Rebels' hopeless fight ends says Catlin from Manila
General Catlin reports conditions in Manila with guerrilla bands under fierce pursuit. He predicts surrender or death for armed foes within a year and envisions a stable government, American schools and courts, and self government as feasible progress in the islands. He notes broad native support for federal party and praises army sentiment. Secretary Boat’s visit could aid resolution.
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Washington
Corbin
S. 8
Catlin
Manila
Philippine Capitol
Philippine Islands
Marinduque
Corliss
Second Infantry
Philippines
Boat
Boers Suffer Heavy Loss in Seaborne Venture
Babington force including Shekleton’s column attacked Delarey northwest of Ventersdorp. Boer rear guard driven in and convoy captured with guns and 140 prisoners. British casualties minor, boasting two 1 pounder guns and 16,000 rounds of small ammo seized.
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Babington
Delarey
London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Shekleton
Ventersdorp
Vaal’s Bank
Makes Even Kome Trouble
RCMP reports a rain and hailstorm in Ga on March 26 damaged storefronts and blew in fronts of several businesses. No fatal injuries recorded.
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Rcmp
Royal Pair Reaches Malta On World Tour
The duke and duchess of Cornwall and York arrive in Valletta Malta aboard the Ophir as warships manned and dressed. Crowds fill terraces and ramparts, salutes fire from torpedo destroyers and forts, while flags decorate streets and the royal party is escorted to Porto Reale and the palace.
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Malta
Ophir
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
York
Valetta
St. Ik
el Angelo
Porto Reale
Palazo
Russia Modifies Treaty With China Over Manchuria
A Pekin dispatch reports Russia agreed to changes in the Manchurian convention. Kin Chow and Port Arthur would be leased to China, no Russian resident at Moukden, Chinese army to keep order, railway protection until completion, Mongolia Turkestan and Kashgaria concessions to Chinese and Russians only, and only Chinese and Russians may run such ventures. Russia seeks early signature.
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London
Pekin
Kin Chow
Port Arthur
Russia
Moukden
Manchuria
Mongolia
Turkestan
Kashgaria
Cadetships Sought for Sumner Line and Other Heroes
Washington March 26 Senator Hawley and General E V Sumner with the president yesterday Hawley urged appointing Sumner's son to West Point noting there have been Sumners in the service since 1777 and we cannot have too many of them The president will appoint when a vacancy exists There are too few cadetships at large with meritorious cases like Tutus the Pekin bravery hero deserving reward follow-up cases urged for similar recognition
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Flace
Washington
Hawley
E. V. Sumner
Sumner
West Point
Tutus
Pekin
Counterfeit $5 Bank Note Warned By Secret Service
Chief Wilkie reports a new counterfeit five dollar national bank note appearing on the National Iron Bank of Morristown New Jersey. The fake uses two papers with silk fibers between and shows a defective engraved face. The term cashier is abbreviated as cash.
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Bank of
Mitchell to See Morgan Heads of Coal Firms
President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers plans talks with J. B. Morgan and coal company leaders in New York to avert a strike. Morgan has not yet been seen, arriving from Washington late last night.
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Mitchell
Morgan
New York
United Mine Workers’ Union
J. B. Morga
Mr. Morgan
Washington
Cubans Brace for Platt Amendment Endorsement
In Havana March 25 the republican party in Santiago endorsed the Platt amendment and instructed Gomez and Ferrier to vote for it at the constitutional convention while letters from General Sanguilly and the mayor of Cienfuegos urged acceptance. American congressmen’ visits boosted radicals who seek some concession, and conservatives push for tariff relief and U S reciprocity. Commercial interests may dominate the convention’s agenda next session.
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Ibe
Havana
Republican Party
Santiago
Gomez and
Ferrier
General Sanguilly
Cienfuegos
United States
Corean customs chief dismissed sparks British protest
Seoul reports that Corean director general of customs Mr McLeavy Brown has been removed from office and Britain protests the dismissal. London notes the move as a Russia scored victory after previous pressures in 1895 and 1898. Russian stance hindered Brown's loan bid for Seoul Musan railway funding.
