Settlement Ends Boston Freight Handler Strike
Boston officials and business leaders, with Governor Crane, brokered a settlement ending a four day strike by about 20,000 freight handlers. The accord requires railroads to adopt Boston Maine rules for unloading, reinstate returning workers where possible, and resumes all freight traffic while excluding Brine Transportation crews from loading.
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Governor Crane
Boston
Mass
Allied Freight Transportation Council
Crane
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Boston and Maine Railroad
Brine Transportation Company
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Methuen Released Captive General Returned to South Africa
London March 13 The war secretary Mr Brodrick said General Methuen who was wounded and captured by General De la Rey on March 10 had been released and was expected at Klerksdorp in the Transvaal today. He denied any exchange for Commandant Kritzinger and noted the trial was postponed. Healy urged release of Kritzinger.
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Associated Pres
London
Brodrick
House of Commons
Methuen
de la Rey
Klerksdorp
Transvaal
General Methuen
Embassy Scandal Sparks Washington Contempt Case
Mr Theull local counsel for Mr Mealy American citizen held for contempt in Mexico submits via Senator Nelson a lengthy statement alleging United States Minister Powell Clayton misrepresented facts to the state department and favors a rival mining company affecting his stance in the dispute with the development company central to the case.
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Washington
Theull
Mealyy
Mexico
State Department
United States
Nelson
Mealy
Powell Clayton
Development Company
Metric System Favored to Standard US Weights
Exclusive wire from The Associated Press reports that a bill to adopt the Metric system as the national standard was favorably reported by the House committee. The measure requires all federal departments to use Metric weights and measures after January 1, 1904 with full legal adoption by January 1, 1907.
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Washington
United States
Shafroth
Colorado
House Committee On
Indictments Narrow for Mrs Soffel in Jail Break Case
Grand jury returns multiple charges against Catherine Soffel wife of Warden Peter K Soffel tied to the Biddle brothers jail escape. Indictments include aiding in escape with possible prison term up to sixteen years and other robbery and assault counts. Trial likely about a month away.
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Iittsburg
Catherine Soffel
Peter K. Soffel
Charitry
Wilber
Soffel
Charles Nevinliln
Dal
Meynoldyche
Odile
Miotiane
Mos
Solfel
Verdict in West case ends without murder verdict
Albert West, colored, stood trial in Chester for the February 1 murder of Murkey Allen. After deliberating many hours, the jury failed to reach a verdict of murder in the first degree. A mob attacked Chester prison to force release, but authorities saved West. He was moved to Eastern Penitentiary for safekeeping.
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Miviia
Mureli
Albert West
Montay
Winder
Murkey
Allen
Chester
Pallognan
Chessey
West
Tester
Jetitie
Bengior
Mostia
Philadelphia
Tchngeri Destroyed by Earthquake In Asia Minor
Exclusive wire report from Telengeri notes a major earthquake in the province of Kustamouni Asia Minor that totally destroyed the town of Tchengeri. Four persons were killed and around one hundred injured in the disaster.
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Mare
Telengeri
Kustamouni
Asie Minor
Dr Talmage Ill in New Orleans Ahead of Washington Return
The Rev T De Witt Talmage, brought from Mexico, was reported to be only slightly better in New Orleans. Mrs Talmage said no Washington trip tonight if he does not improve, while Dr Shielder noted influenza in Mexico City on March 8 and that he has steadily improved since leaving Mexico and will resume work in about two weeks.
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New Orleans
T. de Witt Talmage
Mexico
Mra. Talmage
Mexico City
Washington
Sagasta declines to form cabinet in Spain crisis
Madrid reports Premier Sagasta refused to form a new Liberal ministry after the finance minister Urzaiz resigned irrevocably. The queen regent seeks a representative Liberal cabinet while Sagasta balks at partnering with dissident Liberals. The previous cabinet collapsed March 6 1901 over Bank of Spain privilege limits.
