Secretaries of State and War Stir Debate on China Invasion Plans
In Washington on March 7 discussion centered on army medical staff and a possible invasion of China. Mr Hale argued plans existed to invade China but warned of war while Congress is in session. He contrasted army and navy needs and favored contract surgeons over a fixed list of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Medical Department
Army
Senate
Hale
China
General Staff
Mr. Hale
Tillman
Philippines
Congress
Warren
Navy
China alarmed by anti foreign movement reports
Peking March 7 The Chinese government is greatly perturbed by reports of anti foreign movements in American and European press and by dispatches about a possible American military expedition. An edict condemns traitors for stirring unrest and urges protection of foreigners while Yuan Shi Kai troops move to southern Chili province where Christians are threatened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
America
China
Yuan Shi Kai
Chili
Chinese Press Warns of U.S. Military Expedition Plans
Chinese newspapers on March 7 discuss American reports of a planned U.S. military expedition to China. They characterize the possible move as unfriendly and note it as a significant policy signal from the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
America
United States
China
Schwab Leaves Los Angeles for the East in Poor Health
Charles M. Schwab III former United States Steel president, arrived in Los Angeles Saturday night and left for the East in the evening. He was not well upon arrival and could not leave bed for two days, later aided to reach his private car from the Jonathan clubrooms where he stayed as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
East
Jonathan
Resolution Declares Anthony Michalek US Citizen
In Washington on March 7 the House unanimously agreed a resolution declaring Anthony Michalek a citizen of the United States, a resident of Illinois, and a member of the fifty ninth Congress, before starting debate on the Indian appropriation bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Anthony Michalek
United States
Illinois
Insurrectionists Surrender at Monte Cristi in Dominican Republic
A cablegram from Santo Domingo reports the few remaining insurrectionists at Monte Cristi have surrendered to the local governor and that the republic is quiet and tranquil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Santo Domingo
Monte Cristi
Republic
Kittredge Endorses Interpreting Hepburn Bill Proposals
Senator Kittredge outlined support for extending Hepburn rate bill control to private car lines. He cautioned that amendments may be added before voting and signaled approval if changes strengthen the measure. He proposed two amendments defining carriers in rail transportation and applying coverage to parlor and sleeping car companies.
Senator Seeks Amendments To Extend Bill To Private Car Lines
A senator plans to vote for the house rate bill and introduces senate amendments to extend its provisions to private car lines and sleeping cars. He argues examination shows such companies are not affected and urges adoption of the amendments to the limit of his ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Roosevelt urges expanded coastal defenses to protect overseas positions
In a message to Congress President Roosevelt backs a joint army navy plan detailing defenses for key sites. He urges defending Chesapeake entrance and insular possessions including Manila Bay Pearl Harbor Guantanamo Guam San Juan and Honolulu and fortifying Panama Canal entrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Army and Navy
Chesapeake
United States
Manila Bay
Pearl Harbor
Guantanamo
Guam
San Juan
Honolulu
Panama Canal
Durand Continues Testimony in Packers Trial
Dana Durand chief statistician of the bureau of corporations resumed testimony on March 7 in the packers case. Attorney William J. Hynes for Swift & Co conducted cross examination about information secured from the packers and topics already explored in prior sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
E. Dana Durand
Bureau of Corporations
William J. Hynes
Swift & Co
Franco German deadlock at open talks over police in Morocco
At Algeciras on March 7 the Franco German clash over Moroccan police organization remains unresolved. Germany demands equal participation in the police, while France insists on recognizing its Mussulian North African interests and maintains a 2000 Moroccan rank and file under 16 officers. A breakthrough seems unlikely without Emperor William's intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algeciras
Spain
Herr von Radowitz
France
Morocco
M. Revoil
North
Africa
William
Great Britain Seeks Tariff Concessions From U S
London dispatch states Britain is pressing the United States for MFN status under the Dingley act. Britain argues she should share tariff privileges granted to others in exchange for reciprocal concessions and that a general tariff free world would aid commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
United States
London
Frenchwoman pleads guilty to first degree manslaughter
Berthe Claiche of New York on trial for murder pleads guilty to first degree manslaughter after secret talks with the district attorney. An excited courtroom scene followed as she fainted and was removed to the Tombs. Judge Davis discharged the jury with sentencing set for March 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Berthe Claiche
Supreme Court
Jerome
Bridge of Sighs
Tombs
Davis
Homesteader not forfeiting claim when enlisting in military
Washington land officials ruled that a homesteader who has entered, paid fees, and lived on land for about a year may enlist in the U S army or navy for four years and still obtain title later if his family continues to live on the land during the required period. The decision answered questions from Lieutenant Ivan C Wettengel of the Minneapolis naval recruiting station and did not hinge on a specific case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
United States Army
Navy
Washington Land
Ivan C. Wettengel
Minneapolis
Leutenant
Spain
Washington
Army
Imperial manifesto redefines council of the empire and national assembly
St. Petersburg report states an imperial ukase promulgated October 30 reorganizes the council of the empire and the national assembly. The two houses will be convened and prorogued by imperial ukase with equal legislative powers. Members may be elected or named by the emperor and elections can be annulled by each body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Council of the Empire
National Assembly
Health Department Orders Doctor to Attend Patient
Health officials in Chicago directed physician Apna M to attend a patient named Dochelle amid a medical crisis. The order underscores active intervention measures by city health authorities in the Arch. Mire region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Dochelle
Turner Woman Dies After Doctor Sent by Health Board
A Turner woman died after a physician, sent by the city board of health, treated her over several days of severe illness. Neighbors heard her moans in the street, but her husband resisted calling a physician due to the Dochelles faith. The doctor performed an operation but could not save her.
