Week's Happenings Highlighted by Bankrupt Marquis and War News
A digest of notable events includes the Marquis of Queensbury declared bankrupt, Congressman Cummings ill in New York, Oregon day at Charleston expo, Henry Schwab hanged in Newark for murder, and efforts by American agents to invite President Kruger. Reports cover global tensions, strikes, trials, and elections, with U.S. policy moves and local incidents across the nation.
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Congrewman Cummings
New York
Oregon
Charleston Exposition
Youthful Warriors Faves Be Washington
A letter from Henry C. Metook of Philadelphia questions General Smiths orders to destroy Filipinos aged ten and up. He cites reports from Sergeant Brown about Ten year olds bearing arms and details harsh wartime methods, challenging the authorities view.
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Washington
Corbin
Henry C. Met‘ook
Philadelphia
Smith
Brown
Paul McCook
Metook
Tayabas
Philippines
Successful Wireless Telegraphy Tests Demonstrated at Roanoke Island
Tests of the new government wireless telegraphy system were conducted today at Roanoke Island Pamlico sound before naval experts. Professor Isinald Fessenden of Allegheny Pa oversaw the experiments showing feasibility and practicality of sending wireless messages at sea. The trials ran from Cape Matteras to Roanoke Island covering about 60 miles along an eastward water route.
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Norfolk
Roanoke Island
Pamlico Sound
Isinald Fessenden
Allegheny
Therburean Service
Cape Matteras
Public Building Bill Funds Portland and Pacific Northwest Sites
The house introduced omnibus public building legislation proposes 150000 for enlarging the Portland post office and federal court building and 10000 for exterior finish of the Portland customs house. It also allocates 150000 more for Seattle boiling and 60000 each for Tacoma and Spokane for public building sites a city block bounded by four streets.
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Washington
Portland
Federal Court
Tacoma
Spokane
D Il
New Drydock Planned at New York Navy Yard
Plans by the yards and docks departments at the New York Navy Yard call for a new concrete drydock the size of the largest ships. The $1,000,000 structure would be 600 feet long with a 10 foot bottom depth and 31 feet water clearance over the sill, capable of handling battle ships now or built in the near future.
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New York
New York Navy Yard
United States
Navy Yard
Senator in Street Fight in Washinon
Senator H D Money of Mississippi clashed with a street car conductor in Washinon on April 20. The altercation ended with the senator receiving two severe blows and the conductor cut in the right hand with a knife. Money refused to pay two fares and the assailant was arrested.
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Washinon
H D Money
Mississippi
Queen Wilhelmina's Health Update From Amsterdam Circles
In official circles the improvement of Queen Wilhelmina's condition is not admitted and doctors report she is not sleeping well. The royal family remains divided from the medical bulletin on the queen's status as a sea change in reports is noted.
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Amsterdam
Wilhelmina
Machias Returns to Colombia From Beene del
United States gunboat Machias sails back to Colombia from Beene del Rio after a recent voyage. The detour follows reports of patrols in the region and reiterates U S naval presence along the coast.
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Coloa
Colombia
United States
Machias
Colom
Beene del
Destructive Wind Storm Hits Joplin and Beyond
Joplin Missouri reports the most destructive storm in its history causing two deaths and multiple injuries. Property losses itemized at hundreds of thousands with about 50 buildings destroyed. Suburban areas Moonshine Hill and Villa Height hardest hit. In Omaha and Bloomington reports note wind damage, downed wires, and injuries. Mindanao war dispatches describe troop movements and peacetime negotiations with no casualties.
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Joplin
Omaha
Seventeenth Street
Seventh Streec
Moonshine Hill
Villa Height
Hidwell Hunter
Washington
Pril
Corbin
Chaffee
Mindanao
Manila
Haldwin
Paulo
Ganais
Dato Lampo
Datomania Pack
Oftvian
Gana
Baldwin
Ile
Dato
Cianeral Davis
Hancock
Malabang
Tenth Infantry
Lake Moros
Parang
Tronpa
Davis
Flour Free List Debate Shapes China Trade Policy
Senator Mitchell urged Secretary Hay to oppose any reciprocity or agreement that would impose a duty on American flour shipped to China. Hay responded that existing treaties govern trade and flour remains on the free list, while lumber will bear a 5 percent duty until any tariff change. China trade protocol of September 7, 1901 places flour on the free list, and U S policy aims to keep flour duties from rising as negotiations continue.
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Washington
Mitchell
Hay
United States
China
Orient
Hay Saya
Attorney General Knox Targets Beef Trust Plans
Knox states a preliminary probe into a large meat dealers’ alliance found enough evidence to seek an injunction. Day and Rethea were directed to file in the Northern District of Illinois to restrain the combination and its parties from interstate trade violations.
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Washington
Knox
Beef Trust
Wooda Day
United States
Day
Rethea
Chicago
East
Ruppert
Chicacy
Northern District of Illinois
Treaty on Panama Canal Transfer Signed
A partial OCR reads that Washington officials signed a treaty with signals of transfer to the United States regarding rights tied to the proposed Panama Canal. The text mirrors terms of a recently signed agreement whose details have been published.
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Washingon
United States
Minteter Concha
Panama Canal
Funston Reprimanded for Philippine Talk
President Roosevelt directs General Frederick Funston to avoid public discussion of the Philippines. Acting Secretary Snager conveys regret that Funston has wasted U.S. resources on criticism. Funston, in Denver, plans to drop references to the Philippine question from future interviews.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Snager
Frederick Funston
Bea
Philippines
United States
Collorado Sons of the Revolution
Funston
Hoar
Mascachucetta
Denver
Mindanao Telegram Reports Dutch Sultan Urges Surrender
A fragmented Manila telegram notes pressure from the Sultan of Mindanao on Lieutenant Celo amid talks on giving time to surrender to American forces. The message references Morce Lieut and the island of Mindanao in a tense exchange over control.
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Manila
Frank D Baldwing
Celoin
Mindanao
Pualo
Moros and American forces clash amid tensions in Mindanao
Fragmentary notes describe Moros resisting American pressure as Brigadier General Mand commands Zambounga Island troops. Authorities debate withdrawal of forces, fearing loss of prestige and potential collapse of Moros’ defense voice in Mindanao.
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Geneel
Zamboungs
Ivland
Waehlgg
Proposed Expedition to Washington April 24 Update
The department orders indicate a plan to exhaust all other means before a full military expedition. General Deviewers portion remains in readiness as preparations up to the point of action are set, with further instructions expected from Washington.
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Washington
Deviewers
Unclear fragment from Guatemala with whale reference
The readable text mentions Guatemala and a whale in a disjointed fragment, with no coherent event, date, or identifiable individuals to summarize into a full news item.
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Guatemala
Republic
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