Anglo-Russia tensions flare as French troops clash with British
Reports from Tien Tsin describe a tense Anglo-Russian standoff with British and Russian troops encamped opposite each other. General Lorne Campbell and General Voyron seek to curb French misconduct in the concessions while American and British soldiers complain of French provocations. Lord Cranborne cites the Anglo-German Manchuria pact provisions as applicable.
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Voyron
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Foote
Manchuria
Settlement Reported in London Papers on Tien Tsin Affair
London papers claim a settlement of the Tien Tsin incident with differing concessions to Russia and Britain. The foreign office has no confirmation and officials doubt any accord exists. British officials deny new instructions to Tientsin forces and stress continued firm positions pending on-site settlement.
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Protection for Baiz Protest Sent to Venezuela
The State Department, via Minister Loomis in Caracas, lodged a strong protest over interference with Ignacio M. Baiz, the consular agent at Barquisimena, who is of mixed nationality and not a U.S. citizen. Washington asserts Baiz deserves U.S. protection despite citizenship questions and recent clashes with Venezuelan militia.
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Homes for the Poor Offer Marooned Couples New Homes
A wealthy southern woman sponsors 50 New York couples to relocate to two plantations near New Orleans and Delta Mississippi. Blair of Outdoor Poor arranges transport, housing, and work for the families, who will start new lives with assistance from the plan.
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George Blair
The
Outdoor Poor Department
Stolen kiss case ends with damages set at 1500
In Indianapolis on March 19 a superior court jury awarded Lillian Bonnifield 1500 for damages after finding James C. Wheat, former head of post office station A, forcibly entered her apartments near the North Illinois street post office on January 26 1898 and kissed and embraced her. Wheat resigned his post afterward.
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Lillian Bonnifield
James C. Wheat
Illinois Street
Sheriff Receives Johnson County Update By Telephone
Mount Vernon Texas dispatch notes Sheriff Templeton received a telephone message from Johnson County sheriff outlining a developing situation. Details are sparse but indicate inter-county coordination in ongoing investigation.
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Templeton
Johnson
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