Comprehensive World News Bites Jump Week’s Events
Pittsburg street-car men may strike. General Funston pursues Aguinaldo. Kruger to visit the U S next month. Philippine commission tests Negros. Japan protests Russo Chinese treaty. Lisbon seizes Jesuit property. Spain sells island rights for 100000 dollars. Tornado damages Pensacola shipping. Corea removes British customs official. Washington votes on textbooks. Von Waldersee may arbitrate Tien Tsin. Mrs Nation escorted by police. Russian student troubles prompt czar’s meeting. New Jersey village burned after coal train wreck. Insurgents may extend voting law deadlines. Weyler pursues war reforms. Soldier rations improved. war budget cuts. Britain objects to New Zealand trade reopen. 200 Kansas City workers strike for overalls. Overalls price cut to 98 cents a dozen. Lord Waterpark bankruptcy under Gladstone act. Floods devastate Andalusia. hurricane hits New Heibrides. Representative Livingstone ill but improving. Olympia in drydock for below waterline work. Company I to Fort Wingate. Cuba’s treasurer-elect Roloff to bond 200000. Shamrock II trials ahead. Senator Frye sails for Santo Domingo. Charles Roller arrested for embezzlement. King Edward confirms Palmer as India commander. Pearl Colleasure shot at Guthrie. Bohemian census debate urgent. Gaylord firm bankruptcy feared after rains. Pillsbury bequests to schools and hospitals.
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Solent
Senator Frye
Maine
New York
Santo Domingo
Charles Roller
Los Angeles
Newark
N. J
Edward
Arthur Power Palmer
India
Baltimore & Ohio Orders 105 New Engines
The Baltimore & Ohio railroad has ordered 105 new engines. The report notes Florida is crowded with visitors from northern and western states. It also states language skills in the US Army with 304 officers fluent in Spanish, 224 in French and 136 in German. It mentions 73 heirs to the British throne besides King Edward within Victoria's direct line.
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The
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
United States
Edward
Victoria
Diplomacy Settles Tien Tain Dispute Evading Clash
In Pekin on March 23 Count Von Waldersee General Barrow and General Wogack agreed to withdraw Russian troops from Tien Tain if Britain also pulls back British forces and railway work halts until a diplomatic solution. British and Russian troops to withdraw at 5 am. marines to ships. Australian brigade debated. French arrangement by General Ballaud deemed satisfactory.
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Pekin
Count von Waldersee
Barrow
Wogack
Tien Tain
Admiral Seymour
Port Arthur
Tien Tsin
Ballaud
Military To Civil Transition In Philippines Planned
The transfer from military to civil government in the Philippines is expected around June 3 per War Department calculations based on Taft commission and General MacArthur. The military will remain briefly to support civil authorities and then withdraw, with native police organized where possible.
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Washington
Philippines
War Department
Taft Commission
MacArthur
Philippine Commission
Battleship Kearsarge and Alabama Reach Gulf Cruise
The flagship Kearsarge and the Alabama of the North Atlantic squadron moved into the Gulf for a cruise with Target Bay as a destination. The Massachusetts ran aground near buoy No. 7 after leaving the channel, with 24 feet of water under the forward turret. President O'Brien of the National Bar Pilot Association arrived and noted the vessel is aground. officials expect it to be pulled off tomorrow.
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Pensacola
Fla
Kearsarge
Alabama
North Atlantic
Gulf
Target Bay
Culebra Island
Massachusetts
O'Brien
National Bar Pilot Association
Philippine Trade Sees Trade Balance Favorable in 1900
For January to August 1900 imports from the United States rose 72 percent to 1.34 million dollars while total imports and exports show a strong trade surplus. Exports to the United States fell slightly to about 1.95 million, with total exports valued at 17.81 million and imports at 16.06 million.
