Fortysix Tons Of Treasure Guarded By Soldiers In Transit
A New York dispatch reports forty eight tons of money valued at three million dollars moved in gold and silver from a sub treasury to be paid to Cuban troops. Soldiers escorted iron safes and casks aboard the Meigs and the Meade for delivery to General Brooke in Brooklyn. Paymaster General Garey to handle funds, with rosters still incomplete causing delay in payrolls. General Gomez notes officer counts and promotions tied to bravery amid an army of eighty two thousand.
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New York
United States
Meade
Havana
Littell
Quartermaster’s Department
Broad Street
Pier 3
East River
General Meigs
Meigs
Brooklyn
Pier 22
General Garey
Major Rogers
Brooke
Roloff
Gomez
On Same Gallows a Man and Woman Are Executed
In St Scholastique Quebec Mis Cordelia Poirier and Samuel Parslow were hanged for Poirier’s husband’s murder. Both executed within eight minutes as their necks broke. Poirier remained calm, faced jeering crowds, and prayed to the end, while Parslow showed less courage and was near death when the drop fell. They were taken to the scaffold separately behind a screen.
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St. Scholastique
Quebec
Cordelia Poirier
Samuel Parslow
Parslow
President asks Wheeler to accept brigadier commission
Washington dispatch says the president requests General Wheeler to accept a brigadier general rank and stay in the army. Wheeler is weighing the offer with no final decision, and will likely proceed to the Philippines where his experience is deemed valuable.
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Washington
Wheeler
Sampsons Squadron Sails Toward Porto Rico Route Named
The North Atlantic squadron under Rear Admiral Sampson sails at 1 o clock Friday via Cienfuegos Guantanamo and Kingston Jamaica toward Porto Rico. Major General Lee will ride the battleship Texas to Ciotfungos and return by sail.
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Wessels
Jumaica
Porto Rico
Havana
Sampson
Cienfuegos
Guantanamo
Kingston
Jamaica
Lee
Seventh Army Corps
Texas
Ciotfungos
Bank Wrecked Confesses in Asheville Court
Special Bank Examiner George H Coffin testified in the Breese case detailing a $250000 collapse tied to discounted notes and officer actions. Breese Penland and Dickerson allegedly benefited, with Coffin noting $110000 personally realized by Breese. The bank’s wreck and tied securities marked a pivotal Asheville event.
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Asheville
George H. Coffin
W. E. Breese
Breese
Coffin
Comptroller of the Treasury
Penland
Dickerson
First National Bank
Tug Hues To Bottom In Norfolk Harbor Tragedy
Eleven crewmen perished when the tug Bowen sank during a dense fog and heavy snowstorm off Hog Island while towing the steam barge Admiral. The dradge crew were rescued by the German ship Albano and landed at Old Point Comfort. Captain William G. Cannon, two firemen, a cook, two sailors, and others missing.
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Ter
Norfolk
Bowen
Hog Island
Albano
New York
Newport News
Old Point Comfort
Admiral
Philadelphia
American Dredging Company
William G. Cannon
Camden
James E. Bowen
Thomas Cromp
Samuel Fowler
Phillips
Fate Conlison
Cook
Eailors
Names of Bravery Brevets to be Published
Indignation in army circles over Senate inaction on brevet appointments for bravery in the Spanish War. The president will publish the names of all officers he recommended for brevets so the country may know whom to honor.
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Senate
Spain
Shatter Down
Texas Senators Demur To Bailey Endorsing Resolution
The Texas Senate clashed over a House resolution endorsing Congressman Bailey for opposing Joe Wheeler’s seating in Congress. A motion to send the resolution to a committee failed 13 to 14, and an amendment clarified that approval would not reflect on Wheeler or Congress.
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House
Bailey
Wheeler
Senate
Texas
Joe Wheeler
Congress
Oklahoma Legislature Bans Christian Science Practice
Guthrie dispatch reports both houses passed a bill prohibiting Christian Science practice in Oklahoma. Governor is expected to sign. The action targets the faith healing practice and awaits formal enactment.
