British foreign office releases despatches on fisheries treaty
In Parliament Mr. Bradlaugh's amendment on the Trafalgar Square riot inquiry was defeated. Lord March resigns as MP for Chichester. Canadian lumber interests say the US lumber duty removal benefits both nations. The Moscow Gazette claims Turkey will label Prince Ferdinand a usurper and intervene to install a new Bulgarian status. The Pope's coronation anniversary observed at Rome. Weather, lectures, legal notes, and stock market dullness noted in city columns.
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Sussex
Moscow
Turkey
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Bulgaria
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Reme
Substitute weekly payment bill passes in Rhode Island House
In Providence Rhode Island on March 2 the House approved a substitute weekly payment bill. The measure, reported by the committee, allows payments due weekly at the employee option and passed 31 to 22.
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Providenchy
R. I
Steamers Arrive From Ports In Transatlantic Trades
Shipping news lists vessels arriving at multiple ports and sailing from cities like Liverpool New York Baltimore and New Orleans. March movements include Istrian Niagara Argossy Bengloe Marseilles Glickauf Bencroy Assyria and Utopia among others with routes from Europe Africa and the Americas.
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Boston
Istrian
Liverpool
Havana
Niagara
New York
Argossy
Catania
Bengloe
China
Antwerp
Marseilles
Havre
Bremen
Glickauf
Gibraltar
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Rio Marina
Philadelphia
Assyria
Mediterranean
Utopia
Pomeranian
New Orna
Southampton
Ens
London
Buffalo
Bessarabia
Glasgow
Albany
Alcides
Baltimore
Malaga
Ponce de Leon
New Orleans
Lizard
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Piraeus
Thropton
Rouen
Ashfield
Driffield
Barcelona
Deerhill
Savannah
Auckland
Zealandia
San Francisco
Pe Farid
Ripon City
Orm
T Havre
Paris
Siemen
Rhein
Rotterdam
Valencia
Curacoa
Turkey to Interfere Over Bulgaria Crisis Report
Moscow reports Turkey will call Prince Ferdinand a usurper and intervene militarily in Bulgaria under the Berlin treaty if powers grant Russia carte blanche. Lord Salisbury warns he opposes Ferdinand's deposition without a successor agreed, disputing Mingrelia's candidacy. Vienna expects an extra war grant above 100 million florins at the next delegations meeting.
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Turkey
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Berlin
Russia
Lenpox
Lord Salisbury
Baron de Staal
Mingrelia
England
Vienna
Fisheries Treaty Sealed Helpful to United States Canada
Despatches from Joseph Chamberlain praise the Washington talks on the fisheries treaty. The agreement grants United States vessels full commercial facilities while Canada safeguards fisheries, sets exclusive waters, and provides a two year modus vivendi with license fees to obviate past incidents.
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Foreign Office
Joseph Chamberlain
Washington
Lord Salisbury
Newfoundland
Chamberlain
Minister West
Charles Tupper
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Bergne
Maycock
Canada
United States
Great Britain
Crown Prince's Illness Intensifies Amid Rumors
San Remo reports the crown prince had a better day yet doctors dispute cancer claims. Sir Spencer Wells proposes springs to keep the throat open, while German surgeons weigh the idea. Officials warn of alarming condition and possible travel to Berlin. the prince has grown thin, weighs about 154 pounds, and has written a will and political testament for his son Prince William.
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Mackenzie
Spencer Wells
Braun
Tagblatt
Berlin
London
Crown Prince
Prince William
Bradlaugh pushes Trafalgar Square inquiry in Commons
In London the House debates Sir Charles Russell’s motion to appoint a committee to probe government power over meetings in Trafalgar Square. Bradlaugh seeks an amendment focusing on the Nov 18 gathering and police conduct. Webster denies a right to speak on a highway. Amendments fail 822 to 207 and 316 to 224. Speaker invites Justin McCarthy to panel. Lord March resigns as MP for Chichester after an unopposed election.
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London
Bradlaugh
House of Commons
Charles Russell
Trafalgar Square
Webster
Justin McCarthy
Lord March
Chichester
Sussex
Vatican Anniversary Highlights Papal Tension with Italy
Today marks the Pope's coronation anniversary. The Pope warns the Catholic world that no deal with Italy is possible until papal independence is restored. He cites failed Vatican Russia negotiations and insists bishops not be appointed by the Czar.
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Sacred College
Cardinal Sacconi
Holy See
Vatican
Russia
Orthodox Education on Mixed Marriage Offspring in Russia
The statement urges that churches in Russia should lead in preaching and catechising and that children from mixed marriages be educated within the Orthodox Russian Church.
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Russia
Serious Riot in Rome Taints Copyright Bill Debate
London reports middle of Feb and March 2 recount a riot in Rome linked to a debate over a copyright bill. Unemployed workers clashed with police, Bakeshows looted, troops dispersed the mob, with arrests and political blame following.
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Rome
South American Congress
Platt and Anti Platt Debate Over Quarantine Nominations
Bitter Senate clash in New York between Platt and anti Platt factions over quarantine nominations. Democratic Canter pushes action while Potter seven threaten to delay. Unclear confirmations hinge on two abstaining senators and party rifts for Governor candidate Warner Miller.
