Santiago Situation Is Serious In Cuba
Santiago de Cuba March 5 El Porvenir intimates Havana authorities jealous of General Wood and his popular success. Three thousand discharged employes face bread and work shortages as the press warns of bandit risk. Fourth Immune regiment men arrive to aid and may stay a week. Private John Williams court martial proceedings near San Luis and potential conviction rise as perjury amid regiment discussed.
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Havana
Wood
Williams
Santiago de Cuba
el Porventor
Hutser
United States
Santiago
John Williams
Eta
Warlctinia
San Luis
Sexston
Jude
Harrison
Pope Improving After Wound Says Bulletin
Rome March 3 The pope is in good spirits with normal pulse and temperature. He woke in the ante chamber and spoke with doctors and visitors. He resumed his ordinary diet and conversed with physicians, quoting Dante. A final bulletin will be issued in two or three days followed by possible cessation of bulletins.
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Rome
Jos
Holiness
Amie
Masgonl
Lappent
President pleased as Congress closes session
The president expresses satisfaction with Congress's session and hopes the government remains stable. He favored granting authority to appoint four additional major generals, naming Fitzhugh Lee Wilson, Wood, and others, but the War Department opposed expanding beyond one new major general. The plan faced legal and recruitment limits, requiring a volunteer commission and a fixed retirement rule.
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Washington
March J
Papeete Himwell
di Senera
Congress
Wonditis
Coquest
Fitshuellee
Wheel
Re. Wilson
Wood
Unclear text on Vrautahoum comments and plant options
Fragmentary note quotes Th. MM Vrautahoum of Wrindling Prot tery discussing putters combline and VArious Plants with unclear terms. It states options do not capture unt Api 1 and mentions preface to completing footnote.
Flood Impacts Richman Va Water Rises Citizens Evacuate
March report from Richman Virginia notes water levels in the dynren river rising two feet near Columipla and plans to remove obstructions as merchants in the lower parish assess flood damage. Readers are urged to stay safe as floodwaters threaten homes and businesses.
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Richman
March
Columipla
Parior
Homes Mereh f- Afanather Ansine, fer chaplain to King Mambert
The fragment notes a figure named Afanather Ansine serving as chaplain to King Mambert in a historical context. It hints at a royal religious role and a ceremonial setting, but the text is incomplete. The readable bits suggest an era of court life and clerical duties surrounding a monarch.
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Mambert
America in Asia. Hunter on US India history
Sir William Wilson Hunter discusses the United States as a new Asiatic power in his forthcoming history of British India. He argues America will act with moral responsibility, shaping European spheres of influence without colonization by conquest or slave trade.
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Tandon
British India
William Wilson Hunter
Indian Legislative Council
Indian Education Commission
United States
Enye
America
China
Holland
India
Ash
Flood Threat Looms As Ohio River Rises
Charleston faces record flooding after days of heavy rain, with the Kanawha and Ohio rivers swelling statewide. The Kanawha valley sees towns under water and the capitol area surrounded by relief stations, while coal properties suffer damage and power and water works struggle amid outages. Local officials warn of rising waters, expect the crest tonight and a fall by morning if storms ease.
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Kentucky River
Morgintown
W.va
Charlierton
W. Va
Ohio
Parkersburg
Licking
Kentucky
Ohio River
Galistopie
Ohio Ie
Catlettsburg
Point Pleasant
Kanawaha
Point Miewsant
Portamouth
Tennesse
Cumberland
Cinccinnati
Rune Ying
Charleston
Wo Wa
Kanawha Valley
Kanawha E'k
Chorleton Io
Capitol
Court House
Kanawha
Michigan Rivera
Trafic
Steamer W H Butterit Blows From Bridge Sinking
In Churkeville Tennessee this morning the steamer W H Butterit failed to pass the Louisville and Nashville railroad bridge over the Cumberland river and was blown aground by a stone plate wind, sinking. Eighteen passengers and all the ore reached the shore safely. Vessel valued at $15,000.
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Louisville and Nashville
Cumberland
W. H. Butterit
Dreyfux Plans Return to France Amid Quiet Months
A Tilly Telegraph correspondent reports Dreyfux announced an imminent return to France but had no news for the past month. Preparations are said to cause considerable gamledy.
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London
Merch 4
Tilly Telegraph
Cayenne
Citi
Dreyfux
France
Minent
Local man sought in New York fraud case
Atlantic City March 5 Jake Wilson of North Carolina avenue is wanted on a charges connected to a deceit case involving Martin Mahon. Mahon says Wilson hid his true intent and never planned to return the funds in dispute, with authorities tracing the alleged scam to New York.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Jake Wilson
Appropriations of the Fifty-Fifth Congress Report
The official Cannon statement details total appropriations of 1.4668 billion for the Fifty-Fifth Congress with 679.5 million for the just-closed session, much of which covered war with Spain. It notes a shift in ordinary appropriations lower by 20 million due to war expenses, cites deficits projected into June, and argues for fiscal reform and restrained future spending.
