Labrador Wreck Near Skerryvore Notable Escape of Passengers
The British steamer Labrador, en route from St John to Liverpool, ran aground near Skerryvore in thick fog. All passengers and crew were saved, with lifeboats used and the Viking assisting. Captain Exkine reported heavy seas and water in holds, but praised officers and crew for orderly evacuation and signaling.
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Tobermory
Jan
Labrador
St. John
Liverpool
Skerryvore
Exkine
Batrador Rao
Mackenzie Rock
Skerryvors
Viking
Lnistrabull
Norway
Steen
Gray Named for Third Circuit Judge Post
Washington reports Senator Geo Gray of Delaware signaled approval of a U S circuit judge appointment for the third judicial district covering New Jersey Pennsylvania and Delaware. The nomination, expected after Congress adjourns, follows a vacancy created by retirement and comes amid broader treaty compliance and regulatory considerations.
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Washington
Geo. Gray
Delaware
United States
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Congress
Gray
Mr Longs Dinner on the Dolphin for McKinley Cabinet
The Dolphin hosted a March 2 dinner aboard for President McKinley and cabinet members, with a naval deck surface, Marine Band music, and a pink rose table display. Guests included the President and Mrs McKinley, the Vice President and Mrs Hobart, and multiple secretaries and officials.
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Washington
Long
Maine
Ons Yard
Heck
Lyon
Helen Long
McKinley
Jobart
May
Gage
Alger
Griges Postminster Genral
CAPT ELLIOTT AND CAPT BLETONT REMEMBERED
CAPT ELLIOTT'S RECORD describes his service with G company of the Twentieth Kansas and his popularity among men. He commanded during the Manila voyage as sanitary officer of transport and formerly edited the Coffeyville Journal. His daughter served as clerk. Also noted is Ethust who died near Marlin at 14, born in Bedford PA. CAPT. DS. BLETONT’s unit included his sons James and Dan, with Civil War veteran status and G A R membership.
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Davia
Ethust
Marlin
Bedford
Eliott
Coffeyville
Kanns
Yohinterra
DS. Bletont
Elliott
G Company
Twentieth
Kansas
James
Dan
Army Fe
Martla
Topeka
List of Casualties for the Past Three Days in the Philippines
Washington reports a war department bulletin from Manila listing multiple US Army casualties by unit and name from February 23 to March 2. Names include Private Herman Hielman, Sergeant Robert B. Rose, Captain David Hilo, Private Alvin Pletner, Howard L. Tanner, Wm. J. Christy, Pat Fathur Sith, Harold E. Parks, Corporal Alfred B. Reichert, Herbert L. Csborn, and Chaplain Lewis J. Leland with varying degrees of injury or death.
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Philippines
Washington
War Department
Manila
Caloovan
South Dakota
Company
Herman H.ielman
Toree
Weveret
Robert B. Rose
Scalp Js Light
Twentieth
Kansas
Febes
David &. Hilo
Pirst
Pletner
Howard Lb. Tanner
Wm. J. Christy
San Pedro Macati
First California
Patfathur M. Sith
Harold E. Parks
Alfred B. Reichert
Herbert L. Csborn
Orest
Lewis J. Leland
First Tennessee
Lollo
Sibley in Harrisburg Faces Illness Amid Senate Fight
Congressman elect Joseph C. Sibley of Franklin arrived in Harrisburg on Tuesday to take part in the senatorial contest but his physicians report he is seriously ill with pneumonia threatening his health. Weather notes for Kansas predict overcast, cool weather with cold air moving east.
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Warriebure
Mareh
Joseph C. Sibley
Franklin
Harrisburg
Kipling Shows Signs of Recovery Amid Illness
New York dispatch reports hopeful progress in the condition of writer Rudyard Kipling at the Grenoble hotel. Doctors and friends note a degree of improvement with Kipling resting easily, while two of his children Josephine six and Risie three remain ill with pneumonia and bronchitis but not in immediate danger.
