Roads and Coffee Trade in Central America Sparks Transport Crisis
Reports from Feb describe Nicaragua and neighboring nations facing coffee crop losses of about a quarter due to missing transport. Proposals push for $1,000,000 peso loan to fund roads and rails, with Zelaya and Iglesias exchanging cordial telegrams about strengthening Costa Rica Nicaragua ties and improving cross border rail links.
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Hoth
Kane
Ay Matawa
Neo
de Bivigny
Win Duly
United States
Niet Wae
Asa
Omia
Malaguzpa
Sforembe
Matalin
Thor Prapore
Seti
Nicaragua
Motomboa
Matagalpa
Presiiyn Zelayas
Zelayas
Teelsias
Costa Rica
Zelaya
Frederico Sorter
Tetetas
German Raids in China Reported at Pekin
Fev W S Ament says Germans looted Saoming a prosperous market town near Pekin and desecrated a native Christian chapel while taking trinkets from women. Pressure rises over punishments with Russia delaying actions as ministers seek a unified response. Indemnity questions unresolved.
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Pekin
United States
Legation
Fev. W. S. Ament
Saoming
M. de Gers
Trockuill
Mouvkhinl
Rockhill reports on reparations plan for Chinese and foreign residents
Mr Rockhill says under ministerial arrangements most claims will be paid in nearly every case and the plan is satisfactory to both Chinese and foreigners. He notes Count von Waldersee's summer quarters plan does not imply occupation, but preparations are being made for contingencies.
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Rockhill
Ti Ia
Count von Waldersee
Connor Station joint demolished by mob
At Connor Station near Kansas City a mob of about a hundred men and three local women attacked Joe Garvey and N Williams and wrecked Garvey’s joint and fixtures while emptying liquor. Williams moved his stock but Garvey stayed as residents carried out the destruction under local citizen pressure.
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Kansas City
Connor Station
Kansas
Joe Garvey
N. Williams
Williams
Garvey
Mra. Kelle
Moore
Hen
Royal voyage tribute recalls Victoria with Alberta procession
London reports plan for Ophir and Alberta voyage with royal family aboard the queen's bier, escorted by torpedo destroyers and naval guards. The Windsor guard, praised by Queen Alexandra, will receive Victorian decorations at Portsmouth as the royal fleet proceeds, marking a sea power tribute to Queen Victoria.
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London
Ophir
Alberta
Princess Joria
Princess Charles
Osborn
Solent
Elvis
Portsmouth
Queen Victoria
Coutt
Windsor Naval Guard
Queen Alexandra
Empire Building
Victoria
Yerkes Controls Metropolis and District Railways Plan
London reports Mr Yerkes has secured control of the Metropolitan and District Railway with a plan mirroring Chicago streetcar reforms. Bonds will fund electric upgrades and new extensions, with a construction company to carry out work. District stock rose on the control news while Metropolitan fell. Nominal capital totals £41,000,000, with under £24,000,000 spent, marking a profitable enterprise for shareholders.
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London
Yerkes
Metropolitan and District Railway Company
Express
Chicago Street Railways
Perks
M. P
Yerkesselleiter
District Railway
The Peer of Them All
Former Vice President Levi P Morton reflects on General Harrison on his death. He says Harrison’s loss is great and cites his continued value despite his fading health. Morton recalls intimate relations during Harrison’s presidency and calls him the poorest intellectually among presidents.
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Rome
Levi P. Morton
Associated Press
Harrison
The
United States
New York Surrogate Upholds Million Dollar Bequest
Surrogate Thomas upheld the will of Mary Beach Tousey leaving $1,000,000 to Protestant Episcopal churches and institutions, denying undue influence or testamentary incapacity. Donald Tousey, a Minneapolis cousin, contested the will.
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New York
Thomas
Mary Beach Tousey
Donald Tousey
Mineeapolis
Miss Tousey
Lattah Resigns Atop Major Telecom firm
William J. Lattah steps down as president of the American Telephone Telegraph and Cable Company. A stockholders circular outlines a re organization plan to be voted at a Jersey City meeting on March 16. The firm, capitalized at 30 million dollars, has seen $5 per share paid in assessments and proposes ending assessments at that level while boosting total authorized capital to 9 million dollars.
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New York
William J. Lattah
Telephone, Telegraph and Cable Company of America
Jersey City
Lattah
Morgan Donates to City Workmen Debt Battle
March 16 in New York reports J P Morgan donated 100000 dollars toward the debt of 200000 owed by the city branch of the Workingmen's Association. The gift aims to ease the financial burden and secure balance for the organization.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
Workingmen's Association
American trade must challenge it at once or injury win become permanent
The American-Asian Society executive commission presented to President McKinley a protest against the Russo-Chinese agreement. Resolutions urge immediate U S protest to block a Russian protectorate over Manchuria, warning that any passivity could become permanent and threaten Chinese territorial integrity and American trade interests in the East.
