China Refuses Manchuria Pact and Mulls Capital Move
London dispatches report China has refused to sign the Manchuria convention and notified viceroys to that effect. A Peking telegram claims the report is false and China objects to arms imports and railways without Russia consent. Berlin notes no official proof of clashes among powers except a railway incident.
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London
Shanghai
Times
Tam
Li Lung Chang
China
Peking
Theater Telegram Co
Manchuria
Russia
Chin-Chou
War Preparations Openly Discussed by Japanese General
In Pittshurch Va on March 27 Gen Yat Sun and aides Cajus N Iketyomi and Lo Mancusi traveled to California seeking data for the imperial army. Gen Yatsumi predicts an inevitable Japan Russia conflict, noting Korea and China events heighten tensions. He says Japan is better equipped and will resist losing Korea without a fight.
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Vpittshurch
Maret
K. Yatsun
Chee Daognese Imaperial Army
Cajus
N. Ikeyvomi
Lo Mancusi
Pittshurch Puescay
California
Imperial Army
Gen. Yatsumi
Japan
Russia
Korea
China
Navy designates battleship Indiana for Naval Academy cadets
Washington March 27 The navy adopts a new policy designating the first class battleship Indiana for the use of United States Naval Academy cadets. Indiana is at the Philadelphia navy yard to be prepared for cadets to board late May with the program to begin then.
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Washington
Navy
Indiana
United States Naval Academy
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Companies B and KL Sail From Fort McPherson for the Philippines
Atlanta Ga March 27 Companies B and KL of the 11th United States infantry under Maj James E B Macklin with 227 men left Fort McPherson today for San Francisco where they will arrive next Monday and sail for the Philippines April 5
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Atlanta
11Th
United States Infantry
James EB. Macklin
Fort McPherson Tesday
San Francisco
Philippines
Census probe in Maryland narrows to Abell arrest
Washington reports no arrests decided beyond Enumerator Abell in the census fraud case in Maryland though further investigations are expected. Director Merriam of the census bureau indicated ongoing inquiries into the alleged misconduct.
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Washington
Merriaum
Census Bureau
Maryland
Abell
Brown University Coach Gammons Signs with Tikston League
Boston reports John A. Gammons, coach of Brown University baseball, signed with the Tikston National League. He remained with Brown’s football and baseball teams while joining the league for the season.
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Boston
John A. Gammons
Brown University
Gammons
Troilibaud and Buntin Confess to Arapahon Brown Murder
Buffalo Wyoming March 27 report says Chas E Troilibaud and Eric Buntin who were arrested two weeks ago on murder charges have confessed. Buntin is only 18 years old.
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Buffalo
Wyo
Chas E. Troilibaud
Eric Buntin
Arapahon Brown
Buntin
Robbed Jeweler's Clerk Confesses Theft Plan
Kansas City, March 27. Twenty year old William Dearduff, a clerk, is jailed for stealing $3,100 in diamond rings from Edward and Glenn wholesale jewelers. He confessed after rings were found in the basement and admitted sending a letter threatening to kidnap the jeweler's son if $1,000 in gold was not produced.
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Kansas City
William Dearduff
Edward & Glenn
Dearduff
Edwards
Jim
New Army Ration Expanded Sugar and Fruit Provisions
President McKinley approved changes to the army ration directing larger sugar allotments of 20 pounds per 1 ration, and allowing cucumber pickles for vinegar components. Jam replaces dried fruit in field rations, and canned tomatoes move to the first travel day.
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Washington
McKinley
Weston
Public meeting backs monument aims against prejudice
In New York on March 27 a large crowd gathered at Calvary Baptist church for a Baron and Baroness de Virec association meeting presided by Gen. Thomas L. James. The group seeks to erect a monument to the Hirsches and to combat racial and religious intolerance with speakers including Rev. S. S. McArthur and Wu Ting Fang.
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New York
Baron and Baroness de Virec
Calvary Baptist Church
Thomas L. James
S. S. McArthur
Wu Ting Fang
Prospective settlers depart Chicago for North Dakota lands
About 1700 to 1800 hopeful homesteaders left Chicago for North Dakota agricultural regions on six special trains. Travelers came from Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, Illinois and other states, including 300 to 400 Dunkards among them. Most will settle near Devil's Lake, Mouse River, and Turtle Mountain areas.
