Daring Bank Robbery Shocks Seattle Readers
Daring bank robbery reported in Starrie Washington with two men entering at about 2 p m securing a package of currency estimated at 500 dollars and escaping. In Washington March 21 the fortifications appropriation bill was completed by the house committee on appropriations and reported to the house by Chairman Cannon allocating 7 098 488 dollars for sea coast defenses begun in 1888.
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Seattle
Starrie
Wash
Washington
House Committee On Appropriations
House
Cannon
Senators Arrive in Havana to Review Cuban Needs
A senatorial committee arrives in Havana to inquire into Cuba’s needs and meets with Governor General Wood. The visit draws little local notice as afternoon papers barely mention their presence.
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Havana
Cuba
Wood
Henry 3. Bee Found Dead In Office With Bullet Wound
Henry 3. Bee, a peculiarities attorney and military man, was found dead in his office from a bullet wound in the back of his neck. A revolver lay on the floor nearby. Investigators have not determined whether the death was murder or self-inflicted.
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Henry 3. Bee
English Syndicate Buys 2,000,000 Tons Alabama Coal
An English syndicate of coal dealers allegedly closed a deal to deliver two million tons of Alabama coal to the Port of New Orleans for export within two years.
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New Orveaans
Alabama
New Orleans
Indicted Michigan Guard Quartermaster General Letter
A letter from Cape Town South Africa dated March 22 says General William L White the indicted Michigan national guard quartermaster general wrote it White left this city last December
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Cape Town
Granvd Rapids
Mich
South Africa
William L. White
Michigan National Guard
White
Shortage Seen in City Finances After Tax Roll Probe
The examination of books of Frank E. Bundy, the defaulting city chamberlain, revealed a defalcation of 33000 in one tax roll and officials now estimate total shortage will reach at least 60000. Exiamma March 22.
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Exiamma
Frank E. Bundy
Militia Guard Beats Back Courtroom Threat Amid Trials
State troops loyal to Governor Beckham occupy the county courthouse and jail in Frankfort to cover the examining trials of Caleb Powers and others. 75 deputy sheriffs sworn in. Lexington company led by Captain Longmire marches to the courthouse amid cheering crowds. Trials to begin pending subpoenaed witnesses.
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Frankfort
Beckham
Caleb Powers
John W. Davis
W. H. Coulton
Moore
Lexington
Longmire
Statehouse Square
Taylor
Penrose Demands Probe Into Northern Pacific Reorganization
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania introduced a bill detailing the Northern Pacific railway history and its recent reorganization. He asserts the sale of certain property was illegal and seeks transfers of land to be declared void. The committee on Pacific railroads is empowered to summon persons and papers and report findings soon.
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Washineton
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Northern Pacific Railway
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Committee On Pacific Railroads
The Big Restaurant Man Dies in Wisconsin
Arthur Danbner of Brookfield Wisconsin known across Minnesota and Wisconsin as the big restaurant man died today at the Leland hotel He stood about 6 feet 4 inches and weighed 450 pounds He was 40 years old
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Chcaco
Arthur Danbner
Brookfield
Wis
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Leland Hotel
Danbner
Dougherty Named Receiver for Appleton & Co.
Justice Bischoff of the supreme court appointed J Hampden Dougherty as receiver for D Appleton & Co publishers on the application of Daniel Pritchard a stock holder The bond is 150000 with liabilities of 110000 and assets consisting of stock and outstanding accounts.
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D. Appleton & Co
New York
Justice Bischoff
Supreme Court
J. Hampden Dougherty
D. Appleton & Co., Publishers
Daniel Pritchard
German Cruiser Prinz Heinrich Launched at Kiel
The Kiel launched cruiser was named Prinz Heinrich and christened by Princess Henry of Prussia. It features 15000 horsepower triple expansion engines and can reach 2014 knots per hour with a displacement of 8800 tons.
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BerRuin
Kiel
Prinz Heinrich
Princess Henry of
Prussia
Admiral Dewey arrives in Macon after illness recovery
Admiral George Dewey Mrs Dewey and Lieutenant Caldwell reached Macon Georgia from Savannah in the afternoon meeting a large crowd at the depot. The admiral has completely recovered from his recent illness.
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Admiral Dewey
Macon
George Dewey
Dewey
Caldwell
Savannah
Senator Cockrell Proposes 1903 St. Louis Exposition
Senator Cockrell introduced a bill to establish a 1903 exposition in St. Louis honoring the Louisiana Purchase. The proposal would appropriate 5 million dollars to aid the event.
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St. Louis Exposition
Washington
Cockrell
St. Louis
Arrested Highbinders In San Francisco Raid
San Francisco police raided the Chinese Suey Sing Tong and arrested six highbinders, all accused of at least one murder with several linked to two or more rival tong killings. Supposed leader Su Ho Mun faces four murder counts. he reached for his revolver before being disarmed. Further arrests and convictions are expected though evidence may be hard to secure.
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San Francisco
Suey Sing Tong
Su Ho Mun
Wisconsin independents plan state toll line system
An Evening Wisconsin special from Weyauwega reports a meeting of independent telephone companies deciding to form a state association to operate all toll lines under one system. The gathering represented 1,800 miles of toll line and 5,200 subscribers in a bid against the American company in the state.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Weyauwega
Wis
Mennonites Deny Effigy Burning Report
A Winnipeg special reports that Gretna and Altona Manitoba citizens deny Mennonites near their towns attempted to burn the queen in effigy. The sole related incident near the settlement involved burning President Kruger in effigy by a small group of Englishmen.
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St. Paul
Winnipeg
Gretna
Altona
Man
Kruger
Massillon Miners Wages Prompt Coal Rise
Massillon District Coal Operators association votes a 25 cent per ton coal increase in response to a 20 percent wage rise for Massillon miners. The higher coal price takes effect April 1.
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Cleveland, O
Massillon
Massillon District Coal Operators Association
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Gordon & Ferguson
St. Paul, Minn
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Express Ameng UK
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Sears. Roebuck & CO. ‘Inc
Chicaco, Ill
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Chicago
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Sears, Roebuck & Co
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Chicago, Ill
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Houghton, Mich
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Naples
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