Senate panel notes Cuba strong prospects for independence
A sub committee led by Senator Platt returns from Cuba praising Governor General Wood and the island’s readiness for self government. They cite municipal elections in May as the first step toward a Cuban republic and urge patient, steady American support and investment to back peaceful progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Platt
Connecticut
Aldrich and
Teller
Cuba
Congress
Wood
United States
Emperor’s message sparks Anglo-Japanese goodwill and honors debate
From Yokohama to San Francisco reports praise for Britain’s role in the South Africa conflict and speculation over Japan’s ties with the United States on the Hawaiian issue. Harvard may award L L D to Dr KenTar o Kaneko, a prominent figure in New England. News covers social events around the Albatross visit and the death of Consul General Gowey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
San Francisco
Queen Victoria
South Africa
Kentaro Kaneko
Harvard University
New England
Washington
Japan
United States
Imperial University
Harvard Club
Gowey
Pacific Coast vs Middle West Traffic Hearings Begin
The interstate ecommerce commission resumes hearings in San Francisco with M. K. Knapp arriving from the East. Testimony will focus on differentials between Pacific coast manufacturers and Middle West jobbers, with several days needed for proceedings and other local traffic issues to be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Middle West
St. Louis
Interstate Ecommerce Commission
M. K. Knapp
Transports Grant Sails for Manila with Army Supplies
The transport Grant sailed for Manila today from San Francisco carrying a crew of assistants and 5,000 tons of army supplies. The voyage sets course amid a war effort and logistical buildup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Grant
Manila
Plucky Ballard Woman Fends Off Masked Intruders
Mrs Laura McLaurie who runs an employment office at Ballard awoke at 3 AM to find two masked men in her room. She seized a pistol and fired, driving them away before they could strike. No injuries reported. Police alerted. Intruders unidentified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
Laura McLaurie
Ballard
Burglars Shoot During Break In Leave Blood Trail
A pair of burglars began firing during a break in and wounded a resident named Mei as blood spattered the walls. The robbers fired back but caused no damage and escaped, leaving a blood trail. Police expect to locate the injured burglar.
Two Suspects Arrested in Columbus Ave Robbery
New York reports Henry Russell and Sid Yennie alias Henry Ferguson were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the Heary's restaurant robbery on Columbus Avenue and 66th Street. A $700 theft occurred after diners left. waiters identified Russell as a suspect. Russell, a fugitive from Ludlow jail, previously robbed a post office in Belgium and faces a $1,000 reward. Yennie, just released from Ohio state prison after a five-year term for a robbery with George Carson, is also implicated by prior criminal activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Russell
Sid Yennie
Henry Ferguson
Heary's
Columbus Avenue
66Th Street
Russell
Yennie
Ludlow
Joe Kileran
Charles Allen
Kileran
Allen
Europe
Belgium
United States
Bill Wesburg
Columbus
Ohio
George Carson
Cleveland Adrift Off Maui With 100000 Dollar Sugar Cargo
Advices from Honolulu dated March 21 report the steamer Cleveland bound for San Francisco with a 100000 dollar sugar cargo from Kahuthul adrift after a broken shaft. Three crew members left in a small boat for Maui. a steamer Eric sighted them 40 miles from Maui. The Cleveland was about 320 miles north-northwest of Maui when contact was lost. A search steamer has been sent. The ship, built in 1861, has served globally and been renamed several times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Honolulu
Cleveland
Kahuthul
Maui
Eric
Puget Sound
Vancouver Island
Charleston
Philippines
Newport Strikes Hidden Reef in Tongas Narrows
The steamer Newport captained by Chester ran aground March 26 on an uncharted reef in Tongas Narrows while en route from Seattle to Unalaska. After striking, the ship sprang a slight leak and was towed to Juneau for hull inspection and repairs with limited details and a protest filed by the master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Newport
Chester
Unalaska
Tongas Narrows
City of
Juneau
Austin Clayborne
Pacific Whaling Company
Douglas Island
South Pole Survivors Arrive as Magnetic Pole Is Located
