Britain’s budget tax shocks coal trade and sugar
London reporting on the budget proposals shows miners and exporters recoiling from the export duty on coal and sugar price surges. Cardiffs exporters fear ruin as U S and German coal markets loom, while Scotch makers push higher prices and grocers pass costs to consumers. The stock market steadies with a weak consol and anticipated new loan, and Irish reaction condemns income tax while worrying sugar levies bite the poor.
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London
Fay
Cardiff
Cardiff Docks
United States
Glasgow
Suver
Wweight
Scotch
Grain Or Sugar Exchange
Refiners’ Association
Greenock
Stock Exchange
Tasls
Ireland
Dulp Independent
Indiana Miners Visit Ends Peacefully in Kentucky
Evansville Indiana April 19 The Indiana miners visit to Kentucky ended without violence as a sheriff posse halted the march at Sebree after a reading of the intimidation law. They were directed to return to their boat and retreated to the landing. Warrants for the march leaders will be served if they cross back into Kentucky. Great local excitement marked the bloodless encounter.
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Evansville
Ind
Kentucky
Sebree
Texas journalist dies in Asheville Georgia? No.
Colora A Belo proprietor of the Galverton and Dallas News died in Asheville on April 18.
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Texas
Asheville
N. C
Colora A. H. Belo
The
Galverton and
Dallas News
Examining the Parson Examining the Parson
The president has appointed seven army chaplains with examinations required for all such appointments. Eleven more chaplains face exam, with boards testing English grammar literature reading writing dictation geography mathematics history and civil record. The War department issued instructions detailing the exam scope and character assessment.
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United States
America
The
United
Beware of oil stock sharpers in California frauds
Special to the Inter Mountain reports Montana investors warned about California oil stock speculations. Diamond stock collapsed from a dollar to nine cents as the property closed. People in Butte and Anaconda were swindled by a former prominent resident now in Los Angeles. Crude oil worth eighteen cents per barrel with no market. Many women victims in Butte.
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San Francisco
Montana
California
Butte
Anaconda
Los Angeles
Rioting in Nictheroy Between Catholics and Evanglicals
In Nictheroy Rio de Janeiro serious religious riots erupted during an Evangelical campaign against Catholics and after anti Catholic protests linked to the Spanish drama Electra. A clergyman preached as Catholics attacked the evangelical temple, leading to violent clashes and multiple injuries.
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Rio Janeiro
Nictheroy
Fishermen gain bait ability under new Newfoundland act
St Johns April 19 The Newfoundland bait act becomes operative enabling local fishermen to harvest herring for bait for colonial vessels. An absolute ban remains on transporting herring to St Pierre while a revenue cruiser monitors the grounds for two weeks to curb suspected bait smugglers. The French at St Pierre face serious bait shortages hindering their Grand Banks trips.
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St. John’s Md
St. Pierre
Grand Banks
Strong Cuban Bank Planned in Havana by Morgan Trust Link
New York reports an international bank with capital of 1 to 2 million dollars to be set up in Havana by interests tied to the Morgan Trust Co and the Cuban company. Among large stockholders of the Cuban firm are Montreal financiers, suggesting potential Bank of Montreal involvement alongside Sir William C. Van Horne as president.
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New York
Hivana
Morgan Trust Co
Wm. C. van Horne
Montreal
Bank of Montreal
London Duke of Newcastle visit at Castle Point Hoboken
New York April 1 Colonel and Mrs Stevens entertain the Duke of Newcastle at Castle Point Hoboken. Attendees include Rev George M Christian Bishop Hindley Rev Father Stitchie Rev George Magill Albert Kellway George Frelinghuysen Henry Mays Richard Stevens and Henry A Wayne ritualists. Discussion covers an American edition of the Church Review and uniting several church publications in the United States. The plan aims to boost ritualist influence with Philadelphia as the printing site and distribution to England.
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New York
Stevens
Duke of Newcastle
Castle Point
Hoboken
George M. Christian
Bishop Hindley
Episcopal Diocese of
New Jersey
Father Stitchie
George Ernest Magill
Albert Clifton Kellway
England
George Frelinghuysen
Henry Mays
Newark
Richard Stevens
Henry A. Wayne
Kellway
Church Review
High Church
Angland
Dr. Ritchie
Catholic Champion
Philadelphia
Evangelist
Church Defense
Steel Trust to Raise the Price in New Contract
The United States Steel corporation wins a 20,000 ton steel plate contract from Harland and Wolff of Belfast for 780000 dollars. The deal marks a major foreign entry and signals rising steel prices as Clyde building firms place heavy orders with U S Steel.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Carnegie Steel Company
Harland and Wolff Ship Building Company
Belfast
Ireland
Clyde Building
American Steel
Fastest of White Winged Flyers Race Planned
New York April 19 Constitution Columbia and Independence are invited to race for a cup offered by the Indian Harbor Yacht club. Frank B. Jones says date and course depend on owners of the big W-footers. Proposed ten miles above Greenwich to suit water depth and sound width. Yachts may sail windward and leeward or a 30 mile triangle for a trial.
