German and Russian speculations on Chinese war moves
Berlin dispatches reveal mixed views on Chinese activity near the great wall with rumors of Tung and Prince Tuan driving a Manchurian reconquest. Ledebur reports Bavarian forces capturing Chung Shan pass after a six hundred-strong assault through mountains, with about a hundred Chinese dead and four Hotchkiss guns seized, boosting German morale.
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Berlin
War Office
Count von Waldersee
Pekin
Suling Pass
Fenping
Great Wall
Tung Fuh Wiang
Prince Tuan
Manchuria
Russia
Ledebur
China
Germany
Nanking
Woochang
Bern
Chungshan
Pechili
Shansi
Paotingfu
China Appeals to United States in Crisis over Manchuria
Washington reports a crisis with China seeking aid from the United States amid tensions over Manchuria. There is no confirmation of wider appeals. Russia has not spoken since Count Cassini’s last briefing. Minister Wu has frequent State Department visits, signaling Chinese belief that immediate action by powers will determine Manchuria’s fate.
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Washington
China
United States
Russia
Cassini
Manchuria
State Department
Stormed the Gate at Great Wall in London Report
London dispatch reports the Pekin correspondent of the Morning Post wiring on Saturday with details of the storming of a gate at the great wall. The incident is described in cautious terms as the war news from the region escalates.
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London
Morning Post
Great Wall
Land Dispute At Tientsin Between Britain And Russia
England and Russia clash over land claimed as Russian property in Tientsin connected to a railway siding. Dispatches show the British authorizing continued siding with armed force if needed, while Russia protests. Troop dispositions by Count Waldersee place English and German forces near Beijing with other powers maintaining positions to avert clashes.
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London
Tientsin
Kinder
MacDonald
Barrow
Pekin
Wagasak
M. de Giers
Count von Waldersee
General Chaffee
England
Summer Palace
Hunting Park
Germany
Paotingfu
Italy
Japan
Austria
China Seeks Allied Support Over Manchurian Proposal
London march 12 Pekin correspondent of the Times reports China plans to delay signing the Manchurian proposal until powers show support for China’s refusal. He cites Count Lamsdorff’s assurances as insufficient without Russia declaring its secret negotiations and terms with China from recent years.
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China
London
Pekin
the Times
Count Lamsdorff
Russia
Embezzler Arrested in Prescott After Fraud at Bristow
A. L. Gassett, former Bristow postmaster in Kansas, was arrested near McClellan while working with railroad laborers and jailed. He admits embezzling 450 dollars, says he traveled through Colorado, Wyoming, and Arizona to avoid discovery, and will be sent to Topeka for trial after papers are secured. He hopes to reunite with his wife and five children.
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Prescott
Ariz
A. L. Gassett
Bristow
Kaw
Gassett
McClellan
Santa Fe Pacific
United States
Moore
Topeka
Kan
Colorado
Wyoming
Arizona
Wells for Mayor in Denver Democratic Convention
The Denver Democratic city convention nominated Ebenzer T. Wells for mayor Edward Keating for auditor Charles H. Pierce for attorney Earl Hewitt for treasurer and John B Hunter for engineer All women delegates will name the city clerk The platform calls for city ownership of water lighting and other natural monopolies Mayor Henry V Johnson plans to run as an independent.
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Denver
Colo
Ebenzer T. Wells
Edward Keating
Charles H. Pierce
Earl Hewitt
John B. Hunter
Henry V. Johnson
Gage Sees No Tariff War Danger on Sugar Order
Secretary of the Treasury Gage stated there is no danger of a tariff war after his order placing a countervailing duty on Russian sugar. He said Germany and other nations ship under U S rules or stay home, and that laws are made by the people with enforcement by officials. The Russian sugar case may go to the board of general appraisement.
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Chicago
Treasury
Gage
Germany
Board of General Appaisement
Hancock Arrives with 30th United States Volunteer Infantry
The transport Hancock reached San Francisco on March 12 after a voyage from Manila carrying 875 people including 26 officers and 849 enlisted personnel from the 30th United States Volunteer Infantry. The unit draws mainly from Michigan Illinois and Indiana with Michigan troops predominant. The ship also delivered 72 prisoners and discharged soldiers deported by military order.
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San Francisco
Hancock
Manila
30Th
United States Volunteer Infantry
30Th Volunteers
Michigan
Illinois
Indiana
Battleship Illinois Makes Strong Builders Trial Run
Newport R I March 12 On her builders trial trip the battleship Illinois exceeded expectations. The test focused on boilers with a coast run of about 25 miles. Departing from the Virginia Capes she returned after two hours at moderate draught, averaging 16.2 knots with 107 revolutions. The hull was unusually fouled and no high speed was attempted.
