Busy Day for Mr McKinley and Ship Negotiations
Washington reports a packed day as President McKinley refrained from church and held two hours of cabinet talks. Secretary Long and Bliss discussed the Maine inquiry while Charles Flint and Commander Clover pursued purchase talks for warships with Chile and Argentina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
Day
Secretary Long
Secretary Bliss
Clover
Flint
White House
Maine Court of Inquiry
Charlies R. Flint
Inferrie
Troops Leave Fort Ethan Allen After Orders From Washington
Soldiers depart Fort Ethan Allen Vermont as orders from Washington arrive. Troops abandon horses secure camp equipment repair tents and rush to complete preparations. Four troops are present at the post as officers issue directives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort
Ethan
Bethlehem Iron Works Opens First Sunday Shift
Bethlehem Pennsylvania March details show the Bethlehem Iron Company operating its finance works on the first Sunday in its history. Gun carriage and armor work for the government underway with heavy plant activity. Over two thousand workers on site with day and night shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Bethlehem Iron Company
Relief Fund Aids Cuban Suffering With Provisions
A Kansas City driven relief effort sent $9,033 and twenty one car loads of clothing and food to Matanzas for Cuban victims. Managed by the Kansas City Star, distribution will be aided by an agent under US Consul Brice. Transport runs free from Kansas City to New Orleans then to Matanzas, with government guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Matanzas
Kansas City Star
The
Star
Matanoas
United States
Brice
Memphis
New Orleans
Mother Hubbard
Editorial fumes over Yankee correspondents in Havana
Havana March 20 The Union Constitucional denounces Yankee correspondents loud in talk and criticizes government They warn foreign press could inflame Americans toward war The piece says Spain's fleet and Admiral M superior presence will curb jingoism and hopes actions will quiet agitators
Rodgers Sails for Norfolk on Official Trial
The torpedo boat Rodgers sailed from the Columbian Iron Works to Norfolk for official trials after a new port engine was installed to replace the wrecked crankshaft. She previously achieved the required 414 knots during earlier trials and will run a measured course near Annapolis. The coast survey steamer Blake will sail to Key West tomorrow to serve as dispatch boat for the squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
United States
Rodgers
Columbian Ironworke
Norfolk
Columbian Tron Works
Annapolis
United States Coast Survey
Blake
Key West
William Woodall Company
Artillerymen from Infantry Transfer to New York Defense
One hundred soldiers of the Fourth United States Infantry will be moved from Fort Sheridan to Fort Slocum New York. Commands called for volunteers to join artillery service as two new regiments are authorized. Demand exceeded supply with twenty volunteers chosen for the New York harbor defense plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fourth United States Infantry
Fort Sheridan
Fort Slocum
New York
New York Harbor
Newman declares external explosion hit Maine in Havana harbor
London March 28. Seaman Newman recently arrived in England describes an external blast on the port side of the Maine at the Havana harbor disaster. He states the explosion originated outside the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Seaman Newman
England
Maine
Havana
Newman
Fortifications receive powder and siege weapons at Pensacola
In Pensacola Florida march supplies pour into fortifications. Powder shot and shell arrive in large quantities for the harbor defenses. Three large mortars for the new Santa Rosa battery have arrived and will be mounted promptly. Fort Pickens shows high activity with sir and eight inch rifles and a one inch gun being mounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fla
Santa Rove
Fort Pickens
Powder cargo arrives from Hamburg for U S government
The Norwegian Nordkyn arrived from Hamburg with twenty five tons of smokeless gunpowder for the United States government. It anchored on Gravesend bay to discharge the powder into lighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nordkyn
Hamburg
United States
Gravesend Bay
Two Ocean Steamers Towed Toward Mull Fax Harbor
Two large ocean steamers head for Mull Fax harbor from the west. The disabled steamer Osborne from London is being towed by the tanker Ford. They separated at the harbor mouth and will not reach Mull Fax until late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Mullfax Harbor
Osborne
London
Shere
Dutford
Britain defends Spain fight and resists alliance with America
The Daily Mail asserts British quiet toward Spain reflects knowledge of Spaniards and a belief in Anglo-Saxon superiority. It argues Britain and America cannot form an offensive alliance now as distances in mission and responsibility are too great. France Germany and Russia back Spain in trade struggles, even as Britain pursues global interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Mail
Great Britain
Republica
France
Germany
Russia
Spain
America
Amertica
Court of Inquiry continues work on Maine Disaster in Key West
In Key West on March 20 the court of inquiry extends into the coming week and has not yet prepared a final report on the Maine disaster. Officials deny Captain Barker carried a report to Washington, though his visit to Key West remains unexplained. Barker came from Tampa to investigate harbor defenses, while the court plans to reconvene aboard the Iowa with other officers remaining aboard.
