American Army in Manila Reinforcements and Fleet Additions
Washington reports forty one thousand officers and men of combined army and navy are en route or under orders for the Philippines. Naval forces include nineteen vessels with 297 officers, 2,990 sailors, and 253 marines. transport Solace adds 162. Additional reinforcements of about 4,500 troops are on the way, with 7,500 more under orders, including Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, Roanoke, Valencia, and West Point cadets.
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Washington
Phillippine Islands
Solace
Manila
Philippines
Hong Kong
Adm
Dewey
Baltimore
Bennington
Grant
Lawton
New York
Singapore
Otis
Sherman
J. H. Page
3D Infantry
17Th Infantry
Sheridan
J. H. Smith
12Th Infantry
Roanoke
Valencia
San Francisco
Honolulu
West Point
War Department
6Th U.S. Infantry
San Antonio
9Th U. S. Infantry
Madison Barracks
13Th
U. S. Infantry
New York State
16Th
U. S
American commissioners await Col Denby in Manila
The American Philippine commissioners, who arrived in Manila on Saturday, have set up in a Malate house and will take no action until Col. Denby arrives from Hong Kong in the next few days.
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Col. Denby
Manila
Malate
Hong Kong
Ill man robbed on Mobile & Ohio train near Humboldt
A. D. Clark of Litchfield Illinois reports he was robbed of 3450 dollars on a Mobile and Ohio train near Humboldt Tennessee. He drank with a stranger in the smoker then slept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
A. D. Clark
Litchfield
Ill
Mobile & Ohio
Humboldt
Clark
President likely to offer Librarian of Congress post
Washington on March 7 reports strong expectation that the president will nominate Herbert Putnam of Boston to the Librarian of Congress position. Putnam is a prominent bibliophile and executive with long experience in library affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Librarian of Congress
Herbert Putnam
Boston
Madisonville Storm Ravages Town and Timber Lands
The Madisonville Tennessee storm, a vast and deadly hurricane like tornado, devastated miles of land from Jellico junction to twelve miles north of Madisonville. It destroyed many barns and killed over fifty horses cattle and mules. Jeweler Dillon Rogers was struck by a falling brick and injured, Willie Irwin is critically injured, and Mrs Horton wife of a killed man is seriously distressed. A relief subscription was started Monday to aid storm sufferers statewide.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Madisonville
East Tennessee
Jellico Junction
Ninaburg
Dillon Rogers
Willie Irwin
Horton
British cruiser arrival and body transfer at Talbot
A British cruiser arrived in port and anchored near Talbot to transfer the body of Dior. The Talbot, with Capt. Gam Sanderson aboard, is noted as the ship visiting this port. The scene includes the United States vessel Manhattan and mentions sailing schedules with no reported incidents.
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Talbot
Dior
United State Hattan
Esco
Percy Sande Sul
N Cruiser
Gam Sanderson
Boars
A. m
Floods Swell as Streams Overflow in Sworn Area
Heavy rains swell multiple streams causing flooding in the KE region. Officials urge caution as roadways become impassable and residents prepare sandbag defenses. No injuries reported. emergency crews remain on standby through the weekend.
Farmers Institute Adopts Self Governing Resolution
The Clinton County Farmers Institute in Wilmington Ohio resolved to transact their own business and rely on trusted officers. They pledge to produce large crops at minimal cost and sell at the highest prices, voting according to individual conscience against trusts.
Quarantined Cleveland Apartment House Struck By Smallpox
A downtown Cleveland building housing nearly 400 residents faced quarantine after an attorney living there contracted smallpox. He was sent to the hospital while Frederick L. Taft, assistant county solicitor, was detained. Inmates were confined, with outsiders barred unless willing to follow measures. Residents adapted by telephone and rope-delivered supplies.
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Cleveland, O
Frederick L. Taft
More Second Lieutenants Appointed Across States
The War Department announced 101 second lieutenants named under the army organization bill, with 20 appointments at large. Apportionment lists Illinois to Wyoming among states, plus District of Columbia and at large, totaling 101 in state allocations and 20 at large.
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The
War Department
Washington
Ilinois
Tadiau
Ice
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Misssippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
District of Columbia
At Large
Fire destroys Mary Holmes college in West Point Miss
A Monday fire at Mary Holmes college destroyed the industrial school for colored girls and the cotton press shed with large cotton losses. The blaze, driven by wind, consumed the structures beyond recovery though inmates escaped. R C McDaniel died while attempting to retrieve papers from his office as the fire spread.