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Chicago
Arthur
Barron
Bangor
New York Senate
Platt
New York
Senate
Canter
Reublican
Warner Miller
Judge rules Coburn will pay legacies to several Maine institutions
In Portland Judge Haskell orders executors to pay in full immediate legacies from the late Governor Coburn. Amounts go to Maine Insane Hospital Maine State College Colby University Bloomfield Academy and Skowhegan for the poor. The Americana Home Mission Society receives 250000 with 150000 held in trust for freedman schools.
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Portland
Haskell
Coburn
Maine Insane Hospital
Maine State College
Colby University
Bloomfield Academy
Skowhegan
Americana Home Mission Society
Wayland Seminary
Mission Society
Manitoba May Be Appeased headlines Legislature talks end with adjournment
A Winnipeg despatch reports great excitement in the Legislature over the Dominion government agreeing to enter negotiations to settle long standing grievances with the federal government. The House adjourned for two weeks to allow talks.
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Chicago
Winnipeg
Engineers Still Firm On Burlington Strike Demands
Chicago March 2 Chief Arthur reports to railroad chairmen that engineers and firemen will stay out until wages meet the standard set by other lines. He cites pay scales on the Burlington versus Chicago & Alton and Milwaukee routes and argues against the Burlington’s apprentice grading. The strike spreads to Reading engineers and other roads as trains and crews shift across the Midwest.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
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Burlington & Quincy Railroad
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Burlington & Missouri
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Srotherhood
Henry Walton
Board of
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Union Depot
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Bridge and Tunnel Company
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St. Peters
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St. Peter’s
Phar Iil
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Eli
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Broadway
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Shamokin
Burlingford
Puinapeienta
Sweigard
Philadelphia& Reading Railroad Company
Reading Railroad
Reading Service
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company
Dobson
Vernon
Reading Company
Western Express
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Road
Treasury bond losses discussed as House considers omnibus bill
In Washington the House debated a Treasury letter on probable destruction losses of U S bonds. The chamber printed a McKinley memorial opposing window glass duties. An amendment by Lee Virginia using 20 000 for Virginia seminary aid passed amid wartime restitution debates. evening pension bills were addressed after a 5 pm recess.
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Boston
Haskell
Portland
Coburn
Maine Insane Hospital
Maine State College
Mt. Vernon
Senate
District of Columbia
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United States
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Court of Claims
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Weather Indications For New England And New York
For twenty four hours from 7 a m on March 3 light to fresh variable winds with stationary temperatures and light rain or snow are expected in New England and eastern New York. Colder air moves in with brisk westerly winds and fair weather after the precipitation. A high barometer covers New England and Montana Dakota shows very cold conditions with a cold wave extending to Iowa. The chart indicates slight temperature changes and clearing with much colder weather ahead.
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New York
Signal Service
Montana
Dakota
Iowa
Michigan
Weather outlook for southeastern New England from March 2
For the twenty four hours starting at midnight southeastern New England will see warmer air and rain then clearing and colder by Sunday. Observed by H H Clayton.
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Bion Wine Observatory
New England
H. H. Clayton
Sailing Updates From Wiscasset Harbor
Sailed 1st the schooner Warren Adams bound for Charleston and the brig Harry Stewart to Portland. Arrived 1st the schooner Mary Fernald to load for Charleston with E C Allen True and McLaughlin sailing for Boston.
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Colcord
Charleston
Harry Stewart
Hilaire
Portland
Ist
Mary Fernald
Cromwell
Boston
E.C. Allen True
McLaughlin
National League Plan Talks Amid Salary and Gate Changes
Delegates from major clubs meet at the Fifth Avenue Hotel to discuss abolishing or altering the $2000 salary cap, standardizing admission prices, and setting a league schedule. Key figures include John B. Day, A. G. Spalding, and Ward, with committees to confer on contracts and turnout.
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Fifth Avenue Hotel
Young
John B. Day
C. J. Dillingham
J. B. Billings
W. H. Conant
A. H. Soden
Boston
John S. Rogers
A. J. Reach
Philadelphia
Henry Hewett
Washington
A. G. Spalding
Chicago
D. P. O'Neill
Pittsburg
J. T. Brush
J. Martin
Indianapolis
League
al Spalding
Canadian Lumbermen Back Tariff Change in Ottawa
Ottawa officials and industry leaders welcomed the proposed U S tariff bill to remove the lumber duty. MPs like Mr. Bryson and Mr. Perley say abolition would raise timber value and aid Canadian firms, while boosting American demand and canal trade overall.
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Congress
Bryson
Pontiac County
United States
H. H. Cook
Ontario
Michigan Woods
Canada
Erley
Perley & Patte
Beneft
Perley
Youthful Whyo gang exploits Newport cottages
A Newport case reveals a gang of about 13 year old boys named The Whyo gang who burglarized unoccupied summer houses. Four youths were arrested and found in possession of stolen items including a lead pipe. one was bound over to the Superior Court grand jury meeting at month end.
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Newport
Whyo
Captain Gustavus Crocwell Takes Command of the Advance
Captain Gustavus Crocwell, formerly of the Merrimac, was ordered by the United States and Brazil Mail Steamship Company to Newport News to assume command of the steamship Advance bound from New York to Brazil. He joined the vessel off Cape Charles and sailed on.
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Gustavus Crocwell
Merrimac
United States and Brazil Mail Steamship Company
Newport News
Advance
New York
Brazil
Cape Charles
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