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New York
Constitution
Columbia
Independence
Indian Harbor
Cleveland Family Affairs in Islesboro Plans
Miss Rose Fr. Cleveland sister of ex President Cleveland arrives in Rockland with her niece and Mr and Mrs George M Newell en route to Islesboro to prep for the season. Ex President Cleveland is expected for a brief visit in about a month as Miss Cleveland once hosted at the White House.
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Rockland
Maine
Rose Fr. Cleveland
Cleveland
George M. Newell
Weston
Islesboro
White House
New Jessop Steel Plant Planned in Washington Pa
W Jessop and Sons steel makers of Sheffield England will erect a mammoth steel plant in Washington Pennsylvania after purchasing two acres of land for the site. The project marks a major industrial investment by the company in the United States.
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Washington, Pa
Eminent Railroad Leader Dies in New York Residence
George Cappelle, senior member of George Cappelle & Co and chairman of the board of directors of the Denver and Rio Grande railroad, died today at his residence in Wyoming Compete.
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New York
George Cappelle & 4
Disvtors
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Standard Oil to declare 20 percent dividend May first
The Journal and Advertiser reports Standard Oil will announce a 20 percent dividend on its $10,000,000 capital around May 1. Simultaneously a capital increase to $400,000,000 is planned, with four old shares exchanged for one new share. New stock trades near 405, valuing one share about $200.
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Y York
The
Journal and Advertiser
Standard Oil Company
Marathon Road Race Ashland to Boston Opens in Harsh Conditions
Ashland Mass April Marathon road race by Boston Athletic Association started from the railroad dye at noon under very tiresome conditions. Thirty seven men started. John J. Caffery of St Patrick's Athletic Association Hamilton Ont won the race with a time of 2 hours 22 minutes 23 25 seconds, beating last year's record by seven minutes 20 seconds. Wi Davis of Hamilton was second.
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Ashland
Mass
Boston Athletic Association
Boston
Hughson
Hamilton
Ont
Waffery
St. Patrick's Athletic
John J. Caffery
the &J. Patrick's Athletic Association
Ashtend
Caffery
Davis
Hamptun
Ripley Murder Trial Goes To Jury In Frankfort
The case of Garnett D. Ripley, the alleged suspect, will go to the jury this afternoon in Frankfort. Defense counsel Mr. O'Neal will make closing arguments, with Commonwealth's Attorney Franklin I. chosen for the prosecution this afternoon.
Labor War on the Lakes Looms Across Great Lakes
Coveland April 19 officials of the Great Lakes Towing Company say they will oppose the acting strike of tug firemen and employ men at lower Lake Erie points to prevent disruption. Strikers warn if demands are not met soon the work stoppage could spread to all Great Lakes ports.
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Coveland
Great Lakes Towing Company
Lower Lake Erie
Great Lakes
Miner and foreman Kill Each Other in Copper Mine
In Milton California on April 1 two men, John H. Gorvim foreman of the Union Copper mine, and John B. McCarthy a promising Copperopolis youth, due to jealousy and a dispute over a woman, died after Gorvim shot McCarthy then self exploded with powder. The tragedy ends with both men dead and the community shaken.
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Milton
Cal
John H. Gorvim
Union Copper
John B. McCarthy
Supolty
Eight Hour Day Expands Pay in East Helena Strike
Special from East Helena reports an eight hour law boosting the force by 100 men and raising hourly wages from 20.83 to 27 1-22 cents. Daily pay for twelve hours falls from 250 to 220, with the change to be completed by May 1. Ebenezer Sharpe of New York Life Montana collapsed and died after a morning stroke.
