Russo French declaration amid far East tense amid revolt
The Official Messenger will publish a Russo French joint declaration dated March 16 to Austrian Belgian British American Spanish German Italian Dutch Chinese and Japanese governments. It upholds that Anglo Japanese bounds shape policy while guarding Far East interests and warns against disordered actions in China. Rebels in southern China press imperial troops, gaining ground in Kwang-Tung Kowang-Si and Yun-Nan as Canton requests reinforcements.
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Far East
China
II To
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Figaro
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United States
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Great Britain
Japan
Hong-Kong
Marshal Su
Canton
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Chi-Li
Sek-Shing
Kwang-Tung
Kwang-Li
Yun-Nan
Huen
Liu-Chou
Kowang-Si
Yung- Ning Kwei-Chou
Russia plans evacuation of Manchuria under adjusted terms
London dispatch reports Russia suspends Russo-Chinese Bank talks after the American vote and Anglo Japanese protests. Negotiations continue, aiming for an eventual settlement with Russia withdrawing from between the Great Wall and the Liao River within six months, Mukden province within a year, and Kirin Heilungchiang areas within eighteen months after the convention.
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Peking
the Times
Russia
Manchuria
Great Wall
Liao River
Mukden
Kirin
Heilung-Chiang
Emperor Refuses Presents From Prince Chun in Berlin
Berlin reports that gifts from Prince Chun of Peking to Emperor William have remained in storage since the emperor declined acceptance on grounds of incompatible policy with Prince Chun’s mission. The costly silks and art objects will be sent to museums on a second request.
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Berlin
Emperor William
Prince Chun
Peking
Germany
Baron von Ketteler
China
William
Dowager Empress Sends Portentous Greeting Box
In Peking on March 19 the dowager Empress learned Mrs Bainbridge wife of W F Bainbridge secretary of the U S legation planned to return home. A large box of costly stationery sharks fins and other delicacies with scrolls conveyed her Majesty's personal regards and wishes for a pleasant journey.
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Peking
Wifely Rights Restored Decree Granted to Countess De La Warr
The Divorce Court granted Countess De La Warr a decree restoring conjugal rights. The case, not defended, details a troubled marriage after a South Africa trip in 1880s, with the countess inviting a reunion and the husband choosing to live apart. The countess, born in 1872, is daughter of Lord De La Warr. the Earl was linked to earlier Hooley Company promotions.
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Countess de la Warr
de la Warrs
South Africa
Cantelupe
Marie
Lordey
Earl de Warr
Hooley Company
Tsi
Aged pension bill advances in Commons
London March 19 The House of Commons passed the second reading of the aged pensioners bill granting pensioners five to seven shillings weekly at sixty five. The scheme would cost about £10,000 a year, half from the national exchequer and half from local authorities, but the government said it could not provide the full funding, making the scheme unlikely to take effect.
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London
House of Commons
Easion
Danish West Indies Sale Ratified by Upper House
The upper house voted to ratify a treaty to transfer the Danish West Indies to the United States, sending the measure to committee and executive session for consideration.
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Copenhagen
Landsthing
Rioting Suspects Sentenced in St Petersburg
Eighty seven of the rioting arrestees in St Petersburg were sentenced to three months imprisonment. Prosecutions of the ring leaders remain pending. In Berlin on March 19, flirty Russian and Polish students were expelled from Prussian technical schools for political agitation.
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Berlin
New Cabinet Plans Labor, Fleet Reforms in Spain
Madrid reports the new cabinet will create a labor department within Public Works, reform or abolish octroi tax, reorganize and strengthen the fleet, reduce bishops from sixty three to forty nine, and tighten state measures against church encroachment.
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Pubiic
Santos Dumont Accepts Exposition Invitation to St Louis
Paris March 19 Santos Dumont accepted an invitation from St Louis exposition officials to go to the city and help organize balloon contests and choose a site for a balloon shed. He will sail for New York on the steamer Deutschland at 4. He will not take a balloon with him.