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Washington
Philippine Islands
United States
Archipelago
Division of Insular Affairs
War Department
Panic Fire Totals Warehouse in Chicago
A large warehouse owned by J. S. Ford, Johnson & Co. at Sixteenth Street and Wabash Avenue burned completely. Walls collapsed with firemen inside, causing injuries and a panic among thousands of onlookers. Loss estimated at 200000 dollars for building and stock.
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Chicago
J. S. Ford, Johnson & Co
Sixteenth Street
Wabash Avenue
Philadelphia
Weat Park
Fifty-second
Jefferson Streets
Jhe York (Pa.) Ice Manufacturing Co
One Cent Per Mile Rate Promulgated for G A R Encampment
An important meeting of railway men in Cleveland Ohio announced a fixed one cent per mile rate for the Grand Army of the Republic National encampment to be held in Cleveland next September. The rate covers travel to and from points in Central Passenger Association territory and will be offered to connecting lines and outside territory for leasing.
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Cleveland
Grand Army of the Republic
Central Passenger Association
Oregon State News Items of Interest Across the State
A statewide brief reviews growth and improvements in industries. Ashland begins Ashland freight depot. Pendleton forms a corner band. La Grande plans a large fruit cannery. John Day mine resumes. Salem eyes bond-backed docks. Eugene buyers seek 25000 dollar school bonds. Summerville outfits a new creamery. Weston farm land sale at 13500 dollars. Quartzburg links with Prairie City by telephone. Elk Creek toll road nears completion. Gold Beach extends telephone line. Elmira bridge near Eugene rebuilt after flood. Ashland land exchange near Klamath county. Baker City hosts gold nugget display. Pendleton plans a spring horseshow. Ashland lumber trade hints at spring revival. Milton bridge repairs after high water. Sumpter Valley RR to extend toward Whitney. Eugene sheriff rounds up 11 hobos, jailing them amid chicken theft concerns.
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Ashland
Pendleton
la Grande
John Day
Sheep Gulch
Portland Markets and commodity prices noted for 1899 era
Market data lists prices for wheat flour oats hay butter eyes poultry and meats in Portland valleys with values per bushel per ton or per pound. Includes wool mohair and hemp-esque commodities. ends with political notes on secret police arrests in Russia emigration trends in Norway and a remark about Congressman Linney’s unique Confederate service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Valley
Graham
Gray
Oregon
Wool—Valley
Troops Withdrawn From Tien Tsin Land Dispute
Berlin reports Count von Waldersee says Anglo Russian dispute at Tien Tsin settled militarily with withdrawals and salutes. British say no offence to Russian flag intended and boundary marks dispute paused until governments agree. Pekin notes both sides pulled back and marines arrived to prevent clashes.
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Berlin
War Office
Count von Waldersee
Tien Tsin
Wogack
Barrow
Why Botha Declined Evidence of Kitchener Talks
London dispatch notes Daily Chronicle outline of negotiations between Lord Kitchener and General Botha. Key points include amnesty limits, self government upon hostilities end, £1,000,000 for Boer property, loans for rebuilding, English or Dutch education, and no church asset claims. Botha accepted most terms but rejected full citizenship for politically domained blacks and voiced concerns over Jewish capitalist status.
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London
Daily Chronicle
Ktchener
Botha
Lord Kitchener
Cape Colony
Jamaica
Territory Orders Refund of Pima County Bonds
The territorial supreme court in Phoenix holds the territory must refund bonds totaling 352000 with interest. The decision also reestablishes the territorial loan commission, once abolished by the legislature. The 200000 in bonds were issued to promote a Tucson to Globe railroad, begun but unfinished, with interest unpaid and bonds held in New York.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Territorial Supreme Court
Pina County
Territorial Loan Commission
Tucson
Globe
New York
Government invites bids for Alaska freight contract
Seattle March 25 Major Ruhlen will issue an invitation to shipping firms to submit proposals for a summer Alaska contract to carry government stores to Nome St Michael and interior posts via the Yukon river. About 15000 tons of freight are expected. Bids open March 30. Four ships will serve Alaska this season.
