Brief World and National Happenings Across Many Nations
Eminent actor Joseph Jefferson noted. Secretary Hay's health improving. Arbitration rejected in Chicago strike. Russia boosts internal taxes for war. New York building trades adopt arbitration. Oregon battleship overhaul at navy yard. Sheridan arrives Portland with Fourteenth Infantry from Manila. Bank officials testify on beef trust. California fruit freight battles spark. Chicago grand jury delays Delcasse exit. France resists Germany in Morocco. Russian fleet leaves Kamranh Bay. Togo awaits northward. Chicago teamsters threaten general action. Hay health improving. Rock Island seeks Union Pacific control. Indian service dismissals for corruption. Italian warships ordered to Santo Domingo. Beef trust investigated for sausage trade. Delcasse threatens resignation over policy toward Germany and Japan. Senator Platt dies at 78. Panama canal commission buys locomotives and cars for modernization. Japan accuses France of neutrality violation. Britain ready to intervene. Japanese army advances north with cavalry. Chicago teamsters strike may hit department stores. run on a New York stamp store closes. Congress irrigation tours west and Portland visits. Platt in serious condition after relapse. Union Pacific to run more gasoline cars on branch lines. Leadville Arkansas Valley smelter strike settled. work resumes. Five miners die in Cabin Creek mine explosion near Charleston WV. Beef trust accused of witness tampering. Great Northern contracts extension Sioux City to Ashland. State department says Barrett resignation not received. Western Pacific bonds issued Salt Lake City to Oakland. Kalieff condemned to death. Italian troops fire on railroad strikers. casualties. Russian neutrality issue stirs Japan. China to build a massive steel mill near $3,000,000 contract. Japanese firms set steel erection contracts. Portland twice recognized as leading U S port.
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Turkey Frightened by Italian Move on Tripoli and Bengharsi
The Sublime Porte and the Turkish cabinet fear Italy plans an expedition to seize Tripoli and Bengharsi in Africa. They await Britain’s position amid a secret Franco Italian accord. a possible clause may grant Italy freedom to act in Morocco and Tripoli, hampering Turkish resistance.
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Sublime Porte
Turkish Council of Ministers
Italy
Tripoli
Bengharsi
Africa
New York Crime Figures Show Stable Felony Rates
New York City crime figures from 1904 show no sharp rise despite a population increase of 140,870 over three years. The city prison held an average 176 felony prisoners, the lowest on record, with 5,039 indictments and complaints disposed. Of convictions, 2,466 people were convicted, 1,610 US natives, 2,279 men to 169 women, and foreign-born totals listed by country.
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Germany
Ireland
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Austria
Roumania
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Sweden
Greece
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Spain
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Wheat direct to Europe with ten whaleback steamers
The Chicago Tribune reports sale of ten whaleback steamers to Eastern capitalists led by John W Gates for a May wheat deal. The fleet, tied to United States Steel, is in Detroit drydock for ocean voyage remodeling. Some ships have carried steel rails to Europe. Gates declined comment. T J Hyde of Miners Steel said he had not heard of the fleet but did not deem it improbable.
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the Tribune
John W. Gates
Europe
Pittsburg Steamship Company
United States Steel Corporation
Detroit
Gates
T. J. Hyde
Miners’ Steel Company
Big Storm Downs Wires Across West
Denver reports a heavy rain and snow storm has halted telegraphic links to the Pacific coast. The storm spans from Arizona to Montana with Colorado seeing 24 hours of rain followed by snow and areas of blizzard. Railroad impact details were not available at midnight.
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Pacific Coast
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Montana
Colorado
Forest Fires Threaten Much of Northeastern Minnesota
Duluth Minnesota April 25 Northeastern Minnesota and the western end of Lake Superior are blanketed in smoke from widespread forest fires. Dozens of fires burn in woods and slashings as reports arrive from rail lines into Duluth. A dry spell with no rain for three weeks worsens conditions near several Mesaba mining areas.
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Minnesota
Lake Superior
Messaba
Rain Needed to Save Forests in Cumberland
Cumberland Wisconsin April 25 fires rage in Northern Wisconsin threatening property as flames spread and residents beg for rain to slow the blazes and lessen the damage.
