Filipino Negotiations with Dewey Stir Debate on Aguinaldo’s Move
Documents from Washington reveal Aguinaldo proposed accompanying Admiral Dewey to Manila with Filipino leaders urging arms for insurgents at American expense. The Hong Kong committee minutes show mixed views, Aguinaldo favored by most, while some warned of unpatriotic acts without prior U.S. agreement. The vote to proceed passed unanimously.
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Aguinaldo
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Dewey
Washington
Senate
Philippines
Philippine Committee
Hong Kong
Singapore
Mirway
United States
Arma
Agoncillo
United State
Branding Bill Reported Favorable by House Committee
Washington March 27 The house committees on commerce reported favorably a bill by Sherman of New York to prevent false branding or marking of feed and dairy products with an amendment excluding branding or labeling of wines or liquors from the act.
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Washington
House
Commeres
Shernan
New York
Judge declines re siver for Damascus Steel. indemnity filed
Pittsburg March 27 Judge White of the county court refused to appoint a re siver for the Damascus Steel company as asked in the equity suit of Jeury J Williams but at his suggestion no indemnity bond protecting Williams interest in the concern was filed The allegations of mismanagement were denied.
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Pittsburg
White
Damascus Steel Company
Jeury J. Williams
Williams
Kansas Representative Seeks Federal Criminal Information Bureau
A Representative from Kansas introduced a bill to create a federal bureau of criminal information. The plan would collect records photographs measurements and other data on criminals convicted in federal military and naval courts.
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Washington
Kansas
Buy
Bureau of Criminal Information
Bureau of Osfice
American Cruiser Philadelphia Arrives at Corinta
The United States cruiser Philadelphia arrived at Corinta yesterday and reported all well on board. Other American war ships are expected to join the fleet there.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Philadelphia
Corinta
Christian Endeavor Convention Opens in Grand Rapids
The late Christian Endeavor convention began in Grand Rapids Michigan today and will continue through March 30 as planned with sessions and activities for attendees.
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Christian Endeavor Convention
Grand Rapids
Mich
New Pacific Division Created For Philippines Forces
Secretary Root orders a new Pacific Division to govern the Philippine archipelago. Four departments are named: northern Luzon under General MacArthur, southern Luzon under General Bates, the Visayas under General Hughes, and Mindanao and Jolo under General Kobbe, with Major General Otis as overall division commander.
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Washington
Root
Philippines
Philippine Archipelago
Department of Northern Luzon
MacArthur
Department of Southern Luzon
Bates
Hughes
Department of Mindanea and
Jolo
Kobbe
Otis
Miles
United States
Senate Fails To Make Headway On Puerto Rico Tariff Bill
In Washington on March 27 minimal progress was made on the Puerto Rico tariff and government bill as debate centered on a free coinage amendment offered by Mr. Morgan. The House discussion touched many topics including the Boer war and the Philippines with sharp exchanges over campaign funds and militarism.
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Washington
Senate
Puerto Rico
Morgan
Carter & Tting
Philippines
Pierce
Tenn
Hull
Sulzer
Lentz
Ohio
Marsh
American Congress
Startling Goebel assassination developments reported in Kentucky
In Frankfort on March 7, W H Culton who waived examination and was bound over to circuit court met with prosecutors at the Cap Ito hotel for over two hours accompanied by his brother in law E E Hogg. Reports claimed a confession but later said not sweeping. Henry Youtzey, auditor’s clerk, arrested noon and jailed, sought a private interview with Colonel Campbell amid claims of broken faith by prosecutors. Youtzey prepared to make a public statement, though prosecutors appeared reluctant. Youtsey’s revelations claim dismissed. his attorneys plan an immediate examination trial.
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Frankfort
Goebel
W. H. Culton
Cap- Ito
E. E. Hogg
Culton
Henry &. Youtzey
Colonel Campbell
Youtzey
Youtsey
Campbell
Henry E. Youtzey
Maritime Arrivals and Departures Across Atlantic Routes
A New York list records ships arrived from Antwerp Liverpool Bremen and New York, ships sailing to Liverpool Bremen Southampton and New York plus cleared vessels to Antwerp and Antwerp bound routes. It notes arrivals at Queenstown and Westernland from New York and Hamburg bound ships including Oceanic and Lahn with various ports.