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Seattle
Wash
Ruhlen
Alaska
Nome
St. Michael
War Department
Yukon River
Tom Ketchum Black Jack Executed in Santa Fe
Tom Ketchum known as Black Jack was executed in Santa Fe New Mexico on March 25 after a February 25 sentence from the territorial supreme court. He faced multiple murder and felony accusations but was tried for holdups including a train robbery near Folsom and the death penalty applied in the territory.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Tom Ketchum
Ketchum
Territorial Supreme Court
Folsom
Northwest Pensions Granted Across States
Washington March 25 report lists pensions by state and beneficiary. Oregon includes William H. Rom ley Medford blank amount, Samuel B. Jackson Eugene twelve dollars, Catherine A. Young Portland twelve dollars, John Dennis Portland twelve dollars. Washington shows Thomas F. Mahan Seattle eight dollars, Peter Chambers Port Angeles six dollars, William M. Matloz Thorp six dollars.
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Washington
Oregon
Rcinal
William H. Romley
Medford
Samuel B. Jackson
Eugene
Catherine A. Young
Portland
Spain
John Dennis
Thomas F. Mahan
Seattle
Peter Chambers
Port Angeles
William M. Matloz
Thorp
General Wogack Rejects Arbitration Amid Tien Tsin Tension
London dispatch reports General Wogack refusing Count von Waldersee's arbitration and demanding British withdrawal and apology for removing the Russian flag. British Barrow rejects both, with government backing, as reinforcements are sent. Foreign office notes no hostilities at Tien Tsin and no stock exchange confirmation of clashes.
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London
Wogack
Count von Waldersee
Tsin
Pekin
Daily Mail
Barrow
Russia
Corea
Kobe
Masampo
Foreign Office
Tien Tsin
London Stock Exchange
New York
Reinforcements depart Pekin for Tien Tsin as tensions ease
A special train carrying Australian troops left Pekin for Tien Tsin at 10 this morning. British marines arrived from the Taku forts to guard the disputed land while French and Russian forces hold positions in their concessions. General Lorne Campbell ordered all British tugs flown at half mast after ex president Harrison’s death.
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Pekin
Tien Tsin
Barrow
Taku
Madras
Count von Waldersee
Lorne Campbell
Woegack
Russia
Sihhs
Harrison
United States Ships New York to Morocco for Settlement
Washington dispatch says the armored cruiser New York sails to Morocco to press claims of 50 000 with Consul General Gummere awaiting in Marrakesh France seeks broader control of Africa and urged denouncement of Tunis treaties. The US treats Morocco as a sovereign power and aims for an immediate settlement without bombardment.
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New York
Herald
Washington
United States
Morocco
France
Tunis
Magargan
Gummere
Marakesh
Murder by Bulgarian Brigands in Salonica Region
Turkish minister reports four Musulmen killed by Bulgarian brigands in the Mahelahi mountains. The attackers burned the bodies and were captured. They confessed and were sent to the French court authorities for trial.
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Washington
Salonica
M«ahelahi
Peru Protests Chile Policy Via Diplomatic Note
Lima reports D F Osman y Pardó Peru foreign minister is drafting a protest note against Chile policy to be sent to all American republics. Meanwhile Cesare Chacaltana Peru envoy in Santiago has presented a protest and retirement, not published until his departure.
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Lima
Peru
D. F. Osman Y Pardo
Chile
North
Central
South America
Santiago de Chile
Cesare Chacaltana
Senor Chacaltana
River of Fire Destroys New Jersey Village Glengarden
A freight train of 18 tank cars and coal cars derailed near Glengarden New Jersey. Exploding oil ignited a blazing flood that swept the village, destroying homes and the Masonic Temple within minutes. Loss is estimated at 60 000 to 75 000 dollars.
