Panama Canal Protocol Aims for U S Control Rights
Cori, comands Tha Sum as' for Canal Rigs 5 asipton, March 31. Senor Concha, Cyanblan minister, today delivered a protocol outlining terms under which Colombia would concede rights for the construction of a Panama canal. It states Colombia grants consent to sale of rights to the United States and confirms a $40,000 stock offer. The protocol envisions completion, maintenance, operation, and protection of the canal, notes that most of the stock and funds go to the United States, and details jurisdiction within the canal belt and mixed tribunals for crime. An annual rental of about $2 is proposed as compensation.
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Asipton
Senor Concha
Cyanblan
United States
Colombia
Panama
Panama, Canal
Palma
Married Woman Murder Trial in Des Moines
Louis Busse stands trial in Waverly for the murder of his wife, allegedly to obtain 32,500 she held. Prosecution contends he sought marriage to secure her money, after a seduction suit and a claimed courtship, with the wife found dead by arson.
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Louis Buse
Moines
Nows
Waverly
Bisse
Busse
Arkansas Senate Ballot Unclear Amid Regional Claims
Senate prospects center on Clarke and Jones with counties reporting voting in progress. Arkansas state offices including governor and attorney general listed with uncertain returns in multiple districts. congressmen varied from uncontested to uncertain between opponents as horse-trading and county tallies influence the joint ballot.
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Little Rock
Ark
Clarke
General Assembly
Jone
Jones
Tenson
Pope
Washington
Tetoo
Jefferson Day
F. M. Hanley
A. B. Maccon
F. G. Taylor
Rene Parris
S. Brundige
Thirad—close
Hugh A. Dingmore
C. Floyd
J. S. Little
Firth
Heid
Joseph T. Robign
Lonoke
Beeen R. M. Wallace
W.V. Tomas
Cattle Compan FavoRed Secrecy Order Issued
The president orders the interior department to suspend actions against the Cass Cattle and Law Company in New Mexico until July 1902. The measure aims to prevent hardships to the company while the department prosecutes violators who do not comply promptly, and to ensure rigid enforcement in other cases.
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Washington
Interior
United States District Attorney
New Mexico
Department
Cass Cattle and Law Company
Drawn to ery his slayer jury pool in Alabama case
In Russell County Alabama a peculiar coincidence arose as Judge Evans drew a special venire of fifty names to select the Uriahater slayer of Joseph Fincher jury. Among the possibles was Joseph Fincher himself, a first in local history. The Uriahater defense pleaded insanity and Thursday was set for the trial.
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UriaHorter
Columbus
Mgc
Uriahater
Joseph Fincher
Seale
Ala
Evans
Dyn
Jogenh Fincher
Russell County
Alanama
Glad songs Day for Laborers Gladsoms Day for Laborers Threatened
Boston march 31 the posting of wage advances brightened Easter Monday for thousands of cotton mill workers in southern New England. Disagreements over raise amounts sparked restiveness in some mills but most of the 16 000 workers in seven Lowell corporations stayed at work. A later 5 per cent or better hike may come if market conditions stay strong, with Rhode Island and western Massachusetts mills also posting increases.
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Boston
New England
Lowell
Textile Council
Mit
Atlantic Mills
Olneyville
R. 1
Fall River
Hargraves No
Blackstone
Rhode Island
Lorraine Manufacturing Company
Massachusetts
Eclipse and Beaver
Arnold Print Company
North Adams
Berkshire Company
Adams
Greylock
Wiliamstown
Munes
South Pownal
Evans and Torrence Explain Pension Commission Opposition
Judge Torrence, Grand Army of the Republic commander in chief, after a White House conference on pensions, says the pension committee’s report found no fault with existing laws but with their administration by the pension bureau. He notes growing demand to replace the pension commissioner and denies rumors of his own candidacy.
