Free Trade Dream Touted by Blaine Backers in Cuba Study
Ex Governor Ames reports Secretary Blaine favors a reciprocity scheme with all South American nations including Cuba. The plan would grant free trade with the United States for Cuba and Mexico while protecting sugar duties for the world. Delegates discuss absolute reciprocity and arbitration provisions pending congress approval.
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Blame
Ames
United States
Disputor
New York
Qgliver Ames
Massachusetts
Fifth Avenue
Cuba
Disratch
Blaine
West Indies
Mexico
Counsul
Spain
Pan-American Committee On Customs Union
Washington
Bisine
Sesv
Pena
Pan-American Congress
Charles Flint
Flint
Gleine
T. Jefferson Coolidge
Lim
Congress
Rejoicing in Cheyenne Over Wyoming Admission Passed
In Cheyenne on March 27 the news the House passed Wyoming statehood caused unprecedented public celebration. Fire bells rang, churches tolled, and streets displayed lights and banners as bonfires and speeches filled public squares amid joyous demonstrations following the admission milestone.
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Cuerense
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Associated
Louisville in Ruins Report of Mass Casualties
A Western Union chief operator reports Louisville severely destroyed across the river in Jeffersonville Indiana. Widespread claims range from 100 to 1800 deaths with many injured as a major depot was blown down during a heavy rainstorm. Information is unofficial and partially unavailable due to damaged telegraph lines.
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New York
Western Union
Louisville
Jeffersonville
Ind
Jefferson
Western Union Telegraph Company
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Madison
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Ohio and Mississippi Railroad
Venetian Funeral Floats Amid Floods in Newport
Newport Kentucky residents endure record Ohio river floods. Homes submerged, hundreds homeless, relief organized. A widow on Isabella street faces starvation as a 16 year old dies and a dying fever spreads. A quirky burial uses a coffin in a funeral boat through waterlogged streets to Lutheran cemetery.
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Dispatch
Newport
Ohio River
Licking River
Ohio
Isabella Street
McDonald
Caroline Mobor
Elim Street
Grand Jury
County Jail
South Carolina Farmers Endorse Regular Democratic Ticket
A farmers convention in Columbia decides to nominate Governor and Lieutenant Governor candidates aligned with the regular Democratic slate. They pledges Anglo-Saxon unity and adherence to the regular convention’s choices, favoring primary nominations for state officials other than those named, and seek a constitutional convention. R Tillman of Ace for Governor and C Cait of Chesterfield for Lieutenant Governor are named.
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ColumbBia
D. C
R. Tillman
Ace
C. Cait
Chesterfeld
Strong for Protection Stupa Articles Budget Speech Ottawa
In a March budget speech Hon. George Foster announces radical tariff changes seen as hostile to the United States. The plan rewrites orders in council on tariff matters, expands free entry for non Canadian produced goods, and pushes toward higher protection with duties rising on brass copper alcohol woolen goods cheese butter pork lard while window glass enters free and ornamental glass duty is cut from 35 to a lower rate.
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Ottawa
George Foster
Washington
United States
Canada
Sinking Mine Cavern Report From Wilkesbarre
In Wilkesbarre on March 27 a mine cave-in at the Conygham mine caused local tremors and house settlements in the northern city area. Explorers descended but kept distance from the cave as the interior collapse is linked to subsidence near the Lehigh Valley Railroad shops. The cave is attributed to the Delaware Coal Company.
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Delaware Coal Company
Conservatives to honor Bismarck on 76th birthday
Berlin report says conservatives in the Prussian Diet will present a congratulatory address to Prince Bismarck on his 76th birthday. The Hessian National Liberals and other party leaders in Hesse will join in tribute. Also from Rio de Janeiro a disaffected garrison was ordered south after a government order cancellation.
