Fires as Sea Vessels Burn in Hoboken Port Blaze Damages Several Ships
A massive blaze along the Hoboken riverfront destroyed the Phoenix line vessel British Queen and damaged multiple lighters and docks. Fire-fighters fought the flames as crew escaped. losses estimated near 1 million dollars. Reports later mention sailors seen leaping into the water and unclear fatalities. The incident disrupted the Barber line pier and nearby ships including Heathburn and Portsmouth, with tugs attempting to control the blaze. A separate dispatch notes student riots in St Petersburg distributing incendiary literature amid political tension.
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New York
Phoenix
Nida River
Barber Steamship
Campbell
Boott
Huntl#h
Jansen
Phoenix People
Haines
Pattison
Tonawanda
United States
Portsmouth
Barber Line
Heathburn
Hongkong
Rotterdam Moe
Students in Revolt Shake St Petersburg in Daylong Clash
In St Petersburg on March 18 a students revolt drew over 10 000 people as police and cavalry struggled to control the crowd. A large force was deployed. many were wounded and arrests numbered around one hundred as demonstrators protested autocracy and songs echoed in the streets.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Hlkkaa
Hes
Ev ‘Phal Rintera
St Petersburg
Brumbaugh
Ohio
Siiberborg
DNT
Permalt
Trauna
Senate
House
Harding
Hungry Farmers face hunger as drought lingers regionwide
Forsythe Missouri reports hundreds of farmers in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas endure hunger amid drought. About 10 percent of district residents suffer winter hunger. aid refusals persist while seed aid from Arkansas governor funds spring planting. Jeffries comments on boxing plans amid uncertain stance on Bank Francisco purse deals. Flood warnings issued from Atlanta to Alabama as heavy rain saturates the region.
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Forsythe
Ozark Bille
Mivecutl
Nortern Arkaness
Dimrosa
Arkansas
Banka
Atlanta
Georgia
Atlanta Wether Bureau
Wafala
Ala
West Point
Columbus
Chattahooche
Alabama
South
Florida
Debates Flare Over South African War Contracts
In the Commons the Liberal motion to form a select committee to probe the entire South African war commerce drew sharp exchanges. Reginald Mellenon accused widespread corruption in remount procurement while Mrs Foster protested exclusions in government service appointments. Across the border, El Paso reports a bloody Juarez bullfight drawing many Americans as two matadors faced six bulls and five horse fatalities.
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London
House of Commons
Henry Campbell Bannerman
Reginald Meenon
el Paso
Tex
Juarez
Mexico
Thin City
Spain
Matador
Fuentes
Mazzanit
Ship Canal Scheme and Canal Valuation Reports
March 10 report authorized to draft a bill to incorporate the Lake Erie and Ohio River Ship Canal Company with power to construct a canal linking Lake Erie and the Ohio River. A report was ordered on a Maryland representative’s resolution to appoint a commission to appraise the Delaware and Chesapeake canal for possible government acquisition.
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Jugton
Davidson
House
Lake Erie and Ohio River Ship Canal Company
Lake Erie
Ohio River
Representative Mudd
Maryland
Delaware and Chesapeake
Market Reports Grain and Stock Prices For March 18
Grain and stock prices are listed with numerous commodity quotes across cattle, hogs, sheep, calves, and various grains. The report includes prices for futures and spot markets, with figures for Cleveland, Columbus, New York, and Cincinnati sections, noting ranges and closing values.
Law Makers Face Heated Debate on Local Option and Bills
Columbus March 10 joint legislative committee on taxation heard arguments on the Beal local option bill with delegations from Columbus Cincinnati and Cleveland. Senate and House actions covered taxes hospital funding municipal utilities railroad changes and jailer penalties among numerous bills amid a busy session.
