Global turmoil and disasters spark terse wires
Reports from around the world note massive drownings in China as 200 people break through ice and 106 perish. Skirmishes continue in Manila with American casualties. China sees renewed rebellion. a 10,000 strong army raids central provinces. Valparaiso hosts President Sarmiento as the Argentine training ship arrives. Madrid debates republican propaganda. Pais is seized. Comet found by Dr Wolfe announced from Harvard. Yokohama endures a strong quake with loss of life. Montana bans boxing via veto. Eagan departs Washington for Honolulu. France shaken by dynamite rumors. a Seattle court case targets James J Hill over tidelands. Cuba-bound funds, Kipling child dies, US gunboats sail, Manila waterworks rebels repelled, Talbot carries Lord Hershel’s body. Oregon Short Line stock rally. Toulon explosion kills 60. Otis plans assault near Manila. Von Diedrichs suspended. Henry touted in US. Stock losses from storms hit 6 percent, about 750,000 cattle. Park Steel Company forms in New Jersey with $1,000,000 capital.
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Tien-Tsin
China
Manila
Sarmiento
Valparaiso
Yokohama
Smith
Montana
Eagan
Washington
Miles
Honolulu
France
Toulon
James J. Hill
Great Northern Railway Company
Seattle
W. F. Hays
Smith Cove
President Hill
Carey
Cuba
Josephine Kipling
Rudyard Kipling
New York
New York Herald
la Guayara
Venezuela
United States
Annapolis
Vickeburg
Jamaica
Oregon
Talbot
Gamble
Bermuda
Lord Hershel
England
Oregon Short Line Railroad Company
Union Pacifica Railway Company
Winds and wrecks as storms sweep multiple states
A 45 mph wind in St Louis injures five as signs topple. Minnesota to Wisconsin snow storm delays travel. Oklahoma City gale collapses hundreds of homes, $50,000 damage. Ships move hay and lumber to Manila while tensions rise in Cuba and Asia. Navy ships sail. rewards offered for Spanish captives. Red Cross ships $20,000 in aid.
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St. Louis
Philippine Islands
United States
Hong Kong
Oklahoma City
O. T
New Allan Line Steamer Castilian Goes Ashore Near Yarmouth
The Castilian, 8200 tons, on maiden voyage from Liverpool to Halifax, ran aground at Gannet rock light in fog near Yarmouth N S. Passengers and crew were evacuated with no panic. tugs dispatched from Yarmouth, lifebelts worn, baggage preserved.
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Halifax
Allan Line
Portland
Gannet Rock Light
Yarmouth
Liverpool
Barrett
Rebels Fail To Attack Manila Front Lines
Manila dispatch reports a planned assault by Filipinos on General Otis and General Hale’s positions. Rebels fired signals and shelled the front for an hour but did not advance as American troops held fire except two companies. The city is said to be well policed with families of officers leaving aboard US transport.
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Manila
Otis
Hale
United States
Japan
Otishag
Narciesua
Luzon
Pavonia's Terrible Gale Turbulence and Damage Report
Steamer Pavonia from Liverpool to Boston endured a three day gale that slowed engines and tossed the ship. Boilers shifted and pipes broke, three lifeboats lost, rail and galley damaged, bakehouse stove in. Crew say walking aboard was impossible during the worst seas.
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Liverpool
Coward Line
Pavonia
Atkins
Boston
St. Michaela
Punta del Gado
Azores
War Dept Opens 25,000-Strong Army Recruiting Drive
The War Department launches recruitment to raise regular army from 40,000 to 65,000 with about 70 to 80 stations. Main offices are Chicago New York Philadelphia, with new posts at Augusta Anniston Albany Chickamauga Macon Savannah Hartford Harrisburg Columbus and nearby East towns. Recruits to be sent to the Philippines and join six regiments and six artillery under orders to reinforce General Otis at Manila.
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Washington
War Department
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Augusta
Anniston
Albany
Chickamauga Park
Macon
Savannah
Hartford
Conn
Harrisburg
Columbus
Philippines
Otis
Manila
Electric shock injures Lexington power house worker
Joseph Hampel an employee at the Lexington Avenue cable power house survived a about 2000 volt electric shock while adjusting a loose screw on the switchboard. He suffered severe burns and collapsed through a floor hole as the accident halted all cars on the road until circuits were readjusted.
