Peace terms rejected as leader’s stance quoted
March 21 reports Joseph Chamberlain and General Botha differing over terms of peace with the Boers. Jetha refuses to accept the envoys’ terms, prompting renewed negotiations. British forces advance toward Wepener leaving grain and cattle destroyed as they push south toward Basutoland.
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Joseph Chane
Athe House of Commons
Ee Briain
E Lars
Wet
Botha
Gen- Jetha
Kitchener
the Mail
Oer
Lowe Hamilton
Wepener
Thbbiey
Basutoland
Cable from Skagway to Juneau urged by War Department
War Department plans rapid progress on a proposed cable line from Skagway to Juneau Alaska. The 125 mile underwater and land link would connect to Seattle and Vancouver, aiding military posts and communications if approved by Congress.
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Washington
War Department
Skagway
Alaska
Congress
Pec
Brigral A. W. Greely
Skagg Juneau
Elten
Pew
Seattle
Vancouver
Lette
Fire devastates Pittsburgh expo area with fatal live wire incident
At the corner of Duquesne Way and Fort Street a major fire erupted in the Hiram W. French hair felt factory boiler room. Firemen saved machinery hall but the main building burned. two lumber yards and several dwellings were destroyed. William Miller and others were injured by a live wire. Miller died.
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Pittsburg
Duquesne Way
Fort’ Atreet
Loathis
Dort
Fie
Hiram W. French Company
Gallagher & Banker
Sheckler
Grifith
Miller
American Consul Arrested in Venezuela
News from Port of Spain says Ignacio H. Balz United States consular agent at Barcelona Venezuela has been arrested and imprisoned without adequate cause for the second time in five months. He may resign if not protected by Washington. Balz says money was extorted under threat. protests to Washington ignored. Three months earlier, U S minister Lee at Caracas demanded an apology for the incident.
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Port OF Spain
Trinidad
United States
Barcelona
Venezuela
Ignacio H. Bals
Washington
Ade Uader
Balz
Lee
Caracas
State of siege proclaimed in Odessa and Kharkov amid student unrest
March 19 report says the government declared a state of siege in Odessa and Kharkov after riotous disturbances linked to university protests. A student died in Kharkov from injuries from March 4, and about 800 St Petersburg students met last Friday to demand lectures cease. 16 were arrested, while 400 engineering students join active disturbances in Moscow.
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ST. Petersburg
Aege
Odessa
Krem
Kharkov
Kharkos
University of St. Petersburg
Moscow
Ship New York Reaches Deck After Whisk Passage
New York reports the steamship New York reached its deck at 10 tonight after a passage in rough seas. An explosion of an immense magnitude caused casualties and a loss of life aboard the vessel.
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Rupiesion
New York
British Demand Withdrawal and Arbitration Split in Far East
General Wogack rejects Count Von Waldersee's arbitration at Tien Tala and calls for British withdrawal and apology for the Russian field removal. General Barrow resists with British backing as reinforcements move. Reports note Rusala's aggressive posture in Corea and potential Masampo demands, with no official outbreak in Tien Tain and stock rumor denied.
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London
Wogack
Count von Waldersee
Tien Tala
Pekin
Daily Mail
Barrow
Rusala
Corea
Maym
Kobe
Uaity Mall
Masampo
Foreign Office
Luve
Tien Tain
London Stock Exchange
New York
Tien Tsin
Stock Exchange
Preparing for Trouble In Tien Tain 1900s dispatch
March 22 report from Tien Tain notes Australian reinforcements departing Pekin for Tien Tain at ten AM with allied outposts mobilized. British marines arrive from Taku to guard disputed land while Count von Waldersee meets generals Campbell and Wogack amid tensions. Half mast for ex President Harrison observed.
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Tien Tain
Pekin
Count von Waldersee
Taku
Lorne Campbell
Wogack
Count von Walderace
Feave
Russia
Sihhs
Harrison
European Diplomats Watch Case Over Claims
Washington reports say European diplomats in Washington are watching closely as the United States sends the armored cruiser New York to Morocco to aid the American consul general in demanding an apology and a settlement of claims totaling 954,000 dollars. France’s interest may be especially strong as it hopes to extend sovereignty in North Africa.
