Lorada Turbulence Erupts as Rangers Fire on Rioters
Chaos in Laredo as state rangers and four assistants clash with Mexicans amid smallpox control efforts. Captain Rogers wounded, five killed or injured, cavalry deployed to disperse crowds, guards patrol streets, and health officers resume work as residents retreat to refuges along the Rio Grande.
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Lorada Laredo
Tex
Rogers
State Rangers
Rangers
Axipty Herrera
Pallcrman
Tates
Cis
Dowels Bartholomew
Rmnda
Erik Faa
Ayor Chisten
O'Aaran
Ubis
Ayore
Dave Leced Sworth
Aity
Hisbet
Ania
Kansas SpanishAmerican War Roster Published
The Kansas legislature sanctions a 48 page roster pamphlet listing names and addresses of all officers and privates in the four Kansas regiments. Printed for general distribution by the adjutant general's office.
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Kansas
Adjutant General's Office
Kansas Adjutant General Critiques Roster Data
The adjutant general notes the Kansas roster printed for the veteran volunteers is incomplete and error prone. He cites rosters from other states with more data and urges equal detail, saying the master rolls contain the information but typographical errors mar the Kansas list.
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Ani Adjutant General
Adjutant Generala Office
Fox
Kansas
Indictments in Montana over 1896 Democratic campaign fund
Butte Mar 21 United States Grand Jury returned indictments against Dr J Atkinson surgeon engineer Charles McIntyre and Frank A Hunter for soliciting a campaign fund at the FL Peck Indian reservation The money is said to have been raised November 30 1896 to cover a deficit in the national Democratic committee fund.
Strike in Alaska Ends as Leader Is Imprisoned
Seattle March 21 The backbone of the strike on the White Pass and Yukon railway is broken, say Rosalie officers arriving today from Skaguay. Strike leader J K White was sentenced to six months imprisonment at Sitka by U S Commissioner Zehibrede for juicing.
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Seattle
Wash
White Pass and
Yukon
Rosalie
Skaguay
J. K. White
Sitka
United States
Zehibrede
Transport Cleveland sails to Manila for army supplies
The Cleveland sails for Manila to buy nearly 1,500 tons of supplies for the United States army. City of Puebla will depart soon with supplies and will be followed by Charles Nelson and Zealand. The City of Puebla and Zealandia will carry regulars for duty in the Philippines. Several sailing vessels have also been secured for transport of supplies.
Boldt Buys Stratford Hotel Minority Interest in Philadelphia
New York reports George C Boldt of the Waldorf Astoria yesterday purchased the minority interest in the Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia which he has controlled for eleven years He announced plans to erect on the Stratford site a Waldorf style hotel thirteen or fourteen stories high costing about 3000 dollars
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New York
Avere
Morrow
George C. Boldt
Yesturday
Stratford Hotel
Philadelphia
Mer. Boldt
Eneet
Stratford
Rag Time Gambler Sentenced in Lowville Case
Louis Schmidt, saloon keeper in Lowville New York, was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary and fined $600 for operating the illegal “callie music box” and slot machine. The device paid out coins while playing tunes like On the Banks of the Wabash and Rag Time. The attorney A J Speckert argued about the odds of conviction versus payout.
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Schmitt
A. J. Speckert
Bryan Declines Jefferson Banquet Invitation Over Principles
Chattanooga March 21 1899 W J Bryan releases correspondence with Perry Belmont and Richard Croker showing his decision to decline the Jefferson Birthday Democratic club banquet. He cites disagreement with Belmonts stance and the Chicago platform, arguing harmony impossible between Jeffersonian Democrats and Republicans masquerading as Democrats. Bryan asserts his support for Democratic principles and cautions the invitation would harm the party.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
W. J. Bryan
Associated Press
Belmont
Bryan
Champaign
Perry Belmont
Democratic Club
New York
Lincoln
Ned
Jefferson
Richard Croker
Nebraska
Neb
Democratic
William J. Bryan
Thomas Jefferson
Llanedy Perry Belmont
Chicago
Er J. Bryan
Four Wives Claimed for Dr Chambers in Texarkana
A Texarkana Arkansas report alleges Dr J Me Chambers faces abduction charges and multiple women claim to be his wife. Names mentioned include Mrs Nall and Mrs Rick V Chambers of Cleveland Arkansas, with discussion of an alleged Melena Arkansas wife and possible others across Arkansas. The piece notes rumors of several Mrs Chambers among borders and the aim to verify additional spouses.