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New Jersey
New York
Glengerdes
J. Wiletts
New Jersey Central Railroad
Glengarden
Oll
Masonic Temple
Want Civil Rule Negros Proposes Provincial Government
Delegates from Occidental Negros and others favor provincial governments across Negros Islands. They urge reduced taxes and salaries, new schools, and better roads. Military schools exist. Taft promises American teachers and unified provincial organization. Panay surrender news meets applause.
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Negros
Bacalor
Island of Negros
Occidental Negros
Ths
Taft
Panay
Harrison Estate Value Revealed and $40000 Life Insurance
General Harrison's Estate in Indianapolis valued at about $380000 with life insurance of 40000 announced by Union Trust Company president Eitel executor. The appraisal covers real estate railroad bonds stock in Union Trust and other securities.
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General Harrison
Indianapolis
Harrison
Eitel
Union Trust Company
Law Building
Two Insurgent Surrenders Reported in Cavite Province
In Cavite four insurgent officers and 53 men with 66 rifles surrendered to Lt Col Frank J D Baldwin of the Fourth US Cavalry. One insurgent officer and 12 men with 16 rifles surrendered to Col Walter Schuyler of the Forty-Sixth Volunteer Infantry. The Evangelical church service in Manila remains well attended as Protestantism grows in Pampanga.
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Manila
Cavite
Frank JD. Baldwin
Fourth
United States Cavalry
Walter Schuyler
Forty-Sixth Volunteer Infantry
Protestantiam
Pampan
New York Cruiser Arrives in Gibraltar to Escort Gummere
The armored cruiser New York reached Gibraltar on March 25 to convey United States Consul General Gummere from Tangier to Mazagan. He will travel overland to Morocco City to demand an apology from the sultan for an apparent slight and press long-standing US claims. He may also seek settlement of various grievances including the Fez mob incident and related reparations.
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Gibraltar
New York
Gummere
United States
Tangier
Mazagan
Morocco City
Morocco
Marcus Ezequi
Fez
China urged to restore stability and pay indemnity
British reports note withdrawals of Russian and British troops from Tianjin as ministers plan to help China resume normal governance. French general Voyron orders a replacement regiment. ministers debate policing legation quarters and China’s ability to pay a looming indemnity. Officials oppose maintaining a large army and seek to put Pekin back on its feet at the earliest.
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Pekin
Tien Tain
M. de Glers
China
London
St. Petersburg
Voyron
Tien Tsin
Re-marking of International Boundary Planned at Mount Baker
Seattle dated March 25 government expert C H Sinclair will depart soon to re mark the Mount Baker boundary. Captain J F Pratt of the coast and geodetic survey says no change, only restoration and relabeling of posts monuments and landmarks to reduce future errors. BE C Bernard will lead the expedition with possible Canadian commission present as a precaution.
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Seattle
C. H. Sinclair
Mount Baker
J. F. Pratt
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
BE. C. Bernard
Father of Mrs Marcus Daly Died in Anacostia
Helena Mont March 25 Zenas E Evans father of Marcus Daly and Mrs J Rowe Clark died at Anacostia at 79 years of age He came to Montana from Vermont in the early sixties leaving Ver ayivania
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Marcus Daly
Helena
Mont
Zenas E. Evans
J. Rowe Clark
W. A. Clark
Anacostia
Cowes Montana
Ver Ayivania
Movements Against General Fo Near Tha banchu Result in Boers Loss
Enemy forces near Tha banchu broke southward to the right and left. The action ended with about 200 Boers killed, 120000 sheep, 5 cattle and a host of cattle reported.
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Bloemfontein
Thabanchu
Post Office Moves and Appointments in Northwest Regions
Ironside Oregon and Connell Washington see post office relocations. The Ironside post office moves west by one ninth mile with no change in name. A new Connell post office opens in Pradilla county between Jaison and Hatton. Charles A Joya is named postmaster. Madyville in Washington will close March 30.
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Washington
Ironside
TP Ler
Connell
Pradilla County
Jaison
Hatton
Charles A Joya
Madyvill
Ing County
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