United States Declines to Join Manchuria Protest
Washington reports the United States will not join a joint protest against Russia over Manchuria. Europe and Britain fear an American stance may threaten open door trade while China faces a looming treaty as six powers oppose Russia. Britain and Japan weigh options as Washington stays neutral.
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Aged former Michigan congressman dies in Battle Creek
Battle Creek Mich March 26 former Congressman Willard died here this morning of apoplexy at age seventy seven. He was serving as editor of the Battle Creek Journal at the time of his death.
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Battle Creek
Terrific wind and rain storm rocks Atlanta area
A terrif ic wind and rain storm sweeps Atlanta on March 26 causing widespread wire outages. No fatalities are reported as telephone and telegraph lines are generally down. Local responders assess property damage and monitor continuing gusts.
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Welcome Home Reception For Mexican Consul Draws Big Crowds
Senor Francisco Mallen arrived in El Paso from Mexico to a joyous welcome. A Mexican band and societies cheered as he crossed to the consulate on San Antonio street and enjoyed refreshments while he thanked supporters and affirmed his ties with both Mexicans and Americans.
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Smelter Plans Near El Paso Revealed by Herald Visit
The Herald gains details on the Federal Copper Company smelter site about three miles from town along the El Paso and Northeastern line. A 2400 foot switch is being laid to connect the main line to the smelter as progress continues on the project and related infrastructure.
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Sembrich Loses Voice Forcing European Departure
In San Francisco on March 26 Madame Marcella Sembrich, famed prima donna, has lost her voice. Critics hailed the organ as the world’s finest. Doctors warn recovery may be unlikely. She cancels all operatic engagements and departs for Europe. remaining performances this week were sold out.
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San Francisco
Marcella Sembrich
Europe
Gould Plans El Paso to Santa Fe Railway linkage
George Gould aims to build a railroad network with $300 million in capital. Backed by J Pierpont Morgan and the Harriman syndicate, a Rockefeller joint drive with Gould seeks a line from El Paso Texas to Santa Fe New Mexico, extending the Missouri Pacific through Colorado Utah and New Mexico.
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the World
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Harriman Syndicate
Rockefellers
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Texas
Santa Rita
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Colorado
Utah
Half Crazed Farm Hand Slays Two in Compton Tragedy
In Los Angeles on March 26 a 23-year-old farm hand named Lawrence Crawford killed W. C. Stratton, mortally wounded Ralph Mulherran, wounded Mrs. Stratton, then shot himself, dying instantly. He acted from love for Mrs. Stratton, wife of a rich rancher. The bodies were brought to Los Angeles this morning.
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Los Angeles
Lawrence Crawford
W. C. Stratton
Ralph Mulherran
Crawford
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Compton
Eighteen Bodies Recovered After Severe Birmingham Storm
Eighteen dead bodies have been recovered in Birmingham as a result of yesterday's storm. City officials announce a relief fund of ten thousand dollars and report city losses exceeding a quarter of a million dollars in buildings.
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Birmingham
Expedition sails to Samoa to mine rich gold fields
A San Francisco expedition sails for the Samoan islands after reports of gold. Black sand said to reach $540 per ton on Upolu island. The 800 ton schooner captained by W Best will haul sand to Sydney for processing, with partners Selby Waters Dearborn. Ten tons sent to Sydney averaged 47 ounces per ton. Nickel and tin also reported in Samoa. Ore to be sent to San Francisco.
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W. Best
Oceanic Steamship Company
Sydney
Walter Selby
J. Waters
San Francisco
H. B. Dearborn
Apia
Samoa
Release Sought for 60-plus American Railroaders in Mexico
Kansas City March 26 An American named King arrived to press Washington for immediate action to secure the release of more than sixty American railroad men held in Mexican prisons. He travels to the capital to lobby on their behalf.
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Richmond Council Accepts Carnegie Library Gift
The Richmond Common Council accepted a gift of 100000 from Andrew Carnegie for a public library. The vote and thanks were recorded in Richmond Virginia on March 26.
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Richmond
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Andrew Carnegie
Pennsylvania Railroad to Vote on Stock Increase
Philadelphia March 26 stockholders of the Pennsylvania railroad will meet late this afternoon and vote on increasing capital stock by 10 million dollars. The current capital stock is 15 million, and the increase would raise the total to 251.7 million.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Devilish Plot To Kill the Czar Revealed
Exchange Telegraph reports a Russian secret service discovery of a mine beneath the czar’s palace packed with explosives. Officials implicated include a dozen top empire leaders. censorship blocks publication while tensions rise. The czar travels with a heavy escort and faces renewed danger amid revolutionary hints.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Seven Robbers Rob Bank In Columbus Bank Heist
Seven masked bandits raid the Somerset Bank in Columbus taking five thousand dollars, leaving gold and securities behind. Inside and outside groups dynamited the vault, a shot exchange ensued with no casualties. Bloodhounds pursued as the raiders rode off with rigs and horses toward the southwest.
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Ohio
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Hayes
Boers Resume Fierce Fighting After Peace Talks Fail
London reports renewed hostilities between British and Boers after negotiations between Lord Kitchener and Lord Otha collapse. In a two day fight at Heartbeat Fontain, two English officers were killed and three wounded, four Boers killed and two wounded. Correspondents say months may pass before Boer resistance is crushed.
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Lord Kitchener
Lord Otha
Heartbeat Fontain
Pretoria
Chicago Millionaires' Club Tours Den Verb City
A Chicago Commercial club train arrived in Denver at noon on March 26. The group toured the city in the afternoon and planned to depart that night. Notably Marshall Field and Robert T. Lincoln were among those traveling, with two members staying behind in San Francisco.
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Commercial Club of
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Robert T. Lincoln
Funds for a House for Admiral Schley Raised Quickly
Washington reports funds for a modest house to be presented to Admiral Schley are coming in fast. By March 26 seven thousand of the ten thousand dollars required had been subscribed. Thomas F. Walsh, Colorado mine owner, gave two hundred fifty dollars. The house, bought for the admiral, is in a city suburb and will be given upon his return with the South American squadron, due in New York on April twenty fifth.
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Washington
Admiral Schley
Thomas F. Walsh
New York
Stilwell road may receive extra state subsidy
Special to The Herald reports a legislative session to consider an extra subsidy for the Stilwell road. Locating Engineer Osborne will finish the permanent survey and send plats to Mexico for approval, with work possibly starting in three weeks. Rumors claim Chihuahua and Pacific has been acquired by Stilwell. Dr Flower plans four artesian wells near the city and Kansas City Consolidated will drill two thousand feet for water at Santa Eulalia and may build an electric plant if artesian water is found.
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Chihuahua
Mexico
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Kansas City
Chihuahua and Pacific
Flower
Kansas City Consolidated
Santa Eulalia
Leather workers strike largest Austin establishment
Special to The Herald reports fifty leather workers at the city’s largest establishment walked off at noon in a sudden strike from Austin Texas on March 26.
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Austin
the Herald
Texas
Another Big Oil Gusher At Beaumont
SAN ANTONIO March 26 A telephone message says a new gusher was struck at Beaumont at noon today and will equal the Lucas well in output.
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Beaumont
Lucas
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