Chinese Duties Battle Shapes Chinese Trade Treaty
A Washington report on proposed Chinese tariff terms discusses fixed duties tied to treaties, ad valorem charges at 6 percent, and export duties paid on import. It notes intermediate duties known as liken, varied by local officials, undermining central control. The remedy urged is to remove intermediate duties and raise sea duties to fund administration and compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
China
Tre dix
United States
Glauehou
Questi Bt
Germany weighs Chinese indemnity proposal
Trerlin April 16 German officials say the United States has proposed a total Chinese Indemnity of forty million pounds with cash payment required. Russia and Britain claim portions would adjust the burden. Germany would assess claims by cost to each power, while Germany itself has paid twelve million pounds. Officials indicate openness to discussion.
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Russia
Germany
China
Great Britain
Associated Press
Heir To A Fortune Seeks English Baronet
San Francisco April reports Thomas Steele plans to search Seattle for Col or John H. Baronet, an English heir linked to a vast fortune. Steele claims Baronet, once his comrade in Puget Sound and Alaska, vanished after a brother’s death in England. A $3,000 check to pay back as Captood remains with William Seymour of Tacoma. Baronet is believed to be in Ching or Gling, Cantona.
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San Franviaca
Thomas Sieele
Seattle
Col
John H. Baronet
England
Steele
Puget Sound
Alaska
Baronet
William
Seymour
Tacoma
Bryan Dowhile
Queen's Hotel
Barotet
Gling
Cantona
Minister Resigns After Presbytery Denial Sparks Confusion
The Chicago Presbytery faced upheaval as Rev. Rolams Stevens resigned after the body refused him permission to retire. He later withdrew his sustenance while awaiting judicial action. Dr Herrick Johnson called the move extraordinary and noted only crime or death frees a minister. Stevens left to join an insurance firm without Presbytery consultation. judiciary committee will report next Monday.
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Ehivaga
Chicago
Rolams Stevens
Herrick Johnson
Stevens
Great Dog Show At Mascoutah Kennel Club
Entries pour in for the Mascoutah Kennel Club dog show to be held at the First Regiment Armory from May 4 inclusive. The event is expected to be the largest under the club with over 10 000 dollars in prizes and 77 silver cups and many gold silver and bronze medals across 53 classes.
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Mascoutah Kennel Club
Hell
First Regiment Armory
British Chess Substitutions for Cable Match
London April 16 J H Blackburne cannot play in the Great Britain versus United States cable chess match. The British Chess club substitutes T F Lawrence. Cambridge Inter university picks include Oxford G H Bilis Lane G 7 Babe cock and reserve F Davidson Cambridge B L Coleman C Wiles BH A Webb reserve P A Clark final changes possible on match day.
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London
J. H. Blackburne
Great Britain
United States
New York
Brooklyn
British Chess Club
T. F. Lawrence
Cambridge Chess Club
Oxford
G. H. Bilis
Lane
Babecock
F. Davidson
Cambridge
B. L. Coleman
C. Wiles
BH. A. Webb
P. A. Clark
LOOKING FOR HOMES
A Chicago special from Ardmore T says many people camp along Kiva and Comanche borders awaiting permission to enter. It is estimated that fewer than one in ten will secure free lands. Interior department lottery plan favored by boomers amid complaints of land fraud and schemes.
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Chicago
The
Tribune
Ardmore
Kiva
Interior Department
Duchess of Cornwall and Ophir sail from Cyromeh Streets
In Colomno on April 1 the Duchess of Cornwall and the Op iris departed for Australia at midnight with a royal escort. Vessels hovered offshore as the national anthem played at the jetty. Early morning warships rejoined the harbor while the Ophir led the fleet out to sea amid flag adorned ships and cheering crowds.
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Seybon
Duchess of Cornwall
Tralia
Ophir
Wisconsin sails home after maiden cruise in San Francisco
The battleship Wisconsin returned from its maiden cruise to Magdalene bay for target practice. Captain Reiter praised the vessel for seagoing qualities and the crew's marksmanship, noting the strong performance by Wisconsin’s men.
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San Francisco
Wisconsin
Magdalene Bay
Reiter
Russian Censor Enforcement Hinders Advertisers in Russia
Consul Holloway reports that Russia’s censorship blocks and delays advertising material. American exporters face rejection if not approved by the chief censor before circulation. He advises preparing petitions with two copies, in Russian or French, to gain attention.
