Rebellion Spreads in Si Province as French Assist Suspected
News from Hong Kong traces rapid spread of the Ing Kwang Si rebellion. Canton forces deploy 1,000 troops to Kwe Lin and Nanking while Marshal Su is urged to resume command to quell unrest. Rebels formerly under Su’s command allegedly seek to overthrow the Manchu dynasty with French aid rumored after a French officer is killed near Tonguin.
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Hong Kong
Ing Kwang Si
Kwe Lin
Nanking
Canton
Marshal Su
Pekin
Kwang Si
Fust
Tonguin
Crisis Hits Diamond Trade With Firms Near Collapse
Brussels reports say Antwerp Amsterdam and London diamond firms face probable failures amid defalcations and flight to New York. Credit squeezes from large stocks on warrant force losses. Two men in NY with diamonds valued at 504000 francs are sought.
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Antwerp
London
Amsterdam
Brussels
New York
Anttwerp
Ilmer Ag
Bullet in De Wet's Arm Wounded in Recent Breakthrough
Boer General De Wet reportedly wounded in the arm during a failed break through near Harrismith and Van Reenen. Dispatch from Harrismith cites Boer prisoners as the source and notes the action involved New Zealand troops guarding a blockhouse.
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London
Harrismith
Orange River Colony
de Wet
van Reenen
Etruria in tow after hull damage in mid Atlantic
London reports the Cunard liner Etruria lost its propeller and steering gear 600 miles west of Fayal. The British steamer William Cliff tows her toward the Azores while Ottawa, bound from Philadelphia to London, remains in contact to relay updates. Passengers describe Captain Stephens's calm leadership as tugs prepare to tow the disabled liner home.
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London
Ottawa
Philadelphia
Fayal
Agore Islands
Cunard Line
Etruria
William Cliff
Liverpool
Azores
New York
Evening World
Stephens
King Edward's Ireland Visit Abandoned Amid Tensions
London march 4 reports that the planned visit of King Edward to Ireland has been canceled. The decision is attributed to the aggressive actions of the United Irish League, with observers noting heightened political strain and security concerns surrounding the royal itinerary. The move ends mounting speculation about a monarchial trip during a period of Irish political agitation.
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Ireland
London
Edward
United Irish League
Plague Reported in Melbourne and Sydney Outbreaks
A single plague case was reported in Melbourne traced to a Sydney steamer. Sydney has seen forty six plague cases with fourteen fatalities. Cecil Rhodes is improving in Cape Town. Berlin tariff reform raises malt duty from 6.23 to 10.25 marks and other malt from 9 to 11 marks.
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Melbourne
Victora
Sydney
New South Wales
Cecil Rhodes
Cape Town
Berlin
Reichstag
New Hat Styles for Mom Prompt Fresh Selection
A local hatter touts new Liat Styles for moms, noting men grow pickier in buying hats. The maker claims effort to secure top models, with crowns described as more upright and edging not yet refined by the finest makers.
Boers Triumph At Elersdorp Over British Convoy
Telegrams report a February 24 assault southwest of Elersdorp by Boer forces on a British convoy of 467 soldiers. General DeLarey executed a careful plan as Boers broke British lines, captured guns, and caused chaos. Northumberland Fusiliers fought to escape, but by 7 am the resistance ended with heavy casualties and widespread disorder.
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London
Elersdorp
DeLarey
Northumberland Fusiliers
Bristow and Rathbone in Cuban postal fraud trial
Leno Lanuza and Senor Lanuza address the Cuban postal frauds case as Rathbone faces charges of using postal funds to buy a Spanish magazine. Bristow endorsed many checks, Rathbone six, with 120000 alleged stolen and 94000 charged to Neely. The trial notes Bristow not indicted and questions of read Spanish and conspiratorial involvement.
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Rathbone
Vevana
Leno Lanuza
Estes
Bristow
Bristow Dariage
Senor Lanuza
W Neely
Bethbone
Reaves
Cmo Rich
Priests Slain in China Two Missionary Massacres Reported
Reports arriving on the Empress of India recount two massacres of missionaries in China. In Kangtu Tathers Van Mirhaeghe and Bougaerts were killed by Chinese attackers, including soldiers, with one priest dying after five days. A second attack in Kang Shi killed Father Juhen and wounded two servants. The viceroy sends troops to pursue perpetrators while pirates captured in the West River raid meet a brutal death buried alive. Loubet invited to St Petersburg by the czar. visit planned for late May.
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Victoria
China
Empress of India
Orient
Kangu
Kang Shi
Father Juhen
West River
Rebels Move Toward Bogota as Colombia Rushes Troops
Reports from Bogota say government forces near the capital have been reinforced by 5900 troops sent from the north. The move follows days of fighting and may affect the Isthmus of Panama campaign. Advices from Hart cite limited details on insurgent naval actions off Venezuela. Santos-Dumont arrived in London and discussed coronation day ascents at St Pauls and the Eiffel Tower.
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Washington
South America
Venezuela
Colombia
Panama
United States
Hart
Bogota
Santos Dumont
London
Seroma
Thig City
St Paul's Rathedaral
Eiffel Tower
Japan Celebrates Anglo Japanese Alliance With Naval Display
Tokyo and other Japanese cities plan grand celebrations after the alliance, with a first class battleship and a cruiser to Spithead for King Edward VII’s coronation. Premier Katsura seeks imperial sanction, while naval maneuvers in the China Sea reinforce the diplomatic triumph. Marquis Ito returns to Nagasaki to a wave of welcome, amid speculation on his role in the accord.
