Treaty Rejected but Open to Wider Talks on Canal
Washington reports no immediate conference with the president and Secretary Hay after Britain’s reply to the Senate’s Hay Pauncefote amendments. London’s tone is friendly though firm on neutralization, Clayton-Bulwer abrogation, and the Davis amendment. No final decision imminent. negotiations may reopen if the British stance shifts.
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Washington
Hay
State Department
Senate
Great Britain
Congress
United States
Excursion Tickets Offered to Nebraska and Western Points
The notice lists days for cheap excursion tickets to Nebraska and western destinations including Denver Colorado Springs Posblo Leadville Glenwood Springs Cola Deadwood and Hot Springs South Dakota. It notes agost for par- Ycalara and mentions the B. Q. & A. rail line.
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Nebraska
Denver
Colorado Springs
Posblo
Leadville
Glenwood Spring
Cola
Deadwood
Hot Springs
Dak
B. & Q. Agost
General Harrison in Stable Condition Says Doctor
From Harrison's bedside midnight bulletin Indianapolis March 12 Dr Jameson reports no change in General Harrison's condition since early evening strength up pulse strong lung inflammation not spreading no crisis expected either gradual improvement or gradual decline conscious and resting easily after three hours with patient and two physicians present
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Indianapolis
Jameson
Harrison
Harrigan
Hoe
Natives on Trial for Murder Linked to Pro American Views
Manila reporting on the trial of nine natives charged with killing Quisimbing, head of Calamba, for his pro American stance. The insurgents in the Mandoducats terrorized locals, disrupting occupied areas and killing forty nine Filipinos favoring American rule over two months.
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Manila
Havin
Quisimbing
uClamba
Mandoducats
Calamba Mandoducats
Death at Chicago boiler blast wrecks Doremus steam laundry
A boiler explosion at the Doremus steam laundry on Madison Street West Side Chicago wrecked the two story brick building. About thirty girls and fifty to sixty men were burned or missing as firemen battled the blaze. the number of dead ranged from six to twenty with forty workers in and around the plant. Rescue efforts halted after a dispute over responsibility for recovering bodies.
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Inn Bnendrys
Chicago
Doremus Steam Laundry
Madison Street
Throop
Sit
Guard Grave of the Queen at Frogmore
London authorities reinforce Victoria mausoleum security amid fears of desecration. A permanent guard post and large guard house are being built near Frogmore, with soldiers assisting police to protect the late Queen.
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New York
London
Frogmore
Queen Victoria
Russia presses China over Manchurian convention threat
The Times reports from Shanghai that Russia warns China it will withdraw the Manchurian convention unless signed soon, replacing it with border terms. Li Hung Chang appeals to the United States Britain Germany and Japan to intervene as friction grows between the Yangtse viceroy and Li.
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London
the Times
Shanghai
Russia
China
Li Hung Chang
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Japan
New Internal Revenue District Created for Dakotas
Washington March 12 The president issued an executive order detaching North and South Dakota from the Nebraska district to form a separate collection district. The change takes effect after a new collector is appointed and qualified. Also Chicago March 12 The Davenport Rock Island Northwestern railroad sold to the Burlington system for about 4 million dollars. The line runs from Moline Illinois through Rock Island and a Mississippi River bridge to Davenport Clinton Iowa. Wichita Kansas March 12 The Nation trial jury failed to reach a verdict, discharged 7 to 5 for conviction. Carrie Nation released on bond with C H Moore and J B Kivoy as sureties. she plans to live in Topeka.
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Nebraska
Washington
Internal Revenue
North and
South Dakota
Burlington
Chicago
the Tribune
Davenport, Rock Island
Nation
Wichita
Kan
Russia Denies Motive In China Manchuria Claim
Washington reports show Russia disavowing any plans to seize Manchuria while the United States condemns secret negotiations for territorial concessions. On February 16 and March 1, the State department notified all powers in China of its positions, earning broad approval led by Russia. The United States asserts no secret or open alliance with Britain or any other power despite sympathies for British aims.
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Han
Miynchuria
Washington
State Department
Tassia
England
Manchuria
United States
China
Mr. Conger
Prince Ching
Li Hung Chang
Conger
Russia
Great Britain
Chinese forces ready to resist arrest in Ninghsu
Dispatches from Lau Chau report General Tung Fu Hsing with 20 000 troops and Prince Tuan with 10 000 troops prepared to resist arrest at Ninghsu. The China Gazette says Sheng the taotal has urged abolition of likin duties and gains support from vice roys and governors. The Japanese Navy is set to act in Manchuria with Hatsuse ordered to England for possible use.
