Steady Preparation for Momentous Doings of a Week
The Army and Navy Report details a busy week of naval mobilization under Secretary Long and Roosevelt. A board on auxiliary cruisers prepares for New York. Guns at the Washington factory rise to power with 150 pieces in progress. The Maine explosion is described as a submarine mine in Havana harbor with no administration conclusion yet.
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Roosevelt
Auxiliary Fleet
Maine
Army and Navy Register
Long Diver
Washington
Lee
Cuba
Navy Department
New York
Long
Court of
Hichborn
Courtlandt Street
New York City
Havana
Alger
Gage
Court of Inquiry
Maron
Legion
Newport
Converse
Montgomery
McLean
Holman
Debates Over Maine Explosion and Newport Torpedo Claim
Washington reports debate over the Maine explosion with claims about a Newport torpedo and experts disputing the existence of a Newport torpedo. Commander McLean and Navy officials say no Newport torpedo exists, while dispatches reference Havana inquiry evidence reaching the president.
Girl of 16 Charged with Deliberately Murdering Her Father
Fayetteville Arkansas March 14 Myrtie Storrer a 16 year old girl is jailed at Huntsville charged with murdering her father M V Storger Also jailed are her mother and Oscar Messer her lover both charged with complicity The killing occurred Friday as the family returned from Huntsville with the mother defending the lover and neighbors reporting conflicting accounts Public sentiment is divided on guilt or innocence.
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Fayetteville
Ark
Myrtie Storrer
Huntsville
M. V. Storger
Oscar Messer
Arkansas
Messer
Desperate Moonshiners Battle In Ozark Cabin
In the Ozark mountains northeast of Fayetteville Arkansas United States deputy marshals fought a fierce gun battle with moonshiners. Leader Granville Phillips was killed as others fled into the rocks. One deputy wounded severely and two grazed. Four hundred gallons of whisky were confiscated after the chase ended when ammunition ran low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
Ark
Ozark Mountains
United States
Granville Phillips
Union Clause Bolsters Education Board Control of Union Labor
Judge Tuley rules the board of education may require union labor in school contracts if it believes it promotes economy or reduces delays. He notes private contracts can mandate union work, and that public boards could adopt a union clause under certain circumstances. The opinion cites potential bias and duty to act impartially.
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Chicago
Yard of Education
Tuley
Building Trades’ Council
Board of Education
Grand Pacific Reopens After Expansion and Renovation
Grand Pacific hotel in Chicago reopened on Saturday under new management William R. Kerr and Albert E. Glennie after a two story addition and extensive overhauls. The hotel long hosted politicians and hosted annual game dinners before its spring 185 closure. London reports Lady Francis Hope aids the dowager duchess of Newcastle at Whitechapel, organizing a concert at Aldgate baths hall to fund Whitechapel school rebuild.
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Grand Pacific
Chicago
Grand Pacific Hotel
William R. Kerr
Albert E. Glennie
Union League Club
London
Francis Hope
May Yohe
Duchess of Newcastle
White Chapel
Public Baths
Aldegate
Tragedy in English Indiana both parents harm children
Emile Devan in English Indiana tried to kill himself and his four children with laudanum on Saturday. all are in precarious condition. Mrs Devan died nearly a year ago, and Devan's mind is said to be unbalanced. In New York Dr Trumbull Cleveland was arrested for manslaughter after allegedly causing the death of James L Carbatt's infant through faulty treatment. he posted a $5,000 bond.
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Anderson
Ind
Supreme Court
Indiana
New York
Richard K. Fox
Kid” McCoy
Fort Wayne
Police Gazette
Chattanooga
Tenn
Arthur
Sargent
Clark
Daniels
Emile Devan
Trumbull Cleveland
James L. Carbatt
Buried West’s Oldest Stage Coach Driver Captain Evans
Captain E. B. Evans aged 91, the eldest stage coach driver in the west, was buried in East St. Louis on Saturday. He left a widow and two sons and had long been known to hundreds on both riverbanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
E. B. Evans
East St. Louis
Leaver
Look Like They Might Call Down Congressional Wrath on Somebody's Head
Washington march 14 commission indicates looming congressional pressure over a controversial issue. The report hints at potential hearings or investigations targeting a named party or policy with broad political implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commission
Union Labor Clauses in Public Contracts Stir Debate
A board faces duty to act in public interest when union or nonunion labor rules may affect construction. Pension rules ban agents from aiding pension claims, with violators risking loss of license. Evansville report cites Representative Hemenway predicting imminent war with Spain and Cuban operations within ten days.
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Evansville
Ind
James A. Hemenway
United States
Spain
Cuba
Anonymous threats surface during Lattimer trial in Wilkesbarre
Letters sent to Judge Woodward threaten his life from a supposed secret group. One signer calls itself Justice while another accuses him of coal royalties ties. In Cedar Rapids Iowa a fire destroys Whittemore business houses Saturday, losses estimated at 80000 dollars.
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Wilkesbarre
Woodward
Lattimer
Martin
Cedar Rapids
Whittemore
Bowery Mission lodging house fire claims eleven lives
The Bowery Mission lodging house at 105 Bowery in New York burned in the early hours, killing eleven lodgers and injuring others. About 150 men were housed, paying 15 to 25 cents, with many escaping in bare or burned condition as flames spread quickly from a third floor wash room. The origin is believed to be a cigarette in the third floor lavatory, though the night clerk had just checked the area.
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New York
Bowery Mission Lodging House
Bowery
Croker
The
Christian Herald
John N. Wyburn
Bus Line Call Up Phone Number 1 Hotel Allen
The notice directs callers to use phone line 1 at Hotel Allen to leave orders. Frank Rogers is identified as the person who will promptly attend to the orders. The fragment implies a local business or hotel coordination for delivery or service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Allen
Frank Rogers
Shilohs and Karl Remedies Featured in Local Ads
An 19th century style advertisement roundup touts Karl's Clover Root Tea for nervous tension and constipation, Shiloh's Cure for coughs and croup, Shiloh's Vitalize for indigestion and liver issues, and urging not to be deceived by cough hazards. Glasgow & Lytle sell all products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
Sweet
Hartford
Conn
Glasgow & Lytle
Shiloh
Hardenbrook Faces McCoy In Four Round Battle
Walkerton heavy weight champion Bern Hardenbrook met Kid McCoy in Fort Wayne for four rounds. Hardenbrook forced McCoy to the ropes three times and scored a knock down showing surprising form despite poor training. The bout boosted Hardenbrook as a rising name in Indiana boxing.
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Walkerton
Ind
Bern Hardenbrook
Indiana
Kid" McCoy
Fort Wayne
Hardenbrook
McCoy
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Union Theological Seminary
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Pres
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Ass't Cash
Washington County Savings Bank
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Casttlor
Kaew
Vo Pom
Rok
First National Bank
Wim. Whair
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Jos Oph
DOT
Lh. J Robinson
Frank Stewart
J. B. Henderson
H. M. Eicher
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Savings
J. J. Kellogg
Clutios
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Offee East Side Square
Chas. J. Wilson
Attrorney-At-Law
Cwpton
Alberson’s Grocery
T. T. Keeley
Washington Street
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Stus
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Chattanooga Medicine Co
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Hamburg
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Shelbyville
Alongo Barrett
Edward Skotzki
Skotski
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Temple Building
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