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Chicago
North Dakota
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Maryland
Ilinois
German Baptist Church
Dunkards
Devil’s Lake
Mouse River
Turtle Mountain
Duel Challenge Between Missouri Editors Sparks Rivalry
St. Louis March 27 Editor FE L Bautzer of the Watchman Clayton Mo has challenged S J Harris editor of the Argus to a duel under the French code The two editors have long been political and business rivals and recent remarks have worsened their relations
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St. Lewis
FE. L. Bautzer
the Watchman
Clayton
S. J. Harris
the Argus
Religious riot erupts in Setubal near Lisbon
A religious riot in Setubal eighteen miles south of Lisbon prompted troops to intervene. Several people were wounded and rumors of fatalities circulated before order was restored.
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Lisbon
Setubal
Knox in Pittsburgh as McKinley invites attorney general
In Pittsburgh on March 27 I C Knox visits but declines all callers. It is not learned whether he will accept President McKinley’s offer to join his official family as attorney general.
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Pittsburgh
I. C. Knox
McKinley
Fearful Loss of Steamer Federal Reported
Melbourne reporting wreckage ashore on Gabo near Cape Howe, the far southeast point of Australia, fueling fears the Melbourne coast steamer Federal has foundered with 28 lives lost.
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Melbourne
Gabo Island
Cape Howe
Australia
Federal
Michigan floods on Grand River rise an inch hourly
Grand River reaches 12 feet 6 inches at Grand Rapids and keeps climbing as tributaries Rouge Flat and Thorn Apple flood the area. Factories along canals shut down and basements flood while the Pere Marquette bridge nears danger. Nearby towns report rising Cedar and Maple rivers and multiple dam failures cause agricultural damage.
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Grand Rapid
Mich
Grand River
Rouge
Grand
Pere Marquette
Crokery
Yester-Winchester
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad
Cedar River
Cedar Springs
Kinney
Grand Rapids & Indiana
Tonia
Tonia, Mich
Maple River
Widderville
Greatest flood in years strikes Midland Michigan
The Tittabawasee and Chippewa rivers flood Midland as bridges on the Chippewa and Pine are washed away. The Fourth ward sits six to ten feet under water with residents evacuating or retreating to upper floors. The river rises about two inches each hour and may continue for days.
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Midland, Mich
Midland
Mich
Fourth Ward
Aged Miser Robbed of Savings in Marysville Area
News from Cedar Rapids reports Hugh Brody, a 90 plus year old recluse living near Marysville in Renton county, was robbed Sunday night by three masked men. They bound and gagged him as they searched his home and fled with a sack containing over $600 in lifelong savings. No motive or escape details available.
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Cedar Rapids
Hugh Brody
Marysville
Renton County
Boers Suffer Heavy Loss in French Offensive
Gen French leads Darthal's and Pultney's columns into Vryheid reporting 1200 Boers killed wounded or captured. Gun cannons 1000 rifles 500 wagons and 226000 head of horses cattle and sheep seized.
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French
Gour
Widow of Confederate secretary dies in Pensacola
Pensacola Florida March 27 Mrs A S Mallory widow of Stephen R Mallory secretary of the navy of the confederate states and mother of United States Senator Stephen R Mallory A F Mallory of this city and Mrs T Kennedy of New Orleans died here Tuesday afternoon.
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Pensacola
Fla
A. S.mallory
Stephen R. Mallory
Navy
Confederate States
United States
A. F. Mallory
T. §. Kennedy
New Orleans
Schooner Geo W Waitford Aground Near Mobile Bay
The American schooner Geo W Waitford under Captain Myers from Belize, bound for Jamaica and British Honduras fruit trade, ran ashore on Sandea land outside Mobile Bay. Reports say the vessel is a total loss and the crew reached shore safely.
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Mobile
Ala
Geo. W. Waitford
Myers
Obelize
Jamaica
Honduras
Sandealand
Mobile Bay
Two Sisters of Charity Die After Train Struggle
On an east bound Southern Pacific train in Lake Charles Louisiana sisters Augustine and Frances from Hellettsville Texas attempted to jump when Augustine became deranged. Frances restrained her and both women fell on the platform. Frances died of internal injuries before Lafayette.