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Torrence
Minneapolis
Minn
Judge Torrence
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army of the Republic Pension Committee
Pension Bureau
Commissioner of Pensions
Carter Confesses Murder For Money In Port Crane Case
William Carter, described as a half breed Indian, testified under oath that he killed Charles Carman at Port Crane on instruction from Dr. C. J. Tiffany who allegedly paid him twenty five dollars plus more. Carter says Tiffany supplied money for a revolver and the method of shooting. Tiffany, arrested as an accessory before the fact, denies the tale.
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Carter
Carman
Binghamton
William Carter
Charles Carman
Port Crane
C. J. Tiffany
Tiffany
Toto
Lady Reel Foals a St. Simon Filly at Castleton Stud
Lexington Kentucky March 23 Lady Reel dam of Hamburg and Frankfort tonight foaled a black filly by St Simon at James R Keenes Castleton stud Keene paid 11000 for the mare The filly is the first St Simon foal to be born in the United States A full brother from England was sold to August Belmont for 375000 the highest price for a suckling
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Lady Reel
St. Simon
Lexington
Layly Reel
Hamburg
Frankfort
James R. Keene
Castleton Stud
Keene
United States
England
August Belmont
New St Paul Methodist Church Contract Let in Columbus
The St Paul Methodist church in Columbus is under a $30,000 contract with Grandy & Jordan of Greenville. Demolition of the fire-destroyed building starts tomorrow and the new structure should be finished by November 1. Furnishings push total to about $20,000 with other city projects awarded.
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St. Paul Methodist Church
Columbus
Grandy & Jordan
Greenville
Rose Hill
C. E Young & Co
City Hospital
J.M. Jarvis
Editorial Writer Grant Dead in New Orleans March
New Orleans editor W. M. Grant, a well known writer for The Wines Democrat, died today in March. The obituary notes his long service in journalism and his ties to Scotland.
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Grant
New Orleans
W. M. Grant
Wines-Democrat
Scotland
A& SS
Bainaurgaunt Cosalty, Ia
Boer Peace Prospects Discussed at Utrecht Meeting
Reports from The Hague state Boer delegates led by Schalk Burger plan an April meeting in Utrecht to reassess South Africa peace prospects. News suggests delayed contact with De Wet and Steyn, with surrender ruled out and terms requiring burgher approval. Separately, Congressman Sulzer urged arbitration and U.S. neutrality to curb contraband shipments to Britain.
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Kruger
Leyds
Utrecht
Schalk-Bur
Schalk-Burger
Great Britain
South Africa
Steynard de Wet
Mr. Steyn
General DeWet
Lord Kitchener
DeWet
Grange Free State
Transvaal
Sulzer
Washington
New York
United States
Thirty-two Crap Shooters Nabbed in Rome Ga Bust
Sixteen craps players were captured in a single raid in Floyd County this morning. Deputy Sheriff Berry Brooch led four policemen to arrest them in a Rome bar, marching them through Principal Street to the jail as a curious procession drew onlookers.
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Rome
Floyd County
Berry Brooch
Barthe
Speculators Thwarted at Grand Box Office Ahead of Sale
A crowd estimated in the score gathered before daylight at the Grand to buy Joseph Jefferson tickets. The chief of police intervened, escorting several men including some labeled speculators away. Ball ordered tighter controls with advance sales to prevent future gatherings.
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Sale
Joe
Jefferson
Grand
Joseph Jefferson
Ball
Kansas City Grand American handicap shoot results
A chaotic report from Kansas City Mo outlines the Grand American handicap event at Blue Ridge Park, listing winners and scores among 36 birds, with Eliott and several others achieving high marks. Notables from Atlanta and other states appear in the attendee list, while the Springfield club seeks the next year’s honor.
