War Likely in Cuba Crisis as Maine Report Near
Washington reports indicate a near culmination of the Cuban crisis with the Maine disaster the focus. President and congressional leaders hold long talks while warship readiness increases with the Navy ordering monitors to Key West and Philadelphia yards. Representative Clark introduces a resolution recognizing Cuban independence.
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Washington
Maine Court of Inquiry
White House
Congress
War
Navy
Maine
Cockrell
Turpie
Foraker
Dan Sickels
United States
Madrid
William Alden Smith
Michigan
Cuba
Clark
Missouri
Congress of the
United States of America
Republic of Cuba
Cuba Intervention Looms After Maine Report Says Officials Hopeful
Washington observers report the president may intervene in Cuba on humane grounds after the Maine disaster board of inquiry report reaches Congress. Officials say Cuba policy will be separate, with a message to Spain urging ceasefire in current warfare. Dolliver notes moral appeal could win world sympathy. Senator Elkins cautions against rushed Senate action.
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Washington
House
Cuba
Board of Inquiry
Maine
Congress
Spain
Dolliver
McKinley
Elkins
Senate
Destitute Cuba Relief Fund in Senate Review
Elkins advocates time for the president to implement policy while conservativ e senators shape action. A sundry civil bill amendment seeks 250000 to provide relief supplies to Cuban destitute people, seen as a broader, more equitable method than private subscriptions.
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Elkins
Cuba
Senate
Washington
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Doubt Over Cuban Controversy Dampens Markets
In New York on March 24 the uncertain outcome of the Cuban Controversy between the United States and Spain weighed on the stock market and depressed securities worldwide.
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New York
United States
Spain
Gallinger Tells of Cuba in Senate Address
Washington March 24. Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire painted a vivid picture of Cuban concentration camps and barbarities. He hinted at war with Spain and implied Spain blew up the Maine. Action on Alaska bill was avoided. Thorp seated to replace Kenney in the House. In Marquette, Michigan, a million acres will be taxed for the first time as land granted to railroad interests is assessed. Chicago coroner’s jury blames lack of fire escapes for Waheshh Ave fire deaths and calls for grand jury investigation.
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Spain
Washington
Cuba
Senate
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Proctor
Maine
Alaska
R. T. Thorp
Virginia
Epes
Thorp
Howard
Alabama
Kenney
Rhea
Kentucky
Hay
Marquette, Mich
Detroit, Mackinaw
Chicago
Ayer
Wahessh Avenue
New York
Indiana United Mine Workers Hold Joint Conference
In Terre Haute Indiana March 24 the annual convention of the United Mine Workers bituminous field rolls into a joint conference with miners and operators to finalize the scale agreed by the Interstate Conference at Columbus. President Knight reports record Indiana membership and will not seek re election.
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Terre Haut
Ind
United Mine Workers of
Indiana
Columbus
Knight
Order
Curzon Denies Hawaii Absorption Plot Claims
In London on March 24 Curzon told the House of Commons there was no truth in accusations by U.S. Senate foreign relations committees that Britain plotted to absorb Hawaii in their Hawaiian report.
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London
United States Senate Committees On Foreign Relations
Great Britain
Hawaii
Curzon
House of Commons
Supreme Court Affirms Bloor Conviction on Salary Bill Secret
Helena Mont March 24 The supreme court upholds the lower court decree in favor of John D Bloor convicting him to one year imprisonment for secreting and defeating passage of the county salary reduction bill during his tenure as secretary of the state senate.
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Helena
Mont
Supreme Court
John D. Bloor
State Senate
Indiana v Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad Judgment
Judge Allen in Indiana v Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad awarded the state a judgment of 3090 dollars. The case arose from the consolidation of two reeds and the refusal to pay a 25000 dollar tax when filing articles of incorporation.
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Indianapolis
Allen
State of
Indiana
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad Company
Two Reeds
Thirteen Days of Rain Cause Major Indiana Flood Damage
Thirteen rainy days in March bring 7.22 inches of precipitation in Indiana. White River and creeks overflow flooding towns, washing away bridges and railbeds. Losses may reach $1,000,000 as crops, tracks, and homes are damaged and trains delayed or abandoned.
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Indianapolis
White River
Big Eagle
Fall Creek
Indiana
River Flood Submerges City As Thousands Flee Homes
Muskingum and Licking rivers rose fifteen feet, submerging the eighth ward and parts of four other wards. About four thousand people were driven from their homes with few belongings saved. The Licking current swept Lee street a half mile, washing away everything in its path. Dozens of narrow escapes and over fifty missing, two bodies recovered. In Pittsfield Illinois two men from Chicago were arrested for conspiracy to defraud farmers by selling notes for cures with promises of payment only upon cure.
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Zanesville
Muskingum
Licking Rivers
Eighth Ward
Licking River
Lee Street
Pittsfield
Ill
Dra
Mrs Susan Beckey Dies Laughing in Hudson Geneve
Mrs Susan Beckey of Geneva collapsed laughing in Hudson Michigan on March 24 and died shortly after, witnesses say. The incident occurred during a social gathering and left attendees in shock as authorities investigated the sudden death.