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Washington
Rugard
Hollow
St. Petersburg
State Department
Hiesia
Amees Veo
Russia
Conny Monravieft
Mr Holloway
Virchow Anniversary Fund Drives Global Tributes
A committee of leading physicians in the United States has formed to raise funds for the Virchow Mind This fund created to honor Rudolph Virchow the renowned pathologist and former director of Berlin's Institute. Established in 1891 on his seventieth year the fund supports scholarships and medical and biological research worldwide. Dr Vivellon will head celebrations on October 13 as efforts expand globally to honor him.
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New York
Virchow
Rudolph Virchow
Gtr
Pathological Institute of
Berlin
Vivellon
Mexican Central Road to see management change May first
A broker tied to Stow interests says about 265000 of 480000 shares of the Mexican Central Railway are held and will prompt a management change at the May 1 annual meeting. The head office will move from Boston to New York, with the future operation unclear and a possible connection to other lines discussed. Proxies failed for President Robinson and allies, allowing new interests to take control.
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York
Stow
Mexican Central Railway Company
Boston
el Paso
Rock Island
Robinson
New Theatre Plan For San Francisco Vaudeville
The Examiner reports a New York syndicate formed to finance a major San Francisco theater to host vaudeville. The proposed structure would seat 2,500 people, with three sites shortlisted by a local real estate firm, one already sold. Officials anticipate about half a million dollars being invested in the project.
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San Francisco
The
Examiner
New York
Trig
Ship John MacDonald overdue rate raised to five years rent
San Francis April 1 reports the ship John MacDonald is 129 days overdue from Baltimore to San Francisco. Insurance rate on the vessel has been advanced to five years rent, reflecting the extended delay and risk to the voyage.
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San Francis
John MacDonald
Baltimore
San Francisco
For Sale and Rent Real Estate and Stores in Butte
Various old style classified ads for a fruit and cigar store renting a lodging house and saloon, furniture, a four room flat, a good fresh milch cow, and land for sale. Listings include prices from 400 to 600 dollars, leases and cash payments, and agents Rey nolds & McDowell and Conroy & Mori with addresses in Butte.
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Main Street
Wauta
Solita
Chas. L. Smith & Co
West Granite St
Burniturd
Park Street
Kent
Tong
Reynolds & McDowell
Broadway
Idaho
Hornet St
Butte
West Broad
Conroy & Mori
Butte Exchange Furntiurs Company
West Hroatway
West
Cedarine
J. Chauvin
Montana Chattel Mortgage Co
Lizzle Block
Shields Avenue
Joan
Alex Hall
East Broadway
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Dr. Pierce
James Murphy
Guda
Pocahontas Cy. Fowd
Tam
Ching
Weat
Cable
Colomno
Land of Czar
NEW Theatre
Acker
Frank "Hart
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C
W. B. Hooker & Co. Proprs
Buffalo
M. E
Inter Mountain
Montana
Owsley
Royal Employment and Collection Agency
W. Granite
Rt. O. Evans & Co
Hamilton
Pownh
Ravalli Atatiiter Co
Turners Vorval
Corner Mercury and
Main
Wallit
Valle
P.O
Colony Company
Rich Coil
Ace Wake Galion
Unlimited
Eer
Chambers
Pone
South
East Granite
West Camper Street
West Broadway
North Main
East Park
North
Nevada Avenue
Ellis Brothers
Secret Service
Butte Secret Service
Appy
T. B. Weller
Idaho Colony Company
West Gatena Street
B. G
Hazel Block
B. Granite Bt
Moler Barber College
Omaha
Neb
W. Shier
Ree Weinberg Bros. & Epstein
Owsley Block
G. D. Bryant
W. Broadway
Palmist
Spont Houe
Ss. M. Wade
Insurance
Telephone
Mazin
Reading
West Park Street
Wyoming
Tims
Guy
Corner Park
Editha
Tdaho Street
B. Rombauver
Assayer and Chemisal
Carney & Tani
Wyoming Street
Real Estate and Loans
Geo
W. Dickinson
Bitter Root
Stevensville
Mondan
Hall Bros
Waah Broadway
McMillan & Floyd
Hast
M. E. Hughes
Utah Avenue
Dra
Durfee and
Purcey
Corner W
Galena
Granite Streets
Shriner
R. 5
Fourtado
Butte Montana
EE Omic
Madam Zazell
K St
Hazel Earle
West Park
Sheldon
Ingmena’ Union of
Workingtons Union No. 5
FE. Broadway
Colorado Street
Colorado
California Avenue
Placer Street
Iowa Avenue
South Main
New Bee Hive Bldg
E. Broadway
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