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New York
Friesland
Antwerp
Bovie
Liverpool
Boaarndam
Rotterdam
Friedrich der Grosse
Bremen
Tauric
Kaiserin Maria Theresa
Cherbourg
Routhampton
Noorland
Teutonic
Southampton
Westernland
Miymouth
Pennsylvania
Hamburg
Queenstown
Oceanic
Lahn
Palata
Hanbure
Union Steel chooses Pittsburg site for new plant
The Union Steel company has selected a location for its large new plant on the south side of the Monongahela River just above Charleroi, not Webster as previously expected. The announcement clarifies the final site decision.
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New Steel
Pittsburg
Union Steel Company
Webster
Monongahela River
Charleroi
Clover Leaf Sold to Bondholders Reorganization Group
The Clover Leaf tailroad was sold today for 12.2 million dollars to Mesare Hartshorn and Peyton, representing the bondholders reorganization committee. Ramuel Guntermunder of New York acted as bidder for 12.1 million dollars.
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Toledo
Mesare, Hartshorn and Peyton
Argument in Case of Senator Clark
The senate committee postpones the Clark case until next Tuesday due to member absence. Memorial briefs allege at least fifteen legislators were paid and nine were offered money, totaling about $175,000, with Tracy and others named. The defense rejects bribery claims, contending Clark did not know of or authorize such acts and that Montana public sentiment largely supports him.
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Clark
Montana
Washington
Senate
Edmunds
Arthur A. Birney
Hartman
Charles J. Faulkner
Roger Foster
Wellcome
Fovereien
Senate of the United States
Marcus Daly
Whiteside
John B. Wellcome
Charles W. Clark
William McDermott
A. J. Steele
John 8. M. Neill
W. M. Bickford
Walter Cooper
Benator Clark
Sensation Witness Testimony At Darnell Conspiracy Trial
Camden March 27 The trial of William H Hay and Howard K Sloan former Philadelphia reporters hinges on a published confession alleged to accuse Eugene J Darnell of aiding murder Eli Shaw was the confessed killer but Shaw denied the charges Eva Wood Miller Hartman and others testified to Shaw s admission and Miller s account Judge Carrows remarks sparked an attempted slap Shaw denied the testimonies and jurors were locked in for the night with a verdict not yet reached and potential retrial if convicted.
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Camden
N. J
William H. Hay
Howard K. Sloan
Philadelphia
Eugene J. Darnell
Eli Shaw
Shaw
Darnell
Soan
Eva Wood
Charles D. Miller
Hartman
Miller
Howard Carrow
Cornell
Salisbury denies US consular mail apology claim
London reports no communication between the British and United States governments over the alleged opening of American consular mail in South Africa. Lord Salisbury has taken no action regarding Charles E. Macrum the former US consul at Pretoria, and no inquiry has been requested.
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London
United States
Lord Salisbury
South Africa
Charles E. Macrum
Pretoria
Associated Press
Quarry Blast Kills Foreman in New Jersey Worksite
New York report says a dynamite blast at Allen and Russell's quarry near Waterloo New Jersey killed George Lord the foreman and seriously injured laborers Frederick Mooney and Emil Lozier who may die. The three men were setting a dynamite charge when the explosion occurred.
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New York
Allen & Russell
Waterloo
N.J
George Lord
Frederick Mooney
Emil Lozier
Rome on Track for Large Georgia Fruit Crop
A mild winter and a late cold snap slowed budding but fruit growers are thankful. The fruit trees are about three weeks later than usual, and further cold weather is not expected. Indications point to a very large peach crop in North Georgia this year.
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Rome
Aince
Noth Georgia
Anti Curfew Councilmen Move to Repeal Law in Vineland
Vineland New Jersey March 27 anti Curfew councilmen announce their first act will be to repeal the curfew law. Only one arrest was made under the ordinance and public indignation grew, leading police to drop enforcement efforts.
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Vineland
N. J
Third annual Iowa charities and correction conference opens
Cedar Rapids Iowa March 27 mayor John M Redmond opened the third annual session of the state conference of charities and correction with the mayor delivering the principal address. The conference will continue through March 20.