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Key West
Fla
Sicard
Willl
Maine
Albert Barker
Washington
Barker
Tampa
Wilson
Harker
McCalla
Marblehead
Oregon
Bampson
Marix
Iowa
Chadwick
Porter
New York
Burial of an Author in Rush City
Funeral of Franklyn Warner Lee, poet novelist and dramatist, drew wide attendance as a special St. Paul train carried mourners to Rush City Minnesota. Lee, former Rush City Post editor, authored The Star Gager and rewrote Alibaba for Chicago manager David Henderson. Interment followed at Rushzeba cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklyn Warner Lee
St. Paul
Minn
Meg
Masons
Elke
Rush City
This City
Rush City Post
Lee
Joe Or
David Henderson
Chicago
Minnesota
Rushzeba Cemetery
New York Man Arrested in Cleveland Gold Dust Robbery
A New York man described as one of the robbers of Max Bernstein of Cleveland was arrested in New York City. He was held to await Bernstein's identification after selling brass filings as gold dust to Bernstein last November. Solomon Jacobs received an eight year term in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
March
Coplemann
Max Bernstein
Cleveland
Bernstein
Solomon Jacobs
Gerting
Clemmer Trial Set After Kaiser Murder Charge
Norristown Pennsylvania march report states James A Clemmer faces trial for Emma Kaiser murder dated October 4 1696. Victim’s husband Charles Kaiser already convicted. Miss Ligsle DeKalb confessed and will be principal witness against Clemmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norristown
James A. Clemmoer
Emma PP. Kaiser
Charles O. Kaiser
Mies Ligsle DeKalb
Clemmer
Shot the His Brother-in-Law in East Haven Quarrel
Frank Enquist of East Haven died at hospital after a quarrel on March 4 in New Haven. He had shot his brother-in-law John Erickson who has so far escaped arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Frank Enquist
East Haven
John Erickson
Erickson
Protest from Madrid prompts telegraph censorship
A Madrid protest is reported by El Liberal as authorities halt telegraph service to a Spanish newspaper. The action targets coverage of political figures and events, signaling pressure on press freedom amid rising tensions in March.
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Patich Preoas
Madrid
el Liberal Protente Noninat
Pradent
Navy Calls for Enlistments Seamen and Machinists
The Navy Department to publish handbills nationwide calling for enlistments of men aged 18 to 30, with ordinary seamen up to 30. Pay ranges from 4 dollars a month for seamen to 70 for chief machinists. Examinations required. sea experience for seamen and machinists. enlistment sites include Boston, Brooklyn, League Island, Norfolk, Washington, Mare Island, USS Michigan, Erie, New York, New Orleans, and Gloucester.
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Washington
Navy Department
United States
Navy Yards
Boston
Brooklyn
League Island
Norfolk
Mare Island
Michigan
Erie
South Street
New York
New Orleans
Gloucester
Strabo Loses Crew Member to Yellow Fever
Lamport and Holt steamer Strabo reaches New York from Rio Janeiro after one crewman dies of yellow fever during the voyage. Captain Jardine and two Rio Janeiro crew members showed symptoms, the ship is quarantined for disinfection, and bedding and effects will be sanitized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lamport and Holt Line
Strabo
Jardine
Rio Janeiro
Rio
Henry Kearton
Liverpool
Kearton
St. Lucia
Memorial Services in Lebastion for Maine disaster victims
In Lebastion Pa services were held for callers who died in the Maine disaster. Rev J Warren Johnson delivered a fitting eulogy as music by a 100-voice chorus and Perseverance band accompanied the rites. Local groups including National Guard Sedgwick camp Sons of America Post Grand Army and Women’s Relief corps attended, muffled drums led the procession, and a large collection was given to Seaman Auchenbaugh’s parents.
