Germans and Chinese clash in passes near Shan Si
Reuters from Pekin reports April 23 German forces crossed into Shan Si via Kouk au and Chang Seng Liu passes, engaging retreating Chinese for 18 miles with German casualties four soldiers killed and five officers and 60 men wounded. French troops held passes and returned to outposts. Chinese losses unknown but expected heavy. Separate Belin dispatch notes German mounted force beyond Kalgan finding the country quiet and no garrisons encountered.
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Reuter
Pekin
Shan Si
Koukau
Chang Seng Liu
Kalgan
Associated Press
Belin
Cologne Gazette
Star
Algun
Ermans
Liberia Rejects US Coal Stations Plan
Liberia rejects the idea of United States coal stations on its coast. A Washington dispatch reports Liberia fears European powers may seize territory and seeks navy protection. Details from the navy department show incomplete information.
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Associated Press
New York
Liveria
United States
Washington Dispatch
The
Herald
Liberia
France
Navy Department
Navy board chief to report on Guam harbor plan
Capt J F Merry president of the naval board that went to Guam to select a site for a naval station and to plan harbor improvements and a town location is returning to Honolulu to submit his report. He will then negotiate with Pearl Harbor landowners.
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J. F. Merry
Naval Board
Guam
Honolulu
Lang
Pearl Harbor
Grant Birthday Anniversary Observed With Orator and Delegations
A Chicago visit marked the seventy ninth anniversary of General Grant's birth as Turner hall hosted Rev. Dr. Frank W. Gunsaulus and a distinguished party. The address urged justice for the negro, protection of the ballot, and national unity under Grant’s ideals of honesty and righteousness. Letters of regret came from Mrs General Grant and other notable Americans.
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Associated Press
Aalena
General Grant
Frank W. Cunsaulus
Chicago
Turner Hall
Gunsaulus
Sartoris
Admiral Dewey
Depew
Allison
William Rippin
Grant Birthday Association
Frank W. Gunsaulus
Grant
Combine to shut out Chinese fugitives
Montreal April 27 The United States and Canadian governments unite to curb smuggling of Chinamen into both nations. Ottawa talks with Canadian authorities aim to reach a practical agreement with transportation firms asked to cooperate to check Asiatic influx.
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Montreal
United States
Canada
United States Customs Department
Ottawa
Expansion of Navy Seen as Battle for Americas South
London editors argue Germany’s naval buildup targets the United States more than Britain. They warn expansion risks conflict with the United States over South America and Monroe Doctrine aims, urging Britain not to oppose Germany while favoring an Anglo American alliance to defend interests.
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Associated Press
London
The
Saturday Review
Germany
United States
Great Britain
South American
South America
Brazil
A Cure for Cattle Ailment
A Vienna despatch reports Austrian scientists Prof LeoMer and Dr Uhlemuth claim a serum that protects animals from foot and mouth disease for four to eight weeks. Once government authorization is granted, the remedy will be made available to the public.
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Associated Press
New York
Vienna
LeoMer
Uhlemuth
Loeffter
Unienruth
More Explosion Victims Reported After Factory Blast
Frankfort April 27 officials confirm that by 11 am 14 bodies have been recovered from the ruins of the electro chemical works near Greisheim destroyed by Thursday's explosion and fire. Several persons remain missing.
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Associated Press
Frankfort
Greisheim
Robbers break safe at Badger Lumber office Kansas
Associated Press report from Wichita says criminals entered the Badger Lumber office in Norwich Kansas last night and blew open the safe taking money. Twenty six ten dollar bills were found nearby this morning.
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Kansas
Associated Press
Wichita
Norwich
Badger Lumber Company
Kaiser as a Boy Loud Chorus of Beer Mugs
A vivid London report describes Emperor William II at Bonn celebrating with his former corps. He led toasts, sang, and clashed rapier hilts in mock combat, joining student revelry and honoring old comrades while a surprise Kiel visit to training ship Charlotte ends with encircling guards.
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Associated Press
London
Wiilhim
Bonn
von Loeb
Corpe
Lautf
Jonef Lauff
Wiesburg
Tv House
Hohengzollern
Youngeer Fox
Berlin
Charlotte
Kiel
Jen
Eidergie
Survivors mark third anniversary of Sultana disaster
In Knoxville Tennessee on April 27 survivors gathered to commemorate the third anniversary of the Sultana wreck on the Mississippi near Memphis that claimed about 1,800 lives. Roughly 100 of the 300 survivors attended with about 60 others joining. several states were represented.
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Associated Press
Knoxville
Tenn
Sultana
Mississippi River
M Mmphis
Klondike Gold Output Seen at 20 Million
News from Victoria reports strong Klondike activity with stampedes to Montana Creek and Gold River. Early river opening is predicted as Dawson Indians expect thaw. output estimates range from 2 million to 20 million dollars. The Amur brought details on a wrecked barge and reef dangers near Twelve Mile Creek.
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Gold River
Klondike
Associated Press
Victoria
B. C
Amur
Monsana Creek
Dominion Gambling House
Ue Klondike
Dawson Board of Trade
Tur
Keohecan
Menueuse Reef
Wrangel Narrows
Ter
Shamrock II Spirit Aboard for Southampton Challenge
The Shamrock II was towed to Greenock after undecking and sails bent. She heads for Southampton this afternoon with Mr. Fife aboard. Designer Watson praised the challenger while Sir Thomas Lipton predicted a tough fight and urged supporters to expect a strong vessel.
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Asgow
Greenock
Southampton
Erin
Fife
Watson
Thomas Lipton
Sam
Knox moves to recover funds from former Captain Carter
Attorney General Knox acting on presidential instruction plans to institute proceedings to recover money Carter obtained from the government in the Savannah improvements fraud. A secret Justice Department conference involved federal agents handling the case. Authorities say about 750,000 dollars traced to Carter have been located in banks in Savannah New York and other cities.
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Knox
Associated Press
Washington
Carter
Savanah
Department of Justice
Chon
Mee Griggs
How
Johnson
Savannah
New York
Platt Amendment Likely Backed by Cuban Delegates
Washington reports a general view among Cuban delegates that they will recommend accepting the Platt amendment by the constitutional convention upon return to Havana. Secretary Root has stated it is the United States policy. Also noted are a Pioneer bank burglary in Williams County and a surveyor general appointment in Oregon.
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Associated
Washington
Bose
Havana
Root
United States Poly
Algiers Telegram Reports Civilians and Natives Killed in Disturbance
A chaotic incident in Algiers left seven white civilians and three natives dead while several gendarmes and three officers were wounded. Monopolists allegedly caused the unrest by buying up resources and depriving natives of charcoal making and wood selling livelihoods.
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Algiers
Cording Tan
Marguerite
Veder
Faculty endorse Ross dismissal at Stanford University
CPAP Associated Press reports that 37 department heads and associate professors signed a statement at Stanford asserting the Venelita inquiry supports Prof. Ross’s firing, denying any academic freedom issue, and affirming President Jordan’s decision while Ross remains in Nebraska. Several resignations at Rienford and support for President Jedan are noted.
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Cal
University Council
Arsociate
Venelita
Ross
Jordan
Ross Ia
Nebraska
Tate
Rienford
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