Sealed orders spark Japan China crisis at Macao
Chinese officials seized the Japanese steamer Tate Maru off Macao accusing it of carrying arms to rebels. The crew was detained as the ship was taken to Whampoa. Japan demanded release and indemnity, while China offered terms via Shikai. The incident comes amid tense debates on Shanghai Nagasaki cable rights and broader Sino Japanese friction.
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Japan
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Pong Kong
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Hong
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Pekin
Great Northern Company
Mikado
China Seeks Return of Weasel and Release of Tateu Maru
China will return the 21,000 yen value of the Weasel and retain arms found on the Tateu Maru. China will also pay about 10,000 taels demurrage on the steamer. A formal release is expected March 16 with the Japanese flag restored. In exchange Japan agrees to support a policy of vigorous suppression of contraband traffic between Japanese merchants and Chinese rebels.
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Japan
Chicago Milwaukee St Paul VP Secures Orient Steamship Plans
J H Hil, vice president of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul company, has arranged steamship service between the United States and Japanese ports and Seattle. The Osaka Shosen Kaisha line, building six ships at Nagasaki, is said to have accepted a proposal to carry railroad freight to the Orient, with trains expected to run early.
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United Press
J. H. Hil
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Company
Seattle
Osaka Shoshen Kaisha Line
Nagasaki
Orient
Duwamish River Floods Ravage Seattle Areas
Heavy rain and warm weather caused the Duwamish River to overflow in Foster and Riverton areas. Water surged through streets overnight, carrying debris and uprooted trees as residents awoke to flooded homes and repeated seasonal floods. Over the past 24 hours rainfall exceeded two inches with strong winds. Snowmelt from the mountains fed rivers flowing into the Sound.
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Riverton
Seattle and Tacoma
New Hampshire Battleship Commissioned at League Island
Washington March 14 The fleet battleship added to the navy since the fleet's departure was placed in commission at League Island navy yard today. The New Hampshire will be commanded by Captain Cameron McRae Winslow.
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Washington
League Sland Navy Yard
New Hampshire
Cameron McRae Winslow
Beattie and Tacoma Clearings Reported Today
Beattie clearings total today reach $1,147,826.59 with balances of $138,820.21. Tacoma clearings register $641,048.00 today and balances of $133,790.00.
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Beattie
Tanaka Acquitted in First Degree Murder Case
Ben Tanaka was acquitted by a jury in the superior court after the prosecution failed to present usable evidence. Key witness K Nakayama refused to repeat an alleged confession linking Tanaka to the killing of Chinkichi Yokoo. Hayashi's testimony weakened the case.
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Ben Tanaka
Criminal Department
Superior Court
K. Nakayama
State Penitentiary
Tanaka
Nakayama
Hayashi
Chinkichi Yokoo
Ida Crouch Havelett to Speak on The Western Nation
The Montana News editor Ida Crouch Havelett will address the Labor Temple audience tonight, delivering remarks on The Western ration of Labor. She is known for her progressive reporting and advocacy for workers' rights.
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Ida Crouch Havelett
Montana News
Labor Temple
Labor
Duel Ends In Tragedy As Wife Shielded By Thomas
In Barpusfield California on March 14 a laborer Thomas was killed in a revolver duel. His wife, used as a shield, was shot in the neck and wounded. Walter Gibson fired the initial shot, then killed Thomas and wounded himself. Gibson surrendered claiming self defense.
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Thomas
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Gibson
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Mc Thomas
Golvers
Brewery strike threat as 3500 workers held in sympathy
St. Louis reports 3500 brewery workers may walk out in sympathy over differences in the Brewery Drivers union following the discharge of 600 men. The dispute widens labor tensions in the industry and could disrupt brewing operations nationwide.
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ST. Louis
Mayor Miller Faces Hasty Health Commissioner Choice
Incoming mayor Miller must appoint a health commissioner after the health department was abolished by a charter amendment. Candidates include Councilman J S Crichton and Dr Grant Calhoun, with other likely names from the department and outside figures. Also open: superintendent of public utilities and superintendent of buildings.
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Dr. Crichton
Grant Calhoun
J. M. Lous
Miller
Wappenstein
Lee A. Harbee
Tennant
McDonald
Carl M. Anderson
the Post-Intelligencer
James A. Wood
Williams Injured After Being Thrown From Car
A laborer named Williams was knocked to the ground and badly hurt last night while attempting to board a car at 1200 First Ave South. He was taken to Beattie General Hospital with several ribs broken and a head wound.
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Ing
South
Beattie Gen Hospital
La Follette Club Pushes Presidential Primary Plan
The La Follette Club of Washington drafts a bid to the Republican State Central Committee to hold a presidential primary in the state. It asks the William H. Taft League of Washington and the Taft Club of Seattle to join, citing Ohio's Taft supporters and public vote sentiment as models. The letter endorses direct voter reference on presidential candidates as modern political practice.