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Angihver Park
Grand ‘America
Eliott
J. A
E. L. Banks
Jersey
Eacape
Annie Kley
Nutley
E.i
Sevi
D. Fulford
Utica
John EH. Avery
Hicks
George
Atlanta
R. Crosby
G.‘bker
Brenham
Tex
Hood Waters
Gay
Pine Grove
Jan
C. Kilgore
Rhodes
BE. M. Graham
T. W. Bios
Q. Connor
J. RB. L. Foley
W. HH
Lev
D. L. Williamson
A. Baker
Griringrerr
A. G
W. Son
W. R. Milner
Minois Guo Club
Springfield
Died at 90 J Suddeth a pioneer of Hall County Ga
J Suddeth, aged 90, died at his home in Jefferson, Hall County, after a long life as one of Gainesville and Jackson County’s early settlers. He leaves a wife, three daughters, and many grandchildren. Burial at church No 1 in Gainesville with services by Reverend Grindle.
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Gainesville
Jeffer
Jock
Jacksongedar
Hall County
George W. Fauby
A. Suddeth
County c
Barahona Battles Spur Martial Law in Dominican Republic
San Domingo March 31 reports Barahona on the south coast was attacked and captured by revolutionists after a fierce fight leaving forty killed or wounded. Government gunboat bombarded the town retaking it, revolutions retreated to a nearby stronghold. The war minister moves to Barahona with troops to restore order as martial law is proclaimed nationwide and constitutional guarantees suspended.
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San Domingo
Santo Domingo
Barahona
Dominican Congress
Georgia Boy Pardoned by President Roosevelt
Samuel Smith of Georgia, a boy imprisoned for stealing postage stamps in the northern district of Georgia, was pardoned by President Roosevelt. He had served most of a four year reform school term in the District of Columbia and suffered the loss of one eye in an assault by a fellow inmate. Six clemencies were granted while twelve pardon requests were denied.
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Roosevelt
Samuel Smith
Georgia
Washington
Reform School
District of Columbia
Interstate Commerce probes riding over rail rebates and missing books
Chicago scene as the Interstate Commerce Commission opens an inquiry into packing house and grain rates from St Paul to Kansas City and Chicago. Testimony last session showed rate revelations and destroyed books amid promises of stricter enforcement under the Interstate Commerce Act. Senate confirmed several federal appointments in Washington and the Indian Agency, consular posts, and territorial positions were listed.
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Commerce Commission
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
St. Paul
Kansas City
Phillips Kills His Wife Near Eastman Georgia
Georgia news briefs report J Phillips, a man from a good family, shot and killed his wife who was in a delicate condition. The tragedy occurred 96 miles from Eastman after a separation of two months, with the wife refusing to live with him. Phillips is in custody.
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J—W. Lan
Good Family
Eastman
Phillips
J. Phillips
Norfolk Street Car Strike Ends After Talks
The Norfolk street car strike was officially ended at midnight after a four hour meeting. The local union cited business burdens and thanked Chamber of Commerce officials for their influence in reaching an adjustment. A central body meeting is set for tomorrow night to lift the boycott and restore normal operations.
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Norfolk
Chamber of Commerce
Death notices and public affairs in Louisville and Atlanta
Short items report the death of John Long of Louisville, noting his daughter Mrs. W. D. Greene of Atlanta, plus other city notices. Highlights include T W Tilton’s death from Bright’s disease, a license renewal alert with penalties, a violent assault at Virginia-Carolina Chemical Works, Sabbath labor denial by a Chinese worker, a white man’s desertion case, a park egg hunt event, Governor Candler’s reward for Howard Jackson, and Comptroller Wright issuing tax return planks to carriers. Also covered are revival meetings at Walker Street Methodist Church, a Methodist book drive for Carnegie Library, and bank clearings data for March 1902.
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Walker Street Methodist Church
Mashburn
Sam Wn. Small
Alonzo Mgni
Atlanta Man Nominated for Army First Lieutenant
President Roosevelt sent to the senate a nomination for Robert B. McBride of Atlanta to become a first lieutenant of artillery. McBride, son of Colonel McBride, is a well-known young man who served as a captain in Ray’s Geometries Regiment during the Spanish American War and took part in the Cuba campaign. He is a graduate of a university at Athens.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Robert B. McBride
McBride
Coronel McBride
Ray
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