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Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Senor Urszals
Senor Sagasiy
Duke of Almodovar
Wintice
Marquis Terverga
Senor Urevie
Senor Maret
General Weyler
Duke of Vera
Kenor Villanueva
Count Ronsanotics
Senor Sugusti
Senor Ursaiz
Finance Committee
Bank of Spain
Venezuela Rebels Active Amid Stalemate Says Dispatch
Exclusive wire from San Juan reports Venezuela’s revolution remains active with recent engagements near Guichi and Pllur but no ports or cities captured. The revolutionary steamship Bolivar sighted at Carupano, seized a launch, then disappeared. Government ships Mesraturador and Miranda reached Carupano intending to engage the Bolivar while President Castro is said to have full information on the armament and state of the Bolivar. The Bolivar reportedly has suffered severe damage and Castro’s fleet is expected to prevail within a week.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Venezuela
Mestaurador
Miranda
Carupano
Bolivar
Castro
Chile Argentina boundary dispute stalls direct settlement
Unofficial reports state no direct settlement was reached between Chile and Argentina on their boundary dispute. However, a proposal may be considered if offered, with Chile willing to review it.
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Buntingo de
Chile
Argentina
China Paying Indemnity in Lunar Settlement
Exclusive dispatch from Pekin reports the bankers commission accepted the lunar indemnity amounting to 1 620 000 taels, approved to the minister of power’s satisfaction, detailing China’s indemnity payment terms.
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Pekin
Banker
Philadelphia Walking Match Sees Attentive Crowd
Exclusive wire reports state the six day walking contest in Philadelphia maintains strong attendance as leaders push toward the final stage. At 1 PM, twenty of the original seven leaders are still in the race with Cavaniugh Kahoy and Tracy among the top runners pushing toward a late night finish.
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Philadelphia
Adumated Press
Aludom
Cavaniugh
Kahoy
Givy
Tracy
Guyk
Dey
Rubber King Will Bequeaths Legacies to Staff
An early 20th century will from the Rubber King issued by Associated Proas in London names Dick as executor and details legacies to employees. It sets aside £100,000 for distribution among staff, with remaining funds and specific bequests to cooks clerks and others, totaling substantial sums. The entry notes the deceased died in Glasgow on March 7 and outlines payments to cooks, clerks, and abandoned balances.
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Proas
London
Mani VeeJanes Dick
Hy Caviler Pole
Bryan Welcomed in Washington During Capitol Visit
William Jennings Bryan arrived in Washington from New York en route to Harrisburg. He met with Nebraska delegates and parleyed with many Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate corridors. Bryan said the capitol visit carried no political significance and left for Culpeper, Virginia, later tonight with plans to return tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
New York
Harrisburg
Fusion
Nebraska
Congress
Capital
Capitol
Bryan
House of Representatives
Henderson
Representative Littlefield
Maine
House
Grosvenor
Ohio
Swanton
Virginia
Senate
Culpepper
the Post
Danish Antilles Sale Open Session Debates Transfer
In Copenhagen a folketing session opened with debate on the Denmark United States sale of the Danish West Indies. Premier Deuntner argued the treaty serves the islanders and Denmark receives compensation for obligations, while the United States is praised for good faith and friendship. The minister expressed confidence that the islands will gain a better global position.
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Copenhagen
Danish West Indies
United States
Deuntner
Denmark
Labor Hour Day Feasibility Questioned on Government Contracts
Representatives from labor groups testified before a committee on proposals for an eight hour day for workers on government contracts. Experts in steel and jointing argued eight hour shifts are feasible while labor leaders presented letters urging change. Foremen from Varloes shipyard branches warned the longer shift would disrupt government work.
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Washington
Maneli
MTL Tigre Hand
Vilteburg
Joseph Wh. Thulps
Ateel
Comper
Geveration of Labor
Varlows
Comip
Yar
Reichstag Members Scored In Tariff Debate
Exclusive wire reports from Associated Rolin indicate foreign secretary von Stiehtoten defended the tariff position as the Reichstag prepared for tariff discussions. He warned a commercial treaty would be impossible without broader support from government and key committees.
