Death of Ex President Harrison Sparks Proclamations
News from Washington and Indianapolis reports ex President Benjamin Harrison died peacefully. Flags lowered to half mast nationwide as government and citizens mourn. Proclamations call for funeral honors. details outline state and federal responses and public mourning across cities.
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TON. D. Oy
Benjamin Harrison
McKinley T
Mre. Harrison
Washington, D.C
McKinley
Harrison
Senate
United States
Washington
Cortelyou
Rixsey
Indianapolla
Pruggists Face Insurance Plan Over Prescription Mistakes
A Chicago chemist proposes a plan to insure pharmacists against losses from genuine prescription errors. The scheme would install safeguards, pay damages through insurance, and deter fraud by two to three unscrupulous individuals. The effort aims to restore public confidence and may include new bond guarantees and forgery protections. Capt. Waldro will oversee river service operations for the project.
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Chicago
Igeme
Merum
Asit
May Wheat Market Report From San Francisco
May wheat futures in San Francisco trading at 99 and 99 1/2 cents per bushel as of today with prices steady amid limited demand and supply concerns. Traders monitor crop prospects and weather in key growing regions for direction.
Laws Questioned After Montana House Speaker Dies
Rutte March 14. Frank Corbett, speaker of the late Montana house, died in the morning from pneumonia. He had neglected to sign the journal, raising questions about the legality of laws passed.
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Rutte
Frank Corbett
Montana
New War Secretary Sanger Takes Post in Washington
Col. William Cary Sanger of New York is appointed and sworn in as secretary of war replacing Meiklejohn. In Washington on March 14, signals emerge that the Panama Canal plans are under serious review by the administration. Minister Silva of Colombia discusses with Secretary Hay a proposal for U S territorial acquisition related to the canal.
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Washington ,D. C
Col
Wm. Cary Sanger
New York
Wice Meiklejohn
Washington, D. C
Panama Canal
Silva
Columbia
Hay
United States
Count Boni Slaps Editor of Figaro in Duel Threat
March 14 report says Count Boni de Slapped the editor of Figaro after an exchange with Rodays about alleged treachery. Boni with editor Morel confronted Rodays demanding an explanation as a possible prelude to a duel over remarks linking Castellane to treachery and plans for an attempted coup.
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Count Boni
Figaro
Boni de
de Rodays
Boni
Mger
Deroulede
Orleans
Rodaye
Castellane
Morel
Rodays
Reembboat Men Going North to Alaska Tonight
Passengers aboard the Dir allo head toward Alaska for Fort Wrangell and Skagway. A party of men will be transported by rail after disassembly and towing to Brine followed by shipment via rail to destination.
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Alaska
Fort Wrangell
Skagway
Olympia Rushes to Pass Audit Board Bill After Harrison Death
In Olympia on March 14 both houses moved quickly. The Senate planned to act today on a bill to create an audit and control board, a governor backed measure already passed by the House. The text mentions 700 dollars to F. Goss for damages due to a failure to commute.
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Olympia
Harrison
Senate
Board of Audit and Control
F. Goss
Bubble Burst Hits New York Investors in Zinc Co Scam
More than 3,000 investors including wage earners poured funds into the International Zinc Co whose prospectus boasted 22 percent annual earnings and 1 percent monthly dividends. Stock bought at high prices was largely disposed of. six months of dividends were paid before stopping. Joshua Brown & Co sold the stock. the firm dissolved and its offices were dismantled. Dr. John G man admits owning three fifths of the stock. The company’s assets include blast powder, a mine under sheriff custody, another mortgaged for 40 000 to be foreclosed March 3, and a third piled with water and abandoned. Some stockholders say equity in the mines is worth 30 000.
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New York
International Zinc Co
Joshua Brown & Co
John G. Man
Stexec
Joshua & Co
International Zine Co
Sorme
King County sues Seattle over delinquent taxes totaling 40000
The city of Seattle sues King County to recover about 40000 in delinquent city taxes claimed to have been collected by the county for 1899 and 1900. 200 was paid to the county for collecting the taxes and accepted by the county. Littie Jenkins sues Eugene Jenkins for divorce on abandonment with custody of two children. The marriage occurred in Oakland California on April 33 1993. Henry W Lang pursues action on a promissory note delivered to London and San Francisco Bank Limited for the sum of
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County of King
Seattle
Littie Jenkins
Eugene Jenkins
Oakland
Cal
Henry W. Lang
Nh. Eupmesese
London & San Francisco Bank, Limited
San Diego Harbor Commissioners Case Upheld
California Supreme Court sustains Harbor Commissioners of San Diego ruling on title lands and affirms the legis lative act creating the commission.
