American War Vessels Reach Port au Prince
Port au Prince Hayti March 18 The American cruiser Des Moines gunboat Paducath and the Cressy arrived today. Foreign sentiment remains tense but no immediate trouble is seen. President Alexis grows stronger. Forts at Bisoton Alexandre and harbor guns are mounted. Indefatigable and Vrenen cruisers and Batrees at Gonavex hold marines in readiness for possible landing.
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Port-Au-Prince
Hayti
Des Moines
Paducath
Inglish Craiver Cressy
Nerd Alexis
Garthong
Forta Bisoton v
Alexandre
Gine
Gonaives
Nelves Shoerive
Crulhers
Vrenen
TD. Batrees
Gonatvex
Plan to Double Tax on Saloon Leases
A March report notes a structured campaign to raise taxes on saloon leases from 100 to 2000 dollars. Wayne J. Weeler, superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League, admits awareness but disavows league involvement with St. Columbo. Senator Drake holds the bill, claiming no preparation on his part.
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Bill
Senator Drake
Wayne B Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Wayne J. Weeler
St. Columbo
Drake
St and le
Banker Roundly Scores LaFollette Banker's Critique
Chicago March 19 Jamon de Yongan president of What National Bank of Chicago and chair man of the currency committee of the American bankers association denounces Senator La Follette's Wisconsin speech as false inflammatory and manipulative He dismisses the assertions of a small group controlling finance and says the financial panics arose from broader causes not a secret conspiracy He rails against using office to stir prejudice and asserts no group of 100 men can steer the nation's commerce.
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James B. Forgan
Chicago
Senate
Jamon de Yongan
What National Bank of Chicago
American Fankers’ Association
United States Fanatoria Pollette
Wisconsin
Forgan
Police
Falas
Tat Hollette
Ian Volletto
Sreions
Korgan
Trainees candidate in view of presidential convention
The article notes a trainee mentioned as a candidate for views at the next Republican national convention and reports a man at his home near death from complications of grippe and rheumatic illness, with an ailment affecting his heart.
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Bently
Hla Howrt
Sign by districts adopt wage contracts for one year
The international convention of mine workers adopted the scale committee report with minor changes. Policy allows each district to sign separate contracts with operators, each contract lasting one year and ensuring net wages meet the minimum scale rates.
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Indianapelle
Marsh
International Convention of Mine Workers
Seizure deaths spark inquiry in Cleveland
In Cleveland on March 19 the Lynwky family reported the sudden death of Catherine Lynwky after administration of a lavender herbal extract given by a doctor. The child received several doses over the day, becoming restless and then dying from convulsions as her mother sought help.
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Cleveland
Catherine Lynwky
William Lvnwky
Lynsky
Willina Moron
Nighter
Governor Curtis Guild Ill as Boston Governor Lays Down
Miron Witwan announced that Governor Curtis Guild of Massachusetts was in critical condition after a severe bout of rheumatism and grip. His physicians called in two more specialists as the public figure’s health hung in the balance following his March 4 appearance at the Republican Club dinner.
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Boston
Maine
Miron Witwan
Curtis Guill
Frederick B. Winslow
Guild
Republican Club of
Massachusetts
Symphony Hall
Willit He. Taft
State House
Invited to Australia sparks senate debate
In Melbourne a debate arose over inviting President Roosevelt to Australia as a guest during the next winter. My. Post, vice president of the executive council, doubted the plan noting it would be improper for the U.S. president to leave the country. He suggested British naval representation might better greet American guests.
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Melbourne
Australia
Australian Senate
Roosevelt
Commonwealth
My. Post
Executive Councill
United States
Hest
Invited Friends to Witness AIS Death in Mexico Story
A Guadalajara dispatch reports Maria Moreno, owner of the San Pedro vine in Conpocital, committed suicide by entering the bull pen and allowing the bull to gore him to death. He had invited friends to witness the exhibition.
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San Antonio
Tex
Guadalajara
Mexico
Maria Moreno
San Pedro
Conpocital
Collision at Market and Sixth Street Trolley Cars
In Pennsylvania on March 18 a collision between market and Sixth street trolley cars injured several people. Crews freed passengers after about half an hour and transported the wounded to a hospital. Names and details were unclear due to damaged text.
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Sui Iy
Voit
Moatly Birt
Moneetty Robb
Rer
John Mieton
Hoter Nan
Mme Anna Gould Arrives in New York on Adriatic
Accompanied by her three children, Mme Anna Gould formerly Countess Castilline, arrived today aboard the White Star liner Adriatic. The party plans to remain several months with no definite return date, while rumor places various nobles at the scene and hints at possible engagements or endorsements.
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New York
Maren
Mme
Anna Gould
Castilline
White Star
Lier
Adriatic
Jefviele
D. Vrance
Prince Fielle de Sagan
Cousti
Mme. Gould
Riot at Cleveland plant as workers clash over pilots contest
In Cleveland Ohio at the American Stool and Wire plant, a riot erupted during a contest for pilots of vantage. Police halted the violence, ten men were arrested, and one man was fatally shot with others badly injured.
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Cleveland
O. Marvel
Hobson Stands Pat On Submarine Testimony
Washington March 18 Representative Hobson of Alabama testified that Spear, conductor for the Bleemie Boat company, offered to aid him in securing a House naval committee seat if he supported submarines. Spear denied the allegation, Hobson said. The exchange occurred amid the House probe into the submarine affair.