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Rolin
Marek
Rolltag
Foreign Secretari Acon von Stiehtoten
Tlilw
Prince Henry Thankful Message to Ambassador White
Dispatch from Berlin reports Prince Henry of Austria expresses deep gratitude to Ambassador White before leaving New York. The message conveyed hope for homeward arrival and reflected appreciation for the shared hospitality and cordial échanges during the visit.
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Amoclatid Pros
Berlin
United States
Auien D. White
New York
Huntington Gift to Harvard Promises Medical School Endowment
Mrs. Collis P. Huntington contributes 250000 to Harvard medical school endowment drive. The gift completes part of the 766000 needed to secure John D. Rockefeller's matching pledge for a new pathology and bacteriology building in memory of her husband. JPMorgan also pledged three buildings worth over 1 million, with remnant funds totaling 221205 for the school.
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Associated Prep
Boston
Collis PB. Huntington
John B. Rockefeller
New York
Harvard Medical School
Huntington
Collis P. T Huntington
Notice to Miners Signals Wage Freeze Across Coalfields
An Associated Press notice issued from Philadelphia on March 13 states wage rates in the anthracite region will continue until April 1, 1903 with sixty days’ notice thereafter. Miners’ leaders expect the Shamokin convention to decide on continued pay or concessions, while Wilkes-Barre reports most companies will extend the current scale for another year. President Mitchell’s stance will shape any potential strike.
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Associated Pro
Philadelphia
Anthracite
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
Elec T
Out Sil
Operates
Wey
Nresidents
Shamokin
Wilkes-Barre
Wyoming Valley
Clinton
United Mine Workers’ Organization
Mitchell
Chinese Officials Face Extortion Claims Over Indemnity Taxes
A report from Manton and Muceli DL describes merchants testifying about extortionate taxes tied to the Chinese indemnity and fears of mandatory levies. Merchants petition the viceroy for redress, worried the government intends to push for uprisings.
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Manton
Muceli
Bradford Delegates for Elkin in Fourteenth District
Exclusive wire reports Bradford party delegates chosen to back John P. Alkin for governor. Willey won the endorsement by a small margin as 6097 votes were counted. Weavers and Dewey named as white delegates with Lilley and Horton among others.
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Towanda
Bradford Mounts
Congress
Willey
Woofer
W. Young
Cot
Lilley
Weaver
Fred Jhorton
Dewey
John P. Alkin
Will of Late C. J. Magee Filed for Probate
Officials filed the last will and testament of the late Hon. C. J. Magee in the register of wills office. The executive balance shows a cash fund and securities totaling over 17 thousand dollars with no real estate listed.
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Mavchied Pres
Pitan Mo
Villans
C. J. Magew
Thenwiyes
Steamship Arrivals and Sailed Vessels Report
Exclusive wire dispatch from The Associated Press lists ships sailing from New York to ports including Naples and Boulogne with arrivals in New York and notes departures from Liverpool. The report mentions ships Luh and Low Yor among arrivals via Naples and other ships sailing from New York to Boulogne and Liverpool.
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New York
Bia Quie
Sheriff Row in Kings County as Dike Feud Escalates
Five deputy sheriffs and clerks who served under Sheriff Guden and joined Norman Dike’s administration quit and returned to Guden. Guden reentered the sheriff’s office ready for business as Jere Wenberg obtained a court order for Dike to show cause why he should not surrender authority and records. Governor Odell and lawmakers discuss sending orders to seize office books, while Dike swore in thirty special deputies and prepared for potential siege.
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Associated Prow
New York
Guden
Kings County
Norman
Dike
Odell
Timothy Dady
Michael J. Dady
Jere Wenberg
Qwaden
Supreme Court Justiee Gaynor
Qdell
Albany Oeey
Jaden
Harmonizing the Cuban Affair Conference Progress
Late today the conferees for both sides on Cuban reciprocity met in a two hour session to frame a compromise. Chairman Payne Representatives Dalsell Cannon and five opposing members attended as they reviewed plans and discussed extending reciprocity to December 1803. No agreement emerged and adjournment was set for 8 PM with optimism fading.
