Diplomatic strains flare over Chinese Russian ties and Taku forts
Washington reports friction as Yang Yu may withdraw after illness and Chinese relations with Russia appear strained. Allied commanders press for destruction of forts at Taku and Tien Tsin amid Japan’s mobilization for transport service and cruiser readiness.
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Chaffee
War Department
Taku
Tien Tsin
Shan Hai Kwan Yang Tsun
Tung Chow
Gen Chaffee
He Yu
London
Daily Mail
Yokohama
Japan
Insular Police to Arm Porto Rico Regiment
Gov. Alien arranged for the Porto Rican police to exchange their old Springfield rifles for breechloading carbines. The 600 man force, now policing towns under 6,000 inhabitants, will support a new locally recruited regiment as Secretary Root discusses the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alien
Porto Rico
Root
Porto Rica
Prominent Pittsburgh Dentist Ends Life in Cemetery
Dr Henry Manchester 75 a retired Allegheny dentist died by suicide in an Allegheny cemetery at 530 PM Monday he had suffered a stroke last year and feared another attack. The report notes his fear and his action behind the left ear with a revolver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Henry Manchester
Allegheny
Brantley reports Cuban support for independence and Platt Amendment views
Congressman William G. Brantley, back from a Cuba tour, says the genuine Cuban favors independence while Havana politics show US antagonism. He notes broad acceptance of the Platt Amendment if explained, and highlights Cuba's potential with liberal governance, including the impact of the new Cuban Central railroad on development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Brunswick
William G. Brantley
Cuba
United States
Havana
Brantley
Proposed monuments for Grant Sheridan and McClellan
Washington officials and military figures met at Secretary Root's office to select sites for Grant Sheridan and McClellan monuments. Root chairs the commissions with Senator Wetmore. Gen Granville Dodge on Grant, Gen Corbin on Sheridan, and Gen Ruggles on McClellan. No decisions yet, but Grant site favored south of the state war and navy building. McClellan to be placed near Florida and Massachusetts avenues, and Sheridan in the park at E street and Pennsylvania, opposite the National Theater.
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Washington
Grant
Sheridan
McClellan
Secretary Root
Senator Wetmore
Root
War and Navy
Florida
Massachusetts
E Street
Pennsylvania
National Theater
Turner urges banishing Negro criminals to Africa
Bishop Henry M. Turner of the African Methodist Church speaks at Negro church services in Macon urging the United States to send all Negro criminals to Africa. He argues southern ports would profit from the resulting commerce and shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Turner
African Methodist Church
Africa
Macon
Henry M. Turner
United States
Sealing Fleet Stranded in Ice Near White Bay
Nimrod reports three additional sealing vessels jammed in ice floes near White Bay after delivering 13 500 seals at St Johns. Once winds shift and openings appear, those ships will head to port.
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St. Johns
N. F
Nimrod
White Bay
King Christian's Birthday Observed Across Denmark
Copenhagen marked the 83rd birthday of King Christian on Monday with widespread celebrations. The king remains in good health and received congratulations from officials diplomats and other dignitaries.
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Copenhagen
Christian
Denmark
Cattle Die in Blizzard Across Pine Ridge Reservation
From Pine Ridge Indian agency reports arrive after severe blizzards. Indians and traders say a large number of cattle died on the reservation during the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadron
Neb
Pine Ridge
Heroine Lizzie Cottman Saves School From Flood Peril
Miss Lizzie E Cottman, a teacher near Harrison Nebraska, waded into a freezing flood up to her arms to rescue her students and anchor the school building with a rope to a horse. For over three quarters of an hour she faced debris and rising waters, guiding scholars to land with neighbors' help and preserving the frail structure. County will honor her effort, though details are undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison, Neb
Sioux County
Lizzie E. Cottman
Miss Cottman
Launching of the Ohio Delegation Plans Route
General Grosvenor of Ohio arranged travel for the Ohio congressional delegation to the battleship Ohio launching in San Francisco. The group will ride a private car, depart Cincinnati for New Orleans, then meet the presidential party in Los Angeles with an undetermined return route.
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Washington
Grosvenor
Ohio
San Francisco
White House
Cortelyou
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Cal
Drug House Fire Causes Major Loss in Baltimore
Baltimore Md April 9 The wholesale drug house of Gilpin Langdon Co was totally destroyed by fire Monday afternoon. The roof of the machinery establishment of Thomas Basher Co was burned and its contents damaged by water. Women workers on upper floors were rescued from fire escapes and several drug explosions occurred with no casualties reported. Losses probably reach 200000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Gilpin, Langdon & Co
Thomas Basher & Co
Mexican ambassador presented draft for indemnity in 1895 lynching case
Washington reports the secretary of state delivered a draft for 2000 dollars to the Mexican ambassador. The payment, issued from humane consideration, acknowledges liability but does not affect the question of liability, and is for the heirs of Florentino Suaste, a Mexican citizen lynched in LaBelle county, Texas in 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of State
Florentino Suaste
LaBelle County
Texas
Broker Frederick Cochran Dies by Cyanide at Home
Frederick Cove Cochran 55 a merchant exchange broker in St. Louis was found to have killed himself with cyanide of potassium at his Clay ton residence. Officials say business troubles are the likely cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Frederick Cove Cochran
Merchants’ Exchange
Clayton
St. Louis County
Station Ship at Guam to be Overhauled in New York Yard
The naval ship Supply, now at the New York navy yard, will be overhauled and refitted as a station ship for Guam. She will replace the collier Brutus, which is headed to the United States for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Naval Ship Supply
New York Navy Yard
Guam
Brutus
United States
New York
Kansas City Reports Smallpox Upturn and Death Toll
Ten new smallpox cases were reported Monday in Kansas City as the outbreak expands. The pest house now houses nearly 100 patients, with four deaths among thirteen cases since the epidemic began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
PRESIDENT LOUBET AT NICE IN APRIL TOUR
President Loubet and his party arrived in Nice after a chilly spell that turned sunny. The city greeted them with floral decorations and garlands as M. Delcasse and M. Andre joined the entourage. Brief receptions occurred at Vannes and Antibes with local authorities.
