Naval Bill Advances as Four Battleships Ordered
The naval appropriation bill passed the House with four battleships authorized and fifteen torpedo boats, totaling about 85 million. Debate centered on expanding to six battleships, supported by Majors, Hanley, Cummings, and Johnson, but opposed by Boutelle Hulick and Robinson. Mahon moved to name ships Quay McKinley Allison Wasurratos, with limited confirmation.
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Wasurratos
House
Majors
Mahon
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Allison
SCXDAY Appropriation Bill Details and Debates
The House committee of appropriations completed the sun dry civil appropriation bill and sent it to the House for gelled action. It lists totals for river and harbor works and numerous items including post offices, enforcement laws, soldiers’ homes, courts, prisons, and survey costs.
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Wasmeros
House Committee of
Isas City
Omaha
Unitedates
Fire roars through Vose Building at Machias
A blaze in Machias Maine destroyed the Vose Building, causing damage estimated at 90 000 dollars. The fire swept the block and damaged the structure s lodge rooms with contents. Insurance figures are not yet finalized.
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Machias
Maceiss
Utw
Topeka Girl Whistler Impresses Burlesque Company
A young Topeka girl named Tay Evans entertained a burlesque audience at the Grand with bird imitations and flute-like whistles amid staging confusion. Her performance impressed manager Bracele and actor Louis Grane, leading to a contract for next season.
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Topeka
Waistler
Cansig & Endeesca
Petaine Wres
Tay Evans
Miss Evans
Ethan Baw
Mus Bracele
William Erd
Berwn
Sesson
Whistler
Louis Grane
Perch
Pstes
Topeke
Commonwealth
Deby
Kansay
Weyler Declares Insurgents Incendiaries Bandits
March 27. Captain General Weyler issues proclamation to treat insurgents as incendiaries and bandits. They avoid engagements, so they face summary trials and execution. Maceo's position along the western island is now in a tightened trap as General Aroias leads 5,000 troops along the Mariel to Neptune line.
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Weyler
Maces
Mariel
Majana
Guinanajay
Waterloo
Artemisa
Neptune
Aroias
Maceo
Whipped by Women in Bertrand Neb Publicly Beaten
Bertran, Neb March 27 ex-justice J H Willey was publicly whipped by a mob of enraged women in the street yesterday after being accused of making an improper proposal to a young girl. He was escorted to the custody of a constable, then seized by the crowd and beaten before authorities halted the scene. Willey and his family witnessed the punishment outside his home before he left town.
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Bertrand
Beereanp
J. Hi. Willey
Justice of the Peace and & Pioneer
Willey
Governor postpones hangings of Polisra and Harris
Bassas City reports Governor Stone has respited Polisra and Harris, delaying their execution from today March 27 to a new date in April.
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Gurderers
Bassas City
Stone
Polisra
Harris
Senator Allen Proposes Free Coinage Resolution
Senator Allen introduced a resolution urging Congress to restore free coinage of silver and to strip the Treasury Secretary of authority to issue currency. The measure calls for immediate action on monetary policy and seeks to curb existing limits on silver coinage.
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Allen
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Home Seeking Excursion Tickets Offered to Western Points
A travel promotion announces tickets to Oregon, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Arizona and Indian Territory at one fare plus $2 for round trips. For reservations and information call your nearest Hook Island Agent. Contact A. M. Fouten, City Page.
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Texas
Arkansas
Missouri
Arizona
Indian Territory
Hook Island
GEO H NETTLETON DEAD PRESIDENT OF MEMPHIS SYSTEM
George Henry Nettleton, president and general manager of the Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis railroad, died last night in Kansas City Missouri after years of recurring strokes. His death marks the end of a long career in railroad leadership.
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Memphis
More Kansas City
George Henry Nettleton
Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis Railroad
Nettleton
Altgeld Indicted Over Flag Display at Illinois University
Governor John P Altgeld and the University of Illinois board were indicted by Champaign county grand jury for neglect or refusal to display the American flag over state university buildings. The flag had been shown on a Hagpole but not on separate buildings. Four unidentified men were found dead after a wreck of Indiana Illinois and with Panhandle wrecking train near Toto.
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Altgeld
Champatex
Dil
John P. Altgeld
University of Ilinois
Champaign County Grand Jury
Imilitary Hall
Gate North Juniox
Ind
Indiana
Illinois & Lens
Toto
Panhandle
Suit Over Flowers From State Funeral of Sir John Thompson
In Monrarat on March 27 a case enters Exchequer court over flowers supplied for the late Sir John Thompson's state funeral. WB Davidson sues the Queen for 1500 dollars, the Queen represented by the executive council offers 200 dollars in full settlement, Davidson vows to appeal to the bitter end.
