Free Hand for Japan Islanders in Contested East
London reports a pessimistic foreign office view on East Asia after the Tien Tsin settlement. Japan resists secret China Russia treaties and seeks a free hand against Russia. A British official notes Japan would fight if necessary but may have support from two powers. Japan stresses integrity of the Chinese empire and aims to arbitration for Manchuria if possible.
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London
Foreign Office
East
Tien Tsin
Japan
Russia
China
Korea
Associated Press
England
Germany
United States
Legation
Pacific
Great Britain
St. Petersburg
Ministers Want China to Pay for Army in Peking
Foreign ministers meet to assess policing the legation quarters and China’s ability to pay indemnity. A committee will report on resources. Many ministers oppose funding a 10 000 to 12 000 strong army for two years, hoping China recovers quickly. General Voyron orders a new French regiment to Tianjin, replacing the one from Paris.
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Peking
China
Voyron
Tien Tsin
Paris
Piracy Rises on West River Near Canton
United States consul Robert McWade reports a surge in piracy on the West river with ships attacked near Canton and cargoes stolen. Three pirates have been captured and beheaded in the presence of foreign consuls as another ship and a Dutch consul’s steam launch were seized near the city.
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Peking
Robert McWade
United States
Canton
West River
Boundary dispute between Russia and Britain to be settled by judicial investigation
A Peking dispatch reports British authorities admit the disputed land was under Russian protection when three Russian boundary posts were removed without Britain’s knowledge. The difference will be settled by judicial investigations.
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St. Petersburg
Peking
Anglo-Russian Tien Tsin Dispute Settled In Conference
Von Waldersee reports a military settlement agreed by Generals Wogack and Barrow. Guards and posts withdrawn, salutes exchanged, and no offense to the Russian flag intended. Work on disputed land halted pending government agreement or special understanding.
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von Waldersee
Tien Tsin
Wogack
Barrow
Commandos Broken Up as De Wet Forces Rest
Boer raiders in eastern Cape Colony avoid major clashes with the British as skirmishes continue. March 20 near Blaankrantz saw three British killed and four wounded, with four Boers dead. Boer wounded tolls unclear. Commandant Kritzinger advances northward as General De Wet’s commandoes are reportedly broken up for a rest.
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Cape Town
Cape Colony
Scovelle
Fourche
Malan
Blaankrantz
Kritzinger
Dewet
Philadelphia Next to Receive Carnegie Library Gift
The World reports Andrew Carnegie will give 5,000,000 dollars to Philadelphia for building libraries. The gift mirrors his New York program with similar conditions and aims to create libraries valued at 5,000,000 dollars in the city.
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Andrew Carnegie
New York
Carnegie
Philadelphia
Ophir Hosts Royal Party in Gibraltar Harbor
The steamer Ophir, carrying the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, entered Gibraltar harbor at about 9 o clock. Ships in port were dressed while the royal yacht sailed through the fleet. Governor General Sir Robert Riddulph and admirals greeted the ship officials.
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Gibraltar
Ophir
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
York
Royal Yacht
Robert Riddulph
May rib squeeze tightens supply and raises prices
Rumors say Armour & Co built a May rib deal, buying over 5 million pounds to near city capacity. Prices rose 22 cents to 7.97 and closed at 7.92 as demand stays strong. Atlanta firm Charles A. Conkling to join American Tin Can Co. under new control.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Armour Interests
Armour & Co
Armour
Atlanta
Charles A. Conkling Manufacturing Company
American Tin Can Company
Wreck of the Rio de Janeiro Blamed on Captain Ward and Pilot Jordan
San Francisco officials issue findings blaming late Captain Ward and Pilot Jordan for the Rio de Janeiro wreck at the Golden Gate entrance on February 22. Chief Engineer Herlihy faces license revocation for inattention while 10 crewmen were aboard.
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Rio de Janeiro
San Francisco
O. F. Butler
J. Stanbridge
United States
Golden Gate
Ward
Jordan
Herlihy
Consolidation Complete Tin Can Firms Sold to Am Tin Can
Boston firms New England Can Boston Can and A B Campbell & Sons Can are absorbed by the American Tin Can company. The business will be handed to the new corporation immediately. Indianapolis reports Dugdale Car company plant with 25 000 003 cans annual output transferred to American Can company of New York, $80 000 000 capital. This completes the consolidation.
