Promises and Power Plays Shape Manchuria Debate
A British diplomatic briefing notes U S efforts to curb Russian expansion in Manchuria, warning that open door policy faces a “little joker” provision and that the United States may be powerless if Germany and Russia strike a secret accord. The piece highlights American fears over Europe’s influence and trade interests in China.
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Ton
D. C
Great Britain
United
Russia
Manchuria
China
Samuel
Rusata
United States
Tientein
Ruesta
Will Force the Sultan March on Tar Morocco
In Washington March 19 New York plans to bar Sam’s bill against Morocco. Admiral Rogers seeks Tangiers to retrieve Consul Gummere and bring him to Mazargan. Gummere to be released after Moorish capital apology and $5 indemnity for Marcus Ezaqui’s murder.
Permits Reissued for Multiple City Frame Buildings
City engineer records show permits issued for several residential and frame structures. Projects include a two story at 164-10 Fourteenth Avenue costing 3700 dollars, a one story at 610 Federal Street for 1 dollar, and additional maisonettes on Ninth, Seventeenth, and Olive streets with costs ranging from 1 to 1250 dollars.
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BE. Downie
Fourteenth Avenue
Fighteenth Ave
Gerth
Federal Street
H. H. A. Hastings
Ninth Avenue South
C. Reinhart
Geo. Johnson
J. C. Miller
Fae i Street
P. H
Minor Avenue
Rockefeller Takes Hold of Steel Trust
New York report says the steel trust will absorb the interests of J. D. Rockefeller including iron mines railways and ship lines. The move would raise capital and likely swallow the American Bridge Company with capital above 6 million as part of J. P. Morgan led trusts.
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New York
Steel Trust
J. D. Rockefeller
J. P. Moer
Steel Combine
American Bridge
J. P. Morgan
Grand Trunk to Run Vestibule Train to New York
The Grand Trunk railway is now with the Lehigh Valley and on June 2 it will run a vestibule train from Ohio to New York. The train will reach Chicago at 11:26 a.m. daily. It is said the train will be one of the best and best equipped yet run over the road.
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Grand Trunk Railway
Lehigh Valley
Ohio
New York
Chicago
Iis
Burlington Lease Aim to Unite Lines Against Canada Pacific
March 19 report outlines a plan to lease the Burlington to the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railways. The arrangement would allow through cars from Seattle to New York, bypassing Chicago, and enable these lines to compete with Canadian Pacific in the Orient.
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Chicago
Northern Pa
Great Northern Railway
Canadian Pacific
Oriental
New York City
Amusements: Field's Minstrels at Beat tle Theater
A lively Field's Minstrels show drew a large audience last night at Beat tle Theater. The program featured strong singing and several notable acts, with Nell Gwynn as the week’s centerpiece. Matinee and evening performances are announced to close the engagement.
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Field
Beattle Theater
Minet
Village Parson delight pleases Beattie theatergoers
The Beattie theater audience applauds the company for The Village Parson as Wednesday and Saturday matinees draw steady crowds. The Third Avenue venue reports strong business this week with a well balanced cast and a happy ending, while The Searchlight at 1 Second Avenue entertains with a pillow fight.
Saloon owners may restrict trade at will ruling
A jury was dismissed after plaintiff John H. Randolph a colored patron sued Orth and Zohnen saloon keepers for overcharging. Judge Bell ruled a saloon is not a public business and proprietors may refuse patronage. The case aimed to test racial distinctions in law with notice of appeal filed.
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Bell
John H. Randolph
Orth & Zohnen
Humboldt Sailed for Skagway and Yukon Landing
The Pacific Clipper steamer Humboldt departed from the White Star dock carrying about 70 passengers and a full freight. Captain Boennifield led the voyage to Skagway and Lynn canal points with several horses aboard. Notable travelers include FE. H. Pliage deputy U S revenue collector and Humboldt Gates a California mining investor. Fred Miller, another Alaska investor, joined with a cargo of general merchandise likely to form a Yukon trading post.
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Boennifield
Skagway and
Lynn Canal
White Star
FE. H. Pliage
U. S. Revenue
Colisetor
Circle City
Portland
San Francisco
Humboldt Gates
Alaska
Fred Miller
Yukon
East machinists prepare nine hour day demands after May first
New York March 14 The district of the International Association of Machinists says all Eastern machinists will seek a nine hour day after May 1. The plan covers 146000 workers and applies to both union and non union men, with union members to work in harmony with non unionism while union regulations are observed.
