Week in Congress Shapes Up With Oleo Bill and Cuban Reciprocity
Washington dispatch reports a busy week as the oleomargarine bill heads for a vote after debate on the Chinese exclusion measure. Cuban reciprocity may reach the floor amid Moss Rhea contest finalization and the army bill follows the election case decision on Tuesday.
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Kentucky
Associated Press
Washington
Senator Proctor
Penrose
Proctor
Committee On Agriculture
Batley
Senate
Mitchell
Fairbanks
Payne
Moss-Rhea
Philippines
Rhea
Wardens Shoot Desperado Near Moosehead Lake
Maine Game Commission officials report that during an arrest attempt near the border at Northeast Carry Peter La Fontaine, a famed northern desperado, drew a pistol and was shot by Warden Templeton. He was not killed on the scene and was taken to a doctor in Canada as the wound endangers his life.
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Lewiston. Me
Wardeton
Maine State Fish and Game Commission
H. C. Tom Weton
Northeast Carry
Moosehead Lake
Templeton
Houston
Forrest
Peter la Fontaine
Forest
la Fontaine
Templeton Shot Him. He Was Not Killed At Once, But May Die. Warden Houston
Canada
Cholera and Plague Reported in Manila
Inclusive wire reports four new cholera cases and two plague deaths in Manila as health authorities claim precautions avert an epidemic. General Chaffee moved the Third Infantry onto the Grant transport to avoid city exposure. Five provincial cholera cases noted.
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Manila
Chaffee
Third Infantry
Grant
San Francisco
Copper Ore Deposit Found Near Ephrata
A rich copper ore deposit was discovered at 56 feet depth on the Landin farm at the foot of the Ephrata mountains about one and a half miles east of Ephrata.
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Ephrata, March S
Landin Farm
Ephrata Mountains
Navy to Equip All New Warships With Wireless Gear
Navy Department plans to fit all new warships with wireless signaling gear. Exclusive report from Washington states the move aims to modernize fleet communication and improve battle readiness amid growing maritime tensions.
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Navy Department
Prom
Washington
Navy
Sdepartmeot
Wittles
Strike Anticipated In West Virginia Mines
The United Mine Workers announce a likely strike by about 35 000 miners in West Virginia and nearby areas. Operators and miners expect no immediate conference while organizers may be sent to Kanawha and New fields. a wage scale talks committee is formed amid unease over car supply and pay.
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Charleston
W. Va
W. 8. Wilken
United Mine Workers of America
Kaunawaha
Elk River
United Mine Workers
New
Kanawaha
United Mine Workers Organization
West Virginia Miners’ Association
Engine's Mad Race Against Death
A switch engine thunders to chase a fast freight after a dispatcher's misorder on the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern line. Both trains gained the main line with right of way and deadly potential collision loomed as the chasing engine closed in ten miles from Washington. The enraged pursuit culminated when the hot pursuit shoved the faster train into a siding near No Way station, averting disaster.
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Indianapolis
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
Washington
No Way
Transition of Cuba Dominates White House Conference
An hour long White House conference discusses the Cuban transition from American to Cuban control. Attendees include President, Secretary Root, Postmaster General Payne, and Governor General Leonard Wood. Wood's visit is brief and officials seek comprehensive briefing on evolving conditions.
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Washington
Cuba
White House
Root
Payne
Leonard Wood
Wood
Battle at Paran-Paran A Moro attack on U.S. detachment
Brigadier General George W. Davis reports seventeen signal corps men were attacked by about 200 Moros near Paran-Paran Mindanao. One signal corps member was killed and four pack mules were captured. The transport Buford arrived with Twenty-seventh Infantry, Eleventh Cavalry, and fifty pack mules aboard.
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Manila
George W. Davis
Zamboangca
Mindinapo
Signal Corps
Paran-Paran
Mindanao
United States
Buford
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Cambridge Wins Fifty-Ninth Boat Race Over Oxford
Exclusive wire reports Cambridge defeats Oxford in the fifty-ninth annual boat race held at New London. The event features varsity eight, four oared, and Freshman four races among top crews from Cambridge and Oxford. Other items note boxing challenges and a Red and Blue club rowing event in Springfield with minor details.
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New Haven
Hay Corbett
Dames
Joffrres
Robert Fil
Immons Twine
Los Angeles Club
Corbett
Springfield
Moss
Red and Gun Club
Alvot Yosterday
Mr. Ghreel
Mr. Bergeson
Eh, Weesniog
Methodists of the North and South Plan Federation
A meeting of a joint commission of the Methodist Episcopal church north and south in Baltimore urges the general conference to adopt a federation plan. The plan consolidates mission work and Shanghai publishing, Mexico missionary paper, and a common hymn book and order of worship. The northern church admits error in revising the hymn book without southern input. revision to start anew. The southern church’s general conference has already adopted the federation plan.
