Destructive Southern Tornado Kills and Damages Birmingham
A fierce tornado struck Birmingham Alabama smashing through the southern city limits and causing extensive losses estimated at a quarter million dollars. Dozens are killed including several of mixed race, with many injured and property destroyed from Green Springs to Avondale. Emergency crews, hospitals, and a relief fund organize as authorities report the toll and begin mass burials and aid.
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Hinwingham
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Td. Chapman
Kelly & Chapman
Robert J. Lowe
Democritic State Executive Committee
B. H. Thomas
W. H. Thomas
Melauahlin
Ferguson
Milum
Carrie Flinn
John Dilton
Hambright Detro
Mra
Soutens
T. L. Morton
Lynch
Frank Krimsey
W. J. Dickerson
Lewpa
Lake View Hill
Avondie
Paggeaus Hill
Avondale
Irondale
Bessemer
Prattits
Ensley
Birmingham
Pratt City
Drennan
Ketene
Open Letter to President McKinley Calls for Peace End to War
The American Peace society votes to publish an open letter urging the president to end the Spanish American War promptly. It condemns war fervor and calls for humane treatment of prisoners and prohibition of torture, urging proclamation to end hostilities and seek just peace.
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American Peace Society
Boston
American Peace Society Today
McKinley
Ilese
Spain
Gore
Tomnity
America
Godruala
Wuilierdad Wer
Charge of mail fraud alleged against New York clerk
The case in the United States District Court centers on A Condon a clerk in San Francisco charged with sending a mail fraud scheme in October involving 500 dollars. The defendant pleaded guilty to the count and awaits sentencing before Judge Thomas.
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York
Mareth
Neitt A. Condon
San Feaieleen
Mipdy
Thomas
Bodes
Carnegie Endorsement Moves Forward In New York Politics
The Twenty Fifth Assembly District Republican committee met tonight and adopted resolutions endorsing Andrew Carnegie for mayor of New York. A committee was appointed to contact Mr Carnegie and communicate the committee's choice to him.
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Carnegie
Associated Presa
New York
Andrew Carneige Joy
Dheater New York
Bir Cornngie
Ecmells Connent
Pennsylvania Pensions Granted in Lackawanna County
Faclaste wire reports John W Viph of Scranton aged 40 and Andrew C. Dedplen of Drinker in Lackawanna County have been granted pensions. The Associated Press dispatch from Washington notes the approvals.
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Pennsylvania
Washington
Martel Si Mensiona
John W Viph
Scranton
Andew C. Dedplen
Drinker
Lackawauns County
Jack Ponies Triumph in Evening Round Contest
In Vaniaville Kentucky the Jack Ponies and Kid Carter clashed in a late round contest that ended in a tram. The Associated Press report notes a lively atmosphere and the outcome remains as the crowd anticipated.
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Associated Press
Vaniaville
Jack Ponies
Kid Carter
Vaughan bill progress sparks hearing clash in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg March 25 the Vaughan liquor license bill nears final passage with a special order for Wednesday and Thursday readings. Opponents seek a hearing. Coray of Lucerne will offer a resolution and the Scranton faction plans to petition the governor if the bill passes. The senate adjourned after approving tax board bills and delaying the police levy measure.
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Luzerne
Scranton
House
Harrisburg
Vaughan
Luserne
James McLeod
Citizens’ Committee
Charles EB. Daniels
Charles Robinson
P.O Malley
Scheuer
Appropriations Committee
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Philbin
O'Malley
Daniels
Mr. Philbin
Lucerne
Vandyke
Westmoreland
Voorhees
Philadelphia
Theler
Columbia
Coleville
Dr. McLeod
Duniela
Senate
Philadelphia Board of Revision of Taxes
Witeh
Knapp
Moir
Joseph O'Brien
McDonald
Fleitz
Commonwealth
Justice Mitchell
Archhbald
Republicans Press Guffey Bill At Governor’s Conference
A confab at the Governor's Mansion, involving Kemollion leaders, seeks GOP support for the Guffey bill while stressing elite party leadership remains, and urging Republicans in both houses to back Woodritlsmendineens and related apportionment measures with provisions on personal preservation and reform timelines.
