Prince Henry Heads Home After Farewell Cruise on Deutschland
Prince Henry of Brussia embarked on the steamer Deutschland for the return voyage to his homeland. A large turnout in Hoboken, including German and American officials, saw farewell ceremonies, breakfast aboard, and a serenade by the United Citizens societies. Police guarded the crowds as the ship prepared to sail at 3:00 p.m.
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New York
Prince Henry of
Brusca
Tynfirhland Mist
Leving Plave
Berry
Mike Price
Heary
Bbog Sult
Capt. Albers
By Deptechland
Prince Henry
Sigmal
Pretoria
Ube Biuret
Deutschland Salle
Willie
United Angtter
Huisan County
New Jersey
Kansans urged to reimburse property losses from convict escape
A proposed amendment seeks a 31000 payment to Kansans who suffered property damage when United States convicts escaped from the Leavenworth penitentiary on November 7, 1901. The plan would reimburse losses and prohibit excess claims, contingent on judge’s appraisal and proper evidence.
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Wannington
Aaren
Cortis
Corsreas
Wscipe
Leavesworth Penitentiary
Congress
Perwent
Curtig Hay
Andry
Port Lasvenworth
Shortage of Funds Treasurer Charged With Misuse
In Weilingtonm March 11 Royal Arch Masons pursue district court action to recover funds from former treasurer Lastrom Hayes who allegedly received and diverted masonic funds totaling 2025, with 865 retained and 332102 misappropriated for personal use. Andrew Davis faces two suits in district court over ownership claims amid bank notes and deposits. Disturbances in Petersburg leave 1000s destitute. weather reports note highs and lows across major cities with variable conditions.
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Weilingtonm
Han
Sumner ‘Shapers
Royal Arch Masons
Set & Wut
District Court
Lastrom
Batts
Andrew Davis
Asewers
Uxsinet Blin
George W. Davis
First Nat Bank
Malin
Stuck
Reeder Gets Russell in Wellington County Convention
A flustered Wellington speech by a local figure sparked debate over the Russell county convention delegates. Amid claims of injudicious remarks, supporters say the county will send only a small minority to the Union Pacific backed race, narrowing the field for the county’s future political contest.
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Wellington
Russell County
Congress
Ian Reeder
Meeder
Frussell County
Boring
Athveton
Wiitlnston
Russell Cumnty
Union Pacific
Wellinet
Sharkey and Rublin Agree to London Showdown
New York March 11 Sharkey and Rublin have reached agreement with representatives of the National Sporting Club of London. They will appear at the club during coronation week and meet any challengers the organization may select. Sharkey will begin training at once. Rublin is active with Fitzsimmons training. The club may pick Sutter and Jeffries to meet Sharkey and Rublin, both reportedly in demand abroad. Frank Erne Joe Walcott and Tommy Ryan are among Americans invited to appear.
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New York
Tom Sharkey
Gue Rublin
Naonal Sporting Club of
London
Ter
Sharkey Wil Begiy
Rablin
Wedding Stoppered by Suit in New York Church
In New York on March 11 Franklin Mer cells Has and Miss Agnest Aprile Sted planned a church wedding before Rev Charles Cuthbert Hall. An unexpected guest interrupted, a lawyer’s clerk delivering a suit for breach of promise from Miss Clear Landsdorf. The ceremony continued as Olds, a Newark lawyer, faced the claims while his fiancée, daughter of a wealthy Italian, remained astonished. Olds had previously retired from practice and denied prior engagements.
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New York
Franklin Mercells
Agnest
Charles Cuthbert Hall
Enien
Ther
Olda
Newark
Eee Ie Newville
Flaime
Maich
Prithbout
Europe
Jeffries Well Again After Illness Says He Feels Ready
The champion boxer J. Jeffries arrived in Los Angeles to join his mother and begin training for a coming title defense. Weather favorable and bids opening soon at a scheduled meeting place, with plans to select a meeting site for the championship bout.
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Los Angeles
Cal
J. Jeffries
New York
Od Athletic el
Ci Scose
Saturny
Dark Ambitions and Cuban Reciprocity Debate in House
Washington report notes a House session marked by a privilege question over Cuban reciprocity rumors and alleged press influence. A seven member special committee was named to probe. The appropriation bill advanced, totaling $157.9 million, about $8.2 million above estimates and $14.1 million over the current year.