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Associated Prena
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal
Northern Commission
General Conference
US decision clarifies Porto Rico lands ownership
Attorney General Knox ruled that public lands in Puerto Rico were not ceded as local property but transferred with the islands to the United States under the Paris Treaty. The opinion states Puerto Rico belonged to Spain by discovery and conquest, with title passing to the United States.
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Associated Press
Washington
Knox
Porto Rico
Spain
Paris
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Hinds
Fatal Wreck on Southern Railroad at Covesville
A northbound Southern Railway passenger train derailed at Covesville 15 miles south of Charlottesville at 4 15 am. The engine ditched and six coaches burned destroying mail. Killed were Pullman porter Nicholas Lowne and an unknown tramp. fireman John Turner fatally burned with ten others injured. Passengers escaped unharmed. Turner died en route to University of Virginia hospital. others sent to Washington for care.
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Associated Press
Charlottesville
N. C
Southern Railway
Covesville
Here
Southern Railroading
Nicholas Lowne
John Turner
Turner
University of Virginia Hospital
Washington
Insurance Agent Arrested for Forgery in Wilkinsburg
Pittsburg reports Lewis Strayer insurance agent for Prudential Life Insurance arrested as he left a Wilkinsburg church on charges of forgery and using the mails for fraudulent purposes. He confessed to forging at least one check and detectives label him a leader of a gang flooding cities including New York with bogus checks of fifteen to thirty six dollars. Strayer had been a respected local citizen.
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Pittsburg
Wilkinsburg
Lewis Strayer
Prudential Life Insurance Company
New York
Strayer
Wilkinsburk
Fatal Riot at Philates in Epirus Kills Gendarmes
An Athens dispatch reports a riot at Philates Epirus between Albanians and Turks over a failed prison rescue of a notable criminal. Eight gendarmes died and authorities arrested Mfty Albinians in the aftermath.
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London
The
Standard
Athens
Philates
Epirus
Litley
Neecupeckeneek flood uncovers silver and copper ore
Exclusive report from Hazleton notes high Neecupeckeneek waters flood Jul Alestatp lowlands above Comningham. A silver and copper lode deposit has been exposed, with indications of high value. Experts caution assessment is needed to determine extent and usability.
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Preas
Jury finds James Wilcox guilty of murder in the third degree
Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press reports Elisabeth City jury found James Wilcox guilty of murder in the third degree in the Neil Cropey case. Verdict rendered at 10:00 last night.
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Associated Pree
Elisabeth City
James Wilcox
Neil Cropey
Taweder
Unclear Historic Wire Item From Cape Pose March
Fragmentary wire report from The Amocated Pres dated March 8 describes an unspecified event at a Cape location. The readable portion mentions thin weather, a weaker link, and oblique references to a person or action without clear names or details.
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Cape Pose
At & O
May Avoid The Strike Declaration At UMW Convention
Shamokin Pa March 25 Officials plan to adjourn a joint convention of districts No 1 7 and 9 United Mine Workers without committing delegates to a strike. A special committee led by President Mitchell proposed a resolution to present to operators demanding the convention aims at an eight hour day and coal weighing, with strike threat only if operators refuse to recognize the committee after national approval.
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Associated Press
Shamokin
Noj
United Mine Workers of America
Mitchell
Nichelle
Fahy
Duffy
Special Committees
Vention
National Executive Board
New Russian man of war Retvizan joins czar's navy today
The battleship Retvizan, newly completed at Cramps' yard for Russia, was formally added to the fleet in Philadelphia. Chaplain Pather Rutskowfsky led a Greek service for 760 crew and officers as the blue cross of St Andrew was hoisted. After the ceremony the ship was moved by four tugs and will sail for Cronstadt around April 12.
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Philadelphia
Cramps
Todiuy
Pather Rutskowfsky
Stehensnoviteh
Retvizun
Cronatadt
Maritime Log Notes Arrivals and Departures Abroad
Exclusive wire from Associated Press reports arrivals including Walaeria Maria Theresia and Gibraltar Sailed routes via Genoa and Liverpont. London and New York entries record La Bretagne and Minbela sailing from Liverpont as part of the ongoing transatlantic passages.