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Washington
Hlehomad P. Hobgan
Alabama
Weinoaing
Spear
Bleemie Boat Company
Wim Tietfall
Wit
Howse
Hobbon
Waleet
Hobson's
Clarkson Set to Testify Before Submarine Inquiry
Clarkson is expected to contradict Spear’s sworn testimony as Hobson requests the committee to compel Clarkson to testify. Clarkson’s prior offer to take the stand has been refused three times by the committee.
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Clarkson
Spear
Hobson
Cincinnati laxoners seek $50 thousand for Hamilton county corruption probe
Columii Ohio March 19 The Cincinnati Laxoners decided Thursday to test the general assembly for an appropriation of $60,000 to carry on the investigation into Hamilton county corruption.
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LEXOW
Columii
Cincinnati Laxoners
Thurday
General Assembly
Hamilton County
Fire threat prompts ranger deployment in Haskell County
Austin dispatch reports a mob of white men in Haskell County, the county seat, threatening violence and planning to drive out nonlocals. Governor Campbell orders detachments of rangers to the town to prevent mob violence as a county-wide conflict looms.
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Austin
Tex
Haskell
Maskell Coumt
Seeorditary & Telaneant
Campbell
Ocean
Protest Adopted by Labor Leaders in Congress Relief Demand
Washington March 1 A rising unanimous vote by labor leaders adopted a protest drafted by the committee seeking relief from the present conditions. The matter will be presented to the speaker and vice president later today amid discussion of the station and session.
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Washington
Conference of Labor
Congress
Sipreme
Howe and Vise
Stenoon
Died On The Stand In County Court Trial
Mt Vernon Wisconsin March 19 George McBride aged 60 died on the willow ataud in the county court fire yesterday. McBride a farmer living south of Mt Ver Ihe was in good health when he walked into the courtroom after leaving his home. He was questioned clearly about the case and seemed somber and would drop his head when questioned. When he refused to answer a question his head hung and he died as he attempted to reply. The coroner's jury ruled death from natural causes. McBride leaves a wife and seven children.
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Mt. Vernon
Wic
George MeBride
McBride
Mt. Ver Ihe
Mebride
Hitels Va
George McBride
Minister Wu Learns Tatsu Maru Closed
Washington dispatch says the Tatsu Maru incident between China and Japan is resolved as the vessel is delivered to Japan and the Japanese fleet has continued operations. Minister Wu received the report from Pekin, noting the closure of the matter.
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Tatsu Maru
Washington
China
Japan
Pekin
Pittsburg Prepares for Great Flood
Pittsburg, Pa suffers rising Monongahela and Allegheny rivers as forecasts warn of a flood stage around 24 feet to possibly 86 feet by tomorrow. Rail lines disrupted with Pennsy schedules out after landslides. Heavy rainfalls hit upper valleys as the rivers surge.
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Pittsburg
Monongahela
Allegheny
Porrcaster Pennywitt
Warwick
Jto
Penn~ Isylvania Railroad
Woman shoots self after telephoning friend in Brooklyn
Miss Helen Denzer, 19, called a friend to say she would die then shot herself in a Walt's drag store booth at Putnam and Read in Brooklyn. J B Hurbridge, who heard the call, ran five blocks to stop her but arrived too late. A farewell note to her mother claimed illness and desire to rest. A message on the telephone stand hinted someone would identify her.
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New York
Marett
Helen Denzer
Walt
Putnam
Miyself
Cleveland Celebrates Grover Cleveland Birthday
Lakewood New Jersey March 19 Grover Cleveland former president turns seventy one and reports improved health after a quiet family celebration at the hotel He plans to take baths next week and may stay a while Mrs Cleveland and children attended with a private birthday cake and telegrams of congratulations flowing in from admirers During the day Cleveland exhibited vigor and mental sharpness while tours with family and friends marked the holiday part of the event
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Lakewood Hotel
Cleveland
Lakewood
N. J
Grover Cleveland
United States
Wales
Princeton
White House
Wehard Folsom
Francis Grover
Eother
Marlon
Joseph
Bryan
Ready to Be Tried for Murder in Matteawan Case
New York March 19 Henry Shipman long an inmate of Matteawan Asylum appeared before Supreme Court Justice Pitagerald on a habeas corpus petition claiming sanity and urging trial for the murder of his landlady Mrs Josephine Mason at 339 West Thirty first Street on February 3 1887. The hearing was adjourned to Friday with Shipman remaining in the Tombs.
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New York
Henry Shipman
Matteawan
Supreme Court
Pitagerald
Shipman
Sirs
Josephine Mason
Thirty-firet Street
Shipman P
Rochester physician adult entangled in fatal shooting
A Rochester physician accuses a motive tied to financial gain after obtaining $100,000 and becoming enamored with Mrs Mason, leading to a fatal shooting. The accused, now 61 years old, faces trial as details emerge from the case.
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Rochester
Mason
House Debates Initiative and Referendum in Columbus
In Columbus Ohio the House of Representatives spent the morning in discussion of the Initiative and Referendum resolutions without reaching a vote on any amendment. The debate was extensive with many speeches for and against the measure.
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Columbus
House of Representatives
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Haytl
Lafollette
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Massachusett
Gurtls Guild
Ais
Prince Helie
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Mie
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