Interference protested over Baiz consular case
The United States through Minister Loomis lodged a vigorous protest with Venezuela over interference with Baiz, the U S consular agent at Barcelona Venezuela. Baiz, born in St Thomas and a native Dane, holds an exequatur as a U S official and seeks protection despite questions of citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Loomis
Baiz
United States
Barcelona
Venezuela
Ignacio M. Baiz
St. Thomas
Hop Situation in Yakima Valley Shows Strong Demand
Old crop sold and new contracts under way in Yakima Washington as buyers from Portland close out last year. Reported 43 bales of 1900 on hand with sales around 14 to 18 cents a pound. 1901 crop estimated 18000 to 20000 bales. contracts being made at 11 cents with profit seen at 8 to 9 cents per pound for small growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Valley
North
Yakima
Wash
Portland
Yakima Valey
A. Heinrich
Seattle Brewing & Malting Company
Seattle
Peru Settles Fowkes Claim for 3000 Soles
Washington reports that Peru offered to settle the 1894 Fowkes claim for 3000 soles and the U S minister in Lima was instructed to accept. The claim arose after American merchant W A Fawkes was subjected to a forced loan and 24 hour imprisonment at Tumbez, with a demanded $5000 claim against Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Washington
United States
Dudley
Lima
State Department
Fowkes
W. A Fawkes
Tumbez
Smuggling Ring Foiled By Coast Guard Off Pacific Northwest
In Port Townsend Washington on March 20, customs warned of a planned wholesale smuggling of Chinese cannery workers across the border. The revenue cutter Grant patrolled the Straits of Fuca, and three Chinese smugglers were captured with a Japanese contact who offered a bribe. The Japanese was arrested at Northport on charges of aiding entry and attempting bribery. the Chinese were ordered deported.
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United States
Port Townsend
Wash
Grant
Straits of Fuca
Island
British Columbia
Northport
Desperadoes Shoot Man in Red Rock Store Robbery
Albert Bateman, manager of the Foster Lumber yard, was killed at 8:30 p m in the Swartz Co store during a robbery. One robber was wounded in the arm by Bateman who fired in defense before the robbers escaped with 350 dollars as officers from Ponca and Perry pursue them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Rock
Okla
Albert Bateman
Swartz & Co
Bateman
Foster Lumber Company
Ponca
Perry
A New Canal Treaty Negotiations Discussed in Washington
Secretary Hay conferred with Senator Morgan and other leaders on Isthmian canal issues and the potential reopening of negotiations with Great Britain. The talks reflect ongoing consultations since Congress adjourned, with multiple lawmakers surveyed on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hay
Morgan
Great Britain
Congress
Outlawry in the Philippines records murders and treason
War department records detail 34 Filipino natives charged with offenses against military discipline in the Philippines. They describe insurgent methods to terrorize natives, including murders of unarmed civilians for resisting insurgent taxes, with several defendants sentenced to hard labor or hanging. One case highlights Eusebio Rojas, a self styled lieutenant who executed civilians and claimed authority over lives and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
War Department
Eusebio Rojas
Alejandrino
Rojas
United States
Railroad machinists strike in Iowa Falls
Iowa Falls March 20 railroad machinists and boiler makers at the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern shops walked out and will not return until differences with officials are settled. The action follows a Cedar Rapids union strike and is expected to spread to Estherville Watertown Albert Lea and other division points.
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Iowa Falls
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Cedar Rapids
Estherville
Watertown
Albert Lea
Wreck of Local Freight Train No 58 Near Chehalis
Fifteen cars of freight train No 58 were wrecked at Newaukum station three miles south of Chehalis. A pusher engine overturned but there were no fatalities. A wrecking train is at work and the line won’t be cleared until tomorrow morning, with passengers transferred tonight.
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Chehalis
Wash
Newaukum Station
Engagement in Panay Capsizes Dio cino Follower Clash
A force led by Captain Shanks of the Eighteenth Infantry engaged the followers of Tagal leader Diocino in Capise province Panay. Two rebels were killed and three wounded including Diocino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panay
Manila
Shanks
Diocino
Capise
Meeting of the Envoys in Pekin
Foreign ministers met in Pekin with little progress due to governments delaying consent on indemnity claims. No minister may act freely, all instructions are ad referendum. Discussion of court ceremonial for minister reception yielded no definite decisions.
