Negotiations Off With Boers as Reinforcements Urged
British press praising result urges ready reinforcements as General Botha rejects peace terms offered by General Kitchener. Chamberlain reports Botha and his chiefs stand firm, calling for renewed fighting and no further negotiations. Bruce-Hamilton forces reach Wepener after seizing grain and cattle. Ontario recruits to South Africa depart March 21. Maxim Gun mounted on motor car approved for immediate service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Joseph Chamberlain
House of Commons
Botha
Pete
Chambriain
Kitchener
Lord Kitchener
Ly Mall
Bruce-Hamilton
Wepéner
Mafeking
Basutoland
Orange River Colony
Wepener
Cape Town
Skagway to Juneau Telegraph Cable Planned Amid War Effort
Washington report states the War Department will push rapid work on a Skagway to Juneau telegraph cable about 125 miles long funded at the latest congressional session. Brigadier General Greely urges the line to connect military posts and link Yukon valley communication, with potential extensions to Valdes and Seattle. Contracts will be let for rubber insulated cable, with proposals soon to be advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Skagway
Juneau
Alaska
Funda
A. W. Greely
Dawson
Yuxon Valley
Con- Areas
Valdes
Seattle
Vancouver
Queen Charlotte Islands
Willamette Steamer Becomes Total Wreck In Dover Channel
Victoria March 21 The steamer Willamette which ran on Denmawn island near Village Point about 20 miles from Upton loaded 1000 tons of coal and will be a total wreck her back has been broken. She lay on the rocks amid slips and when the after part filled she broke her back.
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Victoria
Willamette
Denmawn Island
Village Point
Upton
Diplomacy Settles Tien Tain Fuss as Troops Withdraw
Count von Waldernee General Barrow and General Wogack reach a diplomatic agreement at Tien Tain Pe kin on March 23. British and Russian troops will withdraw at 5 am with no further actions on railway work until settlement. Admiral Seymour opposes Australian naval brigade stays. Russians order a unit from Port Arthur to Tien Tein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Count von Waldernee
Barrow
Wogack
Tien Twin
Seymour
Ausralian Naval Brigade
Port Arthur
Tien Tein
Ballaud
Military to Civil Transfer in Philippines Planned for June
Washington reports the shift from military to civilian government in the Philippines is expected by June 30. The War Department cites Taft commission and General MacArthur for timing while noting ongoing military support as civil authorities form. Native police will be organized where feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Washington
War Department
Taft Commission
MacArthur
Philippine Commission
Battleship Massachusetts Runs Aground At Pensacola Bar
The USS Massachusetts ran aground on a sand spit near buoy No 7 during a Gulf cruise from Pensacola. Reports say the ship sits with 24 feet of water at the forward turret while other sections hold more depth. A rescue to pull her off is expected tomorrow.
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Pensacola
Run
Tha. Kearnarge
North Atlantic
Gulf
Target Bay
Culebra Island
Massachusetts
O'Brien
National Bar Pilot Association
Philippine Trade Surges in Early 1900 Imports Rise 72 Percent
Washington reports that US imports to the Philippine Islands in January through August 1900 climbed 72 percent from 1899, reaching 1,340,717 in value. Total merchandise imported was 16,805,684 with exports at 17,808,222, producing a trade surplus for the archipelago. Comparisons show 34 percent higher imports and 28 percent higher exports to the United States, while shipments to this country fell to 1,954,631 from 2,647,839.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippine Islands
United States
Archipelago
Division of Insular Affairs
War Department
Panic at Chicago Fire Destroys Large Warehouse
A blaze at the J. 8. Ford Johnson & Co warehouse on Sixteenth Street and Wabash Avenue collapses walls. Four firefighters inside escape as bricks fall. spectators panic and many women and children are injured. Loss estimated at 200000 dollars, split between building and stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ford, Johnson & Co
Sixteenth Street
Wabash Avenue
General Wogack Refuses Arbitration at Tien Tain
Pekin dispatch says General Wogack rejects Count von Waldersee’s arbitration and demands British withdrawal and an apology. Barrow refuses, with British government support. Reinforcements for Tien Tain are dispatched as tensions rise amid rumors of clashes.
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London
Wogack
Count von Waldersee
Tien Tain
Pekin
Daily Mall
Barrow
Rasais
Corea
Kobe
Mall
Jabost
Masampo
Foreign Office
Tien Tein
London Stock Exchange
New York
Our Claim Against Morocco Diplomatic Watchers
Washington dispatch says European diplomats in Washington closely watch the United States plan to send the armored cruiser New York to Morocco to pressure an apology and a $50,000 settlement. France seeks influence over the region, while the US holds to treating Morocco as a sovereign power. The cruiser will stay at Masargan until Consul General Gummere returns from Marrakesh for a satisfactory settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Washington
United States
Morocco
France
Tunis
Masargan
Gummere
Marakesh
Bulgarian brigands murder four in Mishelah mountains
Washington Md 22 The Turkish minister reports a telegram from Salonica governor-general stating Bulgarian brigands killed four Mussulmen inhabitants in the Mishelah mountains and burned their bodies. The criminals were arrested and confessed and handed to the court of justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Salonica
Mishelah
Court of Justice
Both Sides Retire After Tien Tsin Tension
Berlin reports Count Waldersee saying the Anglo Russian dispute at Tien Tsin was settled by conference. Guards and posts withdrawn, boundary marks disputed, and possession to be resolved by agreement. Pekin notes withdrawal of troops on both sides and end of danger. marines prevented a clash. Madras Pioneers were harassed before marines arrived.
