Britain Protests China Pact Linking Territorial Matters
Washington dispatch reports Britain halted any private treaty with China over territorial or humanitarian issues. Sir Ernest Eaton conveyed the protest from Pekin, aimed against a Manchurian agreement seen as aligning with Russia. The U S and Japan would oppose any convention with China pending Chinese troubles, amid allied tensions and unconfirmed moves toward direct U S-Russia diplomacy.
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China
Washington
Europe
Ernest Eaton
Pekin
Inet
Raw
United States
Japan
Great Britain
Tour
Germany
Loewe Prate Ate
State Department
Russia
Caples
Floods in New York State Cause Widespread Property Damage
Severe floods sweep parts of New York as snowmelt and heavy rains flood rivers and tributaries. Mohawk River tops records near Utica and Schenectady faces disruption from high water. Little Falls reports a New York Central train washed out. several injuries minor. Railroads and rail property inundated. Genesee Valley and surrounding areas see record rises in five years.
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New York
Hone
Norwich
Delaware & Lackawanna
Mohawk River
Utica
Genesses
Rochester
Capture of Aguinaldo by Funston Forces Ends Expedition
General Frederick Funston crosses into Isabela, Luzon, and seizes Aguinaldo aboard the U S gunboat Vicksburg. Aguinaldo is brought ashore and examined by General MacArthur, while insurgent forces suffer casualties. The Isabela province terrain described as rugged with forests and Cordillera Oriental, a previously unvisited area for American troops.
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Manila
Frederick Funston
Aguinaldo
Isabela
Luzon
United States
Vicksburg
KE. B. Barry
Funston
MacArthur
Malacanang
Baler
Gilmore
Yorktown
Gran Cordillera Oriental
Funstan
Koran The Only Law In Sulu Islands Civil Rule Questioned
The Philippine commission visited Jolo expressing aim to observe treaties while noting civil government seems impossible in Sulu. Taft assured no interference with local customs and religion, while Sultan praised American reforms and declared allegiance to commissioners. Military rule and beliefs in Koran as law cited as obstacles to governance.
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Sulu
Jolo
Buld
Tie
Mot Bey
Taft
His
Sulu Inlanda
United States
Philippine Commission
Saubel
Basilan
Sweet
Gato
Dhul Karnoln
Sulue
Denmark's terms for sale of West Indies to U S
Copenhagen reports from March state Denmark seeks four million dollars payment, a residents vote to decide Danish or American sovereignty, immediate American citizenship for residents if vote favors the United States, and duty free island products. Washington may reject the third and fourth conditions.
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West Indies
United St. London
E Daily! News
Copenhagen
Denmark
United States
Danish West Indies
Boecond
Washington
Goldsboroughs Trial Trip Slated For April First
The navy department sets April 1 for the official trial of torpedo boat destroyer Goldsborough built at Portland. Officials have not fixed the trial site yet but expect the ship will exceed the required 80 knots. Early runs on the trial have shown promise of a strong performance.
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Goldsborough
Beattie
Navy Department
Portland
Navy
Uncle’ Bam
Reign of Terror Predicted After Cuba Evacuation
Representative Vespasian Warner warns that a Cuban withdrawal will trigger lawlessness and a reign of anarchy. He predicts settlers will be displaced, loot and division of spoils will occur, and supports reimposition of a protectorate within days to resume reconstruction.
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Cuba
New York
Vespasian Warner
Illnoie
Saya
Washington
Warner
Istand
Cay
French Influence Growing Near Canton
Report from Canton notes rising French activity in the Pearl River area. Two steamers run Hong Kong–Canton, gunboats patrol waterways, and France plans to subsidize mail service with two new ships built in France. A French hospital opened at Shameon, and locals misread the tricolor as Chinese flag, boosting perceived French influence.
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Bai Bi
Via
Hong Kong
Canton
France
France Intentia
Shameon
Why He Did Not Sign Accident to Chinese Minister
ST PETERSBURG March 30 Last Monday world expected the Russo Chinese convention on Manchuria to be signed. Yang Yu the Chinese minister in St. Petersburg slipped on a floor bruising his elbow and leg and injuring his head. He is confined to his bedroom and over 60. He has hesitated to sign amid doubt about reception back in China due to liberal party ties.
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Manchuria
ST. Petersburg
Russia
Yang Yu
Associated Press
United States
China
Liberal Party
Span ish war claims list reaches thirty million dollars
The Spanish war claims commission, led by ex-Senator Chandler, received from the state department a full list of Cuban insurrection claims filed up to March 16. Total claims approach 30 million dollars, including five over 1 million. The largest is John W. Brock's property loss claim of 2,162,614, and Mrs. Ruiz seeks 275,000 for her late husband the Havana prison dentist.