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Cedar Rapids
Fowa State Conference of Charities and Correction
John M. Redmond
Shipment of 91 million for soldiers reaches Sumner bound for Manila
A shipment of 91,293,060 for the payment of soldiers in the Philippines left the sub treas ury today and was transported to the United States transport Sumner which will depart for Manila on Sunday.
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New York
Philippines
Sub-Treasury
United States
Sumner
Manila
Supreme Court Adjourns After Arguments in Philadelphia
The Supreme Court finished the argument list and adjourned to meet in Philadelphia in April. The court did not hand down any decision.
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Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Boers Bombard Mafeking and Delays Hinder Roberts Advance
London reports say a Boer raiding force of about 400 crossed the Kimberley to Bloemfontein road en route to Jacobsdal to cut the railway bridge. Lord Roberts faces logistical strains as transport and cavalry animals arrive late, with a possible months long delay to his Pretoria advance. Mafeking reports bombardment resumes March 12 with a six inch gun and a casualty toll noted among natives and civilians.
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London
Kimberley-Bloemfontein Waron Road
Jacubedal
Olivier
Kroonstadt
Robert
Riet River
Cronjea
Pretorias
Mafeking
Court House
Mackenzie
Jackal Tree Fort
Ex-Senator Coyle Acquitted of Bribery in Senate Action
Acquittal outcome reported for former senator Coyle in bribery charges as the morning edition covers Senate maneuvers and local court activity. Other items include regional political shifts and local editorial notes.
Liberian Navy Sunk Two Gunboats in Liberia
London reports from Monrovia that Liberia’s navy has been extinguished. The gunboats Rocktown and Gorronomah were lost in Monrovia harbor on March 16 and the St Paul river respectively during overhaul attempts. The ships cost about $140,000 and Liberia faces difficulty replacing them.
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London
Mall
Monrovia
African Republic of Liberia
Rocktown
St. Paul
Liberia
Evans alias Jocko Jones kills marshal in Robbery arrest
In Rosneville Missouri on March 27Elleworth Tevans known as Jocko Jones shot and killed Assistant City Marshal William Hennecke during an attempted arrest after a store robbery. A posse pursued Evans and captured him ten miles west of town. Local fear grows as lynching preparations begin.
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Rosneville
Elleworth Tevans
Jocko Jones
William Hennecke
Henneske
Evans
Here
Pennsylvania Railroad board re-elects all members
Philadelphia March 27 The annual election of a board of directors for the Pennsylvania Railroad company took place today all the members of the old board being re-elected A meeting will be held the first week in April to elect officers No changes are likely to occur in the present personnel.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Hkailroad Company
eXeers
New England French Mutual Aid Opens Secret Order Union 61
The first annual convention in Woonsocket AB on March 27 started efforts to form a secret order named Union 61 Tean Baptiste of America. Leaders announced aims to unite mutual aid societies across New England and organize a coordinated fraternal group. The gathering drew delegates keen on establishing the new society’s structure and programs.
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Woonsocket, AB
New England French Mutual Aid Societies
Union 61
Tean Baptiste of America
Young Moon's Christian association opens major state convention
Grand Rapids March 2 The grand convention of the Young Moon's Christian association opened today and will continue through the week. It is the largest convention ever held in this state with extensive sessions and planned activities across multiple venues.
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Grand Rapids
Miah
Young Moon's Christian Association
Copenhagen Doubts on Danish Antilles Sale
In Copenhagen on March 2 officials hear no confirmation of the Paris report that the sale of the Danish Antilles to the United States is practically complete. No clarity emerges on the deal or its status.
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Copenhagen
Paris
United States
Not Guilty In Coyle Bribery Trial Verdict
Ex Senator John J. Coyle was found not guilty in Harrisburg after a long bribery trial. The jury split costs between the prosecutor and the defendant as testified witnesses for and against Costello, the defense’s key witness. Ex Deputy Attorney General Gilbert urged acquittal, while Bergner attacked Costello’s credibility. The verdict was sealed and to be opened next morning.
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Harrisburg
John J. Coyle
Philadelphia
Coyle
Williamsport
Michael J. Costello
Lycoming County
Costello
Commonwealth
Engler
Legislative Committee
Bergner
Costello Heave
Simonton
Albert Redmond
House Prosecuting Committee
Stragglers Targeted by Joint Philadelphia Committee
National Committeeman J. M. Guffey names a five man Philadelphia Democrat group as a cross city task force. Members include J. K. P. Hall Elk Simon P. Wolverton Northumberland George F. Baer Berks George A. Jenks Jefferson James A. Stranahan Dauphin. Guffey says 20 000 to 26 000 Philadelphia Democrats do not attend elections.
