Protest Over Interference With U S Consular Agent in Barcelona Venezuela
The State Department, via Minister Loomis, lodged a strong protest with Venezuela over interference with Baiz the U S consular agent in Barcelona Venezuela. Ignacio M Briz a Danish citizen born in St Thomas holds a Venezuelan exequatur as a U S agent and faces protection questions as he resists a failed effort to collect a forced loan. No responsive action has followed despite initial instructions a month ago.
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Olan
Washington
State Department
Loomis
Baiz
United States
Barcelona
Venezuela
Ignatio M. Briz
St. Thomas
Russian demands foreign exclusion in Manchuria colonization plan
From Victoria March 19 a Kinshu Maru report quotes a Chinese agreement outline. Russia would restore Manchuria to China only under Russian troop protection, limit Chinese arms, appoint Russian officials, and enforce Russian control of mines, railways, taxes north of Hai Chow. In Corea, Russians push influence as Korean army officials wear Russian uniforms amid rumors of Chi Yu Suni In plotting against the queen.
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Victoria
Yokohama
Orient
Manchuria
Russia
China
Kin Chow
Hai Chow
Great Wall
Corea
Kin'Shu
Corea Review
Corean
Righteous Army
Harrison Will Opened Before Probate in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on March 19 a family meeting will precede probating General Harrison's last will and testament. The document lies in a safety deposit box with other private papers and securities at the Westchester National Bank. Autler, the legal adviser, will file the will within days. General Harrison penned it before leaving for Paris in spring 189? No one knows its provisions.
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Harrison
Paris
Rock Island Wreck Near Grand Junction Town
A northbound passenger train on the Keokuk Des Moines and Ruthven branch of the Chicago Rock Island Pacific derailed two miles north of Grand Junction Fort Dodge division. The wreck occurred at forty miles an hour and overturned all cars. Coaches were filled with passengers with very few escaping injury or death.
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Grand Junction
Keokuk
Des Moines and Ruthven
Fort Dodge Division
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Millionaire Iowa matron dies in Chicago
Mrs. Lottie Orr, reputed wealthiest woman in Iowa, dies in a Chicago hospital from anemia. Her fortune, estimated in the millions, will largely pass to her son William Orr of Omaha, Neb. The Sioux City resident had come to Chicago seeking medical treatment.
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Awa
Chicago
Lottie Orr
Iowa
Chicago Hospital
William Orr
Omaha
Neb
Orr
Sioux City
Cold Shoulder to Germany and a Quiet Mission
Parisica: General von Werder, sent on a private mission to St Petersburg, faced a cool reception in the Russian capital. The mission, aimed at clearing misunderstandings, largely united with Emperor William's private effort. Count Lamsdorff also questioned von Werder about Serbia and the agitation for annexation of Austria's German-speaking provinces.
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William
Berlin
General von Werder
St. Petersburg
Count Lameiorif
Austria
Troops Ordered to Manila Sailings Set March 25
San Francisco dispatch reports troops from the Presidio and Alcatraz ordered to Manila with the first transport. Sixth Cavalry and Seventh Infantry expected to embark on the Hancock by March 25. One cavalry squadron already in the Philippines, another in China. the two home troops are forming the front.
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Ores
San Francisco
Sixth Cavalry
Presidio
Alcatvaz
Manila
Hancock
Philippines
China
Digest of Postal Information to be Issued Next Autumn
Washington March 1 The post office department will issue a complete digest of postal information next autumn under the last postal appropriation. A large demand and many inquiries are reaching the department. Contracts cannot be verified until after July 1 west, and it will be a considerable time after that before the pamphlets will be available.
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Washington
Postofice Department
Alarming Fire Ravages South Side in St Louis
A massive blaze in St Louis on March 19 destroyed the Anheuser Based Brewing ice storage plant, American Car Foundry repair shop, several box cars, the Stule & Co pickle factory, five rooming houses and sheds. Estimated damage reaches $100,000, largely insured.
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St. Louis
Anheuzer- Based
Brewing Company
Vomipany
Stule & Co
Duel Victim Fenard de Rodays Fevers But Stable
Paris March 19 The condition of M Fenard de Rodays wounded in the thigh in a Saturday duel with Count Boni de Castellane is slightly feverish but without special anxiety.
Minister Conger Sets Sail From London
A Shanghai dispatch says United States Minister Conger sails today from London. Li Hing Chang’s condition has improved.
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Conger
London
Shanghai
United States
Con
Li Hing Chang
Will Coach the Hawaiians Agricultural Experiment Station Planned
Washington reports Jared Smith, head of seed and plant introduction, directed to Honolulu to establish an agricultural experiment station. He will teach Hawaiians to grow garden truck and dairy practices, study coastal and highland crops, and foster poultry and cheese making for poor families. The 200 acre site will near the coast, with forestry on mountain tops.
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Agricultural Department
Island Experiment Station
Washington
Jared Smith
Department of Agriculture
Honolulu
San Francisco
Islands
Philippines
Wilson
Congress
Uncle Sam's agent jailed in Venezuela protest grows
News from Port of Spain reports Ignace Baly the United consular agent at Barcelona Venezuela has been arrested and imprisoned without cause. This marks his second such detention in five months and he threatens resignation unless protected by Washington. Venezuela reportedly extorted sums under threat of imprisonment. Washington has offered no response to Baly’s protest. Three months earlier Ambassador Loomis demanded an apology from Caracas, which was ignored.
