Senate and House Debate on Civil Service and Free Delivery
The article outlines Senate and House proceedings on the ship subsidy bill and rural free delivery. It notes ongoing discussions on classification of local free delivery and the contract system, with opposition from Mr. Clay and tacit agreement on some appropriations. A funeral committee for Representative Pole is mentioned, and broader debates touch on American interests and unfinished business.
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Bexum
Eamade
Flibusterine
Senate
Clay
Philiasdelofian
Waa
Coninna
Unik Staten
Disappointment at Boer Envoy Interviews and Medical Student Unrest
Reports from Mr Erwerts confidantes say he is disappointed by the Boer envoys Muller Wessels and Wai murans interviews with President Roosevelt and Secretary Hay. Kentucky medical students at Lewisville threaten to quit unless Dr W E Wathen restores two expelled women. Neil Bryant an early blackface minstrel dies in Brooklyn aged two. Miss Alice Roosevelt延期 trip to ceremonies noted. Treasury balance shows available cash and gold reserve.
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Erwerts
Muller
Wessels
Waimurans
Roosevelt
Hay
Kentucky School of Medicine
Lewisville
W. E. Wathen
Neil Bryant
Brooklyn
Bryant
Harvart University
Washington
London Times
Tri
Alice Roosevelt
Trh
Treasury
G. Dun & Co
Lord Malcolm
Polallueh
Lister
H. Gardiner Lister
Hyres
France
Chamber of Depties
Towers
Alanis
Department of Gace
Ith
Eidward
Double Deception and Tragedy Reported Across Multiple States
The item cites a staged repayment in Union City Tennessee with Collins, Jones, and Morgan amid a $2000 bill scam and a satchel ruse. It also recounts a pistol showdown in Goodwin Arkansas where Bill Gossett died after a fight with the Gossett brothers. Separate notes report Earl murder theories near Welsh Louisiana tied to the Clark circus robbery, a Georgia murder in Satansab area, Texas treasury balance figures, and four men arraigned in Brookhaven Mississippi for operating blind tigers.
Tragic Spottsville Fire Claims Mrs Cheaney
Mrs. Mary Cheaney, 50, died in Spottsville Kentucky after her clothing ignited while sweeping. Neighbors could not reach her in time before help arrived.
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Mary Cheaney
Spottsville, Ky
Medical School Demands Wathen Reinstate Two Women
The School of Medicine declares it will quit the institution unless Dr. W H B Wathen restores to the classes two women whom he recently expelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky School of Medicine
W. HB. Wathen
Lawton Man James Woods Dies in Ark While Won Homestead Prize
James RL W Woods of Lawton Oklahoma died in Malvern Arkansas. He had won the first prize in the drawing for homestead lands in the new country around Lawton.
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James RL W Woods
Lawton
Okla
Malvern
Ark
Woods
Mississippi Legislature Ad journed Sine Die
After two months in session the Mississippi legislature adjourned sine die. The report notes President Roosevelt planning a Charleston exposition visit soon. Other items include a Houston suicide linked to jealousy, a Houston murder suicide, a major Greenville Wisconsin fire, a Fayetteville man losing a hand, a Wortham Texas schoolhouse fire, a Fort Worth & Denver trainmaster killed, and various weather and regional incidents.
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Mississippi
Roosevelt
Charleston
D. C
Charlestown Exposition
Methuen Captured as British Force Falls to Boers
London reports Gen Methuen's 1200 men routed near Winburg Liechtenburg Orange River Colony. Methuen captured with four guns. British losses include 24 officers and 72 men killed or wounded. one officer and 200 men missing. Boers held baggage and Methuen as prisoner.
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London
Methuen
Delarey
Winburg
Liechtenburg
Orange River Colony
Capture of Methuen Reported by Lord Kitchener
London reports from Pretoria dated March 4 and March 9 recount Gen Methuen’s expedition moving with 90 mounted troops and 20 infantry to meet Grenfell’s force at Rovainesfontein. They were attacked by Delarey’s Boers. Methuen and Maj Paris were captured, Paris later surrendering, with several officers killed and many troopers wounded.
