War Clouds Lift as U S and Spain Move Toward Calm Front
Washington reports show officials cautious but hopeful about U S Spanish relations. Navy and war departments speed defense prep while Spain’s Senor Polo y Ternabe arrives in New York to present credentials. Governor paths for peace and diplomacy blend with weaponry buildup and court inquiries into the Maine disaster.
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Washington
Congress
Spain
Perhans
Madrid
United States
White House
G Brownson
St. Paul
Southampton
New York
London
Clines
Europe
Navy Department
Lane
Brownson
Cuba
du Bose
Havana
Senor Polo Y Ternabe
Legation
McKinley
Senor Polo
Lee Will Remain Sticking By Ship Of State Amid Cuban Turmoil
The article notes Lee’s pledge to stay by the ship of state as tensions rise in Havana. Walter B. Barker resigns as consul at Sagua la Grande and Alexander Brice at Matanzas cites ongoing strain. The tor tuens island survey vessel Bach leaves for relief duties aboard the Montgom ery, with the Fern detaching for sea duty and repairs.
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Havana
March
Fitzhugh Lee
United States
Walter B. Barker
Sagua la Grande
Matanzas
Tortuens Islands
Montgomery
Key Weert
Matangas
United States Ecrulger Naghville
Eneign Powelson
Court of Inquiry
Naval Court
Honore Laine
Lafayette
Lucien Joseph Jerome
Gustave Goaling
Lee
Peral
Sigshee
Manterola
Miey
Sterlove
Wainwright
Fether
Ardilin
Casilda
Cuba
Jamatea
Urging English Intervention in Eastern Crisis
Sir George Des Voeux, former Bahamas and Hong Kong governor, calls Britain to seize the moment and back the United States for Cuban autonomy. He says quick support with the fleet would deter Spain, boost American sympathy, and aid the Chinese question, new chance may not recur.
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London
George William Des Voeux
Bahama Irelands
Hong Kong
Great Britain
United States
Cuba
George Des Voeux
Spain
Crider Denies Commission to Purchase Warships
Paris March. Thomas W. Crider special commissioner for the United States at the Paris Exposition of 1900 and third assistant secretary of state asks the Associated Press to deny reports he is commissioned to purchase warships.
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Paris
Thomas W. Crider
United States
Associated Press
Tug Bamo fol Ordered to Key West Mission
The tug Bamo fol has been ordered to May West to tow a barge carrying one thousand tons of coal. It will join Admiral Sicard's fleet at Key West and remain there until further orders.
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Brooklyn
Laguayra
Navy Department
Hampton Roads
West Indies
Central America
Key West
North Atlantic
Home Guard
Philadelphia
Bamofol
Loague Island Navy Yard
Ramoset
Meg West
Admiral Sicard
Salvinti Commits Suicide in London Press Report
Salvinti a noted Venetian glass and mosaic artisan with branches in New York and other cities, who created mosaics for St. Paulo cathedral, died by his own hand on Friday evening in London.
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Salvinti
Suiecide
London
March
New York
St. Paulo
State Dental Board Fines for Simultaneous Examinations
Harrisburg reports the state dental board of examiners levied fines for simultaneous examinations held in Pittsburg and Philadelphia. Additional examinations conducted in Philadelphia only occurred on June 14 15 14 and 17, with penalties issued.
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State Dental Saminers
Harrisburg
State Dental Board of Examiners
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Unanimous House backs 60 million defense fund
Washington March 8 The House of Representatives voted 411 to 0 to place fifty million dollars in President McKinley’s hands for national defense with broad bipartisan support and enthusiastic gallery demonstrations. Speakers praised the move as a peace guarantee while some argued over war prospects amid tensions with Spain.