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Titer
Helena
Apt
Ebenezer Sharpe
New York Life Insurance Co
Montana
Sharpe
Heten
Indianapolis
Montana National Bank
New York Life
State Supreme Court
Sidden
van Ruell
Missoula
James Byrnes
Mpa
Mollie Weinsheimer
William Weinsheimer
Barrett
Farsey, Leach & Co
Chicago
Bank clerk accused of $95,000 bank theft in Birmingham
A J Schroth, a bookkeeper at the Piral National Bank of Birmingham in Pittsburgh, was arrested by U S Marshal Leonard on charges of embezzling 95 000 from the bank. He posted 10 000 bail. Bank examiner Stack reports the bank remains sound with capital stock 100 000 and profits and surplus 206 000.
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Pittsburg
A. J. Schroth
Piral National Bank of
Birmingham
Thle City
United States
Mshal Leonard
Renew Deal for Peace in South Africa Talks Begin
London April 19 The Sun confirms renewed peace negotiations between Lord Kitchener and Boer generals. The paper suggests that Milner may influence events as government divisions surface over his role. Mrs Hotham acts again as intermediary in the stalled settlement effort.
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London
the Sun
Lord Kitchener
Alfred Milner
Mra
Hotha
Washington Cabinet Meeting Yields Little News
A Washington table meeting produced no notable outcomes with no new China notes and no important topics discussed. The session was brief and adjourned early, and the public face remains silent on further appointments or progress.
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Washington
Wis
Meing
China
Seers Peete freed after Colorado road snow slide tragedy
Telegrams report a snow slide on the Colorado and North Western road near Werestra causing fatalities and multiple injuries including one man killed. In Great Falls, 800 workers planned for Montana railroad work to Portage with completion expected in five months. Reports say local emities fear further danger and East Helena rail handling shifts to Great Falls.
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Touster
Cota
Colorado
Great Falls
Spanish Friars May Come to Uruguay
Rio de Janeiro April 19 the Brazilian government has decided to permit friars who may come from Spain to establish themselves in Uruguay.
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Rio Janeiro
Friaen
Spain
Uruguay
Chinese War Rumors Stir Diplomats Over New Front
News from New York and Pekin report Chinese troops moving toward Paotingfu with 1000 reinforcements under General Desset and allied French forces, totaling around 5000. Diplomats are puzzled by renewed military activity and possible seizure of another Shansi pass as Li Ming Chane warns Shan passes commander Lu to avoid meeting. No clear political motive stated.
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New York
Pekin
Desset
Gereman
Ching
Paotingfu
Baillaud
Shansi
Li Ming Chane
Shan Passes
Chainelion Caies
Move Out Outside the Wall Article Decree
An imperial decree dated April 16 orders Chinese troops at Muut-Lu to immediately withdraw outside the grant wall. The withdrawal, following strong representations to the Chinese government, is linked to a German and French expedition. Hui-Li is reported southwest of Pao Ting Fu in dispatches. The Chinese had occupied a position within territory the Yi neighbors’ military representatives had proclaimed under their protection.
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Pekin
Atrong
Muut-Lu
Grant Wall
Froat Wall
Pao Ting Fu
Terttory
Yne Piers
France to Withdraw Troops From China Expedition Ends
Paris dispatch reports that imperial decree forcing Chinese troops to depart allied territory leads to the Franco-German expedition being abandoned. France will withdraw about 16,100 troops from China.
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London
Paris
France
China
Kasson Steps Down From State Department Role
Washington April 19 Mr Johnny Kasvell ends his official connection with the state department where he served since McKinley’s start as a plenipotentiary for petitions and reelpretty trusts and arrangements under the Dingley act He remains ready to assist the department and the bureau he organized will continue to exist to provide expertise on call when the secretary resumes duties.
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Washington
Johnny Kasvell
State Department
McKinley
Dingley
Kas
Sun
Department
Dam project eyed on Missouri river power line
April 19 Melton Mont reports a new dam plan to harness Missouri river power at Canyon Berry. A $1,000,000 company proposes 10,000 horsepower, sending part to Butte via Canyon Peery. Lands are to be purchased and construction to begin. ex Governor Simtel T. Tauser, in New York, to finalize arrangements.
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Melton
Mont
Missouri River
Pasco
Canyon Berry
Miskaui
Beery
Tee Niles
TA Canyoy Peery
Butte
Pueteta
Amalsaviated
nHon
Simtel T, Tauser
New York
U.S. Board Rules on Russian Sugar Duty Case
New York April 11 The board of dissificacies of the U S general app iaisers announced a decision that the United States government was justified in imposing a countervailing duty on Russian sugar. The opinion was written by Judge Som ereille and General Anniver Fisher crpmerry with him.
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New York
Board of Dissificacies
U.S
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