Agreement to Be Signed Will Make Harsh Demanda
Washington dispatch notes the Peking agreement would impose severe penalties on Chinese officials for Boxer outrages. The preamble word irrevocable sparked delay. Britain and the United States sought softer language but ultimately consented to its retention to avoid further trouble. The pending accord is expected to be signed within days.
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Peking
China
Great Britain
United States
Conger
State Department
Hay
Public Figures and Press Club Leaders Highlighted
A Bangor photo feature profiles a prominent public figure and notes Senator Hale and Representative Littlefield backing a Boutelle pension bill amid naval officer protests. In New York, William Bryant leads the International League’s largest press club as its new president, promising heightened influence for the organization.
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Bangor
Hale
Littlefield
Charles A. Boutelle
Boutelle
New York
International League
William ©. Bryant
American Publishers’ Association
Press Publishers’ Association
Brooklyn Times
Bryant
New York Press Club
Post Office to Start Free Delivery in New York Towns
The Rural Free Delivery announces on April 1 1901 the establishment of free delivery service at Port Richmond Port Richmond Tompkinsville and Stapleton in New York, expanding mail convenience for residents.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Port Richmond
N. Y
Tompkinsville
Stapleton
Grounding of gunboat Annapolis and notable deaths in Norfolk
The gunboat Annapolis ran aground near Norfolk. Dr Richard A Wise died in Norfolk. Mrs W P Frye wife of the Maine senator died in Washington. Philip D Armour head of Armour Co was reported seriously ill in Chicago. A national home for aged Elks may be located in Colorado Springs. About 460000 immigrants will arrive this year. Some 150000 French Canadians are expected to leave New England for their native land. Snow in Virginia as a coastal storm nears Newport News and Lee Hall with heavy snow.
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Norfolk
Richard A. Wise
W. P. Frye
Maine
Washington
Philip D. Armour
Armour & Co
Chicago
Propond
Elks
Colorado Springs
New England
Hesse-Dansel
Vere
Fouter
Ireland
Belfast
Death of Roger Wolcott Former Massachusetts Governor
Former Governor Roger Wolcott died at his Commonwealth Avenue home after a battle with typhoid fever and new complications in the final days. He served three years and was thrice elected governor, with a long career in the Manxnehunetta Legislature and as lieutenant governor. The veteran statesman fell ill during or shortly after a European trip and on shipboard or upon landing in New York.
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Manxnehunetta
Boston
Roger Wolcott
Commonwealth Avenue
Hia
New York
Hitch in China talks may force signing in Europe or America
Peking dispatch reports renewed delay in signing a preliminary joint note on Chinese affairs. Li Hung Chang staff expect possible drawing up in Europe or America, with Washington cited as the key influence. Chinese fears grow over Li Hung Chang health amid pleurisy risk.Berlin reports Emperor William approves Prussia memorial coins for the 200th anniversary with 2 and 5 mark pieces.
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Peking
Conger
United States
Ernest Satow
Mumm von Schwartzenstein
Germany
Li Hung Chang
Europe
America
Washington
Russia
Li Hung Chong
Chaffee
Prussius
Berlin
William
Kingdom of Prussia
British Reinforcements Reach Front as Boer Attacks Escalate
Cape Town dispatch reports martial law to be proclaimed in Worcester Wellington and Stellenbosch. General Brabant moves to the front while General French defeats 2,500 Boers at Thorndale near Krugersdorp, with 14 British wounded and about 50 Boer dead. Baden-Powell departs for the Transvaal as a Boer train derailment kills an inspector and others.
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Stellenbosch
Brabant
Thorndale
French
Krugersdorp
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Additioo
Csi
Veniwestad
Baden-Powell
Transvaal
Barberton
Holidays in the Philippines Suspend Military Duties
General Otis issues a new order allowing release and homeward return of volunteers imprisoned for military offenses if not dishonorably discharged. All military and civil duties are suspended for Christmas and New Year except essential guard and field work. MacArthur will host a New Year reception. High-ranking officials and the public are invited to attend.
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Manila
Otis
MacArthur
Philippine Commission
Judiciary
Apostolic Delegation
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