Presidents Attitude on Cuban Relief Becomes Harmony Hint
Special to The Philadelphia Times from Washington March 13 reports the Sib ley compromise shaping Cuban relief policy with a conference panel of Payne Dalzell Cannon and five beet sugar men led by Metcalf Taylor Morris Dick and Fordney seeking favorable terms for Oxnard. The session showed harmonious lines though no final agreement, while Oxnard dodged direct answers about settlement prospects.
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Philadelphia Times
Washington
Sibley
Messrs. Payne
Dalzell
Cannon
Oxnard
Metcalf
California
Taylor
Ohio
Morris
Minnesota
Fordney
Michigan
Mr. Oxnard
Congress
Murder of Two Officers Tests UK Government Response
London dispatch reports news of the murder of two French officers as the government, mindful of complications, moves to balance punishment with maintaining order while its machinery works to address the crisis.
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London Times
New York Times
Ojs
London
Morri
The
Times
Irish land debate in Commons erupts into disruption
London March 14 The Commons debate on the Irish land question sparked another disturbance. T W Russell Liberty Unionist leader accused Lord Salisbury of courting Irish votes in 1885 saying Liberal candidate Bir Carson was used as a vehicle. Russell called Sir Edward a paid instrument of the government.
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London
Commons
T. W. Russell
Liberty Unionist
New
Irish Land Movement
Lord Salisbury
Russell
Bir Carson
Spanish Cabinet Resigns Over Liberal Rift in 1901
Madrid reports Premier Sagasta announced the cabinet has resigned after the irrevocable resignation of Finance Minister Urzaiz. The Queen Regent urged a broad Liberal ministry while Sagasta refused to cooperate with the dissident Liberals. The crisis, dated March 4, 1901, centers on Urzaiz bill limits on the Bank of Spain.
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Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Senor Urzalz
Duke of Almodovar
Merquuis Teverga
Senor Urzaiz
Senor Moret
General Weyler
Duke of Veragaon
Senor Villanueva
Count Romanones
Bank of Spain
Tien Tsin To Be Evacuated
London dispatch says six powers met to decide when foreign forces leave Tien Tsin China. Result was inconclusive with Germany pressing for July and a German officer on the river Conservation Board. China faces salt revenue loss and bank closures while occupation continues.
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London
Great Britain
France
Italy
Germany
Japan
Russia
Morrison
Pekin
the Times
China
Tien- Tsin
River Conservation Board
Tien-Tsin
Cecil Rhodes Loses Ground In Cape Town Recovery Hopes
Cecil Rhodes endured a restless night with his strength waning. Private London telegrams said recovery seemed unlikely as life insurance rates appeared in Lloyds. In Russia, Count Tolstoi at Yalta grew weaker with pleurisy symptoms, unable to sleep and despondent.
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Cape Town
Cecil Rhodes
London
Lloyds
Rhodes
ST. Petersburg
Tolstoi
Yalta
Crimea
Methuen in British hands after capture in Transvaal
London dated March 18 reports Lord Kitchener's dispatch that General Methuen was brought to Klerksdorp today and is well as measures continue. The War Secretary said Methuen, captured March 10 and wounded by General Delarey, had been released and was expected to arrive at Klerksdorp. The exchange for Commandant Kritzinger was not contemplated. trial postponed pending evidence.
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London
Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
Methuen
Klerksdorp
Brodrick
House of Commons
General Methuen
Delarey
Transvaal
Kritzinger
Timothy M. Healy
Relief for Boers in Camps Given House Action
Washington March 18 Rep Burleson Texas urged the Secretary of State to explain requests by Rev Hiram W Thomas to send relief funds to Boer concentration camps. The Foreign Affairs Committee ordered the measure reported and a letter from Secretary Hay explaining the case was presented.
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Washington
Burleson
Texas
Secretary of State
Hiram W. Thomas
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
House of Representatives
Dr. Thomas
Shiak
Peru
British War Office
Seeth Africance
United States
Hay
Hitt
City Notes Mixed Accidents and Local Notices
George Dippell of Darby, 21, was struck by a car near Brill's car shops and badly hurt. Within a week three applicants for admission to the Almshouse hospital were detected as counterfeit and sent to Municipal Hospital. Joseph P. Mumford to address Philadelphia Mothers' Club on the Twentieth Century Woman at Arena on Tuesday, March 18. Edward Green, who wandered from the Pennsylvanian Hus for the Ingane, at Forty-ninth and Market streets, was returned to the Institution by friends. A suspect was arrested after three months. held in 800 dollars by Magistrate Toughill. A cost will be seen by the Beran ale of Philadelphia for the Ninth Street Station etc.