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New York
Joseph Hampel
Lexington Avenue Cable Power House
Hampel
Chinese Rebellion Grows with Mass Killings and Looting
Reports from Victoria dated March 12 describe a China insurrection where rebel forces defeated imperial troops on January 23. The victors looted cities, massacred hundreds including women and children, mutilated corpses, and burned captured towns after siege.
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Victoria
B. C
China
Empress of India
China Mail
Kuyang
Meng- Sheng
Walla
New Magazine Rifle Tested at Washington Navy Yard
A private test at the navy yard showcased a new magazine rifle by 8 M. McLane of Cleveland. General Miles and other army officers observed as the weapon uses generated gases to power the magazine. It can fire in a single pull to empty the magazine or fire slowly while automatically ejecting, reloading, and cocking. Test deemed satisfactory.
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Washington
Navy Yard
8 M. McLane
Cleveland
Miles
Puebla withdraws from San Francisco transport plan
The City of Puebla, arriving from Manila, will likely not be reassigned to the transport service as owners prefer use on Puget Sound Hawaiian route. The transport Conemaugh will depart Thursday carrying supplies, men, and pack saddles. Major Wilson convicted and sentenced to dismissal, pay forfeiture, and one year hard labor. Ecuador revolution death toll reported with 690 killed and 400 prisoners. Ben Moore burned to death. companion injured. Santa Fe to enter San Francisco by mid July or early August. Omish patriarch Christian Naffreiger dies at 80. Switzerland dubs tourism its most profitable industry with no anticipated competition.
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City of
Puebla
San Francisco
United States
Manila
Conemaugh
Wilson
Santiago de Cuba
Marcel
Third Immune Regiment
Topeka
Kan
Marely
Santa Fe
Rumors of Disorder in Porto Rico Prompt Military Plea
Tribune dispatch from San Juan reports General Henry complaining he has only three regiments and two artillery batteries to police the island. Mutters of local self government and agitators spark discontent while natives and American troops clash in vigilance needed to curb violence.
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Chicago
the Tribune
Porto Rico
Tribune
San Juan de Porto Rico
War Department
Henry
New York
San Juan
Porto Rico Insurrection Fears Linked to Black Hand Plot
Colonel Hubbell reports Porto Ricans desire independence and predicts an uprising may occur. He cites demonstrations at departure of the Fourteenth Regiment and describes a thwarted conspiracy to attack barracks by stealth involving a Black Hand like group similar to the Ku Klux Klan.
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Chicago
Tribune
New York
William P. T Hubbell
Porto Rico
Hubbell
Black Hand
Ku Klux Klan
Caguay
RATE WAR BEGINS AND NAVY NEWS BULLETIN
Rate war begins with reduced second class fares from St Paul to the Pacific coast dropping to 25 with mutual agreement among the three Northern lines. Dewey will not be relieved at Manila without applying for relief and no officer has been selected to command the Asiatic squadron. Manila refrigerating plant bids open March 30. A hurricane in Queensland killed about 200 people.
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St. Paul
Pacific Coast
Minneapolis
Portland
Great Falls
Mont
Dewey
Washington
Navy Department
Manila
Schley
Asiatic Squadron
London
Adispatch
The
Times
Sydney
Queensland
Trouble on the Porcupine Americans Threaten to Drive the Canadians Away
Tensions rise over the Alaska boundary dispute at Porcupine creek. Canadians allegedly encroach six miles into American territory to stake claims and search for gold, provoking threats of force from Americans. Governor Brady’s letter to the interior secretary prompted a British recall request.
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Washington
Porcupine Creek
Apon
Brady
Alaska
Secretary of the Interior
Man and Woman Hanged in St Scholastique Quebec
Mrs Cornelia Poirier and Samuel Parslow were hanged for the 1897 murder of Isadore Poirier in St Scholastique Quebec. Life was declared extinct in eight minutes with crowds of 600 inside and 2 000 outside watching as the two were executed separately.
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St. Scholastique
Quebec
Cornelia Poirier
Samuel Parslow
Parslow
Administration considers Cuban civil government shift
Washington reports the administration weighing reforms to Cuba's governance. The military regime may yield to a largely civil cabinet while a military head remains in charge. Experts in finance revenue and island administration would man key posts to improve governance.
