Week’s notable events reviewed from Congress to battles
A condensed roundup covers the house considering an exclusion bill. Mitchell opening remarks on the Chinese exclusion bill. senate passage of the oleomargarine bill. sundry civil appropriation bill approval. Hitchcock to retire. Danish West Indies scandal denial by Abner McKinley. significant fires in Atlantic City and Philadelphia. floods in the Tennessee and Mississippi regions with multi million dollar damages. political shifts in Chicago. naval movements to Manila. Boer war actions and peace terms. Roosevelt backs stricter Chinese exclusion. Macedonia plans uprising. and notable donations and appointments including Garfield as civil service commissioner.
Rhodes Will Creates Global Scholarships and Rhodesia Trusts
London April 7 The will of Cecil Rhodes provides colonial and American scholarships for U S states and German birth students at Oxford. It awards further funds for a Rhodes burial site in Matoppo hills and rail access for visitors. Land near Bulawayo and Salisbury is left to trustees for Rhodesia education. Groot constantia near Cape Town to house the South African Prime Minister with 1000 pounds yearly upkeep.
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Cecil Rhodes
Oxford
United States
London
Rhodes
England
Cape Town
Matoppo Hills
South Africa
Balkan Tensions Escalate With Macedonian Atrocities Report
A Sofia dispatch says 14 revolutionary bands crossed into Macedonia in recent days, well armed and provisioned. A Tarka group ambushed 200 Bulgarian outlaws in Kirev mountains, killing several and capturing the rest. Reports accuse Macedonians of brutal atrocities, including a Turk skinned alive as a trophy.
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Macedonia
Tarka
Kirev
Rebellion by Servian Inhabitants in Turkish Villages
The Neu Frie Presse reports a serious organized revolt among northern Turkish Servian inhabitants. The old Servian rebels are well armed and supplied, clashing with Albanians at Kolashin in a sanguinary encounter. Other encounters yield deaths and injuries.
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Vienna
Neu Frie Presse
Villges
Turkey
Kolashin
Fire Reignites In Union Pacific No. 2 Coal Mine
Carbon Wyoming April 5 the old No 2 coal mine fire reappears and workers wall up the fan shaft to seal smoke and flames. The 20 year old blaze has recurrently broken out where it once smoldered and has undermined the surrounding area within a half mile radius.
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Carbon
Wyo
No. 2
Union Pacific
Albany Governor Signs Anarchy Suppression Bill
Anti Anarchist Bull Albany N Y April 5 A bill designed to stamp out anarchy in this state was signed by Governor Odell during the day It imposes a penalty of not more than 10 years imprisonment or more than 5000 fine or both on persons who advocate anarchistic doctrines by speech writings or otherwise.
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Albany
N. Y
Odell
Canadian fence plan on Montana border reported
Creat Falls Montana April 7 Word has reached this city that the Canadian government has appropriated $10,000 to build a barbed wire boundary fence along the Montana Dominion line from St Marys lake to the Sweet Grass hills.
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Creat Falls
Mont
Montana
The
Dominion
St. Mary's Lake
Sweet Iass Hills
Louisiana Governor protests British mule camp in South Africa
In Washington on April 7 the cabinet discussed a message from the Louisiana governor protesting a camp in that state said to be run by British government agents to supply mules and teams to the British army in South Africa. The president ordered an investigation into the facts and applicable law.
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Washington
Louisiana
South Africa
Washington Considers Woman on Postal Stamp Honor
The post office department weighs placing a new line stamp with the head of a woman connected to U S history. Martha Washington is the likely honoree, marking the first such recognition on government securities.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Martha Washington
Growth and Happenings in Oregon Industries and People
Commercial and financial notes from Oregon. Salem moves toward a city light plant while Echo to Pendleton telephony nears completion by May 1. Oregon City loses many telephones after a live wire incident. State land receipts for March total 30 885.44, a record for the clerk. A 12 000 pound contract tops Salem hop market. Marion Cunningham, pioneer of 1853 and Harrisburg leader, dies at 69. Clam cannery at Skipanon opens, Clatsop clams plentiful. Rogue River Valley orchardists unite against codling moth with widespread spraying. Oregon A U W supreme lodge to meet June 10–20 in Portland. Oliver Grace, pioneer of 1843, dies at Silverton at 54? 69? The Western Union subscribes 1 000 to Lewis and Clark exposition. Prohibition party nominates city and county ticket. About 70 Clackamas teachers attend institute in Oregon City. Tillamook County Bank incorp with 10 000 capital. The Dalles water supply to be increased for summer. reservoirs fall to low levels. Baker City clerks seek Sunday business closure by merchants, with general support.
