Indemnity Dispute Over China Figures and Army Plan
Paris reports corrected indemnity figures from 1.365 billion to 1.635 billion francs, with possible reductions. Foreign Office notes open door guarantee, while Von Waldersee outlines a multinational force of about 6,000 at Tien-Tsin and guarded zones. Evacuation debate divides powers. Allies seek separate decisions on amount and payment methods amid aims to enforce concessions and keep peace conditions.
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Foreign Office
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Peking
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Russia
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Peeing
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Tien-Tsin
Great Britain
Germany
Japan
Italy
Shan
Haly
Ecommandera
Legation
Count von Walderste
Fitu
Chaffee
Wogack
Chris
Ghan Ha Kwan
Tekxant Sranghai
Tonquin Sets Sail June 3 Under Yun Nan Viceroy Protection
A voyage begins for Tonquin on June 3, safeguarded by the Viceroy of Yun Nan. The expedition proceeds under imperial oversight to ensure secure passage and orderly conduct through contested waters.
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Tonquin
Yun Nan
National debts rising worldwide by year 1900
Washington April 23 The aggregate world national debt at the close of the nineteenth century totals about 71 billion dollars, ten times the level at the century’s start. Statisticians note the British loan announcement influenced figures as the Treasury Bureau released a statement. The era shows a surge in indebtedness alongside population growth and shifts in monetary bases.
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Washington
Treessary Bureau
United Kingdom
Mulhall
New York Sugar Grades Advance in Markets
New York reports sugar refining grades rise by ten cabte hundred today. Segar Rew notes stronger conditions as market activity picks up in May.
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President on the move memo and train schedule
Memphis May 1 Presidential special train left Union station toward Vicksburg on schedule at 1 3 am and due in New Orleans at 4 33 pm Vicksburg May 1 the party greeted crowds at stations as it traveled through Ya sco valley to New Orleans cabinet member notes the open door policy and subsidized transport in the South Tennessee action cited and Civil War memories noted Viewsburg reached 8 38 pm Houston May 3 the presidential party woke in Texas and was greeted by Governor Sayers as the train rolled into Houston at 8 15 am
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New Orleans
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Yasco
Greater
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Orient
China
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South
Viewsburg
Houston
Tex
Texas
Sayers
Austin
Wartime clash near Berlin wounds General Zeepiekt
A dispatch from Peking dated May 1 reports a heavy battle between Woemylane and Milled forces near Berlin. Among the wounded is General Zeepitekt, with reports of other casualties and military strain continuing in the region.
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Peking
General . Zeepitekt
Panic Among Chicago Shorts Triggers Market Drop
In Chicago panic spread among shorts as Phillips faced selling pressure. Prices slid from near 60 cents to 53 cents before showing further declines, with traders speculating the top was near. A scalper was ousted as the market reeled and Phillips faced limited demand, ending with prices tumbling further.
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Phillips
Qaese Basbela
Bum
Baskel
Sf Cent
Years May Yet be Several of Them Appocated
New York May 2 The Right Rev James B Quigley Bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Western New York is quoted in a Buffalo special to the Tribune saying he expects within twenty five years at least half a dozen more cardinal seals to the Water Beater. He states it does not seem easy for an American prelate to reach this distinction now but rapid growth will change that and within twenty three years he is confident we shall see cardinals in New York Chicago St Louis New Orleans San Francisco and Pittsburgh areas.
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Pitteberr
Washington
Japan
Far East
Sheam
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Count Okuma
Hoth
China
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Germany
Berlin
Northern Pacific Railroad
Northern Pacific
London Exchanges
Russia
Officizia
Rnssia
Manchuria
Fressia
Whisky Market Turbulence Shakes New York Warehouse
New York on May 2 reports a chaotic whisky shortage as key distributors claim a prominent distillery near the city cornered supply. Massive barrels released, producers push prices higher, changing the market dynamics with limited stock reaching retailers.
Seized Rare Heirlooms Linked to Prince Henri De
May 3 report from Sew Yor e details customs actions involving Prince Henri de. Inspectors recovered snuff boxes worth about a dollar each and shawls long in his possession. Officials held back a bracelet and other effects on technicalities while the prince said he would write Treasury to seek release of the remaining items.
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Prince Henri de
Prince Henry
the Treasury
A Canadian Terra Incognito and Labrador Frontiers
Washington reports the director of the Geological Survey of Canada highlights vast unexplored eastern territory, predicting 600 miles of new railroad through Labrador forest regions within years. The piece also briefly voices a fictional exchange about a plan to safeguard personal ground and resources.
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Geological Survey of Canada
Hhes
Labrador
Japan's Rising Army and Sino-Russo Tensions
A Washington analysis links Japan's large military builds and rising debt to a fragile economy. Experts compare Japan's inflationary boom to Germany's earlier cycle, cautioning that without foreign loans the country cannot sustain its warlike posture. The piece argues U S officials expect no direct clash with Russia over Manchuria and warn of broader peace risks if Japan falters.
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