San Domingo Revolt Tied to Monte Cristi Agent
Washington reports Secretary Taft gave no declarations on the Monte Cristi disturbance while noting an American agent at the port collecting revenues. President Morales must finalize arrangements with two creditor powers before further steps, with a chief collector to be appointed once signatures are secured.
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Washington
Taft
Monte Cristi
Santo Domingo
Leper
Detroit
Tment
San Domingo
Morales
German Legation Guarantees Raisall Against Moorish Interference
An understanding states the German legation has guaranteed Raisall protection from any interference by the Moorish government. The pledge appears to secure Raisall while diplomatic tensions unfold.
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Raisall
Engineer Dies After Rocky Mountain Limited Wreck Near Homestead
Des Moines reports Eric Kutzlevin killed in the wreck near Homestead a week ago. He faces potential murder charges as an investigation into his sanity continues.
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Des Moines
L. Hotchkiss
Rocky Mountain
Eric Kutzlevin
Homestead
Kutzlevin
Rockefellers Gift Accepted by Mission Board
Boston March 80 The American board of commissioners for foreign missions says its prudentials committee has accepted a sub committee report recommending acceptance of a $100000 gift from John D Rockefeller but final action is postponed for two weeks The report notes acceptance follows church tradition of receiving gifts at the altar and does not imply views on the giver's character or motives.
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Boston
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Prudentials Committee
John D. Rockefeller
Prudential Committee
Rockefeller
U S Acceptance Of Dominican Finance Plan Praised
News from San Domingo reports Washington has accepted Dominican proposals for the US to assume control of the republics finances to earmark revenues for debt payments. Local opinion believes the move will change the situation completely and yield favorable results.
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San Domingo
Washington
United States
Senate
President recommends J Ross Gould for San Domingo customs post
Washington reports the president will propose J Ross Gould of Baltimore as a customs collector at San Domingo. It remains undecided if he will oversee all ports or share duties with others and final plans are under review.
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Washington
J. Ross Gould
Baltimore
San Domingo
Gould
Taft Seeks Panama Commission Resignations
Secretary Taft, under the president's direction, asks Pan ama Canal Commission members to tender resignations to allow reorganization. The letter directs Admiral Walker to forward General Davis's resignation, and the resignations have been sent to the president.
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Washington
Taft
Admiral Walker
Panama Canal Commission
Davis
Ambassador and Mrs McCormick Leave St Petersb urg for Paris
Ambassador and Mrs McCormick departed for Paris after a large farewell gathering at St Petersburg railroad station. The couple hosted a half hour informal reception in the imperial waiting suite prior to the train's departure, with near full diplomatic corps in attendance.
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St. Petersburg
Tangier Governor Invites Raisuli To Meet Emperor William
The Tangier governor sent an invitation to Raisuli the brigand chief and the principal tribesmen to come in and meet Emperor William indicating a potential diplomatic gesture.
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Tangier
Morocco
Raisuli
William
Ten Harvey youths confess to widespread theft spree
Ten boys from Harvey, aged 12 to 15, confessed to stealing from eighteen stores, three churches, two schools and a railway station in a months long spree. They admitted candy distribution at school helped police capture them and were released on probation after pleading from parents and judge Mack.
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Chicago
Harvey
Mack
Secretary Hay Improves Aboard Cretic
The White Star liner Cretic carrying Secretary of State Hay and Mrs Hay arrived at Gibraltar. Hay said he felt better than in New York but not fully recovered. The ship departed at noon for Algiers after a Naples bound voyage from New York March 18.
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Gibraltar
White Star Line
Cretic
New York
Naples
Hay
Here
Algiers
Heat wave claims two Pittsburg mill workers
In Pittsburg on March 30, excessive heat has endangered workers in mills. Two men died and several are in serious condition as many quit their duties due to temperatures reaching 78 degrees, the first such March suffering in living memory.
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Pittsburg
Engineer Scalded to Death in Mankato Train Wreck
In Mankato Minnesota on March 30 Train No 22 a fast freight from Chicago to St Paul with twenty three loaded cars jumped the track at Rock street. The engine fell ten feet down an embankment and the tender rolled to the other side. Engineer G Morgan of St Paul was crushed and scalded to death.
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Mankato
Minn
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Rock Street
G. Morgan
Wealthy German farmer dies by own action in Indiana
Rising Sun Indiana March 30 August Finke a wealthy German farmer committed death by his own action with a revolver during the day He had previously attempted death by own action when summoned as a juror in the Gillespie murder trial He was excused from jury service.
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Rising Sun
Ind
August Finke
Ag &Y
Gillespie
Witness in beef trust probe held in Chicago
John E. Shields of Brooklyn a former Armour & Co. employee and federal grand jury witness was arrested by a deputy US marshal in Chicago to secure his appearance. Shields was released on $1000 bond awaiting the July term when charges against Thomas J. Connors of Armour & Co. are expected to be tried before Federal Judge Humphrey.
