Rebels Defeat Imperial Troops in Two Day Clash
Hong Kong reports General Ma defeated by Kwang Si rebels who seized Fang Cheng, killed or captured mandarins, and looted the town. Rebels push across Kwang Si, Kwang Tung, Yun Nan as government forces delay reinforcements. Many soldiers join the rebels for pay and loot.
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Hong Kong
Kwang Si
Fang Cheng
Feng Chuan
Kwang Tung
Yun Nan
Tien Pai
Kwang Chou
Marshal Su
Tien Chou
General Ma
Kao Chou
Hung-Ming
Hung Sou
Voluminous blue book on China indemnity negotiations 1901
London reports a 275 page blue book detailing China and powers talks from March 28 to September 7 1901. It shows intricate diplomacy amid rebellions and quotes Count Lamsdorf warning Britain to hasten normal China conditions while fearing anti foreign fanaticism.
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London
China
Foreign Office
St. Petersburg
Charles Scott
Lord Lansdowne
Count Lamsdorf
Great Britain
Venezuelan insurgents seize towns on Margarita Island
A force of Venezuelan insurgents aided by the steamer Bolivar captured Juan Griego on Margarita and moved on Asuncion, capital of the island. Government troops were defeated and indications pointed to insurgents gaining control of the island.
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Port of Spain
Trinidad
Bolivar
Juan Griego
Margarita
Asuncion
Senate Receives Presidential Veto Messages
The senate convened to print two presidential veto messages. One vetoed an act granting an honorable discharge from military service to Charles H. Hawley. the other vetoed an act for the relief of James W. Howell. Rawlins proposed printing Philippine party correspondence. withdrawn to be read in The Congressional Record. A Gallinger resolution directing civil service information to the senate passed.
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Washington
Senate
Charles H. Hawley
James W. Howell
Rawlins
Utah
Philippines
Allison
Riot at Fort Morgan Leaves Soldier Dead and Wounded
Mobile Alabama reports a riot near Fort Morgan after soldiers drank at a saloon outside the reservation. A recently discharged soldier Michael Keoughan is killed, with 10 to 15 others wounded as pistols and knives were used amid clashes with civilians repairing barracks. The barracks and city have had no communication since the incident.
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Mobile
Ala
Fort Morgan
Mobile Bay
Blue Goose
Michael Keoughan
St Patrick's Day Observed Across London
The Irish flag flew from public buildings and shamrock symbols appeared widely as public services marked St Patrick's Day. Irish troops received a day’s leave and Queen Alexandra sent shamrocks to the Irish Guards at the Tower of London for parade duties.
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London
Alexandra
Tower of London
Cecil Rhodes’ Condition Worsens in Cape Town
Cape Town reports Cecil Rhodes’ heart action deteriorates as he grows weaker. Medical updates indicate his strength is fading and his condition remains critical.
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Cape Town
Cecil Rhodes
Revenue Measure Reported Soon Despite Phrasing Change
The article notes the revenue measure will be reported shortly with wording altered but provisions unchanged since House passage. It also mentions Hepburn of Iowa delivering his annual speech opposing river and harbor appropriations.
New Jersey Execution Follows Hunter Murder Confession
Mount Holly reports John Young hanged for participation in the Riverside murder of 75 year old Washington Hunter on January 25, 1901. Young confessed to directing the killers but denied delivering the fatal blow. Four men shared the crime. Brown was hanged December 3 after a jail escape attempt, Kellar testified for the state, and Miller remained at large. In Washington, the Senate Finance Committee favors repealing the war revenue act, removing taxes with minor wording changes, and setting tobacco at 6 cents a pound. Debate continues as amendments loom. Foraker signals Cuban reciprocity.
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Mount Holly
N. J
John Young
Washington Hunter
Riverside
Young
Hunter
Charles Brown
Otto Kellar
Charles Miller
Washington
Senate Committee On Finance
Foraker
Finance Committee
New House Doorkeeper and River and Harbor Debate
Frank B. Lyon of Cuba New York elected doorkeeper to sit the late W. J. Glenn. oath given by the speaker. The House then discussed the river and harbor bill with Rep Hepburn criticizing rising pork and water depth demands while calling for limits on seaports and naval architecture. Lawrence of Massachusetts defends the bill amid committee praise and critique.
