Happenings of the Past Week in Brief
A compact revue notes Sabil Sanderwe in Paris Denver onions striking. Turkey tightens measures over Armenians. Twenty one people in Marton Ded spared by overturned streetcar. Vertova aims permanent presence in St Louis. Tobacco firm increases capital stock from 5,060,000 to 11,476,000. Bronze tablet planned at Canton Obbo courthouse corridor. Private papers of ex President Harrison turned over. Horace Bushnell Patton named to succeed President Palmer at Colorado mines college. Sewers in London forecast cotton growth boom in Colombia. New York builders form to resist union demands amid race tensions. Bulgaria appeals regarding Macedonian troubles amid plots alleged. Oakland likely to see broad organizational changes. Chicago apartment fire claims two lives, many injured. Roosevelt opposes Yosemite big trees ban. Saloon held up at Helper. Parke City plant strike action. Women’s services described as effective in New York. Manila and Batangas plays advanced in Philippines. Martinville leader elected Indian department commander. Jonas bailed in murder case in New Mexico. Hindman’s bank claimed guilty of conspiracy. Robber shoots man in Iowa. Nicaraguan minister in Washington reports contradict wartime victories. British agriculture chief to succeed as colonial minister. Poet Richard Henry Stoddard dead. Umpire dispute in Venezuela lingers. Armenians march, further massacres feared. United States may reopen Nicaragua canal talks. Pennsylvania forest fires threaten timber. British victories expand King Edward’s empire.
Import of Chinese Labour Discussed for South Africa
London reports that Colonial Secretary Chamberlain and Rand magnates agree no other solution exists to the labor shortage. Half the mine stamps idle as 150000 workers are needed, with Johannesburg fears rising. White laborers seek work after the war but fail to find steady jobs. The trade-wide mood resists Chinese import, though mines could run at full capacity if allowed.
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London
South Africa
Seretary Chamberlain
Johannesburg
Rand
Palma Promises Treaty Support and Cuban Talks
President Palma states that understandings on U.S. Cuba treaties will be produced and signing will follow. He aims to secure ratification this session, though Senate reluctance may delay naval station occupancy beyond a year. The Platt amendment and naval stations loom next in the negotiation sequence.
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Uavana
Palmatelay
United States
Cuba
Congress of Cuba
Iule of
Pines
Cnidiers
Missionary Returns to Press Congo Free State Abuses
Reverend William Morrison arrives in New York after six years along the Congo river reporting alleged abuses under the Congo Free State. Morrison plans to present a detailed report to Lord Lansdowne and the U S State Department, urging action to improve conditions. He describes forced labor and near-slavery, noting improvements are not seen.
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New York
Kaeeai River
Ongo Free State
William Morrison
American Presbyterian Mission
Mel Morrison
London
Morricon
Foren
Lansdowne
England
Congo Free State
Free State
Plight of Colombia Reporting Financial Collapse
A Washington dispatch portrays Colombia's four year rebellion draining funds as of March 1 the government halted paper money production and shifted lithographic plates to a cross party committee. By April the treasury was nearly empty with no interest paid on debts since 1899. The report warns of massive future currency issues and doubts any relief from Panama Canal funds.
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Washington
Colombia
Theeeadvieva
United States
Panama Canal
Congress
New York
Woll
Captains of Industry: Albert A Michelen reshaping science
A portrait of Prof. Albert A. Michelen, hailed as a captain of industry, for advancing physics at the University of California. His work includes measuring light speed, creating precise standards, and pushing spectroscope development amid postwar scientific progress.
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Albert A. Michelen
Indust
Mit
United States
Michelson
Shan
Prof
Captain of Industry
Prines Haj
Floods and ruin hit Jacksonville as storm floods city
May 15 report from Florida describes four northeasters causing heavy rains and large tides. Turpentine camps and phosphate plants damaged while lower Jacksonville areas flood, transit cut and power lost. Water reaches several feet in the terminal and rail yards. rainfall totals reach 8.4 inches in 24 hours with widespread wreckage and losses likely over $100000.
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Jacksonville
Fla
American claim on Alaska boundary dispute outlined
Honolulu dispatch reports J Smith of Hilo, former Alaska district commissioner in 1897, stating his residence at Dyea and Skagway under presidential order. He claims Canadian approval and provides a map marking the boundary line per American contentions, asserting Canadian cooperation and his authority in the disputed region.
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Honolulu
Victoria
J. Smith
Hilo
Hawaii
United States
District of
Alaska
Smith
Dyes
Dyea
Skagway
Friction Erupts Over War Navy Board Plan
Confusing passage notes friction between the war and navy departments over a plan prepared by the general board chaired by Admiral Dewey. The secretary of war is charged with all matters relating to the armed forces and base ferrying concerns.
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Washington
War and
Navy Departments
General Board
Admiral Dewey
Secretary of War
Amd
Tle
Navy Department
Timber Land Notice Filed for Timber Land Sale
Notice announces a timber land filing in Roseburg Oregon under a federal act. Names of claimants George Reed and Charles R. pate appear with filing before the U S Commissioner on a specified date, inviting all potential claimants to file before the deadline.
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Washington Territory
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Roseburg
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