Market Prices and Local Notices
A compilation of commodity prices lists wheat, barley, flour, millstuffs, hay, potatoes, butter, cheese, poultry, meat, wool and hops with ranges for various grades and regions. It also notes a health resort plan for invalid soldiers at Fort Niobrara, Nebraska, telephone service for Overland Limited depots, a Chicago tenement lawsuit for damages, the Marconi wireless term and a dressmakers union formation. A Berlin doctor reports discovery of independent organ tomes in cancer growths.
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Fort Niobrara
Nebraska
Berlin
Ludwig Feinberg
Big Hotels Burned At Atlantic City Beachfront Fire
A massive blaze along Atlantic City's beach front destroyed twelve hotels and many small structures, with losses surpassing 750000 dollars. No deaths, about a dozen injured, and insurance payouts estimated at 150000. Fire origin unknown. militia guarded the city to deter looting as Philadelphia and Camden engines aided local firefighters.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Tarlton
Illinois
Kentucky
Stratford Hotel
Berkeley
New Holland
Bryn Mawr
Eward
Stickney
Kentucky Avenue
Philadelphia
Camden
Board of Insurance Underwriters
Fess
Government Built Warships Debate at Naval Affairs Hearing
A House Naval Affairs committee hearing featured a push by labor representatives led by James O Connell for government yards to build warships. O Connell argued government plants should be used for construction as well as repair, while Rep Dayton cited Admiral Bowles on wage equalization with private yards. O Connell warned against lowering wages as a serious option and said government construction would benefit the public and labor interests.
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Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs
James O'Connell
Machinists’ Association
Norfolk
Brooklyn
O'Connell
Dayton
Amiral Bowles
Naval Bureau of Construction
Navy
British Camp in Louisiana Sparks Diplomatic Alarm
Governor Heard reports to Washington that Britain maintains a military camp near New Orleans for transporting horses and mules to South Africa. Boer leader General Pierson visited, threatening to attack, but was denied permission. A prior British steamer explosion during loading prompted Boer-sympathy speculation, left unexplained.
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Chicago
the Tribune
New Orleans
Heard
Louisiana
State Department
Washington
United States
South Africa
Pierson
Watter
Wreck near Barbert onia Barbeton train disaster report
London on April 3 reports a Barbert on train wreck in Transvaal Colony on March 30. Thirty soldiers were killed and forty five injured, mostly Hampshire regiment. Lord Kitchener says the accident was not caused by Boers. The engine and five cars derailed on a steep descent.
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London
Barberton
Transvaal Colony
Hampshire Regiment
Lord Kitchener
Expediting Return of Troops From the Philippines
The secretary of war orders transport ships from San Francisco to Manila to speed troop redeployments. Kilpatrick sails April 10, Sherman April 16, Crook April 20, and Logan May 1, with all ships expected home by June 1.
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Washington
Philippines
Secretary of War
San Francisco
Manila
Kilpatrick
Sherman
Crook
Logan
United States
Chinese Exclusion Bill Seen as Liberal Yet Strict
Washington April 7 the senate opened debate on the Chinese exclusion bill with Mitchell presenting a speech. He argued the measure builds on existing law, remains drastic but more liberal than the Geary Act in exempted classes, aiming to curb fraud while protecting American labor and civilization.