Molders Walk Out at Niles Tool Works
More than 300 molders employed by the Niles Tool Works company walked out without warning after starting the day. The dispute is believed to concern the hiring of nonunion men. About 1,500 workers were idle as a result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Niles Tool Works Company
Reichstag Approves Six Additional Armored Cruisers
Berlin on March 7 the appropriations committee representing all groups approved with a few dissenting votes the government measure to construct six more armored cruisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Reichstag
Andrew Hamilton Returns to U S as Insurance Agent
Andrew Hamilton, legislative agent for several large insurers, returns from Europe aboard the Hamburg-American liner Deutschland posing as W Milton. He left after learning criminal proceedings were planned amid the recent legislative insurance investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Andrew Hamilton
Europe
W. Milton
Hamilton
United States
New York Grand Jury Seeks Advice on Corporate Campaign Contributions
New York March 7. The New York County grand jury presents that the district attorney says there are reasonable grounds to believe officers or trustees of large corporations contributed to political campaign funds. They ask Justice O Sullivan for guidance on whether such payments constitute grand larceny or any other crime and if director authorization affects that determination. Justice O Sullivan will advise in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York County Grand Jury
Grand Jury
Justice O'Sullivan
Court of General Sessions
O’sullivan
Nonunion Men Lose in Brooklyn Supreme Court Case
Three nonunion workers at the United States Printing Co of Ohio lost bids to block the firm from a pact with the Stereotypers and Electrotypers unions. Judge Marean upheld the closed shop, with an immediate appeal likely. the Williamsburg plant had recently unionized, while Kissam Driscoll and Mills remained nonunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Printing Company of
Ohio
Marean
Supreme Court of Brooklyn
Supreme Court
United States Printing Company of Ohio
Williamsburg
Kissam
Driscoll and
Mills
Hungarian and Slav Coal Region Exile to Europe
More than 1 000 workers from the anthracite fields tried to sail on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse from Hoboken to Europe. Only 780 passengers could be accommodated, leaving others behind. They expect a coal strike and plan to return home to await the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Hoboken
Susan B Anthony’s Pneumonia Worsens in Rochester
Susan B Anthony’s condition grows worse in Rochester as pneumonia develops after fatigue from travel. Dr M H Ricker keeps vigil at her bedside while family and friends fear the outcome, with one lung improving yet the other severely affected and exposure to Washington and Baltimore travel cited as a factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Susan B. Anthony
M. H. Ricker
Washington
Baltimore
New York City
Bill to allow Treasury deposits in national banks without security
Representative Fowler proposes a bill granting the secretary of the treasury authority to place public funds in national banks without security. Banks would receive 2 percent annual interest and deposits above 50 million dollars would be distributed equitably while 50 million dollars remains as working balance in the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fowler
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Shaw Plans His Campaign Tour Across the Northwest
Secretary Shaw plans an extensive post adjournment speechmaking tour starting in the Northwest. He accepted an invitation to address the Republican State League of South Dakota at Sioux Falls on June 4. He seeks the presidential nomination and will discuss public policies including the tariff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Treasury
Shaw
Upo
Congress
Northwest
Republican State League of South Dakota
Sioux Fally
Charges against Rev W T Vernon threaten confirmation
Washington reports Rev. W. T. Vernon, the African American nominee to the federal register, must prove false charges before Senate confirmation. The finance committee has opened an inquiry, with Senator Burrows appointed to lead a subcommittee investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. T. Vernon
Roosevelt
Register of the Treasury
Senate
Finance Committee
Burrows
Tragic Drowning in Ohio River Near Steubenville