The Southern Cross expedition led by Sir George Newnes survivor group returns to Wellington with news that the magnetic pole has been located. Nine men including Borchgrevink and Colbeck, zoologists Hansen and Evans, doctor Kloerstad, and two Finnish natives accompanied 90 dogs and ample provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
N. Z
FE. Borchgrevink
George Newness
London
Borchgrevink
N. Hansen
Hobart
Tasmania
Southern Cross
Cape Adair
Victorialand
Borehgrevink
W. Colbeck
Louis Bernaccchi
Hugh Evans
H. Kloerstad
Fougnai
Finland
Arrangement Approved in Rome for Reciprocity Treaty
The Italian chamber of deputies treaties commission approved the reciprocity arrangement under the Dingrey act. Baron Fava, the Italian ambassador, and John A. Kasson, U.S. special plenipotentiary, finalized the deal in Washington last February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Treaties Commission of the
Italian Chamber of Deputies
Washington
Baron Fava
John A. Kasson
United States
Five Burned as French Torpedo Boat Boiler Explodes
Terribly burned: boiler explosion during forced draught trials on a French torpedo boat at Cherbourg. Five crew suffered severe burns, one died, another leapt overboard and drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherbourn
France
Bubonic Plague Report In Sydney Death Toll Rises
Eleven fresh bubonic plague cases are officially reported in Sydney on April 1 with two additional deaths, authorities say. The figures mark a worsening outbreak and prompt health measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Shipping Bill Endorsed To Expand US Trade And Navel Power
Representative Grosvenor presented the amended shipping bill with a minority report backing it. The measure argues that expanding exports and building a strong merchant fleet will boost home employment, raise national security, and reduce reliance on foreign trade, while ensuring competition and preventing monopolies. The anti trust amendment was adjusted to exclude participants in combinations from benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Grosvenor
Ohio
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Africa
Asia
China
United States
Firemen Die As Central High School Burns
In Owoaso Michigan a devastating blaze at Central High School killed two firefighters Fred Ross and Frank Tucker and injured several others including Will Ross Zene Ross Ward Greet Frank Davis and Solomon Vogel. The fire destroyed the large building causing losses estimated at 125000 with 46000 insured as crews struggled with collapsing walls and limited water pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owoaso
Mich
Central High School
Fred Ross
Frank Tucker
Will Ross
Zene Ross
Fward Greet
Frank Davis
Solomon Vogel
Berlin Reichstag Member Carl Erotel Slips Into Madness
Berlin reports Carl Erotel, a noted Reichstag member, has become insane. Officials say the former politician is under care as details remain sparse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Carl Erotel
The
Reichstag
Murdered His Partner Stuns Beattie Detectives Probe Case
Passengers arrive from Skaguay on the City of Beattie to Gau gay where Detective McGuire of Pinkerton files on the Jelfe Clayson Olson murder mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie, Wash
Skaguay
Beattie
Gau Gay
McGuire
Pinkerton
Jelfe-Clayson-Olson
Fourth man killed in party tied to Graves case
Mc Guire suspects Graves, partner of O'Brien, may be the fourth victim. Graves is missing, previously believed to have fled to the coast after the crime. The theory holds that O'Brien murdered his partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGuire
Graves
O'Brien
Berlin Market Slumps Yet Rail and Coal Shares Drive Demand
Berlin reports a month end settlement marked by carryover fears as leaders deem speculation overdone. Coal and iron shares are seen as overvalued given wage rises and material scarcities, while industrial and American railway shares remain strong amid global demand. Emigration and shipping activity rise. the German East Africa line declares 6 percent dividend and a new Carolines link is planned with North German Lloyd at Hong Kong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Associated Press
London Exchange
London
Reichabank
England
United States
Hamburg-American Steamship Company
German East Africa Line
Carolines
North German Lloyd
Hong Kong
Municipal and Town Elections Signal Ohio Political Strife
Cincinnati faces a tight race pitting George B. Cox against Julius Fleischmann with Alfred M. Cohn leading a fusion ticket. In Cleveland and Toledo factional fights center on Senator Hanna and municipal ownership efforts. Women play active roles in school board contests and broader electoral participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
