Otis Denies Aguinaldo Robbery Claim and Defends Honesty
General Otis testified before the Senate Philippines Committee defending his conduct and money matters as strictly honest. He described Aguinaldo’s cabinet visit, rejected Aguinaldo’s demands to occupy Manila blocks, and recounted events around the blockhouses, Merritt, and the palace. He emphasized no dual occupation, warned that taking Tiollo would spark war, and noted he extended military authority while aiming to protect lives and property.
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Aguinaldo
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Jollo
Rios
United States
Dhoilo
Tiollo
Rawlins
General Otis on Aguinaldo and Philippine motives
In Senate testimony General Otis describes the Filipino army as largely robbers aiming to drive Americans into the sea while Aguinaldo is honest in money matters but duplicitous in action. He confirms Aguinaldo’s suspected role in Luna’s assassination and faces Senator Patterson’s sharp questions.
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Spain
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Aguinaldo
Logan
Adm Dewey
Washington
Mabini
McComas
Congress
United States
China
Philippines
Patterson
General Otis
Hongxene
Nebraska Regiment
Mantia
Luzon
Neval Otis
Patmh
Ligon
Luna
Official Account of the Samar Expedition Marines
Navy Department releases Major Waller report detailing the dramatic and tragic crossing attempt on Samar island. The narrative opens with Lieutenant Williams returning from a twelve day fruitless trail search and Captain Pickering, with further continuation on page 6.
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Washington
Navy Department
Waller
Island
Samar
Williams
Seventh Infantry
Pickering
Patrick Case Near End Of Direct Testimony In Patrick Trial
New York March 19 David L Short testified in the Albert T Patrick murder trial for William M Rice detailing his visit to Rice apartment on June 3 1900 the will signing and execution and the promise not to reveal its contents until after death. The defense faced objections as the recorder admonished the prosecutor for unseemly conduct. Short presented the 25000 check to Swenson Bank for certification while testifying. Handwriting expert Charles French backed the signatures as written by the same hand. The defense closed its case and rebuttal arguments followed before the court adjourned.
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David L. Short
Albert T. Patrick
William M. Rice
Short
Mr. Rice
Morris Meyer
Rice
Osborne
Moore
Swenson
Charles French
Boston
Patrick
David M. Carvalho
Must Pay or Go to Prison in Supreme Court Ruling
In Louisville Kentucky a Supreme Court mandate requires W T Nugent son of the late E B Nugent to pay 4000 dollars or face indefinite imprisonment for contempt of court. The case began in Federal Court where Judge Evans ordered payment. the Circuit Court of Appeals reversed, then the Supreme Court upheld that ruling. The final mandate was delivered today and the order may be executed tomorrow forcing Nugent to produce the funds or remain jailed until payment.
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United States Supreme Court
W. T. Nugent
E. B. Nugent
Nugent
Evans
Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Fivans
Four Company Army Post Sought for Indianapolis Arsenal
Representative Overstreet pressed the War Department to convert the Indianapolis arsenal into a four company army post, backing the board’s recommendations. He proposed granting the arsenal grounds to the University of Indianapolis to allow assembly of the various elements.
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Washington
Overstreet
Secretary of War
Indianapolis
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Union Trust Coverec
Arsenal
University of Indianapolis
Prince Henry Lands at Kiel Reunites with Family
Prince Henry returns from the battleship to Kiel and is welcomed by the family. He holds a long talk with the Emperor and recounts his experiences in the United States, sharing impressions and insights from his voyage.
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Emperor
United States
Mystery of the Prince Henry visit to Chicago stockyards
Berlin dispatch explains Prince Henry skipped the Chicago stockyards to avoid Polish worker disturbances. Chief Wilkie screened security, noting a suspicious entrant and confirming private packinghouse visits fell through. Emperor William oversaw a troubled but formal landing at Cuxhaven and noted Henry’s U.S. reception.
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Kiel
Princess Henry
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John E. Wilkie
Secret Service
Chicago
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Deutschland
Cuxhaven
Wiliam
Coronene
Emperor Marionne
William E. Boehler
United States
Neon
Henry
Ted States
Trust clause invalidated in Fair will ruling
In San Francisco on March 13 the State Supreme Court declared the trust clause in James G. Fair's will invalid as it relates to his estate's personal property. An order of distribution to the Fair children follows, dissolving the trust for personal assets valued around 8.1 to 9.0 million dollars. The ruling, upholding Judge James M. Trout, ends the final distribution plan beyond real property.