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Columbus
Joint Legislative Committee On Taxation
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Fortings
Legislatire
Senate
Fra
Pickaway County
Straw Board
Couns Ues
State Board of Agriculture
Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Orphans’ Home
Lancaster
Delaware
Desperate Farmer Shoots Cousin and Escapes
A Stephenson, Michigan farmer, Myron Seymour, shot and killed his cousin John Seymour in their home after entering unannounced. Mrs. Seymour was with children. her prognosis is doubtful. Seymour fled as others pursue him.
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Menominee, Mich
Myron Seymour
Stephenson, Mich
John Seymour
Pay the House Tax Under Protest Says Minister
Alfred Buck United States minister advises Americans to pay the house tax under protest. Government will submit the question to arbitration but proceeds to collect the tax in the meantime.
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Yokohama
Alfred Buck
United States
vMcinily
Rain Douses Western Oklahoma Crop Threats and Rail Losses
Rain fell across Oklahoma City and several towns marking the first good moisture of the month, boosting wheat prospects though Geary saw depot fire losses. Texas reports its wettest streak in a year aiding crops and cattle ranges. A Maine train collision near Manassas Junction killed a fireman and injured the engineer. a Detroit streetcar wreck killed a man and injured another. Manley in Washington faces postmaster general scrutiny. Japan sees gains in foreign trade and rail progress while Northern Pacific notes no change in a key strike area.
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Oklahoma City
O. T
Stroud
Repo
King
Flahey
Perry
Geary
Japan
New York
Uchida
Tokyo
Northern Pacific
Et. Paul
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Phenix
Pleza
Robert Giffen
Great
Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Imperial Tobacco Company
Ita
Kentucky Company
Dover
Del
Beach Grove Oil and Coal Company
Henderson
Washington, N. C
T. ‘Taylor
State Board of Medical Examiners
Jim Walker
Winimae
Ind
Star City
Johnson
Chicago
Gustavua A. Bodgnachats
Haymarket Produce Bank
Petiion
United States District Court
Missouri
Jeffries
Los Angeles
James J. Jeffries
Bank Francisco Nluvs
Africa
Lake Erie and Ohio River Company
Marion
Daniel McGaffney
Erie Railroad
George Hrayham
Trea
McGaffney
Brayham
Harry Garfield
Civil Service
Garfield
Sala
San Domingo
Liminez
William Powell
Newark
N. J
American Refining and Crucible Company of
Calcutta Manufacturing Company
Crystal Lead and Chemical Company
Rodney
Duke of Marlborough
George Bridges Harley Dennett Rodney
Baron Rodney
Boston
Joe Wolcott
Jack O'Brien
Philadelphia
Market Reports
Wight
Alon Rore
Carls Fond
Iereen Kult
Falk
Masten
Duane Earee
California
Jerseys
Kaney
Ben Doyle
Ooga
Lamba
Cullen
Calvan
Commissioner of Insurance
Dulge
M Street Railroad Company
Mn. Warner
Valoter
Wood County
Congress
Paraker Dil
Mitchell Ball
W. F. Brows
W. J. Knight
Willan Blénainger
Jah A. Wilson
Jacob Parrott
W. H. Reddick
Daniel Dorsey
Mr. Finley
Fraser
Chapiman
Roll
Nihart
Oto Porsch
Joseph KE. Porsch
Porsch Chemical Company
Vatican
Rome
Daily Chronicle
Ireland
Norfolk
J. W. Jenkins
Suez Canal
Suez
Nerite
Marseilles
Mod Bulysses
Constantinople
Port Said
Shell ‘Transport and Trading Company, Limited
Duce
Stave
Paragould
Ark
Pekin Stave and Manufacturing Company
Littington
Mick
Lake Michigan
Peking
The
Powera
Tien Tsin
Drouth
Texas
Dallas
Lex
San Antonio
Alexandria
Southern Railway
Manassas Junction
Webster Atkinson
Thomas HM. Rowan
Detroit
Fred Yaton
W. W. Magee
Magee
Manley
Joseph H. Manley
Augusta
Maine
Republican National Committee
Art
Miauley
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