Spanish Riots Continue Across Major Cities in 193? Madrid Dispatch
Official reports say calm has returned in Barcelona Saragossa and Valencia but telegrams warn the situation remains serious. Rioters block food convoys in Barcelona troops fire killing and wounding several. Dock workers refuse to resume, trade stalls, revolutions circulate. Anarchists and revolutionists are arrested in large numbers, foreign agitators join the malcontents. Martial law proclaimed at Tarragona and strikes spread to Llobregat Cardona valleys Castellon Gave and Batea. Gendarmes dispatched to volatile towns.
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Reciprocity proposal under Cuban duty reduction discussed
Washington legislators on the ways and means committee held a private three hour conference on Cuban reciprocity. Representative Long proposed a 40 percent duty reduction for Cuba in exchange for a 40 percent cut on U S goods. Payne and McCall signaled support though no final action was taken.
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Long to retire as Schley matter settles
Washington reports that Secretary Long, freed by the Schley decision, plans private life after the current Congress adjourns. No immediate cabinet change is expected, with timing tied to legislative action and eventual adjournment.
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Fire at Menzee Manufacturing melts two premises
A fire in Toronto on February 22 began from spontaneous combustion in the finishing rooms of the Menzee Manufacturing Company Limited furniture works and spread to the adjacent Merchants' Dyeing and Furnishing Company. Total damage estimated at two thousand dollars.
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Corsicana Oil Mill Loss Fires Raze Mill and Cars
Corsicana Texas February 22 The Corsicana cotton oil mill a large local facility was destroyed by fire last night along with six freight cars on the Cotton Belt railroad line. Loss is estimated at 125000 dollars and is covered by insurance.
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Swindler Warnings Reach Liverpool From U S Consul
American frauds operating in England claim fortunes awaiting victims in America. United States consul at Liverpool, Mr. Boyle, issues a public warning to avoid deception from these men and their baseless prospects.
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America
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Correctness of Russia's Intentions
Washington reports the United States government is perfectly satisfied with Russia's Manchuria plans. Pledges previously obtained have been renewed and reinforced strongly, to be accepted as satisfactory unless the U S contemplates questioning Russia's integrity.
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United States
Russia
Manchuria
Washington News Briefs on Growth and Public Works
A broad review outlines progress across the state from a good roads convention in Dayton on March 4 to new schools, churches, and industries. Topics include Chehalis medical society, Kadama library efforts, flood and landslide troubles near Everett, a 150000 capital mineral water firm, and the discovery of J B Leonard’s body in Bellingham bay. Public observances of Washington’s birthday occur statewide, with Governor McBride reporting state institutions in good condition.
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Diverse Market Rates and Local News From Puget Sound Area
Salted hides and tallow prices listed for various weights and animal types, wool and live stock bids across Washington regions, butter eggs and grain prices cited. Fire damages Puget Sound Bridge dredger with estimated loss 15 000 to 20 000 dollars. Farmers Co operative Creamery Association formed in Olympia Thurston county. Great Northern plans coastline track shift to reduce landslide risk.
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Philippine Constabulary Chief Seeks 15000 Troops Garrison
Captain Henry T. Allen reports the Philippine constabulary of 2500 men has controlled Abra Bontoc Union Lepanto Banquett Nueva Vizcaya Bataan Principe and Infanta without troops. He argues 15000 American soldiers plus natives can garrison the archipelago within a year and notes improved pacification. In four months 20 outlaws killed 20 wounded 374 captured. he cites sedition law aiding allegiance to order.
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Big Sanitarium Burned in Battle Creek Fire
In Battle Creek Michigan early today the Adventist sanitarium and hospital buildings were destroyed by a five story blaze. About 300 patients escaped in night clothes as flames swept through the basement. One life is believed lost. two inmates injured. Firemen faced low water pressure. two firefighters seriously injured. Loss estimated at about 500000 with 60000 insurance.
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Adventist Sanitarium
Repairs Complete on Oregon at Puget Sound Yard
The navy department reports the battleship Oregon near Puget Sound navy yard has the hole in her bottom from 1900 grounding fully repaired. She should be ready for duty again around March 1.
