Week in Review Condensed Rundown Of 1900s Events
A fire in Pittsburg killed one firefighter and injured three. Skagway to Juneau cable bids soon. No change in the Tien Tsin Anglo Russian dispute. Seventh Infantry to Manila from Vancouver. Two men died and 15 prostrated from a steamer explosion. Americas conference, wars, and uprisings noted. Various trials, deaths, and political actions listed, including航, naval cadets from Hawaii, and a panorama of global incidents.
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Pittsburg
Skagway
Colombia signals openness on canal route via Panama
Senor Martinez Silvera, foreign minister of Colombia and current Colombian minister in Washington, met with Secretary Hay in Washington to discuss the Panama canal route through Colombia. He indicated Colombia would remove obstacles if the United States seeks to adopt the route, noting three parties would need to agree: the United States, Colombia, and the French company. He added the French projectors hold a six year renewed concession and an arrangement could meet the Walker Commission’s requirements.
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Washington
Senor Martinez Silvera
Republic of Colombia
Hay
Panama Canal
Colombia
Silvera
United States
Panama
Walker Commission
Medals Design Battle Over Santiago Heroes Choice
Washington reports naval officials weigh medal designs for Santiago campaign heroes. Debate centers on using Admiral Sampson's profile on medals for those who served in Manila Bay and Santiago. Secretary Long refers the issue to the awards board led by Assistant Secretary Hackett for final decision.
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Santiago
New York
Washington
Manila Bay
Dewey
Sampson
Long
Board of Awards
Hackett
Watson
Philippines
Germany Liable in Samoa Troubles Report
A Paris to Herald report from Washington says King Oscar of Norway and Sweden will determine Germany's responsibility for the Samoa disturbances that led to deaths of American and British personnel and the partition of the islands. Britain and Germany filed property claims. the U S state department briefs are nearly finished and will be submitted to the royal arbitrator.
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New York
Germany
Samoa
Oscar
Norway
Sweden
Herald
Washington
Great Britain
State Department
Stockholm
United States
The Thirtieth Returns Transport Hancock Arrives
The Hancock arrives from Manila with the Thirtieth United States volunteer Infantry. On board 875 people including 26 officers and 748 enlisted men from Michigan Illinois and Indiana. The unit includes 72 prisoners and discharged soldiers. two prisoners face life sentences. Brigadier General Campbell is among cabin passengers.
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Hancock
San Francisco
Manila
James Dugan
Eleventh Cavalry
Ellwood Morgan
Forty Ninth Infantry
Campbell
Post Offices Established in Agate and Grant Washington
Northwest Postoffices reports two new offices in Washington state on the Tolo to Eagle Point route. Agate in Jackson county appoints Jefferson F Grigoby as postmaster. Grant in Mason county names John H Bille as postmaster.
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Northwest Postoffices
Washington
Agate
Jackson County
Tolo
Eagle Point
Jefferson F. Grigoby
Grant
Mason County
Wash
John H. Bille
Blizzard Hammers Wisconsin Railways and Towns
Reports from Eastern Wisconsin show a severe blizzard with trains six to eight hours late in Glenwood. New Richmond and Marinette report heavy snow, with Cumberland noting the worst in years. Grand Rapids roads rocked and Meno minee records six inches of snow and the season s worst storm.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Glenwood
New Richmond
Marinette
Cumberland
Grand Rapids
Menominee
Oregon State News Commercial and Financial Happenings
A roundup of industry growth across Oregon towns with notes on new opera house in Eugene, post office stamp machine in Baker City, and a range of agricultural and mining updates. Reports include Pendleton water meters, a gold vein near Gold Hill, a mill start at Perry, and various price listings for crops, livestock, and goods.
Pan American Exposition Opens May 1 in Buffalo
Arrangements for the Pan American exposition near completion as Buffalo gears to open May 1 with President McKinley and cabinet expected on route to the Pacific coast. Telecommunication links planned with Western Hemisphere presidents and Canada to trigger a synchronized greeting and fountain ceremony.
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Buffalo
N. Y
McKinley
Pacific Coast
Temple of Music
Western Hemisphere
Canada
Roosevelt
Odell
Taft Commission to Submit Philippines Government Plan
Washington dispatch reports the Taft commission has been ordered to forward its recommendations on the form of government for the Philippines to the War Department. The president expects plans may be submitted for consideration, though no details or suggestions have yet been received. The commission has been left unhampered to propose any form it deems fit.
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New York
Washington
Theimes
Taft Commission
War Department
Philippines
New York to Visit Tangier For Moroccan Claim Demand
The cruiser New York will stop at Tangier on the way to Manila to pick up Consul General Gummere and convey him to a port near Rabat. He will press the sultan to settle American citizen claims. The ship will await his return, using a naval demonstration to impress the sultan.