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Santos Dumont
St. Louis Exposition
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New York
Miss Ann Marston's fortune bequeathed to missions
London report states Miss Ann Marston recently died leaving £54,000 to missions including £400 to the American Board of Foreign Missions. Regulations tied to pledges against vivisection may prevent trustees from accepting the bequests. Also from Constantinople a note says Turkey refuses US demand for repayment of 372,400 paid as ransom for Ellen M Stone and Mme Tsilka.
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Ann Marston
American Board of Foreign Missions
Exchange Telegram Company
Constantinople
United States
Ellen M. Stone
Mme. Tsilka
Admiralty to Create Scout Class War Vessels
At the spring session of the Institution of Naval Architects the Earl of Glasgow announced that the Admiralty will create a new scout class of war vessels. The design aims for torpedo boat destroyer type performance with superior sea keeping power.
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Institution of Naval Architects
Earl of Glasgow
Admiralty
King Edward Visit to France Canceled Stirred Boer Demonstrations
Dispatch from Cannes reports the Daily Mail correspondent says the French government is greatly relieved by the cancellation of King Edward's visit to France. Boer agents there were active organizing demonstrations against the king, the correspondent notes.
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Cannes
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Daily Mail
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France
Servian Cabinet Resigns Over Civil Service Reform Clash
Belgrade Serb cabinet resigns after the Skustchina National Assembly adopts a civil service reform measure against the ministry's wishes. The move follows a clash over reform timing and authority within Servia's government.
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Servia
Skustchina
The
National Assembly
Steamer Ellie Rescues Etruria Passengers Off Azores
The steamer Ellie, carrying passengers from the disabled Cunard liner Etruria that sailed from the Azores on March 15, passed the Lizard at 245 p m. The same day Lord Kimberley, Liberal leader in the House of Lords, suffered a relapse and remains in a semi conscious state.
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London
Lord Kimberley
House of Lords
Will of Marquis of Dufferin Probed After Death in 1912
London report states the will of the late Marquis of Dufferin, who died in February 1912, was probated today. The estate is valued at 108,548 dollars.
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Marquis of Dufferin
Stokers End Strike On French Transatlantic Line
In Havre on March 1, the strike by stokers aboard the French Transatlantic line began yesterday and ended today, restoring service on the north Atlantic route.
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Havre
France
Riot Aftermath in Mobile Death Brings Flagship Boat
Quartermaster boat from Fort Morgan arrives in Mobile with the body of Michael Kuhn killed in Sunday riots. Privates Walsh and Little are gravely hurt, twenty enlisted men are under arrest pending inquiry. Rumors of lynching Stewart and threats to burn him at the stake followed the incident. arms were hailed and troops sent to quarters.
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Fort Morgan
Michael Kuhn
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Direct primary nominations under new law in St Paul
In St Paul the first direct primary closed late and counted today. The new law worked well and was popular with over per cent of voters represented. Democrats renominated Robert A. Smith as mayoral candidate, while Republicans nominated F. B. Deran for mayor amid a large vote.
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Robert A. Smith
F. B. Deran
Debate on Presidential Protection Bill in Senate and House Actions
The Senate considered a bill to protect the President with supporters arguing it defends the government’s sovereignty and punishes attacks on the President as crimes. Senator Spooner urged strong penalties, while Senator Culberson proposed a substitute making assassinations of the President or foreign sovereigns within US jurisdiction punishable by death. The House reported favorably on a relief measure for Postmaster Coyne and discussed river and harbor financing, tariffs, and infrastructure projects along with other minor actions.
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England
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Texas
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Devil's Lake Reservation
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Otis on Aguinaldo Cross-Samar Expedition Deepened Struggle
Major Waller led a 29 day crossing raid with fifty men from Lanang on December 26 seeking the Spanish trail into Samar. Startling hardships included swollen rivers, lost trails, torrential rain, water sores, scarce food, and only raw bacon. Despite heavy losses and sickness, the party reached Basey with ten dead and many incapacitated, proving mountains can be penetrated though insurgents remained absent.
