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Mr and Mrs Gladstone have left Hawarden for the Riviera. Fire in Cincinnati destroys property valued at 300000. Fitzsimmons begins light training in New York for his bout with Corbett. Wanamaker to build a Philadelphia church to celebrate escaping a Tuesday fire. Senator Wolcott of Colorado visiting Europe for bi metallism leaves London for Paris. Gas explosion in Smock coal mine Uniontown Pa kills two and injures seven. Nevada senate and assembly declare John P Jones elected US senator by vote margin. Ohio Valley railroad sale at Henderson Ky June 1 upset price 1050000. London Chronicle notes Wolcott has little support for new monetary conference. Ohio delegation plans complimentary dinner for Senator Sherman on retirement to join McKinley cabinet.
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John Wanamaker
Philadephia
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Colorado
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London
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Senate and Assembly
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Ohio Valley Railroad
Evansville
Ind
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Henderson
London Chronicle
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Ohio
House
Sherman
Senate
McKinley
Resisting Temptation with Scriptural Barriers
A compact sermon argues that mere resolve fails against temptations and that firm scriptural defenses are essential. It urges learning God’s commands, staying behind His boundaries, and relying on the sword of the Spirit to defeat the tempter.
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Christ
Satan
Character Defines Worth Beyond Wealth and Status
It argues that a person’s value lies in their soul and character rather than money or body size. True character can influence or rise above circumstances, enabling contentment and freedom of spirit in any condition.
No Man Is Self Made and Character Is Built
A philosophical reflection asserts that God provides capacity and man develops character. It states that one cannot dream themselves into goodness or control circumstances, but can use them to forge character.
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God
President Reappoints William Sinclair as White House Steward
Isabela Fulton a Chicago schoolteacher visiting Reading Pennsylvania killed herself by stepping in front of a train. William Sinclair is reappointed to the White House steward post, a role he held under the previous administration.
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William Sinclair
White House
Isabela Fulton
Chicago
Reading
Herse F
Congress Will Talk Tariff Bill In House And Arbitration Treaty In Senate
Washington March 23 The tariff debate opens in the House with a long daily session from 10 a m to 11 p m and a dinner recess from 5 to 8 pm The general debate ends Thursday and a vote on the list is set for March 31 The Ways and Means Committee has priority on amendments and Bailey or McMillin may reply to opening remarks by Dingley The House will feature late night speeches by new members seeking Congressional Record coverage.
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Washington
Bailey
House of Representatives
Committee On Ways and Means
House
Dingley
Ways and Means
Texas
McMillin
Tennessee
Will Debates On Anglo American Arbitration Treaty
Washington March 2. The senate will devote most of the week to considering the Anglo American arbitration treaty. If appropriation bills passed by the house are sent to the senate they will likely receive prompt attention though committee absence may delay action. Senators have many measures they want enacted and may delay bills to align tariff policy with party aims.
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Washington
Senate
House
Amendment Rejected in Indian Bill at Hindon
The House passed two remaining appropriation bills the agricultural bill for 3182902 dollars and the Indian bill for 7670220 dollars. A provision to open Uncompaghie Utah lands with gilsonite deposits to mining entry was stricken out by unanimous consent. Extra mileage and stationery for the session were approved.
Rear Admiral Walker Retired From Navy on Age Rule
Washington March 23 Rear Admiral J G Walker placed on the retired list by operation of law due to age. His retirement follows a wave of promotions and ends his term as chairman of the lighthouse board.
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Washington
J. G. Walker
Navy
Lighthouse Board
San Francisco Architect Files Attachments Over Stuart Pavillion Debt
P J Donahue, architect of the Dan Stuart arena, attached Stuart's Pavilion for two sums 299 dollars and 75 dollars to recover money due under the contract.
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Stuart
Carson Crry
P. J. Donahue
San Francisco
Dan Stuart
Insane Man with Shotgun Kills and Self Destructs
David Pennington loaded a shotgun and killed Luther Traver after firing at Hiram Johnson and Mrs. Johnson. He wounded Mrs. Stolt and then shot himself, dying instantly. Police describe him as insane and the incident occurred in Odebolt Iowa. Mrs. Stolt is hospitalized but survives. Mrs. Johnson’s injuries are severe but not fatal.
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David Henderson
Odebolt
Opebolt
Dave Pennington
A. P. Walter
Walter
Pennington
Hiram Johnson
Frank Stolt
Penpington
Massachusetts Man Likely for Havana Consul General
Washington March 22 General Draper of Massachusetts may become consul general in Havana to succeed General Fitzhugh Lee. He says he opposes the post but would accept if pressed by President McKinley. The administration hopes to raise Spain and Russia to ambassadorships after Cuban affairs settle.