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Wusshington
Joseph G. Cannon
House
Congress
Chatman Cannons
Spain
Fifty-ffth Congress
Milisen
Lyme
Department of Jussles
Dockery
Misemium
House Appropriations Committee
Republican
Cannon
Treasury
Secre Larye
The
Congresa Just
Civil Service
Druust
Mexico Agitated Over Rhodes Interview in Press
In Mexico City March 5 the Associated Press interview with Rhodes on Mexico’s absorption by the United States sparks clerical-published debate. El Tiempo accuses Anglo-Saxon aims of world conquest and ridicules Rhodes as a failed admirer, while the Mexican Herald says Rhodes misreads Mexico’s progress and patriotism under President Diaz, forecasting enduring national sentiment.
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Mexico City
Mex
Associated Prete
Mexico
United Stated
Pres Clreles
Il Tiempo
Plumweed
Yeure
el Tiempo
Kaperiallal
Philip OH
Rhodes
South Africa
Mexican Herald
Kipling Nearer Recovery Says Official Bulletin
New York telegram reports poet Rudyard Kipling making progress in recovery after illness. bulletin says Kipling is improving, with a slow but steady advance in health and a lower fever. Kipling’s daughter Josephine remains dangerously ill at Miss Pereust’s home, while younger daughter Elsie continues pneumonia treatment at the hotel.
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New York
Kipling
Creme
Tunica
Anthracite District Report Sent to State Secretary
Shamokin March report from Mine Inspector Eadt ward W Breenan summarizes the Seventh anthracite district for 1698 with forty six fatal and one hundred twelve non fatal injuries across 42 collieries and washeries. The report highlights outbreaks of tone and impurities, mentions gorge near Lock Haven and Lock Haven City, and notes the danger to railroad property from a recent crowd of miles of water and debris moving through the city last night.
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Shamokin
Eadtward W. Breenan
State Secretary of Internal Affairs
Lock Haven
Italy Seeks Ninety Nine Year Lease at San Mun Bay
The Italian government demands a ninety nine year lease of San Mun bay Che Kiang as a coaling station and naval base and includes a claim for three islands off Che Kiang. It seeks a railroad from San Mun bay to Po Yang lake and special railroad and mining privileges within a two thirds Che Kiang sphere. Chinese reaction alarmed diplomats, hinting Britain’s displeasure and possibly U.S. input if spheres of influence expand. Italian Rear Admiral Grent assumes command in Chinese waters as marines reportedly land at San Mun bay.
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Pekin
Marcel
Li Yamen
Ttalian
Salvago Hagel
San Mun Bay
Germany
Kino Chow Bay
Trallen
Fan Mun
Great Britain
Wan Chiet
United
Stites
Chi Li
Tome
Mare
San Munday
Grent
Stromboli
Naples
Chingee
Weather and world items mix in Scranton morning briefing
The morning news brief blends weather outlook fair then colder with scattered local notices. It cites General Representative Cannon on appropriations and international tensions involving China and Italy. It mentions a local fire in the Valley House Block and an unsuccessful suicide attempt, plus regional notes from West Scranton and surrounding areas.
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Buicide
Queen Marie Henrietta III In Serious Condition
Marie Henrietta III known as Marie Henrietta lies gravely ill with broncho pneumonia and a serious relapse. physicians remain at her side through the night. A late bulletin reports slight improvement, inspiring cautious hope for recovery. chamber members are summoned, including Belgium’s Queen Sueer Mane Pleotiettia, daughter of Archduke Joseph of Austria. The Belgian royal family, three daughters, details on marriages and alleged mental concerns are noted.
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Mane Pleotiettia
Belgium
Joseph
Austili
Wie
Leopold II
Pitmes
Laspold II
Leopoll II
Trelgium
Louie
Philip O
Saxe-Coburt
Gotha
Stephanie
Archduke Rudolf
Auetela
Clementing
Train wreck near Huntington claims three lives
The first section of the fast newspaper train from New York to Pittsburgh derailed west of Huntington Pennsylvania at 7 am due to a landslide from heavy rain. Engineer McCutchin Motutehin and Fireman J. O. Trocee of Harrisburg were killed. Expressman Jo O Matter escaped injury. Trackwalker Long warned too late as two freight trains and several cars were wrecked.
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Hehe
Motuteehin
J. 0
Trocee
Hoth
Harrisburg
Metutehin
Jo. O. Matter
McCutchin
Tlmne
Pennnsylvania
Madrid March 3 shipment of machines for Belinda cargo
A fragmentary item notes shipment details from Madrid on March 3. It mentions machines intended for the Belinda cargo, with unclear specifics but indicates an act of procurement or transfer.
