A March Storm Paralyzes New York With Snow and Sleet
Nine inches of snow and sleet crippled Manhattan and Brooklyn causing widespread transit disruption. Third rail power failures blocked trains on the Brooklyn Bridge and Fifth Avenue elevated line. Mail service slowed. horses died from live wires. Helen Gould dispatched agents with funds and goods to free lodging houses for the homeless.
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New York
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Tratte
Fifth Avenue
Bronx
New Jersey
Helen Gould
Snowbound in Shamokin as 17 Inches Fell in Pennsylvan
Snow began yesterday and by 4am the ground was covered to seventeen inches isolating Shamokin and surrounding coal towns. More than 6,000 workers idle across between Shamokin and Mount Carmel due to the blockade. Trolley lines halted and rail services lag hours, with mountain passes reporting five to fifteen feet drifts. The storm hit the coal regions hardest, marking the season’s heaviest snowfall.
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Shamokin
Peon
Here
Mount Carmel
Reading
Northern Central
Lehigh Valley
Snow storms damage crops across several states
Special dispatches report snow storms hitting Louisiana towns such as New Orleans points including Columbia Arcadia and Shreveport and Mississippi towns Aberdeen Columbus Grenada Holly Springs Oxford Okolona Eupora Water Valley West Point Utica causing damage to fruit trees and vegetables.
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The
Picayune
Louisiana
Columbia
Bonitat
Arcadia
Shreveport
Mississippi
Aberdeen
Columbus
Grenada
Holly Springs
Oxford
Okotona
Eupola Water Valley
West Point
Utica
Nippon Marine Insurance Cancels All Risks
The Nippon Marine Insurance Company Limited of Osaka has cancelled and repudiated all risks and policies written in its name in San Francisco since January. The total value involved is about $890,000. The reason for the action is not known from the latest message from Japan to the local agents.
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San Francisco
Chronicle
Nippon Marine Insurance Company, Limited
Osaka
Japan
State to Finance Committee Backs Adirondacks TB Hospital Plan
Albany March 16 The finance committee favors Senator G A Davis bill to appropriate 150,044 for establishing a state hospital in the Adirondacks to care for incipient tuberculosis Nellie Grant Sartoris New York March 1 Mrs Neilie Sartoris once ill in this city has recovered enough to return to Washington
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Albany
N. Y
G. A. Davis
Adirondacks
Nellie Grant Sartoris
New York
Neilie Sartoris
Washington
Billy Dacie Knocked Out by Butte Lightweight
Butte Mont March 16 Charles Le Vere of this city knocked out Billy Dacie a Philadelphia lightweight in the second round before the Butte Athletic Association club last night On his way to America Napies Mar 16 Mr Webster Davis States assistant secretary of department has arrived Pretoria on his way to at s
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Butte
Mont
Charles le Vere
Philadelphia
Butte Athletic Association
America
Kentucky Situation Statement by Col. Wartesson
New York dispatch reports Colonel Wartesson in the city discussing the Kentucky situation. He expects the courts to resolve issues from the gubernatorial contest and Goebel assassination, believes no bloodshed will occur, and that Kentuckians will obey court decisions. He declines to comment on potential aftermath of the Goebel murder arrests but doubts any serious effort to thwart existing laws.
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New York
Watterson
Kentucky
Goebel
Oyster Men Combine Across Northeast States
D O Sanford of New Haven reports a planned oyster industry combine across New York New Jersey Connecticut and Rhode Island controlling about 60 percent of the states oyster business with options on more. The aim is better quality and lower costs through pooled purchasing and vessel repairs while maintaining prices for consumers. The venture will start with roughly 3 million dollars in cash and about 4 million dollars in asset value with potential savings near 1 million across the four states.
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New York
D. O. Sanford
New Haven
Conn
New Jersey
Connecticut
Trhode Island
Sanford
Combinaton
Faith Healing Spark Reveals Methodist Church Action
The Southern Kansas Methodist conference committee expelled Rev S. L. Osborne of Pearyville Kansas after learning he studied faith healing in Chicago and earned a diploma. Bishop Vincent agreed, and Presiding Elder Martindale reported Osborne’s removal from duty.