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Pekin
Storm in Porto Rico Hits San Juan with Heavy Rain
A heavy storm in San Juan Porto Rico on March 20 brought two inches of rain in two hours and winds of 31 miles per hour from the northwest. Rain ceased by daylight but winds persist. Rail lines damaged by washouts shut the railroad, and telegraphic links to the north and west shores are partially interrupted. Interior damage believed to be even more severe.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
British Press Pleased With Result Urges Fresh Reinforcements
London March 21 The colonial secretary told the house that General Botha rejected peace terms and would not reconsider them General Kitchener to press the government for terms while reinforcing. The Daily Mail calls for no further negotiations and full war effort. Mafeking Basutoland March 21 General Bruce Hamilton’s force advances into Wepener finding grain stores and destroying 3,000 bags of grain.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
House of Commons
Botha
Chambrlain
Kitchener
Lord Kitchener
The
Daily Mail
Mafeking
Basutoland
Bruce Hamilton
Orange River Colony
Wepener
Recruits for South Africa to sail from Halifax
Ottawa March 21 1000 men recruited for police service in South Africa will depart here Sunday and sail from Halifax on the 26th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
South Africa
Halifax
Military approves Maxim gun on motor car for service
Cape Town reports that on March 21 military authorities approve a new Maxim gun mounted on a motor car for immediate service, signaling a rapid field deployment plan and enhanced mobility for infantry support units.
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Cape Town
Cable to Link Skagway and Juneau Under War Department Plan
Washington March 20 with funds available the war department plans rapid work on a telegraph cable from Skagway to Juneau Alaska. Brigadier General Greely urged the project saying it would connect military posts and help Yuk on valley communications. Costs for Skagway Valdes and Skagway Seattle routes are outlined with bids to be requested and rubber insulation specified for Alaska waters.
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Washington
War Department
Skagway
Juneau
Alaska
A. W. Greely
Dawson
Yukon Valley
Congress
Valdes
Seattle
Vancouver
Queen Charlotte Islands
General Greely
United States
American Republic
Skaguay-Juneau
Willamette Wreck Near Union After Coal Load
Victoria B C March 21 The steamer Willamette ran on Denmawn island near Village Point about 20 miles from Union loaded 1 000 tons of coal and is a total wreck as her back is broken. She lay on rocks amidships and the after hull filled causing the break.
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Victoria
B. C
Willamette
Hich
Denmawn Island
Village Point
Union
Capture of Diocino Reported by MacArthur in Manila
General MacArthur informs the war department that insurgent general Diocino, Panay’s most troublesome leader, was captured March 18 after being wounded three times. The capture is expected to end hostilities in Capiz province, Panay, and the transport Sheridan arrived today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
MacArthur
Manila
War Department
Diocino
Robert H. Hughes
Panay
Capiz
Sheridan
China Seeks Revisions as Russia Modifies Mongolia Pact
Dr. Morrison reports Prince Ching confirms Russia will remove exclusive privileges in Mongolia and Turkestan and tweak other clauses of the Manchurian convention. The amendments do not alter its core nature as a protectorate, but include a railway concession dispute and reference a 1896 secret treaty Li Hung Chang brokered. China fears broader foreign protection, noting Germany’s Kiao Chou and Russia’s stance.
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London
Morrison
Pekin
Prince Ching
Russia
St. Petersburg
Mongolia
Turkestan
China
England
United States
Japan
Great Wall
Shan Hai Kwan
New Chwang
Li Hung Chang
Germany
Kiao Chou
Students Riot in Saint Petersburg Demonstration
In Saint Petersburg on March 20 students organized a large demonstration before the Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan to mark the death anniversary of Vetroora. Troops blocked streets, arrested teachers and students, and clashed with crowds as banners and a red flag fueled fighting outside the cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Our Lady of Kazan
Vetroora
St. Peter and St. Paul
Novoskoi
Count Tolstoi
Blizzard Grips Central States From Nebraska To Minnesota
A severe snow storm and approaching blizzard swept the Missouri valley and Midwest. Nebraska Western Iowa South Dakota Wyoming Kansas Wisconsin and Minnesota report heavy snowfall disrupting streetcar and railroad traffic. Flood risks rise near Racine and Prairie du Chien as waters breach tracks.
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Chicago
Missouri Valley
Nebraska
Iowa
South Dakota
Wyoming
Kansas
Michigan
Wisconsin
Racine
Prairie du Chien
Minnesota
British and Russian Tension at Tien Tsin Escalates
Reports from March 22 describe General Wogack’s refusal of Count von Waldersee’s arbitration and demands for British withdrawal and apology. British reinforcements move in as Australian troops reinforce Pekin to Tien Tsin amid guarded standoff between British and Russian forces.
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Wogack
von Waldersee
London
Count von Waldersee
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Daily Mail
Barrow
Russia
Corea
Kobe
Masampo
Foreign Office
London Stock Exchange
New York
Tien Sin
Taku
Lorne Campbell
Sihks
Harrison
Northwest pensions granted by last Congress
The Northwest list shows pensions awarded across Oregon and nearby states, including original and increased grants for soldiers from Portland Newberg The Dalles and many others. It documents widows special acts and varied amounts from 6 to 30 dollars with names like Timothy Cleveland Abram Kinzer Nancy Le Francis and James Gilfillan among others.