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Pittsburg
J. M. Guffey
Philadelphia
Democratic Early Committee
J. K. P. Hall
Elk
Simon P. Wolverton
Northumberland
George F. Baer
Berks
George A. Jenks
Jefferson
James A. Stranahan
Dauphin
Nine-Hour Day Granted In Cleveland Strike
In Cleveland on March 27 seventeen establishments have granted machinists the nine hour day with ten hours pay. International Machinists' union president James O'Connell left for Chicago to monitor the strike there and said a general stoppage on April 1 seems unlikely unless manufacturers attempt to replace strikers at active sites.
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Cleveland
James O'Connell
International Machinists’ Union
Chicago
O'Connell
Reception to General White in Cape Town
Sir George White received a vast reception in Cape Town on March date. He paid tribute to the late General Sir William Penn Symons who taught the Boers that Huulah soldiers could drive them from strong positions.
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Cape Town
March
George White
William Penn Symons
Referee Stops Six Round Sparring Bout
In Philadelphia on March 27 a six round sparring match between Rob Fitzsimmons and Jim Daly at the First Regiment Armory ended in the rat round as Fitzsimmons floored Daly three times and the bout was halted.
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Philadelphia
Rob Fitzsimmons
Jim Daly
First Regiment Armory
Fite
Daly
Object of War Preparations in South Russia Reassessed
A Odessa dispatch reports no doubt remains about Russia and Turkey aims as 250000 troops mobilize in South Russia. The Black Sea squadron and transports stand ready, while tensions with the Porte grow and Caucasus garrisons increase fourfold amid Asia Minor demands.
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Odessa
Russia
South
Germany
Asia Minor
Caucasus
Hot Springs Rampage Ends in Jail for Desperado trio
In Hot Springs North Carolina on March 27 J W Floyd Guy Turner and Duke Lamb seized control of the streets firing at will wounding deputy Jack Paris in the head and bystander Richard Ralston in the abdomen both gravely injured Floyd was shot in the arm by Chief Rector and all three were captured and jailed amid fears of mob violence tonight
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Hot Springs
N. C
J. W. Floyd
Guy Turner
Duke Lamb
Jack Paris
Richard Ralston
Sixth nomination at Athen GOP convention nominates Grosvenor
A Republican convention in Athen Ohio on March 27 nominated Hon H C Grosvenor for congress for the sixth time and William L Stinson of Ross county as elector Delegates were chosen for the national convention General Grosvenor urged McKinley’s renomination and resolutions praised the Spanish war and administration policies on the Philippines and Puerto Rico
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Athen
Ohio
H. C. Grosvenor
Congress
William L. Stinson
Ross County
Grosvenor
McKinley
Philippines
Puerto Rico
DRAWN BATTLE IN CHINA PROMPTS ALARMING FIGHT
Pekin reports a severe indecisive clash between the Boxer movement and imperial troops at Yen Chiu in Chi l province. Each side had about 1500 men with heavy casualties. a Chinese mission and a British missionary death are noted in separate dispatches from Shanghai and Kaiping.
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Pekin
Yen- Chiu
Chi l
Shanghai
Kaiping
Italian Chamber Debates Riotous Leftist Protest
In Rome on March 7 the Malan chamber of deputies resumed public business. President Colombo denounced the extreme Left and Signor Pantano. Pantano protested and refused to yield the floor after a speaker fee had been set by the president.
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Rome
Malan Chamber of Deputies
Signor Colombo
Signor Pantano
Constitutional Assembly
Bignor Pantano
Interstate Commerce Hearing Opens in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on March 7 the Interstate Commerce Commission heard arguments in the Business Men's League of St. Louis v the Santa Fe Railroad et al in U S court.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Interstate Commerce Commission
Business Men's League of St. Louis
Bants Fe Railroad
United States
Weather forecast for eastern Pennsylvania
Washington March 27 forecast for Wednesday and Thursday calls for partly cloudy weather Wednesday then rain or snow Thursday with fresh north to east winds.
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Washington
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