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Berlin
War Office
Voo Waldersee
Tien Tain
Wogeck
Barrow
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Taku
Madras
WHY BOTHA DECLINED
London reports outline of talks between Lord Kitchener and General Botha. Kitchener would grant amnesty to rebel leaders after hostilities while offering self government and partly elected burgher legislatures. Boers opposed certain concessions, worried about Jewish capitalists and equal civil rights for Jews and Christians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Chronicle
Ktchener
Botha
Lord Kitchener
Cape Colony
Jamaica
Ubotha
Must Refund the Bonds in Pima County Case
The territorial supreme court held that the territory must refund bonds totaling 352000 dollars with interest. The decision also reestablishes the territorial loan commission, previously targeted for abolition by the legislature. The 1888 act issued 200000 dollars in bonds to promote a Tucson to Globe narrow-gauge railroad, begun but unfinished, with the county failing to pay interest. All bonds and proceedings are centered in New York.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Territorial Supreme Court
Pina County
Territorial Loan Commission
Tucson
Globe
New York
Government College invites bids for Alaska freight lighterage
Quar termaster Ruhlen will issue an invitation to shipping concerns in Seattle to furnish pro ne for the government stores shipped to Alaska ports by the war department. About 10 000 tons of freight are expected for the summer season and bids open March 30. Government plans four ships in Alaskan service.
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Seattle
Wash
Ruhlen
Ssue
Alaska
St. Michael
War Department
Yukon River
Withl
His Last Raid. Tom Ketchum Executed In Santa Fe
Tom Ketchum known as Black Jack, infamous outlaw, was executed in Santa Fe New Mexico on March 25 after being sentenced February 25 by the territorial supreme court. Despite multiple murder accusations, he was tried for a train robbery near Folsom with death as the penalty.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Tom Ketchum
Black Jack
Etchum
Territorial Suprem Court
Ketchum
Folsom
United States Consul General to Demand Morocco Apology
The armored cruiser New York arrived at Gibraltar to transport Mr. Gummere the United States consul general from Tangier to Mazagan to seek an official apology from the sultan for an insolent dismissal. He will also press Morocco to settle long pending US claims arising from interference with American citizens and other grievances including a mob incident in Fez. The tale notes prior US efforts and a $5,600 payment after lengthy correspondence.
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Gibraltar
New York
Gummere
United States
Tangier
Maszagan
Iver
Morocco City
Morocco
Grand Visier
New York St Mazagan
Marcus Ezequi
Fez
Pekin Ministers Seek Peace as Forces Leave Tien Tsin
Reports from British headquarters in Pekin say Russian and British troops have withdrawn from the Tien Tsin disposal area. M. de Giers and St. Petersburg seek amicable settlement while China faces indemnity and policing of legations. French commander Voyron orders a new regiment to Tien Tsin. Ministers debate China’s ability to pay and the presence of a 10 000 to 12 000 strong army for two years.
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Pekin
Tien Tsin
M. de Giers
St. Petersburg
Voyron
Tien Tain
China
Re Mark Boundary by U S Expert at Mount Baker
United States expert C H Sin clair will lead a boundary re marking project in the Mount Baker district on March 25. Captain J F Pratt of the coast and geodetic survey states the work is a re marking of existing lines not a new boundary. Posts monuments and landmarks will be restored and new ones set to reduce future error with B C Bernard directing the expedition and a Canadian commission possible as a precaution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mount Baker
Seattle
C. H. Sinclair
J. F. Pratt
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
B. C. Bernard
Father of Mrs Marcus Daly Dies in Anaconda
Zenas EB Evans age 79, father of Mrs Marcus Daly and Mrs J Ross Cwite, brother of Senator W A Clark, died in Anaconda after arriving in Montana in the early 1860s from Pennsylvania.
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Marcus Daly
Helena
Mont
Zenas EB. Evans
J. Ross Cwite
W. A. Clark
Anaconda
Montana
Pennsylvania
Two Hundred Boers Captured at Thabanchu Crossing
Report from Bloemfontein dated March 25 notes a combined operation against General Fourie near Thabanchu resulting in the capture of 200 Boers, 120,000 sheep, 60 horses, and a large herd of cattle. The enemy reportedly broke southward to the right.
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Bloemfontein
Fourie
Thabanchu
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Ont
Halifax
General Greely
American Republic
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Philippine Trade
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Lorne Campbell
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Bsas
Gunnere
Mazagan
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