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Yokohama
Seoul
Corean
McLeayy Brown
Corean Customs
Great Britain
London
McLeavy Brown
Russia
Chemulpo
Mr. Brown
Japan makes preparation for possible war
London dispatch reports a Japanese squadron left Nagasaki for Corea as Urgent Instructions go to home defense commanders. Daily Mail Yokohama correspondent notes serious prevailing mood with anti Russian sentiment and stock market jitters. General Katsoura calls for a Tokio conference to discuss defense.
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London
Tsubhtin
Nagasaki
Corea
Yokohama
Daily Mail
Katsoura
Tokio
Rebels Get an Extension in Philippine Voting Rules
Manila March 25 The municipal code bars anyone in rebellion after April 1 from voting or holding office. The Philippines commission, on General Trias report winding down the uprising, extended the date to May 1. The commission travels from Holio to Jolo for a three day visit to seek amicable terms with the sultan. No registration will occur. Under a treaty, the sultanate governs the Sulu group.
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Manila
Trias
Philippines Commission
Holio
Jolo
Sultana
Oatlow's Bullets Kitchin
Wichita dispatch reports Deputy Sheriff Tom Johnson died in Perry after being shot Tuesday night by Red Rock robbers. Authorities pursue suspects as case details unfold and officials confirm the fatal wounding.
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Oatlow
Kitchin
Wichita
Kan
Tom Johnson
Red Rock
Perry
Warning from Japan Overshadows East Asia Tension
London reports a pessimistic Foreign Office view on Japan Russia risk of conflict as Japan seeks a free hand against Russia. Officials note possible mobilization fears, urging scrutiny of any secret pacts with China that would edge toward Korea. The Japanese legation stresses desire to modify Russia's treaties and keep the Manchurian issue unresolved, with arbitration as a potential path.
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London
Foreign Offices
Tien Tein
Japan
Russia
China
Korea
Associated Press
Hugland
Germany
United States
Legation
England
Great Britain
St. Petersburg
Cuban constitutional committee rejects four clauses in relations report
WAVANA March 28 The committee on relations of the Cuban constitutional convention met to consider a report by secretary Benor Juan Ciuatlharte. It is understood the report rejects four clauses on calling stations foreign relations the right to intervene to preserve peace and entering into treaties. The other clauses follow earlier lines and the Tele of Pius sanitation is agreed. Three of five members objected but the majority opposed reconsideration. the committee adjourned until Tuesday next.
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Wavana
Benor Juan Ciuatlharte
Pius
Conmittes
Telo
Carnegie Replies to Van Wyck Telegram
New York on March 12 reports Mayor Van Wyck received a telegram from Andrew Carnegie thanking him for the opportunity to serve New York. Carnegie calls the offer delightful and expresses gratitude for the chance to contribute to the city.
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Carnegie
van Wyck
York
van Wyel
Andrew Carnegie
New York
Kidnaping Suspect Confesses in Dallas Case
Sheriff Johnson reports H. C. Henderson confessed to involvement with the Cudahy kidnapping. Henderson says he spent most of his ransom from Omaha on fleeing, explaining earlier denials by claiming a man shielded him, but now faces a thirteen year sentence for theft in Dallas and admits the Omaha job.
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Dallas
Tex
Johnson
H. C. Henderson
Summers
Cudahy
Omaha
Handerson
Court House
Transfer From Military To Civil Government In The Philippines
Washington reports a civil government transfer in the Philippines around June 30 based on War Department calculations from Taft commission and General MacArthur. The military will remain briefly to support civil authorities, then withdraw, with soldiers becoming a police presence as native police are organized where necessary.
