No Change in Cabinet Confirmed by Senate
The senate confirmed all cabinet nominations as listed by the president. John Hay becomes secretary of state, Lyman J. Gage secretary of the treasury, Elihu Root secretary of war, John W. Griggs attorney general, Charles Emory Smith postmaster general, John D. Long secretary of the navy, Nathan Hitchcock secretary of the interior, and James Wilson secretary of agriculture. Griggs to remain attorney general until his successor chosen. Robert McCormick expected as minister to Austria. Cortelyou reappointed as secretary to the president.
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John Hay
District of Columbia
Lyman J. Gage
Llinois
Treasury
Elihu Root
New York
John W. Griggs
New Jersey
Charles Emory Smith
Pennsylvania
John D. Long
Navy
Nathan Hitchcock
Missouri
Interior
James Wilson
Iowa
Griggs
Tt Ix
Robert McCormick
Tllinois
Austria
Harris
Cortelyou
Old Hay Pauncefote Treaty Dies In Time Limit
Washington reports the Hay Pauncefote treaty to replace Clayton Bulwer expired at noon yesterday due to a missed ratification deadline of March 4. Britain and the United States failed to extend the period. A British response may prompt new negotiations and amendments. Senator Morgan of Alabama introduced a senate resolution declaring the Clayton Bulwer treaty abrogated, but it was held over until tomorrow.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Hriffah
State Department
Senate
Morgan
Alabama
Jail and Libel Suits for Vice in New York Tenements
William H Baldwin Jr, chair of the Committee of Fifteen, vows a crackdown on the social evil in respectable tenements and flats. He seeks a law based on the tenement house commission findings that would jail “bad women” and shift penalties to landlords with up to a $1000 levy, targeting houses housing respectable tenants.
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New York
William H. Baldwin, Jr
Committee of Fifteen
Baldwin
Edict Erases Past Decrees In Chinese History
Pekin reports that Chinese emperors issue an edict annulling all decrees and reports from June 30 to August 14, 190, to erase any trace of those actions from historical records.
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Pekin
China
Croker Denies Everything in Fake New York Interview
London reports Richard Croker erupts over an alleged February 18 New York interview. He blasts the piece as a gross fabrication, saying he never spoke on current events to the Associated Press or anyone else. He demands proof and vows to reveal the culprit behind the “fake” report.
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London
Richard Croker
New York
Croker
Devery
Coler
Associated Press
America
Stockholders oppose steel combine in National Tube case
New York March 5 The Herald reports stockholders of National Tube are organizing to resist J P Morgan Co backed steel combination plans to absorb the tube firm and others A possible court injuntion is mentioned White Blackwell has called on shareholders with 1 5 million in National Tube stock to join the protective committee The dispute centers on treasury surplus of over 8 678 million as of June 30 1900 and outstanding 40 million preferred and 40 million common stock Morgan reportedly opposes using surplus as working capital in the merged entity
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New York
the Herald
National Tube Company
J. P. Morgan & Co
New
United States Steel Corporation
White & Blackwell
Stock Exchange House
Lower Broadway
Morgan
Hunt for the Lost Explores Abruzzi Expedition
The Capella, a Gothenburg Sweden whaling vessel, sails from Sand Fiord under Captain Boekken to Franz Joseph land on a two expedition search for a missing Norwegian machinist and two Italians from the recent Abruzzi expedition. The voyage aims to locate survivors and recover the missing crew members.
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Christiana
Duke of Abruszi
Sand Fiord
Boekken
Franz Joseph Jand
Gothenburg
Sweden
Moser gets 31 years for murdering wife and three children
In Peoria Illinois on March Samuel Moser is sentenced to thirty one years in the penitentiary for the murder of his wife and three children.
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Peoria, Ill
March
Samuel Moser
Surrender Expected Amid Transvaal War News
New York reports buoyant war mood as Gen. French clears the eastern Transvaal district and Gen. DeWet is chased toward Fauresmith. Surrender of Generals Botha and Delarey is anticipated. Parliament hears rumors of two Hicks-Beach budgets, one near end of hostilities, the other for extended guerilla warfare, with broader indirect taxes.
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New York
Tribune
London
French
Transvaal
DeWet
Fauresmith
Botha
Delarey
Longon
Michael Hicks-Beach
Debated Rail Delays Mark DeWet Pursuit in Colesburg
In Colesburg on March 6 the press pins DeWet's escape on system failures not leaders. Telegraphic control hindered operations while field commanders seek greater discretion. DeWet advanced five miles daily, the Boer force now demoralized but likely to recover with brief rest amid ongoing pursuit.
