Notable World Briefs From Across the Nation and Abroad
The recap notes the death of Clara Morris is imminent, Jeffries and Corbett set for San Francisco, a twenty round draw between Tracey and Gans in Portland, Dimmick case verdict in San Francisco, Mascagni sails for Europe, and notable figures aboard La Savoie including Bryan and Schmidt. It also mentions a July 1 parcels post change with Germany, and Chicago bucket shopping indictments amid puts and calls disputes.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Grand
Albanian Attack on Mitrovitsa Suppressed After Hours of Fighting
Reports from Mitrovista in European Turkey say Albanian bands surrounded the town demanding removal of the clan consul. After two hours of fighting Turkish troops repulsed the assault with heavy Albanian losses. the Russian ambassador to Constantinople was instructed to protest the insubordination of the Albanians.
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Belgrade
Arpil
Mitrovista
Turkey
Bar
St. Petersburg
Arpil 1
Constantinople
Porte
MacVeagh named U S representative in Venezuela arbitration
Washington reports President Garfield era cabinet member Wayne MacVeagh of Pennsylvania to represent the United States at the arbitration tribunal over preferential treatment among allies and non allied powers with claims against Venezuela. He may also handle other interests if non allied claims are small.
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Washington
Wayne MacVeagh
Pennsylvania
Garfield
United States
Venezuela
Sir MacVeagh
America Granted Equal Rights in Turkey Amid Talks
Washington April 4 United States Minister Leishmann reported to the State Department that he presented the president's letter to the sultan in Constantinople. He said the sultan gave satisfactory assurances on recognizing American college diplomas and granting Americans in Turkey the same privileges as other nationalities.
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Washington
United States
Leshmani
Turkey
Constantinople
Leishmannn
State Department
Americus
Bitterly Contested Coal Strike Hits Snowshoe Mines
A major strike erupts at Lehighton Valley Coal Co. mines in Snowshoe Pennsylvania as workers accuse management of trying to destroy the union. President Mitchell wires District President Gildsy to fight the dispute to a finish.
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Altona
Pennsylvania
Bitamingis
Lehign Valley Coal Company
Snowshoe
Prsident Mitchell
Wages Raised For Coal Miners Across Four States
A 10 percent wage increase, with some jobs up to 20 percent, takes effect tomorrow for bituminous coal miners in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, affecting about 800000 workers.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Ballard to Host Carnegie Library and Regional News Notes
Ballard will receive a Carnegie library. The Big Bend editorial association met in Davenport Tuesday. Ballard post office receipts suggest it will rise to second class. A landslide near Northport carried away tracks on the Nelson & Fort Shepard line. The smelter flame broke and part slid down the mountain. Everett resident Alfred C. Sherwinsky, 18, reportedly pressed into German service. discharge steps underway. Albert Barbeau sentenced to one year at Walla Walla for criminal assault. Frederick Weeden jailed two and a half years for hotel burglary. Hotel Govan proprietor C. Tenn is shot dead by masked assailant. motive unknown. Mesa school district voters approve $2,500 bonds for a modern schoolhouse. McVay & Bolcom Lumber Co. mill at Ballard now operating with high capacity and staff. Vancouver district court awards $160 to C C McKay against George Disbro in a '21 game dispute. others similar cases noted.
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Vancouver
Albert Barbeau
Walla Walla Penitentiary
Miller
Frederick Weeden
Dominion Draws British Emigrants to Canada
New York dispatch reports Canada is absorbing Britain's surplus population aiming to boost immigration to Saskatchewan. The second Barr force contingent of 1,800 left Liverpool with plans to transplant 10,000 more by winter from Midland and Northern counties. Canadian officials claim settlers are skilled emigrants bringing capital.
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New York
Canada
South Africa
Great Britain
London
the Tribune
England
Mr. Barr
Liverpool
Differences Adjusted at Oregon Railway and Navigation
Portland April 1 The Oregon Railway and Navigation Company and its train and engine crews reached a settlement after a two week conference led by Superintendent O'Brien. The deal raises wages by 15 percent for all passenger crews, affecting 243 men across the company.
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Portland, Or
Arpil
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
Ite Traain
Sevice
O'Brien
Corbett KOs McGovern in eleventh at Mechanics Pavilion
San Francisco reports Young Corbett defeated Terry McGovern by knockout in the eleventh round after leading from the sixth. Corbett controlled the bout with superior singular offense and work.
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San Francisco
Younng Corbett
Terry McGovern
Mechanics Pavilion
Corbett
Seattle Market Prices For Livestock And Grains On Dock
Seattle market report lists producer offers for oats barley wheat and feeds in round lots on the dock or car. cattle hogs lambs and poultry prices appear with per unit rates and tons or cwt figures. Notable items include oats at 24 25 ton barley 24 ton and live hens 14 per lb with beef cattle at 1v per lb and hogs at 64 3 4 per lb.