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Berlin
Prince Bismarck
Hesse
Bismarck
Ero Janeiro
Ovation to Hastings in Philadelphia for soldier address
General Daniel Hastings, Adjutant General and governor candidate, told the Pennsylvania Club crowd that Union soldiers are direct heirs of the Continental tradition. He argued disciplined training, not mere numbers, makes a successful army and that upon returning from war a soldier earns citizen status and eligibility for preferment.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Club
Daniel H. Hastings
Common Wealth
Joad
Jong
General Hastings
Paxson
Williams, Mitchell and McCollum
Supreme Court
Fell
Thayer
Willson
Reed
Bregg
Pennypacker
Hanna
Ashman
Charles A. Porter
Red Campaign Committee
James McIanés
Park Commission
Edwin 8. Stuart
James W. Latta
State Senate
Boles Penrose
Hastings
Enes
Pastor is Arrested on Larceny Charge in New Jersey
In Trenton on March 27 Rev. Alexander M. Smith pastor of Berean Baptist Church was arrested on larceny charges after a millinery store incident witnessed by James Dugan. Smith allegedly pocketed Miss Emma Henry’s pocketbook and silver coins, dropping part of the spoil before being detained and locked up for the night.
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HS Dispatch
Trenton
N.J
Berean Baptist Church
Colored
Alexander M. Smith
Smith
Emma Henry
Miss Henry
Dugan
Starving Mother Buries Infant in Barn in Buffalo
In Buffalo on Forest avenue a 19 year old woman, Sarah Hogan, gave birth in a barn Monday night. The infant died, and she tried to bury it in a pit she dug with her hand. Found in a famished state by neighbors, she was taken to a hospital as police investigated.
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Buffalo
Sarah Hogan
Forest Avenue
Attempted assassination shocks Tex Town near Baltimore
In Tex Maryland men gathered as sexton Richard McNichols fired on Rev. Patrick P. Lenneghan at St. Joseph Church during a funeral. Five shots were fired. three hit the assistant pastor in both legs. Lenneghan was carried home in critical condition as onlookers restrained the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltmoore
Tex
Baltimore County
Patrick P. Lenneghan
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father Lenneghen
Richard McNichols
Nichols
Portugal Had To Back Down In British Protectorate Clash
In the House of Commons Hon Philip Stanhope questions the status quo in the Portugal dispute. Sir James Ferguson, Under Foreign Secretary, says no restoration condition existed and the move was to withdraw Portuguese forces as a preliminary step to diplomatic talks.
Tragic Hatchet Death In Greene County
Distressing report from Perry township Greene county says two young brothers, aged 8 and 5, quarrelled at home. The older boy seized a hatchet and fatally struck his younger brother, nearly severing the head, killing him instantly. News dispatch from Waynesburg dated March 27.
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Waynesburg
Perry Township
Greene County
Spencer Cowell
Shortage in Maryland Treasurer accounts sparks probe
Annapolis March 27. Eight thousand dollars of state securities pledged by Treasurer Archer for private account found so far. Over 600,000 in securities should be in his possession credit to the state. A joint Senate and House committee is appointed to investigate. No estimate of errors until the inquiry concludes.
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Maryland
Annapolis
Archer
Senate
House
Terrible Chicago starch explosion kills and mangles workers
A starch drying room explosion at a Chicago sugar refinery injures and kills many. Thirteen men died, sixteen mangled, and a large wreckage pile covered the riverfront site. Firemen and spectators aided rescue as wind and sleet hampered search into the night.
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Chicago
CuHicaGo
Taylor Street
William Chisholm
Madman Attack Nearly Kills Milford Doctor
Dr H W Eames of Milford narrowly escaped with serious injuries when insane patient W F Reynolds attacked him with a brick and knives. In a brutal struggle they toppled lamps and furniture before Eames overpowered Reynolds and restrained him in bed. Eames suffered severe bruising and now requires crutches for support.
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Milford
Mass
H. W. Eames
W. F. Reynolds
Reynolds
Eames
Anaes
Riots Rock St Petersburg and Russian Universities
Rioting flared at St Petersburg University with police dispersing crowds on Monday and yesterday. Similar demonstrations reported at Charkoff and Kazan Universities amid renewed disorder.