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Washington
Philippines
War Department
Taft Commission
MacArthur
Philippine Commission
Railway men fix 1 cent rate for Grand Army encampment
In Cleveland March 22 an important meeting at the Hollenden hotel announced a 1 cent a mile railroad rate for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment to be held in Cleveland next September. The Central Passenger association had formed a committee to set conditions and oversee arrangements for the event.
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Cleveland
Hollenden Hotel
Grand Army of the Republic
St. Louis
Grand Army
Central Passenger Association
Ten Million Requested for Yakima Tribes Action
Indian Methodist preacher Rev. Thomas Varene the representative for the fourteen Yakima reservation tribes in Washington says Congress will be asked for ten million dollars at the next session. Varene, who spoke in Spokane after meeting with President McKinley and other officials, asserts white settlement has crowded tribes onto about a million acres valued at ten dollars per acre.
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Spokann
Wash
Yakima
Thomas Varene
Spokane
Proudent McKinley
Purene
Nebraska National Banks Report Shows Growth in Loans and Deposits
Washington March 20 The report of the condition of the national banks of Nebraska excluding Omaha and Lincoln was published. Loans and discounts rose from 18 708 788 to 19 903 396 and individual deposits from 19 456 685 to 20 040 666 since December.
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Nebraska
Washington
National Banks of
Omaha
Lincoln
Burlington officials push new system during strike talks
At a conference in Urda r Rapids General Manager Williams of the Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern offered workers many items they did not seek but demanded adoption of a new place work system. Machinists boilermakers and blacksmiths refuse to work under the system as insurgents bar Boulogue. Manila insurgents attack the unparisoned village of Agius in South Hocos province. A detachment of the twentieth infantry overtook and chastised the marauders.
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Urdar Rapids
Williams
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Baro Vilbouge
Manila
Agius
South
Hocos
Live Stock Market Report from South Omaha and Kansas City
South Omaha quotes show cattle prices rising across grades with strong demand and rapid sales. Cows and heifers lead gains, while feeder cattle clear quickly. hogs open higher, bulk at 2.80 to 5.82 with later market strength. sheep firm with varied per head prices. Kansas City notes higher light steers and Texans, natives up to 4.00 to 5.00, cows 2.40 to 4.80, hogs near 5.80 to 5.90, and strong sheep and mutton prices.
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South Omaha
Kanene
Kansas City
Texas
Withdrawal of Troops Ends Clash Fears at Tien Tsin
DANGER OF A CLASH IS OVER Withdrawal of troops from disputed land at Tien Tsin averts collision. British opinion credits General Barrow for promptly calling up marines from Taka to prevent a fight. Prior to arrival, Madras Pioneers faced abuse from foreign soldiers, mainly French, as sentries were sap ied and surrounded.
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Perkin
Tien Tsin
Barrow
Taka
Madras
Madrasses
Advices Reassuring Cabinet After Manila Reports
Washington March 23 The cabinet meeting was short and reassured by latest China press reports on a venue dispute between Russia and Britain at Tien Tain. Secretary Hay presented dispatches from Commissioner Rockhill. Philippine Commission reports cited rapid civil government progress and growing willingness of insurgent chiefs to surrender.
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Meanberm
Philippines
Washington
Hhe
China
Tien Tain
Hay
Rockhill
Philippine Commission
Root
Louis Wants to Accept Carnegie Gift for Library Site
ST. LOUIS March 22 Public spirited citizens offer to free the exposition site for the public library to enable the city to secure Andrew Carnegie's 1 000 000 gift The Public Library board at its meeting today determined to make every effort to obtain ground for the new building.
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Louis
ST. Louis
Andrew Carnegie
Public Library Board
Denial of Cabinet Story Shocks Washington
Washington march 2 Stidggee stated that former senator Wolcott of Colorado is not to succeed Secretary Hitchcock as head of the interior department. Hitchcock said there is absolutely no foundation for the story.
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Ayty
Washington
Stidggee
Wolcott
Colorado
H Hitchcock
Hitchcock
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Nikado
Osar
Tsland
O. Henderson
Central
Yakima Reservation
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