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Washington
Wwense
Thayer
Must
Treet
Lengficuss
Te House
Land
Payne
Messie
Menning
McCicllan
House
Linke
Pumramice Eperoeistics Iit. Kaake
Litefield
Loud
Cab
Senators Debate Popular Vote Issue In Senate Committee
Washington March 1 The Senate convened to discuss carrying out Article 7 of the Paris treaty as amended by a conference report. Senators Gullom Cullomn Lodge and Morgan were named as conferees. The debate touched on direct senator elections by popular vote with Berry of Arkansas pressing for action and Burrows confirming a vote later this session. Hoar warned the matter deserves careful comment before proceeding.
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Washington
Senate
Gullom
Messrs
Cullomn
Lodge and
Morgan
Cuba
Bil
Borrows
Mich
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Berry
Bpan Jp
O Hay
Burrows
Mitchell Ore
Hoar
Maas
Ce Ee
Railroad Liability Questioned in Kusas Circuit Decision
A United States circuit court of appeals in Kansas affirms a lower court ruling on Railroad vs Purple. The case concerns liability for injuries to railroad workers riding freight trains without transport. Harry G. Purple, conductor, died in a rear end collision near Cheyenne.
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United States Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Circuit Court
District of Kansas
Cassanara Purple
Union Pactite Railroad Compar
Cuneandra Purple
Harry G. Purple
Union Pacific Railroad
Laramie
Cheyenne
Wyo
Purple
Judge Hook
Ed Greens Patent A Texas Midland Rail Wireless Telegraphy
President E H R Green of the Texas Midland railroad received a telegram from the U S Patent Office announcing a patent grant for his wireless telegraphy system He stated he might install a wireless network on the Midland in the near future The plan envisions a system rivaling Marconi and would place Green at the forefront of wireless communication development in Dallas Texas
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Dallas
Texas
E. H.R. Green
Texas Midland Railroad
United States Patent Office
Washington
Green
Midland
Marconi
Bowersock Slips In Renomination Battle at Convention
The Second district renomination fight centered on J D Bowersock as party managers faced a late revolt led by Henry Allen and Nathaniel Barnes. Allen refused the nomination, Allen’s faction wilted after midnight, and Bowersock maintained support with leaders like George of Lawrence guiding operations. A crowded field for state offices lingered, with Cole Troutman and James A Troutman among active contenders.
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Bort Scott
J.D. Bowersock
Tom
Prarty
Bowersock
Bo Hudworl
Th. Goudie
Rete
Sajmens Mall
Towersock
Henry Allen
Allen
Wiandotte County
Yantotte
Nathaniel Barnes
Trunds
Denémler
Acton
Allen Mty
Witel
Hawirork
Bowerseck
Clay Allen
Franklin County
Georker
Lawrence
Bowery Rock
Viief
Ree Cole
James A. ‘Troutman
West
Stanley
Thes
Cole Wee
Cyclone strikes Omaha as winds wreck city structures
A northwest cyclone swept Omaha with heavy rain hail and hurricane force winds. Fifty buildings suffered damage including the Coliseum and Monmouth Park M. E. Church. A cyclist was knocked down but unharmed. Elkhorn and Valley also reported severe damage to homes and the opera house.
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Neb
Coliseum
Monmouth Park M
Thirty-fourth Stret
Larimore Avenue
Cumming S Treet
Twenty-fourth
Twenty-fourth Street
Cumming
Dan Baldwin
Anderson
Matel
Rageart
Cumming Street
Elkhorn
Omaha Elevator Company
Weather Bureau
Sympathy for Methuen Cited by Irish Officials
A Belgian or Irish government official cites sympathy for General Methuen, asserting German charitable gifts to the Boers were monitored in a South African camp. The statement links English and German nations by blood, race, and friendship, and praises Methuen as a military attaché with imperial connections.
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Bern
Hiat
Engilah
Methuen
Berlin
William and
Frederick
Methuen Career Reflects Long Service and Losses
Lord Methuen, third baron Methuen, joined the Scots Guards in 1864 at 19 and served in many campaigns. He led during the Boer War, facing defeats and heavy losses at Magersfontein and Belmont, then commanded in the Pretoria advance. The piece notes his social connections and a transfer of funds later tied to San Francisco.
