Oedema of the lungs Dr. Austin Flint opinion in Patrick trial
In New York March 13 Assistant District Attorney Osborne pressed Dr John H Gardner on Rice death cause in the Albert T Patrick murder trial. Dr Gardner cited oedema of the lungs as a death cause while Dr Alexander Leaf testified about chloroform effects and kidney and lung conditions. Dr Flint, a Army surgeon and physiology professor, said chronic congestion can persist and oedema of the lungs was the leading cause in a hypothetical scenario with chloroform and sleep. Court adjourned.
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New York
Osborne
John H. Gardner
Albert T. Patrick
William M. Rice
Rice
Dr. Gardner
Alexander G. Leaf
Philadelphia
Moore
Jones
Dr. Leaf
Leal
Leaf
Kenneth W. Millliken
J.T. Milliken & Co
St. Louis
J. T. Milliken
Patrick
Milliken
Missouri
California
Austin Flint
Cornell University Meri! School
Jonea
Flint
Beaumont Gang Uses Drugs in Robbery and Murders
In Beaumont Texas March 13 John Welch a white man linked to the gang by Mattie Bennett arrives after a Houston arrest based on her confession. Welch denies murder ties. Bennett details drugging victims before gang beatings and robberies as bodies surface in the Neches River near Beaumont. The case echoes the 19th century Bender murders in LaBelle County.
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Beaumont
Tex
John Welch
Mattie Bennett
Houston
Welch
Benjaminson
Bennett
Neches
Bender
Labelle County
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertised Worldwide
An ongoing promotion touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as soothing teething pain and curing diarrhoea in children. The ad claims global sales and lists a price per bottle while asserting widespread use and success for respiratory relief and other teething related discomfort.
Barrows on Philippines governance sparks Senate hearing
Testimony before the Senate Committee on the Philippines reveals Barrows stating most adult Christianized Filipinos can read and write while predicting limited self governance. He notes arable land and labor dynamics, labor import doubts, and U.S. plans favor agricultural investment, with cautious views on Igorrotes and tribal areas.
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Washington
David P. Barrows
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Carmack
Barrows
Dubois
Philippines
Allison
Mr. Barrows
Hale
Philippine Islands
Diedrich
United States
District Attorney Proposes Sunday Prohibition Becomes Law
Jerome submits a fourteen point brief to the Legislature arguing the excise bill should pass. He says in a cosmopolitan city many oppose Sunday saloon bans, that laws not fully supported ruin law respect, and that current rules breed blackmail and police debauchery.
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New York
Jerome
Jury Impaneled For Wilcox Murder Trial In Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City court completes panel for trial of Wilcox charged with murder in the death of Nellie Cropsey. Body found after weeks of search across the region. Jury seated by 8:00 p.m. in the ongoing case.
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Elizabeth City
N. C
Young Wilcox
Neliie Cropsey
North Carolina
Child suffocated by a cat in Denver carriage back yard
Denver March 13 The twelve months old child of Gustave Brown traveling salesman suffocated yesterday as a large cat inhaled the child's breath while lying in a carriage in the Brown residence back yard. Dr Waxham was called but arrived too late to save the life. Authorities dispute the stated cause of death.
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Denver
Col
Gustave Brown
Pension Bill Vetoed by Virginia Governor Montague
RICHMOND VA March 13 Governor Montague vetoed the joint Assembly resolution to appropriate 30 for pensions for Confederate veterans on constitutional and technical grounds.
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Richmond
Montague
Joint Assembly
Debate on Special Mail Facilities in Congress
In a March session the House closed general debate on the post office appropriation bill and reviewed twelve of twenty seven pages. The main discussion covered special mail facilities with Jenkins arguing Cuba falls under US sovereignty and Morgan syndicate fears. Berry and Hanna clashed over newspaper reports and potential ship line takeovers affecting American register rules.
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Jenkins
Wisconsin
Cuba
United States
J. P. Morgan
Shi
Atlantic
Hanna
Ohio
Mr. Morgan
Berry
New York
Morgan Steamship Syndicate
White Star
Red Star
Leyland
Atlantic Transport
Mr. Berry
Morgan
White Star Line
Mr. Hanna
American Line
Congress
Messrs
Spooner
Clay
Senate Debates on Cuba Doctrine and Ship Subsidy Echoes
The discussion centers on foreign territory and Cuban sovereignty with Jenkins arguing Cuba remains under U.S. influence unless Congress relinquishes it. Crumpacker critiques mail subsidies and cites costs for routes including Washington New Orleans. Other speakers condemn British actions in South Africa while urging mercy for Boers. A resolution invites French representatives to unveil Rochambeau statues in Washington.
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Mr. Jenkins
Supreme Court
United States
Spain
Cuba
Paris
Washington
New Orleans
Kansas City
Newton
Kan
Crumpacker
Indiana
New York
Southern Railway
Cochran
Missouri
State Department
Great Britain
Marshal Rochambeau
Marquis de Lafayette
France
Marshal Rochameau
Debate on the Ship Bill in Senate
The Senate resumes debate on the ship subsidy bill after approving several uncontroversial measures. Senator Berry, from the commerce committee, argued vigorously against the bill, contending it would foster trusts and undermine competition. Senator Hanna also participated in the discussion reflecting opposition to the subsidy.
