Counterfeit Ring Captured in Midwest Cache
United States Deputy Marshals Miler and Smith captured W. J. Pease, a gang leader, in St. Joseph Missouri as he collected at the Burlington freight office. A box from Omaha contained coin-making gear, a half bushel of silver dollars, and counterfeit dies. Pease’s wife was arrested nearby after confessing the group operated from Omaha. Pease claimed relation to bankers Jobe Clay and Tom Gordon.
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St. Joseph, Mo
United States
Miler
Smith
Pease
Fifteenth Street
Frederick Avenue
Omaha
Jobe
Clay
Plattsburg
Tom Gordon
Liberty
Booth Welcomed Home By Salvation Army In London
In Lesvos on March 17 a Crystal Palace mass meeting honored General Booth chief of the Salvation Army returning from a world journey. He praised American supporters amid turmoil, saying the army worldwide remained loyal and devotion poured in. He urged unity across sections to strengthen bonds.
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England
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Burlington Boots
America
Forty Persons Killed in Congo Steamer Disaster
A March 7 explosion on the British steamer Matedi off the Congo river caused the forepart to blow away. Forty crewmen died, including a missionary and wife, while officers escaped. The disaster occurred after the vessel sailed February 5 from Sierra Leone.
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Seleep
Dr Delgado's Story and American Outrage in Havana
March 17 Dr Jose Manuel Delgado an American citizen shot by Spanish troops under General Melqui z arrives in Havana severely injured carried on a stretcher. The captain general promises a prompt inquiry and severe punishment of the guilty. Delgado says eight of his late father's employees were killed and his father was also attacked. U S Consul General Ramon G Williams will pursue justice with full effort.
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Havasa
Jose Manuel Delgado
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Havans
Cxptain
Delgado
Heinos
Tiple
Guerras
United States
Ramon G. Williams
A P A Platform Court GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Appearance
In Kansas City Missouri on March 17 Mayor Davis of Kansas City Mayor Walbridge of St Louis and Mayor Warner of Kansas City spoke at the Academy of Music to promote the A P A platform at Missouri s second annual state convention About half a thousand people attended The three Republican candidates for Governor voiced support with Warner and Walbridge defending patriotism and public schools while rejecting politics or religion in education Davis endorsed the platform section by section and received the strongest applause
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Kansas
J. Jones
J. J. Green
John
C. E Burnham
Davis
Warner
Beard
A. P
Platt Dominates Local Republican Primaries Across Districts
Republican primaries were held in 1.30 percent of city election districts last night. Results show Thomas C. Platt victorious in most districts as delegates to assembly district conventions and state and congressional conventions are chosen. The proceedings aim to select delegates for the One St. Louis national convention.
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Thomas C. Platt
St. Louis
Arid Lands Bill Reported Favorably by Irrigation Committee
A House committee on irrigation of arid lands decided to report favorably a bill to convey arid lands to states and territories for sale to settlers to fund reclamation. The measure aims to use proceeds for reclaiming remaining lands.
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Hermnan
Funeral Party Panic Stricken at Orresnva
March 7 funeral procession in Orresnva ends in near disaster when a team in the hearse line ran away. Charles Morrison is reported killed and a child fatally injured as over a hundred mourners were panic stricken. An advertisement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers and related remedies follows.
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Orresnva
Laws
Charles Morrison
Debate on Cuba Prompts Spanish Minister Statement
The Senate held a spirited Cuban debate with speeches on immigration and silver near end. Senor Dupey De Lome, Spain’s minister, read a statement detailing insurgent guerrilla warfare and burning cane fields, referencing U S approval for public use. Senator Morgan criticized the minister’s account as sharp exchanges followed.
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Wanntso Toy
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Senate Upholds Governer Bradley Militia Action In Kentucky
The Kentucky Senate adopted a party line resolution condemning Governor Bradley for using the militia and appointing a Goebel led committee to probe contempt and privilege. The measure replaces a Bronston resolution denouncing Bradley and threatening to suspend legislation while the militia held the capitol. The House debated many resolutions but all were withdrawn.
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Goebel
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Snow Storm Limits Drift and Rail Impact in Missouri
Snow has fallen since yesterday with no abatement and little wind causing no drifting. Railroads largely unaffected though streetcar service is somewhat disrupted. The second annual convention of the A P A of Missouri opened with delegates from St. Louis, Moberly, Springfield, Joplin and other towns, including a few African American delegates.
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A. Kassas Curr
A. P A
Missouri
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St. Louis
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Springfeld
Joplin
Campaign Button Orders For Quay Presidential Candidacy
Wasulserox March 17 Half a million campaign buttons ordered by Quay campaign managers. The Reed and Allison buttons appeared on Washington coats last week. Distribution will begin once initial orders can be turned out. No boom is complete without a button. Texas Love the Greer County Case
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Quay
Washiteton
Inanppelated Love an Usual Seveca Parts
March 17. a farm hand named Pelikton shot Miss Mary Mansel in the head yesterday and then, with the same weapon, fitted himself. The motive for the double crime was the unfavorable reception of the murderers attentions by his victims.