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George Dippell
Eas
Darby
Avout Brill
Avenue
Joseph P. Mumford
Philadelphia Mothers’ Club
Arena
Edward Green
Pennslvania Hus
Ingane
Maret
Rowan
John Logs
Front Street
Cnue
Agistrate
Strike sentiment gains strength in Shamokin meeting
The anthracite coal region braces as Mine Workers' Union set to meet in Shamokin next Tuesday. Operators refuse union talks and offer only year‑old wage scales while miners push for an eight‑hour day and broader concessions. National Civic Federation arbitration staff show little support, raising doubts on a future strike and leader risks.
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Mine Workers’ Union
Shamokin
National Civic Federation
National Civic Fellom
Uniog
Hazleton
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
Shamokin strike averted or not at mines convention
A Shamokin convention next week faces pressure from mine workers and union leaders amid anger over 1901 agreement terms. Officials may reject a joint conference with operators, while stationary firemen seek eight hour shifts. observers warn a strike could still erupt if grievances persist.
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Philadelphia Times
Alee Ee Ee
Shamokin
Zurber
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Sedianes Ealy
Miners Await Notices on Wage Concessions in Shamokin
In Shamokin on March 13 miners await operator notices outlining concessions. Leaders and workers avoid predicting a strike if only a 10 percent increase is granted, hoping concessions avert a work stoppage.
Wage scale to stay in effect for another year at mills
Notices posted at Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Co collieries announce the current wage scale remains in force for another year.
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Philadelphia
Mahanoy City
Philadelphia and
Ding Coal and Iron Colny
Employers Demand Revised Wage Scale for Soft Coal Workers
In Altoona on March 13 the United Mine Workers of America and operators held a joint session at the Logan House. National Secretary William B. Wilson presided as a joint scale committee was appointed and met tonight. Operators seek a revised scale citing car shortages and lower profitability. A proposal inviting gubernatorial candidates Elkin and Watres to address the convention was rejected. Three sub-districts were added, totaling nine.
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Altoona
United Mine Workers of America
Logan House
William B. Wison
Indianapolis
Elkin
Watres
Robbery Attempt at Millinery Store on South Street
Herman Herbert and another young man attempted to rob Mary Gallagher’s millinery shop at 2140 South Street Wednesday evening. The report notes the incident and mentions Herbert’s involvement.
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Herman Herbert
Mary Gallagher
South Street
Herman
Ambassador Clayton's Actions Questioned in Mexico Case
Washington reports say Mealy's counsel submitted papers to the State Department through Senator Nelson accusing Ambassador Powell Clayton of misrepresentation and of links to mining firms in Mexico. The affidavit in Spanish alleges Mexican officials' interest in those firms and notes a rule prohibiting consuls from trade. Nelson warns the questions touch on the ambassador's status and duties.
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Washington
Theall
Mealy
Mexico
State Department
United States
Nelson
Powell Clayton
Clayton
Juan Barrera
Wie
Bryan at the Capitol in Washington on a lecture swing
William Jennings Bryan arrived in Washington from New York en route to Harrisburg to lecture tomorrow evening. He met fusion Nebraska delegates at breakfast and was welcomed in the Capitol with a reception attended by Speaker Henderson and others. Bryan's day included visits to the House and Senate wings for brief social greetings.
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Washington
William Jennings Bryan
New York
Harrisburg
Fusion
Nebraska
Congress
Capitol
Bryan
Henderson
Littlefield
Maine
House
Grosvenor
Ohio
Swanson
Virginia
Senate
Doctors contradict in Rice murder trial progress
March 18 hearings in New York as Assistant District Attorney Osborne cross examining Dr John H Girdner in Albert T Patrick murder case. Doctors say edema of the lungs explains Rice death and chloroform effects debated. experts discuss kidney disease, lung congestion, and mercury findings.
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New York
Osborne
John H. Girdner
Albert T. Patrick
William M. Rice
Rice
Girdner
Alexander G. Lent
Tatedehee
If Said
Osborne Ead
J. Loui
Kenneth W. Milliken
Austin Flint
Cornell University Medical Schoo
Flint
Fillot
Chicago editor Leon Bancroft dies at 33
Leon D. Bancroft a noted newspaper man died in Chicago from stomach trouble at age 33. He worked for the Inter Ocean and was once managing editor of the Pittsburgh Dispatch. Bancroft held posts on several New York papers earlier in his career.
