Navy Budget Cuts Reduce North Atlantic Squadron
Senate action trims naval strength from 20,000 to 15,000 men and cuts ships, forcing the North Atlantic squadron toward decommission. Norfolk yard monitors go out of commission while armor procurement and construction plans face delays and possible shutdowns.
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United States Senate
North Atlantic Squadron
Washington
Navy Department
Navy Yard
Norfolk
Navigation Bureau
Department
Congress
North Atlantic
Dewey
Pacific
South Atlantic
Senate
Saorowry Lane
Naval
Wenate
O'Neill
Ordnance Bureau
Amer
Orndmines Eitherst
Spook Naval
Phn
Germany's Motive Cited On East Asia Tensions
Berlin claims German interests in the Far East drive its stance on shipping demands and Western protection. An unnamed German official says recent Western outrages justify preemptive measures, while Baron von Ribbentrop previously signaled Germany awaits other powers.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Induow
Ceinuwne
Germany
Far East
Baron von Ruvlow
Hegarding Sage
Philadelphia Ferry Scare Report Involving Officials
In a reported incident a ferryboat named Philadelphia faced a disruption near a rail line. Authorities cited approaching weather and crowd presence as factors, with estimated damage or delay to a crossing near Jersey and Twenty third Street Station in New York.
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Chester
Philadelphis
Koach'e Ehipvand
Prorat Vanis
Philadelphy
Jorsny
Tryrenty
Third Street
New Vers
Muanie View
Philadelphia Ia
Death of Representative Crawford in Texag District
Representative Johan W. Crawford of the Pourtty gun, Hoga district, died at Providence hospital after a heart ailment and related complications.
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Wraehington
Johan W. Crawford
Pourtty Gun
Tee. Hoga
Texag
Providence Hospital
Midileine
James N. Vol Jr Postrated as Cosm aster at Bayre
James N. Vol Jr has been postrated for a cosmaster at Bayre Pennsylvania on March 1. Local officials announced the event and related duties for the position.
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Wigsington
James N. Vol Jr
Bayre
School Directors Meet in Harrisburg Discuss Education Bills
Proceedings of the Pennsylvania School Directors Association session in Harrisburg March 2 include elections of officers and committees. Key topics favored extending term lengths and state funding limits, while opposing a state uniform textbook system and advocating an eleven member educational commission.
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Harrisburg
School Directors’ Association of Pennsylvania
T .R. McDowell
Chester County
Much I. Eastburn
Bucke
George W. Kennedy
Pottsville
Samuel J. Garner
Montgomery
Elder Peeler
Indiana
A. T. Gottwald
Chester
E. Hatsler
Someral
Northamptors
BE. Hagerbach
Lycontie
Iinthin
Kipling Improves in 24 Hours After Illness
New York reports show Rudyard Kipling's condition improved markedly over the last day. A morning bulletin says he rests well and has a slight fever, with better strength and comfort, and no further updates until tomorrow afternoon.
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New York
Rudyard Kipline
Grenoble
Soehnk
Atlantic League holds meeting to set 126 game schedule
The Atlantic baseball league met in Allentown with officers and members from Philadelphia Newark Scranton Wilkes-Barre and others forming a board of directors. Lancaster Allentown Patterson chosen to frame a 126 game schedule opening April 2 with a Philadelphia meeting to report. Patton and Embric of Teeading negotiate to buy Read-In's franchise from Denny Dong.
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Allentown
Atlantic Baseball League
FE. J. Narrow
Philadelphia
Kor Douglass
William Shuaraig
Wricht
Paterson
Co. BR
Bloemeck
Newark
Martin #witz
BE. . Robinson
M. J. Samlei
Scranton
G. A. Stegmaier
John A. Deddington
Thin Shannon
W. GO. Merri
Aritb Pau. Patton
wT.embric
Teeaiding
Read- Inc
Denny Dong
Becker's Confession and Murder Trial Details
Chicago reports Albert Bowker, a self proclaimed white murderer, being taken to the penitentiary while confessing to a 1920s crime. Bowker describes the spot where his wife stood when he threw Kier into the river. Officials question the confession, citing surrounding statements and doubts about the death.
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Chicago
Albert Bowker
Murflower
Parlies
Hecker
Spc
Kier
Beckers
Teh Efron
Far reaching Hansbrough Amendment Bars Liquor at Camps
The Hansbrough amend ment to army reorganization proposed by Mr Hansbrough and supported by Deane would prohibit officers or soldiers from selling intoxicating drinks in any post or exchange. It extends to ban liquor from all encampments and places used for military purposes, effectively excluding alcohol from military reservations.
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Washington
Mrr
Hansbrough
Aral
Spanish General Toral Arrested on Capitulation Charge
Madrid reports General Toral former commander at Santiago de Cuba has been arrested and placed in custody before trial by court martial on charges of capitulating to General Bhatter at Santiago de Cuba on July 1st.