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Washington
Chandler
State Department
Spain
Cuba
Department
United States
John W. Brock
Mra. Ruiz
Havana
Insurrection End Report Hails Mindanao Surrender
General MacArthur reports Mindanao rebellion nearly ended with key surrenders. Brigadier General Cobb lists 9 officers, 160 men, 187 rifles, 80 shotguns at Sumoleo Mindanao. Hughes, Fulton, and others surrender thousands of guns. navy praises and Congress hopeful on Funston promotion amid debate.
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Washington
War Department
MacArthur
Mindanao
Luzon
Manila
William Cobb
Sumuleo
Capistrano
Robert P. Hughes
Alikpall
Sulz
David Shanks
Eighteenth Infantry
Mamburao
Fulton
Remey
Long
Funston
Navy
Burton
Curtis
Kansas
Hermann to Leave General Land Office Amid Friction
President signals not to retain Hermann as commissioner citing friction with Hitchcock. Hermann eyed for civil service commission but prefers not to accept lower salary and rank. George D. Meiklejohn named as potential successor after political loyalty and past service noted.
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Hitchcock
Washington
Hermann
General Land Office
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
George D. Meiklejohn
Senate
Fire Destroys Four Story Shoe Plant in Dubuque
A four story structure housing George Richardson & Co shoe makers and B F Richardson & Co ladies shoes burned tonight in Dubuque Iowa. Loss is reported at 118000. Fire departments worked to control the blaze as the building and contents were destroyed.
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Dubuque
George Richardson & Co
B. F. Richardson & Co
Tacoma Carpenter Claims Holden Estate Heirship
Samuel Philby of Tacoma declares he is an heir to English estate of Thomas Holden. Philby’s mother Elizabeth Shelton Philby, 76, of Brazil, is Holden’s granddaughter, making Philby a direct descendant. The claim is compared with Broadbent of Baltimore and Stambaughs of New York among others who also assert inheritance through Holden’s sister Elizabeth.
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Tacoma
Wash
Samuel Philby
Thomas Holden
Philby
Elizabeth Shelton Philby
Brazil
Broadbents
Baltimore
Stambaughs
New York
Million Dollar Jefferson Hotel Fire at Richmond
The Jefferson hotel in Richmond built by the late Louis Ginter at a cost of $1,000,000 was destroyed by fire with no deaths. The blaze started in the linen room from a defective flue, hindering firefighting as hoses burst. Looting occurred, several arrests were made, and valuable art including a marble Jefferson statue was ruined. Many guests fled to safety, losing baggage and clothes. the fire alarm warned the city.
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Jefferson
Richmond
Louis Ginter
Franklin Street
Valentine
Franklin Street Court
Aguinaldo Detained at Malacanan After Capture
Manila April 1 Aguinaldo is held in a comfortable room in Malacanan palace under guard by Captain Randolph and Lieutenant Youngberg. He wears a dark blue suit and white helmet, accepts capture philosophically, with health described as uncertain. General Trias has surrendered and urged peace under American rule, foretelling more surrenders within a month as insurgents bow to liberty and progress. General Funston is praised and may receive brigadier general rank.
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Luzon
Manila
Aguinaldo Isow
Malacanan Palace
Benjamin H. Randolph
Gilbert A. Youngberg
Third Artillery
Aguinaldo
Trias
Panama Waterway Transfer Terms Reviewed by State Dept
Colombian minister Senor Silvera met with Secretary Hay and left a memorandum on conditions under which Colombia would approve transferring the French canal concession to the United States if the Isthmian waterway route is chosen. The memorandum is confidential and not discussed as the matter is under state department consideration. The French concession had expired in 1904 and was extended to 1910.
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Panama
Washington
Panama Canal
State Department
Senor Silvera
Colombia
Hay
Work of a Lunatic. Diamond pottery plant burned in Akron
A fire destroyed the Diamond pottery plant in Akron on April 1, starting in oil soaked waste spread through the building. A well dressed man loitered nearby before the blaze. Earlier, dynamite was attempted at Robinson Merrill Company. Oil soaked waste found in other factory sections.
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Akron
Diamond Pottery
Robinson-Merrill Company
Mato Tela
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New York State
General Aguinaldo
Nabile Province
Enda Street
London
Ataft
Casiguran
Emilio Aouiwaldo
Koran
General MacArthur
Mindanse
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