President Urges Moderation in Indemnity Demands
San Francisco May 22 President McKinley and Secretary Hay press Washington while the China indemnity issue advances. They seek a total indemnity around 200 million dollars with fair shares for powers and possible payment methods including bonds at par with 3 percent interest offset by likin salt duties and taxes. Britain shows cautious openness toward a settlement.
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China
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Conference of Ministers
Pekin
Rockhill
Great Britain
German action against Boxers near Pao Ting Fu reported
Berlin dispatch from Pekin, May 22, states Li Hung Chang plans energetic action along the southern Demarcation line. General Baillaud and Captain Knoerzer cooperate as two German companies disperse four hundred Boxers, fourteen miles northeast of Pao Ting Fu, with five Germans wounded.
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Pekin
Li Hung Chang Havying
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Knoerzer
Pao Ting Fu
Von Waldersee Holds Pekin Stay As Court Returns
Shanghai dispatch reports Field Marshal Count von Waldersee told Chinese troops they will stay in Pekin until the court and imperial audience are received. In Chekiang Chuchi a mob of about 1000, led by a ringleader from last year’s rising, opposes rebuilding the church destroyed previously. The missionary in charge was injured, the mob’s attack not seriously harming him, and two converts were hurt.
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Shanghai
Pekin
Count von Waldersee
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Chekiang
Weather Bureau Act and Taxes in Philippine Commission
Manila May 22 The Philippine commission passed the weather bureau act and voted a loan of 2500 for each province to cover expenses until land taxes are available. Loans due end of 1902. A registration tax of one peso annually on males over 18, excluding soldiers, with nonpayment voting disqualification and a 100 peso penalty enforceable by sale of goods. Provincial treasurers named land registrars. deputies and clerks exempt from civil service rules until March.
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Philippine Commission
Weather Bureau
Paris Tariff Plan Targets Oil Seeds and Cotton Seed
The customs committee of the Chamber of Deputies in Paris met yesterday and approved a proposal to raise duties on oil seeds and vegetable oils, impacting American cotton seed which is currently duty free. The tariff would be 1 frank 50 centimes per hundred kilos, raising cotton oil costs from 6 to 2 francs, with annual imports around 6 million dollars. The panel also ordered a report on copper ore and alloy. The new budget committee operates through ministerial units.
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Chamber of Deputies
Trials of a Sickly Mother Promote Malt Extract
An advert extols Johann Hoff's Malt Extract as the correct remedy for weak and overworked mothers. It claims the tonic strengthens by supporting natural nourishment, improves digestion, and builds blood, urging women to test the product for a small price.
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Johann Hoff
Opposition grows to refined petroleum tax plan
Lawmakers show broad resistance to the finance minister's proposal to tax refined petroleum products, signaling potential votes against the measure and delays in its passage. The debate centers on impact to consumers and industry, with opposition parties urging revisions and more targeted levies.
Canteen End Of Army System Spurs Discipline Debate
New York May 22 The Times reports General Brooke ordered all eastern post commandants to file by September 1 a full report on results after abolishing the army canteen. Officers predict Congress will study the worsening temperance picture, noting absences and disciplinary trouble at Fort Ethan Allen Fort Sheridan Fort Snelling Fort Hamilton Fort Schuyler Fort Wadsworth and Willett?s Point amid soldiers paid monthly and left to outside saloonkeepers.
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Morgan Greets Loubet in Quiet Paris Audience
In Paris on May 22 Mr. J Pierpont Morgan met President Loubet in a brief, unceremonious audience to thank him for the Legion of Honor decoration bestowed earlier. French authorities kept the meeting low key amid fears about its possible link to Morgans financial plans.
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Grant runs ashore on uncharted rock in Saanich inlet
In Victoria British Columbia May 22 the U S revenue cutter Grant under Captain Tosier ran aground on an uncharted rock in Saanich inlet. The forward hull was badly damaged water flooded to the main deck and the after part was left dry. The crew abandoned to Cole Bay where they camped at noon. Lieut Sadler brought a wrecking outfit at 5 pm and hopes for salvage. The Grant was on a special mission possibly to investigate smuggling.
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Cole Bay
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Lieut
Riot at Obuenoff Iron Works Sparks Fatal Clash
A St Petersburg dispatch reports 3500 rioters clashed with police near Alexandrovsky at the Obuenoff Iron works. Police, reinforced by soldiers, fired three volleys, killing two men and wounding several. About 120 arrests were made amid the disturbances.