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Madrid
Toral
Santineo de Culo
Bhatter
Wilhelmshaven Promotes Trooper Units to German Cruiser Squadron
In March at Wilhelmshaven the Emperor promoted the Lrotuer to German cruiser squadron, elevating leadership within the Prussian naval forces as part of a broader fleet reorganization.
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Wihelmehaven
Emperor Wilio Hat
Thie Lrotuer
Relioereney
Pruveia
Geminn
Climax Reached at Santiago as Expenditures Tightened
General Leonard Wood reports February estimates slashed and March spending capped at 2000. authorities disallow $80,000 in prior month outlays. Critics warn Cuban unrest and public works suspensions threaten stability as US military governance tightens financial controls in Santiago de Cuba.
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Santiago de Cuba
Fantiagy
Miwana
Leonard Wood
Twavana
Mhonth
United States
Throwlie
Fer Ile
Forrest
Strike at Steel Mills Sparks wage demand across Pittsburgh
Strikers at Seven Pressed Steel works Allegheny seek a two cent per day wage increase. About 400 workers reportedly refused to work as three protesters were arrested for intimidation. At Fox pressed steel in Pittsburgh 250 men walked out over higher hours without overtime. The strikes affect several thousand workers while departments remain in operation.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Attempted poisoning shock in Pittsburg family
In Pittsburg on March 2, Lairie Alime and Netle Hernion daughters of worker K Hernan received a photograph and a note urging them to use powders for a supposed health benefit. Their mother suspected foul play and seized the package. Authorities investigate the attempt on the girls' lives.
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Pittsburg
Mervh
Lairie
Alime
Netle Hernion
Lwer K Hernan
Abelegheby Clio
Gas Explosion At Ka Wardeville Kills One Wounds Two
A gas blast at Ka Wardeville near Lomine of the Ningsten Cat company killed laborer Wail Staub and seriously injured Henry Evans and David A. Thongs. The workers had just begun their night shift at the boring when the explosion occurred.
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Wilket-Bates
Maren
Gaeth
Ningsten Cat Company
Kawardeville
Math
Wail Staub
Henry Evans
David A. Thongs
Notable Figure A Dhow Futchivon Boyd Named
London report notes A, TRE as a prominent figure under the nom de plume. The person led a group through an incident involving medicine. Andrew Kennedy Muntehteon rsd, Op. Db. O. T. reportedly born in Scotland on November 2, 125, authored several publications including Ide Hrecreations of a Country Paupwar.
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London
Adhow Futchivon Boyd
Andrew Kennedy
Pittinger Held for Trial in Murder Case
Pittinger is held for trial by the grand jury after a jury conceded evidence in the chamberadure Pa hearing. The event centers on an accidental ale and javiant- Ir killet Mire, Bhoomaker last night. The grand jury exonerated Lim.
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Chamberadure
John Pittinger
Gruml
Lim
Preparing for Muster Out at Camp MackKon lé Augusta
Special report from Camp MackKon lé in Augusta Georgia on March 2 notes rapid muster out preparations. Last knapsacks and canteens have been accounted for and turned in. Captain Howe, the mustering officer for the Thirteenth, favors an early muster out and may begin work Thursday or Friday if conditions hold. Richard J. Bourke reports for the Michigan Pennsylvanian volunteers.
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Scranton Tribune
MackKon
Augusta
Howe
Miehth Penney Vonin
Beef Inquiry Reveals Disturbing Testimony and Delays
Washington reports a volatile beef inquiry with Army witnesses recounting brutal conditions in packing and transport to Port City. A Philadelphia doctor links a death to chemical exposure in a Omaha packing plant while court proceedings stall over defense counsel and General Miles.
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Miles
Washington
Obo
Porte Rien
Walters
Firat
Naineing
Anich
Rive
Eerie
James Farman
Michet
Lee Oor
Tawae
Indian Pupils Graduate Ceremony in Corte Pu
The eleventh commencement of Indian schools was held before about 4 000 attendees. Apache graduates received diplomas amid remarks by federal and Alaska education officials including Estelle Real and John Brady. Major Pratt presided as speakers addressed U S policy toward Native peoples and a focus on home lands and education.
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United States
William Marllton
Ims
Paris
Sheldon Sackeay
Pratt
Harris
Jone
Ouaytingytoy
Vincent Nutavish
Tu Lon
Thom
Wiskey
Jones
Nataecish
Praat
Aachen
Arizona
Minost
Corrington
Reed
Ice Gorges Bed Delawary Gorge Injuries Report
Firowleburg Pa March 2 reports ice gorges along the upper Delaware have caused a break at Lackawaxen and Pike County. No damage reported elsewhere though Fairford and Barret areas show minor warn flow. Delaware Water Gap brow rising could cause risk with no damage yet.