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St. Petersburg
Studen
Charkoff
Kazan
Discouraging crop outlook from flood areas south of Memphis
River steamer officers report distress in overflowed districts south of Memphis with planting may be delayed if water does not drain by April. Over 1,000,000 empty sacks have been shipped between Memphis and Vicksburg and used to shore up earth and sand banks.
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St. Louis
Memphis
Vicksburg
Bolt Against the Chicago Gas Trust Suit Moves
Attorney Francis M. Chariton sues the Chicago Gas Trust as Judge Collins hears a motion for an injunction and appointment of a receiver. The hearing is set for Thursday next.
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Bolt
Chicago Gas Trust
Chicago
Francis M. Chariton
Collins
Wan Slane
Hospital Fraud Trial Charges Board Report Lies
Dr. Theodore B. Wilcox, head of Sanitarian Hospital and Dispensary in Brooklyn, was convicted of grand larceny for fraudulently obtaining 1726 55 from city excise funds meant for charitable institutions. Witnesses exposed false reports, revealing the institution was a private boarding house with no patients. births and deaths in records contradicted by the report.
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New York
Theodore B. Wilcox
Sanitarian Hospital
Brooklyn
Wilcox
Board of Estimate
John O’key
Justice Cullen
Lester R. Henderson
Noah Tebbetts
M. J. Brown
Husbad
Franks. Hendinson
Devan
Health Department
Ridgway
Self-defense claim in shooting of railroad superintendent
John Ronan a discharged horse car driver was arraigned in Queens court after shooting Albert D. Moulton superintendent of the Hunter's Point and Steinway Horse Car Railroad in Hunter's Point. Ronan said he acted in self defense after Moulton ordered him away or would shoot. Moulton lay dying at his Lexington Avenue home.
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Pato
New Youk
John Ronan
Albert D. Moulton
Hunter's Point
Steinway
Hunter’s Point
Justice Manley
Long Issapa City
Ronan
Moulton
Queens County
Liz Lexington Avenue
Iis City
Milk agent Vanderslice held on milk theft charge
West Chester Pa March 27 John A Vanderslice a Phoenixville milk agent valued at 40000 to 100000 was before Justice Russell charged with shipping February 2 on the Pennsylvania Schuylkill Valley Railroad two thirty quar t milk cans stolen from a car and sent to a Manayunk party bearing a tag of Mr Toohbey of the Pennsylvania Milk Association Vanderslice said the arrest is malicious persecution while the Milk Producers Protective Association says the case aims to stop ongoing milk theft and break up thieves under high public scrutiny.
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West Chester
John A. Vanderslice
Phanixville
Justice Russell
J. W. John
West Whitehead Township
Pennsylvania Schuylkill Valley Railroad
Vanderslice
Manayunk
Toohbey
Pennsylvania Milk Association
Milk Producers’ Protective Association
Wheels Red with Blood
A Boston and Maine passenger train in Wordstern Mass. killed three men in a single incident. Michael O'Neil and Patrick Conway were walking arm in arm when struck from behind and dragged under the wheels. A third man was also killed as the train crossed a street crossing after the gates were lowered.
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Wordstern
Mass
Boston and Maine Railroad
Michael O'Neil
Patrick Conway
Lebanon Chief of Police Fatally Shot in Schuylkill County
Aaron McCord, chief of police in Lebanon, Schuylkill County, was shot last night. A telegram from Mayor E. L. Weimer asked for a manhunt and a lookout for a shooter. The department began active searches at dawn as details remained scarce.
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Aaron McCord
Lebanon
Schuylkill County
E. L. Weimer
Railroad rule bans forcing employee unions ride insur ance
Ohio Legislature passes law barring railroad companies from compelling employees to join insurance associations. Companies liable for injuries caused by others negligence and car or machinery defects count as prima facie evidence of gross negligence. Berury reports Wilhelm Irmacher sentenced for calling the Emperor a hog. Paers notes France surplus talk in Chamber of Deputies hinting at higher expenditure.
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Columnes
Ohio
Dunlap
Berury
Wilhelm Irmacher
Sir Roger Tichborne Found in Australia Telegram
London March 27 Mr Henniker Henton M P has received a telegram from Australia stating that the genuine Sir Roger Tichborne has been discovered at last.