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Newport
R. IL
Illinois
Virginia Capes
McKinley Will Visit Anaconda on West Tour
Special Dispatch reports Senator Carter coordinated with Private Secretary Cortely on President's itinerary for a Western trip with stops planned at Helena and Butte. The party may visit the Anaconda smelters, then travel to Ogden Denver Cheyenne Kansas City Duluth and Buffalo via the Great Lakes.
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Standard
Washington
Carter
Cortely
West
Helena
Butte
Anaconda
Ogden
Denver
Cheyenne
Kansas City
Duluth
Great Lakes
Buffalo
Insular Government to Run Manila Ice Plant Plan
Washington assigns control of the Manila ice plant to the insular government to boost cold storage. Construction cost was $400,000 with $200,000 extra needed. Operating cost estimated at $150,000 yearly. General MacArthur preferred military control. war department backs civil control. The 28th Volunteer Infantry to arrive from Mindanao, show of support for the regiment.
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Manila
Washington
MacArthur
War Department
Wheaton
Th Volunteer Infantry
United States Army
Thomas
Mindanao
28Th Volunteer Infantry
Conditions in Cuba Reported Improving At War Department
Washington dispatch says officials see unrest fading after the Platt Cuban resolution and expect peace to hold. Latest reports are reassuring and indicate no disturbances likely. officials say Cuba desires rest and peace and senators Platt and Cockrell plan to visit Cuba to learn conditions firsthand.
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Washington
Cuba
War Department
Congress
Department
Platt
Cockrell
Austrian Army Bill Moves to Third Reading in Vienna
In the lower house in Vienna on March 12 the recruiting bill advanced to its third reading after debate. Defense Minister Count Welser von Woelsersheim argued for a progressive army system and warned against armament buildup. He cited South Africa lessons and England’s military expansion, insisting service terms could not be shortened and the army must shield Austria from national unrest. Czech members clashed by speaking in their language, halted by the president.
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Vienna
Nnblic
Count Welser von Woelsersheim
South Africa
England
Austria
Motion Defeated In Victoria Legislature On Referendum Plan
In Victoria B C this afternoon J Brown and Smith Curtis opposed a motion to refer future private corporate aid measures to electors. The vote was 9 to 2 with Green Munro and Hawthorn thrwaite siding with the opposition. A Vancouver delegation pressed for renewal of the Victoria Vancouver and Eastern railway bonus, while the Canadian Pacific seeks a charter for the same line. The government has not discussed elevation but party plans remain unsettled.
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Victoria
B. C
J. ©. Brown
Smith Curtis
Moton
Green
Kaslo
Munro
Chilliwack
Hawthornthwaite
Nanaimo
Houston
Nelson
Vanccouver
Victoria, Vancouver & Eastern Railway
Kootenay
Canadian Pacific Railway
Filibusterer Gains Entry After Stewards Action at New Orleans
At New Orleans on March 12 the stewards lifted the refusal of further en tries for the horse Filibusterer and for owners Meyer and Bhank. In the first race a seven furlong selling event saw Helen Peston win, Sam Lazarus second, Woodtrice third in 1:28. In the second race Rosy Morn captured the six furlongs selling with Weidemann second and Zaga third in 1:28. The third race seven furlongs selling featured Filibusterer winning with Altha runner-up and Lack- remaining third.
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New Orleans
Meyer & Bhank
Helen Peston
Sam Lazarus
Woodtrice
Rosy Morn
Weidemann
Zaga
Altha
Lack
Runners and Results From Recent Thoroughbred Meet
In the third race the stretch showed a 1 28 time with Dissolute leading Han Dicap and Sarillo close behind. The fourth race at a mile and an eighth ended 1 54 with Dissolute defeating Sarillo and Piscador. The fifth race a mile and a half featured Leon Ferguson winning ahead of Bert Davis and Sir Fitzhugh in 2 35 44. In the sixth race at a mile selling Cogswell won with Jane Wood and Gray Dally following, time 1 42.
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Man
Dissolute
Sarillo
Piscador
Leon Ferguson
Bert Davis
Sir Fitzhugh
Cogswell
Jane Wood
Gray Dally
Weather affects Oakland track in six race card
San Francisco reports a fine day at Oakland with a heavy track. Six furlongs selling saw Bennota win, Montallade second, Osmond third in 1:16. Modwena took five furlongs selling, I Don't Know 2nd, Fidel Youlin 3rd in 1:04. Two-year-olds half mile saw Dr. Scharff win, Jack Tyrrell 2nd, Darklyne 3rd in :52. Owners' handicap six furlongs Frank Bell won, Lennep 2nd, Meehanus 3rd in 1:17. Mile 50 yards selling Norford won, My Gypsy 2nd, Varda 3rd in 1:50. Six furlongs selling The Buffoon won, Hagerdon 2nd, Scallywag 3rd in 1:18.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Bennota
Montallade
Osmond
Modwena
Fidel Youlin
Dr. Scharff
Jack Tyrrell
Darklyne
Frank Bell
Lennep
Meehanus
Norford
My Gypsy
Varda
the Buffoon
Hagerdon
Scallywag
Tanforan track hosts tight finishes as Santa Luciaprevails
At Tanforan San Francisco March 12 the track dried out producing fast times Isaline Seide and Eva Moe among close winners Santa Lucia upset The Barrier to lead all the way in the opening six furlongs The steeplechase saw Eva Moe edge Periwig by a neck with Tom Sharkey third Races detailed include Rory Ough Haviland Isaline Seide and Seide with times about a mile and seven furlongs final margins tight and weather fine
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Tanforan
San Francisco
Aline
Seide
Santa Lucia
Eva Moe
Periwighy
Haviland
Bogus Bill
Lavator
Burlington Lease Rumor Ties Burlington to Hill Line
Chicago March 12 A persistent railroad rumor says the Burlington has been leased to J J Hill and become part of his transcontinental system The Times Herald notes some evidence supports the claim though Burlington president Harris has no knowledge of such a deal The alleged lease is said to rest on a seven percent stock guarantee by Harriman and Hill interests.
