China Fortifications Debate Drives Pekin Dispatches
General Chaffee seeks guidance from Washington as foreign powers discuss dismantling Chinese forts along the Pekin to sea route. The U S favors dismantling fortifications but rejects permanent armed posts in China, with evacuation plans active and Chaffee inclined toward disarmament over destruction.
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Washington
Chaffee
War Department
Pekin
State Department
United States
China
Legation Guard
Mr. Wu
White House
State
War Departments
General Chaffee
Conger
Mr Conger
Run
Your Easter Suit Style Promises Social Gains
The piece suggests wearing well fitted suits to impress friends and give the impression of spending a lot on tailoring, aiming to boost social appeal during Easter gatherings.
New Worsted Cheviot Creation by F F and Co
A new creation by F F & Co. features worsted cheviot fabric in a blue and greenish shade suitable for tailored garments. The description emphasizes the material and color as a highlight of the latest offering.
Conflicting Efforts Aim to Improve Conditions Within Conference
The passage notes attempts to stay in the conference while exerting best efforts to improve conditions along indicated lines. It implies ongoing work without specifying entities, dates, or concrete actions beyond general collaboration and reform.
German Minister Says Russia Won’t Abandon Prince Tuan
Pekin correspondent reports Dr. Mumm von Schwartzenstein saying punishment of the guilty is difficult and Russia cannot abandon Prince Tuan as Manchuria’s fate is tied to him Empress Dowager still powerful and directs China with Prince Tuan Developments of Tuan Russia talks explained by the minister Banquet held in Pekin for Count von Waldersee with all diplomatic corps present
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Berlin
Pekin
Frankfurter Zeitung
China
Mumm von Schwartzenstein
Rnesia
Prince Tuan
Manchuria
Russia
Lokal Angzeiger
Count von Waldersee
Telegraphic dispatch on Waldersee urging faster withdrawal talks
Berlin telegram quoted Count von Waldersee asking Emperor William to hasten negotiations for withdrawal of allied troops. He warns quarrels among nationalities could trigger serious troubles if delay continues. Dal y Chronicle relays the appeal from Berlin dated April 5.
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London
Daly Chronicle
Berlin
Count von Waldersee
Wiliam
Russian Manchuria Army Size Aims by May End
London April 5 report from the Daily Graphic Moscow correspondent says the Russian army in Manchuria will number about 0000 by the end of May. It is understood General Kourapatkin expects to possibly dispatch an army corps southward into Korea.
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London
Moscow
Daily Graphic
Manchuria
Kourapatkin
Korea
China Rebuffs Manchurian Convention, Leaves Talks Open
London reports from Pekin dated April 1 state China's rejection of the Manchurian convention seems tem porizing and leaves the matter open to future discussion according to the Reuter Telegram company dispatch.
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London
Reuter Telegram Company
Pekin
China
Manchurian convention threat cited by Rome cable
Rome correspondent of the Daily Mail quotes a Rome source claiming that M de Giers warned Russia may withdraw from the concert if the powers persist in opposing the Manchurian convention. The London dispatch dated April 5 notes the threat linked to ongoing Asian diplomacy.
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London
Pekin
Rome
Daily Mail
M. de Giers
Russia
Laxative Bromo Quinine Claims Pneumonia Cure
An advertisement asserts that Laxative Bromo Quinine removes the cause of pneumonia and grip. It promotes the product as a preventive remedy and treatment option without medical endorsement.
Waldeck Rousseau Undergoes Emergency Operation in Paris
Paris reports M. Waldeck-Rousseau suffered a severe tongue obstruction and edema requiring immediate chloroform surgery. By noon he showed improvement with no fever, though doctors warn the illness may be more serious than brief bulletins indicate. President Loubet proposed cabinet steps were postponed.
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Paris
M. Waldeck-Rousseau
Loubet
Ministry of the Interior
Flysee
Treaty With Spain Heads Toward Renewal of Trade Ties
Washington reports indicate Spain's council may approve a new treaty of commerce and friendship with the United States. Negotiator Storrer has drafted accords to replace prewar agreements and to curb prohibitory duties on American imports. Details likely withheld until Senate submission.
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Washington
Spanish Council
United States
Spain
Storrer
Bucket Shop Tax Liability Clarified by IRS Decision
Washington April 4 Commissioner of Internal Revenue Yerkes holds that a regular broker on a stock exchange does not escape additional tax under the third subdivision of section 8 by possessing a special tax stamp under the second subdivision of section 2 from the act of March 2 1901. The ruling says the act applies to business done on the exchange and to transactions described in section 4.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Yerkes
Kentucky Board Quarantines State Over Smallpox
Louisville April 4 The Courier Journal reports the Kentucky board of health has ordered a statewide smallpox quarantine and may enforce it with armed guards if needed across Tennessee.
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Louisville
The
Courier- Journal
Kentucky Board of Health
Tennessee
Gilfillan Gives $150,000 to Minnesota for Scholarships
Minneapolis April 4 Ex Congress man Gilfillan of this city has given the university of Minnesota 150000. The income from the gift is to be used to help worthy students through the university.
