Manila corruption scandal widens as officials and contractors are arrested
Manila reports reveal a sweeping inquiry into the commissary department with Captain Barrows and seven sergeants among those detained. Authorities say stores bearing government marks were found with unauthorized buyers amid claims of theft and large losses in transit.
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Manila
Aguinaldo
Frederick J. Barrows
Thirtieth Volunteer Infantry
Department of Southern Luzon
Hotel Orient
United States
Phillip K. Sweet
Fortysixth Volunteer Infantry
Wilder
Jones Confesses in Rice Murder Case Testimony
In New York court, valet Charles F. Jones details how Albert Patrick allegedly used chloroform on William Marsh Rice and how a forged will named Patrick residuary heir. Jones claims Patrick pressured the crime for money and describes neglectful secrecy around negotiations and Rice’s death.
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New York
Court House
Rice
Charles F. Jones
William Marsh Rice
Albert Patrick
Patrick
Jones
Berkshire
Jane
Osborne
Manchurian ultimatum tensions roil world powers
Washington reports indicate Russia pressures China to sign a Manchurian treaty or face rupture of relations and interrupted diplomacy. Li Hung Chang splits with southern governors, while Britain denies protest against the accord. Other items note Chinese seamen recapture efforts, Morgan's Panama plan, and Texas pension adjustments.
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Washington
China
Li Hung Chang
Chan Chin Tung
Lin Kun Yi
Yung Yu
St. Petersburg
Legation
How Aguinaldo Capture Was Executed By Funston
Washington reports detail General Funston’s daring capture of Aguinaldo aided by Filipino allies and seized papers. Aguinaldo, escorted to Manila jail aboard the Vicksburg, faced health checks and greetings from General MacArthur’s staff as officials debate punishment and possible exile to Guam.
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Manila
United Stata
Vicksburg
Wight
Ferder
MacArthur
Anda Street
Aguinaldo
Washington
Funston
General 4
White House
General MacArthur
Admiral Remey
Philippines
Guam
Great Britain
Cronje
Island of
St. Helena
Died of His Wounds in Waco Murder Case
Waco Texas April 1 T J Womack died of gunshot wounds suffered Saturday afternoon from his brother in law A B Meek. He rallied Saturday night but inflammation set in at noon Sunday and he died at 8 30 pm. Meek remains jailed and may waive examination. Funeral from residence at 2 pm today. Missionaries Arraigned in Boston April 1 Dartmouth College president criticizes church for China incidents. He laments missionary behavior and questions gospel and law in China.
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Waco
Texas
T. Jay Womack
A. B. Meek
Boston
W J. Tuecker
Dartsmouth College
Christian Church
Old Church, South
China
Boycott Threated Over Boers Independence Issue
London April 1 The Amsterdam Daily Mail correspondent reports Dr Leyds and allies warned Mr Chamberlain that a strong coalition of European and American merchants plans to boycott British goods unless independence is granted to the Boers.
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London
Amsterdam
The
Daily Mail
War risks rise as Russia Japan tensions flare in Manchukuo
London April 3 report says Russia’s answer to Japan over the Manchurian convention is unsatisfactory and will prompt further representations. Prince Konoyo Atsumaro warned of war outcomes and claimed Britain and Germany would stay neutral while the United States would not interfere and France capers with naval shows.
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London
St. Petersburg
The
Daily Mail
Russia
China
Panama Company
New York
Herald
Washington
M. Hutin
Panama Canal Company
Colombia
Panama Canal
United States
M. Brunau Barilla
Isthmian Canal Commission
M. Barilla
France
Japan
Yokohama
Konoyo Atsumaro
House of Peers
Great Britain
Germany
Focomsa
Manchutsk
Itasca Cotton Plant To Increase Capital Stock
Itasca Texas April 3 At the regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Itasca Cotton Manufacturing company it was agreed to increase the capital stock from 100000 to 150000 Of this additional stock 34000 was subscribed before noon and later subscriptions to the amount of 16000 were obtained Citizens backing town growth plan to move Trinity university from Tehuacana to Itasca prepare for the drive.
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Itasca
Texas
Itasca Cotton Manufacturing Company
Trinity University
Tehuacana
White Boy Killed by a Negro in Texas Farm Dispute
In Mexia Texas on April 3 Stuart Gibson colored age 45 shot and killed Will Diggs age 16 at Butler in the county over a dispute from Diggs riding across Gibson s crop Gibson is in custody A petition opposing placing Uvalde county in the absolute lease district has been sent to Austin.
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Austin
Texas
San Antonio
H. H. Lieberman
New York
Mexico
Tixtla
Guerrero
Acapulco
Clark
Montana
Gannon
New York City
Fort Worth
Th Worth
Denver City
D. M. Morgan
Sinting
Dallas
Texas and Pacific
Crowley
Mexia
Stuart Gibson
Will Diggs
Butler
Diggs
Gibson
Uvalde
Uvalde County
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Ogden Avenue
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Shan Hai Kuan
Tien Tsin
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Utah
Standard Oil Cmpany
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Frank Fannon
E. F. Colborne
W. A. Nelden
Foreign Office
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National Union of Brewery Workers
Fitzpatrick
National Guard
Newport News
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Norfolk
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Chicago
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