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State Supreme Court
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James M. Trout
Charles Ah
Theresa Siriahs
Virginia F. Vanderbilt
Trout
Stewart Fife Murder Trial Near Verdicts In Missouri
In Savannah Missouri Stewart Fife stands trial for the murder of Frank W Richardson as instructions for first or second degree murder were given. Prosecution and defense clash over prior coroner testimony, with Fife recalling conflicting statements and mother reacting in court. Witnesses dispute Fife’s alibi and sighting near Owl Club and saloon areas as jury deliberations loom.
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Frank W. Richardson
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Ellis Hurley
Sam Walktron
Owl Club
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Hurley
Rickord
Ho Defeet Hiee
Ho Richardson
Reveli
Democrats To Force Action On Boer Sympathy Resolutions
In a Washington caucus the House Democrats unanimously adopted resolutions to express sympathy for the Boers and to press committees to report such resolutions. The Sulzer and Randell proposals were debated. Randell passed 22 to 0 while Sulzer failed. Boer envoys Wolmarans and Wessels plan to sail to France aboard the Ig Gascogne.
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Congress
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Hay
Virginia
Robertson
Louisiana
Randell
Texas
Sulzer
New York
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Africa
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South African Republic
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France
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Nunes
Bryan Club Banquet Marks Bryan Birthday Rally in Tennessee
In Chattanooga on March 19 the Bryan Club held its fourth annual banquet honoring William J. Bryan. About 100 guests attended. regrets came from Governor McMillin and Congressmen Wheeler Moon and Gaines. Mr Bryan sent greetings and several speakers urged his nomination.
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Tenn
Bryan Club
William J. Bryan
Benton McMillin
Wheeler
Moon
Gaines
Bryan
Chicago
Kansas City
Wolcott as Possible Hitchcock Successor
Washington dispatch reports that ex Senator Edward Oliver Wolcott of Denver California is being considered by the President as a possible successor to Secretary Hitchcock who is expected to retire from the Cabinet. Wolcott was previously considered for the interior portfolio during McKinley era and was willing to accept. The death of Secretary Hitchcocks brother heightened talks of his retirement and attention may shift to settling the estate.
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Washington
Edward Oliver Wolcott
Denver
Cal
Hitchcock
Wolcott
McKinley
Miesourt
Conference to Include Roads West of Kansas City in Proceedings
Attorneys for Kansas City Chicago railroads and government representatives plan a conference in Chicago to discuss injunctions under the Interstate Commerce Act. The hearing in Kansas City is set for Tuesday, with railroads seeking broad inclusion of lines west of Kansas City to avoid unequal restraint and preserve competition.
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Kansas City
Day
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Pacific Coast
Union Pacific
Missouri River
Connecting
Trouble in Macedonia Raises Alarm Across Europe
Vienna reports serious trouble brewing in Macedonia as the Porte orders 35,000 troops to Macedonia and Albania. Boris Saranoff, ex-Macedonian Committee president, alleged to be orchestrating the agitation using Miss Stone's ransom. Saranoff’s bands blamed for murder arson and blackmail against Bulgarian villagers.
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Neues Wiener Abendblatt
Macedonia
Porte
Albania
Boris Saranoff
Miss Stone
Saranoff
Abendtblatt
Vatican Officials Stand Trial for Vatican Theft
In Rome on March 19 a secular court began hearing charges against three Vatican officials accused of stealing from the Vatican treasury totaling £16,000. The case marks the first time the Vatican faced a secular tribunal. La Patria claims embezzlement could reach £320,000, largely Pope Pius personal property.
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Vatican
la Patria
Gale Along the Coast in New York and Norfolk
Wind speeds reached between 48 and 72 miles per hour off New York with the gale halting harbor shipping and towing activity. A separate Norfolk storm struck with signals hoisted as ships moored to docks to ride out the tempest.
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New York
Norfolk
Reciprocity Trade Bill Introduced in House Ways and Means
Washington March 19 chairman Payne introduced a bill to provide reciprocal trade with Cuba once Cuba establishes an independent government and restrictive immigration laws. The measure, tied to Republican conference decisions, awaits further conference with opponents while Senate discussion centers on the French treaty and treaty amendment plans. The steering group also canvassed actions, with no immediate steps taken.
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