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Chicago
John E. Shields
Brooklyn
Armour & Co
United States
Shields
Beef Trust
Thomas J. Connors
Connors
Liberty
Humphrey
Arrest in Beef Inquiry Targets Armour Executive
Chicago March 30 Thomas J Connors general superintendent of Armour Co was arrested on a bench warrant after a federal grand jury indicted him for corruptly attempting to influence and intimidate witnesses in the beef trust investigation Bond set at 5000 Bail posted Connors is accused of helping John E Shields of Brooklyn use Armour private offices for private business and guiding witnesses on what to say to the jury.
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Chicago
Thomas J. Connors
Armour & Co
Sanborn
Beef Trust
Connors
San ‘Born
Mr. Connors
John E. Shields
Brooklyn
The
Armours
Shields
Brother in law killed in Illinois murder suicide
Marshall Illinois March 30 William da Cruse killed Frank Livix at Livix’s home five miles south of Marshall then killed himself Cruse had complained Livix and his wife Livix’s sister interfered in his marriage The 21 year old Livix died from shotgun wounds after Cruse emerged from a dark corner Cruse’s body was later found 500 yards from the barn with a gunshot wound to the head
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Marshall
William ‘da Cruse
Frank Livix
Here
Cruse
Livix
Jasper County
Lioux
Linux
Standard Oil Retaliates With Price Concessions Cut
Topeka reports Standard Oil ends price concessions for Kansas jobbers and wholesalers in refined oil and gasoline. The move aims to push kerosene and other oils to retail buyers, signaling a broader anti independent dealer stance amid ongoing oil rates disputes. A separate item notes Minnesota independents filing against railroads over oil transport rates, seeking equal third class to fourth class pricing. A later brief covers three armed holdup suspects robbing the National Flour Mill office in Minneapolis, leaving no valuables taken.
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Topeka
Kan
Standard Oil Company
Kansas
St. Paul
Minnesota
State of
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Standard Oil Trust
Mr. Rockefeller
Twin Cities
Chumber
Town Threatened by Fire in Creek Washington Pa
Creek, a thriving town of several hundred inhabitants, is threatened with destruction by fire. A number of residents are evacuating as flames approach the outskirts and local volunteers organize to battle the blaze.
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Washington, Pa
Creek
Nebraska passes Memorial Day sports ban. governor will sign
In Nebraska both legislative chambers approve a bill banning sports on Memorial Day and the governor is expected to sign it. The measure aims to prohibit athletic events on the holiday across the state.
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Nebraska
Jacob L. Greene
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company
Hartford
D. C
Samuel W. Tucker
Keokuk
Frederick de Funiak
Louisville
de Funiak
Rome
Italy
Garibaldi
Columbia
Navy Department
States
Vera Cruz
Pensacola
New York
No Change at the Front Telegram From Russian Chief of Staff
Telegram from the Russian Chief of Staff reports no change in the front position. Russian sharpshooters clashed with Japanese infantry and cavalry at Khovanchi line. General Linevitch inspected the Second army, finding troops in excellent spirits. Japanese advance reported after Russian evacuation of Chaouminodzi station.
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St. Petersburg
Karkevitch
Khovanchi Line
Linevitch
Gunshu Poss
Chaouminodzi
Shu Pass
Insurrection Spreads in Transcaucasian Regions
Report from St Petersburg on March 30 states insurrectionary movement grows in the Georgian and Transcaucasian mountains. Authorities reportedly deposed, a provisional government proclaimed, troops refuse orders, and archy prevails in Batoum Erivan and Kars with business at a standstill.
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St._ Petersburg
Georgia
Transcaucasia
Batoum
Erivan
Kars
American Half of Jap Loan Subscriptions Opened
Subscriptions to the American half of the 150 million dollar Japanese loan were formally opened today in New York. Syndicate managers were overwhelmed by demand and will prioritize small investors, with applications arriving by mail and telegraph from across the country.
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New York
Russian Fours Fall Two Points in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg on March 36 the Russian imperial fours declined two points from 85 percent to 83 percent, remaining slightly above the day’s heed quotations by a quarter point.
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St. Petersburg
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Action of American Board For Foreign Missions
Ross Gould
Panama
Canal Commission
Ambassador McCormick
Kaisér
Armour
Grand Jury
OF Beef Trust
Packinghouse
Hart-Schaffmer & Marx
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Thanee
Huron
C. F. Koepp
Clothier
Hlinois
Standard Oil
Berlin
Windhoek
German Southwest Africa
Kerchner
Kosis
Ged
John Thomas
National Flour Mill
William H. Hammond
Hotel Astor
New York City
Isaac Roque
Central Pacific Railroad
Huntington
Lings Dureaudu Lite
Co. P. Huntington
San Francisco
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