Will's Point Tornado Leaves Destruction and Death
A west Will's Point tornado on March 11 killed four people and injured about twenty, with fourteen dwellings ruined and the public school wrecked. Damage across Texas and surrounding counties plus Arkansas and Louisiana clusters estimated near one million dollars. Telephones and telegraph lines suffered widespread outages, compounding relief efforts as communities organize aid for the destitute.
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J. A. Wooly
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New York Sailor Adelbert Hay Leaves on American Line Steamer
The American line steamer New York sailed from Southampton on March 11 for New York. Among the passengers was Adelbert S. Hay former United States consul at Pretoria.
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Pretoria
Russia Denies Ulterior Plans in Manchuria
Washington reports Count Cassini denies Russia seeks Manchuria, insisting Russia would recall troops once lasting order and railway protection are secured. UK and German diplomacy edge toward an anti partition stance as US urges China to withhold concessions.
Utah Legislature Passes Bill to Obstruct Polygamy Prosecutions
Salt Lake City March 12. The Utah House approved the Evans Bill 25 to 17 to restrict prosecutions for adultery and polygamy. The measure, already passing the Senate, aims to limit complaints to specific relatives and the wife or alleged wife, with governor to sign.
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Britain Rejects Senate Amendments to Hay Pauncefote Pact
Washington reports the British government rejected all senate amendments to the Hay Pauncefote treaty leaving the United States to decide on further action. No conference with Secretary Hay occurred yet, and Congress may not be in session to consider a new negotiations path if pursued.
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Insurgents Surrender Report From Manila
General MacArthur reports at Manila that Gen Marian De Dis four officers and 57 men surrendered at Naic with arms. The surrender signals possible collapse of the insurrection as archipelago wide captures and surrenders continue. Since January 1, 3,168 arms have been surrendered or captured.
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President to visit Pacific coast this spring
The president plans a western trip leaving in late April or early May with cabinet members and Ohio delegation. They will travel via the Southern Pacific route, stopping first in New Orleans and consider several stops in Texas. There is mention of a possible meeting with President Diaz in El Paso as part of the coast tour.
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Development of a Public Conscience at Lent Talk
At the Old South church in Boston President Hadley of Yale warned that trusts need regulation by public sentiment, saying a Washington emperor could rise within 25 years unless a broad popular force is created beyond legislation. He spoke during a Yale college presidents Lenten address.
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