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Havana
Washington
Draper
Fitzhugh Lee
McKinley
Lee
Taylor
Madrid
Spain
Russia
General Draper
St. Petersburg
Pingree Loses Office as Detroit Mayor
Michigan supreme court orders a special mayoral election for Detroit on April 5 after ruling that Hazen S Pingree cannot hold two offices. The court's unanimous decision cites two theories on constitutional and common law incompatibility.
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Lansing
Mich
Hazen
Pingree
Detroit
Michigan Supreme Court
Free Homestead Bill Advances In Senate
Washington March 22 The senate committee on Indian affairs ordered the free homestead bill to be favorably reported after some opposition from Senator Platt Connecticut The bill is largely the same measure that passed the senate last session but failed in the house due to senate amendments The house version covered Oklahoma only while senate amendments broadened it to general application
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Washington
Senate Committee On Indian Affairs
Platt
Connecticut
Senate
House
Oklahoma
Scott Free Amid Cuban Release From Spanish Authorities
Secretary Sherman announced at a cabinet meeting that three more American citizens were released in Cuba. The group includes Charles Scott Esteben Venero and Theodore Vives. Scott’s case prompted Consul General Lee to question whether American ships could be used for Havana if demands were denied.
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Washington
Sherman
Cuba
Charles Scott
Esteben Venero
Theodore Vives
Scott
Lee
Havana
Wisconsin Representative Proposes Civil Service Amendment
Washington March 20 Representative Jenkins of Wisconsin introduced a bill to amend civil service laws. It would set a five year term for civil service employees and require equal numbers of Republicans and Democrats in office.
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Washington
Jenkins
Wisconsin
Jubilee thanksgiving set for Queen Victoria’s 70th year
London announces June 20 as the fixed date for the jubilee thanksgiving honoring Queen Victoria’s 70 years on the throne. The official celebration marks the long reign with public ceremonies across the realm.
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London
Queen Victoria
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills Ad Claim
An advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a premier blood purifier citing cures of blood diseases. It asserts Hood's Pills aid digestion and cure headaches, priced at 25 cents.
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Hood
Water Floods Memphis Area as Floodwaters Rise
Memphis March 18 report warns the flood continues to worsen with hundreds of refugees arriving from overflowed counties. About 1,000 people have sought shelter in the city, many from Marion and Island Forty as locals provide food and housing. Rumors of drownings circulate while relief committees work to aid the stranded and vulnerable populations.
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Tenn
Marion
Arkansas
Island Forty
Citizens’ Relief Committee
West Memphis
Governor Jones to include flood relief in call for extraordinary session
Governor Jones pledged to include in his proclamation for an extraordinary legislative session the need for appropriations to aid flood sufferers. The call follows strong urging by Senator Haley, who represents Chicot and Desha counties, areas severely overflowed.
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Ark
Jones
Haley
Chicot
Desha
River rises as Helena prepares levee defenses
Helena Arkansas reports the river at 45.6 feet and rising slowly. Levee boards organize around the clock protection, with thorough steps to strengthen any weak spots as they are found.
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Helena
Ark
Yazoo River Rising Flood Threat Near Greenwood
In Greenwood Mississippi on March 18 the Yazoo river levees are rising quickly as tributaries exceed previous heights. Authorities fear the river will swell beyond banks when these waters join the main Yazoo, flooding lowlands.
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Greenwood
Miss
Yazoo
Red River on a Boom After Heavy Rain Falls
Heavy rainfall across the region caused washouts on rail lines into Shreveport Louisiana and sent the Red River rising rapidly amid widespread property and transport disruption.
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Red River
Shreveport
Fourteen Poisoners Put On Trial In Budapest Case
In Hold Mezo Vasarhely on Lake Hodos a trial opened for fourteen prisoners, twelve women and two men, accused of poisoning husbands and relatives to collect insurance. Some defendants face four or five murders. the chief prisoner is midwife Marie Jager alleged to have supplied the poison.
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Budapest
Hold Mezo Vasarhely
Lake Hodos
Marie Jager
Rubber Boots and Shoes Prices Cut Nationwide
James B. Ford, vice president of United States Rubber, announces a 10 to 16 percent price reduction on rubber boots and shoes for the coming year. All customers were notified at once.
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New York
James B. Ford
United States Rubber Company
Portage man jailed on wife poisoning charge
Ishmaal Simon of Scott near Cambria is in jail in Portage awaiting examination on charges of poisoning his wife and her sister who say he entered their beds and gave them poison.
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Portage
Wis
Schools May Be Closed In Des Moines Measles Outbreak
Des Moines reports a measles surge with about 20 cases this month and 17 new cases in one day raising fear that West Side schools may close to curb the outbreak.
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Des Moines
West Side
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