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Waller's Plea May Be Sustained
Washington March 19 The War Department has not been advised that a claim of lack of jurisdiction has been presented by counsel for Major Waller and Lieutenant Day of the marine corps at the court martial trying these two officers
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Marines In Manila Charge Tests General Chaffee Jurisdiction
A report cites charges of executing natives in Manila. A presidential order empowered General Chaffee to use marines with the army. Whether Major Walter and his detachments were relieved before charges were filed is unclear, and the War and Navy departments lack information to decide. If detached before charges, Chaffee may lack jurisdiction.
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Constabulary Force in the Philippines Rated Key to U.S. Rule
Louisville news reports Chief Henry T. Allen praising the Philippine constabulary. He argues 5,000 officers and natives could replace 10,000 American troops, cost about 1.25 million yearly, and save lives while maintaining control ahead of January.
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Henry L. Stone
Henry T. Allen
Philippine Constabulary
Taft
Mr. Allen
United States
Philippine Tariff Law Dictates Philippine Treasury Direct Payment
Secretary Root informed Acting Governor Wright that taxes and duties from the tariff act for the islands go directly to the Philippine treasury. A joint committee will regulate customs on exempt exports to the United States, ensuring proper proof of remission and article identity. Judge Magoon will represent the War Department on the commission.
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Samar Now Pacified After Samar Island Armistice
In Manila on March 19 General Lukban’s push to sway Guevarra who's claimed Lukban’s succession on Samar has yielded. General Smith and Guevarra agree to armistice to count arms, with Guevarra reporting 400 rifles and promising peaceful surrender. Chaffee pleased, Batangas Laguna resistance nearly ended, Bell’s blockade starves insurgents.
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Lost Lieutenant Stockley Stricken From Army Rolls
Washington March 19. After a 13 month unexplained absence Second Lieutenant Paul D Stockley Twenty first Infantry is to be removed from the army register by order of the secretary of war. A second lieutenant will be nominated to fill his place. Stockley a member of a wealthy New York family gave up luxury to join the army and disappeared in the Philippines in January last year. It is thought he was murdered.
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Paul D. Stockley
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Army
Secretary of War
Philippines
Stockley
New York
War Department
Hol lender urges gradual Philippines coin reform
Jacob Hol lander former Porto Rico treasurer testified before the insular committee arguing against immediate adoption of the American gold standard in the Philippines. He proposed a gradual transition similar to England's India plan, saying rapid change could undermine efforts to win Filipino confidence and should not force American coinage now.
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Jacob Hollander
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Insular
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Philippines
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India
Four Miners Burned in Powder Explosion Near Terre Haute
Four miners William Ward Mike Ward Bert Ward and James White were badly burned at the Home mine west of Terre Haute Ind when a keg of powder ignited by a firing shot exploded. They stepped into a breakaway for protection and the powder within five feet ignited, burning clothing off and causing severe head burns with likely loss of sight.
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Mike
Bert Ward
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Jamisson Brother Files Bankruptcy in Chicago
Malcolm M. Jamison, senior partner of Jamisson & Cox, once toppled by a year old firm failure, filed for bankruptcy in Chicago. Debts total 231,900 with assets matching, largely from outstanding accounts and stock holdings in several companies.
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Malcolm M. Jamisson
Jamisson & Cox
First vacant lots on North Delaware and Alabama streets
The first vacant lots on North Delaware and Alabama streets between Twenty third and Twenty fifth streets, beyond Fall Creek, offered for sale by the Indiana Trust Company. Payments of 10 dollars monthly with five percent annual interest. Call Robert Martin at the Indiana Trust Company for plats and papers. "First come first served."
