Week’s News Roundup: Wars, Tragedies, and Royals
The past week saw the Rus sian revolutionary movement spreading, Prince Henry visiting West Point, and a Texas train wreck killing fifteen with many injured. The Spanish regency may extend due to King Alfonso’s incapacity. The president bars his daughter from the Edward VII coronation. Coal mine explosions in Pennsylvania killed five and injured several, while Beatrice firemen suffered serious injuries from live wires. The royal party awaits a steamer being fitted for Prince Henry’s return.
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Collision sinks Waesland off Holyhead
The American Line steamer Waesland bound for Philadelphia collided with the British steamship Harmonides in thick fog off Holyhead Wales. Waesland sank in 35 minutes. 2 lives lost. Harmonides rescued all passengers and crew and brought survivors to Liverpool where they were quartered.
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Norfolk streetcar strike holds amid Norfolk snowstorm
Numerous items report a continuing street car strike in Norfolk Va with mobs confronting police and militia. Weather stories note a snow storm sweeping the Eastern states. Other brief items mention a candy trust forming, Miss Alice Roosevelt visiting Cuba, and various international and national events across politics, aviation, and industry.
Prince Henry of Prussia Concludes American Tour in New York
New York reports Prince Henry of Prussia completed a nine day absence with a special train journey covering 4958 miles through 1 state. He expressed satisfaction at the cordial reception nationwide and ended the tour with Albany visits, a Hudson river run, and a West Point ceremony before departing from Boston.
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Prince Henry of Prussia
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von Mueller
Prince Henry
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Albany
Hudson River
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West Point
Boston
Massachusetts
Pure stock import sale along O R N rails shocks breeders
Portland March 10 R C Judson industrial agent arranged 10 carloads of high bred Hereford bulls to be sold at public auction at points along the O R N as designated by the railroad. First of its kind in America with the railroad taking the risk to bring stock to buyers at their doors. Bulls to be from principal American herds and among the finest offered. Secretary Ri C Thomas to supervise sales with illustrated catalogs.
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Fire wipes out business district in Twin Bridges
A morning blaze in Twin Bridges Montana destroyed the town's business portion after starting in a saloon and spreading to adjacent wooden structures. The cause remains unknown but is suspected to be arson. Property loss is estimated at 5,000 dollars.
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Jefferson Territory set for territorial government bill
Washington March 10 The house committee on territories will report a bill to create the Territory of Jefferson with territorial government including a legislature, a governor, and a congressional delegate.
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El Paso Man Captured in New Mexico Band Leader Case
El Paso Texas reports the capture of George Musgrove near Alamo Gordo New Mexico by Postoffice Inspector C L Doran aided by sheriff's deputies. Musgrove, brother of the hanged Black Jack, is wanted in New Mexico for murder robbery and post office robbery with train robbery alleged as well.
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Winding Up Cuban Affairs Plan From Washington
Secretary Root orders Governor Ward in Havana to come to Washington for talks with the president and the secretary of war on winding up the Cuban military government and establishing the Cuban republic. Transfer of government is believed possible by May 1.
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Oregon News in Brief on Grants and Improvements
Commercial and financial summaries across Oregon note a large cold storage plant planned for The Dalles and a quarantine upgrade in Bandon. February saw 32 500 acres of state land sold, with most in the east. Primary results show Moody 72 to 34 in Wasco County. Douglas County Democrats set a Roseburg meeting for April. primaries March 24. Fisher es revenues may rise with propagation work. Linn County tax reductions spark broad taxpayer relief.
Prices on grains and farm products and a set of notable actions
A long list shows Wheat and Barley prices and per ton rates for hay and potatoes plus Butter Eggs Cheese Poultry Mutton Hogs Veal Beef Hops Wool and Mohair with values in cents and dollars. Also noted are Henry IIIs quarter century navy service, Frank James train robbery lawsuit in Kansas City, Goulds judgment in New York Paris case, a New York firm suit against a king’s son, a residence robbery in Boston, Canton streetcar sale to Canton beady, U S president Rutherford B Hayes grandson cremation in Cincinnati.
