Cabinet Discusses War Possibility With Britain Amid Seals Dispute
A Harrison era cabinet meeting weighed prospects of war and peace with Great Britain over the Bering Sea jurisdiction while reaffirming a hard line on seals. The Senate will decide terms of a renewed treaty and arbitration process may follow. The silver question drew less party lines, with a Massachusetts Democrat facing a difficult path within his party.
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Bureau
Tee Dora
Harrison
Tracy
Elkins
Ebush
Wanamaker
Miller
Great Britain
Blaine
Foster
Noble
Senate
Salisbury
Bering Sea
Lord Salisbury
White House
United States
Chile
Infancy of political skeptics contrasts with seasoned bankers
The piece praises young reformers like Sherman Hoar George Frederic Williams and John Forrester Andrea as sincere in leaving party loyalties. It contrasts them with pro-silver bankers backed by figures like Tracey Fitch and Harter, and notes looming debates on the Bland coinage bill and senatorial caution before a national convention. It also laments Capitol ventilation amid illness and describes Dalzell’s push for the Beauver Erie ship canal with naval and railroad implications.
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Sherman Hoar
George Frederic Williams
John Forrester Andrewa
Tracey and Fitch
New York
Harter
Ohio
Hill
Gorman
Carlisle
Senate
House
Dalzell
Beauver-Erie Ship Canal
Committee On
Blanchard
Dalell
Daiell
Alarm Over U S Seal Policy Demands Renewal Modus Vivendi
The U S Cabinet unanimously agrees Britain’s stance on the fur seal issue is untenable and calls for a renewed modus vivendi with Great Britain. Acting Secretary Wharton delivered Washington’s reply to Lord Salisbury rejecting renewal of the 1892 agreement and urging a 1891 style modus vivendi for the coming season.
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United States
Hoe
Lord Salisbury
Associated Press
Washleton
March
Bering Sea
Great Britain
Senate
Lord Sal
Wharton
Canada Backs Modus Vivendi Renewal Plan
In Ottawa today Minister Bowell stated the government should be empowered to renew the modus vivendi with American fishing vessels annually without needing a new meat reference. The report outlines a proposed annual renewal framework.
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Ottawa
Bowell
Strong Senate rally for Ber ing Sea treaty amid retaliation talk
In executive session leading senators including Sherman Frye Morgan Teller and Felton urge prompt ratification of the Ber ing Sea arbitration treaty with Britain and vow vigorous enforcement if the modus vivendi lapses Frye calls for retaliation against Canada and outward measures to curb poaching while the cabinet backs enforcing the law and safeguarding American rights in the Bering Sea and North Pacific waters.
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Washinngton
Senate
Blaine
Julian Pauncefote
State Department
United States
Lord Salisbury
Sherman
Foreign Affairs Committee
Frye
England
Canada
Senator Frye
Cullom
Inter-State Commerce Committee
Lord Salisby
Great Britain
Aesa
Bering Sea
North Pacific Ocean
Greenland Named Adjutant General in Pennsylvania Military Post
Harrisburg reports Gov Pattison appointed Colonel W W Greenland of Clation as Adjutant General with brigadier rank, replacing the late William McClelland. Lieutenant Colonel C E McClellan becomes Quartermaster General with colonel rank, succeeding Greenland. Officers of the Eighteenth Regiment praise the selection and Rutledge remains with them.
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C. E. McClellan
Gilad
Rutledge
Aespecial
Harrisburg
Pattison
W. W. Greenland
Clation
William McClelland
C. E McClellan
Greenland
F. L Rutledge
Norman M. Smith
Rutedge
Rutiecue
Ricketts
Sixteenth Regiment
Beaver
Poe
Wylie
United States
One Hundred and Twenty-fifth
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Blaine’s Condition Alarmed by High Fever and Possible Paralysis
Reports circulated on Blaine’s health with fears of paralysis as his temperature reached 104. Dr. Hyatt, the attending physician, said he was no worse than yesterday and expected improvement. A Blaine visitor described new symptoms including depression and left side numbness affecting an ability to move an important official paper.
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Blaine
Hyatt
Blazing Hot Spot Seen Near Mexican Border After Earthquake
A party of prospectors in the California Nevada region reports aftershocks from a recent earthquake near the Cocohiah area. They describe smoke and steam rising in the desert, followed by a night flame from a distant volcano they place about 40 miles away in Mexico.
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Colorado Desert
San Diego
March
Prosra
New River
Laguna Mountains
Yuma
Cocohiah
Mexico
They Beat the Bank in Creede Faro Hold Up
Creede reports a sensational robbery as Dick Hawkins a Denver gambler and two companions rob the Mint Exchange for 1250. Hawkins previously escaped after a $200 faro bank hold up in Denver. The trio played and Hawkins faced potential quick retribution as authorities close in.
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Denver
Faro
Creede
Densver
March
Dick Hawkins
Mint Exchange
Hawkins
Charlie Lorie
Sheeny Charley
Bo Ae
O'Brien
Uae
Ee Ae
Heelgead
Will
Visionary figures and a cross capital policy scheme collapse
Special telegram reports the arrest of William A Losey, once head bookkeeper for Mallison Brothers, after a $31,702.36 defalcation tied to policy bets. Seven policy dealers are jailed as detectives raid offices at 202½ William Street, 464 Pearl Street, 96 Park Row, 155 Park Row, Everett Building room D, and 308 Myrtle Avenue.