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la Follette Club
Washington
Republican State Central Committee
LaFollette Club
William H. Taft League of
William H. Taft Club
Seattle
Repul
Ican
Ohio
William H. Taft
la Follette
Japan's Ministry to Be Overthrown Likely
Early indications from election returns point to overthrow of the present ministry. Marquis Katsura appears destined to become the next premier while Ambassadors Komura is favored as the foreign minister, replacing Hyoshi as likely successor.
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United Press
Tokio
Marquis Katsura
Hyoshi
Komura
Japan
Greatritain
Big gold strike reported in Rownd Mountain camp
Inhabitants of Tonopah and vicinity are excited by a fresh report from Rownd Mountain camp describing eight inches of nearly pure gold ore found at 100 feet. Officials estimate the ore could run about $2,000 per ton, making it the district’s richest strike to date.
Fire at creosote works thwarted by quick action
A fire at the creosote works on Fourth Ave and Harrison was prevented from spreading to the main plant containing hundreds of barrels of tar by rapid response from Engine Companies 4 and 9 and Truck Company 1. Three fire streams contained the blaze with no major damage.
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Creosote Works
Sharp Turn for Castro
Washington rumors say President Castro of Venezuela will face a further setback as the United States presses Venezuela to honor asphalt claims. Procrastination by Caracas and ignored or scorned US actions mark the latest state department developments.
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Washington
Castro
Venezuela
State Department
Metro
United States
Two suspects to plead guilty in Black 4 shooting case
Dominic Umbra and Hasquale Guerini, arrested for the attempt murder of Joe Vitero at Black 4 last month, will plead in superior court to assault with a deadly weapon. Frank Rosa, held at the same time, was discharged by order of Judge Frater. The hearing at Black Diamond noted a fight over a woman. In Norwich New Jersey March 14, Federal Judge Day vacated an injunction blocking Delaware and Hudson directors from paying a recently declared dividend.
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Hasquale Guerini
Joe Vitero
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Frank Rosa
Frater
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Black Diamond
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Sensational 1907 grand jury report flays Los Angeles officials
The final 1907 grand jury report, filed today, harshly criticizes the district attorney's office and the city council. It says District Attorney Fredericks and deputies did not work in harmony with the jury and accuses political influence of shaping many cases.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Angeles
Conrey
Fredericks
Nevada Rail Line To Link Rawhide With Southern Pacific
A new 28 mile railroad will run trains into Rawhide within four months connecting to the Southern Pacific along Walker Lake. The line is promoted by a West Virginian incorporated company funded by western capital, signaling booming times in Rawhide Nevada gold center.
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San Francisco
Rawhide
Nevada
Southern Pacific
Walker Lake
Western Capital
Mail Deluge From Magdalena Bay Delays Local Post
San Dingo journal reports thirty large sacks of naval mail arriving on Culgoa for the battleship fleet. Local post workers fear the mountain of letters cannot be distributed before Sunday. Tennessee crew members performed a bic minstrel show at Garrick Theatre raising 800 dollars for navy orphans and widows relief.
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Cal
Magdalena Bay
Culgoa
Tennessee
Garrick Theatre
Former North Bend deputy arraigned on bribery charge
Jack McQuade a former North Bend deputy sheriff was arraigned in superior court today and entered a plea of not guilty to a charge of accepting a bribe.
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Jack McQuade
North Bend
Ender
Man Known as George Martin Dies After Confession Rumors
Washington hospital story tells how Wilson McGready also known as George Martin, 45, died from pneumonia after revealing his bank defaulter past in Imlay City Michigan. He claimed wealthy relatives and asked his mother notified. Coroner to contact his Michigan contacts.
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Wilson McGrady
George Martin
Ida Small
Washington Hospital
Firstavy
Denny Way
McGready
John Hunt
Mrs. Smull
Imlay City
Mich
Mrs. Small
McGre
Michigan
Detroit
Carroll
Butterworth's
Marcus Hanna Married in New York Wedding
Marcus A. Hanna, grandson of the Ohio senator, married Adel Pratt of Elmira, New York, in Bridgeport Connecticut. The couple will honeymoon at the Hotel Gotham, owned by Hanna's mother. Pratt, engaged to Dr Arthur W Pratt, broke the match due to his tuberculosis, a noble sacrifice behind the wedding.
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United Press
New York
Marcus A. Hanna
Senator Hanna
Ohio
Pridgeport
Miss Pratt
Arthur W. Pratt
Elmira
Dr. Pratt
Purcell Divorce Showdown Likely After Settlement Failure
Mary A. Moas of Boston pursues annulment from Patrick F. Purcell also known as Frank Purcell. Settlement talks failed and court action appears imminent. Attorney change noted with Henry W. Lang retiring and Jay C. Allen taking over. Allen said he is nearly retained as counsel for Purcell and his new wife Mrs. A. T. Van de Vanter plans a Europe trip.
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Boston
Frank Purcell
Patrick F. Purcell
Henry W. Lang
Purcell
A. T. van de Vanter
Europe
Portland
Taft Gains Delegates in Last Week Declared
Taft boom managers say the figure of 178 delegates named includes 146 instructed for Taft 26 for Fairbanks and 6 uninstructed. The claim comes from Taft campaign officials in Columbus Ohio dated March 14.
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Columbus
Taft
Fairbanks
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