Rights in Manchuria Attitude of America
Washington discusses Manchuria amid Russia Japan tensions. US Consul Fisher rejects Russian municipal control in Harbin and Chabar, citing open door. Russia cites Portsmouth treaty to justify claims while Germany and France show mixed support amid Japan’s growing regional influence.
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Hay
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China
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Harbin
Manchuria
Portsmouth
Liao-Tung Peninsula
Chinese Eastern Railway
French diamond formula case reaches Bow Street court
The Bow Street magistrate ordered a city bank holding Henry Le Moyne's diamond manufacture formula to surrender the document to French authorities. Le Moyne is under arrest in Paris for obtaining money by false pretences from Sir Julius Wernher of De Beers. The bank challenged the order and the magistrate signaled escalation to a higher authority.
Thirty Six Die As Tiger Crashes Into Berwick
The destroyer Tiger and British cruiser Berwick collided off the Isle of Wight during night manœuvres. Lt W E Middleton and thirty-five Tiger crewmen died. twenty two survivors were rescued from the engines and stokers. Divers will search for bodies as crews work to recover the wreckage.
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Berwick
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Portland
Rome Strikers Vent Anger After Fatal Street Clash
A general strike in Rome protests yesterday’s lethal street clashes where troops killed three rioters and wounded fifteen, four mortally. Amid batuctions shops stayed open, cars risked stone throws, and 800 foreign travelers left as authorities renewed orders.
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Will Mr Roosevelt Visit Rio
Rio de Janeiro reports that President H Roosevelt may visit Brazil after his term ends but White House says no plans have been made and a Rio trip is not being considered at this time.
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Roosevelt
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South America
Portugal Faces Tight Apr 5 Elections With Military Rumors
Lisbon reports set for April 5 election of 146 deputies. Generators 60 candidates, Progressives 59, Republicans 86, Nationalists 26, others 38. Government orders promise fair ballots, but old relative parties control election machinery. Republicans claim sweeping wins in Lisbon, Oporto, Braga, Aveiro with fair counts. Disorders feared if repression rises. Rumors of a military plot toward dictatorship circulate.
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Aveiro
Portugal
Prince Victor Suit in London Delays Creditor Claims
In London Justice Warrington's court Prince Victor of Thurn and Taxis seeks to stop Josephine Moffitt from claiming she is his wife and that he fled the U S to dodge creditors. Miss Moffitt's counsel sought time to obtain evidence from America but refused to bar further statements. An adjournment of one week was granted.
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London
Prince Victor of
Queen Maria Pia Driven by Tragedy Faces Italy Offer
Lisbon reports Queen Maria Pia, mother of the late King Carios, has broken down mentally and physically after February’s tragedy. Invited by King Victor Emmanuel to go to Italy, Portugal’s government opposes the move since her marriage contract requires an annual allowance of 12 060 dollars if she leaves Portugal.
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Carios
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Portugal
British views on German loans raise distrust and debate
London observers react to the announced German and Prussian loans totaling 62.5 million dollars. Many see rising German borrowing this year as a sign of financial strain or a step toward war, while others contend the loans may act as a safeguard and note the 4 percent rate is high by recent standards.
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Germany
More Buoys for New York Harbor
The Tribune reports Secretary Strauss asked Congress for 10000 dollars to install and maintain a complete system of forage buoys in New York Harbor. He cites shipper and pilot pleas for safer harbor navigation to reduce collisions and accidents.
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Washington
New York
Strausses
Congress
Filibuster Remark Sparks House Turmoil In 19th Century Debates
In heated remarks, Mr Williams attacks Republican tactics as the House erupts over reform measures. He mocks a school poem, warns of future rules, and vows to stay in the fight. Democrats push a roll call on adjournment after a tense session ending at 6 42 p m.
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Hepburn Bill Hearings Begin On Sherman Act Modification
Washington April 3 hearings on the Hepburn Civic Federation bill to modify the Sherman act start tomorrow before the House Judiciary Committee with Seth Low and National Manufacturers Association representatives. The照ill will be reported after two weeks of hearings. Hepburn’s illness is a concern. he may be out weeks. The bill faces fierce scrutiny over boycott provisions from chambers of commerce and manufacturers groups. Herbert Knox Smith defends the bill as an advocate. The Senate fate and jurisdiction questions arise as Warner’s Civic Federation bill is discussed by the Interstate Commerce Committee.
