Remains Sent Home Delayed by Climate Rules
War department cables show six months may pass before returning Manila campaign dead. Otis says health risks prevent shipping now, though Corbin notes possible later transfer. Efforts halted to ship bodies. caskets must be clearly marked for eventual identification. Relatives ask for homeward remains.
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Adjt
Corbin
Otis
Secretary of War
United States
Corbiz
Ic Otis
Manila
War Department
Wholesale Murderer Frenzied Tailor Fires in New York City
John J. Schmitt, a Williamsburg tailor, shot his mother-in-law, wife, sister-in-law, and brother-in-law in a jealous fit after returning to their home and attempting reconciliation. Mrs Wild died instantly, Mrs Schmitt was wounded, Nicholas Wild likely to die, Pauline Wild wounded, and Schmitt injured his infant before being arrested.
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John J. Schmitt
Williamsburg
New York City
Schmitt
Anna Aild
McKeesport
Frederick T. Clark
McKeasy Pa
Georgia ends twenty year convict lease system
The Georgia convict lease era ends April 1 after twenty years of scandals and alleged abuse. Under a new five year term plan the state will clothe feed and guard convicts with lessees no longer responsible for punishment. About 2,490 convicts will be moved to penitentiaries for custody and work.
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Georgia
Fras
Cuban Bandits and Signal Line Opened for Messages
A report notes five more bandits captured including Nainon, with actions shifting north in the San Luis district. The United States signal corps completes the islegraph line from Santiago to Ravana, opening for commercial messages on Monday. An armed group robbed Americans near Wolguin and the Highthouse at Gibara, then moved north. Gillette claims a Peru venture after fleeing Mexico with cattlemen’s funds, buying a hotel at Chhualua. Postmaster General Heath plans a Porto Rico postal survey. A Paris murder, Baroness Hirsh death, a $20,000 Hobart College gift, and counterfeiting arrest are also reported.
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Nainon
Santiago
Ravana
United States Signal Corps
San Luis
Wolguin
Gibara
Fire Destroys Crawford Nebraska Brick Structure
Fire at Crawford Nebraska damages a brick structure and causes heavy losses. The Synch Block and adjacent property suffer extensive damage while E Saar, a merchant, reports about 10 000 dollars in losses. J L Hogle Residence, Mrs Meredith’s millinery store, and several offices are damaged. Origin of the fire remains unknown though the property is insured.
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Vuriy
E. Saar
J. IL
Hogle
Meredith
Hundred Shots Exchanged In Fatal Missouri Posse Fight
A posse of Missouri officers led by Sheriff Ray Affera engages highwaymen eight miles from town. Charles Hendrickson heads the gang toward a confrontation that ends fatally for one deputy and injures another. Two gang members captured. five escape. The fugitives are wanted in Franklin County on charges unspecified.
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Missouri
Momlay
Quintuple Murderer Hanged in Harrisville Missouri
E Bates Sopher, a man who used the alias Prentice, was hanged Thursday morning in Harrisville Missouri after confessing to the murder of his wife and two children in April 19%. He had previously killed a widow's child in Portland Oregon and later killed his own father in 188. He was captured in California the following June and confessed in jail to the crimes.
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E. Bates Sopher
Harrisville
Sopher
Portland
Ore
Prentice
California
Panic of convent children sparks church blaze during Holy Thursday
Florence Rule, pupil at Loretta Academy in Springfield Missouri, was badly burned when a candle touching her hair and clothing ignited during Holy Thursday celebration at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. About 109 children in line fled in panic, several trampled others, with Florence seriously but not fatally hurt and several more slightly injured.
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Florence Rule
Loretta Academy
Springfield
Pattin
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Troden
Florence
Robbers torture Ohio couple in Denison burglary
Six masked burglars bound and gagged Mr and Mrs Thomas Crocker in their Denison home. They tortured Mr Crocker with lighted matches to learn the money’s hiding place, but he refused. The robbers secured only 97 dollars.
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Ohio
Thomas Crocker
Denison
Dr Kennedy Guilty in Dolly Reynolds Murder Case Verdict
The trial of Dr Samuel J Kennedy of Staten Island for the Dolly Reynolds murder at the Grand Hotel New York Aug 15 yielded a first degree verdict after three hours. Other items note a fatal shooting in McKeesport, jealousy motive, and related military and political briefs.
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Dolly Reynolds
Samuel J. Kennedy
Staten Island
Dolly” Reynolds
Grand Hotel
New York
The Week in Trade. Business Review by Dan & Co
The article notes first quarter 144 volumes and a total bilities around 28,680,530 with 142 last year. It cites heavy buying light marker shifts, New York clearing house tax effects, and weak combinations. Wool sales strong at 20,800,100. Ohio comboquet concerns persist. Wheat markets show large indications pushing higher quotes. rail earnings up three weeks into March by 41 percent year over year and 9. per cent over 82. U.S. weekly failures total 194 vs 220 last year.