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Hartt
Manel
Howe
Guffer
Tle
Woo
Olen
Houge
Setere
Ile
Calondaue
Troops Guard Miners as Strikers Face Deterrence at Monceau Mines
Extraordinary scene in Monceau Les Mines France as government troops protected non-strikers at pit heads. Infantry and cavalry barred strikers known as reds while workers labeled yellows entered mines under gendarme bayonets. Wives of strikers voiced violence. processions drew hoots and threats amid widespread anxiety over unrest.
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Monceau Les Mines
France
Monceau Lee
Varlus Parta
T Own
Japan Ready for War With Russia Opens Open Door Debate
Exclusive AP report from London outlines Japan’s case against Russia over Manchuria and Korea. Tokyo fears Russia would carve up China and end the Open Door policy, while British and German support remains unsettled and China appeals for help go unanswered.
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Japan
Russia
London
Baron Hayashi
Mateus
Legation
Associated Press
Wueeio
China
Great Britain
Germany
United Statie
Rivesia
Tipe Lillige
Mosie
Fehl
Korea
Dapan
Unclear fragment outlines a local event and people
Frayed report notes a local incident with several named individuals involved and mentions some form of entanglement and shots. Details are incomplete but convey a scene of dispute and investigation at a town location.
Deaths of a Day Figures and Clergy Notables
An obituary notice lists several prominent figures including John N. Mitch and Rev Sweeny bishop of the Roman Catholic Church. It mentions Hy Clark a Lehigh Valley Railroad employee and inventor, and Anernions with Madison Gas and First National Bank ties. The piece notes causes and dates of death as pnemonia with references to church and business affiliations.
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Marc Us
David Clark
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
John
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Mitch
Doin Sweeny
Homan Catollc
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IV Deal
Bidelig Aare
Weather and scattered items from Birmingham to Japan
Weather indications show rain and warmer conditions. A tornado swept over Birmingham, Ala. An upcoming hearing touches the Tipper case with Japan waning to fight Mhuwin. Various local and national notes cover sanitary conditions, election contest opinions, and a broad range of court and industrial news items.
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Birmingham
Ala
Japan
Mhuwin
Vaughan Bill
Debate Event in Moston Delays Preservation Law Vote
Exelutive Wire reports March session of the chamber of deputies in Moston aimed to conclude debate on the preservation law. The government seems inclined to adopt a firm stance despite opposition.
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Chamber of Deputies
Moston
Whale
Weisbard Inquest Reaches Findings on Meyer Weinstand Case
An exclusive Associated Press report from New York states coroner Marek Sr. and the field inquest concluded Meyer Weinstand, jewelry editor, was killed by body-wounding with knives or instruments. The jury determined the death was caused by such injuries and noted possible involvement by unnamed persons.
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Associated Pree
New York
Marek Sr
Ucca
Meyer Weinstand
Lawly
Sme Permon
Pnkmoven
Weather Forecast For Washington In March
Forecast for Washington predicts strong chilly winds and possible snow. Temperatures will stay low with gusty conditions through Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing winterlike weather to the region.
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Washington
Carter
Sale of Philadelphia Record ordered in bank failure case
The master in chancery reports that Philadelphia Record stock and bonds will be sold publicly after finding the Singerly transfer valid. The Chestnut Street National Bank’s debts exceed 1.14 million dollars, and the court must determine claims against the Singerly estate in a complex receivership and purchase process.
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Recoeiaten
Iressa
Philadelphia
Assiaturit
James M. Heck
United States Circwit
Philadelphia Record
Chestnut Street National Bank
Willian M. Singerly
United States
Beck
Singerly
Veorge Hettler
Richard Y. Cook
United States Circuit Court
Linnerly
George H. Barre, Jr
Fingerly
Record Company
Rich vein of anthracite coal found near Cumberland
Report from Cumberland Maryland dated March 4 notes excitement at Cherry Row West Virginia along the Baltimore and Ohio Road after a discovery of a rich vein of anthracite coal at a depth of eighteen feet while a well is being drilled on the Anderson farm nearby.
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