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Canton
Everett Moore
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Rutherford Platt Hayes
Snow follows floods in New York transit crisis
Severe sleet yielded to heavy snow in New York on March 7. About 5,000 workers battled drifted streets while ferries faced hazardous navigation and grand central station reported trains delayed by three to six hours. Western Union lines failed as poles fell between Williamsport and Easton.
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Pennsylvania
Coronation Plans Cut Westminster Abbey Service
New York dispatch notes royal decision on coronation details with emphasis on shortened Westminster Abbey rites. Litany likely dropped and music trimmed to reduce ceremony length, while key fixtures remain the abbey service and royal drive through London. Other events and dates for the naval review Covent Garden gala and Buckingham Palace functions await finalization.
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Bank Robbery at First National Bank in Montgomery
Burglars looted the First National Bank at Montgomery Indiana seven miles east of Washington early today. They used five nitroglycerin blasts to force the safe open and escaped with 3500 in cash and 3600 in bearer bonds. Two watchers across the street did not alarm, fearing the crackmen with revolvers. The pair fled on a handcar toward the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway, abandoning it mile west of town. No trace of the robbers remains. The bank carried 5000 in burglar insurance.
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Montgomery
Here
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad
Long San Francisco iron strike ends after forty months
After forty months the San Francisco ironworkers strike ends as two thirds of Iron Trades Council unions vote to resume work. About 2,500 to 3,000 men will be employed next week with a temporary settlement and slight concessions. The National Federation is expected to adjust national iron trades conditions soon.
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Union Trades Hit Strikes Over Pay Demands
New York on March 7 reports that all union plumbers tinsmiths and sheet metal workers are striking in Paterson New Jersey after employers refuse a 50 cent per day raise for an eight hour day. Carpenters have asked for a raise and painters have given notice they seek a 50 cent daily increase starting April 1.
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Paterson
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Banking Committee Back Senate Bill to Extend National Bank Charters
Washington on March 7 the house committee on banking and currency directed a favorable report on the senate bill authorizing the extension of national bank charters for 20 years.
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Premier submits to rigedag on cession of Danish West Indies
Copenhagen on March 7 premier Dr Denteer presented to the rigedag for approval a resolution affirming the house sanction of the American Danish convention providing for the cession of the Danish West Indian islands and the action is awaited with interest by both governments.
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Train Wreck Near Maxon Station Kills Fifteen
A broken rail on the Southern Pacific near Maxon station west of Sanderson caused a morning wreck as a late express train ran at high speed. Fifteen were killed and about 28 injured, many immigrants bound for California perished or burned inside the cars. The private car of Thomas Ryan escaped harm as the rest were consumed by flames.
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Massacres and storms reported from China and Japan
Reports to the Empress of India recount two missionary massacres in Kiang Su and Kiang Si amid political strife. Victims include priests and servants, with viceroys sending troops to pursue killers. Also noted are pirates buried alive after a raid and a deadly storm off Mijikan drowning over 200 fishermen. Tokyo dispatches mention Britain and Japan planning silver vases to commemorate the Anglo Japanese alliance.
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Regency talk in Spain amid king's incapacity
London dispatch reports major Spanish papers debate extending regency due to Alfonso XIII's incapacity. Proposals include a king's council with the queen regent, the political cortes, the archbishop of Toledo, and former prime minister. A second view mentions a five year regency to finish education by travel. The censor reportedly halts telegrams on the matter.
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Daily Mail
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Toledo
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Spanish treaties await throne accession in Spain
Washington reports that new Spanish treaties must wait for the young king's accession before ratification. The current government avoids responsibility during the remaining regency and coronation period, which is set for May. A stronger cabinet is expected and officials hope treaty delays will be brief.
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Insurrection fading in Morong and Rizal provinces
Manila reports Acting Governor Wright states Morong and Rizal are calmer than ever, attributing recent incidents to insurrectionists driven from Laguna and Batangas. Ex-president Ampil of Cainta is deemed unreliable after capture and escape. Authorities say the band was broken and arms seized, with insurgent power waning as Bell and others back Wright’s view.
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Roosevelt asks officials to avoid discussing cabinet talks
Washington March 10 Roosevelt at cabinet meeting urged members not to talk to newspaper correspondents about matters under discussion at semiweekly meetings. It is thought best for the president to make public such matters as he deems proper. Hereafter the president will do so. The meeting focused on minor details.