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New York
Grenoble
Mudyard Kipling
Janeway
Dunham
Cowland
Kipling
Doubleday
Biele Kipling
Josephine
A Sick Queen Marie of Belgium Stricken by Pneumonia
Marie of Belgium, Queen consort, is reported seriously ill with bronchial pneumonia. The article notes her birth on August 3, 1873, as the daughter of Archduke Joseph Auguste of Austria and her marriage on August 2, 1893.
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Marie
Belgium
la Etavely
Marie Tenriélle
Nog
Archduke Joseph
Austria
Endeavor Plans Outline of International Convention
Secretary John Willis Baer outlines Detroit Michigan events for the International Endeavor convention from July 5 to 10. Activities include opening sessions and a reception, President Clarke address, denominational rallies, two tent meetings, schools of method, a Belle Island outing, state reunions, Sabbath services, evangelistic meetings, and farewell meetings.
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Belle Island
Baer
Pope Improves After Surgery as Cardials Prepare
The pope slept peacefully after surgery and received Polishment at intervals. Doctors report normal respiration and digestion, with the wound healing. a solemn bulletin notes the pope’s condition remains stable though fever rose slightly earlier. Cardinal Ledochowski and other officials discuss church governance in the pope’s absence. In Martins Ferry, Ohio, The American Tin Plate Company announces a 5 to 10 percent wage increase affecting over 1,000 workers.
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Tin Plate Company
Martins Ferry
American Tin Plate Company
Topeka Plans Bond Issue for New City Hall and Auditorium
Topeka moves to issue bonds of 350000 and sell the present city hall for about 35000. City Attorney Bird aims to submit the bond proposition at the April city election, backed by Commercial club leaders. Purchasers for the current site at Seventh and Kansas are considered, with prices around 45000 to 50000. The new hall would include convention space and improved fire and police facilities, with site options at Eighth and Jackson, Eighth and Gulsee, Seventh and Quincy, and Seventh and Jackson. The setup envisions a rear fire headquarters and a brick building, aiming for a vote that passes with broad public support.
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Topeka
Stanley
Bird
Commercial Club
Seventh and
Kansas Avenue
Hird
Eighth and
Jackson Streets
Eighth and Gulscy Eets
Seventh and Quiney Streets
Wich and
Wighth and
Quincy Streets
Bint
Daneker
Deepened doubt on human nature in Collins case
Attorney General Godard says years of self confidence about human nature faded after handling the Collins case. He cites varied affidavits from Sidney Updegraft, Mia Gilmore, and Nelle, all professing honesty and truth, and notes others have offered information for pay, which he rejects. A Texas reader’s letter is mentioned as an example.
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Godard
Collins
Mr. Godard
Sidney Updegraft
Mia
Gilmore
Nello
Updegraft
Nelle
Texas
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A lawyer, Mr. Godard, reflects on clients seeking compensation by sharing stories. He notes most did not want money, questions why people reveal tales, and recalls women delivering earnest, often tearful accounts that could not be used.
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Mr. Godard
Nello Talks in Jail From Traveling Life to Perjury Case
Nello, jailed on perjury charges from the Collins hearing, speaks in a calm, steady voice while reading in his county cell. He describes a wandering life in Denver, the south, Mexico, and beyond, and recounts receiving a letter from God while reflecting on his trial knowledge and lack of motive for telling his story.
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James TE. Nello
Collins
Reading
Nello
Ampleby
Denver
Traut
Mexico
Kansas City
Godari
Omaha
First
Adams Street
Bertha
Hirdie
KUNKEL CLEARED IN LAWRENCE POISONING CASE
Lawrence Kan March 2 The jury found J J Kunkel not guilty of poisoning his wife after a ten day trial He was released The tailor faced charges of killing his second wife and others including his crippled son and father in law The verdict came as he stood with his daughter and sisters of the deceased wives in the courtroom
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Lawrence
Lawrence, Kan
J. J. Kunkel
Kunkel
Wis
Polson
Crippied
Price of the Alton Road Sold For Record Sum
Chicago March 2. The Alton sale totals 74 505 675 with 3 000 000 spent on property improvements and 2 000 000 for work. Syndicate owners Marshall Field A Sprague and J J Cohen not yet detailing future management. Blackstone likely to retire from the presidency. Chappell offered chairmanship but declined. Officials to retain current posts. bond debt included in price.
