General Otis testifies on Philippine policy before Senate
Major General Otis, recalled by the Senate Philippines Committee, discusses U S governance in Luzon, native troops, and Aguinaldo. He says self government by Filipinos is unlikely, cites arms sources, and defends withdrawal orders as military and protocol driven. The hearing adjourned at noon.
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Batangan
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Snow blockade cripples northern railroads for five days
Five days after storms began, Great Northern, Northern Pacific, and Soo Lines fail to clear main lines. Northern Pacific reports fifty miles drifted shut, while Great Northern also unable to run Pacific Coast trains until tomorrow. Blockade marks one of the Northwestern railroad system’s worst service disruptions.
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Northern Pacific
Soo Lines
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Sacramento Valley Exhibit Planned in Ogden
Sacramento Valley represented by H A French of the Sacramento Chamber of Commerce reports securing a location for an exhibit. A building will be erected on the depot grounds north of the main depot and adjoining the platform, with the site chosen after a conference with Superintendent J Noble of the Southern Pacific. Work to install the exhibit will begin at once.
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SACRAMENTO
Manger H A. French
Sacramento Chamber of Commerce
Ogden
Sacramento Valley
J . Noble
ace
Umoen Inno
Copa
Fire at Jackson Deaf and Dumb Institution
A fire engulfed the state institution for the deaf and dumb in Jackson Mississippi on March 18. The large building in the residence district threatened total destruction, but 150 inmates were evacuated safely. Theodore P Cook was named General Superintendent of the western division with headquarters at Chicago, effective April 1.
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State institution for the deaf and dumb
Theodore P. Cook
Western Union Telegraph Company
St Louis
western division
Chicago
Rivers and Harbors Debate Energizes Congress
Washington March 18 House members elected Frank B. Lyon door keeper for WJ Glenn. Hepburn attacked river and harbor bills, urging strict limits on depth and public welfare over private gain. Senate reports vetoes on Hawley discharge and Howell relief. Finance committee advances War Revenue Act repeal with altered phrasing.
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Hennepin canal
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Reeve
treasury
Hepbury
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Senate
Charles H. Hawley
James W. Howell
Rebels Capture Fang-Cheng in Kwang Si Province
Chinese forces under General Ma were defeated by rebels led by Li Hung Ming. The town of Fang-Cheng fell after a two day engagement. mandarins were killed or captured and looting occurred. Rebels gain control as government troops retreat toward Kao Chou and reinforcements delay.
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Kwang- Tun
Yun-Nan
Tien Pat
Kwng-Chou
Marshal Sa
Tien Chou
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ile Hung Ming
Hung Sou Canen
Mine Workers Conventions Report From Alabama to Virginia
Reports from Fort Morgan Alabama describe a Sunday night riot between soldiers and civilians near Mobile where one man was killed and ten to fifteen wounded. In Huntington West Virginia and Charleston Virginia delegates gathering for United Mine Workers districts discuss strike potential, leadership reports and efforts to settle disputes with operators. District One in Bhamoukin Virginia convened with President Mitchell and officers addressing redress and possible strike, while District No 11 in Huntington hosts its annual meeting with President Springer and national officers present to discuss important matters.
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MOBILE
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Fort Morgan
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BHAMOUKIN
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Iisunkt
Gachatanta
Wyoming
Mitchell
Faher
HUNTINGTON
W Va
United Mine Workers of America
Virginia
West Virginia
Springer
Marconigrams to be Investigated by Admiralty
London March 18 The Globe reports on a recent cruise along the Irish coast that the British battleship Revenge was fitted with wireless telegraph apparatus and received Marconi grams between mail steamers and the shore. The Admiralty will intercept Marconigrams from an experimental station across the Atlantic to determine if Signor Marconi has perfected his system.
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Revenge
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London Poor to Be Feasted During Coronation Week
London message reports King Edward will allocate 30 000 pounds to mayors to entertain about 660 000 poor residents at a coronation week dinner. Authorities say plans include coordinating with metropolitan leaders to host a large public meal in honor of the event.
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Navigation on Lake Erie opened today
DETROIT March 18 Navigation on Lake Erie was opened for the season of 1502 by the steamer City of Detroit of the Detroit and Cleveland line bound for Cleveland The vessel is equipped with wireless telegraph instruments and will be in communication with a receiving station at her dock throughout the trip Also in New York a broker embezzlement case tops the day Captured Boer Lancer report from Pretoria notes General Bruce Hariten seizing a Boer laager east of Verheid with four killed six wounded and seventeen captured
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Lake Erie
City of
Cleveland
PRETORIA
Bruce Hariten
Verheit
Transval
Botha
Emmett
County Commissioners Meeting Outlines Property Sale Plans
The Board met at 10 o'clock and discussed selling town and county property, ordering an advertisement for the proposed dissolution. Capt H J Gosse offered to buy iron girders from the old bridge, with Hymers authorized to obtain the best price. Jos Odette, hospital superintendent, faced a jury summons and asked for leniency, likely to be excused by Judge Carter. The board also approved town and county claims and noted local business notices, including Nevada Mining and Real Estate Exchange promotions and the O'Connor Clerk postoffice news.
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Reno
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Indictment Over Inter State Commerce Charge Against Railroad
A Federal Grand Jury indictment against the Louisville and Nashville railroad alleges violation of the Interstate Commerce Act by charging excessive transportation fees for corn in carload shipments and granting rebates in two instances. Witnesses named include H F Smith S B Dodge M P Washburne of the Southeastern and Mississippi Valley Tariff Association Fred W Hudson Traffic Manager L H and St Louis Joseph A Burchfield and John S Greene.
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L. H. and
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Joseph A. Burchfield
John 8.Greene
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