Democratic push for congressional action on South Africa crisis
Washington March 20 Democratic members of the house adopt resolutions urging Congress to express the will of the American people and force committees to report sympathy for the stricken Boer republics and neutrality in the South Africa war. Randall resolution wins unanimous approval after Sulzer’s is defeated 32 to 56. The party aims to secure floor action and public sentiment in support of policy.
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Far East
Paris
Noweh
Japan
Social gatherings and the colored federation in Chicago
A Chicago Woman's Club invitation list shows Mrs. George W. Munmer guiding members to meet Mrs. Yates, head of the National Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, with some members invited for social dining while others declined. Parallel dispatches report Kaiser Wilhelm and Prince Henry's visit talks and U S naval attaché remarks on German reception in Berlin pending the Deutschland's arrival.
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Chicago Woman's Club
Yates
Natonal Federation of Colored Women's Chutes
Lerrere
LaSalle Avenue
Sweeth
Mrs. Yates
Yetes
Owas
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Berlin
Prince Henry
Kiel
Princess Henry
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Prince Neary
William E H. Beeller
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Jerusalem
Umt
SINCLAIR GETS OFF IN MISHAP AND RECIPROCITY MEETING
Manila reports Lieut William s infantry acquitted of death by gagging a prisoner but preserves presidential prerogative. The steering committee on Cuban reciprocity met at Minnesota hall led by chairman Wey, planning to hold conference with opposing members before voting. Panama Canal title dispute centers on relations with France and Colombia as transfer price to United States is stated at 40. Storer visits Hay. McKinley bills reconsidered. Chinese exclusion bill extended. Crowninshield confirmed rear admiral. Cuba reciprocal trade bill introduced by Payne.
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Aml
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Payne
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Indianapolis Bookkeeper Arrested for Forgery
Indianapolis March 20. Arthur Simpson bookkeeper for Warman Block Chamberlain Co livestock brokers was arrested today charged with forgery of an amount alleged to range from four thousand to seventy thousand dollars.
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Arthur Simpson
Warman, Block, Chamberlain & Co
Livestock and Commission Brokers
Iowa House votes against Sunday ball games bill
Des Moines Iowa March The Nagle measure prohibiting playing baseball or football on Sundays passed the House by 59 to 16. The vote reflects a statewide debate over Sabbath observance and athletic events. Proponents argue for churchgoing Sundays while opponents warn of limits on recreation and local control.
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Des Moines
Prodigy Boy Recites Alphabet At Age Seven
In an Ohio State Journal note a Boston prodigy, aged seven, replies to a question about recognizing the 26 letters of the English alphabet. He states he learned them as a child and can identify them at sight. A kind lady asks the question.
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Ohio State Journal
What Counts Rectified Lines in a Legislative Debate
A Philadelphia Press style exchange shows the committee chairman stating they aim to secure passage of a bill by the legislature. A lobbyist notes the need for sufficient means, highlighting the debate on strategies and resources.
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Philadelphia Prees
Fire destroys reformatory. inmates torn from all hopes
Lexington March 20 fire at the Marady Hormitory state reform school near Lexington wrecked the building and killed about 325,000 in losses. One hundred inmates were housed there when the blaze broke out and two boys escaped the flames. Several inmates confessed breaking windows with bows to gain liberty during the disaster.
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Mradiey Hormitory
State School of Reform
Ireland
Smashes A Mirror In Mistaken Store Standoff
Niles March 20 Policeman William Metcalf found a dry goods store door ajar and entered with revolver. He fired six shots at a reflection in a large mirror believing it a man aiming at him. Wounded by flying glass, Metcalf fled. others later forced entry and learned the “man” was a mirror.
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Midh
William Metcalf
Metcall
Metcalf
Coroner Henry Nelson Missing After City Scandal
Racine Wisconsin was shaken as Coroner Henry Nelson vanished after rumors he lured a Louisville woman to the city and promised marriage amid threats from another woman. He had claimed a Minneapolis job but left for Chicago, with friends suspecting foul play.