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Pros
New York
Arrivid
Walaeria Maria Theresia
Gellow
Nayles
Gibraltar
Labia Aire
Genoa
Aml Noeple
Wivre—Sajiled
la Bretagne
Minbela
Liverpont
Hepubiioan official declines postmaster general post
Anguata Mev announce that Joaipl Mantey a member of the Hepubiioan national executive committee has declined the post of postmaster general tendered by Postmaster General Bayi.
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Associated Prom
Anguata
Mev
Marvel
Joaipl Mantey
Hepubiioan National Executive Committee
Geners
Bayi
Deaths of a Day in Cities and States Across Regions
Budapest reports the death of M Koloman de Visa ex Hungarian prime minister and Liberal leader. In this city, Hon William Brighten Btroli, a statehouse representative from Carbon County, dies after a long illness. Funeral arrangements follow remarks by Speaker Marshall and a committee list. Also noted are deaths of Prof Axtell of Kalamazoo College aged 60 and Charles G Bower, Christopher Bower Co. president, aged 59, with his company linked to publishing.
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Budapest
Mare
M. Koloman de ‘Visa
Ality
Citu
Myueh Chunk
Mareh
William Bighter Btroli
Hove
Curbon County
Bright
Stroh
Mutchhonk
Mitehridge
Carbon County
W. T. Matehall
Sid
Gounger
Martinan
H. W. OW. Howarth
Lager
Charles LL
Kerrebee
Seluythill
Po A. Dailbin
Edward James
Lackawanna
John T. Marrigan
Philadelphia
Dery Both
Lehigh
Philip HM
Mcil
Northampton
Higlanna
Mich
Marc Wh
Seth J. Axtell
Brown University
M. A. Wan
Leland Aplveraliy
New Orleans
ISTH
Tse
Cyntrall College
Pella
Iowa
Lo Lsgad Leia
March
Charles G. Sower
Christopher Bower Company
Wheel Check
Angina Pevtorig
Mr. Bower
Fanquime
Bower
America
Major Barrett Fire Off North Carolina Coast
Unknown steamer sighted on fire near Hatteras and Bodys Island. Major Barrett bound from Sabine Pass Texas to New York with home port Philadelphia. Navahoe reports no sign of life after circling the burning vessel. two empty lifeboats adrift. rescue presumed but unconfirmed.
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Charleston
8. C
Oregon Inlet
North Carolina
Major Barrett
Sabine Pass
Texas
New York
Philadelphia
Navahoe
Boston
Hatteras
Bodys Island
N. Y
Lowell Threatened With a Big Strike
Lowell faces a potential massive strike after mill agents replied unconditionally to wage demands from textile unions. The note, read at a textile council meeting, mirrors a Boston framed reply and delays final action until Wednesday. An early vote favored striking while a minority waited for later guidance. The loom fixers union of Lowell may act independently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
Textile Council
Boston
Trades and Libor Council
New Bedford
Wis
Loom Fixers’ Union of
Storm Brews Over Hayti Executed Citizen Gabriel
Marc Le on Gabriel claimed French citizenship and was executed after firing on General Gameau, chief of police. Haytian officials say he was Haytian. the French minister asserts French citizenship. He left seven children and was registered at the French legation. A French man-of-war was requested pending Paris reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabriel
Paris
Ledger Coal Trade Braces as Storm Recovery Advances
Exclusive report notes coal movement resuming post storm with several mines back in operation. Demand grows for high grade coal while steam coal supplies remain tight and deliveries are uneven as merchants adjust to spring demand and weather forecasts.
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Associatedress
Philadelphia
Aeilithes
Deputies Pass Bill Promoting Women and Child Labor Reform
Exclusive wire reports the chamber adopts a bill to promote women and children in woolen and factory work. It sets the minimum employment age at twelve, prohibits night work for women, and adjourns the chamber to April 15.
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Associated Prean
Hone
Jkd
Hua
Woloe
Australian Theater Burned in Last Night Fire
An exclusive wire report from Sydney says the Be Hut theater suffered extensive interior damage and the stage scenery valued at 70000 was destroyed. The loss is described as substantial with little chance of recovery for the property.
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Sydney
Lin Minjonly
Revolution in Southern China and Brussels unrest
Liberals and Socialists march in Brussels demanding universal suffrage and proportional representation. A deputation was sent to the burgomaster who promised to forward the petition to parliament. In Louvroierre dynamite damages a post office. no injuries reported. A prior explosion at Binche targets a Catholic deputy’s home, tied to suffrage agitation.