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Pretoria
Methuen
Paris
Wynburg
Liechtenburg
Grenfell
Roviainesfontein
Delarey
Twe-Boseh
Pahnietekniil
Maribogs
Kraaipan
de Ver
Kitchener
Kraapan
Two-Bosch
FR. Venning
T. P. W. Nesham
Royal Artillery
Maj
Kruaipan
COLORADO BISHOPRIC SETTLED AND OTHER NEWS
Denver reports the Colorado bishopric succession settled with Rev Charles Olmsted elected coadjutor last January. He will be consecrated bishop May 1 and currently serves at St Asaph's Bala Pa. Also notes Morgan's plan to commission Columbia America’s Cup defender for an ocean race and Roosevelt book translation in Berlin. Des Moines reports Mooar powder works explosion kills two and injures three.
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Denver
Col
Spalding
Episcopal Diocese of
Colorado
Erie
Charles 3. Olmsted
Olmsted
St. Asaph’s Church
Bala
New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Prince Henry
Des Moines
Mooar
Keokuk
Brooklyn Eagle
Steamer William Cliff Rescues Passengers at Sea
Sunday at sea the steamer William Cliff towed the ship Etruria to safety after a distress incident. All on board were reported well. The Ellie's crew will convey the Etruria’s passengers to England.
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William Cliff
Ellie Will
Etruria
England
Richardson murder case opens as Fife Begee stands trial
Savannah Mo March 1 The trial of Stewart Fife Begee for the murder of Frank W Richardson began with the defendant appearing in court from North Yakima Wash He showed signs of strain and fatigue as defense lawyers reportedly plan to implicate another man and call Mrs Richardson as a defense witness while the state relies on the two young sons of the deceased as witnesses for the prosecution
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Stewart Fife Begee
Savannah
Wiley
Stewart Fife
Frank W. Richardson
Fife
North Yakimee
Wash
Richardson
No Demand Upon Turkey In Kidnapping Case
Washington reports confirm no demand from the United States on Turkey regarding the Mise Steme kidnapping incident. Minister Leishman’s move was to preserve possible rights and announce a full investigation to determine responsibility. Evidence aligns against the Bulgarians rather than the Turks.
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Washington
Turkey
Leishman
Constantinople
United States
Secretary Long Resigns Navy Post in 1900s Contention
Secretary Long resigns as secretary of the navy. succession to W I Moody of Massachusetts, effective May 1. Moody won after a contest among aspirants Foss of Illinois and Moody, with Lodge backing Moody.
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Washington
Long
Naval Committee
House
Moody
Lodge
Demand for Potatoes Presses Rail Lines for Cars
Chicago reports a surge in potato demand with dealers paying railroads a $10 per car bonus to secure shipping space. Seed potato prices have risen from 55 cents to 1.25 dollars as southern buyers rush for seasonal seed stock, prompting quick action to beat further price increases.
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Chicago
The
Tribune
Fire kills Mrs. Bouchard and nine children in Matane
A kitchen fire at Arthur Bouchard's residence in Matane Quebec on Sunday claimed the lives of Mrs. Bouchard and all nine children six sons and three daughters the eldest a boy of 14 months. The husband escaped by jumping from a upper floor window and a servant raised the alarm.
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Matane
Arthur Bouchard
Bouchard
Windmills Proposed to Light Chicago by Belt Idea
A Chicago genius proposes a belt of windmills around Chicago to drive dynamns and storage batteries, enough to light and possibly heat the city. The article notes ongoing interurban rail miles in Detroit and Cleveland, and discusses coal production and value in 18th and 19th centuries.
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Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
Molsey
Wash
Chicago
United States
Britain
Mississippi Legislature Adopts Broad Educational Reforms
Governor Longino lauds the just concluded session as strong and capable. He highlights major school funding gains, calls for longer county tax levies for rural schools, and praises state colleges while urging greater support for public schools and rural education. The piece notes Capitol progress and key appointments alongside fiscal concerns.