George B. Cox
Julius Fleischmann
Alfred M. Cohn
Cohn
Sugar Leads the List in U S Agricultural Imports
Washington April 1 A government report by Frank H Hitchcock shows five fiscal years 1894-98 of U S agricultural imports. Sugar and coffee dominate the value of imports totaling about 300 million yearly with sugar averaging 90.4 million and coffee 83.6 million. Cuba Brazil Britain Germany China Japan France Mexico and the Hawaiian islands are noted with varying shares. Cuba drops sharply in 1898 while Japan and Hawaii rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Frank H. Hitchcock
Agricultural Department
Brazil
Cuba
United Kingdom
Germany
China
Japan
France
Italy
Mexico
Hawaiian Islands
Philippine Islands
Manila
Quarrel Over Letters Escalates in Paris Society
Paris April 2 The dispute between Comte de Lubersac and Baron Robert de Rothschild grows broader as Lubersac writes to Baron Edouard de Rothschild accusing him of insult and vowing to fling his glove in his face. Reports say Robert’s seconds will challenge Lubersac and M de Saint Alery will challenge Comte de Dion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Comte de Lubersac
Baron Robert de Rothschild
Comte
Baron Robert
Edouard de Rothschild
Robert
Thie
Michael Ephrusst
M. de Saint Alery
Comte de Dion
Chinese government settles Brooks murder case in Pekin
The Chinese government announces terms for the Dec 3 murder of Rev. Mr. Brooks of the Church Missionary Society. Two killers to be beheaded, one jailed for life, one for 10 years, one for two years. A memorial chapel will stand on the site and a Canterbury Cathedral tablet will honor Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Mr. Brooks
Church Mission Society
Canterbury Cathedral
London
Brooks
Ping Yin
Bhan Tun
Boxers
Looting of Star Brewery Office in Belleville
Three masked men looted the Star Brewery office at Belleville after binding the watchman and night fireman in an empty refrigerator car. They forced open the safe with charges and fled. Hubert Hartman and his brother Hans Hartman were herded into the same car. The haul was not reported to exceed 100 dollars plus jewelry and valuable papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Star Brewery
Belleville
Lil
Hubert Hartman
Hans
Fire in McCl teck building causes significant Pittsburgh loss
A fire in the McCl teck building in Pittsburg on April 1 caused about 75000 dollars in damage. The board of missions for freedmen of the Presbyterian church was among the losses, and Rosenbaum and Co. retail millinery on the ground floor was drenched with water, sustaining substantial damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
McCl
War portfolio likely to pass to Colonel Parra
Reports from responsible quarters say Colonel Parra will assume the portfolio of war and marine in succession to Benor Carrillo upon his return from an expedition to the interior. The move signals a shift in Peru's wartime leadership this April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Parra
Interior
Benor Carrillo
Puerto Rico Manufacturer Warns Tariff May Doom Market
Townes, president of the Puerto Rican Tobacco Co, said the 15 percent Dingley rate blocks Puerto Rican firms from the U S. He warned that passage of the tariff would force Puerto Rican manufacturers to sell to Europe, China and Japan instead of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Puerto Rico
L—W. T. Townes
Puerto Rican Tobacco Company
Europe
China
Japan
United States
Fire damages Herald building in Salt Lake City
A fire at the Herald building on Main street in Salt Lake City damaged the rear of the fifth and sixth floors. Lawyers and mining companies occupied that section. Water intrusion harmed lower floors, machinery and furniture worth 2500 dollars. R G Dun records valued at 2000 dollars burned. Total losses around 25000 dollars, insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Utah
Herald
Main Street
R. G. Dun & Co
Rumored Return of Marquis de lLuhr-Saluces to France
Paris reports a wellknown royalist and former chamber deputy, condemned in default of appearance to 16 years banishment for treason, may return to France. If true, the move would require convening the senate as a high court for a third time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Marquis de lLuhr-Saluces
Chamber of Deuties
France
Senate
Death by gas claims life of Mrs Jordan in Fortysecond Street home
Dan who lived with her son Milton U Rocket secretary of James J Corbett died by self inflicted gas inhalation today in a well furnished Fortysecond Street apartment. Days earlier she wrote letters indicating intent to take her life including one to an uncle in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Milton U. Rocket
