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Fireman killed and three injured in Pittsburg blaze. Skagway to Juneau cable contract soon bid. No change in Tien Tsin railway dispute. Seventh infantry to Manila from Vancouver. Explosion on steamer kills two and leaves 15 prostrated. South and Central American republics join conference. Russia declares siege after student protests. Wichita car robbed and motorman shot. Barcelona Venezuela agent arrested again. Jessie Morrison to be released on bond. Oxford mine workers fight fire and gas. Gavin Parmalee & White goes into receivership with $100000 debts. Jim Harris convicted of first degree murder. Navy officer Maher dies in California. Robert Walsh murdered in St. Louis. Hawaiian naval cadet appointed from Berkeley. Arthur Townsend linked to an attempted suicide. Lake region storms persist. Henderson burned at the stake. Mer Chapelle to stay in the Philippines. Twenty seventh volunteers return to San Francisco. England sends food to Pretoria. Noted criminal lawyer Clift dies in Chattanooga. Cattle prices unlikely to fall to former lows. Oregon wool growers hold successful Dalles convention. Henry Lessler dies in Kansas City at 70. Passenger train derailment injures 11. fire follows. Carnegie retires with 5 million for pensions. Denver alderman Cherry dies after fall. Lehigh Valley boiler explosion kills three. Sherman Harris lynched in Georgia. Ex-marital agent Rowan guilty of attempting to bribe officials. Washington man Shelton named bank receiver at Niles. forged papers found. Texas cattle association backs livestock secretary aide. Wilhelmina given crown costing 20004 pounds. Chicago land grab in New Mexico. Congo discovers an animal like horse and zebra. New York merchants to Cuba for exports.
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Russia
Barcelona
Venezuela
Jessie Morrison
Castle
Eldorado
Kaw
Washington
Oxford
N. J
Cleveland
Gavin, Parmalee & White
Jim Harris
J. H. Allen
Ottumwa, Kan
Colombian Foreign Minister Seeks Panama Route Progress
Senor Martinez Silvera, Colombia’s foreign minister and current ambassador to Washington, met with Secretary Hay to discuss informal Panama canal route talks. He indicated Colombia would remove obstacles if negotiations proceed, noting three-party dynamics with the United States, Colombia, and the French concessionaries. Dr Silvela mentioned a six year renewal of the French concession and possible alignment with the Walker Commission report requirements.
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Washington
Senor Martinez Silvera
Republic of Colombia
Hay
Panama Canal
Colombia
Silvera
United States
Silvela
Panama
Walker Commission
Controversy Over Medal Portraits For Navy Heroes
Washington dispatch reports naval circles debate whether Santiago campaign medals should bear a profile of Admiral Sampson or Rear Admiral Schley. Secretary Long refers the issue to the awards board, chaired by Assistant Secretary Hackett, with limited involvement from West Indian veterans. Medals will be awarded for Manila Bay, Santiago, Samoan, Chinese and Philippines service.
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New York
Washington
Manila Bay
Dewey
Sampson
Santiago
Long
Board of Awards
Hackett
Watson
Philippines
Is Germany Liable for Samoa Troubles Under Arbitration
New York reports Britain and Germany have filed briefs on property claims arising from Samoa operations. King Oscar of Norway and Sweden will arbitrate. U S state department nears its brief. American position could compel Germany to pay damages to Britain and the United States if established. An American lawyer will appear in Stockholm to reinforce claims.
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New York
Germany
Rat Qy
Oscar
Norway
Sweden
Ceald
Washington
Great Britai
State Department
Stockholm
Great Britain
United States
Samoa
Thirtieth United States Volunteer Infantry Arrives in San Francisco
The transport Hancock arrived from Manila with 875 aboard including 25 officers and 738 enlisted from Michigan Illinois and Indiana. The Thirtieth Volunteers include 72 prisoners and discharged soldiers. Among prisoners are James Dugan and Ellwood Morgan. Brigadier General Campbell was aboard.
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San Francisco
Hancock
Manila
United States Volunteer Infantry
Michigan
Ilinois
Indiana
James Dugan
Eleventh Cavalry
Ellwood Morgan
Forty Ninth Infantry
Campbell
New Post Offices Open in Agate and Grant Washington
Northwest Postoffices reports two new offices in Washington state on the Telo to Eagle Point route. Agate in Jackson county is served by postmaster Jefferson F. Grigsby and Grant in Mason county lists John H. Bille as postmaster.