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Firowleburg
Jce
Delawany
Jiow
Lackiwaxen
AlIford
Barret
Behlne
Kooniz Bribery Committee Meeting Debated Delays
The Kooniz Bribery Committee met to discuss resolutions delaying action on bribery charges tied to the McCartrill bill. Members including Kreps Voorhees and Koontz faced protests as witnesses prepared to testify and terms for notice and procedure were debated.
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Mr. Koontz
Mr. Voorhees
Harrisburg
McCartryll
Judiciary General Committee
William Kreps
Franklin
William AL Raants
Sonnet
Charles KE. Voorhees
Philadelphia
Michael J. Tithe
Lucerne
Geoorge W. Skinner
Fulton
Kroonik
Voorhees
McCarrell
Mogulara orders and political turmoil headline
General notes report Mogulara forces ordered to Manta and a bribery committee noted. Senate naval policy sparks crisis rumors in Bandago as improvised governance and local politics unfold.
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Manta
Senate
Picayune
Bandago
Committees Consider New Appointments in American Wheelmen
President Keenan of the Secrarie of American Wheelmen advances appointments to fellow coalmen of common leagues. Names include Prod Gerlach of Chicago and Conway W. Bye, with David J. O'Brien and Wilbur A. Howell also noted from respective locales.
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Preskiunt Keenan
Hawe
League of Antrican
Boxing decision in Hartford bout ends in draw
Decision for Kid McPartland of Hartford Conn versus Tom Etroiders ick of Yon er New York at the Coliseum London. The result was disputed with Brod erick Wee clearly claiming a draw amid unsatisfactory scoring.
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Hartfords
Nid McPartlet
New York
Tom Etroidersick
Yoner
Broderick Wee
Pope's Health In Question As Vatican Reports Vary
Rome March 3 The pope's temperature fell several points but doubts persist about his recovery The pontiff insists on independence from doctors and reads telegrams from bed The afternoon medical consultation lasted over an hour raising unease about his lungs and heart The pope's nephews visited and expressed cautious optimism while doubts remain about the outcome
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Rome
Alec
Ile
Porch climber captured after pursuit on Jefferson Avenue
Police rounded up a suspected porch climber after a pursuit near Jefferson Avenue and Mulberry Street. John Jahler and another officer tailed the man who leaped fences and hid behind a tree before surrendering at the residence of James Archbald. The detainee identified himself as John Cramer, age about 21, with a crippled arm.
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Gurrell
John Jahler
Suenlel
Jefferson Avenue
Cnt
James Archbald
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Jefferson Advetui
Ae Ifl
Dobn Cramer
Assault by Unknown Deaf Mute at Penn Avenue Laundry
Two Providence girls employed at a boarding house on Adam Avenue were assaulted near the Lockawinna Laundry on Penn Avenue shortly before midnight by an unidentified deaf mute man. One girl received six stitches over the nose after the attack. the assailant fled and Paramwan Tom Jones arrested the suspect. The victims refused to give their names.
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Acentuute
Penn Avenue
Lackawinna Hospital
Bili
Tom Jones
Providence
Adama Avenue
President McKinsey Pushes Bill Creating Admiral Rank
Wheelington reports President Mc Kinsey at 11 15 p m urged passage of a bill creating the rank of admiral in the navy.
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Wheelington
McKinsey
Reinforcements Ordered for General Otis in Manila
Washington reports six regular regiments including Sixth Artillery and multiple infantry units are being sent to San Francisco then Manila to bolster General Otis. The War Department denies sending volunteers home and notes reinforcements aim to protect Manila and maintain combat readiness amid treaty-related concerns.
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Washingtown
Secretary of War
Ote
San Francisco
Munthi
Manila
Munile
Thiv
War Department
Chadwick's Death by Own Action in Boston Hotel
C N Chadwick of Charlotte North Carolina dies by self inflicted gunshot at the Parker House Boston March 2 after enrolling in a suite last Friday. He was about 28 years old a telegram from Charlotte and a note found among his effects are reported.
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Boston
C. N. Chadwick
Charlotte
N.C
Apmiends
Parker House
Chadwick
Hartotte
Tin Plate Workers Strike Likely After Wage Increase Notice
Chicago March 2 The American Tin Plate company today announced a wage increase plan for all plants. Workers now earning under $2.00 per day would see raises ranging from five to six percent per day, affecting about 6,000 men. The move follows talks with union leaders and signals possible strike action if terms are not met.
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Ds Sienifhant
Santiago
Mavana
Cuba
Compainy
Chicago
Tndey
Ita Plata
Wilkes-Barre Receives Public Building Authorization
Washington reports the president signed a bill authorizing construction of a new public building in Wilkie Barre. The measure aims to provide government office space and civic facilities in the city, reflecting federal support for local infrastructure in the area.
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Washington
Wilkie Barre
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