United States reassures stance on China powers and policy
Washington reports that the U S government sees no need to jeopardize its rights in China amid military withdrawals and European talks. It cites July 3 day circular and August 29 Adee notes, backing peaceful coexistence, non coercion, and protection of American interests while China remains self governed.
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Peking
Tribune
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Easter in London Floral Decor at Fashionable Churches
London dispatch notes lavish Holy Week decorations in metropolitan churches with St Paul’s and Westminster Abbey featuring elaborate arrangements and Sir John Stainer’s music. It reports a possible small tax on mineral waters to fund Treasury needs, a looming coal export tax, Japan Russia China diplomacy, and a surge of British women volunteering for emigration to South Africa after Chamberlain’s speech, with officials cautious about non self supporting applicants.
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Michael Hicks-Beach
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Japan
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St. Petersburg
Colonial Office
Cape
Cannibalism at Sea Surviving Crew Tell Grim Tale
Singapore cabled account details two survivors of the Nova Scotian Park Angola after a wreck near Manila. Johansen and Marticornu describe building two rafts, subsisting on barnacles and boots, with killings and insanity aboard. They drifted forty days before reaching Subi Island and were sent to Singapore.
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State Assembly to probe expenses across departments
Albany April 7 Assemblyman Julius Harbureer proposes a general inquiry into state and city salaries. A fifteen member commission to be appointed by the Governor would study retrenchment options, report by December 1, and be funded by a 2,000 appropriation. The measure mirrors prior city focused bills with broader scope. Marseilles dockers announce a return to work on Tuesday.
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New York City
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Weekes
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Marseilles
War Fever in Japan
Yokohama reports ships held for transport service and reserve cruisers commissioned. All leave recalled and reserve officers warned. Public excitement grows as questions rise over Manchuria with Shanghai sources noting interest from Yangtse viceroys on future court action if Russia keeps Manchuria.
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Standard
Russia
Manchuria
Li Hung Chang Optimistic On Settlement Talks In Peking
United States Special Commissioner Rockhill reports Li Hung Chang sees no major hurdles to China and the powers settling. China accepts ministerial punishments with one change a man seventy years old may be deprived of office instead of banished. Ministers favor moving legation guards’ encampment twelve to fifteen miles from Peking to ease security and reduce friction with other nationalities.
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Rockhill
United States
Li Hung Chang
China
Legation
Ernest Mason Satow
Germans Patrols 30 Miles Into Shan-Se Province
London dispatch from The Morning Post reports French forces near Hai-Lu avoid full conflict as German patrols push 30 miles into Shan-Se, Tai-Yuen-Fu within reach. Ching-Ting-Fu letters Li Hung Chang to Shan-Se’s Governor urge convention signing while European powers watch Russia devour China. Russia may permit Japan a freer hand in Corea to deter hostile moves.
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Shan-Se
Tai-Yuen-Fu
Ching-Ting-Fu
Li Hung Chang
Russia
China
Japan
Corea
Duties raised on American goods in Vladivostok
London reports a Daily Mail correspondent states import duties for Vladivostok on all American iron steel and machinery have been raised.
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St. Petersburg
the Daily Mail
Vladivostok
Radical members skip Cuban Constitutional Convention session
Havana April 7 radical members failed to attend a special session to discuss sending a commission to Washington. Their absence made a quorum impossible and another meeting was set for tomorrow afternoon to pursue the matter.
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British Embassy Mission Heads to Berlin for Victoria Accession
Berlin April 7 The special embassy to announce King Edward VII's accession will reach Berlin tomorrow night. Delegates include the Duke of Abercorn the Earl of Kintore Major General Sir Archibald Hunter and George R Clerk of the Foreign Office. They will meet Emperor William in audience at noon Tuesday and attend dinners at the Schloss and Dragoon Guards barracks before leaving for Dresden.
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Patrick Says Jones Lies in Rice Murder Case
Albert Patrick lawyer and Rice estate defendant lifts into focus the claims of Jones that he killed Rice and argues the valet’s confessions stem from collusion with Baker Battle Osborne Witthaus. Patrick contends he faces false imprisonment and seeks vindication while detailing alleged court abuse and witness manipulation.
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William Marsh Rice
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White man lynched in Arkansas at Osceola jail
An early morning mob of about fifteen hangs Hearn of Lauxora Ark from a tree after taking him from the county jail in Osceola. The motive cited is the March 31 shooting of Clyde King in Luxora. Deputy Goodrich and a night watchman were captured but later found.
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Referees Bill Sparks GOP Split in New York County
A Tribune report details a push by a small lawyer cohort to appoint twenty referees from Appellate Division and twenty for the City Court, aiming to siphon patronage from Supreme Court justices tied to Tammany Hall. Officials call the bill unconstitutional and unworkable, with Odell likely to veto. no prominent lawyer supports it. Continued on third page.
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Brother Kills Brother in Tragic Paterson Home Shooting
In Paterson New Jersey Pietro Paginallo 14 Brook Street is shot dead by his brother Sabatto after a family quarrel over money sent to their mother in Italy. Sabatto wounded in a struggle and later arrested. Police say a murder charge will be filed.
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No. 14
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Sabatto
Guiseppe Paganallo
Italy
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Omaha
Neb
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Baker
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Ohio
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Samuel D. Kirkpatrick
Madison
Wis
Mercer Heirs’ Association
George Thatcher
P. P. Mast
Kirkpatrick
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New- York
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Arvey
Lil
Thatcher
Big St. Louis Elevator Fire Destroys Storage
Sparks from a switch engine ignited the big riverfront elevator at Biddle Street, owned by the St. Louis Elevator and Storage Company. The fire reduced the structure to ashes in under two hours, with losses near 70,000 dollars and insurance covering grain and buildings. The grain loss was large but judged not to affect the local market.
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H. G. Haarstick
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Saloon Closures Hit Schenectady After Photo Evidence
Anti-Saloon League detachment with police shut all city saloons in Schenectady, New York, after Sunday interior photos shown to Police Commissioners spurred strict enforcement. Three saloonkeepers were cited for minor infractions and face hearings tomorrow. ministers hailed the protest in Easter sermons.
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P. McDonald Bleeker
Steam boiler explosion rocks Lisbon grist mill
Telegraph notes report a boiler blast at Charles Clark's Lisbon, Ogdensburg area mill caused by low water. Boiler flew about 150 feet and landed on a passing freight train. Several workers nearby escaped injuries.
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Fla
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Florida
Youngstown
Ohio
Mahoning Valley
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Republic Iron and Steel Company
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