Tensions Over Tien Tsin Standoff Persist Across Powers
Reports from London Paris and Pekin outline a diplomatic approach to the Tien Tsin dispute. Britain and Russia agree to withdraw troops while leaving title questions to later examination. Chinese and Russian actions remain restrained as discussions consider joint demands and diplomatic settlement.
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Associated Press
London
House of Lords
Lord Lansdowne
Russia
Great Britain
Ten Tsin
Pai Ho
China
Gazelle
Tien “Sin
Yang Tsung
Lang Fang
Tien Tsin
St. Petersburg
Pekin
Danger Pont
Shanghai
Corea
Japan
Baron Hayashi Tadasu
Isobe
Lle
Paris
Aiarch
Tien Usin
Mansion House
Lord Salisbury
Great Britwin
Tien Tain
Wn Pekin
Ata
Portland Flood Traps Residents In Water Street Area
A massive Grand River gorge near Portland Michigan pushed water to homes on Water Street by early morning. Residents were rescued by boat including Mrs Mary Marcy and E T L Watson. Families fled to high ground as fears grew that the dam and water works might fail if the gorge breaks, signaling heavy damage to cellars and utilities along the main street.
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Associated Press
Portland
Mich
Grand River
Water Street
Mary Marcy
E. TL. Watson
E. TL. Watson was also rescued from a dangerous position by @& boat
Wolcott Not Chosen for Interior Department Post
Washington March 21 Associated Press reports a tech authority says Former Senator Wolcott of Colorado will not succeed Senator Witchcock as head of the interior department. Secretary Witchcock denies any foundation to the story. A cabinet member says the president has no plans for cabinet changes beyond replacing Attorney General Griggs.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Tech
Wolcott
Colorado
Wiitchcock
Interior Department
Associater Press
Griggs
Glacier slide in Berne wipes out area and kills two
A vast glacier slid from the Rossboden Alps and destroyed Simpson street in Berne. For about a mile and a quarter forests were swept away and the valley filled with black ice. Two persons are reported killed.
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Associated Press
London
Berne
Switzerland
Rossboden Alps
Simpson Street
Vaccination ruling in Chicago public schools case
Judge Dunne of the circuit court issues mandamus decision stating school authorities may not exclude unvaccinated children unless disease prevalence requires strict precautions. Opinion released in Chicago on March 21.
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Oy Associated Press
Chicago
Dunne
Circuit Court
Salisbury Plan To Revise Anti Catholic Oath
In London the House of Lords adopted Lord Salisbury's motion to appoint a joint committee to revise the king's anti Roman Catholic accession oath. The move signals a formal effort to modify the oath's language and implications.
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Associated Press
London
House of Lords
Lord Salisbury
Steamer Lahn Strikes a Schooner in New Ocean Collision
The North German Lloyd steamer Lahn, arriving from Bremen and Southampton, collided with an unknown four masted schooner two o'clock this morning about nine miles east of Sandy Hook light. The Lahn appears undamaged except for the loss of her jib-boom, and after a two hour delay resumed her voyage.
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Associated Press
New York
Lloyds
Bremen
Southampton
Sandy Oak Light
Louisville Dispatch stops publication and sale of paper
The Louisville Dispatch is to be discontinued by order of Judge Miller. The paper, established in 1897, has been in receivership with expenses of 500 dollars weekly. The Associated Press report notes the paper and its assets will be sold as part of the order. The piece also contains columns praising Paul Laurence Dunbar and reflecting on race and achievement.