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Kan
Southern Kansas Methodist Conference
Vincent
S. 10
Osborne
First Methodist Church
Pearyvile
Kansas
Chicago
Martindale
Cuba Exhibits Arrive for Paris Exposition Project
New train of Cuban goods sails for Havre aboard L Aquitaine carrying 101 cargo bases from Havana via Buford as part of Cuba’s pavilion plan. Tec h appoints Gonzalo de Quesada as special commissioner with $25 000 in funds to organize displays. Central Havana office set for collection. Fourfold exhibit space planned at Trocadero with woods ores textiles and coffee among items to attract capital and development.
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Paris
New York
L’aquitaine
Havre
Havana
United States
Buford
War Department
Tec
Gonzalo de Quesada
The Yaqui War Reports Overstated As Indians Fail To Unite
Dispatches from Meridia Yucatan dated March 16 report that exaggerated battles against rebel Yaqui Indians have misrepresented troop movements as offensives. The Indians are not united, cannot oppose federal forces, and have not sown or planted this year. The campaign is described as slow and relentless, likely ending in subjugation soon.
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Meridia
Yucatan
Largest hog killed in OrangeCounty at state hospital
A 951 pound hog, the largest in Orange County history, was butchered at the State hospital in Middletown New York on March 16. The hide weighed 140 pounds and the animal was several years old having won first prizes before. In Utica Mississippi considerable snow fell yesterday risking damage to fruit crops as trees are in full bloom.
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Middletown
N. Y
Orange County
State Hospital
Seow
Utica
Miss
China
Fire Destroyes Falls Village Clothing and Undertaking Block
A two and a half story wooden block in Falls River owned by Sidney Reed and housing clothing dealer John Beldon and Reed’s undertaking business burned early today. Beldon’s stock and part of the upper goods were lost, totaling about 10,000 dollars with insured losses around 5,000 dollars. The origin is believed to be a defective flue.
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Falls River
Sidney Reed
John Beldon
Beldon
Root reports Cuba visit aims and observed progress
Secretary Root discusses his Cuba trip to inspect civil and military departments and meet representatives and business interests. He praises Cuban conduct and self government prospects, notes municipal elections May 1 as a test of home rule, and commends prison cleanliness, health of American troops, school expansion, and urban rehabilitation across Pinar del Rio Matanzas and Havana.
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Root
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Mr. Root
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Congress
Pinar del Rio
Matanzas
Guanajay
Rapid Railroad Building Across United States Volume Up
The Railway Age reports that 1890s peak activity surpassed last year with more miles of new railroad built than any year since 1890 and nearly 59,000 miles of projected road indicated for the near term. Judge Tart approves sale of Herring-Hall Marvin Safe plant in Hamilton, Ohio, confirming a United States circuit court odor ruling from New Jersey last December.
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Railway Age Today
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Cincinnati
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New Jersey
Lord Roberts enters Bloemfontein amid cheers and moves
Crowds greet Lord Roberts as he marches to the presidency in Bloemfontein. General Prettyman named governor and four prisoners released. Troop concentrations and a rising Dutch unrest reported as British control tightens.
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Goa
George Scott
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Ihe
No Strike Expected After Grain Dock Conference
Cleveland March 16 a conference between Lake Carriers association representatives and a grain shovelers union committee leads to an expected end of the dock strike risk. The contract system is abolished, Thomas W Kennedy named superintendent to manage grain handling with salaries paid by the Lake Carriers association. Also New Haven Y M C A received a $30 600 anonymous gift for auditorium construction plus $5 000 from James H Foy.
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Cleveland, O
Mar
Lake Carriers Association
Grainshovelers Union
Buffalo
Thomas W. Kennedy
Philadelphia & Reading Company
New Haven
Lotte
James H. Foy
Preliminary hearing for four accessories to governor’s assassination
Louisville marching notes say officials left for Frankfort with Secretary of State Powers and Captain John W. Davis to attend a preliminary hearing for four prisoners charged as accessories in the governor’s assassination. Also dated Mar 16, in Touton: Sir Frederick William Burton, former director of the National Gallery, has died.
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Louisville
Frankfort
Secretary of State
Powers
John W. Davis
W. H. Pelton
Sol T and
Whittaker
Toebel
Dean. Touton
Mar
Sir Freaterick William Burton
The
National Gallery
Connecticut Pomological Society Fruit Growers Institute Held
Southington March 16 The Connecticut Pomological Society conducted a fruit growers institute under Union Grange No 25 P of H with strong turnout from across the state. R A Moore spoke on orchard cultivation followed by G J Allen on berries grapes and currants. Professor Culley discussed stock and climate influence and all sessions included participant discussions. Afternoon program examined best fertilizers for fruit crops and improving future fruit markets. A questions session welcomed inquiries on fruit species and related topics.