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Hoboken Fire Traced to Phoenix Pier Blaze and Losses
A Hoboken pier fire on the Phoenix line caused the British Queen to burn and explode cartridges. Firemen, longshoremen, and several crew swam or were rescued as victims possibly number in the dozens with some missing. Authorities see no incendiary evidence and estimate losses in merchandise and ships mounting high.
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Patrick Hussey
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Mason
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Reform School Fire Breaks Out Near Lexington
A fire at the State School of Reform six miles from Lexington, Kentucky, trapped 287 boys. The boys’ building collapsed at 1:10 am as fire crews from the city fought flames across eight buildings. No lives reported lost. origin undetermined.
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State School of Reform
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Safe blowers blamed for Marissa hotel blaze loss
In Marissa on March 19 report says safe blowers robbed the Commercial Hotel and 2500 pounds were taken before the fire destroyed the hotel. Fire spread to about a dozen business buildings and several homes, with contents, by midnight. Insurance is described as small. The claim the safe was blown open is denied. Fire origin remains unknown.
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Marissa
Ohio Fertilizer Co Warehouse Burns. Loss Heavily Insured
Columbus reports a fire at the Ohio Farmers' Fertilizer Company warehouse covering about two acres. The blaze caused about 3000 in damage and the loss is fully insured. No injuries reported.
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Ohio Farmers’ Fertilizer Company
Hetty Green's Son Ed Green Involved In Mechanical Snafu
Fragmentary Philadelphia Press text describes Hetty Green's son Ed and his interest in mechanics, referencing Cornelius Vanderbilt and a Brooklyn navy yard. The piece mentions Ed's disappearance and Hetty Green's frantic reaction amid a chaotic shop scene and a delegate role from Texas to some national event.
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Hetty Green
Cornelius V. How Bilt
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Brooklyn Navy
Ed” Green
Texas
Tig Natiocal
Green’s wireless telegraph plan eyed for Texas Midland
A Republican convention visitor is noted for a pocket engineering journal and a patented wireless telegraph system. He serves as president of the Texas Midland Railroad and plans to implement the invention there despite offers to work for larger eastern railroads. He favors the small road he bought and grew profitable over taking on big city roles.
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Wigwam Dedication by Mohawk Tribe in Winchester
The Mohawk Tribe No. 72 of the Improved Order of Red Men will dedicate its new $55,000 wigwam in Winchester tomorrow. The three story brick building features a basement, mottled brick front, and is expected to be the city’s handsomest. Key speakers include M. G. Mock and Judge Alfred Ellison with many tribes expected from eastern Indiana.
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Alfred Ellison
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May Declare a Strike as Refusal to Meet Spurs Unrest
Shamokin Pa March 13 delegates to the anthracite miners convention appointed committees on scale and resolutions and heard a report that a conference with operators was blocked by E B Thomas to meet with company leaders. The Indianapolis convention invited a wage conference but letters from railroads refused talks, leaving workers dismayed and ready to strike possibly by Friday as tensions rise. Philadelphia and New Orleans items follow with wage talks and street railway demands.
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Amalgamated Association to set wage base at upcoming convention
An Amalgamated Association official says a continuous agreement will be formed with all United States Steel Corporation companies at the coming convention in Pittsburgh. The sole outstanding issue is the minimum wage base, which will be set promptly.
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Amalgamated Association
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Royal Tailor and Union End Lockout in Chicago
The Royal Tailor Company and the Custom Clothing Makers Union reach an amicable settlement ending a lengthy lockout that affected 30 workers in Chicago. The agreement resolves labor dispute and resumes production after months of stoppage.
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Royal Tailor Company
Custom Clothing Makers’ Union
Marconi Family Portrait in Pall Mall Gazette
The Pall Mall Gazette outlines Guglielmo Marconi born in Bologna to an Irish mother and Italian father who later became a British subject. His sons remain Italian citizens serving in the military. The father, aged seventy nine, remains energetic and hopes to hear from England via Marconi’s invention.
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