James J. Corbett
Riots flare across Italian cities over socialist calls
Disturbances reported in Bologna Tunis Naples and Fort amid protests as socialists push for a constituent assembly to reform the constitution. At Cagliari crowds protested a cantico by Cavelletti and demanded Garibaldi’s hymn, while police dispersed the theater crowd. In Turin authorities barred workers at the railway station to greet socialist deputies Morgari and Costa, military presence at the station and several arrests followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Bologna
Tunis
Naples
Fort
Chambers of Deputies
Constituent Assembly
Cagliari
Sardinia
Cavelletti
Garibaldi
Turin
Signor Morgari
Signor Costa
Chamber
Mi'itary
The Goebel Case Opens Final Goebel Assassination Trials
Franklin circuit court begins its April term with Judge Cantrill presiding as the state moves toward final proceedings in the Goebel assassination case. Commonwealth's Attorney Franklin leads the prosecution with subpoenas issued for many witnesses and possible indictments, while defense likely seeks venue changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Franklin Circuit Court
Cantrill
Goebel
Commonwealth
Franklin
Queen's Visit Stirs Dublin as Town Braces for Arrival
The British channel squadron has reached off Queenstown ahead of the queen's visit. Dublin fills with crowds and hotels overflow while streets display grandstands and flags. A general holiday is set for Wednesday in Dublin County. Extremists plan a nationalist procession from the Transvaal committee rooms but the demonstration is likely to be forbidden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Queenstown
Transvaal
Bryan Arrives in Seattle for Reception and Ball Tonight
William Jennings Bryan reached Seattle at 2 pm on a special train to a reception at his hotel and a drive to Clark Davis's home. He stayed there until 9 pm before departing for Bellingham Bay, greeted by a crowd and a special committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Willliam Jennings Bryan
Here
Clark Davis
Bellingham Bay
Hay aims to create a volunteer reserve army from state militias
Hay of Virginia introduces a bill to form a national guard based volunteer force for war, expanding militia to regiments divisions and corps with service rifles. It funds 4 million dollars annually for guard maintenance and requires ordnance stores for 90 days in each state. The plan targets 18 to 45 year olds and seeks to reduce the need for a large standing army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hay
Virginia
Military Committee of the
House
Sevial States
National Guard
Secretary of War
United States
Receivers Appointed for Kansas City & Northern Line
Judge Amos Thayer appoints Charles H. Choppell and James Hopkins as receivers for the Kansas City and Northern connecting railroad. He authorized borrowing 525,000 at up to 5 percent and 270,000 at up to 5 percent to fund the Omaha and Saint Louis Rail Road and the Omaha Kansas City and Eastern Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Amos Thayer
United States Circuit Court
Charles H. Choppell
Chicago
James Hopkins
Kansas City & Northern Connecting Railroad
Choppell
Sealing Steamer Newfoundland Arrives with Two Thousand Seals
The sealing steamer Newfoundland reached St John’s reporting 2,000 seals onboard. She notes the Teeland is so heavily loaded that several thousand seals are carried on her deck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns, N. F
Newfoundland
Teeland
Paris City Council Debates Ground Gift for Institute
Charles Fortin of Paris council opposes granting land to the American National Institute and sends the resolution to the committee. He proposes using land sale proceeds to fund traveling scholarships for Parisian artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Charles Fortin
American National Institute
William Dyke Named Postmaster General
It is stated that Sir William Dyke former chief secretary of Ireland will be appointed postmaster general succeeding the Duke of Norfolk who has resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William Dyke
Ireland
Duke of Norfolk
Kate Jor Dies by Own Action in New York
In New York this April Mrs. Kate Jor was found to have taken her own life ending a personal tragedy. Authorities report no third party involvement and the death is being treated as a suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kate Jor
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