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Navy Department
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Puget Sound Navy Yard
Miners Forced From Tennant Coal Mine by Ground Heat
In Brazil Indiana on February 20 miners fled the Tennant Coal Company mine at Turner two miles west of town as intense underground heat from burning coal more than 100 feet below forced abandonment. Flooding may be required to close the mine.
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United States transport Meade arrives with exhausted soldiers
The Meade docked in San Francisco on February 20 after a 32 day voyage from Manila carrying about 1,200 soldiers whose service terms expired. Four deaths occurred during the trip and heavy easterly gales forced a stop at Honolulu for coal.
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Meade
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Honolulu
Austria to Cut Sugar Duty to Five Francs in Boost for Britain
A Brussels dispatch reports Austria will reduce sugar import duty to five francs following Britain's demand. The Central News dispatch notes Hungary's loyalty to the decision is assured, signaling a coordinated move in Central Europe.
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Yang Yu Chinese Minister to Russia Dies in St Petersburg
Yang Yu, former Chinese minister to Washington, died in St Petersburg after a short illness. He had been transferred to St Petersburg in November 1896.
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Yang Yu
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Washington
British Shipping Shadowed by US Subsidy Bill
The Daily Mail argues the Frye bill will offset British shipping gains but warns that fining American ships entering British ports to counteract subsidies is impracticable.
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Fatal Park Avenue fire destroys hotel and armory
Fire in the Park Avenue Hotel and the Seventy-first Regiment armory in New York City destroyed a granite block building. Early estimates put dead at about 20 with four bodies recovered, as a powder explosion followed a rapid blaze. Firefighters faced heavy smoke as 600 guests and residents sought escape amid the blaze.
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No Word On Miss Stone Ransom Delay In Turkey Crisis
Washington reports estimate that 15 days have passed since ransom money was paid to brigands and five days beyond the agreed time to deliver Miss Stone. Officials hope weather explains the delay and say breach of faith would shift U S action to Turkey and Bulgaria for swift extermination of the brigands.
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Scots Grays torn by Boers at Klipdam
Detachment of the Scots Gray Second Dragoons suffers heavy losses at Klipdam. Major C W M Fielden and Captain Euseher wounded, 2 killed, 6 wounded, 46 captured. Hamilton's column engaged Boers near Nigel. detachments surrounded and later released.
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Fire destroys Fifth Avenue Brooklyn Elevated shop complex
In New York on February 22 the Fifth Avenue branch of the Brooklyn Elevated railroad suffered a major fire. The machine shop, repair shop and other buildings were leveled, the largest shed spanning 500 by 200 feet under the elevated tracks. About 25 elevated cars were burned, and the total loss was estimated at 225000 dollars.
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Barcelona Barricades as Strikers Strike Back
In Barcelona rioting and clashes with troops roll across the city and suburbs. Strikers attack a prison van, incinerate a lumber yard, pillage stores, and threaten factory targets as authorities, after meetings with metal works leaders, push for a nine hour workday.
Will Get Pensions For Indian War Veterans
Senator Mitchell pressed for a pension bill for Indian war veterans. Aldrich of Rhode Island objected earlier, but a phone call allowed withdrawal of the objection and the bill passed in the Senate without opposition. Mitchell expects House passage this session with Oregon members pushing for support.
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Great Mine on Fire at Treadwell on Douglas Island
Fire swept the Treadwell mines on Douglas Island on February 11. The Alaska-Mexican compressor building burned out, but 38 thousand dollars in stamps, mill plates, and a 120 stamp mill were saved. Eight two inch water streams fought the blaze for hours as 100 miners were rescued from lower workings. Origin of the fire was not determined.
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Bankburn Sails With Salmon From British Columbia
Victoria B C February 19 Shark news reports the British ship Bankburn will sail today as the last of 11 salmon ships. They have taken 679 247 cases of salmon valued at 2 716 888 to Liverpool and London. With steamship shipments the year’s salmon value exceeds 3 000 000 dollars from British Columbia.
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Largest Building in the World Planned in Chicago
A permit was issued for a project by First National Park officials to erect what would be the world’s largest building. Located at Dearborn and Monroe streets, it will seat 9,000 people and cost $3,000,000 with construction to begin in the spring.
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