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West Point
Miss
Mary Holmes College
Mary Holmes Seminary
R. C. McDaniel
The Writing Paper Makers Promoters Advance
Promoters of a proposed writing paper combination have secured options on about seventy five percent of U S writing paper mills. Western mills are to join, and many Connecticut valley firms will transfer real estate and holdings. Major mills with options include Springdale Paper, Chapin and Gould, Beebe and Holland Paper, Whiting Paper, and Agawam. Ex Congressmen William Whiting is expected to be president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Connecticut Valley
Springdale Paper Company
Chapin & Gould, Beebe and Holland Paper Company
Whiting Paper Company
The
Agawam Company
William Whiting
Heavy rains flood farms as drownings occur in Kentucky
In Mt Sterling Kentucky on March 7 heavy rains rise creeks and snow threatens crops. A Negro man Neal Carter drowned in Somerset Creek late Saturday after being knocked from his mule. his body was recovered Sunday evening 500 yards downstream. The team escaped after much struggling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Sterling
Neal Carter
Somerset Creek
Carter
Flooding Reaches Grand Central Depot In Cincinnati
Water entered the lower end of the Grand Central depot train shed around 9 PM on Monday. The old Whitewater canal bed was a foot deep by Monday afternoon. The last train left for the Big Four at 9 15 PM and the Grand Central depot is abandoned for now. Trains into Cincinnati will use the Eighth Street depot for arrivals and departures during the flood.
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Cincinnati
Grand Central
Whitewater Canal
Eighth Street
Mrs Strahan Seriously Ill in New York Pneumonia
The World reports Mrs Strahan of Atlanta mother of Mrs Fayne Moore is seriously ill with pneumonia in New York. She arrived to assist in defending her daughter.
The Queen Expresses Her Thanks
Queen Victoria sends a message to the president from Windsor dated March 6 thanking the American nation for honors to Lord Herschell’s memory and sympathy in Britain’s bereavement signed Victoria R I and dated Windsor March 6 and executive mansion March 7.
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Washington
Queen Victoria
Windsor
United States
Lord Herschell
Viectora, R. I
Holland America Lowers Passenger Rates on Transatlantic Travel
New York March 7 the Holland American line reports a rate cut after a home office instruction lowering first class minimum from sixty five to fifty dollars and second class from forty five to thirty five dollars to reduce fares across transatlantic routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Holland-American Line
Toulon Explosion Death Toll rises amid crime theories
Paris reports list 54 dead and 130 injured from Sunday Toulon explosion. Renewed claims suggest the catastrophe may have been a crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Toulon
Percens
Raleigh Sails for Algiers After Manila Run
The cruiser Raleigh, en route home from Manila for extensive repairs, cleared Malta and sailed for Algiers this morning. The movement reflects ongoing repairs and redeployment in the Mediterranean area as officials confirm its itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Algiers
Washington
Raleegh
Manila
Malta
Murder Fire Claims Gibson Mill Victim at Wakeman
A fire destroyed the Gibson & Son flour mill in Wakeman on Thursday. William Gibson Jr. perished trapped inside the locked building. Mill workers note missing flour and suspect arson as investigators find a rifle near the victim.
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William Gibson
TorEpo
Gibson & Son
Wakeman
Young Gibson
Gibson
Boy Burned to Death in Ridgeway Fire Incident
Kenton March 4. Herbert Barnett aged four living near Ridgeway burned to death after mother lit the fire with coal oil leaving a half full bottle. The boy reportedly held the bottle to flames and ignited his clothing. mother found him burned when she returned.
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Kenton, C
Herbert Barnett
Ridgeway
Largest mortgage deed filed in Youngstown record
The Central Union Telephone Co of Illinois filed a mortgage deed in Youngstown for 6 million dollars in 5 percent gold bonds issued January 2. The Old Colony Trust Co of Massachusetts serves as trustee. The instrument carries 3 thousand dollars in revenue stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Central Union Telephone Co
Illinois
Old Colony Trust Co
Massachusetts
Wage increases for 8000 Cleveland steel workers
In ten days eight thousand workmen, mainly at mills run by American Steel & Wire Co. in Cleveland, were notified of wage raises of five to ten percent. The rise follows a surge in orders, steel trade revival, and higher finished material prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
American Steel & Wire Co
Christian alliance renounces Ohio organization plans
The Christian alliance decided Tuesday to abandon the Ohio organization and shift all work in the state to the national body. The annual summer camp meeting at Beulah Park near Cleveland is set for July 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Cleveland
Christian Alliance
Beulah Park
Elevator Dropped Three Stories in Cleveland Building
An elevator in a downtown Cleveland building fell three stories to the basement Friday morning. Six passengers were buried under timbers and cement. Daniel Moody sustained injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Daniel Moody
Toledo Mayor Jones Fails to Win Delegates in Primaries
Late returns from the republican city primaries show that Mayor Jones the socialist has not enough delegates to nominate and that with the field against him his nomination is improbable.