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Washington
House of Representatives
McKinley
Congress
Reed
Yeas
Noys
Fortifications Inspected as General Wilson Arrives
Brigadier General John M. Wilson chief of engineers U S A arrived from Tampa aboard the Olivette to inspect Fortifications near Key West Florida It is likely two land batteries will be reviewed and plans discussed with Admiral Sicard Officials note Senator Cannon's national defense bill generating strong enthusiasm as Tortugas and Key West expected to benefit The yacht Anita and Puccaneer with notable passengers are sighted in harbor and other vessels prepare to sail for Tortugas
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Clay
Navy
War Departments
Navy Department
War Department
Flagler
Ordnance
Miles
Congress
Fern
Havana
Montgomery
Admiral Sicard
Key Weet
Key West
New York
Mercy
Maine
Senor Gullen
Cuba
Cannon
Grosvenor
Ohio
Hay der
Lee
United States
Spain
Bingham
Pla
John M. Wilson
Tampa
Olivette
Wilson
St. Johns River
Florida
Steard
House
Maral
Anita
Norfolk
Shamship Arrivals New York March Log
Arrivals include Ken sington from Antwerp Cleavals Frienland Teutonic from Liverpool 81 Paul from Southampton La CGascogne from Havre Balled Havel Promon via Southampton ioral March sailed Normannioa from Naples and Naples to New York
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New York
Kensington
Antwerp
Cleavals Frienland
Teutonic
Liverpool
Paul
Southampton
la Cgascogne
Havre
Balled
Havel
Promon
Ioral
March
Normannioa
Dienes
Naples
Express Agent Missing From Cleveland to Akron
A missing agent from the Adams Express Company is sought after a package valued at 910,000 was en route from Cleveland to Akron. The parcel reportedly contained express items and was not delivered. Authorities request any information leading to the agent and shipment.
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Orville
O. March
Charlen Cutten
Adams Express Company
Leriesing
Cleveland
Akron
President nominates Calhoun as interstate commerce commissioner
The president sent the nomination of William J. Calhoun of Dilingis to the Senate for appointment as an interstate commerce commissioner.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington, March
Senate
Willam J. Calhoun
Dilingis
Fair Warmer Weather and Global News Digest
Weather outlook shows fair skies and warmer temps with southwesterly winds. International items cover Spain peace prospects and a Russian grant linked to the Ching era. Local notes include theater outings, political candidates, and a business injunction in Richmond.
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Spain
Russias Grant
Ching
Richmond
Howell
Sre
Kansas
Lackawanna County
Whitneya Weekly
Keogh Extends Lead in World Pool Championship Night Two
Keogh of Scranton widened his lead over ex-Champion Clearwater of Pittsburgh in the world pool title contest. After two nights Keogh held 401 to Clearwater 34, as crowds watched the 600 point finale approach.
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Boston
Keogh
Scranton
Clearwater
Pittsburg
Eral Odde
Exverta
Terrell
Cable Bill Agreed On by House Panel
The house committee on interstate and foreign commerce agreed to a Pacific cable bill. It authorizes a San Francisco to Japan line via Hawaii with a $100,000 annual annuity for 20 years and free transmission of all U S government messages in perpetuity. Government ownership of the cable plant is provided in war or emergency.
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Inet
Spain
Brasil
United States
Lee
Cuba
Navy
War Departments
Long
Hale
Boutelle
Crowinshield
Gradford
Hichborn
Matthews
Japan
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Bingham
Dolliver
Adama
Rep
Foreign Affairs Committee
Bailey
Brumm
Washington
March
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Hawaiian Islands
Novelty Store Fire Damages Philadelphia Building
Fire swept the Wolf & Co. novelty store at Franklin and Vine streets causing about 25000 dollars in damage. The blaze reached the upper floors occupied by Hensel Calladay & Co., dress and cloak trimming manufacturers, where workers fainted but no injuries were reported.
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Philadelphia
Wolf & Co
Franklin and Vine Streets
Hensel, Calladay & Co
Rioting Flare In Prague Between German and Czech Students
Renewed clashes erupt in Prague today as German and Czech students clash. Police intervene and several people are reported injured during the street disturbances.
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Prague
Pennsylvania State Veterinary Association Opens Annual Meeting
The sixteenth annual meeting of the Pennsylvania State Veterinary Association opened in Philadelphia. Officers elected include President George J. Jobson Franklin and First Vice President J Curtis Mitchell Colmar. Other leaders named are Butterfield Montrose Second Vice President Hoffman Brookvale Secretary Mehmer Scranton and Treasurer Thridge Philadelphia. Trustees listed include Buyner Woat Cheater Hoskins Philadelphia Ridge Trevose Mee Neill Pittsburg and Lallade Pottsville.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania State Veterinary Association
George J. Jobson
Franklin
J. Curtis Mitchell
Colmar
J. ¥. Butterfield
Montrose
Flbf. Hoffman
Brookvale
W. K. Bichoads
Dans.downe
J. Mehmer
Scranton
F. Thridge
J. B. Buy
Will Honor J Vernon’s Memory Dinner Plan Noted
The National Association of Democratic clubs led by President Chauncey F Klack requests Democratic clubs nationwide to join a celebration of Jefferson’s birthday on April 1 with a Washington dinner. The message emphasizes unity and commemorative events in the capital.