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New York
Washington
United States
France
York
Masaree
Ee Ganamers
Marakesh
Hop Situation in Yakima Valley Sees New Contracts Formed
Yakima Valley reports 1900 hop crop sold with 11 cent contracts for 1901 output and 18 cent bids for large yards. Estimates put 1901 crop at 18 000 to 20 000 bales of 200 pounds each as growers anticipate market demand and Bohemian curing methods. Senator Heinrich showcased Bohemian style curing reducing heat and sulphur use for Yakima hops.
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Yakima Valley
Yakima
Wash
Portland
A. Heinrich
Beattie Brewing & Matting Company
Seattle
Record of Filipino insurgent crimes amid Philippine war trials
Washington reports reveal 34 Filipino natives charged with murder treason and violence against military discipline in the Philippines. The files describe insurgent methods to terrorize locals and several killings of unarmed natives by soldiers and officers. One notorious case is Eusebio Rojas sentenced to hanging for summary rule over civilians.
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Patersburg
Washington
Philippines
War Department
Eusebio Rojas
Alejandrino
Rojas
United States
Russia agrees to modify Manchurian convention in part
From Pekin Dr Morriat reports Prince Ching's confirmation that Russia will drop exclusive privileges in Mongolia and Turkestan and modify other objectionable clauses. The changes leave the treaty’s protectorate character largely intact while altering railway concessions and secret agreements dating to 1896. China seeks broader protection against foreign powers beyond Japan.
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London
Morriat
the Times
Pekin
Prince Ching
Russia
St. Petersburg
Mongolia
Turkestan
China
England
United States
Japan
Russa
Great Wall
Shan Hai Kwan
New Chwang
Li Hung Chang
Germany
Kino Chou
Students Rally at Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan in Petersburg
In Petersburg on March 20 students staged a dramatic demonstration at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan to mark the death anniversary of Vetroora. Troops blocked streets as students clashed with police Cossacks, banners seized and chants for liberty echoed amid a widening confrontation.
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T. Petersburg
Count Tolato
Coar
Railroad machinists strike cripples Burlington shops
Town Falls Iowa March 20 workers at Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern shops walk out over disputes with officials. The action mirrors Cedar Rapids unionists and is expected to spread to Betherville Watertown Albert Lea and other divisions in the potato region.
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Town Falls
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern
Cedar Rapids
Betherville
Watertown
Albert Lea
Potata
Freight train wreck disrupts Chebalis area
Local freight train No. 68 wrecked at Newarkum station three miles south of Chemalinj at 1 o'clock. Fifteen cars damaged and a pusher engine overturned. No fatalities. Wrecking crew at work. track to be cleared by tomorrow morning. Passengers directed to alternate routes.
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Chebalis
Wash
Newarkum Station
Chemalinj
Rebels suffer casualties amid province clashes
In ongoing fighting in the province authorities report that rebels were killed and three others wounded including a key figure.
Meeting Of The Envoys In Pekin Seeks Accord
March 30 report from Pekin notes lite was ac pro vesang per nel any Keys deft foreign ministers meeting to seek accord among various governments. Indirect references to indemnity claims and restrictions on ministers’ full liberty to set instructions.
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Pekin
Cola
Peaches
Grasp of Blizzard Hits Central U S States
A March blizzard swept the Missouri valley and nearby regions. Nebraska, the Dakotas, Wyoming, Kansas, and western Iowa felt the storm’s force with stalled streetcars and delayed rail traffic. Michigan roads, Wisconsin flooding, and near Racine floods threaten more damage than prior storms.
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Chicago
Missouri Valley
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wyoming
Kansas
Michigan
Wisconsin
Racine
Prairie du Chien
Post Office Moves and Appointments Across West
Washington report lists Griswold Washington moved post office two miles west with Adelbert D Tift named postmaster. Clover Okanogan county ceases March 2% mail to Coaconaully. Leens Oregon establishes post office on Drain to Comstock route. Cenes KX. Bledsoe named postmaster. Echo Idaho saves 4% miles west. Anas R Wilson named postmaster. Kippen Nez Perces country details with Andrew J Erickson appointed postmaster.
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Washington
Griswold
San Juan County
Wash
Adelbert D. Tift
Clover
Okanogan County
Echo
Elmore County
Idaho
Anas R. Wilson
Kippen
Nez Perces
Dabo
Andrew J. Erickson
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