Gossip From Washington On Dining And Trusts
Washington society circles discuss a Depew dinner involving Morgan and a dispute over a White House invitation for Prince Henry. President denies inviting Morgan for Prince Henry but warns he can arrange an alternative if needed. Rumors circulate about attorney general suits against industrial trusts and McLaurin Tillman related accusations. A Senate committee faces possible inquiries into McLaurin and broader charges of corrupt influence on the Spanish treaty vote.
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Washington
No. C
J. Mierpont
Corsair
Chauncey M
Ssip
Morgan
Tia
White House
Prince Henry
Northwest
J. J. Hill
South Carolina
McLaurin
Pritchard
North Carolina
Tillman
Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Privilges and Elections
Wildcat Battles Ranch duo in Deer Park fight
In Deer Park on the Cuyamaca Mountains Clarence Rowe and Willam Cole faced a fierce wildcat that entered their woodshed and attacked a bull terrier. Rowe shot the animal after a struggle that also wounded the dog, with the taxidermist now to mount both slain animals as described by the men.
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San Diego
Clarence Rowe
Willam Cole
Deer Park
Cuyamaca
Rowe
Cole
Howe
Cleveland Elect and City Railway to Merge Under Hanna
The Plain Dealer reports an agreement to consolidate the Cleveland Electric Railway Company and the Cleveland City Railway Company under Senator Mark Hanna. The Consolidated Company will operate all street car lines in Cleveland with stock value around 71.6 million dollars.
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Cleveland
Ohio
the Plain Dealer
Cleveland Electric Railway Company
Cleveland City Raiway Company
Mark Hanna
Fools and Their Money Part Chicago Receiverships Face Creditors
A Chicago report outlines the Surety Guarantee and Trust Company, capitalized at 1 million, placed in receivership by federal authority. A cash drawer held $2.07 as the receiver eyes office furnishings to cover salaries, while legal action seeks $60,000 from investors and details a deposit-based property examination scheme.
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Hicago
Suretrust
Chicago
Ist
Capital
Philippines
Iowa
Butler
Atrocities in the Philippines Navy unit faces court martial over Samar executions
A dispatch from Manila reports Major Littleton T. Waller and Lieutenant John H. A. Day of the Marine Corps charged with executing natives in Samar without trial. Allegations describe a Native tied to a tree shot in stages over four days. No witnesses or trial details are included, with officials restricting publication.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Navy
Philippines
Manila
Littleton T. Waller
John H. A. Day
Marine Corps
Samar
Waller
Washington
Wader
Society Scandal Strikes Indiana Millionaire’s Past
Oliver M. Onstead of Marshalltown Iowa has hired attorneys to sue Mrs. Layfayette Ayers of Marion Indiana for 50 000 claiming she embezzled funds years ago when Liszie Yohn managed his Bloomington Illinois millinery store. He pursued her across the West, learned she now lives in a grand home, and legal action follows discussions with banks and allies. The case unsettles Marion society where Mrs Ayers is a prominent figure.
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Marion
Ind
Oliver M. Onstead
Marshalltown
Iowa
Layfayette Ayers
Liszie Yohn
Bloomington
Illinois
Onstead
Yohn
California
Arizona
Hie
Ayers
Mormon Missionaries Expand Campaign in Denmark
In Copenhagen on March 6 reports show Mormon missionaries intensifying propaganda visiting literature in churches and urging young girls to attend meetings. Officials note that about one in twenty two Danish immigrants to the United States were Mormon and clergy with the government plan to curb proselytizing.
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Copenhagen
Ci Charches
United States
Bradbury Loses Mexican Mines Management Change
There is a management shift at Bradbury mines in Mexico. John Bradbury, who briefly acted as superintendent, has stepped aside for another supervisor at the request of authorities or owners. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
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Los Angeles
Bradbury
Mexico
John Bradbury
Bradbury Estate Controls Mines Amid Salary Rumors
The article notes that the superintendent of mines position pays 1000 Mexican a month and that Colonel Bradbury's regime ended seven weeks ago with his return to Los Angeles. It claims control rests with the estate and other large stockholders, while Bradbury Sr. left a 5 million-dollar estate with a widow receiving one third and six children due 100 000 on age.
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Bradbury
Colonel Bradbury
Los Angeles
Bradbury Sr
Leff
Claims Commission Decision In Maine Wreck Case
The Spanish treaty claims commission ruled that individual sailors injured in the Maine explosion have no claim against Spain even if the government bears responsibility. The decision affects about two and a half million dollars in claims filed with the commission.
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Washington
Spanish Treaty Claims Commission
Maine
Havana Harbor
Spain
United States
Commission
Torrents of Rain Fall in California
A heavy rainstorm drenched the upper Sacramento Valley last night, with three inches of rain in the 24 hours ending this morning. The Sacramento River is expected to rise sharply after previously falling rapidly.
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California
Sacramento
Sacramento Valley
Sacramento River
Durne
Squaw Men Hit Hard in Kiowa Comanche Lands ruling
Judge Irwin at El Reno ruled that certain holdings in the Kiowa and Comanche Indian Reservations must be restored to Indians, after Daniel High sought relief. The decision affects white men married to Indian women and could prompt immediate appeals for federal troops to dispossess them.
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Wichita
Ridge Trewin
District Court
el Reno
Daniel High
Irwin
Illonois Doctor Refuses Aid as Mob Forms in Carlyle
In Carlyle Illinois yesterday a 14 year old girl Mrs James Essington burned while cleaning a shawl with gasoline died from injuries last night. Dr Max Broening declined to render aid during the fire mob gathered outside his office threatening violence if he did not treat the victim. Prosecution likely sought against the doctor while public sentiment reflected shock at the incident and the threatened actions. The piece notes the ensuing unrest and a warning to the doctor. Local events also mention a drill by the Red Men's team and a Tennessee play delaying after hours dancing due to curtain timing.
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Carlyle
James Essington
Max Broening
Ix House
Tutre
Boy Newsboy Survives Pioneering Skull Trephination
Roy Ellis a nine year old Indianapolis newsboy recovering after a pioneering skull operation at Union State Hospital. The boy, bright yet troubled by past head injury, has a noted habit of mischief and elusiveness while under close police attention.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Roy Ellis
Union State Hospital
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