Plague Measures Near Kahului Impoverish Sugar Trade
Reports from Dr. Carmichael in Honolulu describe seven plague cases in Kahului Maui from January to February, all linked to a store selling Chinese imports. The area, ringed by a cordon, burned the dead and disinfected baggage, with ships loading sugar by lighter as authorities monitor the outbreak and aim to limit contact with infected districts.
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Russia Eyes Large American Coal Purchase
New York March 1 Russia is likely to become a major buyer of American bituminous coal. Berwind-White Coal representatives report talks with the Russian government toward purchasing almost half a million tons for shipment to the Baltic. John Berwind cites freights and transport as the main hurdle if negotiations succeed.
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Russia
Baltic
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Berwind eyes American coal export potential against Russia
The speaker suggests Russia may haul coal on its own ships using vessels also set to transport iron, steel, and ore for the Carnegie Frick company. He argues this wedge could enable America to curb a large export trade in coal.
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Carnegie-Frick Company
Mr. Berwind
America
Secret of Long Life from Dr Edson at Century Club
Dr Cyrus Edson told the Hundred Year club that longevity stems from strong assimilation and mental activity. He cited mortality by trades such as steel workers and butchers, noted high death rates among physicians, and praised farmers and hunters for open air living. He urged eight hours sleep after 35, argued rapid thought extends life, and said intellect, not just body, sustains old age.
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Mail Carried In U S Washington 1899 Mail Weighed
Second Assistant Postmaster General Shallenders submits the first special weighing of U S mail since a decade. From Oct to Nov 1899 mail moved through 74 684 offices. New York led with 16 410 272 pounds, Chicago 9 678 207, and other cities listed. Railways carried 1 180 pours of mail or 86 percent current year. incal mail 226 869 910 pounds.
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Ross
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Cleveland
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Navy Needs Debated in Washington February Session
Secretary Long told the House Naval Committee the navy needs favor fewer shipyards and suggested three armored cruisers of 13 000 tons each and 120 gunboats of about 90 tons each along with three protected cruisers. He noted shipyard builds cost more and take longer than contracted ones. Admiral Dewey urged dropping 12 gunboats to add three battleships Gallant Otis had recently bought fourteen gunboats and handed to the navy.
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Religious Controversy Threatens Manila Insurrection Plague
A Hong Kong correspondent reports Manila's religious controversy eclipsing the rebellion and plague. the issue centers on restoring friars to the provinces under the old Spanish regime. it followed a Manila paper's interview with Archbishop Chappelle, telegraphed to Madrid, sparking petitions and delegations to General Otis.
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Porto Rican Law Case Appeals for Duty Rebate
Test Porto Rican Law presents Ludwig Duplave of Porto Rico seeking recovery of customs duties paid on goods imported from the United States. He asserts United States citizenship under the treaty with Spain and the U S Constitution, arguing Porto Rico is part of the United States. petition led by John Carlisle and John W. Chaney as counsel.
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Cronje Surrenders at Paardeberg After Gallant Defense
Cronje surrenders to Lord Roberts at Paardeberg after a stubborn defense. British officers greet the Boer leader kindly, Cronje’s calm face masking his inner feelings. Dispatches describe trenches, stench, and the sobering end of a long siege with growing sympathy for the Boers.
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Prettyman
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Star
Wheat Shipments Drop Across Pacific Northwest Ports
Portland dispatch reports total wheat and flour shipments by Pacific Northwest ports fell 13.85 percent from July 1, 1989, to March 1, 1900. Portland accounted for 9,448,450 bushels, with four shipments during the period. Yearly totals show a 6.5 percent increase to 50,834 bushels.
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