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Chicago
The
Burlington
Great Northern
J. J. Hill
Times-Herald
Harris
Harriman-Hill
The Monroe Doctrine and British Press Debate
London editorials from March 12 favor the government stance on the Hay-Paunceforte treaty, rejecting Senate amendments. The Evening Standard breaks with caution, urging a broader Monroocism critique and arguing that British and continental interests in the Americas merit attention beyond American enterprise.
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London
Senate
Evening Standard
England
Financial market summary from London and New York
London and New York market notes list prices and percentages for rail stocks such as Atchison Cana Man Pacific New York Central Erie Pennsylvania Northern Pacific and Grand Trunk plus Erie first preferred and Union Pacific. Metal prices show bar silver steady at 281 164 per ounce and money rates around 343 percent with open market short bills at 3 03 percent and three month bills fol lowing.
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London
Atchison
Cana- Man Pacific
St. Paul
Listy
Illinois Central
Louisville & Nashville
Union Pacifie
New York Central
Wool auction sale opens in London to strong home demand
The second series of the 1901 wool auction opened in London with 11 660 bales offered. Home trade showed strong demand while the continent bought modest quantities and American buyers were quiet. Cape of Good Hope and Natal lots sold slowly at old rates. several parcels were withdrawn. Merinos sold well at unchanged prices, crossbreds fell 4 to 7 percent.
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London
Cape of Good
Yiope
Natal
Wool Market in Boston Holds Steady Despite Liberal Sales
Boston March 12 The wool market remains unchanged with no price gains despite some liberal sales. Territory grades dominate trades and cover standard quality wools while fine to good staples fetch 45 to 46 cents a pound scoured. Fleece prices are slower with Montana Utah Wyoming and Idaho figures listed for scoured and staple. Australian rates are given for combing wools with nominal spot prices noted.
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Boston
Montana
Utah
Wyoming
Idaho
Changes in Supply Reported for Wheat Corn and Oats
New York March 12 special cable and telegraphic report shows US and Canada east of the Rockies wheat down 1 404 000 bushels afloat for Europe up 900 000 bushels total supply down 504 000 bushels corn up 1 262 00 bushels oats down 342 000 bushels among notable gains 178 000 bushels at Chicago private elevators 62 000 at Portland Me and 60 000 at Chattanooga Tenn. leading declines 240 000 at Northwestern Interior elevators 400 000 at Milwaukee east and 0 000 at Depot Harbor. Combined wheat stocks at Portland Ore Tacoma and Seattle Wash rose 100 bushels last week.
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New York
Bradstreet
United States
Canada
Rockies
Europe
Chicago
Portland
Chattanooga
Tenn
Manitoba
Port Huron
Depot Harbor
Ore
Tacoma
Seattle
Wash
President Mitchell Opens UMW Convention in Hazelton
In Hazelton Pennsylvania on March 12 President Mitchell convened the United Mine Workers meeting at 11 o'clock in the opera house with about 500 delegates representing roughly 150000 miners. He delivered a brief address and the committees on credentials and organization were named before a recess for reports. He prepared to submit a statement when interrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelton
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Opera House
Serious conditions require more than words
A brief note states that the speaker finds the present situation too grave to be addressed with additional words. It emphasizes the severity and the need for action or restraint rather than further commentary.
Pauncefote Privy Council Appointment Said Formal
Washington March 12 no word from the British embassy on Lord Pauncefote's appointment to the privy council. The ambassador, already a member of the late queen's council, is deemed to have a formal accession as King Edward ascends the throne.
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Washington
Lord Pauncefote
Edward
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Sattleship
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Insular
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HILL
Boston Wool Market
John Mitchell
President Mine Workers’ Union
Cardus
Cardui
Vandervoort
Ark
Mary L. Benson
Ladies’ Advisory Department
Chattanooga Medicine Company
Chattanooga ,Tenn
Tury
Siegel Clothing Co
Butte, Montana
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