Diplomacy Eases Tien Tsin Standoff With Withdrawals
In Pekin on March 23 Count Von Waldersee General Barrow and General Wogack reached a diplomatic settlement. Russian and British troops will withdraw at 5 am, railway work halted pending adjustment, and Australian naval volunteers kept from rail duties. Admiral Seymour objects to Australian brigade remaining. French General Ballaud’s arrangements are praised as satisfactory.
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von Waldersee
Barrow
Wogack
Tien ‘Sin
King
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Port Arthur
Tien Tsin
Ballaud
Berlin
War Office
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Military to Civil Transition in the Philippines Planned
Washington reports the shift from military to civil government in the Philippines slated for around June 30. The War Department cautions some military support will persist as civil authorities are established, with efforts to withdraw troops and shift toward police roles and native police organization where possible.
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Washington
Philippines
War Department
Taft Commission
MacArthur
Philippine Commission
Warships Proceed To Gulf Cruise After Grounding
The flagship Kearsarge and the battleship Alabama of the North Atlantic squadron sailed from Pensacola for a Gulf coast cruise with Target Bay as a destination. The Massachusetts ran aground at buoy No. 7 with 24 feet forward, while other areas remained submerged. Recovery is expected tomorrow.
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Pensacola
Fla
Kearsarge
Alabama
Gulf
Target Bay
Culebra Island
Masseachusetts
O'Brien
National Bar Pilot Association
Philippine Trade Shows Surging Imports and Exports in 1900
Washington March 23 The eight months into 1900 saw Philippine imports from the United States rise 72 percent from 1899 to 1 340 717 dollars while total imports and exports increased 34 and 28 percent respectively. Exports to the United States fell by about 1.95 million dollars compared with 2.55 million.
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Washington
Philippine Islands
United States
Division of Insular Affairs
War Department
I Slands
Panic at a Chicago Fire Destroys Warehouse
A large warehouse owned by Jr. Ford, Johnson & Co. on Sixteenth Street and Wabash Avenue in Chicago burned completely. Walls collapsed trapping firemen inside as bricks fell and spectators panicked. Many people were injured in the crush while the building and contents, valued around 200000 dollars, were ruined.
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Chicago
Jr. Ford, Johnson & Co
Sixteenth Street
Wabash Avenue
Growth and Improvement Hints Across Oregon State
A statewide roundup notes Ashland depot work Pendleton cornets La Grande cannery John Day mine activity Salem docks repair Eugene bridge danger Apr to spring lumber gains Milton bridge repairs Sumpter rail line revival Whitney terminal Eugene sheriff captures roaming robbers and chicken diners reported nearby
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Ashland
Pendieton
Penileton
la Grande
John Day
Tio Sheep Gulch
Portland Markets Summary of Wheat and Farm Prices
Portland markets show Walla Walla wheat at 55 56% per bushel with various grades and by product prices. Flour and graham flour quoted at 2.80 to 3.40 per barrel and 2.60 respectively. animal feeds range around 16 to 21.60 per ton. Livestock and dairy items include butter 18 20c per lb, eggs 12c, poultry hens 5 5.50 per lb dressed 11 12c, ducks 5 6 per dozen, turkeys 9 10c per lb, potatoes 48 5c per sack, and mutton to 5.00 6.26 per lb for various cuts. Cattle and veal prices listed with steer and cow ranges, dressed beef under 10 per lb, and a late entry for 1899 stock values.
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Walla Walla
Valley
Graham
Oregon
St. Dairy
Oregon Ranch
Dresead
Anglos Russian clash at Tien Tsin ends
War office reports Count von Waldersee says the Anglo Russian dispute at Tien Tsin is settled for now with both sides withdrawing guards and marking disputes. British credit General Barrow with calling up marines to prevent a collision and note Madras Pioneers faced abuse from foreign soldiers before relief arrived.
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Pekin
En Tsin
Barrow Sn
Taku
Madras
Botha Declines Amnesty as Kitchener Offers Settlement Terms
London reports outline of talks between Lord Kitchener and General Botha. Terms included self government on Jamaican model, compensation of £1,000,000 for property, limited burgher armament, English or Dutch schooling, and no church or hospital claims. Botha supported most conditions but opposed full citizenship for Black residents and raised concerns about Jewish capitalists.
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London
Daily Chronicle
Ktchener
Botha
Lord Kitchener
Cape Colony
Jamaica
Poers
Joana
Territorial court orders refund of Pima county bonds
The territorial supreme court in Phoenix rules that the territory must refund bonds issued by Pima County totaling 200000 dollars plus interest, estimated at 352000. The decision restores the territorial loan commission, long sought to be abolished, and involved bonds issued to spur a Tucson to Globe railroad. All bonds are held in New York.
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Ariz
Territorial Supreme Court
Pina County
Territorial Loan Commission
Tucson
Globe
New York
Government bids invited for Alaska freight service
Quar termaster Ruhlen will issue an invitation to shipping concerns to submit proposals for a Nome and St Michael contract. The War Department plans 16 000 tons of freight this summer and will open bids in March for four ships to run between Seattle and Alaska ports and inland points along the Yukon.
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Wash
Ruhlen
Alaska
Nome
St. Michael
War Department
Yukon River
Rubien
Outlaw Tom Ketchum Executed at Santa Fe
Tom Ketchum known as Black Jack, infamous outlaw who terrorized the territory for years, was executed today in Santa Fe New Mexico. His end marks a violent chapter in the area’s frontier history.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Tom Ketchum
Chum
New York Arrives to Handle Morocco Claims
The cruiser New York arrived at Gibraltar to transport United States Consul Gummere from Tangier to Mazagan and then to Morocco City. He will press for settlement of long-standing U S claims against Morocco arising from interference with American citizens. Gummere seeks apology and payment, amid prior U S pressure after the Fez mob incident.
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Sheae
Mere
Ogy
United States
Marcus Exequi
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U States
Pekin dispatch reports Russian and Chinese troop withdrawals
Anxious to assist China, Pekin reports Russian and Chinese forces withdrawing from the Tiantai dispute. French general Voyron ordered a regiment to Tiantai to replace another, amid concerns over policing legation quarters. Ministers debate China paying a heavy indemnity and maintaining an army for two years, hoping Beijing is restored to normal.
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Tien Tain
de Glers
China
London and
Oburg
Eral Voyron
Tien Talm
Ti Tain
Paris
Carnines
Ing Pek
Boundary re marks planned near Mount Baker district
United States expert states boundary re marks will be placed within the Mount Baker district to mark and protect the international boundary. Captain J F Pet indicates the effort will avoid errors and ensure monuments are preserved amid geological surveys and field observations.
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United States
Mount Baker
Dietriet
Government
Baker
J. F. Pet
United Fates
Esast
Monumen Marke
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