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Port OF Spain
Trinidad
Hayden Cable
United
Barcelona
Venezuela
Ignace Baly
Venbattelan
Washington
Baia
Loomis
United States
Caracas
Veneszuelan
German meat import ban sparks criticism in Germany
Washington reports from Bremen cite United States Consul Diederich noting sharp German criticism of the meat inspection law that prohibits American corned beef and sausages. The policy raises meat prices and lowers consumption, countering public health aims according to critics.
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Washington
Huw
State Department
United States
Diederich
Bremen
Germany
Pallbearers at General Harrison's funeral named
INDIANAPOLIS Ind March 18 Following were the active pall bearers at General Harrison's funeral A S Mason James Whitcomb Riley Evant Woollen Harry J Milligan Clifford Airley William C Books Harry New Howard Cale John T Griffiths Newton B Tarkington Wilton A Brown Samuel Heid
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Mr. Harrison
Indianapolis
Ind
General Harrison
A. Sa Mason
James Whitcomb Riley
Evant Woollen
Harry J. Milligan
C‘liford Airley
William C. Books
Harry &. New
Howard Cale
John T. Griffiths
Newton B. Tarkington
Wilton A. Brown
Samuel Heid
Peace Prospects Amid Hopeful War News
From Pretoria on March 18 reports say peace prospects remain hopeful despite heavy losses last month with 160 killed 400 wounded and 1000 captured or surrendered. Transport difficulties persist due to enormous rains affecting General Frenel's forces.
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Pretoria
Frenel
Evacuation of American Troops From China Planned for April
An order to General Chaffee directs American troops to evacuate China by the end of April leaving a 150 man legation guard in Pekin. Transports Summer and Indiana will take troops to Manila via Taku. 1100 animals will be withdrawn. best encampment at Fakku noted.
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Quartermaster’s Department
Charles F. Humphrey
Philippine Islands
Manila
Miller
United States
Legation Guard
Division of the Philippines
MacArthur
Corbin
War Department
Legation
Indiana
Taku
Ching
Sixth Cavalry
Bate Tery
Reilley
China
Chaffee
Fixed Bayonets in Front London War Dispatch
A Tien Tsin telegram reports Hussiana entrenching in disputed territory with a Hong Kong regiment on the front line and two Madras Pioneers in reserve under Major Johnson. Russians and British military authorities remain at odds over railway property in the Russian concession as tensions tighten.
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London
Martech Wies
Tien Tsin
Row
Gifwou
Tha Hussiana
Honk Kong Regiment
Madras Pioneers
Johnson
Mentsun
Minnesota Wins Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest
Minnesota took first and third places in the University chapel contest over Nebraska. Guy Caldwell was top, Hannan and Johnson followed, with Graham fourth. Judges included Dr. Charles M. Jordan Rev. Marion D. Shutter and Dr Bridgeman. The winning speaker delivered a fifteen minute address.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Minnesota
University Chapel
University of Nebraska
Guy LV. Caldwell
W. 12. Hannan
Nebraska Secoid
J. Hl. Johnson
N. M. Graham
Nebraska
Charles M. Jordan
Marion D. Shutter
Minneapolis
Bridgeman
Haroline University
Irrank
Morrison posted bond in Kansas murder case
Feldorald, March 16. Jes sie Morrison, charged with killing Clara Wiley Castle, furnished a 5090 bond signed by reputable business men for continuance. Bond accepted. Morrison to be released tomorrow. Trial set for June term.
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Feldorald Kan
Jessie Morrison
Clara Wiley Castle
Miss Morrison
Missouri Senate Votes Tax on Distilled Spirits
Jefferson City March 16 The senate passed a House bill taxing whisky brandy rum gin and all distilled spirits wine and liquors sold in the state The initial 20 cents per gallon rate was cut to 10 cents per gallon in the Senate amendments
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Missouri
Jefferson Ciypy
Senate
House
Sanger Named Assistant Secretary of War in 1900
Washington March 15 Colonel William Cary Sanger of New York was appointed assistant secretary of war and began duties immediately. He took the oath in the War department with Secretary Root present and met bureau chiefs. Senators Platt and Depew visited the White House and offered no opposition after consulting with the secretary of war.
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Washington
William Cary Sanger
New York
War Department
Sanger
Root
Miles
Schofield
Sangerfield, N
Department
Meiklejohn
Senate
Platt
Depew
White House
Colonel Sanger
State Casket Selected for Benjamin Harrison Burial
In Indianapolis on March 16 a delegation including W H H Miller Colonel Russell Harison Secretary Tibbett and Colonel Ransdell chose a state casket for Benjamin Harrison. The red cedar casket with copper lining will be air tight and resting on a sill. It features carved corners a plain top and an oxidized plate bearing Harrison’s name and dates. A red cedar outer box will enclose the casket before burial.
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Indianapolis
W. H. H. Miller
Russell Harison
Tibbett
Ransdell
Harrison
Am Undertaking Establishment
Benjamin Warrison
Fair to Open First of May at Pan-American Expo
Buffalo March 15 plans for the Pan-American Exposition open May 1 with President McKinley and cabinet en route to the Pacific coast. Telegraphed greetings from western hemisphere leaders, the Temple of Music linked to the president's train, and fountain pumps to be activated by electric buttons. Ex-Senator Carter discussed the western trip at the White House and Montana park stop arrangements.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Buchanan
Washington
McKinley
Pacific Coast
Temple of Music
Canada
Carter
White House
Cortely
Yellowstone National Park
Montana
Park
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