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Minneapolis
Gilfillan
University of Minnesota
Government Orders Municipal and Provincial Philippine Governments
The Philippine commission issued acts organizing municipal and provincial governments. Municipalities will have elected councils ranked by population. electors must be male, 23 or older, resident six months, and not foreign nationals. Certain prior officeholders and property owners qualify. others are disqualified. Provincial officers include governor and officials appointed by the commission.
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Washington
Philippine Commission
Archipelago
War Department
Manila
Ayuntamiento
United States
Navy plans partial reduction of Asiatic fleet
Washington reports a prospective cut in the U S Asiatic squadron is taking shape though no decision has been made by the president or Secretary Long. The Navy Bureau of Navigation favors trimming force with homeward moves likely not before summer and ships reassigned to other stations or withdrawn for overhaul.
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Washington
United States
Asiatic
Secretary Long
Remey
Naval Bureau of Navigation
Far East
North Atlantic
South Atlantic
Pacific
Philippine civil service review outlines loyalty oath and age rules
The first annual Philippine civil service board report explains that loyalty to the United States is mandatory, with an oath required. It sets 18 to 40 years as age limits for lower grades and details future position classifications while noting exemptions for teachers and pending police and prison staff classifications.
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Washington
Philippine Civil Service Board
United States
Supreme Authority of the
Philippines
Civil Service Act
Filipinos Seen as Fit for Civil Administration Roles
The report discusses whether Filipinos should be hired as laborers and tested for fitness, outlining the need to avoid hindering the service with ineligible workers. It notes natives should be favored for appointments if they pass examinations, with rapid advancement for those showing capacity and a desire to learn.
Manifesto prep under way as Aguinaldo nears peace talks
Manila reports Rinaldo guiding a manifesto with Chief Arellano and Fisher aiding. Aguinaldo weighs surrender of resistance to avoid Filipino suffering while accepting American sovereignty. Arellano notes text not ready and no publication date set. A formal announcement will follow any definite progress.
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Manila
Senor Aranello
Aguinaldo
Boyer Charged With Commissary Shortage in Luzon
Lieutenant Frederick Boyer of the 89th volunteer infantry arrives at Calamba to face charges of misappropriating 50 cases of bacon and other irregularities. The alleged Manila shortage in the commissary department totals 185000 dollars, while insular funds administration and new offices are praised.
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Manila
Frederick Boyer
89Th Volunteer Infantry
Luzon
Calamba
Laguna
Commissary Department
New Custom House
Internal Revenue Department
Port closures alter Philippine coasting trade
Washington reports that following the withdrawal of American troops from Inabanga and Guindulman in Bohol the ports were closed to coasting trade by General MacArthur. An order also opens Palauig in Zambales for clearances to all coasting vessels upon application.
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Washington
Inabanga
Guindulman
Bohol
Philippine Archipelago
MacArthur
Palauig
Zambales
Arms shipment to Filipinos denied in Brussels report
Brussels April 4. A dispatch claiming a consignment of arms for the Filipinos was detained in Brussels after news of Aguinaldo's capture is not supported here. Authorities report no evidence of any halt or instruction from the Filipino junta in Hongkong.
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Brussels
United States
Aguinaldo
Hongkong
Grosvenor Urges Income Tax View in Cincinnati Speech
Congress man Grosvenor, addressing the Economic league in Cincinnati, argued for income taxation as fairer than indirect levies. He contended the Constitution envisions a tax sharing mechanism and warned against hasty designs that unfairly burden earners while seeking constitutional conformity.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Grosvenor
Economic League of
Peanut Market Cornered by Hoboken Firm
A Hoboken, New Jersey firm has cornered the peanut market by purchasing all peanuts in the Chicago, Boston and New York markets and securing 125 carloads from Norfolk, Virginia this week. Prices have risen from 70 to 90 cents per bushel.
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New York
Hoboken
N. J
Chicago
Boston
Norfok
Directors Elected at Missoula Kansas & Texas Railway Meeting
At Parsons Kansas on April 4 the Missoula Kansas and Texas railway held its annual stockholders meeting. William Rockefeller Herbert L Satterlee Myron T Herrick and H J Owens were elected to the board of directors. The existing officers were re elected for the coming year.
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Parsons
Kan
Missoula, Kansas & Texas Railway
William Rockefeller
Herbert L. Satterlee
Myron T. Herrick
H. J. Owens
Johnson Sworn In As Cleveland Mayor April 4
Tom L. Johnson was sworn in as mayor of Cleveland and immediately took office. He said he would not name his cabinet yet and asked department heads under ex Mayor Farley to continue acting temporarily.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Tom L. Johnson
Farley
Yellowstone National Park Season Opens Earlier This Year
The Park Season in St. Paul notes the decision to open Yellowstone National Park on June 9, earlier than in previous years.