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Northwest Postoffices
Washington
Agate
Jackson County
Telo
Eagle Point
Jefferson F. Grigsby
Grant
Mason County
Wash
John H. Bille
Blizzard Strikes Wisconsin With Heavy Snowfall Across Cities
Reports from Milwaukee and eastern Wisconsin detail a severe blizzard with trains delayed six to eight hours, Cumberland noting the worst storm in years, and multiple towns like New Richmond Marinette and Grand Rapids facing blocked roads and heavy accumulations. Meno Mine reports sit inches of snow and extreme conditions.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Glenwood
New Richmond
Marinette
Cumberland
Grand Rapids
Meno Minee
New State Laws Approved by Governor Rogers
A summary of acts approved by Governor Rogers includes House Bills on small district school elections and teacher appointments, distribution of state reports to colleges, pilot fines to school funds, witness attendance, and county legal matters. Senate Bills cover board audits, Spokane county judgeship, tax collateral rules, and appropriations for praiserment.
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Boards of Education
State Printing Board
Lias
Irgeon
Tor
Columbia River
Premis
Health
Tion
Ballinger
Attorn
Medi County
Coun
Tacoma
EAS Bus House
Senate
Legis Senate
Board of Audit
Spokane County
Palm trees and goats highlight arid lands farming notes
The piece notes date palms can be grown in Arizona and northern New Mexico. It cites about 400 900 Angora goats in the United States and an annual mohair provision around 1 00000 pounds. It mentions Joe Mushatton linked to a Phoenix asylum case as insane and recently released.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Ti Oite
Joe Mushatton
Phoenit Ariz
Pan American Exposition Opens May 1 in Buffalo
Buffalo March 18. Plans set to open the Pan American exposition May 1 with President McKinley and cabinet en route to the Pacific coast. Telephonic links will connect the president’s train to the exhibition and to leaders across the Western hemisphere. Dedication ceremonies are eyed for May 14 with Vice President Roosevelt and Governor Odell in attendance. A President’s Day is planned for a return visit between June and 12.
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Buffalo
N. Y
McKinley
Peerfie
Temple of Music
Western Hemisphere
Canada
Roosevelt
Odell
Taft Commission Plans Philippine Government Proposal
A Washington dispatch reports the Taft commission has been ordered to forward its recommendations on the form of government for the Philippines to the War Department. The president signals the time is right to submit a plan, but no details or Washington guidance have been received. The commission remains unhampered and may propose any form it deems fit.
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Taft Commission
New York
Washington
Limes
War Department
Philippines
Demand on Sultan of Morocco Move to Tangier
The cruiser New York will stop at Tangier to pick up Consul General Gummere and return to the Moroccan capital region. He will press the sultan to settle claims of American citizens. The ship will wait for his return, signaling a naval demonstration policy in Moroccan waters.
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New York
Washington
Tangier
Mani
Gummere
Corpl
Dvels
Population of India Reaches 294 Million in Census
Complete census returns place India's population at 294 million, up 7.9 million in a decade. After accounting for newly enumerated regions Baluchistan Sikkim and surrounding areas, net growth falls to 1.4 percent due to better methods. Declines in native states reflect famines disease mortality and lower birth rates.
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Wrrar Ys
Calcutta
India
Baluchistan
Shaustaksat
Chion Hills
Sikkim
Clash imminent near Tien Tsin railway limits
British and Russian guards face off over railway property in the Russian concession. Tensions mount as British reinforcements arrive and Russian forces hold their line. A clash seems likely if either side advances or withdraws.
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Tien Tsin
Warships in Venezuelan Waters Near Trinidad
March 18 report from Port of Spain notes German cruiser Vineta probing the Margarita island situation while Italian cruiser Dogali remains on station to safeguard Italian interests. United States cruiser Scorpion has arrived in the area to monitor conditions.
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Port of Spain
Trinidad
Haytien
Vineta
Marguerita
Dogali
Venezuela
United States
Scorpion
Fire at Washington Hotel Sparks Panic on Pennsylvania Avenue
A blaze tore through the Washington Hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue causing panic as patrons fled the flames. Pro prietor Stephen Collins and guests including W B Catchings of Kentucky John Scanlon and W B Ketchum of Connecticut were reported among those affected.
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M. Tod
Pennsylvania Avenue
Stephen Collins
W. B. Catchings
Kentucky
John Scanlon
W. B. Ketchum
Connecticut
Andrew Carnegie‑style Gift Proposed for St Louis Library
Andrew C gie offers to donate 1 00 for a new public library in St Louis mirroring Carnegie foundations. The proposal follows a broader pattern of gifts to cities in the United States and abroad.
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St. Louis
Andrew Cgie
St. Lou
Carnegie
United States
Simplicity in Politics Mentioned by Detroit Journal
A brief quotation notes a man bold enough to pursue office, remarking on blunt ambition and political grit from a Detroit Journal perspective. The line contrasts straightforward drive with the risks of campaigning.
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Detroit Journal
British General Hesitates at Pekin Rail Siding
Russians seize rail car siding at fen Tsin and guard it with sentries. General Barrow hesitates to act, awaiting General Gaselee. Sir Ernest Satow reports a long consultation as the situation unfolds. American military line sold to private company.