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Payne
Dalsell
Cannon
Ways and Means
Beeen
Corporations Chartered Amid New Listings
Charters issued by the state department include The National Thanenmnany of Getiysbiurg with $215,000 capital. Karnner Diapeted company of Viptte fon Pa to acquire land for farm use with $25,000. Retlow Manufacturing of Harrisburg $25,000. John Merz company of Pitehures $20,000. Mountain Water Supply company of Greenburg $100M. Also noted are various temperation certificates registered in Dover and March data.
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Dover
Col
National
Thanenmnany
Getiysbiurg
Munhiective Iron Weed Steel Fee
Seragey Capital
Karner” Diapeted Company
Vipttefon
Hind
Capital
Harrisburg
Atute Department
Retlow Manufacturing Company
Deaths of a Day in Allentown and Nearby Towns
A day of notable deaths includes Edward S. Shiner former Allentown mayor and Muhlenberg College trustee. Albert By Long wealthy coal and lumber figure from New Castle. General David S. Simmonds retired U.S. Army commander. Charles Voorhees Voorhen member of the state legislature. Abr Voorhis active in Philadelphia politics. Henry Elkins Philadelphia industrialist and clubman.
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Allentown
Way
Edward S. Shiner
Muhlenberg College
Lowketown
Albert By Long
Uewlstown
Eethir Long
Clearfield County
Washington
Marth Wy Kajor
David
Siunles
United States Arm
Corpa
Sealren Ariy
Bright
Noe
Camberland
Haif
Ollems
Philadelphia
Maveri Ie
Charles VI
Wellingwn
Murches
Williand J
Vvbine
Hin Counhey Honry
Lee Nour
Biattan
Wye
Ton
Elking
Elicine
Pennsylvania Iray Works Company
United Code
Gab
Hygela
McHeesport Gas Luprovemii
Debates on Postal Funds and Cuba Theory Stir Congress
Washington March 1 the post office appropriation debates closed, with Mr Jenkins arguing Cuba is currently U S territory and cannot be alienated without Congress. Missouri's Mr Cochran denounced policy toward the South African war as Democratic applause rings out. The House adjourned after amendments and a motion honoring French figures for Marshal Rochaimboau.
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Washington
Post Ofice
Mir Jenkins
Wisconsin
Cuba
United States
Jenkins
Cubs
Supreme Court
Spain
Jenking
Soninden
Cochran
Missouri
Tess
Law of Nations
Angel Onmanige
Great Britain
Tade
Atenicrati
Low Jong
Gaines
Tenn
Sun
Marshal Roehumbeauw
Morale de Lafayette
France
Marshal Rochaimbeau
Weather brief for Mare yesterday shows high and low estimates
A garbled 2008 weather snippet for Mare reports a high around 0 degrees and a low near 0 with low readability. Humidity and precipitation data are unreadable. no clear date or definitive measurements could be extracted from the fragment.
Unclear Entry on Washington Schedule
Fragmentary note from Washington lists Friday and Saturday events with misspelled place names and unclear activities. The text mentions Ueber Pentyl vania and Vesday with partial references to Saturday Fais. No verifiable details or dates beyond March 1.
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Washington
Ueber Pentylvania
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National Civic Federation
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Thomas H. Canning
George F. Frey
O. Powers
Thomas Mahoney
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Lord Methuen
Africa
Tim Healy
Alsociated Press
House Committee On Coinage
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Tchengeri
DR. Talmage
Associated Pree
Sagasta
Finance
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Prev
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China
MR. Bryan
Cance
Danish Antilles
SALE
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Reichstag
Prince Henry
Ambassador White
Mel
Harvard
Rockefeller
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Elkin
C. L. Magee
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Penrose
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