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Chambers
Texarkana
Ark
J. Me Chambers
Mitt
Nall
Caisson
Aine
Sivebard
Merle
Rick V. Chambers
Cleveland
Hasbar
Che Min
Melena
Vicksburg Park Receives National Commission Ovation
In Vicksburg Mississippi on March 21 the National Commission tendered an ovation at the Cotton Exchange honoring General Stephen D. Lee Colonel Everest and Captain.
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National Commission
Cotton Exchange
Vicksburg
Miss
Confederate Civil War veterans honored in Vicksburg ceremony
A grand ovation was given to Colonel Bouthe and longtime attorney in Vicksburg for recalling Civil War memories. W. W. Rigby, the commission of the Vicksburg National Military Park, historian and Secretary angiey Were joined by Colonel Everest and General Kounts in brief remarks. The commission has been in session since last Wednesday.
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Tain
W. W. Rigby
Vicksburg National Military Perkeneel
Everest
Rigby
Kounts
Notions On Franchise For Negroes Sparks Commons Debate
In London March 2 debates in the House of Commons covered colonial questions. Mr Chamberlain argued presenting West Indies enfranchisement for nonwhites was absurd and that extending the Port of Spain council would misfire. He urged the current system under the colonial office remained best given circumstances. He also critiqued Transvaal policy, saying Krueger’s speech and dynamite monopoly plans failed to address grievances. Chamberlain warned only limited British intervention would help if international breaches arose.
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England
London
House of Commons
West Indies
Chamberlain
Port of Spain
Colonial Office
Transvaal
Charmber- Jaly
Mr. Chamberlain
Krueger
Great Britain
Boy bootblack survives perilous ride on Florida Special
Richmond dispatch reports twelve year old George Davis fled from St. Augustine to reach Richmond. He hid on a ladder beneath a sleeping car of the Florida Special for miles, endured cold, hunger, and fear, then was helped at the Union Depot and taken to the hospital where doctors expect a full recovery in a day or two.
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Richmond
St. Augustine
Fla
George Davis
Jake Lange
George
Cairo
Los Angeles
Cal
Florida
Jimuvli
Ie Boy
Tange
Union Depot
Dr. Brown
Almahouse
Engrafted 4500 Pieces Restore Girl After Severe Injury
Chicago March 21 Mary Maloney a near side girl has 4500 pieces of skin grafted to her head. 1800 came from her body and 2760 from Miss Ma Jones's sister and brother. Dr Frederick G Schaefer led the operation described as the most extensive of its kind. The procedure saved her life after a hair entangled in a revolving shaft torn away scalp. After a long effort she is now in good health and spirits.
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Chicago
Mary Maloney
Ife
Frederick G. Schaefer
Steamship Brake promised to halt ships in seas tragedy report
A Vienna London Leader summary cites Croatian engineer Cavetkeviteh proposing a naval brake for steamers. A curved steel plate lowers into the propeller slipstream to reverse thrust and stop the ship, potentially preventing disasters like the H M S Victoria catastrophe. Tests on the Clotilde at 10 knots allegedly halted within thirty seconds, covering about twenty feet.
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Vienna
London
Cavetkeviteh
Col Hina
Clotilde
Free sample Swamp-Root kidney remedy offer in State Journal
Advertisement urges readers to request a free sample of Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root, claiming it cures unhealthy kidneys and bladder disorders. It describes symptoms of kidney weakness, promotes the product's benefits, and provides mailing details to receive a sample and a medical booklet.
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State Journal
Kilmen
Bright
Kilmer
Dr. Kilner & Co
Binghamton, SY
Topeka Daily State Journal
Mrs Davis to stay in New Orleans for weeks longer
Health of Mrs Jefferson Davis remains delicate in New Orleans during March with a plan to visit Beauvoir, Miss. Miss Belle Morgan accompanies her as guest and traveling companion. The trip aims to lift her spirits after the death of her daughter Winnie Davis, with a return to New York anticipated in April.
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Jeff Davie
Jefferson Davis
New Orleans
New York
Belle Morgan
Beauvoir
Davis
Winnie Davis
New York Journal
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