Marseille Streetcar Strike Sparks Riot Scenes
Marseilles on March 22 reports wide labor action as street car lines shut down. Rioters attacked cars, wires were cut, gendarmes fired in the air to disperse crowds, and dragoons arrived as unions call for a general strike. By afternoon, city streets remained unsettled with widespread labor unrest.
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Riots in Marseilles Prompt State of Siege Talk
Dispatches say gendarmes fired into crowds wounding a child and rioters amid a riot linked to strikers and roughs. In London reports the Marseilles situation is serious with ten thousand troops expected and a state of siege likely.
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Moroccan Sultans Officials Refuse Apology Demand
The New York brings United States Consul General Gummere to Masagan to press the sultan of Morocco for an apology after the grand vizier and foreign minister refused a direct visit to Morocco City. He also seeks settlement of long-standing U S claims over interference with American citizens. The two governments previously negotiated over a Fez mob incident that killed a naturalized American, Marcus Ezqui, with Morocco paying $5,000 after U S pressure.
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England's Terms Are Criticised Across Morning Papers
London reports on peace negotiations with Britain criticized for leniency. The Daily Mail denounces government weakness and says ministers capitulated on vital points, while the Morning Post notes strong figures like Kitchener and Milner could have gone further. The Daily News cites rejection reasons, and panels criticize the dual language concession.
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Capture of Boers After Engagement Near Thaba N'Chu
Report from Bloemfontein on March 2 states that combined forces captured 20 Boers and a large stock herd after fighting near Thaba N Chu. Boers retreated southward in multiple directions, taking sheep and cattle with them.
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Last Rail Laid on Sherman Hill Cutoff
Salt Lake City March 22 special says President Burt and Union Pacific officials witnessed the completion of the Sherman Hill cutoffs last rail laid. The 13 mile line includes an 1800 foot tunnel and a rock causeway over Dale Creek. Project cost is pegged near 2 million dollars. Work began less than a year ago with a two year contract, and trains are to run within five days.
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Enormous Increase in Clearings Textiles the Sore Spot
Bradstreet’s reports mixed trade activity with strong railway earnings and record bank clearings, while textiles drag soiled by lower cotton prices. Iron and steel remain buoyant as Western mills rush orders. wool holds, silk healthy, and exports steady. Sugar, shoes, and leather markets show firmness. failures rise modestly in US and Canada. Captain Arneau reports sighting a large three masted bark near Egmont island.
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Fobes Seeks Receiver for Cincinnati Investment Firm
Dwight A. Fobes filed to appoint a receiver for the National Investment Company of Cincinnati. He cites liabilities of 820,449 dollars against assets of 40,000 dollars.
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Dwight A. Fobes
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Collision damages Vera after meeting Simla near Southampton
The steamer Vera bound for Havre returned to Southampton with stern damage after a collision with the British troop ship Simla, which arrived yesterday from Table Bay and was anchored in the stream. The Simla’s damage is not known.
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Simla
Mormon Mission Attacked in Erfurt by Halle Zeitung
Berlin reports the Halle Zeitung condemning a new Mormon mission operating at Erfut and protesting its activities.
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Halle Zeitung
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