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Chicago
Ice Houses Destroyed by Fire on Schuylkill Banks
Three large ice houses and three frame dwellings owned by the American Ice Company on the west bank of the Schuylkill opposite Lafayette station were burned yesterday. Loss estimated at 10,000 dollars. Fire likely started from a spark from a Philadelphia and Reading Railway engine. Flames spread rapidly and residents fled, leaving behind their effects.
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American Ice Company
Schuylkill
Lafayette Station
Philadelphia and
Reading
Eastern Pennsylvania Weather Forecast
Fair to partly sunny conditions with fresh north winds. Eastern Pennsylvania should see continued fair weather on Friday and Saturday with mild temperatures and light to moderate wind activity.
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Pennsylvania
Weather Update Reported Cold and Deficient
A weather notice notes a steady chill with a reported temperature drop of 14 degrees and an accumulated deficiency since March 1 at 62. It directs readers to see Page 4 for weather at all points and further details on the ongoing conditions.
Subway Road Proposal for Market Street Underground Railway
A Philadelphia measure seeks to authorize the Market Street Elevated Passenger Railway Company to build an underground railway under Market Street from Delaware avenue to the county line. The ordinance sets route, stations, noise limits, and city rights to lease tunnel space, with a two year start and four year completion goal, and a five cent fare cap. Philadelphia Common and Select Councils discuss passage, with final approval anticipated by March 20 or a special session before April 1.
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Common Council
John 8. Hammond
7Th Ward
Market Street
Delaware Avenue
Gounelis
City of Philadelphia
County Line
Phiadelphia
Philadelphia
Sald
Com Les
Rtment
Department of Public Works
IL Fle
Pam
Perular
New Company Plans Elevate Tracks Across Schuylkill Area
John B. Parsons president of Union Traction Company hints at a new firm with an elevated track network crossing the Schuylkill and beyond. He states who will lead as president and general manager, outlining early plans and expected timeline.
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Schuylkill
John B. Parsons
Union Traction Company
Wade
Mar
Broad Street subway franchise discussed in merger plans
The Philadelphia Times notes Mack and associates kept the Broad street subway franchise amid a merger involving Union Traction. Officials remain silent on timing, while speculation points to a modern surface line and up-to-date construction. John B. Parsons is expected as president of the new seven member board.
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Philadelphia Times
Mack
Subway
Broad Street
Union Traction
Parsons
Mayr
Pennsylvania
Union Traction Lines
Union Traction Company
John B. Parsons
Mrs Soffel Indicted In Pittsburg Grand Jury Case
District Attorney Haymaker presented the case to the Pittsburg grand jury as true bills were found against Mrs. P. K. Soffel on three counts including aiding the Biddies to escape and two counts of felonious assault. Witness was County Detective Robert Robinson. Soffel remains at her sister’s home. Trial delayed until after the License Court adjourns. Maximum penalty could total 16 years in prison and a 2500 dollar fine.
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Philadelphia Times
Pittsburg
Haymaker
P. K. Soffel
McGeary
Reynolds
Robert Robinson
Ovation to Elkin in Blair Altoona
John P. Elkin touring Blair county in support of his gubernatorial nomination receives enthusiastic receptions in Williamsburg Altoona Roaring Spring Martinsburg Holidaysburg and Tyrone tonight. In Roaring Spring today schoolchildren met him and he spoke mainly to them. He continues through Altoona tomorrow and Saturday.
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Philadelphia Times
Altoona
John P. Elkin
Blair County
Williamsburg
Roaring Spring
Martinsburg
Holidaysburg
Tyrone
Elkin
Lilley Wins Bradford County GOP Endorsement for Congress
At the Republican convention in Towanda M. E. Lilley received the endorsement for the Fourteenth district seat over W. J. Young as 6 177 votes were cast J N Weaver Fred Horton and P Dewey named as state delegates The resolutions instruct Lilley delegates for John P. Ekin for Governor
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Towanda
Bradford County
Congress
M. E. Lilley
W. J. Young
J. N. Weaver
Fred Horton
P. Dewey
John P. Ekin
Bell, ex City Treasurer, improves after paralysis stroke
Frank F. Bell, former City Treasurer and partner in Frank F. Bell & Co., located at South Penn Square, showed signs of recovery after a stroke at lunch at the Union League. He was aided home, has been bedridden since, endured a critical night, but rallied yesterday and was deemed out of danger.
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Frank F. Bell
Frank F. Bell & Co
South Penn Square
Normandie
Thirty-sixth
Chestnut Streets
Bell
Union League
Death From Contributory Negligence Jury Finds Accident
Coroner's jury probes Frederick P. F. Terry death after fatal scalding in a steam pit under Union Traction power house at Thirteenth and Mt Vernon. Testimony centered on a laborer and custodial neglect as investigators blame the pit conditions. verdict declares death an accident due to negligence.
