News of the Day Roundup Conflicts and Political Strains
Minister Conger heads home from Pekin while England sticks to the Hay-Paunce fate treaty. A Manila insurgent mass arrests, a deadly Chicago laundry blast, and a Colorado mine snowslide headline a day of crises. McKinley plans a Pacific coast trip on April 30 as forces and treaties shift globally.
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Conger
Pekin
England
Santa Cruz
Arkansas
McKinley
Pacific Coast
Cape Tow
Ania
Manilas
Chicago
Colombia proposes US to acquire Panama Canal lease plan
New York March 12 A Colombian minister has informally submitted proposals to Secretary Hay for the United States to acquire the Panama canal. Proposals include a long term lease of the canal zone up to 200 years with US control, plus compensation to Colombia via tax percentage or lump sum and recognition of the French company's rights.
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New York
Herald
Senor Silva
United States
Hay
Panama Canal
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Great Britain
Colombia
Illness and court rumors shake Pekin power
Li Hung Chang is seriously ill and near death in Pekin. Prince Ching and Earl Li spread rumors that the court will not return to Pekin unless demanded actions are taken, while Sinan Fu ministers report the imperial figures fearfully reside in the governor's house. French missionaries say the empress dowager would press the court to return at the first ally offer, basing on troop removal but keeping legation guards.
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Pekin
Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
Earl Li
Sinan Fu
Harrison Is Worse as Pneumonia Threatens Lungs
Indianapolis March 12 ex President Harrison remains seriously ill with inflammation in the upper left lung. Dr Jameson warns of possible spread to the rest of the lung and right lung though early today he reported stable conditions. By evening he had some pain but rested easier while age adds uncertainty to prognosis.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Harrison
Jameson
Taft and party sail to organize Tayabas province
In Manila on March 12 Judge Taft and associates of the United States Philippine commission with wives and prominent Filipinos boarded the Sumner to Lucena Tayabas to organize the provincial government. The departure drew a native throng as insurgents surrendered 600 rifles in Pampanga Bulacan and Bataan and local churches report many converts.
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Manila
Taft
United States Philippine Commission
United States
Sumner
Lucena
Tayabas
Luzon
Pampangs
Bulacan
Bataan
Methodists
Philippine Evangelical Church
Tornado Kills Three In Forest City Arkansas
Three persons died and several injured after a tornado in Forest City Arkansas last night as 16 houses and miles of fences were leveled. J A Woody home destroyed ten miles northeast killing Woody and injuring his wife and stepson Bob Allen. Most victims described as negroes. Also noted are notes on Samoan coffee prospects and Bell Telephone Company purchase of self induction coils for transatlantic chatter.
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Forest City
Ark
J. A. Woody
Woody
Bob Allen
Onegon State NES Commercial and Financial Happenings
Brief review of growth and improvements across Oregon industries. Items include a new opera house at Eugene, city election results in Athena, Baker City post office updates, a Baker Warshauer Hotel project, and multiple mineral, agricultural, and utility notices from towns such as Eugene, Eagle Point, Pendleton, Coquille, Ashland, Fort Klamath, and Lakeview.
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Eugene
Athena
T. Page
J. W. Smith
Baker
Baker City
Warshuer
Eagle Point
Pendleton
Ares
New Company Formed To Move Wheat By River Steamers
The Upper River Transportation Company incorporated in North Yakima aims to run steamers on the Columbia from Priest Rapids to The Dalles and to Lewiston Idaho on the Snake. It plans an electric railway to connect with Bookans, to haul wheat from eastern Washington to market, and then to Portland and the Pacific coast. The Billings steamer is being overhauled for upper river traffic.
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Ultimate Object Ie
Gpokane
Portland
North Yakima
Washy Mare
Upper River Transportation Company
Columbia River
Bots
Priest Rapide
Dallee
Washington
J. M. Russell
George C. Blakely
T. A. Hudson
Columbia
Falls
Pacific Coast
Billings
Pasco
Upper Columbia
Priest Rapides
Republic
Mutiny on Albany Sailors Rebel in Hong Kong
Reports from the Goodwin state 76 sailors mutinied aboard the cruiser Albany at Hong Kong last month over pay and liberty. The mutineers were restrained and sent to Cavite for trial. Meanwhile unrest in Kan Su escalates with Empress Dowager ordering General Feng to Canton. Gunboats Bali and Sugrib handed to Siam to deter rebels at Canton. Fourteen brigands executed February 14. four others starved in cages publicly.
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Hong Kong
Tacoma
Wash
Albany
Trans
Cavite
Kan Su
Feng Tze Sal
Canton
Siam
Deputy Sheriff Killed in Wallace Cal Battle with Highwaymen
Mil ton Cal March 13 Deputy Holman of Calavesas county was shot and killed at Wallace while leading a pursuit of two highwaymen who robbed two local residents. One robber reportedly wounded. The deputy died after a pitched gun battle as residents alerted authorities. General Young to relieve General Shafter in California command upon arrival in San Francisco.
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Maricopa County
Arizona
Oregon
Ipe
Emporia
Kan
Antonio Leonardod
Antro Dimet
Abram Sarturil
Nellie Mine
Bear Creek
Col
Milton
Cal
Holman
Calavesas County
Wallace
Short Holman
Young
Washington
Logan
Nagasaki
San Francisco
Shafter
Department of California
Boiler Blast Kills Eight in Chicago Laundry
Explosion at Doremus laundry 468 West Madison morning kills eight, injures forty two, with several missing. Officials seek cause. conflicting reports on fatalities. About 40 workers were in the building. a warned boiler may have predated the blast. Rescue and medical teams swarm the ruins amid smoke and cries for help.
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Chicago
Doremus
West
Madison
Voller Inspection Department
Crien
England Declines to Accept Amended Canal Treaty
Washington reports that Britain will not accept the Senate amendments to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. No counter offer was presented. Secretary Hay conveyed Britain's position after Lord Pauncefote read Lansdowne’s retracting note. The U.S. may pursue future overtures if the UK revisits the matter.
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Washington
Senate
Drilieh Ambass
Aidor
Hay
Lord Pauncefote
State Department
Lord Lansdowne
Retary Hay
United States
Mritieh
Lithmus
Boers Help British Move North in South Africa War
Report from Bloemfontein says General Dewet advances toward Kroonstadt at about 26 miles daily to cut the railway. Small commandoes hold southeastern Orange River colony while garrisons withdraw from Dewetadorp Weepner Smithfield and Rouxville. Many ex Burghers switch to British. Over 18 000 refugees are in British lines with requests to form a field force. If granted 2 000 ex Burghers may enroll.
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Bloemfontein
Dewet
Kroonstadt
Orange River Colony
Dewetadorp
Weepner
Smithfield
Rouxville
Great Britain
South Africa
Brandfort
Free State
Japs With Bogus Papers Move Across Border
Vancouver dispatch reports Japanese immigrants bound for Washington carried fraudulent British naturalization papers. Dates showed they had only recently resided in the province. The traffic was believed halted after government canceled commissions of several notaries tied to the scheme months ago.
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Vancouver
B. C
British Columbia
Washington
Nn Rts
Is Province
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