Three men drowned when a rowboat capsized in the Ohio River near Steubenville. A fourth occupant is gravely ill and may not survive. Authorities report a routine day turned fatal on the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville, O
Ohio River
Bomb Factory Discovered in St Petersburg
Police seized a wholesale bomb factory during the day at the lodgings of a druggist in St Petersburg. One hundred twenty loaded bombs were captured. The apartments had served as rendezvous for students and revolutionists, with twenty individuals arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Jury selection in murder case Ivens in Chicago courtroom
In Chicago during March, the criminal court began selecting a jury for the murder trial of Richard Ivens in the Hollister case. Detectives occupied the courtroom and near Ivens, amid fears that Franklin C. Hollister might attempt to kill the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Richard Ivens
Bessie Hollister
Criminal Court
Ivens
Franklin C. Hollister
German trade grows with South America in ten year stats
Official statistics show Germany's commerce with South American countries rising by 60 million dollars per year. Britain gains 45 million and the United States five million. French trade with South America declines slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Great Britain
United States
South America
Wisconsin and national notices span state fairs and federal ethics
Henry Blair aged 103 dies at Plainfield Wisconsin. Secretary Root returns to Washington from New York. Wisconsin board of agriculture plans an exhibition at Milwaukee fair next fall. A salary cap bill sets clerks at 1000 dollars after sixty five. Kentucky Senate passes China bill creating state racing commission. Major George H Hopkins former G A R Michigan leader dies in Detroit. German American alliance opposes Hepburn Dolliver liquor shipments bill before House Judiciary. President accepts resignation of Passed Assistant Paymaster George Deering USN convicted at court martial. case pending since last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Blair
Plainfield
Wis
Root
Washington
New York
Wisconsin State Board of Agriculture
Milwaukee
Kentucky Senate
George H. Hopkins
Michigan
War Department
Alger
Detroit
National
German-American Alliance
House Committee On Judiciary
George Deering
Deering
Wheat futures quote summary from Minneapolis market
Market report from Minneapolis on March 6 notes May wheat at 77 and a half cents per bushel, July at 79 and three quarters, September at 79 and three quarters. On track No 1 hard 77 and a half cents, No 1 Northern 76 and three quarters, No 2 Northern 74 and three quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
LiveStock Market Averages in St Paul Trading
St Paul market notes on March 6 show cattle prices from good to choice steers 4.50 to 5.50, cows and heifers 3.00 to 4.50, and veals 2.00 to 5.26. Hogs range 6.10 to 6.30 while sheep and lambs fetch 5.25 to 6.50 for yearlings, wethers, and good to choice lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Grain price report from Duluth market
Wheat to arrive at 74 and a half cents, on track for Northern No 1 at 76 and No 2 at 74. May wheat 78 cents, July 79. Flax to arrive and on track priced at 1.11 for May 1.18 for May futures and 1.14 for July, 1.13 for September, 1.116 for October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Northern
Chicago market quotes cattle hogs and sheep prices
Chicago cattle and hog prices listed for March 6 with ranges for cows and heifers stockers and feeders Texans hogs light pigs and sheep and lambs. Prices shown include three to four dollar ranges for cattle and mid six dollar range for hogs and lamb prices around four to seven dollars.
Wheat and dairy prices in Chicago market report
Chicago on March 6 shows Wheat May at 78 percent 79 cents and July at 43 43 cents. Oats May 80 cents and July 29 4 cents. Pork May 165.72 and July 15.65. Butter Creameries 37 cents dairies 2 cents. Poultry turkeys 130 or 114 cents springs 11 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Northwestern
Southwestern
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senator Hale
Charles M. Schwab III
Kittredge
News Today
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Durand
Packers
Gree
Land Office
Russian National Assembly
Arch
Mire
Apna M
Big
Surance Companies
POLIT
Ical Campaigns
New York Court
Princiate
Chicago Union Stock Yards
Chicago Grain and Provisions
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!