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Judiciary Committee
House
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National Manufacturers’ Association
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Representative Jenkins
Herbert Knox Smith
Senate
Warner
Missouri
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Elkins
Senate panel votes to suspend commodity clause of law
Washington April 3 The Senate Committee on Interstate Commerce unanimously votes to report the Elkins resolution to suspend the commodity clause with an effective date moved to January 1 1919 extending the grace period to twenty months The measure would suspend penalties for railroads transporting articles they mine manufacture or have an interest in unless timber and its products are involved The Interstate Commerce Commission approves the resolution Memorial Building Arlington plan approved House Public Buildings and Grounds panel agrees to include 5000 for Arlington auditorium plans to hold memorial services and patriotic events The project estimated to cost about 250000
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Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Elkins
Interstate Commerce Commission
Arlington
House Committee On Public Buildings and
Granada Army of the Republic
Navy base and drydock bill for Pearl Harbor
The House Naval Committee reported a favorable substitute bill for a naval base and drydock at Pearl Harbor Hawaii with total spending about 4.5 million dollars, of which 650000 is appropriate. The dry dock cost limit is raised to 2000 dollars. Representative Bates of Pennsylvania is handling the bill and expects passage next Monday.
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House Naval Committee Today
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Bates
Pennsylvania
Populists Name Watson And Platform Demands
At the national committee meeting James H. Ferris was re elected chairman and Jay W. Forrest became vice chairman. The platform calls for government issued money direct to people, railways and utilities under public ownership, and taxation of private monopolies. Thomas E Watson, nominated for president, said acceptance would be premature until he returns home, and reaffirmed his stance against political rights for Black people as part of his Georgia campaign.
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New Yorker’s Bravery Noted by Rear Admiral Evans
Midshipman J T G Stapler of the Atlantic fleet praised for bravery and prompt action during a diner capsizing off Sandy Point Strait of Magellan on February 5. His leadership helped save Midshipmen Starr and Osburn, earning commendation for courage and disregard of personal danger. Orders issued list Army Navy personnel movements and ship movements to various ports with assignments and retirements noted.
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Submarine Inquiry Features Anonymous Election Letter
Washington reports another anonymous letter to The Detroit Free Press alleging an Electric Boat Company attorney was recruited to run for Congress against Mr. Loud of Michigan but withdrew after a pledge to back submarines. Testimony from Lt. Benjamin Micou and F R Pemerton described methods used, deemed not reprehensible, as the committee adjourned until Monday.
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Loud
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Detroit Free Press
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Berger Sub- Surface Torpedo Boat Company
Park Commissioner Defends Union Square Permit Decision
Commissioner Smith refutes socialist claims of revoked permits for a Union Square meeting. He notes a Union Square permit was granted, later canceled after understanding the movement's implications. He says no vacillation occurred and details correspondence and notices surrounding the 28th date and related refusals. He likens critics to a bomber’s false defense.
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Hunter to Tell of Bomb Affair
The New York Socialist party section executive committee announces a mass meeting this afternoon at Grand Central Palace to protest police outrages during last Saturday’s unemployed demonstration at Union Square. Principal speaker Robert Hunter will present an independent circular statement with affidavits gathered from Socialist meetings. Other speakers include Algernon Lee Joshua Wanhope Morris Hillquit and Thomas J Lewis.
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Union Square
Robert Hunter
Algernon Lee
Joshua Wanhope
Morris Hillquit
Thomas J. Lewis
Mitchell declines Panama special commission post
Ex president of the United Mine Workers John Mitchell meets President Roosevelt and declines the Panama Canal special commissioner offer due to health. He plans further talks, may testify on the Sherman act, and is invited as a guest at a May governors conference at the White House. Meanwhile Alonzo Harris, a 25 year old Black footman, is held on $2,000 bail for allegedly stealing an open face watch and diamond chatelaine from Mrs. Dryden in New Jersey. The loss totals $1,350 and remains unrecovered.
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Freeman
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Plum
Bonaparte Delivers Anarchist Prosecution Opinion
Attorney General Bonaparte at a Cabinet meeting presented a Presidential opinion on whether editors and owners of the anarchist paper Ia Questione Sociale of Paterson New Jersey could be charged for urging murder by dynamite. The opinion’s public release awaits the President’s review. It reportedly addresses handling the anarchist situation nationally.
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Russian Witness Arrested After Union Square Bomb
Walter Uppitt, a young Russian detained as a witness after the Union Square explosion, was arrested and sent to Ellis Island following discharge yesterday in Jefferson Market court. Immigration officials consider Uppitt an alien.
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Jefferson Market Court
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Dreeze
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