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Legislature of
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Anid
Never Saw Jay Gould by Mrs Angell Dentes in Gould Trial
In Albany a dispatch reports evidence in the Mrs Margaret Cody blackmail case against Gould heirs. Mary Angell testified she never saw Jay Gould and never claimed marriage to him. Cody allegedly offered 85 million if the suit succeeded. Angell and her husband denied any such marriage.
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Angell Dentes
Iver
Milionaire
Albany
Margaret Cody
Jay Gould
Mary Angell
Cody
Goulds
China to apologize for Italy concession dispute
The Tribune in Rome reports China will apologize and make amends to Italy for its refusal to grant a concession. The Chinese government plans to send a written apology to Italian minister Signor Martina via Sir Claude McDonald, China's response conveyed through the British minister at Peking.
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Celestiale
Italy
the Tribune
Rome
Signor
Martina
Claude McDonald
Peking
China
San Munlay
Trouble With Negro Troops At Griffin Riot And Fatal Shot
An Atlanta dispatch reports riotous negro soldiers who had been mustered out at Macon caused trouble in Griffin Georgia. A trainman, George L. Agee, was shot three times and likely fatally. Governor Candler denied ordering state troops. he blamed the soldiers and praised local police.
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Atlanta
Macon
Griffin
Pravertier
Georgia
George L. Agee
Candler
Withrow
Annan D. Campien
Mae
Tenth Immunes
Washington
Ohcers
G. L. Agee
G. H. Withrow
Tenth
United States Volunteer Routor Hotel
Raleigh
Sunderland to Lead Washington City First Presbyterian Church
Rev. Dr. Byron Sunderland is named pastor to succeed Rev. Dr. T. DeWitt Talmage at the First Presbyterian Church in Washington City. Sunderland has served the church for forty five years and has been pastor emeritus since his June resignation when Talmage assumed charge.
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Sunderland
First Presbyterian Church
Byron Sunderland
Washington City
T. DeWitt Talmage
Talmage
Secret Service Men Arrested in New Orleans Pickpocket Case
A Washington dispatch reports a clash between federal and local authorities in New Orleans during Mardi Gras. Two Treasury Secret Service agents were jailed on pickpocket charges, condemned as a police blunder by Secret Service chiefs. Secretary Gage ordered an apology and inquiry, with possible dismissal for arresting officers. Local officials promise investigation to determine grounds for arrest.
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Orleans
Washington
New Orleans
Crescent City
Secret Service
Treasury Department
Gage
the Treasury
Immigrants Riot Through North Carolina Towns
Dispatches describe riotous actions by troops called Immunees on their Raleigh trip through the Tar Heel State. Between Atlanta and Monroe they wounded Flagman Sam Sealy, raided a dispensary in Monroe taking whisky, and near Henderson nearly killed Crozier. In Weldon a colored man John Battle died after being forced to drink whisky. Troops looted stores and saloons and fired on a bystander who resisted.
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Raleigh
Dispatch
Seaboard Air Line
Atlanta
Monroe
Sam Sealy
Henderson
Crozier
Weldon
North Carolina
John Battle
Battle
Forelunn Seeds Specimens From Orient Arrive for Study
Professor A. Knapp, acting for Secretary Wilson, reports on an orient expedition to test air viability of eastern plants and seeds for U.S. introduction. Seeds and plots, including persimmons, gnarled pro net, bamboo, Japan plane, yeare, camphor trees and hagi, are selected for experiments across stations. Persimmon and pear seedlings have arrived and are distributed to experiment stations.
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A. Knapp
Wilson
Orient
Japan
Bryan to Address Arkansas Legislature in Little Rock
The Nebraska figure William Jennings Bryan accepts an invitation to visit Little Rock and address the Arkansas legislature. A House resolution tendered the invitation, the clerk will telegram it, and Bryan plans to be present late this month with exact date to be set.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Planted Tree of Liberty by Santiago Mayor in Plaza Dolores
Senor Bacardi, mayor of Santiago, planted a tree of liberty in Plaza Dolores Sunday. More than 3,000 children from city schools and a large crowd witnessed. He spoke of Cuban patriots deeds over thirty years and their uphill struggle against odds. He paid tribute to General Wood for his work during the American occupation.