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Timothy P. Cleveland
Portland
August
Roseburg
Francis M. Sanderlin
Bandon
Isaac Sampson
la Fayette
Robert M. Wickham
Oregon City
Spain
George M. Hays
Pendleton
Lambert Demkes
Abram Wilkes
Elkton
George W. Griswold
Salem
William Haynam
Greenville
Abram Wymore
Tigardville
Angelo Balmanno
Charles H. Miller
Hopkins
William Kertson
Gaston
Sarah B. Evans
Sheridan
John J. Reynolds
Forest Grove
John L. Scovill
Grant’s Pass
Our Claim Against Morocco
Washington reports the United States sent the armored cruiser New York to Morocco to aid the consul general in securing a settlement of claims totaling 50 000 dollars. France seeks broader influence, while the U S decline to denounce treaties with Tunis and treat Morocco as a sovereign power. The New York will stay at Masargan until Consul General Gummere returns from Marakesh for a satisfactory settlement.
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Morocco
Washington
State Department
Marcus Ezagui
Fez
Gummere
Tangier
Mr. Gummere
Grand Vizier
Mazargan
New York
Herald
United States
France
Tunis
Masargan
Marakesh
Post Office Moves and Appointments Across Northwest
Griswold in San Juan county moves west two miles and Adelbert D. Tift becomes postmaster. Clover in Okanogan county closes March 30 with mail to Conconully. Toona in Douglas county Oregon opened with Thomas E. Bledsoe as postmaster. Echo in Elmore county Idaho shifts 4 ½ miles west with Anna R. Wilson appointed postmistress. Kippen in Nez Perce county Idaho moves 200 rods north and Andrew J. Erickson named postmaster.
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Washington
Griswold
San Juan County
Wash
Adelbert D. Tift
Clover
Okanagar County
Toona
Douglas County
Drain
Comstock
Thomas E. Bledsoe
Echo
Elmore County
Protest Against Sugar Duty by New York Importer
Ernest A Bigelow filed an appeal with the board of United States general appraisers protesting a countervailing duty on sugars imported from Russia. The filing firm is among those who imported sugar on the ship Darlington about three weeks ago. The treasury secretary asked the board to hear the arguments and decide at the earliest possible moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ernest A Bigelow
Board of
United States General Appraisers
Russia
Darlington
Secretary of the Treasury
Bulgarian brigands murder four near Mikahelahi mountains
The Turkish minister reports to Washington that Bulgarian brigands killed four Mussulmen inhabitants in the Mikahelahi mountains. The assailants were arrested, confessed, and handed to the court of justice by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Salonica
Mikahelahi
Peru and Chile tensions prompt protest notes
Lima reports D. F. Osmany Pardo Peru's foreign minister is drafting a protest note against Chile's policy to be sent to all American republics. Peruvian minister in Santiago Cesare Chacaltana has presented a protest and retirement note, which Lima will not publish until he departs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
D. F. Osman Y Pardo
Chile
North
Central
South America
Santiago de Chile
Cesare Chacaltana
Senor Chacaltana
Mustering Out Porto Ricans
Washington issued a war department order directing the volunteer Porto Rican regiment be mustered out on or before June 30 to align with enlistments expiring by July 1. The reorganization law allows a regiment of native Porto Ricans to be formed with three battalions officered by Americans, with current volunteer officers and men eligible to remain if they wish.
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Washington
War Department
Treason and murder sentence carried out at De Aar
In De Aar last evening J. P. Mila ber S. Milaber and J. A. Neuwoudt were shot after a court martial sentenced them for treason and murder in connection with a Taasbosch train wreck that killed five. General Kitchener confirmed the verdict as the garrison paraded at sunset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
J. P. Milaber
S. Milaber
J. A. Neuwoudt
de Aar
Taasbosch
Kitchener
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Oregon
Joan Langdon
Henry Averbeck
Soldiers’ Home
Orting
William 8
Arnold
Tacoma
Conrad H. Stenby
Sylvan
Andrew A. Reynolds
Medical Lake
Chancellor Cutler
Edmonds
William T. Parker
Thomas B. Young
Fremont
Royal G. Erskine
Allen Brown
Ilwaco
Peter Wolff
South Park
Cordelia Phelps
Monroe
Finger Erickson
Riverside
James Gilfillan
Blaine
Thornton Ftfams
Spokane
John R. Crawford
Colville
Elizabeth L. Frary
Dayton
Alphonso G. Killam
Thomas Halvorson
Rufus W. Fletcher
Latona
John E. Foster
Oympia
Josiah Smeadley
Mouna View
Joseph Dion
Mary L. Lubrecht
Susan Day
Bossburg
Peter Yv
Pauchot
Auburn
George W. Bullene
James E. Coursey
Andrew Burris
Lockwood
John T. Hawks
Huntsville
William Plummer
Franklin Slythe
Puyallup
Jacob A. Freiday
Justinus Simon
Long Branch
Almond W. Foy
Lewis Hoxworth
Springdale
Philip Masters
Thomas N. Ogle
Waterville
Ansel H. Brown
Gig Harbor
Albert A. Blake
Jeannette Williamson
Clarence A. Heath
South Bend
Aaron Kiibs
Sarah F. Catlin
Thomas W. Soden
Pioneer
Northwest Postal Orders
New Madrid
Tiptonville
Tenn
Tke Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
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