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Seveca Parts
Pelikton
Mary Mansel
Corbet and Quinn Meet. Mater Withdraws from Heavyweight
In Portstown Pa on March 12 John J Quinn, backer of Peter Mater, and Jim Corbett held a conference. The result announces Mater will withdraw temporarily from the heavyweight class to allow Eitzsimmons and Corbett to match. In Biopwa New York on March 7 Richard Warren, nephew of Richard Croker, elopes with Grace Morrill, a year-old kindergarten teacher, despite her father’s opposition.
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Prrtssone
John J.” Quinn
Peter Mater
Jim Corbett
Mater
Eitzsimmons
Jim
Richard Croker
Biopwa
New York
Richard Warren
Grace Morrill
Miss Morrill
Warren
Mortgage Redemption In Montana Helson Mont
The Supreme Court upholds a one year redemption period for mortgage foreclosures as constitutional, applying to loans created under the old law. Embezzlement charge against Bishop W B Campbell of Toledo is noted. County Treasurer Stahl reports record tax turnover by sheriff. FP C P. F. not seeking reelection as Grand Secretary. notice issued to officers and lodges.
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Helson
Mont
Supreme Court
Cleveland
Ohio
W. B Campbell
Toledo
African Evangelical Mission
F. M. Stahl
Carlisle Hopes for Sound Money Candidacy in Chicago
Secretary Carlisle plans a presidential nomination bid with cabinet support on a sound money platform. A public announcement will come after President Cleveland clarifies his stance on a third term. The Carlisle camp cites Treasury policy favoring silver, detailing coinage and redemption practices and urging continued use of silver to broaden circulation.
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Waller Still in Prison in France Negotiations Continue
The Patrie cites Interior Ministry report that John J. Waller once U S consul at Tamatave remains imprisoned after a twenty year sentence for correspondence with the Horns. No release order has been received and talks between France and the United States on his case go on.
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the Patrie
Ministry of the Interior
John J. Waller
United States
Tamatare
British American track challenge eyed by New York clubs
A London to New York track confrontation seems planned with the London Athletic Club leading a United Kingdom challenge to American champions. The New York Athletic Club may join a team including all national champions, date tentatively set for July 16, and veterans Brad ley Bredin Shaw mull return.
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Weeks
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Sports’ Club of London
Itise
New York Sun
President Buys Mining Shares in Cleveland Interview
Frank Perkins, back in Colorado Springs, recounts a lengthy audience with President Cleveland on cabinet day. The president asked about Cripple Creek mines, praised Colorado's prospects, and kept a toasted sylvanite ore specimen. Secretary Thurber reportedly handed a 150,000 share gilt edge stock check at departure.
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Frank Perkins
Colorado Springs
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New York
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Chicago Tribune
Triweekly Receptions Resume At White House For Public
The president will resume triweekly public receptions in the east room on Monday Wednesday and Saturday at 1 15 p m. They are informal and for visitors who wish to pay respects, not conduct business. The article also notes church unity efforts and a satirical poem about a proposed deep sea prize fight.
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Cleveland
East Moonporary
Washington
Sociability of Indians Shown in Friendly Visits
A Century article notes Indians are social, visiting neighbors with gifts of tobacco. Visiting parties halt near destinations, unload packs, don gala attire, and exchange welcomes. Men ride ahead, families join, and all adorn themselves in color, shell, and feather finery as children wear tread paint. After visits, communities return home content, wary of possible enemy incursions.
Anatomy of Speed Skating and Body Types
A historical note from Popular Science Monthly discusses speed skaters with short bodies and long thighs, noting their strong legs but weak arms and chests. It cites skaters Donahues McCormick Breen and warns speed skating alone fails to build symmetrical, full-body fitness.
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McCormick
Wilson Breen
McCulloch
Popular Science Monthly
Can't Go Home for Christmas Loneliness of College Men
A New York Herald note laments students who cannot go home for Christmas. It portrays them idling in deserted college halls or seeking warmth by a study fire, believing Christmas joy is communal and shared rather than solitary. The piece contrasts theater and sleep as misused comforts for the isolated student.
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Christ
New York Herald
The Only Thing Left
A lady visits an uptown grocery seeking novel delicacies for a stag supper and, after the clerk lists many items including wines, concedes nothing else is available beyond suggesting a stock of cromo-seltzer.
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Washington Star
Principle and Force and the Christian Duty in War
New York Tribune notes that preparation for war should await a clear duty to resort to force, urging restraint as nations grow in Christian spirit. Bar Harbor reports saloons closed after summer crowds leave, with Sunday laws used to force shop closures. Also mentions nutmegs from Banda Island and a Dutch monopoly, harvest in June, and a diamond test using an aluminum pencil that marks artificial stones but not genuine ones.
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Bar Harbor
Bunda Island
Europe
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