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Hudson, Mich
Susan Beckey
Geneva
Fixed Star in Dramatic Folly Sparks Baltimore Talk
A brief note references a fixed star as a joke device in a Baltimore American passage. The exchange between Johnnie and his mother portrays a five year contract with a manager as the humorous punchline.
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Johnnie
Baltimore American
Greensburg Sees Damages Est at One Hundred Thousand
Greensburg reports damages around 100000 in the region with nearly 1000 residents as guests stranded. trains halted since Tuesday night, eight loaded passenger trains stored at the site. Shelbyville river levee breach floods residences. Richmond dark from high water and Martinsville Columbus isolated as flooding spreads across Indiana. White River rising slowly with extensive bottom land underwater and no immediate distress.
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Greensburg
Knickerbocker
Cincinnati
Shelbyville
Richmond
Martinsville
Columbus
Indianapolis
White River
Unusual Ohio River Flood From One Bank Only
A remarkable Ohio River flood fills the banks from Wheeling to Cairo with no left-bank tributary contributing. Pittsburg reports an extraordinary water stage as rainfall totals reach 2.46 inches at Cincinnati and 3.5 to 4.5 inches across Indiana and Ohio. Rail traffic across central and southern Ohio is crippled by washouts and destroyed bridges, with rivers like the Muskingum and Scioto nearing record highs.
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Cincinnati
Ohio River
Wheeling
Cairo
Pittsburg
Indiana
Springfield
Troy
Urbana
Zanesville
Central
Ohio
Muskingum
Hocking
Scioto
Miami
Birds suffer under cats and women’s hat trimming
A short Bulletin note laments birds' plight as cats threaten their safety and women seek to trim hats for Sunday display, reflecting social concerns in a terse regional item.
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L. A. W. Bulletin
Rich men Patriotic Or Not Sage Lends at Five Percent
A political quip notes Russell Sage could lend the government all needed funds at 5 percent. The remark contrasts patronage expectations with his financial willingness.
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Russell Sage
Atlanta Constitution
He vows the good is very slight in Lent for her
A brief literary note from the Washington Star saying he believes the good he offers is small and transitory because she cannot be improved beyond her current state. The line reflects a romantic valuation tied to a specific season.
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Washington Star
Galician schoolmaster sparks afar seeing device
Chicago scientists report a breakthrough linking telephone and biograph technology enabling sight over long distance. Szczepanik, a Galician schoolmaster, unveils the fernsehber device that transmits color and form via electrical wires from Vienna to distant observers, with potential for remote writing and printing.
Inventor Claim Stirs Electricians as Telephonic Future Hangs
A. F. Hibbard discusses rumored new invention amid debate over its potential to complement telephone use. He cites past failed attempts like moving images via wires and notes legal and practical implications for signatures and affidavits by telephone. American and European scientists weigh the claim with cautious optimism while awaiting more details. In Dubuque, Dr. W. P. Allen, 74, the oldest local druggist, dies after 54 years in the city, active in Masons and Odd Fellows.
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A. F. Hibbard
Chicago Telephone Company
Hibbard
Cincinnati
Western Electrician
Fernseher
von Helmholtz
Electrical Congress
Chicago
Atlantic
Dubuque
W. P. Allen
Tawa
Masons
Odd Fellows
Supreme Lodge
Small Accounts Grow at Citizens Savings Bank
The Citizens' Savings Bank invites small accounts emphasizing that people with modest means need a safe place to invest. It notes that once the saving habit forms, these small deposits tend to grow.
Judges Retained as Des Moines Circuit Discusses Change
In Des Moines there was talk of eliminating one judge in the Sixth District and a bill was introduced but failed. The district’s court workload justifies three judges, leaving little time for more. Also notes on public notices and advertisements for Shiloh’s cures sold by Glasgow & Lytle, plus Karls Clover Root Tea.
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Legislative Cireles
Des Moines
Buffalo
N. Y
Glasgow & Lytle
Shiloh
Clasgow and Lytle
Karl
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Vienna
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Washington, Iowa
Krank Edworthy
Keota
Smith
Cela
Kemble Floral Co
Komble Co
Kkok
Senor Questia
Wareth Cohen
BOO
Dearborn St
Great Rock Island
Houte
Klondike
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Solklon
Glasgow, & Lytle
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Feed and Sale Stable
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Owa
J. UK
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WRK
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Cah
JT. Anderson
Asst
Opel
Washington County Savings Bank
Piynterest
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Tate
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Jimeph Week
UL Heek
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J.P. Henderson
H. M. Eicher
Aptorney
LAW
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Gorman
J. J. Kellogg
Pension and Treasury Departments
Chas. J. Wilson
Alberson
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Omece
W. Washington Street
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Temple Building
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Bell Soap Manufacturing CO
Wabash Ave
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Dr. Price
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