Notable Losses and Advances Mark Crowded Census News
Census figures show central region crop losses from famine with a 1 100 decrease. Edward Tinker world champion wing shot and Providence hotel keeper dies. Also reported are city appropriations totals, a New Jersey charter for American Tin Can Co, a Texarkana tornado, and military home defense plans.
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Neos
Edward Tinker
Wing
Providence
New Jersey
American Tin Can Company
Texarkana
Arkansas
Tom Jenkins
Cleveland
Ohio
United States
Half Ali
St. Louis
Jenkins
Turk
Halifax
Liverpool
Ancho
Ottawa
Andrew Carnephc
Vancouver
B. C
Christopher L. Magee
Pitteburg
Harriaborg
Penn
Idaho and Washington Legislatures Fight Over Funds
The Idaho legislature failed to appropriate funds for the Buffalo ex position while the Washington legislature allotted 25000 dollars. A tire in Weiser destroyed Maud Murdock's home and 2000 dollars in cash inside. Oregon death reported as Mrs M J Roberts of Springfield, born Ohio in 1822. Spec Marsh, a Helena cowboy, shot two men. Frank Howard killed him and surrendered.
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Idaho
Buffalo
Washington
Weiser
Maud Murdock
M. J. Roberts
Oregon
Lawger
J. A. Roberts
Springfield
Ohio
Spec’ Marsh
Helena
Montana
Dick Harblson
Smith White
Frank Howard
Howard
Questioning the price of married happiness and health
A reflective ad copy argues that many women reject sacrifice of health for love, claiming Dr Merce’s Favourite Prescription strengthens weakens feelings, nourishes nerves, and eases drains, suggesting a cure for troubling marital and health concerns despite weak evidence.
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Merce
Capevier
Saeed
Calamity at Chicago Laundry Building Feeds Citywide Panic
A massive boiler explosion at the Sanitary Laundry company building 458 Madison street demolishes the structure and nearby shops, kills several, injures many, and triggers chaotic evacuations as rescuers race against time. Reports list seven identified dead with twenty five injured and total damage around 40000 dollars.
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Chicago
Sanitary Laundry Company
Madison Street
Hertha Kincaid
Volunteers of America
Wildstone
Conan
Rexcuers
George Phil
Tewie Kineaha
Minnie Olson
Emma Sebraska
Frank Hannimak
Katie Kelly
Marechal Jacoby
First Legislature of Hawaii convenes amid tension and influx of laborers
Hawaii's first American legislature opened February 20 amid obstruction by white lawmakers. Governor Dole faced conflicts as natives resist Anglo dominance. The session introduced bills for county governments while the Zealandia carried 765 Porto Rico workers to sugar plantations, with several deaths en route and after arrival.
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Honolulu
San Francico
Hawaii
Hous
H.E. Cooper
Dole
Santa Monica
Calif
Porto Rico
Lsland
Wm. N. Merehel
Gov. Dole
Faithful wife fakes illness to join husband in exile
A woman who sought banishment to Molokai for joining her husband was found to have painted her body with iodine and stains to mimic the ravages of a dread disease. She insisted she belongs by her husband, claiming they were united in sickness and in health.
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Molokai
Wheat Market Steady as Prices Hold in New York
March 11 report from J L Ray & Co and major exchanges in New York shows a steady wheat market with New York opening near 50 cents and hovering around the same level all day. Visible supply down 1 514 000 bushels, corn up 1 2 0 bushels. stocks strong. market ranges 70 4 to 80. May corn at 45 and Chicago May wheat opening 75 4 and closing 75 3 8 cents per bushel.
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J. L. Ray & Co
Pendleton
Chicago
Tornado Toll Rises Across Tennessee and Arkansas
A March storm left seven dead and many injured across multiple towns. In Forest City Arkansas H Wilson and a child died, J A Woolley and wife were harmed, and others including Robert Ajilen and John Lattire were killed. Rows Hill Mississippi saw deaths Mollie Dorr Frank Bowling and Osimar Roberts. Covington Tennessee reported A S Loater killed when a church roof collapsed. Conway Arkansas suffered fifty roofs torn off and Memphis area reported extensive property damage.
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Forest City
Arkanme
H. Wilson
Child
J. A. Woolley
Woolley
Robert Ajilen
John Lattire
Rows Hill
Mia
Mollie Dorr
Frank Bowling
Osimar Roberts
Covington
Teon
A. S. Loater
Conway
Ark
Memphis
There Will Be a Second Trial for Saloon Smasher Rioters
Wichita kans March 11 The jury that tried Mrs Nation and other women for property destruction during a saloon raid reported a disagreement with seven voting guilty and five not guilty. A new trial will occur and could spark further riots here.