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Wisconsin
Fire Claimed 14 at Ste. Anne Convent in St Genevieve
A flood of nuns and children died when a blaze swept the Ste. Anne convent at St Genevieve. Sister Marie Adjuteur and Sisters Marie Therese and Marie Robertine perished amid efforts to save or evacuate pupils and aged women. Two nuns seriously burned. Calls for rescue from Point Claire failed.
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Ragettera
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Lachine
Igorrotes Refuse Taxes Defying Philippine Commission
Seattle April 22. Igorrotes oppose tax collection from their people. The commission delays enforcement citing non Christian tribes. Chief Fomeloey, traveling to the Portland exposition, opposes taxation and claims Igorrotes never paid taxes. Carabao valued at $75 to $100.
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Fomeloey
Portland Exposition
British Cruiser Iphigenia Denied Spy claims
London notes Foreign Secretary Lanedowne formally denies to the Russian government Novoe Vremya’s claim that the British cruiser Iphigenia acted as a spy. The paper said Iphigenia transmitted by wireless that she passed Admiral Rojestvensky's squadron 140 miles from Saigon, a move said to be crucial to Japan.
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Lanedowne
Novoe Vremya
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Rojestvensky
Saigon
Russians report turning movement near Kuanchengtou
In a dispatch from Gunahu pass St Petersburg states Russia has detected a turning movement 80 miles northeast of Kuanchengtou about 30 miles northeast of Gunahu pass. Two forces each with 3000 Chinese bandits, thousands of Japanese cavalry and 22 guns are reported. Kuanchengten equals Chang chun at the right of General Linievitch's front toward Kirin.
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Changchun
Linievitch
Kirin
Hints to Homesteaders Circulated by Land Office
Commissioner Richards prepared a circular to help entrymen under the homestead law. It provides minute instructions to perfect claims. It notes that ignorance among homesteaders and their attorneys has caused much confusion.
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Washington
Richards
General Land Office
Bartholdt to Present International Peace Plan in Brussels
Kansas City April 24 Congressman Richard Bartholdt president of the Interparliamentary union spends today in Kansas City before departing for Brussels. He will aid a May 15 executive committee meeting to set the date for the international peace commission and present a proposal for an international assembly with power to pass laws on international questions. Three US propositions aim to invite South and Central American governments, draft a general arbitration treaty, and establish equitable representation for participating nations.
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Peru and Chile Edge Toward War Over Tacna Arica
State department reports indicate Tacna and Arica dispute could spark hostilities between Chile and Peru in coming months. Peru buys warships and arms while Chile and Peru seek alliances. Brazil and Argentina may become involved if conflict erupts.
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Tacna
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Henry Wilson
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Seat for Alaska Delegate Seen After Platt's Death
The death of Senator Platt of Connecticut likely clears the way for Alaska to gain a congressional delegate next winter. A delegate bill would have passed last session but for Platt who threatened to block it. Platt's passing may elevate Senator Clark of Wyoming to the judiciary chair, marking a Western hold on a key committee.
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Unusual Chinook Salmon Arrive in Fraser River Waters
In Vancouver British Columbia on April 24 reports describe a new variety of spring chinook salmon in large numbers in the Fraser River. The fish are believed to be Columbia River chinook that missed their northward route and continued up the coast feeding near Monterey Vale every winter. Canners and salmon fisheries observers watch the Fraser run with interest this year.
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B. C
Columbia
Poisoned Bullets and Threats in Polish Attacks
Report from St. Petersburg dated April 24 notes recent assaults on police and officials in Poland involve poisoned bullets and daggers. Theater crowds show revolutionary songs as encores, with performers daring the royal family in a censor sanctioned display.
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Poland
Signal Men for Alaska Plan Moves Ahead
On April 24 he takes command. May 15, 1st corps men under Captain Hartmann will be sent to relieve staff on duty for two years. The duty involves government telegraph lines in Alaska.
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Con
Ait . Hartmann
Goods Arrive in Schooners From Venesuela Gold Shipment
Gold valued at about 1 400 000 dollars sent by President Castro of Venezuela arrived here recently aboard schooners and an Italian steamer and was deposited in New.
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Curacoa
Castro
Venesuela
Japan considers war on France over Kamranh Bay protest
Tokyo reports Japan may declare war on France with British aid. Russia’s Baltic fleet remains at Kamranh Bay as elders urge action. A Japanese squadron aims to strike Russians there while Admiral Togo keeps the Pacific passage open. American and British ships monitor neutrality breaches.