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Dispatch
New York
William A. Losey
Monroe Street
Brooklyn
Mallison Brothers’ Company
Beekman Street
Losey
Ison Bros
Mr. Losey
Poli
Chauncey
Max
Nicoll
Byrnes
Tombs Court
Reap
William Street
Park Row
Everett Building
Myrtle Avenue
Titus, Kranch and
Hanley
Wiliam Spencer
Jefferson Street
Pearl Street
George Hamilton
Madison Street
Thomas Cannen
Everly Place
Morris Sullivan
Edwards & Co
Everett
Clergyman Attacks New Jersey Legislature in Hartville Pulpit
Rev Joseph Garrison denounces Trenton lawmakers from the Hartville NJ pulpit during a Sunday service. He prays for the day when the curse of the legislature is removed and asks God to fill seats with God fearing men. One legislative member withdraws from the church after the sermon.
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Philadelphia
New Jersey
Joseph Garrison
Trenton
Hartville
M. J
Brother of railway mail chief admits to mail robbery
J. D. White, brother of General Superintendent White, was arrested on a charge of robbing the mails and brought to the city. He pleaded guilty and posted bail for the United States Court, with a clerk named as surety. Date and details are incomplete from the report.
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White
Dusugue
March
J. D. White
Railway Mail Services
Leonia
Saen
United States
Zeeeey Betes
Geooy Ieee
Postal Theft Confession Ties White to Months of Plunder
The inspector found marked money on White after his arrest and he broke down, confessing to about three months of theft. He admitted stealing letters that looked like they contained money and merchandise packages. Postal officers say the activity may span longer, with fifty theft cases reported.
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White
Compoo
Distillers Board Cuts Dividend and Prices Amid Legal Pressure
The Distiller's and Cattle Feeding Company board declares a quarter dividend cut to 1 percent and lowers product price by 1 cent per gallon. They deem the US suit in Boston not serious, cite strong earnings, and vow to defend their trade while backing their backers and the company's lasting success. President Greenhut notes the unusual public statement is warranted by current circumstances.
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New York
March
Whisky Trust’s
United States
Boston
Greenhut
Quebec Province Elections End Mercier Defeat
In Quebec elections held today in Montageeau, Conservative 53, Mercierites 15, Independents 5. De Boucherville ministers retained seats. four Mercier government members defeated. Mr Mercier re-elected by a large margin. House size set at 73. Mercier’s overall majority shifts with Independents.
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Montageeau
Qui
Province of
Quebec
Mercier
Mercierites
de Boucherville
DeBoucherville
Equity suit to challenge Reading Railroad deal
Harrisburg March 8 A bill in equity to test the legality of the Reading Railroad deal will likely be filed by the Attorney General this week. The action will include copies of leases not previously made public.
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Reading
Harrispureg
Western Union Dividend Set. Increase Expected Soon
The Western Union Executive Committee recommended a regular quarterly dividend of 11 cents per cent to be declared by directors tomorrow. They pointed to the year's poorest quarter and said the rate will rise to 6 percent per annum before year end, though no increase now.
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New York
March
Western Union Executive Committee
Chain Works Burned in Early Morning Fire
Fire at Robson & Sons Chain Works on Second Avenue near Lock No 1 started around 1 50 am. Alarm from box 18 called in but building was engulfed before firemen arrived, with losses estimated at 20000 dollars mostly not fully covered. Cause suspected as natural gas overflow.
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Chain Works
Robson & Sons
Second Avenue
Charges of Fraud in Second District Delegates Fight
The Second district contest featured anti-Rutan delegates Holman and Gray winning by a small margin after a dispute over votes from the Fifth ward Third precinct where fraud warrants were issued. Ex-President James Hunter led the anti-Rutan forces. Dr Gilliford headed the reform faction and conceded after a disputed tally. Harvey Henderson presided. Messrs. Isenbeis and McHenry named secretaries as credentials were reviewed.
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Allegheny
Messrs
Bolster
Stauffer
Messrs. Holman
Gray
James Hunter
Gilliford
Hunter
Contested Credentials Mark First District Convention Fight
The Fifth ward Third precinct faced a crash as credentials were challenged over residency and federal status. Dr. Gilliford argued against a credential signed by Oliver, citing his then federal appointment, while Rudolph and supporters pushed for the regular board’s credential. Chairman Henderson postponed final ruling, and Lowe won the temporary chair with 2,177 votes to 2,068 for Henderson, ending the day with Holman and Gray later approved by acclamation.
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John Ditmore
Martin Oliver
Charles Ruth
George Fink
James Neeley
George W. Kramer
W. W. Mooney
Gilliford
Oliver
Internal Revenue Office
Allegheny County Republican Committee
Rudolph
Fayette County
Scranton
Hunter
Henderson
William McDonald
Parke
H. C. Lowe
Holman
Lowe
Gray
Rutan
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