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Arneesels
Chamber of Deputies
Brussels
Albert
Leopold
la Louvierre
Hainaut
Belgium
M. Derbaise
Binche
Peace negotiations moveBoers travel through Balmoral to Kroonstad
Acting President Schalkburger and commanders Meltz Meyer Krogh with aides arrived by special train at Balmoral, then moved toward Kroonstad under safe conduct. They had been besieged near Rhenoster Kop as British forces pressed. Brussels notes suggest British overtures aim at peace if Boer independence is conceded.
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Ines
Pretoria
Schalkburger
F. W. Meltz
the Transvaal
Lucas
Meyer
Krogh
Balmoral
Here
Mir. Schalkburger
Lend Kitchene
Mritiv
Ald
Kroonstad
Schulkburger
Rhenoster Kon
Brussels
Messrs. Schalkburger
Reic
Meyer and
Kro
Florence Burns Freed in Murder Case
Justice Mayer of the court of special sessions discharged Florence Burns from custody after ruling there was insufficient evidence connecting her to the murder of Walter Brooks at the Glen Island hotel in Cortlandt street on February 14. The judge stated Brooks was murdered there but Burns had no link to the crime.
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Associated Press
New York
Justice Mayer
Court of Special Sessions
Florence Buros
Walter &. Brooks
Glen Island Hotel
Cortlandt Street
Walter Brooks
Glen Islind Hotel
Florence Burns
Unclear historical incident tied to Collier and Blowtown
In a fragmented report, Colier of Blowtown is linked to a dramatic event involving a hunting stable and a large sum tied to a mysterious attack. The text references a party, a firelight, and a flight from an area called the Uutermedille, with noisy speculation about a $100,000 figure and various named individuals.
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New York
Pe Collier
Blowtown
Collier
Amd
Colliers
Huiker
Creenfelt
Norfolk Strikers Arrested On Suspicious Rail Mission
A chaotic report states Norfolk figures tied to a rail company incident were arrested after a suspected scheme near the Norfolk Railroad and Viower company. Police claim a possible network targeted by a volvey plot, with details still unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Yau
Worrell
Geare Wan
Norfolk Railroad and Viower Company
Struck by a Flyer Near Newbarre
Williamsport reports the death of 87 year old Jacob Phieger struck beside the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks at Newbarre early this morning. Authorities attribute the incident to a flying object described as a flyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Jacob Phieger
Pennsylvania Allroad
Newbarre
Wanelick
Budalo
Passengers Rescued From Sunk Waesland Arrive in Liverpool
Survivors of the steamer Waesland, which sank off Molyhwad England on March 6, reached Liverpool by Belgian steamer Nooml land and were transferred to shore tonight.
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Philalelpha
Marely
Waesland
Molyhwad
England
Noomlland
Liverpool
Avalanche in Japan- Hundreds Entombed and Burned
A Japanese avalanche at a petroleum works buried a hillsite killing over 100, with about 80 bodies recovered and four rescued alive but badly burned. Buildings and warehouses collapsed as fire spread, permits a grim disaster amid similar Far East turmoil reports.
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Shanghai
Germaany
France
Britain
Japan
Oll
Shaunghai Mercury
Gi Hong Chang
Russia
Manchuria
The
Mercury
Iat
Linet
Ching
Rhio Straits
Pulau Banks
G. Co. Meyer
Singapore
Puteh
Julian
Strike at Alliance Ends in Injunction Battle
In Alliance, March 23, labor strife between Morgan Engineering and its workers escalated as union men camped near the factory. Judge Harler in Canton issued an injunction restraining strikers from interfering with nonunion workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Thie City
Morgan Engineering Company
Judee Harler
Canton
Kate
Morgan Company
Colonize Manila Plan Draws Local Capitalists
Local capitalists push to exploit low railroad rates and ship volunteers to Manila in a bid to mirror the northern gold rush a wholesale descent is anticipated and U S land laws may apply to the islands bringing thousands of acres into cultivation by American farmers and Hinata
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pachisive Vie Fram
San Francisco
Manila
United States
Bundesrath Rejects Federation Proposals on Britain Talks
The Bundesrath rejected federative proposals seeking government joint action with other states to approach Great Britain on the concentration camp campaign in South Africa. The exclusive AP dispatch from Bern dated March 4 reports the decision and its implications.
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Bern
Bundesrath Bas
Feder Assembly
Great Britain
Campa
Weather Outlook for Washington March 34
Forecast shows partly cloudy skies with increasing cloudiness later. North winds shift to breezy by night with mild temperatures and chances of light showers possible later in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
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