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Ilavery
Seattle
Shorts
Puget Sound
Baston Washington
Rumors of Irish self government and cabinet reshuffle
London and Dublin reports claim the government plans to dissolve Parliament at session end with a platform for an Irish local government council controlling police. Wyndham and Chamberlain backed reforms, while Cranborne warned unions must be prepared for contingencies. Tories promise victory. Ireland urged justice and loyalty to empire amid looming elections.
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London
Daily Chronicle
Dublin
Ireland
Chamberlain
Wyndham
Gerald Balfour
Board of Trade
Brodrick
House of Commons
Manchester
Gladstonian
Treland
TSS
Mr. Wyndham
Canada
United States
Las
H W Corbett Dies in Portland at 76 After Long Illness
H W Corbett, millionaire banker and former United States senator from this state, died at his Portland home from heart trouble in the morning. A 52-year resident of Portland, he was 76 and had recently resigned as president of the Lewis and Clark Exposition. His career included service as senator from 1867 to 1878 and notable election battles in 1897 and 1901.
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Corbettt
Sid Hed
Portland
New York
United States
Mitchell
Lord
J. W. Corbett
United States Senate
Corbett
Andrade seeks Castro blessing to return to Venezuela with family
Caracas reports General Andrade, former Venezuelan president, telegraphed to President Castro asking for safe authorization to return with his family. He promised loyalty and help to preserve peace. Castro replied that Andrade would be welcomed.
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Caracas
Ignacio Andrade
Venezuela
Castro
Gen. Andrade
Food famine fears rise in Great Britain over war supply
Washington reports live interest in Britain’s food security as war risk grows. English dependence on imported breadstuffs, notably wheat, has surged since mid 19th century. Meetings in London with ministers and trade leaders push for increased home wheat acreage and beef production to avert famine.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
London
United Kingdom
England
Germany
Houses of Lords and Commons
Stafford House
Duke of Sutherland
Isthmian Canal Company Forms Colombia Inspection Panel
The Isthmian Canal Company appoints a subcommittee to visit Colombia and inspect the proposed Panama route for transfer preparations to the United States. Major William Black of engineers will accompany, tasked with canal engineering and sanitary improvements. The Panama canal commission will supervise the inspection under the act passed by Congress, with the commission likely named after Colombia ratifies the canal treaty.
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Washington
Isthmian Canal Company
Colombia
Panama Canal
United States
William Black
Corps of Engineers
Washington Barracks
Black
Havana
Canal Commission
Panama Canal Commission
Vancouver carpenters strike reaches 400 workers
In Vancouver on April 8 a carpenters strike began with 400 men quitting work. Several non exchange contractors signed an eight hour day wage deal of 40 cents an hour and using the card system. The strike is expected to draw in other trades and could become the largest labor action in Dominion history.
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Vancouver
B. C
Builders’ Exchange
Dominion
Shamrock III Trial Spin Shows Superior Speed
In Guorock Scotland on April 1 Shamrock III outsailed Shamrock I in five hours of testing. Experts say the new boat proves fastest challenger in fine weather, beating the previous vessel on both sides of the Atlantic in light winds and smooth water.
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Guorock
Scotland
Strikers End Seattle Walkout and Accept Arbitration
Seattle strikers voted to return to work and accept arbitration on seniority, with James B. Meikle of the Chamber of Commerce credited for swaying the decision. Cars resumed service by 6 p.m. in Seattle as the Tacoma strike ended with drivers recalled from oldest to newest.
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Seattle
James B. Meikle
Chamber of Commerce
Meikle
Tacoma
Tacoma Street Railway
Roosevelt Starts Busy Chicago Campaign Day With Monroe Doctrine Speech
President Roosevelt fires the first gun of his next campaign in Chicago at the Auditorium, delivering a Monroe doctrine speech. He tours the city visiting Northwestern University and Chicago University, lays a law school corner stone funded by John D. Rockefeller, and greets students with humor about family size.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Chicago University
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Institution
School of Law
Northwestern University
Fernie Strike Settled With Mines Reopening
A Fernie special reports the coal strike is settled. The signed agreement ends the walkout and workers will return immediately across all mines. The Fernie talks align with Michel and Morrissey decisions, boosting merchants and resuming coke ovens construction for a busy summer.
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Vancouver
B. C
Fernie
Michel and
Morrissey
Sheridan Sails to Philippines With 1050 Troops
General Randall sails on the transport Sheridan from San Francisco to the Philippines via Guam. The ship carries 777 men of the Eighteenth Infantry and 273 cavalry from the Thirteenth. Brig. Gen. G. M. Randall is aboard, proceeding to command duties in the Philippines.
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San Francisco
Sheridan
Pierce
Philippines
Guam
Eighteenth Infantry
Thirteenth Cavalry
Eighteenth
G. M. Randall
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