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Colesburg
British Arrest Dutch Reformed Minister Under Martial Law
On March 4 near the Piet river Pierston, British forces arrested Rev. Reynecke, a Dutch Reformed church minister, as Boer forces occupy nearby areas Craddock and Cae Colony. The action underscores martial law conditions amid Boer resistance.
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Craddock
Cae
Pierston
Great Piet River
Mr. Reynecke
Dutch Reformed Church
Violent Disruption in Reichsrat Session
In Vienna on March 5 the reichsrath saw fists flown in a heated session. Czech and German radicals clashed as Fressel grabbed and crumpled papers, Malik struck, Berger joined, and blows were exchanged before officials separated the combatants and adjourned the sitting.
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Vienna
Reichsrath
Eech
Zazvorka
Prade
Fressel
Malik
Berger
Freast
Bloody War in South America Reported Brutal Fighting
San Francisco reports from Vv. H. Putres, a railroad man just back from South America, describing brutal warfare in Colombia. Federals allegedly slaughtered captives before retreating, and Meliton Zubla, in charge of Bogota artillery, oversaw torture of a captive inn owner’s son. The report notes impalement and death at Chinapa as the conflict intensifies.
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San Francisco
Vv. H. Putres
South America
Columbia
Mr. Putros
Chinapa
Meliton Zubla
Bogota
Theophile Ordaz
Yubla
Putrom
Cuban Convention Debates Suspension for Constituent Wishes
At Havana on March 5 delegates at the constitutional convention discussed a temporary halt in proceedings. The aim is to allow members, notably from Santiago Puerto Principe and Santa Clara, to consult constituents on the Platt amendment before resuming work.
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Havana
Santiago
Puerto Principe
Santa Clara
Grand Inaugural Pageant Impresses Hawaiian Delegate
New York dispatch states Robert W. Wilcox, Hawaii delegate and Hanaiian native, praised McKinley’s inaugural as a grand spectacle. He marveled at the vast parade and strength of the U S government, noting rain briefly disrupted some plans while deeming the ceremony splendid. Wilcox's ties include Italian court ceremonies and Hawaii's royal traditions.
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New York
Robert W. Wilcox
Hawaii
Washington
McKinley
United States
Wilcox
Italy
British Press on McKinley Address and Expansion
London papers debate the inaugural address and U S expansion. The Daily Chronicle notes calls versus burdens of progress and links Spain war to expansion. The Morning Post praises national industry gains and cautions party control of annexed lands could affect influence.
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London
McKinley
The
Daily Chronicle
America
Spain
the Morning Post
Republican Party
Porto Rico
Cuba
A True Empire Maker
The March 5 issue notes President Moe Watery’s regulatory action at Washington. The Pall Mall Gazette says empire lessons for British pro-Boers and that a true empire maker would speak on Cuba. The Westminster Gazette considers the term close friendship as an alternative to annexation to be of interest.
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Moe Watery
Washington
Pall Mall Gazette
Cuba
Westminster Gazette
Oyoa
Mohican Training Ship Sets Sail for Pacific Maneuvers
San Prancisco reports the training ship Mohican will depart today with a crew of boys for San Diego and Magdy te bay for gun practice. The voyage then proceeds to Tlanelulu for a brief stay before returning to Puget Sound and San Francisco. About 250 Sandamen are aboard, gaining early experience in naval tactics.
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San Prancisco
Mohican
San Tego
Magdy Te Bay
San Diego
Puget Sound
San Fransisco
Porte Wants The Ship In Turkish Contract Delay
Constantinople reports that the Turkish government delays the cruiser payment due to treasury poverty. The Philadelphia Company expects the first instalment to be paid soon, keeping the contract alive.
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Constantinople
Vin & Ia
Bulgaria
Compa
Philadelphia
No Fighting Report On Spanish Portuguese Border
Madrid March 6 reports no confirmed fighting on the Spanish Portuguese frontier. The city has no knowledge of the United States dispatch claiming Nehting it says Nil.
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Madrid
United States
Salt Works Burn at Puffalo Warsaw Fire
A large blaze at Puffalo in Warsaw destroyed Empire for Works last night causing estimated damage of about 150000 dollars. Fire crews worked through the night to contain the flames and prevent spread to nearby structures. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation by local authorities.