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Lake Charles
Southern Pacific
Augustine
Sister Frances
Charity
Hellettsville
Tex
Frances
Lafayette
Opened for Settlement in Mattew Valley Forest Reserve
About 24 townships in the Matthew valley area within the Washington forest reserve are likely to be detached and opened for settlement in a few months. The General Land Office recommends removing roughly 167 840 acres from the reserve as officials found the land more suitable for agriculture than forestry.
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Washington
Mathew Valley
Washington Forest Reserve
Commissioner of General Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
Postage stamps design changes under review
Washington March 27 The post office department considers redesigning regular stamps. Third Assistant Postmaster General Madden said it is probable the person’s name will appear under the head on the stamp. Proposals include printing birth and death dates and the year of issue on the design.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Madden
Two Men Slain in Liberty Texas Killing
In Liberty Texas on Tuesday W T Duncan and his father-in-law WK Waul were shot through the heart and killed instantly after a dispute with Thomas Branch. Wharton Branch was arrested and held for the killing. Branch is a south Texas attorney. In Memphis A W Hogin broker died from gunshot injuries suffered Monday night to Noble.
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Liberty
Texas
Duncan
WK. Waul
Donen
Thomas Branch
Waul
Wharton Branch
Thos. Branch
Houston
Branch
South Texas
Memphis
Tenn
A. W. Hogin
Dorris Noble
St. Jospeh’s Hospital
Buffalo Exposition Stamps To Go On Sale May First
Washington March 27 The Buffalo Pan American exposition stamps will be placed on sale at post offices throughout the country on May 1 next.
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Washington
Market Prices Across Cities March 26 Report
Cincinnati Chicago Indianapolis and East Buffalo markets show grain wheat corn and oats quotes along with hogs cattle sheep lambs and veal calf prices. The report lists bid ranges for flour spring patent and other flour grades and notes on track prices and on varying regional yields.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Indianapolis
East Buffalo
Fatal storm death toll tops sixteen in Birmingham region
Birmingham after a deadly storm reports sixteen dead and thirty five seriously injured. the relief fund has surpassed four thousand dollars as mayor says no outside help is needed. property loss is estimated at three hundred thousand dollars with damage reaching georgia towns nearby. the storm's path crossed from alabama into georgia with record rainfall in atlanta.
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Birmingham
Ala
Robert J. Lowe
Athens
Huntsville
Georgia
Chambers
Rome
Rounsaville
Buena Vista
J. D. Harrell
Atlanta
New York Arrives at Tangier Prompting Consul Gummere Mission
Washington reports the New York has reached Tangier prompting the State Department to cable Consul General Gummere. He may meet the sultan at Mazorgan or proceed to Morocco City to explain treatment of claims likely around 60000 dollars. If Mazorgan is missed by late April, Gummere will move to Morocco City. In Minnesota, Halverson anti-cigarette bill dies after Senate agrees to amend. The measure would have imposed heavy fines and imprisonment for cigarette manufacture or sale.
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Washington
Navy Department
New York
Tangier
State Department
Gummere
Mazargan
Morocco
Germany
Mazorgan
Summere
Morocco City
St. Paul, Minn
Halverson
Senate
House
Rath Bonded Official Surrenders Amid Fraud Charges
Estes C Rath bone former director general of posts in Havana faces custody after bail bondsmen refuse to continue guaranteeing his release. He is charged with fraudulent practices and is taken into custody.
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Havana
Separate waist fashion endures amid spring styles
A century confident on separate waists as spring and summer arrive. The piece notes continued popularity across occasions from theater gowns to seaside summer wear with veiled violet silk detailing, lace appliques, and bishop sleeve trends. It contrasts masculine disapproval with enduring feminine appeal and highlights fabrics like gauzy chiffons and gandies.
Features of Spring and Summer Hosiery Fashion
The article notes ARIETY as a striking feature of spring and summer hosiery with wide color use and endless designs. Manufacturers revive elaborate grandmother styles while drawing influence from French fashion, expanding variety in women’s legwear.
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France
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