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Tokio
Japan
Victoria
Diet
Claude MacDonall
Kato
England
Jogpan
Spit Head
Edward
Katsura
Chambers of Commerce
Nso
China Sea
Russia
Marquis Ito
Nagasaki
London
Army Estimates Hit 300 Million Plus UK Defence Plans
London march 4 in the house of commons war secretary mr brodrick defended the war office noting aid to 200000 men and 213000 horses in south africa. he urged decentralization and officer recruitment reforms while proposing three year enlistments with reserve terms to raise a better class of soldiers and a volunteer reserve for older men.
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London
House of Commons
Brodrick
War Office
South Africa
India
Broddick
Mason Not Sultting Noted in Gomez Visit
Havana reports General Maximo Gomez's arrival in Manzanillo with General Bartolome Maso urging the people to back the new government and help rebuild Cuba.
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Mason
Havana
Maximo Gomez
Manzanillo
Bartolome Maso
Democratic Party
Cuba
Texas Swept by Wind Hits Austin and Ranch Rails
Wind swept Texas from the Panhandle to the Gulf on March 4. Trains ran late as gusts of high speed impeded progress along the plains and sand piled on tracks near Austin. Police and officials noted travel disruptions and public roads affected by drifting sand.
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Texas
Austin
Tez
Pan-Handle
Gulf
McFadden and Gans Drawn For 25 Round Bout
George McFadden of New York and Joe Gans of Baltimore are matched to box twenty five rounds at 133 pounds on March 27 before the Eureka Athletic Club in Baltimore.
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McFadden
Gans
Baltimore
George McFadden
New York
Joe” Gans
Eureka Athletic Club
Massachusetts Invites General Fitzhugh Lee to Speak
Boston March 4 The Massachusetts house adopted an order inviting General Fitzhugh Lee to attend the session next Friday He will be the guest of the Minute Men of Tremont Temple and lecture that evening before them
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Massachusetts
Lee
Boston
Massachusetts House
Fitzhugh Lee
Minute Men
Tremont Temple
Tuscaloosa Small Pet Situation Report
Tuscaloosa Alabama March 4 Special The smallpet situation remains unchanged at the Tuscaloosa Female College. No new signals have developed. Tomorrow is the deadline for further action.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Free Sample
An advertises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney trouble and related ailments. It promotes a free sample bottle by mail after sending name and address to Kilmer Co, with a testimonial-filled medical book, tying health to improved kidney function and broader well being.
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Kilmers
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton N
Atlanta Daily Constitution
Dr. Kimer & Co
Binghamton, N Y
Attias
Testimonial on Swamp Root by Mr M J Willingham
Mr Willingham, agent for The Weekly Constitution in Alabama, endorses Dr Wilmer Swamp Root for kidney trouble. He testifies that both parents died of kidney disease and he found relief after using the remedy, purchasing six bottles from a Greensboros druggist.
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M J Willingham
Willingham Jis
Constitution
Jie
Alabama
Wilmers
L W. Day
Greensboors
Judge Sessions Recommends Swamp-Root
A letter to The Constitution from Judge W M Sessions of Maxiletta praises Swamp-Root for digestive relief. The Georgia Brunsick Circuit judge notes prior poor appetite and nightly discomfort, reporting appetite improvement after using the product. The missive, dated January 16, 01, highlights personal benefit and endorsement.
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Judge Sessions
Maxiletta
Sessions
F Wyers
of Georgia
Brunsyck
W M_ SESSIONS
Etta
Great Beet Sugar Combine Sought in Utah Sale
Negotiations to sell an undivided half interest in Utah Sugar Co near conclusion. $1,500,000 price at $16 a share. American Sugar Refining Co and Colorado Beet Sugar Refining Co named as likely buyers amid beet sugar consolidation talks. Official word unavailable. King Knocks Out Thomas report from Denver notes a boxing KO with unclear details.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Utah Sugar Company
T. R Cutler
New York
American Sugar Refining Company
Colorado Beet Sugar Refining Company
Have Well Enough Alone Lord Avebury Advice on British Commerce
London March 4 Lord Avebury Sir John Lubbock tells the annual meeting of the Association of Chambers of Commerce that while there are disquieting features in British commerce there is no need for despondency He notes French ship owners enjoy subsidies yet Britain faces bounties and protection for other industries and suggests the best policy is cautious self-reliance for commerce.
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Lord Avebury
London
Association of Chberg
United Kvil
John Lubbock
Dragged Miners to Death in Mount Pleasant Tragedy
Three miners at Standard mine in Mount Pleasant Pennsylvania were killed while being conveyed in a cage to the surface. A co worker said one man slipped losing his hold and dragged the other two with him as they fell to their deaths. One victim named Alex Steke 45 years old. A son of Steke arrived from Europe near the time of the accident. Seavy loss by fire in Poplar Bluff Missouri reported March 4 destroyed Palmer box and stave factory causing extensive damage.
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Mount Pleasant
Standard
Ming
Alex Steke
Steke
Europe
Popler Bluff
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Jilabi
Valdosta, Ga
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Ndoey
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