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Frederick FP. Terry
Mt. Vernon Street
Union Traction Company
Thirteenth
Mt. Vernon
Roc
H Cullen
North Atlantic Squadron Moves From Port of Spain
The Navy Department announces the North Atlantic squadron led by Captain Kearsarge Massachusetts departed Colon Port of Spain and will visit Martinique Antigua and Culebra before returning to Hampton Roads around May 1.
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Washington
Navy Department
Kearsarge
Alabama
Massachusetts
Colon Fal
Spain
Martinique
Antigust Culebra
Hampton Roads
Child Burned Playing With Matches
Two year old Lizzie Burns of 1521 Lee Street was seriously burned yesterday afternoon when her dress caught fire while she played with matches. She was taken to a hospital for treatment.
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Lizzie Burns
Lee Street
Telegraphic Briefs From Across the World
British agent J A Conway bought many horses at eridan Montana for South Africa. City of Mexico reports Spain plans two new steamship lines between Spanish and Mexican gulf ports. Attorney Booher ill. murder trial adjourned in Savannah Missouri. Chris Sherbert and Frederick Lowden at Bee Cums 26. Nelson BC mountain range buried under a snow slide.
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Eridan
Mont
South Africa
Mexico
Spain
Charles F. Booher
Stewart Fife
Frank W. Riche
Savannah
Chris Sherbert
Frederick Lowden Casemcee
Bee Cums
Range of Mountains
Nelson
B. C
Ett Snet Apes Ve Bours
Boston Strike Ends After Bargained Accord
Boston officials and merchant leaders along with state executives brokered a settlement ending a four day strike by about 20 000 freight handlers and allied workers. The agreement aligns rules with Boston Maine Railroad protections and prompts a return to work with expected vacancies for returning workers. In Pittsburg Thomas Flynn national AFL organizer aims to unite roughly 150 000 tube workers into a national body to improve conditions.
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Boston
Allied Freight Transportation Council
Crane
Suspected Thieves Tied to Philadelphia Robberies
Two men arrested in Baltimore Wednesday are alleged expert second story thieves linked to Philadelphia home burglaries in Fifteenth and Jefferson and West Philadelphia. Suspects David Carr and James Riley alias James Wilson were found with jewelry totaling about 8 000 dollars including a 107 diamond butterfly and a scroll brooch. Captain Miller sent Detective Gallagher to identify the men. police lack names and several pieces match theft descriptions from Philadelphia homes.
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Baltimore
Fifteenth and Jefferson
West Philadelphia
David Carr
James Riley
James Wilson
Miller
Gallagher
Philadelphia
Drunkards and Neglected Children Take Case to Magistrate
Robert and Kate Kane of 386 South Front street appeared before Magistrate Harrison at DeLancey street police station charged with habitual drunkenness. Two young children, one an infant, were found neglected. Mrs Kane was sent to the House of Correction for three months. He was discharged, promising to work. The baby went to the Children's Hospital and the other child to the Society to Protect Children from Cruelty.
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Robert
Kate Kane
South Front Street
Harrison
DeLancey Street
Death From an Electric Shock in Frankford Area
Coroner inquiries found Harry Emery of 8713 Frankford Avenue died after being shocked on Welsh Road near Bustleton last Monday. Linemen recovered about a hundred feet of live wires in the Frankford region. The jury ruled death from electric shock.
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Frankford
Electrical Bureau
Cald
Daniel McNamara
Dugan
Harry Emery
Frankford Avenue
Welsh Road
Bustleton
Emery
Sparks From Pipe Reveal Fatal Train Incident
At the coroner inquest into Edward Haggerty of 2015 Carlton Street a track walker killed near Powelton Avenue Monday night testified that sparks from his clay pipe glowed in the dark and disclosed his presence. The inquest described the death as accidental.
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Edward Haggerty
Carlton Street
Powelton Avenue
Aental
Garfield School Sale Bill Signed by Mayor Ashbridge
Mayor Ashbridge signed the ordinance authorizing the public sale of the James A Garfield public schoolhouse and grounds at Twenty second and Locust streets. The Cryoney and Board of Education refer the measure for opinion on selling public school property without board consent.
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Garfield
Ashbridge
James A. Garfield
Mayor Ashbridge Goes West on a Family Trip
Mayor Ashbridge and his wife and family departed the city on a Western trip last night. Arthur R. H. Morrow, private informant to the Mayor, said the official planned to travel as far as Sau Set Ge, with intentions unspecified beyond a lengthy journey.
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