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Washington
Senate
Mitchell
Conservatives claim decisive Colombian rebel defeats in Panama
Dispatch from Governor Salazar to the Associated Press reports General Gonzales Valencia defeated Generals Ferran Soto and Juan McAlister and Uribe Uribe was defeated by General Pardomo. The victories are said to end the revolution except for the isthmus to be pacified. 8000 Liberal troops move from Canca to strike Herrera with 10000 government soldiers ready. If Herrera attacks Panama, Liberals risk heavy losses at the strong entrenchments.
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Colombia
Salazar
Marroquin
Bogota
Gonzales Valencia
Ferran Soto
Juan McAlister
Uribe-Uribe
Medina
Boyaca
Pardamo
Associated Press
Canca
Herrera
Rebellions in China threaten southern provinces report
Victoria April 3 The North China Daily News received via steamer Empress of Japan says Pekin fears a crisis in Kwang provinces as 60,000 insurgents rise in Kwang Si aided by 4,000 disbanded Feng Tze Tsain troops with modern firearms. Rumors link a Mohammedan revolt in Kansu led by ex Prince Tuan though active forces are unconfirmed. Tung Fuh Shang would command the rebels, who may prove formidable.
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Victoria
B. C
Kwang
Kwang Si
Kansu
Tuan
Tung Fuh Shang
Game wardens to meet in National Park this summer
Helena Mont April 3 excellent prospect that game wardens of eight Northwestern states will hold a meeting early in the summer to exchange views on cooperation in protecting Northwest game. States Montana Idaho Washington Oregon Utah Wyoming North Dakota Minnesota expected to be represented South Dakota absent no warden. Major John Pitcher Yellowstone Park acting superintendent supports meeting and proposes National Park June 15 with Montana state warden Scott notified.
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Helena
Mont
National Park
Northwest
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Utah
Wyoming
North Dakota
Minnesota
South Dakota
Northwest Territory
John Pitcher
Yellowstone National Park
Scott
Perry Explains To Long In Chile Banquet Inquiry
Secretary Long received Captain Perry of the Iowa. He denies attending dinners with toasts and any remarks favoring Argentina or Chile in a war. He also denies offering to sell the Iowa. Long says Perry's explanation is satisfactory.
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Washington
Long
Perry
Iowa
Department
Chile
Argentina
Captain Perry
De Beers manager travels to South Africa for Rhodes funeral
Gardner Williams, De Beers mines manager, left London for South Africa and will arrive in time for the final stage of Cecil Rhodes funeral. A monument will mark the grave, funded by Rhodes’s personal friends and business colleagues, with the gun carriage from Long Cecil to sit atop Matoppo Hill as part of the memorial.
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New York
Gardner Williams
de Beers
London
South Africa
Cecil Rhodes
Cecil
Kimberley
Matoppo
Denver & North Western Railway Amends Incorporation
Amended articles of incorporation filed for the Denver and North Western Railway Company proposing to build a new railroad from Denver to Salt Lake. Capital stock raised to 6,000,000 dollars. Main line to run up South Boulder Creek and Berthoud Pass to Hot Sulphur Springs with route beyond that point not announced.
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Denver
Denver & Northwestern Railway Company
Salt Lake
Boulder Creek
Berthond Pass
Ellen Stone forgoes lecture tour due to voice and knee
Ellen M. Stone, the American missionary, has decided not to lecture in this country this year because her voice cannot yet bear public speaking. She will sail from Liverpool to New York today as her knee continues to trouble her.
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New York
Ellen M. Stone
the Tribune
London
Liverpool
Memorial fund requests redirected to national treasurer
Cleveland on April 7 Judge William R Day president of the McKinley National Memorial Association urged that all memorial fund contributions be sent to Myron T Herrick treasurer in Cleveland Many thousands of dollars have been subscribed by schools and school children nationwide to the memorial drive and Day wants the national treasurer to receive the collections promptly
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Cleveland, O
William R. Day
McKinley National Memorial Association
Myron T. Herrick
Cleveland
Judge Day
Cuban Revenue Collections in Cuba 1901 Totals
Washington April 7 The war department insular affairs division released figures for Cuba showing internal revenues for the six months ending December 31 1901 at 349 448 compared with 413 448 for 1899 and 327 427 for 1900. From July 1 1901 a 10 and 3 percent tax on passenger and freight rates raised 140 723 from July 1 to December 31 1899.