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Connecticut Pomological Society
Union Grange
R. A. Moore
Iensington
Ieasy
The
Associan
G. J. Alien
Bt. Jenks
J. I
South Hurry
N.S. Platt
New Haven
Sherwood
Southport
Mrs Arnold Dead
London report states Mrs Arnold widow of Dr Thomas Arnold famed Leadmaster of Rugby has died.
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London
Mar
City events and plans mix of church and civic notes
Tickets are selling fast for St Thomas church musical and literary event next Sunday. A workers toss of the city hall is tonight with speakers including George L Gaylord and Attorney William Kennedy. A gun recital at First Methodist church tomorrow at 4 pm with Miss Mart Grinonis and violinist. Kennedy notified the clerk he will seek a new title in a state case. Dr Graves attended George Balewek. a Goormee C Minor employee’s injuries after a roof repair incident. Egg prices rose two cents a dozen. Buildings planned for Scovill Manufacturing on Dublin street end. The Washington school clock stopped at 4:50 am causing confusion for early worshipers. Merchants' association directors voted thanks to Postmaster Guernsey and President Hall for mail service efforts. A smoker planned for April. St Patrick’s Day services noted. Immaculate Conception mass 7 to 8 am with solemn high mass and evening entertainments. Connecticut Pife and Drain association delegates elected at Arlington House Ansonia. next convention at South Norwalk.
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Patricks
Immaculate Conception
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G. Lees
St Francis Corps
Waterbury
W. Schulz
J. J. Ward
Middletown
Howard
Langcraft Drant Corps
New Haven
Louis Bruneil
East Thaven
Editor Sheldon of Topeka Capital under fire in Waterbury review
A Waterbury piece criticizes Editor Sheldon of the Topeka Capital for running questionable ads and questionable content. The column alleges fake corset ads, side deals with various vendors, and a network of free promotions. It notes crowded pages with varied items from bicycles to food ads and implies editorial bias.
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Topeka Capital
Sid
Succrss
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Lie
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Iran
Ife
Sheldon Milks Sa
Mohawk Valley Hotel Fire Damages Block
A Mohawk Valley hotel fire destroyed the hotel and five stores, with the post office, town records, and Masonic lodge records burned. Forty boarders escaped unharmed. one fireman was slightly hurt by falling debris. Estimated losses about 100000. insurance not to exceed 25000.
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Mohawk Valley
Masonic Lodge
Large order boosts ship survey effort in Clyde and Philadelphia
Piiladelphia March 16. The American Ship Masters association has received a contract from the International Naviguifinn Co to inspect four large passenger steamships under construction for Hell company at Clyde bank, and two at Cramp's shipyard in Philadelphia. The order is described as the largest survey contract ever placed at one time, prompting plans to open a branch office of the American Ship Builders' association in Glasgow.
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Piiladelphia
American Ship Maste Association
Lloyd's
International Naviguifinn Co
Hell Company
Clydebank
Iascow
Cramp’s
Philadelphia
American Ship Builders’ Association
Glasgow
Injured bartender assault case in Bridgeport
Bridgeport March 16 William Berry a colored man was badly injured when a billiard ball hit him, with bar ball oloon thrown by a bartender. He was taken to the hospital with a possible skull fracture. Reynolds was held on $50 bail.
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Bridgeport
William Berry
Emloon
Barry
Reynolds
Captain Russell Dead in Brooklyn at 75
New York March 13 Captain Samuel F Russell descendant of Commodore Perry is dead at his Brooklyn home aged 75 He earlier ran a show factory in Syracuse NY and later was superintendent of the shotman Vitactory department at Auburn prison for years
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Captain Russell
New York
Samuel F. Russell
Commodore Perry
Brooklyn
Trussell
Syracuse
N. Y
Auburn Prison
Prominent Mason Clark Buckingham in Wallingford Dies Ill
Wallingford March 16 Clark Buckingham superintendent of the Masonic Nome is critically ill with pneumonia at 68 a notable figure in state Masonic circles physicians hold out some hope for recovery based on early signs
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Wallingford
Clark Buckinghii
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