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Wichita Kans
Nation
Na Morning
Notable New York financier joins major firms
Lt George W Perking of New York Life is admitted partner in J P Morgan Co Drexel Co and Morgan Harjeon Co ages 39 as of January 31 He serves as director at the New York Beverity and Trust and National City Bank beginning his career as an office boy Also updates on General Harrison stating his condition remains unchanged at Indianapolis hospital with inflammation in the left lung noted by Dr Jameson
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New York
George W. Perking
Second View
New York Life Insurance Company
J. P. Morgan Co
Drexel & Co
Paliadel Pats
Morgan, Harjeon & Co
Perkinas
Ind
New York Beverity and
Eadlanaelle
Marc J
Benjamin Harrison
Dr. Jameson
Dan
Harrison
Indianapolis
March
General Harrison
Strikere Grad Two Factorive in Catalonia Fight
In Barcelona on March 11 a clash between groups led to two deaths and several injuries as soldiers were deployed. In Madrid the same day a mob attacked a government office injuring four officials.
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Barcelona
Grad
Manilow
Catalonia
Madrid
Wormer collector shoots to avoid leg amputation
A St Louis area report says Louie Grund, a wormer collector of water rates, attempted to shoot to avoid amputation after a leg injury. The incident occurred March 11 and involved a shotgun in an apparent blood polmonium recount.
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St. Louisa
Wormer
Louie Grund
Minister Conger Starts for Home
Pekin dispatch reports United States Minister Conger began his voyage home this morning. Diplomatic corps military commanders and many signatories were on hand to bid him farewell and wish him a safe journey.
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Conger
Pekin
United Sates
Mie
Limarewell
General Dewet Near Kroon Mark Advances toward Railway
A report from Hiccumfontein dated March 11 states General Dewet is near Kroon Mark north of the Steauyge colony preparing to move his forces to strike the railway in a northerly direction.
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Hiccumfontein
Dewet Ia
Kroonmark
Steauyge River
To Cure a Cold in One Dar Lasative Bromo Quinine Table
An old recipe promotes a remedy labeled as a cure for a cold in one day. The instruction mentions taking two of a preparation named Lasative Bromo Quinine, reflecting period medicinal advertising.
Nicaragua Canal Turned Down by England
Washington reports England rejects senate amendments to the Hay Pauncefote treaty and blocks the Nicaraguan canal, seen as a delay tactic for transcontinental railroad interests. Morgan seeks Mitchell appointment to the Interoceanic Canals Committee. Hoar cautions potential difficulties.
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England
Washington
Lord Pauncefote
Hay
Stepa
McKinley
Great Britain
Iime
Deputy Sheriff Killed in Calaveras County Shootout
In Calaveras County a deputy sheriff was killed during a night shootout with two robbers. He reportedly killed one robber before the other was captured or fled. Authorities fear potential lynching of the detained man as the incident unfolds. Six counterfeiters were captured in Phoenix as part of the same report.
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Mim
Stockton
Mareheee
Bam Holman
Calaveras County
Tim
German National wrecking case linked to Cincinnati man
A Post reporter reports Marcel 11 Frank Mrown the cashier involved in the wrecking of the German National at Memnor, with looting at Catb in Bpanial Honduran. Hooxjwots hopes for fortune fade as he admits drinking and gambling led to his downfall.
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Cincinnati
Marcel
Frank Mrown
Memnor
Catb
Honduran
Post
Hooxjwots
Russia Declares Manchurian Pact Demand to China
Scangba die patches report Russia has warned China it will withdraw from the Manchurian convention and substitute border terms unless China signs promptly. China has appealed to England the United States and Germany, protesting the demand.
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Russia
London
China
England
United States
Open
Germany
Menelik Aids Britain in Somali Conflict Report
Abyssinians led by Menelik join British efforts in Somaliland to repel fanatic forces in a battle that left about a hundred dead. The report notes heavy fighting and coordinated actions with British troops in the region near Aden dated March 1.
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Aden
Debut Next Week for San Francisco Socialite in Vaudeville
Palo Bianio’s Dabul O Hew Yorke Mare at Minnie rhendenacht in San Francisco brings a debut for a socially connected figure. The piece notes upcoming appearance and high society ties.
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Palo Bianio
Yorke
Minnie Rhendenacht
San Francisco
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