna Ferber
Elsie Ero
George Warmon
Fond du Lac Degtalmers
Murdered by Tramps Near Merrifield Train Car
A Grand Forks County man, Mr. Anderson of Western, was killed today in a freight car near Merrifield. A tramp claimed to have witnessed the crime and gave details at Thompson. Two other tramps were present and shot Anderson, rifled his pockets, and fled as the train neared Merrifield.
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iBy Associated Press
St. Paul, Minn
Grand Forks
N. D
Dlapateh
Anderson
Western
Grand Forks County
Merrifield
Thompson
Universities Should Unite For Common Good Says Yale Leader
In a Stanford address on March 27 Associated Press reports Yale president Hadley urged all American universities to unite for educational progress and economy. He argued rivalry and antagonism waste resources and hinder cooperation.
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Associated Press
Stanford University
Hadiey
Yale
Ile
Funeral for Albert Frank Held Thursday
Albert Frank's funeral will be held Thursday afternoon from the Harney street residence after his death by drowning Tuesday. A two story barn at 13 Oxford Street suffered a major fire Tuesday evening at 8:20 p.m. Rev. Matt Evans and family occupy the home. losses include clothing, boats, carpets, and other items, partially insured. Fire origin unknown. Rev. Evans doubts incendiary cause. County Treasurer M J Rounds is home sick with illness. Roosevelt expected to take residence with Bellamy Storer on Rhode Island Avenue. Mrs. Storer, former Mrs. George Ward Nichols, is noted for Rokewood pottery.
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Albert Frank
Harney Street
No. 13
Oxford Street
Matt Evans
Mr. Evans
Harry Scribner
Evang
Yierman
Waugoo Street
Milwaukee
Mae Nortemeret
Matt Tivans
Vineland
M. J. Rounds
Bly
Hilloun
Tle
Court House
Uls Mness
Roosevelt
Washington
Bellamy Storer
Spain
Seventeenth Street
Rhode Island Avenue
Storer
George Ward Nichola
Cincinnati
Rokewood Pottery
Olney
Harper’s
Bitter Weather Grips Europe With Frost and Snow
Associated Press dispatch from London reports Europe enshrouded in bitter weather. Frost ranges seven to ten degrees in London suburbs. Thick ice on lakes. Northern France s Storms bring heavy snow and several inches on Paris streets.
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Associated Press
London
Europe
France
Paris
Youthful murderer shoots child in six mile attack
Williamson West Virginia March 27 near Six Mile Charles Core aged 20 shot and killed a seven year old boy and wounded the boy's father John Hogar after his house was stoned He fled to Kentucky authorities reported the incident as a murder case and a serious assault with fatal consequences to the child and injury to the father, with Core escaping across the state line.
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Associated Press
Williamson
W. Va
Six Mile
Charles Core
John Hogar
Kentucky
Strike in Spain shutters mines at Almadovar Del Campo
Three thousand miners in Almadovar Del Campo join a strike halting operations. Mining activity stops as workers protest conditions, with potential looding of mines reported amid the disruption.
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Madrid
Al+madavar Del Campo
Manchurian Treaty Delayed Amid Chinese Tension
London reports an imperial decree suspended the Manchurian convention set for March 28. Pekin notes China had not signed by deadline. Murder of Rev. J Stonehouse stirs Western concern as natives grow hostile. US official warns travelers face danger. foreign troops guard Shi Nan. Russians hint treaty may still be signed with possible tweaks.
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Associated Press
London
Sinn-Fu
Klu-Kun-¥i
Nanka
Russia
Pekin
Stonehouse
Rev. J. Stonehouse
Lendon Missionary Society
Shi Nan
Missionarira
St. Petersburg
Smallpox Breaks Out Again in Neenah
Special to Northwest-m Neenah Menasha Wis March 27 Two more cases of smallpox have broken out in Neenah Miss Mary Kelley and Mr James Kelley of the same family as victims Welles case well developed while his sisters incipient The two may have contracted it from brother William Kelley who had a mild attack and failed to notify health authorities He absented himself from the city and starch is being made for him Dr Smith of Neenah first diagnosed the illness Health Officer Hansen confirmed the diagnosis A focal branch of the Power Makers union is about to be organized with Neenah and Menasha mill workers as members
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Neenah-Menasha
Wis
Neenah
Mary Kelley
James Kelley
Welles
William Kelley
Smith Af Neenah
C. 0. Hansen
Power Makers’ Union
Menasha
Paper Mills
Death at Omro Special to The Northwestern
Omro Wis March 27 E Numph rey died at his residence after a several weeks illness He was born in England in 1822 and came to America in 1840 settling in Winnebago county later moving to Omro He leaves a wife four daughters and one son Albert Hughes The funeral will occur Friday at 11 am from the house
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Omro
Wis
E. Numphrey
England
America
Winnebago County Inn
Albert Hughes
Mine Shaft Fire at Republic Mine Triggers 500 Layoffs
A fire swept Number 1 shaft of the Republic mine in Republic Michigan, burning through the night with no loss estimate yet. The mine’s closure has left about 500 workers unemployed, according to a special dispatch received in Milwaukee.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Republic, Mich
Republic
Floodsstriken St. Joseph Michigan Endangers Bridges
Serious floods sweep the factory district between St Joseph and Renton Harbor for the second time this spring. The elevated river threatens bridges as water continues to rise with concerns over structural safety.