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Puffalo
N. J
Warsaw
No Attack on Miss Rogers in Kellogg Trial
Special to Inter Mountain Helena March 5 The state won the point in the Kellogg trial when the court ruled evidence about Lehr Rogers chastity could not be introduced to impeach her veracity Dr C B Miller testified on drug effects and conditions surrounding Adeline Bromley’s body Ingram eligibility and party balance on soldiers home board discussed Oglesby knocks out Opte In fifteen rounds at the opera house and Mayor Edwards urges a partial bond payment plan for a $100000 city debt with available funds
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Inter Mountain
Helena
Kellogg
Smith
Lehr Rogers
C. B. Miller
Adeline Bromleush
Kel« Joge
I. P. Sterling
Charlie Rogers
Laura
Ife
E. B. Howell
John L. Sloane
al Ingram
Ingram
United States
Kid Oglesby
Young
Young Opte
Opera House
Oglesby
Opte
Opler
Edwards
American in Paris Engaged Man Killed in Ostend Duel
Charles Neville Carter known as Durant, an American in Paris, was killed in Ostend during a duel with a Russian count after earlier exchanging letters with the count’s wife. The count was seriously wounded. Durant’s mother remains in Glascaw. Durant had recent engagement to a young French March lady and planned marriage in March. The case involves Russian counts and unnamed Russian participants.
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Pavia
Marvh
Tohn Mae Wilson Durrant
New York
Paris
Ostend
Durrant
Mr. Durrant
Glascaw
Durant
Charles Neville Carter
Pola
Fr March
Reception and ball for McKinley inauguration in Port au Prince
United States Minister Powell hosted a brilliant reception and ball in Port au Prince in honor of President McKinley’s inauguration. The American colony diplomatic corps Haytien ministers principal functionaries and commerce leaders attended. Sympathetic demonstrations favored the United States.
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Port Au Prince
Hay
Hayden Cade
United States
Powell
McKinley
Diplomatic Corps
Haytien
Commerce
GATTLEMEN AT DENVER GATTLEMEN AT DENVER WAR OVER CATTLE GROUP SECESSION
About 950 delegates attended the first convention of the American Cattle Graze Jr. association in Denver Colorado on March 5. The meeting drew participants from the West including Colorado Wyoming New Mexico Arizona and Nevada. The group discussed independence versus subordination to the National Association of War stock men while awaiting a possible auxiliary status. Governor Orman and Mayor Johnson delivered welcome addresses. C B Lusk of California and J C Dora of New Mexico spoke for the association.
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Denver
Col
American Cattle Graze Jrs. Association
Houze
H. H. Robinson
Tke Miasouri River
New Mexico
Arizona
Nevada
Salt Lake City
National Law Stock Association
National Association of War
Tha oMivera
National Association
Wateh
Tia
Orman
Johnson
C. BP
Lusk
California
J.C. Dora
Queen Wilhelmina Returns to Amsterdam in State
Queen Wilhelmina and the prince consort arrive in Amsterdam and are greeted by authorities, with a grand procession through rain battered streets. Salutes, bands, and guards honor the royal party as crowds cheer from the palace balcony. Weather dampens decorations and tonight's plans.
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Amsterdam
Wilhelmina
Holland
Garplaon
Churety Tyll
Jung
Inez
Hossara
Wheation
Prince Consort
Maren
Wilhelminag
Uns
Hunting Place to Fight In Europe Move News
Madrid reports M. de Roulede and Marcel-Habert have arrived from San Sebastian. They plan to go to Barcelona and then Génom for the proposed duet between Bf. de Rewtede and M. de Brufel at the seat of the Duke de Orleans.
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Madrid
M. de Roulede
Marcel-Habert
San Sebastian
Barcelona
Génom
Bf. de Rewtede
M. de Brufel
Paria
Duke de Orleans
Porter to quit Paris post denies rumor of withdrawal
In Paris on March 5, Ambassador Horace Porter reiterated his intention to diminish his post and return to America. The rumor of his removal was authoritatively denied as baseless.
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Tavis
Horace Porter
United States
Preble Torpedo Boat Destroyer Plans 30 Knot Trial Pace
San Francisco reports the torpedo boat destroyer Preble achieved 23 knots on a bay trial. Builders expect 30 knots on the formal trial in the Santa Barbara channel, signaling strong performance ahead.
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San Francisco
Preble
Confleq Dent
Santa Barbara
Sugar Refining Co Declares 1% Dividend for Stock
New York March 5 The directors of the American Sugar Refining company declare a 1 percent dividend on ita vornmen stock, the same as the 1 percent on the preferred stock, signaling a regular payout from the firm amid steady earnings.
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New York
American Sugar Refining Company
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