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France
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Nine Pension Examiners Resign Under Pressure
Nine of the ten pension examiners on the board of review resigned after being told their resignations would lead to restorations. Commissioner Warner sent the resignations to Secretary Hitchcock for immediate acceptance. The resignations followed dispute over approving pensions for Civil War volunteers whose services were not used by the government.
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Hitchcock
Secretary of the Interior
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New Jersey
Strike Spreads as Teamsters Walk Out at Forbe s Firm
Chicago April 20 Influences push for an amicable settlement in the Montgomery Ward dispute while the teamsters strike widens. About 150 drivers at the E M Forbes Teaming company walk out after the firm barters deliveries to Montgomery Ward. President Spear of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters pledges a broad action against firms delivering to the big store.
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Montgomery, Ward & Co
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International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Barrett Resigns as Panama U.S. Minister Seeks Retirement
John Barrett of Portland has asked to be relieved as United States minister to Panama to retire from the diplomatic corps. The State department had considered recall and had planned to replace him with Judge Charles Magoon from the Insular bureau, with an eye to another post.
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John Barrett
Portland
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Charles Magoon
Insular Bureau
Great Snowstorm Traps Wyoming and Colorado Lines
A severe April snowstorm in Wyoming and Denver area leaves Cheyenne telegraph and telephone wires down at midnight. One Postal Telegraph line remained working and railway trains run behind schedule. Storm heavy across southern Wyoming with little detail available.
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Postal Telegraph Company
British Engineer Named for Panama Canal Board
Washington April 20 Sir Mortimer Durand the British ambassador informed Secretary Taft that at the secretarys invitation the British government selected Chief Engineer Hunter builder of the Manchester Ship Canal to act as a consulting engineer of the Panama canal board.
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Mortimer Durand
Taft
Hunter
Manchester Ship Canal
Panama Canal Board
Russians Move To Face Japanese In Far East Clash
Paris reports that the Russian fleet under Vice Admiral Rojestvensky sailed from Kamranh bay on Thursday with eight first class battleships and other vessels. The move aims to locate and engage the Japanese fleet, with Nebogatoff’s Pacific squadron believed to join.
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Far East
Delcasse
Rojestvensky
Kamranh Bay
Nebogatoff
Jonquieres
Cochin China
Japan
Russia
China and Powers Reach Gold Indemnity Agreement
The United States reports that after two years of talks China will sign a three paragraph accord to settle deficits from silver price drops. China pays 6 million dollars plus 4 percent interest starting Jan 1 1905, issues fractional gold bonds, and will settle yearly indemnity in 12 equal monthly installments with biannual credits. Interest at 4 percent applies to prepaid monthly payments, with optional settlements in gold bullion drafts or telegraphic transfers at London rates.
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New York
Powera
China
Pekin
London
Pardee Names the Days for Irrigation Congress in Portland
Governor Pardee as president of the National Irrigation Congress announces the next session will be held in Portland from August 21 to 24, following the Trans Mississippi congress August 16 to 19. He calls the meeting among the most important with topics including the U S Reclamation service. There is hope President Roosevelt may attend for a day and President Diaz of Mexico has been invited.
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Cal
Pardee
National Irrigation Congress
Portland
United States Reclamation Service
Roosevelt
Diaz
Mexico
Not Enough Money to Pay Them
Washington April 21 On account of the shortage of last year's appropriation Commissioner Richards of the General land office has found it necessary to dispense temporarily with the services of 17 of the 80 special agents They have been furloughed and will be restored when the new appropriation bill becomes available on July 1 next The suspensions have been made in locations where there were more than one agent It is believed the service will not be materially crippled.
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Washington
Richards
General Land Office
Japanese Accumulating Stores In Line of Communications
Reports from Niuchwag indicate few transports arrive while traffic surged after the Liao river opening. The Japanese have amassed vast stores along their line of communication to ensure full field supplies even if transport is disrupted by a possible Russian Pacific squadron.
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Tientain
Niuchwag
Liao River
Russian Pacific Squadron
Stock Transfer Tax Law Signed in Albany
Gov. Higgine signed the bill imposing a stamp tax of 2 cents on each $100 of par value of all corporation stock securities sold or transferred in Albany on April 21.
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Higgine
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