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Toledo
Jones
Lawsuit Over Alleged Killing Of Husong Dog
DayTon Ohio March 4. Herman Bader sues Jacob Hussong for 125 dollars seeking damages for the alleged wanton killing of Bader's dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DayTon
Herman Bader
Jacob Hussong
Measles Epidemic Strikes Jackson O March 3
An epidemic of measles has struck Jackson Oregon spreading alarmingly. About half of the pupils are out of schools with hundreds of cases and many fatalities reported.
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Jackson
Galion Man Killed By Limb While Chopping Wood
Charles Mc Cuen of Galion locale was fatally struck by a heavy limb while chopping wood. The accident occurred March 4 near his home as he lived with his family in the area.
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Galion
Charles McCuen
Local capitalists plan $20 million steel rolling mill takeover
Youngstown Ohio March 2 The National Steel Co. would face a powerful rival if a new plan succeeds Local financiers are organizing a company with 20 million dollars capital to buy 85 rolling mills across the country Should they land the properties the Brown Bonnell Coal and Iron Co Mahoning Valley Iron Co and Andrews Bros would join the deal
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
National Steel Co
Therr
Standard Oil agents vanish in Bridgeport county
In Bridgeport Ohio leasing agents for Standard Oil Co. who had been working in the county disappeared Sunday. A letter received Wednesday said they were ordered to leave the state to escape the Attorney General who is seeking witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Standard Oil Co
Old Demijohn of Applejack Unearthed from 1803 Vessel
An elderly person found a large demijohn filled with applejack. The date on the jug indicates the whisky was made in 1803. The demijohn was wrapped in an antique quilt that broke apart when the container was lifted.
Cheese liquidation sale ends Rose operation in Ohio and Pa
Warren O March 5 The entire product remaining in fourteen cheese factories in Northern Ohio and western Pennsylvania operated by T H Rose who failed recently was sold Friday by Trustee Wallace to J B Braden of Pittsburgh at 1044 and 11 cents a pound the highest prices realized for cheese in years
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Warren
Ohio
Pennsylvania
T. H. Rose
Wallace
J. 8. Braden
Pittsburgh
Smallpox Cases Reported in Gallipolis Ohio
Gallipolis Ohio reports three infant smallpox cases quarantined promptly to prevent spread. Officials dismiss exaggerated exposure stories linked to steamboat arrivals as false, while business leaders express indignation at rumors.
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Gallipolis
Columbus Youth Sentenced to One Year in Work House
In Columbus Ohio on March 6 William Beatty age 22 received a one year work house sentence for assault and battery on his mother. His mother testified she had a model son but witnesses contradicted her account and Judge Thompson imposed the maximum for the offense.
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Columbus, O
William Beatty
Thompson
Ohio river rising. Valiant stranded amid flood across the river
IronTON March 6—The Ohio river is at 49 feet and rising five inches per hour. Damages occur when it reaches about 55 feet. The Valiant and barges are trapped across the river. Cold with light snow. An additional five feet of water is expected.
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Ironton, O
Ohio River
Valiant
No Flood Expected at Pittsburgh
River men predict the Ohio River will not exceed 17 feet, sparing Pittsburgh and Allegheny from flood stage though low lands and cellars may suffer. Several coal barges have been lost on the river.
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Pittsburgh
Ohio
Allegheny
Norton Named General Manager Of Ohio Southern Railway
Springfield dispatch says Benjamin Norton of New York has been appointed general manager of the Ohio Southern railway, per officials in Springfield Ohio on March 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ohio Southern
Benjamin Norton
New York
Ohio Southern Railway
Woman sues railroad for fifteen thousand dollars
Louisa Thompson of Niles sues Pittsburgh & Western Railroad Co. for 15000 alleging she bought a Foxburg Pa ticket to Niles but was ejected at Youngstown as the train did not stop at Niles.
Woman Truant Officer Leads Local Education Board
Jefferson Ohio reports Mrs. A. L. Arner, a woman truant officer, serves with her husband on the local board of education, reflecting a shared commitment to schooling and community governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson, O
A. L. Arner
Arner
Board of Education
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Lars
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Walter Hartpence
Harrison, Ohio
Joseph Bernhard
Market St
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Frank Bowles
Patello
Vince Quick
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Wuestefeld
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State and
Broadway
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D. R. Merrill
Aes
Pater
Madisonville, Tenn
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Herschell Om
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Lord
Spain
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St.louis
TOLED
Detroit
Pullman and Wagner
Decatur, Springfield, Hannibal
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Faby
Ironton
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Madea
Royal Medicine Co
Barlow & Hollowell
J. Marvin
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York
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Petoskey
Chicago
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