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Washington
Cuba
Completing the Rolls in Cuba and Manila Deaths Return
In Havana Inspector-General Koloff accelerates payroll rolls for Cuban troops noting rosters are missing or defective. He cites 6000 commissioned and 10000 noncommissioned officers amid 32000 privates as historically inflated thresholds. In Manila remains of Col W B Smith Maj McVenville Capt Elliott and Lt French are shipped home with honors aboard Scandia. Second Oregon volunteer escort. A Twenty second Infantry battalion reinforces General Wheaton's brigade.
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Havana
Koloff
Gomes
Manila
W. B. Smith
McVonville
David 8
Elliott
Eugene 8
French
United States
Scandia
Second
Oregon Volunteers
Twenty-second Infantry
General Wheaton
Explosion at Commodore mine kills several in Creede
An explosion at the Commodore mine in Creede Colorado early today unleashed hundreds of pounds of powder destroying sections of the mine. At least four men are confirmed dead with a sixth believed dead and a number more badly injured. Names identified include Scotty Wilson Frank Hee and John Larmer with a young minor among the victims.
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Creede
Colo
Commodore
Scotty’ Wilson
Frank Hee
John Larmer
Puebla Remains in Service as City of Puebla Re fit for Philippines Trip
The government revokes the order canceling the City of Puebla charter. The steamer Conemaugh loads for Manila and will likely call on Saturday. In San Francisco on March 18, the War Department says four batteries of the Sixth US Artillery will be stationed at Honolulu. The Second Volunteer Engineers may be recalled, leaving artillery as the Hawaiian garrison, with the Twenty fourth Infantry possibly sent from Fort Dougan and Fort Rosell.
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Puebla
San Francisco
Philippines
Manila
Manoata
War Department
Sixth United States Artillery
Honolulu II
Hawaiian Islands
Twenty-fourth United States Infantry
Fort Dougan
Utah
Fort Rosell
Wyo
Lawton at Manila Rebels Destroying Houses
Rebels incendiaries attacked Pandacan last night terrorizing inhabitants and destroying native houses. The US transport Grant with Major General Lawton and troops arrived. San Pedro Makati remains quiet aside from Filipino sharpshooters. Captain Tilly reports reception at Ilolo as Goodall’s battalion lands at Cebu and Negr os commissioners do work at Bacolot. The schooner Gloria reports San Joaquin stranded and mutiny among the crew.
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Manila
Pandacan
United States
Grant
New York
Lawton
Fourth Infantry
Seventeenth Infantry
San Pedro Macat
Maritime Steam Navigation Company
Ilo Do
Negros
Bacolot
St. Paul
Smith
Signal Corps
Ilolo
Tilly
Miller
Goodall
Cebu
Gloria
Curimac
Luzon
Filipino leaders stunned by Manila clash says ex minister
John Barrett, the former U.S. minister to Siam, in Hong Kong, says Aguinaldo’s circle fears the Manila fighting harms the Filipino independence effort. He reports leaders consider disbanding and yielding to American control after the treaty ratification.
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Tiong Kong
San Francisco
John Barrett
United States
Siam
Hong Kong
Manila
Aguinaldo
America
Europe
Fort Wrangel Residents Seek Annexation by Canada
Reports from Fort Wrangel Alaska say arriving settlers plan a petition to the joint high commission asking cession to Canada. They claim the change would boost Canadian travel to interior mines and aid local business prospects.
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Fellows Dyce
Seattle
Wash
Fort Wrangel
Alaska
Joint High Commission
Canada
Wage Increase Announced by National Tube Works
Pittsburg March 12 Theo National Tube Works Company announced today a 10 percent wage raise for its 6 000 employees to take effect March 16. Marlboro Mass March 12 The Underwood family tragedy is attributed to wood alcohol poisoning after four members died in a rear tenement of Frye shoe factory area. Victims include Edward Underwood and his two daughters Olive 21 Frances 19 and Olive’s 2 year old son John Clifford.
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Pittsburg
Theo National Tube Works Company
Marlboro
Mass
Underwood
Frye
Edward Underwood
Olive
Frances
John Clifford
Olive Underwood
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