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Lebastion
Maine
J. Warren Johnson
St. John’s
Women's Relief Corps
Gobin Guards
Auchenbaugh
Sheridan
Seaman Auchenbaugh
Mrs. Auchenbaugh
Mrs Thurstons Burial Draws Large Omaha Crowd
The body of Mrs John M Thurston was buried in Omaha after private home rites. The service at All Saints church featured Rev Joseph Mackey officiating and lauded her mission to Cuba and her patriotism. The minister recalled her devotion and courage in accompanying her husband on the perilous trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
John M. Thurston
All Sainte’ Church
Joseph Mackey
Histermon
Thurston
Cuba
Indian War Ends on Northeast Frontier
Calcutta reports the fighting on the northwest frontier is practically ended as the rebula relinquish seventy hostages. A favorable budget forecast promises a surplus for the coming year and reviews two decades of Indian finance without currency policy discussion.
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Calcutta
Rebula
Legislative Council
Abandoned ship saved brings vessel to New Haven port
The fishing vessel Sicina towed the Norwegian bark Isabella to New Haven from Savannah for Rotterdam after a collision. The Isabella, under Captain Knudson, was found abandoned thirty five miles west of Brighton with her crew aboard the Sicina.
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New Haven
Conn
Sicina
Thia
Isabella
Knudson
Savannah
Rotterdam
Brighton
New Ave
Shipping Passages and Names from a Turbulent Cruise List
A fragment lists vessels and origins including Amoria from Liverpool New York and Dardanelles Paussed from New York. Other entries mention Beachhead-Passed Fridwr leh der Grosse Hremen for New York and Noordland Antwerp for New York with unclear status.
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Queenstown
Amoria
Liverpool
New York
Dardanelles
Ailer
Beachhead
Fridwrleh der Grosse
Hremen
Linnd
Noordland
Antwerp
Quay Sweep Dominates Lancaster Republican Primary
Lancaster March 20 The Quay sweep in yesterday's Republican primary yields large majorities for all Quay preferred candidates across county offices and the state assembly. J Al Stober defeats Senator C C Kauffman by a decisive margin with about 19350 votes, while delegates and district officials show strong Quay support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Quay
United States
J. al. Atober
C. C. Kauffman
Kauffman
Stober
Assembly
Senate
McClain
Helderbaugh
Peoples
W.T. Brown
F. 5
Goff
Weather and events fill a busy news morning
The Morning News outlines fair weather with a slight dip in temperatures and lists a packed agenda including a general programme for Congress, President McKinsey’s Sunday schedule, and local notices. It notes Wiloatee’s election, Welsh Calvinist sessions, and regional reports from Pocono, La. A. W. local mission news, court activity, and mining updates in New Mexico round out the morning briefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
McKinsey
Quay Wiloatee
England
Tribune
Free Silvers
Kiondike
New Road Book
la. A. W
Genelp
United States Court
New Mexico
Quay Endorsed At Blair County Republican Primaries
In Hollidaysburg Blair county the Republican primaries endorsed United States senator Matthew 8 Quay unanimously. William C Arnold of Clearfield for congressman at large and John P Elkin of Indiana for state chairman were also chosen. Five delegates pledged to Wanamaker for governor were elected: Joshua Burley George Reed John Shuff William Van Allman and William Gottschalk. Complete results show Fivans Hicks and Mervine for congress and Patterson Price Patterson for assembly.
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Waynesboro
J. C. Criswell
Quay
First Ward
A. H. Deardorff
Frisby Stull
John M. Wolff
W. K E. Washabauch
William Henneberger
Second Ward
A. B. Oerdeare Bringman
Harper Washallaugh
William Wallace
Joseph Frantz
Third Ward
Frederick Dukehart
John B. Long
J. R. Oller
John Bowers
Banner Dagwall
Clarion
Faturday
J. A. Beam
Fairmount City
James M. Elder
Dr. Summerville
Wanamaker
Indiana
Hollidaysburg
Blair County
Matthew
United States
William C. Arnold
Clearfield County
John P. Elkin
Indiana County
John Wanamaker
Joshua Burley
William H. Gottschalk
George RB. Reed
John Shuff
William van All
Kid McCoy Plans San Francisco Match After Ruhlin Bout
Kid McCoy announced in Springfield that he will leave for San Francisco in early April for a bout with Gua Ruhlin and then pursue Choynski. He says his wife, a New York woman with strong connections, does not want it known she married a prize fighter and wishes to keep her maiden name private.
