29 Mar 1901
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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1901
Page
1
Marshalltown city council settles the mayor's reported shortage for 1000 dollars, short of the 1001.33 cited. The article notes numerous Iowa items including a rape conviction in Lake Mills, a severe cattle goring near Muscatine, and public notices on smallpox impacts delaying juries and tax penalties.
Des Moines March 25 The railroad tax roll shows a net assessment rise of 1 073 683 over 1900 after a large increase in new lines and a few offsetting decreases The Northwestern system bears the largest share while Great Western Rock Island and Burlington pay around 3 percent of gross earnings The Des Moines and Liverpool Packing plant to reopen April 8 under William Agar includes rapid force organization and prep for a first kill The RT P freight line No 201 wreck near Grand Junction injures many with a long list of names among the wounded remains incomplete
A Times correspondent from near Bloemfontein reports General DeWet and General Botha addressing burghers at Senekal saying they could continue the war but would accept annexation if the British guarantee joint Dutch and English education, license for rifles, 8,000,000 pounds indemnity for burned farms, no native franchises, and amnesty for all belligerents. The article outlines Kitchener's and Botha’s negotiations offering self government after hostilities, 1,000,000 pounds for destroyed property, loans for rebuilding, bilingual schooling, and limits on rifle licenses while debating black enfranchisement and church/property issues.
Manila reports General Funston leads a daring expedition with Major Warris Captain Newton Lieutenant Admire and scouts to seize Aguinaldo. The plan involves disguises feigned capture and a signal wire to overwhelm the insurgent leader after a six day march into Isabela and coordination with gunboats and allied forces.
A new note from Special Commissioner Rockhill describes ongoing difficulties in creating a uniform basis for indemnity claims as powers seek a joint framework. Washington emphasizes a League of Nations style solution, but no new instructions have been sent due to the president's absence, with expectations of clearer guidance once he resumes work. In Basutoland, General Lailton’s force advances toward Wepener, seizing grain stocks and destroying 3,000 bars of iron, as other homes are burned.
A Shanghai dispatch notes the United States Minister Celnger in attendance as Yi Hang Chang’s condition improves. The brief update indicates positive progress and ongoing diplomatic interest in the case.
A Cologne Zeitung dispatch from March 1 cites evidence of plots against the czar’s authority in St. Petersburg. Money is said to be given to factory workers to enlist disaffected students, with safeguards like multiple desks and steel armor in the imperial residence. Authorities reportedly increased security and kept troops ready, with warnings issued to military commander A. Kleigels.
Washington charges reveal General Buffington and the War department allowed the Driggs Seabury Gun and Ammunition Co to use U S arsenals in Philadelphia to manufacture 32 six pounder guns 8 larger calibers and 4000 shells for Colombia. Guns were shipped from New York aboard Gould’s private yacht Atalanta to Colombia’s capital. Secretary Root allegedly knew of the misuse but did not pursue redress, letting the matter fade until exposed by the comptroller.
In a Lords statement Lord Lansdowne said Russia and Great Britain agreed to withdraw troops from the disputed Tien Tsin area and reserve title rights for later review. China and Russia placed the zone under Russian occupation, with British bondholders protected by the line tied to a railroad. The decision follows Field Marshal von Waldersee's oversight and a plan to resolve irregularities through diplomatic channels.
A Washington report states China has rejected the Russo-Chinese treaty on Manchuria. European powers pressured Beijing, giving opponents a first round victory while Russia seeks modifications and renewed talks may follow to prevent Russia from securing any convention with China.
Troops on both sides at Tien-Tsin have been withdrawn ending the danger of a clash. British say General Barrow’s quick action with marines from Taku prevented a collision. Madrasses faced abuse from crowds as marines arrived to relieve them. In Illinois, Harriman syndicate backs a $75,000,000 consolidation effort linking Chicago & Alton and Illinois Central to unite equal mining properties.
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