New York Bound Vessel La Champagne Arrives March
A cargo ship named La Champagne arrives in New York with livestock from Eururia via Havre and Queenstown, setting a busy supply period. The voyage includes calls at Havre and Queenstown before docking in New York, impacting local markets and import timelines.
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New York
la Champagne
Havre
Queenstown
Speaker Parr Defends Adjournment Under House Rule
Harrisburg reports Speaker Parr defends last Friday’s adjournment as enforceable under Rule 39, insisting the rule dictated adjournment time and that no chair ruling occurred. He rejects claims of unfair or arbitrary action, stating amendments alter only the specific rule portion and cannot overturn the rule itself.
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Harrisburg
Parr
Tonseht
Marshall
Alleheny County
Shaply
Tennessee Tornado Strikes Madisonville Monroe County
A violent tornado swept through Madisonville and parts of Monroe County in the evening, destroying homes and barns. Three people were killed and ten to twelve injured as eleven to fifteen residences were leveled or wrecked, with telephone lines down and widespread orchard and crop damage reported. Authorities warn of possible further casualties in rural areas as details come in.
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Athens
Tenin
Marrisonville
Monroe County
Dixastranus Resalis
Madisonville
Mr and Mr's
Duck Moser
Edward L. Horton
Horton
Rolingen
W. P. Ervin
Dillon Todger
Erekine Lowery
Rical
Silvela's Cabinet Formed in Madrid Amid Oath
Madrid March 1 The new cabinet took the oath of office yesterday Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs Senor Silvela Minister of Interior Renor Dato Minister of Finance Marquis Villa Vor Minister of Justice Senor Duran Minister of War General Polavieda Minister of Public Works and of the Cronks Marquis Pidul Minister of Marine Admiral Camara Admiral Chimera declined the post Benor Silvela offered it to Admiral Gomez Linares who accepted
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Madrid
Wimiairy
Chimera
Benor Sil- Vela
Gomezlinus
Tragic Carriage Explosion Near St Petersburg
A derailment and boiler explosion on the Dwinsk line south of St Petersburg destroyed a third class carriage last night. Several passengers perished including two women and a man, with sixteen others injured.
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BL Petersburg
Dwinsk
St. Petersburg
Madrid Government Moves to Curb Embassy Costs
Benor Ailvela, newly installed premier, stated the government has begun at the top to set an example of economy by suppressing the bonuses of former ministers. The measure signals broad austerity within Madrid’s administration.
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Madrid
Moreli
Todas
Benor Ailvela
Eaid
Diplomat Julee Cambon Arrives Aboard La Champagne
New York reports arrival of Julee Cambon the ambassador now serving France to the United States aboard La Champagne during a pass over.
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New York
la Champagne
Julee Cambon
France
United States
Explosion at French powder magazine kills and devastates
Reports from Toulon describe the La Goubran powder magazine explosion near La Breyne and Towlon in Var. Forty corpses recovered, hundreds injured, and extensive destruction with houses torn down, trees toppled, and fields strewn with stones. Sentries among the dead, others missing, city in mourning as authorities mobilize aid.
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la Goubran
la Breyne
Towlon
Var
France
Felda
Pont de Lan
Toulon
Ety
Tiven
Jeunes de Var
Deere
Esen
Gould
Tans M. Lockroy
la Gowbervan
Wool trust next in Philadelphia wool trade
Philadelphia observers anticipate a consolidation of several larger woolen manufacturing concerns into a single company following the New York formation of the American Woolen association. Some manufacturers favored consolidation to counter buyer power, while a few warned the current market had been weak for some time.
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Philadelphia
Mareh i
Thts
New York
Walon Sesquinilion
Eirlot
Bone
Philadelphia tragedy after knife incident in Chester
A Philadelphia man named John McLaughlin died today from a shotgun or knife wound to the shoulder after a clash with another youth in Chester. The other boy, a colored youth aged about twelve, was taken into custody pending investigation as authorities probe how the pocket knife incident began.
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Philadelphia
March
John McLaughlin
Ciileh Aewerddatheters
Chester
Republican party men depart Wilmington for Washington
A party of Anto Republican security men left Wilmington for Washington to confer with members of the national Republican committee and other Republican leaders about the senator and the deadlock in the state.
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Bel
Washington
National Republican Committee
Washington Weather Forecast For Week Start
Forecast from Washington on March 5 calls for Monday conditions with eastward movements in Penney vonto region. Expect colder Tuesday night with dimiatehing northwest erly winds and improving conditions by Monday.
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Eastwern Penneyvonto
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