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Associated Press
Louisville, Isy
Miller
Louisville Dispatch
Paul Lawrence Dunbar
America
Shakespeare
Earth
Frederick Douglass
Booker T. Washington
Boston Terabe
United States backs eight part indemnity split after Pekin talks
Washington reports indicate the United States favors distributing the 200,500,000 indemnity into eight shares with the U.S. receiving one. Despite broad support for tying payments to China’s ability to pay, powers dispute fair distribution. Some nations argue costs from Boxer outrages were excessive and unnecessary military expeditions followed Pekin’s fall.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Rockski
Pekin
United States
China
U.S
Chicago Plan Aids Milwaukee Exchange Seating Buy
Reported plan to break Chicago board of trade rules emerged as major firms bought Milwaukee chamber seats. Milwaukee seats rose from 78 to 100 dollars, with potential delivery of Chicago warehouse receipts by Milwaukee contracts and inclusion of puts and calls at Milwaukee exchange.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Exchange
Oranges Rotting in California Over Transport Shortage
Chicago March 21 officials of the Bantr Fe Railway company confirm California reports that millions of dollars worth of oranges in the bag rotting in packing houses and on grower grounds due to lack of transportation facilities. Santa Fe officials say they are doing their best but coal miners strike in New Mexico hampers road movement.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Bantr Fe Railway Company Today
California
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Cubans Accept Platt Amendment Terms for Reestablishing Rule
Representative Dovener of West Virginia, fresh from Cuba, told President McKinley that Cubans would accept the Platt amendment terms as conditions precedent to relinquishing control of the island. Dovener had just returned from Cuba.
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Washington, D. C
Davener
West Virginia
Cuba
McKinley
Dovener
Death of Emil M Shape, prominent Milwaukee telegraph operator
Emil M Shape, longtime chief operator for the Western Union in Milwaukee, died suddenly of pneumonia at age 63. A renowned telegraphist, he served during the Civil War attached to General Grant's telegraph unit.
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Emil MM. Shape
Western Union
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Emil M. Shape
Western Union Telegraph Company
Penumonia
Shape
United States
May pork futures swing with rapid up and down move
Chicago March 1 May pork advanced to 17.10 early as Gilay's board of trade reported the rise before a rapid decline. Armour Interests were thought to hold long positions while brokers sold on their behalf. A quick rebound to 16.40 followed, then the market slipped to 16.35 at close, 0.56 lower than yesterday.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Trade
Armour
Thompson Two Votes Short in Nebraska Senate Ballot
Lincoln Neb March 21 D 1 Thompson on today s ballot for United States senator gained two votes and came within six of election. The Fusionist tally shows Allen 53 Hitch cock 43 W H Thompson 4 EB Thompson 53 Croung 9 Currie 8 Me Xifohn 23 Hinshaw 7 Martin 4 Rosewater 11 scattering 3.
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Associated Press
Lincoln
Neb
Thompson
Allen
Hitchcock
W. H. Thompson
D. EB. Thompson
Croung
Currie
Xifohn
Hinshaw
Martin
Rosewater
Scattering
Lincoln Republicans Deadlocked in Long Term Senatorial Caucus
Eighteen ballots were cast with no nomination in the Republican long term senatorial caucus. Rosewater led at 32 with Meiklejohn close behind. Currie drew limited support. Attendance ranged 30 to 55 as the deadlock between Rosewater and Meiklejohn persisted, with Thompson's faction split and no immediate election in joint session.
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Associated Ress
Lincoln
Neb
Unil
Rosewater
Meiklejohn Currier
Fourtety
Edward Rosewater
George D. Meiklejohn
Frank M. Currie
FF. Thompson
Maficklejohn
Thompson
Allen
Spite Nagle
W. H. Thompson
Hitchcork
Hinshaw
D. FE
Thompson Rosewater
Meiklejohn Crounse
Transfer to civil government in Philippines slated for June
Washington March 31 The War Department estimates the military to civil government transfer in the Philippines will take place about June 30, based on calculations.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Philippines
Chicago police shift story on missing girl Mas Comstock
Chicago police believe 19 year old music student Mas Comstock who vanished yesterday was kidnapped rather than drowned. Search of the lake bottom found wraps on the shore at Chartett point while detectives begin fresh inquiries after her father arrived from Benton Harbor Michigan stating there was no motive for suicide.
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Chicago
Sixty-third Street
Elieve
Mas Comstock
Chartett
Benton Harbor
Mich
Double Tax For Bucket Shop Brokers
Washington March 21 The commissioner of Internal Revenue in a decision publishes that the act of March 2 1901 known as the revenue reduction act imposes a special tax on every person engaging in bucket shop brokerage and adds a special tax for bucket shop brokers.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Revenue Reduction
President to Tour West and Meet Diaz in El Paso
The president plans a western journey with New Orleans as a probable first stop and a day there. Invitations from Louisiana officials and others surround the visit. A Texas stop in Austin is possible if itinerary allows. A meeting with President Diaz of Mexico may occur in El Paso.
