Deep Sea Soundings Turned Over To Cable Company
Government completes terms for turning over Nero navy charts to the Commercial Cable Company for Pacific cable work beyond Hawaii. Charts extend to Midway Guam Manila and Yokohama with American operatives favored when available and government control in war or civil disturbance times.
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Washington
Nero
Navy Department
Commercial Cable Company
Acific
Hawaiian Islands
Cable Company
Department
Midway Islands
Guam
Manila
Yokohama
Pacific
United States
San Francisco
California
Honolulu
Oahu
Island of
Luzon
P. I
Empire of China
Grind Canadian Wheat at Minneapolis Mill Bonded for 50 000
A Minneapolis milling company bonds one mill for an indefinite term to grind only Canadian wheat. The 50 000 bond requires government storekeepers inside the mill to ensure delivery of Canadian grain in bonded cars for shipment east to Liverpool. Grinding in Minneapolis saves transit to England.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Customs House
Canada
Liverpool
Canadian
England
Denmark and Germany Prepare Royal Reconciliation Tour
Frederick William the crown prince of Germany says visits will soon be exchanged between King Christian of Denmark and the Kaiser. The royal courtesy aims to seal reconciliation as official maneuvers mark the first step, with King Christian visiting Berlin and Emperor William returning the visit.
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Bonn
Frederick William
Germany
Christian
Denmark
Berlin
William
Registered Pouches Stolen in Chicago Robbery
Two registered mail pouches believed to hold $10,000 or more in currency and jewelry were stolen from a United States mail wagon in front of the Masonic Temple. The driver left the wagon briefly at 6:30 to fetch another bag, and the thieves drove off the vehicle.
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Chicago
United States
Masonic Temple
Cement for Seattle Tunnel Project Involves Bel gian Cement Purchase
Seattle reports James J. Hill bought 12 000 tons of Belgian cement for the Great Northern tunnel from the north waterfront to the depot site near Jackson street. The first quality Belgian cement is en route and will be landed directly at local piers.
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Seattle
Great Northern
Jackson Street
James J. Hill
Irish Leader John Dillon Relapses in Illness
John Dillon the Irish leader at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Chicago has relapsed after illness. Doctors fear a worse turn but confirm no immediate danger while he remains under near constant care. All engagements in Canada and Ottawa and Montreal appearances are canceled with Davitt substituting in St Louis.
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Chicago
John Dillon
Grand Pacific Hotel
Dillon
Canada
United Irish Societies of
Mysterious theft of $40,000 from Adams Express car
Lincoln officials deny reports of a missing $40,000 package from an Adams Express car. Messenger White says he laid the package down during transfer and, turning away briefly, it vanished. Burlington railroad and Adams Express officials and police dispute the theft claim.
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Lincoln, Neb
Adams Express
Portland
Ore
Messenger White
White
Burlington Railroad
The
Adams Express Company
Burlington Yards
Lincoln
Body of J. W. Fuller Found In Portland Mystery
Walter DeGroat, while playing a childish game with other boys, discovered the body of J. W. Fuller a prominent Portland businessman missing for three weeks. Fuller had a pistol wound in his right temple and a loaded revolver with one cartridge discharged lay nearby. Papers on his person identified him beyond doubt.
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Portland
Daniel
Walter DeGroat
J. W. Fuller
Britain weighs reprisals over Venezuela row with Germany
London reports Britain contemplates serious reprisals against Venezuela and discusses joint action with Germany. Berlin and London weigh naval demonstrations and possible diplomatic break. UK insists no US intervention will occur to protect British interests in Venezuela. A foreign office official says Venezuela's situation is hopeless and demands for explanations and reparations continue. A German squadron in the Caribbean is noted as possibly tied to joint measures.
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London
Great Britain
Venezuela
Associated Press
Germany
Venezela
Berlin
United States
Orinoco River
Foreign Office
Caribbean Sea
Cuban Labor Crisis Halts City as Strikes Paralyze Havana
Havana reports an extraordinary labor crisis with a citywide strike by cooks hotel workers and laborers. Electric railways and transport are stopped while satellites in coastal towns join the action. Diplomats condemn Palma's inaction as authorities appear to side with strikers risking crops and public safety.
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Havana
Cuba
Cienfuegos
American Tobacco Trust
Cardenas
Palma
Morgan to Make England His Permanent Home
Dispatch from London reports J Pierpont Morgan plans to reside permanently in England. He is purchasing a fine home in Grosvenor Square. Foxhall Keene is also said to intend expatriation.
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Manchester
Eng
London
J. Pierpont Morgan
England
Grosvenor Square
Foxhall Keene
Cannon's Election Conceded
Washington political conference at the White House yields no new developments and it is generally conceded that Cannon will be the next speaker of the house.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Cannon
General Miles to Leave for Asia After Philippines Tour
Gen Miles says 13 000 troops seen, more to inspect, finds them in fair condition. He notes hardship in the islands from war and pestilence, fears famine, and mentions farm animal deaths hindering recovery. Army and Navy Club to entertain Miles today.
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Manila
Miles
China
Japan
Russia
Philippines
Associated Press
Army and Navy Club
Ingalls on a Reef Near Legaspi Albay
The United States transport Ingalls with General Miles aboard struck a reef while entering Legaspi harbor in Albay southeast Luzon. The ship is aground but not in danger. Calm seas, expect to float at next high tide. shore communications remain open and water relief may be sent if pruning fails to lift.
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Manila
Navy
United States
Ingalls
General Miles
Legaspi
Albay
Luzon
Reasons for settlement of anthracite strike revealed
Washington reports disclose operators fear public disclosures on a coal combine violating Sherman law. Miners led by President Mitchell counter with stronger case as 27 lawyers including Wayne MacVeagh advised settlement without more testimony. Government eyes antitrust impact and possible prelude to broader reforms. Conspiracy to Form Regency Madrid follows Lisbon dispatch noting regency plans amid barracks and naval club activity.
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Washington
Arbitration Commission
Wayne MacVeagh
Mitchell
Congress
Madrid
Navy
Imparcial
Lisbon
Naval Club
Gompers Again Chosen For AFL Leadership
In New Orleans the American Federation of Labor elected officers with Samuel Gompers as president and James Duncan John Mitchell James OConnell as vice presidents. John B Lennon will be treasurer and Frank Morrison secretary. The next convention will be in Boston.
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Gompers
New Orleans
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
James Duncan
John Mitchell
James O’connell
John B. Lennon
Frank Morrison
Boston
Socialist Vote Totals Reported Across United States
The appeal to Reason shows the socialist vote at about 400000 in the recent election. Massachusetts recorded the heaviest socialist vote with 36435 ballots cast.
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Girard
Kan
Appeal To
Reason
United States
Macsachusetts
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Aberdeen
Geo. J. Wolff
J. Harris & Sons
Pacific Cable
Minneapolis Company
Gen. Miles
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