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Futrell
Chicago
Alton
Tend
Blackstone
Trend
Chappell Ma
Union Reformers Adjourn to Meet Again at Buffalo June 19
The general conference of the Union Reform party adjourned after naming H.S. Thompson of Springfield Ohio as chairman of the new national executive committee. The committee planned a Buffalo meeting for June 19 and referred all organizational reports and amendments to a referendum vote by July 1. Reports covered creation of local referendum clubs, districts, and state leagues.
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Buffalo
Cincinnati
Union Reform Party
New National Executive Committee
Thompson
Springfield
Thomas Ratcliffe
Hitnots
Sheridan Webster
Miscouri
Asx Taylor
Nebraska
Clr Fey
Tiffaln
House Dodges Wheeler Seat Question in House Vote
Washington March 2 The House refused to consider a resolution to declare Gen Wheeler and other army officers holding seats vacant The motion to consider failed 47 to 87 with the roll call showing 77 yeas 167 nays against proceeding The episode reflects partisan resistance to addressing the question in the chamber.
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Joe ‘Wheeler
Washington
Wheeler
Henderson
Iowa
Lacey
Town
Wreck Near Tupelo Kills Two Soldiers and Injures Many
News from Tupelo, Alabama reports a Mobile and Ohio Railroad wreck overturning six coaches carrying the Second Missouri Volunte ers. Two killed and twenty seriously injured as the battalion returns home. Commanded by Cal Wish Ki Coffee, the unit had been mustered for the first call. The first battalion passed through St Louis yesterday.
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Jackson
Tenn
Tupelo
Mobile A& Ohio
St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Ala
Second Missourit Colums Teves
Missouri
Cal. Wish Ki. Coffee
Carthage
St Louis
Worms in Food At Sea Trial Testimony Sparks Debate
Testimony by Clarence Walters of the Pinstoutine Tear engineers in New York described meals aboard the voyage to the Porte Figo as having worms. The witness claimed inconsistent evidence, noting differences in appearance and content of ration articles. Colonel Darts ordered a second sample opened for injection as part of the inquiry. The commissary servant George Taylor of York substantiated the claim with further remarks.
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Washington
Clarence Walters
Pinstoutine Tear Engineers
New York
Bern
Ea PR
Darts
Moe Tecgalas
George Taylor
St Pinestrat
York
Spanish Gunboats in Manila Fire on Insurgents
A dispatch from Manila reports the Spanish gunboat La Guan ge Bay firing four Gatlings at insurgents across the river from General Wheaton's brigade. The insurgents replied with rifle fire but could not withstand the gatlings. After a quarter hour, the fight waned as the ironclad withdrew and insurgents briefly resumed fire along the opposite bank.
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Dewey
New York
Herald
Manila
Macau
Wheaton
Topeka City Court Primary Contest Narrows
The race for city court judge in Topeka narrows as Arthur McCabe is favored by friends. W I Jamison withdraws from the colored candidate field and A M Thomas considered. The fight likely pits Good against Jamison with attention to ticket positions and the drawing of lots for nominations.
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Raminer
Arthur McCabe
Ie. Cabe
Topeka
Jamison
A. M. Thomas
Jam— Leon
TL. A
James Tee
Mit Tae Oar
Nara Tetka
Good
Mr. Jars
Aecae Week
Ja Liteult
Tary
K. Swayne Salt Todas
Armani
Mrs Logan Shows Improvement Amid Serious Illness
Washington March 2 The condition of Mrs Logan widow of General Logan seriously ill from a trip and other complications has improved considerably She is now said to be out of danger but very weak
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Washington
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Chitaro
Colier
Nareherly
Hadyard Kipling
Endeavor Plans
Rome
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Mazaoni
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Congregation of the Propaganda
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Vatican
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