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About the House department notice in Lowell weekly journal
Readership tips and household hints requested by the About the House department of the Lowell weekly journal. The department invites female readers to send practical advice, suggestions, and thoughts for publication addressed to the department.
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Lowell Weee.y Journal
Mrs Dubbs and the Clubs A comic tale of social duties
Baltimore American reprints a humorous verse about Mrs Araminta Dubbs, president of many clubs, juggling morning to supper gatherings, literary chats, and cooking classes until tragedy ends her reign as she loses her husband. The piece ends admonishing club obsession.
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Buchre Club
Ibsen Club
Ibsen
Mars
Creamy strawberry lampoon salad and spring greens
A vintage recipe describes beating half a neufchatel cheese with thick cream salt sugar and lemon juice then folding in fresh strawberry juice and lettuce nests. Optional mus tard and pepper enhance flavor. A spring salad combines lettuce watercress radishes beet eggs with a French dressing of olive oil salt white pepper vinegar or lemon juice and onion juice.
Hall Caine Sued Over The Eternal City Serial
New York May 22 The London correspondent reports a dispute between Hall Caine and Lady's Magazine publishers over the serial rights of The Eternal City They sue Caine for 5000 or half the money paid for the serials and suspend further publication The publishers object to passages they deem morally unsuitable while Caine argues the passages are essential to the work and declines to rewrite
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London
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Lady’s Magazine
Mr. Caine
Pearsons
Lady's Magazine
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Fashionable Sydney kitchens and modern home ideas
The article notes top floor kitchens in Sydney homes with roof drying, urging affordable modern utensils and updated fittings. It questions fashion trends such as artificial flowers and earrings, praises milliner foliage for hats, and recalls the meaning of plain cooking in employment reports with a sharp anecdote about a plain cook.
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Australia
King Victor Emanuel narrowly escapes crushed by palace elevator
Rome reports King Victor Emmanuel had a narrow escape when an inexperienced servant set the palace elevator to the third floor. The king was entering the second story when the car began to rise and he jumped back just in time to avoid being crushed.
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Rome
Victor Emanuel
Ri vera sails to New York to found Puerto Rico paper
Federal leader Muniz Rivera sailed from San Juan on the steamer Philadelphia to establish a New York newspaper defending the island’s interests after resigning the Federal party presidency. Delegations from many towns bid him farewell as Gov. Allen plans arrival next morning and a large demonstration is planned.
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P. R
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Philadelphia
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Federal Party
British warships ordered to Salonica amid Turkish postal disputes
Valetta Malta May 22 The battleships Caesar and Empesas of India and the cruiser Gladiator were ordered to Salonica this afternoon. It is rumored the move relates to postal friction between ambassadors and the Turkish government.
Kennedy Trial Focuses On Handwriting Identification
At the Samuel J. Kennedy murder trial in New York on May 22, handwriting photographs were examined. The process was briefly halted for jury consideration. Lithographer Charles Wilhelm testified that the check bearing the name Dolly Reynolds came from the defendant's checkbook. George E. Weeks, former Garfield Bank teller, compared disputed writings with the bases of comparison. The district attorney arranged payment for defense experts, and Mr. Moore thanked him.
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Samuel J. Kennedy
Emmeline Reynolds
Mr. Moore
Charles Wilhelm
Dolly” Reynolds
Geo. E. Weeks
Garfield Bank
Puilbin
Osbornne
Moore
Esther Clevelands Illness Report From Princeton
Esther Cleveland daughter of Grover Cleveland remains unchanged in health as diphtheria illness continues at Princeton. The May 22 bulletin notes no improvement or deterioration in her condition.
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Esther Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Vanilla improves desserts with a delicate lift
The note states that no matter the flavoring, a touch of vanilla enhances a dessert. It claims vanilla provides a refined daintiness unmatched by other flavors and suggests crisped crackers served with oyster stew as a quick substitute for croustades.
Croquettes from Leftovers A Home Cook Guide
A May issue teaches turning scraps into croquettes with a thick sauce base. It covers butter flour milk meat fillings, cooling, egging and crumbing, shaping options, frying tips, and a list of don’ts to prevent split croquettes. It ends with a note that a Maine woman postmaster is accused of robbing malls.
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