Two New Warships Built for Brazil Won by U S Navy
The United States Navy bought two Elswick cruisers built for Brazil after weeks of talks in London. Amazonas will sail soon to join the fleet with full coal and ammunition aboard. the second vessel is near ready for sea. A shortage of engineer officers hampers the transfer and a Spanish bid was blocked.
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Maine Wreck Census of the Needy-Politics
Havana reports indicate no naval court session yesterday while the Margrove crew reviews matters. Relief stations near Havana plan to close hours and replace with a central hub plus four suburban posts. Local lists show destitution by town and population, guiding Cuba wide relief estimates and ration planning. Rumors mention Italian warships approaching Havana.
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United States Naval Court of Inquiry
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Spanish Editor Challenges Senator Mason to Sword Fight
Washington dispatch notes El Cardo editor the Marquis de Alta Villa issues a sword point duel challenge to Senator Mason after publishing a personal abuse column. Mason says he will decide after meeting the challenger and criticizes naming weapons as improper.
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Senator Mason
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Residence dispute ties heirs to large estate
In Terre Haute on March 15 Senator Ellison seeks evidence to fix the late L B Root's legal residence. Root owned dry goods stores in Terre Haute and Fort Wayne and died in New York City. If resident of New York state, his sister inherits half. if Indiana, the widow inherits all. Root spent most time in Terre Haute two years ago, and Mrs Root's sisters claim Terre Haute as his legal residence.
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Six Men Survive Bridge Span Collapse in Winona
In Winona Minnesota six workers on an eighty six foot steel span of the Chicago and North Western railroad drawbridge across the Mississippi fell twenty five feet when timbers gave way as the span was moved to permit a train to pass. All were badly shaken and bruised with possible internal injuries to James L. McDonald and others named Frank Sawyer H W Wells Thomas Mungen Thomas Dion and Harry Felgate all of Chicago and Winona respectively.
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Chicago and Northwestern
Mississippi River
James L. McDonald
Chicago
Frank Sawyer
H. W. Wells
Thomas Mungen
Thomas Dion
Harry Felgate
Southern Train Men's Union Holds Sightseeing Meet
In Chattanooga on March 15 the third day of the Southern Train men's union gathering saw 500 delegates and guests sightseeing. An excursion to Chickamauga and Lookout mountain entertained visitors, followed by a grand ball for visiting chiefs and their ladies with Arthur leading the grand march.
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Southern Trainmen’s Union
Chickamauga
Lookout Mountain
Arthur
James B Fowler Dies at 68 After Illness
Milwaukee March 15 James B Fowler once a leading grain dealer in the west died yesterday at St Marys hospital aged 68 after a general breakdown. Fowler retired from business several years ago.
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James 8. Fowler
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St. Mary’s Hospital
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Senate Passes Revenue Cutters and Ship Canal Study
The senate approved eight revenue cutters at a total cost not exceeding 2 million dollars and a survey for a ship canal from Lake Michigan to the Wabash river. It also discussed the International American Bank charter and proposed presidential succession amendments, with additional notices on a White River bridge project and public land commission measures.
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Judiciary Committee
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Want to Be Englishmen Mor mon elder canvasses annexation sentiment
In Honolulu natives react to Mormon elder Cluff who started a Laie mission canvass asking if they want annexation to the United States. He asks whether they will support the current government if the islands are not annexed. the crowd reportedly voices opposition.
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New York Sun
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Atchison Globe
Salisbury Rest Ordered by Doctor After Fatigue
The Marquis of Salisbury, premier and foreign affairs head, is laid up after a cabinet fatigue. His physician advises rest in the south of France for about a fortnight, while Balfour handles foreign office duties. Davitt questions Britain US alliance hints and ship loans. Curzon declines detailed replies.
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Senate votes on name change and rail rights
Reports from Pocahontas Arkansas and Washington detail senate and house actions. Bills passed include renaming the Port of Collection to Niagara Falls and granting railroad right of way through Indian territories and a bridge on the Red River. Remarks touch adjournment prospects and Cuban annexation debates.
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Monroe Railroad Company
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Citizens Savings Bank Offers Low Rate of Interest
The Citizens' Savings Bank advertises a notably low interest rate for loans and deposits, emphasizing affordability and favorable terms for new customers and existing account holders seeking mortgage or personal loan options.
Glasgow & Lytle advertise cures and entertainment offers
The Glasgow and Lytle firm markets a mix of sales pitches for classies and editions, drugstore call lines, and orders through North Side Drug Store. They promote Shiloh's Cure, Karl's Clover Root Tea, Stilol’s Cure, and Shiloh’s Vitalizer with testimonials and broad claims.
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Science and Progress Highlights in Telegraph, Space, and Lighting
The article notes the world telegraph network totaling 4 408 021 miles. It gives Jupiter’s mean diameter as 86 500 miles and its mass 416 times Earth's. It describes lamp reflectors wrapped with bright wires and a new railway gate powered by a small motor.
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Donnelly claims Bacon wrote Don Quixote and more
The Atlanta Constitution cites Ignatius Donnelly arguing Bacon authored Don Quixote and suggests a broader literary conspiracy. It notes Donnelly may soon hold an inquest over Que Vadis to probe Bacon's possible influence, reflecting a sensational conjecture amid regional chatter.
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New York Press
Dallas News
Blackmail murder of estate trustee in London
Von Veltheim killed Wolf Joel in Joel's office after demanding 3500 pounds. Joel and manager Mr Strange had revolvers. Veltheim wounded Joel with a shot to the eye and was captured after a struggle. Motive reported as blackmail. Also notes West Indies crisis talks and Wisconsin voters baring women from turning.
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Barney Barnato
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