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Washington
Division of Insular Affairs
War Department
Cuba
Cubs
Wireless link maintained after mast rigging falls overboard
New York on April 3 wireless communication was kept between the Umbria and the Campania though the Umbria’s apparatus was down. The chief officer said ragged rigging from the main mast had fallen overboard while dispatches were exchanged. Signor Marconi, in the city, was informed.
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New York
Umbria
Campania
Signor Marconi
Boers Hold Meetings On Surrender Front Near Heidelberg
In Transvaal, Commandant Alberts convenes a district meeting 35 miles east of Springs to discuss a general surrender proposal. General Hans Botha is said to invite a similar meeting at Amsterdam. A patrol was ambushed nearby with six killed as surrenders rise daily.
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Heidelburg
Transvaal
Alberts
Spring Station
Hans Botha
Amsterdam
Colombian Minister Delivers Protocol to Secretary Hay
Washington on April 3 Senor Concha the Colombian Minister presented to Secretary Hay a definite protocol governing relations between Colombia and the United States. The terms set forth an understanding and concessions to be made by Colombia in the agreement.
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Washington
Senor Concha
Hay
Colombia
United States
Ander
Explosion at Nelson mine wipes out many workers in Dayton
In Dayton Tennessee at the Nelson mine of the Dg Coal & Iron Co a gas and dust explosion followed a pre blasting routine. About 75 men were inside. 22 are dead with 10 bodies recovered and 12 still in the mine. Rescue work continues as slate falls delay efforts.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Nelson
Dg. Coal & Iron Company
Dayton Tenn
Dayton
Population of Macedonia Will Endeavor to Throw Off Turkish Yoke
A Times letter from Athens reports rising tension in Macedonia and Albania. It says M. Sarafoff plans a general Christian uprising in European Turkey next spring, despite lack of local support. Powers protest, Turkey readies military prep, and Russian machinations hinder Berlin Treaty reforms, leaving a troubling outlook.
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London
Athens
the Times
Albania
M. Sarafof
European
Turkey
Belgrade
M. Sarafoff
May Become Ambassador For Italian Mission
Washington reports Henry White the London embassy secretary as a strong candidate to fill the Italian embassy vacancy after Ambassador Meyer retires. He is backed by Senator Lodge and has a solid diplomatic record and notable ties to the state department. Bellamy Storer will move to Berlin as ambassador to succeed Andrew D. White, contingent on Ohio senators supporting his promotion.
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Washington
Henry White
London
Meyer
White
Senator Lodge
Hay
Bellamy Storer
Madrid
Berlin
Andrew D. White
Sultan’s brother Mohammed Rachad dead, foul play suspected
Report from Constantinople cited by the Vienna Daily Mail correspondent says Mohammed Rachad, the sultan’s brother and presumed successor, is dead with foul play suspected. The cable notes uncertainty and suggests political intrigue around the Ottoman throne.
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London
Constantinople
Vienna
Daily Mail
Mohammed Rachad
Danish Minister Brum Seeks Hay On West Indies Inquiry
Washington dispatch reports Danish minister Brum called Secretary Hay to discuss the investigation into charges by Mr. Gron regarding the U S acquisition of the Danish West Indies. A Danish denial was reported from Copenhagen as a possible reaction to suspected interference.
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Washington
Brum
Hay
Gron
Danish West Indies
Denmar
America
Treaty friendship signing to occur as Bellamy Storer returns
Madrid on April 2 reports the United States minister Bellamy Storer will sign the friendship treaty with Spain upon his return to Madrid. The article notes present officials and discussions in the Spanish capital as the pact moves toward completion.
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Madrid
Spain
Bellamy Storer
United States
Torer
al Sieten
Notorious Morse Thieves Called Near Missoula
Missoula Mont April 2 sheriff James Davis of Blackfoot Idaho featured near there today Charles a and Charles Irwin notorious thieves of Southern Idaho.
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Missoula
Mont
James Davis
Blackfoot
Idaho
Charles A
Charles Irwin
Idabo
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