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New York
International Association of Machinists
First Ave
Howard Building
Penn Mutual Life
Portland
Oregon
Seattle
Ida Meister Dies at 29 from Heart Failure
Mrs. Ida Meister aged 29 died last evening at the family residence at the corner of Valley street and Fast lake avenue from heart failure. Her death is reported as sudden and unexpected by local authorities. She was a resident of the Valley street area and survived by immediate family members. Funeral arrangements are pending with the local undertaker.
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Ida Meister
Valley Street
Fastlake Avenue
Rogers Withdraws Suit After Settling with Manefield Actor
Philadelphia report states Rogers dropped his damages case against actor Richard Manefield after receiving $500. The settlement followed an incident in which Rogers, a siege warrior in Henry V, was wounded by a property lance and his awkwardness allegedly offended Manefield.
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Philadelphia
Rogers
Richard Manefield
Ansfield
Whitney's NY Mansion Among Citys Finest Homes
The passage extols Whitney as owning more homes than any man in New York. His Fifth Avenue mansion and its contents are valued around two million dollars, described as among the finest in the city. When he travels, his properties are kept ready in orderly condition.
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Whitney
New York
Fifth Avenue
Parker Hanged for Train Murder in London Carriage
George W. Parker was executed by hanging in London after admitting to killing William Pearson aboard a Southwest Railway carriage. The case highlighted how partitioned train compartments aided the crime and its concealment in the English railway system.
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London
George W. Parker
Wm. Pearson
History of a Drum Major’s Uniform Costs and Fashion
An examination of the ornate drum major uniform across armies. It details materials from bearskin to gold lace, costing hundreds of dollars for a single parade outfit, plus boots and accessories.
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France
Celebration in memory of the tron saint of Kelaga at Ralnier Grand hotel
Mirthi song and repartee highlighted a Kelaga memorial celebration held at the Ralnier Grand hotel under the Celtic Bons of Washington. Judge J J McCafferty toasted the event with witty remarks while John F Dore led an elaborate menu and program featuring multiple toasts and songs.
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Kelaga
Ralnier-Grand Hotel
Washington
J. J. McCafferty
John F. Dore
John Arthur
The
United States
James P. Lavin
P. P. Carroll
State of Washington
James Hamilton Lewis
J. J. Doheny
South Carolina Tea Experiment Faces High Labor Costs
A South Carolina company began planting 6,000 acres near Charleston to test tea cultivation. The venture aims to produce at least 5,000 pounds annually for the American market, but soil and labor challenges, especially higher local costs and uncertain profitability, temper prospects. Early trials by Shepard near Summerville and others show Chinese and Japanese varieties thrive with high cultivation, while Assam varieties may fail.
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Charleston
West
As. A. Shepard
Summerville
D. C
Orient
China
Japan
Garane
Niah
Sword factory in Massachusetts with sword demand capacity
A single U S sword factory in Massachusetts holds ample capacity to meet domestic demand. The saber lost its edge as cavalry weapon long ago and rifles reduced swords to obsolete status in combat.
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United States
Massachusetts
Unclear financial notices with mixed figures and addresses
Fragmented OCR text shows mentions of shares priced at six cents and three dollars sixty, various company names, and a Pont-Intelligence block. It also lists a P.O. box, main office address, and unrelated hints about bicycle repairs. The source is damaged and hard to interpret.
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Great Northern
P. O
Che Street
Pont-Intellgencer
Nek
Main Moor
Haller
Fire destroys Hill home. family perishes in early 20th century incident
A kitchen stove fire in March burned the hill residence killing John Hill his wife and five children. The text also notes large gemstone appraisals for cut and uncut stones and the vast annual import value of precious stones through New York Harbor.
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Wellstone
John Hill
Ths Place
Hill
Import of Precious Stones Surges at New York Port
Gen Gieorme W Mindil reports February importations of precious stones and pearls reaching over 1.77 million dollars at New York, with most consigned to local merchants and the rest to large Western cities. The figures show a notable rise from February 1900 and a substantial year over year gain in the jewelry trade.
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New York
Dindle
Investment offer from Queen Ot Co seeks safe high paying shares
A questionable investment notice promises a safe and best paying opportunity. It claims Queen Ot Co offers shares with guaranteed returns and cites an address at Office 1241 bet are in Seattle Washington.
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Queen Ot
the. Thia
Heattle
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