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Queen Victoria
Monrarat
Sir John Thompson
Exchequer
WB. Davidson
Davidson
Executive Council
Will of Benjamin Franklin Probated in Suffolk
The will of Benjamin Franklin probated in Philadelphia about ten years ago was allowed in Suffolk county probate court to inform the legal question of the Franklin fund disposition, as a trial approaches in court. Shirt Waist Strike in St Josrix raises wages demand with earnings around 75 cents daily. Hindering Miss Barton’s relief work limits her to Turkish relief lists. Kansas professors granted leave to study abroad next year at Lawrence. Senate approves Harrison to accept decorations from Brazil and Spain. Benton Arkansas reported on fire endangering a town of 1900 with no fire department. Mine explosion in Brasnerton New Zealand kills five and entombs sixty others.
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Bea Frankin
Boston
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
Suffolk County
Franklin Fund
St. Josrix
Tootle, Wheeler & Motter
Fourth Street
McKinley Faction Invades Texas Convention Clash
In Avatrx Texas on March 27 a Republican convention descended into a violent split. McKinley and Reed Allison factions each organized rival conventions after fierce brawls among delegates. Police restored order as both groups elected separate St Louis delegates and electors, with McKinley supporters endorsing his candidacy.
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Cuancestox
W. Va
Republicana
St Louis
McKinley
Avatrx
Texas
Cuney
Committee On
Credentials Committee
Heed
Allison
St. Louis
N. W. Danes
Galveston
W. B. Makemson
Georgetown
E. H. Terrell
San Antonio
Q. B. Ferguson
Richmond
W. FP
Gro
John ©. Cain
R. B. Smith
George C. Clifford
Eugene Marshall
Dallas
McKinney
John L. Sullivan
John Grant
Sherman
Frank Hamilton
Austin
J. Smith
Colorado
W. E. Davis
Fort Worth
Ed Anderson
W. H. Love
R. G. Collins
Richard Alien
E. P. Hust
A. H. Caldwell
Still Bolding Loughbridge hearing in San Francisco
The habeas corpus hearing for William Loughbridge the Savannah bank burglar is adjourned to Monday as Missouri officers prepare requisition papers. An abstract to the Kansas national banks shows declines in loans and discounts with assets sourced from 10,145,051 to 855,453. A Methodist Sunday school class offers an entertainment with music and refreshments tonight at the church. all are invited.
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Loughbridge
San Francisco
Cal
William Loughbridge
Savannah
Missouri
Wasinetos
Kansas
Isdiss
Methodiet Suday
Joeweta
Hulls Champagne Hook Practical Joke Story
A lengthy anecdote about Representative Hull of Iowa receiving a champagne hook as a prank gift. Hull parades the tale as a test of character, noting how his wife views his ignorance and his political popularity grows. The item morphs into a broader satirical portrait of Prohibition era wit and gossip in Iowa.
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Hull
Lowa
Mr. Bull
Gongresman Chickering
Chicago
Chickering
State Senate
Congress
Iowa
Wired
Aptis
Washington Post
Mulligan Families Support Baby Injury Rumor
The fragment notes sympathy for Mrs. Mulligan and Mrs. Finnigin regarding a baby’s fall. It suggests Mulligan’s hardship and mentions adults offering sympathy or support, with unclear specifics about what happened. The text reflects social concern and gossip rather than a clear event.
The Star Grocery Goods and Prices Ad
Local grocery advertises a wide assortment of staples and luxuries with price highlights on sugar coffee canned goods meats lard and fresh produce. The list includes sugar coffee corn meal flour mincemeat cod fish peas peaches strawberries and assorted canned fruits with emphasis on value and quality.
Beaten by a Relatives Man in Domestic Assault
Mrs Emma Beardsley alleges she was knocked down and kicked by her son in law Miller during a dispute over a board bill and theater money. Beardsley’s sister in law restrained him and a police warrant was issued for his arrest after doctors reported injuries including a black eye and a cut lip. The incident occurred at 126 Disney Street and involved Beardsley and her mother in law.
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Emma Beardsley
Dews
Mer Squ
Disnesek Street
Hardon
Alsier
Gia Voritt
Bourdell
Miller
Abs. Beardsoieley
wofGan
States Are in Question as House Debates Arizona New Mexico Bills
House committees prepared to take up the Arizona and New Mexico statehood bills again, with plans to allow the full chamber to decide. New Mexico bill reported to the Senate, but the House committee previously chose not to report it. Some leaders urge laying the bills before the entire House for a decision.
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Gearereses Committee
Wasuseros
Senate
Senate Ieclause of Representatives
Panes Governont
Cuba
United States of America
United States
House
Hale
Wassitncroy
Arizona
New Mexico
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