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Springfield
Kid McCoy
San Francisco
Gua Ruhlin
Choynski
New York
Bank of Nickerson Robbed in Nickerson Kansas
Five men robbed the Bank of Nickerson near Hutchinson Kansas last night taking about five thousand dollars after blowing the safe. Citizens passing by were held up and forced inside until the safe was opened and money secured before the robbers rode away on horses.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Bank of
Nickerson
Death of Stephen McNair in Cleveland
Stephen McNair, secretary and auditor of the Cleveland Arkon and Columbus railroad, died last night in Cleveland at age years. He was a brother of Admiral McNair of the United States Navy.
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Stephen McNair
Cleveland
Stephen
Seattle Arrival Highlights Historic Philadelphia Voyage
Seattle reports the arrival of the bark Heayden Brown from Philadelphia after a year at sea. The vessel completed a long voyage once deemed owed and now reaches port with the crew and passengers.
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Seattle
Wash
Morey
Heayden Brown
Philadelphia
Murderous Attack Near Muskogee Ends in Triple Death
In Wybark five miles north of Muskogee Oklahoma Territory on March 20 a mob of six white men attacked Ed Chalmers a Black man who recently married a white woman. Chalmers and his wife were shot. the wife died and Chalmers died later. A white man named Matthews was found dead near the cabin, the body dragged from the scene and a gun placed beside it to fake a crime. Deputy U S marshals are investigating and expect arrests.
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Muskogee
I. T
Wybark
Here
Ed Chalmers
Matthews
Chalmers House
United States
Methodist Conference Love Feast Opens in Danville Opera House
In Danville Pennsylvania the Methodist Episcopal conference love feast opened at the opera house. Bishop E G Andrews preached on John 10 and deacons were ordained. Dr B K Hamlin preached on Faith while elders were ordained by Bishop Bowman with presiding elders. The event featured testaments honoring their service to their faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Opera House
George Warren
E. G. Andrews
Bowman
Hamlin
Reva
Kauffman
Bickel
Buyers
Clemas
F. E
W. H. Harmon
Vandermark
Biggs
Frosts ruin early fruit in California orchards
Reports from central California describe heavy frosts damaging apricots plums almonds and cherries across Linden Lodi Campo and nearby areas. Early fruit on trees will not mature with losses running into thousands of dollars and frost damage also reported in Suisun Sulaan and Vaca Valleys totaling about 400000 dollars.
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San Francisco
Linden
Lodi
Campo
Suisun
Cal
Sulaun Valley
Vaca Valley
Iron Mills Resume at Pottstown After Idleness
After more than a year idle the Pottstown iron mills will reopen with full shifts. The Glasgow Tron company leases the entire plant except the blast furnace and steel mills. Fourteen double-puddle faces start next week and more units will rise to full operation, employing about 1200 workers to produce pipe sheet iron and possibly light armor plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottstown
Pottstown Iron Mills
Cork Raily Line Struck. Express Stopped Near Viaduct
On the Cork Bandon and South East railway a strike was planned and the line patrol found calls torn up at the approach to a seventy foot high viaduct near Cork. The patrol barely halted the express as it approached the obstruction this evening.
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Cork
Bandon
South Oaet Rallway
Calla
Professor John Zachos, Cooper Union Curator, Dies in New York
Professor John Zachos, curator of Cooper Union, died today at his home in New York City. He previously held the chair of rhetoric at Meadville Theological School in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John ¢. Zachos
Cooper Union
City
Meadville Theological School
Pennsylvanis
Congress Faces Maine Inquiry Reports and Naval Bills
Washington faces a tense week as the senate may act on the Maine court of inquiry report, the Cuban policy debate, and the naval appropriation bill. Preparations for defenses include battleships and dry docks, with moves on the Hawaiian treaty and public land legislation depending on ongoing developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Pettigrew
Davis
Bacon
Ite
Court of Inquiry
Maine
Atlaine
Spain
Cuba
House
Board of Inquiry
Congress
Ty Jesse
Brother fatally stabs brother in Philadelphia house
Theodore Hy wiie aged 27 is fatally stabbed by his brother Simeon in Philadelphia. Simeon struck Theodore in the back twice and slashed his face as family members say they intended to assault their brother-in-law William Dougherty at 105 South Broad Street. Theodore is not expected to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Theodore Hy
Simeon
Theodore
William Dougherty
South Broad Atreee
Finneon
Weather Outlook for Midwestern and New England Regions
New York report dated March 1 notes partly cloudy skies in the middling states and New England with fall in temperature and fresh southwest winds. Tomorrow the outlook shifts to partly cloudy skies with rising temperatures and southwest to southerly winds in these sections.
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New York
New England
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