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Nice
Loubet
M. Loubet
Riveria
M. Delcasse
M. Andre
Vannes
Antibes
Fire destroys Russell theater in Ottawa with hotel damage
A 1:45 am fire in the Russell block destroyed the Russell theater and damaged the Russell hotel in Ottawa on April 9. The blaze spread to adjacent buildings on Queen Elgin Canal and Sparks, totaling about 100000 dollars in losses. About 200 guests in the hotel escaped in their night clothes. no injuries were reported. The Belle of New York company had performed there the prior Monday, with scenery and costumes lost.
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Ottawa
Ont
Russell House
Russell Theater
Canada
Queen, Elgin,Canal
Sparks
Belle of
New York” Opera Company
Arkansas Senate Puts Off Turf Pool Bill in State
The Arkansas state senate indefinitely postponed Senator McNemer's bill to ban turf pool rooms after amendments to include race tracks. The delay comes as Hot Springs and Little Rock weigh the impact of a new anti gambling law not covering pool rooms. In Egypt, one bubonic plague case was reported in Alexandria per a Cairo dispatch.
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Little Rock
Ark
State Senate
McNemer
Arkansas
Hot Springs
London
Cairo
The
Daily Mail
Egypt
Alexandria
Market rates for flour grain and livestock across several cities
The Cincinnati market reports spring patent flour at 3.80 to 4.10 dollars, Christmas family ranges, and various wheat corn oats prices. Chicago shows wheat and corn futures with May and July contracts. Cincinnati, Indianapolis, East Buffalo list hog, cattle, sheep, lamb, veal calf, and milch cow prices with ranges from fair to prime and regional variations.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Indianapolis
East Buffalo
Hawaii News: Inter Island Strike Ties Up Vessels
The inter island mate strike paralyses shipping as 20 plus vessels are halted over wage raises. Chinese Reform Society members face a Mandarin led forswear allegiance decree from Wai Ping as Hawaii's delegates push for a home rule party unification and McKinley visit. Hubert W Wilcox returns to Hawaii, planning May Washington return to lead settlement efforts.
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Inter-Island Steam Navigation Co
Athe Wilder Steamship Co
United States
Wai Ping
Wu Ying Fang
Washington
Bow Wong Wai
Chinese Reform Society
China
Hawaii
Congress
Bow Wong Wai Society
Hubert W. Wilcox
Hancock
Wilcox
Home Rule Party
Republican Party
Arbitration Plan Endorsed by Typographical Union
Indianapolis April 9 Members of the International Typographical union narrowly approved an arbitration plan to settle future disputes with the News Publishers association. The union and association have adopted the plan, ending lockouts strikes or boycotts against association newspapers. A joint arbitration board will be formed by union and association committees. The final vote was 12 544 in favor and 3 530 against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
International Typographical Union
News Publishers Association
Daring Escape From West Virginia Prison
Joe Green a United States prisoner at the West Virginia penitentiary Moundsville escaped Saturday night by placing a dummy in his cell to fool guards. He hid in a shop then climbed the outer wall and descended by rope before crossing the river into Ohio. Bloodhounds trailed the fugitive but lost scent below Moundsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Joe Green
United States
West Virginia
Moundsville
Ohio
Green
Mouhdaville
Condition of the Treasury Washington April 9
Treasury balances and related figures are reported for Monday, detailing current cash and debt status in Washington. The notice outlines funds, expenditures, and the overall financial posture for the period reviewed.
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Washington
Brilliant color leads spring and summer fashion trends
The article notes a demand for vivid colors and floral motifs in gowns hats and accessories for the new season. It predicts limitless color schemes bold contrasts and novel undersleeve accents as the era shifts from gold and silver to striking hues with no fear of being out of tune. Written by SARAH DAVIDSON.
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Nolor
Gow
Sarah Davidson
African Migration To Liberia Sparks Debate
An article notes members of the colored race seeking wealth in Africa and sailing from New York to Monrovia, highlighting willingness to endure emigration disadvantages. It discusses adventurous individuals pursuing opportunities in West Africa.
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Africa
Monrovia
New
York
Tiharing
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Peking
St. Petersburg
Yang Yu
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Quai Chun
Tsung Li Yamen
Insular Police
Gov. Alien
Rock Island Co
Colorado
West
P. G. Knox
Springfield
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Mobile
Ala
Ray Minette
McGowan
Hurricane Bayou
King Christian's
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Gillpin, Langdon & Co
Wisit
Mediterranean Canal
Russell
Waineel
Bow Wong Wul
Wilcox Home
Honolulu
Dole
Vine Senate
Kaine
Wailuku
Maui
McKinley
Moundsville Penitentiary
Merchants Union
Silk Syndicate
Lyons
Western
Europe
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Saae
Austria-Hungary
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