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Roosevelt
Coal famine feared as New York faces coal shortages
New York reports fears of a coal famine due to recent floods and washouts in coal regions. City reserves should last about ten days even with no incoming trains. Operators in the anthracite sector stay hopeful for relief soon, and prices are expected to drop 50 cents per ton on April 1.
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The Chinese Rebellion in Kwangsi Province Spreads
March 6 Hong Kong dispatches report rapid spread of unrest in Kwang Si with signs at Kwelin and Nanning. Canton viceroy orders troops to quell disturbances. Rebels believed ex-soldiers of Marshal Su, disbanded on promotion, seek overthrow of Manchu dynasty. French aid reportedly secret.
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Kwang Si
Kwelin
Nanning
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Marshal Su
Government orders Marshal Su to quell rebel soldiers in Kwang Si
Pekin reports the government orders Marshal Su to resume command of the rebellious forces in Kwang Si. Doubt remains on his ability to restore control until overdue wages are paid. A telegram to the French legation says a French officer was killed near the Tonquin border.
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War Eagle mine sale to London capitalists reported
Vancouver news reports the War Eagle mine at Rossland, among the largest Kootenay properties, sold to a London capitalists firm for about 3 million dollars. No further deal details are provided.
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Extradition Papers Issued for Savage Diamonds Theft
Washington March 5 extradition papers issued at the state department for Detective Sergeant Joseph Day of Portland Oregon for Charles and Frankie Savage colored now held by police in Montreal Canada for alleged theft of eleven thousand dollars worth of cut diamonds from A L Lowenthal.
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Leishman Demands Punishment in Stone Kidnapping
United States minister John A. Leishman delivered a note to the Turkish government demanding punishment for Miss Ellen M. Stone's kidnapping by brigands. The Porte repudiates responsibility and denies liability in its reply.
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Klondike find yields $15,000 in a day at Discovery Claim
Dawson dispatch reports Vancouver reader that Richard Butler owner of Discovery Claim on Bear Creek nearly abandoned his property before uncovering an old bedrock several feet below the first. He extracted $15,000 in a single day with one pan yielding $600. Prospects rise for other claims on the bedrock.
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Boer prisoners report Dewet shot in arm during attack
A dispatch from River Colony reports Boer prisoners say General Dewet was wounded in the arm in a recent attempt to break through a blockhouse line at landers near Harriemith, as New Zealand troops held the position.
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Robbers Loot a Postoffice at Oxford
Robbery at Oxford postoffice yielded 1500 dollars in stamps and 100 dollars in cash. Police report a daytime theft with suspects not yet apprehended. Local authorities urge any witnesses to come forward.
Norfolk Rail Strike Sparks Martial Law in City
March 1 Norfolk sees 500 strike sympathizers clash with troops along the Norfolk Railway line. Cars derailed, houses shelled with stones, and violence escalates as militia and police arrest rioters. martial law to be declared amid power plant guard duties and a boycott led by Central Union. Eight companies of militia join in, while a Knoxville group is detained for concealed weapons and theft.
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Porto Rico Laws Move to Modernize Civil Code
Washington March 6 The commission revising and compiling Porto Rico law proposes major changes to the organic act and local government. It plans reorganized courts, revised marriage and divorce, wills and testaments, and a standardized local administration with state like standards for sanitation drainage water and street cleaning. Habeas corpus reform is included and divorce will align with New York and Massachusetts practice.
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Bicycle industry output and workforce rise in early 1890s
Washington reports a preliminary census on bicycles and tricycles showing industry production grew to 30 million between 1890 and 1891. It lists 312 establishments in 1891 plus total wages of 8.19 million dollars and 17,525 workers earning 8.19 million, with factory value around 31.92 million.
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Ital
Pupils Boycott Terre Hante School Over Interurban Strike
Five Seleyville children gathered at the Terre Hante and Brazil Interurban rail, entered the school, and carried out their books signaling a boycott. They said they quit because teachers ride the line on which non union trainmen are employed, with most students from families of union coal miners and in sympathy with the Terrerise streetcar strikers.
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