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Boston
Boston Tin Can
American Tin Can Company
New England Can Company
Boston Can Company
A. B. Campbell & Sons Can Company
Indianapolis
Dugdale Car Company
American Can Company of
New York
Thompson Gains Another Vote in Nebraska Ballot
Lincoln Neb March 25 The main event at the joint convention ballot was D E Thompson gaining one vote, that of State Senator Lorenzo Crounse. Crounse spoke at length explaining his vote saying Thompson was not his choice for the short term but he believed duty to end the deadlock. Thompson had caucus nomination backing behind him.
Chicago and Florida special derails at Terre Haute switch
The Chicago and Florida special train from Chicago derailed at the Sixth Avenue crossing in Terre Haute after striking an open switch. The engine plus six cars left the track and Fireman Sam Cardeman of Chicago was killed.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Chicago and Eastern Illinois
Chicago
Sixth Avenue
Sam Cardeman
Orders Deportation Of 15 Spaniards From New York
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Taylor orders the deportation of 15 Spaniards who landed in New York March 4 and were en route to Boise City Idaho to work as shepherds. They were refused admission for violating the alien contract labor law.
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Washington
Giant Conspiracy Mentioned Across Russian Empire
A sweeping claim alleges a vast conspiracy against the Czar spanning the Russian Empire. The report characterizes the alleged plot as extensive and enduring, touching multiple regions and authorities.
Secret Police Tighten Security Around Czar in Petersburg
March reports from St Petersburg describe plots against the czar's life and wider disaffection among workers. The secret police build new defenses with steel armor and sequential desks in the czar's study, while troops are held in readiness and police patrol main streets.
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Berlin
St. Petersburg
Cologne Volkszeitung
Berliner Tageblatt
Karpovich
Kieff
Odessa
Gatchina
Settlement of the Tien Tsin dispute reported
Berlin March 25. The foreign office has received dispatches from Count von Waldersee detailing the settlement of the dispute at Tianjin. The message outlines terms agreed upon and the parties involved in the resolution.
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Tien Tsin
Berlin
Was
Olympia Dry Docked for Scrape Paint and Repairs
The Olympia flagship of Admiral Dewey was placed in a dry dock in Boston to be scraped and painted below the water line. The government allocates about $500,000 for alterations between decks and routine repairs, with sea readiness expected around June 1.
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Boston
Olympia
Fatal Dynamite Explosion Near Kokomo Farm
A premature dynamite blast on Isaac Marlowe’s farm three miles southeast of Kokomo Indiana kills Isaac Marlowe and William Stamm. Fragments of their bodies were found lodged in tree tops nearly half a mile away.
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Kokomo
Ind
Isaac Marlowe
Here
Marlowe
William Stamm
Mining Companies Start Up
March 22 report notes one mining company restarted ore crushing on March 21 while four others plan to begin. Sir Alfred Milner, governor of the Transvaal and Orange River colonies, expects to stay here three months.
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Sir Alfred Milner
Transvaal
Orange River
Hill’s Yacht Wacouta Refits Then Tries Sandy Hook Trips
James J. Hill’s steam yacht Wacouta, after refitting in Baltimore, made several trial trips to Sandy Hook and then sailed for Baltimore. It is said the owner plans short cruises in the Chesapeake Bay and southern waters.
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Hill
Baltimore
New York
James J. Hill
Sandy Hook
Chesapeake Bay
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Inter
Frank 8. Browne
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Huron
Europe
Duke and Duchess of York
Tin Can Trust
Czar
Sian Empire
His Majesty
Harm
the Cookless
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D. M. Ferry & Co
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Mich
Parker
Darapgiste
Patuca
Patuca Valley
Honduras
Patuca Plantation Company
Meri
Cleveland
Letz Building
Pennyroy
Re Ae Sone Batt
Ruggists
Chester Emical Co
Madison Park
Phila
Castoria
Hackie
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EL Rothers
Warren Street
B. M. Rees
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E. C. Dewitt
ACO
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