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Prince Tuan
Shanghai
Lau Chau
Tung Fu Hstang
Ning Hsu
China Gazette
Sheng
Hatsuse
England
Yokohama
Daily Mail
Far East
Manchuria
South Africa
Germany
Japan
Korea
China
St. Petersburg
Russia
Harrison Slightly Worse
Indianapolis March 11 The condition of former President Harrison is serious. Dr Jameson stated the upper part of General Harris ons left lung was inflamed with danger of congestion spreading to the rest of the lung and to the right lung. He noted improvement for a time but then grew worse and by evening was in pain yet resting comparatively easy.
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Indianapolis
Harrison
Jameson
De Wet escapes north with 400 men toward Kroonstadt
The Times reports from Aasvogelkop that General De Wet has escaped northward with 400 men aiming for the Kroonstadt region. Four other Boer leaders are in Orange River colony. Once back in his country his commands dissolve when pressed, leaving only a few Boer bands in Cape Colony.
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London
the Times
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DeWet
Kroonstadt
Orange River Colony
Cape Colony
Nations Alarmed As Ambassadors Seek Global Unity Over Manchuria Crisis
London reports a grave eastern crisis with Britain and the United States coordinating to deter Russia from a permanent hold on Manchuria. Choate and Lansdowne exchange messages while Hay signals possible joint action. Japan, Germany, France weigh positions as shifts in policy unfold. In Washington, Payson signs Moran Bros contract for the battleship Nebraska.
Cuban Convention Refers Platt Amendment to Committee
Havana reports the constitutional convention met in secret to discuss the Platt amendment. Conservatives won a point by deciding to continue sessions and submit the amendment to the special relations committee, with reports to the executive department. Twenty nine delegates attended. only Llorete and Rivera absent.
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Havana
Cubas
Executive Department
Senor Nunez
United States
Sanguilly
Wood
Special Committee On Relations
Washington
Harrison a Very Sick Man in Indianapolis
By President Benjamin Harrison is very ill in Indianapolis March 9 and his condition is more serious than thought. Dr Henry Jameson said there is no immediate danger and not alarmed about his recovery. The patient suffers grip and intercostal neuralgia with fear of developing pneumonia.
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Ndianapolis
Ind
Benjamin Harrison
Henry Jameson
Harrison
Benjamin Harrison Is Ill
General Benjamin Harrison remains very sick at his North Delaware Street home. The physician will not disclose details without family consent, and Mrs. Harrison refused. She says the general has the grip but his condition is not alarming. Dr. Henry Jameson would not confirm any bronchial complications.
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Chicago
Times-Herald
Indianapolis
Ind
Benjamin Harrison
North
Delaware Street
Henry Jameson
Harrison
Judge Tedford Declares No Resignation Planned
Creston March 9 Judge W H Tedford writes to the Advertiser denying a Des Moines report he will resign. He says he has no thought of stepping down and his health is not critical enough to retire. In Union County Judge Telford is popular and the denial is seen with approval.
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Judgs Tedford
Creston
W. H. Tedford
Advertiser
Des Moines
Tedford
Union County
Telford
Rockhill Ordered to Buy Legation Premises in Pekin
Washington reports that the diplomatic and consular appropriations bill funds the purchase of land for the United States legation in Pekin. Secretary Hay announces Special Commissioner Roexhill may proceed to complete the land acquisition immediately. Carrie Nation accuses Barber county attorney Samuel Griffin of bribery and saloon immunity payments, with witnesses to prove it.
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Rockhill
Washington
State Department
United States Legation
Pekin
Hayhan
Roexhill
Mra. Nation
Topeka
Kan
Carrie Nation
Medicine Lodge
Samuel Griffin
Barber County
Kiowa
Question Allen's Presence in Nebraska Rally
Washington March 7 senator Allen's name remains on the rally as a Nebraska senator and will until the Nebraska legislature elects or adjourns. Contention exists that his appointment expired March 4 but authorities hold otherwise.
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Allen
Washington
Nebraska
Death Penalty Bill For Kidnapping Advances
Jefferson City Mo March 7 the house tonight passed a senate measure punishing kidnapping for ransom with death or at least five years in the penitentiary. The bill was amended in the house and returns to the senate for concurrence before heading to the governor to become law.
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Jefferson City
House
Senate
Population growth of Alaska in the 1900 census
The total population of Alaska in 1900, per the twelfth census returns, was 68,592, up from 32,052 in 1890. This ten year increase of 34,040 represents 98.4 percent growth.
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Alaska
Washington
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