Worldwide unrest and notable figures in transit
Recap of global events includes Belgium unrest and Leopold mob scene, Roosevelt at Charleston expo, peace terms with the Boers still in flux, and leaders like Rhodes and Rockefeller shaping public life. Also notes fire in Columbus Georgia, cholera rise in the Philippines, and protests in Moscow.
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Cecil Rhodes
Columbus
Norman
Farquhar Haa
Joseph B. Coghlan
James H. Bands
Senate weighs Gardener report on Tayabas abuses in Philippines
The senate Philippines committee, led by Senator Lodge, discusses Major Cornelius Gardener’s December 1901 report from Tayabas Province. The document details burnings, water cure torture, looting prohibitions, and calls for concentrating troops in fewer garrisons to preserve good sentiment among natives.
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Washington
Senate Committee On
Philippines
Lodge
Cornelius Gardener
Philippine
Tayabas
Niles India
Root
Lhat
Insurgenta
Arma
United States
Garricona
Oregon Democrats Nominate Chamberlain for Governor at Portland Meeting
The Democratic state convention met in Cath olic Foresters hall and nominated George E. Chamberlain for governor with a central committee and legislative candidates. The adjourned session completed the state ticket including B. F. Bonham for Supreme Judge and J. K. Weatherford for Congress in the First District. The platform denounces the current administration as extravagant and calls for economical rule, public ownership of utilities, fair payment for ranches, salary wages for officers, and Philippine self government readiness.
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Portland
Catholice Foresters’ Hall
George E. Chamberlain
Sam White
Baker County
an_c
B. F. Bonham
Marion County
DW. Seare
Polk County
Henry Blackman
Morrow County
J al. Raley
Umatilla County
J. E. Godfrey
W. A. Waun
Lane County
J. K.weatherfort
Linn County
W. F. Kutcher
K.S. Wood
Multnomah County
Philippines
Disorder spreads as rioters clash with gendarmes in Brussels
In Bracquignee near Charleroi a mob attacked gendarmes. A squadron of lancers dispersed rioters after a volley fight. Police reinforced, arrests made, and marches banned. Wounded estimated 40 to 100, with rioters hiding many casualties. A labor party manifesto calls for constitutional revision and universal suffrage.
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Petre
Leon
Brussels
Bracqegniee
Charleroi
Rue Stevens
Mahon du Peuple
General Council
Labor Party
Senate Acts to Advance Upper Columbia Canal Project
The Senate Commerce Committee approves substantial funding for the Upper Columbia canal project and related river improvements. Senator Turner wins higher allocations for Snake River, Pend Oreille Okanogan, Tacoma harbor, New Whatcom, and Puget Sound, with log jam removal added and the Dalles obstruction addressed.
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Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Columbia River
Turner
Dalles Land
Celtio
Secretary of War
Senate
House
Harte
Snake River
Lewinton
Pend d’Oreille
Okanogan
Tacoma Harbor
Whatcom
Paget Sound
Nookwack
The
Columbia
Postal Ties With Cuba Set Until Treaty Arrives
President elect Thomas Berrada Palma of Cuba met with Postmaster General Payne and officials to extend current postal relations. A joint approach will continue until a formal treaty is signed, with August planned for a new convention similar to Canada and Mexico. Domestic rates and money orders will be adjusted when Cuba agrees to reciprocal concessions.
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Washington
Thomas Berrada Palma
Cuba
Gonzales de Quesada
Payne
Canada
Mexico
Palma
Miss Stone Returns From Deutschland Voyage
Miss Ellen M. Stone arrives in New York from Southampton aboard the Deutschland. She describes the brigands as less fierce than feared and notes insulting language but no beating. A baby was born to Mme Tsilka before release. Stone cites cruel remarks but better treatment after birth. Stone heads to Chelsea, Massachusetts to visit her mother.
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New York
Ellen M. Stone
Southampton
Mme. Tsilka
Turkey
Miss Stone
Chelesa, Maes
Limiting the Armament in South America Pact Aimed
The Pass reports that Argentina and Chile will limit armaments after pressure from British capital interests. Lords Rothschild and Revelstoke urged interference. Lord Lansdowne offered good offices to prevent disruption. An agreement may cancel new orders and compensate shipbuilders for losses.
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Buenos Ayres
London
Argentina
Chile
Ahaa Vitain
Torpedo Boat Builders Lose Money in U S Contracts
Washington April 12 The builders of 26 torpedo boats for the United States government claim a loss of a little over two million dollars beyond the government price. They say their losses exceed three million dollars. They seek congressional relief but Secretary Long does not endorse the request. He has only provided data for Congress to consider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indies
United States
John D. Rockefeller
Brooklyn
Torpedo Boat Builders
Washington
Torpedo Boat Board
Secretary Long
Congress
Long
New Pension Commissioner Nominee from Kansas
Eugene F Ware of Topeka Kansas chosen by the provident early Cla Evane as commissioner of pensions. Ware belongs to the law firm Glee Ware Gleed and was introduced in Washington on April 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eugene F. Wee
Kansas
Provident Eary Cla Evane
Ware
Topeka
Kan
Glee, Ware & Gleed
Mewes
Robert Wynne Named Assistant Postmaster General
Washington correspondent Robert J. Wynne of the New York Press has accepted the role of assistant postmaster general. The nomination will go to the Senate after the President returns. The change could take effect by May 1 or sooner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wnshington
Robert J. Wynne
Washington
New York Pree
Senate
Cholera Toll Reported Across Provinces
The Cholera Record from Manila April 12 notes nationwide totals of 224 cases and 166 deaths in the provinces, reflecting a continuing outbreak and regional impact.
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Manila
War Secretary Delivers Orders Amid Property Transfer
April 12 Lake of Tranpen Washington report states the secretary of war has directed transfer actions regarding property. The brief note mentions government property and related administrative steps.
Unclear fragment hints at needed effort and favors
Fragmentary text suggests a discussion on a great deal of favoritism and the necessity of a finishing effort. The exact persons and context are unreadable, but the note implies ongoing negotiation or influence, with emphasis on completion.
Dill’s Bold Claim Sparks Policy Debate
A fragmented passage signals a political clash over a drastic reform proposal. The terse text mentions Dill and a provocative stance, with emphasis on urgent public debate and implied consequences for governance.
Private trader runs longest mule market in the world
A private individual claims to have operated a mule market for fifty years, the longest in the world. He says the market supplied the United States government and the British.
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United States
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