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Washington
Senate
Berry
Commerce Committee
Five victims recovered after Negaunee mine disaster
Five victims have been recovered from the Negaunee Michigan mine disaster. They are identified as William Williams John Sullivan Etta Pearce One Pastin and Laura Mattson. Officials expect more bodies to be found in the drift over the coming days.
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Negaunee, Mich
Negaunee
Wiliam Williams
John Sullivan
Seta Pearce
Oone Pastin
Loura Mattson
Indianapolis
British Ministers Face Criticism Over Ireland Royal Visit Abandonment
London reports say ministers faced sharp criticism for cancelling the King and Queen's planned visit to Ireland. Critics argue the move was a petty political calculation to avoid Home Rule tensions, while supporters say the crown should not visit a hostile environment. John Redmond urged coercion debate actions amid civil service budget cuts.
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Edward
Queen Alexandra
Ireland
House of Commons
Methuen
Freeman's Journal
London Times
John Redmond
Chicago
Manchester
Redmond
New York
Chamberlain
George Wyndham
Wryndham
Wyndham
Daily Mail
The
Riviera
Traitors to the King Stir Anger at Local Meeting
In London Pattersea council two opponents to coronation celebrations call the King a mere figurehead while a conservative member brands traitors to the King as warranting shooting. The appropriation passes. Southampton council votes £1000 for coronation celebrations, deemed preposterous and illegal by critics, with tetotaler councillors noted for surprise at support.
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London
Pattersea
Edward
Battersea
Southampton
Tetotaler
Danish West Indies Sale Treaty Debated in Copenhagen
In open session the Danish premier Denitzer defends the sale to the United States as in the islands' best interests. Denmark seeks compensation for obligations while promising better world status for the islands. Reports from the Danish West Indies cite islander youth and fears of unrest if the treaty fails.
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Danish West Indies
United States
Folkething
Denitzer
Denmark
Peublic
Destructive Asia Minor Quake Destroys Two Towns
A March tremor in Asia Minor collapses Tchengeri in Kas Tamouni province killing four and injuring about one hundred. A separate dispatch from Constantinople reports Kyan-Kari northeast of Angora also affected by the earthquake.
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Asia Minor
Constantinople
Tchengeri
Kastamouni
Vienna
Neuve Freie Presse
Kyan- Kari
Angora
Asia Minar
Earthquake destroys Kyankari and cabinet resigns in Madrid
A March 12 earthquake left Kyankari with 20,000 inhabitants and no disaster details. In Madrid the Spanish Cabinet resigned after the finance minister Urnaiz refused, Sagasta to form a Liberal ministry, with crown consultation to follow. Separate items report Tolstoi's worsening illness at Yalta, the rubber magnate Dick’s £100,000 charity bequest, and lawyer Francis’s £3,000 misappropriation plea.
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Kyankari
Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Senor Urnaiz
Senor Urzaiz
Finance Committee
Bank of Spain
London
James Dick
Glasgow
Miscashier
Portuguese forces attack slave trader strongholds near Pemba bay
Lisbon reports Portuguese government troops struck twelve slave trader strongholds near Pemba bay in Portuguese East Africa after a fierce engagement driving out the traders and freeing seven slaves. London dispatch notes the Admiralty contracted several shipyards for nine new warships.
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Lisbon
Pemba Bay
Portuguese East Africa
London
British Admiralty
Naval forces listed and Rhodes believed recovering
Five first class and two third class cruisers and two battleships are cited. London reports on March 13 that private cable messages suggest there is but slight hope for Cel Rhodes recovery.
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London
Ceell Rhodes
Venice La Giudecca Tunnel Project Approved
Rome reports the government will build a tunnel linking Venice with the nearby island of La Giudecca. The plan aims to improve transport and connectivity for the lagoon city.
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Rome
Venice
la Giudecca
Jim Younger Legally Dead Seeks Marriage in Minnesota
Jim Younger, a paroled life prisoner deemed civilly dead in Minnesota, seeks to marry but cannot form binding contracts. Governor Van Sant reviewed the issue, noting only a pardon restoring him to living status could permit marriage. Neither Younger nor his brother Cole can be held liable for debts from any contemplated business.
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ST. Paul
Jim Younger
Younger
van Sant
Minnesota
State Board of Control
of Control
Cole
Last Day of General Fanston’s Chi Visit
Chicago report shows General Fanston concluding a quiet stay with General Otis. He spent hours answering calls and visiting a mall before departing to Washington via the Pennsylvania line at 5 30 this afternoon.
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Chicago
General Fanston
Chi
General Otis
Washington
Pennsylvania Road
German yacht Hohenzollern sails to Hamilton Bermuda
The imperial German yacht Hohenzollern, having left New York on March 1, arrived at Hamilton Bermuda on March 13. The voyage marks a notable German naval visit to the island territory with observers noting the vessel’s arrival and the ongoing maritime activity in the area.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Hohenzollern
New York
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