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Washington
March
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Chauncey F. Klack
Jefferson
Stroudsburg Man Fined For Oath Remarks
Ed ward Rowe of East Stroudsburg faced a trial before Justice Tutchinson charged by Principal Strickler of the public school over remarks tied to his oath. The case highlights tensions between personal expression and school authority in Stroudsburg, Pa.
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Stroudsburg
Edward Rowe
East Stroudsburg
Rowe
Tutchinson
Strickler
Diner Shutdown Ends in Fatal Shootings in Athens
Klay Oilchrist David aston John Whitehurnt and Thomas Scantia traveled to the home of Frederick Smpkey to break up a diner. George Rokestraw was shot and killed and John Wineland fatally wounded in the incident in Athens Illinois.
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Athens
Hutchins a Noted Jeweler Killed by Burglar at Providence
William Hutchins, a well known manufacturing jeweler, was shot and killed by a burglar who entered his shop in Providence around 7 o clock tonight. The assailant fled and details are scarce as investigators cordon the scene.
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Providence
William 0. Hutchins
Reappointed Inspector of Mines for Seventh District
Harrisburg announces the reapointment of Widward Brennan of Northumberland as Inspector of Mines for the seventh anthracite district in the state. Brennan resumes duties amid ongoing mining regulation efforts and safety oversight.
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Harrisburg
March
Widward Brennan
Northumberland
War signs in the Far East
Tremors of and tension surge as Russia demands push China toward concessions. The Japanese legation in Pekin reports strong objections from Japan and multiple talks with the Chinese Foreign Office. Tokyo threatens vigorous action if Russia gains.
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Far East
Pekin
Corea Las Trouble
China
Tame-li-Yamen
Corea to Impeach Foreign Minister Over Deer Island Lease
Reports from Yokohama indicate Corea plans to impeach its foreign minister for leasing Deer Island to Russia. The Corenan cabinet is understood to pursue the action amid the dispute.
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Deer Island
Yokohama
March
Corenan
Corea
Russia
Fire injures three as $150000 blaze hits Canal Street block
A five storyBrownell Field building housing wholesale grocers Brownell & Field and adjoining Arnold Peck & Co suffered a major fire on Canal Street. Three firemen were slightly hurt. The blaze started in the basement near the boiler and climbed an elevator shaft, with iron shutters hampering response. After three hours the fire was controlled. Brownell Field stock valued at $100000 with $70000 insured. Arnold Peck & Co stock damage estimated at $32000.
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Providence
R. J
Brownell & Field Company
Canal Street
Arnold, Peck & Co
Brownell & Field
Brownell, Fiehs & Co
Prince Albert Arrives in New York Aboard Kaiser Wilhelm
Prince Albert of Boleuim and his suite travel aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grouse, arriving in New York with General Merritt and the Belgian minister among saloon passengers. Captaine Engelbert steered the Floyd steamer with dignitaries paying respects upon quarantine arrival.
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New York
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grouse
Engelbert
Gremen
Southampton
Prince Albert
Boleuim
Suite
Count
Countess Pourtudles
Agnes Forma
Kaiser Wilhelm
Cieneral Merritt
Stay
Washington
Releain
Nebraska Law Sparks Calls for Extra Session
In Omaha the Supreme Court ruling on the state freights rate triggers Populist calls for an immediate extra session. They seek to remove unconstitutional features from a 1904 law passed after a fierce contest, which has lingered in court and left the Populists in control of state government.
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Omaha
Secretary to Visit Washington for Pennsylvania Politics
Harrisburg reports Secretary of the Commonwealth Martin will travel to Washington tomorrow to confer with President McKinley. The exact purpose is unknown, but well informed clerks say the talks concern Pennsylvania politics.
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Harrisburg
March
Tt Ia
the Commonwealth
Martin
Whaelington
Mc.Kinley
Resignation at St Mark’s Reformed Church Easton
Pastor Rev G Stem of St Mark's Reformed Church in Easton after twenty two years to resign amid dissatisfaction among congregation. Stem is known in the local church community and serves as stated clerk of the East Penn Synod.
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Easton
Mareh
G. Stem
Bt. Mark's Reformed Church
Mr. Stem Ia
Weather forecast for New York and regions
In the middle states and New England today fair to moderately warmer with light to fresh southeasterly winds then increasing cloudiness and possible local rain in the lake region. Thursday forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy conditions with brisk southwesterly winds and cooler temperatures, with possible rain or snow in northern and western districts.
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New York
Maren
Middle States
New Rongland
Theta Veclona
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