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San Francisco
State Supreme Court
Harbor Commissioners of
San Diego
Fatal Result of a Joke in Sayre Pa
Lola Wilson, 18, died after swallowing carbolic acid in a prank by her friends. They arranged a speaking tube voice supposedly from her deceased sweetheart to lure her to the poison, leading to her agonizing death yesterday.
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Sayre
Lola Wilson
Insanity Report on Diaz Dented at Chapultepec Castle
A Mexican dispatch from Mexico City reports that rumors of President Diaz’s insanity were challenged by events at Chapultepec Castle and the presidential residence. The narrative notes ongoing questions about the president’s health and authority.
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Mexico
Diaz
Chapultepec Castle
Model Town in Florida near Pensacola to rise
Jacksonville dated report says General Fauseell A. Alger will build a Pullman style model town west of Flomaton near the Georgia line. A massive sawmill will be erected, hundreds of men work clearing timber and grading. The town will include residences on separate lots, churches, a school, an opera house and modern city services.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Fauseell A. Alger
Alger-Sullivan Syndicate
Pensacola
Pullman
Flomaton
Health officer blamed as diphtheria cases trigger quarantine
The Star reports two new diphtheria cases on Irving Avenue led Health Officer McKechnie to order quarantine procedures. Residents allege lax oversight by the health department, citing absence of a quarantine officer at the Hagen home during the outbreak and exposing neighbors' children to infection. The article notes police involvement, revised quarantine rules, and subsequent orders to guard additional homes.
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Irving Avenue
McKechnie
Star
Robert Magen
Hagen
Aamodt
Stevens
Robert Hagen
Star Office
McKeechnie
Marrinon Street
John Webber
Webber
Tate
Querentes Fy Arene Gman
Board of Health
Seattle
Meredith
Kennedy
McKechnie Ls
M. Barker
Fremont
Lieutenant Jarvis in Seattle on Arctic rescue and Alaska plans
Lieut. D A Jarvis of the revenue cutter service, detached duty, arrived at the Rainier Grand hotel. He recalls leading the overland rescue to Point Barrow and saving many crewmen. He discusses establishing revenue stations at Sitka and St Michael, with the Bear and Rush patrolling the Bering and Arctic oceans this winter. He mentions potential annexation issues for the Lake District of Michigan and a memorial to Congress for annexation.
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D. A. Jarvis
Revenue Cutter Service
Rainier-Grand Hotel
Lieut
Jarvie
Point Barrow
Arctic Ocean
Lieut, Jarvis
Nome
Jarvis
Rainier Grand
Star
Sitka
St. Michael
Port Clarence
Alaska
Bear
Rush
Bering Sea
Aew Center
Nome Beach
Beattie
Captain Streeter pursues seat as territorial delegate
Capt Streeter advocates for a territorial representative in congress from the Territory of Take Michigan. He declares the district is free and independent, sworn to the United States, and seeks federal recognition under U S protection. He cites personal knowledge of the District of Lake Michigan and recalls a shipwreck incident.
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Lake Michigan
Chicago
Monte Carlo
Iake
Michigan
United States
Illinoia
Circuit Court
Federal
Congress
Ake
United States of
Amerca
Washington, D. C
Streeter
Ham
Fire destroys Cloverport business district
A dawn explosion from natural gas at midnight gutted Cloverport's business section. Loss estimated at 500000 dollars. Local officials investigate the source of the blast and assess broader impact on the town's economy.
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Cloverport
Los
Pampanga Gunboat Operations Against Insurgents in Visayas
March 14 report from Manila states the United Sisted gunboat Pampanga operated against insurgents in the Visayan islands. It has 00 vessels mostly small in traffic amid clashes. A large quantity of war material was captured.
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Manila
United Sisted
Pampanga
Viscayan Islands
School Rivalry Roils High Roof Scrimmage at Felwood
In Felwood March 14 a senior junior clash and a sophomore freshman contest erupted at New Castle High School over flag colors. About fifty students, including many girls, battled from a lower level to the roof as guards locked the scuttle hole and the crowd swayed perilously. Several youths narrowly avoided being pushed from the roof.
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Felwood
Newcastle
Intiuman Child Beater Faces Trial in Courtroom
Mrs Maud Arlington and her husband John Arlington appeared before Judge Emery on charges of assault and battery after Lizzie Hall 15 was battered by her adoptive mother. The girl sat in court in visible distress as authorities prepared for rapid testimony. The Aarlingtons had previously held Lizzie Hall and her brother in care of Portland and Seattle agencies amid suspicions they mistreated the children. Police and social workers tracked the family amid a long investigation.
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Maud Arlington
Lizzie Hall
John Arlington
Emery
Taylor
Mia
Arlington
Boys’ and Girls’ Aid Society
Portland, Or
W. T. Gardner
Portland
Seattle
Maj. C. Newell
Everett
Mr. Newell
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