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Dan & Co
Pan & Cos
Wi Yaboue
New York
Ohio
United States
Plot Against the Czar Alleged in Copenhagen Dispatch
Paris paper prints a Copenhagen report alleging a conspiracy to dethrone the Czar. The plot links the Czar’s mother and Pobyedonotzeff head of the holy synod, aiming to exploit his weak health and place the government under his reformist uncle.
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Paris
Copenhagen
Pobyedonotzeff
Holy Synod
Bealth
Raleigh Cruise Bound for Home After Manila Passage
The U S cruiser Raleigh under Cogs Joseph B Coghlan sails from Manila toward Fayal Azores and aims for New York by April 15 marking the first squadron voyage home. Spanish transport intercepted near Singapore with troops and sailors aboard, then visited by Raleigh crew who shared food and clothing. A ten inch gun breech burst at Sandy Hook during a test, killing Henry Murphy record clerk and injuring an ordnance department enlisted man. Sherman aboard the Chicago arrives at Hampton Roads, recovering from illness and staying at a Newport News hotel. Missouri House passes a beer tax bill setting one cent per gallon for state revenue. Damages suit filed in Bowling Green for deceased husband. Hanged suspects in Troy Ala for the murder of Mastix Moyers and daughter-in-law. Market quotes across grains, livestock, and commodities listed for several cities.
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United States
Raleigh
Joseph B. Coghlan
Manila
Fayal
Azores
New York
Admiral Dewey
Singapore
Sandy Hook
Henry ¥. Murphy
Ordnance Department
Malolos Falls as Aguinaldo Escapes to North
American forces captured Malolos the Pilipina capital after sharp fighting led by MacArthur. Aguinaldo and cabinet fled north after burning the city, leaving trenches and possessions behind as Filipinos deserted en route to the mountains. Americans report small losses and praise troops patience amid harsh jungle combat.
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Aguinaldo
Malolos
Pilipina
MacArthur
T O’elock
United States
No New Volunteer Mustering Ordered by War Dept
The War Department states no plan to muster 35 000 volunteers under the army reorganization bill has been discussed with the President. No action will be taken soon as troops are already bound for Manila and require months to transport. General Otis has sufficient forces to carry out operations in the Philippines.
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Altery E
Arbillerates
Regular Army
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Manilla
Corbin
War Department
Meiklejohn
Adjt
Corbie
Mapila
Otis
Philippines
War News in Brief From the Philippine Front
Rebels burned villages retreating toward Malolos as American forces reported fierce combat. A hidden woman died of fright. First Nebraska men swam under fire aiding dig in. Leaders allegedly block surrender, insurgents found with throats cut. Casualties in Manila fighting 89 killed 306 wounded between Feb 4 and Mar 28. Rail lines damaged near Vigan but fire stopped by timely American action. Admiral Dewey spent nearly 1 million on squadron assets after May battle.
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Malolos
Kansas Regiment
Montana Regiment
Presidentiz
United States
Guiguinte River
Nebraska
First
South Dakota
Tenth Fennsylvania
Aguingide
Hig
Snell
Mauna
Legun
Camnafen
Aluiolos
Ovfi
War Department
Marilao
Majuila
Meyeaurayan
First Nebraska
Bigan
Manila
Vigan
Admiral Dewey
Snowstorm Hits Midwest and South in Winter Outbreak
Snow swept from Santa Fe to Chicago and Missouri with blizzard conditions. Reports from Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Indiana described heavy snowfall, wind, and road closures. Cities like St Louis, Omaha, Chicago, and New Orleans logged record storms with snow depths up to a foot, rain and thunder in the South, and widespread transportation disruptions.
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Sante Fe
Bet
Lheny
Iiduizhe
Paisouri
Iowa
Galesbury
Peoria
Monmonth
Finois
Kar
Nebraska
Omiahe
Missouri Pack
Atckison
Grafton
Brne Rapids
Waterville
Kan
Ottawa
Stern
St. Louis
Kansas City
South Bend
Ind
New Orleans
Memphis
Chattanooga
Cincinnnati
Indianapolis
Nashville
Made Famous by McKinley at Thomasville Georgia House Visit
Georgia house and Mark Hanna home in Thomasville figure in tales of McKinley’s early rise and his current campaign plans. The Hanna cottage with a small garden is described as modest yet easily adapted for political strategy. Local writers note the president’s visits have sparked talk and interest in the town.
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Georgia House
McKinley
Brouslin
Mark Hanna
Thomasville
Hanny
Thomashire
Hanna
Fears and Hasiduced Brethren Promote Winter Homes
Fears and Mut Hanna with 2 Wren Jones plan winter homes on a large acreage centered by a plantation. They have spent many thousands beautifying the surrounding town as part of a venture to herald Georgia’s climate and forested advantages for winter residence.
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Hanna
Wren Jones
Georgi Ws Nee
Steamer Stella Sinks Off Jersey After Collision
Reports say the English excursion steamer Stella sank near the Jersey islands in the Casquets, with seven to nine people lost. Boats from Lynx and Vi responded, rescuing survivors as crews battled to locate more. The incident spurred naval interest amid diplomatic tensions involving Spain and the Philippines.
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Stee
Stella
Jerse
Cherisey
Wight
Bend
Lynx
Gueptis
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