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New Orleannu
Houston
Galveston
Mopes
Preatient Dias of
Mexico
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
White House
Orleans
New Orleans
Washington
Meyers
Burleson
Texas
Austin
Diaz
Cortelyou
el Paso
Oshkosh Telephones Stranded After Storm Wide Outages
Oshkosh suffers major telephone outages with no toll lines connecting to Milwaukee or statewide links working. About 18 city phones down, 860 in service, and repair crews from Milwaukee and Chicago race to restore lines north of Oshkosh toward Neenah and Fond du Lac. Telegraph and other services resume delays, Western Union and Postal crews reporting lines back in order.
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Oshkosh
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Company
Wisconsin
Gallagher
Ono
van Tyne
Neenah
Brovery Ong Meat
Messeanger
Linac
Oshke¢gh
van Dyne
Fond du Lac
Western Union
Arthur Allen
Milsaukee
Chicago
King of Belgium Stricken by Severe Influenza
The king of the Belgians is suffering from a severe attack of influenza in Brussels on March 1. Reagon is a man's guard and principle is his safeguard.
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Belgium
Brussels
Reagon
Oswego Farmers Thank Oshkosh Citizens at Institute
Resolutions adopted at the farmers institute close praise for Oshkosh hospitality and Mr W O H Waglebright for service. They urge rural schools and state plans for country teaching, uniform texts, higher wages for rural workers, and longer tenure. They condemn rack rents and warn landlords against overpricing to spur tenant collapse.
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Farmers’ Institute
Minijitentie Vlosky
Ctizens
Oslkesh
Harvey
Domextle
Cook
Willace
Percy
Armstrong
Kedzie
H. BE
Wallace
Des Moines
Wallice
Watlice
Iasi
New Dock for Crawford on North Side
The Crawford dock project gains approval with a 212 foot long structure to be built by Alph Keen of Green Town. Leander Choate owns the site opposite the current river point with completion due by May 1. Construction involves closely spaced piles tied to star piles and backfilled with dirt to form a solid foundation, with dockage and rent income expected from steamboat owners and lessees.
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Crawford Dook
Dalph Keen
Green Tiny
Merchants
Sullivan Would Vie For Boxing Law Reform
John L Sullivan voices ideas for a boxing law revival, including five round limits, mandatory physician examinations, and bans on masked promoters. He warns governors and legislatures are weakening the sport and argues toughness reflects national character. He cites football and boxing as inseparable attractions for men and fans.
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John L. Sullivan
John L
America
Periow
New York
Wisconsin Assembly Debates Apportionment and Primary Bills
The Wisconsin Assembly considers delaying action on the apportionment bill, with a failed motion 68 to 28. engrossment proceeds on the primary elections bill, and several bond measures for cities, counties, and armories pass or advance. The Owen franchise bill moves forward tonight as governor Taft is set to decide the real estate assessment method.
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Owen
Norwer
Madison
Wis
Assembly
Theenorgan County
Senate
National Guard
Wisconsin
State Historical Library
Capitol
St. Louis Fair Commission
Manuel
Milwaukee
Ta Motette
Assembly Committee On Judiciary
Atme
Fond du Lac-Manitowoco
Joint Committee On Penal and Charitable Institutions
Winnebago County Board of Supervisors
Winnebago County
Winnebago County Board
Boxing Matchups Highlight Oshkosh Athletic Club Event
The Oshkosh Athletic Club brings three bouts to Century rink this evening. Main contest features Perry Queenan Sheboygan and Eddie Johnson Chicago at 135 pounds. Ted Murphy Chicago may challenge the winner for a 145 pound bout with Nelson. Gear vs Fails on prelims replaces Denny Walsh sidelined by a hand tendon issue.
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Oshkosh Athletic Club
Perry Queenan
Sheboygan
Eddie Johnson
Chicago
Ted Murphy
Nelson
Murphy
Qeenan
al Gear
Harry
Denny Walsh
Milwauke
Gear
Sullivan
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