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St. Paul
Yellowstone National Park
Petition for Receiver for Toledo Debenture Company
A petition filed in Columbus Ohio on April 4 by Edwards a stockholder seeks a receiver for the Toledo Debenture company claiming assets of 70000 dollars and liabilities exceeding 140000 dollars.
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Columbus
Ohio
Toledo Debenture Company
Edwards
Addicks Conference Discusses Delaware Matters
Washington April 4 Governor Tunn Dr C R Taylor and State Senator Allen of Delaware supporters of J Edward Addicks held an extended conference on Delaware political matters. Governor Hunn denies plans for an extra session of the legislature.
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Washington
Tunn
C. R. Taylor
Allen
Delaware
J. Edward Addicks
Hunn
Departure of War Hips Creates a Sensation
Fragmentary OCR notes report a dramatic departure of war hips creating a sensation. The readable text hints at a notable event with unspecified details and ambiguous phrasing.
Consul Discreet On Russian Fleet At Toulon Festivities
Paris reports that a Russian squadron will not stay for Franco Italian celebrations at Toulon. A Russian official says only two warships will represent and officers will participate. He cites a desire to avoid politicizing the event and suggests departures were hastened to curb press speculation.
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Paris
Associat
Vila
Toulon
Loubet
France
Touln
Germany says no interference with Franco Italian meeting at Toulon
A semi official note from Berlin states Germany did not interfere with the Franco Italian meeting at Toulon. It calls the event a political move tied to the French naval visit to Caigletri and suggests Russia aims to avoid hindering Franco Italian talks. The Berliner Post echoes these views in a related article.
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Berlin
Germany
Toulon
Caiglitri
Russia
Berliner Post
Recall of Russian Fleet From Toulon Signals Limited French Festivities
Berlin reports that Russia's recall of its fleet from Toulon implies a desire to avoid festivities where Italy would attract more attention despite Russia being France's ally. The note suggests Moscow aims to downplay its role in Allied celebrations.
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Berlin
Toulon
Russia
France
Italy
Memph is Track Meet Results From April Race Day
Memphis racing results list six races with winners Dave Sommers Lilly Pantland The Conqueror Myra Morrell Tonto and Ilverdale plus runners up and times for each event.
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Memphis
Dave Sommers
Fred Orgill
Bud Hynicka
Lilly Pantland
Cobleman
Acushla
consolidation—The Conqueror
Ca- Viar
Brigade
Myra Morrell
Temptress
Sam P. Cochran
Tonto
Angus
Zamboanga
Ilverdale
Bessie Mackin
Ben Ledi
Pride and Gauntlet Win Close Tanforan Races
At Tanforan San Francisco on April 4 the Pride won the opener by a nose over Isaline with Hermoso third. Gauntlet took the fifth race easily while Scotch Plaid and Lena dead heated for second. Lapdus paid 20 to 1 in the 2 year old race. Bernota beat Rolling Boer in the mile, Alicia the last race favorite failed. Results list six races with times and placements.
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San Francisco
Tanforan
Pride
Isaline
Hermoso
Scotch Plaid
Lena
Lapidus
Bernota
Rolling Boer
Alicia
Connor
Seling
selling—Lapdus
Zir
Minerva
Heau Ormonde
Articulate
Vulcain
Dandy Jim
Thoroughbred Racing Results at Bennines Washington
At Bennines Washington on April 4 the meet produced six races with winners Scorpio Carroll D Matt Simpson Lady Padden Ginki Knight of the Garter and wait their times range from 1 05 to 1 54 and include seconds Carroll D and Knight of the Garter among the victors.
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Washington
Tennings
Scorpio
Lexington Pirate
Charles Moore
Carroll D
Dollie Far Niente
Matt Simpson
Profit
Cherished
Lady Padden
Irene Lindsay
Sylvan Dell
Ginki
Albert Edward
Street Boy
Knight of the Garter
Kirkwood
Big Gun
Northamptonshire Stakes Won by Evasit at Hunt Meeting
At the Northampton and Pytchley Hunt spring meeting the Northamptonshire Stakes of 800 sovereigns a handicap for 3-year-olds and upwards over a mile and a half was won by H. J. King's 4-year-old brown colt Evasit with Johnny Reiff up.
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London
Northampton
Pytchley Hunt
H. J. King
Evasit
Johnny Reiff
British steel firm eyes U S site for crucible plant
Burdekin secretary of William Jessup & Sons of Sheffield says two directors are in the United States choosing a site for a crucible steel works. The plan starts with a small plant and expands as business prospects improve. The Daily Chronicle notes the venture aims to match American competition.
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London
The
Daily Chronicle
Burdekin
William Jessup & Sons
Sheffield
United States
Crucible Steel Works
Hill and Lamont Meet President at White House
Saw McKinley Washington April 4. J. J. Hill and Daniel Lamont visited the White House and saw the president for about minutes.
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McKinley
Washington
J. J. Hill
Daniel Lamont
White House
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