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Santiago
Childeon
Senor Bacardi
Plaza Dolores
General Wood
Knoxville and Bristol Railway plans northern outlet
The Knoxville and Bristol Railway Company aims to extend its line to Bristol and connect to Knoxville, creating a through route from Bristol to Atlanta that would nearly parallel the Southern line. The project signals increased competition as Southern Railway faces another major challenger.
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Knoxville and Bristol Rilway Company
Yorxtonston
Atlanta
The
Southern Railway
Knoxville and
Bristol
Knoxville
Knoxville and Northern
Southern
Samoan leader Raffel arrives in San Francisco
Dr John Raffel, ex head of Apia’s municipal council, reached San Francisco aboard the Alameda. He said Samoa remained tranquil and that the Magetafa government held provisional recognition by leading powers with about 90 percent native support and majority foreigner endorsement.
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John Raffel
Municipal Council of
Apia
San Francisco
Alameda
T's
Associated Press
Raffel
Samoa
Tires
Amd
General Gomez Impeached by Cuban Assembly in Havana
A Havana dispatch reports the Cuban military assembly impeached General Maximo Gomez and removed him as general-in-chief after a 5 hour session from 2 to 7 pm. The vote was 26 in favor with Gomez's only supporters being Generals Cespedes and Nunez.
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Havana
Cubani Military Assembly
Maximo Gomez
Gomez
Cespedes
Nunez
Senor Manuel Sanguilly
Enor Aguerra
Senor Aguerra
Senor Sanguilly
Cuba
General Gomez
Renor Gonzales de Quesada
Porter
Gualberto Gomez
Sanguilly
Aguerro
Senor Aguerro
Assembly
Mar Mahon
Morra
Tiketown
Gomes
Molinas
Wheeler Talks on Army Status and Philippines Move
General Joseph Wheeler met with the president to discuss his future status in the army. He said his remaining in the service was not yet decided but likely unlikely, as the president may not find him a post. He expressed a desire to stay and go to the Philippines to fight, rather than stay in the United States.
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Kays
Ila
Joseph Wheeler
Philippines
Southern Mills Join Big Rolling Mill Syndicate
An expert in Birmingham, Alabama, assesses the Birmingham rolling mills to value them for an $80,000,000 rolling mill syndicate. The trust will include leading mills from the east west and south with offices in New York. Valuation work targets southern mills and northern and western plants.
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Tron Gatput
Birmingham
Ala
Fuill
New York
Southern Mills
International Steam Pump Company Formed in New Jersey
The International Steam Pump company will be organized under New Jersey law with a capital of 27,500,000. It will acquire the assets and business from five eastern steam pump firms totaling about 12,900,000 in value.
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International Steam Pump Company
New Jersey
Porto Ricans in Porto Rico Demand Self Rule
A Chicago Tribune special from San Juan reports growing discontent in Porto Rico. General Henry says twice as many troops are needed to maintain order amid clashes between natives and American troops and police. The war department seeks a clear troop count as unrest rises.
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Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Porto Rico
Tribune
San Juan
War Department
Henry
Tam
Badly Treated Witness Declines Testimony in Mrs Moore Case
New York hotel man Martin Mahon says he will not return to New York to testify against Fayne Moore. He alleges mistreatment on the stand during the badger trial that sent William Moore to 19 years, and he plans to stay away, possibly abroad, for at least a year. He calls rumors of bribery fake and promises no further statements.
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New York
Fayne Moore
Government Aggravated By Reports Of Troop Troubles
Washington dispatch notes no official report of rioting by the Tenth colored immune regiment after muster out at Macon Georgia. War Department says discharged troops fall to local authorities for law breaches. Repeated incidents push decisions to discharge troops in their home states.
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Washington
Atlanta
Tenth Colored Immune
Macon
War Department
Manila Declares Safe Passage For Officers Families
War department cable from General Otis warns Manila is not a safe place for officers families. He notes great difficulty in caring for those there and their safety as a key anxiety. No further families can be permitted to accompany troops.
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Army
War Department
General Otis
Manila
United States
Deaths in the Army 1898–99 Losses by Cause
A government statement records army deaths reported to the adjutant general for May 1, 1898, to February 28, 1899. Killed in action 5,295. died of wounds 125. died of disease 6,277. total 5,731.
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Washington Dispatch
Adjutant General’s Office
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