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Pekin
Fen Tsin
Barrow
B Bh
Gaselee
Bloo Ens
Ernest Satow
Ned
Fire destroys Daily Advertiser building in Newspaper Row
In Boston an early evening blaze gutted the seven story gray front Daily Advertiser and Record building on Newspaper Row. Three workers suffocated before escapes, nearly a dozen injured, and damages估imated at 150000 with scant insurance as flames cut off upper floors.
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Boston
Daily Advertiser
Record
Newspaper Row
Fire destroys Pittsburgh exposition area. several killed or injured
A February fire at the Hiram W. French hair felt factory sparked a blaze along Duquesne Way and Fort Street in Pittsburgh. A live wire accident killed William Miller and wounded three others, with Sheckler and Griffith badly burned during rescue attempts. Exposition machinery hall burned. two lumber yards and three dwellings burned. total losses high.
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Pittsburg
Duquesne Way
Fort Street
Hiram W. French Company
Exposition Building
Gallagher & Zanker
Henry Henk
William Miller
Miller
Snyder
Sheckler
Griffith
Dewet described as insane by Bloemfontein observers
Report from Bloemfontein describes General Dewet as unbalanced and unable to sleep in the field camp. It notes his volatile mood, distrust of subordinates, and statements rejecting any peace terms short of independence. Steyn’s whereabouts are unknown as commanders seek him.
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Bloemfontein
Dewet
Epenide
Lewet
Steyn
Ogilvie Says Banquet Charge Triggers Criminal Probe
Governor Ogilvie told the Yukon council on March 5 he was informed a high official proclaimed a gigantic swindle by the governor and contractor D Matheson. A libel suit and other charges stirred city tensions as the council discussed actions tied to a Dawson hotel case and alleged conspiracies.
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Wash
Ogilvie
Yukon Council
D. Matheson
Crimi
MceCoan
Dawson
Margether
Issioner Senklerh
McConnell
Decision on Eight Hour Law in Tacoma Pub Work
In Tacoma Washington on March 18 the superior court led by Judge W Snell held the eight hour day law applies to workers employed by the day only, not those paid by the month or year.
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Tacoma. Wash
Superior Court
W. Snell
Chica go Times-Herald Advice Fragment
A fragmentary line from the Times-Herald offers social guidance about compliments to women. It suggests thanking a dangerous complaint, telling her she is pretty, and claiming she will love you.
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Chicago Times-Herald
Troops Sail for Manila From San Francisco
The transport Indiana sailed for Manila carrying the Twenty eighth Infantry under Major Yeatman and Company D Tenth Infantry led by Lieutenant C N Jones. The Fifth Cavalry squadron arrived from Fort Myer and will sail aboard the Meade tomorrow, with troops J K L and M commanded by Colonel W Rafferty.
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San Francisco
Indiana
Manila
Eighth Infantry
Yeatman
Tenth Infantry
C. N Jones
Fifth
American consul arrested in Venezuela port city
A United States consul at Port of Spain Trinidad, Ignacio H. Baiz, was reportedly arrested by Venezuelan officials for unidentified reasons. The article notes previous similar detentions in the last five months and mentions the U S government demanding action from Caracas.
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Port OF Spain
Trinidad
Barcelona
Venezuela
Ignacio H. Baiz
State of siege proclaimed amid Moscow unrest
March 19 report from St. Petersburg describes escalating disturbances linked to Kharkoff turbu lence. Police arrest 15 after students at the City of St. Petersburg hold did not attend further lectures. Four hundred students at the technological school face courtyard control as the mining academy remains closed. Count Tolstoi is said to be active in Moscow disruption during factory strikes.
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ST. Petersburg
Kharkoff
Technological School
Count Tolstoi
Moscow
Ode Thee
Explosion on Ship New York Docked After Ammonia Blast
The steam ship New York reached its dock at nightfall after a voyage marked by an ammonia explosion that damaged the shaft and caused multiple deaths. Eleven men were overcome by fumes last Thursday, two died, several were hospitalized, and one remained in hospital as the vessel docked.
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New York
Oclock
Trial of Alleged Rebels Begun in Salonica
Constantinople reports that on March 11 in Salonica a trial began for 19 Bulgarians accused of belonging to the revolutionary committee at Sofia and fomenting disorder in Salonica Monastir and Kosovo.
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Constantinople
Salonica
Revolutionary Committee
Sofia
Monastir
Kossovo
Nine New Bubonic Plague Cases Reported in Cape Town
Nine new bubonic plague cases were officially reported in Cape Town over the last 48 hours. All nine patients are described as colored, with three identified as European.
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Cape Town
Reward for Rescue of Explorers in Venice
The Venice municipal court offers 20000 lire to anti Italian or foreign navigators who may rescue Count Franco Quirini and the Norwegian sailor from the expiring party of the Duke of Abruzzi during his seade expedition in the Stella Polare. A further 3900 lire reward is offered for definite news on their fate.
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Venice
Franco Quirini
Duke of
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