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Washington
House
Frank B. Lyon
Cuba
N. Y
W. J. Glenn
Lyon
Hepburn
Congress
Missouri River
Hennepin Canal
Illinois
Mr. Reeves
Iowa
Great Lakes
Reeves
Mr. Hepburn
Treasury
Lawrence
Mass
Minnie Healy case orders judge to explain motives
The Montana Supreme Court directs Judge E W Harney of Silver Bow county district court to explain under an alternative writ why he did not rule on the motion for a new trial in the Minnie Healy case. He had denied the motion and struck affidavits reflecting on his motives. The court asks whether the denial came before or after the affidavits were struck.
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Harney
Mayer Charged With Embezzling 100000 From Firm
New York March 19 Max C Mayer an employee of Rathbone and Sons brokers was arrested on embezzlement charges with a total shortage of 100000 He was confidential manager with access to accounts and prepared checks for signature A year or two of alleged defalcations were found after an irregularity led to his departure. Mayer had once been a partner in Rathbone Mayer and Rathbone.
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New York
Max C. Mayer
Rathbone & Sons
Mayer
Rathbone, Mayer & Rathbone
Afghan Army Faces Pay Crisis in Kabul
Reports from Cabul indicate the Afghan army is in a state of semi insubordination due to arrears of pay. Only the ameer's bodyguard has been paid, while the rest of the troops have received nothing since Habib Ullah Khan's accession.
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Peshawer
Punjab
Cabul
Afghanistan
Ameer
Habib Ullah Khan
Fire damages St Vincent's orphan asylum in Denver
A blaze badly damaged St Vincent's orphan asylum in Denver on March 17. The Catholic Sisters of Charity run the facility which housed about 200 orphans. All children were rescued unharmed despite the fire.
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Denver
St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum
Catholic Sisters of Charity
Albanians Attack Filiata in Constantinople Outbreak
A band of 200 Albanians attacked the town of Filiata near Constantinople. Several men were killed or wounded on both sides. Troop reinforcements from Viana showed signs of insubordination due to inadequate pay. No Christians took part.
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Constantinople
Filiata
Viana
Transport Sheridan Arrives from Manila with Troop Readiness
The transport Sheridan arrived in San Francisco from Manila where she sailed February 16. She carries 97 sick, 6 insane and 1,189 short term men along with the headquarters of the First and Third battalions of the Twentieth infantry.
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San Francisco
Sheridan
Manila
Twentieth Infantry
Site chosen for St Gaudien statue of General Sherman
New York on March 19 reports the park commission selected a site for the General Sherman statue presented to the city by the chamber of commerce. The sculpture will be placed at the southeast entrance of Central Park.
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New York
St. Gaudien
General Sherman
Chamber of Commerce
The
Park Commission
Central Park
Ancient Egyptian bread yields yeast cells under microscope
A microscope study reveals yeast cells in dough from bread believed to be over four thousand years old, suggesting early bakers used leavening processes long before modern fermentation.
Republicans oppose tariff relief plan at Cuba meeting
In Washington on March 18 a meeting of 52 Republican Ways and Means members opposed reciprocity and refused to back any agreement reducing tariff duties even temporarily. They endorsed a rebate plan and said relief for Cuba must come without tariff cuts. The group signaled a firm stand and then convened with the arbitration conferees.
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Lord Lansdowne
Ernest Satow
Peking
Russia
Sir Ernest Satow
United States
Rockhill
Hague Court of Arbitration
Great Britain
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Tawney
Cuba
River and Harbor Bill Taken Up in the House
Washington reports the House in committee of the whole takes up the river and harbor bill. Rep. Burton explains the measure limits, clarifies misperceptions about totals, and discusses actual appropriations versus prior years while outlining contract-system authorizations and ongoing river and harbor work.
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Washington
House
Burton
Otis Testimony Schedule For Senate Philippines Hearing
General Otis, former Philippine governor, appeared before the Senate Philippines committee but gave no testimony beyond his arrival and departure dates. He is expected to be followed by General Funston, who will be examined immediately after Otis.
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Washington
E. S. Otis
Philippines
Senate
Funston
Otis
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