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Morocco
New York
Washington
Tangier
Manila
Gummere
India Population Stationary After Census At 294 Million
The Calcutta census reports India at 294 million, up 7 million in a decade. Excluding newly enumerated Baluchistan Sikkim and hills areas, net growth is 1.4 percent due to improved methods. Two famines, disease mortality, and falling birth rates depress native states.
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India
Calcutta
Baluchistan
Shaustaksat
Chion Hills
Sikkim
British and Russian Forces Clash Over Railway Limits at Tien Tsin
British and Russian guards face off near the railway boundary in the Russian concession at Tien Tsin. British reinforcements arrive as tensions rise. imminent trouble unless Russian forces withdraw.
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Tien Tsin
Warships in Venezuelan Waters Near Margarita Island
The German cruiser Vineta is making further investigations about Margarita Island. The Italian cruiser Dogali is monitoring Venezuelan affairs and ready to protect Italian interests. The United States cruiser Scorpion has arrived at Port of Spain Trinidad.
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Port of Spain
Trinidad
Vineta
Marguerita
Dogall
Venezuela
United States
Scorpion
Fire at Merchants Hotel Claims a Fatality and Injuries
Early today at 3 53 A M electric light wires ignited a blaze at the Merchants hotel 485 Pennsylvania avenue Washington D C causing panic as guests jumped from windows L F Meary 48 was killed Injured include Stephen Collins proprietor W B Catchings of Kentucky John Scanlon and W B Ketchum of Connecticut
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Washington
Merchants Hotel
Pennsylvania Avenue
L. F. Meary
Stephen Collins
W. B. Catchings
Kentucky
John Scanlon
W. B. Ketchum
Connecticut
Carnegie offers $1 million for St. Louis public library
Andrew Carnegie has offered to donate one million dollars for a new public library in St. Louis, matching his other gifts to cities across the United States and abroad. The proposal underscores his continuing civic philanthropy and the push for a modern library in St. Louis.
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St. Louis
Andrew Carnegie
St. Louisa
Carnegie
United States
Simplicity Drives Aims For Office In Detroit Journal Play
A clipped Detroit Journal line notes a man bold enough to seek office by any means. The remark hints at political bravado and public scrutiny in a wartime style society.
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Detroit Journal
British General Hesitates Amid Tien Tam Siding Action
On March 18 Pekin reports Russian forces seized a rail siding at Tien Tam and guard it with armed patrols. General Barrow delays action likely due to General Ganelee's absence, after lengthy talks with Sir Ernest Satow. Russians express triumph while American military line is sold to a private company.
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Pekin
Tien Tam
Barrow
Ganelee
Ernest Satow
China objects to Manchurian control by Russia
China protests limits on Manchurian arms import and army reorganization as Russia exercises practical control over Chinese officials. Foreign ministers continue Indemnities discussions. Li Hung Chang reported in good health. Field Marshal Count von Valdersee left for Tientsin and Shanghai via Wei Hai Wei.
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Pekin
China
Russia
Li Hung Chang
Count von Valdersee
En Tsin
Gaselee
U S Neutrality Sought Over Manchuria Pact
Washington reports the government has not secured an official statement on the alleged Russia China agreement over Manchuria protectorate. Opposition remains unclear but likely, while Pekin indemnities and punishments prompt concern. Special Commissioner Rockhill works to keep Chinese demands manageable within U S policy.
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Washington
Russia
China
Manchuria
Pekin
United States
Rockhill
Fire destroys Cloverport in deadly gas explosion
A midnight gas pipe rupture in Cloverport Kentucky started a fire that wiped out much of the town. More than 1000 residents, about half the population, are homeless and suffering in the cold as relief trains and aid arrive from Louisville Louisville and the American Tobacco Company suffer heavy losses including 1 000 000 pounds of tobacco while 600 tents and 5 000 loaves of bread are dispatched for relief efforts.
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Cloverport
Louisville
American Tobacco Company
Louisaville, Henderson & St. Louis Railroad
Platt Discusses Cuba Amendment With President and Root
Senator Platt of Connecticut met with the president and later Secretary Root to address Cuba and the Platt amendment. He refused to discuss a Cuban leader’s criticism but defended the measure as in the best interests of both Cuba and the United States, acknowledging initial pride but trusting Cuban acceptance of its sincerity.
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Washington
Platt
Connecticut
Cuba
Root
Havana
United States
Man Claims Rainier cave discovery linked to land title
A Mount Rainier cave claimant, said to have found a cave near Chehalis Washington, is being pursued by local attorneys to secure title to the land. The man cites buying horses in Winlock and staying at a hotel there last summer, but details remain unclear.
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Chehal's
Wash
Mount Rainier
Winiwoek
Fire Fatality at Pittsburg Hair Felt Factory Blaze
A deadly fire at the Hiram W. French Company hair felt factory on Duquesne Way spreads to the exposition building. One man dies and three firemen are badly burned by a live wire contact amid heavy damage to lumber yards and machinery hall.
