Li Hung Chang and Russia policy insight
London April 3 Dr Morrison reports Li Hung Chang told The Times China fears Russia above all and will sign the Manchurian convention. He says China could disclose treaties but Russia keeps them secret, plans ten to twenty years respite while Russia presses gains, and fears other powers intervention. Singular theater accident in New York follows. Two horses collapse into the orchestra injuring their driver. crowds panic but exits opened and order restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Morrison
The
Times
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
Russia
China
New York
Academy of Music
iandau
David Peyser
Prisoner James Ryan’s attempted escape from Governor’s Island
Military prisoner James Ryan on Governor's Island, on parole since September 1900, tried to escape while on lamp lighter duty. He seized the government ferry, knocked a guard down at the landing, boarded a Broadway car, but was recaptured after a pursuit. Separate item notes John Allen MacKinnon, 36, an insane fugitive from New Jersey, jailed in Washington after escaping Morris Plains asylum, vowing not to return until a court orders it. Also reports a coal miners strike in Terre Haute with 5,000 idle workers after failed wage negotiations.
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New York
James Ryan
Governor's Island
Washington
John Allen MacKinnon
New Jersey State
Morris Plains
Morristown
Miners Laid Of For Celebrating
Shamokin Pennsylvania April 3 The Reli ance and Alaska collieries operated by the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Tron company employing two thousand men were closed down yesterday in definite. This move follows the men leaving work Monday to join a celebration at Mount Carmel. A cyclone near Georgina Brewer California April 3 passed a half mile west of the place yesterday afternoon. The path was a quarter mile wide. The wind was terrific. Turpentine trees for mules along the track were twisted off. Heavy limbs fell a mile from the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
Reliance
Alaska
Philadelphia and
Reading Coal and Tron company
Mount Carmel
Georgina
Brewer
Aguinaldo Takes Oath Under MacArthur Amnesty Terms
Washington April 3 The war department reports Aguinaldo has taken the oath of allegiance under MacArthur directed amnesty terms. He remains a prisoner for now but may receive immunity and possible release after investigation. MacArthur hopes for progress with Aguinaldo as a trusted ally in neutralizing remnants of the insurgent forces.
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Waeithar
Luder Hla
Washington
war department
Gen. MacArthur
Agwnalido
United States
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Macarthur
berthur
Asiatic
far east
ATL
Fatality at Linesgrove shocks small town
A man named Gulick killed his mother Amy Gublick and two brothers Philip and Harry Wware near Linesgrove yesterday. Police report the family found dead in the farmhouse with severe injuries. One person died instantly. investigation ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilis
Confession Links Lawyer Patrick to Murder of Millionaire Rice
In New York on April 3, Char F. Jones testified under oath that Albert T. Patrick plotted and directed the murder of William Marsh Rice. Jones described forged signatures, forged transfers, and a slow poisoning scheme using mercury and oxalic acid, culminating in a chloroform suffocation to end Rice's life.
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New York
Char F. Jones
William Marsh Rice
Ace
Albert T. Patrick
Patrick
Rice
Jones
Millionaire Rice
Madison avenue
Mr. Rice
millonaire
Ther
beta Rive
Mr Rice
Patri
Rive caol
Rive
Pennsylvania Legislature Proposes Apportionment Change
A Blair County representative introduced a bill raising House members from 204 to 207, reshaping county allocations with Philadelphia gaining seats and Luzerne, Lackawanna gaining. Several other measures followed, including mine safety, naval militia, and tax reforms. Senate adjourned after a brief session with minor measures and a Nevada legislature communication on cooperation for a constitutional amendment.
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THoeuar
Harrisburg
house
Patterson
Blair
house of representatives
Philadelphia
Allegheny
Cambria
Clearfield
Fayette
Jefferson
Northumberland
Westmoreland
Luzarne
Lackawanna
Adams
Bedford
Bradford
Bucks
Genter
Chester
Clarion
Columbia
Huntingdon
Lancaster
Lycowing
Mercer
Montgomery
Susquehanna
Schuylkill
Wayne
York county
city of
York
Reynolds
Colville
Laird
Willard
senate
Nevada
Snowbound Kansas towns face fuel and famine risk
In Atwood Kansas on April 3 heavy snow blankets the north west corner with two feet in places and drifts reaching two to three feet. Prairie roads are impassable, cattle losses mount, and towns report fuel and provisions shortages amid widespread distress. Rumors circulate of pension commission appointments in Topeka as political maneuvering continues.
