Bizarre mix of plagues bills and wartime dispatches
The report lists new bubonic plague cases among colored residents in Cape Town, a $1,000,000 Louisiana Purchase World’s Fair bill moving to the governor, a Port Arthur banking dispute, a Kansas liquor fine, and various international and military notes including a failed bank note forgery find, royal expenses tallies, and Gen. Harrison’s wealth estimates tied to the Venezuela boundary dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
St. Loma
Missouri
Port Arthur
Crove
Russia
Ries
Uniontown
Kan
Eckert
Ealerman
Janalaville Liquor Company
Jai
Joseph W. Sheldon
Washington City
Fe National Bank
Niles
Mich
the Times
Bem
Porce
Lisbon
ee emma _ board
Por- Biorg Marques, Bay
Harrison
Venezuela
South American Republic
J. A. Pickett
Bayombong
Echague
Neava Viecaya
Philippines
Hooker
Frank W. Vaille
Otis
Aguinablo
Mr. Vaille
Phan
Preparations for General Harrison’s Burial in Indiana
A detailed report on funeral prep for General Harrison in Indianapolis and Canton. Highlights include lying in state, private burial, cabinet pallbearers, honorary pallbearers such as Tracy and Wannamaker, and McKinley’s planned attendance. Also notes on procession and local reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Harrison
Meral
Seventh Indiana Regiment of Volunteers Association
State House
McKinley
Columbia Club
Lew Wallace
Proctor
Colin
Benjamin Harrison
Wheat market strong amid foreign leadership and weather risks
The New York Market reports a strong wheat session led by foreign exchanges with Liverpool and New York posting gains. Weather continues to bite winter wheat as officials note worsening conditions while stocks and money hold steady. In other cities May wheat prices touched 1.01 in San Francisco and 1.78 in Chicago readings, as St Joseph reports indictment of Mrs. Richardson for the Christmas murder of her husband Frank J. Richardson of Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County
Harrison
Salem
Heneral Mage
Jordan
Pa Jenkine
Stanford
Aremathy Hill
Francis Hill
Warrenton
Ohio
Clatsop Plaine
Frank J. Hellen
Portland
Oregon
University of California
Willian Carr Morrow
Morteland
William A. Morris
Schlem
Carl Morrow
J. L. Ray & Co
Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
Tobanco
Fed. Steel
St. Paul
B&q
Chicago
San Francisco
St. Joseph, Mo
Womanly Health Claim for Dr Pierce’s Favorite Remedy
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescription as restoring female health. It promises regulation of menses, relief from painful and irregular flow, and healing of inflammation and ulcers. It claims to strengthen weak women and cites testimonials from Buffalo NY and Traherne & Scott representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usade
Keach
Pierce
RV Pierce
Hufalo
Pisteais
Barwon
Traherne & Bicotve
Takeeo Lote
Dr. Pierce
Bill Hielo
Harrisburg Bank Cashier Killed in Attempted Robbery
In Harrisburg Virginia on March 15 Charles W. Ryan cashier of Harrisburg National Bank was shot dead by Henry Rowe and Werten Kooper of Lykons during a daring robbery attempt. Citizens captured the robbers and brought them to Harrisburg jail with F. B. Sarley of Lykely who was badly wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Charles W. Ryan
Harrisburg National Bank
Henry Rowe
Werten Kooper
Lykons
F. B. Sarley
Lykely
Roncenot Ae
J. F. Laie
Wew Trial for Mrs Botkin San Francisco
The California Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Cordelia Sothia, found guilty of sending poison candy that caused the death of Mrs Elizabeth Doguinug two years ago. The case emerged from San Francisco with the high court reviewing the original sentence and directing a fresh proceedings to determine responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Fornia State Supreme Court
Yoste 7
Mre
Cordelia Sothia
Iile Imerre
Polaome
Elizabeth Doguinug
Fire in Washington Hotel injures guests in early morning blaze
A fire at the Resnents hotel in Washington caused injuries to several guests and staff. Fire crews battled flames through the early hours, with L. F. H Washington reported among the hurt as responders searched for victims.
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Washington
Waston
Resnets
Thin City
Steamer Ludiana Ashore Near Ravine
The Goodrich steamer Ludiana ran ashore near Ravine and lake while Crow and crew are reported in grave danger. Milwaukee steamer incident dated March 15 as per local report.
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Milwaukee
Wie
Goodrich
Ludiana la
Ravine
Gere
Grave
Plague Spreading Prompts Camp Confinement for Troops
Cape Town reports a rising plague outbreak in Cape Colony leading authorities to confine soldiers to camps and barracks to prevent further spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Cape Colony
Gore dies in London at Arran title inheritance
Baritone Arthur Sandere Gore, the Earl of Arran, is reported dead in London on March 15, ending his line as heir to the Arran earldom. The bereaved family confirmed the loss and prepared for forthcoming ceremonial duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bari Gore
London
Arthur Sandere Gore
Ith
Earl of
Arran
Inauguration Reflections From Senators and Attendees
The passage recalls senators Mark Hanna and Jen Haonan discussing President Roosevelt and the inauguration. Hanna notes nerve about a pin and a provided officer, while Haonan recalls the parade and crowds along Pennsylvania Avenue. He says it was a great inauguration and it will stay with him lifelong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Piret
Roosevelt
Mark Hanna
New York
Handa
Jen Haonan
Pennsylvania Avenue
Freight rate cut on Koalyn and Cle Elum coal to Pendleton
A 3 cent per ton reduction on Koalyn and Cle Elum coal from the mine to Pendleton takes effect April 1. Dexer Rhoudy of Spokane, Northwestern Improvement Company water agent, says he heard the reduction may be 0.5 cents but has not been officially notified. Pendleton receives about 10 000 cords of coal annually, and 400 tons of coal shipped. A lower rate would materially alter these figures in coal’s favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoraday
Minow
Pendleton
Dexer Rhoudy
Spokane
Northwestern Improvement Company
Tine
Cbipe
TO COMM A COLD IM ONE DAY
The reader is advised to take a laxative and quinine based remedy for quick cold relief.
Wolsley Speech in the House of Lords Sparks Debate
General Wolseley admits underestimating Boer strength and regrets personal attacks while defending his leadership. He disputes charges of inattentiveness and warns Parliament about warnings on Ladysmith and army readiness as the crisis intensifies. Reports also note Kitchener on Dewet and Anglo Dutch peace prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomion
House of Lords
Wolalay
Lord Lanslowne
Lord Wolseley
Ladysmith
Aheferme
Tralmogt
Taene
Tie
Lanslowne
Raid of marauders in China faces cavalry clash
Marauders described as deserters from European forces in China and some Chinese were met by a cavalry unit sent to arrest them. The raiders defeated the cavalry, and officials have ordered a stronger force to pursue them.
Union Pacific and Central Pacific rail plan under dispute
The report notes Hagow of the Southern Pacific suggested the plan for the Central Pacific would not be incorporated. It mentions implications for the Ogden gateway and the Union Pacific, with concerns over line control and broader railroad integration. March 15 context and San Francisco origins are indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Sed
Central Pacific
San Francisco
Harlow
Hagow
Southern Pacific
Appointment of Albert Rome as Mesiver Al Gotlic Moneys
Albert Rome of South Dakota is appointed mesiver al gotlic moneys at St Michael Aliawha on March 15 in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wshington
Albert Rome
South Dakota
St. Michael
Aliawha
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Jarden Seeds
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T.C. Taylor
the Hardware Man
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