Windsor Hotel Fire Rages Over Fifth Avenue Destruction
New York March 18 Flames from a lace curtain ignited the Windsor hotel on Forty seventh street and Fifth avenue trapping guests. The blaze killed multiple people, left many injured or missing, and caused extensive property damage estimated at about three quarters of a million dollars. The hotel, seven stories tall, was a historic Wall Street hub known as Wall Street by night.
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Madrid Spanish US relations to be renewed
London March 18 the Madrid correspondent of the Standard says official relations between Spain and the United States will be promptly renewed following ratification by the queen regent of the peace treaty. It is rumored the minister to the United States will be Senor Don J Grunelli Duke d Arcos, former Spanish minister to Mexico, whose wife is American.
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Record of New York bank clearing transfers hits high
Thursday's money transfers at the New York clearing house reached 17,415,802, the largest on record for balance payments. Earlier peak totals included 17,169,312 on January 4 and 6,404,981 in January, marking growing daily check exchanges and settlement activity.
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Rumored marriage plans in Vienna amid mourning
The Vienna correspondent for the Daily News reports a rumor that Emperor Francis Joseph may wed Princess Lisabeth Tsabeile after the mourning period for the late Empress Elizabeth ends. The note cites gossip from Vienna society and notes two young girls in London as potential tying points.
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Mob clashes with Cuban police in Havana aftermath
In Havana on a Sunday night a clash between Gen. Gomez supporters and police left Col. Estrampes and ten officers wounded plus 30 insurgent soldiers and civilians. One patrolman and two criminals were killed. four police wounded, one fatally. Police of 100 men remain on duty around the San Jose and San Nicolas district.
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French ambassador named for Madrid ratification exchange
Washington March 20 N Cambon the French ambassador served formal notice of the Madrid peace treaty. Secretary Hay favored Cambon as Spain s agent for final ratifications while Hay represents the United States. The ceremony will likely be at the White House with President McKinley possibly in attendance.
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First Woman Electrocuted in New York Dies Quietly
Mrs. Martha Place was executed at Sing Sing prison for the 1898 murder of her stepdaughter Ida Place. The process involved five shocks, with the first at 11:01 a.m. and a post mortem confirming death as instantaneous. She maintained faith and composure, dressed simply, and accepted her fate as wardens and clergy witnessed.
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Aguinaldo Orders Executions as Insurrection Flares
Manila reports extreme measures by Aguinaldo to stop signs of surrender. Twelve Manila residents condemned to death for advising surrender, with loyal Filipinos urged to perform national service. Generals Lagarda executed after arguing with Aguinaldo. Washington volunteers cross river under fire to attack trenches amid Sunday fighting.
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Murdered and Burned Children Shock Hutchinson
Hutchinson Kansas March 21 A coroner's jury charged John Moore with murder after five children aged 3 to 12 were found dead in a burning house. The father fled on a horse as neighbors arrived. autopsies showed deep skull dents and brutal injuries. The case sparked intense local debate but no lynching.
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Three Die in Wreck on Norfolk and Western Railroad
A Sunday morning wreck near Ada Virginia on the Norfolk and Western line killed Fireman Van Landingham and brakeman E A Graham and a tramp. Several trainmen were injured and three freight trains were wrecked as eastbound trains collided on the mountain slope after a halted first train.
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Spanish Prisoners Negotiations Amid Philippine Tensions
Madrid reports Senor Silvera held talks with the French ambassador on freeing Spanish prisoners in the Philippines. Spain plans to protest to world powers over American hindrance to Gen. Rios’s efforts and seeks a credit to cover Cuban debt interest.
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Unknown Dead Among 300 Disinterred Remains
Washington report from Santiago states that among more than 300 disinterred soldiers to be returned, 26 percent are unknown. Officials expect the final unknown rate to drop as the list is completed.
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Arcos Likely Appointed Spanish Minister in Washington
Madrid March 20 The Pais states it is certain that the duke of Arcos the former Spanish minister to Mexico will be appointed minister of Spain in Washington.
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Pope Not Operated On Again. Death Seen Near
From Rome March 20 there is no truth to reports of another operation on the pope. He received several persons in audience during the day. Telegrams from the city vary in tone and diplomats think the pope's death may be near. In New Haven on March 20 Prof. Othniel Starsh is reported dead.
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