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Kansas
Atwood
Kan
SUGGES GE SITS J Peequoy Mapai sailed Yort for Eyvrap
A garbled early 20th century note reports J Peequoy Mapai sailing toward Eyvrap amid fog and disjointed references to Cape Kabelkra and Cape Gate. The fragmentary text mentions armed forces and a naval event with unclear dates or outcomes.
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Cape Kabelkra
acre
Minister Loomis Homecoming To Consult With Hay
The United States minister at Caracas Francis Loomis sails from La Guayra aboard the Scorpion to reach New York. Loomis seeks counsel with Secretary Hay over tensions with Venezuela and nonpayment promises by President Castro. Meanwhile in New Orleans a court orders show cause on an injunction to block the Anglo Australian sailing. News notes U.S. military affairs and a patent medicine advertisement closes the item.
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Hay
Port of Spain
Trinidad
United States
Scorpion
francis TL Loomis
Caracas
Venezuela
Sun witin le Parlo Riva
New York
La Guayra
Venesuyta
United States navy
McKinley
Loomis
Tecrs
Doran
New Orleans
Barr
South Africa
Paslangse
aftr
Chicago Election Shows Harrison Victory for Mayor
Chicago voters backed Harrison for a second term as mayor amid a citywide result with Harrison prevailing over Carter and Yates receiving substantial support. The statewide and local races mirrored a strong Republican showing in several towns with Trade and public offices contested, including city clerk, attorney and treasurer positions.
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Theush
Chiou
Apaa
Carter Ho Harrison Ta
Leena
Yancey
Mae
Harrison
Demo- Carter
Tarrison
McKinles
William Loeffer
A. J. Ryan
CGFF
Gunther
Jefferson
Hyde Park
Oleera
Freeport
Kankaker
Rock Island
Frank Knox
Galesburg
Joliet
Decatur township
Springfield
John L. Phillips
William Q. Converse
Extradition Case Ties to Rotterdam Detective Action
The report from Paterson details authorities in Rotterdam arresting Henry Vae bo ai fartieriy et Paterss Abou and Jacob Ruttenbere in a case linked to a fatal push incident. Authorities state they will not press charges against Lark while they continue investigating the accident and seek further facts.
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Paterson
Rotterdam
Henry Vae
Paterss
Jacob Ruttenbere
Coon
talline
Seroukane
Lark
auident
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B. EBERT & SONS
SARGENT GEM FOOD CHOPPERS
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M. P. MORSE
fie
North Market Street
FREDERICK
sachasdtt
JOHN N. CLARY
Second Street
Poolesville
Grea
G. Thomas & Son
West
Patrick Etreut
Frederick, Ma
Clinton E. Main
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Patrick St. Frederick, Mi
Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
Tutt
Dr. James
James
thera
Drue
Cure Whesy aithers
Tan
ANUNALDUS
Adutonile Virat
Rudolph E. Smyser
Party-seventh infantry
volunteer army
Smyser
Pennsylvania
Peniges
Rangers
TOM DeLeon
United
Denador
posen Rers
rite
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Valet Jones
Vion
San Juan
PLA
Porto Rico
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Kinley
Fitai
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WHITE HOUSE
congress
iiiny
Phas .I
Taanakan tlaipe usdal
Chiepraca
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Mr. Loomis
Secretor Hay
Castro
Scranton
tharee
Muorobronier
Ageea
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Pearre
CHICAGO
Carter Harrison
Itanana
Kansas City
temperance people
J. W. Orr
Atchison
Leaven- Worth
Wichita
Liveuxe
Nebraska
Omaha
Humboldt
Nelson
Hebron
Beaver City
Stromsburg
St. Edward
Lincoln
Nepublican
Denver
St. Louis
St. Louie
Wells
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Apardy
Coxe Bros. & Co
Kudlick
Smith
Stockton
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