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Pittsburg
Fpa
Duquesne Way
Fort Street
Hiram W. French Company
Gallagher & Banker
Henry Henk
William Miller
Miller
Snyder
Sheckler
Griffith
American Consul Arrested in Venezuela
News from Port of Spain reports Ignacio Balz the United States consul at Barcelona Venezuela has been arrested and jailed without stated cause. This marks a second such incident in five months as threats reportedly extracted money from him. Balz warns he will resign without protection from Washington. Earlier Loomis the US minister at Caracas demanded an apology which was ignored.
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Russia
Barcelona
Venezuela
Jeagsie Morrison
Castle
Eldorado
Kan
Washington Mine
Oxford
N. J
Cleveland
Gavin, Parmalee & White
Jim Harris
J. H. Allen
Ottumwa, Kan
Port OF Spain
Trinidad
United States
Ignacio HK. Balz
Washington
Balz
Loomis
Caracas
State of siege proclaimed amid university unrest
The government has proclaimed a siege in Odessa, Kiev, and Kharkov after riotous student disturbances. Reports say a student died in Kharkov from March 4 injuries. In St Petersburg 800 students refused lectures. police arrested 16. Technological school students gathered. mining academy closed. Count Tolstoi reportedly active in Moscow disturbances amid factory strikes.
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ST. Petersburg
Odessa
Kieff
Khaykh
Kharkoff
University of
Count Tolstoi
Moscow
New York Ship Reaches Dock After Ammonia Explosion
The steam ship New York arrived at her dock at 10 tonight after a voyage marked by an ammonia tank explosion that caused loss of life and heavy damage. Fifteen men were overcome by fumes last Thursday, two died and were buried at sea. Several others were treated in the ship’s hospital, one remained hospitalized at docking.
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New York
Bulgarians Stand Trial in Salonica Revolt Case
Official dispatches report the trial of 19 Bulgarians opened at Salonica on March 11 for alleged membership in a revolutionary committee at Sofia and for fomenting disorder across Salonica Monastir and Kossozvo.
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Constantinople
Salonica
Sofa
Monastir
Koscovo
Nine new bubonic plague cases reported in Cape Town
Cape Town reports nine new bubonic plague cases in the last 48 hours with six colored residents and three Europeans affected. The health update remains cautious on spread and containment efforts.
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Cape Town
Reward for Rescue of Explorers in Venice Arctic Party
The Venice municipal court offers 20 000 lire to foreign navigators who rescue Count Franco Quirini and the Norwegian sailor from the Duke of Abruzzi Arctic expedition on the Stella Polare. A 5 000 lire reward is offered for definite news on their fate.
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Venice
Franco Quirini
Duke of Abruzzi
Fire roars through seven story Boston Advertiser building
A blaze in the Daily Advertiser and Record offices in Newspaper Row traps three proofreaders on the top floors. Dozens are injured, many escape to a adjoining roof as firefighters battle flames for hours. Loss tops $150,000 with scant insurance.
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Boston
Daily Advertiser
Record
Newspaper Row
Dewet Struggles With Mental Strain Amid War Text
From Bloemfontein dated March 18, released prisoners say General Dewet appears mad due to fatigue and stress. He rarely sleeps, travels with few followers, and hides his plans, rejecting peace talks and demanding independence above all. It is unclear where Venet or President Steyn are.
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Bloemfontein
Dewet
Reat
Governor Ogilvie Accuses Official of Swindle at Dawson
In Beattle Washington March 6 Gov Ogilvie told the Yukon council an unnamed high official claimed he and contractor D Matheson conspired in a colossal swindle. He will pursue criminal libel charges. Mrs McConnell hotel owner accuses the council and Matheson of blackmail to ruin her business. Senkler files libel suit against her. The case stirs Dawson city.
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Dawson
Matheson
Senkler
McConnell
Eight-Hour Law Applies Only to Daily Workers
In Tacoma on March 18 Judge W H Snell ruled the state eight hour public works law covers only day workers and not those paid by the month or year.
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Tacoma
Wash
Superior Court
W. H. Snell
A Dangerous Complaint from the Times Herald
A short satirical note from the Chicago Times Herald questions gender reactions to flattery. It contrasts praising a woman as good with praising her beauty, implying differing emotional responses.
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Chiceco Times-Herald
Troops Sail for Manila From Fort Myer to Manila
The transport Indiana sailed for Manila with the Twenty eighth Infantry led by Major Yeatman and company D of the Tenth Infantry led by Lieutenant C N Jones. The Fifth Cavalry squadron arrived from Fort Myer and will sail on the Meade the next day under commander W W Raffert.
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San Francisco
Indiana
Manila
Yeatman
Tenth Infantry
C. N Jones
Fifth Cavalry
Fort Myer
Kh Raffert
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