New Laws Pass in Late Mississippi Legislature
The late Mississippi legislature enacted numerous laws during the special session including measures for court house relocation in Harrison county, oyster regulation, penitentiary expenses, tax and bond issues, education funding, and state agency restructurings. The session also amended railroad and levee provisions, established a history and archives department, and provided for various public works and university support.
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Oxford
Board of Supervisors
Harrison County
Supreme Court Juders
Rosedale
Mobile, Jackson & Kansas City Railroad
State University
Attala County
Nashville & Mississippi Railroad Company
Board of Levee Commissioners
Yazoo-Wississippi Delta
Yasno-Mississippi Delta
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Yazoo-Mississippi Delta
Natchez
Simpson County
State Board of Health
Delta Bank
State Department of History and Archives
Department of History and Archives
Mioney
Penitentiary Investigating Committee
National Guard
State House
Capitol
Mississippi
Warren County
Railroad Commission
Department of Insurance
Columbus
State Hospital For the
Institute For the Blind
Wade Pork
Lawrence County
West Point
W. T. Gwin
Webster County
Land Commissioner
Special Road Fund
General Fund
Tippah County
Vicksburg
Confederate Hospital
State Normal School
Perry County
Bhee Ee Jones
Prentiss County
Publc
Jackson
J. W. Dake
Critz @ Beckett
McNeil
East Misel
Sipp
C. J. Graham
Alcorn A. & ML College
St. Lowie
Chambery Court
Tallahatchie
Supreme Court
Chancery Rks
Board of Control
A. & M. College
Eleventh Circuit Court District
Perry County Supervisors
Board of Aldermen of
Hattiesburg
Boards of Supervisors
Borrew
Governors Mansion
Amite County
L. Callen
Lafayette County
EL Bt. Irby
Tunnes County
Alcorn A & ML College
Railroad Commissioners
Third Judicial District
DeSoto
Board of Mississippi Levee Commissioners
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L. Jones
Grand Rivers
Eube Morgan
Hickman
G. L. Collins
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Jones
Morgan
Cupet
Osa Walker
Goodwin
Walker
Johan T. Dyme
Gossett
Walkers
John Gossett
Bill Gossett
the Earl Werder
Earl
Welsh
Clark Circus
Srown
Batson
Ward Earl
Merchant
Jeck
Michael Shrenk
Jacob Carter
Shrenk
Satansab
Teuss Financial Report
J. W. Robbins
Texas
Seman
James BR. Weods
Mississippi Legislature
Clara Hughes
Houston
Tex
Prank P Jacobs
Greenville, Wiss
Greenville
Miss
Wayne Dexison
Fayetteville
Aine
Wortham
G. E. Thorne
Fort Worth & Denver
Chilness
Segre
Arsen
Ed Colvin
Meridian
Fismaton
Als
Flomaton
Alo
Louisville & Nashville
George Kerr
Aim
Kearney
Lord Methuen
Gen. Delarey
Maj.erie
Weet Greatell
Lord Kitchener
Gen. Methuen
Charles
Bishop Spalding
Berlin
Norddeutsche Allegemeine Zeitung
Emperor Wiliam
Futel Powder Works
Kanes City
Winister Leisenman
Secretary of the Navy
Wr. Wi. Moody
Mim
Tom Dellars
Matese
Quebec
Kate Markham Power
Gee Longino
Beauvoir
Ialand
Phrateian
Thomas J. Mitchell
East Mississippi Hospital
Buchanan
J. R. Dennis
Pr Sims
Longino
Jeff Truly
Eleventh
Sam Cook
Earl Brewer
Cook
Brewer
Polonius
Cole
Insurance Department
Mr. Cole
George W. Carlisle
G. W. Carlisw
Carlisle
Crystal Springs
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Yazoo City
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