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Tlenry Nelson
LaPollette
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Kentac Wworman
Womkin
City Fixes Price in Chicago Streetcar Fare Case
Judge Ball ruled that the city may fix street railway fares in a transfer case involving Austin suburb riders. The Union and Consolidated Traction firms are effectively one company, and the 1897 cent fare within city limits is valid. If upheld by the supreme court, a passenger from west side to north terminus could ride for one fare.
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Sallmon declines college presidency in Iowa call
Bridgeport, Conn March 20 Rev William H Sallmon pastor of the South Congregational church has declined a call to the presidency of Tabor college Iowa extended last week.
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William H. Sallmon
South Congregational Church
Tabor College
Towa
Waller's Samar crossing ordeal ends in fatigue and loss
Major Waller recounts the 29 day trek across Samar with fifty men, facing swollen rivers, leeches, starvation rations, and harsh terrain. Despite near mutiny, only 10 died or were hospitalized. he says the expedition showed little value for penetrating the mountains and locating insurgents. A separate item notes a steel bear trap found embedded in a Franklin County tree, later recovered.
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Vorter
Callget
Pasey Walle
Cession of Panama Canal to United States Approved
Paris March 20 the Panama Canal company tribunal approved the eventual cession of the canal property to the United States with a reserve on modifications sought from the Colombian government concerning articles 20 and 21 of the agreement.
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Panama Canal Company
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Fair Will Invalidated by California Supreme Court
San Francisco March 20 The California Supreme Court declares the trust clause in the will of the late Senator James G Fair invalid and orders distribution of the estate, valued at more than 20 million dollars, among the senator’s children. Copenhagen March 20 The Danish upper house votes to ratify the treaty selling the Danish West Indies to the United States, despite opposition seeking delay, assured by a two vote majority in favor.
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English Tobacco War Sparks Circular Bonus Offer
London reports that March 24, Imperial Tobacco issued a circular offering large bonuses to customers who agree not to sell American goods for a term of years.
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Imperial Tobacco Company
Honor for Miss Alice in Wilhelmhaven naming
Emperor William directs the torpedo boat now serving as a guard ship in Wilhelmhaven to be renamed the Alice Roosevelt. The move honors Miss Alice, with the ceremony set for March 20.
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Alice Roosevelt
Married Beside a Corpse in Minnesota Wedding
Gruesome incident at a Minnesota wedding where Lee Gilbert Smith marries A Howell beside his dead mother’s casket. Rev J S Mont officiates as funeral attendees mingle with wedding guests and flowers. the dying bride’s wishes directed the ceremony amid grief.
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Lee Gilbert Smith
A. Howell
J. S. Mont
A. F. Smith
Mrs. Smith
Plain Talk on Military Bill Drives Resignation Threat
A Senate discussion on a military bill led by Gen. Nel ly includes Son A. Miles telling the committee that if the measure becomes law the speaker would resign his commission. Haw yvoat warns the state of the army's reorganization risks subverting military interests, and Miles refuses to back such proceedings.
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Marchson A. Miles
Nelly
Yvoat
War Department
Meeting at Pillsboro Chooses Capital Increase for Chain Combine
Seventeen fracturers gathered in Pillsboro on March 20 to agree on a chain combine with capital stock to reach 15 million dollars. The group, representing top national concerns, decided to raise the price per ten to advance the steel harvest season and apply the increase starting October. The move follows a rise in steel materials and aims to unify pricing across affiliates.
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Omer
Irish nationalist John Dillon suspended in Commons
In a March 20 session of the house of commons McLaurin notes John Dillon faced suspension after branding Colonial Secretary Churchill as a damned liar during tumultuous proceedings.
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Jon Dillon
House of Commons
KING CAN REFORM THEM Clergyman of England Tells How to Stop the Betting Evil
London March 20 The select committee of the house of lords heard Rev J W Hors, a former enwell prison inmate, argue that if the king vowed to avoid betting at racecourses the betting evil would vanish. He traced abuses to aristocratic circles and urged royal example to curb betting.
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Enwell
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