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Associated Press
Bt. Joseph, Mich
Renton Harbor
New Life for Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce
Milwaukee March 27 The Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce elected twenty six new members Twenty three are Chicago traders It is the largest number ever elected at one meeting The board may amend rules to allow futures trading and floor privileges at the local exchange signaling a revival of the option trade Milwaukee enjoyed years ago.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
Milwaukee Chamber
Milwaukee Board
Flood Destroys Dams and Pockets of Grand River Area
Grand River towns Grand Rapids Lowell and St Joseph and nearby areas suffer flooding as water rises. Homes cut off by flood water residents use boats basements flood several blocks along riverfront. Dam upriver bursts threatening towns further downstream as the Flat River and Grand River levels surge toward record highs.
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Grand Rapide
Lowell
St. Joseph
Associated Press
Grand Rapides
Mich
Grand River
Militia Companies Seek Turner Hall for Armory
Militia groups including Co B and Co F of the Wisconsin National Guard seek to purchase Turner Hall to remodel as an armory for both units. Aimed price is about 21000 with bids from Pinery Camp and Modern Woodmen of America also considered. Committees from each company to meet trustees of Turnverein to discuss terms. talks scheduled for Thursday.
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Rand Co
Wisconsin
Nathmnal Guard
Turner Hall
Oxhkesh
UAI
EB. W. Paine
Co. B
G. Cart
Co. F
Cart
South Side
Turners
Co. BR
Turnverein
Leutenant
E. W. Paine
Joseph Blau
G. A. Comstock
AG. Carl
Emil Kranning
William “Wicky
Passenger Train Ditching Near Norwich After Washout
A passenger train leaving Utica on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western at 9 50 last night went into a ditch three miles south of Norwich due to a washout. The engine and car lie six feet under water and one passenger is reported hurt. A wrecking train dispatched from Utica also derailed between North Norwich and Sherburne.
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Associated Press
Utica
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Norwich
North Norwich
Sherburne
Gold Shipment to Germany Prepared for Steamship
The National City Bank plans to ship 1,260,000 francs in gold by tomorrow's steamer and 3,000,000 marks to Berlin either tomorrow or Saturday, as reported from New York on March 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National City Bank
Berlin
Governor La Follette Pushes Uniform Bookkeeping Plan
Governor La Follette sent a legislative message urging passage of a uniform bookkeeping system drafted by Bastz and Gilman under the last assembly's law. In the Assembly the salary bill for judges and measures aiding Milwaukee institutions advanced, while the apportionment bill passed with one dissent. The Senate backed a Milwaukee unified government constitutional amendment. The Winnebago counties push for dependent children homes gains committee attention. Assemblyman Hall ill delays tax bills. Medal for Prof. Babcock to be awarded at a public assembly chaired by the governor.
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Madison
Wis
la Follette
Legisature
Bastz and Gilman
Supreme Court
Bil
Milwaukee
Hall
Albert R. Hall
Minneapolis
Assembly Committee
Williama
Winnebago County
Babcock
The
Agricultural College
Gov. la Fl Jotta
Queenan Draws With Sweeney In Memphis Eight-Round War
Perry Queenan, aggressive She boygan fighter, and Patsy Sweeney of Ireland fought twenty rounds to a draw at the Phoenix Athletic Club Memphis. The 138-pound bout drew a large crowd as Sweeney pressed early while Queenan answered with steady returns. No knockdowns occurred and late start delayed the contest.
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Perry Queenal
Queenan
Bodie
Castle Pierce Printing Plans Rear Addition
William Castle says Castle Pierce Printing will spend about 4000 this spring to add a brick extension to its High street job printing plant. The fifty by fifty foot addition will extend 120 feet from the High street entrance, enlarging the press room and housing a Miehle press for finer work, with construction starting soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle-Pierce Printing Company
Battia
Wm. Castle
High Street
Miehle
Burglars Kill John Favalona and Daughter Annie
In New Orleans on March 27 burglars entered the home of John Favalona off Period street. They were resisted, killing Favalona and his daughter Annie, then ransacked the house. Neighbors discovered the bodies today.
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New Orleans
John Favalona
Period Street
Favalona
Annie
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