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Lord Methuen
Scots Guards
Tel-el- Kebir
Cape Mounted Rites
Bechuanaland
Bertly
India
Kimberley
Methuen
Buller
Ladysmith
Cronje
Belmont
Graspan
Modver
Magersfontein
Meghuen
Dayland
Magersfantetts
Methuer
Hinok Watch
Wauchope
Lord Roberts Whooon
Hite
Pretoria
First Army Corps
Barbers in revolt over early closing rule in Topeka
The Topeka Barbers Union adopted a rule forcing shops to close at 7 pm from April 4 to November 1, with limited Wednesday and Saturday late hours. North of Sixth Avenue shops oppose the change and threaten withdrawal from the union, arguing most patrons cannot reach shops before 7 pm and fearing loss of business to nonunion shops.
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Topeka Barbers’ Union
Topeka
Ute Union
Lareeet
Sixth Avenue
Wight
Joseph Grieg
Griley
Stritaimesr
Sixth Street
Waltes
The Celtic at Alexandria in a Weathered Report
The Celtic at Alexandria reports the White Star steamer Celtic arriving with a limited crew and passengers aboard. Weather, sea, and transit notes accompany the brief arrival record as captured by the era's telegraphic style.
Fife’s Movements Detailed in Richardson Murder Trial
A Savannah brief says the Richardson murder trial in Richardson, Missouri, resumes with testimony tracing Stewart Fife’s movements around the public square for hours before the killing. Galé Vaught, ex-city marshal, places Fife near the square an hour after the murder and earlier. William Immverick, a draper, recalls Fife hearing reports of suicide and reacting.
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Richardson
Kamas City
Savannah
Stewart Fife
Frank W. Richardson
Woo
Fife
Nis
Galé Vaught
Hichardson
William R
Coast City in Shock After Pacific Disaster Near La Libertad
The Newport reports a sudden tidal wave off the coast near La Libertad and Acajutla causing extensive destruction. At least 83 bodies had been recovered by the ship’s departure, with total fatalities undetermined. The wave, likely from a distant volcanic eruption, swept inland wiping out structures and inundating the coast. Rescue efforts were only beginning as repairs and water supply restoration were planned.
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San Francisco
Pacific Mail Company
Newport
la Libertad
Acajutla
Acajutin
Acaluthe
Offer to Stewart for Postmaster General Position
Washington report notes Graeme Stewart of Chicago, Republican National Committee member, has been offered the role of first assistant postmaster general. No final decision has been received, according to Witness.
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Washington
Myreh II
Graeme Stewart
Chicago
Grain In Farmers Hands Reveals Wheat Surplus and Corn Shortage
Washington reports by March 1 1901 show about 24 percent of wheat in farmers hands versus 29 percent for corn and 10 percent for oats. The cereals indicate the 1900 wheat crop was very large while corn was the smallest in twenty years and oats below average, with wide regional feeding use of wheat.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Regents Seek Chancellor at State University Meeting
The regents of the state university plan a Lawrence meeting to elect a new chancellor after a year without a permanent head. Candidate options include W C Spangler and Prof F W Blackmur, with strong alumni and faculty backing for Blackmur, though Carruth is also mentioned as a candidate amid faculty support.
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State University
Lawrence Il
Bnew
W. ¢. Spangler
Atedelty
Lawrence
F. W. Blackmur
Blackmar
Arcape
Labor Strikes Drive Railroads Toward Shutdown Threat
Boston march 11 labor forces claim 9 500 out with promises to reach 25 000 as non union crews move in. Freight handlers and longshoremen join broader strike action across railroads including New York Central and New Haven prompting fears of serious disruptions to shipments and operations.
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Uber
Alon
New York
New Haven
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Albany
Jay, & Vot
Havinic
Jamies
Iind
Uae
Die
Moston
Ofie
Sean Temieeshore
Genarel
Lohgakotemen
Bock Trateht
Tre -Symnpex
Hurtford
Two Points of View in Governor Race Delegates Figures
Tom McNeal accuses Troutman backers of fabricating delegate counts while Neal acts as James A. Troutman’s press agent. The piece notes disputed figures for Cole Jackson and Hutchinson Neves supporters and predicts no nationwide revision before Saturday as several county conventions are held this week.
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Tom McNeal
Troutman
Morgan
Uived Sandidais
Neal
James A. Troutman
Cole
Sivas Cole
Bip Jackson
Rene
Derlag
McPherson
Misint
Look Out for Showers Says Cider Smith Forecast
The article cites Cider Smith announcing a forecast predicting unsettled weather with showers for several days, followed by fair conditions until the 10th, with a change after a disturbance from the weather bureau. An hourly forecast from Sardine is included, noting temperatures and conditions near the port. A separate note mentions a cashier pleading guilty in a criminal court.
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Smith
Chler
Chermimneer
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