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Dunlap
Lonnon
Henniker-Henton
M. P
Australia
Sir Roger Tichborne
Prince Bismarck Pension Aids Memorial Drive
BERLIS March 17 Prince Bismarck's pension is 41 500 marks. A committee has been formed to promote a national memorial thanking Bismarck.
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Prince Bismarck
Berlis
Bismarck
Youghiogheny River Improvement Hearings Draw Big Delegation
A McKeesport delegation urged the River and Harbor Committee to approve $230,000 for Youghiogheny River improvements. Major Merrill's surveys show 15 dams needed from Connellsville to McKeesport, unlocking vast coal and iron resources. The hearing paused for House roll calls on Wyoming statehood, with Congressman Ray slated to present further statements.
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Washington
J. B. Shale
McKeesport
Arthur Kirk
Pittsburg
M. F. Flynn
Xavier Whitaire
R. L. Riggs
J. M. Reed
Connellsville
House Committee On
Hay
Yonghiogheny
Wyoming
Ray
Shale
Pennsylvania
Arona
Youghiogheny
Cornellsville
Merrill
United States
The Funny Man From Michigan on House Floor
Ex Congressman Rosewell G Horr known as the funny man from Michigan spent an hour telling stories to House members. Once endorsed by Republicans for a consulship at Valparaiso, he declined the offer as insulting. Now lecturing nationwide and part owner of a top Republican newspaper in the valley.
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Washington
Rosewell G. Horr
Funny Man
Michigan
Horr
Harrison
Valparaiso
Poe
Optien
United States
New Valley
McAdoo Seeks 10 Percent Tea Duty on Imported Goods
In Washington on March 27 Mr McAdoo of New Jersey introduced in the House a bill to impose a 10 percent ad valorem duty on teas grown or produced east of the Cape of Good Hope when imported from western sources. The measure also excludes teas entered for consumption or warehouse or held in intermediate countries from transit treatment, instead valuing them as imports from the intermediate country for duty purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senator Sherman Angry Over Trusts Fight
A dispatch reports Senator John Sherman unhappy with colleagues on both sides of the Senate for derailing his anti trust measure. He says the bill was called loosely drawn unconstitutional and impossible, a mistreatment by party friends, and fears he may not return to the judiciary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinotos
John Sherman
Senate
Tornado Storm Sweeps Through Cities and Lands
A destructive tornado and accompanying storm affected Ported buat ne Le St. Lois areas on March 27. Reports describe dark skies, forked lightning, heavy rain for about seven minutes, and flooding of streets. Damage tallies include Olney Missouri with 25000 dollars in losses, destroyed public buildings, and injuries. Gusts disrupted Wichita Kansas structures and utilities. Snow and blizzard-like conditions plagued Minnesota, South Dakota, Kansas, and Nebraska with train blockages. Telegraph wires suffered widespread damage, cutting lines to St. Louis and Louisville. Authorities report a severe cyclone sweeping multiple regions and leaving communication disrupted in several cities.
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St. Lois
Olney
Spoonster
Dell Harrell
Mathes
Wichita
Kan
Water Works
Parsons
Sothern
Minnesota
South Dakota
Kansas
Tison
Sioux City
Lincoln
Neb
Cincinnati
Keystone State
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Kentucky
Indiana
Quay Talks Fish After Florida Cruise
Senator Matthew Branley Quay of Pennsylvania, RNC chair, returns to Washington from a two month Florida voyage filled with tarpon hunts and deer, a rattlesnake encounter, and a mermaid legend heard by yacht sailors. He avoids public display, while Pennsylvania constituents and colleagues rejoin Senate amid tariff, educational, and trust bill debates.
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Washington
Matthew Branley Quay
Pennsylvania
Republican National Committee
Nimrod
Izaak Walton
Florida
Transa
Quay
Cameron
Senate
Senator Butler
Encam
Father Attacks Son-in-Law In Court After Wife Murder
In Boston Municipal Court Charles Cowlinshaw, accused of murdering his wife, is arraigned as her father Thomas Hudson and bystanders react violently. Hudson attempts to seize the son-in-law, vows a vendetta, is restrained by constables, and led away amid shock and sympathy from onlookers. The scene underscores a dramatic courtroom moment.