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New York
Executive Commission of the American-Asian Society
Mckinley
Russia
China
Tvilawa
American Association of China
Great East
United States
Manchuria
Good Week in Stocks Shows Rail and Coal Strength
New York March 16 markets were active yet uneven with smaller railway stocks attracting buyers for potential consolidations. Southwestern railways led, coal carriers benefited from strong traffic, steel stocks lagged amid doubt about new issues, money ease supported bond trading in low grade issues.
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New York
Great Railway
Carter seeks removal of receivers for Virginia Coal and Cone
In New York on March 14, reports confirm George L. Carter president of Virginia Coal and Cone asked Judge Paul in the western district of Virginia to remove receivers appointed over the company. Charges accuse Moore & Schley of charging 750000 for financing while retaining 850000 in bonds, with Grant Schley controlling the board.
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New York
FR. B. Craig
Virginia Coal and Cone Company
George L. Carter
Paul
Federal Court of the
Western District of Virginia
Moore & Schley
Grant 7
Schley
Henry K. McHarg
Cornelius Fields
Bristol
Marine corps officers examined for promotion in 1900
Washington reports that officers who were conditionally advanced in July 1900 have been examined and found qualified for promotion. Captains Bekerley Hatch Gilson Hearss Dunlap Reid Wynne Thorpe Hill Andressen First Lieutenants Harrleen Wright McCreary Huey Jolly Matthews named.
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Washington
Marine Corps
Bekerley
Hatch
Gilson
Hearss
Dunlap
Reid
Wynne
Thorpe
Hill
Andressen
Harrleen Wright
McCreary
Huey
Jolly
Matthews
Be Koo and S Lee Discontent Over Petage Decision
Report says Be Koo and S Lee express dissatisfaction with a pet age ruling or decision. The brief notes controversy around the matter with limited readable details. Further context unclear from the fragment.
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England
London Railways
Morton
Tousey
Morgan
Acker
Inter Mountain Wants
Royal Employment and Collection Agency
Granite
MFE
Miller & Co
Portland
Oregon
Pasig
J.C. J. Inter Mountain
Cilyhe
Flouse
Gaxton Building
Chicago
Caxton Building
Superi AC
Lark Box
Rockford, I
Clark & 4Th
Lorest Streets
Philadelat
West Broadway
Conroy & Morley
W. W. Chapman
Granite Street
South
Montana Arpent
North
Diay
Wy. Park
Colorado
Iron Street
West Side
Montana
Delaware Avenue
Nevada Avenue
Thompson Company
Gagon
Anaconda
W. C. Staton
Anaconda, Mont
Moler Barber College
Omaha
Neb
Minneapolis
Second Avenue South
Slemons & Booth
Tiaho
Alex Hall
East Broadway
Ground Noor
Rar ‘Une
South Front
M. Wade
Union Hall
East Mercury
Butte
Knowles
F. T
Inter Mountain
Silver Street
Oechsil
W. Park
Idaho
Idaho Colony Company
J. J. Chambers
Sooth
Montana Streat
Coolorado
Chambers Blk
Daly Bank
South Main Street
Quarts
Daly, Donahue & Moyor
Ae Pili
Hall Brob
Broadway
McLilian & Floyd
Eaat Broadway
Essi
Montena Chattel Mortgage Co
Little Block
Charles L. Smith & Co
West
Ravalle County Abstract Company
Hamilton, Mont
Bitter Root Valley
Ravalli County
Butte Mont
Wyoming
Madam Guy
N. W. Corner Park
Montana Sts
Mia
Hazel Earl
West Park
Butte Exchange Furniture Company
J. Chau
W. Shier
Sam
Paoles
New Place
Hust Park
South Montana
Lowe
Mr. Reynolds
New Post Office
Examining Board of Engineers
Geo. A. Seller
St. Louis
West Park Street
West Granite Bt
West Quarta Street
West Galena
Olson Block
Tako
Belmont
Quarte Street
Ja Mm Street
Casey Block
MRP
Cubold and Uns
Carson
West Granite
Mazie
Weinberg Bros. & Hpstein
Owsley Block
Ellis Brothers
Baltimore Block
A.brombauer
Carney & Hand
North Wyoming
Wiliam Young
Dueen
Galena Street
Dakota
Boulder Hot Springs
Great Northern Railway
Boulder
Hot Springs Hotel
J. B. Reynolds
Talesson
Idaho Street
GO. D. Bryant
Offich
W. Broadway
Inter Mountains
A. Augendre
Paria
Address
Mall
Newbro Drag Co
Bole
Dutte
Moning
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