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Dispatch
Boston
Charles Cowlinshaw
Thomas Hudson
Pega
Hudson
Abbott
Farmers and the K of L Alliance Gains in Washington
Mr A W Wright of the Knights of Labor says farmers allied in Washington have done effective service this winter influencing mutually advantageous legislation. He promises stronger action when needed and notes cooperation with the American Federation of Trade unions is not yet ripe for conflict or antagonism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sr. Low
A. W. Wright
Knights of Labor
Washington
Wanamaker
Bor
American Federation of Trade
Exhbour Ee
Ters
Advancs
Release of Father O Dwyer Sparks Large Demonstration
A crowd in Francy marches and greets Father O Dwyer after his five month prison term for crimes act offences ends at Tallamore jail. Several thousand people travel by car and on foot to honor the release with a display of celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francy
O’ Dwyer
Tallamore
Southside license court hears of Samuel Bing bribery scheme
During the Southside license hearings Judge Magee questions applicants about alleged payoffs linked to Samuel Bing and Chief Brown officials. Saloonkeepers Frank Jackson and Bernhard Schmid testified Bing and Captain Stewart sought licenses for payments. McKelvey joined the visits. 65 applications were reviewed and sessions extended past 10 pm.
A Southside Seance Applicants For Patronage Seek Saloon Licenses
In the Twenty fourth Ward a court session reviewed applications for saloon and tavern licenses. Richard M. Arthur of 2710 Carson street faced no fault finding. Augustus Backman at 2741 Carson street was noted as a former bartender. David P. Evans sought a corner saloon at Twenty seventh and Arlington but also applied for a wholesale license, leading to doubt about necessity. Several residents including Henry Grotefend, Henry Gestiehr, Hortense Hart, Marti Heck, and others described past or current drink-serving premises, family hardships, or health issues, while Edward Maul declared teetotalism and John Smyth defended temperance ties. The discussion continues on the Eighth Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard M. Arthur
Arthur House
Carson Street
Ewing
Augustus Backman
Hense
Brooks
Joseph Dieterle, Jr
Ant
David P. Evans
Twenty-seventh Street
Arlington Avenue
Evans
Henry Grotefend
Sarah Street
Ernest Hauck
Twenty-sixth
Sarah Streets
Mra Grosglars
Henry Gestiehr
Sarah
South Twenty-eighth Streets
Hortense Hart
Marti Heck
Jane Street
Harry
Twenty Eighth
Jane Streets
Edward Maul
Sophia Mahier
Fide McFarland
Church of the Holy Crows
James McDermott
G Bohmuss
Jane John P. Smyth
Smyth
Swwmperance Society
Bing
Peter Troutman
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Haiti
Uncle Sam
Messrs. Flint and
Coolidge
South Carolina
A Wilkes
Libernia
Brazil
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Portugal
Arnold Bear
Henry Hubeldt
John Smith
Oscar Shoertz
Petrie GE
Tec
Dr. Behr
Hubeld
Org Theange
Willem Eisingham
Sweeny
Dr. Wilcox
Sara
DIF
Police
Silor
France
Paers
Chamber of Deputies
Bouvier
Lepes
Ton Bhotge
Cts
Sir Roger
River and Harbor Committee
Senator Quay
Ohio Pyle
Youghbrngheny
West Newton
Treasury
Association For the Improvement of the River
Monongahela
Allegheny
Lightner
the Funny Man
Cape of Good Hope
Senator Sherman
Ported Buat Ne le
K. OF L
Father O'Dwyer
Soc ’Re
Mr. Samuel Bing
Mow
Magee
Samuel Ging
Chief Brown
Samuel Bing
Sixth Street
Inspector McKelvey
Captain Stewart
Southside
John P. Smyth
Frank Jackson
Bernhard Schmid
Stewart
Mr. Jackson
Mr. Schmid
Mr. Bing
McKelvey
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